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More Than Words by Jill SantopoloWhat it is: a tender and moving new novel about a woman at a crossroads after the death of her father, and caught between the love of two men. Narration: read by the author, Jill Santopolo, who also wrote the bestseller The Light We Lost. Reviewers say: "A heartfelt story about life, love, and taking chances in the aftermath of loss ...This is a charming and sexy crowd-pleaser."-- Publishers Weekly
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We Must Be Brave by Frances LiardetWhat it's about: Caring for a lost child during the chaotic 1940 evacuation of her once-quiet Southampton village, a woman who never believed she wanted children finds herself unexpectedly at a loss when the child is taken away. Narration: read by British actresses Jayne Enwistle and Juliet Mills.
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Metropolis by Philip KerrWhat it is: Metropolis, completed just before Philip Kerr's untimely death, is the capstone of a fourteen-book journey through the life of Kerr's signature character, Bernhard Genther, a sardonic and wisecracking homicide detective caught up in an increasingly Nazified Berlin police department. Reviewers say: "Gripping...Kerr does a fine job of immersing the reader in the seamy side of Weimar Germany... Fans will be sorry to see the last of the honest, wisecracking Bernie." --Publishers Weekly
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Parkland by David CullenWhat it is: an account of the extraordinary teenage survivors of Parkland, who became activists and pushed back against the NRA and Congressional leaders, inspiring millions of Americans to join their grassroots #neveragain movement. Reviewers say: "Both realistic and optimistic, this insightful and compassionate chronicle is a fitting testament to a new chapter in American responses to mass shootings.-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
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| Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James; narrated by Dion GrahamWhat it is: a lush and, at times, surreal Afrofantasy novel by the author of A Brief History of Seven Killings.
Narration: Dion Graham imbues his AudioFile Earphones Award-winning reading with an immersive growl, multiple accents, and skillful singing. |
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The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra PatrickWhat it's about: A shy librarian whose kind heart is often exploited receives a mysterious book of fairy tales from the beloved grandmother she believed dead and embarks on a perspective-changing journey of astonishing family secrets. Narration: Imogen Church, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, trained as an actress at the Drama Centre London. Since graduating, she has worked extensively in theater, film, commercials, and comedy sketch work, and she also works regularly as a voice artist.
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| Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts; narrated by Ann Marie LeeStarring: Maud Gage Baum, wife of author L. Frank Baum, and Judy Garland, the 15-year-old actress portraying Dorothy in MGM's 1939 adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Narration: Ann Marie Lee's ability to perform multiple distinct male voices (including real-life MGM studio head Louie B. Mayer) is a standout in this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording. |
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Narration: The book is read by the author, TED speaker Ashton Applewhite. Reviewers say: "Offering much food for thought and abundant realistic steps to engender positive change, Applewhite's guide is an essential tool for enjoying healthy and happy aging." - Booklist, starred review
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The Island of Sea Womenby Lisa SeeWhat it's about: The ostracized daughter of a Japanese collaborator and the daughter of their Korean village's head female diver share nearly a century of friendship that is tested by their island's torn position between two warring empires. Reviewers say: "A stupendous multi-generational family saga, See's latest also provides an enthralling cultural anthropology highlighting the soon-to-be-lost, matriarchal haenyeo phenomenon and an engrossing history of violently tumultuous twentieth-century Korea. " --Booklist, starred review
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The Lost Man by Jane HarperWhat happens: When their middle brother Cameron, who went missing the week before Christmas, is found dead, Nathan and Bub are forced to confront devastating secrets. Reviewers say: "Australian narrator Stephen Shanahan returns for another knockout performance...It's a slow and bleak affair, but no less enthralling than Harper's and Shanahan's previous efforts." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner
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