Talking Book Topics March–April 2018 Volume 84, Number 2

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Contents Talking Book Topics March–April 2018 Contents In Brief Books for Adults Adult Fiction Adventure Family Fantasy General Gothics Historical Fiction Human Relationships Mystery and Detective Occult and Horror

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In Brief

NLS on the Move: The latest on our new initiatives In July 2017, NLS launched a newsletter called “NLS on the Move” to keep local cooperating libraries updated on the progress of pilot projects and other new initiatives. Selections from this newsletter that may be of interest to NLS patrons began appearing in Talking Book Topics and Braille Book Review with the November–December 2017 issues and will continue to appear when relevant.

January 25, 2018 NLS begins new year with a newly remodeled headquarters It’s a new year—and it sure feels like it here at 1291 Taylor St. in Northwest Washington, D.C. The extensive remodeling of the NLS headquarters that began last April is all-but- complete, and the last of the 40-some staff members who had relocated to the main Library of Congress campus on Capitol Hill returned on January 10. It’s not much of an exaggeration to say they barely recognized the former warehouse that NLS has called home since the mid-1960s. “We wanted our Taylor Street staff to Page 5 of 88

have as safe and modern a workplace as their Library colleagues on Capitol Hill,” Director Karen Keninger said. “We also wanted our facility to make a better impression on the librarians, teachers, and other professionals who come to NLS from all over the world to learn about our program—and to the network staffers who come for orientation three times a year. The remodeling achieved both goals. In addition, we reconfigured the floorplan to improve workflow and efficiency— and we’re already seeing positive results from that.”

Newsstand The following announcements may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. The items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listings do not imply endorsement or support.

Free braille conversion software Easy Converter Express, a software released by the World Blind Union and International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment, lets teachers and others who work with blind children and adults to produce braille text from digital files with little or no training. The software is free of charge to all, and it can be downloaded from https://yourdolphin.com/easyconverter or call 1-866-797-5921.

Scholarships for college students with low vision The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI), an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, annually awards three scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to fulltime college students—an incoming freshman, an undergraduate and a graduate student—all of whom must have low vision, maintain a strong GPA and be involved in school/local community activities. Find out more at: http://acb.org/cclvi-2018-scholarships or call 844-460-0625.

National parks in California to provide brochures accessible to people with visual disabilities In their continuing efforts to “audio describe the world,” researchers at the University of Hawaii will collaborate with Google, the American Council of the Blind, and the U.S. National Park Service to audio-describe print brochures at 15 park sites throughout the state of California. This latest phase of the UniDescription project will focus on description of the primary print brochures available in California’s national parks, distinguishing it as the first state in the Page 6 of 88

country to feature such widespread accessibility for people who are visually impaired or blind. For more information or to learn about the latest audio description projects, visit www.unidescription.org or call (509) 339-6088 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Books for Adults

Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including biographies, classics, westerns, mysteries, romances, and others. Registered users may also immediately download all titles and magazines from the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service at https://nlsbard.loc.gov. The free BARD Mobile app is available from the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon’s Appstore for reading talking books on your personal smart phone or tablet. To learn more about the collection or to sign up for BARD, contact your local cooperating library. Regional library telephone numbers and email addresses are listed on the last pages of this magazine. Books within the headings Adult Fiction and Adult Nonfiction are listed alphabetically by subject category, author last name, and title. For example the title War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy would be listed in Adult Fiction under the Classics subject category and by the last name Tolstoy. Note: A notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of violence, strong language, or descriptions of sex. The Page 7 of 88

word “some” before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in “some strong language.” Commercial audiobooks for which NLS does not have access to the print book may display the notice “unrated,” which means that the book may or may not contain violence, strong language, or descriptions of sex.

Adult Fiction

Adventure A Hard, Cruel Shore: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure DB87366 12 hours 2 minutes by Dewey Lambdin read by Jack Fox After the events of Kings and Emperors (DB82132), Lewrie takes the HMS Sapphire in for repairs. He is given command of a small squadron and ordered to patrol the northwestern Spanish coast, which is known as Costa de Morte—the Coast of Death. Some violence and some strong language. 2016.

Black Widow Series, Books 1–2 DB88649 21 hours 10 minutes by Margaret Stohl read by Emily Ellet Books one and two, written between 2015 and 2016, featuring the adventures of former lethal assassin Natasha Romanoff (also known as Black Widow). Working with S.H.I.E.L.D., Natasha works to stop the Moscow spy school that created her in Forever Red. Also includes Red Vengeance. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2016.

Thick as Thieves: A Queen's Thief Novel DB88681 9 hours 47 minutes by Megan Whalen Turner read by Jon Huffman Kamet, a secretary and slave to his Mede master, has the ambition and the means to become one of the most powerful people in the Empire, but the future he envisioned is wrenched away. Sequel to A Conspiracy of Kings ( DB72136). For junior and senior high readers. 2017. Page 8 of 88

Family As Good as Gone DB86190 9 hours 53 minutes by Larry Watson read by Dan Bloom Bill Sidey asks his estranged father to spend a week in town watching Bill's kids, Ann and Will. Despite enjoying his solitary existence, Calvin agrees. When Calvin realizes his grandchildren are being threatened, he is guided by his Old West sense of justice. Some violence and some strong language. 2016.

Fantasy The Bane Chronicles DB87083 14 hours 4 minutes by Cassandra Clare and others read by Robert Sams Collection of eleven short stories featuring the enigmatic High Warlock of Brooklyn, Magnus Bane, from The Mortal Instruments series. Previously published as individual e-books. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2014.

The Burning Page: An Invisible Library Novel DB87364 11 hours 20 minutes by Genevieve Cogman read by Erin Jones Librarian Irene Winters, on probation after the events of The Masked City (DB86781), is sent on a routine mission to Saint Petersburg to steal a book. There she encounters power-hungry former Librarian Alberich and must stop him from destroying the Library. Some violence. 2016.

Buried Heart DB88562 13 hours 14 minutes by Kate Elliott read by Georgia Dolenz When enemies from foreign lands attack the kingdom, Jessamy must find a way to defend their home and safeguard the people she loves, Commoners and Patrons alike. Sequel to Poisoned Blade (DB85210). Violence. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2017.

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The Operator DB87085 14 hours 47 minutes by Kim Harrison read by Eva Wilhelm After her betrayal in The Drafter (DB85564), Peri Reed ran from her handlers at Opti, who want her for her ability to alter time. She is tempted to return for a drug that would stop her memory loss. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

RoseBlood DB87378 12 hours 35 minutes by A.G. Howard read by Mare Trevathan Rune's beautiful voice is linked to a mysterious affliction that worsens after her father's death. Desperate, her mother sends her to RoseBlood, a conservatory with a dark past and the legend of a phantom. There, Rune befriends a strange masked boy. For senior high and older readers. 2017.

Spindle DB87076 8 hours 0 minutes by E.K. Johnston read by Lise Bruneau Spinner Yashaa sets out to break the curse that hovers over Princess Zahrah, who is known as the Little Rose. Destined to endure a horrible fate, Zahrah embraces hope with the help of Yashaa and his friends. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016.

Ignite DB88419 9 hours 22 minutes by Sara B. Larson read by Rebecca Mozo King Damian and his trusted guard, Alexa, focus on rebuilding Antion after years of war and strife, but the citizens are reluctant to trust their new king, and new threats emerge. Sequel to Defy (DB84434). Unrated. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2015.

Hero: Homecoming, Book 3 DB87067 13 hours 42 minutes by R.A. Salvatore Page 10 of 88

read by Peter Holdway The fight against demon hordes chronicled in the first two volumes of the trilogy (Archmage and Maestro (DB84458)) is over, and there is peace in the Underdark. Darlk elf Drizzt Do'Urden's fate is debated by the matrons, leaving him free to finally return to the surface. Some violence. 2016.

The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. DB88492 25 hours 16 minutes by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland read by Jill Fox Linguistics expert Melisande Stokes is recruited by intelligence officer Tristan Lyons for a secret government project. Translating ancient classified documents, she learns that magic once existed in the world, and now the government wants to find a way to bring it back. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 2017.

The Refrigerator Monologues DB88664 4 hours 56 minutes by Catherynne M. Valente read by Nora Achrati Linked stories from the wives and girlfriends of superheroes and female heroes portrays how comic-book women are killed, raped, brainwashed, driven mad, or disabled so that a male superhero’s storyline will progress. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 2017.

Heartstone DB87371 10 hours 0 minutes by Elle Katharine White read by Mare Trevathan When a team of Riders are hired to rid Merybourne Manor of gryphons, Aliza Bentaine and her family are grateful. Lead dragon rider Alastair Daired is undeniably handsome, but he seems to look down on Aliza and the rest of the Manor. Fantasy retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (DB20513). Violence. 2016.

General Nine Island DB87367 5 hours 57 minutes by Jane Alison Page 11 of 88

read by Carol Dines Working on a translation of Ovid, a woman lives alone in a Miami apartment building and only has a sick cat for companionship. She contacts old lovers as she tries to decide whether she wants to retire from love. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2016.

Heart of Gold DB88565 8 hours 48 minutes by Beverly Jenkins read by Myra Lucretia Taylor In the small town of Henry Adams, Kansas, Cephas Patterson is a misanthropic loner, but local teen Zoey Granger feels sorry for him and leaves Cephas small gifts. When he dies, Zoey discovers the man left her a saddlebag full of gold. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

Dixie, Books 1–3 DB88589 34 hours 51 minutes by Lisa Patton read by Catherine Byers Three novels, written between 2009 and 2013, about southern belle Leelee Satterfield. In Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter, Leelee moves from Memphis to Vermont when her husband buys an inn. Also includes Yankee Doodle Dixie and Southern as a Second Language. Some strong language. 2013.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo DB88665 13 hours 21 minutes by Taylor Jenkins Reid read by Laura Giannarelli Reclusive film legend Evelyn Hugo decides to tell her life story to lowly magazine feature writer Monique Grant, to the consternation of many—including Monique. As Evelyn recounts her life as a sexy starlet in Hollywood, Monique begins to understand herself better. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

Gothics Abigale Hall DB88632 12 hours 42 minutes by Lauren A. Forry read by Madelyn Buzzard Page 12 of 88

In Britain after World War II, orphaned sisters Eliza and Rebecca are shipped off to Wales to work as servants. The isolated manor house is run by a vicious housekeeper bent on keeping the girls from discovering its secrets. Some violence. 2016.

Historical Fiction Cooking for Picasso DB87234 13 hours 32 minutes by Camille Aubray read by Mozhan Marno Seventeen-year-old Ondine spends her days cooking with her mother in the kitchen of their family-owned café on the French Riviera. When a reclusive new patron asks that lunch be delivered to his villa, Ondine agrees—and so becomes the new muse of Pablo Picasso. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016.

The Whale: A Love Story DB87380 9 hours 6 minutes by Mark Beauregard read by Stephen Van Doren In the summer of 1850, Herman Melville has escaped the heat and his creditors in Manhattan. As he gathers with other literary luminaries, he contemplates his latest novel-in-progress, The Whale. When he meets Nathaniel Hawthorne, a friendship—and possibly more—blooms between them, inspiring both. 2016.

The Healer's Apprentice DB88720 11 hours 45 minutes by Melanie Dickerson read by Terry Donnelly Hagenheim, 1386. Rose, a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, falls in love with her patient, the betrothed Lord Hamlin, who is seeking the sorcerer who cursed his mysterious future bride. For senior high and older readers. 2010.

The Adventures of John Carson in Several Quarters of the World: A Novel of Robert Louis Stevenson DB88727 6 hours 15 minutes by Brian Doyle read by Doug Tisdale Jr. Young Robert Louis Stevenson is biding his time in San Francisco while his soon-to-be wife obtains her divorce. As he waits, he listens to tales of his Page 13 of 88

landlady's adventurous seaman husband, John Carson. Carson relates his many travels as they sit and talk before the fire. Some violence. 2017.

A Fall of Marigolds DB88683 10 hours 15 minutes by Susan Meissner read by Cecelia Riddett In 2011, Taryn is still mourning the loss of her husband in the 9/11 attacks. Newly released photos from that day send her searching for the scarf she briefly held. It leads to Clara, who works on Ellis Island and lost someone she loved in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. 2014.

The Lonely Hearts Hotel DB87314 12 hours 4 minutes by Heather O'Neill read by Julia Whelan Rose and Pierrot were abandoned by their mothers in early-twentieth-century Montreal. They grow up together in an orphanage, and after proving to be natural performers, they begin dreaming of opening a unique circus. Even after they are separated as teens, they never forget their dream. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

What We Become DB85826 16 hours 22 minutes by Arturo Pérez-Reverte read by Michael Kramer Socialite Mecha and charming thief Max meet on a transatlantic cruise between Spain and Argentina in 1928 and begin a love affair. Although they part at the end of the journey, their lives intersect over the decades. Translated from the original 2012 Spanish edition. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2015.

The Chilbury Ladies' Choir DB87423 11 hours 36 minutes by Jennifer Ryan read by various narrators As the men from the village of Chilbury head off to fight in World War II, the vicar declares the church's choir to be closed. Music professor Primrose Trent mobilizes the village's women to organize as the Chilbury Ladies' Choir. Relationships blossom and grow. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017. Page 14 of 88

The Duchess DB88560 10 hours 6 minutes by Danielle Steel read by Gideon Emery Angelique Latham, daughter of a duke, has been brought up in luxury in nineteenth-century England. When her father dies, however, her half brothers cast her out. After traveling to Paris, Angelique opens an exclusive brothel, training abused streetwalkers to be courtesans. Meanwhile, she plots to regain all she has lost. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

An Irish Doctor in Love and at Sea: An Irish Country Novel DB87416 18 hours 35 minutes by Patrick Taylor read by John Keating In the village of Ballybucklebo, Doctor Fingal O'Reilly, from An Irish Doctor in Peace and War (DB80167), and his partner, Barry Laverty, treat the villagers, including an old colleague of Fingal's. Fingal reflects on the ghosts from World War II that continue to haunt him. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2015.

No Man's Land DB87285 19 hours 15 minutes by Simon Tolkien read by Christian Coulson After Adam Raine's mother is accidentally killed during a London strike, his father moves the family to a small coal-mining town. His father is then killed, and the owner of the mine becomes Adam's patron. After participating in a romantic rivalry, Adam ships off to France to fight in World War I. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Cocoa Beach DB88636 14 hours 34 minutes by Beatriz Williams read by Jennifer Hubbard While volunteering overseas during World War I, Virginia Fortescue has a whirlwind romance and marries Captain Simon Fitzwilliam. Secrets force their separation, and three years later Virginia is widowed. Or is she? Family revelations and more haunt her. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017. Page 15 of 88

To Name Those Lost DB88635 8 hours 21 minutes by Rohan Wilson read by Barry Bernson 1874. Outlaw Thomas Toosey finds out the mother of his son, William, has died, and he searches Tasmania for his now-missing son. But Thomas owes a debt to Fitheal Flynn, and Fitheal is hunting him. Violence and strong language. 2014.

