Whether you’re at the beach or sitting poolside—you can plug into these hot new audiobooks all summer long.
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The Quiet Tenant: A Novel by Clémence Michallon; Read by Gilli Messer, Elena Rey, Valerie Rose Lohman, Amber Battaglia, Reba Buhr, Hillary Huber, Clémence Michallon, Jess Nahikian, Aure Nash, Milly Sanders, Sara Sheckells & Yu-Li Alice Shen
#1 LibraryReads pick for June!
A pulse-pounding psychological thriller about a serial killer narrated by those closest to him: his 13-year-old daughter, his girlfriend—and the one victim he has spared. In addition to the three central characters’ voices, all played by different narrators, the victims of the serial killer are portrayed by unique voices, including one that is read by the author. This is sure to be a chilling summer thrill brought eerily to life on audio.
Available June 20th in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride; Read by Dominic Hoffman
Narrator Dominic Hoffman wowed listeners with his narration of James McBride’s Deacon King Kong, named a Best Audiobook by both Library Journal and Booklist. Now this author and narrator duo is reunited once again in this masterful tale about small-town secrets and the people who keep them. McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community—heaven and earth—that sustain us.
Available August 8th in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A Novel by Tom Hanks; Read by: Tom Hanks, Peter Gerety, Natalie Morales, Ego Nwodim, Nasim Pedrad, Connor Ratliff, Holland Taylor, Rita Wilson & a Full Cast
From the legendary actor and bestselling author: a novel about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film . . . and the humble comic books that inspired it.
Written and read by Tom Hanks and featuring other familiar voices including his wife, Rita Wilson! Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II. Includes a downloadable PDF of the comics from the book and a QR code for access to the original screenplay of Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall.
“Tom Hanks brings his star quality to performing his [audiobook] . . . aided by a ton of actor friends who add luster to the story . . . The audiobook includes a pdf of simulated comics from the work. A nice touch.”—AudioFile
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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The Ferryman: A Novel By Justin Cronin; Read by Scott Brick and Suzanne Elise Freeman
#1 LibraryReads pick for May!
This long-awaited standalone listen from bestselling author Justin Cronin reunites him with award-winning narrator Scott Brick, who won praise for his narration of The Passage series. Brick is joined by acclaimed narrator Suzanna Elise Freeman in riveting thriller about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia—where the truth isn’t what it seems. We dare you to press pause on this perfect summer suspense pick!
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food by Roy Choi, Tien Nguyen & Natasha Phan; Read by: Roy Choi
The New York Times Bestseller is now available on audio for the 1st time!
The maverick chef and co-founder of the wildly popular Kogi BBQ taco trucks, pays homage to the city he loves with this cookbook that captures the inventive, creative, and border crossing spirit of Los Angeles.
“This is an excellent example of how an author’s narration adds additional layers to the listening experience.”—AudioFile Earphones Award
Available on Audio.
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Conversations on Letting Go: Guidance, Meditations, and Exercises to Help You Live Authentically by Najwa Zebian; Read by: Najwa Zebian, Catherine Ho, Dani Martineck, Musu-Kulla Massaquoi, Gilli Messer, Lee Osorio & Victoria Villarreal
AN AUDIOBOOK ORIGINAL and perfect summer self-care listen!
Conversations on Letting Go is an original audio experience that guides listeners through authentically letting go and the path to forgiveness, with a combination of prescriptive advice and practical tools. These conversations go into the root of the pain, not just what it looks like on the surface.
Wanting a tool that is practical for as many people as possible, Najwa used her considerable platform to solicit questions from longtime followers. After reviewing the hundreds of submissions, five categories emerged as areas that are challenging and frustrating for many in their journey to grow and become better people: Infidelity, Toxic Relationships, Injustices, External Perceptions, and Internal Perception.
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Chain-Gang All-Stars: A Novel by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah; Read by: Shayna Small, Aaron Goodson, Michael Crouch & Lee Osorio
A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick!
Two top women gladiators fight for their freedom within a depraved private prison system not so far-removed from America’s own in this explosive, hotly-anticipated debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Friday Black.
“Stunning ensemble performance.”—AudioFile Earphones Award
Available in Hardcover, ebook, and Audio Editions.
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Happy Place: A Novel by Emily Henry; Read by Julia Whelan
A couple who broke up months ago pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.
“Narrator Julia Whelan’s nuanced performance complements this heartfelt story . . . Whelan gives a distinct voice to each person, enhancing the affectionate banter among the witty pals.”—AudioFile
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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