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Across a range of genres and subjects, the sounds of stories unfold in a symphonic spree. From novels centered on characters to nonfiction delving into history, there are choices to support all listeners ready to spend the fall deep in works that provide respite, joy, illumination, and escape.
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The Ragpicker
Dane’s expressive latest should strike an emotional chord for fans of stories about survival and humanity after the end.
Listeners will be captivated by this never-before-told story, buried in a Canadian archive and encountered by happenstance by the author. Suggest to those seeking a different take on World War II espionage history.
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Rebel Rising
A funny, poignant, and relatable celebrity memoir that will surely garner Wilson more fans.
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Every Time We Say Goodbye
Set in post–WWII Italy, Jenner’s latest installment in the “Jane Austen Society” series (following Bloomsbury Girls) explores trauma, with a hopeful resolution. Fans of the series should enjoy the story, though avid listeners may want to increase the listening speed.
Listeners may want to have tissues handy as they learn how the couple grows stronger, supports their fostered children, and eventually meets the three children who would become their own. A must-listen for those seeking an insider’s take on the child welfare system.
A horrific and galvanizing look into the hidden side of immigrant incarceration, highly recommended for listeners interested in social activism, politics, and immigration policy.
While the print version of Fauci’s debut memoir may be an excellent purchase, the audio disappoints because of Fauci’s narratorial shortcomings. Best for die-hard fans and those who appreciated Peter Piot’s No Time To Lose.
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A Flame in the North
Saintcrow opens her new “Black Land’s Bane” series with the greatest hits of high fantasy in a narrative paralleling the works of Tolkien to a degree that’s impossible to ignore. Nevertheless, Solveig and Arneoir’s introduction to the battle against the Enemy, not so defeated as they once supposed, will have listeners anxious for the next series installment.
Libraries may wish to buy the print copy for bibliotherapy collections centered on substance-use disorder and AA, but the audiobook is strictly optional purchase.
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Cold to the Touch
A taut, well-executed mystery/thriller for fans of Dana Stabenow’s Kate Shugak or Liam Campbell series.
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The Marriage Sabbatical
Recommended for readers of relationship fiction and authors like Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hilderbrand.
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Indian Burial Ground
Medina explores how generational trauma takes root in a family and on a reservation. Much like Indigenous horror writers Stephen Graham Jones and Erika T. Wurth, Medina demonstrates how to write a story with both horror and heart.
Listeners seeking endearing characters and spooky vibes will be enchanted with this winning rom-com. Share with fans of Ashley Poston’s The Dead Romantics or Lana Harper’s From Bad to Cursed.
These interconnected stories centered on the craft of writing are both intriguing and thought-provoking. Suggest to fans of Carmen Maria Machado.
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One of Our Kind
A gripping book for those seeking a suspenseful novel that grapples with race, identity, and privilege. Listeners who enjoyed Jordan Peele’s Get Out will want to check out this provocative slow-burn thriller, sure to terrify and spark intense conversation in equal measure.
With a blend of personal stories, scientific insights, and cultural analysis, listeners will be captivated. Hari’s personal journey and the extensive research into obesity and the pros and cons of new treatments resonate deeply.
A haunting story, interlacing exciting tales of adventure with philosophical musings on the human condition.
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My Beloved Life
Examining a father’s choices and the outcomes of his decisions on his family, Kumar’s intergenerational story is recommended for listeners seeking an affecting story of love and loss.
Upholt’s thought-provoking natural history considers the past and the possible future of the Mississippi River. An excellent recommendation for those interested in the intersection of history, the environment, and public works.
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Diavola
This immersive gothic haunted house tale will have listeners questioning whether the true horror is the ghosts or the family dynamics. Recommend to fans of Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison and How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.
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Bless Your Heart
This campy and creepy debut full of Southern charm includes a cast of distinctive characters enhanced by the audio experience. Ryan hits the sweet spot of combining horror and mystery with humor that will attract a wide variety of listeners, including ones who may not think they enjoy horror.
