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• I Who Have Never Known Men

  Harpman, Jacqueline

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  Sherry from the North Oak Branch says, "In my opinion, the audio version truly elevates this already amazing book. The narrator - Nikki Massoud's portrayal of the main character, who is unlike any other I have read - naive and curious, yet strong,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dead Cat Tail Assassins

  Clark, P. Djèlí

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  Amanda from the Withers Branch especially praises the narrator in this funny and action-packed fantasy about assassins.

• Spare

  Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex

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  Alyson from the Withers Branch says, "I'm a big fan of audiobook memoirs where the subject/author reads their own story because you can typically hear the emotion as they relive their experiences. With Prince Harry's book I loved hearing his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blood of Hercules

  Mas, Jasmine

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  Amanda from the Withers Branch says, "The main character has a lot of internal sarcastic monologue that comes across really well from the audiobook narrator."

• My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

  A Novel

  Backman, Fredrik

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  Kayla from the Excelsior Springs Branch says, "It's a beautiful story about a little girl, Elsa, who's feisty grandmother, who is her best friend, dies. Her grandmother leaves behind a series of letters for her to deliver to people she has wronged…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

  A Novel

  Chakraborty, Shannon

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  Erin from the Colbern Road Library Center says, "The narration of it is beyond incredible - it's like having the real characters sitting with you and telling you their story. I have never enjoyed an audiobook as much as this one."

• The History of Sound

  Stories

  Shattuck, Ben

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  Angie from the Reader Engagement Department also suggests this beautiful short story collection set in various time periods in New England. "It is narrated by an impressive cast including Nick Offerman, Ed Helms, Jenny Slate, Chris Cooper, and Dion…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dread Nation

  Ireland, Justina

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  Bahni Turpin is a staff favorite audiobook narrator, including Trinity from the Excelsior Springs Branch who says, "This was my very first fiction audiobook. This pick takes the zombie apocalypse and puts it just after the Civil War. The horrors of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black AF History

  The Un-Whitewashed Story of America

  Harriot, Michael

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  Amanda from the Withers Branch says, "The author narrators the book and it feels like he is just a friend telling you about history. He is great with making it easy to understand, more like narrative nonfiction that comes across well with audio."

• Making It So

  A Memoir

  Stewart, Patrick

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  Sally from the Woodneath Library Center says, "Read by the author. Heartily recommend to anyone who is a Patrick Stewart or Star Trek fan. Listening to his voice is delightful!"

• Divine Rivals

  Ross, Rebecca

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  Amanda from the Withers Branch says, "Dual narrators and both of them were great. They really brought the story to life."

• Down the Drain

  Fox, Julia

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  Another celebrity memoir Alyson suggests: "Julia Fox's book is a whirlwind that takes you from Italy to the New York "club rat" scene, then Louisiana to Josh Safdie's muse in Uncut Gems. I love a good messy memoir."

• Yes Please

  Poehler, Amy

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  Trinity from the Excelsior Springs Branch says, "This was my introduction to audiobooks-and I'm glad for it! This is a great pick for folks who enjoy a memoir, especially those who enjoy a deeply funny and empathetic author. This audibook is read by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

  Schwab, V. E.

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  Liz from the Withers Branch says, "Read by Julia Whelan, this my favorite audiobook of all time. Alongside a really good story, Julia portrays each character with such distinction and vitality. It's incredible!"

• Gideon the Ninth

  Muir, Tamsyn

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  Laura from the Woodneath Library Center recommends the narrator Moira Quirk. She narrates the Locked Tombs series (this book is the first) among many other titles.

• Anne of Green Gables

  Montgomery, L. M.

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  Trinity from the Excelsior Springs Branch says, "a classic that hardly needs an introduction. I listened to the version narrated by Susie Berneis and enjoyed it immensely. As someone who struggles with older reads (classics especially) I really…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beartown

  Backman, Fredrik

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  Angie from the Reader Engagement Department suggests anything narrated by Marin Ireland, including Fredrik Backman's Beartown trilogy. She says, "I can't imagine these characters without Ireland's amazing narration. She brings each personality to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boston Girl

  A Novel

  Diamant, Anita

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  Laura from the Woodneath Library Center suggests this Audie Award finalist narrated by Linda Lavin, about a young Jewish woman in Boston at the start of the 20th century.

• From Here to the Great Unknown

  Presley, Lisa Marie • Keough, Riley

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  Sherry from the North Oak Branch says, "Like Sally, Trinity, and Alyson, I'm a big fan of celebrity memoirs narrated by the celebrities themselves. The Lisa Marie Presley biography uses audio clips recorded before her death, along with Julia Roberts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Only Plane in the Sky

  An Oral History of September 11, 2001

  Graff, Garrett M. • Graham, Holter

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  Angie from the Reader Engagement Department suggests this oral history of 9/11, saying "It is narrated by a full cast, including some actual recordings from that day. Emotional and riveting, it paints a full picture of a momentous day in our…Read moreRead more of this annotation