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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The Ministry of Time
Kaliane Bradley
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

The Ministry of Time

By: Kaliane Bradley

Narrated by: George Weightman & Katie Leung

Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

ONE OF BARACK OBAMAā€™S FAVORITE BOOKS OF SUMMER 2024 ā€¢ A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ā€¢ WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR SCIENCE FICTION ā€¢ A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK ā€¢ A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, VANITY FAIR, ESQUIRE, VOX, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, THE INDEPENDENT, PARADE, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND MOREā€¦

ā€œThis summerā€™s hottest debut.ā€...
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Babel by R. F. Kuang
Babel
R. F. Kuang
Babel by R. F. Kuang

Babel

By: R. F. Kuang

Narrated by: Chris Lew Kum Hoi & Billie Fulford-Brown

Length: 21 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

From award-winning author R. F. Kuang comesĀ Babel, a thematic response toĀ The Secret HistoryĀ and a tonal retort toĀ Jonathan Strange & Mr. NorrellĀ that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is... Read more

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The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Covenant of Water
Abraham Verghese
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

The Covenant of Water

By: Abraham Verghese

Narrated by: Abraham Verghese

Length: 31 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

From the New York Timesā€“bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, following three generations of a family seeking the answers to a strange secret

The Covenant of Water is the long-awaited new novel by Abraham Verghese, the author of the major... Read more

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Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Crying in H Mart
Michelle Zauner
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Crying in H Mart

By: Michelle Zauner

Narrated by: Michelle Zauner

Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.

In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far... Read more

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The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
The Poppy War
R. F. Kuang
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

The Poppy War

By: R. F. Kuang

Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller

Length: 19 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

An AudioFile Magazine Best Audiobook of 2018!A Library Journal,Ā Paste Magazine, and ENTROPYĀ Best Books of 2018 pick!Washington Post ""5 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel of 2018"" pick!A Bustle ""30 Best Fiction Books of 2018"" pick!ā€œI have no doubt this will end up being the best fantasy debut of the year [...] I have absolutely no doubt... Read more

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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Jesse Q. Sutanto
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto

Narrated by: Eunice Wong

Length: 10 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

A USA Today bestseller
Edgar Award Winner for Best Original Paperback
Audie Award Winner for Mystery
Libby Award Winner for Best Mystery



A lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.


Vera Wong is a lonely little old... Read more

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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
Ocean Vuong
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

By: Ocean Vuong

Narrated by: Ocean Vuong

Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

A New York Times bestseller ā€¢ Nominated for the National Book Award for Fiction ā€¢ Ocean Vuongā€™s debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling

New York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyĀ 

ā€œA lyrical work of self-discovery thatā€™s shockingly intimate and insistently...
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How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
How High We Go in the Dark
Sequoia Nagamatsu
How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

How High We Go in the Dark

By: Sequoia Nagamatsu

Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Brian Nishii, Keisuke Hoashi, Mac...

Length: 9 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER ā€¢ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE ā€¢ ROXANE GAY'S AUDACIOUS BOOK CLUB PICK ā€¢ FINALIST FOR THE URSULA K. LE GUIN PRIZE""Moving and thought-provoking . . . offering psychological insights in lyrical prose while seriously exploring speculative conceits.""Ā ā€”Ā New York Times Book Review""Haunting and luminous . . .... Read more

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Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Sue Lynn Tan
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

By: Sue Lynn Tan

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

Length: 15 hours

Abridged: No

The acclaimed national and international bestsellerā€œEpic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.ā€ā€”Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval seriesā€œAn all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense.""ā€”BookPage, starred reviewA captivating and romantic debut... Read more

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The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
The Bandit Queens
Parini Shroff
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

The Bandit Queens

By: Parini Shroff

Narrated by: Soneela Nankani

Length: 13 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER ā€¢ GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICKĀ ā€¢Ā A young Indian woman finds the false rumors that she killed her husband surprisingly usefulā€”until other women in the village start asking for her helpĀ getting rid of their own husbandsā€”in this razor-sharp debut.

"A radically feel-good story about the murder of no-good husbands by a cast of... Read more

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What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
What My Bones Know
Stephanie Foo
What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

What My Bones Know

By: Stephanie Foo

Narrated by: Stephanie Foo

Length: 10 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ā€¢ A searing memoir of reckoning and healing by acclaimed journalist Stephanie Foo, investigating the little-understood science behind complex PTSD and how it has shaped her life

ā€œAchingly exquisite . . . providing real hope for those who long to heal.ā€ā€”Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should...
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The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
The Three-Body Problem
Cixin Liu
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem

By: Cixin Liu

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 13 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

The inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem!

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL

Over 1 million copies sold in North America

ā€œA mind-bending epic.ā€ā€”The New York Times ā€¢ ā€œWar of the Worlds for the 21st century.ā€ā€”The Wall Street Journal ā€¢ ā€œFascinating.ā€ā€”TIME ā€¢ ā€œExtraordinary.ā€ā€”The New Yorker ā€¢ ā€œWildly imaginative.ā€ā€”Barack Obama ā€¢... Read more

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Know My Name by Chanel Miller
Know My Name
Chanel Miller
Know My Name by Chanel Miller

Know My Name

By: Chanel Miller

Narrated by: Chanel Miller

Length: 15 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller's breathtaking memoir "gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer, the artist, the survivor, the fighter." (The Wrap).

