Audible Picks January 26, 2022

The One and Only Ivan book cover
Genre: Children

The One and Only Ivan

By Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao, narrated by Adam Grupper
Tags: Children

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The transformational power of unexpected friendships is celebrated in this poignant and unforgettable story by renowned novelist Katherine Applegate. This novel is based on the true story of a captive gorilla named Ivan, and it is written from Ivan's perspective.

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Genre: Children

The Snail and the Whale

By Julia Donaldson, narrated by Imelda Staunton
Tags: Children

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One small snail yearns to see the world and hops on the back of a whale's tail. They embark on an incredible voyage together, passing by icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels insignificant in the grand scheme of things. When calamity occurs and the whale is stranded in a bay, the small snail comes to the rescue.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

The Chiffon Trenches

By André Leon Talley, narrated by André Leon Talley
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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The Chiffon Trenches offers a candid look at the who’s who of the last 50 years of fashion. At once ruthless and empathetic, this engaging memoir tells with raw honesty the story of how André not only survived the brutal style landscape but thrived - despite racism, illicit rumors, and all the other challenges of this notoriously cutthroat industry.

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Genre: Finance

Metaverse Investing for Beginners and Advanced

By Meta Digital Academy, narrated by Tom Brooks
Tags: Finance

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Nowadays, it appears like "the metaverse" is the next significant hit that will alter your online life, and everyone and their mother corporation is talking about it. However, it appears that everyone has their interpretation of what "this metaverse" means - if they have any concept at all. Now is the time to invest in the future by listening to this comprehensive guide.

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't book cover
Genre: Business
Tags: Business

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In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation, and failure. Why? The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said.

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Genre: Science Fiction

The Lasaran (Aldebarian Alliance Book 1)

By Dianne Duvall, narrated by Kirsten Potter
Tags: Science Fiction

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When an ally informs Taelon that his little sister has been kidnapped and is being held captive on Earth, he sets sail towards the blue planet, determined to release. However, things do not go according to plan. Taelon is kidnapped and subjected to painful experiments. All he knows is anguish and wrath for what seems like an eternity... until a mind hesitantly touches his own.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

The Rose Code

By Kate Quinn, narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
Tags: Literary Fiction

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The year 1947. As the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter - the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum.

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Genre: True Crime

Death in the Air

By Kate Winkler Dawson, narrated by Graeme Malcolm
Tags: True Crime

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The pollution that hit the city on December 5, 1952, was different; it was the kind that held the city hostage for five days. 12,000 people died as mass transit came to a halt and criminals roamed the streets. In the same month, another London serial murderer, John Reginald Christie, was on the loose, having murdered at least six women.

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Genre: Mystery

Something to Hide

By Elizabeth George, narrated by Simon Vance
Tags: Mystery

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Only an autopsy exposes the deadly act that prompted a police detective's death when she is taken off life support after going into a coma. Acting Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley is assigned to the investigation, which has far-reaching cultural implications that have nothing to do with life as he knows it, and she'd been working on a special task team inside North London's Nigerian community.

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Genre: Clean Romance

That's My Sister

By Roxanne Rhaman, narrated by Jennifer Blom
Tags: Clean Romance

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Having a beautiful sister is hard enough. Having one who’s on the cover of magazines and is loved by all? Torture. Good thing there’s a handsome, distracting neighbor next door.

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The Harmless Series (Box Set)

By Meli Raine, narrated by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York
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Four years ago, presidential candidate's daughter Lindsay thought Drew betrayed her, but now he's back to prove himself. Will she let him?

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To Kill a Saint

By Michael Swiger, narrated by Todd A. Thompson
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A corpse on an altar. A Pastor covered in blood. A Satanic Bible on his desk. Attorney Hunter St. James’ crusade for truth hurls him into the supernatural world of the occult. Faith McGuire longs for a second chance at romance. Deadly events thrust her into the vortex, threatening everything she loves.

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Genre: Fantasy

Dragon Link (Ragond's Portal War Book 1)

By Ava Richardson, narrated by Rebekah Nemethy
Tags: Fantasy

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Immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with magic, fearless characters, and at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider. After being shuffled between foster homes the only connection 16-year-old Nova Harris has to happier times is the strange dragon pendant that makes her yearn to reunite with her mother—until a dragon lands at her feet.

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Genre: Mystery

One Must Tell the Bees

By J. Lawrence Matthews, narrated by Thomas Judd
Tags: Mystery

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“Lincoln is assassinated in his private box at Ford’s!” What if Sherlock Holmes had met Lincoln? Had been there in Washington that terrible night? Had joined the hunt for assassin John Wilkes Booth? Lincoln and the Civil War are seen through the eyes of the iconic detective, in a gripping novel that will thrill history buffs and mystery fans alike.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

The Boy Upstairs

By Amanda Shelley, narrated by Connor Crais and Vanessa Edwin
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Derek is only in town for three months and Tessa is determined not to fall for him. He's adventurous, competitive, and gets her like no other. With their expiration date quickly approaching, she has to ask - will her heart ever be the same without the boy upstairs? This neighbors-to-lovers romance is packed with swoon, sweetness, and steam.

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Genre: Fantasy

We Who Burn

By Merethe Walther, narrated by Jonathan Waters
Tags: Fantasy

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Petra wants to bring her dead love back to life, so when she’s offered a trade by the priest of a mad god—find his stolen blade in exchange for information—she reluctantly agrees. But then she meets Caspar, the thief who stole it, and learns the horrific truth of what the blade can do and why they must keep it from the priest at all costs.

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Genre: Steamy Romance
Tags: Steamy Romance

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What would you do if you were a struggling college student offered one million dollars for 30 days of unforgettable passion with the hottest most eligible bachelor in New York? The catch: It will involve his deepest erotic fantasies...