Anna's Recs

Ink Blood Sister Scribe

A Novel

By: Emma Törzs
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 13 hours 53 minutes

“It's hard for me to put into words how much I love this book. It is beautiful, magical, and top-tier writing. It's a wonderful blend of fantasy and dark academia. In a world where magic is very much real and books hold all the power of magic, there is a thrilling mystery that keeps you reading, but not too fast because you don't want to miss a... Read more

A Magical Girl Retires

A Novel

By: Park Seolyeon
Narrated by: Shannon Tyo
Length: 2 hours 55 minutes

“Drowning in credit card debt and existential dread, a woman decides to try and end her life by jumping off Seoul's Mapo Bridge. She, with a lot of mental back and forth, nearly succeeds - until she's stopped by the beautiful Ah Roa - the magical girl of clairvoyance, who tells her she has a much greater destiny than this. Drawn into a world with... Read more

The Bluest Eye

By: Toni Morrison
Narrated by: Toni Morrison
Length: 7 hours 5 minutes

“The literary highlight of my year so far came from a writer I thought I knew well already. I had read (and loved) many of Morrison's novels, but when I learned that she narrates the audio versions of some of her best-known books, I took that chance to catch up with one I'd missed, her debut. And my god, what a debut, and what an experience to... Read more

Reputation

A Novel

By: Sara Shepard
Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Allyson Ryan, Phoebe Strole, Brittany Pressley & Karissa Vacker
Length: 13 hours 3 minutes

“I had a deep Pretty Little Liars obsession in high school. I devoured those books. I decided to pick up this book by the same author to see if I still loved her writing, and I most certainly do. Reputation is told from multiple POV's after a computer hack reveals everyone's darkest secrets. There is murder, secret affairs, cons, and mysterious... Read more

Dead Dead Girls

A Harlem Renaissance Mystery: Book #1

By: Nekesa Afia
Narrated by: Shayna Small
Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

“If you are looking for a Harlem Renaissance mystery that will keep you guessing until the end with great sapphic representation, this is the book for you! Louise is well known as 'Harlem's Hero' for escaping her kidnapper and saving other girls at the age of sixteen. Fast forward, Louise just wants to live a normal life. However, when girls... Read more

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

Glimmer Falls: Book #1

By: Sarah Hawley
Narrated by: Helen Laser
Length: 11 hours 7 minutes

“Mariel Spark is a failure of a witch in her mother's eyes. One day Mariel is practicing a summoning spell that goes wrong when she accidently summons a demon. Ozroth the Ruthless is known as the best soul snatcher in the demon plane until now. This is a wonderful witchy romance book that had me laughing and crying towards the end. Read more

The Only One Left

A Novel

By: Riley Sager
Narrated by: Christine Lakin & Dawn Harvey
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

“A fast paced mystery full of twists and turns. I loved the two different narrators throughout the book . More than once I yelled out loud at the wild plot twists and the ending had me gasping out loud! Read more

Come and Get It: A GMA Book Club Pick

By: Kiley Reid
Narrated by: Nicole Lewis
Length: 12 hours 52 minutes

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Kiley Reid. She did a phenomenal job of capturing different perceptions of college life and how the characters cope and grow throughout the novel. This may seem like just a coming of age story, but it is so much more than that. There are a few different main characters and we see how they all intersect... Read more

First Lie Wins

Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)

By: Ashley Elston
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 9 hours 16 minutes

“Addictive thriller. Read this with a book club and everyone adored it! Perfect for anyone looking to get into the genre, or more seasoned readers looking for a fresh story with twists that will keep you on your toes the entire time. Read more

You, Again

A Novel

By: Kate Goldbeck
Narrated by: Kristen DiMercurio
Length: 11 hours 5 minutes

“It's When Harry Met Sally vibes all the way in this precious and infuriating (in a good way!) romcom. Ari and Josh navigate years of being enemies, best friends, and pretty much every other type of relationship you could have. The banter in this book made me feel so giddy at times, but there are also some heartbreaking moments. This is a great... Read more

Funny Story

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“This made me laugh days after I finished it. Read more

Tiny Threads

A Novel

By: Lilliam Rivera
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

“I knew right away this book was FOR ME. A Latin horror set in the fashion industry with a main character who is slowly slowly losing her mind? I'm totally there. This book did not disappoint. Such a powerful story about running from generational trauma, but in this story, Samara runs straight into it. I love how strong and brave Samara is... Read more

Inkheart

Inkheart: Book #1

By: Cornelia Funke
Narrated by: Lynn Redgrave
Length: 15 hours 34 minutes

“Have you ever wanted to live in the fantasy world of your book? Well, that's what happens to our main character and professional bookworm, Meggie! Yes, this is a book about books that will please any bookworm. Inkheart is extremely vivid and action-packed, which will have you wanting to live in these books forever. I have a special place in my... Read more

The Guest

A Novel

By: B.A. Paris
Narrated by: Emily Joyce
Length: 8 hours 14 minutes

“You won’t particularly like the main characters. You won’t understand why Gabriel is still so traumatized by Charlie’s death. You won’t understand why Gabriel and Iris put up with Laure staying with them for so long. You won’t understand why Esme is so protective of Joseph. But slowly, you will learn the truth about why Gabriel is still so... Read more

Fall of Ruin and Wrath

Awakening: Book #1

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 16 hours 57 minutes

“If you're looking for a fantasy romance that will hook you from the start, pick up this book! Calista, our badass heroine, is a gifted mind reader born with extraordinary powers. Thorne, our courageous, charming prince matches her for wit. They meet when Calista saves Thorne from near death after the prince was captured while investigating... Read more

The Heiress

A Novel

By: Rachel Hawkins
Narrated by: Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla & Patti Murin
Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

“The story of Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore (yes, she has had 5 last names!) and her family is irresistible. Set in the fall of 2023, ten years after her death, we learn about Ruby being kidnapped, married (and widowed) four times, and the adoption of her son, Camden. This story, narrated by Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla... Read more

The Fury

By: Alex Michaelides
Narrated by: Alex Jennings
Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

“WOW! If you loved The Silent Patient, you will love The Fury. A master of the psychological thriller, this book twists and winds through the unreliable narrator's mind to a jaw dropping ending. Once you start it, you will not be able to stop. Read more

Listen for the Lie

A Novel

By: Amy Tintera
Narrated by: January LaVoy & Will Damron
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

“This is the book I would write if I was accused of killing my best friend, but couldn't remember if I actually did it or not. I could not stop listening... Read more

The Lost Witch

A Novel

By: Paige Crutcher
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
Length: 9 hours 54 minutes

“First, this novel takes place in Ireland and that already had me sold! The world building in this deliciously witchy novel is top tier. The switching of timelines lends to the advantage of the reader rather than confusing them. The characters are captivating especially our heroine Brigid. The Lost Witch has everything a good October read should... Read more

The Villa

A Novel

By: Rachel Hawkins
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kimberly M. Wetherell & Shiromi Arserio
Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

“Whew! Rachel Hawkins took me for a wild ride with this one. Chess and Emily are lifelong friends who happen to both be writers but are in very different places in life. They decide to go to Italy for the summer to work through some good old-fashioned writers block. However, the villa they are staying at is famous for a murder that took place in... Read more