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A satirical look at the cultish nature of beauty and influencer mentality, Sathue’s debut deserves to be heard. Jackson’s narration pops and snaps the sharp dialogue and alliterative writing like bubblegum. Similarly disturbing tales about the dark side of the beauty industry are Ling Ling Huang’s Natural Beauty and Mona Awad’s Rouge.
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The Twilight Garden
An uplifting story about shared space, shared lives, and the benefits of individuals working together for a common purpose.
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Man’s Best Friend
A disagreeable story about the dubious trade-offs of wealth and privilege. Optional for most libraries.
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Cabaret Macabre
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a richly detailed historical mystery with a classic Christie-esque detective denouement. Recommended for fans of Nicola Upson, Fiona Davis, and Jessica Fellowes.
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All This and More
Despite the thought-provoking premise and outstanding narration, Shepherd’s choose-your-own-adventure novel is somewhat confusing in audio and may be better experienced in print.
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The Wren in the Holly Library
Fans of fairy tales and romantasy will be delighted. Perfect for those who enjoyed the sexy intrigue of Kerri Maniscalco’s Throne of the Fallen.
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Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life
Recommended for all libraries and for reflective listeners seeking tenderly depicted characters who tug at the heartstrings. Perfect for fans of Frances Maynard’s The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr.
Everhart’s (Wanderlust) latest is a perfect love story for cautious wounded hearts who need a bit of hope.
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Ghost Station
Barnes crafts an oppressive space horror that’s equally a psychological and bodily nightmare, with Johnson’s narration providing additional layers of dread. Fans of the Alien film franchise will feel right at home with this title.
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The Stone Home
Harrowing and powerful, this audiobook captures a heartbreaking moment in South Korean history.
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The Astrology House
The fraught relationships, deeply held secrets, and mysteries of astrology might pique the interest of listeners seeking suspense about betrayal and revenge.
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Can You Hear Me?
This fascinating peek into the mind of a remarkable inventor is appropriate for family listening.
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Lavash at First Sight
A great choice for libraries adding to LGBTQIA+ romance collections or wanting to broaden their contemporary romance section.
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The Widow Spy
Recommended for those who enjoyed Greer Macallister’s Girl in Disguise or Eric Lerner’s Pinkerton’s Secret, both of which imagine other adventures with Kate Warne at the center.
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Cross the Line
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sporty contemporary romance. Recommended for fans of Elena Armas, Tessa Bailey, and Libby Hubscher.
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Hidden Rooms
Featuring genuinely moving depictions of women facing chronic, mysterious illnesses, this fresh debut will be welcomed by those who love strong women protagonists and small-town mysteries.
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The Witches of Bellinas
Jones’s lyrically written fever dream of a novel turns power and submission upside down, questioning the nature of gender hierarchy, agency, and empowerment. A haunting pick for fans of Nicola Yoon’s One of Our Kind.
This month’s can’t-miss documentaries include a heartwarming exploration of the life of actor Gene Wilder, an exploration of Armenian culture, and remembrances of an iconic video rental shop.
Forthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays for every taste, including Kevin Costner’s passion project, teen apocalypse mayhem, and New Jersey suburbanites seeking emotional connection.
This month’s top indie and foreign films feature a poignant depiction of queer loneliness, a child caught up in 19th-century religious and political conflicts, and Bob Hoskins as big-shot London gangster Harold Shand.
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You Know What You Did
A layered psychological thriller examining the complexities of mental illness and healing. For fans of Lisa Jewell or Gillian Flynn.
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The Material
Thoughtful and profound, but less funny than one might expect, this examination of the lives of comedy students may appeal to fans of Julius Taranto’s How I Won a Nobel Prize.
This is a powerful work with beautiful prose, heartbreaking dialogue, and emotional heft. The superb narration enhances the book, making it a valuable addition to any audio fiction collection.
Audio cookbooks, memoirs, fantasy, horror, and more. This fall’s audiobook stars offer auditory delights across all genres.
