Quail Ridge Books

Swamp Story

By: Dave Barry

Narrated by: Dave Barry

Length: 7 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times bestselling author—and actual Florida Man—Dave Barry returns with a “hilariously funny” (Steve Martin) caper full of oddballs and more twists and turns than a snake slithering away from a gator.

Jesse Braddock is trapped in a tiny cabin deep in the Everglades with her infant daughter and her ex-boyfriend,... Read more

The Blonde Dies First

By: Joelle Wellington

Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Length: 10 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

A group of friends fight to choose their own fates when faced with a demonic force that acts according to horror movie rules in this trope-savvy, “script-flipping hair-raiser” (Publishers Weekly) from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games.

Devon is always being left behind by her genius twin sister, Drew. At this point, it’s a fact of life.... Read more

Silver in the Wood & Drowned Country

By: Emily Tesh

Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Length: 5 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Silver in the Wood



There is a Wild Man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads.



When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely curious new owner in Henry... Read more

The Clementine Complex

By: Bob Mortimer

Narrated by: Bob Mortimer & Sally Phillips

Length: 6 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Bob Mortimer, beloved comedian and #1 Sunday Times (London) bestselling author of the memoir And Away…, returns with a delightfully quirky mystery in the vein of Richard Osman and Nita Prose.

Unremarkable legal assistant Gary Thorn goes for a pint with his coworker Brendan, unaware his life is about to change. There, Gary meets a beautiful woman,... Read more

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

By: Daniel Nayeri

Narrated by: Daniel Nayeri

Length: 4 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

A new all-ages adventure tale from Printz Medal Winner, Daniel Nayeri

This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he... Read more

Assassins Anonymous

By: Rob Hart

Narrated by: Neill Thorne

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

“The best kind of thriller. . . . Suspenseful, sentimental, and ultimately redemptive, Assassins Anonymous is a can’t-miss novel.” — S. A. Cosby,  author of All the Sinners Bleed

In this clever, surprising, page-turner, the world’s most lethal assassin gives up the violent life only to find himself under siege by mysterious assailants. It’s a... Read more

The Meth Lunches

By: Kim Foster

Narrated by: Sara Sheckells

Length: 12 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Food is a conduit for connection; we envision smiling families gathered around a table—eating, happy, content. But what happens when poverty, mental illness, homelessness, and addiction claim a seat at that table? In The Meth Lunches, Kim Foster peers behind the polished visions of perfectly curated dinners and charming families to reveal the... Read more

Laundry Love

By: Patric Richardson & Karin B. Miller

Narrated by: Patric Richardson

Length: 5 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author, and includes audio-exclusive bonus tips.

Patric Richardson, aka the "Laundry Evangelist,” reveals his revolutionary methods for cleaning clothes—and making laundry loads more fun.

Doing laundry is rarely anyone’s favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just fun—it's a way of life. After years of... Read more

Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws

By: Adrienne Mayor

Narrated by: Adrienne Mayor & Nancy Crane

Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Adrienne Mayor and Nancy Crane narrate this treasury of astonishing mythic marvels Adrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, science, archaeology, anthropology, and popular knowledge to find historical realities and scientific insights—glimmering, long-buried nuggets of truth—embedded in myth, legends, and folklore.... Read more

Alphabetical Diaries

By: Sheila Heti

Narrated by: Kate Berlant

Length: 5 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"Berlant adds that extra pizazz, so you really get a window into the creative mind as it shifts quickly from moments of despair to lightbulbs of insight to incidents of sexual desire to the recollection of totally random literary facts."—Vulture on Alphabetical Diaries

"Heti's candid revelations will stir listeners."—AudioFile on Alphabetical... Read more

Light in Gaza

By: Jehad Abusalim, Jennifer Bing & Mike Merryman-L...

Narrated by: Amin El Gamal & Hanne Rickert

Length: 8 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Gaza, home to two million people, continues to face suffocating conditions imposed by Israel. This distinctive anthology imagines what the future of Gaza could be, while reaffirming the critical role of Gaza in Palestinian identity, history, and struggle for liberation. Light in Gaza is a seminal, moving, and wide-ranging anthology of... Read more

Songlight

By: Moira Buffini

Narrated by: Antonia Beamish, Saffron Coomber, Sam Crerar, J...

Length: 13 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Star-crossed lovers, against-all-odds friendship, and a brutally unforgiving world make this first in a trilogy utterly unforgettable.We’re two songs joined. And there’s a word for that. A harmony.Elsa is used to hiding the most important parts of herself—her feelings for Rye, her distaste for a world ruled by men, and, most crucially, her gift... Read more

Bewilderness

By: Karen Tucker

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Set in rural, poverty-stricken North Carolina, this “beautiful, gritty, and piercing” novel follows two young women—best friends—as they “journey through the highs and lows of friendship, love, and addiction,” perfect for readers of Julie Buntin’s Marlena (Erika Carter, author of Lucky You).