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The Murder Inn
The suspense and the body count mount in Patterson and Fox’s exciting thriller, a follow-up to their bestselling The Inn. Fans of this popular writing duo will be satisfied.
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Cirque du Slay
With its intriguing circus setting and fascinating glimpses into the main characters’ dating columns, this mystery satisfies. Suggest to fans of Mark Waddell’s The Body in the Back Garden or Ellen Hart’s “Jane Lawless” mystery series.
A thoughtful and balanced memoir, tracing a daughter’s complicated relationship with parents who lived much of their lives in the public eye.
A terrifying tale for fans of Christopher Golden’s The House of Last Resort. Listeners will be hooked from the beginning and may find themselves unable to hit pause.
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The Father She Went To Find
Wilson’s (The Dead Husband) propulsive psychological thriller boasts an intriguing premise and plenty of narrow escapes. It’s occasionally over the top, but riveting.
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The Hunter’s Daughter
A riveting story, combining elements of a psychological thriller and supernatural horror with discussions of mental health.
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Love Letters to a Serial Killer
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate, unsettling psychological thriller about serial killers and the women who love them. Recommended for fans of Karen E. Olson and Ana Reyes.
An excellent reading of a pivotal naval encounter that changed the tide of the war. Recommended for those who enjoyed Stephen Budiansky’s Perilous Fight, James P. Delgado’s War at Sea, or Garrett M. Graff’s When the Sea Came Alive.
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Crow Talk
Recommended for those seeking a family drama centered on healing, reconciliation, and friendship.
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The Same Bright Stars
Sensitive, character-driven literary fiction, satisfying and quietly nostalgic. Recommended for those who enjoyed Jennifer Close’s Marrying the Ketchups.
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Road to Ruin
Lee creates a literary cocktail that will dance upon the tastebuds of fans of Mad Max, the popular video game Borderlands, and Dungeons & Dragons.
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My First Book
An occasionally disorienting but revealing listen about the highs and lows of life in the Internet age.
This candid, sensitively narrated audiobook speaks to a little-addressed but important topic. A recommended purchase to enhance social science, memoir, and disability studies collections.
An exceptional collection of essays evoking the clickety-clack of the tracks and the thinking space afforded by train travel.
Sepúlveda’s (The Shadow of What We Were) tale and Guerra’s impeccable narration offer a profound exploration of human resilience and people’s enduring connection to nature. Highly recommended for all literary fiction collections.
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Weird Black Girls: Stories
An excellent addition to any collection featuring literary short stories with a twist. Share with patrons seeking socially conscious fiction laced with horror and magical realism in the vein of Courtney Sender’s In Other Lifetimes All I’ve Lost Comes Back to Me.
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Camino Ghosts
A brilliantly narrated, captivating story of cruelty, enslavement, and resilience. An essential purchase.
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American Flygirl
Though the audio suffers from some narratorial flaws, Ankeny’s book is a fascinating study of a courageous Chinese American aviator.
Gorrindo’s memoir is a must-listen for those seeking an inside look at the toll that military service and constant deployment take on the families left behind. A tribute to U.S. military spouses everywhere.
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Flight of the Wild Swan
As she relays fascinating details about a pioneering nurse and statistician, Entwistle’s expressive narration delights. Pritchard’s insightful and affecting portrait of Nightingale would be at home in any library’s historical fiction section.
This book sits uneasily in the body positivity movement, with Ian’s focus on how weight loss changed his life. His humor might not be for everyone, but Alisa’s final chapters are definitely worth a listen.
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Experienced
A joyous and sexy romantic romp, perfect for fans of Ashley Herring Blake and Alexandria Bellefleur.
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Bright Objects
Though it’s billed as a literary thriller, listeners should instead expect a slow-burn, reflective consideration of loss and grief kindled by romance, with the science of comets and astronomy occupying as much space as the mystery. Still, this is a solid addition to any fiction collection and is especially recommended for those dealing with loss.
