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| Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird; narrated by Bahni TurpinWhat it's about: In this bittersweet work of biographical fiction, Cathay Williams recounts how she became the first African American woman to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving as Union Army "contraband" during the Civil War and later as Buffalo soldier "William Cathay."
Narration: Multiple Audie Award-winner Bahni Turpin's portrayal of Williams makes for an immersive listening experience. |
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The Colors of All the Cattle
by Alexander McCall Smith
Book 19 from the Ladies #1 Detective Agency When Mma Potokwane suggests to Mma Ramotswe that she run for a seat on the City Council, Mma Ramotswe is at first unsure. But when she learns about the proposed construction of a hotel next to a graveyard, she is persuaded. Her opponent is none other than Violet Sephotho, who is in the pocket of the hotel developers. Through it all, Mma Ramotswe uses her good humor and generosity of spirit to help the community navigate divisive issues, and proves that honesty and compassion will always carry the day
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Dear Mrs. Bird
by A. J. Pearce
London, 1940. Emmeline Lake is doing her bit for the war effort, volunteering as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. When Emmy sees an advertisement for a job at the London Evening Chronicle, her dreams of becoming a Lady War Correspondent suddenly seem achievable. But the job turns out to be working as a typist for the fierce and renowned advice columnist, Henrietta Bird.As the German planes make their nightly raids, and London picks up the smoldering pieces each morning, Emmy secretly begins to write back to the readers who have poured out their troubles
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| The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King; narrated by LeVar BurtonWhat it's about: This admiring biography of children's television icon Fred Rogers celebrates his cultural impact while also plumbing the hidden depths and contradictions of his work.
Narration: In this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Reading Rainbow's LeVar Burton conveys his signature storytelling ability, warmly recounting the life of a fellow PBS mainstay. |
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz
by Richard Armitage
For fans of Schindler's List; The Man Who Broke Into Auschwitz; and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas comes a heartbreaking story of the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstances. He tattooed a number on her arm. She tattooed her name on his heart.
Narrated by Richard Armitage. "Armitage's performance captures every emotion from fear to trepidation to hope and even to love with understated warmth." (AudioFile)
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| The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle; narrated by Rebecca Serle What it's about: In this wish-fulfillment tale, Sabrina Nielsen arrives at her 30th birthday party to see that the guests are her answers to the ice-breaking question, "Who in all of history would you like to share a meal with?"
Narration: Author Rebecca Serle pulls double-duty in bringing her LibraryReads-selected novel to life. |
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
by Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari shares insights into such present-day issues as the role of technology in transforming humanity, the epidemic of false news, and the modern relevance of nations and religion. Harari turns to the present, helping listeners make sense of the most pressing issues facing humankind today. |
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| Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang; narrated by Courtney B. Vance and Neil deGrasse TysonWhat it is: a thought-provoking examination of the long-standing relationship between science and the military-industrial complex, with a special focus on astrophysics and the aerospace industry.
Narration: Courtney B. Vance's formal, regal cadence ably complements author Neil deGrasse Tyson's deep, well-paced reading of the book's prologue. |
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