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Wives Like Us

A lively comedy of errors, full of absurd antics and frothy fun.
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Godwin

An intriguing look into unsavory backroom deals and the pressures and legacies of colonialism, late capitalism, and greed. This makes an impact.
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Wild Ground

A raw and harrowing narrative, beautifully narrated. Listeners will feel the characters’ heartbreak, underwritten by their desire for connection and acceptance.
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The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia

Listeners will appreciate the wildness of Grames’s setting while the realistically voiced mystery unfolds.
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Sleeping Giants

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate suspense about cruelty and corruption in the child welfare system. Recommended for fans of Sally Hepworth, Jennifer McMahon, and Lisa Jewell.
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The Wilds

A compelling thriller, great for fans of edgy twists and suspenseful conclusions.
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Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial That Riveted a Nation

Even though some listeners may wish for a more proportional account, this expertly narrated audio sheds light on a key trial that continues to be unsettlingly relevant today. Recommended for those who enjoyed Greg Jarrett’s The Trial of the Century.
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The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives

This energetic, deeply researched history of bookmakers is a delight. Book lovers everywhere will want to check this out.
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Marriage & Masti

Not to be missed, this charming series closer is sure to please fans of Sara Desai’s The Marriage Game and Sonali Dev’s Recipe for Persuasion.
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Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian

For lovers of animal stories or those craving a dishy peek inside the lives of NYC’s most affluent residents.
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Heavy Hitter

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a short, steamy celebrity/sports romance with Swift/Kelce vibes. Recommended for fans of Simone Soltani, Elena Armas, and Libby Hubscher.
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The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love

Holton’s charm-, joke-. and wit-filled banter is brought to excellent realization through Knowelden’s pitch-perfect and perfectly timed reading. A pure delight.
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Holy City

This notable Southern noir debut is a welcome addition to the genre. For fans of gritty, small-town crime fiction and S.A. Cosby.
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Tiny Threads

A slow-burn horror that deftly explores class, race, politics, power, and gender. Recommended for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Silver Nitrate and Zakiya Dalila Harris’s The Other Black Girl.
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The Kiss Countdown

Contemporary romance readers and fans of Denise Williams and Kristina Forest will be rooting for these two to get their HEA from the very start. This engagingly narrated debut will make an excellent addition to any audio romance collection.
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A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue

An intriguing portrait of a charming career criminal, perfect for fans of Frank W. Abagnale and Stan Redding’s Catch Me If You Can.

The Volcano Daughters

A haunting, layered story of community, empowerment, courage, and sisterhood, not to be missed.
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I Know She Was There

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a complex thriller with a deeply unreliable narrator. Recommended for fans of A.J. Finn, Ruth Ware, and Lisa Jewell.
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The Royals Upstairs

Halle’s latest royal-adjacent romance checks all the boxes, with plenty of steam, sweetness, seriousness, and fun. Fans of the author’s “Nordic Royals” series will be pleased.

The Instrumentalist

This gorgeously narrated, woman-centered reimagining of a spectacularly gifted musician crackles with energy, emotion, and longing. Highly recommended.
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Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey’s Cold War

An informative, if somewhat overlong consideration of the Cold War and a spy who was caught in the middle.
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Haven

This spooky listen is highly recommended for gothic fiction readers and fans of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House.

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youthjuice

A satirical look at the cultish nature of beauty and influencer mentality, Sathue’s debut deserves to be heard. Jackson’s narration pops and snaps the sharp dialogue and alliterative writing like bubblegum. Similarly disturbing tales about the dark side of the beauty industry are Ling Ling Huang’s Natural Beauty and Mona Awad’s Rouge.

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The Shooter at Midnight: Murder, Corruption, and a Farming Town Divided

True-crime fans will appreciate Cooper’s objective presentation of this riveting case.
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The Twilight Garden

An uplifting story about shared space, shared lives, and the benefits of individuals working together for a common purpose.
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Choice

Poignant, thoughtful, and tough, this literary novel makes an impact.
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Man’s Best Friend

A disagreeable story about the dubious trade-offs of wealth and privilege. Optional for most libraries.
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Cabaret Macabre

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a richly detailed historical mystery with a classic Christie-esque detective denouement. Recommended for fans of Nicola Upson, Fiona Davis, and Jessica Fellowes.
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All This and More

Despite the thought-provoking premise and outstanding narration, Shepherd’s choose-your-own-adventure novel is somewhat confusing in audio and may be better experienced in print.
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The Wren in the Holly Library

Fans of fairy tales and romantasy will be delighted. Perfect for those who enjoyed the sexy intrigue of Kerri Maniscalco’s Throne of the Fallen.
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Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life

Recommended for all libraries and for reflective listeners seeking tenderly depicted characters who tug at the heartstrings. Perfect for fans of Frances Maynard’s The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr.

Hot Summer

Everhart’s (Wanderlust) latest is a perfect love story for cautious wounded hearts who need a bit of hope.
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Ghost Station

Barnes crafts an oppressive space horror that’s equally a psychological and bodily nightmare, with Johnson’s narration providing additional layers of dread. Fans of the Alien film franchise will feel right at home with this title.
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The Stone Home

Harrowing and powerful, this audiobook captures a heartbreaking moment in South Korean history.
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The Astrology House

The fraught relationships, deeply held secrets, and mysteries of astrology might pique the interest of listeners seeking suspense about betrayal and revenge.
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Can You Hear Me?

