Spring Showers - Books Perfect for a Rainy Day

Jurassic Park

A Novel

By: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: Scott Brick
Length: 15 hours 10 minutes

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo, this is the classic thriller of science run amok that took the world by storm.Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read“[Michael] Crichton’s dinosaurs are genuinely frightening.”—Chicago Sun-TimesAn astonishing technique for... Read more

Lamb

By: Christopher Moore
Narrated by: Fisher Stevens
Length: 15 hours 20 minutes

The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years—except Biff, the Messiah’s best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in this divinely hilarious, yet heartfelt work... Read more

The Story of Ferdinand

By: Munro Leaf
Narrated by: Brian Amador & Angel Pineda
Length: 9 minutes

With music and sound effects, this audiobook is perfect for those who love Ferdinand and those who have yet to meet him.
 
A true classic with a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinand has enchanted readers since it was first published in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit... Read more

Where The Wild Things Are

By: Maurice Sendak
Narrated by: Peter Schickele
Length: 5 minutes

Max is the hero of this beloved children's classic in which he makes mischief, sails away, tames the wild things and returns home for supper. Read more

William

By: Mason Coile
Narrated by: Honey St. Dennis
Length: 5 hours

“A deliciously creepy Hallowe’en story! With notes of a Shirley Jackson haunted house , this deep red tale left me with acid in my stomach and hair standing up on my neck. Tech-horror in the perfect party-size for a single sitting. Read more

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

A Monk and Robot Book

Monk & Robot: Book #1

By: Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Em Grosland
Length: 4 hours 8 minutes

“Have you ever felt lost or wondered what we are here for? This very necessary, kind, creative, utopian sci-fi delves into these questions and more through the relationships of a tea monk and a sentient robot who are open to listen, learn, share, and teach that the possibility of a future built sustainably, ethically, and with purpose could be... Read more

That's Not My Name

By: Megan Lally
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss & Robb Moreira
Length: 9 hours

“4.5 out of 5 stars A perfect summer read! The author effortlessly gets the reader invested in these characters in this fast-paced YA thriller. Read more

The Library of Lost Dollhouses

A Novel

By: Elise Hooper
Narrated by: Emily Rankin & Caroline Hewitt
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

“With characters inspired by hidden histories and a vibrant plot filled with charm and tenderness, this novel will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Read more

Three Days in June

A Novel

By: Anne Tyler
Narrated by: J. Smith-Cameron
Length: 4 hours 23 minutes

“Exquisite book with loveable characters. Quick read but will for sure stay with you a while Read more

Real Americans

A novel

By: Rachel Khong
Narrated by: Louisa Zhu, Eric Yang & Eunice Wong
Length: 14 hours 40 minutes

“Real Americans is a wonderful surprise of a book, adding layer upon layer of story and contemplation. At once about three generations of a Chinese American family, told in parts by Lily’s love story, her son Nick’s coming of age, and her mother May’s escape from Maoist China, it also explores identity, race and class, scientific advancement and... Read more

The Ministry of Time

A Novel

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

“A unique, futuristic story. Characters you will quickly fall in love with, a story that keeps you wanting more, and a world you want to fall into. Read more

The Book of Doors

A Novel

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

“The Book of Doors is pure magic. Literally I can not say anything without giving away all the cool things happening in this book: Just. Read. It. Gareth Brown you are a writing genius. Read more

Water Moon

A Novel

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

“A magical adventure that will keep you guessing. If you enjoyed The Starless Sea or The Ten Thousand Doors of January you will love this book. Read more

Happy Place

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

“Are you looking for a book that will take you directly to YOUR 'happy place'? Emily Henry’s Happy Place absolutely will! Written in Henry’s signature brand of humor and heartbreak, Happy Place introduces Wyn and Harriet; a couple who have broken up after ten years together and decide to keep it a secret so they can visit the summer house... Read more

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man)

A Vera Wong Novel: Book #2

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 10 hours 34 minutes

“I love Vera Wong! So happy to have second book with Vera! Touching, funny and a mystery all in one great book! Read more

Under the Whispering Door

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Kirt Graves
Length: 14 hours 54 minutes

“If Wallace Price was still alive, I would want to meet him. Well, no, I would like to meet the dead Wallace because he’s much nicer that way; a true curmudgeon turned marshmallow as he accepts he’s done in this plane of existence. I wasn’t sure a book about death and grieving was what I needed this year, but upon finishing I can assure you this... Read more

Tartufo

By: Kira Jane Buxton
Narrated by: Caroline Hewitt
Length: 11 hours 31 minutes

“Tartufo is the ideal breakout novel for readers who don’t know Kira Jane Buxton. Replace talking crows and apocalyptic futures with a Tuscan village that’s seen better days and a truffle of epic proportions. A book that’s sure to delight! Read more

Now or Never

Stephanie Plum: Book #31

By: Janet Evanovich
Narrated by: Lorelei King
Length: 7 hours 37 minutes

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The latest Stephanie Plum novel from #1 New York Times bestseller and “the most popular mystery writer alive” (The New York Times) Janet Evanovich.

She said yes to Morelli. She said yes to Ranger. Now Stephanie Plum has two fiancés and no idea what to do about it. But the way things are going, she might not... Read more

Ella Josephine and the Apartment House on Poppy Hill

Book 1

Ella Josephine: Book #1

By: Nina LaCour
Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Winner of the 2024 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Children's Literature

A charming new audiobook by bestselling author Nina LaCour

Welcome to 1106 Wildflower Place: It is no ordinary apartment house, but you, listener, are no ordinary visitor. So, please, come in!

Two new tenants have just arrived, and nine-year-old Ella is determined to help... 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