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| A Well Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts by Therese Anne Fowler; narrated by Barrie KreinikWhat happens: Alva Smith, penniless but pedigreed, sets her sights on William K. Vanderbilt, heir to a railroad fortune. She soon learns that while money may provide security, it can't buy happiness.
Narration: Barrie Kreinik imbues her portrayal of the independent-minded Alva with energy and edge. |
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The End We Start From
by Megan Hunter; narrated by Louise Brealey
What it's about: In an alternate-world modern London submerged below flood waters, a woman who has just given birth to her first child is forced to flee her home with her baby to seek refuge in a variety of locations while the baby thrives against all odds
Narration: Ms. Brealey breathes life into each character.
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Slowhand : The Life and Music of Eric Clapton
by Philip Norman; narrated by Peter Coates
What's the story? Chronicles the life of the rock legend and guitar virtuoso, including his scandalous childhood, early musical success, struggles with addiction in the 1960s and 1970s, marriage to Pattie Boyd, and the death of his son.
Read it because: You'll learn all about the life and times of a great musician.
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Bright Young Dead
by Jessica Fellowes; narrated by Rachel Atkins
What it's about: When a wealthy young bully falls to his death from a church bell tower during a birthday party at the Mitford home, chaperone and former criminal Louisa Cannon endeavors to exonerate an innocent suspect
Narration: Ms. Atkins beautifully narrates this period piece.
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Paris Echo
by Sebastian Faulks; narrated by Elham Ehsas and Deborah McBride
What it's about: Set in Paris, this story of resistance, complicity, and an unlikely friendship explores the power of the past as an American historian researches women's accounts of WWII.
Narration: The use of dual narrators elevates this historical novel.
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| The Library Book by Susan Orlean; narrated by Susan Orlean What's the story? In April 1986, a devastating fire engulfed the main branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, destroying over one million books and leading to the building's seven-year closure. Was it an accident...or arson?
Narration: Susan Orlean's Audiofile Earphones Award-winning recording offers plenty of warmth, humor, and intrigue. |
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| Trust Me by Hank Phillippi Ryan; narrated by Saskia MaarleveldWhat it's about: the improbable connection between Ashlyn Bryant, an accused murderer who vehemently denies her guilt, and Mercer Hennessey, the journalist assigned to cover Ashlyn's likely conviction.
Narration: Saskia Maarleveld's well-paced narration draws readers into this twisty, intricately plotted thriller. |
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| Dracul by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker; narrated by Pete Bradbury, Vikas Adam, and a full castWhat is it: Co-written by Bram Stoker's great-grandnephew, this atmospheric "prequel" to Dracula re-imagines the origins of the 1897 classic -- and of Stoker himself.
Narration: Led by narrator Pete Bradbury and Earphones Award winner Vikas Adam as Bram Stoker, a full cast brings the riveting Gothic horror novel's well-developed characters to life. |
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| Family Trust by Kathy Wang; narrated by Joy Osmanski Featuring: terminally ill patriarch Stanley Huang, and his prospective heirs, who wonder how much he's really worth while considering their own failures and successes as second-generation Taiwanese Americans.
Narration: Joy Osmanski skillfully juggles multiple accents and tonal shifts to portray a large cast of characters. |
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Look Alive Twenty-five
by Janet Evanovich; narrated by Lorelei King
What it's about: When three consecutive managers from a famous deli go missing, leaving no clues behind but a single shoe each, latest manager Stephanie Plum navigates Lula's theories about alien abductions to avoid becoming the next victim.
Narration: Ms. King's narration exemplifies Stephanie Plum and gives her plenty of sass.
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