November-December 2024 Kids' Next List

The Bletchley Riddle

By: Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Narrated by: Louis Hill, Georgina Jane, Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes

“Sepetys never fails to amaze me! I have always loved her writing and I was so excited when I saw The Bletchley Riddle! Septys is an amazing teen author, who writes from the rarely told perspectives in history. It’s really awesome to see her venture into juvenile fiction. Told from the point of view of siblings, Jacob and Lizzie, The Bletchley... Read more

The Wild Huntress

By: Emily Lloyd-Jones
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

“If you’re looking for an atmospheric fall read that’s well-written, adventurous, and reminiscent of your favorite childhood fairytales, The Wild Huntress is your next pick! Read more

Where the Library Hides

A Novel

Secrets of the Nile: Book #2

By: Isabel Ibañez
Narrated by: Ahmed Hamad & Ana Osorio
Length: 14 hours 28 minutes

Where the Library Hides is Isabel Ibañez's stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!

"Ana Osorio and Ahmed Hamad are consistently excellent as they deliver this audiobook."—AudioFile

Inez Olivera... Read more

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . .

A LOVE Story

By: Jason Reynolds
Narrated by: Guy Lockard
Length: 4 hours 27 minutes

“One thing I can always count on, is for Jason Reynolds to write a culturally aware experience that makes me feel so seen. But it's still so unique to the characters he's created. This story brought back all those first love feelings and I can't wait for teens to read about a light, honest, & soft love from characters that look like them. Read more

Tangleroot

By: Kalela Williams
Narrated by: Maggie Thompson
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

"Once begun, listeners will find narrator Maggie Thompson unstoppable."—School Library Journal (Starred Review)

Noni Reid has grown up in the shadow of her mother, Dr. Radiance Castine, renowned scholar of Black literature, who is alarmingly perfect at just about everything.

When Dr. Castine takes a job as the president of the prestigious... Read more

Nothing Like The Movies

Better Than the Movies

By: Lynn Painter
Narrated by: Charlie Bushnell & Jesse Vilinsky
Length: 11 hours 15 minutes

“I did the audio version of this book and I loved it as much as Better Than the Movies. The forced separation trope did not seemed contrived. It was so believable it was real life, really. I'm still that huge Lynn Painter fan, and her newest, Accidentally Amy, is fabulous!! Read more

Not for the Faint of Heart

A Novel

By: Lex Croucher
Narrated by: Kit Griffiths & Olivia Dowd
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes

“What a fun jaunt! 'Robin Hood' is really a genre unto itself and and Lex Croucher just gets it. They have a particular gift for character and story, and "Not for the Faint of Heart" is neat, clever, and altogether charming. The novel takes a bit of a dark turn towards the middle that I wasn't expecting, and I think some drastic choices were made... Read more

For She Is Wrath

By: Emily Varga
Narrated by: Safiyya Ingar
Length: 11 hours 52 minutes

“This was *chef's kiss* I adored all of the mythology and folklore, but really appreciated that at its core, it was a human story. Dania jumps off the page as the main character; she's a total badass and I'm obsessed with her. The revenge elements were also so much fun. Hell truly hath no fury like a woman scorned. If you're a fantasy fan, you... Read more

Don't Let the Forest In

By: C.G. Drews
Narrated by: Michael Crouch
Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

“If a hauntingly unhinged fever dream could physically exist, it would take form of this book. This is the type of story I will spend MONTHS thinking about. Read more

The Dividing Sky

By: Jill Tew
Narrated by: Junior Nyong'o & Khaya Fraites
Length: 9 hours 54 minutes

A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • “[A] high-stakes story packed with slow-burn pining and plentiful tension.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review


A cunning teen memory merchant falls for the handsome rookie officer on her tail in this swoony dystopian romance that's “one to watch” (Amie Kaufman, New York Times... Read more

Stella & Marigold

Stella & Marigold

By: Annie Barrows
Narrated by: Merissa Czyz
Length: 1 hour 1 minute

There is the whole world, and in it, there's a city, and in that city, there's a house, and in that house, there are two half-houses, and in one of those half-houses, there lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who's seven, likes cats and axolotls and second grade. But most of all, she likes Marigold. Marigold, who's four,... 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

“Do yourself a favor and listen to this one on your next family road trip. Kate McKinnon knocks it out of the park!! Read more

The Hotel Balzaar

The Norendy Tales: Book #2

By: Kate DiCamillo
Narrated by: Allan Corduner
Length: 2 hours 12 minutes

“We are big Kate Di Camillo fans here at Bear Hunt Books, ever since Louisiana's Way Home and this book does not disappoint. A hotel, a little girl missing her dad and a magical storyteller who can speak to animals. I loved the stories within the book and simple joy of a tale well done. this is a quick story with mystery, ideal for story fans... Read more

The Graveyard Gift

Fern's School for Wayward Fae: Book #1

By: Fern Forgettable
Narrated by: Isuri Wijesundara
Length: 5 hours 14 minutes

“Great middle grade listen! Perfect for fantasy readers and kids who are finding their place in the world as they grow. This was a fun and mysterious fae story! The characters are fun and entertaining. The narration by Isuri Wijesundra is perfect for the theme and brings life to each individual character. The cliffhanger at the end has left me... Read more

The Last Dragon on Mars

The Dragonships Series

By: Scott Reintgen
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes

“I absolutely loved this audiobook! The narration is gripping and so well done. This is perfect for older middle-grade readers and even early YA readers who are looking for sci-fi and adventure without all the teen angst and romance. Read more

Jasmine Is Haunted

By: Mark Oshiro
Narrated by: Vico Ortiz
Length: 8 hours 38 minutes

“Being in middle school is hard for 13-year-old Jasmine. Throw in being haunted by a mysterious presence and it's downright terrifying. This sweet and spooky book is full of heartfelt moments and scary thrills. This is an inclusive book for all and enjoyable for all ages! Read more

Bye Forever, I Guess

By: Jodi Meadows
Narrated by: Eevin Hartsough
Length: 6 hours 28 minutes

INGRID’S ONLINE PERSONA IS COOLER THAN SHE IS. CAN THIS GUARDED GAMER GIRL LOWER HER SHIELD FOR A NEW FRIEND … OR MORE-THAN-FRIEND?

Thirteen-year-old Ingrid’s been living a double life. At school, she’s the Girl With Dead Parents, her popular friend Rachel’s charity case. Online, things are different: she crushes it in her favorite MMORPG, geeks... Read more

Santa's First Christmas

By: Mac Barnett
Narrated by: Mac Barnett
Length: 7 minutes

Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas.

We all know that Santa makes everyone’s dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get right back to work after he returns home to the North Pole on Christmas... Read more