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The Road to Tender Hearts

A Novel

By: Annie Hartnett
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
Length: 11 hours 47 minutes

“Light, funny and touching with unforgettable characters and even a cat named Pancake. The cat attaches himself to a family in transition and they all head out on a crazy road trip with varied agendas during which Pancake is found to have unusual powers. Though nothing in their story turns out as planned, the twists, turns and hilarity wind up... Read more

Water Moon

A Novel

By: Samantha Sotto Yambao
Narrated by: Cindy Kay
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes

“Imagine you enter a mysterious pawnshop that you could’ve sworn was a ramen shop. Where did it come from? Why are you here? What will come of this strange turn of events? And what is the price you will have to pay once you set foot into a world that’s no longer yours? Open this book and be whisked away into a world where nothing appears as it... Read more

Deep Cuts

A Novel

By: Holly Brickley
Narrated by: Jayme Mattler
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes

“Joe and Percy bond over music. Analysis, writing, critiquing, and deep appreciation. Deep Cuts follows how their relationship changes over the years. The story is anchored by music and how it can move us. Having a genuine love of music is not a requirement for reading, but it will certainly pull you into the story and keep you there throughout.... Read more

Sky Daddy

A Novel

By: Kate Folk
Narrated by: Kristen Sieh
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

“Listen, you might not think you need to read a book about a woman who's sexually attracted to airplanes, but I am here to tell you otherwise. I picked this up on a lark because of the bonkers premise; what a delightful surprise to find that it hits so much deeper than I anticipated. Linda and her, uh, unusual romantic preferences are portrayed... Read more

The Wedding People

A Novel

By: Alison Espach
Narrated by: Helen Laser
Length: 11 hours 37 minutes

“I just finished this audiobook and want to start it all over again! Despite the heavy topics (depression, suicidal ideation, infertility), the raw honesty and empathy between the characters adds a surprising light to the dark humor. Bold, engaging, and memorable - this one easily moves up the list of best books I’ve read this year! Read more

Martyr!

A novel

By: Kaveh Akbar
Narrated by: Arian Moayed
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“Do not speed this one up! Narrator Arian Moayed is meant to be heard at 1.0. His reading performance is brilliant and so is the book. I listened to this one in two days, walking, running, baking -- anything to not have to hit stop. The writing is beautiful, the dialogue a treat, and the characters fully realized. Read more

Margo's Got Money Troubles

A Novel

By: Rufi Thorpe
Narrated by: Elle Fanning
Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

“I loved Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. A freshman in college decides to have the baby. Her father, an ex pro-wrestler, moves in. She starts an Only Fans account. This is a SUPERB, fun, dynamic, revelatory novel. I devoured it and was so won over by Margo and her money troubles. Highly recommended for fans of Catherine Newman and... Read more

We Could Be Rats

A Novel

By: Emily Austin
Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
Length: 5 hours 58 minutes

“Hilarious and dark. Read more

Happy Place

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

“Another great beach read from Emily Henry! I found myself unable to stop listening to this book. Henry just knows how to write a love story that makes you go noooo then yeeees then whaaaat then yeeees! The story of Wyn and Harriet will make your heart throb. And Harriet's journey to find herself and keep her friends will prove that self-love is... Read more

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

“This book is an absolute delight! Klune's writing is brimming with wit, humor, and creative brilliance. These characters are hard to avoid falling in love with. This is one of those books I wish every person would read/listen to! 💕 Read more

The Ministry of Time

A Novel

By: Kaliane Bradley
Narrated by: George Weightman & Katie Leung
Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

“Historical Fiction meets Spy thriller meets will-they-or-won’t-they -rom-com meets dystopian sci-fi with time travel? Yup. That’s right. Somehow this book manages to pack the best of all the genres into one really compelling story. Dare I compare it to Beyoncé? Either way, it’s just an excellent summer read! Put a bookmark on it. Read more

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

A Memoir

By: Ina Garten
Narrated by: Ina Garten
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

“Ina Garten has such a fascinating story filled with heart, hard-work and more. The audiobook is even better because you get to hear it in her own voice. Highly recommend! Read more

The Art Thief

A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

By: Michael Finkel
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini & Michael Finkel
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

“I have not been able to stop talking about this book since I finished listening to it. It’s the story about the world’s most prolific (yet astoundingly unremarkable) art thief. While it’s a short listen, it’s fascinating beginning to end, full of twists and immersive details. Read more

The Age of Magical Overthinking

Notes on Modern Irrationality

By: Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Amanda Montell
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes

“I really enjoyed this collection of ponderings on current events and current thought processes. Amanda Montell has her finger on the pulse of society today! I listened to the author read this on Libro.fm! It felt like having a great conversation with a friend. Read more

Anita de Monte Laughs Last

Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)

By: Xochitl Gonzalez
Narrated by: Jessica Pimentel, Jonathan Gregg & Stacy Gonzalez
Length: 13 hours 36 minutes

“Inspired by the true story of artist Ana Mendieta, Anita de Monte Laughs Last is the story of a rising Latinx artist in the 80s whose star eclipses her powerful, and powerfully jealous, artist partner, Jack. Decades after Anita's death, Raquel, a Brown University student, researches de Monte, rousing her passionate spirit and enabling her to... Read more

Horror Movie

A Novel

By: Paul Tremblay
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos, Dani Martineck, Micky Shiloah, Michael Crouch, Frankie Corzo, Stacy Gonzalez, Tyla Collier, Ariel Blake, Johnathan McClain, Dan Bittner, Eva Kaminsky & Gisela Chipe
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

“This is one of the best produced audio books I've listened to this year!! It was so suspenseful. Tension drips from each chapter. A cult classic is being remade years after the original cast (minus one) has died. A very dark and disturbing roll will be reprised. The question remains: Are monsters made, ...or cast?? This was sooooo creepy good! Read more

Colton Gentry's Third Act

A Novel

By: Jeff Zentner
Narrated by: Charlie Thurston
Length: 11 hours 1 minute

From an award-winning author, a down on his luck country musician moves back home and rekindles a relationship with his high school sweetheart in this moving novel that's "not to be missed" (Emily Henry, author of Beach Read and Book Lovers).

Colton Gentry's music career is riding high, but he's hurting after his best friend is killed by a mass... Read more

The Pairing

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Emma Galvin & Max Meyers
Length: 14 hours 14 minutes

“I like everything about this story. The characters, the way it is told, the foooooood and drinks, the narrators. And it is spicy. 10/10 Read more

Clytemnestra

By: Costanza Casati
Narrated by: Olivia Vinall
Length: 14 hours 54 minutes

Monarch. Mother. Murderer. Magnificent.

You were born to a king, but you marry a tyrant. You stand by helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore, and you comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own. Because this was not the first offense against you. This was not the life you ever... Read more

The Thursday Murder Club

A Novel

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #1

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

“Get ready for a delightful, witty, and incredibly fun mystery! Four septuagenarian sleuths in a peaceful retirement village have a hobby club working to solve old cold cases when there is a mysterious murder of a local developer. These clever senior citizens run hilarious circles around the local police as the murders continue and the personal... Read more