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"I’d never planned on stealing someone else’s life." ~ from Richelle Mead's The Glittering Court
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| The After Party by Anton DiSclafani; narrated by Dorothy Dillingham BlueAdult Fiction. In the posh suburb of River Oaks, the socialites of 1950s Houston, Texas drown their sorrows with the many luxuries oil money affords. Against an atmospheric backdrop of debutante balls, cocktail parties, and garden-club luncheons, The After Party explores the complicated bond between rebellious glamour girl Joan Fortier and Cece Buchnan, her inseparable friend since childhood -- though as they grow older Joan's increasingly alarming behavior pulls the two apart. Narrator Dorothy Dillingham Blue effectively renders Cece's voice as she relates this vividly detailed story of a flawed reality lurking just below the socially respectable surface. |
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Heroes of the frontier
by Dave Eggers
Struggling through a painful separation, the loss of her dental practice, and the senseless death of a young man, Josie embarks on an RV road trip to Alaska with her kids that is marked by both national wonders and the shadows of past regrets
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| Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn; narrated by Neil ShahAdult Fiction. In Emperor of the Eight Islands, author Lian Hearn launches a new series that precedes her popular Tales of the Otori. After surviving his greedy uncle's plot to murder him and steal his inheritance, orphaned teen Kazumaru is taken in by sorcerer Shisoku, who dubs the lad Shikanoko, or "the deer's child." Taking possession of a magical mask, Shikanoko subsequently becomes involved in the conflict that's tearing society apart as warring factions vie for control of the empire. Voiced by Neil Shah, whose Japanese pronunciation adds a "tone of authenticity" (AudioFile) to the recording, the morally ambiguous characters come to life in the midst of political intrigue. |
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| A Buccaneer at Heart by Stephanie Laurens; narrated by Steve WestAdult Fiction. After a decade of service to the Crown, Captain Robert Frobisher decides it's time to marry and start a family. But before he can take a wife, he must complete one last covert mission: investigate rumors of a slavers' camp in the Freetown Colony of West Africa (Sierra Leone). There, Robert meets Miss Aileen Hopkins, who's searching for her missing brother, a young naval officer. Since Aileen won't be dissuaded from seeking out danger, Robert agrees to assist her in her quest. A Buccaneer at Heart is the 2nd installment of the Adventurers Quartet, which follows the seafaring Frobisher family. |
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The children : a novel
by Ann Leary
A wealthy but unconventional New England family of four stepsiblings struggles to come to terms with their legacy and the myths they have built their lives upon during a lavish family wedding that exposes long-standing resentments and unfortunate truths
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| The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead; narrated by Kristen SiehTeen Fiction. Facing an unwanted arranged marriage, the Countess of Rothford decides to run away and take her chances in Adoria, the New World. Adopting her maidservant's name and identity, the countess (now called Adelaide) joins the Glittering Court, a school that teaches upper-class manners to lower-class girls before sending them off to find husbands on the Adorian frontier. Well-bred Adelaide does her best to fit in, but keeping her secret isn't easy -- especially not after she finds herself falling for Cedric, the son of the Court's owner. Intriguing world-building, forbidden romance, and sweeping adventure all come together in this series debut from the author of the Vampire Academy series. |
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| Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor by Clinton Romesha; narrated by Will DamronAdult Nonfiction. In 2009, the U.S. military decided to close a vulnerable string of outposts in Afghanistan that were meant to deter Taliban insurgents from free movement across the Pakistan border. Just as the closures were beginning, the Taliban launched a deadly, all-out assault at one location, Command Outpost Keating. In Red Platoon, Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha recounts the firefight, preceding the account with a description of his own training, his troops' capabilities, and the conditions that exacerbated Keating's vulnerability. His riveting description of the battle itself provides vivid and sobering detail. Military history buffs and readers concerned about the war in Afghanistan will appreciate this book, clearly voiced by 2015 Voice Arts Award Winner Will Damron. |
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Jonathan unleashed
by Meg Rosoff
Struggling with an unhinged boss, a girlfriend who wants someone better, and an apartment that should be condemned, Jonathan agrees to look after his brother's dogs, who become his companions during perspective-changing daily walks to visit an alluring vet
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Damaged
by Lisa Scottoline
Named the guardian ad litem of a middle-school boy with emotional issues on whose behalf she is suing the Philadelphia school district, Mary DiNunzio is confronted by elite lawyer Nick Machiavelli and risks her engagement in her obsessive investment in the case
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The angels' share
by J. R. Ward
While eldest son Edward immerses himself in alcohol and affairs with two scheming women amid rumors of his role in his father's suicide, estranged family member Maxwell returns to the fold with an agenda that could spell their salvation or ruin. By the best-selling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Simultaneous.
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