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| Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi; narrated by Bahni TurpinStarring: Ghanaian American Gifty, a neuroscience PhD candidate studying neural pathways in mice as a way to understand the loss and suffering in her family -- though she insists that's not what she's doing.
Narration: Award-winning narrator Bahni Turpin embodies Gifty's contemplative nature with a gentle cadence. |
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Before the Ever After
by Jacqueline Woodson
What happens: The son of an idolized pro-football star begins noticing the contrast between his father’s angry, forgetful behavior and his superhero reputation before adjusting to a new reality involving difficult symptoms stemming from his father’s numerous head injuries.
Narration: Guy Lockard, who has narrated audiobooks by Jason Reynolds and Jerry Craft, perfectly captures the the energy and emotion of the young main character.
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Simon the Fiddler: A Novel
by Paulette Jiles
What it's about: Conscripted into the Confederate Army after nearly escaping the American Civil War, an itinerant fiddle player joins a ragtag regimental band that plays for both sides of the conflict before falling in love with an indentured Irish governess.
Narration: Giant in the field, Grover Gardner, who has narrated over 1,200 audiobooks, proves once again why he was one of AudioFile Magazine's "Best Voices of the Century."
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| Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson; narrated by Robin MilesWhat it is: a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the "shape-shifting, unspoken, race-based" caste system that has shaped four centuries of American history.
Narration: Robin Miles' AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording is suffused with a calm, well-paced performance that encourages listener empathy and reflection. |
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Grown
by Tiffany D. Jackson
What happens: When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields?
Narration: Joniece Abbot-Pratt's relatable voice captures the fear that Enchanted feels when she finds herself in a situation she never expected.
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Always the Last to Know
by Kristan Higgins
What happens: After their father suffers a stroke, two sisters must return home and deal with the paths both their lives have taken as well as their parents’ relationship.
Narration: Each member of the family is voiced by a different narrator, allowing the reader to feel as if they are hearing the perspectives of each character directly from them.
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Punching the Air
by Ibi Aanu Zoboi
What it's about: A young artist and poet's prospects at a diverse art school are threatened by a racially biased system and a tragic altercation in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Narration: Ethan Herrise, best known for his role in Netflix's When They See Us about the Central Park Five, lends authenticity to the first person narration.
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All the Devils are Here
by Louise Penny
What happens: Horrified when his billionaire godfather is targeted in a near-fatal accident, Chief Inspector Gamache follows clues deep within the Paris Archives to uncover gruesome, decades-old secrets.
Narration: Fans of Penny's Inspector Armand Gamache series will recognize narrator Robert Bathurst, who has provided the voice for the previous five audiobooks.
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