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Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Essays

Didion’s timeless essays shine with Hawke at the helm. This audiobook will bring new listeners to this classic and is highly recommended for libraries everywhere.
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The Secret of the Three Fates

A nuanced period mystery that incorporates themes about consent and women’s rights. Recommended for libraries where paranormal and historical mystery titles circulate well.
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Dominoes, Danzón, and Death

A delicious and fun cozy mystery. Listeners will want to take their own foodie adventures in southern Florida, feeling sure Miriam will have put away the crooks.
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The Way

Though Groner describes a gritty world ravaged by disease, he nonetheless offers plenty of hope and recognizes the potential for healing. A beautifully woven tale of survival and humanity at its best.
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Happy To Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser

Wilson’s delightfully positive tone makes it seem as if one is catching up with a friend. Patrons, especially those who recognize themselves as people-pleasers, will enjoy this.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: 20th Anniversary Edition

Armitage’s ability to manifest Clarke’s (Piranesi) subtle ridicule of her characters makes this faux-scholarly fantasy a joyful and comforting listen.

Pictures of You

This intricate romantic suspense, filled with anguish, doubt, hope, and love, is a winner for fans of Emily Giffin and Colleen Hoover.

Guilt and Ginataan

A true joy from the initial murder to the corn recipes at the end.

Pony Confidential

An equine Charlotte’s Web, albeit with a corpse and a bloody rock, this novel will satisfy anyone seeking a quirky mystery wrapped in love. Lynch’s (Sally Brady’s Italian Adventure) latest doesn’t miss a beat.
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The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir

RuPaul’s many fans will want to check out his self-narrated memoir, which offers a candid and sincere account of his experiences, reflections, and growth.
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We’re Alone: Essays

A luminous, must-listen compilation of essays that limns the complexities of family, migration, trauma, and resilience.
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Brooklyn

A beautifully performed rendition of Tóibín’s acclaimed novel. Listeners will hang on every word.

Marigold Mind Laundry

Yun’s English-language debut is an absolutely lovely, lightly magical novel that may resonate with listeners navigating loss or regret.

From Here to the Great Unknown

An intimate glimpse of Presley’s experiences growing up in the shadow of her father Elvis. This memoir is a beautiful tribute to the enduring power of love and the complexity of human experience through enduring family bonds.
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The Glass Menagerie

A superb production, sure to delight longtime fans and those just discovering Williams’s iconic play.
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Dorothy Parker in Hollywood

The thorny, enigmatic Parker is a great subject, and Crowther’s flawlessly narrated account is recommended for any audio biography collection.
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Bunker Mentality

Not quite five stars, but this is recommended for military base libraries and public libraries in military communities.

Ghosts of Waikiki

Morita and Robideau create a mystery that feels meant for audio.
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Murder Takes the Stage

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a cozy historical mystery with a witty woman amateur detective. Recommended for fans of Rhys Bowen, Tom Mead, and Nicola Upson.
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The Teller of Small Fortunes

Leong’s novel is a gentle, comforting listen, enhanced with endearing characters and well-tailored narration. Share with fans of Travis Baldree’s Legends and Lattes.

Spiderlight

A nuanced fantasy exploration that is both thought-provoking and loads of fun.
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This World Is Not Yours

A potent blend of sci-fi, horror, and thriller, where the planetary danger is but a garnish for a love so strong it hurts.
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Death at Gills Rock

Listeners, and especially Wisconsinites, will enjoy pondering the complexities of the problem and its final, rather open-ended solution.

How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music

An enlightening account of the hurdles that women creators, performers, and artists have overcome. Vibrant, essential, and empowering.
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Bad Land

This Scotiabank Giller Prize–nominated book is an integral addition to the Canadian literary canon.

Metal from Heaven

A strong entry from Clarke with a superb narrator in Ortiz makes this a highly recommended choice for any audiobook collection, especially where high-octane fantasy tales are popular.
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The Shiver Tree

Fans craving a sweeping fantasy heavily inspired by classic Dungeons & Dragons will feel right at home in Searcy’s debut novel, which is reminiscent of Sariah Wilson’s A Tribute of Fire and A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney.
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The Brothers Kenney

Part murder mystery, part family drama, Mitzner’s (Love Betrayal Murder) latest features compelling narration, with distinctly resonant voices and top-notch pacing.

