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Listen for the Lie

A Novel

By: Amy Tintera
Narrated by: January LaVoy & Will Damron
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

“Lucy can't remember if she killed her best friend. Maybe she did? Become fully immersed in solving the murder with Lucy and the "Listen for the Lie" podcast, with tidbits recorded as part of the podcast itself. If you love crime and thrillers, this is a book for you! I loved this story and couldn't stop listening. Read more

Funny Story

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“Funny Story is probably my favorite Emily Henry novel right now. There’s light fake-dating, broken hearts, new friendships, new love and so much more within this story. Read more

The Black Girl Survives in This One

Horror Stories

By: Desiree S. Evans & Saraciea J. Fennell
Narrated by: Shayna Small & Tananarive Due
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes

“An anthology of short stories, The Black Girl Survives in This One is both peculiar and creepy. Intriguing and frightening stories placing Black girls at the center. Read more

Look What You Made Me Do

The ultimate guide for Taylor Swift fans!

By: Kat McKenna
Narrated by: Jade Ewen
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes

“As a T. Swift fan for many years, I absolutely love this sociological dive into the phenomenon of fandom. I appreciate the balance of whimsy and fun with the star's history and lore in addition to a more serious look at what it means to be a fan and the layers of good and bad that come with it from a societal perspective. Read more

The Blonde Dies First

By: Joelle Wellington
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 10 hours 37 minutes

“The Blonde Dies First was the first YA horror I've read in awhile and it did not disappoint! This queer, BIPOC centered supernatural horror had me both laughing and clenching my teeth in fearful anticipation. Wellington does well at making you care for and understand each character while also beautifully describing human emotions such as love,... Read more

The Murder After the Night Before

By: Katy Brent
Narrated by: Victoria Morrison
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red 'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella ***KATY BRENT IS BACK! I BET YOU'D LOOK GOOD IN A COFFIN IS OUT NOW*** Something bad happened last night. My best friend Posey is dead. The police... Read more

There Is No Ethan

How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish

By: Anna Akbari
Narrated by: Anna Akbari & Justin Price
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

“Wow! This is an amazing telling of true crime in the digital world. Similar vibe to Baby Reindeer (Netflix) and as compelling as your favorite true crime podcast. A great listen that you’ll be thinking about long after you finish it. 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

“I had trouble sleeping after finishing this book, and that is the highest compliment I can give. Horror Movie is about a cursed film that was never released. Your guide through this book is the sole surviving cast member of the movie, as he walks you through both his experience filming the original, and his current experience being involved... Read more

Not in Love

By: Ali Hazelwood
Narrated by: Callie Dalton & Jason Clarke
Length: 11 hours 56 minutes

“This is my favorite Ali Hazelwood yet! They meet the night before they find out they are totally off limits to each other. But they can’t stay away. Read more

House of Glass

A Novel

By: Sarah Pekkanen
Narrated by: Laura Benanti
Length: 10 hours 42 minutes

“How do you know what to believe when the primary witness in a murder can't speak? I was horrified by the premise, intrigued by a genuinely caring narrator, disgusted by all of the adults, and scared witless by the witness. What a great and creepy read! Read more

Middle of the Night

A Novel

By: Riley Sager
Narrated by: Santino Fontana
Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

“Riley Sager has done it again – taken me totally by surprise! The families that live on Hemlock Circle are still haunted by the disappearance 30 years earlier of ten-year-old Billy. But none as much as his best friend Ethan who was asleep in a tent in the backyard with Billy when he mysteriously went missing. You will find yourself in the middle... Read more

Expiration Dates

A Novel

By: Rebecca Serle
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 7 hours 6 minutes

“I’ll be honest… I’ve not had the best success with Rebecca Searle. Her last one was a DNF for me. Having Julia Whelan as the narrator definitely helped me finish this one. I loved the magical realism concept, and how it unfolded. I loved the LA setting and thought Searle captured the food, culture, and scene of the city quite well. I continued... Read more

The Pumpkin Spice Café

Dream Harbor: Book #0

By: Laurie Gilmore
Narrated by: Regina Reagan
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

“Fun cozy fall small town romance. Read more

The Wedding People

A Novel

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

“This book was one of my favorites this year. It has wonderful characters, mixed with heartbreak, laugh out loud humor, found friendship, and a classic comeback story to boot. I loved it! Read more