Human Relationships Confessions of a High School Disaster: Chloe Snow's Diary DB88512 7 hours 51 minutes by Emma Chastain read by MacKenzie Beyer Chloe Snow chronicles a year in her high school life after her mother suddenly moves to Mexico to write a novel. She shares the highs and lows of family, friendship, school, and love. For senior high and older readers. 2017.

How to Be Human DB88640 10 hours 47 minutes by Paula Cocozza read by Terry Donnelly When Mary comes home from work one night, she discovers a baby on her doorstep. Unsure of how the baby—her neighbors'—arrived, she wonders if the fox with which she has bonded is responsible. Mary's life turns surreal as she invites the fox into her life and communes with it. 2017.

Transit DB87360 6 hours 46 minutes by Rachel Cusk read by Jennifer Hubbard With her marriage over, a writer moves to London with her two sons. The change and the conversations she has with new people she meets prompt her to examine her own path in life. Sequel to Outline (DB81244). 2016.

Gifted DB88499 12 hours 53 minutes by John Daniel read by Jon Huffman Page 16 of 88

A chance encounter with an old lover in a bar leads Henry to relate his story of coming-of-age in rural western Oregon. After his mother passes away, he and his dad must figure out their relationship. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

The Hideaway DB88676 9 hours 47 minutes by Lauren K. Denton read by Jennifer Hubbard After the death of her grandmother, Sara Jenkins travels home to Sweet Bay, Alabama, for the reading of the will. She finds out she has inherited her grandmother's bed-and-breakfast, but only if she agrees to renovate the place. 2017.

Grief Cottage DB88675 8 hours 47 minutes by Gail Godwin read by Gregory Maupin Marcus relates the story of the summer he turned eleven and went to live with his great-aunt Charlotte after his mother's death in a car accident. Charlotte shows him the Grief Cottage, from which a boy disappeared during a hurricane fifty years before. Marcus tries to deal with his loss. 2017.

How to Find Love in a Bookshop DB88712 9 hours 50 minutes by Veronica Henry read by Fiona Hardingham It has become difficult for Emilia Nightingale to keep her small, debt-ridden bookshop open after her father's death, and property developers have been making her offers. Nightingale Books is not just another business to the people of this small English village, however. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016.

Nice Work (If You Can Get It) DB87358 10 hours 56 minutes by Celia Imrie read by Madelyn Buzzard In this follow-up to Not Quite Nice (DB81215), four British seniors decide to open up a restaurant in Bellevue-Sur-Mer, on the French Riviera. Not only is the building they pick a fixer-upper, they seem to have run afoul of the Mafia. 2016. Page 17 of 88

Remembering the Bones DB88653 9 hours 10 minutes by Frances Itani read by Terry Donnelly Born on the same day as Queen Elizabeth II, Canadian Georgina Witley is invited to Buckingham Palace to celebrate their eightieth birthdays. On the way to the airport, Georgina's car crashes. To survive, she relies on wit, family memories, and naming the bones in her body. Some strong language. 2017.

Allegedly DB87362 9 hours 9 minutes by Tiffany D. Jackson read by Teresa Willis When Mary, a teenager living in a group home, becomes pregnant, authorities want to take away her unborn child, because Mary was convicted of killing an infant when she was nine years old. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2017.

On Turpentine Lane DB87353 8 hours 25 minutes by Elinor Lipman read by Nicola Daval Faith Frankel moves back to her Massachusetts hometown and buys a house. Her fiancé, off on a cross-country walkabout, is unsympathetic when Faith discovers the house has a spooky past. Luckily, her charming new officemate Nick is on hand to help. Some strong language. 2017.

Black Moses DB88642 5 hours 11 minutes by Alain Mabanckou read by David Hartley-Margolin Moses comes of age in an orphanage under a politically repressive regime. As he grows older, he believes his mission—like that of his namesake—is to liberate his people. His mental state spirals as he deals with his world. Translated from the original 2015 French edition. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 2017.

The Fifth Letter DB87059 8 hours 40 minutes Page 18 of 88

by Nicola Moriarty read by Laura Godfrey Dunlop While on vacation with her three best friends, Joni suggests that they all write anonymous letters to the group in which they confess their deepest secrets. Instead of fostering closeness, the letters cause distress, especially when Joni finds a fifth letter. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 2017.

Ramona Blue DB88451 12 hours 22 minutes by Julie Murphy read by Carol Jacobanis Confident in her small town of Eulogy, Mississippi, six-foot-three Ramona sports blue hair and openly acknowledges that she is a lesbian. But when her old friend Freddie moves back to town, Ramona starts to question everything. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017.

The Impossible Fortress DB87317 7 hours 46 minutes by Jason Rekulak read by Julian Thompson In 1980s New Jersey, fourteen-year-old Billy Marvin is obsessed with com- puter programming, acquiring the Vanna White issue of Playboy, and girls. The three interests unexpectedly converge when Billy, in pursuit of the elusive magazine, meets fellow teen programmer Mary at her father's store. Some strong language. 2017.

Weathering DB88592 11 hours 12 minutes by Lucy Wood read by Carol Jacobanis Ada returns to her childhood home with her six-year-old daughter, Pepper, to scatter the ashes of her mother, Pearl. While there, Ada is confronted not only by memories of her mother but by her ghost as well, all of which lead to new beginnings. Some strong language. 2016.

Mystery and Detective City of Saints and Thieves DB87350 11 hours 14 minutes Page 19 of 88

by Natalie C. Anderson read by Pascale Armand Sixteen-year-old Tina and her two friends leave Kenya and slip into the Congo, returning to the place from which she and her mother had fled years before. As Tina seeks revenge for her mother's murder, she uncovers startling secrets. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2017.

The Fifth Petal DB87340 18 hours 4 minutes by Brunonia Barry read by Ann Marie Lee Twenty-five years after the Goddess Murders in Salem, a teenage boy is killed. The main suspect claims a banshee is the culprit. Callie Cahill—a survivor of the first murders and daughter of one of the victims—returns to town, and she learns more about her past as the investigations continue. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Murder at the Puppy Fest DB88680 8 hours 34 minutes by Laurien Berenson read by Kerry Dukin Dog lover Melanie Travis is helping out at the Puppy Fest—an annual fundraiser to benefit a rescue group—which is being held this year at wealthy philanthropist Leo Brody's mansion. When Leo is found dead, Melanie puts on her amateur- sleuth hat to figure out why. Some strong language. 2017.

The Dead House: Fiona Griffiths, Book 5 DB88401 14 hours 40 minutes by Harry Bingham read by Gabriella Cavallero DC Fiona Griffiths is intrigued by her latest corpse—a young woman dressed in white has been laid out in a church on a table with a Bible. Working with the local village police, Fiona discovers a complex kidnapping scheme and begins investigating other possible abductees. Strong language and some violence. 2016.

Murder in Saint-Germain DB88509 9 hours 24 minutes by Cara Black read by Gabriella Cavallero Page 20 of 88

Paris, 1999. PI Aimée Leduc is approached by Suzanne Lesage, a Brigade Criminelle agent on an elite counter-terrorism squad. Suzanne is convinced she's being stalked by a Serbian warlord her team took down. She's suffering from PTSD, and her boss thinks she's imagining things. She begs Aimée to investigate. 2017.

House of the Rising Sun DB87131 16 hours 23 minutes by James Lee Burke read by Joe Wilson In Mexico in 1916, searching for his estranged Army-captain son, Ishmael, Texas Ranger Hackberry Holland almost gets himself killed, but escapes with a rare vessel. His search for Ishmael continues, complicated by three strong women and the Austrian who wants the artifact. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2015.

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep DB88501 10 hours 49 minutes by Joanna Cannon read by Theresa Conkin In a small town in 1976 England, Mrs. Creasy goes missing. Her ten-year-old neighbors, Grace and Tilly—who are determined to find her—are pointed in different directions by the vicar and by various neighbors who are harboring secrets surrounding a neighborhood fire in 1967. Some strong language. 2015.

Murder Freshly Baked: An Amish Village Mystery, Book 3 DB87068 9 hours 25 minutes by Vannetta Chapman read by Mary Kane The third murder in one year occurs in the Indiana Amish artisan village that Amber manages. But before that happened, she and her fellow amateur sleuth Hannah were investigating poisoned pies and their accompanying warning poems and worrying about a man who was juggling too many women. 2015.

Chaos in Mudbug DB87303 6 hours 53 minutes by Jana DeLeon read by Johanna Parker

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When a fisherman finds a sunken shrimp boat, and the boat captain is missing, game warden Jadyn St. James wonders if something nefarious happened. Once more, sheriff Colt Bertrand must fight his attraction to Jadyn while helping her investigate. Then a stalker sets his sights on Jaydn. Sequel to Missing in Mudbug (DB87305). Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

Gator Bait: A Miss Fortune Mystery DB87047 7 hours 39 minutes by Jana DeLeon read by Cassandra Campbell Things are starting to look up for Fortune Redding. She has friends and just finished up an incredible first date with the sexiest deputy in the state. But when someone almost kills Deputy Carter LeBlanc, Fortune shifts back to being the deadly professional that she is. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

Rose and Helena Save Christmas DB873073 hours 18 minutes by Jana DeLeon and Denise Grover Swank read by Shannon McManus Taylor Beaumont has exhausted all resources in trying to figure out her new ghostly roommate, Helena. Seeing a psychic during the holidays is the last resort. Taylor hoped for answers about Helena's worldly existence but instead finds herself embroiled on the wrong side of a murder investigation. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

Showdown in Mudbug DB87302 8 hours 3 minutes by Jana DeLeon read by Johanna Parker Hidden away in her eclectic shop in the French Quarter, psychic Raissa Bordeaux thought she’d left her former life behind. But when a child is kidnapped and the late Helena Henry appears, Raissa risks her true identity by offering New Orleans Detective Zach Blanchard help with the case. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2010.

Knife Creek DB88611 9 hours 47 minutes by Paul Doiron read by Henry Leyva Page 22 of 88

When Maine game warden Mike Bowditch is shooting invasive feral hogs, he makes a horrific discovery—a dead baby buried in a shallow grave. Even more disturbing: evidence suggests the infant was born to a young woman believed to have died four years earlier after disappearing from a rafting trip. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

This Is Our Story DB87022 8 hours 26 minutes by Ashley Elston read by Abigail Maupin When a hunting accident claims a boy's life, his privileged best friends all come under suspicion, especially since they were drinking. Kate, a fellow student and intern at the district attorney's office, helps her boss investigate the case. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2016.

Hell Fire DB87009 6 hours 57 minutes by Karin Fossum read by Kristin Allison Inspector Konrad Sejer investigates the heartbreaking murder case of Bonnie Hayden and her five-year-old son. As Sejer works, events from the months leading up to the crime are revealed. They involve both Bonnie's family and another one. Originally published in Norwegian in 2014. Some violence. 2016.

Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus, Books 23–24 DB88303 23 hours 33 minutes by Faye Kellerman read by Bill Quinn Two mysteries, written between 2015 and 2017, featuring policeman Peter Decker and his Orthodox Jewish wife, Rina Lazarus, now living in upstate New York. Includes The Theory of Death and Bone Box. In both titles, dead bodies found in the woods lead to complex investigations. Some violence and some strong language. 2017.

Crime Scene DB88624 9 hours 41 minutes by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman read by Dennis Boutsikaris

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Eccentric Walter Rennert lies cold at the bottom of his stairs. The scene looks straightforward: a once-respected psychology professor, done in by booze and a bad heart. But his daughter insists that her father has been murdered, so Clay Edison, former star athlete turned coroner’s investigator, starts digging. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

A Taste for Monsters DB87373 9 hours 26 minutes by Matthew J. Kirby read by Mare Trevathan Both seventeen-year-old Evelyn, a disfigured maid, and her employer, Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, live in the London Hospital, trying to stay out of the public eye. But when the Jack the Ripper murders begin, they find them- selves haunted by the victims' ghosts and decide to investigate. For senior high readers. 2016.

Christmas Mourning DB88518 9 hours 57 minutes by Margaret Maron read by Nona Pipes In rural North Carolina's Colleton County, Judge Deborah Knott is looking forward to a family holiday celebration when a young cheerleader dies in a car crash. Deborah's husband, Deputy Dwight Bryant, soon learns that her death was not a simple accident. Some strong language. 2010.

A Twist of the Knife DB87427 12 hours 19 minutes by Becky Masterman read by Suzanne Toren When ex-FBI agent Brigid Quinn's former partner Laura Coleman calls from Florida about a case, Brigid flies in from Tucson. On leave from the Bureau, Laura has been volunteering for a legal group that is trying to prove the innocence of a man who is on death row for killing his family. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Long Time, No See: An 87th Precinct Novel DB88678 8 hours 52 minutes by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee Page 24 of 88

When a blind Vietnam veteran is brutally murdered, Detectives Carella and Meyer of the 87th Precinct go to speak to his widow, who is also blind. She says she can identify her husband, but she is found dead the next day. Strong language. 1977.

The Medical Examiner: A Women's Murder Club Story DB88709 2 hours 25 minutes by James Patterson read by Kate Russell A woman checks into a hotel room and entertains a man who is not her husband. A shooter blows away the lover and wounds the millionairess, leaving her for dead. Is this the perfect case for the Women's Murder Club—or just for the most twisted people? Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Occult and Horror Little Heaven DB87060 18 hours 53 minutes by Nick Cutter read by Ryan Dalusung A woman hires three mercenaries to check on her nephew in the remote New Mexico town of Little Heaven. She fears the boy is being held by the religious cult that controls the town, but the mercenaries encounter a more supernatural menace. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

Dear Sweet Filthy World DB88674 14 hours 9 minutes by Caitlín R. Kiernan read by Theresa Conkin Collection of twenty-nine short stories from an award-winning author of horror and dark fantasy, many dealing with the dark side of love. They feature malevolent fairies, cursed vampires, a woman who was once a dragon, and other tales of miraculous transformation and utter annihilation. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

The Asylum Novellas: The Scarlets, The Bone Artists, and The Warden DB89151 6 hours 16 minutes by Madeleine Roux read by Alec Volz

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Three previously published novellas, written between 2014 and 2016, featuring bone-chilling events that occurred before Dan, Abby, and Jordan came to the Brookline asylum. Companion to Asylum Series (DB85341). Violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2016.

