Katie's Favorite Reads

10 Things That Never Happened

Material World: Book #1

By: Alexis Hall
Narrated by: Will Watt
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes

Sam Becker loves—or, okay, likes—his job. Sure, managing a bed-and-bath retailer isn't exactly glamorous, but it's good work, and he gets on well with the band of misfits who keep the store running. He could see himself being content here for the long haul. Too bad, then, that the owner is an infuriating git. Jonathan Forest should never have... Read more

Say You'll Remember Me

By: Abby Jimenez
Narrated by: Christine Lakin & Matt Lanter
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“I have always said that Abby Jimenez writes the perfect man, but she knocked it out of the park with this one. Not only is the male main character "the perfect" man, but the main female character is so well written. This book deals not only with their relationship but also with their familial relationships; one of the main characters has a... Read more

Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes

“Emily Henry does it again and then some. Great Big Beautiful Life is an unforgettable, exquisitely paced romance with an enduring family saga folded in. With a compelling cast of characters and irresistible storytelling, this is Emily Henry at her best. The lush and captivating narration by Julia Whelan puts it over the top! Read more

Scythe & Sparrow

The Ruinous Love Trilogy

The Ruinous Love Trilogy: Book #3

By: Brynne Weaver
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor & Eric Nolan
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes

From the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy—a friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy packed with murder, mayhem, and spice.   Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart,... Read more

The Stardust Grail

A Novel

By: Yume Kitasei
Narrated by: Katharine Chin
Length: 11 hours 40 minutes

“A thrilling chase through the galaxies blending philosophy, alien anthropology, morality, humor and cosmic horror into a vibrant tale that left me feeling deeply human. Read more

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #2

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 15 hours 47 minutes

“Of course there are bad days in the continuation of this beautiful story due to the ever lingering threat of the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, but they joy of this book - the magical moments of connection and love - that happen between the hard moments are so encouraging and lovely. Plus nothing could have prepared me for the absolute... Read more

By Any Other Name

A Novel

By: Jodi Picoult
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown, Laura Benanti, Jodi Picoult, Jayne Entwistle, Andrew Fallaize, Joe Jameson, John Lee, Nicholas Guy Smith, Simon Vance & Steve West
Length: 18 hours 25 minutes

“A brilliantly written story that will have you questioning everything you were taught in literature class. Read more

Remarkably Bright Creatures

A Novel

By: Shelby Van Pelt
Narrated by: Marin Ireland & Michael Urie
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

“Meet a hardworking widow, a lost soul, and a giant Pacific octopus (yes, an octopus) in this heartfelt story that reveals there’s still plenty of living to do for those with their eyes — and hearts — open to the unexpected. A bright debut! Read more

The Rom-Commers

A Novel

By: Katherine Center
Narrated by: Katherine Center & Patti Murin
Length: 11 hours 39 minutes

“Katherine Center has done it again. She has written another great love story that doesn’t shy away from the hardships and complexities of life and love. Read more

Happily Never After

By: Lynn Painter
Narrated by: Helen Laser & Sean Patrick Hopkins
Length: 7 hours 39 minutes

“A delightful romance that made me want to crash a few weddings. You will have a great time with these two 'objectors'! If you opt for the audio version, the two narrators are perfect in their roles. Read more

A Little Too Familiar

By: Lish McBride
Narrated by: Stella Hunter & J.F. Harding
Length: 12 hours 14 minutes

“This charming romance kept my ears perked and a smile on my face from the jump. Love comes in many shapes and sizes as is evident in this beautiful found and blended family. Read more

Interesting Facts about Space

A Novel

By: Emily Austin
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 8 hours 25 minutes

“Stellar! Austin has you laughing, crying, and cringing all at the same time. Read more

Late Bloomer

A Novel

By: Mazey Eddings
Narrated by: Ellie Gossage
Length: 9 hours 31 minutes

“When Opal wins the lottery, she buys a flower farm sight unseen. However, the seller neglected to mention that it wasn't doing too hot financially, or that there was someone already living there. Pepper refuses to leave, and Opal bought the farm fair and square, so what else can they do but move in together? This sweet book has a classic grumpy... Read more

You Should Smile More

By: Anastasia Ryan
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
Length: 7 hours 44 minutes

Telemarketer Vanessa Blair isn't in love with her job. It pays the bills and feeds her foster kittens but offers only one other perk: her friendships with Jane Delaney and Trisha Lam. But, as mind-numbing as her job is, things are about to get worse. Xavier Adams, her self-absorbed boss, calls Vanessa into the conference room and fires her. The... Read more

Not Bad for a Girl

By: Anastasia Ryan
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
Length: 8 hours 26 minutes

It’s a man’s world, and Indiana Ana Aaron, a talented coder and IT specialist, doesn’t fit in. She says what she thinks, which frequently gets her in trouble and most recently has resulted in her transfer to a remote work team. She sees working from home as a chance at redemption (by keeping her head down and her camera off). But, almost... Read more

What I Ate in One Year

(and related thoughts)

By: Stanley Tucci
Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
Length: 8 hours 1 minute

“I absolutely loved having Stanley Tucci walk me through a year of his life and the meals he ate. I’ve never heard someone talk about a love of pasta in a way that makes me feel seen. His brief discussion on buttered pasta with cheese was like he reached into my soul to perfectly describe my go to comfort food. Additionally, his dry sense of... Read more