Mariam's Staff Picks

Six Crimson Cranes

Six Crimson Cranes: Book #1

By: Elizabeth Lim
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 12 hours 53 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.

"A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling." --Stephanie Garber,... Read more

The Red Palace

By: June Hur
Narrated by: Michelle H. Lee
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes

June Hur, critically acclaimed author of The Silence of Bones and The Forest of Stolen Girls, returns with The Red Palace―a third evocative, atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco.

To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood...

Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to... Read more

The Dragon's Promise

Six Crimson Cranes: Book #2

By: Elizabeth Lim
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 14 hours 25 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Six Crimson Cranes comes the thrilling next adventure! A journey to the kingdom of dragons, a star-crossed love, and a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world or break it... Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy.

Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to... Read more

To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods

By: Molly X. Chang
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus & Molly X. Chang
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes

“Heavily inspired by Chinese myth, culture, and storytelling it puts science against magic and for once science is winning. There is also an enemies to lovers romance subplot that I just need to know more about! Read more

The God and the Gumiho

Fate's Thread: Book #1

By: Sophie Kim
Narrated by: Greta Jung & Intae Kim
Length: 13 hours 26 minutes

“Absolutely fantastic and engaging narration for Hani and Seokga! I listened to this book in two days. It was too good to stop listening! The perfect amount of mystery, drama, tension, and romance! Read more

A Crane Among Wolves

By: June Hur
Narrated by: Greg Chun & Michelle H. Lee
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes

June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace, crafts a devastating and pulse-pounding tale that will feel all-too-relevant in today’s world, based on a true story from Korean history.

Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly.

1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the cruel reign of the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop him from commandeering... Read more

Hera

A Novel

By: Jennifer Saint
Narrated by: Naomi Frederick
Length: 13 hours 48 minutes

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Ariadne, Elektra, and Atalanta, a propulsive, empowering retelling of Hera, reclaiming her as a feminist hero

Even the gods must have their queen.

When the immortal goddess Hera and her brother Zeus overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at his side. But as they establish their... Read more

A Tempest of Tea

Blood and Tea: Book #1

By: Hafsah Faizal
Narrated by: Maya Saroya
Length: 11 hours 1 minute

“Spindrift is a teahouse for the high elite by day and an illegal bloodhouse by night, serving the population of vampires of White Roaring. After being threatened with closure, Spindrift's owner Arthie is offered a chance to save her establishment, but it requires a risky heist. Hafsah Faizal’s writing is deeply enjoyable and quickly draws you... Read more

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess

By: Rick Riordan
Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong? Rick Riordan’s newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of gods and monsters, and many other delightful tricks and... Read more

Circe

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

“This remarkable journey into mythology brings the ancient gods directly and viscerally into the present. Circe is a perfect mashup of elegant language, glorious storytelling, and exquisitely modern sensibilities. Miller's telling left me awed and moved by Circe and her story, all while wishing I could invite her over for a glass of wine on the... Read more

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

By: Axie Oh
Narrated by: Rosa Escoda
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

“Throw yourself into this imaginative tale that is akin to Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. Mina was not meant to be the Sea Gods bride, but due to a twist she now finds herself bound to him. Now Mina is trapped in the spirit world surrounded by spirits of the past and celestial beings. Mina’s hope was to break the curse that fell on her town one... Read more

Medea

A Novel

By: Eilish Quin
Narrated by: Gail Shalan
Length: 11 hours 35 minutes

“This retelling of Medea's story has to be one of the most devastating and beautifully written works. As one of Greek mythology's most infamous villain for "ruining" the "hero" Jason. This story tells her story from the beginning and doesn't seek to justify her actions but show her experiences. The book truly broke my heart to pieces but it was... Read more

The Last Dragon of the East

By: Katrina Kwan
Narrated by: Eric Yang & Feodor Chin
Length: 8 hours 55 minutes

Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan’s dazzling fantasy debut is a propulsive adventure perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Hannah Whitten.

At the spry young age of twenty-five, Sai has led a quiet life, keeping the family teahouse up and running—even if that means ignoring the past-due notices—and... Read more

Apprentice to the Villain

Assistant to the Villain: Book #2

By: Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Narrated by: Em Eldridge
Length: 12 hours 39 minutes

“Loved it! The continuation of book one does not disappoint. Still just as much fun with laugh out loud moments. And the chemistry? Still sizzling! I savored this one instead of flying through it. Read more

The Games Gods Play

Crucible: Book #1

By: Abigail Owen
Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
Length: 17 hours 56 minutes

“If the Greek Gods had their own Hunger Games - that’s what’s happening in The Games Gods Play! Owen does a masterful job at bringing us into this world and then leaving us wanting more! Read more