This fascinating peek into the mind of a remarkable inventor is appropriate for family listening.
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Lavash at First Sight

A great choice for libraries adding to LGBTQIA+ romance collections or wanting to broaden their contemporary romance section.
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The Widow Spy

Recommended for those who enjoyed Greer Macallister’s Girl in Disguise or Eric Lerner’s Pinkerton’s Secret, both of which imagine other adventures with Kate Warne at the center.
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Cross the Line

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sporty contemporary romance. Recommended for fans of Elena Armas, Tessa Bailey, and Libby Hubscher.

Loot

A piercing and thought-provoking must-listen. This is storytelling at its finest.
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Hidden Rooms

Featuring genuinely moving depictions of women facing chronic, mysterious illnesses, this fresh debut will be welcomed by those who love strong women protagonists and small-town mysteries.
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The Witches of Bellinas

Jones’s lyrically written fever dream of a novel turns power and submission upside down, questioning the nature of gender hierarchy, agency, and empowerment. A haunting pick for fans of Nicola Yoon’s One of Our Kind.

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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.

Whale Fall

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.
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Oye

A relatable, funny, and vibrant tale of family and coming-of-age.

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The Prophet and the Idiot

Jonasson’s absurdist novel will appeal to those seeking a grimly witty story of misadventures and unlikely friendships. Share with fans of Marianne Cronin’s The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot.
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A Shore Thing

A touching and poignant queer romance, recommended for fans of Alexis Hall’s Something Spectacular.
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Bitter Water Opera

This short vignette warms the soul and sifts out what’s important.
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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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Being Reflected Upon

Heartfelt and affecting, Notley’s poetry leaps from the page and straight into the imagination. Essential listening for fans of Notley’s work. Those unfamiliar with her poetry will want to dive into her earlier collections.
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The Road Trip Rewind

A humorous and nostalgic rom-com for fans of Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip.
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Real Americans

Khong’s (Goodbye, Vitamin) narrative sheds new light on being the caretaker of one’s own complex origin story. Listeners will find the Chens’ journey a testament to the complexities of what it means to be a “real” American.

Cinderwich

Crisp scholarly dryness pairs perfectly with barely contained drama and a potent smidge of urban legend horror.

Butcher

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.
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The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh

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.
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Under Your Spell

Wood’s novel is the perfect summer romance, with the push and pull of will-they-won’t-they and a sweetly satisfying ending.
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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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The Ragpicker

Dane’s expressive latest should strike an emotional chord for fans of stories about survival and humanity after the end.
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Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Agent A12 and the Solving of the Holocaust Code

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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Rebel Rising

A funny, poignant, and relatable celebrity memoir that will surely garner Wilson more fans.
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Every Time We Say Goodbye

Set in post–WWII Italy, Jenner’s latest installment in the “Jane Austen Society” series (following Bloomsbury Girls) explores trauma, with a hopeful resolution. Fans of the series should enjoy the story, though avid listeners may want to increase the listening speed.
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Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family

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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In the Shadow of Liberty: The Invisible History of Immigrant Detention in the United States

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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On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service

While the print version of Fauci’s debut memoir may be an excellent purchase, the audio disappoints because of Fauci’s narratorial shortcomings. Best for die-hard fans and those who appreciated Peter Piot’s No Time To Lose.
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A Flame in the North

Saintcrow opens her new “Black Land’s Bane” series with the greatest hits of high fantasy in a narrative paralleling the works of Tolkien to a degree that’s impossible to ignore. Nevertheless, Solveig and Arneoir’s introduction to the battle against the Enemy, not so defeated as they once supposed, will have listeners anxious for the next series installment.
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The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy

Libraries may wish to buy the print copy for bibliotherapy collections centered on substance-use disorder and AA, but the audiobook is strictly optional purchase.
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Cold to the Touch

A taut, well-executed mystery/thriller for fans of Dana Stabenow’s Kate Shugak or Liam Campbell series.
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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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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.

Happy Medium

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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Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil

These interconnected stories centered on the craft of writing are both intriguing and thought-provoking. Suggest to fans of Carmen Maria Machado.
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One of Our Kind

A gripping book for those seeking a suspenseful novel that grapples with race, identity, and privilege. Listeners who enjoyed Jordan Peele’s Get Out will want to check out this provocative slow-burn thriller, sure to terrify and spark intense conversation in equal measure.
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Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs

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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A Short Walk Through a Wide World

A haunting story, interlacing exciting tales of adventure with philosophical musings on the human condition.
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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 Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi

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.
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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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Bless Your Heart

This campy and creepy debut full of Southern charm includes a cast of distinctive characters enhanced by the audio experience. Ryan hits the sweet spot of combining horror and mystery with humor that will attract a wide variety of listeners, including ones who may not think they enjoy horror.
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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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Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory, and the America We Once Knew

A thoughtful and balanced memoir, tracing a daughter’s complicated relationship with parents who lived much of their lives in the public eye.

We Used To Live Here

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.
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The Father She Went To Find

Wilson’s (The Dead Husband) propulsive psychological thriller boasts an intriguing premise and plenty of narrow escapes. It’s occasionally over the top, but riveting.
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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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Love Letters to a Serial Killer

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate, unsettling psychological thriller about serial killers and the women who love them. Recommended for fans of Karen E. Olson and Ana Reyes.
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Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine

An excellent reading of a pivotal naval encounter that changed the tide of the war. Recommended for those who enjoyed Stephen Budiansky’s Perilous Fight, James P. Delgado’s War at Sea, or Garrett M. Graff’s When the Sea Came Alive.
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Crow Talk

Recommended for those seeking a family drama centered on healing, reconciliation, and friendship.
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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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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.
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