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| The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World by Steve Brusatte; narrated by Patrick LawlorWhat it is: the most up-to-date research on the amazing rise, fantastic reign, and spectacular extinction of dinosaurs, presented in a captivating and lively manner.
Narration: Patrick Lawlor's breezy, energetic narration makes The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs an action-packed adventure perfect for both dinosaur enthusiasts and general listeners. |
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The good pilot Peter Woodhouse : a novel
by Alexander McCall Smith
A heartwarming tale of hope and friendship is set during World War II and traces the intersection of a British farm girl, an American pilot and a German soldier who are brought together by an adorable border collie. By the best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
Narrated by David Rintoul.
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Providence
by Caroline Kepnes
"Best friends in small-town New Hampshire, Jon and Chloe share a bond so intense that it borders on the mystical. But before Jon can declare his love for his soul mate, he is kidnapped, his plans for a normal life permanently dashed. Then, a few months before graduation, Jon reappears. But he is different now: bigger, stronger, and with no memory of the time he was gone.
Meanwhile, in Providence, Rhode Island, healthy college students and townies with no connection to one another are suddenly, inexplicably dropping dead.
Read by MacLeod Andrews, Emily Rankin, and Paul Michael.
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Twenty-One Days
by Anne Perry
Do you miss the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series? Anne Perry has come out with a new mystery series centered around their son, Daniel.
1910: Twenty-five-year-old Daniel Pitt is a junior barrister in London and eager to prove himself, independent of his renowned detective father's influence.
Narrated by Samuel Roukin.
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| Varina by Charles Frazier; narrated by Molly ParkerWhat it’s about: Varina Davis, wife of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America during the U.S. Civil War, learns that her marriage of security and comfort comes at a steep price.
Narration: Actress Molly Parker's Southern accent and gentle cadence convey the novel's atmospheric, lyrical tone. |
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| Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First... by Robert Kurson; narrated by Ray PorterWhat it is: an exhilarating account of the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon and the three astronauts who risked their lives to complete the mission, portrayed with dramatic storytelling flourish.
Narration: Ray Porter alternates his pacing, slowing down his narration to explain technical concepts, and speeding it up to highlight the mission's risky thrills. |
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Look Alive Out There : Essays
by Sloane Crosley
A brand-new collection of essays filled with hilarity, wit, and charm. The characteristic heart and punch-packing observations are back, but with a newfound coat of maturity. A thin coat. More of a blazer, really.
Read by the author.
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