A must-listen holiday novella in the Fallen Crest series.
C. J. Carmichael presents Book 2 in the Shannon Sisters series.
She’s the Christmas light in a world that seems so dark . . .
Jackie Lau presents Book 2 in the Holidays with the Wongs series.
Greg Wong hates when things don’t go according to plan, so he definitely doesn’t appreciate it when his mother insists he drive Tasha Edwards back to Mosquito Bay for the Christmas holidays. He likes peace and quiet when he’s in the car, and that’s the opposite of what he’ll get with Tasha, his high school sweetheart. The first woman he ever loved.
In Trick Shot, a spicy Christmas novella, Leo, Riley, and Jace embark on a passionate and unconventional romance that challenges societal norms. As they navigate their desires and explore the boundaries of their connection, they discover that love knows no bounds, especially during the enchanting holiday season.
Hugo Award–winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents a terrifying and chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu, and many more.
This completely addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Mikayla Davids is packed with chilling twists that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Lisa Jewell, and Ruth Ware.
From the New York Times–bestselling author, a tale of family tensions and foul play at a snowed-in Connecticut country house.
They come in with the snow. They are the snow . . .
The true story of a man whose life is transformed when he takes an unlikely caretaking job for a disabled 87-year-old who is more than he seems.
“Readers will be warmed and inspired by his story.” —Candace Smith,Booklist
tags: self-help, biography, memoir
In this gripping, high-stakes novel of World War II, the bestselling author of Before the Storm draws on real events to tell the story of one woman’s daring role in the Dutch resistance as part of a most unusual task force.
tags: historical, fiction, women, military
Family history, modern genetics, and well-kept secrets collide as Angie Bier is drawn into a search for a stranger’s birth father hidden somewhere in her own family tree. The search leads to dusty archives, clues hidden in plain sight, and the cutting edge of commercial genetic testing.
tags: mystery, family, autobiography, adoption
In The Kremlin’s Noose Amy Knight tells the riveting story of Vladimir Putin and the oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who forged a relationship in the early years of the Yeltsin era.
“A chilling, compellingly written exploration of Russian politics.” —Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
“Putin casts a larger shadow over Russia’s fate than anyone expected when he became president and so do those who got him to the Kremlin. Berezovsky first among them. Their roles in Russia’s history must be investigated. A veteran Russia watcher, Amy Knight is perfectly equipped to do this.” —Andrei Soldatov,The Compatriots
tags: history, Russia
When a notorious art thief surfaces, warring detective exes reunite for the hunt. A second-chance lesbian romantic suspense that fuses the fine line between love and hate.
tags: lesbian, romance, mystery, detectives
Nicole Fox presents Book 2 in the Groza Bratva series. I’m taking our baby and I’m running. Let him try to catch us if he can.
From the downright chilling, to scary and the weird, this collection of REAL ghost stories is ideal for a Halloween thrill or an insight into a unique haunted history.
tags: supernatural, ghosts, unexplained phenomena
A group of boyhood friends in the summer of 1977. An annual rite of passage in a dark and alluring Pennsylvania wood. The channeling of a malevolent Presence. And a childhood game about to go terribly wrong . . .
tags: horror, occult, supernatural, thrillers
Four brand-new horror novellas from “a modern-day Algernon Blackwood” all about books, stories, manuscripts—the written word has never had sharper teeth . . .
tags: short stories, thrillers, psychological, horror, suspense
A girl suffering from paralyzing night terrors finds a missing poster hanging from the door of her apartment building. On that poster is a photograph of a frighteningly familiar face. It’s her. Only, she’s never seen this photo before and something about its grin scares her. She must discover: What is real and what is the nightmare?
tags: horror, thrillers, psychological
In a bewitchingly melancholy, thrillingly modern ghost story for fans of Eve Chase, Megan Shepherd, and Lisa Jewell, the new inhabitants of a centuries-old castle perched on a remote island in northwest Scotland must confront its tragic and terrifying history . . .
tags: gothic, historical, occult, supernatural
A Goodreads Most Anticipated Horror of 2024 and a must-listen for fans of gothic fiction.
