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The Westies
- Inside New York's Irish Mob
- By: T. J. English
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
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It's men like Jimmy Coonan and Mickey Featherstone who gave Hell's Kitchen its name. In the mid-1970s, these two longtime friends take the reins of New York's Irish mob....
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Great book
- By Julio on 06-28-18
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The Westies
- Inside New York's Irish Mob
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 06-20-17
- Language: English
- Kyle's Pick
- "The 1970s gangs of New York were vastly unlike those of the early 20th century where Daniel Day Lewis-ian types walked around with meat cleavers on the off chance they found themselves in a proper brawl, but that does not mean they were short on drama and carnage. Full of colorful details, like how a man being pistol whipped ignited a bloody and murderous feud that would last decades, T. J. English writes history like it was a fast-paced fictional thriller—one that, as you may have guessed, makes The Sopranos seem like child’s play." —Kyle S., Audible Editor
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Tigerman
- By: Nick Harkaway
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
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Lester Ferris needs a rest. He's spent his life being shot at, and Afghanistan was the last stop on his road to exhaustion....
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Slow start - but very touching
- By Cath on 08-25-14
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Tigerman
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 05-22-14
- Language: English
- Michael's Pick
- "It's hard not to love this super quirky and original story from Nick Harkaway. Every moment is packed with referential wit and style, and British narrator Matt Bates adds just the right amount of spark to what is otherwise actually a very heartwarming story." —Michael D., Audible Editor
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Exit, Pursued by a Bear
- By: E. K. Johnston
- Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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Hermione Winters is captain of her cheerleading team, and in tiny Palermo Heights, this doesn't mean what you think it means....
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An interesting change in a YA novel
- By Jackson Theofore Keys on 04-05-16
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Exit, Pursued by a Bear
- Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 03-15-16
- Language: English
- Katie's Pick
- "Exit, Pursued by a Bear is a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, and as a Shakespeare nerd I can confidently say it's one of the best reimaginings I've ever encountered. The book deals with a heavy subject matter, but the protagonist never lets herself become a victim, and as the listener you become a silent witness to her strength. Jorjeana Marie mirrors this strength in her performance, and you'll want to go download more listens from her right away.” —Katie O., Audible Editor
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A Short History of the Girl Next Door
- By: Jared Reck
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
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Matt Wainwright is constantly sabotaged by the overdramatic movie director in his head. He can't tell his best friend, Tabby, how he really feels about her....
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Move Over John Green
- By Katie - Audible on 09-27-17
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A Short History of the Girl Next Door
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 09-26-17
- Language: English
- Katie's Pick
- “Move over, John Green. I was unprepared for the onslaught of tears as I made my way through Jared Reck’s debut novel. Reck is a mega-talent: he had me going from crying to laughing within seconds, and it felt like the most natural progression in the world. As a real-life high school teacher, Reck captures the voice of the characters with such commanding authenticity—I can’t wait to see what he does next.” —Katie O., Audible Editor
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The Versions of Us
- By: Laura Barnett
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Daniel Weyman
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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The one thing that's certain is that they met on a Cambridge street by chance and felt a connection that would last a lifetime. But as for what happened next....
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Too many parallel stories
- By RueRue on 12-28-16
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The Versions of Us
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Daniel Weyman
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 05-03-16
- Language: English
- Michael's Pick
- “I’ve found that I love stories that focus on the 'what ifs' of life—something I think we all find ourselves wondering from time to time—and The Versions of Us employs three narratives to follow the 'what ifs' of one couple.” —Michael C., Audible Editor
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One Man Guy
- By: Michael Barakiva
- Narrated by: Michael Chernus
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
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One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world....
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A Heartwarming Coming-of-Age Novel
- By Regina-Audible on 06-27-14
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One Man Guy
- Narrated by: Michael Chernus
- Series: Alek Khederian, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 05-27-14
- Language: English
- Emily's Pick
- "Delightful and incredibly charming, the story of the blossoming romance between Alek and Ethan is guaranteed to make you smile for five hours. But, as with many coming of age (and especially coming out) stories, there's a serious undercurrent here, and it's an unexpected one. Through an examination of his main character's heritage, author Michael Barakiva deftly illuminates an often misunderstood and dark chapter of history: the Armenian genocide." —Emily C., Audible Editor
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The Bridge Ladies
- A Memoir
- By: Betsy Lerner
- Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
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After a lifetime defining herself in contrast to her mother's generation, Lerner finds herself back in her childhood home, not five miles from the mother she spent decades avoiding....
