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Whispers Most Foul

Dunhollow Academy: Book #1

By: Emma MacDonald
Narrated by: Tamaryn Payne
Length: 10 hours 57 minutes

Be wary of dark magic and the evil it carries. For when the hand of death enters Dunhollow Academy, no one is safe.



Rose is a student at the prestigious and cutthroat institution of magical learning, Dunhollow Academy. The only problem is that she can't cast a single spell—something her chancellor mother and pretentious peers won't let her... Read more

The Games Gods Play

Crucible: Book #1

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

“AMAZING story. So much fun - entertaining and you will definitely fall in love with Hades, so be prepared. Read more

Goddess of Filth

By: V. Castro
Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez
Length: 3 hours 40 minutes

“This was a delightful mix of two of my favorite movies: Jennifer's Body and The Craft. V. Castro's intense story of possession was full of gory imagery and laugh-out-loud moments. This book is the perfect feminist horror that kept me engaged while also highlighting important themes like sexuality, culture, and identity. Read more

The Most

By: Jessica Anthony
Narrated by: Abigail Reno
Length: 3 hours 37 minutes

“A hauntingly beautiful story about marriage, first love, and unfulfilled dreams. Kathleen is a 1950s housewife who one day feels unwell and decides to stay home from church. Her husband Virgil returns home later to find her in their pool and refuses to get out. The Most takes place over a day, switching between the past and present to show... Read more

Men Have Called Her Crazy

A Memoir

By: Anna Marie Tendler
Narrated by: Anna Marie Tendler
Length: 8 hours 39 minutes

“A book that is perfectly timed to show why women choose the bear - every time. Much has been made about the details concerning Anna's split with Mulaney, and much will continue to be said cause that's not what this books is about at all. Admittedly, I heard news of her memoir and reacted with *Lucille Bluth saying 'Good for her' on Arrested... Read more

Nestlings

By: Nat Cassidy
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell & Nat Cassidy
Length: 13 hours 4 minutes

“Ana and Reid have just won the lottery (literally) and get to move into a stunning historic apartment building. Everything seems perfect, and they finally have the chance to start over with their baby after facing multiple setbacks. Until they meet the creepy neighbors and staff, their baby wakes up with random bite marks, and Ana sees grotesque... Read more

Snake Oil

A Novel

By: Kelsey Rae Dimberg
Narrated by: Kristen Sieh, Andi Arndt & Renata Friedman
Length: 12 hours 41 minutes

“Snake Oil is a dark literary thriller about Radical, a wellness company centered around holistic remedies. Dirty secrets about the company start coming out as Rhoda, the CEO, begins to lose her iron-tight grip on her precious company, causing loyalties to be tested and murder to occur. Snake Oil is gripping and nail-biting, showing the... Read more

An Academy for Liars

By: Alexis Henderson
Narrated by: Tracie Frank
Length: 13 hours 22 minutes

“An Academy for Liars creates a world you want to immerse yourself in. Forget Hogwarts. I want to go to Drayton. Read more

This Will Be Fun

A Novel

By: E. B. Asher
Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, January LaVoy & Hope Newhouse
Length: 12 hours 51 minutes

““This Will Be Fun” was epic, fun, cozy, heartwarming, vulnerable and so beautifully creative I didn’t want to say goodbye to the characters at the end. Loved loved absolutely loved. This book surpassed any and all expectations I had for it. The characters felt so real and they had such complex lives and emotions, I couldn’t help but instantly... Read more

Fear the Flames

A Novel

By: Olivia Rose Darling
Narrated by: Hannah Van Der Westhuysen
Length: 13 hours 5 minutes

“ Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass = Fear The Flames. I fell in love with all of the characters and really enjoyed the found family aspects of this book. The dragons took a while to make an appearance (there's a big journey to get to them) but when they did, they brought a smile to my face. Read more

Bound to the Shadow Prince

By: Ruby Dixon
Narrated by: Ellory Lane
Length: 21 hours 4 minutes

“For those of you who love a good romantasy but have commitment issues with series, I have the perfect standalone for you (and it's a monster romance). It is a very slow-burn romance, and it is red-hot spicy. The MMC is a huge, nerdy cinnamon roll with a tail! The FMC is a sassy princess who owns her sexuality. The romance and politics of this... Read more

Slow Days, Fast Company

The World, the Flesh, and L.A.

By: Eve Babitz
Narrated by: Mia Barron
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes

“Eve Babitz captures the allure of L.A. in the 1960s with a series of literary essays that read as gossip columns (how scandalous). This short little novel is proactive, funny, and artistic, and shows the inherent privileges of being white and rich in L.A. There wasn't a single person it seems that was not completely enamored with Babitz and the... Read more

Chlorine

A Novel

By: Jade Song
Narrated by: Catherine Ho & Imani Parks
Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

“A haunting coming-of-age story about Ren Yu explores race, sexuality, and mental health. Ren becomes obsessed with mermaids at a very young age, which leads her to pursue competitive swimming. Ren struggles with her sexuality and her obsessive need to be even closer to the mermaids she reads about. Her journey is bloody, raw, and terrifying, as... Read more

Mary

An Awakening of Terror

By: Nat Cassidy
Narrated by: Susan Bennett
Length: 15 hours 29 minutes

“Mary, Mary, how gory you are. Mary is a 49-year-old woman going through "textbook" menopause (apparently that entails hearing voices and seeing horrifying hallucinations). When Mary is fired from her job, she hops on a plane to Arroyo, Arizona, her home town and also the home of a mysterious serial killer. This novel was disturbing (beetles... Read more

The Wren in the Holly Library

Wren in the Holly Library: Book #1

By: K. A. Linde
Narrated by: Stephanie Németh-Parker
Length: 15 hours 15 minutes

“Here we go again with another highly addictive romantasy series. Kierse is a thief for hire who breaks into the Holly Library and caught by our morally grey MMC, Graves. They strike up a deal-Kierse must pull of the most dangerous job of her life. This book is fast paced, action packed, and steamy. Seriously the banter and tension between our... Read more

You Exist Too Much

A Novel

By: Zaina Arafat
Narrated by: Zehra Jane Naqvi
Length: 7 hours 53 minutes

“Zaina Arafat’s You Exist Too Much is one of my favorite books of the year. This debut novel blew me away. Arafat’s narrator is confident in her vulnerability; her desire to be seen and understood is visceral and uncomfortably familiar. The intoxication of unrequited love and the disconcerting feeling that can accompany settling down are... Read more

Coraline

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
Length: 3 hours 36 minutes

“If you like the movie, you will love the book! The perfect short read to please your inner Wednesday Addams. Delightfully creepy, dark, and fun! Read more

The Song of Achilles

A Novel

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“Did this book leave me devastated and sobbing? Yes. Is it one of my favorite books ever? Also, yes! Madeline Miller knows how to write historical fiction beautifully. This novel follows the tragic story of Achilles' and Patroclus. While Miller stays true to the classic legend, she adds to the romantic relationship between the two that was... Read more

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

A Novel

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes

“This roller coaster of a story will draw you in right away. Weird supernatural occurrences, a mysterious lady, and a magical gal can all be found in an eerie plot that's just waiting to unravel! Read more

Warriors #1: Into the Wild

Warriors: The Prophecies Begin: Book #1

By: Erin Hunter
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
Length: 7 hours 29 minutes

“9-year-old Anna is bursting at the seams right now to tell you to read the Warrior Cat series!! Do you like cats? Do you like fantasy? Do you like reading awesome books? If you just said yes to all three questions, then you need to read this series! These are some cool cats! Read more