Houston Public Library
Audiobooks
January 2023
Recent Releases
The River of Silver
by S.A. Chakraborty; narrated by Soneela Nankani

What it is: a collection of 15 short stories set in the world of S.A. Chakraborty's Daevabad trilogy.

Narration: Daevabad series narrator Soneela Nankani returns for an engrossing and lived-in performance that will resonate with fans of the previous books. 
The Thread Collectors
by Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman; narrated by Robin Miles

What it is: a descriptive, character-driven story of four people whose lives intertwine in unexpected but profound ways during the Civil War.

Narration: Robin Miles' emotional, AudioFile Earphones Award-winning performance offers measured pacing and authentic character accents.
Less Is Lost
by Andrew Sean Greer; narrated by Robert Petkoff

What it's about: An old lover's death plunges modestly successful novelist Arthur Less into emotional and financial distress. A madcap tour of paid speaking gigs quickly descends into hilarious chaos.

Narration: Returning for this 2nd in the Arthur Less novels, Robert Petkoff earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for his well-characterized narration as Arthur's witty partner, Freddy.
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble
by Alexis Hall; narrated by Ewan Goddard

A recipe for disaster? Upon arriving on the set of reality-television competition Bake Expectations, Paris Daillencourt accidentally injures fellow contestant Tariq Hassan, setting them on an unlikely path to love.

Narration: Ewan Goddard's distinctly voiced narration captures Paris' relatable battles with anxiety and insecurity. 
Jacqueline in Paris
by Ann Mah; narrated by Caroline Hewitt

Before Jackie O: Vassar college girl Jacqueline Bouvier spent a year abroad in post-World War II Paris, mingling with aristocratic French families and communist student activists alike.

Narration: In an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, narrator Caroline Hewitt juggles a variety of accents (including French and German) with ease.
The Revolutionary Samuel Adams
by Stacy Schiff; narrated by Jason Culp

What it is: a dramatic and page-turning biography of founding father Samuel Adams, penned by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff (The Witches: Salem, 1692).

Narration: Jason Culp imbues this evocative and richly detailed account with an immersive cadence.
Making a Scene
by Constance Wu; narrated by Constance Wu

What it is: a poignant and evocative memoir-in-essays from Fresh Off the Boat and Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu.

Narration: Wu's intimate and conversational narration evokes the feeling of catching up with a friend.
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