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Our Infinite Fates

A Novel

By: Laura Steven
Narrated by: Sofia Oxenham
Length: 11 hours 12 minutes

“What a beautiful love story - unfolding over centuries, over many lives, over many stories. Two lovers travel through time, killing each other before they turn 18. The how and why of this long fatal love chase at the center of it all is an added bonus. Beautifully written, beautifully read. Read more

They Bloom at Night

By: Trang Thanh Tran
Narrated by: Nhi Do
Length: 7 hours 37 minutes

“In eco-apocalyptic Louisiana, a strange red algae has spread through the waters. As Noon and her mother struggle to survive in their hostile environment, numerous forces threaten them. Noon learns truths about the algae, herself, and connection in this enthralling thriller/horror novel. Read more

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Leslie Howard, Hillary Huber & Sara Morsey
Length: 16 hours 18 minutes

“Captivating and imaginative; as always, Grady Hendrix makes you feel like you're living inside the story. Read more

Water Moon

A Novel

By: Samantha Sotto Yambao
Narrated by: Cindy Kay
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes

“Cozy Japanese Fantasy! I'm in love! Disguised as a ramen shop lies a pawn shop, and behind the pawn shop, a fantastical world. We follow Hana and Keishin through space, time, and dreams to find her missing father. This one was entirely original, whimsical, and imaginative. Deeply atmospherical. You'll feel along for the journey page by page.... Read more

The Berry Pickers

By: Amanda Peters
Narrated by: Aaliya Warbus & Jordan Waunch
Length: 8 hours 44 minutes

“The four year-old daughter of Indigenous berry pickers is stolen from her family while they are in Maine. Her disappearance will destroy one family and haunt another for decades until the truth comes out. Told in alternating voices by the girl and her brother, this novel is unforgettable. Read more

Wild Dark Shore

A Novel

By: Charlotte McConaghy
Narrated by: Cooper Mortlock, Katherine Littrell, Saskia Maarleveld & Steve West
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes

“I can’t stop thinking about this gorgeous, powerful book. A gripping literary mystery set on a remote island, where Dominic Salt and his children are caretakers for a seed bank amid rising seas. When a mysterious woman washes ashore secrets unravel, forcing them to confront loss, trust, and the climate crisis. A haunting, beautifully told tale. Read more

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com

By: Kimberly Lemming
Narrated by: Hazel Addison
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

“I didn’t know I needed this in my life until now! Fascinating, hilarious and utterly unpredictable. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much and was on the edge of my seat at the same time. Peppered with pop-culture references and fun animal facts, I can’t say enough how awesome this book is. Read more

Fable for the End of the World

By: Ava Reid
Narrated by: Gail Shalan & Emily Lawrence
Length: 10 hours 48 minutes

“Very similar to Hunger Games - only it's darker and more diverse! I really enjoyed it! Read more

All the Water in the World

A Novel

By: Eiren Caffall
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes

“This is not a happy book, but it is overflowing with as much hope as there is water in this world. I think it is also an essential book to ignite the spark needed to avoid the climate catastrophe it describes; an educational book for any budding meteorologists, ecologists, activists, and museum enthusiasts. All the Water in the World arrived... Read more

Funny Because It's True

How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire

By: Christine Wenc
Narrated by: Christine Wenc
Length: 12 hours

“A compelling history of one of the foremost American comedy institutions, sprinkled with plenty of hilarious headlines and articles Read more

Dirtbag Queen

By: Andy Corren
Narrated by: Andy Corren
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes

“Deeply funny! Read more

Life Hacks for a Little Alien

By: Alice Franklin
Narrated by: Sally Phillips
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes

“A funny and enlightening story told from the viewpoint of a neurodivergent child. Read more

Black Woods, Blue Sky

A Novel

By: Eowyn Ivey
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
Length: 11 hours 34 minutes

“A remarkably moving story that I cannot stop thinking about. Read more

The Stolen Queen

A Novel

By: Fiona Davis
Narrated by: Linda Jones
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes

“I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this mystical mystery! The story felt both fresh and familiar, and, despite some of the predictable clichés, I found the ending delightful and moving. The main characters are well-balanced, their growth meaningful and their flaws relatable; I adored them by the end. Overall, what a beautiful and dazzling mix... Read more

Book and Dagger

How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II

By: Elyse Graham
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 10 hours 54 minutes

“Elyse Graham looks less to well-documented World War II spy-craft exploits than to the context that they sprang from—a country without an intelligence service; libraries of information, historic and fictional; and a world thrust back into war. Introducing indelible characters and events both ridiculous and harrowing, Graham deftly and... Read more

The Third Gilmore Girl

A Memoir

By: Kelly Bishop
Narrated by: Kelly Bishop
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes

“As much as I read this for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes (of which there are many), I loved Bishop’s account of her life in the theatre and dance world. I watched Gilmore Girls when it originally aired and have been re-watching it ever since. I originally identified with Rory, then Lorelai and now Emily. Bishop reads the audiobook and I would know... Read more

The Hymn to Dionysus

By: Natasha Pulley
Narrated by: Sid Sagar
Length: 16 hours 7 minutes

“This book was lovely and a bit mad. I love mythology retellings, and this one did not disappoint. It's a fascinating delve into the difference a point of view can make, while reminding us that to be human is to be chaotic in the best way. The narrator was fantastic as well. Read more