| An Anatomy of Pain: How the Body and the Mind Experience and Endure Physical Suffering by Dr. Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen; narrated by Russell BentleyWhat it is: an anesthesiologist's comprehensive multidisciplinary exploration of the science of pain, from the neurobiological mechanisms of pain, to the history of analgesics, to the pros and cons of current chronic pain treatments.
Narration: This accessible history is complemented by Russell Bentley's calm yet authoritative English-accented reading. |
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| Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley; narrated by Isabella Star LaBlancStarring: Daunis Fontaine, an 18-year-old girl who has roots in the local Ojibwe reservation and in a long line of French fur traders. Daunis is brave, imperfect, and curious as she digs for information about the mysterious person selling meth to members of her community.
Narration: Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota actress Isabella Star LaBlanc imbues this YA own voices thriller with a steely authenticity. |
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| What's Mine and Yours by Naima Coster; narrated by Bahni TurpinWhat it is: a multi-generational family drama set in the Piedmont area of North Carolina between 1992 and 2018.
Narration: Award-winning narrator Bahni Turpin deftly balances the multiple timelines of this nonlinear saga with well-paced narration and distinctly voiced characters. |
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| Escaping Exodus: Symbiosis by Nicky Drayden; narrated by Staci Mitchell and James FouheyIn a world... where humans colonize the body cavities of massive interstellar creatures known as Zenzee, acting Matris (leader) Doka Kaleigh pushes for a less exploitative way of life -- one that will require sacrifices that many people do not wish to make.
Narration: In this intricately plotted sequel to Escaping Exodus, James Fouhey (as Doka) and Staci Mitchell (as Doka's wife Seske) capture the pair's high-stakes exploits with shifting tones. |
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| Smoke by Joe Ide; narrated by Zeno Robinson Starring: Isaiah "IQ" Quintabe, who's got a Sherlock-esque brain that he uses as an unlicensed detective in East Long Beach, California.
Narration: Zeno Robinson conveys the escalating suspense in this 5th IQ mystery with a brisk and intense reading. |
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| Wild Rain: Women Who Dare by Beverly Jenkins; narrated by Kim Staunton What happens: Wyoming rancher Spring Rain Lee rescues traveling reporter Garrett McCray from a blizzard, earning his respect and -- if she'll have it -- his love.
Narration: Women Who Dare narrator Kim Staunton returns to narrate this 2nd in the new Beverly Jenkins series, portraying Spring Lee's reluctance and Garrett McCray's amiable demeanor with equal aplomb. |
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| The Ravine: A Family, a Photograph, a Holocaust Massacre Revealed by Wendy Lower; narrated by Suzanne Toren What it's about: In 2009, historian Wendy Lower saw a World War II-era photograph capturing the execution of a Ukrainian Jewish family. She spent the next decade researching its origins to construct a narrative of what happened that day.
Narration: Suzanne Toren's straightforward and well-paced reading, paired with her careful pronunciation of Ukrainian words, brings this heartwrenching history to vivid life. |
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| How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue; narrated by Prentice Onayemi, Janina Edwards; Dion Graham; JD Jackson; Allyson Johnson, and Lisa Renee PittsThe situation: Since the 1980s, the fictional African village of Kosawa has been poisoned by an American oil company's leaking pipelines. After many requests for help are ignored, a small act of rebellion leads to decades of revolution.
Narration: A full cast of acclaimed narrators embodies the chorus of sympathetic villagers populating this reflective own voices novel. |
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