Olivia’s Picks

The Sentence

By: Louise Erdrich
Narrated by: Louise Erdrich
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

“I loved this book! The narrative voice is so strong and was read so well in this audiobook. You can't help but fall for Tookie as she wades through a year of turmoil, with a ghost that won't give up haunting her and the bookstore she works in. Rich in characters, perspective, honesty, and a love of books and reading, this is a book is like a... Read more

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

A Novel

By: Ally Carter
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld & Zachary Webber
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

“I read this on vacation at the end of October and it was the perfect seasonal read! Quick paced, I finished it in four evenings of reading before bed. A cozy mystery with some PG-13 romance and a festive Christmas setting. The perfect 'getaway' book. Read more

Still Life: A GMA Book Club Pick

A Novel

By: Sarah Winman
Narrated by: Sarah Winman
Length: 14 hours 54 minutes

“I want to crawl inside this book and live there. I adored all of these strange, funny characters, (including the Shakespeare-quoting parrot) and the rich descriptions of Florence made me feel like I was right there in the piazza. Read more

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

By: Sangu Mandanna
Narrated by: Samara MacLaren
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“A cozy fantasy full of found family and warm and fuzzy feels, with a grumpy/sunshine romance and the perfect pinch of spice, starring an own-voices lead supported by a diverse and lovable cast of characters—this book’s got all the (potion) ingredients for a read as spellbinding as it is mood-elevating. A must-read for fans of The House in the... Read more

They're Going to Love You

A Novel

By: Meg Howrey
Narrated by: Meg Howrey
Length: 8 hours 54 minutes

“The perfect book club pick! They’re Going To Love You is set in the 1980’s New York City ballet world. Carlisle is estranged from her father for 19 years and has one last chance to see him and set things right. Get comfortable, grab a glass of wine. This is a great read that will give you a whole lot to talk about. Read more

Poverty, by America

By: Matthew Desmond
Narrated by: Dion Graham
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes

“This is an incredibly well written book that I think anyone who is living comfortably in America should read. It is heavy and sad, but even though hearing hard things is hard, it can be necessary. Some sections have a lot of stats, but it doesn’t get too bogged down with numbers. The final few chapters are more inspiring with a call-to-action... Read more

The Mighty Red

A Novel

By: Louise Erdrich
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Length: 11 hours 26 minutes

“A fantastic read! Set over the course of 2008 and 2009, The Mighty Red is a novel rich with characters and sense of place. At its core, it is a book about choices and the repercussions of those choices over time. I'll go out on a limb and say this is Erdrich's best novel yet! The narrator was pitch perfect, too. Read more

The Seven Year Slip

By: Ashley Poston
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

“An intoxicating romance that also thoughtfully interrogates how we change and grow over time. I devoured it all in one day! Read more

Catalina

A Novel

By: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Narrated by: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Length: 6 hours 9 minutes

“Catalina is a Harvard student. Catalina is a Tumblr girl with aspirations for a beautiful life full of romance. Catalina is also undocumented. Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s novel showcases a vibrantly authentic character who feels like a real person, with prose that feels like diary entries and the ever-ruminating thoughts of a college student.... Read more

Horse Barbie

A Memoir

By: Geena Rocero
Narrated by: Geena Rocero
Length: 11 hours 17 minutes

“A moving chronicle of trans resilience and joy” (Vogue) from one of Out100’s Most Impactful and Influential LGBTQ+ Storytellers

“Groundbreaking . . . [Rocero] quite literally models what triumph can look like.”—Glamour (Women of the Year)

WINNER OF THEM’S AWARD FOR LITERATURE • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Book Riot, Elle, Esquire

As a young femme in... Read more

James

A Novel

By: Percival Everett
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

“This will be in my top five books of 2024! Percival Everett is a truly gifted storyteller! James is full of unexpected twists, tense moments, and tender times. Narrator Dominic Hoffman is incredible... the perfect person and voice for this cast of characters. I can't wait to hand sell this book! Read more

Funny Story

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“Emily Henry doesn't miss! Where to begin? The title is perfect for the story, I've realized this by the fact that every time I go to explain the plot to someone I start with 'so... funny story..." then go talking about the plot and how it's pretty much 'wife swap' in a sense! I lovedddd Miles and his crocs. Emily has such a knack for making the... Read more

A Novel Love Story

By: Ashley Poston
Narrated by: Dorothy Dillingham Blue & Ashley Poston
Length: 10 hours 56 minutes

“Ashley Poston is known for writing charming and whimsical magical realism stories, and A Novel Love Story is no exception. Eileen Merrywheather is on her way home when her car unexpectedly breaks down, and she finds herself stuck in a quaint town, a town that is right out of one of her favorite romance series. This book is the perfect read for a... Read more

Ace

What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

By: Angela Chen
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 7 hours 43 minutes

“This book is an eye-opening collection of personal testimonies, research, and history about asexuality, and to a lesser extent, aromanticism. Whether you are new to learning about asexuality or are asexual yourself, by the end of the book you will have a richer and multifaceted understanding of ace identity and experience. Read more

Deep End

By: Ali Hazelwood
Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer & Ben Holtzmuller
Length: 13 hours 45 minutes

“Cute and fun read! Read more

Writers & Lovers

A Novel

By: Lily King
Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
Length: 8 hours 13 minutes

“Casey is the brilliant and vulnerable protagonist in this well-written novel. She is a writer and is striving to have her novel published. When not writing, Casey is waiting tables in Cambridge. She finds herself torn between two lovers. One prospect is a famous writer who is a widower with two children. The other is Silas, who is a teacher and... Read more

Bellies

A Novel

By: Nicola Dinan
Narrated by: Nathaniel Curtis & Octavia Nyombi
Length: 12 hours 7 minutes

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR FROM BOOKRIOT AND BOOKPAGE

I wore a dress on the night I first met Ming.

It begins as your typical boy meets boy. While out with friends at their local university drag night, Tom buys Ming a drink. Confident and witty, a magnetic young playwright, Ming is the perfect antidote to Tom’s awkward energy, and their connection is... Read more

Celestial Bodies

By: Jokha Alharthi
Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard
Length: 8 hours 3 minutes

“In this gripping family saga, author Jokha Alharthi—the first female Omani writer to be translated into English—involves you deeply in the personal drama of her characters and in the extended family system, which includes former servants and masters, while also somehow telling the modern history of the country of Oman. I was immediately... Read more

How the Word Is Passed

A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

By: Clint Smith
Narrated by: Clint Smith
Length: 10 hours 6 minutes

“Poet Clint Smith’s personal, intimate examination of sites of historical significance to slavery is as soulful and accessible as it is urgent and important. The opening chapter on Jefferson’s Monticello is one of the best chapters of American historical writing in recent memory, and should be required reading on the legacy of America’s founders.... Read more

Just for the Summer

By: Abby Jimenez
Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber & Abby Jimenez
Length: 11 hours 42 minutes

“I can’t recommend this amazing rom-com enough! It’s intensely emotional and the love story is unforgettable!! Justin and Emma think they are both cursed because everyone they date finds “the one” after dating them. They decided to date each other and break the curse. Their banter and chemistry is perfect! They are both dealing with serious... Read more