Staff Picks: Emma

Bury Your Gays

By: Chuck Tingle
Narrated by: André Santana, Charlie Jane Anders, CJ Leede, Georgia Bird, Liz Kerin, Mara Wilson, Mark Oshiro, Sarah Gailey, Stephen Graham Jones, T. Kingfisher & TJ Klune
Length: 10 hours 11 minutes

“You might not have known that you needed a Queer Horror Novel set in modern day Hollywood with a homophobic studio, questionable use of AI, and a screenwriter being haunted by his most terrifying creations after being told by his boss he needs to kill off his gay characters...but I’m here to tell you that you do, in fact, need this novel.... Read more

A Sorceress Comes to Call

By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Eliza Foss & Jennifer Pickens
Length: 11 hours 7 minutes

“The perfect blend of characters in a fast-paced mysterious witch hunt. What more could you want? Read more

Wild Spaces

By: S. L. Coney
Narrated by: Nick Mondelli
Length: 2 hours 28 minutes

“This novella is a wild ride that starts by describing an idyllic boyhood on the shores of South Carolina and ending in monstrous horror. I listened to it, the reading very good, and the juxtaposition of the narrator’s down-home, warm voice with the rising tension made for a great listening experience. I recommend this book, but only if you are... Read more

Fourth Wing

Empyrean: Book #1

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & Teddy Hamilton
Length: 21 hours 22 minutes

“The first book in what is to be a 5 book romantasy series, Fourth Wing is Rebecca Yarros' entry into this fantastic genre. Violet is determined to become a Rider at the prestigious Basgiath College, and she won't let her connective tissue syndrome or the smoking hot son of the dead rebellion leader keep her from her goals. Read more

One Dark Window

By: Rachel Gillig
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
Length: 12 hours 44 minutes

“One Dark Window is AMAZING! From fresh magic systems, to romance (slightly open door), or the quest to save her people, One Dark Window is worth the listen!! Read more

The Name of the Wind

Kingkiller Chronicle: Book #1

By: Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Length: 27 hours 55 minutes

“The Name of the Wind is a very straightforward book which you absolutely should not take at face value just because of its upfront nature. Rothfuss builds a slow burn fantasy narrative meant to keep you warm throughout dark nights of literary pursuits, rather than a showy bonfire that burns through all its material in order to hook you. Kvothe,... Read more

Tress of the Emerald Sea

A Cosmere Novel

Secret Projects: Book #1

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes

“If you love The Princess Bride and wish Buttercup had been the hero, this is the book for you! Leaving home for the first time to save your best friend, risking your life through many trials and discovering your own ingenuity. A great read for all ages; and a rare Brandon Sanderson stand alone. Read more

Ender's Game

The Ender Saga: Book #1

By: Orson Scott Card
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki & Harlan Ellison
Length: 11 hours 18 minutes

“For my first sci-fi book, this was recommended for me. I was NOT disappointed! Read more

Children of Ruin

By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Narrated by: Mel Hudson
Length: 15 hours 25 minutes

The astonishing sequel to Children of Time, the award-winning novel of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet.

Thousands of years ago, Earth's terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life -- but it was their mission to overwrite it with the memory of Earth. Then humanity's... Read more

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Court of Thorns and Roses: Book #1

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Length: 16 hours 7 minutes

“Both fantasy novels explore relationships between humans and magical creatures. The characters are richly developed and both authors are masters at world building. Read more

The Book Eaters

By: Sunyi Dean
Narrated by: Katie Erich
Length: 13 hours 27 minutes

“This is a fantasy novel that I think readers of all genres will enjoy. It is rare that a book with this compelling of a premise pulls it off so well - but The Book Eaters did just that, and more! I loved listening to this dark fairy tale. Sunyi Dean filled the book with wonderfully complex characters and impeccable world building. The... Read more

Coraline

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
Length: 3 hours 36 minutes

“Exploring her new home, Coraline discovers a mysterious locked door - which she is determined to open. She is rewarded (?) for her efforts when the door finally opens to reveal a hidden passageway. Curious, Coraline naturally goes through. The adventures and people that she encounters along the way make for a Neil Gaiman tale unlike any other. Read more

Warbreaker

Warbreaker: Book #1

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Alyssa Bresnahan
Length: 24 hours 56 minutes

In the world of Warbreaker, each person is born endowed with the power of one Breath—which can be sold and collected by others, then used to Awaken objects and even corpses to do their bidding. A few individuals who die in glory return as gods, with the power of thousands of Breath, but no memory of their mortal lives—and are enthroned in the... Read more

Ender's Shadow

The Shadow Series: Book #1

By: Orson Scott Card
Narrated by: Scott Brick & Gabrielle de Cuir
Length: 15 hours 41 minutes

The novel that launched the bestselling Ender's Shadow series—available for the first time on unabridged cd

The human race is at War with the "Buggers," an insect-like alien race. As Earth prepares to defend itself from total destruction at the hands of an inscrutable enemy, all focus is on the development of military geniuses who can fight such... Read more

The Forever War

Forever War: Book #1

By: Joe Haldeman
Narrated by: George Wilson
Length: 9 hours 20 minutes

When it was first published over 20 years ago, Joe Haldeman's novel won the Hugo and Nebula awards and was chosen Best Novel in several countries. Today, it is hailed a classic of science fiction that foreshadowed many of the futuristic themes of the 1990s: bionics, sensory manipulation, and time distortion.

William Mandella is a soldier in... Read more

The Hobbit

Lord of the Rings: Book #0

By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Rob Inglis
Length: 11 hours 4 minutes

Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard's band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage... Read more

Murder on the Orient Express

A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

Hercule Poirot Mysteries: Book #9

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: David Suchet
Length: 6 hours 49 minutes

FROM THE INCOMPARABLE AGATHA CHRISTIE, THE MOST WIDELY READ MYSTERY OF ALL TIME—NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY KENNETH BRANAGH AND PRODUCED BY RIDLEY SCOTT!

“The murderer is with us—on the train now . . .”

Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward... Read more

The Night Circus

A Novel

By: Erin Morgenstern
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 13 hours 38 minutes

“A modern classic and the book that dragged me back into the magical realism genre. I've listened to this book multiple times and still enjoy it on the umpteenth time around. Morgenstern captures that same wonder that you remember from whimsical children's fantasy, but matures it into a complex and emotional tale. Read more

Dune

Book One in the Dune Chronicles

Dune

By: Frank Herbert
Narrated by: Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance, Ilyana Kadushin, Byron Jennings, David R. Gordon, Jason Culp, Kent Broadhurst, Oliver Wyman, Patricia Kilgarriff & Scott Sowers
Length: 21 hours 1 minute

“Enjoyed listening to this audiobook with a full cast of narrators! Read more