Wind and Truth

This book will find a listenership anywhere fantasy is popular and, of course, anywhere the rest of the series has connected with its audience.

The Restaurant of Lost Recipes

Sure to have listeners fervently hope every volume of Kashiwai’s long-running series receives an English translation.
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The Sapling Cage

The renewed interest in Tamora Pierce’s “Alanna” series will have fans old and new flocking to this adventure-filled, emotionally rich fantasy.
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Run

Listeners will not be able to stop until the end, needing to know if Jack’s run will be worth it. A fast-paced, exciting audio enhanced by excellent narration.

Good Girl

Aber’s gritty debut traces a young woman’s existential search for agency and identity in a world where the “good girls” might be those who discard self-reproach and shame.

The Blue Hour

This menacing story about art, adultery, and obsession is recommended for fans of Ana Reyes, Sally Hepworth, and Shari Lapena.

Playground

This multilayered literary novel with sci-fi elements excels in audio; highly recommended.
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This Cursed House

Enhanced by excellent narration, this stunning, atmospheric debut is as twisty as the family described within.
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The Message

Written at a pivotal time in history, this magnificent work addresses the pressing need to break free from destructive myths and envision a more just future. An essential and impactful listening experience.
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A Legend in the Baking

A solid second-chance romance that juggles the social and the emotional equally well.
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Good Dogs

An eclectic werewolf pack leaves the city for freedom to roam in the countryside, only to encounter a monster more vicious than themselves in this quirky ensemble horror. Recommended for large collections.
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Sycamore

Rogers’s (Shards) latest is a win for fans yearning for the heyday of Jim Butcher’s “Dresden Files” series.
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Earl Crush

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced Regency romance full of spies and secrets. Recommended for fans of Julia Quinn, Grace Burrowes, and Sabrina Jeffries.

Hiding Mengele: How a Nazi Network Harbored the Angel of Death

A sensitively presented, unputdownable account of the people who helped make a “tropical Bavaria” for a criminal whose cruelty knew no bounds.

We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People

A potent memoir and call to action, offering a galvanizing portrait of environmental activism, Indigenous resistance, and the devastation wrought by capitalist industrialization.

Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century: A Traveler’s Guide to Blue Moons and Black Holes, Mars, Stars, and Everything Far

A delightful astronomical adventure, full of playful scientific tidbits on everything from galaxies to gravity.

Lucy Undying: A Dracula Novel

Mysterious and intoxicating, this is a delightful retelling that expands on one of horror’s classics. Even the biggest scaredy-cat will love it.
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The Darkest Night

A gruesome, spine-tingling collection of holiday horror. Though not for the faint of heart, this is a lot of fun.
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The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance That Won the War

A well-performed and engaging account of an uneasy alliance that turned the course of the war. Recommended for readers of political and military history.

Know Your Newlywed

Listeners will fall head over heels for this quick, flirty, and fun audiobook in which dreams really do come true and love shows up when it’s least expected.
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The Story of a Heart: Two Families United by Loss, Love, and Lifesaving Medicine

This touching book, recommended as a first purchase for all libraries, will make listeners want to hold their loved-ones closer while ensuring their status as organ donors. Recommended for those who appreciated Sarah Gray’s A Life Everlasting.
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The Mourner’s Bestiary

A compelling memoir, detailing the author’s passionate struggle to illuminate imperiled ecosystems even as a degenerative condition forces her to rethink work, parenting, and love.
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Hot Hex Boyfriend

A charming story with “Sleeping Beauty” undertones that will make a great addition to contemporary paranormal romance collections. This novel may also appeal to fans of Erin Sterling and Hazel Beck.
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Model Home

A troubling story limning the effects of childhood trauma, grooming, and abuse, this is recommended for fans of Tananarive Due, who also writes strong Black characters encountering supernatural and societal horrors.

Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation

A light, breezy audio experience that is a perfect companion to another standout Smitten Kitchen cookbook.
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Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman’s Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue

Purnell’s relatable biography of a little-understood stateswoman and political influencer is illuminating and remains highly relevant, though nearly three decades have passed since her death. This vigorous account is recommended for fans of Purnell’s Clementine.
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The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

Fans of Braiding Sweetgrass will find equal value in this short but impactful audiobook.

I’ll Have What He’s Having

A scrumptious romance from YA author Khorram (The Breakup Lists). Billings and Sardar’s dual narration creates a cozy and intimate listening experience, with characters who are just as delectable as the food and wine.

Errant Roots

A suspenseful, unputdownable folk horror. Listeners will undoubtedly hope Stein plans to narrate the rest of the “Anomalous Phenomena” cases.
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Curdle Creek

Fans of dystopian fiction, especially those who love the Southern gothic tradition, should visit Curdle Creek (but don’t stay too long!).

PS: I Hate You

The cinematic locales and Maddie’s reestablished relationship with the Perrys are fleshed out this slow-burn romance beyond the enemies (in Maddie’s mind)-to-lovers trope. Great for all collections.
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Temple of Swoon

This action-packed romance adventure is sure to delight fans of Lara Croft and those seeking an Indiana Jones–inspired romance with both action and steam. Fans of M.C. Vaughan’s Romancing Miss Stone or Kerry Rea’s The Jewel of the Isle won’t want to miss this one.
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The Beast Takes a Bride

Eyre’s crisp voice helps another of Long’s couples find their happily ever after. Suggested for listeners seeking a sparkling new series after Bridgerton.
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Lovely One: A Memoir

Listeners will be charmed and uplifted by this deeply personable and warmhearted account.
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Confounding Oaths

A well-narrated yet uninspiring fantasy dive into the Regency era that fails to let any one arc shine. Best for Hall’s diehard fans.
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The House on the Cover of a Horror Novel

This is a tense and creepy gothic horror. Fans of Andy Davidson and Cherie Priest will willingly strap in for Knight’s harrowing ride.
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Not in My Book

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, opposites-attract rom-com about authors, enemies, and honesty. Recommended for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Emily Henry, and Chloe Liese.
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We Kept Her in the Cellar: A Cinderella Horror

A shocking but wholly satisfying fairy-tale retelling. Though Gorman’s debut will appeal to fans of visceral body horror, it is recommended for intrepid non-horror readers as well.
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The Forbidden Garden: The Botanists of Besieged Leningrad and Their Impossible Choice

An unforgettable testament to the enduring impact of sacrifice. Parkin’s thorough research and engaging storytelling make this a must-listen for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in uplifting stories of resilience.
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The Waiting

This thriller expertly balances multiple storylines to great effect. The audio is a compelling mix of cold cases, personal drama, and intrigue, solidifying Connelly’s reputation as one of crime fiction’s best voices.
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Black Butterflies

Powerful listening for those seeking historical fiction that highlights the resilience of the human spirit amid the misery of war and larger political conflicts.
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The Wedding Engagement

This contemporary romance is a lot of fun, with emotional depth, heart, and humor. It will make a solid addition to romance collections and is recommended for those who like of slow-burn, open-door love stories. Share with fans of Wendy Million’s Miss Matched.
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Catch and Keep

Equally heartwarming and swoony, this contemporary romance is like an enveloping hug of a novel that can be read as a stand-alone but also features cameos from other characters in two of Hahn’s earlier books, Built To Last and Friends Don’t Fall in Love. Nuanced narration and utterly charming characters make this a wise choice for any contemporary romance collection.
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Sunshine and Spice

A must-listen contemporary romance, sure to delight Bollywood fans and those who enjoy the works of Farah Heron, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Sara Desai.
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Love Can’t Feed You

A universal tale of yearning, resilience, and the bittersweet search for belonging, recommended for those who enjoyed Jean Kwok’s Girl in Translation.
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My Vampire Plus-One

An unmissable paranormal rom-com, perfect for those who enjoy their vampire romances with lots of humor and heat. Levine is an author to watch.

