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| Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas; narrated by Dion GrahamWhat it's about: As the son of one of Garden Heights' most notorious King Lords, Maverick Carter has a legacy to uphold. But when he's hit by tragedy and unexpected fatherhood, Maverick has to decide what kind of man he wants to be.
Narration: In this buzzy prequel to The Hate U Give, Dion Graham's AudioFile Earphones Award-winning performance captures Maverick's inner turmoil with frequent changes in pacing and tone. |
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Outside In: A Political Memoir
by Libby Davies; narrated by Marilla Wex
WeWhat to expect: Libby Davies has worked steadfastly for social justice both inside parliament and out on the streets for more than four decades. She addresses the challenges of her work on homelessness, sex workers' rights, and ending drug prohibition. Davies' astute political analysis offers an insider's perspective that never loses touch with the people she fights alongside.
Narration: Enjoy Davies' look back on her remarkable life and career, rich with candid humour and heart-rending honesty, told in Wex's warm, authoritative voice.
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| Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline; narrated by Wil WheatonWhat it is: the long-awaited sequel to Ready Player One, as steeped in geek lore and 1980s pop culture nostalgia as its predecessor.
Narration: Actor Wil Wheaton returns to narrate this action-packed 2nd in Ernest Cline's science fiction series, amplifying the tension with an intense and wry reading. |
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A Stranger in Town
by Kelley Armstrong; narrated by Thérèse Plummer
What happens: Detective Casey Duncan has noticed fewer and fewer residents coming in to the hidden town of Rockton, and no extensions being granted. It seems like something bigger is happening in the small town they call home. When an injured hiker stumbles from the woods, it’s all hands on deck. Who attacked this woman, and why?
Narration: Plummer's smooth voice acting will help you visualize each character as a distinct person.
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Ten Lessons for a Post-pandemic World
by Fareed Zakaria; narrated by Fareed Zakaria
Lenin once said, “There are decades when nothing happens and weeks when decades happen.” This is one of those times when history has sped up.
Author and Narrator: CNN host and best-selling author Fareed Zakaria helps listeners to understand the nature of a post-pandemic world: the political, social, technological, and economic impacts that may take years to unfold. Zakaria creates a structure for listeners to begin thinking beyond the immediate impacts of COVID-19.
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