Audiobooks by API Authors

The Tiger at Midnight

Tiger at Midnight: Book #1

By: Swati Teerdhala
Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
Length: 12 hours 44 minutes

The first book in an epic heart-pounding fantasy trilogy inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Renée Ahdieh. * A Book Riot Most Anticipated Novel of 2019 * B&N Top 50 Most Anticipated Novels *A broken bond. A dying land. A cat-and-mouse game that can only end in bloodshed.Esha lost... Read more

The Dragon Egg Princess

By: Ellen Oh
Narrated by: Amielynn Abellera
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes

Perfect for fans of Wing & Claw, this must-have middle grade novel is from We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh! “Filled with strange terrains, creatures, and magic, this is an enthralling read!”—Soman Chainani, author of the New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series ""A rich and wonderfully imagined story about the many... Read more

Loveboat, Taipei

Loveboat

By: Abigail Hing Wen
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

“American-Chinese teenager Ever Wong finds herself unexpectedly shipped off to a summer program in Taiwan by her parents against her will to learn Mandarin and more about their culture. Though this originally seems to be the worst way to spend her summer, Ever is surprised to discover that this program is much more entertaining than she could... Read more

The Secret Talker

A Novel

By: Geling Yan
Narrated by: Angela Lin
Length: 3 hours 54 minutes

""The Secret Talker is a profound meditation on love, the difficulties of communication and the agonizing joy and brutality of commitment."" -- THE NEW YORK TIMESA NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLER OF 2021 AND ""GLOBETROTTING"" PICK!A woman reclaims her own story in this taut and wholly original literary tale from one of China’s literary... Read more

We Dream of Space

A Newbery Honor Award Winner

By: Erin Entrada Kelly
Narrated by: Ramon de Ocampo
Length: 5 hours 55 minutes

Newbery Honor Book“A captivating story about family’s enduring bonds.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Another wondrous title from a remarkably talented author.” —Booklist (starred review)“A 10 out of 10. Anyone interested in science, sibling relationships, and friendships will enjoy reading We Dream of Space.” —Time for KidsNewbery Medalist... Read more

The Son of Good Fortune

A Novel

By: Lysley Tenorio
Narrated by: Reuben Uy
Length: 8 hours 29 minutes

A Recommended Book From:
USA Today * The Chicago Tribune * Book Riot * Refinery 29 * InStyle * The Minneapolis Star-Tribune * Publishers Weekly * Baltimore Outloud * Omnivoracious * Lambda Literary * Goodreads * Lit Hub * The MillionsFINALIST FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE
WINNER OF THE NEW AMERICAN VOICES AWARDFrom award-winning author Lysley... Read more

Sparks Like Stars

A Novel

By: Nadia Hashimi
Narrated by: Mozhan Marno
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes

“Suspenseful…emotionally compelling. I found myself eagerly following in a way I hadn’t remembered for a long time, impatient for the next twist and turn of the story.""—NPRAn Afghan American woman returns to Kabul to learn the truth about her family and the tragedy that destroyed their lives in this brilliant and compelling novel from the... Read more

If You, Then Me

By: Yvonne Woon
Narrated by: Katharine Chin
Length: 10 hours 7 minutes

A warm and funny teen coming of age story set in Silicon Valley from Asian American author Yvonne Woon about the questions we all ask when making mistakes in life and in love, perfect for fans of Emergency Contact and When Dimple Met Rishi.What would you ask your future self? First question: What does it feel like to kiss someone?Xia is stuck in... Read more

Clues to the Universe

By: Christina Li
Narrated by: Mimi Chang & Josh Hurley
Length: 6 hours 41 minutes

This stellar debut by APALA Award–winning author Christina Li about losing and finding family, forging unlikely friendships, and searching for answers to big questions will resonate with fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. The only thing Rosalind Ling Geraghty loves more than watching NASA launches with her dad is building rockets with... Read more

Ruby Lost and Found

By: Christina Li
Narrated by: Katharine Chin
Length: 7 hours 5 minutes

For fans of Kelly Yang and Rebecca Stead, this touching middle grade novel maps one girl’s quest to remember her grandfather through his scavenger hunts; reconnect with her family; and fight for her community in her rapidly changing hometown. Winner of the APALA Youth Literature Award!Thanks to her Ye-Ye’s epic scavenger hunts, thirteen-year-old... Read more

