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If Not For You
by Debbie Macomber; narrated by Khristine Hvam
Adult Romance. Moving away from her oppressive parents in the hopes of taking charge of her own life, Beth takes a job as a school music teacher and initially resists her attraction to Sam. Sam is everything Beth is not—and her parents’ worst nightmare: a tattooed auto mechanic who’s rough around the edges. Reserved and smart as a whip, Beth isn’t exactly Sam’s usual beer-drinking, pool-playing type of woman, either. "Narrator Khristine Hvam ... makes the story and its characters appealing and believable." (AudioFile)
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| Moral Defense by Marcia Clark; narrated by Angela DaweAdult Mystery. In this second fast-paced tale to star Los Angeles attorney Samantha Brinkman, she's been hired as the juvenile advocate for 15-year-old Cassie Sonnenberg. With her mother in a coma and her father and brother dead, Cassie's the only one who knows what happened. But Cassie's story keeps changing, and soon her case is not the only morally and legally ambiguous problem Samantha is juggling. This riveting thriller provides plenty of gray areas to create confusion. In her narration, Angela Dawe "naturally and effortlessly" (Publishers Weekly) delivers author Marcia Clark's witty, colloquial dialogue. |
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In This Grave Hour
by Jacqueline Winspear; narrated by Orlagh Cassidy
Adult Cozy Mystery. Maisie Dobbs is plunged into a treacherous personal battle when she stumbles on the deaths of refugees who may not be who they seem against a backdrop of the outbreak of World War II in England. By the best-selling author of Journey to Munich. "This is an excellent series and a listening experience that is pure pleasure." (AudioFile)
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| The Whole Town's Talking: A Novel by Fannie Flagg; narrated by Kimberly FarrAdult Fiction. Author Fannie Flagg traces the saga of Elmwood Springs, Missouri from its founding in 1889 by Swedish immigrant Lordor Nordstrom to its end in 2022. Filled with generations of interesting characters, the novel seems to portray ordinary doings in a farming community -- until it's revealed that the residents buried in the town's cemetery wake up and resume their interactions with each other, making death a continuation of life. In addition to cameo appearances by Bonnie and Clyde and by Harry Truman, the plot includes a murder mystery. Kimberly Farr narrates the story with distinct character voicing while highlighting Flagg's humor and sympathetically relating sad events. |
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My (Not So) Perfect Life
by Sophie Kinsella; narrated by Fiona Hardingham
Adult FIction. After being fired by Demeter Farlowe, Katie Brenner retreats to her family's farm to help them set up a vacation business, but when Demeter shows up out of the blue, Katie has a new chance at re-evaluating and resetting her life. "Hardingham's quick pace and occasional faltering emphasize Katie's entertaining attempts to present herself as refined and successful in the eyes of her family and peers." (AudioFile)
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The Rising
by Heather Graham and Jon Land; narrated byLuke Daniels
Adult Mystery. When a college-bound football star is targeted by the same forces that kill his family and land him in the hospital, he flees at the side of the school valedictorian he loves to investigate the dangerous truth about his real identity. By the best-selling author of the Krewe of Hunters series and the best-selling author of the Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong series.
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Lincoln in the Bardo
by George Saunders; narrated by George Saunders, Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, and others
Adult Fiction. A long-awaited first novel traces a night of solitary mourning and reflection as experienced by the 16th President after the death of his 11-year-old son at the dawn of the Civil War. "Saunders’ debut novel grabs attention with audiobook audacity: a record-breaking cast of 166 voices, showcasing stars including Susan Sarandon and Rainn Wilson as well as expert audio narrators, notably Cassandra Campbell and Kirby Heyborne. ... The result is an auditory experience unlike any other, where the awareness of individual voices disappears while the carefully calibrated soundscape summons a metaphysical masterpiece. This is a tour de force of audiobook production, and a dazzling realization of Saunders’ unique authorial structure. " (Booklist, March 1, 2017)
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The Stars Are Fire
by Anita Shreve; narrated by Suzanne Elise Freeman
Adult Historical Fiction. In October 1947, after a summer long drought, fires break out all along the Maine coast, racing out of control from town to village. Grace Holland is left alone to protect her two toddlers when her husband, Gene, joins the volunteer firefighters. Along with her best friend, Rosie, and Rosie's two young children, Grace watches helplessly as their houses burn to the ground, the flames finally forcing them all into the ocean as a last resort. The women spend the night frantically protecting their children, and in the morning find their lives forever changed. In the midst of this devastating loss, Grace discovers glorious new freedoms--joys and triumphs she could never have expected her narrow life with Gene could contain--and her spirit soars. And then the unthinkable happens--and Grace's bravery is tested as never before.
