Audiobooks
March 2023
Recent Releases
Hell Bent
by Leigh Bardugo; narrated by Lauren Fortgang and Michael David Axtell 

What it's about: With her mentor, Darlington, trapped in hell, Yale sophomore Alex assembles an unlikely team of allies to plot a dangerous rescue, though their efforts require sacrifices Alex isn't sure she can make.

Narration: Lauren Fortgang and Michael David Axtell return for an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording of the 2nd immersive book in the Alex Stern paranormal fantasy series. 
The Light Pirate
by Lily Brooks-Dalton; narrated by Rosemary Benson

What it is: a near-future eco-thriller with hints of magic set in a small Florida town subject to increasingly violent natural disasters.

Narration: Rosemary Benson earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for her tense narration of this compelling post-apocalyptic tale. 
Ship Wrecked
by Olivia Dade; narrated by Kelsey Navarro

Unresolved sexual tension: Gods of the Gates costars Maria Ivarsson and Peter Reedton have spent the last six years filming in a remote corner of Ireland while ruminating on their extraordinary one-night stand. Now it's time for the wrap party.

Narration: Kelsey Navarro returns to narrate this 3rd entry in the steamy Spoiler Alert romance series. 
The Gentleman's Book of Vices
by Jess Everlee; narrated by Tommy Hawthorne

What it's about: Gay soon-to-be ex-bachelor Charlie Price wants an autograph from his favorite erotica author, "Reginald Cox," otherwise known as bookseller Miles Montague. He gets the signature -- and much more -- as the two embark on a passionate, and probably doomed, affair.

Narration: Tommy Hawthorne narrates this 1st in the Lucky Lovers of London series with a lively British-accented reading. 
The Island
by Natasha Preston; narrated by Caitlin Kinnunen

What it's about: A visit to a private amusement park is the trip of a lifetime for a group of teen influencers, until they learn that getting off the island alive is not part of the plan..
 
Narration: Caitlin Kinnunen is an American actress. She is best known for playing Emma Nolan in the musical The Prom, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2019. 
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing : a Memoir
by Matthew Perry; narrated by Matthew Perry

What it's about: The beloved Friends star shares candid behind the scenes stories from the legendary sitcom, as well as detailing his own struggles with addiction that threatened to derail his career. 
 
 Narration: in his own warm voice Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.
Someone Else's Shoes : a Novel
by Jojo Moyes; narrated by Daisy Ridley 

What it's about: When she accidentally takes the wrong gym bag, Sam Kemp tries on a pair of six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes that give her the confidence to change her life, while the shoes' owner tries to cling to her glamorous life after her husband cuts her off.
 
Narration: Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley is an English actress and narrator. She rose to prominence for her role as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker.
Now Is Not the Time to Panic
by Kevin Wilson; narrated by Ginnifer Goodwin and Kevin Wilson

What happens: Bored teens Frankie and Zeke craft a tale about creepy drifters, which they anonymously post all over town as a prank. Locals mistake the threat as real and panic spreads. Decades later, a journalist confronts Frankie (now an established author) about her role in the "Coalfield Panic," forcing her to come to terms with its consequences.

Narration: Actress Ginnifer Goodwin earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for her measured and emotional performance; Kevin Wilson offers context for the novel's creation in a concluding author's note. 
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