Books to listen to in Winter

The Bookshop

A History of the American Bookstore

By: Evan Friss
Narrated by: Jay Myers
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes

“What an amazing view into the world of and history of American bookselling. This one made me so proud to work at an Indie! Read more

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

A Memoir

By: Ina Garten
Narrated by: Ina Garten
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

“Ina Garten has such a fascinating story filled with heart, hard-work and more. The audiobook is even better because you get to hear it in her own voice. Highly recommend! Read more

The Wood at Midwinter

By: Susanna Clarke
Narrated by: Susanna Clarke
Length: 34 minutes

Experience the magic of The Wood at Midwinter, a captivating Christmas short story written and read by Susanna Clarke, internationally bestselling author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Immerse yourself in this haunting tale, accompanied by exquisite music composed by Rusty Bradshaw.

‘A church is a sort of wood. A wood is a... Read more

The Full Moon Coffee Shop

A Novel

By: Mai Mochizuki
Narrated by: Sadao Ueda, Tomoko Komura & Yuriri Naka
Length: 5 hours 14 minutes

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Translated from the Japanese bestseller, a charming and magical novel that reminds us it’s never too late to follow our stars.

“Mochizuki dazzles in her beautifully crafted contemporary fantasy debut. . . . This gentle fantasy is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (Best Books of the Year)

In Japan, cats are... Read more

The Last Unicorn

By: Peter S. Beagle
Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy & Joshua Kane
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes

“If ever there was a book that lived up to the hype, it’s this magical tale about a unicorn and her quest to find the rest of her kind. It’s thoughtful and measured, slyly funny and satirical, and movingly beautiful and heartfelt at just the right moments. It felt like this book has belonged in my heart even before I read it, and was just waiting... Read more

Pride and Prejudice

By: Jane Austen
Narrated by: Kate Redding
Length: 11 hours 57 minutes

Acclaimed to be the greatest novel ever written, the story of Mrs. Bennet's finding husbands for her daughters is told with wit and charm. A must for lovers of good literature.Jane Austen was born in Steventon, England, in 1775, where she lived for the first twenty-five years of her life. Her father, George Austen, was the rector of the local... Read more

Dark Water Daughter

Winter Sea: Book #1

By: H.M. Long
Narrated by: Moira Quirk & Samuel Roukin
Length: 14 hours 59 minutes

Mary Firth is a Stormsinger: a woman whose voice can still hurricanes and shatter
armadas. Faced with servitude to pirate lord Silvanus Lirr, Mary offers her skills to
his arch-rival in exchange for protection—and helping send Lirr to a watery grave.
But her new ally has a vendetta of his own, and Mary’s dreams are dark and full of
ghistings,... Read more

Make the Season Bright

By: Ashley Herring Blake
Narrated by: Kristen DiMercurio
Length: 10 hours 24 minutes

“Ashley Herring Blake has crafted a truly heartwarming holiday story with Make the Season Bright. The ups and downs of the characters’ journeys are incredibly easy to connect with, pulling me in from the very beginning. The storyline of finding yourself and your place in the world with the right people by your side was not only touching but... Read more

Wildwood

Wildwood Chronicles: Book #3

By: Colin Meloy
Narrated by: Amanda Plummer
Length: 15 hours 52 minutes

For fans of the Chronicles of Narnia comes the first book in the Wildwood Chronicles, the New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series by Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists.Wildwood captivates readers with the wonder and thrill of a secret world within the landscape of a modern city. It feels at once firmly steeped in the... Read more

My Oxford Year

A Novel

By: Julia Whelan
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

Soon to be a Netflix Film Starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest!Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of Oxford, this sparkling debut novel tells the unforgettable story about a determined young woman eager to make her mark in the world and the handsome man who introduces her to an incredible love that will irrevocably alter her future—perfect... Read more

The Eyes and the Impossible

(Newbery Medal Winner)

By: Dave Eggers
Narrated by: Ethan Hawke
Length: 5 hours 18 minutes

“Books about dogs: delightful. Books narrated by dogs: Adorable. And, that’s what you’ll find The Eyes and the Impossible to be. Johannes, the heroic canine of the story, takes us on a thrilling adventure and teaches us life lessons along the way. A Newberry Medal winner, this book will delight you no matter your age. Read more

In a Holidaze

By: Christina Lauren
Narrated by: Patti Murin
Length: 7 hours 40 minutes

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

One Christmas wish, two brothers, and a lifetime of hope are on the line for hapless Maelyn Jones in this quintessential holiday romantic novel by Christina Lauren, the New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners and Love and Other Words.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for... Read more

The Warm Hands of Ghosts

A Novel

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

“This novel still haunts me- I get chills just thinking about it. How far will you go to save the ones you love? Read more

Legends & Lattes

A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes

Legends & Lattes

By: Travis Baldree
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

“Cozy mysteries are a huge subgenre, but have you heard of cozy sci-fi/fantasy? If you’re new to the trend and could use something rich and sweet to warm you up, this story of a warrior orc named Viv who decides to pursue her dream of opening a cafe in a city that’s never heard of coffee is a gentle, affirming read. I especially enjoyed the... Read more

One Day in December: Reese's Book Club

A Novel

By: Josie Silver
Narrated by: Eleanor Tomlinson & Charlie Anson
Length: 10 hours 26 minutes

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. It absolutely charmed me.”—Reese Witherspoon (A Reese’s Book Club Pick)

“The perfect book to get lost in . . . Josie Silver’s characters sneak their way into your heart and stay.”—Jill Santopolo, author of The Light We Lost

Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable... Read more

Set The Record Straight

A Holiday Novella

By: Hannah Bonam-Young
Narrated by: Lori Prince & Jenn Lee
Length: 4 hours 32 minutes

The day Clara started her new (dream) job as an assistant to her photography idol, she was met with an assumption that caught her off guard and stunned her silent. Suddenly, she has to bring a girlfriend to the gallery's opening in a few weeks—all because she choked up and failed to correct her boss that she is, in fact, straight.



Evan was... Read more

Down Comes the Night

A Novel

By: Allison Saft
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 12 hours 47 minutes

"Narrator Saskia Maarleveld displays impressive vocal versatility in this gentle fantasy...Maarleveld captures each character and immerses listeners in the gothic setting of the sinister manor. Her intensifying pace and warm tone perfectly express the slow-burn romance that blooms between Wren and Hal as they work together to save their... Read more

Wintering

The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

By: Katherine May
Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
Length: 6 hours 53 minutes

“When we all started our own ‘winters’ in March, some of us were more prepared than others. May writes delicately of the struggles of life and the ways we may be able to prepare ourselves for such times, something I feel we all need to learn in order to survive the emotional winter that is a worldwide pandemic. Grab a cup of tea, find a cozy... Read more