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Arts
Books
Performing Arts
526
DISRUPTIONS by Steven Millhauser, read by Gisel...
A tilt-a-whirl collection of stories
5 min
527
SWIM HOME TO THE VANISHED by Brendan Shay Basha...
An immersive listen
5 min
528
SOMEBODY'S FOOL by Richard Russo, read by Mark ...
Return to North Bath
6 min
529
EVIL EYE by Etaf Rum, read by Vaneh Assadourian...
An introspective coming-of-age story
6 min
530
LAND OF MILK AND HONEY by C Pam Zhang, read by ...
A chef navigates a near-future apocalypse
7 min
531
HAPPINESS FALLS by Angie Kim, read by Shannon T...
A riveting family story
7 min
532
THE FRAUD by Zadie Smith, read by Zadie Smith
A stunning novel, expertly performed
7 min
533
EVERY DROP IS A MAN'S NIGHTMARE by Megan Kamale...
Celebrating what it means to be Kānaka Maoli
6 min
534
THE SECRET HOURS by Mick Herron, read by Gerard...
A new stand-alone British thriller
6 min
535
DEAD MAN'S POSE by Susan Rogers, John Roosen, r...
A quirky Australian mystery
7 min
536
THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BIG BAD WOLF by Alexa...
Return to the witty and warm series
5 min
537
THE STOLEN COAST by Dwyer Murphy, read by Rober...
A heist novel not to miss
6 min
538
THE LONGMIRE DEFENSE by Craig Johnson, read by ...
Engaging from start to finish
6 min
539
THE PARA METHOD by Tiago Forte, read by Tiago F...
Get digital organizing under control
6 min
540
SURE, I'LL JOIN YOUR CULT by Maria Bamford, rea...
Advice and laughs from a stand-up comic
5 min
541
CONGRATULATIONS, THE BEST IS OVER! by R. Eric T...
Laugh-out-loud funny and real enough to make you cry
5 min
542
THICKER THAN WATER by Kerry Washington, read by...
Hear from the award-winning actor herself
5 min
543
WHALEFALL by Daniel Kraus, read by Kirby Heyborne
A gruesome, terrifying tale
6 min
544
STUNTBOY, IN-BETWEEN TIME by Jason Reynolds, re...
Totally hilarious, totally sweet
6 min
545
CHINESE MENU by Grace Lin, read by Lisa Ling
A delicious listen
6 min
546
GODKILLER by Hannah Kaner, read by Kit Griffiths
A rich and engaging fantasy
5 min
547
VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE by Isabel Cañas, read by J...
Beware what lurks in the chaparral
5 min
548
THE VASTER WILDS by Lauren Groff, read by Janua...
A propulsive and unforgettable listen
5 min
549
THE BOUNTY by Caroline Alexander, read by Nicho...
Another look at mutiny on the BOUNTY
6 min
550
THE DEEPEST MAP by Laura Trethewey, read by Gab...
Exploring hidden realms beneath the sea
5 min