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FOOD AMERICANA by David Page, read by Jonathan Yen
Take a tour of American foods
6 min
1177
FIERCE POISE by Alexander Nemerov, read by Alis...
On the life of painter Helen Frankenthaler
6 min
1178
FIRST PERSON SINGULAR by Haruki Murakami, Phili...
Enjoy Murakami’s compelling selection of short stories
6 min
1179
STOP SAVING THE PLANET! by Jenny Price, read by...
What needs to be done?
6 min
1180
WINTER IN THE BLOOD by James Welch, Joy Harjo [...
Revisit a classic of Native literature on audio
5 min
1181
DREAMERS by Yuyi Morales, read by Adriana Sananes
A captivating adaptation of the beloved picture book
7 min
1182
THE YEAR I FLEW AWAY by Marie Arnold, read by M...
Fly with Gabrielle from Haiti to Brooklyn
6 min
1183
EFRÉN DIVIDED by Ernesto Cisneros, read by Anth...
A moving story of separation, love, and resilience
7 min
1184
EVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE (A True Story) by Dani...
A powerful autobiographical novel
7 min
1185
AMINA'S SONG by Hena Khan, read by Soneela Nankani
The sweet sequel to AMINA’S VOICE
7 min
1186
THE LADY WITH THE GUN ASKS THE QUESTIONS by Ker...
Short stories featuring the irrepressible Miss Phryne Fisher
7 min
1187
A TIME OF FEAR by Albert Marrin, read by Jason ...
Red Scares and the Cold War
5 min
1188
SENSATIONAL by Kim Todd, read by Maggi-Meg Reed
A terrific pairing of impressive nonfiction and a splendid performer
5 min
1189
THE NIGHT GATE by Peter May, read by Peter Forbes
A suspenseful and captivating mystery
6 min
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THE LAST GARDEN IN ENGLAND by Julia Kelly, read...
An engrossing historical novel with an ensemble cast
6 min
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HEROINE by Mary Jane Wells, read by Mary Jane W...
A powerful performance
7 min
1192
BELIEVE IT by Jamie Kern Lima, read by Jamie Ke...
From the founder of IT Cosmetics
6 min
1193
LOVE IS AN EX-COUNTRY by Randa Jarrar, read by ...
A memoir-in-essays
5 min
1194
WALKING WITH GHOSTS by Gabriel Byrne, read by G...
A memorable autobiography with an outstanding performance
6 min
1195
PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER by Luvvie Ajayi Jones...
On fighting fear
5 min
1196
HOW IT ENDS by Rachel Howzell Hall, read by Jon...
Chilling and fast-paced suspense
6 min
1197
ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED by Farah Heron, read by So...
A lively contemporary romance
6 min
1198
FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley, read...
A stunning YA audiobook not to be missed
7 min
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OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR by A.E. Ali, read ...
A sweet and reassuring listen for children
6 min
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THE ECHO WIFE by Sarah Gailey, read by Xe Sands
A disturbing and engrossing sci-fi thriller
6 min