| Putting the Rabbit in the Hat by Brian Cox; narrated by Brian CoxWhat it is: a candid memoir from renowned actor Brian Cox, currently garnering praise for his role in TV's Succession.
Narration: Cox shares reflections on career milestones in his resonant and distinct Scottish accent. |
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Shadow in the Glass
by M. E. Hilliard; narrated by Kirsten Potter
What happens: While in Lake Placid for her old friend's wedding, librarian (and avid reader of crime fiction who has an uncanny knack for deduction) Greer Hogan, when one of the guests turns up dead in the lake, dives into her own investigation to bring the truth to the surface.
Narration: Potter describes herself as a "bookish" actor. When she talks about the pleasure of narrating audiobooks she says, "I want to play all the parts! And in a book, you really do get to do that."
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| Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James; narrated by Bahni TurpinWhat it is: a companion novel to Black Leopard, Red Wolf and the 2nd book in The Dark Star trilogy that revisits events of the first book from the perspective of Sogolon, the 177-year-old Moon Witch, while also delving into her rich and turbulent backstory.
Narration: Bahni Turpin expertly juggles multiple character accents and tones in her AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording. |
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| Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka; narrated by Mozhan Marnò and Jim MeskimenWhat it is: a disturbing yet moving portrayal of the last 12 hours of death row inmate Ansel Packer's life, told through the alternating, kaleidoscopic perspectives of the women in his life.
Narration: Jim Meskimen (as Ansel) and Mozhan Marnò (as Ansel's mother, ex sister-in-law, and a childhood acquaintance) trade narrative duties in this gripping production. |
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Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A Memoir
by Bob Odenkirk; narrated by Bob Odenkirk
What it is: The Emmy-winning star of Mr. Show, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul discusses his early career as a cult comedy writer, as well as his reinvention as an action star at age 50.
Narration: He reads and writes with self-conscious wit, and his audiobook is a candid story of "try, try, and try again" told with panache and a boatload of insider riffs on sketch comedy and its players. Odenkirk is funny and revealing--as is his memoir.
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Run, Rose, Run
by Dolly Parton and James Patterson; narrated by a full cast, including Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini, James Fouhey, and Soneela Nankani
What happens: On the rise and on the run, a young singer-songwriter arrives in Nashville to claim her destiny, but it's also where the darkness she's fled might find her and destroy her.
Narration: Soneela Nankani delivers the narrative in an easygoing style while Dolly Parton portrays retired country music superstar Ruthanna with humor, warmth, and attitude.
Also available: An album of 12 original Dolly Parton songs based on the novel are available from the library on CD or streaming from Hoopla.
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Hello, Molly!: A Memoir
by Molly Shannon; narrated by Molly Shannon
What it is: A candid, compulsively readable, hilarious, and heartbreaking memoir of resilience and redemption by comedic genius Molly Shannon.
Narration: Her wholehearted performance in this memoir will inspire listeners with her comedic talents and great success despite the devastating tragedy in her life.
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Family of Liars
by E. Lockhart; narrated by Kimberly Farr
Young Adult
What it's about: This prequel to We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, where a fiery, addicted heiress and an irresistible, unpredictable boy are plunged into a world of unforgivable betrayal, shocking secrets and terrible mistakes.
Narration: On narrating audiobooks, Kimberly Farr says, “I’ve learned to be like Sherlock Holmes, picking up the clues the writer gives you about this person. Those things I do work on, what the characters will sound like. If the writing is good, it’s all there."
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| This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi; narrated by Kate Reading
Young AdultWhat it's about: Teen servant Alizeh faces persecution because she is Jinn, but the ice running through her veins marks her as the heir to a lost kingdom. Prince Kamran's unforgettable encounter with Alizeh promises to upend his own life, and possibly alter the course of history.
Narration: Kate Reading's husky and resonant narration brings to life this romantic fantasy based on the Persian epic poem the Shahnameh. |
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