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American Spy

By: Lauren Wilkinson

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

“American Spy updates the espionage thriller with blazing originality.”—Entertainment Weekly
“There has never been anything like it.”—Marlon James, GQ
“So much fun . . . Like the best of John le Carré, it’s extremely tough to put down.”—NPR

NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The... Read more

From Scratch

By: Tembi Locke

Narrated by: Tembi Locke

Length: 10 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

A 2020 Audie Award Finalist

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019!

Now a limited Netflix series starring Zoe Saldana!

This Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller is “a captivating story of love lost and found” (Kirkus Reviews) set in the lush Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food,... Read more

The Storm We Made

By: Vanessa Chan

Narrated by: Samantha Tan

Length: 10 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK * LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION 2024 FIRST NOVEL PRIZE

In this “espionage-laden family epic” (Vanity Fair), an ordinary housewife becomes an unlikely spy—and her dark secrets will test even the most unbreakable ties.

Malaya, 1945. Cecily Alcantara’s family is in terrible danger:... Read more

Resistance Women

By: Jennifer Chiaverini

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

Length: 20 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, an enthralling historical saga that recreates the danger, romance, and sacrifice of an era and brings to life one courageous, passionate American—Mildred Fish Harnack—and her circle of women friends who waged a clandestine battle against Hitler in Nazi Berlin.

After... Read more

The Raven Tower

By: Ann Leckie

Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh

Length: 12 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD
Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.

"Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly... Read more

The Ferryman

By: Justin Cronin

Narrated by: Scott Brick & Suzanne Elise Freeman

Length: 19 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Next to impossible to put down . . . exciting, mysterious, and totally satisfying.”—STEPHEN KING
 
From the author of The Passage comes a riveting standalone novel about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia—where the truth isn’t what it seems.

A POLYGON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

The islands of Prospera lie in a... Read more

Signal Fires

By: Dani Shapiro

Narrated by: Dani Shapiro

Length: 7 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BEST SELLER • From the beloved author of Inheritance: "a haunting, moving, and propulsive exploration of family secrets” (Meg Wolitzer, author of The Interestings)

Two families. One night. A constellation of lives changed forever.

A TIME Best Fiction Book of the Year • A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction • A Real Simple Best Book... Read more

The Jasad Heir

By: Sara Hashem

Narrated by: Rasha Zamamiri & Peter Ganim

Length: 18 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

"A remarkable, razor-sharp debut that cuts straight to the heart."―Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief

A fugitive queen strikes a bargain with her greatest enemy that could resurrect her scorched kingdom or leave it in ashes forever in this unmissable Egyptian-inspired epic fantasy debut.  Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned.... Read more

The Levee

By: William Kent Krueger

Narrated by: JD Jackson & William Kent Krueger

Length: 3 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

An audio original novella from the bestselling author of Ordinary Grace and This Tender Land, The Levee is a powerful, captivating story of a family, a storm, a complicated rescue, and the true cost of survival.

“A masterwork…Full of heart and a spellbinding plot, Krueger packs a powerful punch in this audio novella, delivering grand scale... Read more

River of the Gods

By: Candice Millard

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Length: 10 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time and its complicated legacy—from the New York Times bestselling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE WASHINGTON POST • GOODREADS

"A lean, fast-paced account of the almost absurdly dangerous quest by... Read more

Monogamy

By: Sue Miller

Narrated by: Sue Miller

Length: 10 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

“A sensual and perceptive novel. . . . With humor and humanity, Miller resists the simple scorned-wife story and instead crafts a revelatory tale of the complexities—and the absurdities—of love, infidelity, and grief.”  —O, the Oprah MagazineA brilliantly insightful novel, engrossing and haunting, about marriage, love, family, happiness and... Read more

Lore of the Wilds

By: Analeigh Sbrana

Narrated by: Marcella Cox

Length: 10 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

A stunning Romantasy debut about an enchanted library, two handsome Fae, and one human who brings them all together. A library with a deadly enchantment. A Fae lord who wants in.A human woman willing to risk it all for a taste of power.In a land ruled by ruthless Fae, twenty-one-year-old Lore Alemeyu’s village is trapped in a forested prison.... Read more

