Saltwater's Captain's Table

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

A Novel

By: Kirsten Miller
Narrated by: January LaVoy
Length: 10 hours 13 minutes

“I just finished this book and loved it! It is so timely; it is brave and funny and sad and uplifting all at the same time. Read more

Godkiller

By: Hannah Kaner
Narrated by: Kit Griffiths
Length: 12 hours 54 minutes

“I have not been sucked into a fantasy this quickly in a quite long time. And by quickly, I mean by the end of the prologue. Kissen is the best, deadly-with-a-sword grump. There's a little god of white lies. The baker who reluctantly returns to the role of knight. The disability rep is spot on. It's queer! It's intense! It's fantastic! It's your... Read more

The Postcard

By: Anne Berest
Narrated by: Barrie Kealoha
Length: 13 hours 5 minutes

“A powerful personal account of a family’s history over multiple generations with a stunning ending that resolves the mystery of the postcard’s sender! The author launches her family research and investigation of who could have written the anonymous, unsigned postcard a decade earlier when her daughter experiences an anti-semitic incident at... Read more

This Spells Love

A Novel

By: Kate Robb
Narrated by: Khaya Fraites
Length: 9 hours 37 minutes

“Sometimes, it takes a little magic to understand the love and support you already have. What if one of the worst days of your life changes everything, and a little spell gives you everything you thought you wanted? This is a charming and heartfelt book about love, friendship, and family, with the cutest friends-to-lovers trope and the most... Read more

Unsinkable

By: Jenni L Walsh
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik & K.C. Sheridan
Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

“AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER”The Titanic was only the beginning. What she survived has become legend. Inspired by true stories of survival and resilience, Unsinkable entwines the lives of two women, one from World War 1 and another from World War 2, as they face adversity and take hold of the second chances given to them.Violet Jessop is... Read more

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

By: Kelly Barnhill
Narrated by: Christina Moore
Length: 9 hours 31 minutes

With more than a million copies sold, Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature or timeless fantasy fables.Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town.... Read more

Hello Stranger

A Novel

By: Katherine Center
Narrated by: Patti Murin
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“Oh my goodness! Where to begin? As if I did not love all of Katherine Center's books, Hello Stranger really hit me in the feels! I always love narration, the tone of her books, the strong female lead, and the plot twists and story lines that get you in the heart. This book is probably her best yet for all of these. Sadie, a portrait artist,... Read more

Hotel Laguna

A Novel

By: Nicola Harrison
Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan
Length: 10 hours 33 minutes

In 1942, Hazel Francis left Wichita, Kansas for California, determined to do her part for the war effort. At Douglas Aircraft, she became one of many “Rosie the Riveters,” helping construct bombers for the U. S. military. But now the war is over, men have returned to their factory jobs, and women like Hazel have been dismissed, expected to... Read more

The Lonely Hearts Book Club

By: Lucy Gilmore
Narrated by: Angie Kane
Length: 11 hours 6 minutes

“So, every year or ten, I veer out of my horror lane and read something not terrifying. Lonely Hearts Book Club is about sad, lonely, quirky people that under strange circumstances, find themselves thrown together and decide to form a book club. Recently fired librarian Sloane and grumpy old Arthur are an unlikely duo, but with the help of the... Read more

Warrior Girl Unearthed

By: Angeline Boulley
Narrated by: Isabella Star LaBlanc
Length: 11 hours 32 minutes

“Warrior Girl Unearthed is an intense book that will keep the reader gripped from beginning to end. Perry Firekeeper-Birch’s determination, dedication, and strength of spirit will inspire readers to stand up for themselves and what they believe in. Read more

Psyche and Eros

A Novel

By: Luna McNamara
Narrated by: Rachel Petladwala & Joshua Riley
Length: 11 hours 3 minutes

“I went into this book blind and was absolutely blown away by the astonishing, magical tale of Psyche and Eros! This is how Greek mythology is meant to be told, felt, and experienced. This novel is about love and sacrifice set against ancient Greece's beautiful and brutal landscape, where the gods roam free and are a force to be reckoned with.... Read more

None of This is True

A Novel

By: Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jewell, Thomas Judd, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker & Jenny Walser
Length: 10 hours 20 minutes

“I rarely go for recordings with multiple narrators (personal preference only), and it's even less often that I definitively recommend folks pick the audiobook over print regardless of their usual method of consuming literature. But THIS BOOK!! Producing the audio edition as a true crime podcast (because, you know, the story is about a woman... Read more

The Once and Future Witches

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
Length: 16 hours 3 minutes

“Alix E. Harrow's second novel propels the listener from the year 1893 through a past and the future, with fantasy releasing the spells the Sisters Grimm have hidden in plain sight. I also delighted in the witchy affirmation of historical moments and unions at the turn of the 20th Century. Read more

The Long Game

A Novel

By: Elena Armas
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo & Shane East
Length: 13 hours 42 minutes

“I thought The Fiancé Dilemma was a slow burn. This book went at a snails pace with the romance, which made the burn vibrant as I guzzled this story. Enemies who very slowly realize they’re falling in love and can’t stay away from each other; it burned so good. Read more

The Woman in Me

By: Britney Spears
Narrated by: Michelle Williams
Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

“Britney fans will appreciate this candid memoir - her story is deeply personal and sad, and it's fascinating to peer inside her mind. (For a special treat, listen to the audiobook, masterfully read by Michelle Williams!) Read more

The Refugee Ocean

By: Pauls Toutonghi
Narrated by: Ali Andre Ali, Suehyla El-Attar Young & Jackie Sanders
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

Two refugees find that their lives are inextricably linked—over time and distance—by the perils of history and a single haunting piece of music in this “breathtaking and simultaneously heartbreaking” (The Montecito Journal) story.

Born in Beirut in 1922, Marguerite Toutounghi lives a life of loss and sacrifice. She dreams of traveling Europe and... Read more

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect

A Novel

The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries: Book #2

By: Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch & Megan Smart
Length: 8 hours 27 minutes

“Really enjoy the vibes of these books. Cozy mystery with a dash of humor and a big helping of breaking the fourth wall. This is the sequel to Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, and it takes place at a writer's conference on a train. As someone who has spent quite a bit of time at literary conferences, this one really struck a chord!... Read more

Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other

A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Rom-Com

By: Bethany Turner
Narrated by: Talon David
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes

"If you are someone who loves quirky small town settings, enemies to lovers, and crisp, delightful prose, . . . [this rom-com] will leave you smiling. Longtime fans of Bethany Turner and new readers alike will love this one!" --Emma St. Clair, USA TODAY bestselling authorShe's a sunny morning-show host. He's a cynical ex-reporter. They're... Read more

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

A Novel

Celestial Kingdom: Book #1

By: Sue Lynn Tan
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 15 hours

“This book was an amazing debut. The story of Xingyin just keeps you so invested. Magic, dragons, Chinese folklore, a love story, betrayal and plenty of action. Read more

The Newcomer

A Novel

By: Mary Kay Andrews
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
Length: 14 hours 29 minutes

“Mary Kay Andrews knows how to put mystery and beach together to make a blockbuster novel. I know it’s really summer when a new novel by Andrews becomes available. The Newcomer is perfect for us right now. It’s got it all. I can’t wait to start hand-selling it. Read more