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| Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker; narrated by Therese Plummer and Julia WhelanWhat it's about: Sisters Cassandra and Emma disappeared together; three years later Cass reappeared alone with a complicated explanation. Now FBI forensic psychiatrist Abby Winter is sure that Cass isn't telling her everything. What really happened, and could their mother have played a role? (Psychological Suspense.)
Why you might like it: Unreliable witnesses, a dysfunctional family, and a convoluted plot will keep your attention.
Narration: Therese Plummer and Julia Whelan provide an intense narrative performance that powerfully supports the plot. |
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| Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward; narrated by Kelvin Harrison Jr., Rutina Wesley, and Chris ChalkWhat it is: The award-winning Sing, Unburied, Sing relates a powerful story of how the past affects the present and of deeply entrenched racism. Featuring 13-year-old biracial Jojo and his black, drug-addicted mother, the novel delivers deeply affecting characters, a strong sense of place (rural Mississippi), and a touch of magical realism. (Fiction.)
Narration: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Rutina Wesley, and Chris Chalk display their talents as they voice three distinct characters in a masterly rendition of this complex and affecting novel. |
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Origin : a novel by Dan Brown; narrated by Paul MichaelHarvard symbologist Robert Langdon navigates a dangerous intersection of humanity's two most enduring questions, interweaving codes, science, religion and other disciplines before making a paradigm-shifting discovery. By the best-selling author of The Da Vinci Code.
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| Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert; narrated by Alisha WainwrightWhat it's about: On summer break in Los Angeles after a year at boarding school, Suzette is glad to reunite with her multiracial family. However, her brother Lionel, who has bipolar disorder, burdens her with an uneasy secret, and Suzette is confused by her attraction to two different people. (Teen Fiction.) Narration: Alisha Wainwright evocatively portrays this emotionally complex, character-driven story about love and loyalty. |
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The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley; narrated by Jane EntwistleWhat it's about: Flavia de Luce, returns in a twisty new mystery novel from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Alan Bradley. In the wake of an unthinkable family tragedy, Flavia is struggling to fill her empty days. For a needed escape, Dogger, the loyal family servant, suggests a boating trip for Flavia and her two older sisters. As their punt drifts past the church where a notorious vicar had recently dispatched three of his female parishioners by spiking their communion wine with cyanide, Flavia, an expert chemist with a passion for poisons, is ecstatic. Suddenly something grazes against her fingers as she dangles them in the water. She clamps down on the object, imagining herself as Ernest Hemingway battling a marlin, and pulls up what she expects will be a giant fish. But in Flavia's grip is something far better: a human head, attached to a human body. If anything could take Flavia's mind off sorrow, it is solving a murder--although one that may lead the young sleuth to an early grave.
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Recent Releases: Non-Fiction
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Code Girls : The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
by Liza Mundy; narrated by Erin Bennett
What it's about: Documents the pivotal contributions of more than 10,000 American women who served as codebreakers during World War II, detailing how their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives and enabled their subsequent careers, in an account that also reveals the strict practice of secrecy that nearly erased their efforts from history.
Narration: Erin Bennett splendidly narrates this account of the many women who contributed greatly to the Allies' victory in WWIIs
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I Can't Breathe : A Killing on Bay Street
by Matt Taibbi; narrated by Dominic Hoffman
What it's about: The best-selling author of The Divide presents an exploration into the roots and aftermath of the infamous killing of Eric Garner by the police in 2014, sharing insights into the ensuing nationwide series of protests that reinforced the "Black Lives Matter" movement and transformed American politics.
Narration: Narrator Dominic Hoffman's gravelly timbre and tough tone are an ideal fit for this outstanding piece of journalism.
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Capital Gaines : Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff
by Chip Gaines; narrated by Chip Gaines
What it's about: Now a #1 New York Times bestselling book, Capital Gaines offers readers a ringside seat as Chip relives some of his craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way. His mentors taught him to never give up and his family showed him what it meant to always have a positive attitude despite your circumstances. Throw in a natural daredevil personality and a willingness to do (or eat!) just about anything, and you have the life and daily activity of Chip Gaines
Narration: Other voices to complete this book include Joanna Gaines, Melinda Paul, Rachel Agee, Gabe Wicks
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| Ranger Games: A Story of Soldiers, Family and an Inexplicable Crime by Ben Blum; narrated by Johnathan McClainWhat it's about: In this sobering account, author Ben Blum tries to find out why his straight-arrow Army Ranger cousin Alex Blum became involved in a crime pulled off by some of his buddies. What happened to induce Alex to go along with this scheme? Ranger Games raises questions about the effects of military training on young men's moral compass. (Nonfiction.)
Narration: Johnathan McClain's resonant, laconic voice brings the scenes to life. |
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