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Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us
by Ruth Kassinger; narrated by Xe Sands
What it's about: the 3.7 billion-year history of algae, "Earth's authentic alchemists" -- powered by sunlight and water, these organisms play a vital role in turning carbon dioxide into organic matter.
Narration: Xe Sands enriches her engaged reading with a playful tone.
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Alita, battle angel : the official movie novelization
by Pat Cadigan
SUPERANNO The official novelization to the highly anticipated science fiction film Alita: Battle Angel, based on Yukito Kishiro's Battle Angel Alita manga—released on December 21, 2018. The film is directed by Robert Rodriguez, written and produced by James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar) and stars Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley and Mahershala Ali. Paperback also available (9781785658402)
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Dead wake : the last crossing of the Lusitania
by Erik Larson
A chronicle of the sinking of the Lusitania discusses the factors that led to the tragedy and the contributions of such figures as Woodrow Wilson, bookseller Charles Lauriat, and architect Theodate Pope Riddle
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Opposite of Always
by Justin A. Reynolds; narrated by Nile Bullock
Starring: high school senior Jack, whose romance with college freshman Kate is clearly meant to be -- why else would her sudden death send him back in time to the night they met, kicking off a cycle of do-overs in which he tries, again and again, to save her?
Narration: Nile Bullock's youthful voice and lively yet earnest reading help convey Jack's determination to save the girl he loves.
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Death is hard work
by Khlid Khalfah
The award-winning author of In Praise of Hatred draws on first-person experiences in the story of three siblings who set aside their differences and risk their lives during the Syrian civil war to honor their late father's final wishes
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Blood in the water
by Jack Flynn
A harbor chief targeted for his knowledge of the waterfront and a vengeful homeland security agent race to protect a daring teen pawn in a deadly game of cat and mouse against an underworld criminal.
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The Stationery Shop
by Marjan Kamali; narrated by Mozhan Marnò
What it's about: In 1953 Tehran, aspiring poet Roya Kayhani and political activist Bahman Aslan meet at a stationery shop and fall in love. But before they can wed, Bahman disappears during a CIA-instigated coup d'état. 50 years later, Roya is unexpectedly reunited with Bahman in Boston, who reveals what happened.
Narration: Mozhan Marnò imbues this AudioFile Earphones Award Winner with a steady cadence that underscores Roya's complicated feelings for Bahman.
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