“A Sapphic séance of preternatural proportions, My Darling Dreadful Thing summons a stunning new literary voice to be reckoned with. Johanna van Veen reaches beyond the veil to conjure up a gothic shocker like no other.” —Clay McLeod Chapman, author of What Kind of Mother and Ghost Eaters
A work of literary horror in the gothic tradition, The Invisible Hotel is a startling, speculative tale of a woman in crisis and in stasis, and a country’s shifting identity in the long afterlife of the Korean War.
tags: gothic, occult, supernatural
A captivating tale of two Victorian gentlemen hiding their relationship away in a botanical garden who embark on a Frankenstein-style experiment with unexpected consequences.
The ten years separating Stella Cruz and I matter a whole hell of a lot. She has a year of college left and I have another Cup to win. Hockey leaves no room for anything else, not even someone as incredible as Stella. So, I left her in my bed. Out of sight, out of . . . sight. Because I damn sure can’t get her out of my mind.
Mandi Beck presents Book 1 in the FU HOCKEY series.
Performed by Janina Edwards
Gods and lawyers battle for the soul of the world in the action-packed second volume of Max Gladstone’s Craft Wars, an epic fantasy like no other.
Performed by Kim Niemi
Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and podcaster Allison Carmen’s new audiobook, Maybe Everything is Okay: A Parent’s Guide to Less Stress and Worry, offers parents a powerful and uplifting tool called the “Maybe mindset” to help them navigate the unknown with greater ease and renewed hope.
Performed by Lauren Elkin
A novel of Paris, desire, love, psychoanalysis, and the turbulent affairs of two couples across time.
Performed by Brian Telestai
In this rich and engrossing guide for music lovers everywhere, you’ll discover how a single song can make history.
Figuring out how to make friends, develop relationships and to be confident is a step-by-step process. Now help is available in Embracing the Awkward, written by the popular teen-advice-YouTuber, The Josh Speaks.
Performed by Chelsea Stephens
For teens looking to boost their grades, make a new friend, or save money for something special, forming healthy habits is the key to success both right now and in the future. Mini Habits for Teens shows them how to build good habits that stick, with easy advice for practicing little, everyday changes that help them work toward their goals one step at a time.
Performed by Roger Wayne
In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars—students who scored spots at the nation’s top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives.
College
Performed by Roger Wayne
Proving you can be successful and still have time for fun, How to Win at College is the must-have guide for making the most of these four important years—and getting and edge on life after graduation.
Performed by Adi Cabral
The perfect gift for the college-bound student! Based on the popular Mindfulness-Based College (MBC) program at Brown University, this book offers powerful skills to increase academic success and boost mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health—now and for a lifetime.
Performed by Brian Holden
Hilarious, outrageous, and telling stories from students on over 100 college campuses cover the basics, and then some, including topics on college living; finding people, places, and patience; classes; dating; the party scene; and money.
In 10 Principles for Doing Effective Couples Therapy, two of the world’s leading couple researchers and therapists give listeners an inside tour of what goes on inside the consulting rooms of their practice.
Performed by Ann Sprinkle
Stop fighting with each other and start fighting for your relationship. This unique guide uncovers the science of conflict to help you let go of blame and reignite intimacy and joy.
Performed by Moniqua Plante
Are you ready to stop the conflict and start connecting with your partner? Based in the science of emotionally focused therapy and attachment theory, this is your go-to guide.
Performed by the author
While there’s no doubt that love is an inexact science, if you understand how you and your partner are wired differently, you can overcome your differences, and create a lasting intimate connection. This is the complete “insider’s guide” to understanding your partner’s brain, sparking lasting connection, and enjoying a romantic relationship built on love and trust.
Romantic Listens
Performed by Ashford MacNab and Dan Calley
A must-listen romance from USA Today bestselling author Jade West. Contains mature themes.
Performed by Lexi Evans and Michelle Price
These three are meant to be together, even against all odds. Tensions start to rise as Alfred, the evil HR boss, is out to end Warts & Claws—and will stop at nothing to do so. Can Ember, Lea, and Minni mend broken bonds and escape the trap that awaits?
