| Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline; narrated by Wil WheatonWhat it is: the long-awaited sequel to Ready Player One, as steeped in geek lore and 1980s pop culture nostalgia as its predecessor.
Narration: Actor Wil Wheaton returns to narrate this action-packed 2nd in Ernest Cline's science fiction series, amplifying the tension with an intense and wry reading.
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| Absence of Mercy by S.M. Goodwin; narrated by Rupert Degas Starring: Detective Inspector Lightner, who's an injured Crimean War veteran, a stutterer, and the second son of an English duke.
Narration: Rupert Degas employs multiple character accents in his well-paced reading of this 1st in a gritty historical mystery series.
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| Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi; translated by Geoffrey Trousselot; narrated by Arina Li Is time travel possible? It is in a tiny Tokyo café, where one particular chair allows its occupants to visit past experiences (though several rules apply).
Narration: Arina Li's calm and measured performance movingly captures the characters' longing and the novel's affecting tone.
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| One Life by Megan Rapinoe with Emma Brockes; narrated by Megan RapinoeWhat it's about: Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe's soccer career and dedication to social justice activism.
Narration: Rapinoe recounts her inspiring life on and off the field with candor and intimacy.
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Faithless in Death
by J. D. Robb; narrated by Susan Ericksen
What it's about: Investigating a woman whose report about an artist’s murder is not adding up, Eve Dallas uncovers a fanatical conspiracy that leads to Dallas’ partnership with the FBI. By the best-selling author of Vendetta in Death.
Reviewers say: "With the fifty-second exceptional entry in her Eve Dallas series, Robb (aka Nora Roberts) once again hits her readers’ sweet spot by serving up another addictive mix of high-octane pacing, memorable characterization, and ingenious plotting" -- Booklist, December 4, 2020
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You'll never believe what happened to Lacey : crazy stories about racism
by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar; narrated by the authors
What it is: The writer and performer from Late Night with Seth Meyers and her sister share anecdotes about their absurd everyday experiences with racism, from being followed by security at department stores to being mistaken for prostitutes.
Reviewers say: "This is an excellently executed account, rich with vivid insight." -- Publishers Weekly, January 11, 2021
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| Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas; narrated by Dion GrahamWhat it's about: As the son of one of Garden Heights' most notorious King Lords, Maverick Carter has a legacy to uphold. But when he's hit by tragedy and unexpected fatherhood, Maverick has to decide what kind of man he wants to be.
Narration: In this buzzy prequel to The Hate U Give, Dion Graham's AudioFile Earphones Award-winning performance captures Maverick's inner turmoil with frequent changes in pacing and tone.
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Treason
by Stuart Woods; narrated by Tony Roberts
What happens: Helping his close friend discretely identify and remove a destructive traitor hiding within a classified agency, Stone Barrington is embroiled in an audacious plot that threatens to reveal confidential intelligence.
About the author: Stuart Woods was born in Manchester, Georgia on January 9, 1938. He worked in the advertising business and eventually wrote two non-fiction books entitled Blue Water, Green Skipper and A Romantic's Guide to the Country Inns of Britain and Ireland. His other works include the Stone Barrington series, the Holly Barker series, the Will Lee series, the Ed Eagle series, the Rick Barron series and the Teddy Fay series.
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