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| There Are No Grown-Ups: A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story by Pamela Druckerman; narrated by Pamela Druckerman What it is: part memoir, part self-help guide, this witty and lighthearted collection of 25 essays explores American expat life in Paris, the realities of aging, and family relationships.
Narration: Pamela Druckerman's straightforward and relaxed narration highlights the humor in her prose. |
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| Paul Simon: The Life by Robert Hilburn; narrated by Dennis BoutsikarisWhat it is: an energetic, thoroughly researched, and occasionally gossipy portrait of the singer-songwriter's life and prolific seven-decade career.
Narration: Dennis Boutsikaris provides a fresh perspective on Simon's artistry by reading his lyrics as if they were poems. |
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How Hard Can It Be?
by Allison Pearson; narrated by Poppy Miller
What it's about: Kate Reddy is facing her 50th birthday. Her children have turned into impossible teenagers; her mother and in-laws are in precarious health; and her husband is having a midlife crisis that leaves her desperate to restart her career after years away from the workplace.
Series alert: This is the second book in the Kate Reddy series. The first book is I Don't Know How She Does it: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother.
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| There There by Tommy Orange; narrated by Darrell Dennis, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Alma Cuervo, and Kyla GarciaWhat it is: a debut by a Native American author; vignettes in the lives of 12 different characters as they prepare for the upcoming Big Oakland Powwow in Oakland, California.
Narration: the intertwining stories are well-served by an ensemble cast, anchored by emotional performances from Alma Cuervo and Kyla Garcia as sisters Jacquie and Opal Red Feather. |
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Not That Bad: Dispatches From Rape Culture
by Roxane Gay; narrated by Roxane Gay, Gabrielle Union, Ally Sheedy, et al.
What it's about: A collection of first-person essays covers an array of topics and experiences, from child molestation to an exploration of the rape epidemic of the refugee crisis.
Further Reading: Other recent titles from Roxane Gay are Hunger and Bad Feminist.
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| Ruthless Tide: The Tragic Epic of the Johnstown Flood by Al Roker; narrated by Mirron Willis What it's about: On May 31, 1889, the poorly engineered South Fork Dam -- built for a lake resort frequented by wealthy guests (including Andrew Carnegie) -- burst after a heavy rainfall, engulfing Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 20 million tons of water. The disaster killed over two thousand people and remains the deadliest flood in U.S. history.
Narration: Audie Award-winning narrator Mirron Willis' sonorous tone adds dramatic weight to his recounting of the disaster. |
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Pale As Death
by Heather Graham; narrated by Luke Daniels
What it's about: Tackling a case that disturbingly echoes the infamous Black Dahlia killing, LAPD detective Sophie Manning partners with FBI paranormal consultant Bruce McFadden when she begins to experience ghostly visits.
Series alert: This is book 25 in the Krewe of Hunters series.
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Crimson Lake
by Candice Fox; narrated by Euan Morton
What 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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