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| The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst; narrated by Christa LewisWhat it's about: As Hurricane Katrina approaches, Creole artisan Joe Boisdoré and his high-society wife flee, while their eldest daughter, Cora, refuses to leave. Six weeks later, Joe and Tess have separated, and Cora is nearly catatonic. When a body is found in the house Cora had sheltered in during the storm, the question morphs from "What happened to Cora?" to "What did Cora do?"
Narration: Narrator Christa Lewis skillfully evokes a devastated and racially divided New Orleans in this complex tale. |
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| The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine; narrated by Suzanne Elise Freeman and Meghan WolfWhat it's about: Amber Patterson wants one thing: to leave behind her poor background and land a wealthy husband -- in this case, Jackson Parrish. The fact that there's already a Mrs. Parrish doesn't bother her too much; she hopes to use Daphne Parrish to get to Jackson.
Is it for you? Fans of the amoral characters in Gone Girl will want to give this debut a try.
Narration: Suzanne Elise Freeman and Meghan Wolf give voice to the dual narratives in this psychological thriller. |
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Sherlock : The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures; Library Edition
by Arthur Conan Doyle; narrated by Mark Gatiss and Simon Vance
What it's about: Each of these nineteen tales, from A Study in Scarlet to The Dying Detective, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, and provided a template for detective stories we still follow today.
What's different about this collection: introductions by Steven Moffat and Mark Gattiss for each story.
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Box of Butterflies : Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us
by Roma Downey; narrated by Roma Downey
What it's about: Ever since she was a little girl, Roma Downey has seen butterflies as a reminder of God’s presence. They have appeared to her in moments when she needed encouragement and reminded her she is not alone. Roma shares stories from her life, quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork that she prays will uplift you as they have her.
You'll like this book if: you're looking for a gentle, faith-based read that allows you to "dip in and out" of the content.
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The Woman in the Window : A Novel
by A. J. Finn; narrated by Ann Marie Lee
What it's about: Anna Fox lives alone-a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. But when Anna, gazing out her window one night, sees something she shouldn't, her world begins to crumble and its shocking secrets are laid bare.
What other authors are saying: "Astounding. Thrilling. Amazing." -Gillian Flynn "Unputdownable." -Stephen King "A dark, twisty confection." -Ruth Ware "Absolutely gripping." -Louise Penny
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The Punishment She Deserves
by Elizabeth George; narrated by Simon Vance
What it's about: The cozy, bucolic town of Ludlow is stunned when one of its most revered and respected citizens–Ian Druitt, the local deacon–is accused of a serious crime. Then, while in police custody, Ian is found dead. Did he kill himself? Or was he murdered?
Series alert: this is the most recent in the Inspector Lynley and Barbara Havers police procedural series.
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| Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine by Joe Hagan; narrated by Dennis BoutsikarisWhat it is: a vividly descriptive portrait of Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone magazine. Beginning in 1967, Wenner piloted the counterculture, ultimately fulfilling his ambition to become the rock journalism equivalent of mainstream media-mogul Henry Luce.
Is it for you? Yes, if you're a fan of popular culture and rock music.
Narration: Dennis Boutsikaris has received eight Audie Awards and two Best Voices of the Year Awards from AudioFile. |
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| Righteous: An IQ Novel by Joe Ide; narrated by Sullivan JonesWhat it's about: In this sequel to IQ, Isaiah “IQ” Quintabe continues to examine the circumstances surrounding his beloved brother Marcus' hit-and-run death eight years earlier. And when he and his volatile sidekick, Dodson, head to Sin City to help his ex-girlfriend’s sister, they end up dealing with Chinese gangsters and a formidable loan shark.
Narration: Sullivan Jones' reading will hook anyone looking for a modern, gritty take on Sherlock Holmes. |
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| An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon; narrated by Cherise BootheWhat it's about: Born into slavery aboard the starship Matilda, Aster Grey struggles to survive in a rigidly stratified society ruled by the elite of the upper decks. But Aster's discovery that something is wrong with the ship sets the stage for dramatic transformation -- both personal and political.
Narration: Cherise Boothe is an accomplished stage and television actress who has also twice been a finalist for an Audie Award, making her well-suited for this ambitious debut that tackles weighty topics like race, class, and gender. |
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Rose & Poe
by Jack Todd; narrated by Nigel Patterson
What it is: a re-imagining of Shakespeare's The Tempest from the point of view of Caliban and his mother.
What it's about: Rose and her giant, simple son, Poe, live quietly on the fringes of their town. Prosper Thorne obsessively watches over his beloved daughter Miranda. When Poe erupts from the forest one day carrying Miranda's bruised and bloody body, he is arrested and Rose and Poe find themselves pariahs in the county where they have lived all their lives.
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The Shape of Water
by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus; narrated by Jenna Lamia
What it's about: In an otherworldly story set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America, an amphibious man is discovered in the Amazon--and subsequently finds love within the human race.
You'll like it if: you enjoy fantasy, horror, and romance all rolled into one story; this novelization is based on the Best Picture Oscar-winning movie.
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