LJ Talks with Dominic Hoffman, Audie and Earphones Award–Winning Narrator

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You Belong with Me

For fans of the author and the series, as well as those who enjoyed Annabel Monaghan’s Nora Goes Off Script and Sariah S. Wilson’s The Seat Filler.
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Don’t Be a Stranger

This tale of romance, selfhood, aging, and the transient nature of desire would make a compelling addition to any contemporary fiction audio collection. An appealing selection for book clubs and also recommended for fans of Miranda July and Jana Casale.
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Fatal Gambit

A carefully plotted thriller, sure to please listeners seeking a complex, Sherlock Holmes style–mystery with a Swedish twist. Recommended for fans of Scandinavian crime fiction in the vein of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s The Keeper of Lost Causes.
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Scrap

Henkel’s (Other People’s Clothes) intriguing latest will find a ready home on any mystery shelf.

Coming Home

A deeply affecting account, revealing Griner’s resilience and the deep love that sustained her throughout a harrowing time.
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Burnt Ends

For fans of traditional private-eye mysteries, this story blends the harsh reality of addiction with dysfunctional family dynamics. Wetsel’s twisty plot and well-drawn characters will have listeners hoping for a sequel.
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Blue Sisters

Mellors crafts a poignant narrative that explores what it means to move on after loss. Considering the weight of grief, sisterhood, and addiction, this powerful listen is recommended for those who enjoyed Claire Lombardo’s The Most Fun We Ever Had.

Rejection: Fiction

Brilliantly performed and thoroughly entertaining, this exploration of identity and relationships in the internet age is a must-listen for those who enjoy laugh-out-loud storytelling.

Best Audiobooks of 2024

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

A polished, thoughtful, and wildly entertaining audiobook with outstanding narrators.

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Water, Water: Poems

Collins’s latest collection of observational, witty poems will please his fan base, his flat narration notwithstanding.

Damn Glad To Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

A top-shelf audiobook production from a well-known actor and director with the staying power and talent needed to navigate the fickle Hollywood realm.

The Shawshank Redemption

For listeners seeking a page-to-screen crime novel about revenge and redemption, as well as for fans of Henry Wise and James Wade.

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Rental House

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an emotionally intense drama about immigrant identity, class, and family dyamics. Recommended for fans of Ann Napolitano, Karin Lin-Greenberg, and Terah Shelton Harris.

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The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a chaste Regency rom-com about love in disguise. Recommended for fans of Martha Waters, Sophie Irwin, and Virginia Heath.

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The Swarm

Marino’s unsettling tale should attract fans of Ezekiel Boone’s “Hatching” series and other stories where horror arrives on millions of legs.

And So I Roar

An unmissable book that will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for vulnerable and mistreated women around the world.

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Men Have Called Her Crazy: A Memoir

Recommended for libraries where books about pop culture figures circulate well and timely topics such as resistance to patriarchy and mental health are of interest.
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Miranda in Retrograde

A thoroughly enjoyable and skillfully performed audiobook, Layne’s (Made in Manhattan) grumpy/sunshine contemporary romance entertains.

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Countess

A debut with promise held back by the lack of care in its audiobook adaptation.

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The Cheesemaker’s Daughter

An affecting book showcasing how grief, joy, and resiliency can provide a foundation for healing and starting over. Share with those who enjoy history-based novels and stories that grapple with loss before finding a new way forward.
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Asunder

With expansive worldbuilding, an intriguing magic system, and a character-driven story, Hall’s latest will make fantasy fans craving horror feel at home.

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Full Speed to a Crash Landing

Listeners will enjoy this lively space heist brimming with action, drama, politics, and a dash of romance. “Across the Universe” series author Revis’s first installment in her “Chaotic Orbits” series will leave listeners eager for more.
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Bringer of Dust

Grim but not bleak, with a deliberate emphasis on compassion, this second in a series shines.

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A Sorceress Comes To Call

Excellent narrative performances keep listeners engrossed in this somber, psychological fairy tale retelling. Good listening for those looking for character-focused fantasies who don’t mind a slower pace and somber themes. For a similar experience, check out Ava Reid’s Juniper & Thorn.

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