Patience's Recs

Daikon

A Nvoel

By: Samuel Hawley
Length: TBA

“Daikon is thrilling! It kept me riveted to the very end. The fictional premise is “What if Japan got its hands on one U.S. made atomic bomb and had to decide whether to use it or not against America?” Set against the backdrop of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese players struggle with moral, ethical, and very personal... Read more

When the Cranes Fly South

A Novel

By: Lisa Ridzén
Length: TBA

“I love this book. Ridzén treats the subject of aging with true tenderness. You’ll grow to care deeply for Bo, an elderly man in Sweden facing loss of autonomy as he ages and for his son and for a wonderful cast of caregivers and for Bo’s beloved dog, Sixten. Wonderful narrative and rich descriptions of Bo’s inner life, his memories,... Read more

The Road to Tender Hearts

A Novel

By: Annie Hartnett
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
Length: TBA

“Light, funny and touching with unforgettable characters and even a cat named Pancake. The cat attaches himself to a family in transition and they all head out on a crazy road trip with varied agendas during which Pancake is found to have unusual powers. Though nothing in their story turns out as planned, the twists, turns and hilarity wind up... Read more

Wild Dark Shore

A Novel

By: Charlotte McConaghy
Narrated by: Cooper Mortlock, Katherine Littrell, Saskia Maarleveld & Steve West
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes

“An amazing book! So atmospheric and mysterious. Richly drawn characters. Highly recommend!! Read more

Twist

A Novel

By: Colum McCann
Narrated by: Colum McCann
Length: 8 hours 3 minutes

“Started this audio book today, and I'm loving it! His voice is so soothing, a slight Irish accent, and the way he weaves his tale 😘 Anthony Fennell, an Irish journalist and playwright, is assigned to cover the underwater cables that carry the world’s information. The sum of human existence—words, images, transactions, memes, voices,... Read more

Kingmaker

Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue

By: Sonia Purnell
Narrated by: Louise Brealey
Length: 16 hours 57 minutes

“The scintillating true story of Pamela Harriman’s rise to power from learning tricks of influence on Churchill’s knee during the blitz, to 1992 when she helped Clinton become President. Since a woman in her day couldn’t achieve political power herself, she got as close to power as she could by using her beauty and intelligence to help... Read more

The Director

By: Daniel Kehlmann
Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
Length: TBA

“This dramatic, thought-provoking novel challenges us to consider the moral and creative problems faced by acclaimed Jewish film director G.W. Pabst as Hitler comes to power. After Pabst travels back to Europe from Hollywood, the Nazis force him to remain and film in Austria for the duration of the war where he struggles with family loyalty, love... Read more

The Sirens

A Novel

By: Emilia Hart
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
Length: 10 hours 56 minutes

“Another stunning novel from Emilia Hart! One of the top books I've read this year. An intriguing dual-timeline with the embodiment of sisterhood. This is beautiful. Read more

Intermezzo

A Novel

By: Sally Rooney
Narrated by: Éanna Hardwicke
Length: 16 hours 29 minutes

“Two brothers, Ivan and Peter, navigate their relationships with each other and the women in their lives in the wake of their father's death. In their grief, the pair watch as the normal forms of their lives fall apart and they try their best to make sense of the wreckage. Sally Rooney does what she does best: sets up a wealth of interestingly... Read more

By Any Other Name

A Novel

By: Jodi Picoult
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown, Laura Benanti, Jodi Picoult, Jayne Entwistle, Andrew Fallaize, Joe Jameson, John Lee, Nicholas Guy Smith, Simon Vance & Steve West
Length: 18 hours 25 minutes

“I devoured this audiobook in just a few days, starting my morning with a listen and ending each evening by setting a sleep timer. The themes of feminism, love, and tragedy are intricately woven throughout the narrative. I now have a fresh perspective on Shakespeare’s works and am thrilled to have discovered Emilia Bassano, a remarkable woman... Read more

Pearly Everlasting

A Novel

By: Tammy Armstrong
Narrated by: Jean Ann Douglass
Length: 9 hours 25 minutes

“I thoroughly loved this book and it's characters. Loosely based on a true, depression-era story about a family who raised a baby bear along with their baby girl, this novel tenderly wrapped itself around my heart. Set deep in the woods in a logging camp community with splendid descriptions of people and places and the struggles between man and... Read more

We Solve Murders

A Novel

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Nicola Walker
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

“A fun new series from Richard Osman! Totally enjoyed the pairing of Amy and her father in law, they make a smart and likable team. Great characters and addictive mystery! So well produced for audio! Read more

Sky Full of Elephants

By: Cebo Campbell
Narrated by: Leon Nixon, Erin Ruth Walker & Janina Edwards
Length: 10 hours 24 minutes

“This is one of the best books I’ve read all year. Cebo Campbell uncovers some beautiful humanity through his writing and delivers an interesting commentary on our society and what it would mean to remove whiteness from our world. Highly recommend. Read more

The God of the Woods

A Novel

By: Liz Moore
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 14 hours 34 minutes

“I loved the dual story lines, the strong female characters, and the pacing of the mystery/ies, keeping me on the edge of my seat until the last page. Read more

All the Colors of the Dark

By: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
Length: 14 hours 34 minutes

“All the Colors of the Dark follows Patch and Saint, two childhood best friends who endure some serious traumas in childhood...and adulthood. Those traumas inform every life decision moving forward. This story is about loyalty, love, loss, and what lengths a person would go to in order to keep a secret. And so much more. Intense, fast-paced,... Read more

The Demon of Unrest

A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

By: Erik Larson
Narrated by: Will Patton & Erik Larson
Length: 17 hours 17 minutes

“So many history books focus on what happened, but Erik Larson always asks: Why? In this gripping narrative of the months leading to the first shots fired in what is still the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history, Larson brings us as near as it is possible to be inside the minds of key players in the decisions leading to the Civil War. This tale of... Read more

The Trackers

A Novel

By: Charles Frazier
Narrated by: Will Patton
Length: 9 hours 39 minutes

“Trackers by Charles Frazier takes place during the Depression when a young artist, Valentine Welch, is given a commission by the WPO to paint a mural on the post office wall in Dawes Wyoming. John Long, a wealthy art collector, former WWI sniper, and aspiring politician, offers to host the young painter at his ranch. When his young wife Eva... Read more

Remarkably Bright Creatures

A Novel

By: Shelby Van Pelt
Narrated by: Marin Ireland & Michael Urie
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

“I did not want this book to end! It's the latest book I’ve fallen 'deep' for — and moved right into my instant recommendation booklist. A very particular septuagenarian keeps busy at her aquarium job, tidying up while keeping to herself — like her equally senior and solitary octopod acquaintance (who provides us with his own narration). I just... Read more

Hotel Cuba

A Novel

By: Aaron Hamburger
Narrated by: Marie Hoffman
Length: 12 hours 50 minutes

“Two Russian Jewish sisters learn to love Cuba after being forced to live there while trying to emigrate to NYC. Set during WWI, the novel beautifully captures their experience of a foreign, tropical location and the very different, but warm Cuban people. Filled with romance and adventure as these two women develop personal strengths and begin to... Read more

Demon Copperhead

A Novel

By: Barbara Kingsolver
Narrated by: Charlie Thurston
Length: 21 hours 2 minutes

“Demon Copperhead is without a doubt one of the best books I've ever read! The narrator is the perfect! Everything about this book is perfection. Pro-tip count how many times you say, "oh no Demon." Read more