Anna's Recs

Listen for the Lie

A Novel

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

“Lucy can't remember if she killed her best friend. Maybe she did? Become fully immersed in solving the murder with Lucy and the "Listen for the Lie" podcast, with tidbits recorded as part of the podcast itself. If you love crime and thrillers, this is a book for you! I loved this story and couldn't 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

“This gothic tale intertwines stories of stepsisters Lara and Mari in 1974 and best friends Chess (Jessica) and Emily in contemporary times. There are also news stories and podcast episode transcripts that tell the reader about the 1974 murder at the villa, excerpts from Mari’s blockbuster horror novel inspired by her summer at the villa, and (in... Read more

Divine Rivals

A Novel

Letters of Enchantment: Book #1

By: Rebecca Ross
Narrated by: Alex Wingfield & Rebecca Norfolk
Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

“The center of this quietly fraught and achingly earnest story is a love affair in letters, sent between magical typewriters by two ambitious rivals for the same newspaper position. I’ve heard it described as You’ve Got Mail meets Dramione, and while I definitely enjoyed both aspects, Iris and Roman truly have a love of their own, and I was... Read more

The Antiquity Affair

A Novel

By: Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley & Holly Linneman
Length: 11 hours 45 minutes

“This is one of the best historical fiction books I have ever read. Fast paced and full of Egyptology references. If you love Egypt and Indiana Jones (which who doesn't?!) this is a MUST read. Strong female main characters solidify the bond of sisterhood while on the hunt for an ancient artefact to keep it out of the enemies' hands. The authors'... Read more

Fight Club

By: Chuck Palahniuk
Narrated by: Jim Colby
Length: 5 hours 34 minutes

“Want to have your brain scrambled in a good way? Read Fight Club. The main character is odd at best, obsessed with death and masquerading as a cancer patient in support groups. He meets Tyler Durden, and together they start a fight club as a way of therapy, forgetting the nonsense that is the world they live in. A critique of toxic masculinity,... Read more

It's Kind of a Funny Story

By: Ned Vizzini
Narrated by: Robert Fass
Length: 8 hours 34 minutes

“An inspirational story of struggling through severe depression and coming out on the other end. This was a staple book in teen development. Depression is an everyday struggle, and it never gets "better," but this novel shows you can find companionship and not be alone in those thoughts. Teenage depression is especially hard because so much of... Read more

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Court of Thorns and Roses: Book #1

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Length: 16 hours 7 minutes

“This series is definitely the spicy romantasy starter pack. Read more

My Best Friend’s Exorcism

A Novel

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 10 hours 11 minutes

“Hey you got your horror tribute to the 80's in my Meddling Kids! Well you got your horror tribute to Scooby Doo in my Best Friend's Exorcism! Two great books that go better together! My Best Friend's Exorcism is one of my new favorites. It's got 80's pop songs, it has a demonic tapeworm, it's got scares, it's got heart; everything you could ever... Read more

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

A Novel

By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan & Robin Miles
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

“What a great read! Perfect balance of pure gossip and Hollywood drama with a gut-wrenching love story all told from the perspective of a woman who is so flawed and so endearing. This book went somewhere that was so surprising and yet made so much sense. It turns all preconceived notions of Hollywood on their head and certainly makes you question... Read more

Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass: Book #1

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
Length: 13 hours 3 minutes

“Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius...enough said. Read more

Kingdom of the Wicked

Kingdom of the Wicked: Book #1

By: Kerri Maniscalco
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

“This series follows Emilia, a Sicilian witch, who is trying to uncover the mystery behind her sister's death. Emilia accidently conjures Wrath, one of the Seven Princes of Hell, and they form an unlikely alliance. This book is fun, dark, sexy, and frustrating (in a good way). Full of demons, witches, and Catholic brotherhood this is a wild ride... Read more

The Great Gatsby

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Narrated by: Derrick Magolski
Length: 4 hours 49 minutes

“Throwing lavish parties and pining for the girl of his dreams is all Jay Gatsby lives for. Fitzgerald's most popular novel is beautifully set in the 1920s and leaves you utterly heartbroken. That being said I cannot recommend this book enough. I felt like I was immersed in the lavish life style of the elite in the 20s while also getting... Read more

King of Battle and Blood

Adrian X Isolde

By: Scarlett St. Clair
Narrated by: Lilly Drake & Curt Bonnem
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes

“A cursed vampire king, Adrian, vows to take back what is his no matter the cost. Isolde is the daughter of the King in the mortal territory and is bargained into marrying Adrian to keep her land safe. Let me say this was a total page turner! There is so much to unpack throughout the book that you just have to know more immediately. Read more

Twisted Games

Twisted

By: Ana Huang
Narrated by: Aiden Snow & Cindy Kay
Length: 13 hours 14 minutes

“Give me The Princess Diaries 2 but make it spicy! Twisted Games has all the romance tropes: enemies to lovers, forbidden love, grumpy/sunshine, and I loved every second of it! Bridget von Ascheberg is a princess. She is assigned a new bodyguard, and there is a lot of chemistry! This listen is a wild ride with soap opera level drama. I loved the... Read more

The Inmate

By: Freida McFadden
Narrated by: Leslie Howard
Length: 8 hours 4 minutes

“In her hometown, Brooke is beginning a new career as a nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison. Who happens to be a prisoner there, but her high school boyfriend Shane, and it was Brooke's testimony that put him there. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the twists and turns kept coming. There are a few thriller cliches... Read more

Episode Thirteen

By: Craig DiLouie
Narrated by: Gregory D. Barnett, Sam Slade, Kimberly Bonny, Louis B. Jack, James Lewis & Jay Aaseng
Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

“This creeped me out!!! Matt and Claire Kirklin are ghost hunters that host the reality TV show Fade to Black. Matt, Claire, and the team land the real deal for Episode 13: the Paranormal Research Foundation (PRF). Created in the 70s, PRF conducted human experiments to blur and push reality. I loved the paranormal reality tv show gone wrong... Read more

Fourth Wing

Empyrean: Book #1

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & Teddy Hamilton
Length: 21 hours 22 minutes

“OMG! You have to read it!!! Fast paced action and a compelling story that hook you from the beginning. Oh and the romance! Off the charts steamy. Xaden is every girls dark fantasy. Read more

A Touch of Darkness

Hades & Persephone

By: Scarlett St. Clair
Narrated by: Meg Sylvan
Length: 11 hours 6 minutes

“To all my peeps who love a morally gray character and Greek mythology, this one is for you!!! Persephone accidentally strikes a deal with Hades and must hold up her end of the bargain. Being forced to spend time in the Underworld isn't as bad as Persephone thought as she gets to know more about the mysterious Lord of the Underworld. Magic,... Read more

Minor Detail

By: Adania Shibli
Narrated by: Siiri Scott
Length: 3 hours 57 minutes

“Minor Detail is a Palestinian story in two parts. The first part takes place in 1949 and follows a woman who is being held captive by the military. The second part is set years in the future and follows a woman who is investigating the disappearance of the woman in part one. Shibli’s writing is brutal at times, but the beauty of her prose shines... Read more