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1929

1929 Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation

by Andrew Ross Sorkin | Read by Andrew Ross Sorkin

Penguin Audio
History

Sorkin's thoroughly researched depictions of the personalities and market gyrations that led up to the stock market crash of 1929 give the listener insights into the economic greed and foolishness of the 1920s. A NEW YORK TIMES writer and television personality, Sorkin narrates as a practiced professional. While the audiobook may be considered a parable for today's "market... Read More

BOOM TOWN

BOOM TOWN

by Nic Stone | Read by Ariel Blake, Angel Pean, Shayna Small, Bahni Turpin, Nic Stone

Simon & Schuster Audio
Mystery & Suspense

Five unique and equally compelling narrators come together to impart a glimpse of Atlanta's erotic dance scene in this gritty thriller. Two years ago, Lucky, a dancer, vanished from Boom Town, the most famous gentleman's club in the city. Before her disappearance, Lucky had been distancing herself from her lover, Lyriq, and spending time with a mysterious customer named Thomas.... Read More

CINDER HOUSE

CINDER HOUSE

by Freya Marske | Read by Anna Burnett

Macmillan Audio
Fantasy

Anna Burnett narrates an unexpected reimagining of "Cinderella." After having been murdered at 16 by her stepmother, "Ella" now haunts her family home. Burnett deftly handles Ella's transition from a lonely girl to a lonely ghost. Burnett's portrayal of her longing and frustration is heartrending, especially as she confronts hard truths about herself and her family. Add a royal... Read More

THE EIGHT HEARTBREAKS OF HANUKKAH

THE EIGHT HEARTBREAKS OF HANUKKAH

by Jean Meltzer | Read by Dara Rosenberg

Harlequin Audio
Romantic Fiction

Dara Rosenberg returns to narrate Meltzer's latest heartwarming novel, a second-chance romance peppered with magical realism. To the shock of workaholic television producer Evelyn, her ex-husband, David, has been hired as on-set physician for her musical production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. As the frantically paced shooting unfolds, Evelyn is in a minor accident but declines... Read More

FLESH

FLESH

by David Szalay | Read by Daniel Weyman

Simon & Schuster Audio
Fiction

Narrator Daniel Weyman portrays István, an awkward teenager who, as the novel opens, lives in an apartment complex in Hungary. Tragically, the earnest, needy teen falls in love with an older woman, and when he declares his love and confronts her husband, István accidentally kills him. Institutionalization follows--from which he emerges withdrawn and almost incapable of... Read More

GOOD SPIRITS

GOOD SPIRITS Ghosted, Book 1

Earphones Award Winner

by B.K. Borison | Read by Karissa Vacker, Will Watt

Harper Audio
Romantic Fiction

Narrators Karissa Vacker and Will Watt delight listeners with this ghostly holiday romance. Harriet York isn't exactly Scrooge, so she's baffled about why she's being haunted by Nolan Callahan, the Ghost of Christmas Past. When they explore Harriet's past, both realize they're more connected than they thought, and Nolan begins to hope for a future with Harriet. As the narrators... Read More

LATE REHEARSALS

LATE REHEARSALS

by Dominic Hoffman | Read by Dominic Hoffman

Random House Audio
Fiction

Golden Voice narrator Dominic Hoffman narrates his own short story collection with a vocal swagger. His rambling tales, which sound like fever dreams, hook the listener right away. Hoffman's deep, steady voice complements his wily main characters, mostly Black men who are doing their best to navigate an uncertain world. Hoffman is a seasoned actor, and his narration has a... Read More

QUEEN ESTHER

QUEEN ESTHER

by John Irving | Read by Ari Fliakos

Simon & Schuster Audio
Fiction

Narrator Ari Fliakos brings a compassionate tone and exquisite pacing to Irving's sequel to THE CIDER HOUSE RULES--40 years in the making. Complicated, quirky, and enigmatic characters highlight this exploration of anti-Semitism and how Esther Nacht, a Viennese-born Jewish orphan, ends up at an orphanage in St. Cloud's, Maine, where Dr. Wilbur Larch takes her in. Fliakos... Read More

SIMPLY MORE

SIMPLY MORE

by Cynthia Erivo | Read by Cynthia Erivo

Macmillan Audio
Biography & Memoir

Award-winning performer Cynthia Erivo narrates her own memoir in which she focuses on what it means to fully embrace yourself, even if others do not. Today, Erivo is beloved for her role as Elphaba in the film adaptation of the musical WICKED, but as a child she was frequently told she asked too many questions and to stop being "too much." Performing her story herself, Erivo... Read More

STRONG GROUND

STRONG GROUND The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, the Wisdom of the Human Spirit

by Brené Brown | Read by Brené Brown

Random House Audio
Business & Finance

Researcher, public speaker, and podcaster Brené Brown narrates this comprehensive guide to courageous leadership with her signature warmth and clarity. Drawing from decades of research and global experience, Brown offers practical insights on leading with authenticity, humility, and connection. Her personable narration sounds like a conversation with a trusted mentor--engaging,... Read More

TAYLOR'S VERSION

TAYLOR'S VERSION The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift

by Stephanie Burt | Read by Janina Edwards

Hachette Audio
Contemporary Culture

Janina Edwards narrates this exploration of the musical phenomenon that is Taylor Swift--her lyrics and what it is about her music that makes her both relatable and aspirational. When author Stephanie Burt created a university course on Taylor Swift and her lyrics, the poetry scholar didn't expect hundreds of people to show up on the first day. Expanding upon Burt's lectures,... Read More

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