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The woman in the window : a novel by A. J. FinnAn agoraphobic recluse languishes in her New York City home, drinking wine and spying on her neighbors, before witnessing a terrible crime through her window that exposes her secrets and raises questions about her perceptions of reality. A first novel. Simultaneous.
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Heather, the totality : a novel
by Matthew Weiner
A debut novel by the Emmy Award-winning creator and writer of Mad Men presents the story of a collision course between a dangerous young man and a privileged couple who compete for their daughter's attention. Simultaneous.
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Good Me Bad Me
by Ali Land; narrated by Imogen Church
What it's about: At 15, Annie turned her mother in for serious crimes. Now she's living under an assumed name in a psychologist's home, preparing for her mother's trial, but her foster sister resents her and she's being bullied at school. Can she escape the influence of her mother's toxic personality? (Psychological Suspense.)
Why you might like it: This gripping debut is a tense, disturbing read.
Narration: Imogen Church presents a believable Annie while distinguishing clearly among the voices of various characters.
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The essence of malice
by Ashley Weaver
Traveling to Paris with Milo to investigate the death of a famous parfumier, Amory discovers that the victim was about to release a highly anticipated new fragrance and had been targeted by industry rivals and heirs vying for control of his empire
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Paris in the present tense : Library Edition
by Mark Helprin
When faced with a series of challenges to his principles, livelihood, and home, Julesa seventy-four-year-old maître at Paris-Sorbonne, cellist, widow, veteran of the war in Algeria, and child of the Holocaustmust confront his complex past and find a wayforward
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Force of nature : a novel
by Jane Harper
When one member of a five-woman team of co-workers goes missing during a corporate retreat, federal police agent Aaron Falk uncovers dark secrets in his search for the woman, a whistleblower and major contributor to his latest case. By the best-selling author of The Dry. Read by Stephen Shanahan. Simultaneous.
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New Nonfiction Audiobooks
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| Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine by Joe Hagan; narrated by Dennis BoutsikarisWhat it is: a vividly descriptive portrait of Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone magazine. Beginning in 1967, Wenner piloted the counterculture, ultimately fulfilling his ambition to become the rock journalism equivalent of mainstream media-mogul Henry Luce.
Is it for you? Yes, if you're a fan of popular culture and rock music.
Narration: Dennis Boutsikaris has received eight Audie Awards and two Best Voices of the Year Awards from AudioFile. |
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Finish first : winning changes everything
by Scott Hamilton
The Olympic gold medalist, cancer survivor, and inspirational speaker counsels listeners on how to establish a healthy relationship with competition, explaining the importance of overcoming negativity and tapping hidden potential
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The line becomes a river : dispatches from the border
by Francisco Cantú
A former agent for the U.S. Border Patrol describes his upbringing as the son of a park ranger and grandson of a Mexican immigrant, who upon joining the Border Patrol encountered the violence and political rhetoric that overshadows life for both migrantsand the police
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When : the scientific secrets of perfect timing
by Daniel H Pink
Illuminates the scientific factors that shape the hidden patterns of a day and challenge scheduled activities, drawing on research in the disciplines of psychology, biology, and economics to share practical advice and anecdotes for promoting a richer, more engaged life
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Inheriting her mother's sharpshooter talents, 17-year-old Pity pursues a life of freedom and fortune in a glittering, lawless America torn by a second civil war. A first novel. Simultaneous.
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A first entry in an LGBT fantasy duology follows the experiences of a talented young necromancer who confronts the deadly nemesis responsible for turning her magic into a weapon. Simultaneous.
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Very, very, very dreadful : the influenza pandemic of 1918
by Albert Marrin
An exploration of the history and science of the 1918 flu epidemic examines its role in shaping World War I and ending tens of millions of lives, offering insight into the potential for another pandemic in today's world. By the author of the National Book Award finalist, Flesh and Blood So Cheap. Simultaneous.
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Batman : Nightwalker
by Marie Lu
An entry in the popular series depicting DC superheroes as teens follows a reckless young Bruce Wayne who must team up with a brilliant killer and overcome the challenges of not having superpowers in order to defend against Nightwalker attackers who are targeting the elite of Gotham City. Simultaneous.
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The award-winning author of The President Has Been Shot! presents a dramatic account of the assassination of Civil Rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that shares the story of his killer, racist prison escapee James Earl Ray. Simultaneous.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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