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"A happy man has no past, while an unhappy man has nothing else." ~ from Richard Flanagan's The Narrow Road to the Deep North
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Listening for Teens and Children
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The Night Gardener
by Jonathan Auxier
Juvenile horror stories. Irish orphans Molly, 14, and Kip, 10, travel to England to work as servants in a crumbling manor house where nothing is quite what it seems, and soon the siblings are confronted by a mysterious stranger and the secrets of the cursed house. By the author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes. Read by Beverly A. Crick.
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I Was Here
by Gayle Forman
Teen fiction. Devastated by her best friend's suicide, Cody discovers links to a shady online support group that she infiltrates before realizing that she is also falling prey to their seductive messages. By the award-winning author of If I Stay. Read by Jorjeana Marie.
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The Planets and the Solar System
by Jen Green
Juvenile space science. Living busily on Planet Earth, we rarely remember that we actually inhabit only a miniscule part of the universe. In The Planets and The Solar System, Jen Green paints the wider picture, and takes us on a journey across billions of kilometres in our galaxy, from our Sun to near and distant planets. Read by Ruth Sillers.
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The Young Elites
by Marie Lu
Teen fantasy. Scarred and cast out after surviving the blood plague, Adelina finds a place for herself among the Young Elites who use their magical powers to advocate on behalf of young innocents and who are targeted by the white-robed soldiers of the Inquisition Axis. By the best-selling author of the Legend series. Read by Carla Corvo and Lannon Killea.
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Home Is the Place
by Ann M. Martin
Juvenile fiction. A latest entry in the multigenerational story that follows the experiences of four of the family's girls this time shares the viewpoint of Georgia, Francie's daughter. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of A Corner of the Universe. Read by Mandy Siegfried and Lorna Raver.
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The ice dragon
by George R. R Martin
Teen fantasy. A tale set in the world of the award-winning A Song of Ice and Fire series follows the life of winter child Adara, who grows to deeply love an ice dragon feared by those who cannot survive its frigid wake and who must save her world from destructive fire dragons from the North. Read by Maggi-Meg Reed.
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The Lost
by James Patterson
Teen fiction. A conclusion to the best-selling series finds Whit and Wisty confronting a deadly crime wave linked to a magical mastermind who causes citizens to turn against everyone who possesses magic. Read by Spencer Locke.
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Horton and the Kwuggerbug and more lost stories
by Dr. Seuss
Juvenile fiction. Presents a collection of rare stories written by Dr. Seuss and published in magazines in the 1950s, including tales about Marco's amazing imagination and a devious Grinch. Read by Chris Cox and Charles Cohen.
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| Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth WeinTeen historic fiction. This haunting companion to Elizabeth Wein's much-lauded Code Name Verity introduces Rose Justice, an American pilot volunteering with the Air Transport Auxiliary. Captured by the Nazis while ferrying a plane across the English Channel, Rose is sent to Ravensbrück, the infamous all-female concentration camp, where she meets a group of Polish women known as "the Rabbits" upon whom the camp's doctors perform medical experiments. Struck by her fellow prisoners' courage in the face of horror and human depravity, Rose is determined to survive, if for no other reason than to bear witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust. Read by Sasha Pick. |
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Revolution
by Deborah Wiles
Juvenile historic fiction. Struggling to adapt within her newly blended family in 1964 Mississippi, young Sunny witnesses increasingly scary community agitation when activists from the North arrive in town to help register African Americans to vote. Read by Stacey Aswad.
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| Belzhar by Meg WolitzerTeen fiction. Traumatized by her boyfriend's death, 15-year-old Jam Gallahue allows her parents to enroll her at the Wooden Barn, a Vermont boarding school that specializes in "emotionally fragile" teens. A journal-writing assignment for her English class offers Jam an opportunity to travel into the past and relive the happy days leading up to her loss, in the process coming to terms with her grief and learning to move on. Belzhar's mystical elements are grounded in psychological realism and an acute understanding of the inner lives of teenagers. Read by Jorjeana Marie. |
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Things I should have told my daughter : lies, lessons & love affairs
by Pearl Cleage
Memoir. The author reminisces on the art of balancing family, politics, and a writing career during her pre-fame years in the 1970s and 1980s, tracing her rise from a small-time columnist and her friendships with such notables as Richard Pryor, Avery Brooks, and Jesse Jackson. Read by the author.
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The Andy Cohen diaries : a deep look at a shallow year
by Andy Cohen
Memoir. The host of Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" and executive producer of "The Real Housewives" franchise chronicles a year of his whirlwind life, in his own candid and irreverent words. Read by the author.