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Recent Releases - Kids & Teens
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Almost Home
by Joan Bauer; narrated by Brittany Pressley
Juvenile Fiction. When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush, a foster family, a supportive teacher, a love of poetry, and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds."Narrator Brittany Presley gives mom Reba the accent of a Southern belle, with a hint of grit even at her lowest points. When Sugar quotes words of wisdom from grandfather King Cole, Presley's gravelly voice reflects the experiences of life well lived. " (AudioFile)
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See You in the Cosmos
by Jack Cheng; narrated by Kivlighan de Montebello, Brittany Pressley, Graham Halstead, Michael Crouch, Jason Culp, and a Full Cast
Juvenile Fiction. Aspiring to send his golden iPod into space the way his hero, Carl Sagan, launched his Golden Record on Voyager, 11-year-old Alex documents a road trip to New Mexico as a record of what life is like on Earth, an endeavor that leads to a greater understanding about his late father. "The episodic action makes it easy to suspend disbelief and renders this an altogether captivating listening experience." (Audiofile)
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Scar Island
by Dan Gemeinhart; narrated by MacLeod Andrews
Juvenile Fiction. Jonathan Grisby is the newest arrival at the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys - an ancient, crumbling fortress of gray stone rising up from the ocean. It is dark, damp, and dismal. And it is just the place Jonathan figures he deserves. Because Jonathan has done something terrible. And he's willing to accept whatever punishment he has coming. Just as he's getting used to his new situation, however, a freak accident leaves the troubled boys of Slabhenge without any adult supervision. But freedom brings unexpected danger. And if Jonathan can't come to terms with the sins of his past and lead his new friends to safety then every boy on the island is doomed.
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Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
by Jennifer Donnelly; narrated by Jenna Augen
Young Adult Fiction. Lost in a Book follows the lonely, bookish Belle as she finds an enchanted book in the Beast's library called Nevermore that carries her into a glittering new world. There, Belle is befriended by a mysterious countess who offers her the life she's always dreamed of. But Nevermore is not what it seems, and the more time Belle spends there, the harder it is to leave. Good stories take hold of us and never let us go, and once Belle becomes lost in this book, she may never find her way out again. This novel expands upon the beautiful story and world seen in the new Walt Disney Studios' film, Beauty and the Beast.
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At the Edge of the Universe
by Shaun David Hutchinson; narrated by Gibson Frazier
Young Adult FIction. When his best friend-turned-boyfriend goes missing and seems to be remembered by nobody else, and then others suffer the same fate, Ozzie begins to believe that the universe is shrinking and forges ties with a new friend while struggling to figure out what is happening. By the award-winning author of The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley. "Frazier creates subtly different voices for secondary characters, including Calvin, a boy Ozzie partners with on a science project and soon begins to develop feelings for." (AudioFile)
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American Street by Ibi Aanu Zoboi; narrated by Robin MilesYoung Adult Fiction. In this stunning debut novel Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture. When Fabiola's mother is detained upon their arrival to the United States, Fabiola must navigate her loud American cousins, the grittiness of Detroit's west side, a new school, and a surprising romance all on her own. Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream? "Narrator Robin Miles glides silkily through Haitian Creole, Detroit street talk, and standard American English, infusing the dialogue with authentic-sounding accents and age-appropriate sass and bravado." (AudioFile)
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