Audiobooks
November 2022
Recent Releases
Husband Material
by Alexis Hall; narrated by Joe Jameson

What it's about: Two years after the events of Boyfriend Material, Luc and Oliver are still happy and in love. But suddenly, it seems like everyone's getting married. Should they tie the knot?

Narration: Joe Jameson returns to narrate this witty 2nd London Calling romance.
Complicit
by Winnie M Li; narrated by Katie Leung

What it's about: Sarah Lai, a college lecturer and Hollywood has-been, is offered the chance to air the dirty laundry of the rich and powerful after a journalist comes asking questions about the magnate who ruined her career ambitions.

Narration: Harry Potter actress Katie Leung's empathetic portrayal of Sarah informs this #MeToo-inspired thriller. 
Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis
by Beth Macy; narrated by Beth Macy

What it is: journalist and Carnegie Medal finalist Beth Macy's sobering and richly detailed follow-up to her award-winning Dopesick.

Narration: Macy's measured, well-paced reading invites listeners to reflect on the ongoing issue of opioid addiction.
Carrie Soto Is Back
by Taylor Jenkins Reid; narrated by a full cast

What it's about: Before being sidelined by a knee injury, Carrie Soto was known as a record-setting tennis champ. Years after her retirement, an up-and-comer threatens Carrie's legacy, drawing her back to the courts at age 37. 

Narration: Led by an impassioned Stacy Gonzalez as Carrie and featuring the voices of real-life former tennis pros Patrick McEnroe and Mary Carillo, a full cast imbues this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording with action-packed suspense.
Sister Mother Warrior
by Vanessa Riley; narrated by Adjoa Andoh and Robin Miles

What it's about: the unlikely but strong bond between two remarkable women who played critical roles in the Haitian Revolution.

Narration: British actress Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton) earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for her immersive and intense narration of this historical fiction novel that is based on a true story.
The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach
by Sarah Stodola; narrated by Ann Marie Gideon

What it's about: Travel writer Sarah Stodola visits beach resorts around the globe, offering an eye-opening, well-researched look at these "sanitized bubbles" and their sometimes troubling aspects, as well as their history and what climate change might mean for their future.

Narration: Ann Marie Gideon offers distinct intonations and voices in this engaging, AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording.
Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew
by Michael W. Twitty; narrated by Michael W. Twitty

What it is: a thought-provoking combination of memoir, cookbook, and exploration of African Jewish cooking.

Narration: Author Michael W. Twitty exudes candor and wit in this conversational recording that feels like listening to stories from a friend.  
The Swift and the Harrier
by Minette Walters; narrated by Emma Gregory

What it is: a sweeping, thought-provoking story about the dangers of neutrality in divided times, set during the English Civil War.

Narration: Emma Gregory deftly juggles multiple character accents and tones in this AudioFile Earphones Award winner. 
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