Our Dark Duet: A Monsters of Verity Novel DB88496 9 hours 59 minutes by Victoria Schwab read by Teresa Willis When a new monster who feeds on chaos emerges from the shadows, Kate finds herself lured home to Verity to deal with the creature and is reunited with August, now a leader. Sequel to This Savage Song (DB85462). Violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017.

Political Themes How I Became a North Korean DB87267 6 hours 46 minutes by Krys Lee read by Eva Wilhelm Yongju is from a privileged North Korean family, Jangmi lives on the streets of North Korea, and Chinese-American teen Danny has run away from home. The trio find their fates intertwined in a small Chinese village across the border from North Korea. Some descriptions of sex. 2016.

Psychological Themes The Lightkeepers DB87269 10 hours 36 minutes by Abby Geni read by Julie-Ann Elliott Nature photographer Miranda has signed up for a one-year stint on the Farallon Islands off the San Francisco coast. The only other human inhabitants are researchers. When she is attacked by an islander, she wonders how much of the aftermath is due to humans or the island. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2016.

The One Inside DB87435 4 hours 33 minutes by Sam Shepard read by various narrators Page 26 of 88

A man reflects on his life as he negotiates with a younger woman whom he refers to as Blackmail Girl, because she threatens to publish the phone conversations with him that she claims to have recorded and transcribed. His recollections include the woman who was also his father's mistress. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Religious Themes Rocky Creek Romance, Books 1–3 DB88278 31 hours 34 minutes by Margaret Brownley read by various narrators Three inspirational romances set in Texas in the late 1800s, written between 2009 and 2011. Includes A Lady like Sarah, A Suitor for Jenny, and A Vision of Lucy, in which a young woman strives to work for the local newspaper as a photographer. 2011.

The Homestead: The Dakota Series, Book 1 DB88593 11 hours 18 minutes by Linda Byler read by Eva Wilhelm Teenage Hannah resents her parents when they leave Lancaster County after losing the farm during the Depression. Settling in North Dakota, the family struggles without the support of the Amish community. Hannah seeks help from ranch hand Clay Jenkins and wrestles with her feelings for him. 2017.

Love Story DB88502 9 hours 59 minutes by Karen Kingsbury read by various narrators To help his grandson Cole write a paper on family history, Baxter clan patriarch, John, agrees to tell the story of his romance with his first wife, Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Baxter family friend Cody Coleman is struggling to mend his relationship with Andi Ellison. 2017.

Romance Darling, Vermont, Books 1–3 DB88362 25 hours 1 minute by Donna Alward read by Eva Wilhelm Page 27 of 88

Three contemporary romances set in the small Vermont town of Darling. In Somebody like You, two childhood sweethearts are thrown together and find that the spark is still there. Also includes Someone to Love and Somebody’s Baby. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

Brighter than the Sun DB87283 9 hours 29 minutes by Maya Banks read by Tad Branson Joe is the last single member of the Kelly family, having watched his brothers fall in love but remaining determined to keep women at a distance. Then he meets Zoe, who comes to the Kelly Group for a new start. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Not Quite Forever and Not Quite Perfect DB87136 20 hours 33 minutes by Catherine Bybee read by Nona Pipes Two contemporary romances. In Not Quite Forever, romance author Dakota Laurens and Doctor Walt Eddy share an attraction. In Not Quite Perfect, Dakota's friend Mary Kildare is a therapist who falls for a playboy pilot. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

Kiss of a Demon King DB88615 12 hours 12 minutes by Kresley Cole read by Robert Petkoff The sorceress Sabine is forced by her half brother to trap and torture deposed demon king Rydstrom Woede. Things get complicated when Rydstrom realizes Sabine is his destined mate. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

Wired DB88719 8 hours 37 minutes by Julie Garwood read by Jack Fox Computer hacker Allison Trent is recruited by FBI agent Liam Scott to help him catch a dangerous cybercriminal leaking secrets from within the FBI. The pair fight their attraction to each other as they hunt for the traitor. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017. Page 28 of 88

The Vicar's Daughter DB88731 10 hours 25 minutes by Josi S. Kilpack read by MacKenzie Beyer Cassie's parents will not allow her to be out in society until her shy older sister Lenora is married. Using Lenora's name, Cassie starts a correspondence with a man she thinks will be a good match for her sister, only to fall for him herself. 2017.

My Not So Perfect Life DB87344 12 hours 0 minutes by Sophie Kinsella read by Fiona Hardingham Katie Brenner is envious of her successful boss, Demeter, and frustrated with her own chaotic life. When Demeter fires her, Katie heads home to her family's farm to help them start a new vacation business. Everything seems to be going well until her ex-boss arrives. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Ever My Love DB88500 12 hours 59 minutes by Lynn Kurland read by Carol Dines Emma Baxter has traveled to Scotland to rest and plan her future after a breakup and a business failure. She meets Nathaniel MacLeod, a handsome local Scotsman with a secret: he is cursed to involuntarily travel in time. Some strong language. 2017.

Lord of the Privateers DB87356 16 hours 24 minutes by Stephanie Laurens read by Theresa Conkin Royd, the eldest of the Frobisher brothers, seeks to complete the mission started by his brothers to free captured slaves in West Africa. His former love Isobel, whose cousin is among the captives, insists on going with him. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

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by Julia London read by Abigail Maupin Wed in 1706 to Arran Mackenzie, chieftain of a Highlands clan, Margot did not last long before fleeing home to England. Several years later she returns, sent to investigate rumors that her husband is a Jacobite plotting against the English crown. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

The Day of the Duchess: Scandal and Scoundrel, Book 3 DB88495 11 hours 43 minutes by Sarah MacLean read by Abigail Maupin Three years after she left her husband, the Duke of Haven, Seraphina returns to seek a divorce. Haven still needs an heir, so he agrees to release her only if she finds him a replacement wife. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

Red Clover Inn DB88728 9 hours 8 minutes by Carla Neggers read by MacKenzie Beyer Marine biologist Charlotte Bennett attends her cousin's wedding in England, where she meets Diplomatic Service security agent Greg Rawlings. Seeking a peaceful break, she agrees to keep an eye on her cousin's not-yet-open Massachusetts inn. Then, Greg arrives unexpectedly. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

First Star I See Tonight DB86590 10 hours 57 minutes by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Anne Hancock Private detective Piper Dove is tailing former Chicago Stars quarterback Cooper Graham when she gets caught. She talks Cooper into hiring her to investigate the employees at his new nightclub, but what she thinks he needs is a bodyguard. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

Lady Claire Is All That: Keeping Up with the Cavendishes, Book 3 DB87372 8 hours 6 minutes by Maya Rodale read by Gabriella Cavallero Page 30 of 88

More interested in mathematics than balls, American heiress Claire Cavendish can make even determined suitors retreat when she talks equations. She attracts the attentions of Lord Fox, who has made a bet that he can turn the bluestocking into the toast of London. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

Serenity Harbor DB88633 9 hours 9 minutes by RaeAnne Thayne read by Theresa Conkin Schoolteacher Katrina Bailey meets arrogant tech millionaire Bowie Callahan at the supermarket, and she helps soothe his autistic younger half-brother Milo. Katrina agrees to help out as a nanny for Milo, never imagining that she might grow to care for Bo. 2017.

Science Fiction The Time Ships DB86745 20 hours 4 minutes by Stephen Baxter read by Patrick Downer Conflict continues between the Eloi and the Morlocks, first introduced in H.G. Wells’s famous The Time Machine (DB33367). A secret passage through time exists, and it leads all the way to the end of Eternity. The journey, however, alters both the future and the present. 1995.

The Paradise Snare: The Han Solo Trilogy, Book 1 DB87392 13 hours 51 minutes by A.C. Crispin read by Richard Davidson The first volume in a trilogy chronicling the adventures of Han Solo as a young man. The Paradise Snare takes place during his late teen years. Han escapes an unhappy home to carve out an adventurous life as a pilot. 1997.

Fountain of Age: Stories DB88498 13 hours 2 minutes by Nancy Kress read by Erin Jones A collection of nine previously unpublished stories from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning science fiction author. Several of the stories include the premise Page 31 of 88

that gene sculpting is illegal yet commonplace, with effects that range between the slow catastrophic, the cosmic, and the tragic. Some strong language. 2012.

Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation DB87211 14 hours 26 minutes edited by Ken Liu read by Andy Pyle A collection of speculative short stories that were originally published in China, as well as three essays that explore the history and essence of Chinese science fiction. Includes stories by Chen Qiufan, Xia Jia, and Liu Cixin, among others. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2016.

Hostile DB88644 5 hours 26 minutes by Cameo Renae read by Kristin Allison After the events of Intransigent (DB88397), Abigail is on the run with Finn and her family. The Arvies and teams of soldiers are after them. The serum is taking its toll on Abigail, however, and she must leave those she loves to protect them from herself. Strong language and some violence. 2016.

The Prefect DB88523 20 hours 23 minutes by Alastair Reynolds read by L.J. Ganser Tom Dreyfus works as a Prefect, patrolling the utopian society of the Glitter Band, which includes the swirl of space habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. A seemingly open-and-shut investigation of a murder rampage uncovers something far more serious that some powerful people would rather stay hidden. Strong language and some violence. 2007.

Skirmishes: A Diving Universe Novel DB88646 7 hours 50 minutes by Kristine Kathryn Rusch read by Mare Trevathan After the events of Boneyards (DB76449), Coop must wait for Boss and her team to explore the Boneyards before they can find the answers they seek. In her absence, Coop must defend the Nine Planets Alliance against the Enterran Empire. Strong language and some violence. 2013. Page 32 of 88

Pirate Utopia DB88645 4 hours 24 minutes by Bruce Sterling read by Stephen Van Doren The Futurists are utopian pirate warriors, the mortal enemies of communists, capitalists, and even fascists. These citizens of Carnaro are led by engineering genius Lorenzo Secondari, torpedo manufacturer Frau Piffer, spymaster Ace of Hearts, and the seductive warrior-poet the Prophet. They hope to establish world domination with the help of American traitors. Some violence. 2016.

Alien Morning DB88294 11 hours 56 minutes by Rick Wilber read by Andy Pyle In 2030, Peter Holman is a freelancer in sweepcasting, a multisensory interface that can completely immerse an audience into another person’s experience. As such, Peter is perfectly positioned to document the arrival of the aliens—the S’hudonni. Over time, however, he learns secrets he was never meant to know. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2016.

Short Stories The Complete Short Fiction of Greg Bear: Volumes 1–3 DB88595 37 hours 4 minutes by Greg Bear read by Patrick Downer Three volumes of short stories from the award-winning science fiction author. Thirteen explorations of the near future or what lies just beyond the border of conventional reality. Includes Just over the Horizon, Far Thoughts and Pale Gods, and Beyond the Farthest Suns. 2016.

Slipping: Stories, Essays & Other Writing DB88486 7 hours 24 minutes by Lauren Beukes read by Erin Jones A collection of short pieces from the award-winning author. In these writings, everything grows more complicated and dangerous with people involved. Permanent corporate branding gives a woman enhanced abilities. Impoverished recruits collect biohazardous plants. The only adult survivor of the apocalypse Page 33 of 88

thinks he can be the savior of those younger than he. Strong language and some violence. 2016.

Spies and Espionage A Divided Spy DB87274 11 hours 34 minutes by Charles Cumming read by Jot Davies Thomas Kell had thought his time as a spy was over, but when he is offered a chance at revenge, he takes it. Kell embarks on a mission to recruit a top Russian spy as the threat of catastrophic terrorism looms over Britain. Sequel to A Colder War (DB85300). Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016.

Spook Street: Slough House, Book 4 DB88493 11 hours 32 minutes by Mick Herron read by Alec Volz River Cartwright's grandfather, a Cold War-era operative, begins to lose his memory and suspects everyone in his life of spying on him for the Service. But River has more to worry about after a bomb detonates in a shopping center, killing forty innocent civilians. Sequel to Slough House, Books 1–3 (DB84464). Some violence and some strong language. 2017.

Suspense A Darkness Absolute DB87032 13 hours 37 minutes by Kelley Armstrong read by Therese Plummer Former homicide detective Casey Duncan now lives and works in off-the-grid Rockton. Caught in a blizzard during a manhunt, she stumbles upon a woman who was presumed dead. Instead, the woman has been held against her will for over a year. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

The Special Ones DB88743 8 hours 2 minutes by Em Bailey read by Jean Cochran

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Four young people are taken against their will to live on a farm and forced to serve as spiritual guides for a cult. But soon, they rebel against the one that holds them captive. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 2016.

Rush of Blood DB87393 13 hours 44 minutes by Mark Billingham read by Terry Donnelly Three British couples meet each other while vacationing in Florida. Meanwhile, an American teen with mental disabilities who was staying at the same resort is murdered. When the couples continue their socializing in England, another girl goes missing. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 2012.

Lovemurder DB88690 13 hours 39 minutes by Saul Black read by Christina Delaine Six years ago, San Francisco homicide detective Valerie Hart helped put away charismatic serial killer Katherine Glass. Now Katherine's lover and partner has started up the sadistic killings again—and is including notes addressed to Valerie. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Watch Me Disappear DB88687 13 hours 18 minutes by Janelle Brown read by various narrators A year ago, Billie Flanagan—a charismatic Berkeley mom with an enviable life— went hiking in Desolation Wilderness and vanished, leaving only a hiking boot. Billie’s husband coped by drinking and their teenage daughter, Olive, grew remote. But now Olive has started having waking dreams that her mother is still alive. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Stillhouse Lake DB88737 14 hours 6 minutes by Rachel Caine read by Carol Jacobanis

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Four years ago, Gina Royal discovered that her husband, Mel, was a serial killer. Since then Gina and their two children have been on the run, both from Mel's fans and from those who believe she was complicit. Now copycat killings occur at her front door. Violence and strong language. 2017.

Take the Key and Lock Her Up DB87348 8 hours 58 minutes by Ally Carter read by Eileen Stevens Desperate to protect her loved ones, Grace Blakely—a girl with a secret heritage—is on the run. But it is hard to hide from the Prime Minister of Adria and the secret society that is part of her family heritage. Sequel to See How They Run (DB83341). Unrated. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2016.

Kill the Father DB87212 19 hours 55 minutes by Sandrone Dazieri read by Jon Huffman Recovering Deputy Captain Colomba Caselli is called back from leave when a mother is found beheaded and her young son has gone missing. Colomba works with Dante Torre, who was kidnapped as a child and escaped his captor, a criminal called "the Father." Translated from the 2014 Italian version. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2017.

