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Audio in Depth December 2024

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The Codger and the Sparrow

An appealing story of friendship, family, age, loss, and redemption.
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The Fiancé Dilemma

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a slow-burn small-town rom-com with a Runaway Bride vibe. Recommended for fans of Olivia Dade, Lynn Painter, and Simone Soltani.
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Lost in China: A Memoir of WWII

While this audiobook has an intriguing premise, it falls short of fulfilling its promise.
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Fighting the Night: Iwo Jima, World War II, and a Flyer’s Life

Hendrickson’s account will appeal to listeners interested in World War II and the psychological aftereffects of war.

The Night in Question

Listeners touched by Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures but wanting more mystery will be enchanted.
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Given Our History

A cute friends-to-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story that falls short of rom-com greatness.
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The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard

For fans of New England family dramas like those by Ann Patchett and Ethan Joella, and listeners looking for a mystery with a summer setting and plot depth.
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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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Mina’s Matchbox

The story of Tamoko’s temporary place in this strange household is beautifully written and distinctive in content.
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Toxic Prey

Contagion, ecoterrorism, and a relentlessly ticking clock make this latest installment in Sandford’s series well worth a listen.
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The Life Impossible

Some fans of Haig’s The Midnight Library may be perplexed at the fantastical turns in his new novel, but others will find this gracefully narrated audio a balm. Expect many holds and consider purchasing multiple copies.
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Lady Macbeth

This woman-centered portrait of Shakespeare’s complicated Lady Macbeth should appeal to listeners who love to hear the other side of the story.
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By Any Other Name

Despite the issues mentioned, this is still a story worth hearing.
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Strange Folk

Dyer’s multigenerational tale is ideal for Appalachian fiction fans and readers of magical realism seeking atmospheric new settings.
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That Night in the Library

Bodies Bodies Bodies dressed up like The Secret History, but lacking the punch or social critique of either.
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Welcome to Glorious Tuga

Though this is an affecting story with charming characters and a vibrant setting, the mismatched accents make the audio a secondary purchase.
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The Murders in Great Diddling

An absorbing audiobook perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz’s Susan Ryeland mysteries. Highly recommended.
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Echoes of Memory

While Quinn’s tale is an excellent thriller-mystery on an unusual subject with only minor writing issues, the narration lacks the feel of the characters and their experiences and falls flat.
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A Daughter of Fair Verona

An effervescent alternate ending to Romeo and Juliet. Dodd’s (Point Last Seen) amusing Shakespearean mystery will have fans of any genre chuckling.
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The Worst Duke in London

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced Victorian take on 10 Things I Hate About You (and thereby The Taming of the Shrew). Recommended for fans of Julia Quinn, Evie Dunmore, and Elizabeth Everett.
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A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune

Listeners will find Rooks’s personal yet scholarly work fascinating.
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The Lantern of Lost Memories

Beautiful and with plenty of lighthearted moments, this is a perfect listen for fans of Mitch Albom.
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A Kid from Marlboro Road

Will appeal to listeners seeking a bittersweet coming-of-age literary novel about love and loss on 1970s Long Island. Recommended for fans of Edward Delaney, Alice McDermott, and Russell Banks.
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Nightmare of a Trip

Fans of quirky suburban comedy like Christopher Moore’s work or those who’ve been on vacations from hell may find themselves laughing at and commiserating with the Somersets’ plight.

Red Dead’s History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America’s Violent Past

Though it’s a fascinating look at U.S. history, Olsson’s book will (unfortunately) mostly be of interest to those who love the Red Dead games. Still, it will make a great way to promote a library’s history section to an audience who might otherwise ignore it.
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Journey’s End

Despite some difficulty in following the quickly spoken dialogue, this is a powerful production that captures the raw intensity of war.
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Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party: How an Eccentric Group of Victorians Discovered Prehistoric Creatures and Accidentally Upended the World

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking thorough, thought-provoking science writing about eclectic Victorian-era paleontologists. Recommended for fans of richly detailed natural-history nonfiction, such as Roy Plotnick’s Explorers of Deep Time.

Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People

A rigorously researched and exceptionally narrated biography revealing the complexity of a storied U.S. icon.
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Broiler

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a gritty domestic fiction with an intricate, atmospheric plot. Recommended for fans of William Kent Krueger, Jennifer Herrera, and Kelly J. Ford.
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Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire

Cordery’s well-researched biography, illustrating how Arden’s strategies continue to shape the beauty industry, is highly recommended for aspiring business leaders or anyone interested in cosmetics and fashion.
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The Sequel

This novel, filled with characters that are easy to hate, will keep listeners hooked awaiting the next pivot in its twisty plot.
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Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest

For larger public libraries where patrons have an interest in books about race in the United States or product biographies.
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Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist

Despite some audio imperfections, this debut memoir delights, offering a compelling story about science and passion, as well as fabulous information about sharks.
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The Secret Keeper of Main Street

Thomas’s layered novel explores complicated themes such as race, gender, and class, even as it offers a heartwarming look at finding love, friendship, and family in unexpected places. For fans of Rachel Eliza Griffiths’s Promise.
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Murder Most Owl

This entertaining cozy has many appeal points, including animals, small-town life, and a bit of magic. Listeners will be enchanted and excited for the next installation in Fox’s promising series.
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Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and the Story of a Murderous Faith

An intense, heartbreaking listen.

Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication

A surprisingly interesting take on a subject matter that has been examined many times before. The audio’s ability to add so much more experience of the subject matter makes listening to the book a much better experience than reading it. This excellent addition is a fun lecture that changes the way listeners will look at (and hear) animals.
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Maria

An excellent exploration of one of the world’s most beloved stepmothers, highly recommended for historical fiction collections everywhere.
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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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Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a thoroughly researched, thought-provoking collection of true crime that highlights this country’s need for criminal justice reform. Recommended for fans of Barred by Daniel S. Medwed.
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Eruption

A captivating collaboration between two thriller greats, this cinematic action-adventure novel does not disappoint.
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A World of Hurt

Mejia’s (To Catch a Storm) latest suspense will be a hit with those who enjoy stories of crime-solving.

The Sing Sing Files: One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an immersive, impassioned nonfiction work about the miscarriages of justice and one man’s mission to help. Recommended for fans of Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey.
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Under a Rock: A Memoir

A must-listen for fans of Blondie, music history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the vibrant cultural landscape of the late 20th century.
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The Scarlet Throne

Listeners who enjoy immersing themselves in richly described fantastical worlds will devour this. Share with fans of Ann Leckie’s The Raven Tower or Erika Johansen’s The Queen of the Tearling.
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The Truth According to Ember

A much-needed and welcome addition to contemporary romance library collections, which have had a decided lack of Indigenous-authored stories until now.
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Hard To Kill

Patterson and Lupica’s tense series second delivers, with plenty of fast-paced action, well-rounded characters, and a twisty murder case. Series fans will be pleased.
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Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

Though this is the first in a series, its characters are so unlikable that listeners might not clamor for more. A supplementary purchase for libraries looking for a new mystery series with a bit of a twist.
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Better by Far

A deeply emotional and satisfyingly layered story about different types of loss and the power to heal.
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The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean

Fans of authors such as Mazey Eddings will enjoy this solid rom-com starring a complex and layered main character.
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Best, First, and Last

Recommend to anyone who enjoys a feel-good family novel like Camille Pagán’s Don’t Make Me Turn This Life Around or Rebecca Serle’s One Italian Summer.
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MeatEater’s Campfire Stories: Discoveries, Revelations & Near Misses

This latest installment in MeatEater’s audio-only collection features passionate, gripping storytelling at its finest. Each tale is riveting, and the collection is highly recommended for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and nature lovers everywhere.
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Dateable: Swiping Right, Hooking Up, and Settling Down While Chronically Ill and Disabled

An overdue guide for the disabled and chronically ill community that provides invaluable resources and knowledge on so many aspects of relationships. An essential book everywhere.
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Trust Her

An excellent addition to any mystery or thriller section. Recommended for fans of other Irish writers such as Tana French, Claire McGowan, and Dervla McTiernan.
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Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death

Amusing and irreverent, this survey of obituaries, death rituals, and the funeral industry is a perfect recommendation for podcast fans or those who enjoyed Mary Roach’s Stiff or Sarah Murray’s Making an Exit.
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The Third Wife of Faraday House

For fans of Agatha Christie and tragic historical-fiction romances with depth.
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The Slow Road North: How I Found Peace in an Improbable Country

Schaap depicts the profound impact a community can have on personal healing, offering listeners an intimate exploration of grief, recovery, and the power of place. The audiobook brims with compassion and an inviting spirit.
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The Missing Thread: A Women’s History of the Ancient World

This detail-oriented narrative explores the numerous and unbelievable ways women have changed anicent and contemporary society. Recommended for people interested in herstory and the marginalized people that shaped today’s world.
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A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories

While some stories resonate more than others, this collection of visceral literary horror haunts and provokes. Recommended for fans of Ananda Lima.
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The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession

A window into the lives of people who take great joy from trees. Recommended for listeners who love nature and science or those seeking a deeper connection to the environment.
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Group Living and Other Recipes: A Memoir

Candid and uplifting, Milholland’s thought-provoking work may have listeners seeking more connections with those within their own lives. Recommend to those who enjoyed Katie Hafner’s Mother Daughter Me.
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Shelterwood

Loosely based on actual events, this story sheds light on unsavory and intriguing aspects of American history. An excellent addition to any historical fiction collection.
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Haunted Ever After

DeLuca’s first entry in the “Boneyard Key” series should please listeners seeking laugh-aloud moments, not-too-scary chills, and a cozy paranormal romance.
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The Deading

Though it falters somewhat in its execution, this blend of science fiction, body horror, and eco-horror may appeal to listeners seeking an intriguing premise with echoes of Stephen King’s Under the Dome.
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Grounds for Murder

A secondary purchase for collections where audio editions of cozy mysteries are popular.
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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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Summer Fridays

A sweeping big-city romance that crosses over to women’s fiction; perfect for fans of Nora Ephron films and NYC.
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Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of Americas Forgotten People and Pets

A story of hope and empathy, this audiobook is for all readers, especially animal lovers.
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MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious; The Graphic Stories

Fans of eerie podcasts, creepy stories, and unsettling happenings will be delighted by this compilation. Atmospheric and intriguing, this is an entertaining listen elevated by top-notch narration.
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More, Please: On Food, Fat, Bingeing, Longing, and the Lust for “Enough.”

