Politics and Prose Beach Reads

Funny Story

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

“This was my first foray into the world of Emily Henry and I am ready to take a deep dive into all of her books. Daphne, the protagonist of the story, is dealing with heartbreak after her fiancé leaves her for his best friend from childhood. The story of her figuring out what to do next is at times heartbreaking, resilient, and downright... Read more

The Pairing

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Emma Galvin & Max Meyers
Length: 14 hours 14 minutes

“The narration done by Emma and Max bring this story to life in such an amazing way. I can't imagine having read this without this audiobook. Read more

The Celebrants: A Read with Jenna Pick

A Novel

By: Steven Rowley
Narrated by: Steven Rowley
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes

New York Times Bestseller
A TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick

A Big Chill for our times, celebrating decades-long friendships and promises—especially to ourselves—by the bestselling and beloved author of The Guncle.

It’s been a minute—or five years—since Jordan Vargas last saw his college friends, and twenty-eight years since their... Read more

Expiration Dates

A Novel

By: Rebecca Serle
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 7 hours 6 minutes

“There are advantages to the universe sending you a little heads up regarding the length of your next relationship. For Daphne, it has worked to her advantage. Martin...three days, Hugo...three months. It's especially helpful if you are hiding important details of your life. When she receives a note with a name but no expiration date, she is... Read more

Husbands & Lovers

A Novel

By: Beatriz Williams
Narrated by: Helen Laser & Caroline Hewitt
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

“If you love historical fiction you are going to love this book. If that is not your favorite genre, you are in luck because half the book is set in the present. Mallory and Hannah are two women separated by generations but their lives are woven together in love. Two narrators (one for Hannah and one for Mallory) make it pretty easy to know who's... Read more

This Summer Will Be Different

By: Carley Fortune
Narrated by: AJ Bridel & Carley Fortune
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

“Carley Fortune knows how to craft a summer romance! Jumping back and forth over 5 years, I enjoyed spending summers on PEI with Lucy and Felix. Read more

Just for the Summer

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

“If you love a romance with some humor, an emotional roller coaster - but in a good way, & fabulous character development, you will devour this! A must read!! Read more

The Paradise Problem

By: Christina Lauren
Narrated by: Patti Murin & Jon Root
Length: 11 hours 43 minutes

“There’s something special about a book that can make you laugh, aww, roll your eyes, tear up, and stress you out. While the plot followed an expected trope brigade, it was still entirely enjoyable. I loved both of the narrators and would happily listen to more of their works! They did a great job of voicing and emoting for one another. Read more

The Next Mrs. Parrish

A Novel

By: Liv Constantine
Narrated by: Raquel Beattie, Scott Brick, Suzanne Elise Freeman & Erin Bennett
Length: 10 hours 50 minutes

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The thrilling sequel to the million-copy-bestselling Reese’s Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish!
 
“Delicious and shocking.”—Jeneva Rose
“A brilliant page-turner.”—Lisa Gardner
“One hell of a ride!”—Andrea Bartz
 
CBS NEW YORK BOOK CLUB PICK • Daphne and Amber Parrish are thrust back into each other’s lives upon... Read more

The Heiress

A Novel

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

“The story of Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore (yes, she has had 5 last names!) and her family is irresistible. Set in the fall of 2023, ten years after her death, we learn about Ruby being kidnapped, married (and widowed) four times, and the adoption of her son, Camden. This story, narrated by Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla... Read more

On Thriving

Harnessing Joy Through Life's Great Labors

By: Brandi Sellerz-Jackson
Narrated by: Brandi Sellerz-Jackson
Length: 11 hours 50 minutes

A renowned doula shares powerful lessons on healing and thriving through the murky seasons of life in this moving, intimate guide to deeper self-awareness and radical joy.

“This book is a beacon of resilience. . . . A must-read for anyone committed to growth.”—Erica Chidi Cohen, author of Nurture

We’ve all been there: We take a pause, look at our... Read more

Girl Abroad

By: Elle Kennedy
Narrated by: Georgina Sadler
Length: 12 hours 29 minutes

New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy brings her signature angst, drama, and humour to a new standalone romance.

When nineteen-year-old Abbey Bly gets the opportunity to study abroad for a year in London, it's the perfect chance to finally slip out from under the thumb of her beloved but overbearing retired rock star father. She's ready... Read more

One in a Millennial

On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In

By: Kate Kennedy
Length: 9 hours 26 minutes

“Kate Kennedy’s One in a Millennial is the memoir you didn’t know you needed to understand the chaos of adulting in the digital age. She blends pop culture references with millennial struggles like navigating mental health, figuring out relationships, and making sense of a world that’s kinda falling apart. It’s raw, funny, and real—perfect for... Read more

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

A Novel

By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan & Robin Miles
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

“What a great read! Perfect balance of pure gossip and Hollywood drama with a gut-wrenching love story all told from the perspective of a woman who is so flawed and so endearing. This book went somewhere that was so surprising and yet made so much sense. It turns all preconceived notions of Hollywood on their head and certainly makes you question... Read more

Happy Endings

A Novel

By: Thien-Kim Lam
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 9 hours 4 minutes

With her debut novel, Thien-Kim Lam serves up a sexy second-chance romance about exes with unfinished business. When working together reignites their passion, will these former flames sizzle or get burned all over again? Trixie Nguyen is determined to make her sex toy business a success, proving to her traditional Vietnamese parents that she can... Read more

Island Queen

A Novel

By: Vanessa Riley
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
Length: 21 hours 15 minutes

“Both sweeping and intimate, beautiful and painful, this novel based on the life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas is exquisite. Riley’s research is palpable in the detail of each chapter, and readers will find themselves compulsively turning the pages until the end. Read more

Isn't It Bromantic?

Bromance Book Club: Book #4

By: Lyssa Kay Adams
Narrated by: Andrew Eiden
Length: 9 hours 55 minutes

One of Buzzfeed's Best Romances of 2021
A Popsugar Best Book and Best Romance of July 2021
One of Bustle's Best New Books of July 2021

With his passion for romance novels, it was only a matter of time before Vlad wrote one.

Elena Konnikova has lived her entire adult life in the shadows. As the daughter of a Russian journalist who mysteriously... Read more

First Comes Like

A Novel

By: Alisha Rai
Narrated by: Saira Ayers & Neil Shah
Length: 11 hours 10 minutes

“Alisha Rai has continued to deliver another relevant, swoon-worthy romance with First Comes Like. This book is perfect for readers who love a slow burn or fans of You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria. I enjoyed seeing the perspective of a contemporary Muslim woman in a way that wasn’t sensationalized or exoticized. Rai has written a book that is... Read more