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| Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird; narrated by Bahni TurpinIn this bittersweet work of biographical fiction, Cathay Williams recounts how she became the first African American woman to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving as Union Army "contraband" during the Civil War and later as Buffalo soldier "William Cathay."
Narration: Multiple Audie Award-winner Bahni Turpin's portrayal of Williams makes for an immersive listening experience.
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Becoming
by Michelle Obama; read by the author
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.
Format: eAudio
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Tailspin
by Sandra Brown; read by Victor Slezak
Hired to deliver a mysterious box to a fogbound Georgia town, daredevil pilot Rye Mallett is targeted by saboteurs and law enforcement officials before teaming up with an attractive but suspicious doctor to determine the box's significance. By a #1 New York Times best-selling author.
Format: Audio CD
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Leadership In Turbulent Times
by Doris Kearns Goodwin; various narrators
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of No Ordinary Time draws on five decades of scholarship to offer an illuminating exploration of the early development, growth and exercise of leadership as demonstrated by Presidents Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR and Johnson.
Format: Audio CD
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| Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy; narrated by Beth Macy A gut-wrenching history of America's rising opioid epidemic that puts a human face on the disheartening statistics.
Narration: Beth Macy's AudioFile Earphones Award-winning reading of her own reportage offers an empathetic and impassioned call-to-arms.
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The Three Questions: How to Discover and Master the Power Within You
by Miguel Ruiz and Barbara Emrys; read by Christian Barillas
An internationally best-selling Mesoamerican spiritual teacher asks readers to ponder three deeply profound questions about who they are, what is real and how they express love to overcome fear and anxiety and discover peace of mind.
Format:: Audio CD
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The Bookshop of Yesterdays
by Amy Meyerson; read by Ann Marie Gideon
When Miranda Brooks receives the unexpected news that her uncle Billy has died and left her his bookstore, she discovers he's left her a business teetering on bankruptcy and a final scavenger hunt
Format: Audio CD
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| Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang; narrated by Courtney B. Vance and Neil deGrasse TysonA thought-provoking examination of the long-standing relationship between science and the military-industrial complex, with a special focus on astrophysics and the aerospace industry.
Narration: Courtney B. Vance's formal, regal cadence ably complements author Neil deGrasse Tyson's deep, well-paced reading of the book's prologue.
Format: Audio CD |
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Lincoln's Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency
by Dan Abrams; narrated by the author and Adam Verner
Recreates Abraham Lincoln's last murder trial--a case in which he had a deep personal involvement as he defended the son of a close friend and loyal supporter, and was forced to form an alliance with a longtime enemy to win.
Format: Audio CD, eAudio
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Needle Arts League
Thursdays, November 8, 15, & 29, 5:30 PM
Library Meeting Room
The Needle Arts League of Michigan City promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages are welcome. An exchange of skills and materials is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3049.
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Saturday, November 10, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Library
Join us as we celebrate Pokemon Go Community Day every month! The library pokestop will have a lure placed on it by staff, and there will be Pokemon-themed giveaways while supplies last.
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The Syrian Refugee Crisis: The Northwest Indiana Connection
Saturday, November 10, 2:00 PM
Library Meeting Room
Tony Burrell, the Executive Director of Hammond’s Immigrant Welcome Network, will give a presentation on the Syrian Crisis, relief trips he has taken, and refugee resettlement here in Northwest Indiana. He will also answer questions. The Welcome Network is a faith-based organization based in Northwest Indiana. The Welcome Network provides the NW Indiana community with opportunities to respond to the refugee crisis both locally and globally.
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Axis 360 eAudiobooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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Audiobook Suggestions
Find new and featured audiobooks, links to audio review websites, and audiobook awards lists.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great audiobooks!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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