The Girl and the Ghost

By: Hanna Alkaf
Narrated by: Mirai Booth-Ong
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes

“THE GIRL AND THE GHOST is a book for every kid who loves ghost stories, who likes the more twisted version of fairy tales, and prefers some darkness in their happy endings. Suraya and Pink are best friends ever since Suraya's grandmother died and sent Pink to serve her when she was just a baby. Suraya is an awkward child and doesn't have any... Read more

Loathe at First Sight

A Novel

By: Suzanne Park
Narrated by: Greta Jung
Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

“Ignore the cover and title. This is a modern-day feminist fable for zillennials set not just in the tech world so many of us know, but the video game industry rarely depicted in literature. All-too-real experiences of sexism and discrimination are balanced with intelligence, friendship, and a lovely romantic B-plot that supports Melody’s journey... Read more

While I Was Away

By: Waka T. Brown
Narrated by: Chieko Hidaka
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

Named one of New York Public Library's & Bank Street's Best Books of the Year!The Farewell meets Erin Entrada Kelly's Blackbird Fly in this empowering middle grade memoir from debut author Waka T. Brown, who takes readers on a journey to 1980s Japan, where she was sent as a child to reconnect to her family’s roots.When twelve-year-old Waka’s... Read more

Dream, Annie, Dream

By: Waka T. Brown
Narrated by: Sophie Oda
Length: 8 hours 6 minutes

In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams.As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better life, Annie Inoue was raised to dream big. And at the... Read more

Monstress

Stories

Art of the Story

By: Lysley Tenorio
Narrated by: Reuben Uy & Chelsea Javier
Length: 6 hours 17 minutes

A luminous collection of heartbreaking, startling, and gloriously unique stories set amongst the Filipino communities of California and the Philippines—now with a new preface by the author  Monstress stands as a landmark of American multicultural short fiction. Lysley Tenorio’s tales are framed by tense, fascinating dichotomies: tenderness and... Read more

I'll Be the One

By: Lyla Lee
Narrated by: Greta Jung
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

“I'LL BE THE ONE has the perfect summer romance feel. The entire time I was reading I wished I was at the pool, in an adorable swim suit, soaking up the sun and listening to some KPop. Skye's voice is so distinct I could hear her narrating over my shoulder. A perfect read to hand to teens looking for a light romance (aka no sex), queer... Read more

Only a Monster

Only a Monster: Book #1

By: Vanessa Len
Narrated by: Vera Chok
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes

The sweeping romance of Passenger meets the dark fantasy edge of This Savage Song in this stunning contemporary fantasy debut from Vanessa Len, where the line between monster and hero is razor thin.Don’t forget the rule. No one can know what you are. What we are. You must never tell anyone about monsters. Joan has just learned the truth: her... Read more

Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year

By: Nina Hamza
Narrated by: Vikas Adam
Length: 6 hours 42 minutes

This hilarious and poignant tween debut—which SLJ heralded as “destined to become a classic” in a starred review—tackles evergreen topics like dealing with bullies, making friends, and the power of good books. A great next read for fans of Merci Suárez Changes Gears and John David Anderson.Ahmed Aziz is having an epic year—epically bad.After his... Read more

Samira's Worst Best Summer

By: Nina Hamza
Narrated by: Rasha Zamamiri
Length: 7 hours 10 minutes

From the author of Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year comes another wryly humorous tween novel about finding belonging in an unexpected place. A must-read for fans of Hena Khan, Kelly Yang, and Karina Yan Glaser.Samira knows this is going to be the worst summer ever. Her best friend, Kiera, ditched her for the cool girls. Her parents and older sister are... Read more

XOXO

An XOXO Novel

By: Axie Oh
Narrated by: Greta Jung
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

“This was so cute. I listened to it and the narration was fantastic. I definitely want to go listen and watch some K-Pop as well as eat Korean food now. Perfect for readers of Jenny Han, Maurene Goo, and Abigail Hing Wen. Read more