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Not my father's son
by Alan Cumming
Memoir. The acclaimed actor profiles his turbulent relationship with his father and discusses his 2010 appearance in a celebrity genealogy show to solve the disappearance of a WWII hero grandparent and his discovery of astounding family secrets. Read by the author.
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Not that kind of girl : A Young Woman Tells You What She's Learned
by Lena Dunham
Memoir. The creator and star of HBO's "Girls" documents her coming-of-age in and out of the spotlight, recounting her experiences with everything from dieting and embarrassing sex to dirty old men and performing in less-than-ideal conditions. Read by the author.
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| Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick HarrisMemoir. "WARNING!!! This self-serving celebrity autobiography is different from other self-serving celebrity autobiographies." Why? Because YOU will be responsible for living the life of television, film, and Broadway star Neil Patrick Harris, and YOUR decisions will determine his fate, for better or worse. But this is an audiobook, you may think to yourself. How does that even work? You'll just have to listen to find out! Read by the author. |
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Watch me : a memoir
by Anjelica Huston
Memoir. The Academy Award-winning actress and author of the best-selling A Story Lately Told discusses her long-time relationship with Jack Nicholson, her most memorable film appearances and her collaborations with a range of leading directors. Read by the author.
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True love
by Jennifer Lopez
Memoir. One of the most influential Latina performers in history opens up about her life's most defining period, two years during which it took everything she had to rise above the greatest challenges she had ever faced. Read by the author.
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13 soldiers : a personal history of Americans at war
by John McCain and Mark Salter
Biography. Presents an evocative history of Americans at war through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read by John McCain.
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| Yes Please by Amy PoehlerMemoir. "I know enough now to know I know nothing," confesses comedic actor and writer Amy Poehler in her introduction to this witty, warm, and wise memoir. Of course, that's not quite true, as listeners will soon discover. While describing her life, past and present, as well as her career (which includes co-founding the improv group Upright Citizens Brigade, a successful stint on Saturday Night Live, and a starring role on TV's Parks and Recreation), Poehler also offers friendly advice in sections titled, "Say Whatever You Want," "Do Whatever You Like," and "Be Whoever You Are." Read by the author. |
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I Must Say : My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend
by Martin Short
Memoir. This deeply private man brings listeners into the circle of his family life, from raising his children to the legendary parties he and his wife hosted in their Los Angeles home. He recounts the pain of losing a brother and both parents by the time he was twenty, and of the devastating death of Nancy, his wife of thirty years, in 2010. Despite the hardships, Short's life has been full of laughter, and he remains perennially upbeat. Read by the author.
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Sidney Sheldon's Chasing tomorrow
by Tilly Bagshawe
Suspense. Con artist Tracy Whitney resolves to distance herself from her wild past and settle down with partner Jeff Stevens by completing a final high-stakes job involving a cataclysmic encounter with an old enemy. Read by Michael Kramer.
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The escape
by David Baldacci
Suspense. The latest entry in the popular series that began with Zero Day and The Forgotten continues the adventures of military investigator John Puller. By the #1 best-selling author of The Hit. Read by Orlagh Cassidy and Ron Mclarty.
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The counterfeit agent
by Alex Berenson
Suspense. Unable to prevent the assassination of a CIA station chief by Iranian hostiles who are allegedly plotting a nuclear attack on the United States, John Wells goes undercover to discern the truth on an assignment that takes him from Guatemala and Thailand to Hong Kong and Istanbul. Read by George Guidall.
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The burning room
by Michael Connelly
Mystery. Detective Bosch and new rookie partner Lucia Soto chase elusive leads in a case involving a victim who succumbs to complications from a bullet wound sustained nine years earlier. By the best-selling author of The Black Box. Read by Titus Welliver.
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Invisible City
by Julia Dahl
Mystery. Investigating the murder of a Hasidic Jewish woman who because of religious laws will be buried without an autopsy, Brooklyn journalist Rebekah Roberts, whose Jewish mother abandoned her as a baby, intercedes to prevent the woman's killer from getting away with the crime. Read by Andi Arndt.
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Double Fudge Brownie Murder
by Joanne Fluke
Mystery. Eager to clear her name in the aftermath of a tragic accident, Hannah Swensen is wrongly implicated in the bludgeoning death of her trial judge, who she discovers had more than a few enemies. Includes recipes. By the best-selling author of Blackberry Pie Murder. Narrator to be announced.
