Staff Picks: Fall

Obitchuary

The Big Hot Book of Death

By: Spencer Henry & Madison Reyes
Narrated by: Spencer Henry, Madison Reyes & Annette Amelia Oliveira
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

Based on the popular podcast, Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death is a smart, funny look at the American culture of death and how we’re remembered.
 
It’s safe to say everyone thinks about death—whether they want to or not. But have you ever wondered about what sort of keepsakes you can make with your remains, or given any thought to the most... Read more

Graveyard Shift

A Novella

By: M. L. Rio
Narrated by: Jess Nahikian, M. L. Rio, Max Meyers, Si Chen, Susan Dalian & Tim Campbell
Length: 3 hours 9 minutes

“Graveyard Shift examines insomnia through multiple points of view to create a haunting, atmospheric, forged-family story at the center of which is a dangerous mystery that could unravel everything. It’s gruesome, psychological, and queer, and I loved every single page. Recommended for horror fans who have problems with authority and anyone who’s... Read more

Strange Folk

A Novel

By: Alli Dyer
Narrated by: Megan Tusing, Suehyla El Attar-Young & Kitty Hendrix
Length: 10 hours 36 minutes

“Mountain magic, folk remedies, opioid epidemics, and complex generational trauma all stewed together in an appropriately strange and enchanting brew, Strange Folk will appeal to fans of Alix E. Harrow's Starling House. Read more

Over My Dead Body

Unearthing the Hidden History of American Cemeteries

By: Greg Melville
Narrated by: Will Tulin
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes

A lively tour through the history of US cemeteries that explores how, where, and why we bury our deadThe summer before his senior year in college, Greg Melville worked at the cemetery in his hometown, and thanks to hour upon hour of pushing a mower over the grassy acres, he came to realize what a rich story the place told of his town and its... Read more

Can't Help Falling in Love

A Novel

By: Sophie Sullivan
Narrated by: Stephanie Cozart
Length: 10 hours 12 minutes

Lexi Danby is looking for some no-strings fun. When her comically bad waitressing lands her directly in the path of a handsome stranger named Will, Lexi may have found the distraction she’s been looking for.

Will Grand is heir to a major Seattle company that values family above all else.

Now he’s been placed in charge of an important merger, and... Read more

Haunted Ever After

By: Jen DeLuca
Narrated by: Jeannie Sheneman
Length: 10 hours 51 minutes

“Fun ghost story of a romance! Great cozy read for spooky season. Read more

A Discovery of Witches

A Novel

All Souls Series: Book #1

By: Deborah Harkness
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Length: 23 hours 56 minutes

“Sexy, smart, & magical. Historic romance meets prophecy driven fantasy meets realistic scientific intrigue. Read more

Weyward

A Novel

By: Emilia Hart
Narrated by: Aysha Kala, Helen Keeley & Nell Barlow
Length: 10 hours 51 minutes

“This is an excellent read if you love well-researched historical fiction and multiple familial timelines. While I have read a few reviews that chastise the book's lack of positive male figures, I respectfully disagree. The patriarchy was entirely in charge during the Witch Hunts of the late 17th Century, as it was during the turmoil of... Read more

The September House

By: Carissa Orlando
Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
Length: 13 hours 31 minutes

“With fall almost upon us, The September House is a great listen for spooky season! Unique take on the haunted house, with a VERY satisfying needing, 5 stars! Read more

Lady Macbeth

A Novel

By: Ava Reid
Narrated by: Imani Jade Powers
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

“Lady Macbeth is a hauntingly beautiful gothic fantasy retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth from the perspective of the complex woman at his side. Ava Reid’s writing transports you to the medieval Scottish coastline where death is always walking a few steps behind you and warmth is a distant memory. The reader follows Roscille, a high-born... Read more

Fang Fiction

A Novel

By: Kate Stayman-London
Narrated by: Amber Benson & Kate Stayman-London
Length: 13 hours 25 minutes

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The world of your favorite fantasy novels is real, and you’re invited to visit. The only catch? It’s filled with thirsty vampires. Devour this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of One to Watch.

“A campy, fantastical vampire story that feels deeply and profoundly human.”—Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done... Read more

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

A Novel

By: Breanne Randall
Narrated by: Laura Horowitz
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes

For fans of Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls, The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic is a debut novel that explores the shields we build around our hearts to retain our own magic.Sadie Revelare has always believed that the curse of four heartbreaks that accompanies her magic would be worth the price. But when her grandmother is... Read more

Immortal Dark

By: Tigest Girma
Narrated by: Jordan Cobb
Length: 17 hours 1 minute

“Dark academia at it’s finest! Kidan is the most compelling morally grey character and her love and dedication for finding her missing sister June will drive her to make some insane decisions. Including going back to the life her family abandoned years ago, a life filled with vampires and their rules. A true enemies to lovers that’s filled with... Read more

The Crescent Moon Tearoom

A Novel

By: Stacy Sivinski
Narrated by: Nikki Massoud
Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

“Sisters and secrets. Magic and mystery. Tea and tarot! I could not have been more invested in what happens to these triplets and their tea shop in Chicago, bursting with magic and a house that loves them just as much as they love each other. Read more

The Wedding Witch

A Novel

The Graves Glen Series: Book #3

By: Erin Sterling
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes

The New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse brightens up the Winter Solstice with another delightfully spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to—especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration... more than 50 years in... Read more

The Coven

Coven of Bones: Book #1

By: Harper L. Woods
Narrated by: Ellis Evans & Emilia Bauer
Length: 8 hours 52 minutes

Raised to be my father’s weapon against the Coven that took away his sister and his birthright, I would do anything to protect my younger brother from suffering the same fate. My duty forces me to the secret town of Crystal Hollow and the prestigious Hollow’s Grove University—where the best and brightest of my kind learn to practice their magic... Read more

Carrie

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Sissy Spacek & Margaret Atwood
Length: 7 hours 46 minutes

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY MARGARET ATWOOD •  Stephen King's legendary debut, the bestselling smash hit that put him on the map as one of America's favorite writers • In a world where bullies rule, one girl holds a secret power. Unpopular and tormented, Carrie White's life takes a... Read more

Cackle

By: Rachel Harrison
Narrated by: Dylan Moore
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes

“A deliciously bewitching tale of lost love, a most interesting and slightly disturbing friendship and poor Annie who just cannot fathom life without a man by her side. When she meets Sophie, the town pariah, she realizes there is more to Sophie and to herself than she ever realized. Is Sophie a good witch or a bad witch? Hmm...depends on... Read more

The Spellshop

By: Sarah Beth Durst
Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
Length: 12 hours 11 minutes

“Cottagecore meets fantasy romance? AND a sassy talking plant? Yes, please! This book is simply delightful and perfect if you need an escape. This book is jam-packed (hahha - literally) with the perfect combination of literary love, magical creatures, a sentient spider plant, a cozy cottage, a sweet romance, small-town vibes, found family, and a... Read more

My Roommate Is a Vampire

By: Jenna Levine
Narrated by: Gilli Messer
Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

“Clever, charming, steamy — all a reader could want from a paranormal romantic comedy. Part Kate & Leopold; part What We Do in the Shadows; and witty, warm prose that makes it feel refreshing. It sunk its teeth into me and I was a willing victim! Read more