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| If I Live by Terri Blackstock; narrated by Kate Rudd What it is: an edge-of-your-seat Christian romantic suspense story and the final book in the If I Run series, following If I Run and If I'm Found.
Narration: Audie Award winner Kate Rudd returns to finish the series, having previously lent her voice to If I'm Found. |
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| The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma's Table by Rick Bragg; narrated by Rick Bragg What it's about: In this heartfelt and nostalgic tribute to the cuisine of his Alabama childhood, author Rick Bragg (All Over but the Shoutin') shares the stories behind his family's recipes.
Narration: In his AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Bragg's intimate narration -- delivered in an unhurried drawl -- is a feast all its own. |
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| The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World by Steve Brusatte; narrated by Patrick LawlorWhat it is: the most up-to-date research on the amazing rise, fantastic reign, and spectacular extinction of dinosaurs, presented in a captivating and lively manner.
Narration: Patrick Lawlor's breezy, energetic narration makes The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs an action-packed adventure perfect for both dinosaur enthusiasts and general listeners. |
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| Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter; narrated by Brittany PressleyStarring: Maddie, who's spent the last six years in a remote Alaskan cabin with no company except for her dad, a former Secret Service agent -- until Logan, Maddie's childhood friend and the President's son, brings trouble to her door.
Narration: Brittany Pressley smoothly conveys the shifting narrative tones (teen angst, life-or-death stakes) of this twisty young adult thriller. |
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| Crimson Lake by Candice Fox; narrated by Euan MortonWhat it's about: Former Sydney cop Ted Conkaffey -- who is innocent -- was charged with the brutal rape of a teen but freed due to lack of evidence. Retreating to a cabin at Crimson Lake, he helps a convicted killer turned PI (who may also be innocent) with a case.
Narration: Euan Morton's Australian accent and gruff demeanor emanate a gripping, lived-in authenticity in this first-person mystery. |
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| Varina by Charles Frazier; narrated by Molly ParkerWhat it’s about: Varina Davis, wife of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America during the U.S. Civil War, learns that her marriage of security and comfort comes at a steep price.
Narration: Actress Molly Parker's Southern accent and gentle cadence convey the novel's atmospheric, lyrical tone. |
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| Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First... by Robert Kurson; narrated by Ray PorterWhat it is: an exhilarating account of the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon and the three astronauts who risked their lives to complete the mission, portrayed with dramatic storytelling flourish.
Narration: Ray Porter alternates his pacing, slowing down his narration to explain technical concepts, and speeding it up to highlight the mission's risky thrills. |
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Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"
by Zora Neale Hurston
What it is: History. This never-before-published work from the author of the American classic, Their Eyes Were Watching God brilliantly illuminates the horror and injustices of slavery as it tells the true story of the last known survivor of the Atlantic slave trade-illegally smuggled from Africa on the last "black cargo" ship to arrive in the United States.
Narration: Robin Miles's rendition is well done, with clear, deliberate diction that places appropriate emphasis on Lewis's emotional reactions. (Audiofile May, 2018)
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