May 2025 Book Club Picks

Hidden Pictures

A Novel

By: Jason Rekulak
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

“Hidden Pictures is reminiscent of the John Saul books I loved in the late 70s and 80s. As his usually did, this story includes a child and some unexplained happenings that may or may not have a rational explanation. Mallory is a 20-year-old just recently out of rehab and a halfway house for drug abuse. Her sponsor finds her a job as a nanny to... Read more

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The Last Bookshop in London

A Novel of World War II

By: Madeline Martin
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 8 hours 13 minutes

The New York Times bestseller—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!

“An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.”—KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman... Read more

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Knucklehead

Poems

By: Tony Keith Jr.
Narrated by: Tony Keith Jr.
Length: 1 hour 27 minutes

dear Knucklehead,perhaps you are like me:always figuring out if your soul and your skinare thick enough to protect your body from sticky stonesthrown from the mouths of those who knowthat spoken words have the power to spit out freedomand break-in bones. While society often assigns the label “knucklehead” to kids with attitude problems, this... Read more

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Piranesi

WINNER OF THE AUDIES AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR

By: Susanna Clarke
Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Length: 6 hours 58 minutes

“If there was one book I wish I could read for the first time again, it would be this one! Piranesi describes the most beautiful and interesting world I've ever traveled to while reading. Although it is a fairly quick read, you will be filled with childlike wonder that will haunt you long after finishing the book. My one piece of advice is to... Read more

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The Mayor of Casterbridge

By: Thomas Hardy
Narrated by: Matt Bates
Length: 12 hours 59 minutes

A shameful act of drunken impetuousness results in Michael Henchard losing his wife and daughter in an auction. This evil deed remains secret for years, during which time Henchard climbs the social ladder from working as a roving hay-trusser to becoming the upstanding Mayor of Casterbridge. An intricate tale of duplicity, comeuppance and... Read more

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The Book of Doors

A Novel

By: Gareth Brown
Narrated by: Miranda Raison
Length: 13 hours 15 minutes

“Brown has such an incredible writing style, the world of magic and books he created was delightful to experience! This novel was filled with adventure, making you want to know more about the magical world of books and why people will kill to have them. Read more

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Rabbit Hole

By: Kate Brody
Narrated by: Rebecca Quinn Robertson
Length: 11 hours

Ten years ago, Theodora “Teddy” Angstrom’s older sister, Angie, went missing.

Her case remains unsolved. Now Teddy’s father, Mark, has killed himself.

Unbeknownst to Mark’s family, he had been active in a Reddit community fixated on Angie, and Teddy can’t help but fall down the same rabbit hole.

Teddy’s investigation quickly gets her in hot... Read more

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The Page Turner

By: Viola Shipman
Narrated by: Katharine Chin
Length: 9 hours 49 minutes

“With biting social commentary on the ins and outs of the publishing world, the novel is a deeply personal exploration of not only the power of long held family secrets but also a think piece on how readers judge themselves for what we read, whether it be more literary or commercial fiction. The main character, Emma, is an inspiring writer, who... Read more

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