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In the Company of Sherlock Holmes : Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon
by Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger
Mystery. Laurie R. King, author of the New York Times bestselling Mary Russell series in which Holmes plays a costarring role, and Leslie S. Klinger, Edgar Award-winning editor of The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, have assembled a stellar group of contemporary authors from a variety of genres and asked them to create new stories inspired by that canon. Read by Harlan Ellison, Peter Berkrot, Simon Vance, Johnny Heller, Bronson Pinchot, John Lee, Steve West, Matthew Brenher, Gildart Jackson, Jim Meskimen, Christopher Lane, Cassandra Campbell, Ralph Lister and Malcolm Hillgartner.
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Revival
by Stephen King
Suspense. Years after a charismatic minister is banished in the wake of a faith-shattering tragedy, a heroin-addicted rock-and-roll guitarist from the same hometown reconnects with the man and forges a terrible pact. By the award-winning author of Under the Dome. Read by David Morse.
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The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café
by Alexander McCall Smith
Mystery. As Mma Ramotswe juggles a life full of challenges and responsibilities, Grace Makutsi must throw in the towel and seek help after her new business venture, The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe, is struck by lightning. By the best-selling author of The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon. Read by Lisette Lecat.
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French pastry murder : a Lucy Stone mystery
by Leslie Meier
Mystery. Lucy Stone's trip to Paris to learn culinary secrets from a top French pastry chef takes a turn for the worse when she discovers the chef in a pool of blood and must criss-cross the country to find his killer. Read by Karen White.
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Burn
by James Patterson
Suspense. Back home in New York, Detective Michael Bennett investigates a burnt body left where a strange party had been held in a condemned building. Read by Danny Mastrogiorgio.
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Deadline
by John Sandford
Mystery. In the aftermath of a school board's secret decision to have a local reporter murdered, Virgil Flowers' investigation of a sinister dognapping is interrupted by a suspicious death. By the best-selling author of Storm Front. Read by Eric Conger.
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| Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel by Ishmael BeahHistoric fiction. Best known for his acclaimed memoir A Long Way Gone, about his experiences as a child soldier, author and UNICEF ambassador Ishmael Beah sets his fiction debut in a village in Sierra Leone reeling from the aftermath of the country's decade-long civil war. Returning to Imperi after its destruction, a group of survivors seek some semblance of a normal life. However, events -- including an influx of refugees and the arrival of a corrupt mining company -- demonstrate the difficulty of rebuilding lives torn apart by violence. Read by Dion Graham. |
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| All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrHistoric fiction. Fleeing Paris on the eve of the German occupation, blind Marie-Laure LeBlanc and her father seek sanctuary in St. Malo, at the home of Marie-Laure's eccentric great-uncle and his housekeeper, both members of the French Resistance. As Marie-Laure contributes to their efforts by broadcasting information over the wireless, her path crosses that of German soldier Werner Pfennig, whose intellect and technical aptitude are responsible for his current assignment: monitoring and reporting illicit radio transmissions. If you enjoy dramatic stories set during World War II, don't miss this lyrical story of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Read by Zach Appelman. |
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| The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard FlanaganHistoric fiction. Reflecting on his nearly eight decades on Earth, Tasmanian surgeon Dorrigo Jones returns repeatedly to two life-changing events: the illicit affair he had with his uncle's wife and his time as an Allied POW during World War II, when he and others labored on the infamous Thai-Burma "Death Railway." Skillfully evoking both the transcendent heights of young love and the agonizing depths of human suffering, Narrow Road to the Deep North, winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize, will linger in listeners' memories. Read by David Atlas. |
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Forever an Ex : a novel
by Victoria Christopher Murray
Christian fiction. Reunited years after helping each other to overcome heartbreak when their troublesome exes return, Sheridan, Kendall and Asia are forced to confront lingering insecurities, betrayals and deceptions that compromise their futures. By the award-winning author of The Ex Files. Read by Suzzanne Douglas.
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Still life with bread crumbs : a novel
by Anna Quindlen
Fiction. Abandoning her expensive world to move to a small country cabin, a once world-famous photographer bonds with a local man and begins to see the world around her in new, deeper dimensions while evaluating second chances at love, career and self-understanding. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Living Out Loud. Read by Carrington MacDuffie.
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Blood magick
by Nora Roberts
Romance. When Branna O'Dwyer and Finbar Burke succumb to their forbidden love, the evil that has haunted their families for generations threatens their family and friends, but Fin's power, loyalty, and heart may be the answer to defeat the evil. Read by Susan Ericksen.
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The Rosie effect
by Graeme C Simsion
Fiction. In the highly anticipated sequel to The Rosie Project, Don Tillman, after his wife Rosie announces that she is pregnant, sets about learning the protocols of becoming a father while helping his best friend Gene, who is living with them, reconcile with his wife Claudia. Read by Dan O'Grady.
