MPIBA Holiday Gift Guide

System Collapse

Murderbot Diaries: Book #7

By: Martha Wells
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

Am I making it worse?
I think I’m making it worse.
Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back.

Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits.

But if there’s an ethical corporation out there, Murderbot has yet to find it, and if... Read more

Dog Lessons

Learning the Important Stuff from Our Best Friends

By: Hersch Wilson
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

"The world is a very narrow bridge. Cross it with a dog."



"When in doubt, walk your dog" is the first of many valuable maxims in Dog Lessons, a heartfelt reflection on what dogs can teach us when we open ourselves to listen and learn. After sixty-plus years living and working with dogs, Hersch Wilson shares self-deprecating stories and... Read more

House of Marionne

House of Marionne: Book #1

By: J. Elle
Narrated by: André Santana & Kate Simses
Length: 14 hours 13 minutes

An INSTANT New York Times bestseller!
An INSTANT USA TODAY bestseller!
An INSTANT Sunday Times bestseller!

A modern-day YA romantic fantasy series opener about a glamorous magical world of social elites, forbidden love, and a dark magic that could destroy it all.

"Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape!" – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times... Read more

Just Because

By: Matthew McConaughey
Narrated by: Matthew McConaughey
Length: 4 minutes

The debut picture book by Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey—adapted for audio

Just because I’m in the race,
doesn’t mean I’m fully ready.
Just because I’m shaking,
doesn’t mean that I’m not steady.

Have you ever felt worried and excited at the same time?

Have you ever had your feelings hurt but... Read more

Entangled Life

How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures

By: Merlin Sheldrake
Narrated by: Merlin Sheldrake
Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

“This book does a great job of introducing you to the wonders of fungi. You learn a lot of info but it’s not written in a way that’s too scientific or textbook. The info is told alongside personal stories about the author’s own research journey. This book left me thoroughly amazed! The author Merlin Sheldrake also does a great job as the... Read more

Murtagh

The World of Eragon

The Inheritance Cycle

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle & Christopher Paolini
Length: 24 hours 32 minutes

“The perfect return to the magical world of Alagaesia! Murtagh is fully fleshed-out in this companion novel. We get to see him rediscover himself after all the trauma he's endured. *Insert happy screams from an Inheritance Cycle lover* Read more

Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World

Wings of Fire

By: Tui T. Sutherland
Narrated by: Shannon McManus
Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Dive into the world of Wings of Fire like never before!The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favorite dragon world! Tui T. Sutherland and Wings of Fire cover artist Joy Ang delve deeper into the legends... Read more

Artifice

By: Sharon Cameron
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

A dramatic story of duplicity and resistance, betrayal and loyalty, set against the backdrop of World War II, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light in Hidden Places.Isa de Smit was raised in the vibrant, glittering world of her parents' small art gallery in Amsterdam, a hub of beauty, creativity, and expression, until the Nazi... Read more

Dork Diaries 15

Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure

Dork Diaries: Book #15

By: Rachel Renée Russell
Narrated by: Jenni Barber
Length: 3 hours 23 minutes

Nikki Maxwell deals with the trials and triumphs of middle school in this fifteenth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!

Ooh la la! Nikki Maxwell and her band are on their way to Paris, but they run into some roadblocks on the way… And Nikki’s French skills may not be as reliable as she hoped! Can she get them... Read more

Worst Broommate Ever!

Middle School and Other Disasters

By: Wanda Coven
Narrated by: Erin Ruth Walker
Length: 3 hours 58 minutes

A New York Times bestseller!

In this hilarious first book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and sparkly foil on the cover!

It’s goodbye, Brewster Elementary and... Read more

Let Us Descend

A Novel

By: Jesmyn Ward
Narrated by: Jesmyn Ward
Length: 8 hours 12 minutes

“When Jesmyn Ward speaks you listen. Her voice in this new novel is so powerful. This novel should be in everyone's hands as it walks you through the life of a young slave girl before the Civil War. Will make a great book club book! Read more

Salt Kiss

Lyonesse

By: Sierra Simone
Narrated by: Oscar Reyes
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

“Looking for your next steamy read? Consider this it. I LOVED this story and am so excited for more. Salt Kiss is full of lust (so much), monsters in the form of lovers, and intriguing backstories. A must read for any dark romance reader or listener. Read more

Midnight is the Darkest Hour

A Novel

By: Ashley Winstead
Narrated by: Sarah Welborn
Length: 12 hours 7 minutes

“Perfect narrating for this small town, Southern story! A young woman trapped by her conservative, religious family, finds solace in forbidden books. She befriends the town's outsider, a young boy without a mother, and through the years, they are a life-line to each other. Will their friendship survive the external forces working against them?... Read more

The Joy of Winter Hiking

Inspiration and Guidance for Cold Weather Adventures

By: Derek Dellinger
Narrated by: Steve Marvel
Length: 5 hours 1 minute

From the author of America's Best Day Hikes, essential tips give you reason to enjoy the season!



Your daily dose of nature doesn't have to retreat with the warm weather. The Joy of Winter Hiking is your ultimate guide to getting outdoors in the most underrated season. In fact, author Derek Dellinger believes you should be seeking outdoor... Read more

The Deadline

Essays

By: Jill Lepore
Narrated by: Jill Lepore
Length: 22 hours 30 minutes

A book to be listened to and kept for posterity, The Deadline is the art of the essay at its best. Few, if any, historians have brought such insight, wisdom, and empathy to public discourse as Jill Lepore. Arriving at The New Yorker in 2005, Lepore, with her panoptical range and razor-sharp style, brought a transporting freshness and a literary... Read more

Crossings

How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

By: Ben Goldfarb
Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
Length: 11 hours 52 minutes

Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the... Read more