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| Pretty Things by Janelle Brown; narrated by Julia Whelan, Lauren Fortgang, and Hillary HuberWhat it's about: Reluctant con-artist Nina learned from the best: her mother Lily, a master grifter. Although Nina once wanted to escape her family's criminal legacy, Lily's cancer diagnosis prompts Nina to return to her old life in order to fund her mother's treatment.
Narration: A trio of award-winning narrators bring to life the multiple perspectives of this dramatic caper thriller. |
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On Ocean Boulevard
by Mary Alice Monroe
What it's about: Returning to Charleston after a sixteen-year absence, Cara Rutledge reconnects with family members before her second wedding is abruptly halted by a devastating illness.
Narration: Previous books in the series were read by the author, but this book is read by Cassandra Campbell, narrator of the popular audiobook Where the Crawdads Sing.
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Humankind : A Hopeful History
by Rutger Bregman
What it's about: The author of the best-selling Utopia for Realists challenges popular conceptions of an innately selfish human race to offer new historical and evolutionary perspectives that argue we are more hardwired for kindness, cooperation and trust.
Narration: The author reads his own work in a clear and empathetic style.
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24 : Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid
by Willie Mays
What it is: The legendary Willie Mays shares the inspirations and influences responsible for guiding him on and off the field in this reflective and inspirational memoir.
Narration: The great sportscaster Bob Costas reads this book, giving the listener the feeling of being in the ballpark.
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The Worst Best Man
by Mia Sosa
What it's about: Top wedding coordinator Carolina Santos is offered a life-changing opportunity, but when she discovers that she has to work with Max Hartwell, whom she blames for her own failed nuptials, she decides to dish out a little payback, until the unexpected happens.
Narration: Highlighting the novel's format of alternating perspectives, narrators Rebecca Mozo and Wayne Mitchell read the sections told from the point of view of Carolina and Max, repsectively.
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To Wake the Giant : A Novel of Pearl Harbor
by Jeff Shaara
What it's about: The best-selling author of The Frozen Hours draws on extensive research and unprecedented access to the Pearl Harbor memorial and museum archives in a high-suspense, historically accurate thriller inspired by the 1941 attack.
Narration: Mark Bramhall has a folksy style that lends authenticity and for this reason he's a popular choice for many historical fiction and history audiobooks.
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| Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride from Hell by Tom Clavin; narrated by Johnny HellerWhat it is: a vivid and rip-roaring chronicle of the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881 Tombstone, Arizona; the final book in Tom Clavin's Frontier Lawman trilogy, following Dodge City and Wild Bill.
Narration: Johnny Heller imbues this Old West history with an evocative folksy affect and distinct character voices. |
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| Had I Known: Collected Essays by Barbara Ehrenreich; narrated by Suzanne Toren What it is: an incisive collection of previously published essays from journalist and bestselling Nickel and Dimed author Barbara Ehrenreich.
Narration: In this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Suzanne Toren's witty and playful reading engages while it entertains. |
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| The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren; narrated by Patti Murin and Jon RootStarring: Carey Duncan and James McCann, overworked assistants to celebrity couple Melissa and Russell Tripp. Can they prevent the public from learning that the Tripps secretly hate each other?
Narration: Patti Murin and Jon Root trade narrative duties in this upbeat romantic comedy. |
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