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Leech
By: Hiron Ennes
Narrated by: Abigail Thorn
Length: 13 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
A surreal and horrifying debut, Hiron Ennes's Leech defies our understanding of identity, heredity, and bodily autonomy.
“A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights... with worms!”—Tamsyn Muir
MEET THE CURE FOR THE HUMAN DISEASE
In an isolated chateau, as far north as north goes, the... Read more
Cults
By: Max Cutler
Narrated by: Pete Simonelli, Raquel Beattie, Erin Ruth Walke...
Length: 15 hours 9 minutes
Abridged: No
Mystery. Manipulation. Murder. Cults are associated with all of these. But what really goes on inside them? More specifically, what goes on inside the minds of cult leaders and the people who join them? Based on the hit podcast Cults, this is essential reading for any true crime fan.
Cults prey on the very attributes that make us human: our... Read more
Stuntboy, in the Meantime
By: Jason Reynolds
Narrated by: Guy Lockard, Nile Bullock, Angel Pean, James Fo...
Length: 2 hours 47 minutes
Abridged: No
WINNER OF THE 2023 AUDIE AWARD FOR MIDDLE GRADE!
NAMED A 2023 ALA NOTABLE CHILDREN’S RECORDING!
An Odyssey Children’s Award winner
A Schneider Family Award Honor Book for Middle Grade
From Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the... Read more
Black Nerd Problems
By: William Evans & Omar Holmon
Narrated by: William Evans & Omar Holmon
Length: 7 hours 53 minutes
Abridged: No
The creators of the popular website Black Nerd Problems bring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays—on everything from Mario Kart to issues of representation—that “will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture” (Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author).
When... Read more
XOXO
By: Axie Oh
Narrated by: Greta Jung
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Abridged: No
Jenny’s never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and... Read more
View audiobookBand of Sisters
By: Lauren Willig
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 15 hours 59 minutes
Abridged: No
“With heart and humor, Willig explores the complexities of female friendships—feuds, forgiveness, and all. A touching portrait of triumph and found family in the midst of war. Bravo!”—Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling author of America's First Daughter & The Women of Chateau LafayetteA group of young women from Smith College risk... Read more
View audiobookWhile Paris Slept
By: Ruth Druart
Narrated by: Luke Thompson, Frazer Hadfield, Jane Collingwoo...
Length: 12 hours 22 minutes
Abridged: No
One woman must make the hardest decision of her life in this unforgettably moving story of resistance and faith during one of the darkest times in history.
Santa Cruz, 1953. Jean-Luc is a man on the run from his past. The scar on his face is a small price to pay for surviving the horrors of Nazi occupation in France. Now, he has a new life in... Read more
Land Of Big Numbers
By: Te-Ping Chen
Narrated by: Eddy Lee, Fiona Rene, Matt Yang King, Christine...
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
A Best Book of the Year: Barack Obama · NPR · The Washington Post · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Esquire · Kirkus Reviews · Chicago Public Library · Electric Literature Malala Yousafzai’s Fearless Book Club Pick for Literati
""Dazzling...Riveting."" —New York Times Book Review
“Gripping and illuminating . . . At the heart of Te-Ping Chen’s... Read more
The Beast and the Bethany
By: Jack Meggitt-Phillips
Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
Length: 4 hours 33 minutes
Abridged: No
Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this “wickedly funny” (James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author), deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated tale of a hungry beast, a vain immortal man, and a not-so-charming little girl who doesn’t know she’s about to be eaten.
Beauty comes at a price. And no one knows that better than Ebenezer Tweezer,... Read more
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
By: Holly Black
Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
Length: 2 hours 47 minutes
Abridged: No
Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.
Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.
Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone.... Read more
This Is Your Time
By: Ruby Bridges
Narrated by: Ruby Bridges
Length: 13 minutes
Abridged: No
Inspired by the recent wave of activism led by young people fighting for racial justice, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges--who, at the age of six, was the first black child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans--shares her story and offers a powerful call to action with this elegant gift book.
Written as a letter from civil... Read more
Charming as a Verb
By: Ben Philippe
Narrated by: James Fouhey
Length: 8 hours 6 minutes
Abridged: No
From the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager comes a whip-smart and layered romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. He is a star debater and popular student at the prestigious FATE academy, the dutiful first-generation Haitian son,... Read more
View audiobookBefore the Ever After
By: Jacqueline Woodson
Narrated by: Guy Lockard
Length: 2 hours 14 minutes
Abridged: No
WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD
WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING AUTHOR AWARD
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson's stirring novel-in-verse explores how a family moves forward when their glory days have passed and the cost of professional sports on Black bodies.
