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Nearly half of current audiobook consumers had borrowed a digital audiobook from their library in the last year, according to the survey. “The BookTok/Bookstagram space has changed discoverability,” says Jolene Barto, marketing director of Dreamscape Media. “And with Spotify entering as a retailer this year, we’re seeing new opportunities.
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You Know What You Did
A layered psychological thriller examining the complexities of mental illness and healing. For fans of Lisa Jewell or Gillian Flynn.
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The Material
Thoughtful and profound, but less funny than one might expect, this examination of the lives of comedy students may appeal to fans of Julius Taranto’s How I Won a Nobel Prize.
This is a powerful work with beautiful prose, heartbreaking dialogue, and emotional heft. The superb narration enhances the book, making it a valuable addition to any audio fiction collection.
Audio cookbooks, memoirs, fantasy, horror, and more. This fall’s audiobook stars offer auditory delights across all genres.
This season’s unputdownable audiobooks include irreverent adventures, heart-pounding thrillers, and nuanced crime fiction.
From bloody folk horror to the terrors lurking behind small-town facades, audio horror fans will find nightmares aplenty.
Three titles offer sensitive portraits of sisters navigating tensions wrought by childhood trauma, mental illness, and grief, and the engaging, exasperating dynamics of family drama.
These three dynamic listens provide behind-the-scenes glimpses of the people behind the music, including the trailblazing all-women Liverpudlian band the Liverbirds, Hootie & the Blowfish lead Darius Rucker, and Serj Tankian, the lead of Armenian American heavy metal band System of Down.
Across a range of genres and subjects, the sounds of stories unfold in a symphonic spree. From novels centered on characters to nonfiction delving into history, there are choices to support all listeners ready to spend the fall deep in works that provide respite, joy, illumination, and escape.
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The Shabti
Supernatural danger and an affirming queer romance set this Depression-era thriller apart. Recommended.
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The Road Trip Rewind
A humorous and nostalgic rom-com for fans of Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip.
Listeners seeking classically told horror with the bite of visceral splatterpunk need look no further. A mesmerizing and unputdownable collection that shocks, provokes, and appalls.
Despite some unevenness in the quality of the essays, the narration is good, and this collection addresses important issues with fresh insights. Recommended for listeners seeking a blend of humor and thoughtful commentary on race, culture, and relationships.
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When Among Crows
A great recommendation for listeners seeking an action-packed fantasy without the romance. Recommend to fans of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods or Cassandra Clare’s “The Shadowhunter Chronicles” series.
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The Limits
This coming-of-age story, simmering with tension and insight, should have broad appeal.
Listeners may want to have tissues handy as they learn how the couple grows stronger, supports their fostered children, and eventually meets the three children who would become their own. A must-listen for those seeking an insider’s take on the child welfare system.
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Looking for a Sign
The perfect romance for listeners looking for a humorous story with lots of character growth and just the right amount of heat.
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Rebel Rising
A funny, poignant, and relatable celebrity memoir that will surely garner Wilson more fans.
The U.S. Bureau of the Census predicts that by 2060, one in three Americans will claim Latino heritage. Their story is an American tale that deserves to be heard.
This nuanced work on the history of museums addresses debates about cultural appropriation and offers solutions to help museum workers become more adept at addressing colonial legacies. A good pairing with Bénédicte Savoy’s Africa’s Struggle for Its Art, which describes African nations’ attempts to repatriate looted artworks.
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Chaotic Apéritifs
Listeners will gobble up this engaging cozy fantasy and eagerly anticipate the next delicious installment in the series. Perfect for foodies and fantasy lovers.
This candid, sensitively narrated audiobook speaks to a little-addressed but important topic. A recommended purchase to enhance social science, memoir, and disability studies collections.
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When I Was Alice
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a historical Hollywood mystery with a time-travel twist. Recommended for fans of Renee Patrick and Kelley Armstrong.
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Silk: A World History
Filled with stories of silk-producing creatures and the phenomenal properties of the stuff itself, this blend of history and science is highly recommended.
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Diavola
This immersive gothic haunted house tale will have listeners questioning whether the true horror is the ghosts or the family dynamics. Recommend to fans of Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison and How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.
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Henry Henry
A harrowing tale of trauma and abuse, complicated by social class, religion, and familial expectations.
With a blend of personal stories, scientific insights, and cultural analysis, listeners will be captivated. Hari’s personal journey and the extensive research into obesity and the pros and cons of new treatments resonate deeply.
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Dragon Rider
Slow pacing and low character agency contrast against excellent narration and rich prose. A secondary purchase for collections where fantasy audiobooks circulate well.
Listeners seeking endearing characters and spooky vibes will be enchanted with this winning rom-com. Share with fans of Ashley Poston’s The Dead Romantics or Lana Harper’s From Bad to Cursed.
