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Atomic habits : tiny changes, remarkable results : an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones
by James Clear; narrated by James Clear
What it is: One of the world’s leading experts on habit formation reveals practical strategies that will teach readers exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
About the author: James Clear's work has appeared in the New York Times, Time, and Entrepreneur, and on CBS This Morning, and is taught in colleges around the world. He is the creator of The Habits Academy, the premier training platform for organizations and individuals that are interested in building better habits in life and work.
Availability: This title is available on cd or as an eaudiobook from elibraryNJ.
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American Dirt : a novel
by Jeanine Cummins; narrated by Yareli Arizmendi
What it's about: When her journalist husband writes a tell-all profile about an unexpectedly erudite drug-cartel boss, bookstore manager Lucia is forced to flee Mexico and finds her family among thousands of migrants seeking hope in America.
Controversy? Read about the controversy surrounding this book, an Oprah Book Club selection - from Slate, CNN, NPR, Vulture
Availability: Available on cd or as an eaudiobook from elibraryNJ.
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House on Fire : a novel
by Joseph Finder; narrated by Holter Graham
What's the story: Eagerly accepting a job investigating whistleblower claims about the manufacturer of an opioid that contributed to an army buddy’s death, Nick Heller uncovers dangerous secrets implicating a powerful family.
About the author: Joseph Finder was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 6, 1958, and spent his early childhood in Afghanistan and the Philippines. He received a B.A. in Russian studies from Yale University and a M.A. at the Harvard Russian Research Center. His first novel, The Moscow Club, was published in 1991. His other novels include Extraordinary Powers, The Zero Hour, Paranoia, Power Play, and the Nick Heller series.
Availability: Available on cd.
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Thief River Falls
by Brian Freeman; narrated by January LaVoy
What happens? A best-selling writer living in seclusion after losing her family to a series of tragedies risks her life to protect a child who is being targeted by both killers and police who would cover up the murder he witnessed.
Book buzz: "Freeman does a masterful job creating a nightmare scenario of never-ending darkness, roads that go nowhere with bogeymen at every intersection. A disturbing yet compelling thriller.: -- Booklist Online, March 2020
Availability: Available on cd.
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Blowout : corrupted democracy, rogue state Russia, and the richest, most destructive industry on Earth
by Rachel Maddow; narrated by Rachel Maddow
What it is: A popular MSNBC host and author of the #1 New York Times best-seller Drift explains how Big Oil and Gas adversely affect democracy.
Book buzz: "All fans of Maddow, and even her detractors, will learn something new from this highly readable yet impressively detailed book. Anyone interested in the covert deals that change the nature of the global environmental and political landscape will devour. A must-have for all collections." -- Library Journal, October 2019
Availability: This title is available on cd or as an eaudiobook from elibraryNJ.
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Open Book : A Memoir
by Jessica Simpson; narrated by Jessica Simpson
What it is: An unstinting memoir by the pop artist and fashion icon traces the story of her life before and after fame, the role of faith in her achievements and her difficult decision to step out of the limelight.
Book buzz: "Her positive attitude is infectious and will have readers rooting for her as if she were a good friend. Simpson’s candid and thoroughly engaging story will appeal to her fans and beyond." -- Publishers Weekly, March 2020
Availability: This title is available on cd or as an eaudiobook from elibraryNJ.
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Salt River
by Randy Wayne White; narrated by George Guidall
What it's about: When his reckless bachelor friend reveals that he has fathered numerous children through sperm-bank donations, Doc Ford races to prevent his friend’s past misdeeds from turning deadly during an impromptu family reunion
Series alert: This is Book 26 in the Doc Ford series.
Availability: This title is available on cd.
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All the Ways We Said Goodbye : a novel of the Ritz Paris
by Beatriz Williams; narrated by Helen Sadler, Nicola Barber, Saskia Maarleveld
What it is about: The lives of an heiress, a Resistance fighter, and a widow in different time periods are connected by their wartime experiences and a stay at Paris' legendary Ritz hotel.
Narration: "Three spectacular narrators perform this captivating adventure with Paris' Ritz hotel at its center. Nicola Barber is properly English as Babs; her composed, even tones during the day contrast with the slurred words of her drunken nights. Saskia Maarleveld's Daisy has a soft, wavering, which is replaced by seductive and playful tones as she finds her footing in various missions. Helen Sadler depicts Aurelie's pride in a confident and unwavering timbre." -- Audiofile, 2020
Availablity: Available on cd or as an eaudiobook thru elibraryNJ.
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