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• A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping

  Mandanna, Sangu

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  *also in the Fiction list* Narrated by Samara MacLaren. Laura says it's a "cozy fantasy with found family themes." LynnDee says of the print version, "I had to keep myself from openly crying in a coffee shop when I got to the ending. A very cute and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Actress of a Certain Age

  My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success

  Hiller, Jeff

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  Narrated by the author. Amber says, "Best known for his role in the series Somebody Somewhere, Jeff Hiller narrates his own autobiography. Following his path to stardom, Jeff will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next. Plus you get…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear

  McGuire, Seanan

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  Narrated by Barrie Kreinik. The tenth entry in the Wayward Children series shares Nadya's journey to the Land Beneath the Lake, a land with giant turtles and one which accepts her for who she is. Recommended by Amber from the Grandview Branch.

• Alchemised

  SenLinYu

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  Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld. Kathryn says, "This book has some controversy to it but I loved the fanfic it was based on and adore the new world the author built." Recommended by Kathryn from the North Independence Branch.

• Atmosphere

  Jenkins Reid, Taylor

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  *Also in Fiction list* Narrated by Kristen DiMercurio. The latest by reader favorite Taylor Jenkins Reid shares the life of a female astronaut in the 1980s. Recommended by Heather from the Withers Branch.

• Awake

  A Memoir

  Hatmaker, Jen

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  Narrated by the author, family, and friends, along with bonus excerpts from the author's podcast. Hatmaker shares the fallout from the end of her marriage, alongside the awakening she experienced when she started to question the systems around her.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black in Blues

  How a Color Tells the Story of My People

  Perry, Imani, 1972-

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  staff put as Best Audio, but MCPL doesn't appear to own audiobook version

• Broken Country

  Hall, Clare Leslie

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  *Also in Fiction list* Narrated by Hattie Morahan. The return of her former love Gabriel and his son, Leo, upends Beth's life, and an ensuing murder trial disrupts it even further in this acclaimed debut. Recommended by Kari from the North…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dan in Green Gables

  a Modern Reimagining of Anne of Green Gables

  Terciero, Rey,

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  staff put as best audio, but we don't appear to own audiobook version

• Fahrenheit-182

  A Memoir

  Hoppus, Mark • Ozzi, Dan

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  Narrated by the Blink-182 front man. Lydia at Parkville recommends this title, saying it "was a good listen!"

• For Whom the Belle Tolls

  Lynn, Jaysea

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  *Also on fiction list* Narrated by Elena Wolfe. Nicole from Technical Services said of the print version, "Think of Dante's inferno level type hell, and add in rage room therapy for retail employees. There's also a slow build romance that will woo…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Futbolista

  Garza Villa, Jonny

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  Narrated by Robb Moriera. Gabriel Piña is an aspiring football star with MLS dreams. When he is tutored by friend Vale and develops feelings, he is worried about the reception he will get as a queer athlete or whether he should choose to be his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Great Big Beautiful Life

  Henry, Emily

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  *also on fiction list* Narrated by Julia Whelan. Two writers compete to write the biography of a reclusive heiress, but is either getting the truth? Full of Henry's witty banter, a grumpy-sunshine trope, but also a change of pace for this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert

  A Novel

  Bob the Drag Queen

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  Narrated by the author, with bonus songs! Mary says, "This book was fascinating! A truly unique concept and plot that had lots of humor and heart, it was good enough I wished it was longer. (Pro tip: Listen to the audio and stay for the actual songs…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Impossible Fortune

  Osman, Richard

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  * also in the fiction list* Narrated by Fiona Shaw. Rachel from the Platte City Branch says of the print version, "This 5th book in the series was just as mysterious, warm, funny and witty as its predecessors. It was delightful to spend more time…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Interabled

  True Stories About Love and Disability From Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples

  Burcaw, Shane,

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  On audiobook list, but MCPL does not appear to own audio version

• Is a River Alive?

  Macfarlane, Robert

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  Narrated by the author. Erin says, "The author narrates, and his passion and curiosity come through so vibrantly. I'd love to hear him speak in person; I could listen to his voice and his stories and his thoughts all day long." Recommended by Erin…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• King of Ashes

  A Novel

  Cosby, S. A.

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  *Also on fiction list* Narrated by Adam Lazarre-White. Ethan says, "Adam Lazarre-White's narration brings a perfect blend of dramatic irony and narrative weight to this story of a financial fixer coming home to deal with the criminals his brother…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nightshade

  Connelly, Michael

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  Narrated by Will Damron. Connelly introduces a new series starring a L. A. detective transferred to Catalina. Recommended by Nicole from the Withers Branch.

• Onyx Storm

  Yarros, Rebecca

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  Narrated by a full cast. *also on fiction list* Kirsti from the Red Bridge Branch says of the print version, "Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is pure adrenaline — dragons, heartbreak, and high stakes that make you forget to breathe. It’s about power,…Read moreRead more of this annotation