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Reboot
Zany and full of surprises, this inventive novel will keep listeners engaged and amazed.
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Pay Dirt
The disappearance of a young athlete and the unearthing of a property’s seamy secrets makes for compelling listening. Paretsky’s many fans will clamor for this.
Enhanced by strong narration, this timely debut sensitively addresses a crucial and divisive topic. Pair with Kathleen M. Crowther’s Policing Pregnant Bodies or Felicia Kornbluh’s A Woman’s Life Is a Human Life.
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Indian Burial Ground
Medina explores how generational trauma takes root in a family and on a reservation. Much like Indigenous horror writers Stephen Graham Jones and Erika T. Wurth, Medina demonstrates how to write a story with both horror and heart.
Gorrindo’s memoir is a must-listen for those seeking an inside look at the toll that military service and constant deployment take on the families left behind. A tribute to U.S. military spouses everywhere.
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The Gathering
Tudor’s latest, an atmospheric blend of horror, fantasy, and police procedural, is both riveting and highly recommended.
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Bright Objects
Though it’s billed as a literary thriller, listeners should instead expect a slow-burn, reflective consideration of loss and grief kindled by romance, with the science of comets and astronomy occupying as much space as the mystery. Still, this is a solid addition to any fiction collection and is especially recommended for those dealing with loss.
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One Perfect Couple
A tense fight for survival featuring multilayered characters and satisfyingly complex relationships. Ware’s fans will be all in.
A horrific and galvanizing look into the hidden side of immigrant incarceration, highly recommended for listeners interested in social activism, politics, and immigration policy.
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My Year of Meats
In today’s increasingly corporate-sponsored media-driven world, Ozeki’s 25-year-old novel is as relevant as ever. This new audio rendition is the perfect avenue to revisit her beloved debut.
A compelling thriller based on the work of actual 19th-century doctors, serving as a chilling reminder that women have long been deprived of bodily autonomy.
A highly recommended, refreshing, and hilarious counterpoint to the often-negative stereotypes associated with aging. Pair with Nora Ephron’s I Feel Bad About My Neck or Steven Petrow’s Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old.
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A Grave Robbery
A sparkling production and highly recommended purchase for any audio mystery collection. Recommend to fans of Elizabeth Peters’s Amelia Peabody series.
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Husbands & Lovers
An entertaining story for those who enjoy romance and historical fiction and fans of Kristin Hannah or Fiona Davis.
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The Bump
Karger’s sophomore novel (after Best Men) takes listeners on an epic road trip across the United States with a loving but still growing couple. Their bumpy but uplifting babymoon will have listeners rooting for the charming fathers-to-be.
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Love You, Mean It
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a cute contemporary romance full of mouthwatering foods and heartwarming fun. Recommended for fans of Tessa Bailey and Emily Henry.
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Pearce Oysters
This tale of heartache and destruction is both moving and compelling. Share with listeners seeking layered, issue-oriented fiction.
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Heads Will Roll
A story for slasher fans who just want a gory good time. Pair with Stephen Graham Jones’s I Was a Teenage Slasher for even more bloody fun.
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The Marriage Sabbatical
Recommended for readers of relationship fiction and authors like Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hilderbrand.
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The Hunter’s Daughter
A riveting story, combining elements of a psychological thriller and supernatural horror with discussions of mental health.
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The Dredge
A promising debut paired with a deft narrator make this an enjoyable and satisfying listening experience for suspense fans.
A thoughtful and balanced memoir, tracing a daughter’s complicated relationship with parents who lived much of their lives in the public eye.
Upholt’s thought-provoking natural history considers the past and the possible future of the Mississippi River. An excellent recommendation for those interested in the intersection of history, the environment, and public works.
Sepúlveda’s (The Shadow of What We Were) tale and Guerra’s impeccable narration offer a profound exploration of human resilience and people’s enduring connection to nature. Highly recommended for all literary fiction collections.
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Jackpot Summer
An engaging listen, highlighting the importance of family, the inevitability of change, and the allure of money. Friedland’s fans will be pleased.
Crisp scholarly dryness pairs perfectly with barely contained drama and a potent smidge of urban legend horror.
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The Museum of Lost Quilts
Listeners will be thrilled to return to the town of Waterford and reunite with their favorite group of quilters. An uplifting audio for longtime fans or those new to the series.
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The Murder Inn
The suspense and the body count mount in Patterson and Fox’s exciting thriller, a follow-up to their bestselling The Inn. Fans of this popular writing duo will be satisfied.
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Cirque du Slay
With its intriguing circus setting and fascinating glimpses into the main characters’ dating columns, this mystery satisfies. Suggest to fans of Mark Waddell’s The Body in the Back Garden or Ellen Hart’s “Jane Lawless” mystery series.
