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• The Graveyard Book

  Full Cast Production

  Gaiman, Neil

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  Possibly my favorite thing ever. Brought to life by a full cast of almost 20 voices and winner of several audiobook awards, this has all the pomp and flair of a Broadway production. ArapahoeTina

• Our Last Echoes

  Marshall, Kate Alice,

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  For production value alone, Our Last Echoes is one of the best books I've listened to this year! Told with a full cast through video recording transcripts, interviews, and traditional narrative, it will keep you on the edge of your seat.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Swearing Is Good for You

  The Amazing Science of Bad Language

  Byrne, Emma

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  A fun, entertaining book about the science of profanity. A short book (5 hours) but I felt like I walked away with a little more knowledge. ArapahoeJoshM

• Sometimes I Lie

  a Novel

  Feeney, Alice,

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  This book kept me riveted. For anyone who likes plot surprises and psychological thrillers, this one's for you! ArapahoeJane

• You Bring the Distant Near

  Perkins, Mitali,

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  Narrated by 4 different readers, this story of three generations of Indian-American women is heartfelt, heart-wrenching and absolutely riveting. I loved it! ArapahoeMary

• See You in the Cosmos

  Cheng, Jack, 1983-

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  Love podcasts, astronomy and brave kids? 11-year-old Alex records his quest—and side trips—as he tries to launch his golden iPod into space. A delight to listen to with a full cast of characters! ArapahoeKati

• Illuminae

  Kaufman, Amie,

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  One of my absolute favorite audiobooks is the Illuminae Files trilogy. They feature full cast, dramatized narration, so it's a lot like watching a movie. I recommend browsing through the print book after because it also has a fascinating…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A New Hope

  Being the Story of Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and the Rise of the Rebellion

  Bracken, Alexandra,

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  This one is a fun retelling of "A New Hope" and is a great one to get any avid reader/scifi fan into Star Wars if they've never considered it. ArapahoeSam

• Call the Midwife. Shadows of the Workhouse

  Worth, Jennifer, 1935-2011,

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  I loved "Call the Midwife." The narrator has a very soothing voice, and is also able to do a variety of accents. The story itself is very enjoyable too—I learned a lot about midwifery and medical practices in 1950s Great Britain. ArapahoeRebekah

• The Mountain Between Us

  Martin, Charles, 1969-

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  I liked the connection between Ben and Ashley and how they survived their adventure of the plane wreck. I also liked the narrator George Newbern. ArapahoeJanet

• The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

  North, Claire

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  Harry lives forever but not in the way you might think. ArapahoeSiddra

• Leviathan

  Westerfeld, Scott

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  This is a YA steampunk historical fiction retelling of the events leading up to WWI...read by Alan Cummings! He is fabulous, and so is the book! The first in a trilogy, this book kicks off a fantastic adventure that is a fun read for any age. …Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Daisy Jones & the Six

  a Novel

  Reid, Taylor Jenkins,

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  This is the book that just might turn me into an audio listener. Amazing full-cast performance, not just narration, of a 1970's rock band. Jennifer Beals and Benjamin Bratt give life to this story about Daisy Jones & the Six's rise to fame, creative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Traitor's Game

  Nielsen, Jennifer A.

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  Looking for a YA/MG fantasy book filled with espionage, secret weapons, and the start of a new trilogy? Check out Jennifer Nielson's "The Traitors Game." With two phenomenal narrators and high stakes, this audio book grabs you from the beginning and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Children of Blood and Bone

  Adeyemi, Tomi,

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  From musical, magical incantations to fierce battle scenes—the reader, Bahni Turpin, was captivating. ArapahoeElisabeth

• Storm Front

  Butcher, Jim, 1971-

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  "Storm Front" is the first of the "Dresden Files" series, and we have many of these books available as downloadable audiobooks, CDs or preloaded audiobooks. The entire series is read by James Marsters (Spike from Buffy), with the exception of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fortune Favors the Dead

  a Novel

  Spotswood, Stephen,

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  What a great audiobook! If you want to be immersed in 1940s New York and in a great mystery, give this a try. ArapahoeAlyson

• Scary Stories

  the Complete 3-book Audio Collection

  Schwartz, Alvin, 1927-1992

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  If you remember reading these books in the 80s or 90s, it is high time you rediscovered them. The haunting tales you love have been raised from the dead to shock and delight a new generation. The narrator is fantastic and is sure to spook you!…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ender's World

  Fresh Perspectives on the SF Classic Ender's Game

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  The audiobook for "Ender's Game," as well as its sequels, is excellent. Orson Scott Card got his start as a playwright, so he knows how to write in such a way that it can be communicated well orally. The narrator does an excellent job guiding the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The City We Became

  Jemisin, N. K.,

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  The world-building was deftly woven into the plot, creating an intricate mythology that feels natural and obvious despite its novelty. The characters are all deeply complicated and flawed, but so deeply human that they're easy to connect with and…Read moreRead more of this annotation