October '24 Book Clubs

The Bone Shard Daughter

The Drowning Empire: Book #1

By: Andrea Stewart
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 13 hours 44 minutes

An emperor fights to reclaim her power and her place on the throne in this "utterly absorbing" fantasy tale of magic, mystery, and revolution (Emily Duncan).

The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is... Read more

Do I Know You?

A Faceblind Reporter's Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination

By: Sadie Dingfelder
Narrated by: Sadie Dingfelder
Length: 7 hours 26 minutes

An award-winning science writer discovers she’s faceblind and investigates the neuroscience of sight, memory, and imagination—while solving some long-running mysteries about her own life.

Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she’s a little quirky. But while she’s made some strange mistakes over the years, it’s not until she... Read more

The Scrolls of Deborah

The Desert Songs Trilogy, Book 1

The Desert Songs Trilogy

By: Esther Goldenberg
Narrated by: Dara Kramer
Length: 12 hours 45 minutes

Unveiling the ancient tableaus of the desert, The Scrolls of Deborah is a profound feminist retelling that immerses readers in a breathtaking exploration of female relationships through the story of Biblical characters Rebekah and Deborah.
The Scrolls of Deborah transports us to the awe-inspiring landscapes of the past and uncovers the... Read more

The Cemetery of Untold Stories

By: Julia Alvarez
Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes

“Author Julia Alvarez takes us into a magical world where a writer's untold stories are entombed in a cemetery, but still have voices. A profound examination of the creative mind, a peek into the culture of the Dominican Republic, and a heartfelt look at familial bonds, The Cemetery of Untold Stories breaks new ground. Perfect for anyone who... Read more

All Fours

A Novel

By: Miranda July
Narrated by: Miranda July
Length: 10 hours 13 minutes

“This one is worth listening to for July's delivery alone. Her deadpan monotone highlights both the comedy and the heartbreaking pathos of the novel, which I went back to later to read on paper. A wonderful performance of one of my favorite books of the year thus far. Read more

The Reformatory

A Novel

By: Tananarive Due
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 20 hours 51 minutes

“What could be filled with more horror than The Jim Crow Era? Based on true accounts of The Dozier School for Boys, this is a story about survival against all odds for both the living and the dead. The ghosts of The Reformatory will permanently settle in your body long after you've finished reading. Read more

Our Band Could Be Your Life

Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991

By: Michael Azerrad
Narrated by: Phil Elverum, Stephin Merritt, Jon Wurster, Corey Taylor, Merrill Garbus, Michael Azerrad, Colin Meloy, Fred Armisen, Laura Jane Grace, Dave Longstreth, Jeff Tweedy, Jonathan Franzen & Sharon Van Etten
Length: 21 hours 6 minutes

“This is my absolute favorite music book - in-depth looks at indie rock bands all across the country during the late 1970s and 1980s showcasing the diversity of music on the margins throughout that decade. Punk aggression, twee affectations, jangly power pop, and college radio bands are all linked in their rejection of the mainstream (at least... Read more

Impossible Creatures

Impossible Creatures: Book #1

By: Katherine Rundell
Narrated by: Samuel West
Length: 8 hours 54 minutes

“Even though I’m much older than the target audience, I thoroughly enjoyed this middle-grade fantasy, and I give it 5 stars! I thought the illustrations were completely awesome, and every character was fantastic!! Will the brave, kind Christopher and the intense, determined Mal save the islands fading magic and dying creatures before it’s too... Read more