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Long Way Down
by Jason Reynolds; narrated by Jason Reynolds
What it's about: Driven by the secrets and vengeance that mark his street culture, 15-year-old Will contemplates over the course of 60 psychologically suspenseful seconds whether or not he is going to murder the person who killed his brother.
More by the author: By the National Book Award finalist author of When I Was the Greatest.
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Keep Her Safe: A Novel
by K. A. Tucker; narrated by Will Damron, Robin Eller, Roger Casey, and Wendy Tremont King
What it's about: The privileged son of a highly decorated Austin police chief struggles with his mother's end-of-life revelation about her role in destroying an innocent family's life, a dangerous secret he investigates at the side of a corrupt police officer's hardworking daughter.
Revews Say: The story is “propulsive plot twists and searing seduction” (USA TODAY).
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| The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine; narrated by Suzanne Elise Freeman and Meghan WolfWhat it's about: Amber Patterson wants one thing: to leave behind her poor background and land a wealthy husband -- in this case, Jackson Parrish. The fact that there's already a Mrs. Parrish doesn't bother her too much; she hopes to use Daphne Parrish to get to Jackson.
Is it for you? Fans of the amoral characters in Gone Girl will want to give this debut a try.
Narration: Suzanne Elise Freeman and Meghan Wolf give voice to the dual narratives in this psychological thriller. |
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Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit
by Christopher Matthews; narrated by Chris Matthews
What it's about: A portrait of Robert F. Kennedy depicts him as a perpetual family underdog, sharing insights into his decision to join the Navy as a common sailor, his ability to connect with voters from all walks of life, and his assassination during his 1968 campaign.
Note about author: Chris Matthews, an esteemed Kennedy expert and anchor of MSNBC’s Hardball, also worked as a speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter during his administration.
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The Vanity Fair Diaries: 1983-1992
by Tina Brown; narrated by Tina Brown
What it's about: The diaries of the author's years as editor-in-chief of "Vanity Fair" provide a portrait of the 1980s in New York and Hollywood, describing her summons from London to save Condé Nast's troubled periodical and her experiences within the cutthroat world of glamour magazines.
Reviews say: ..."this is a wildly entertaining, essential look at print journalism before the fall." (Booklist)
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| Righteous: An IQ Novel by Joe Ide; narrated by Sullivan JonesWhat it's about: In this sequel to IQ, Isaiah “IQ” Quintabe continues to examine the circumstances surrounding his beloved brother Marcus' hit-and-run death eight years earlier. And when he and his volatile sidekick, Dodson, head to Sin City to help his ex-girlfriend’s sister, they end up dealing with Chinese gangsters and a formidable loan shark.
Narration: Sullivan Jones' reading will hook anyone looking for a modern, gritty take on Sherlock Holmes. |
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Devil in Tartan
by Julia London; narrated by Derek Perkins
What it's about: Threatened with losing her home, Lottie Livingstone sets sail with her clan to sell a shipload of illegal whiskey and ends up taking rakish Scottish captain Aulay Mackenzie as her prisoner.
Series alert: This is the fourth book in The Highland Grooms series.
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Heart Spring Mountain
by Robin MacArthur; narrated by Suzanne Elise Freman
What it's about: It's August 2011, and Tropical Storm Irene has just wreaked havoc on Vermont, flooding rivers and destroying homes. One thousand miles away, Vale receives a call and is told that her mother, Bonnie, has disappeared. Despite a years-long estrangement from Bonnie, Vale drops everything and returns home to look for her. As Vale begins her search, the narrative opens up and pitches back and forth in time to follow three generations of women, as they seek love, bear children, and absorb losses.
Awards: The book has received the PEN New England Book Award for Fiction.
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| There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins; narrated by Bahni TurpinWhat it's about: Fans of young adult author Stephanie Perkins know that her books typically feature relatable characters, poignant emotions, and swoon-worthy love interests. This latest book, starring high school senior Makani, has all of those -- plus shady secrets and grisly serial murders.
Is it for you? If you love slasher flicks, you don't want to miss this thrilling new direction from a popular author.
Narration: Bahni Turpin moves skillfully between the romantic and horror elements of this chilling tale. |
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| An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon; narrated by Cherise BootheWhat it's about: Born into slavery aboard the starship Matilda, Aster Grey struggles to survive in a rigidly stratified society ruled by the elite of the upper decks. But Aster's discovery that something is wrong with the ship sets the stage for dramatic transformation -- both personal and political.
Narration: Cherise Boothe is an accomplished stage and television actress who has also twice been a finalist for an Audie Award, making her well-suited for this ambitious debut that tackles weighty topics like race, class, and gender. |
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