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Long White Con : The Biggest Score of His Life
by Iceberg Slim
Fiction. Picking up where Trick Baby left off we dive into the world of Johnny O'Brien, better known as White Folks. After learning to use his fair skin to his advantage to rise to the top of the Chicago con game, Folks is back for the big money and the big stakes of the long con. Following the death of his partner and mentor, Blue, Folks takes off for Canada. Having honed his skills and polished his acting, Johnny is done cheating marks out of small money. With a gang of grifters working with him, High Pockets Kate, High Ass Marvel and the Vicksburg Kid among them, Folks is after the biggest score of his life--Publisher's description. Read by Cary Hite.
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| Nora Webster: A Novel by Colm TóibínFiction. Only 40 years old when she loses her beloved husband Maurice, widow Nora Webster struggles to raise their four children alone in 1960s County Wexford, Ireland. As Nora rebuilds her life, coping with grief and loneliness while fending off pity from well-meaning but intrusive family members, friends, and neighbors, listeners gain insight into her rich inner life. Fans of Colm Tóibín's Brooklyn will recognize some of Nora Webster's supporting characters in this quiet but moving character study. Read by Fiona Shaw. |
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Rich girl problems : a millionaire wives club novel
by Tu-Shonda L Whitaker
Fiction. The stars of the Millionaire Wives Club reality show—new bride and new mother Milan; editor-in-chief Chaunci; gold-digging socialite Journee; hair care mogul Vera; and loyal Jaises—turn up the drama, sex and scandal both on and off the cameras. Read by Shari Peele and Karen Pittman.
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Other New and Recently Released Non-Fiction
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Fields of blood : religion and the history of violence
by Karen Armstrong
Religion. The best-selling author of A History of God provides a sweeping exploration of religion's connection to violence, from the agrarian societies of early civilized man to the growing post-9/11 disillusionment with religion. Read by the author.
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Jesus Feminist : An Invitation to Revisit the Bible's View of Women
by Sarah Bessey
Christianity. For centuries, the role of women in the Church has been a subdued one, with many limitations. The time has come, argues Sarah Bessey, to take a new look at Scripture and challenge old assumptions. Bessey shares her spiritual journey, which ranges from growing up in a post-gender-debate home to learning about the obstacles even a well-meaning church can pose. Through disarmingly intimate storytelling, she tells how she grew to understand the story of God and the vastness of his work through women. Bessey engages critically with Scripture and church practices that are often used against full equality and shares how following Jesus made a feminist out of her. Read by Cassandra Campbell.
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| On Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula BissVaccination/ Health aspects. When author Eula Biss became a mother, she found herself overwhelmed by the amount of (mis)information she encountered regarding immunizations. Feeling caught in the crossfire between staunch advocates and zealous opponents of vaccination, Biss launched her own investigation into the subject. As it turns out, fears about disease and inoculation are as old as medicine itself and have less to do with science than with human nature. A fascinating blend of science, history, politics, art, and literature, On Immunity may appeal to fans of Diane Ackerman's work. Read by Tamara Marston. |
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Excellent Sheep : The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life
by William Deresiewicz
Education. A sharp look at the high-pressure conveyor belt that begins with parents and counselors who demand perfect grades and culminates in the skewed applications Deresiewicz saw firsthand as a member of Yale's admissions committee. As schools shift focus from the humanities to 'practical' subjects like economics and computer science, students are losing the ability to think in innovative ways. Read by Mel Foster.
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Food : a love story
by Jim Gaffigan
Humor/ Food. A follow-up to Dad Is Fat celebrates the comedian's offbeat love affair with American junk foods, sharing his uproarious observations about such topics as unappetizing coconut water, the essential nature of pretzel bread and the deliciousness of bacon cheeseburgers. Read by the author.
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Empire of sin : a story of sex, jazz, murder, and the battle for modern New Orleans
by Gary Krist
New Orleans. Describes the internal struggle in early-20th-century New Orleans between the city's upper crust and the underworld, focusing on the head of the red light district, Tom Anderson, who fought to keep his vice business at the top in a wicked city. By the best-selling author of City of Scoundrels. Read by Robertson Dean.
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Undeniable : evolution and the science of creation
by Bill Nye
Evolution. Revealing the mechanics of evolutionary theory, the scientist, engineer, and inventor presents a compelling argument for the scientific unviability of creationism and insists that creationism's place in the science classroom is harmful to the future of the greater world. Read by the author.
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