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Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation

Minor recording flaws aside, this audiobook should circulate well in libraries where true crime is popular.
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The Serial Killer’s Apprentice: And Other True Stories of Cleveland’s Most Intriguing Unsolved Crimes

A thoughtful and well-researched compilation of unsolved crimes, perfect for any true crime collection. Listeners interested in more of Renner’s work may also want to check out Little, Crazy Children and the forthcoming Scout Camp.
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Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife: The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women

This is an engaging listen with its premise neatly laid out, organized into easily consumable chunks, and delivered with tight narration. Howes’s work fills a gap in most library collections, and the audio could be a draw for fans of history podcasts.
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The Night the River Wept

This sardonic Southern mystery about an amateur cold-case investigation is an optional purchase for most libraries. May appeal to fans of Delia Owens and William Kent Krueger.
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Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a scholarly sports nonfiction work that investigates how women have come together and found joy and power in the water. Recommended for fans of inspiring sports stories, such as Maggie Mertens’s Better Faster Farther.
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Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World

Surprises and insight await the listener here.
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Vanishing Act: The Enduring Mystery Behind the Legendary Doolittle Raid Over Tokyo

An intriguing glimpse into a different side of the storied Doolittle raid. Audiences who enjoy World War II narratives will want to pick this up.
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A Great Gay Book: Stories of Growth, Belonging, and Other Queer Possibilities

This is a valuable work in print; nonetheless, the audio edition offers an engaging experience for listeners interested in LGBTQIA+ studies and literature.
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Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a blend of marine biology and business nonfiction and makes a convincing case that the fate of eels is reflective of and entangled with the fate of humankind. Recommend to fans of John Long’s The Secret History of Sharks.
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