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Finding Gobi : A Little Dog With a Very Big Heart
by Dion Leonard
Tells the tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned marathon runner who crosses paths with a scrappy, stray dog while competing in a 150-mile race through the Gobi desert in China and Mongolia. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name "Gobi," proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan mountains, across massive sand dunes, through yurt villages, and the black sands of the Gobi desert, keeping pace with him for nearly eighty miles.
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| The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual... by W. Kamau Bell; narrated by W. Kamau BellAdult Nonfiction. W. Kamau Bell, the comedian and star of CNN's United Shades of America, says he's always been awkward. As Bell narrates his own memoir, this humorous and thought-provoking audiobook shows off his acting skills. Relating his "Awkward Youth," "Start in Stand-Up Comedy," views on sexism, "Awkward Awesome Parenting Skills," and thoughts about the Democratic Party (among other topics), this is a must-listen if you're a Bell fan or addicted to social and political humor. |
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Cold earth
by Ann Cleeves
When a landslide in the dark days of a Shetland winter destroys a house in which the body of a mysterious woman in a red silk dress is found, Jimmy Perez becomes obsessed with identifying the woman and discovering how she actually died.
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| Marlena by Julie Buntin; narrated by Emma GalvinFifteen-year-old Cat is lonely in her new hometown in rural Michigan, until she meets her beautiful, reckless neighbor, Marlena. The friendship that the two form is unlike anything either girl has ever experienced, but it is doomed. Within a year, Marlena is dead. Now in her thirties, Cat still feels damaged by the loss. The book alternates between the two eras, creating a haunting portrait of an intense friendship -- and the adult perspective that sees things a little more clearly. Leisurely paced, this debut is well served by Emma Galvin's "slightly gritty yet vulnerable-sounding" (AudioFile) performance. |
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| Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann; narrated by Will Patton, Ann Marie Lee, and Danny CampbellAdult Nonfiction. In 1920s Oklahoma, the Osage Indian Nation possessed immense wealth because their land contained large petroleum reserves. In the thoroughly-researched Killers of the Flower Moon, New Yorker staff writer David Grann portrays a series of murders on the reservation. Local authorities couldn't solve the crimes, but an investigation by the relatively new FBI (led by the young J. Edgar Hoover) identified and arrested the killers. In addition, Grann reveals details undiscovered by the FBI. This thrilling narrative is divided into three sections, each read by a different voice: "The Marked Woman" by Ann Marie Lee, "The Evidence Man" by Will Patton, and "The Reporter" by Danny Campbell. |
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No one is coming to save us : a novel
by Stephanie Powell Watts
A tale inspired by "The Great Gatsby" is set in the contemporary South and follows the difficulties endured by an extended black family with colliding visions of the American dream.
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| Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman; narrated by Cathleen McCarronEleanor Oliphant -- despite her social isolation and the rules she sets to survive weekends -- insists that she is just fine. But is she really? The gentle overtures of a coworker who accepts her as she is provide her the emotional support she needs when a horrific (and embarrassing) event forces her to reevaluate her life. As it turns out, Eleanor Oliphant is absolutely not completely fine...but she will be. Her earnest but misguided perceptions of other people offer charm, poignancy, and humor, portrayed well in Cathleen McCarron's reading, which "shines in setting the story's emotional tone" (AudioFile). |
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| The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck; narrated by Cassandra CampbellOnce a fashionable gathering place for Germany's smart set, the Bavarian castle of Burg Lingenfels is now, in the immediate aftermath of World War II, a crumbling ruin. This character-driven novel portrays Marianne von Lingenfels, who offers shelter to Benita Fledermann and Ania Grabarek, the widows of men who fought for the resistance alongside her late husband. The narrative follows all three from their prewar years as teenagers through the war's devastation and their postwar emotional recoveries. Cassandra Campbell's strong and nuanced reading sensitively portrays the women's complexities. |
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The ultimatum
by Karen Robards
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. Read by Julia Whelan.
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I can't make this up : life lessons
by Kevin Hart
The actor and comedian presents a memoir on the importance of believing in oneself, sharing stories about the addiction and abuse that marked his childhood and how his unique way of looking at the world enabled his survival and successful career.
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Contact your librarian for more great audiobooks!
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San Mateo Public Library 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, California 94402 (650) 522-7802www.smplibrary.org |
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