December Gift Guide

Sky's End

Above the Black: Book #1

By: Marc J Gregson
Narrated by: Vikas Adam
Length: 13 hours 36 minutes

Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must claw his way to the top in this thrilling YA fantasy debut

Exiled to live as a Low, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But Meritocracy is a harsh and unforgiving rule on the floating island of Holmstead, and when his... Read more

A Year of Last Things

Poems

By: Michael Ondaatje
Narrated by: Michael Ondaatje
Length: 2 hours 10 minutes

From one of the most influential writers of his generation, a gorgeously surprising poetry collection about memory, history, and the act of looking back

Following several of his internationally acclaimed novels, A Year of Last Things is Michael Ondaatje’s long-awaited return to poetry. In pieces that are sometimes witty, sometimes moving, and... Read more

John Lewis

A Life

By: David Greenberg
Narrated by: David Sadzin
Length: 24 hours 26 minutes

A New York Times Notable Book of 2024

A comprehensive, authoritative biography of Civil Rights icon John Lewis, “the conscience of the Congress,” drawing on interviews with Lewis and approximately 275 others who knew him at various stages of his life, as well as never-before-used FBI files and documents.

Born into poverty in rural Alabama, Lewis... Read more

Intermezzo

A Novel

By: Sally Rooney
Narrated by: Éanna Hardwicke
Length: 16 hours 29 minutes

“As a major Sally Rooney fan, I couldn’t wait to read this one, and was very excited that it’s much longer than Normal People and Conversations With Friends so I could spend as much time as possible with her writing. Intermezzo explores the lives of two brothers who are about 10 years apart. Because the brothers are at very different stages of... Read more

The Grey Wolf

A Novel

Chief Inspector Gamache Novel: Book #19

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Jean Brassard
Length: 14 hours 18 minutes

"Brassard's accents—whether French Canadian, Italian, or continental French—create indelible characters. His performance lets us feel Reine Marie's warmth and Armand's affectionate nature, and he adds an additional layer to surly Ruth and her potty-mouthed duck. Exciting and entertaining." —AudioFile (Earphones Award winner)

The 19th mystery in... Read more

The God of the Woods

A Novel

By: Liz Moore
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 14 hours 34 minutes

“Don’t sleep on this book! Twists and turns and great characters. The audio is excellent, really good narrator. Read more

The Art of Catching Feelings

By: Alicia Thompson
Narrated by: Kristen Sieh
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes

“Chris is the biggest sweetheart and just so insanely caring and compassionate, I think my heart actually melted during some of his dialogue. I really enjoyed this book and how it talked about Chris’s grief and struggles with his mental health while still remaining a lighthearted read. While I was frustrated at Daphne for not telling Chris the... Read more

The Demon of Unrest

A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

By: Erik Larson
Narrated by: Will Patton & Erik Larson
Length: 17 hours 17 minutes

“I haven't read non-fiction since Chernow's Hamilton. THIS was the book that has brought me back to it. Thanks to Larson's artful story-telling, I am about to go down a Civil War rabbit hole. Mary Chestnut, James Henry Hammond, Edmund Ruffin...if you don't know these names, you need to. The narration performance by Will Patton is sublime, and... Read more

The Backyard Bird Chronicles

By: Amy Tan
Narrated by: Amy Tan & Evan Sibley
Length: 6 hours 28 minutes

“As a bookseller, I often have customers ask me for something soothing - a calm book they can put on before bed or when they're trying to relax. This fits into that category perfectly. Amy lends her novelist eye to documenting her backyard bird dramas in this intimate, journal-like book. Great for anybody that is into nature, birds, art, etc.... Read more

Like Mother, Like Mother

A Novel

By: Susan Rieger
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
Length: 10 hours 59 minutes

“This is one of those books that I couldn’t stop listening to, but didn’t want to end. The characters are as complicated as the relationships and family connections that hold them together, but not overly so… the author does a fantastic job of making them each feel real. They stay true to themselves throughout, so the story never feels contrived.... Read more

James

A Novel

By: Percival Everett
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

“Listening to James was marvellous, the clever story brought to life by Dominic Hoffman, gentle, resonating narration - I've played the sample aloud for customers at the shop and everyone stops to listen. You get a flavor with this audio book that reading might be hard to match, as the southern accents are almost impossible to imagine. One of my... Read more

Sonny Boy

A Memoir

By: Al Pacino
Narrated by: Al Pacino
Length: 12 hours 27 minutes

The Instant New York Times Bestseller • One of People Magazine's Top 10 Books of the Year

"The rare celebrity memoir that's also a literary read. As funny as it is reflecive, it shares stories behind Pacino's hardscrabble upbringing, classic films and journey to icon status." —People Magazine

From one of the most iconic actors in the history of... Read more

Revenge of the Tipping Point

Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering

By: Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Length: 8 hours 25 minutes

“Fun return to the Tipping Point. The audio version is great and includes some interesting interviews. Read more

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

A Memoir

By: Ina Garten
Narrated by: Ina Garten
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

“Enjoyable memoir about jumping at opportunities when they're right for you, along with a bit of a love story of Ina's infamous husband Jeffrey. Read more

From Here to the Great Unknown: Oprah's Book Club

A Memoir

By: Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough
Narrated by: Riley Keough & Julia Roberts
Length: 5 hours 42 minutes

“An absolute masterclass in how to honour someone’s life after their death. The audio is read by Julia Roberts and Riley Keough with short sections narrated by Lisa Marie Presley herself. It’s short and just very sad. Read more

The Boyfriend

A Psychological Thriller

By: Freida McFadden
Narrated by: Victoria Connolly & Robb Moreira
Length: 9 hours 19 minutes

She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the... Read more

The Art Thief

A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

By: Michael Finkel
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini & Michael Finkel
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

“I was there - in the room, jaw agape, with the most successful art thief in history as he did the deed, time and time again. In The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime and a Dangerous Obsession, author Michael Finkel describes in astounding detail how Stâephane Breitwieser made off with artworks valued in the billions of dollars. Finkel's... Read more

Into the Uncut Grass

By: Trevor Noah
Narrated by: Trevor Noah
Length: 38 minutes

“An enchanting tale of learning to listen to each other; those we agree with and those we may not. It’s about learning to work together toward compromise and a more harmonious life for all. And the audiobook is narrated by the author, which in my mind is a bonus; so calm and soothing. Like listening to a bedtime story. Read more

Good Lookin' Cookin'

A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food

By: Dolly Parton & Rachel Parton George
Narrated by: Dolly Parton, Rachel Parton George & Maurice Miner
Length: 4 hours 39 minutes

You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.

“Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?”

This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It’s... Read more

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science: Book #1

By: Kate McKinnon
Narrated by: Kate McKinnon & Emily Lynne
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

“Failed your velvet sofa fainting class? 🛋️Never got your silver spoon? 🥄Your parents did not have the fortitude to name you some kind of Lavenia? 🌸 You may be a good candidate for *The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science.* From the brilliant mind of beloved SNL alum Kate McKinnon (yes, *Weird Barbie* herself!)... Read more