The Girl Before DB87332 10 hours 1 minute by J.P. Delaney read by various narrators After a personal tragedy, Jane finds a fresh start at One Folgate Street and is instantly drawn to the house and its aloof creator. But Jane soon learns about the untimely death of the previous tenant and unwittingly follows the same patterns as the girl before. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Long Time Lost DB87394 11 hours 43 minutes by Chris Ewan read by Jason Culp

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Kate Sutherland is preparing to testify in the murder trial of a fellow attorney when she is warned by Nick Miller that her life is in danger. After Kate narrowly thwarts a hit man, she reluctantly takes Nick up on his offer to help her disappear. Violence. 2016.

Poisonfeather: The Gibson Vaughn Series DB87238 10 hours 57 minutes by Matthew FitzSimmons read by David Hartley-Margolin After the events of The Short Drop (DB87246), Gibson Vaughn hopes for legitimate employment. Then his hacking services are demanded by relatives of the judge who gave Gibson a much-needed break. His assignment is to get back their family money from jailed billionaire Charles Merrick. Violence and strong language. 2016.

The Short Drop DB87246 11 hours 51 minutes by Matthew FitzSimmons read by Jason Culp Ten years ago, Senator Lombard's fourteen-year-old daughter Suzanne went missing. Gibson Vaughn—the son of Lombard's chief of staff—was part of the Lombard family until he was arrested for hacking the senator's computers. Now, Gibson is hired to follow a new lead in Suzanne's case. Violence and strong language. 2015.

A Voice from the Field DB87011 8 hours 23 minutes by Neal Griffin read by David Hartley-Margolin Ben Sawyer is now Newberg Chief of Police, and Tia Suarez is a detective, but she is still recovering mentally from the events of Benefit of the Doubt (DB82253). While undercover, Tia glimpses a kidnapped teen, but she has trouble proving she wasn't hallucinating. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

She Rides Shotgun DB88638 7 hours 17 minutes by Jordan Harper read by Andy Pyle Page 37 of 88

Eleven-year-old Polly is surprised to see her father, Nate, waiting for her after school—he's been in prison for years. Nate killed a connected man before his release, and Polly's mother has just been murdered in retaliation. Now they're after Polly. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

You Belong to Me DB88604 12 hours 11 minutes by Colin Harrison read by Robert Petkoff Immigration lawyer Paul Reeves's passion is collecting old maps of New York. One afternoon he attends an auction with his neighbor Jennifer Mehraz, the young wife of an Iranian financier-lawyer, but halfway through the auction a man in soldier fatigues appears in the aisle and whisks Jennifer away. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Taken DB87069 12 hours 28 minutes by Dee Henderson read by Nanette Savard Shannon Bliss was abducted at sixteen and held captive by the Jacoby crime family. Years later, she is free, and she hires PI Matthew Dane to help her get her life back to normal. The two find a bond of mutual faith that could lead to love. 2015.

Count All Her Bones DB88647 4 hours 55 minutes by April Henry read by Gabriella Cavallero Griffin—the teen who helped blind Cheyenne escape in Girl, Stolen (DB71997)— is set to testify at his father's trial. Meanwhile his dad, Roy, plots his revenge from behind bars. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2017.

The Nowhere Man DB87255 13 hours 42 minutes by Gregg Hurwitz read by David DeBoy

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As in Orphan X (DB83654), Evan Smoak continues saving people's lives via pay-it-forward referrals, until he is snatched off the street. His kidnapper knows Smoak is valuable, but not his true identity. Smoak must accomplish an impossible escape in time to save his next client. Violence and strong lan- guage. 2017.

Capital City DB88654 9 hours 14 minutes by Lee Hurwitz and Tim Treanor read by David Hartley-Margolin Washington, D.C.'s long-time mayor Wendell P. Watson's habits of snorting coke and womanizing finally catch up with him. While Evelyn Boone is stealing a bid proposal from Watson's office, she witnesses the murder of his mistress. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

Expecting to Die DB86916 14 hours 7 minutes by Lisa Jackson read by Julie-Ann Elliott As Detective Regan Pescoli prepares for her new baby, her daughter Bianca stumbles upon a dead body in the woods while playing a chasing game with other high schoolers. But Bianca is pretty sure it wasn't a human who was chasing her. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.

Double Down and Fast and Loose DB86783 17 hours 4 minutes by Fern Michaels read by Eva Wilhelm The men who are the romantic partners of the characters in the author's popular Sisterhood series get their own stories. Double Down is a compilation of three novellas, while Fast and Loose has the men investigating a casino robbery. Some violence and some strong language. 2016.

Burning Bright DB87331 11 hours 57 minutes by Nick Petrie read by Stephen Mendel Hiking in the California redwood country, Peter Ash climbs a tree to avoid a bear. There he finds a climbing rope, leading to a hanging platform. On it is Page 39 of 88

investigative journalist June Cassidy, who escaped a kidnapping by men who are still on her trail. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016.

Listen to Me DB88586 6 hours 39 minutes by Hannah Pittard read by Dawn Ursula Married couple Mark and Maggie and their dog, Gerome, leave Chicago on their annual summer drive to Virginia. But this time, Maggie is uncharacteristically fearful after a mugging, and Mark has been flirting with a colleague. Then a storm turns their night nightmarish. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2016.

The Cabin DB87107 8 hours 23 minutes by Natasha Preston read by Abigail Maupin During the summer before college, Mackenzie and six of her friends head out to a secluded cabin for fun, but two of them are murdered. With all five survivors under suspicion, Mackenzie launches her own investigation. Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2016.

The Red Hunter DB88298 12 hours 59 minutes by Lisa Unger read by Jennifer Hubbard At fifteen, Zoey survived a brutal attack that killed her parents. Years later, divorced Claudia and her daughter, Raven, move into the house where that crime occurred. When Zoey returns seeking vengeance, Raven searches for answers regarding her own troubled beginnings. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017.

Barely Legal DB88623 7 hours 27 minutes by Stuart Woods and Parnell Hall read by Tony Roberts Under the tutelage of Stone Barrington, Herbie Fisher has transformed from a bumbling sad sack into a capable man about town and the youngest partner at the Page 40 of 88

white-shoe law firm Woodman & Weld. Now he finds himself embroiled in his most daring adventure to date. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

War Stories MASH: A Novel about Three Army Doctors DB88568 5 hours 42 minutes by Richard Hooker read by Johnny Heller During the Korean War, doctors Duke Forrest and Hawkeye Pierce report for duty at the 4077th MASH unit, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake. Pierce and Forrest recruit John McIntyre into their hijinks. Basis for the 1970 film and television series of the same name. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 1968.

Adult Nonfiction

Animals and Wildlife Pets on the Couch: Neurotic Dogs, Compulsive Cats, Anxious Birds, and the New Science of Animal Psychiatry DB87368 10 hours 5 minutes by Nicholas H. Dodman read by Gary Tipton A veterinary behaviorist examines the similarities between human and animal brains, theorizing that the medicines that help us deal with stress and depression could help our pets as well. Includes stories of obsessive-compulsive horses, dogs with PTSD, cats with dementia, and more. 2016.

The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World DB87000 8 hours 5 minutes by Abigail Tucker read by Laura Adducci With help from archaeologists, veterinarians, ecologists, animal rights activists, and cat breeders, a science writer chronicles the history and evolution of cats. Page 41 of 88

Examines the barely domesticated nature of pet cats from their place in Egyptian culture to their domination of the sphere of internet videos. Some violence. 2016.

Arts Change Your Home, Change Your Life with Color: What's Your Color Story? DB88467 3 hours 31 minutes by Moll Anderson read by Eva Wilhelm Interior designer explores the psychological and sensory impacts of colors and the associations about them subconsciously rooted in the brain. Discusses what it means to have a color story and offers trivia, recipes, and personal reflections on specific colors and color groups, including white, black, orange, yellow, green, violet, pink, blue, turquoise, red, metallics, pastels, and neutrals. 2017.

Couture Confessions: Fashion Legends in Their Own Words DB87087 5 hours 47 minutes by Pamela Golbin read by Mary Kane A collection of faux interviews with deceased fashion designers, using writings, correspondence, and other media from the designers' own times to answer the questions posed. Among the designers included are Paul Poiret, Jeanne Lanvin, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Madame Grès, Pierre Balmain, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and others. 2016.

The Harlem Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction DB86445 5 hours 4 minutes by Cheryl A. Wall read by Jake Williams Chronicles the post-World War I cultural awakening that inspired a bounty of literature, art, and music. Highlights the era's key figures, such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and James Weldon Johnson, and assesses its impact on African Americans' evolving identity and struggle for equality. 2016.

Astronomy Mask of the Sun: The Science, History, and Forgotten Lore of Eclipses DB88411 11 hours 25 minutes by John Dvorak read by Bill Burton Page 42 of 88

Explores the myths, science, and history of eclipses throughout recorded history worldwide. Discusses the 1925 total solar eclipse that was observed by scientists on a dirigible, superstitions about the accomplishment of daily activities during eclipses, the development of astronomy, and more. Includes an epilogue about the 2017 eclipse. 2017.

The Universe in Your Hand: A Journey through Space, Time, and Beyond DB87129 11 hours 21 minutes by Christophe Galfard read by Doug Tisdale Jr. Physicist, associate of Stephen Hawking, and coauthor of George's Secret Key to the Universe (DB66970) uses stories to explore the concepts of the cosmos, outer space, speed, quantum mechanics, the beginnings of the universe, what is known versus what is unknown, and more. 2015.

Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances DB88594 7 hours 20 minutes by Leland Melvin read by Bob Moore Astronaut shares his experiences that led him to space. Discusses his time as a professional football player in the NFL, training to be an astronaut, derailment of his career when a training injury resulted in severe bilateral hearing loss, recovery, and eventual work on the International Space Station. 2017.

Biography Driving Miss Norma: One Family's Journey, Saying "Yes" to Living DB88643 7 hours 21 minutes by Tim Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle read by Jon Pinnow When the author's father died unexpectedly and his ninety-year-old mother, Norma, was diagnosed with cancer, he and his coauthor wife invited Norma to join them in traveling around the country in an RV. Describes their year-long adventure that covered thirty-two states and fifteen national parks and attracted many fans. Some strong language. 2017.

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Man recounts ending up as a five-year-old on the streets of Calcutta, where he was taken in by an orphanage and adopted by an Australian couple. Describes his search for home and his two families. Originally published as The Long Way Home and basis for 2016 Oscar-nominated movie, Lion. 2013.

Desmond Doss: Conscientious Objector; the Story of an Unlikely Hero DB87399 4 hours 43 minutes by Frances M. Doss read by Michael Scherer The story of Private Doss, who would not carry a weapon in World War II because of his religious beliefs. During many battles, Private Doss refused to seek cover and brought those who had been hit to safety one at a time. Also discusses his life before and after the war. 2005.

In the Darkroom DB87216 14 hours 21 minutes by Susan Faludi read by Kristin Allison Journalist and author of Backlash (DB34053) examines the life of her father, who transitioned from male to female at the age of seventy-six. After years of estrangement, she delves into her father's story, including his family history in Hungary and transsexual identity issues. Some strong language. 2016.

Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body DB88658 7 hours 1 minute by Roxane Gay read by Laura Adducci An essayist and novelist tells of the traumatic sexual assault she experienced at age twelve and the long-term effects it had on her body image and self-esteem. Reflects on violence against women and the negative societal messages women get about their bodies. Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2017.

Settle for More DB87003 12 hours 40 minutes by Megyn Kelly read by Maggy Stacy Journalist and political commentator reflects on the enduring values and experiences that have shaped her, including her father’s death when she was Page 44 of 88

young. Kelly shares stories and struggles from her career, recalls abandoning a thriving legal career to become a journalist, and explains her personal motto to "settle for more." 2016.

Nujeen: One Girl's Incredible Journey from War-Torn Syria in a Wheelchair DB88414 7 hours 8 minutes by Nujeen Mustafa and Christina Lamb read by Emily Ellet The story of Nujeen Mustafa, who was born with cerebral palsy and journeyed from Syria to Germany in a wheelchair. Denied education in Syria because of her condition, she taught herself English using American soap operas. Nujeen fled after her small town became the epicenter of conflict between ISIS militants and Kurdish troops. Some violence. 2016.

Business and Economics Management: A Very Short Introduction DB86156 5 hours 2 minutes by John Hendry read by Robert Sams Overview of the practice and subject of management—what managers actually do and what they should do. Considers managers' roles as leaders, administrators, and troubleshooters; rational, social, and entrepreneurial models of management; cultural differences in management styles; and the importance of moral leadership in business. 2013.

Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future: Young Readers' Edition DB87265 6 hours 44 minutes by Ashlee Vance read by Jeff Allin Adaptation for a younger audience of journalist Ashlee Vance's best- selling biography Elon Musk (DB82434). The revolutionary inventor and business magnate, born in 1971, is the founder of PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla Motors. Highlights his ambition to colonize Mars. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.

Entrepreneurship: A Very Short Introduction DB86486 5 hours 35 minutes by Paul Westhead and Mike Wright Page 45 of 88

read by Brandon Bujnowski Two business professors clarify the complex phenomenon of assembling and managing resources to exploit opportunities to create revenue-generating products or services. Offers examples of successes and failures, and examines government-imposed hurdles, business plans, women's engagement in entrepreneurship, studies of personality traits, buyouts, social enterprises, and future challenges. 2013.

Career and Job Training Scratch: Writers, Money, and the Art of Making a Living DB87454 10 hours 35 minutes edited by Manjula Martin read by Kerry Dukin Thirty-three essays and interviews about making a career and living from writing. Contributors include Cheryl Strayed, Susan Orlean, Alexander Chee, Yiyun Li, Roxane Gay, Malinda Lo, Nick Hornby, Daniel José Older, Jennifer Weiner, and more. Topics cover breaking in, writing fiction and nonfiction, budgeting money, and everyday practicalities. 2017.

Consumerism Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties DB88668 13 hours 2 minutes by Beth Kobliner read by Kay Kerimian Journalist presents guide to managing personal finances for younger adults. Topics include analyzing the state of your finances, debt, banking, investing, retirement, real estate, insurance, taxes, and military benefits. 2017.

