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Matchup
by Lee Child (editor); narrated by Jay Sanders, Karen Ziemba, Gerard Doyle, Linda Emond, and others
Short Story Thrillers. A follow-up to FaceOff collects stories written by best-selling thriller authors, eleven women and eleven men partnered in male-female literary pairings, in an anthology that includes contributions by such favorites as Sandra Brown, John Sandford, Karin Slaughter, Nelson DeMille, Diana Gabaldon, and Eric Van Lustbader.
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Dragon Teeth
by Michael Crichton; narrated by Scott Brick
Historical Fiction. A recently discovered novel by the ER creator and best-selling author of Jurassic Park is set in the Wild West during the golden age of fossil hunting and follows the exploits of two ambitious paleontologists who sabotage each others' careers in a rivalry that came to be known as the Bone Wars. "Scott Brick is a narrator at the top of his game, and this is a meaty tale for him to get his--well, teeth--into." (AudioFile)
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| The Girl Before: A Novel by JP Delaney; narrated by Emilia Fox, Finty Williams, and Lise AagaardSuspense. The Girl Before unfolds in two time periods, each focusing on a young woman who has seized the opportunity to live in a one-of-a-kind home, which comes with some rather strict and unusual rules. Their stories emerge in parallel, as the second learns what happened to the girl before her and unwittingly follows the same path. The audiobook features three narrators, who portray the two young women and the building's control-freak architect, together capturing the terrifying character of the building itself. |
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Same Beach, Next Year: A Novel
by Dorothea Benton Frank; narrated by Bernadette Dunne
Fiction. Reconnecting on one of Charleston's most beautiful barrier islands, a pair of former sweethearts rediscover their feelings for one another while their jealous spouses pursue an unexpected attraction of their own over more than 20 years—also marked by financial catastrophes, family tragedies and devastating heartbreaks.
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The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For
by David G McCullough; narrated by David G McCullough
Non-Fiction. A timely collection of speeches by one of the most honored historians in the United States—winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom—aims to remind readers of fundamental American principles. "McCullough's 80-plus years are evident in his voice and stamina. Still, there are some brief moments of the phrasing and emphasis that made him famous, and his ideas always demand attention. " (AudioFile)
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The Thirst
by Jo Nesbø; narrated by John Lee
Thriller. Harry Hole is inextricably drawn back into the Oslo police force by a serial murderer who has been targeting Tinder daters using methods reminiscent of a nemesis from Harry's past. By the award-winning author of The Snowman. "John Lee at his best is about as good as it gets in audiobook narration. Jo Nesbø in top form is a showstopper, and when they're together, perfectly in sync as here, you may need a Valium to get through the final chapters." (AudioFile)
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The Ultimatum
by Karen Robards; narrated by Julia Whelan
Suspense. A talented master of disguise who devotes herself to conning thieves and returning stolen money to its rightful owners hides her Robin Hood activities behind a day job as a personal assistant to her thief father's alluring former partner. "The listener is pulled into the suspense by characters infused with life and believability. Julia Whelan will not disappoint in this mighty fine story written by Karen Robards." (AudioFile)
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Recent Releases for Kids and Teens
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The Lost Staff of Wonders: Will Wilder Series
by Raymond Arroyo; narrated by Raymond Arroyo
Kids Fantasy. When the storied Staff of Moses vanishes from the local museum, Will Wilder is wrongly accused and must use his supernatural gift to identify the real thief and prevent him from unleashing terrors on the town of Perilous Falls.
