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The Tennis Partner

A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss

By: Abraham Verghese
Narrated by: Neil Shah
Length: 13 hours 50 minutes

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend... Read more about The Tennis Partner

The Burning Library

A Novel

By: Gilly Macmillan
Narrated by: Rose Robinson & Steph de Whalley
Length: 9 hours 53 minutes

“I haven't read many, actually... any... spy books but the intricate plotting of this book makes me want to call it a feminist spy thriller. More of a 4.5 rating, you don't get a lot of pay off on character arcs but you do get a layered mystery through ancient books, fabrics, and art that jet sets through multiple beautiful locations. Definitely... Read more

O Sinners!

A Novel

By: Nicole Cuffy
Narrated by: JD Jackson & SEVAN
Length: 12 hours 48 minutes

In this “engrossing” (Los Angeles Times) novel that sweeps from present-day California to the Vietnam War and back, a grieving young man is drawn into the orbit of a charismatic cult leader who forces him to reconsider why people give up control—and what it takes, ultimately, to find one’s place in the world.

FINALIST FOR THE WESTPOINT PRIZE FOR... Read more about O Sinners!

A Tale for the Time Being

By: Ruth Ozeki
Narrated by: Ruth Ozeki
Length: 14 hours 43 minutes

A brilliant, unforgettable, and long-awaited novel from bestselling author Ruth Ozeki

“A time being is someone who lives in time, and that means you, and me, and every one of us who is, or was, or ever will be.”

In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has decided there’s only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmates’ bullying. But before... Read more about A Tale for the Time Being

Leviathan Wakes

The Expanse: Book #1

By: James S. A. Corey
Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
Length: 20 hours 56 minutes

“This whole series is incredible, and Jefferson Mays crushes the narration, giving all the characters unique and recognizable voices. I truly love the mystery at the heart of the first book, and the way the series evolves over time had me hooked the whole way through. Read more

Death of the Author

A Novel

By: Nnedi Okorafor
Narrated by: Liz Femi, Anthony Oseyemi, Jason Culp & Chris Djuma
Length: 16 hours 12 minutes

“Okorafor might be the smartest writer I've read in a while. I was at turns mesmerized, annoyed, completely intrigued, and just downright flabbergasted at this book (or should I say books?). This is a novel within a novel- we watch as the main character writes her book about a future world of robots vs AI. But is that really what we are reading?... Read more

The White Hot

A Novel

By: Quiara Alegría Hudes
Narrated by: Daphne Rubin-Vega & Quiara Alegría Hudes
Length: 5 hours 16 minutes

“A beautifully written and lyrical story that makes you sit with it long after you finish it. Read more

Empire of AI

Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI

By: Karen Hao
Narrated by: Karen Hao
Length: 17 hours 50 minutes

A New York Times Notable Book • Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year by Smithsonian, Scientific American, and Elle • Porchlight 2025 Business Book Award Winner

“A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not just in Silicon Valley but around the world . . .... Read more about Empire of AI

Empire of AI

Inside the reckless race for total domination

By: Karen Hao
Narrated by: Karen Hao
Length: 17 hours 50 minutes

Brought to you by Penguin.

An eye-opening account of the tech arms race shaping out planet, from an award-winning journalist and AI insider to the world of Sam Altman and OpenAI
When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as... Read more about Empire of AI

The Possession of Alba Díaz

By: Isabel Cañas
Narrated by: Carolina Hoyos & Anthony Rey Perez
Length: 11 hours 35 minutes

“I loved every minute! The author expertly built tension from almost the first page, the characters felt real and well-rounded, and the setting was beautifully done. I learned things about the history of Mexico I never knew, all while sitting at the edge of my seat for the unfolding of Alba's story. The ending was a perfect roller coaster of... Read more

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

An instant Sunday Times bestseller and a twisting tale of love, rage and retribution.

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Marisa Calin, Katie Leung & Julia Whelan
Length: 18 hours 24 minutes

The Heart-Stopping International Sensation!