Clio Evans presents Book 4 in the Warts & Claws Inc. series. Contains mature themes.
Performed by Desiree Ketchum and Grayson Owens
When Blake reluctantly agrees to attend a charity “date auction” at the local townie bar, she figures supporting the family of her late brother’s best friend is the right thing to do. But getting back in the saddle might be a mistake. Because even if she’s an expert rider, there’s no way in hell she’s letting that cowboy hold the reins.
Kayla Grosse presents Book 1 in the Cowboys of Night Hawk series. Contains mature themes.
Performed by Midnite Michaels and Lauryn Nichols
Two people who start as antagonists unexpectedly end up finding common ground. Once they get past the initial friction, what blossoms between them is simply beautiful.
Nicole Falls presents Book 1 in the Preston Brothers series. Contains mature themes.
Pack your bathing suit, sunscreen, and these listens for a fun, relaxing summer beach day!
Performed by Matthew Lloyd Davies and Esther Wane
Melanie Summers welcomes you back to Paradise Bay for a ridiculously romantic, laugh-out-loud tale of reluctant homecomings, lost loves, and second chances . . .
Tags; #romcom #romance #royalty #contemporary
Performed by Helen Langford
Something sinister is happening at a care home in a British seaside town—and Aubrey the cat is perfect at sniffing out trouble . . .
Tags; #cozymystery #detective
Performed by Alison Larkin
From Jenny Colgan comes an irresistible novel—moving and funny, soulful and sweet—about happiness, heartache, and hope.
Tags; #romance #contemporary #literaryfiction
Performed by Amy McFadden
Though Audrey wasn’t the first girl to disappear in Clearwater Ridge, she left behind more lies than clues. Now, one summer later, her case has gone cold, and nobody, least of all Paige, can make sense of what happened.
Queer women have been written out of history since, well, forever. A Short History of Queer Women sets the record straight on women who have loved other women through the ages.
Performed by Ben Allen
Bad Gays is a passionate argument for rethinking gay politics beyond questions of identity and the search for solidarity across boundaries.
Performed by Patrick Lawlor
From the author of the groundbreaking bestseller Queer in America, a myth-shattering look at the present and future of gay rights.
Performed by Graham Halstead
In 1978, Harvey Milk asked Gilbert Baker to create a unifying symbol for the growing gay rights movement, and on June 25 of that year, Baker’s Rainbow Flag debuted at San Francisco’s Gay Liberation Day parade. Baker had no idea his creation would become an international emblem of freedom, forever cementing his place and importance in helping to define the modern LGBTQ+ movement.
Guidebooks
Performed by Amy Deuchler
This easy-to-use dictionary introduces the most essential vocabulary surrounding LGBTQ+ identities. Whether you’re questioning your own identity or simply interested in learning more, this useful guide will help you navigate the world with knowledge, understanding, and kindness.
Performed by Sarah Beth Pfeifer
Fully revised and updated guide with frank, sensitive information for LGBTQ teens, their families, and their allies.
Performed by Christopher Solimene
Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who’s ever dared to wonder. This book is for you.
Memoirs
Performed by the author
A personal and culture-driven exploration of the most pressing questions facing the transgender community today, from leading activist, musician, and academic CN Lester.
Performed by Nicky Endres
In this searingly honest LGBTQ+ memoir, Maeve DuVally tells the story of coming out transgender in one of the most high-profile financial institutions in America, Goldman Sachs.
Performed by the author
Leg is an extraordinarily funny and insightful memoir from a daring new voice. Packed with outrageous stories of a singular childhood, it is also a unique examination of what it means to transform when there are parts of yourself you can’t change, a moving portrait of a family in crisis, and a tale of resilience of spirit.
Performed by the author
This witty memoir traces a touching and often hilarious spiralic path to embracing a gay, Latinx identity against a culture of machismo—from a cockfighting ring in Nicaragua to cities across the U.S.—and the bath houses, night clubs, and drag queens who help redefine pride.
