Audible Picks December 29, 2021

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Genre: Children

A Place to Hang the Moon

By Kate Albus, narrated by Polly Lee
Tags: Children

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It's 1940, and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, nine, are indifferent about the death of their grandmother, who has been looking after them since their parents died. However, the children require a guardian, which is scarce in London during World War II, especially if they are to remain together. Could a major exodus of youngsters from London to the countryside, as happened during WWII, be the answer?

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Genre: Children

Encanto

By Disney Press, narrated by Inés del Castillo
Tags: Children

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Disney's Encanto tells the story of an exceptional family who lives in a lovely, magical area called Encanto in the Colombian mountains. Every member of the Madrigal family possesses a special ability, ranging from superhuman strength to the ability to heal. Except for Mirabel, that is.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

Crying in H Mart

By Michelle Zauner, narrated by Michelle Zauner
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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Michelle Zauner tells of growing up in Eugene, Oregon, as one of the few Asian-American students; of struggling with her mother's particular high expectations of her; of painful adolescence; and of cherished months spent in her grandmother's tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond late at night over heaping plates of food.

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Genre: Finance

The ONE Thing

By Gary Keller, Jay Papasan, narrated by Timothy Miller, Claire Hamilton
Tags: Finance

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Your life and career will be brought into sharper focus by The ONE Thing. Gary Keller and Jay Papasan show you how to cut through the noise, get better outcomes in less time, reduce stress, and master what matters to you.

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Genre: Business

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

By Greg McKeown, narrated by Greg McKeown
Tags: Business

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Have you ever felt overworked or overworked? Do you feel busy and underutilized at the same time? Are you frequently occupied but not productive? Do you ever feel that other people's agendas are continuously stealing your time? If you responded yes to any of these questions, the Way of the Essentialist is the way out.

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Genre: Science Fiction

Appleseed

By Matt Bell, narrated by Mark Bramhall
Tags: Science Fiction

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One firm now possesses all of the world's resources, thanks to early investments in genetic engineering and food science. However, a growing resistance is striving to redistribute both land and power, and one of the company's original founders will return to headquarters, intent to destroy everything he helped establish, in a key moment for humanity's destiny.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

How Lulu Lost Her Mind

By Rachel Gibson, narrated by Stephanie Einstein
Tags: Literary Fiction

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Lou Ann, a.k.a. Lulu the Love Guru, has made a fortune preaching sex, love, and relationship advice to American women, mostly by disobeying her mother's example. However, when her mother requires full-time care, Lou Ann unwillingly chooses to walk away from the spotlight and fulfill her mother's desires. Lou Ann realizes that very little at Sutton Hall works as it should when she arrives.

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Genre: Clean Romance

The Hating Game

By Sally Thorne, narrated by Katie Schorr
Tags: Clean Romance

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Lucy Hutton has always believed that the nice girl will land the top job. She's lovely and obliging, and she takes pride in the fact that everyone at Bexley & Gamin adores her. Except for Joshua Templeman, who is ruthlessly efficient, immaculately dressed, and physically imposing. And it's a shared resentment.

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Genre: True Crime

The Devil in the White City

By Erik Larson, narrated by Scott Brick
Tags: True Crime

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The Devil in the White City transports the listener to a time of majesty and wonder, enhanced by a supporting cast of real-life figures such as Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, and others. In this fascinating story of the master builder, the killer, and the great fair that consumed them all, Erik Larson's gifts as a storyteller are brilliantly shown.

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Genre: Mystery

Something in the Water

By Catherine Steadman, narrated by Catherine Steadman
Tags: Mystery

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Mark is a gorgeous investment banker with big plans, and Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the verge of a professional breakthrough. They embark on a romantic honeymoon to the beautiful island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, sand, and each other. They then discover something in the water while scuba diving in the pure blue sea...

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Field of Scars

By S.L. Vaden, narrated by Liam DiCosimo
Tags: Steamy Romance

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This dark romance follows the outlaw prince of Basel and the king of Dresden - childhood friends. Prince Reedric is summoned by the new king of Dresden, igniting a fire in both men. Unforeseen circumstances force Reedric to face the ultimate abuser of his past while at the same time accepting and cultivating powers he has refused to embrace.

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A Small World (Zombies! Book 1)

By R. S. Merritt, narrated by Mike Thomas
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A fast-paced apocalyptic epic about families coming together and the governments that rise up to try and keep them apart. As if the zombies weren't bad enough.

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Genre: Fantasy

The Shadow Order (Crossroads Witch Book 1)

By J.S. Malcom, narrated by Amy Hall
Tags: Fantasy

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If you love magic, romance, funny unique characters, and plot twists that will keep your pulse racing, you'll love Crossroads Witch Book 1! Readers are calling this new urban fantasy series, amazing with strong female leads and full of excitement and suspense!

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Genre: Mystery

Rembrandt Rides a Bike: A Julia Fairchild Mystery

By PJ Peterson, narrated by Lisa Valdini
Tags: Mystery

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A troupe of women are tap dancing in cities along the Rhine River. One of them disappears and is presumed dead. Valuable art vanishes from museums where Julia Fairchild has been and her face shows up in the security footage. She must prove her innocence while looking for her missing fellow dancer and the art thieves.

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Fade (Paxton Locke Book 1)

By Daniel Humphreys, narrated by J. Scott Bennett
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In my line of work, there are two types of customers — the ones with real problems and the ones who are flat-out crazy. Unfortunately, the vast majority of my clientele consists of the latter. Call my job what you will. I keep it simple. My name is Paxton Locke and I banish the restless dead. Today, though, ghosts are the least of my problems.

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Genre: Fantasy

My Second Chance Mate

By Anna Gonzales, narrated by Abbey Turner
Tags: Fantasy

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A sweet experience turns sour when Harmony's mate rejects her, so she stays away to heal. But when she feels shivers down her spine upon seeing Trevor, she thinks the Moon Goddess must be playing her tricks, especially when he rejects her too. Is Harmony done with mates, or is she finally getting the love of her life with her second chance?

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Neutral Grounds (French Quarter Collection Book 3)

By Jiffy Kate, narrated by Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, Matt Martucci
Tags: Steamy Romance

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She's the only woman he's ever struggled to forget and now she's his, but only for one year. They say opposites attract, and that couldn’t be truer when it comes to CeCe and Shep. But what happens when the two most anti-marriage people in the French Quarter start enjoying the act?