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See: Loss. See Also: Love
Will appeal to listeners seeking a complex, character-driven literary fiction about families and how they move forward through grief and guilt. Recommended for fans of Celeste Ng, Karin Lin-Greenberg, and Carolyn Prusa.
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Blessings
Ibeh’s sobering tale sensitively traces a young gay man’s journey, shielded by his mother’s prayers and bolstered by his own convictions and the knowledge that healing is possible even in the face of adversity.
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Camino Ghosts
A brilliantly narrated, captivating story of cruelty, enslavement, and resilience. An essential purchase.
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The Summer of Love and Death
Fans of this series and those who enjoy murder mysteries should enjoy this deft and surprising police procedural.
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American Daughters
A winning portrait of a complicated friendship, linking the popular Alice Roosevelt to the lesser-known Portia Marshall Washington Pittman. Recommended for fans of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray’s First Ladies or Stephanie Marie Thorton’s American Princess.
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One Last Word
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a techy together-again romantic comedy that is upbeat and amusing. Recommended for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Lynn Painter, and Alisha Rai.
Listeners who enjoyed Madia’s first memoir will be thrilled to hear more about her life, her struggles and successes, and her amazing dogs.
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Kill for Me, Kill for You
Tension builds steadily, and while some may guess the central mystery in this tale of many mysteries, they’ll enjoy the ride nonetheless.
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My First Book
An occasionally disorienting but revealing listen about the highs and lows of life in the Internet age.
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The Lost Story
Shaffer’s (The Wishing Game) second novel presents a marvelous fairy-tale world, channeling the nostalgic wonder of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia. Despite some similarities in the characters’ voices, this enchanting portal story is highly recommended.
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The Last Note of Warning
Though those new to the series may want to catch up before diving in, this book should appeal to fans of glitzy historical mysteries.
A terrifying tale for fans of Christopher Golden’s The House of Last Resort. Listeners will be hooked from the beginning and may find themselves unable to hit pause.
Whodunit buffs will enjoy this witty romp and marvel at how the author has woven plausible outcomes, eras later, for the heroines Austen carefully crafted. Gray doesn’t miss a beat to complicate matters for her sleuthing, would-be lovers and leaves listeners eager for more.
An exceptional collection of essays evoking the clickety-clack of the tracks and the thinking space afforded by train travel.
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Margo’s Got Money Troubles
An uplifting, utterly charming novel depicting the real-life challenges of parenting and the lengths to which one woman will go to protect her family and affirm her talents.
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Leaving
Listeners will recognize parallels with operatic tragedy in the structure of Robinson’s (Dawson’s Fall) latest novel. Recommended for those who love high drama and fraught family dynamics.
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Road to Ruin
Lee creates a literary cocktail that will dance upon the tastebuds of fans of Mad Max, the popular video game Borderlands, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Listeners will be captivated by this never-before-told story, buried in a Canadian archive and encountered by happenstance by the author. Suggest to those seeking a different take on World War II espionage history.
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The Guncle Abroad
Rowley’s outstanding follow-up to The Guncle evokes the magic of the first book and will be an auditory treat for Rowley’s many fans.
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My Beloved Life
Examining a father’s choices and the outcomes of his decisions on his family, Kumar’s intergenerational story is recommended for listeners seeking an affecting story of love and loss.
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The Sleepwalkers
A bleakly amusing he said/she said that makes excellent use of the audio format.
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Not in Love
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sex-positive contemporary romance about biotech and betrayal. Recommended for fans of Chloe Liese, Abby Jimenez, and Elena Armas.
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The Rom-Commers
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced romantic comedy about the film industry and fighting for love. Recommended for fans of Falon Ballard, Alisha Rai, and Samantha Young.
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Swamp Kings: The Story of the Murdaugh Family of South Carolina & a Century of Backwoods Power
A solid recommendation for true crime buffs and those who enjoyed Mandy Matney’s Blood on Their Hands.
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Twilight Territory
Romance, war, and the politics of colonialism come together in a tragic, intricately described historical fiction.
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The Same Bright Stars
Sensitive, character-driven literary fiction, satisfying and quietly nostalgic. Recommended for those who enjoyed Jennifer Close’s Marrying the Ketchups.
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Making It
An uplifting, romantic coming-of-age story featuring a sympathetic protagonist and a cast of heartwarming characters.
Reminiscent of Deborah Feldman’s Unorthodox and Julia Haart’s Brazen, this powerful debut memoir of strength and advocacy is not to be missed.
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Truly, Madly, Deeply
Lambda Literary Award winner Bellefleur (The Fiancée Farce) is a genius when it comes to contemporary queer romances. Her newest novel, full of delicious thrills and steamy intimacy, is a delight.
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