Cooking Not Your Mother's Microwave Cookbook: Fresh, Delicious, and Wholesome Main Dishes, Snacks, Sides, Desserts, and More DB88474 9 hours 34 minutes by Beth Hensperger read by Eva Wilhelm Collection of microwave-centric recipes from the author of Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (DB87396). Sections include advice on how to cook using a microwave—including features to be aware of—and recipes for appetizers, eggs, soups, grains, vegetables, fish and poultry, sauces, drinks, and desserts. 2010. Page 46 of 88

Crime Morgue: A Life in Death DB87382 11 hours 42 minutes by Vincent Di Maio and Ron Franscell read by Joe Wilson True-crime writer Franscell helps detail many of the noted investigations among the nine thousand performed by pathologist Di Maio. Cases include those of accused baby-killing pediatric nurse Genene Jones; Phil Spector, who was arrested for actress Lana Clarkson's murder; and George Zimmerman, who shot Trayvon Martin. 2016.

Mrs. Sherlock Holmes: The True Story of New York City's Greatest Female Detective and the 1917 Missing Girl Case That Captivated a Nation DB88587 14 hours 53 minutes by Brad Ricca read by Nicola Daval The author of Super Boys (DB76844) examines the multifaceted career of Grace Humiston, who went on to become the first female U.S. district attorney. She earned the nickname Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by solving the complicated 1917 New York City disappearance and murder of eighteen-year-old Ruth Cruger. 2016.

Boston Strong: A City's Triumph over Tragedy DB85870 9 hours 34 minutes by Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge read by Joe Biedrzycki Based on extensive interviews and their own firsthand accounts, two journalists talk about the people and events of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. They also cover the aftermath, including the search for and capture of the bomber Tsarnaev brothers and the rehabilitation of the survivors. Violence and strong language. 2015.

Diet and Nutrition Nutrition: A Very Short Introduction DB86423 4 hours 8 minutes by David A. Bender read by Kerry Dukin

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Professor of nutritional biochemistry presents a concise guide to the principles of a healthy diet. Explores the basic elements of food, the balance between energy intake and exercise, useful vitamins and minerals, and questions of safety in nutritional supplements. Discusses problems of obesity, eating disorders, and malnutrition. 2014.

Drama and Theater Hamlet Globe to Globe: Two Years, 190,000 Miles, 197 Countries, One Play DB88292 13 hours 50 minutes by Dominic Dromgoole read by Bill Wallace Artistic director of the Globe Theatre recounts the project he created to celebrate the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (DB24285). Shares stories from the productions he participated in, imparts lessons learned, and discusses the impact of this iconic play. 2017.

Gardening The Food Lover's Garden: Growing, Cooking, and Eating Well DB88596 5 hours 39 minutes by Jenni Blackmore read by Mary Kane Focusing on organic edibles, a small-scale farmer provides advice for even novice gardeners. Includes tips on preparing your soil, choosing plants, and even recipes for cooking with your harvest. 2017.

General The Untold Story of the Talking Book DB87099 12 hours 8 minutes by Matthew Rubery read by John Lescault The history of talking books. Covers the time from Edison's invention of the phonograph through early efforts to provide reading options for the blind and the early-twenty-first-century audiobook marketplace. Discusses controversies, such as decisions about what to record and the preferred ways to narrate a talking book. 2016.

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Government and Politics Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, the Bill of Rights, and the Election That Saved a Nation DB88352 9 hours 41 minutes by Chris DeRose read by Adam Verner An account of the 1789 race between James Madison and James Monroe for a congressional seat and a discussion of the ramifications of the outcome. Though they were friends and political allies, Madison and Monroe stood in direct opposition in their opinions regarding the Constitution. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2011.

We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama DB88718 10 hours 45 minutes edited by E.J. Dionne and Joy-Ann Reid read by Barry Bernson A curated collection of twenty-seven of President Barack Obama’s addresses, including his 2002 speech opposing the Iraq War and his final speech before the United Nations in 2016. The topics include—among other things—war, inequality, race relations, gun violence, and human rights. 2017.

Liberalism: A Very Short Introduction DB86433 5 hours 40 minutes by Michael Freeden read by Jake Williams Founder of the Journal of Political Ideologies considers liberalism from three perspectives: as a historical story, a set of political beliefs, and a philosophical worldview. Discusses liberalism's core concepts; its best-known thinkers, such as John Stuart Mill and John Dewey; and its misappropriations, excesses, and failures. 2015.

Debriefing the President: The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein DB87338 5 hours 35 minutes by John Nixon read by John Nixon The CIA analyst who was called upon to officially identify Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and interrogate him after his capture provides insight into the history and mind of Saddam. Nixon, who studied Saddam for years, recounts his debriefs and

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examines how preconceived ideas led policymakers astray. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016.

The Crimean Nexus: Putin's War and the Clash of Civilizations DB88876 5 hours 30 minutes by Constantine Pleshakov read by Peter Holdway Foreign-policy-analyst-turned-professor's examination of the conflicts occur- ring in the early twenty-first century between Ukraine and Russia. Discusses ethnic tensions and the complex political history underlying the two countries’ relations. 2017.

Hobbies and Crafts Mini Knitted Charms: Twenty to Make DB88598 1 hour 4 minutes by Sachiyo Ishii read by Lise Bruneau Collection of twenty knitting patterns to create decorative charms for purses, bags, mobile phones, and similar items. Meant to be quick-and-easy projects that can be done on the go and with remainder supplies or scraps of yarn. Forms include ice cream cones, beach huts, strawberries, mushrooms, as well as love hearts, owls, cat, mouse, and stars. Contains a brief overview of the knitting knowledge required to complete projects. 2017.

Journalism and the Media Documentary Film: A Very Short Introduction DB85703 5 hours 44 minutes by Patricia Aufderheide read by Gabriella Cavallero Founder of American University's Center for Social Media discusses the evolution of documentary films, from Nanook of the North (1922) to An Inconvenient Truth (2006). Considers questions about objectivity, advocacy, and bias in the genre. Includes a list of one hundred recommended document- taries. 2007.

Language The Word Detective: Searching for the Meaning of It All at the Oxford English Dictionary; A Memoir DB87361 12 hours 48 minutes Page 50 of 88

by John Simpson read by Gregory Maupin The former chief editor of the Oxford English Dictionary provides a guide to the history of that definitive record of the English language, weaving a story of how words come into being or disappear, how culture shapes language, and how technology has transformed speech, writing, and the way new words form. 2016.

Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries DB88482 10 hours 56 minutes by Kory Stamper read by Mary Kane Recounts the process of creating dictionaries. Discusses questions of usage, the reasons why small words often are the most difficult to define, and how it can take nine months to define a single word. Presents a variety of small facts about the words that make up English. 2017.

Legal Issues International Law: A Very Short Introduction DB86428 5 hours 6 minutes by Vaughan Lowe read by Jake Williams Authority on international law explains the principles behind the rules that govern relations among the world's nations. Discusses the two main functions of international law—to protect individual nations' sovereignty and organize multinational activities—as well as treaties, international courts and tribunals, the rules of war, and diplomatic immunity. 2015.

Literature Russian Literature: A Very Short Introduction DB87163 5 hours 29 minutes by Catriona Kelly read by Lou Harpenau An exploration of Russian literature centered on the poetry, the prose, and the figure of Aleksandr Pushkin (1799–1837). Discusses influences on "the Russian Shakespeare"—the folktale tradition, orthodox religion, and Western writers— as well as the profound influence he had on the literary art of those who came later. 2001.

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Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction DB86459 5 hours 2 minutes by Helen Morales read by Bill Wallace Explores the psychological importance of the ancient Greek and Roman mythologies, which still wield cultural influence today. Dispels the notion of the comparative inferiority of Roman mythology, and discusses differences beyond the changes in the deities' names. Describes the role of the mythic hero and the relationships between classical mythology and philosophy, Christianity, psychoanalysis, and New Age spirituality. 2007.

The Book That Made Me DB88504 5 hours 12 minutes edited by Judith Ridge read by Mare Trevathan Essays by popular children's authors reveal the books that shaped their personal and literary lives, explaining how the stories they loved influenced them creatively, politically, and intellectually. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016.

Kafka: A Very Short Introduction DB86150 4 hours 27 minutes by Ritchie Robertson read by Peter Holdway Overview of the life of Franz Kafka (1883–1924) and the major themes in his work, such as the conflict between mind and body, the oppressive weight of institutions, and man's search for meaning. Offers guideposts to help readers approach Kafka's enigmatic stories. 2004.

Medieval Literature: A Very Short Introduction DB86407 4 hours 43 minutes by Elaine Treharne read by Lou Harpenau Stanford University humanities professor discusses medieval Britain and Ireland's literary culture and the historical events that shaped it. Considers well-known works such as Beowulf ( DB49742) and The Canterbury Tales (DB20461) as well as sermons, lyrics, histories, and hagiographies; techniques of book production; and the importance of oral performers and scribes. 2015.

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Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 3 DB86526 40 hours 42 minutes by Mark Twain read by Mark Ashby Conclusion to the anecdotal self-portrait of American author and humorist Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens (1835–1910). Picking up from Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2 (DB77743), he recounts his activities of the last three years of his life. Includes coverage of the lawsuit by his former private secretary. 2015.

Medicine and Health The Truth about Cancer: What You Need to Know about Cancer's History, Treatment, and Prevention DB87248 11 hours 26 minutes by Ty M. Bollinger read by J.P. Linton After losing several family members to cancer, the author examined treatments alternative to radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. Discusses preventative measures and explains the role of nutrition and exercise. Also examines various treatment options like enzymes, herbs, and electromagnetic frequencies. Bestseller. 2016.

Drugs: A Very Short Introduction DB86484 5 hours 35 minutes by Les Iversen read by J.P. Linton The history of drugs, the various ways they work, and how new ones are developed, tested, and marketed. Focuses on pharmaceuticals—including pain relievers, antibiotics, and psychiatric drugs—but also includes discussion of legal and illegal recreational drugs. 2016.

Snooze: The Lost Art of Sleep DB88656 7 hours 42 minutes by Michael McGirr read by Stephen Van Doren Essayist explores sleep in its many forms, along with its antithesis, insomnia. Discusses his own experiences as the father of newborn twins and a one-year-old; sleep habits of luminaries, including Homer, William Shakespeare,

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Florence Nightingale, and others; and the impact of modern technology on sleep habits. 2017.

The Lose Your Belly Diet: Change Your Gut, Change Your Life DB87357 8 hours 42 minutes by Travis Stork read by Gary Tipton ER physician and host of the talk show The Doctors explores the role of maintaining microbe health in wellness and weight loss, especially around the waist. Explains how to improve the gut microbiome by eating foods that nourish and protect it. Includes meal plans and recipes. 2016.

The Secret Life of Fat: The Science behind the Body's Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You DB87241 9 hours 51 minutes by Sylvia Tara read by Patricia Kilgarriff The author puts her doctorate in biochemistry to work to address her own frustration over the amount of fat her body produces compared to her friends' bodies. She explores how fat works, why food affects people in different ways, and why fat is harder to control as people age. 2017.

Mind over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better—and When to Let Your Body Heal on Its Own DB88399 9 hours 11 minutes by Andrew Weil read by Jake Williams Integrative-medicine doctor, professor, and author explores the dangers involved in the rising use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and suggests alternative treatments for a variety of conditions. Discusses sleep aids, statins, steroids, ADHD drugs, opioids, antibiotics, antihistamines, and medications for diabetes, psychiatric issues, osteopenia, and other preconditions and ailments. 2017.

Open Heart: A Cardiac Surgeon's Stories of Life and Death on the Operating Table DB88442 10 hours 30 minutes by Stephen Westaby read by Gordon Griffin Page 54 of 88

Heart surgeon reflects on over eleven thousand surgeries, showing why the procedures have never become routine and will never be. Recounts fraught stories from his operating room, including a pulseless man who lives with an electric heart pump and a woman who insists the doctors let her pregnancy reach full term. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Music Where Have All the Pop Stars Gone? Volumes 1–3 DB88465 42 hours 51 minutes by Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March read by Robert Sams Three volumes in a series written between 2011 and 2016. Each volume contains seven brief biographical entries on musicians and bands popular between the 1950s and the 1980s, including interviews with performers. Acts profiled include The Zombies, Sam and Dave, and Three Dog Night. 2016.

Music: A Very Short Introduction DB86415 5 hours 25 minutes by Nicholas Cook read by Kerry Dukin Cambridge University professor of music proposes a framework for thinking about all kinds of music—world, folk, classical, jazz, rock, and pop—by examining the personal, social, commercial, and cultural values music embodies. Challenges the reader to learn to understand music in a historical context and question received musicological thought. 1998.

Mick Jagger DB88516 28 hours 47 minutes by Philip Norman read by Joe Wilson The author of musical biographies such as Paul McCartney (DB85727) here tackles the front man of the iconic rock band the Rolling Stones. Covers his youth in Kent, his musical influences, his long career, and his much-publicized love life. Some strong language. 2012.

They're Playing Our Song: A Memoir DB87374 9 hours 22 minutes by Carole Bayer Sager read by Mare Trevathan Page 55 of 88

Songwriter shares recollections of her life and career in music. Beginning with her first hit song in the 1960s, she goes on to discuss her musical and romantic collaborations with composers like Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach. Some strong language. 2016.

Nature and the Environment Monarchs and Milkweed: A Migrating Butterfly, a Poisonous Plant, and Their Remarkable Story of Coevolution DB88473 11 hours 24 minutes by Anurag Agrawal read by Gary Telles Biologist examines the development of the monarch butterfly, its sole source of nourishment as a caterpillar—the milkweed—and their convergent evolutionary processes. Discusses in detail their parallel lifecycles and the monarchs' epic migration patterns from Canada and the northern United States to Mexico. 2017.

The Seasons Alter: How to Save Our Planet in Six Acts DB88484 8 hours 45 minutes by Philip Kitcher and Evelyn Fox Keller read by Patrick Downer Using the construct of Socratic dialogues, philosopher Kitcher and biologist Keller examine six questions regarding climate change. Topics include: Is It Real? So What? Why Care? What Can Be Done? Who Pays? and A New Politics? 2017.

The Cure for Catastrophe: How We Can Stop Manufacturing Natural Disasters DB87209 12 hours 56 minutes by Robert Muir-Wood read by Bill Burton Risk assessment researcher presents his view that natural disasters are actually man-made because of decisions to build in inhospitable locations and in ways that are not responsive to the environment. Analyzes lessons learned from historical disasters and technological advancements. Suggests policy proposals to minimize future risk. 2016.

Occult and Astrology Magic: A Very Short Introduction DB86155 4 hours 23 minutes by Owen Davies Page 56 of 88

read by Steven Carpenter Social history professor presents ways magic has been understood and practiced through the centuries, from origins in ancient Persia. Discusses its relationship with religion, its demonization by theologians, and perception of it as strange, foreign, and deceitful. Explores animism, spiritualism, and superstition, and suggests that scientific progress will not make magic disappear. 2012.

