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| Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams; narrated by Shvorne MarksStarring: young Jamaican British journalist Queenie, who finds herself in a downward spiral after a relationship ends.
Narration: British actress Shvorne Marks imbues her spirited reading with disarming candor and humor. |
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Wild Bill : the true story of the American frontier's first gunfighter
by Thomas Clavin; narrated by Johnny Heller
What it is: Traces the life of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, from his service as a Union spy and lawman to his famous romances and the confrontations that shaped his gunfighter legend.
Narration: Heller has a clear voice and a somewhat staccato delivery that is a good match to the text. Easy to understand, he ensures that Western aficionados will enjoy listening to the life of Wild Bill.
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Grateful American : A Journey from Self to Service
by Gary Sinise; narrated by the author
What it is: The Oscar-nominated Hollywood Walk of Famer shares the lesser-known story of his journey from a troublemaking Chicago youth to co-founder of the legendary Steppenwolf Theater Company and advocate for America's active duty defenders, veterans and first responders.
Narration: Sinise uses his skills as a director and writer to bring order to the scenes described in the story and create emotional tension in the listener. Sinise draws on his experience as a veteran audiobook narrator to deliver his own intriguing story.
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The punishment she deserves
by Elizabeth George; narrated by Simon Vance
What it is: Inspector Lynley of Scotland Yard and the loyal detective sergeant Barbara Havers tackle one of the most sinister murder cases they have ever encountered.
Narration: Vance's performance of this complex and multifaceted murder mystery is vivid and perfectly paced. A clever puzzle of a story brilliantly read.
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| Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James; narrated by Dion GrahamWhat it is: a lush and, at times, surreal Afrofantasy novel by the author of A Brief History of Seven Killings.
Narration: Dion Graham imbues his AudioFile Earphones Award-winning reading with an immersive growl, multiple accents, and skillful singing. |
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| The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie; narrated by Adjoa AndohWhat it's about: Protecting the kingdom of Iraden is a god known as the Raven, whose chosen incarnation, or "Lease," gains great power in exchange for ritualistic self-sacrifice.
Narration: In this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Adjoa Andoh performs a compelling range of well-rendered voices and accents. |
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The hunting party
by Lucy Foley; narrated by multiple readers
What it is: A group of thirty-something Oxford friends celebrate New Year's Eve in the Scottish Highlands as a historic blizzard hits, trapping and isolating them, only to discover one of them is a murderer.
Narration: Five talented narrators deliver a shivery story in the style of an Agatha Christie mystery.
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The Malta exchange : a novel
by Steve Berry: narrated by Scott Brick
What it is: Former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone races to Italy to secure a history-changing document with ties to a 900-year-old organization that would manipulate the selection of the next pope.
Narration: Brick returns to portray Cotton Malone and a cast of many secondary characters in the fourteenth book in this series, which listeners can also appreciate as a stand-alone. The masterful narration raises the tension in the action scenes while keeping the listener engaged in the slower historical segments.
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| Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds; narrated by Nile BullockStarring: 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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| On the Come Up by Angie Thomas; narrated by Bahni Turpin What it’s about: When her fiery performance at a rap battle goes viral, 16-year-old Bri knows that her newfound fame could be her family’s ticket to survival -- but she doesn't know how to deal with the onslaught of people trying to label her.
Narration: Bahni Turpin's raw and spunky narration captures Bri's vulnerable coming of age. |
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