A Dark And Starless Forest
By Sarah Hollowell
Length: 9 hours 44 minutes
When her siblings start to go missing, a girl must confront the dark thing that lives in the forest—and the growing darkness in herself—in this debut YA contemporary fantasy for fans of Wilder Girls.Derry and her eight siblings live in an isolated house by the lake, separated from the rest of the world by an eerie and menacing forest. Frank, the... Read more »
The Girls I've Been
By Tess Sharpe
Narrated by: Tess Sharpe
Length: 9 hours 47 minutes
Soon to be a Netflix film starring Millie Bobbie Brown! In this feminist, suspenseful thriller the daughter of a con artist is taken hostage in a bank heist—and will need to tap into all her skills in order to survive.
A BUSTLE, REFINERY29, COSMOPOLITAN, BUZZFEED and MARIE CLAIRE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK of 2021
Nora O'Malley's been a lot of girls.... Read more »
Filthy Animals
By Brandon Taylor
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free, Nicole Lewis & TL Thompson
Length: 7 hours 42 minutes
Filthy Animals
“These stories about human relationships range from those between lovers, friends, and family. How is it that Taylor can write so that we can see the interior crevices of these characters’ souls?”
Rachel Watkins, Avid Bookshop
Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
A Novel
By Andrew Sean Greer
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
Length: 8 hours 17 minutes
Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
“When novelist Arthur Less learns that his longtime boyfriend is marrying another man, he accepts every invitation he's received and travels around the world. This novel of a man facing 50 and looking back at his life and love is an utter delight.”
Cathy, Blue Willow Bookshop
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
By Malinda Lo
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
“This coming of age story about a young woman growing up queer in 1950s Chinatown, San Francisco, was brilliant. I loved the rich historical detail, believable characters, exploration of intersectional identities, romance, and sense of place, made even stronger by the excellent narration. Best book I've read in quite some time and highly recommended for adults or teens!”
Tracey, Turning the Tide Bookstore
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Wayfarers: Book #1
By Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
Length: 14 hours 23 minutes
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
“This is the funnest, tenderest, most lovable space romp you’ll ever take. There’s a fun plot but the real reason to read this book is the crew of the Wayfarer. Fair warning: You’ll want to follow them anywhere! With inter-species romance, plenty of pronouns, and space-age wisdom, this book made us feel more tender to our own young species of Homo Sapiens and to ourselves. Highly recommend for fun, for fans of science-fiction, and for self-care.”
Megan & Josh, Underground Books
Cemetery Boys
By Aiden Thomas
Narrated by: Avi Roque
Length: 13 hours 47 minutes
Cemetery Boys
“"Listening to Cemetery Boys made me smile. A lot. Aiden Thomas presents a story of persistence, mystery, and finding one’s place in the world. Yadriel, a trans, teenage, latinx boy, lives in a family of brujos and brujas. After coming out as trans his family does not know where he fits within their traditions. With the help of his opinionated cousin Maritza, Yadriel completes the ceremony to become a brujo in secret and accidentally summons the wrong ghost: Julian, a high energy boy from his school. Yadriel, Julian and Maritza set out to solve the mystery of Julian’s death, and to release his spirit. Of course, to make things more awkward, Yadriel develops a crush on the spirit boy. What more could one ask for? Thomas creates a magical but real world highlighting family dynamics surrounding trans identity within a gendered society, the need to prove oneself, and the importance of connecting to family. This book may sound spooky, but instead the story is feel-good, heartwarming, and silly at times; it’s all about celebrating life and being who you are."”
Emma, Content
Ace of Spades
By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Narrated by: Jeanette Illidge & Tapiwa Mugweni
Length: 13 hours 48 minutes
Ace of Spades
“This thriller (think Get Out) had me on the edge of my seat.”
Miriasha, Phoenix Books
Honey Girl
A Novel
By Morgan Rogers
Narrated by: York Whitaker
Length: 10 hours 11 minutes
If you enjoyed Milk Fed, then you’ll love Honey Girl.
“Millennial angst, mythical monsters, parental expectations, chosen family, and astronomy. A story sweet like honey and messy like real life.”
Elon, Apotheosis Comics
The House in the Cerulean Sea
By TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes
The House in the Cerulean Sea
“There aren't many books that can leave you wishing you were a parentless magical child feared by the rest of the society. But with characters like the ones in The House in the Cerulean Sea, you can't help but wish you belonged to such a wonderful, magical family. And the dialogue! You will not be able to drive while listening to it because you'll be laughing way too hard!”
Chris, Belmont Books