Philosophy The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction DB86158 3 hours 48 minutes by Terry Eagleton read by Deborah Desmone Does life have an intrinsic significance to be discovered, or do we invest life with our own sense of purpose? Explores serious and comic approaches to the existential query, examining many works of philosophy and literature through the centuries, and supports continued attempts to answer the question. 2007.

Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction DB86478 5 hours 13 minutes by Patrick Gardiner read by Erik Sandvold Examines the life and writings of the iconoclastic nineteenth-century Danish philosopher and his influence on twentieth-century ethical theory and religious thought. Describes his embrace of Christianity's tenets, his analysis of the struggle to achieve religious faith, and his focus on identifying defenses that obstruct self- knowledge. 1988.

The Dream of Enlightenment: The Rise of Modern Philosophy DB87217 11 hours 20 minutes by Anthony Gottlieb read by Stephen Van Doren Author of The Dream of Reason (DB63050) continues his survey of Western philosophy. Beginning in the year 1630 and going through the late eighteenth century, this volume covers philosophers Hobbes, Spinoza, Descartes, and Voltaire, among others. 2016.

Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction DB87192 5 hours 15 minutes by A.C. Grayling Page 57 of 88

read by Lou Harpenau Philosophy professor sets out to provide an accessible overview of the philosophical writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951). Briefly describes the philosopher's life and character, then summarizes the early work, embodied in Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, and the later work, represented by Philosophical Investigations. Comments on Wittgenstein's influence on subsequent thinkers. 1996.

Logic: A Very Short Introduction DB86154 4 hours 49 minutes by Graham Priest read by Joe Peck Can a statement be both true and false? Is time an illusion? Philosopher shows how to apply logic to answer questions such as these, offering other problems for the reader to solve with each chapter. Discusses valid inferences, truth values, self-reference, necessity and possibility, Leibniz's Law, and other concepts. 2000.

Poetry The Best American Poetry 2014 DB88427 6 hours 53 minutes edited by Terrance Hayes and David Lehman read by John Lescault Seventy-five poems selected by Terrance Hayes, winner of the 2010 National Book Award and author of Wind in a Box (DBC08132). Features work by Sherman Alexie, Lucie Brock-Broido, Kwame Dawes, Mark Doty, Patricia Lockwood, Sharon Olds, and more. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2014.

Psychology and Self-Help Robert Lowell, Setting the River on Fire: A Study of Genius, Mania, and Character DB88249 18 hours 2 minutes by Kay Redfield Jamison read by various narrators A professor of psychiatry examines the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Lowell (1917–1977). The author looks at how Lowell's struggle with being bipolar impacted his poetry and relationships. Analyzes the general correlation between manic-depression and creativity. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017. Page 58 of 88

Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life DB87208 8 hours 23 minutes by Glennon Doyle Melton read by Nancy Lynne Walters Writer and founder of the blog Momastery reflects on the struggles of being a wife and mother. After being told her family seemed perfect, she decided to share her own stories of personal, marital, and parental challenges, including overcoming addiction and trying to lead a Christian life. 2013.

Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction DB87164 5 hours 0 minutes by Véronique Mottier read by Lou Harpenau Sociology professor introduces debates about sex and gender in the modern world, focusing on social, political, and psychological aspects and examining how sexual politics and activism have transformed the way we live. Discusses controversies around such issues as gay rights and religious doctrine, HIV/AIDS, and feminism. 2008.

Everything All at Once: How to Unleash your Inner Nerd, Tap into Radical Curiosity, and Solve Any Problem DB88625 12 hours 36 minutes by Bill Nye read by Bill Nye Author of Undeniable (DB80377) and Unstoppable (DB87772) presents a guide to becoming activists and agents of change. Shares his tools for problem-solving, including radical curiosity, by illustrating specific principles. Advocates devising solutions to hunger, crime, poverty, pollution, and more. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Adolescence: A Very Short Introduction DB86086 5 hours 39 minutes by Peter K. Smith read by Erik Sandvold Overview of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social changes that children go through between puberty and adulthood. Includes discussion of parent-child and peer-group relationships, the development of identity, risk-taking and antisocial behavior, and sexual activity. 2016. Page 59 of 88

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living DB87391 3 hours 31 minutes by Meik Wiking read by Jeremy Gage The Danes are known as being extraordinarily happy people, and the author, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, has rounded up some of the reasons why. Includes Danish habits and behaviors that promote hygge, which translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. 2017.

Religion The Book of Mysteries DB87066 20 hours 25 minutes by Jonathan Cahn read by Kurt Elftmann The author of The Harbinger (DB76704) and The Mystery of the Shemitah (DB83822) uses scriptures to present a daily mystery for contemplation by interacting with a guide known as "the teacher." Each devotional includes a story, a mission based on the entry, and references for further reading. 2016.

You Are the Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters DB87426 10 hours 12 minutes by Deepak Chopra and Menas C. Kafatos read by Kaleo Griffith Author of God (DB84809) and Super Genes (DB82854) teams up with quantum physicists Menas Kafatos, to take a tour of the universe and humanity’s place in it, exploring both science and spirituality, and how they may inform each other. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

The Koran: A Very Short Introduction DB86151 4 hours 43 minutes by Michael Cook read by Michael Scherer Examines the scripture sacred to followers of Islam, analyzing the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in that of traditional Islam. Describes its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional and modern commentators, discusses the processes by which the book took shape, and compares it to other scriptures and classics of the historic cultures of Eurasia. Includes notes about Arabic language. 2000. Page 60 of 88

Norse Mythology DB87395 6 hours 35 minutes by Neil Gaiman read by George Holmes Award-winning fantasy author provides his interpretation of classic Norse mythology and its pantheon. Provides a novelistic arc to the retelling that begins with the genesis of the nine worlds and culminates with the Ragnarok apocalypse. 2017.

Magic in Islam DB87243 6 hours 42 minutes by Michael Muhammad Knight read by L.J. Ganser An examination of the role of magic in the development and continued practice of Islam. Discusses magic as it is defined, practiced, condemned, and defended within various Muslim traditions. Also analyzes magic as a part of organized religion in general. 2016.

The Norton Anthology of World Religions: Volume 2; Judaism, Christianity, Islam DB82210 117 hours 42 minutes edited by Jack Miles and others read by Michael Scherer Collection of foundational texts and writings about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Contains analyses, historical overviews, and explanations of practices for each of the religions. Includes writings from Elie Wiesel, Franz Kafka, Jane Addams, Desmond Tutu, Malcolm X, and Fatima Mernissi. 2015.

Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction DB86157 4 hours 27 minutes by Jolyon Mitchell read by Steven Carpenter Examines martyrdom in its many forms throughout history, from the state-ordered suicide of Socrates and the executions of early Christians to modern terrorist bombings and assassinations. Discusses depictions of martyrs in art and literature, the ways their deaths are remembered and sometimes politicized, and religious debates over martyrdom. 2012.

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The Bible: A Very Short Introduction DB85557 4 hours 51 minutes by John Riches read by Joe Biedrzycki Religious scholar considers the continuing influence of the Bible in the twenty- first century. Topics include the Bible's history, why some books are part of the canon but not others, interpretations by believers and non-believers, and the Bible's influence on culture and politics. 2000.

The Mormon Jesus: A Biography DB87010 13 hours 30 minutes by John G. Turner read by Jake Williams Religious studies professor explores the Mormon interpretation and experience of Jesus Christ over the course of the religion's existence. Examines the visions of founder Joseph Smith and other early followers, the evolution of church theology, and the art and literature used to communicate teachings to current and potential followers. 2016.

The Broken Way: A Daring Path into the Abundant Life DB87263 7 hours 51 minutes by Ann Voskamp read by Faith Potts Reflecting on her own experiences and dealing with those of her teenaged daughter, the author of One Thousand Gifts (DB74783) and The Greatest Gift (DB77903) examines ways of finding freedom and faith when you are feeling broken. Ties these personal stories to scriptural teachings. 2016.

Science and Technology Microscopy: A Very Short Introduction DB86410 4 hours 31 minutes by Terence Allen read by Lou Harpenau Surveys history of instruments used magnify or zoom in on the image of an object. Discusses nineteenth-century disease diagnosis and classification and the twentieth-century development of the electron microscope. Explores light sources, importance of dyes and stains, and resolution in magnification. Highlights impact in many areas, including biomedical applications, manufacturing, forensic science, art history, environmental science, and nanotechnology. 2015. Page 62 of 88

The Laws of Thermodynamics: A Very Short Introduction DB86152 4 hours 42 minutes by Peter Atkins read by Gary Telles Oxford University chemist describes the four laws that summarize the properties of energy and its transformation. Offers practical examples of the laws' relevance—such as explaining the operation of a steam engine—but also discusses their application to more abstract concepts like time and creativity. 2010.

The History of Life: A Very Short Introduction DB87329 5 hours 22 minutes by Michael J. Benton read by Lou Harpenau Paleontologist discusses the origins and evolution of life on Earth; what fossils, molecular biology, and rock dating have taught us about the past; the causes of mass extinctions; and the emergence of modern ecosystems and Homo sapiens. 2008.

How to Bake Pi: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics DB88463 8 hours 26 minutes by Eugenia Cheng read by Mark Ashby Mathematician describes the principles of mathematics using examples from the culinary world. Explains the concept of abstraction, determining external versus internal forces, and category theory, commonly known as "applied mathematics." Includes recipes. 2015.

Fractals: A Very Short Introduction DB86468 4 hours 28 minutes by Kenneth Falconer read by Bill Wallace Introduces the study of fractals, infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales. Explains how the study of fractal geometry produced a revolution in our mathematical understanding of patterns in the twentieth century, and explores the wide range of applications in science and economics. 2013.

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Megatech: Technology in 2050 DB88590 10 hours 21 minutes edited by Daniel Franklin read by George Holmes Collection of essays forecasting the role of technology in the year 2050. Contributors include journalists, scientists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, medical doctors, philosophers, and novelists. In her essay, Melinda Gates envisions what might happen if every woman in the world had a smartphone of her own. 2017.

Beyond Human: How Cutting-Edge Science Is Extending Our Lives DB87261 9 hours 19 minutes by Eve Herold read by Deborah Desmone Examination of technologies at the intersection of human biology, medicine, computing, microelectronics, engineering, nanotechnology, cellular and gene therapies, and robotics. Presents theoretical future case studies, surveys research conducted in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and suggests policy proposals for dealing with the potential of extended lives. 2016.

Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction DB86161 4 hours 4 minutes by Nicholas P. Money read by Michael Scherer Primer on the scientific study of the smallest forms of life. Explains the cell structure, genomes, and workings of different kinds of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi; the methods and tools that microbiologists use; the ways microbes can affect human health; and their uses in agriculture and technology. 2014.

Magnificent Principia: Exploring Isaac Newton's Masterpiece DB84042 22 hours 37 minutes by Colin Pask read by Gary Telles Mathematician uses the third edition of Isaac Newton's Principia (1726) and explains the ways it frames his approach to science. Discusses Newton's place in scientific history, the Principia's reception by Newton's contemporaries, and the impact of the work on later generations of scientists. 2013.

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The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction DB87141 5 hours 44 minutes by Lawrence M. Principe read by John Jessup Historian surveys the efflorescence of scientific inquiry during the early modern period—roughly the era from 1500 to 1700—providing political and social context. Looks at the dominant figures of Copernicus, Descartes, Galileo, and Newton as well as many lesser-known figures, including alchemist Paracelsus, astronomer Tycho Brahe, and anatomist Vesalius. 2011.

The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016 DB86880 13 hours 45 minutes edited by Amy Stewart and Tim Folger read by Faith Potts Twenty-five previously published articles on science and nature topics. Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction (DB78463), discusses the impact of rising sea levels on south Florida in "The Siege of Miami." Oliver Sacks, author of Gratitude (DB83149), discusses his impending death in "My Periodic Table." 2016.

Light: A Very Short Introduction DB86153 3 hours 52 minutes by Ian Walmsley read by Michael Scherer Physics professor tours the centuries-long study of optics, which examines what light is and does. Describes the many applications of light, domestic and scientific, such as microwaves, DVDs, and lasers. Concludes by looking at some of the new developments in optics using quantum light sources in communications and computing. 2015.

Social Sciences Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality beyond Black and White DB87223 9 hours 40 minutes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld read by Jake Williams Collection of nine essays by basketball legend explores politics, racism, religion, gender, class, sports, media, aging, and new generations. Uses the perspectives of athlete, journalist, African American, Muslim, and more to examine these topics and what it means to learn from history. 2016. Page 65 of 88

Sociology: A Very Short Introduction DB87143 4 hours 28 minutes by Steve Bruce read by Erik Sandvold Professor of sociology asserts the value of his discipline for understanding the modern world. Draws on studies of social class, crime and deviance, work in bureaucracies, and changes in religious and political organizations. Explores the tension between the individual's role in society and society's role in shaping the individual. 1999.

International Migration: A Very Short Introduction DB86475 4 hours 47 minutes by Khalid Koser read by Joe Wilson Expert on international migration explores why people leave their home countries, the challenges they face, the legal rights of refugees and asylum-seekers, the economic and social effects of migration, and concerns about migration's impact on security and national sovereignty. 2016.

The World Trade Organization: A Very Short Introduction DB87194 5 hours 51 minutes by Amrita Narlikar read by Kerry Dukin Professor of international relations explains what the WTO is, what it does, and how it goes about executing its tasks. Explains the controversies that have swirled about the organization since its establishment in 1995. Explores the complicated politics involved in the WTO's negotiations and rulings. Draws on primary research and interviews. 2005.

I Am Not Your Negro—from Texts by James Baldwin DB88630 1 hour 52 minutes by Raoul Peck read by Chuck Young A compilation of passages from unpublished and previously published books, essays, letters, notes, and interviews used in the creation of the 2016 Oscar- nominated documentary of the same name. Explores Baldwin's unwritten book concept profiling Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2017. Page 66 of 88

Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but Were Afraid to Ask DB88667 6 hours 19 minutes by Anton Treuer read by Jeff Allin Treuer, an Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist, answers the most commonly asked questions about Native Americans, both historical and modern. For senior high and older readers. 2012.

Sports and Recreation At the Fights: American Writers on Boxing DB87093 27 hours 55 minutes edited by George Kimball and John Schulian read by Gary Telles Writings about prizefighting, beginning with Jack London's coverage of the 1910 championship bout between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries, an event hedged about by big money and racism. Features Sherwood Anderson and Richard Wright on Joe Louis, Norman Mailer on George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, and Joyce Carol Oates on Mike Tyson. 2011.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape DB87375 6 hours 36 minutes by Jessica Luther read by Kristin Allison Investigative journalist looks at the problem of rape culture in college football. She makes the case that, while the number of reported rapes at colleges involving athletes is shockingly high, coaches and university officials have covered up even more of these crimes. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2016.

