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| School of the Dead by Avi; narrated by Michael CrouchJuvenile Fiction. Tony's Uncle Charlie has always been odd -- it's one of the things he has in common with seventh-grader Tony, who shares his interest in the supernatural. After Uncle Charlie dies suddenly, Tony is so heartbroken that he's actually comforted when he starts seeing Uncle Charlie's ghost. Less comforting is Tony's new school, where students go missing, spirits haunt secret passageways, and no one is what they seem. Pairing a suspenseful plot with otherworldly chills, School of the Dead is just creepy enough to please fans of mystery and horror alike, and Michael Crouch's narration supplies the right touch of uncertainty and anxiety. |
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A Portrait of Emily Price
by Katherine Reay
When art restorer and aspiring artist Emily Price meets and marries Chef Benito Hillam, who spirits her off to Italy, she, trying to change Italy instead of letting it change her, and alienating herself from his tight-knit family in the process, wonders if she will ever really fit into Ben's world, especially after long-hidden family secrets come to light.
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| Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart; narrated by Ryan Gesell and Michael CrouchJuvenile Fiction. Which is more important: being yourself, or fitting in? Eighth graders Lily McGrother and Norbert "Dunkin" Dorfman hit it off because they're both trying to answer that question. For Lily, who's transgender, being herself is thrilling but also scary, since the "Neanderthals" at her school are quick to harass her even for little things like wearing nail polish. For Dunkin, who has bipolar disorder, fitting in as a member of the basketball teams is important, even if it means going off of his meds. Narrated by Michael Crouch as Lily and Ryan Gesell as Dunkin, this thoughtful book is perfect for readers who want to dive into the lives of compelling characters. |
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| Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas; narrated by Mary Jane WellsAdult Fiction. Once a shop assistant, now proprietor of the department store that bears his name, Rhys Winterborne has become accustomed to getting what he wants. And Rhys wants Lady Helen Ravenel, the shy beauty who nursed him through his recent illness. But Lady Helen, however willing, is an aristocrat, while Rhys, for all his wealth and influence, remains the son of a Welsh grocer. And society's disapproval is nothing compared to the couple's fears that love doesn't necessarily conquer all. Mary Jane Wells' convincing narration enlivens the personality differences between Rhys and Lady Helen in this 2nd book in the Ravenels series (after Cold-Hearted Rake). |
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| Every Exquisite Thing by Matthew Quick; narrated by Vanessa JohanssonJuvenile Fiction. From the moment she opens The Bubblegum Reaper, Nanette is changed. The cult classic novel speaks directly to her uneasiness about the comfortable conformity of her life. Desperate for more insight, Nanette reaches out to the reclusive author, who connects her with Alex, a troubled teen poet and fellow die-hard fan. As Nanette and Alex's relationship deepens, her feelings about the book (and about herself) develop as well, and in equally unexpected ways. Every Exquisite Thing offers a provocative look at big questions and the (possibly futile) search for answers, while narrator Vanessa Johansson’s narration creates "an engaging and thoughtful listen" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Smoke by Dan Vyleta; narrated by Allan CordunerAdult Fiction. Set in an alternate Victorian England, this novel introduces a world in which "sinful" thoughts and actions physically manifest on the body as Soot, thereby creating a class system based on moral purity. Best friends Charlie Cooper and Thomas Argyle are enrolled at a boarding school established to rid pupils of their Soot-producing tendencies. Neither has ever questioned the system that rules their lives -- until unexpected events force them to challenge the status quo. This intricate Dickensian tale comes to life in narrator Allan Corduner's distinct voicing of multiple characters. |
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| Underground Airlines by Ben H. Winters; narrated by William DeMerittAdult Fiction. In these particular United States, the Civil War never happened, and slavery is still legal in four states. Sent to Indiana, where he's tasked with locating Victor, a fugitive slave, an African-American U.S. Marshal infiltrates abolitionist circles and risks blowing his cover when he decides to aid a struggling family he meets along the way. Don't miss this thought-provoking novel, expertly narrated by William DeMeritt, which Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, describes as "Ralph Ellison’s The Invisible Man meets Blade Runner." |
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Island of glass
by Nora Roberts; Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
Continuing the hunt for the Star of Ice in Ireland, the immortal Doyle confronts his tragic past while the archaeologist Riley immerses herself in local history and finds herself targeted by a dark goddess. By the best-selling author of the In Death series. Read by Saskia Maarleveld.
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The spy : a novel
by Paulo Coelho; Narrated by Hilary Huber
A tale inspired by the life and death of Mata Hari is presented as a series of letters written from prison on the eve of her death and includes her reflections on her childhood in a small Dutch town, her unhappy years as the wife of an alcoholic diplomat, her rise to celebrity in Europe and the choices that led to her execution for espionage. Read by Hillary Huber, the narrator of The Library at Mount Char (AudioFile Best of 2015 Fantasy).
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