Audible Picks September 4, 2024

Audible Picks September 4, 2024

The Glass Palace book cover
Genre: Fantasy

The Glass Palace

By Kathryn Trattner, narrated by Mary Jane Wells
Tags: Fantasy

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For as long as Astrid can remember she's been betrothed to a stranger. When tragedy strikes her husband-to-be emerges from the shadows ready to claim her hand in marriage. Unable to resist this mysterious stranger she is drawn into a realm of captivating magic, haunting secrets, and epic adventure.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

Lantern Across the Sea (Lover of the Sea Book 1)

By Michael Ponzio and Anne Ponzio, narrated by Warren du Plooy
Tags: Literary Fiction

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Follow Bastone, a 13th-century Genoese sailor, crossbowman, and spy in his adventures as he sails across the Mediterranean Sea. During his journeys, he falls in love with a Greek fisherman’s daughter and together they endure pirates, assassins, and family prejudice. They join the people of Sicily in the Revolt of the Sicilian Vespers to expel the cruel French rulers.

The Ticket (Love Again Series Book 1) book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

The Ticket (Love Again Series Book 1)

By Heather Grace Stewart, narrated by CJ Bloom and Gary Furlong
Tags: Steamy Romance

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When Irish hunk Pete McCarney is left with an unused ticket for a trip around the world after his girlfriend dumps him, he decides to take a bold step and find a travel companion via social media. “Laugh out loud funny.” “The most enjoyable book I’ve read in a long time.”

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Ruthless Beauty

By Cassia Briar, narrated by Laurie West and Christian Black
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Eleven years ago, I was supposed to die. Now someone's back to finish the job. Only this time, I'm not alone... My grumpy, tattooed bodyguard (and older brother's best friend) takes his job seriously. My childhood best friend, who turned me down hard, is regretting his decision. And the psycho, golden retriever assassin who I love to hate.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Snapdragon (Gilded Love Book 1)

By Kilby Blades, narrated by Erin Mallon
Tags: Steamy Romance

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The rules are simple: unattached companionship, toe-curling sex, and a clean break whenever it ends. Either one can say the single word that will break it off: Snapdragon. Sacrificing their careers isn't an option, never mind how right it feels. Darby must fight to not fall in love. From USA Today Bestselling Author Kilby Blades.

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Genre: Clean Romance

The Perfect Spy (An Untapped Source Book 1)

By Amy Martinsen, narrated by Amy Martinsen
Tags: Clean Romance

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She’s lost everything including her confidence. Can a CIA officer fearing failure protect the country when a deadly sleeper agent goes active? If you like undeniable chemistry, page-turning tension, and Christian values in action, then you’ll love The Perfect Spy.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

Kissing Asphalt (ResilientAF Book 1)

By Delicia Niami, narrated by Delicia Niami
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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The first installment of the ResilientAF memoir series. "Overall, the book was a phenomenal read that explained well the good and bad coping mechanisms used by the author to deal with her past. I highly recommend this book, especially for people who have never enjoyed a biography. A must-read!" Onlinebookclub.org Review.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Fruitcake

By Leah Orr, narrated by Annalee Scott and Danny Montooth
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Four friends, one fruitcake, and a ritzy town full of secrets . . .What could go wrong? The Fruitcake is a fast-paced thriller dripping with murder, mayhem, and delightful, often delicious Southern hospitality while split narration spins the tale from alternate perspectives. Enjoyed the TV series Desperate Housewives? You'll love The Fruitcake.

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Genre: Fantasy

The Crimes of Rooker Flynn (Locke Institute Trilogy Book 1)

By A. R. Witham, narrated by A. R. Witham
Tags: Fantasy

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The perfect book as spooky season approaches, a fast-paced adventure fantasy with bounty hunters, criminals and terrifying giant spiders! Join the rascal pirate Rooker Flynn as he attempts to escape the magical prison called the Locke Institute with the help of a motley crew of dastardly criminals! Narrated by the Author, the three-time Emmy Winner, A. R. Witham.

