Books to listen to in Summer

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)

A Novel

By: Andrew Sean Greer
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

“When novelist Arthur Less learns that his longtime boyfriend is marrying another man, he accepts every invitation he's received and travels around the world. This novel of a man facing 50 and looking back at his life and love is an utter delight. Read more

The Husbands: A Read with Jenna Pick

A Novel

By: Holly Gramazio
Narrated by: Miranda Raison
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes

“This book was so much fun! A highly entertaining page-turner, it explores what one woman’s life would be like with an ongoing series of husbands that emerge from her attic, at least until she decides to exchange them for the next one. Witty, clever, and imaginative. Great for fans of Jojo Moyes! Read more

The Prospects

A Novel

By: KT Hoffman
Narrated by: Shaan Dasani & KT Hoffman
Length: 11 hours 34 minutes

“This is one of, if not the best romances I've ever read. This book was moving and funny and just steeped in love. Even if you're not a baseball fan (me), this is a must read for romance lovers! KT Hoffman truly knocked his debut out of the park! Read more

Hijab Butch Blues

A Memoir

By: Lamya H
Narrated by: Ashraf Shirazi
Length: 7 hours 32 minutes

“Lamya H details their life from early childhood through adulthood in juxtaposition to stories in the Quran. In doing so, they deliver a profound and masterfully crafted memoir with nuances about their immigrant and queer identity. Hijab Butch Blues is such a beautiful memoir that from the opening chapter felt like a story demanding to be heard... Read more

Raiders of the Lost Heart

By: Jo Segura
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“This is a fun book about two archaeologists, Corrie and Ford, their past, and their future. Corrie is considered a 'badass', but does not have the respect she deserves in her field. Ford, on the other hand, has the respect and tenure, or so Corrie thinks. Ford pulls Corrie into the Mexican Jungle to look for a grave site where romance and mayhem... Read more

Hunt on Dark Waters

Crimson Sails: Book #1

By: Katee Robert
Narrated by: Simone Lewis & Will Watt
Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

“Vampires and Pirates and Witches, oh my! And also dragons and mermaids and realm jumping. I loved this swashbuckling tale. Think a more grownup Pirates of the Caribbean with a lot of fantasy elements/creatures. Be prepared to let these two narrators transport you to some new fantastical realms! Read more

Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent

By: Judi Dench & Brendan O'Hea
Narrated by: Barbara Flynn, Brendan O'Hea & Judi Dench
Length: 12 hours 4 minutes

“In her 60+ year career, Dame Judi Dench has acted in twenty Shakespeare plays. This series of conversations about The Bard and her career was originally intended for The Globe Theater archives, and has been re-recorded with Director Brendan O'Hea and actress Barbara Flynn. Sheer heaven for fans of Dench, Shakespeare or craft. Read more

Birds of California

A Novel

By: Katie Cotugno
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

""Exquisite and delicious. . . Katie Cotugno has outdone herself."" —Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six and Malibu RisingSparks fly and things get real in this sharply sexy and whip-smart romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a post #metoo Hollywood from New York Times bestselling author Katie CotugnoFormer child... Read more

Say You'll Be Mine

A Novel

By: Naina Kumar
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 10 hours 45 minutes

“I really enjoyed this fake engagement romance! Meghna and Karthik were such opposites that they complimented eachother so perfectly. I loved watching each of them work through their own struggles while growing feeling for one another. The slow burn of their relationship left room for so much pining!!! 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

“Laugh out loud funny, with a side of raunchy. Read more

Pretty

A Memoir

By: KB Brookins
Narrated by: KB Brookins
Length: 6 hours 10 minutes

“A deeply important, brave memoir of growing up vast and complex and full of questions in a Texas, Christian community and a nation that made room for none of it. With sharp precision, great poetry, and keen observations, Brookins, a Black queer trans poet, recounts the myriad traumas that accompanied their coming of age, the traps and... Read more

The Art of Catching Feelings

By: Alicia Thompson
Narrated by: Kristen Sieh
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes

“Chris is the biggest sweetheart and just so insanely caring and compassionate, I think my heart actually melted during some of his dialogue. I really enjoyed this book and how it talked about Chris’s grief and struggles with his mental health while still remaining a lighthearted read. While I was frustrated at Daphne for not telling Chris the... Read more

Horror Movie

A Novel

By: Paul Tremblay
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos, Dani Martineck, Micky Shiloah, Michael Crouch, Frankie Corzo, Stacy Gonzalez, Tyla Collier, Ariel Blake, Johnathan McClain, Dan Bittner, Eva Kaminsky & Gisela Chipe
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

“How far would you go to make a good horror movie? This chilling and gory story follows the cursed production of a monster flick aptly titled "Horror Movie." Celebrating and drawing from pulpy 90's horror tropes, dripping with suspense, and carved in blood with mysterious symbols, this novel is enough to make you question who's actually directing... Read more

People We Meet on Vacation

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 10 hours 46 minutes

“What fun! This delightful book should be in every beach bag this summer. A hilariously comedic rom-com with memorable characters, set in varied vacation spots in various years. I enjoyed the changing timeline and seeing the relationship as it grew through the years. Read more