Book Your Summer Live! With Penguin Random House
A Penguin Random House Virtual Event Friday, August 21 - Saturday, August 22. Book Your Summer Live is a two-day event dedicated to virtual author appearances, giveaways, and most importantly, the love of reading and books! If you’ve registered for a live panel on Eventbrite you will be able to access the event via Zoom on the specific day and time of the panel.
The Mothers
A Novel
By Brit Bennett
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
Length: 9 hours 54 minutes
The Mothers
“The 'mothers' of this book's title refers to the gaggle of elderly churchgoing women who comment on the congregation around them, especially the trio of Nadia, Luke, and Aubrey. But The Mothers is about more than that -- it refers to the concept of motherhood, whether biological, lost, aborted, adoptive, or conflicted. The three young people at the heart of this story are all flawed, but their portrayals are realistic and they are easy for readers to support. This is a book about salvation -- not the spiritual salvation that the gossiping, but well-intentioned mothers seek, but the kind that comes with self-acceptance and growth. The Mothers is an honest, modern, and triumphant book.”
Jamie Thomas, Women & Children First
The Couple Next Door
A Novel
By Shari Lapena
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
Length: 8 hours 39 minutes
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Shari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!
“The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People
“Provocative and shocking.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her
“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was... Read more »
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
By Douglas Adams
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Length: 5 hours 51 minutes
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Extremely funny . . . inspired lunacy . . . [and] over much too soon.”—The Washington Post Book World
SOON TO BE A HULU SERIES • Now celebrating the pivotal 42nd anniversary of the original radio show on which the book was based.
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
Seconds... Read more »
When You Reach Me
By Rebecca Stead
Narrated by: Cynthia Holloway
Length: 4 hours 19 minutes
"Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.'" —The Washington Post
This Newbery Medal winner that has been called "smart and mesmerizing," (The New York Times) and "superb" (The Wall... Read more »
Final Girls
A Novel
By Riley Sager
Narrated by: Erin Bennett & Hillary Huber
Length: 12 hours 23 minutes
THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS AWARD FOR BEST HARDCOVER NOVEL
“The first great thriller of 2017 is here: Final Girls, by Riley Sager. If you liked Gone Girl, you’ll like this.”—Stephen King
Ten years ago, college student Quincy Carpenter went on vacation with five friends and came... Read more »
How to Be an Antiracist
By Ibram X. Kendi
Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the National Book Award–winning author of Stamped from the Beginning comes a “groundbreaking” (Time) approach to understanding and uprooting racism and inequality in our society—and in ourselves.
“The most courageous book to date on the problem of race in the Western mind.”—The New York Times
NAMED ONE OF THE... Read more »
Daisy Jones & The Six
A Novel
By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer & Pablo Schreiber
Length: 9 hours 3 minutes
Daisy Jones & The Six
“Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll. If you were a concert goer in the 70's or listen to the classic rock station you will love this. It reads or listens like a tell-all documentary. I loved the non-traditional narration, the raw intensity and the imperfect characters. The audio is outstanding and addictive!”
Karin, Bookworm of Edwards
Evvie Drake Starts Over
A Novel
By Linda Holmes
Narrated by: Julia Whelan & Linda Holmes
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes
Evvie Drake Starts Over
“I enjoyed following Evvie's journey as she navigated her life and figured out how to handle loss, love, friendships, family and happiness. This book was a great escape with a sweet romance woven throughout. I enjoyed the nods to NPR and, since I'm from Minnesota, enjoyed the mentions of my home state as well. A perfect beach listen!”
Myrna, Content
Roller Girl
By Victoria Jamieson
Narrated by: Almarie Guerra, Various, Abigail Caro, Robbie Daymond, Kirby Heyborne, Hillary Huber, Jorjeana Marie, Cassandra Morris, P.J. Ochlan, Adenrele Ojo, Georgette Perna, Kate Reinders, Tara Sands & Bahni Turpin
Length: 2 hours 19 minutes
The Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl is a heartwarming tale about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile!
For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with... Read more »