Saltwater's Captain's Table

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

A Novel

By: Kirsten Miller
Narrated by: January LaVoy
Length: 10 hours 13 minutes

“WOW. I can confidently say this is one of my top books of 2024! It is funny and (mostly) light-hearted while broaching important, and often, polarizing topics. The story is woven through characters in small town Troy, Georgia as they start reading wholesome books out of Lula Dean's little free library... until they take the dust jacket off and... Read more

Godkiller

By: Hannah Kaner
Narrated by: Kit Griffiths
Length: 12 hours 54 minutes

“In a land where gods have been outlawed, Godkiller for hire Kissen, whose own family was sacrificed to a fire god, is forced to help when a young noble girl fused with The God of White Lies seeks her help. Together with a loyal knight turned baker they must journey to a war torn and God-haunted city for answers and aid. This immersive fantasy is... Read more

The Postcard

By: Anne Berest
Narrated by: Barrie Kealoha
Length: 13 hours 5 minutes

“This is a heartbreaking and thrilling mystery story of the Holocaust -- the author's own family stars in her true crime investigation. This book is both completely compelling and hard to get through, and the narrator's performance is unforgettable! Read more

This Spells Love

A Novel

By: Kate Robb
Narrated by: Khaya Fraites
Length: 9 hours 37 minutes

“I loved listening to this book! It is a good mix of romance and self discovery and it takes place in Canada, how could I not love it? The main character makes a lot of growth within this book and I love how in the end decisions are made with other people in mind, not just herself. Read more

Unsinkable

A Novel

By: Jenni L Walsh
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik & K.C. Sheridan
Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

“AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER”The Titanic was only the beginning. What she survived has become legend. Inspired by true stories of survival and resilience, Unsinkable entwines the lives of two women, one from World War 1 and another from World War 2, as they face adversity and take hold of the second chances given to them.Violet Jessop is... Read more

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

By: Kelly Barnhill
Narrated by: Christina Moore
Length: 9 hours 31 minutes

“While I loved reading this book, the voices of the narrator brought the story to life in a whole new way. Since listening to this audio version, I have only recommended the audiobook for experiencing this story. If you love sweet and deep fairy tales for young and old alike this is the perfect read. Read more

Hello Stranger

A Novel

By: Katherine Center
Narrated by: Patti Murin
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“I couldn't put this down - this book is full of hope, happiness, and humor! When life throws a wrench in Sadie's plans, she faces her challenges head-on and learns a new way of seeing and interacting with the world. Sadie's diagnosis of face blindness is so interesting and adds layers to this story that allows her to explore real-life struggles... Read more

Hotel Laguna

A Novel

By: Nicola Harrison
Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan
Length: 10 hours 33 minutes

In 1942, Hazel Francis left Wichita, Kansas for California, determined to do her part for the war effort. At Douglas Aircraft, she became one of many “Rosie the Riveters,” helping construct bombers for the U. S. military. But now the war is over, men have returned to their factory jobs, and women like Hazel have been dismissed, expected to... Read more

The Lonely Hearts Book Club

By: Lucy Gilmore
Narrated by: Angie Kane
Length: 11 hours 6 minutes

“So, every year or ten, I veer out of my horror lane and read something not terrifying. Lonely Hearts Book Club is about sad, lonely, quirky people that under strange circumstances, find themselves thrown together and decide to form a book club. Recently fired librarian Sloane and grumpy old Arthur are an unlikely duo, but with the help of the... Read more

Warrior Girl Unearthed

By: Angeline Boulley
Narrated by: Isabella Star LaBlanc
Length: 11 hours 32 minutes

“I am blown away by the author and narrator. Both this book and Firekeeper's Daughter are important and enthralling stories. Read more

Psyche and Eros

A Novel

By: Luna McNamara
Narrated by: Rachel Petladwala & Joshua Riley
Length: 11 hours 3 minutes

“I went into this book blind and was absolutely blown away by the astonishing, magical tale of Psyche and Eros! This is how Greek mythology is meant to be told, felt, and experienced. This novel is about love and sacrifice set against ancient Greece's beautiful and brutal landscape, where the gods roam free and are a force to be reckoned with.... Read more

None of This is True

A Novel

By: Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jewell, Thomas Judd, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker & Jenny Walser
Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

“A total page turner from Lisa Jewell that will keep you reading as fast as you can to find out what happens and what is true and what isn't. Highly recommend. Read more

The Once and Future Witches

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
Length: 16 hours 3 minutes

“Alix E. Harrow's second novel propels the listener from the year 1893 through a past and the future, with fantasy releasing the spells the Sisters Grimm have hidden in plain sight. I also delighted in the witchy affirmation of historical moments and unions at the turn of the 20th Century. Read more

The Long Game

A Novel

By: Elena Armas
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo & Shane East
Length: 13 hours 42 minutes

“I thought The Fiancé Dilemma was a slow burn. This book went at a snails pace with the romance, which made the burn vibrant as I guzzled this story. Enemies who very slowly realize they’re falling in love and can’t stay away from each other; it burned so good. Read more

The Woman in Me

By: Britney Spears
Narrated by: Michelle Williams
Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

“I have a feeling we all don't know as much about Britney Spears as we thought we did, and listening to The Woman in Me reframed her story for me. With a bit of Britney to start, the narration is handed to Michelle Williams who gives grounding, a bit of sass, and a balance of the strong and gentle woman Britney seems to be. The story is intense... Read more

The Refugee Ocean

By: Pauls Toutonghi
Narrated by: Ali Andre Ali, Suehyla El-Attar Young & Jackie Sanders
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

Two refugees find that their lives are inextricably linked—over time and distance—by the perils of history and a single haunting piece of music in this “breathtaking and simultaneously heartbreaking” (The Montecito Journal) story.

Born in Beirut in 1922, Marguerite Toutounghi lives a life of loss and sacrifice. She dreams of traveling Europe and... Read more

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect

A Novel

The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries: Book #2

By: Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch & Megan Smart
Length: 8 hours 27 minutes

“Benjamin Stevenson, writing as his hapless, true-crime-author protagonist, Ernest Cunningham, is a sharp and humorous observer of clichéd human behavior. In his sequel to Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Cunningham is invited to a crime-writing festival aboard Australian’s cross-continental luxury train line, where he will rub elbows... Read more

Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other

A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Rom-Com

By: Bethany Turner
Narrated by: Talon David
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes

"If you are someone who loves quirky small town settings, enemies to lovers, and crisp, delightful prose, . . . [this rom-com] will leave you smiling. Longtime fans of Bethany Turner and new readers alike will love this one!" --Emma St. Clair, USA TODAY bestselling authorShe's a sunny morning-show host. He's a cynical ex-reporter. They're... Read more

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

A Novel

Celestial Kingdom: Book #1

By: Sue Lynn Tan
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 15 hours

“Glimmering with lavish imagery and ethereal world-building, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a hero's journey where love is essential to coming of age. A remarkable debut filled with monsters, magic, power, and my favorite — dragons. Read more

The Newcomer

A Novel

By: Mary Kay Andrews
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
Length: 14 hours 29 minutes

“Mary Kay Andrews knows how to put mystery and beach together to make a blockbuster novel. I know it’s really summer when a new novel by Andrews becomes available. The Newcomer is perfect for us right now. It’s got it all. I can’t wait to start hand-selling it. Read more