Stage and Screen I'll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led Me to America's #1 Daytime Drama DB88670 7 hours 30 minutes by Eric Braeden read by Robert Sams Memoir of the soap-opera actor, famous for the role he has played on The Young and the Restless since 1980. He discusses his youth in Germany and identity as a German, his acting experiences, and his family. Strong language. 2017.

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This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare DB88561 6 hours 57 minutes by Gabourey Sidibe read by Gabourey Sidibe Oscar-nominated star of Precious—the movie adaptation of Push (DB71038)— shares stories of her life, from growing up with a polygamous father and a mother who supported the family by singing in the subway to her career in Hollywood. Discusses celebrity, fashion, race, weight, friendship, and more. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Travel The Yellow Envelope: One Gift, Three Rules, and a Life-Changing Journey around the World DB88662 9 hours 42 minutes by Kim Dinan read by Laura Adducci As Dinan and her husband prepared to leave Portland to travel the world, a former boss provided them with a gift of money to give away, with three rules: don't overthink it, share your experiences, and don't feel pressured to give it all away. Shares life-changes and challenges. 2017.

The Black Penguin DB88673 10 hours 59 minutes by Andrew Evans read by Bill Burton Journalist recounts the trip he took from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica while almost exclusively using buses as his means of transportation. Discusses the people he met on his travels, challenges he faced, and the impact of the trip on his life. Reflects on growing up Mormon and being gay. Some strong language. 2017.

The Outer Beach: A Thousand-Mile Walk on Cape Cod's Atlantic Shore DB88459 15 hours 45 minutes by Robert Finch read by Richard Davidson Author of Common Ground (DB18547) chronicles the nearly fifty years he has lived on Cape Cod and walked along its Outer Beach. Ranging from south to north, he reflects as a shorebound observer on the ways the beach has changed over the years. 2017.

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The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey DB87828 6 hours 3 minutes by Ernesto Che Guevara read by Jeremy Gage Guevara's diary of his 1952 trip through Latin America when he was a twenty- three-year-old Argentinian medical student. Among the musings of a privileged youth taking a year off for a road trip, he also reveals hints of the revolutionary he was to become. 2016.

No Friends but the Mountains: Dispatches from the World's Violent Highlands DB88591 11 hours 12 minutes by Judith Matloff read by Catherine Byers Journalist specializing in conflict-reporting details her experiences in communities located in mountainous regions of Albania, Mexico, Colombia, Nepal, the North Caucasus, Kashmir, Afghanistan, Norway, France, and Switzerland. Proposes political solutions specific to mountain regions using Switzerland as a model. Some violence. 2017.

U.S. History Nine Lives: Mystery, Magic, Death, and Life in New Orleans DB88652 17 hours 47 minutes by Dan Baum read by Richard Davidson The author examines life in New Orleans, Louisiana, through the lives of nine individuals. Covers the period of time between Hurricane Betsy in 1965 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and explores how these storms affected the city. 2009.

The Founding Fathers: A Very Short Introduction DB85712 5 hours 26 minutes by R.B. Bernstein read by Kristin Allison Constitutional scholar aims to "meet the founding fathers eye to eye" rather than "gazing reverently upward or sneering contemptuously downward." Considers the geography, culture, and intellectual traditions that shaped the men who built the new nation; their achievements and failures; and their legacies. 2015.

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Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and the Wickedest Town in the American West DB87428 13 hours 13 minutes by Tom Clavin read by John Bedford Lloyd Dodge City, Kansas, started as a small military site and exploded with the coming of the railroad. By the 1870s, it was known as the most violent town in the West. The author recounts the infamous Dodge City War, led by frontier lawmen Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson, who sought to restore order. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.

Apostle of Union: A Political Biography of Edward Everett DB86747 21 hours 50 minutes by Matthew Mason read by Robert Sams An examination of "the other speaker at Gettysburg," Edward Everett. Portrays a complex man whose shifting political opinions exemplify Northern Unionism, particularly on the issue of slavery. Discusses antebellum conservative politics, the complexities of slavery, and how secession turned into civil war. 2016.

Captain John Smith: Writings; with Other Narratives of Roanoke, Jamestown, and the First English Settlement of America DB87090 49 hours 10 minutes by John Smith read by Peter Johnson Seven works by soldier, explorer, colonist, and prolific chronicler Smith, including A True Relation, which is about the Jamestown colony's perilous first year (1607); A Description of New England; and The True Travels, wherein Smith relates his adventures in Eastern Europe—including his escape from Turkish slavery. Contains sixteen additional narratives by other writers. 2007.

War Modern War: A Very Short Introduction DB86412 4 hours 24 minutes by Richard English read by Lou Harpenau Expert on terrorism and political violence explores the nature of modern wars, what causes them, why people fight in them, and what they have achieved.

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Challenges conventional answers to these questions. Examines in detail the outcomes of the U.S.-led War on Terror. 2013.

World History In the Land of Giants: A Journey through the Dark Ages DB87319 16 hours 44 minutes by Max Adams read by George Holmes An archaeologist explores Britain’s lost early medieval past—the five centuries between the end of Roman Britain and the death of Alfred the Great—by walking its paths and exploring its lasting imprint on the land. Includes ten walking narratives that form free-standing chapters. 2016.

Game of Crowns: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the Throne DB88655 10 hours 0 minutes by Christopher Andersen read by Kristin Allison An examination of the lives, loves, and relationships among the women of the early-twenty-first-century British royal family—Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla Parker Bowles, and Kate Middleton. Discusses their backgrounds and both the similarities and differences in the trajectories of their lives. 2016.

History: A Very Short Introduction DB86473 5 hours 5 minutes by John H. Arnold read by Erik Sandvold Addresses questions such as "What is history?," "How is it researched?," and "Why does it matter?" Discusses the changing role of historians, from simply recounting past events to placing them in context and interpreting their meaning and the subjective nature of "truth." 2000.

The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815–1914 DB88212 39 hours 21 minutes by Richard J. Evans read by Ken Kliban A narrative history of Europe covering the period from the fall of Napoleon until the beginning of World War I. Discusses, among other things, the Russo-Turkish wars, the unification of Germany and Italy, the decline of religious belief, the

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cultural shift from Romanticism to Modernism, and the emergence of industrial society. 2016.

The Third Reich at War, 1939–1945 DB86820 42 hours 31 minutes by Richard J. Evans read by Kerry Dukin Author of The Coming of the Third Reich (DB81588) and The Third Reich in Power (DB85164) completes his analysis of the tenure of the Nazi party as the ruling government of Germany. Covers the period from September 1939—the invasion of Poland—to the Nuremberg Trials. Some violence. 2008.

Game of Queens: The Women Who Made Sixteenth-Century Europe DB88650 18 hours 57 minutes by Sarah Gristwood read by Terry Donnelly A group biography of the lives and legacies of some of the women who rose to power in sixteenth-century Europe. Includes, among others, Isabella of Castile, Katherine of Aragon, Mary Tudor, Catherine de Medici, Anne Boleyn, and Elizabeth Tudor. 2016.

Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction DB86464 4 hours 46 minutes by Kevin Kenny read by John Jessup Historian explores the concept of "diaspora," which once referred only to the exile of Jews from ancient Israel but now covers other groups, including people of Armenian, African, Irish, and Asian descent. Describes the ways displaced populations stay connected to their homelands while forming new cultures abroad. 2013.

Incarnations: A History of India in Fifty Lives DB87084 15 hours 55 minutes by Sunil Khilnani read by Mark Ashby An exploration of the history of India through profiles of a wide variety of its people. Includes pieces on emperors, warriors, philosophers, engineers, poets, linguists, film stars, and corporate titans, among others. 2016.

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The Mexican Revolution: A Very Short Introduction DB86408 4 hours 23 minutes by Alan Knight read by Bruce Huntey Presents an analysis of Mexico from the mid-1800s into the 1980s, and the political, social, economic, and cultural impact of revolution in 1910. Discusses conditions leading up to the insurgency, the following decade of civil war, opposition forces, and the roles of the military and the United States. 2016.

The Man with the Poison Gun: A Cold War Spy Story DB88342 13 hours 58 minutes by Serhii Plokhy read by Joe Wilson An account of KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky’s defection to the West. Stashinsky’s testimony, which implicated Kremlin rulers in political assassinations carried out abroad, had a significant impact on international politics. His story inspired many works of fiction, including Ian Fleming’s last James Bond novel, The Man with the Golden Gun (DB10777). 2016.

The Plague of War: Athens, Sparta, and the Struggle for Ancient Greece DB88455 16 hours 22 minutes by Jennifer T. Roberts read by Catherine Byers An account of the conflict between Athens and Sparta that began in 431 BCE and continued until Sparta's defeat at Leuctra in 371 BCE. Describes how this long period of war affected life in the two city-states, as well as its impact on Greek cultural life. 2017.

Modern France: A Very Short Introduction DB86411 4 hours 38 minutes by Vanessa R. Schwartz read by Lou Harpenau An overview of a country whose ideas, values, and culture create a strong national identity combined with universal values. Explores the French Revolution (1789) and its political aftermath, the fixation on language and literature, imperial expansion and decolonization, and the redevelopment of Paris, a world capital of perpetual appeal. 2011.

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No Better Friend: One Man, One Dog, and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in WWII DB87733 14 hours 44 minutes by Robert Weintraub read by Dan Woren Flight technician Frank Williams and purebred pointer Judy met in a World War II internment camp. Judy repeatedly risked her life for the prisoners, forming a particular bond with Frank. After being rescued, Frank brought Judy home, and she became the war's only official canine prisoner of war. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2015.

The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down DB88736 13 hours 19 minutes by Colin Woodard read by Jeremy Gage An account of the Golden Age of Piracy and the "Flying Gang," a group of eighteenth-century pirate captains who joined forces, including Edward "Blackbeard" Thatch and "Black Sam" Bellamy. Examines why many of those involved turned to piracy and how they self-governed before their ultimate downfall at the hands of Captain Woodes Rogers. 2007.

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Listed books were recently sent to cooperating libraries. Books and magazines are also available for immediate download from the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) site at https://nlsbard.loc.gov. To order books or sign up for BARD, contact your local cooperating library. Regional library telephone numbers and email addresses are listed on the last pages of this magazine. Books are listed alphabetically within the headings Children’s Fiction and Children’s Nonfiction by subject category, author last name, and title. For example, the title Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown would be listed in Children’s Fiction under the Classics subject category and by the last name Brown.

Children’s Fiction

Adventure A Week without Tuesday: The Tuesday McGillycuddy Adventures, Book 2 DB87256 7 hours 23 minutes by Angelica Banks read by Deborah Desmone Real and imaginary worlds are colliding. At the request of the Librarian, Tuesday and Baxterr venture to find the Gardener—the one person who can stop this catastrophe—but will he be able to save the land of story? Sequel to Finding Serendipity (DB81185). For grades 4-7. 2015.

Book Scavenger DB87363 7 hours 47 minutes by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman read by Abigail Maupin Just after twelve-year-old Emily's family moves to San Francisco, she learns that her hero, Garrison Griswold, creator of the online game Book Scavenger, has been attacked. Emily and her new friend, James, discover that the attack is tied to a special book, and they race to solve the mystery. For grades 4-7. 2015.

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Ellie Dray has grown up idolizing Robin Hood, but when the famous outlaw is killed right before her eyes—and she is accused of his murder—Ellie and her friends must fight to clear her name and stop the local baron's evil plans. Violence. For grades 5-8. 2016.

Family The Girl with the Ghost Machine DB88396 3 hours 26 minutes by Lauren DeStefano read by Gabriella Cavallero Neglected by her father, who spends all of his time building a ghost machine to recall her mother to life, twelve-year-old Emmaline decides that the only way to bring her father back will be to make the machine work—or destroy it forever. For grades 3-6. 2017.

The Forgetting Spell: A Wishing Day Novel DB88395 6 hours 21 minutes by Lauren Myracle read by Gabriella Cavallero Ever since her sister, Natasha, turned thirteen and got her wish in Wishing Day (DB85170), Darya has planned for her turn. As her own birthday approaches, Darya believes that if she can erase part of her past, then her memories can no longer hurt her. For grades 4-7. 2017.

The Someday Birds DB87383 6 hours 5 minutes by Sally J. Pla read by Doug Tisdale Jr. Twelve-year-old Charlie, who has autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder, must upend his predictable life after his dad, a war journalist, sustains a brain injury in Afghanistan. When his father heads to Virginia from California for further treatment, Charlie reluctantly embarks on a cross-country trip with his siblings and babysitter. Along the way Charlie tries to spot the birds that he and his father were hoping to see someday. For grades 4-7. 2017.

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Twelve-year-old Clara, an American girl, finds a note hidden in a purse made by Yuming, a Chinese girl forced to work in a factory in Beijing. Determined to help her, Clara attempts to rescue Yuming. For grades 4-7. 2016.

Stef Soto, Taco Queen DB87271 3 hours 15 minutes by Jennifer Torres read by Colleen Delany Mexican American Stef Soto hopes to break free from her overprotective parents and the embarrassing reputation she has because of her family's taco-truck business. But Stef soon learns that family, friendship, and even the taco truck are important and wonderful parts of her life. For grades 3-6. 2017.

Fantasy The Finisher: Vega Jane, Book 1 DB88416 14 hours 59 minutes by David Baldacci read by Nicola Barber When Quentin Herms is chased from his village into the Quag, a dark forest filled with terrifying beasts and murderous Outliers, Vega uses her skills as a talented decoder to uncover dangerous secrets. Commercial audiobook. For grades 6-9. 2014.

The Keeper: Vega Jane, Book 2 DB88417 11 hours 58 minutes by David Baldacci read by Fiona Hardingham Vega Jane and her friend Delph have set out determined to brave the Quag and find freedom on the other side—but the Quag's dangerous wilderness was designed to keep the townspeople in, and it is not going to let them escape unscathed. Sequel to The Finisher (DB88416). Commercial audiobook. For grades 6-9. 2015.

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Tiffany Aching must gather all the witches to protect her land from an impending fairy invasion. Sequel to I Shall Wear Midnight (DB73324). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2015.

Growing Up Sam the Man and the Chicken Plan DB85517 1 hour 21 minutes by Frances O'Roark Dowell read by Richard Magesis When seven-year-old Sam Graham, eager to make money like his older sister, volunteers to look after a neighbor's chickens, he's surprised to discover he actually likes taking care of them and gets one of his own—a special bird named Helga. For grades 2-4. 2016.

