| Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin; narrated by Robin Miles What it is: a sweeping family saga set in the real-life Nova Scotia community founded in the 18th century by black people displaced by British imperial ambitions. The story follows two families through a century of racism, identity struggles, deprivation, and resilience.
Narration: Robin Miles' lively yet measured tone grounds the episodic nature of the multigenerational storyline. |
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| The Clergyman's Wife by Molly Greeley; narrated by Susie RiddellWhat it is: a moving and atmospheric adaptation of Pride and Prejudice told from the perspective of Elizabeth Bennet's practical and frank friend Charlotte Lucas.
Narration: Susie Riddell juggles the novel's large cast of characters with ease, particularly no-nonsense protagonist Charlotte. |
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| Just Breathe by Cammie McGovern; narrated by Caitlin Kelly and Josh HurleyStarring: popular, outgoing David, who tries to downplay his cystic fibrosis while waiting for a lung transplant; and quiet, depressed outsider Jamie, who strikes up an intense friendship with David while volunteering at the hospital.
Narration: Caitlin Kelly and Josh Hurley trade narrative duties in this YA romance told from both characters' perspectives. |
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| Infinity Son by Adam Silvera; narrated by Robbie Daymond, Kirby Heyborne, Maria Liatis, and Elliot Knight What it’s about: NYC vlogger Brighton Rey dreams of joining the Spell Walkers, vigilantes who use their celestial magic to battle the specters, who steal their power from magical creatures. Yet it’s Brighton’s twin, Emil, who manifests phoenix-fire abilities, plunging both brothers into an epic conflict for control of the city.
Narration: The brothers' conflict is amplified by the narrators' contrasting readings: Kirby Heyborne's ambitious Brighton is more energetic than Robbie Daymond's quiet Emil. Maria Liatis and Elliot Knight offer supporting narration for some of the YA fantasy's other characters. |
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