Performed by John Dickhout
From early childhood, through coming out first as a lesbian and then as a man, and his battles with epilepsy and refusal to give in, Soar, Adam, Soar chronicles Adam Prashaw’s drive to define himself, his joyful spirit, and his love of life, which continues to conquer all.
Collections
Performed by Robin Eller
In this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches, influential poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class, and propounds social difference as a vehicle for action and change.
Performed by Sarah Beth Pfeifer
What happens when your gender doesn’t fit neatly into the categories of male or female? In this groundbreaking book, thirty authors highlight how our experiences are shaped by a deeply entrenched gender binary.
Performed by Lee Osorio
A Great Gay Book: Stories of Growth, Belonging and Other Queer Possibilities is a gorgeously designed collection of essays, short fiction, poetry, interviews, profiles, as well as new material from many of today’s biggest LGBTQ+ creatives.
Need tips this gardening season? Look no further than these listens!
Performed by Stephen R. Thorne
In a friendly, straightforward style, professional horticulturist Steven A. Frowine distills fifty years of gardening experience to show you how to start growing your expertise—from planning out your own mini-Eden and planting your first annuals, bulbs, and perennials through to laying the perfect lawn, raising tasty crops, and even introducing fish to your landscape.
Performed by Tanya Enby
Whether your thumb is a fertile green or you’ve never put plant-to-pot before, this book will bring out your inner farmer: you’ll find everything required to transform your garden into a self-renewing larder—and complement every meal with a crisp, healthy, home-grown treat.
Performed by Chelsea Stephens
Melissa K. Norris, fifth generation homesteader and host of the popular Pioneering Today podcast, explains how to plant a garden that will yield healthy, wholesome food throughout the year.
Performed by April Doty
Make healthier life choices to heal yourself and the environment through self-sufficiency. Holistic Homesteading by Roxanne Ahern provides the tools for living slowly, intentionally, and better through permaculture, edible gardening, and organic farming.
Performed by Amanda Ronconi
In Getting Baked, sustainable living expert Barb Webb takes you on an in-depth journey through everything you ever wanted to know about CBD, including the science, side effects, dosages, and benefits. You’ll also take a deep dive into herbs and botanicals that complement CBD and complete your medicinal garden.
Fall in love with this captivating Regency romance! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge, and Jane Austen. From author Dorothy Mack. Performed by Sasha Higgins.
What is the reason for Giles’s haughtiness? Can Angelica thaw his frosty exterior? Or are both condemned to a life without love?Can headstrong Marianne find her place in respectable society?Can a feckless rake become the ideal husband?
Tina Gabrielle presents her Daring Ladies series. Book 3 coming in audiobook June 11, 2024!Contains mature themes.
Oliver is not one to give up when he finds something he wants. He must persuade her to trust him—and to believe that one passionate night can turn into forever.Adeline and her faux beau must convince the ton and their families that they’re an item. It doesn’t matter if they can barely tolerate each other. It doesn’t matter that scandal is only a touch away. Because if this charade doesn’t work, Adeline will find herself in dangerous hands . . .
Emily Rath presents the Second Sons series. Performed by Dan Calley and Allie Rose.Contains mature themes.
Marriage is a trap and Rosalie will not be easily snared . . . but that doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy the chase while it lasts.For love of Rosalie, the gentlemen must prove willing to try anything, risk anything, and be anything she needs.The Lady has an offer. The Vicar has a Confession.
Jessica Jefferson presents the Regency Blooms series. Performed by Beverley A. Crick. Contains mature themes.
With scandal, extortion, treachery, and even love itself threatening to keep him from his goal, will Duncan succeed or find himself compromised by Miss Ambrosia Tisdale?When ghosts from both their pasts threaten to unravel the intimacy they’ve come to cherish, will either of them set their fears aside long enough to embrace love? Or will Miss Tasmin Tisdale’s stubbornness divide them?When Will is invited to the Tisdale estate for an extended holiday, he never expects to become friends with the forgettable Lillian. But when a family secret comes to light, he must choose between leaving London and protecting the honor of one woman or staying and risking the reputation of another.
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