Georgie, All Along

By: Kate Clayborn

Narrated by: Amelie Griffin & Alex Kydd

Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

"Perfect for Emily Henry fans. [This] is the love story that proves you can go home again . . . It's so rich and wonderful." —Julia Quinn on The TODAY Show



"A sweet novel that reminds you going back is sometimes the best path forward . . . and that planning is never as rewarding as doing." —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author


... Read more

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea

By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

Length: 9 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas.Aboard the pirate ship Dove, Flora the girl takes on the identity of Florian the man to earn the respect and protection of the crew. For Flora, former starving urchin, the brutal life of a... Read more

The Kindest Lie

By: Nancy Johnson

Narrated by: Shayna Small

Length: 11 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Recommended by O Magazine * GMA * Elle * Marie Claire * Good Housekeeping * NBC News * Shondaland * Chicago Tribune * Woman's Day * Refinery 29 * Bustle * The Millions * New York Post * Parade * Hello! Magazine * PopSugar * and more!“The Kindest Lie is a deep dive into how we define family, what it means to be a mother, and what it means to grow... Read more

Invisible Girl

By: Lisa Jewell

Narrated by: Donna Banya, Katherine Kelly & Connor Swindells

Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone returns with an “edge-of-your-seat thriller” (USA TODAY) about a young woman’s disappearance and a group of strangers whose lives intersect in its wake.

Young Saffyre Maddox spent three years under the care of renowned child psychologist Roan Fours.... Read more

We Met in December

By: Rosie Curtis

Narrated by: Jessica Preddy & Oliver Walker

Length: 9 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Following a year in the life of a twenty-something British woman who falls hard for her London flat mate, this clever, fun, and unforgettable romantic comedy is the perfect feel-good holiday listen.Two people. One house. A year that changes everything.Twenty-nine-year-old Jess is following her dream and moving to London. It’s December, and she’s... Read more

Running with Sherman

By: Christopher McDougall

Narrated by: Christopher McDougall

Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

"A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor . . . McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection." --John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

From the best-selling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most... Read more

The Good Neighbor

By: Maxwell King

Narrated by: LeVar Burton

Length: 14 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness. Rogers was fiercely devoted to children and to taking their fears, concerns, and questions... Read more

The Christie Affair

By: Nina de Gramont

Narrated by: Lucy Scott

Length: 10 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

A Reese's Book Club Pick

Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair is a stunning new novel that reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world.

Every story has its secrets.
Every mystery has its motives.

“A long time ago, in another country, I nearly killed a woman. It’s a particular feeling, the urge to... Read more

The Office of Historical Corrections

By: Danielle Evans

Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Nicole Lewis, Brittany Pr...

Length: 7 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

WINNER OF THE 2021 JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2020 BY O MAGAZINE, THE NEW YORKER, THE WASHINGTON POST, REAL SIMPLE, THE GUARDIAN, AND MORE 

FINALIST FOR: THE STORY PRIZE, THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE, THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE, THE CHAUTAUQUA PRIZE

“Sublime short stories of race, grief, and belonging . . . an extraordinary... Read more

Miracle Creek

By: Angie Kim

Narrated by: Jennifer Lim

Length: 14 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

This program includes a bonus interview with the author and original music composed and performed by Steve Draughn.

A thrilling debut about how far we’ll go to protect our families—and our deepest secrets.

My husband asked me to lie. Not a big lie. He probably didn’t even consider it a lie, and neither did I, at first...

In rural Virginia, Young... Read more

Of Women and Salt

By: Gabriela Garcia

Narrated by: Frankie Corzo

Length: 7 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK

This program includes a bonus conversation between the author and Roxane Gay.

A sweeping, masterful debut about a daughter's fateful choice, a mother motivated by her own past, and a family legacy that begins in Cuba before either of them were born

In present-day Miami,... Read more

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By: Kate Atkinson

Narrated by: Fenella Woolgar

Length: 11 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

A dramatic story of WWII espionage, betrayal, and loyalty, by the #1 bestselling author of Life After Life

In 1940, eighteen-year old Juliet Armstrong is reluctantly recruited into the world of espionage. Sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathizers, she discovers the work to... Read more