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An Autobiography

By: Billie Jean King, Johnette Howard & Maryanne Vollers
Narrated by: Billie Jean King
Length: 18 hours 6 minutes

“What an incredible memoir by tennis legend, feminist icon, and activist Billie Jean King. A trailblazer for women’s sports, she fought tooth & nail for her success and that of all women’s athletics, and has been a steadfast and outspoken ally to trans & BIPOC athletes. A must listen audiobook! Read more

The Rule Book

A Novel

By: Sarah Adams
Narrated by: Hathaway Lee & Will Damron
Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

“A hilarious, tension-filled, second-chance romance! When Nora Mackenzie lands her first client as a sports agent the last person she expects is her college ex-boyfriend, Derek Pender. This book is packed with tropes like forced proximity, only one bed, and fake marriage that will keep you rooting for these amazing characters to come back... Read more

The Book of Love

A Novel

By: Kelly Link
Narrated by: January LaVoy
Length: 23 hours 30 minutes

“Laura, Daniel and Mo, three high school students from Lovesend, Massachusetts, go missing one night and leaving their family and friends confused and grieving. A year later they reappear in the classroom of their unremarkable music teacher Mr. Anabin, only to learn that they have been dead and now have a second chance at life. The catch? Only... Read more

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Emily Wilde: Book #1

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

“I thoroughly enjoyed this story! It was appropriately dark for a book about fairies...'real' fairies, you know. It is set in a world in which Folklore, as in the lore of the fae, is a legitimate field of scientific study and it was fun reading a fairytale told through that lens. There was a sweet hint of romance and it features a heroine who... Read more

Catalina

A Novel

By: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Narrated by: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Length: 6 hours 9 minutes

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • A year in the life of the unforgettable Catalina Ituralde, a wickedly wry and heartbreakingly vulnerable student at an elite college, forced to navigate an opaque past, an uncertain future, tragedies on two continents, and the tantalizing possibilities of love and freedom

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The Warm Hands of Ghosts

A Novel

By: Katherine Arden
Narrated by: Michael Crouch, January LaVoy & Katherine Arden
Length: 11 hours 37 minutes

“A Canadian Combat nurse returns to the trenches of World War I to find her brother Freddie. Her parents died in the Halifax explosion. Is Freddie dead too? His effects were returned but why were there two dog tags? Is he still alive?  And who is the mysterious German Hans Winter?  What is happening at Farland's hotel?  This is a historical novel... Read more

Greta & Valdin

A Novel

By: Rebecca K Reilly
Narrated by: Natalie Beran, Jackson Bliss, Eilidh Beaton, Nico Evers-Swindell & Gary Furlong
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes

“I’m giggling at the funny, snappy dialogue in this fantastic contemporary story about two 20-something siblings and their cheerful, messy family full of drama. A story brimming with life and love, queerness and multi-cultural identity, we follow their struggles and insecurities in early adulthood. I loved this engaging novel. Read more

James

A Novel

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

“Loved this book and didn't want to leave it. James is a great character, and Percival Everett does an equally great job creating his world - the constant fear and vigilance, the pain, the power of the river and the land. I listened to the audiobook - excellent narrator - and am already looking forward to coming back to.it and reading again.... Read more

The Familiar

A Novel

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
Length: 12 hours 57 minutes

“Set in 16th century Spain, this Jewish fantasy CONSUMED me! It's all about magic, the Spanish Inquisition, greed, lust, a holy magical tournament, and a hot little scorpion man named Santangel. The book starts off at a languid pace, but by page 100, I was hooked! There is no way The Familiar is not making my top 5 of 2024! Read more

Trouble

A Novel

By: Lex Croucher
Narrated by: Ell Potter
Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

“Trouble by Lex Croucher is just a lot of fun. It's a historical romance with the grumpiest heroine who dislikes children but has taken a job as a governess. There's so much found family and loving people wherever they're at. There are no redemption arcs here. It's all snark and sass and a little bit of rage, with so much joyful representation.... Read more

The Pairing

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Emma Galvin & Max Meyers
Length: 14 hours 14 minutes

“Ooh my, this book is a delight! It's a spicy food tour through Europe with two exes trying to work through the disaster that was the end of their relationship. Pairs well with something delicious to eat or your favorite beverage! Read more

The Bullet Swallower

A Novel

By: Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Narrated by: Lee Osorio
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“Elizabeth Gonzales James blends horror and humor in her genre-blending, Faustian, western, adventure, family saga, odyssey. The tale is set in Mexico/Texas in two different time frames, focusing on the Sonoro family. I'm so glad I read this! Oh and magical realism! So well produced for audio! Read more

Pearce Oysters

A Novel

By: Joselyn Takacs
Narrated by: Xavier Casals
Length: 12 hours 4 minutes

“I'll admit eco-fiction is typically not my go to genre, but I quickly became invested in the Pearce Family. It was fascinating to watch as this once tight knit family dissolved under unexpected stress. But as things in nature evolve under extreme pressure, so did the Pearce Family. Joselyn's research and journalism shines throughout the entire... Read more

Fangirl Down

A Novel

Big Shots: Book #1

By: Tessa Bailey
Narrated by: Callie Dalton
Length: 11 hours 28 minutes

“'Sweet and spicy with a dash of banter' were never words I thought to use to describe golf. Yet, this story of a struggling golfer and his super-fan are the perfect description as they find their happily ever after. Read more

Funny Story

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

“This is without a doubt my favorite Emily Henry book I’ve read so far! Daphne and Miles are roommates recovering from horrendous breakups. With the tropes of forced proximity and fake dating, their relationship quickly blossoms into a true friendship that is sure to make you laugh and become teary-eyed. The themes of community and finding joy... Read more

The Husbands: A Read with Jenna Pick

A Novel

By: Holly Gramazio
Narrated by: Miranda Raison
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes

“Laugh-out-loud funny and thought provoking at the same time. If your attic produced a never ending stream of husbands that you could exchange the moment they got on your nerves, what would you do? When would your life be enough for you to settle down and stop looking for the next best thing? I enjoyed this book, the narration was great, and I... Read more

Bear

A Novel

By: Julia Phillips
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
Length: 7 hours 51 minutes

“Bear was one of those novels where I felt completely immersed in its characters and their lives. The narration was perfect, the story so well-paced, and all I could do was hold on to the shattering conclusion. If you loved Disappearing Earth, this won’t disappoint you. Read more

The Morningside

A Novel

By: Téa Obreht 
Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan
Length: 8 hours 35 minutes

“There is so much to unpack in The Morningside and all coming at you through the eyes of an 11-year-old. Do you remember being 11? Having fantastical adventures solving all the "mysterious" happenings going on around you. Being rebellious and knowing you understand all the things that your Mom can't possibly understand? Obreht precisely uncovers... Read more

Wandering Stars

A novel

By: Tommy Orange
Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phil Ava, Emmanuel Chumaceiro, Christian Young & Charley Flyte
Length: 9 hours 37 minutes

“Wandering Stars is an epic tale grounded in truth and elevated by Tommy Orange’s phenomenal storytelling. He brings a gruesome slice of US history to life and gives voice to a generation of Native people who live its legacy. Read more

Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu
Narrated by: Jeff Ebner & John Schu
Length: 3 hours 41 minutes

“Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it’s needed most. This is one of those books.” —Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal–winning, The One and Only Ivan

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a... Read more