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One Last Shot
Cayouette’s debut traces a complicated second-chance romance set against the glamorous yet demanding backdrop of the fashion industry.
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One Last Word
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a techy together-again romantic comedy that is upbeat and amusing. Recommended for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Lynn Painter, and Alisha Rai.
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This Summer Will Be Different
A fun romantic romp with a lovable cast of characters as warm as the summer sun.
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Making It
An uplifting, romantic coming-of-age story featuring a sympathetic protagonist and a cast of heartwarming characters.
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Effie Olsen’s Summer Special
Romance lovers will appreciate this sweet and sexy listen, served up with a satisfying, happy ending.
A must-listen, providing insight into the imprisonment of Japanese American people and suggesting connections to current sociopolitical battle lines. Those interested in furthering their knowledge will want to check out Only What We Could Carry, edited by Lawson Fusao Inada, or Abe’s We Hereby Refuse, coauthored with Tamiko Nimura.
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Four Squares
A heartwarming, funny novel about belonging and community, recommended for fans of Mike Gayle’s similarly uplifting All the Lonely People.
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Tell Me Who You Are
For fans of intense psychological thrillers in the vein of Stacy Willingham’s A Flicker in the Dark.
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Pay Dirt
The disappearance of a young athlete and the unearthing of a property’s seamy secrets makes for compelling listening. Paretsky’s many fans will clamor for this.
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Husbands & Lovers
An entertaining story for those who enjoy romance and historical fiction and fans of Kristin Hannah or Fiona Davis.
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Blue Ruin
A moving examination of art, friendship, and desire, perfect for those who enjoyed Chelsea Martin’s Tell Me I’m an Artist.
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The Limits
This coming-of-age story, simmering with tension and insight, should have broad appeal.
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Welcome Home, Caroline Kline
Recommended for libraries seeking new titles for book groups and for fans of Linda Holmes and Marian Keyes.
Graff’s mighty work is a timely update to Russell Miller’s Nothing Less Than Victory and should appeal to fans of the movie Saving Private Ryan or the Band of Brothers miniseries. Essential for all WWII collections.
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The Bump
Karger’s sophomore novel (after Best Men) takes listeners on an epic road trip across the United States with a loving but still growing couple. Their bumpy but uplifting babymoon will have listeners rooting for the charming fathers-to-be.
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The Summer of Love and Death
Fans of this series and those who enjoy murder mysteries should enjoy this deft and surprising police procedural.
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The Dredge
A promising debut paired with a deft narrator make this an enjoyable and satisfying listening experience for suspense fans.
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Safe and Sound
McHugh’s atmospheric latest traces the story of a teenage girl who tries to leave her suffocating small town but vanishes without a trace. The many suspects and twists and turns will keep listeners spellbound.
Despite some unevenness in the quality of the essays, the narration is good, and this collection addresses important issues with fresh insights. Recommended for listeners seeking a blend of humor and thoughtful commentary on race, culture, and relationships.
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The Prophet and the Idiot
Jonasson’s absurdist novel will appeal to those seeking a grimly witty story of misadventures and unlikely friendships. Share with fans of Marianne Cronin’s The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot.
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A Shore Thing
A touching and poignant queer romance, recommended for fans of Alexis Hall’s Something Spectacular.
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Margo’s Got Money Troubles
An uplifting, utterly charming novel depicting the real-life challenges of parenting and the lengths to which one woman will go to protect her family and affirm her talents.
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Being Reflected Upon
Heartfelt and affecting, Notley’s poetry leaps from the page and straight into the imagination. Essential listening for fans of Notley’s work. Those unfamiliar with her poetry will want to dive into her earlier collections.
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The Road Trip Rewind
A humorous and nostalgic rom-com for fans of Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip.
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Real Americans
Khong’s (Goodbye, Vitamin) narrative sheds new light on being the caretaker of one’s own complex origin story. Listeners will find the Chens’ journey a testament to the complexities of what it means to be a “real” American.