"I...
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Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Real Americans
Rachel Khong
Real Americans by Rachel Khong

Real Americans

By: Rachel Khong

Narrated by: Louisa Zhu, Eric Yang & Eunice Wong

Length: 14 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ā€¢ READ WITH JENNAā€™S MAY BOOK CLUB PICK ā€¢ From the award-winning author of Goodbye, Vitamin: How far would you go to shape your own destiny?Ā An exhilarating novel of American identity that spans three generations in one family and asks: What makes us who we are? And how inevitable are our futures?Ā 

"Mesmerizing"ā€”Brit...
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The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
The Fox Wife
Yangsze Choo
The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

The Fox Wife

By: Yangsze Choo

Narrated by: Yangsze Choo

Length: 14 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

"Choo narrates the book herself with a grace of voice and manner that is rare in authors. Further, she delivers Chinese names and phrases with the intonation of a native speaker, lending another level of authenticity to this odd and wonderful tale."ā€”The Washington Post

"Yangsze Choo again takes on narration... Read more

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The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
The Emperor and the Endless Palace
Justinian Huang
The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang

The Emperor and the Endless Palace

By: Justinian Huang

Narrated by: Dylan J. Locke, Will Dao & Telly Leung

Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

"A sweeping triumph in queer romance." ā€“Booklist

ā€œWhat if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?ā€

In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperorā€”but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex... Read more

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Dear Girls by Ali Wong
Dear Girls
Ali Wong
Dear Girls by Ali Wong

Dear Girls

By: Ali Wong

Narrated by: Ali Wong & Justin Hakuta

Length: 6 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ā€¢Ā Heartfelt and hilarious essays from the Emmy and Golden Globe Awardā€“winning actress, star of the Netflix original series Beef, and two-time member of Timeā€™s 100 Most Influential People of the Year list
Ā 
ā€œA collection of letters to her baby girls that are barn-burning reflections on being a working mom, marriage, sex,... Read more

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Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
Hijab Butch Blues
Lamya H
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H

Hijab Butch Blues

By: Lamya H

Narrated by: Ashraf Shirazi

Length: 7 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

A queer hijabi Muslim immigrant survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran inĀ this ā€œraw and relatable memoir that challenges societal norms and expectationsā€ (Linah Mohammad, NPR).

ā€œA masterful, must-read contribution to conversations on power, justice, healing, and devotion from a singular voice I now trust...
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Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come
Jessica Pan
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan

Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come

By: Jessica Pan

Narrated by: Jessica Pan

Length: 8 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

What would happen if a shy introvert lived like a gregarious extrovert for one year? If she knowingly and willingly put herself in perilous social situations that sheā€™d normally avoid at all costs? Writer Jessica Pan intends to find out. With the help of various extrovert mentors, Jessica sets up a series of personal challenges (talk to... Read more

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Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus
Gay the Pray Away
Natalie Naudus
Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus

Gay the Pray Away

By: Natalie Naudus

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

Length: 7 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Valerie Danners is in a cult. She just doesnā€™t know it yet. When she finds a queer book at the library and smuggles it home, her conservative Christian homeschooling world begins to crack. And when the cutest girl sheā€™s ever met shows up to Bible class, she starts to question everything.Riley is so confident and kind, and she and Valerie bond... Read more

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Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
Hwang Bo-reum
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

By: Hwang Bo-reum

Narrated by: Rosa Escoda

Length: 8 hours

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum, read by Rosa Escoda.

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER
INDIE NEXT PICK * Debutiful Most Anticipated Book of 2024 * Powell's Pick of the Month

The Korean smash hit available for the first time in English, a slice-of-life novel for readers of Matt Haig's... Read more

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The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
The Cartographers
Peng Shepherd
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

The Cartographers

By: Peng Shepherd

Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller, Nancy Wu, Karen Chilton, Ron ...

Length: 14 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

From the critically acclaimed author ofĀ The Book of M, a highly imaginative thriller about a young woman who discovers that a strange map in her deceased fatherā€™s belongings holds an incredible, deadly secretā€”one that will lead her on an extraordinary adventure and to the truth about her familyā€™s dark history.Ā What is the purpose of a map?Ā Nell... Read more

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Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen
Red String Theory
Lauren Kung Jessen
Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen

Red String Theory

By: Lauren Kung Jessen

Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen & Andrew Grace

Length: 9 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect matchā€”but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances.

Just a date . . . or a twist of fate?

When it comes to love and art, Rooney Gao believes in signs. Most of all, she believes in the... Read more

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A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
A Tale for the Time Being
Ruth Ozeki
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

A Tale for the Time Being

By: Ruth Ozeki

Narrated by: Ruth Ozeki

Length: 14 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

A brilliant, unforgettable, and long-awaited novel from bestselling author Ruth Ozeki

ā€œAā€‰time being is someone who lives in time, and that means you, and me, and every one of us who is, or was, or ever will be.ā€

In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has decided thereā€™s only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmatesā€™ bullying. But before... Read more

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