Dog Logic book cover
Genre: Science Fiction

Dog Logic

By Tom Strelich, narrated by Tom Strelich
Tags: Science Fiction

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Hertell Daggett has just discovered a time capsule. Only this one is full of people, and they've been living beneath his pet cemetery since 1963 due to some bad information they got about the end of the world. Hertell leads the duck-and-cover civilization into the glorious, mystifying, and often dismaying modern world -- time travel with a twist.

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Genre: Mystery

The Voice From the Ground

By Inger Gammelgaard Madsen, narrated by Ako Mitchell
Tags: Mystery

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Following an argument with her older brother, 7-year-old Lilly Danielsen takes the family dog for a walk. But her mum starts to worry when she doesn't return home. Did she stay away because she is still angry or has something more sinister happened to her?

Up Against the Wall book cover
Genre: Mystery

Up Against the Wall

By David Hasselhoff, narrated by David Hasselhoff
Tags: Mystery

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Autumn, 1989. The waning days of the Cold War. A rogue Stasi colonel has acquired a nuclear bomb and threatens to level Berlin if and when the Wall comes down. CIA Agent Nick Harper is called in to foil the plot. Soon after arriving, however, Harper discovers his identity has been compromised.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Beatrice Dark

By Louis Nowra, narrated by Ainslie Cloustonr, Jacqui Duncan, Stuart Robinson, Aaron Tsindos and, Julian Pulvermarcher
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Mrs Beatrice Dark, the wife of powerful cabinet minister, Joseph Dark, enters the office of a tabloid newspaper and shoots her husband’s enemy, the editor of the tabloid on the eve of World War Two. A sensational murder trial occurs, with its unfolding secrets, lies, and sex scandals, mesmerizing the nation, with those who believe she should be acquitted and those who think she should hang.

American Dreamer: Who Was Jay Gatsby? book cover
Genre: True Crime

American Dreamer: Who Was Jay Gatsby?

By Blanchard House, narrated by Joe Nocera
Tags: True Crime

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Just before the small-time bootlegger Max Gerlach died, he tried to reveal his secret: he was the inspiration for the mysterious Jay Gatsby. It’s a nice story, but was he telling the truth? Veteran reporter Joe Nocera and producer Poppy Damon investigate this century-old literary mystery and uncover untold secrets about the Great American Novel.

The Sandman: Act III book cover
Genre: Fantasy

The Sandman: Act III

By Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs, narrated by Neil Gaiman and More
Tags: Fantasy

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The groundbreaking audio production of what Los Angeles Times Magazine called “the greatest epic in the history of comic books” continues. Leading perhaps the best cast ever assembled in audio, James McAvoy returns to voice Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, in The Sandman: Act III, the third installment of the New York Times best-selling audio saga.

Dead Moon book cover
Genre: Science Fiction

Dead Moon

By Peter Clines, narrated by Ray Porter
Tags: Science Fiction

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In the year 2243, the Moon belongs to the dead. The largest graveyard in the solar system, it was the perfect solution to the overcrowding and environmental problems that had plagued mankind for centuries. And the perfect place for Cali Washington to run away from her past.

POWER Talks with Kemi Nekvapil: Find, Own, Live Your Power book cover
Genre: Business

POWER Talks with Kemi Nekvapil: Find, Own, Live Your Power

By Naima Brown and Kemi Nekvapil, narrated by Kemi Nekvapil and More
Tags: Business

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Leading executive and personal coach Kemi Nekvapil takes power personally. She knows what it’s like to be without power - and through a process of self-discovery, coaching, research, and keen observation, she has redefined how we understand power and created a framework for us to find, own, and live our own limitless power.

Buying Your First Home: Tried and True Real Estate Tips for Finance Options, Closing Costs, and Building Equity to Master the Art of Homeownership book cover
Genre: Finance
Tags: Finance

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Outsmart the competition and learn inside tricks to enable you to own property and secure your future. How much money do I need for the right deposit? What do I do in a bidding war? If you have questions like these about buying your first home, you aren't alone. Becoming a homeowner can be the most challenging, but most rewarding, thing you can do in your life.