Train I Ride DB87413 4 hours 0 minutes by Paul Mosier read by Joe Peck Alone, twelve-year-old Rydr embarks on a train from California to Chicago to live with an unknown relative. During the journey, Rydr meets her fellow passengers, makes new life-changing friends, and learns a few things about herself. For grades 4-7. 2017.

Historical Fiction Lucky Broken Girl DB88385 6 hours 42 minutes by Ruth Behar read by Ruth Behar In 1960s New York, fifth-grader Ruthie, a Cuban-Jewish immigrant, must rely on books, art, her family, and friends in her multicultural neighborhood when a car accident puts her in a body cast for many months. Commercial audiobook. For grades 4-7. 2017.

It All Comes Down to This DB88659 7 hours 59 minutes by Karen English read by Gabriella Cavallero 1965. Twelve-year-old Sophie and her family become the first African Americans to move into their upper-middle-class neighborhood in Los Angeles. When riots Page 78 of 88

erupt in nearby Watts, Sophie learns that life is more complicated than it seems. For grades 5-8. 2017.

The Seventh Most Important Thing DB87369 6 hours 20 minutes by Shelley Pearsall read by Alec Volz 1963. Thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service, helping the neighborhood junk man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage. But Arthur suspects the junk they collect might be more important than he originally thought. For grades 5-8. 2015.

Mystery and Detective Clubhouse Mysteries: Super Sleuth Collection, Books 1–6 DB87219 9 hours 4 minutes by Sharon M. Draper read by Jon Pinnow Books one through six, written between 1994 and 2007, featuring best friends Ziggy, Rashawn, Jerome, and Rico and their clubhouse adventures. Includes The Buried Bones Mystery, Lost in the Tunnel of Time, Shadows of Caesar's Creek, The Space Mission Adventure, and more. For grades 3-6. 2007.

The Empty Envelope: A to Z Mysteries DB88376 0 hours 48 minutes by Ron Roy read by David Pittu When Dink receives a series of strange letters addressed to D. Duncan and then an empty envelope, he believes he has a mystery on his hands. Josh and Ruth Rose help Dink decode a secret message and foil a pair of stamp thieves. Commercial audiobook. For grades 2-4. 1998.

The Falcon's Feathers: A to Z Mysteries DB88418 0 hours 49 minutes by Ron Roy read by David Pittu Dink's friend Josh discovers a nest with three endangered baby falcons in the nearby woods. Then one day the nest is empty. The kids contact the Department of Environmental Protection and search for the culprit who has taken the birds. Commercial audiobook. For grades 2-4. 1998. Page 79 of 88

First Class Murder: A Wells and Wong Mystery DB88409 7 hours 1 minute by Robin Stevens read by Abigail Maupin On holiday with Hazel's father, Daisy and Hazel secretly investigate a murder on the Orient Express, rushing to solve it before another murder occurs—or someone else finds the killer. Sequel to Poison Is Not Polite (DB84535). For grades 5-8. 2015.

Children's Nonfiction

Animals and Wildlife Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Talk, Think, and Feel DB88639 3 hours 14 minutes by Nancy F. Castaldo read by Jeremy Gage Discusses the different levels of animal intelligence and what that means about our own species. Researchers discover far more similarities than one might suspect. Also explores emotions, empathy, communication, and social communities of certain creatures. Includes tips on how to observe and record animal behaviors on your own. For grades 6-9. 2017.

De-Extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life DB88468 4 hours 24 minutes by Rebecca E. Hirsch read by Patrick Downer Describes the causes of the last five mass-extinction events and maintains that human activity is causing the sixth. Explores the pros and cons of using technology to resurrect extinct plants and discusses the new science that makes it possible. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2017.

Biography The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List DB87376 4 hours 20 minutes Page 80 of 88

by Leon Leyson read by David Hartley-Margolin Memoir of Leon Leyson (born Leib Lejzon), who was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland. Recounts the day his Jewish family was forced to relocate to the Kraków ghetto, their perseverance in the Płaszów concentration camp, and the relationship they formed with Oskar Schindler. For grades 5-8. 2013.

Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist DB88363 0 hours 31 minutes by Susan Wood read by Gary Telles Biography of Mexican musician Juan García Esquivel, who as a young boy sated his curiosity about music wherever he could, and all on his own. His music became a fusion of sounds and styles that turned into something utterly unique. For grades K-3. 2016.

History This Land Is Our Land: A History of American Immigration DB88415 4 hours 43 minutes by Linda Barrett Osborne read by John Haag Recounts the history of immigration in the United States. Explores the ways government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups evolved throughout U.S. history, particularly between 1800 and 1965. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016.

Terrible but True: Awful Events in American History DB87089 4 hours 56 minutes by Dinah Williams read by Jean Cochran Uncovers dark and bizarre stories in America's history, from the nation's first serial killers and deadly vampire-like diseases to cannibalism and natural disasters. Violence and some strong language. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2016.

Nature and the Environment Orca Footprints Series, Books 1–4 DB87324 5 hours 17 minutes by Michelle Mulder and Nikki Tate Page 81 of 88

read by Joe Peck Four books, written between 2013 and 2016, featuring environmental sustainability and smart consumerism. Includes Brilliant! Shining a Light on Sustainable Energy, Deep Roots: How Trees Sustain Our Planet, Pedal It! How Bicycles are Changing the World, and Pocket Change: Pitching In for a Better World. For grades 4-7. 2016.

Science and Technology Eye of the Storm: NASA, Drones, and the Race to Crack the Hurricane Code DB88337 2 hours 14 minutes by Amy Cherrix read by Mare Trevathan Describes the ways in which technology is being used to study hurricanes and to predict both the timing and strength of these storms. Focuses on NASA's Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel (HS3) mission, which uses drone technology. For grades 4-7. 2017.

Engineering That Made America Series, Books 1–8 DB88666 3 hours 54 minutes by Arnold Ringstad and others read by Bob Moore Presents eight significant engineering achievements in U.S. history. The series set includes The Building of the Golden Gate Bridge, The Building of the Hoover Dam, The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad, The Invention of the Airplane, The Invention of the Assembly Line, and more. For grades 3-6. 2017.

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Foreign Language Books

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Los libros presentes en esta edición de Talking Book Topics (Temas de Libros Parlantes) se enviaron recientemente a las bibliotecas de cooperación. La colección completa contiene una amplia gama de libros de ficción y no ficción, incluyendo biografías, clásicos, de vaqueros, misterio, romance y otros. Los usuarios registrados también pueden descargar de inmediato todos los títulos y revistas del servicio de Descarga de Lectura en Braille y Audio del NLS (BARD) en https://nlsbard.loc.gov. La aplicación móvil de BARD está disponible en la App Store, Google Play, y en la Appstore de Amazon para leer audiolibros en su teléfono inteligente o su tablet personal. Para conocer más sobre la colección o para registrarse para utilizar BARD, comuníquese con su biblioteca de cooperación local. Los números de teléfono y las direcciones de correo electrónico de las bibliotecas regionales se encuentran en las últimas páginas de esta revista. Nota: Puede aparecer un aviso inmediatamente a continuación de la descripción del libro para indicar escenas de violencia, lenguaje violento o descripciones de sexo. La palabra “algunas” antes de cualquiera de estos términos indica un hecho ocasional o poco frecuente, como por ejemplo “lenguaje violento poco frecuente”. Los audiolibros comerciales de los cuales el NLS no tiene acceso al libro impreso, pueden presentar el aviso “sin calificación”, lo que significa que el libro puede contener o no violencia, lenguaje violento o descripciones de sexo.

Memoria Total (Memory Man) DB85963 13 horas 49 minutos por David Baldacci leído por María Pino La carrera deportiva profesional de Amos Decker terminó inmediatamente con una violenta colisión —casco a casco— que también le dejó con la extraña incapacidad de olvidar. El segundo acontecimiento que cambió su vida sucedió dos décadas más tarde, cuando el detective Decker volvió de una vigilancia y encontró a su familia asesinada. Traducido del inglés. Violencia y lenguaje injurioso. (Amos Decker’s pro football career ended immediately with a violent

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helmet-to-helmet collision, which also left him with the inability to forget anything. The second life-altering event happened two decades later, when police detective Decker returned from a stakeout to find his family murdered. Violence and strong language.) 2015.

Hijo de Terrorista: Una Historia sobre la Posibilidad de Elegir Tu Destino (The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice) DB84971 3 horas 39 minutos por Zak Ebrahim y Jeff Giles leído por Martin Untrojb Hijo de un egipcio involucrado en la violencia política, Ebrahim reflexiona sobre su niñez y postula que el terrorismo no es una conclusión inevitable para personas entrenadas para odiar. Él explora maneras de aprovechar la empatía inherente y abrazar la tolerancia en lugar del odio. Basado en una charla TED popular. Violencia. (Son of an Egyptian involved in political violence, Ebrahim reflects upon his childhood and posits that terrorism is not a foregone conclusion for people trained to hate. He explores ways to tap into inherent empathy and embrace tolerance over hatred. Based on his popular TED talk. Violence.) 2016.

Los Herederos de la Tierra (The Inheritors of the Earth) DB84952 42 horas 24 minutos por Ildefonso Falcones leído por Aurelio Dominguez Barcelona, 1387. Hugo Llor es un huérfano que sueña con ser un maestro constructor naval. Después de años de trabajar en los astilleros, Hugo es atormentado por intrigas políticas en la ciudad y se encuentra en una profesión nueva y con un amor inesperado y prohibido. La continuación de La Catedral del Mar (DB83999). Violencia. (Barcelona, 1387. Hugo Llor is an orphan who dreams of being a master shipbuilder. After years of toil in the dockyards, he is tormented by political intrigues and finds both a new profession and an unexpected, forbidden love. Sequel to La Catedral del Mar (DB83999). Violence.) 2016.

El Amor en los Tiempos del Facebook: El Mensaje de los Viernes (Love in the Time of Facebook: Friday's Message) DB84970 5 horas 3 minutos por Dante Gebel leído por Alejandro Ruiz

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El reconocido conferencista argentino, pastor, y personalidad de la televisión ofrece una colección de ensayos y viñetas, originalmente publicados semanalmente en su cuenta de la red social Facebook, explorando la naturaleza de las relaciones románticas en la era digital. (Recognized Argentine lecturer, pastor, and television personality offers a collection of essays and vignettes, originally published weekly on his Facebook social media account, exploring the nature of romantic relationships in the digital age.) 2016.

Homo Deus: Breve Historia del Mañana (Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow) DB849632 1 hora 1 minuto por Yuval Noah Harari leído por Aurelio Dominguez Un historiador examina los grandes proyectos, sueños, y pesadillas que enfrentan la raza humana a principios del siglo veintiuno. Originalmente publicado en hebreo. (A historian examines the grand projects, dreams, and nightmares facing the human race at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Originally published in Hebrew.) 2016.

El Show de Trump: El Perfil de un Vendedor de Humo (Trump and Me: Profile of a Smoke Seller) DB84972 3 horas 17 minutos por Mark Singer leído por Alejandro Ruiz Un escritor reflexiona sobre lo que aprendió del futuro presidente Donald Trump al entrevistarlo para un artículo en la revista New Yorker en 1996. Basado en sus experiencias, Singer evalúa lo que la presidencia de Trump podría significar para los Estados Unidos. Prólogo por David Remnick. Lenguaje injurioso y algunas descripciones de índole sexual. (Writer reflects on what he learned from future president Donald Trump while interviewing him for the New Yorker magazine in 1996. Based on his experiences, Singer assesses what Trump's presidency might mean for America. Foreword by David Remnick. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.) 2016.

Traicionada (Betrayal) DB84975 11 horas 4 minutos por Danielle Steel leído por Monica Steuer

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La familia de la cineasta Tallie Jones incluye a su hija Maxine, su amante y productor Hunter, y su mejor amiga y asistente Brigitte. Cuando su fortuna comienza a desaparecer, Tallie primero llama a un detective y luego al agente del FBI, Jim Kingston. Lenguaje injurioso y algunas descripciones de violencia. (Film director Tallie Jones's family includes her daughter, Maxine; her lover and producer, Hunter; and her best friend and assistant, Brigitte. When her fortune begins disappearing, Tallie first calls a detective and then FBI agent Jim Kingston. Strong language and some violence.) 2016.

Audio Magazines

For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your cooperating library. AARP Bulletin (10 issues) and AARP The Magazine (bimonthly (6 issues)) American History (bimonthly (6 issues)) Analog Science Fiction and Fact (10 issues) Asimov’s Science Fiction (10 issues) The Atlantic (10 issues) Audubon (bimonthly (6 issues)) Das Beste aus Reader’s Digest (German; 12 issues) Bon Appétit (12 issues) Consumer Reports (12 issues) Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly (6 issues)) Cowboys and Indians (8 issues) Cricket (for children, on one cartridge with National Geographic Kids; 10 issues) Diabetes Forecast (12 issues) Discover (10 issues) Page 86 of 88

Ebony (12 issues) The Economist (52 issues) Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine (6 issues) Foreign Affairs (6 issues) France-Amérique (French; 11 issues) Good Housekeeping (12 issues) Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Scientific American—Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter; monthly) Horticulture (6 issues) Humpty Dumpty (bimonthly (6 issues)) Kiplinger’s Retirement Report (12 issues) Magazine of the Month (12 issues) Money (11 issues) Missouri Conservationist (12 issues) Muse (9 issues) The Musical Mainstream (4 issues) The Nation (34 issues) National Geographic (12 issues) National Geographic Kids (for children and teens, on one cartridge with Cricket; 10 issues) National Geographic Traveler (bimonthly (6 issues)) National Review (24 issues) The New Yorker (47 issues) The New York Times Book Review (weekly) O, The Oprah Magazine (12 issues) Oklahoma Today (bimonthly (6 issues)) Outdoor Life (10 issues) People (52 issues) People en Español (Spanish; 11 issues) Piano Technicians Journal (12 issues) Playboy (12 issues) QST (12 issues)) Quarterly Music Magazine (4 issues) Rolling Stone (biweekly (24 issues)) Seventeen (6 issues) Smithsonian (11 issues) Sound & Vision (10 issues) Southern Living (13 issues) Spider (for children; 9 issues) Page 87 of 88

Sports Illustrated (50 issues) Sports Illustrated Kids (12 issues) Talking Book Topics (6 issues; also contains NLS News, published quarterly) Travel & Leisure (12 issues) True West (12 issues) Vanidades (Spanish; 11 issues) Vital Speeches of the Day (12 issues) The Week (50 issues) Wired (12 issues) The Writer (12 issues)

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