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by Kate Atkinson; narrated by Fenella Woolgar
A BBC radio producer finds herself targeted by dangerous individuals from her past as a World War II espionage monitor for MI5. By the author of Life After Life.
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| Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird; narrated by Bahni TurpinWhat it's about: In this bittersweet work of biographical fiction, Cathay Williams recounts how she became the first African American woman to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving as Union Army "contraband" during the Civil War and later as Buffalo soldier "William Cathay."
Narration: Multiple Audie Award-winner Bahni Turpin's portrayal of Williams makes for an immersive listening experience. |
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I'd Rather Be Reading : The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life
by Anne Bogel; narrated by Anne Bogel
For so many people, reading isn't just a hobby or a way to pass the time, it's a lifestyle. Books shape, define, enchant, and even sometimes infuriate readers. In this collection of charming and relatable reflections on the reading life, beloved blogger and author Anne Bogel leads readers to remember the book that first hooked them, the place where they first fell in love with reading, and all of the moments afterward that helped make them the reader they are today.
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Tailspin
by Sandra Brown; narrated by Victor Slezak
Hired to deliver a mysterious box to a fogbound Georgia town, daredevil pilot Rye Mallett is targeted by saboteurs and law enforcement officials before teaming up with an attractive but suspicious doctor to determine the box's significance. By a #1 New York Times best-selling author.
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| A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole; narrated by Karen ChiltonStarring: Portia Hobbs, whose quest for self-improvement leads to an internship at the Scottish armory of sexy swordsmith Tavish McKenzie -- who's also the secret heir to a dukedom.
Narration: Karen Chilton's playful reading emphasizes the flirty chemistry between this romance novel's two leads. |
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| Sweet Little Lies by Caz Frear; narrated by Jane CollingwoodWhat happens: A cold case from London detective Cat Kinsella's childhood is related to a new murder investigation -- and her estranged pub-owner father may have connections to both.
Narration: Jane Collingwood employs multiple accents to distinguish among this mystery's sprawling cast of characters. |
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| The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King; narrated by LeVar BurtonWhat it's about: This admiring biography of children's television icon Fred Rogers celebrates his cultural impact while also plumbing the hidden depths and contradictions of his work.
Narration: In this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Reading Rainbow's LeVar Burton conveys his signature storytelling ability, warmly recounting the life of a fellow PBS mainstay. |
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| Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy; narrated by Beth Macy What it is: a gut-wrenching history of America's rising opioid epidemic that puts a human face on the disheartening statistics.
Narration: Beth Macy's AudioFile Earphones Award-winning reading of her own reportage offers an empathetic and impassioned call-to-arms. |
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| The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle; narrated by Rebecca Serle What it's about: In this wish-fulfillment tale, Sabrina Nielsen arrives at her 30th birthday party to see that the guests are her answers to the ice-breaking question, "Who in all of history would you like to share a meal with?"
Narration: Author Rebecca Serle pulls double-duty in bringing her LibraryReads-selected novel to life. |
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Pieces of her
by Karin Slaughter; narrated by Kathleen Early
The daughter of a woman who has wanted nothing more than a quiet life in her small beachside home embarks on a desperate search for answers when she discovers the explosive truth about her mother's true identity. Simultaneous.
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| The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer; narrated by Ari Fliakos Available only as an e-audiobookWhat happens: A cryptic phone call. Hundreds of overnight disappearances. A series of assassinations on the 4th of July. All of these events are connected, and it's just the beginning of one man's plot to take down American society as we know it.
Narration: Ari Fliakos masterfully escalates the pace and tension of this thriller's suspenseful race against time. |
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| Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang; narrated by Courtney B. Vance and Neil deGrasse TysonWhat it is: a thought-provoking examination of the long-standing relationship between science and the military-industrial complex, with a special focus on astrophysics and the aerospace industry.
Narration: Courtney B. Vance's formal, regal cadence ably complements author Neil deGrasse Tyson's deep, well-paced reading of the book's prologue. |
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Contact your librarian for more great audiobooks!
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Morton Grove Public Library 6140 Lincoln Ave Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 (847) 965-4220www.mgpl.org/ |
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