Staff picks

The Correspondent

A Novel

By: Virginia Evans
Narrated by: Maggi-Meg Reed, Jane Oppenheimer, Carly Robins, Jeff Ebner, David Pittu, Chris Andrew Ciulla, Mark Bramhall, Petrea Burchard, Robert Petkoff, Kimberly Farr, Cerris Morgan-Moyer, Peter Ganim, Jade Wheeler & Various
Length: 8 hours 34 minutes

“I loved this story and I love how it’s told almost completely through the correspondence to and from the main character. The MC is a flawed woman to be sure but she is still likeable. Her increasing self-awareness and personal growth as the book unfolds makes for a worthwhile read and is completely relatable. It will be awhile before I stop... 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

I See You've Called in Dead

A Novel

By: John Kenney
Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
Length: 7 hours 33 minutes

“The humor: drier than a desert (just how I like it). The morbidity: alive and well, even with death looming large. The ending? Chef’s kiss. But what truly floored me was the tender, emotional male friendship between Bud and Tim—vulnerable, loyal, and quietly powerful. A kiss on the forehead nearly undid me. We need more portrayals of men loving... Read more

The Usual Desire to Kill

A Novel

By: Camilla Barnes
Narrated by: Harriet Walter
Length: 6 hours 10 minutes

An often hilarious, surprisingly moving portrait of a long-married couple, seen through the eyes of their wickedly observant daughter—for fans of A Man Called Ove and The Royal Tenenbaums.

Miranda’s parents live in a dilapidated house in rural France that they share with two llamas, eight ducks, five chickens, two cats, and a freezer full of food... Read more

Raising Hare

A Memoir

By: Chloe Dalton
Narrated by: Louise Brealey
Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

“This is a charming story for lovers of nature. We want to help nature in every way, but is it always a good idea? I loved the story and the narrator’s voice. Read more

Murder at Gulls Nest

A Novel

By: Jess Kidd
Narrated by: Siobhan McSweeney
Length: 9 hours 54 minutes

“I really enjoyed this mystery. Cozy, without being cloying. A high body count, but not bloody. A touch of romance, a touch of humor, and a seaside town in the off season. I was a little hesitant when the synopsis described the heroine as a ex-nun, but she’s an ex-nun of the best sort. The narrator is terrific. Read more

The Mystery of the Crooked Man

By: Tom Spencer
Narrated by: Claire Warrillow
Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

Meet Agatha Dorn, cantankerous archivist, grammar pedant, gin afficionado and murder mystery addict. When she discovers a lost manuscript by Gladden Green, the Empress of Golden Age detective fiction, Agatha's life takes an unexpected twist. She becomes an overnight sensation, basking in the limelight of literary stardom. But Agatha's newfound... Read more

The Wandering Season

A Novel

By: Aimie K. Runyan
Narrated by: Caroline Hewitt
Length: 9 hours 26 minutes

“A heartfelt historical novel with strong themes of self-discovery and belonging. While the writing is lyrical and well-researched, the pacing drags and some characters felt underdeveloped. Overall it's an enjoyable read. Read more

The Healing Season of Pottery

By: Yeon Somin
Narrated by: Jennifer Kim
Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

“Jungmin is adrift, directionless, after abruptly quitting her job and withdrawing from society. As she begins to resurface, she stumbles upon a pottery studio where she learns to throw clay and how to connect to the others in the shop. I found this book to be soothing and kind, the poetic prose perfect for curling up somewhere comfy with a... Read more

Tilt

A Novel

By: Emma Pattee
Narrated by: Ariel Blake
Length: 6 hours 53 minutes

“What an achievement! This book is devastating in a million ways, and endlessly compelling. Annie is a compelling narrator -somehow both twisty and marvelously straightforward - and her quest to survive Portland's catastrophic earthquake is incredibly gripping, deeply moving, and much too realistic. Highly recommend. Read more

All the Other Mothers Hate Me

By: Sarah Harman
Narrated by: Georgina Sadler
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“A twisty murder mystery with a messy unreliable narrator and LOTS of dark humor. You may not like Florence (the single mom trying to prove her young son's innocence in a classmate's death) at the beginning but you will respect the lengths she is willing to go to protect her family. Read more

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

The heart-warming Korean sensation

By: Hwang Bo-reum
Narrated by: Rosa Escoda
Length: 8 hours

Bloomsbury presents Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum, read by Rosa Escoda.

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER
INDIE NEXT PICK * Debutiful Most Anticipated Book of 2024 * Powell's Pick of the Month * A Bookshop Best Book of the Year So Far

The Korean smash hit available for the first time in English, a... Read more

The Paris Express

By: Emma Donoghue
Narrated by: Justin Avoth
Length: 7 hours 15 minutes

“The Paris Express is as exciting and fast-paced as the train itself! The steam powered "express" that carried passengers of all ranks between Normandy and Paris, faced incredible pressures on this fateful day in 1895. The story is loosely based on real events and features truly memorable characters as they experience a trip full of twists and... Read more

On Again, Awkward Again

By: Erin Entrada Kelly & Kwame Mbalia
Narrated by: Jennifer Aquino & James Fouhey
Length: 6 hours 47 minutes

“Friends, this was so much fun. Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia have created two absolutely adorkable nerds who refuse to let any awkward or even humiliating moment hold them back from being themselves—or coming together. The run-up to the big freshman dance is chock full of parental intrigue and friend drama, terrible dating advice, fabulous... Read more

Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)

The Hunger Games

By: Suzanne Collins
Narrated by: Jefferson White
Length: 12 hours 47 minutes

“To say this book destroyed me would be putting it mildly. What a devastating, breathtaking addition to the Hunger Games universe: full of romance and heartbreak, regret and mourning. Besides seeing the horrific Quarter Quell that molded Haymitch Abernathy into the flawed man he is in the original trilogy, we get to meet so many other... Read more

Godkiller

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

“Did you want The Witcher books to be good?? And not sexist??? Read this book immediately! A godkiller, a baker-knight, a noble girl, and a little god of white lies embark on a perilous quest to a gods-ravaged city…and that is just the tip of the iceberg that is this excellent and gorgeously-written fantasy novel! Godkiller has the atmosphere of... Read more

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

A Novel

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

“Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books isn’t just a powerful, timely story about the dangers of censorship and the harm it does to individuals, families and entire communities. It is also a witty, poignant story about how books can save and heal individuals, families and entire communities. Read more

Everything Is Tuberculosis

The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection

By: John Green
Narrated by: John Green
Length: 5 hours 35 minutes

“An utterly fascinating look at TB and its implications throughout history. John Greene writes with such compassion, conviction, and deep respect for anyone marginalized by society. We really should be able to do better as a people. Read more

A Forty Year Kiss

A Novel

By: Nickolas Butler
Narrated by: Richard Poe
Length: 8 hours 45 minutes

“Looking back over your life and the one you let get away - is it possible to have another chance? Charlie and Vivian were married for 4 years, 40 years ago. Charlie has been successful in his life, but not in love and decides to look up Vivian. So many things can change in 40 years. I loved getting lost in this story of love and regrets.... Read more

Something in the Walls

A Novel

By: Daisy Pearce
Narrated by: Ana Clements
Length: 8 hours 16 minutes

“How much of it is actually a witch controlling Alice and how much is the town and its wicked horrible traditions? Is it a trick or is it real? You will be dying to know throughout the whole book. The narrator does a wonderful job on reading the book. It’s horror at its best! Read more