| While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams; narrated by Adenrele Ojo and Stacey AbramsThe situation: law clerk Avery Keene has just been appointed the legal guardian of comatose Supreme Court justice Howard Wynn, who was set to be the swing vote for a major upcoming case.
Narration: Adenrele Ojo's emotional reading ups the stakes of this tense legal thriller; author Stacey Abrams narrates the book's introduction. |
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Hairpin Bridge
by Taylor Adams; narrated by Lulu Lam and Sophie Amoss
What happens: Not accepting that her estranged twin sister committed suicide, Lena Nguyen interviews the highway patrolman who allegedly discovered her body, but who is mentioned by name in the last text her sister ever sent. Corporal Raymond Raycevic has agreed to meet Lena at the scene. He is sympathetic, forthright, and professional. But his story doesn’t seem to add up.
Narration: Lulu Lam has narrated several audiobooks, receiving an Earphones Award for Butterfly Yellow. Sophie Amoss has narrated over 100 titles and won 6 Earphone Awards.
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| Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown; narrated by Louis OzawaWhat it's about: the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a Japanese American infantry regiment in World War II that became the most decorated unit for its size in United States military history.
Narration: Actor Louis Ozawa expertly juggles numerous accents and tones in his compelling, AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording. |
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| The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris; narrated by Aja Naomi King, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Heather Alicia Simms, and Bahni TurpinWhat happens: As the sole Black employee at a small publishing company, 26-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is relieved to learn that her new co-worker, Hazel, is also Black. Until a string of events has Nella wondering whether Hazel has her back after all.
Narration: Led by actor Aja Naomi King as Nella, a quartet of Black women narrators bring to vivid life this thought-provoking thriller's sharp dialogue and playful humor. |
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| Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez; narrated by Christine Lakin and Zachary Webber Best laid plans: Vanessa's globe-trotting lifestyle comes to an abrupt halt when she becomes the guardian of her infant niece. Fortunately, her attractive neighbor, corporate lawyer Adrian, is good with kids.
Narration: Christine Lakin and Zachary Webber trade narrative duties in their engrossing recording of this heartwarming romantic comedy. |
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| Broken (In the Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson; narrated by Jenny LawsonWhat it's about: humorist and Furiously Happy author Jenny Lawson's battles with mental and physical illnesses.
Narration: Unfolding in an authentic fast-paced style meant to mimic her anxiety, Lawson's irreverent and reflective confessional earned her an AudioFile Earphones Award. |
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| The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon; narrated by Joy Osmanski and Imani Jade PowersWhat it's about: After her estranged sister, Lexie, drowns in the pool at their family estate, social worker Jax discovers that Lexie was investigating mysterious happenings at the site.
Narration: Joy Osmanski and Imani Jade Powers' immersive dual narration and measured pacing heighten the eerie atmosphere of this ghost story. |
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| The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris; narrated by Kevin R. Free
Young AdultWhat it's about: Cursed with the ability to see the future of anything he touches, 16-year-old Alex is horrified by a vision of his brother Isaiah's impending death. Determined to break the curse, Alex realizes that to challenge the future, he'll have to dig into his ancestral past.
Narration: Kevin R. Free's sensitive, grounded narration captures Alex's inner turmoil as he grapples with anxiety and trauma. |
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Instructions For Dancing
by Nicola Yoon; narrated by Bahni Turpin
Young Adult
What happens: Experiencing visions of heartbreak and trying to understand why this is happening, Evie signs up for lessons at a dance studio, where she falls for her dance partner, forcing her to question all she thought she knew about life and love.
Narration: With a heartfelt performance, Bahni Turpin puts listeners in the head of Evie.Turpin's characterizations help to build Evie's world. Evie's mother's Jamaican accent waxes and wanes, depending on her mood; ballroom dance teacher Fifi's strong Eastern European accent and no-nonsense delivery match her force-of-nature temperament. (AudioFile Magazine)
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The Memory Thief
by Jodi Lynn Anderson; narrated by Carlotta Brentan
Children
What it is: A series debut by the best-selling author of the May Bird trilogy follows the experiences of an unloved 12-year-old girl who is assisted by an invisible ally to uncover the story of 13 witches who are behind all the evil in the world.
Narration: Narrator Carlotta Brentan's forceful tones add magnetism to Anderson's immersive adventure. Brisk pacing heightens the atmosphere of danger and urgency as Brennan transports listeners through Anderson's rich landscapes. Brentan delivers breathtaking scenes of love and grit with spirit. (AudioFile Magazine)
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Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey
by Erin Entrada Kelly; narrated by Amielynn Abellera
Children
What it's about; In her small Louisiana town, Marisol Rainey, who has a big imagination but is afraid of adventure and fun, must find a way to salvage her summer with her best friend and “maybe” find the courage to try new things.
Narration: "Abellera excels at giving a distinct voice to each character, including the various objects and animals Marisol interacts with. Listeners are sure to enjoy their time with Marisol. Thanks to Abellera's humor and heart, this is an audiobook to savor." (AudioFile Magazine)
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