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Alex & Eliza: A Love Story
by Melissa De La Cruz
Teen Fiction. The New York Times best-selling author of The Witches of East End and The Descendants series brings to life the romance between young Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. "Amid the romantic fervor readers get glimpses of the civic-minded woman the historical Eliza became and the insecurities about his origins that plagued the real Alexander Hamilton." (Kirkus Review)
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Armstrong & Charlie
by Steven Frank; narrated by Ruffin Prentiss, Christopher Gebauer, and Karen Chilton
Kids Fiction. Rivalries and unexpected friendship ensue when two boys—a rules-oriented sixth-grader who struggles with reaching the age his brother died and an embittered rebel who wishes for a brother—are assigned to the same desk at school. "Listeners will be captivated by the strong characters in this powerful story of friendship and overcoming prejudice." (AudioFile)
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Flying Lessons & Other Stories
by Ellen Oh (editor); narrated by Dion Graham, Julia Whelan, Sunil Malhotra, and others
Kids Short Stories. An anthology of short stories by such leading children's authors as Tim Federle, Grace Lin, and Walter Dean Myers explores diverse themes ranging from basketball dreams and family fiascos to first crushes and new neighborhoods. " All of the narrators here deliver skilled readings, matching the moods of the 10 stories. It's a collection to be savored and the perfect introduction to these superb authors." (AudioFile)
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The Dark Prophecy
by Rick Riordan
Teen Fantasy. Leaving the relative safety of the demigod training ground with his companions, a disgraced Apollo embarks on a quest across North America to find a dangerous ancient-world Oracle while navigating the challenges of the evil Triumvirate. Book two in the Trials of Apollo series. "Narrator Robbie Daymond is perfectly tuned in as events take a darker turn in this sequel." (AudioFile)
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2017 Audie Award WinnersPresented by the Audio Publishers Association, honoring the best audiobooks in the United States. Click here for the full list of finalists and winners.
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The Crossing
by Michael Connelly; narrated by Titus Welliver
Best Mystery. Coming out of retirement to help his defense attorney half-brother prove that a client has been framed for murder, Detective Harry Bosch secretly teams up with former partner Lucia Soto to investigate possible corruption inside the LAPD. "Narrator Titus Welliver's strong, deep voice carries the plot as Connelly's two great protagonists--L.A. homicide detective Harry Bosch (20 books) and L.A. criminal defense lawyer Mickey Haller (6 books)--team up. " (AudioFile)
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How to Fight a Dragon's Fury
by Cressida Cowell; narrated by David Tennant
Best Middle Grade. A finale to the best-selling How to Train Your Dragon series finds Hiccup embarking on an ultimate quest to secure the future of dragonkind. The Doomsday of Yule has arrived, and the future of dragonkind lies in the hands of one boy with nothing to show, but everything to fight for. Hiccup's quest is clear... But can he end the rebellion? "Tennant uses an endless supply of unique Viking voices for the tribe members who sing badly out of tune and shout praise to Hiccup as he faces the dragon rebellion leader, Furious, in a final epic battle." (AudioFile)
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A Life in Parts
by Bryan Cranston; narrated by Bryan Cranston
Best Narration by the Author. A humorous coming-of-age memoir and meditation on creativity by the star of Breaking Bad chronicles his theatrical childhood and recommitment to acting in the aftermath of his father's disappearance, describing his early acting jobs and the performances that earned him Tony and Emmy Awards.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
by Alan Dean Foster; narrated by Marc Thompson
Best Science Fiction. An official novelization of the highly anticipated latest Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, continues the epic story several decades after the events of Return of the Jedi. By the award-winning author of Transformers.
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Salt to the Sea
by Ruta Sepetys; narrated by Jorjeana Marie; Will Damron; Cassandra Morris; Michael Crouch
Best Young Adult. When the Wilhelm Gustloff sank in 1945, over 9,000 of its passengers lost their lives. Yet before the voyage, the doomed ship offered a last chance of escape for thousands of Eastern European refugees fleeing from the brutality of World War II. Salt to the Sea follows four passengers, beginning in the days before the ship's departure: Joana, a guilt-ridden Lithuanian nurse; Emilia, a pregnant Polish teen; Florian, a secretive Prussian artist; and Alfred, a young Nazi soldier. The narrators "excel in capturing the tone of their characters" (Booklist) in this gorgeously portrayed tale of a deadly shipwreck.
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Small Great Things: A Novel
by Jodi Picoult; narrated by Audra McDonald, Cassandra Campbell, and Ari Fliakos
Best Multi-Voiced Performance. Hesitating to treat the newborn of a white supremacist couple who has demanded that a white nurse assist them, a black nurse is placed on trial in the tragic aftermath and is aided by a white public defender with whom she begins questioning their beliefs as the case becomes more racially charged. By the #1 best-selling author of Leaving Time.
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Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
by J. D. Vance; narrated by J.D. Vance
Best Non-Fiction. Shares the story of the author's family and upbringing, describing how they moved from poverty to an upwardly mobile clan that included the author, a Yale Law School graduate, while navigating the demands of middle class life and the collective demons of the past.
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