Sho's Top 10 of 2024

I Who Have Never Known Men

By: Jacqueline Harpman
Narrated by: Nikki Massoud
Length: 6 hours 10 minutes

“Wow, what a novel. The narrator was a teenager when she was added to 39 other females in an underground bunker. No one knows how they got there or why. This book is a puzzle that can't really be solved because we don't know why the women were imprisoned or even where they are - Earth? Maybe not as our narrator surmised. These women triumphed... Read more

All the Colors of the Dark

By: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
Length: 14 hours 34 minutes

“Riveting read from the first page to the last! Couldn’t stop listening! Read more

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Skandar

By: A.F. Steadman
Narrated by: David Dawson
Length: 11 hours 57 minutes

“I came for blood-thirsty unicorns; I stayed for the fun, spunky unicorn riders and their ornery steeds. Skandar's dream is to be a unicorn rider. When given the opportunity, he dives head-first into the Hatchery and the world of sky battles, powerful elemental magic, secrets, and shady villains. Along the way, he develops strong bonds between... Read more

Red Paint

The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk

By: Sasha LaPointe
Narrated by: Sasha LaPointe
Length: 4 hours 42 minutes

“This memoir is narrated by the author Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe. It was especially powerful hearing her read the poem at the beginning in Lushootseed. She's had a hard life and I'm honored she’s shared some of her life experiences with us in this way. Read more

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

“It is rare to find a book of substance with a happy ending. THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA is that book. Middle-aged, portly, queer Linus Baker is a by-the-book, no-nonsense Case Manager in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth - and his lonely heart cares what happens to the magical children who have been placed in segregated orphanages.... Read more

The Honey Witch

By: Sydney J. Shields
Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson Shaw
Length: 13 hours 1 minute

“In cozy fantasy fashion, the plot is a bit slow, but the characters are well done, and I was invested in their well being. The world building also kept my attention, as the world around the Honey Witch is a character unto itself. The ending felt a bit rushed, but overall I really enjoyed this sapphic witchy cozy fantasy! Read more

The Pairing

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

“The narration done by Emma and Max bring this story to life in such an amazing way. I can't imagine having read this without this audiobook. Read more

ADHD is Awesome

A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD

By: Penn Holderness & Kim Holderness
Narrated by: Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness, Nathan Rosborough, Ann Marie Taepke, Tyrrell Harrell & Lola Holderness
Length: 8 hours 48 minutes

“I was entertained, informed, startled and even brought to tears by ADHD is Awesome by Penn and Kim Holderness. This book had me aching for former school mates dubbed disruptive, lazy and worse, and laughing loudly at anecdotes and asides the authors related. The uncommonly personable and engaging Holdernesses usher the grossly under-recognized... Read more

The Woman in Me

By: Britney Spears
Narrated by: Michelle Williams
Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

“Major props to whoever got Michelle Williams to narrate The Woman in Me - sheer genius! I forgot I wasn’t listening to Britney herself. Michelle Williams perfectly captures Britney’s desperation, sadness, and contradictions, making for an outstanding audio memoir experience. Read more

Where Are Your Boys Tonight?

The Oral History of Emo's Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008

By: Chris Payne
Narrated by: Graham Halstead & Chris Abell
Length: 13 hours 53 minutes

“This book is absolutely incredible! If you were a Scene Kid or loved any of these bands, Where Are Your Boys Tonight is an excellent oral history. The minute I stopped reading was the minute I wanted to re-read. The Scene holds a special moment in time, an incredibly specific feeling, and the catalyst for helping me live my best life over many... Read more