The Indie Next List

Family Family

A Novel

By: Laurie Frankel
Narrated by: Laurie Frankel & Patti Murin
Length: 14 hours 57 minutes

“Laurie Frankel is becoming one of my must-read authors. In Family Family, she weaves a complex story around families formed and cemented by adoption. Frankel’s books are gems for handselling; I can’t wait to put this into readers’ hands. Read more

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

A Novel

By: Janice Hallett
Narrated by: Annie Aldington, Nneka Okoye, Gareth Armstrong, Sid Sagar & Kristin Atherton
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

“I flew through this!! I adore fictional true crime stories and how much the line between "uncovering the story" and "becoming the story" is blurred. This book does a FANTASTIC job at pretty much erasing that line. Read more

The Fox Wife

A Novel

By: Yangsze Choo
Narrated by: Yangsze Choo
Length: 14 hours 36 minutes

“This beautifully written, charmingly witty and lore-woven novel is one of my favourites! Set in the dying era of the Qing Dynasty, Snow takes the reader along a lightly heart-wrenching trek to avenge the death of her only child, risking her own life’s journey toward enlightenment. A lovely read!! Read more

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands

Emily Wilde: Book #2

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 4 minutes

“What an absolutely delightful follow-up to Emily Wilde’s first faerie adventure! The Faeries’ nonsensicality and bizarre behavior made this book feel like old fairytales in the best way. I would read about Emily’s adventures forever! Read more

Come and Get It: A GMA Book Club Pick

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

“One of Kiley Reid's talents is creating extremely nuanced characters. By the end of Come and Get It, I felt like I could recognize Agatha and Mille's voices from across a crowded room, I knew them so well. A study of female relationships mostly set at the University of Arkansas in 2017, Reid's prose dissects each power imbalance carefully, and... Read more

Martyr!

A novel

By: Kaveh Akbar
Narrated by: Arian Moayed
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“I honestly have a hard time verbalizing exactly what I love about this novel, except to say that I am writing this staff pick months after reading it because it's still on my mind. Cyrus Shams was a baby when his mother's plane was shot down over the Persian Gulf. Following her death, Cyrus and his father move to Indiana; his father dies as... Read more

The Women

A Novel

By: Kristin Hannah
Narrated by: Julia Whelan & Kristin Hannah
Length: 14 hours 56 minutes

“For too many years, the story of the women who served in the Vietnam War has been forgotten. We tend to remember the men as well as the tragedy of how this global event tore two countries apart during its 20-year span, but we neglect to recognize the many female army members who fought and died for their country alongside their male... Read more

Bride

By: Ali Hazelwood
Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer & Will Damron
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes

“Ali Hazelwood swaps lab coats for fated mates in her newest stunner, Bride. Hazelwood is finally writing sexy monsters, and it's like the first day of summer - fierce and joyful, something folks will be lining up for! Read more

The Fury

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

“This has been a highly anticipated read for me. I went in with such high hopes, and I was not disappointed. It was fun, entertaining and I couldn't put it down. Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. I love how unreliable the characters were, Elliot was really the perfect narrator. He had me laughing and he really had me... Read more

The Storm We Made

A Novel

By: Vanessa Chan
Narrated by: Samantha Tan
Length: 10 hours 52 minutes

“An incredible book from a strong new voice, focusing on the choices that a mother makes in the middle of colonial occupation during WWII. Vanessa Chan touches upon the murky grey areas of survival in a time of oppression and upheaval. Read more

Mercury

A Novel

By: Amy Jo Burns
Narrated by: Maria Liatis
Length: 11 hours 58 minutes

“An extraordinary novel! Mercury is the lyrically written, unputdownable story of the Joseph brothers and the women who hold them together. I adored this family’s remarkable journey through love and loyalty, loss, and forgiveness. Read more

The Heiress

A Novel

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

“What is not to love about family drama, murder, secrets, twists and lies upon lies upon lies! Kalynn, Anna and I tore through this thriller and could not wait to discuss with each other and recommend to you! Read more

Midnight Ruin

Dark Olympus: Book #6

By: Katee Robert
Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown & Alex Moorcock
Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

“First of all, how dare this book even end! I could have easily devoured at least 200 more pages of this enticing and exciting new installment of the Dark Olympus series. The romance was perfect! 'We are endgame'. CHILLS. Also, Orpheus was such a delightful surprise. I loved Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus together and was so happy to read more of... Read more

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

By: Kimberly Lemming
Narrated by: Hazel Addison
Length: 7 hours 24 minutes

“The Mishap Mead series is such an enjoyable, easy read. I swear this book had me giggling and kicking my feet. The only thing that would make this book better would be if I was sitting on the beach with a UV of 8 and a low tide. If you're looking for a funny, fantasy-filled romance, this book is definitely the one for you. Read more

Don't Want You Like a Best Friend

A Novel

The Mischief & Matchmaking Series: Book #1

By: Emma R. Alban
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells & Morag Sims
Length: 10 hours 47 minutes

“What a vibrant beginning to a new historical romance series! Full of intrigue, stolen kisses, and London drama, this sweet queer love story follows two women who dare to hope in a world not built for them. Read more

Poor Deer

A Novel

By: Claire Oshetsky
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes

“Poor Deer is a fantastic reminder that only we can see the burdens we carry. Oshetsky writes about the way we shape our memories of trauma, guilt, and loss in order to cope an earnest, heartfelt way. This book will linger in the corners of my mind. Read more

The Fetishist

By: Katherine Min
Narrated by: Eunice Wong & Kayla Min Andrews
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

“'Mom [Katherine Min] liked intense, unconventional characters and beautiful prose...the novels we read together were moments of transcendent power...[where] an essential truth about the human condition is revealed.' - Kayla Min Andrews, Afterword. Following the revenge machinations of now-motherless Kyoko, the physical decline of musician Alma,... Read more

You Only Call When You're in Trouble

A Novel

By: Stephen McCauley
Narrated by: André Santana
Length: 11 hours 53 minutes

“Heartwarming, charming, and funny, You Only Call When You’re in Trouble has characters that will become imprinted on your heart. Stephen McCauley gives us a novel that will set the bar for your 2024 reading! Read more

Only If You're Lucky

A Novel

By: Stacy Willingham
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

“Only If You’re Lucky is Stacy Willingham’s best work yet! I was immediately hooked by this tale of the tantalizing lure — and potential very dark side — of close friendships. And as always, Stacy’s Southern setting gives the perfect gothic vibe. Read more

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known

Wayward Children: Book #9

By: Seanan McGuire
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
Length: 4 hours 40 minutes

“Antsy found herself many times over and now, she has to do it again when her ability to find anything, tangible or otherwise, comes to light, making her classmates hunger for their worlds anew. Get lost in places half-known, newly found, and once lost with the classic cast of Elanor West's school for Wayward Children in a tale that shows that... Read more