This season’s unputdownable audiobooks include irreverent adventures, heart-pounding thrillers, and nuanced crime fiction.
From bloody folk horror to the terrors lurking behind small-town facades, audio horror fans will find nightmares aplenty.
Three titles offer sensitive portraits of sisters navigating tensions wrought by childhood trauma, mental illness, and grief, and the engaging, exasperating dynamics of family drama.
These three dynamic listens provide behind-the-scenes glimpses of the people behind the music, including the trailblazing all-women Liverpudlian band the Liverbirds, Hootie & the Blowfish lead Darius Rucker, and Serj Tankian, the lead of Armenian American heavy metal band System of Down.
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.
Huston’s (Skinner) newest is an excellent listen for those seeking a reality-bending fantasy with a quirky protagonist. Libraries hoping to offer tales that are off the beaten path will want to check this out.
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Old Flames and New Fortunes
A warm start to a small-town, magic-laced romance series. Recommended for fans of witchy romances in the vein of Ann Aguirre’s Witch Please.
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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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Murder by Lamplight
A deliciously atmospheric historical mystery, sure to delight fans of C.S. Harris and Ambrose Parry.
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Summer After Summer
A modern take on a classic novel, recommended for fans of other Austen retellings such as Taylor Hahn’s The Lifestyle or Vanessa King’s A Certain Appeal.
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The Gathering
Tudor’s latest, an atmospheric blend of horror, fantasy, and police procedural, is both riveting and highly recommended.
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Looking for a Sign
The perfect romance for listeners looking for a humorous story with lots of character growth and just the right amount of heat.
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The Shabti
Supernatural danger and an affirming queer romance set this Depression-era thriller apart. Recommended.
Listeners who enjoyed Madia’s first memoir will be thrilled to hear more about her life, her struggles and successes, and her amazing dogs.
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One of Us Knows
A twisty, atmospheric thriller with a creepy gothic setting and a cast of unforgettable characters. For fans of Maria Dong’s Liar, Dreamer, Thief.
The history and cultural perpetuation of disordered eating, especially in women, are deeply, compellingly explored. A must-buy.
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Reboot
Zany and full of surprises, this inventive novel will keep listeners engaged and amazed.
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American Daughters
A winning portrait of a complicated friendship, linking the popular Alice Roosevelt to the lesser-known Portia Marshall Washington Pittman. Recommended for fans of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray’s First Ladies or Stephanie Marie Thorton’s American Princess.
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An Inconvenient Wife
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a contemporary cozy-ish mystery with a Tudor twist. Recommended for fans of Jilly Gagnon, Richard Osman, and Angie Kim.
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Not in Love
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sex-positive contemporary romance about biotech and betrayal. Recommended for fans of Chloe Liese, Abby Jimenez, and Elena Armas.
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Pearce Oysters
This tale of heartache and destruction is both moving and compelling. Share with listeners seeking layered, issue-oriented fiction.
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Malas
Listeners will appreciate Fuentes’s intricately drawn portrait of two unforgettable women searching for connection.
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Close to Death
Horowitz’s fans will enjoy the many twists in this clever mystery, complete with Horowitz’s signature frames-within-frames structure.
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Blessings
Ibeh’s sobering tale sensitively traces a young gay man’s journey, shielded by his mother’s prayers and bolstered by his own convictions and the knowledge that healing is possible even in the face of adversity.
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My Year of Meats
In today’s increasingly corporate-sponsored media-driven world, Ozeki’s 25-year-old novel is as relevant as ever. This new audio rendition is the perfect avenue to revisit her beloved debut.
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Monsters We Have Made
This book is a haunting portrayal of the defining power of stories and family, perfect for fans of cerebral horror.
This literary prequel warns against current tall tales masquerading as truth and will appeal to fans of Gregory Maguire’s and Ann Claycomb’s repurposed classics.
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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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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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