Irene, a lonely nineteen-year-old in rural North... Read more

The 2000s Made Me Gay

By: Grace Perry

Narrated by: Grace Perry

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

From The Onion and Reductress contributor, this collection of essays is a hilarious nostalgic trip through beloved 2000s media, interweaving cultural criticism and personal narrative to examine how a very straight decade forged a very queer woman.

"Honest, funny, smart, and illuminating.” —Anna Drezen, co-head... Read more

Snowglobe

By: Soyoung Park

Narrated by: Shannon Tyo, Greta Jung & Jeena Yi

Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

In a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold—but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart. A groundbreaking Korean novel translated into English for the first time!

“The Hunger Games meets Squid Game in Soyoung Park's dystopian... Read more

Pride and Prejudice

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Carolyn Seymour

Length: 11 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

The provincial Bennet family, home to five unmarried daughters, is turned upside down when a wealthy bachelor takes up a house nearby.Mr. Bingley enhances his instant popularity by hosting a ball and taking an interest in the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane. Meanwhile, Mr. Darcy, Bingley's even wealthier friend, makes himself equally unpopular by... Read more

Like Lava In My Veins

By: Derrick Barnes

Narrated by: James Fouhey

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: No

All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers, in this vibrant audiobook by bestselling author Derrick Barnes.

Bobby Beacon’s got fire flowing through his veins. And now he’s psyched to attend a new school that’ll help him get a better grip on his powers. But right off the bat, his new teacher is not too... Read more

The Last Bloodcarver

By: Vanessa Le

Narrated by: VyVy Nguyen

Length: 10 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

"You’ll gasp, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you’ll be begging for the next book." — Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"Smart, lush, and utterly compelling." — Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Legend

Nhika is a bloodcarver. A coldhearted, ruthless being who can alter human biology with just... Read more

Gone to the Woods

By: Gary Paulsen

Narrated by: Dan Bittner

Length: 6 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

"Dan Bittner flawlessly narrates this matchless memoir, which captures writer Gary Paulsen's bittersweet life...The sublime narration and satisfying conclusion contribute to a rewarding listening experience." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner

A middle grade memoir from a living literary legend, giving listeners a new perspective on... Read more

Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta

By: James Hannaham

Narrated by: James Hannaham & Flame Monroe

Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

In this “dangerously hilarious” novel (Los Angeles Times), a trans woman reenters life on the outside after more than twenty years in a men’s prison, over one consequential Fourth of July weekend—from the author of the PEN/Faulkner Award winner Delicious Foods.

Carlotta Mercedes has been misunderstood her entire life. When she was pulled into a... Read more

Lost in Time

By: A.G. Riddle

Narrated by: John Skelley

Length: 11 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

"Amazing! One of the twistiest time-tales I've ever read ..."—Diana Gabaldon

"Crichtonesque thrillers don't come much better than this intricate outing which combines a fantastic premise … with a closed-circle whodunit. Readers won't be able to turn the pages fast enough."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

PANGEA, 202,320,641 BC
Quantum physicist... Read more

The White Guy Dies First

By: Terry J. Benton-Walker, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, ...

Narrated by: Alejandro Antonio Ruiz, André Santana, Angel Pe...

Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

"This Young Adult book is a scream to listen to."—The Berkshire Eagle

This program features multicast narration as well as an author's note and acknowledgements read by the author.

13 SCARY STORIES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED... THE FIRST KILL.

The White Guy Dies First includes thirteen scary stories by all-star contributors and this... Read more

The Runaway Duchess

By: Joanna Lowell

Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells

Length: 11 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

A runaway bride dumps a duke and rewrites her own love story in this enchanting Victorian historical romance from the author of The Duke Undone.
 
Pretty and pampered, Lavinia Yardley always dreamed of becoming a duchess. But family disgrace forces her into marriage with the most vile duke in England, and she finds herself desperate for a way... Read more

Senlin Ascends

By: Josiah Bancroft

Narrated by: John Banks

Length: 14 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

The first book in the word-of-mouth phenomenon debut fantasy series about one man's dangerous journey through a labyrinthine world.

"One of my favorite books of all time" -- Mark Lawrence

The Tower of Babel is the greatest marvel in the world. Immense as a mountain, the ancient Tower holds unnumbered ringdoms, warring and peaceful, stacked one on... Read more