For as long as ZJ can remember, his dad has been everyone's hero. As a... Read more
Fable
By: Adrienne Young
Narrated by: Emma Lysy
Length: 8 hours 51 minutes
Abridged: No
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK
Filled with all of the action, emotion, and lyrical writing that brought readers to Sky in the Deep, New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young returns with Fable, the first audiobook in this new captivating duology.
Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to... Read more
Breathe the Sky
By: Michelle Hazen
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
Length: 10 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
Two strangers start out saving animals and end up rescuing each other in this heartwarming romance from the author of Unbreak Me.
Mari Tucker is a wildlife biologist who scoops bunnies and endangered tortoises out of harm’s way on construction sites. Still haunted by her past, she takes the most remote jobs in the Mojave Desert to avoid people... Read more
Coraline
By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neus Sendra
Length: 3 hours 44 minutes
Abridged: No
Acompaña a Coraline y déjate transportar al mundo de fantasía y terror creado por el premiado autor Neil Gaiman. «Damas y caballeros, niñas y niños, pónganse en pie y aplaudan: Coraline es una obra maestra.»
Philip Pullman, The Guardian Al día siguiente de mudarse de casa, Coraline explora las catorce puertas de su nuevo hogar. Trece se pueden... Read more
Deeplight
By: Frances Hardinge
Narrated by: Joshua Akehurst
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes
Abridged: No
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea meets Frankenstein in Frances Hardinge’s latest fantasy adventure.The gods are dead. Decades ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why. But are they really gone forever?When fifteen-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of a terrifying deity, he risks everything to... Read more
View audiobookMuzzled
By: David Rosenfelt
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
"Narrator Grover Gardner returns to breathe life into listeners' favorite dog-loving lawyer...In his vivid portrayal of the wisecracking Andy, Gardner creates a sense of a cheerful reunion with the lawyer for longtime listeners and a warm greeting for newcomers." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner
In David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter... Read more
My Calamity Jane
By: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
Length: 13 hours 28 minutes
Abridged: No
Hold on to your hats: The authors who brought you the New York Times bestseller My Plain Jane, which Booklist praised as “delightfully deadpan” (starred review) and Publishers Weekly called “a clever, romantic farce” (starred review), are back with another irreverent historical adventure—perfect for YA fantasy and romance readers.Welcome to 1876... Read more
View audiobookDate Me, Bryson Keller
By: Kevin van Whye
Narrated by: Vikas Adam
Length: 7 hours 54 minutes
Abridged: No
"One of the most adorable, big-hearted, charming books in existence." --Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
What If It's Us meets To All the Boys I've Loved Before in this upbeat and heartfelt boy-meets-boy romance that feels like a modern twist on a '90s rom-com!
Everyone knows about the... Read more
The Imperfects
By: Amy Meyerson
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Length: 12 hours 55 minutes
Abridged: No
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY GOOD MORNING AMERICA · PARADE · OK! MAGAZINE · ELLE CANADA · CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR · PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“A page-turning family saga, this book will entertain readers of all generations.” —Good Morning America
“Compassionate, thoughtful, and surprisingly moving… [The Imperfects] will satisfy fans of Maggie Shipstead and... Read more
The Paris Hours
By: Alex George
Narrated by: Raphael Corkhill
Length: 9 hours 5 minutes
Abridged: No
“Like All the Light We Cannot See, The Paris Hours explores the brutality of war and its lingering effects with cinematic intensity. The ending will leave you breathless.” —Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train and A Piece of the World
One day in the City of Light. One night in search of lost time.
Paris between the wars teems with... Read more
Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel
By: Ruth Hogan
Narrated by: Jane Collingwood
Length: 9 hours
Abridged: No
From the wildly popular bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things comes a surprising and uplifting story about the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, and the magic of chosen family.Tilly was a bright, outgoing little girl who loved fizzy drinks, naughty words, and liked playing with ghosts and matches. When her... Read more
View audiobookSimon the Fiddler
By: Paulette Jiles
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Length: 11 hours 39 minutes
Abridged: No
The critically acclaimed, bestselling author of News of the World and Enemy Women returns to Texas in this atmospheric story, set at the end of the Civil War, about an itinerant fiddle player, a ragtag band of musicians with whom he travels trying to make a living, and the charming young Irish lass who steals his heart.In March 1865, the long... Read more
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