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Someone We Know
by Shari Lapeña; narrated by Kirsten Potter
What it's about: In a quiet suburb in upstate New York, a teenager has been sneaking into houses--and into the owners' computers--and causing a stir by learning and sharing the residents' secrets, until a murder causes the tension to reach a breaking point.
Reviewers say: "This highly suspenseful domestic crime novel will make readers think twice about what transpires behind neighborhood doors and to admit that appearances are often too good to be true" (Booklist Reviews).
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Wherever She Goes
by Kelley Armstrong; narrated by Therese Plummer
What it's about: Witnessing the abduction of a child at the park, Aubrey struggles to find the boy and his missing mother when the police and her neighbors begin to question her sanity.
Reviewers say: Readers will "enjoy a tense thriller with a quirky romantic twist" (Kirkus Reviews).
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I.M.
by Isaac Mizrahi; narrated by Isaac Mizrahi
What it is: the debut memoir from iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.
Narration: In this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Mizrahi's wit and candor, delivered in his signature Brooklyn accent, make for an immersive and emotional listen.
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Game of Snipers
by Stephen Hunter; narrated by R. C. Bray
What it's about: Obsessively tracking a sniper with skills that match his own, Bob Lee Swagger teams up with the Mossad, the FBI and local law enforcement to identify the killer's next target.
About the Author: By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Point of Impact.
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The Girl He Used To Know
by Tracey Garvis Graves; narrated by Kathleen McInerney and Fred Berman
What happens: a chance meeting between former college sweethearts -- shy but independent Annika, who's on the autism spectrum, and divorced, gun-shy Jonathan -- sparks interest in both parties. But can they resolve their pasts?
Narration: Kathleen McInerney and Fred Berman alternate narrative duties in this gripping romantic novel.
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The Weather Machine: A Journey Inside the Forecast
by Andrew Blum; narrated by Greg Tremblay
What it's about: Presents a tour through the global network that predicts weather, the work of cutting-edge forecasters, and what weather technology reveals about Earth and its climate
Reviewers say: "Thanks to Blum’s immersive research, readers will come away with a greater appreciation for the hard work that goes into something often taken for granted" (Publisher's Weekly).
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Shout: The True Story of a Survivor Who Refused to Be Silenced
by Laurie Halse Anderson; narrated by Laurie Halse Anderson
What it's about: A memoir in verse shares the author's life, covering her rape at thirteen, her difficult early childhood, and her experiences surrounding her publication of "Speak."
Narration: "The raw emotion that listeners hear in Anderson's voice, especially towards the end, when she literally shouts for a call to action, makes this audiobook a necessary and engaging listen for teens" (AudioFile)
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| The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal; narrated by Judith IveyFeaturing: sisters Helen and Edith, who haven't spoken since an inheritance came between them, and Edith's granddaughter Diana, who brings them back together.
Narration: Judith Ivey's folksy delivery and authentic character accents capture the complicated dynamics of this heartfelt multigenerational novel. |
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The Ruin of Kings
by Jenn Lyons; narrated by Soneela Nankani, Vikas Adam, and Feodor Chin
What it's about: Kihrin is an orphan who grew upon storybook tales of long-lost princes and grand quests. When he is claimed against his will as the long lost son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds that being a long lost prince isn't what the storybooks promised.
Narration: The narrators 'complement each other and elevate an unconventional story filled with intense world-building and vivid characters" (AudioFile).
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