Crisp scholarly dryness pairs perfectly with barely contained drama and a potent smidge of urban legend horror.
A compelling thriller based on the work of actual 19th-century doctors, serving as a chilling reminder that women have long been deprived of bodily autonomy.
Whodunit buffs will enjoy this witty romp and marvel at how the author has woven plausible outcomes, eras later, for the heroines Austen carefully crafted. Gray doesn’t miss a beat to complicate matters for her sleuthing, would-be lovers and leaves listeners eager for more.
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Under Your Spell
Wood’s novel is the perfect summer romance, with the push and pull of will-they-won’t-they and a sweetly satisfying ending.
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The Guncle Abroad
Rowley’s outstanding follow-up to The Guncle evokes the magic of the first book and will be an auditory treat for Rowley’s many fans.
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Henry Henry
A harrowing tale of trauma and abuse, complicated by social class, religion, and familial expectations.
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Very Bad Company
Rosenblum’s tale of corporate greed and workplace drama goes down smoothly owing to LaVoy’s expert multi-character narration.
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Love at First Book
Fans of bookish romances will be charmed by this slow-burn romance with an enemies-to-lovers twist. Share with those who enjoyed Rachel Lacey’s Read Between the Lines.
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See: Loss. See Also: Love
Will appeal to listeners seeking a complex, character-driven literary fiction about families and how they move forward through grief and guilt. Recommended for fans of Celeste Ng, Karin Lin-Greenberg, and Carolyn Prusa.
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Incidents Around the House
Fans of the movie Poltergeist (or fans of horror featuring child protagonists) will be sucked into Bela’s story, wondering if she makes it through with her heart intact. For fans of Zoje Stage’s Baby Teeth.
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The Museum of Lost Quilts
Listeners will be thrilled to return to the town of Waterford and reunite with their favorite group of quilters. An uplifting audio for longtime fans or those new to the series.
Listeners will be grateful for Rushdie’s narration of this painful but life-affirming episode in his life. His account rings with thoughtfulness and measured emotionality and is a true testament to resilience.
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Heads Will Roll
A story for slasher fans who just want a gory good time. Pair with Stephen Graham Jones’s I Was a Teenage Slasher for even more bloody fun.
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The Rush
This quick but intense tale will have listeners on the edge of their seats. Fans of Jane Harper will want to check this out.
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Silk: A World History
Filled with stories of silk-producing creatures and the phenomenal properties of the stuff itself, this blend of history and science is highly recommended.
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The Rom-Commers
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced romantic comedy about the film industry and fighting for love. Recommended for fans of Falon Ballard, Alisha Rai, and Samantha Young.
Reminiscent of Deborah Feldman’s Unorthodox and Julia Haart’s Brazen, this powerful debut memoir of strength and advocacy is not to be missed.
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The Last Note of Warning
Though those new to the series may want to catch up before diving in, this book should appeal to fans of glitzy historical mysteries.
Filled with meet-cutes, misunderstandings, and nervous feelings of first love, Ellis (Love & Other Scams) offers a delightful queer rom-com that addresses serious societal issues.
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Chaotic Apéritifs
Listeners will gobble up this engaging cozy fantasy and eagerly anticipate the next delicious installment in the series. Perfect for foodies and fantasy lovers.
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One Perfect Couple
A tense fight for survival featuring multilayered characters and satisfyingly complex relationships. Ware’s fans will be all in.
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Dragon Rider
Slow pacing and low character agency contrast against excellent narration and rich prose. A secondary purchase for collections where fantasy audiobooks circulate well.
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Off the Air
Estes’s debut combines an entertaining mystery with a thought-provoking look at how news is produced. Pair with Tamron Hall’s Watch Where They Hide, another mystery penned by a real-life journalist.
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A Grave Robbery
A sparkling production and highly recommended purchase for any audio mystery collection. Recommend to fans of Elizabeth Peters’s Amelia Peabody series.
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Cinema Love
A standout debut that is both a queer love story and an immigrant tale. Tang is a writer to watch.
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