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Dear Edward
by Ann Napolitano
What it's about: A 12-year-old lone survivor of a plane crash investigates the stories of his less-fortunate fellow passengers before making a profound discovery about his life purpose in the face of transcendent losses.
Narration: Straightforward and crisp storytelling awaken the reader to a heartfelt story that will make you wonder.
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Long bright river : a novel
by Liz Moore
What it is: A young policewoman races to find her missing sister, a homeless addict, amid a vicious killing spree in a Philadelphia neighborhood, in a story that alternates between the investigation and memories of their shared childhood.
Narration: Read by a strong voice that yet evokes tenderness, this is a tale told with care.
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Good girls lie
by J. T. Ellison
An introduction: A popular transfer student at an elite prep school races to protect a dangerous secret when a killer sets her up for a string of murders.
Narration: This mystery is narrated by a woman who has an otherworldly as if she might have been a princess in a secret garden.
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| Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin; narrated by Robin Miles What it is: a sweeping family saga set in the real-life Nova Scotia community founded in the 18th century by black people displaced by British imperial ambitions. The story follows two families through a century of racism, identity struggles, deprivation, and resilience.
Narration: Robin Miles' lively yet measured tone grounds the episodic nature of the multigenerational storyline. |
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Brava, Valentine: A Novel
by Adriana Trigiani
What it's about: When Valentine Roncalli discovers a long lost shoe design, a family secret unravels that helps her take control of the company from a conniving relative, but first she seeks the counsel, and more, of her ex-fiancee, Bret Fitzpatrick, to help re-boot the business while she pursues a hot romance with a handsome Italian from her past.
Narration: A silvery voice introduces us to Valentine, Bret, and other characters as we descend into this tale set it Italy.
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The book of science and antiquities : a novel
by Thomas Keneally
An introduction: Obsessively researching prehistoric remains believed to represent a link between Africa and ancient Australia, an award-winning documentary filmmaker uncovers the complex world of a peaceful, 40,000-year-old tribal human.
Narration: You may really feel like you travel through time when this swarthy voice whisks you back.
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Hi Five
by Joe Ide
What it's about: Genius private investigator Isaiah Quintabe’s efforts to build a quiet life with Grace are challenged by unexpected new threats.
Narration: The jaunty sound of this reader's voice transports you into the depths of this mystery.
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Contact your librarian for more great audiobooks!
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Anne Arundel County Public Library 5 Harry S. Truman Pkwy. Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410-222-7371https://www.aacpl.net |
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