Brought to life by a captivating multi-cast narration, with spellbinding performances from the award-winning Julia Whelan, Katie Leung (Harry Potter) and Marisa Calin.

Instant No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller
No. 1 New York Times Bestseller
The Radio 2 Book Club Pick

From V. E. Schwab, a genre-defying,... Read more about Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Katie Leung & Marisa Calin
Length: 18 hours 26 minutes

“Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a dark, lyrical story that blends folklore, grief, and quiet horror into something haunting and beautiful. The writing feels earthy and atmospheric, like turning pages by lantern light. It is perfect for readers who enjoy unsettling stories that lean more on mood and meaning than jump scares, and for anyone... Read more

A Drop of Corruption

the gripping biopunk murder mystery sequel to The Tainted Cup

Shadow of the Leviathan

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 15 hours 51 minutes

An impossible crime has occurred. A Treasury officer has disappeared into thin air - abducted from his quarters in a building whose entrances and exits are all sealed.

The brilliant and mercurial investigator, Ana Dolabra, and her assistant Dinios Kol have been called in to crack the case.

Before long, Ana discovers that they're actually... Read more about A Drop of Corruption

A Drop of Corruption

An Ana and Din Mystery

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #2

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 15 hours 51 minutes

“A fantastic read in its own right, this second Ana and Din mystery in the Shadow of the Leviathan series crackles as much as—and even more than—the first. Self-assured worldbuilding, a tight plot, and memorable characters. Strongly recommended. Read more

Circle of Days

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
Length: 19 hours 13 minutes

From a bestselling author of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world’s greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge.

A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFT
Seft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his stone at the... Read more about Circle of Days

The Road to Tender Hearts

A Novel

By: Annie Hartnett
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
Length: 11 hours 48 minutes

“Enjoyable adventure that’s heartwarming, funny, dark at some moments, light at others. Each character is charming in their own way, especially Pancakes the cat. And a perfect narrator for the audiobook. Will definitely listen again. Read more

Death of the Author

A visionary new science fiction novel from the international bestseller

By: Nnedi Okorafor
Narrated by: Anthony Oseyemi, Chris Djuma, Jason Culp & Liz Femi
Length: 16 hours 12 minutes

“Zelu is having a tough time at her sister’s wedding, dodging unwanted comments on her non-traditional lifestyle, her job as a novelist, her disability, and her lack of a husband. It seems like everyone’s got something to say. Then she gets knocked down twice in quick succession: fired from her university position and rejected by a potential... Read more

Sweet Heat

The heart-melting new romcom from the bestselling author of Honey & Spice

By: Bolu Babalola
Narrated by: Weruche Opia
Length: 13 hours 56 minutes

'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT
'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES
'A triumph' BETH O'LEARY

🔥🔥🔥

The most hotly-anticipated romcom of 2025, from the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and TikTok Book Awards winner Honey & Spice...

Not every relationship makes it out of university.
But Kiki and Malakai were supposed... Read more about Sweet Heat

Sweet Heat

A Novel

By: Bolu Babalola
Narrated by: Weruche Opia
Length: 13 hours 55 minutes

“Hello, new favorite author! Bolu Babalola’s Sweet Heat (technically a sequel, but it works as a standalone) is the perfect blend of elevated prose, whip-smart banter, and romance. We follow Kiki, podcast queen and reluctant maid of honor, and her first love, Malakai, as they navigate wedding chaos and unresolved heartbreak. This celebration of... Read more

Between Two Kingdoms

A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

By: Suleika Jaouad
Narrated by: Suleika Jaouad
Length: 13 hours 2 minutes

“Wow, what a story. This was an extremely moving memoir about a devastating but successful fight with cancer and the toll it takes on your life and relationships. But more than that, it also bring you on a journey of moving on and re-learning how to live your life. Jaouad is a fabulous writer and really take the reader on the journey with her.... Read more