Despite its narration issue, this is a must-read for both professionals and general readers seeking a deeper understanding of binge-eating disorder.
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Just Some Stupid Love Story

While pacing issues occasionally detract from the back-and-forth rhythm of Seth and Molly’s interactions, romance fans should be pleased by the characters’ well-deserved HEA.
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The Full Moon Coffee Shop

This quick read is the first in a series, and readers will be eagerly waiting for the other books to be translated. Heartwarming and unusual, this is magical realism at its finest.
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The Nightingale’s Castle: A Novel of Erzsébet Báthory, the Blood Countess

This gripping historical novel, told from the perspective of a young girl seeking connection to her family, has something for everyone.
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Burn

The fact that nothing is really ever explained and the novel ends before the men escape Maine adds to the helpless feeling conveyed by this dystopian novel that strikes a chord.
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The Mother of All Things

One to recommend to fans of literary fiction and feminist stories about the mental exhaustion of motherhood.
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One Year Ago in Spain

Highly recommended for fans of authors such as Rebecca Serle and contemporary-romance stories with a magical-realism twist.
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The Villain Edit

Fans of reality dating television shows will want to check out YA author Devore’s (A Better Bad Idea) adult debut. Perfect for those who enjoyed Christina Lauren’s The True Love Experiment.
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Bear

For those who enjoy reflecting on peculiar existential sagas, this is not to be missed.
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Linh Ly Is Doing Just Fine

Listeners will find this work cathartic and ultimately hopeful.
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Mania

A worthwhile listen that satirizes political correctness taken to the extreme but closely follows the social pressures and conceits of real life.
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In Our Stars

The initial “Doomed Earth” novel is predictable but stands as a fun time-travel concept with incredible narration. Recommended for fans of Campbell’s “The Lost Fleet” series and Glynn Stewart’s Ambassador for Mars.
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The Cliffs

An outstanding addition to any women’s fiction or historical fiction collection. Fans of Elin Hildebrand and Lisa Wingate will want to check this out.
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Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant; How Nannying for the 1% Taught Me About the Myths of Equality, Motherhood, and Upward Mobility in America

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an insightful autobiography about the impact of wealth and privilege on the United States’ youngest generation. Recommended for fans of reflective life stories about society and culture, such as Maid by Stephanie Land.
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Look in the Mirror

Listeners will not be able to stop this perfect summer thriller until the very end.
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The Hollywood Assistant

A starstruck suspense novel that fans of interpersonal drama and passion (à la Gone Girl) will love.
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The Queen City Detective Agency

Listeners who enjoy detective mysteries will find this story compelling.
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The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards

A tender and candid memoir, openly discussing mental health, human frailty, and the enduring connection between the living and the dead.
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Red River Road

Although the audiobook is somewhat lengthy, its storyline is captivating, with plot twists to keep listeners wondering if Phoebe will ever be found.
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Safe Enough: And Other Stories

This gritty, surprising, well-paced collection from a powerhouse author will garner many holds. Child’s fans will snap it up, but it is also highly recommended for crime fiction fans seeking something new.
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The Townsend Family Recipe for Disaster

While listeners will revel in the characters, humor, and plot, they will be disappointed that the all-important mac-and-cheese recipe is not included. Still, this is a primary purchase for most libraries that offer wide-ranging women’s fiction audiobook collections.
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A Northern Light in Provence

A beautiful ode to dreams and real life and recognizing the beauty and wonder of the world right outside one’s own front door.
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and Murder

Fans of Freeman’s “Countess of Harleigh” mysteries will be happy to read the latest installment in this lively series, following A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder. Listeners who enjoy gentle, entertaining mysteries set in Victorian times will be equally invested.
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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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The Divide

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate mistaken-identity mystery about the hierarchy of the Hollywood entertainment industry. Recommended for fans of Alice Feeney, Jaclyn Goldis, and Katherine Wood.
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Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend: A Very Apocalyptic Vacation

This disaster novel is a lot more fun than one might think and will have listeners laughing along as they cheer on the survivors.
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Hearty: On Cooking, Eating, and Growing Food for Pleasure and Subsistence

This stellar collection provides practical wisdom and advice for all and is sure to delight both novice and experienced gardeners alike.
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The Best Short Stories 2024: The O. Henry Prize Winners

Outstanding. An essential purchase where short story collections are popular.
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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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Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section

A wonderful look into an often-overlooked experience.
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