Summer Staff Picks

One, None and a Hundred-thousand

By: Luigi Pirandello
Narrated by: Chris Matthews
Length: 6 hours 10 minutes

A seemingly ordinary man's world shatters when his wife points out a minor physical flaw. This sparks an existential crisis in Vitangelo Moscarda, as he realizes everyone perceives him differently, creating "a hundred thousand" versions of himself. Trapped by societal masks and questioning his own sanity, Vitangelo embarks on a radical journey... Read more

One Italian Summer

A Novel

By: Rebecca Serle
Narrated by: Lauren Graham
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes

“Any time you need a vacation, let Searle take you away! Read more

People We Meet on Vacation

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 10 hours 46 minutes

“What fun! This delightful book should be in every beach bag this summer. A hilariously comedic rom-com with memorable characters, set in varied vacation spots in various years. I enjoyed the changing timeline and seeing the relationship as it grew through the years. Read more

The Lost Vintage

A Novel

By: Ann Mah
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 11 hours 43 minutes

“Reminiscent of Sweetbitter and The Nightingale, The Lost Vintage combines a coming-of-age romance with family and historical drama and a delicious tour of the wines and cheese of Burgundy, France. Switching between World War II and the present, Mah explores what can happen when families—and a nation—keep secrets and fail to acknowledge the... Read more

Last Summer at the Golden Hotel

By: Elyssa Friedland
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 9 hours 25 minutes

A Good Morning America Buzz Pick
A Can’t-Miss Beach Read For Summer 2021 from The Skimm
A Best Beach Read of 2021 from Bustle
A Best Summer Read of 2021 from PopSugar

A family reunion for the ages when two clans convene for the summer at their beloved getaway in the Catskills—perfect for fans of Dirty Dancing and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel—from the... Read more

The Saturday Evening Girls Club

A Novel

By: Jane Healey
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Length: 8 hours 15 minutes

In Boston’s North End, four immigrant women leave childhood behind—but never one another. For four young immigrant women living in Boston’s North End in the early 1900s, escaping tradition doesn’t come easy. But at least they have one another and the Saturday Evening Girls Club, a social pottery-making group offering respite from their hectic... Read more

The Alchemist

By: Paulo Coelho
Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
Length: 4 hours

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE“Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation”“It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable... Read more

Haven Point

A Novel

By: Virginia Hume
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Length: 13 hours 50 minutes

A sweeping debut novel about the generations of a family that spends summers in a seaside enclave on Maine's rocky coastline, for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Beatriz Williams, and Sarah Blake.

1944: Maren Larsen is a blonde beauty from a small Minnesota farming town, determined to do her part to help the war effort––and to see the world beyond her... Read more

By Any Other Name

A Novel

By: Jodi Picoult
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown, Laura Benanti, Jodi Picoult, Jayne Entwistle, Andrew Fallaize, Joe Jameson, John Lee, Nicholas Guy Smith, Simon Vance & Steve West
Length: 18 hours 25 minutes

“With a fabulous cast of narrators and a unique dual timeline story that will leave you questioning some of the things you learned in high school English class, this one kept my interest throughout. It’s clear a lot of research went into this book. The author’s note at the end is not to be missed. Read more

The Summer Pact

A Novel

By: Emily Giffin
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, Alex McKenna & JD Jackson
Length: 10 hours 14 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the wake of tragedy, a group of friends makes a pact that will cause them to reunite a decade later and embark upon a life-changing adventure together—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Meant to Be.

“Juicy, page-turning escapism.”—The New York Times

Four freshmen arrive at college from completely... Read more

A Novel Love Story

By: Ashley Poston
Narrated by: Dorothy Dillingham Blue & Ashley Poston
Length: 10 hours 56 minutes

“My favorite Ashley Poston book so far. I LOVED this! I screamed, laughed, and sighed while listening to this. If you are a romance lover and have certain books you return to again and again, you can't miss this! Read more

The Midnight Feast

A Novel

By: Lucy Foley
Narrated by: Joe Eyre, Sarah Slimani, Roly Botha, Laurence Dobiesz & Tuppence Middleton
Length: 10 hours 19 minutes

""Sharp, stylish and stunning...Foley's best yet."" -- Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark""It is an absolute bonkers delight (and I haven’t even mentioned the local bird cult yet …)."" -- NPR, Best Books of the Year  Secrets. Lies. Murder. Let the festivities begin…It’s the opening night of The Manor,... Read more

Swan Song

By: Elin Hilderbrand
Narrated by: Erin Bennett
Length: 13 hours 30 minutes

The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author brings her Nantucket novels to a brilliant finish: when rich strangers move to the island, social mayhem and a possible murder follow. Can Nantucket’s best locals save the day, and their way of life? Includes special audio content!

Chief of Police Ed Kapenash is about to retire. Blond Sharon is... Read more

Housemates

A Novel

By: Emma Copley Eisenberg
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Length: 9 hours 13 minutes

“I fear calling it too early, but this is currently sitting in the number one spot of my list of favorite 2024 releases. I read this right when it came out and I still think about it all the time. It’s a love letter to queer friendship, love, connection (and to Philadelphia, my hometown) in the most lovely way. This book is exactly what I needed... Read more

Last House

A Novel

By: Jessica Shattuck
Narrated by: Maggi-Meg Reed & Mark Bramhall
Length: 11 hours 55 minutes

""An ambitious historical epic that doubles as an intimate family saga. Jessica Shattuck captures and connects it all—the imperial ambitions of the postwar generation, the rebellion of their offspring in the Sixties, and the fallout we’re still sifting through today. . . . This is a wide-ranging novel to savor.” — TOM PERROTTAFrom the New York... Read more

The Last House on the Street

A Novel

By: Diane Chamberlain
Narrated by: Susan Bennett
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

“When Kayla's husband is killed in a terrible accident while their house is being built, she's reluctant to move into the house, especially after being threatened. A little romance, a little mystery, and civil rights in the South all lead to a beautifully told story told in multiple voices, from the present to the past. Definitely recommend. Read more

This Summer Will Be Different

By: Carley Fortune
Narrated by: AJ Bridel & Carley Fortune
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

“Carley Fortune knows how to craft a summer romance! Jumping back and forth over 5 years, I enjoyed spending summers on PEI with Lucy and Felix. Read more

Funny Story

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“Emily Henry is always a good time, and this audiobook proves it! Funny Story may just be Emily's best book yet. Read more

One of Us Knows

A Thriller

By: Alyssa Cole
Narrated by: Susan Dalian
Length: 10 hours 13 minutes

“Oh, this hooked me so quickly. Kenetria Nash is seven different people in one head and, in turns, body, with dissociative identity disorder likely caused by childhood trauma none of them remember—much like the situation they’re in now. As the plot thickens, they must decide who to trust—both outside and within themselves—while confronting... Read more

Just for the Summer

By: Abby Jimenez
Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber & Abby Jimenez
Length: 11 hours 42 minutes

“If you love a romance with some humor, an emotional roller coaster - but in a good way, & fabulous character development, you will devour this! A must read!! Read more