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Profound
- By DIANE on 06-05-17
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The Bridge Ladies
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 05-03-16
- Language: English
- Maggie's Pick
- "A domineering mother. A rebellious daughter. And five friends whose weekly card game bridges the gulf between decades-long battles of guilt and misunderstanding. This will make you want to call your mother." —Maggie M., Audible Editor
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Bark
- Stories
- By: Lorrie Moore
- Narrated by: Lorrie Moore
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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In these eight masterful stories, Lorrie Moore, in a perfect blend of craft and bewitched spirit, explores the passage of time and summons up its inevitable sorrows and hilarious pitfalls....
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Enjoyable, intriguing short story collection
- By CGJ on 01-04-15
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Bark
- Stories
- Narrated by: Lorrie Moore
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 02-25-14
- Language: English
- Aaron's Pick
- "Lorrie Moore writes about human relationships with such astuteness and illustrative language that I felt like I’d lived through all eight stories in this book after listening to it." — Aaron S., Audible Editor
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Jesus' Son
- By: Denis Johnson
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
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American master Denis Johnson's nationally bestselling collection of blistering and indelible tales about America's outcasts and wanderers....
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Some books are better read.
- By dngold77 on 09-02-18
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Jesus' Son
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 08-21-09
- Language: English
- Rachael's Pick
- "Denis Johnson is a master short story crafter. Through the stories of addicts and grievers, wanderers, and lost men, you'll gain a fuller understanding of the human experience." —Rachael X., Audible Editor
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How to Be Alone
- Essays
- By: Jonathan Franzen
- Narrated by: Jonathan Franzen, Brian d'Arcy James
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections was the best-loved and most-written-about novel of 2001. Nearly every in-depth review of it discussed what became known as "The Harper's Essay," Franzen's controversial 1996 investigation of the fate of the American novel....
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The first story is the best
- By Susan S. on 01-20-14
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How to Be Alone
- Essays
- Narrated by: Jonathan Franzen, Brian d'Arcy James
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 01-29-13
- Language: English
- Aaron's Pick
- "This isn’t news, but Franzen’s perspective of the human condition and the world itself is fascinating and reason enough to give this a listen. The first essay in this book, 'My Father’s Brain' is an incredible piece of nonfiction and will make you want to call your parents." — Aaron S., Audible Editor
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The Giddy Death of the Gays & the Strange Demise of Straights
- By: Redfern Jon Barrett
- Narrated by: Fiona Thraille
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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A satirical romp through the lives of 20-something queer ne'er-do-wells in Wales. When Dom and his straight roommate fall in love, their lives are transformed into a queer chaos....
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Looking for love in unexpected places
- By Jillian Moran on 06-19-15
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The Giddy Death of the Gays & the Strange Demise of Straights
- Narrated by: Fiona Thraille
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 05-22-15
- Language: English
- Michael's Pick
- "From polyamory to cross-dressing and an exploration of queer love and expression in all its forms, this listen offers a beautiful glimpse at non-traditional love and relationships. And let’s not forget the Welsh accents!" —Michael C., Audible Editor
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The Intuitionist
- By: Colson Whitehead
- Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
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Compared to Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man and Joseph Heller's ,i>Catch-22, Colson Whitehead has created a strangely skewed world of elevators and the people who control their ups and downs....
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Fires on all cylinders; GREAT ! ! !
- By Robert on 08-24-12
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The Intuitionist
- Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 10-27-08
- Language: English
- Diana's Pick
- "16 years before The Underground Railroad won every major literary award (from the Pulitzer Prize to Oprah's blessing), Colson Whitehead's talent was on display in his debut novel—a look at race, gender, and a surprisingly fascinating piece of New York City history with a side of mystery." —Diana D., Audible Editor
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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
- A Novel
- By: Aimee Bender
- Narrated by: Aimee Bender
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
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On the eve of her ninth birthday, unassuming Rose Edelstein, a girl at the periphery of schoolyard games and her distracted parents’ attention, bites into her mother’s homemade lemon-chocolate cake and discovers she has a magical gift: she can taste her mother’s emotions in the cake....
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I'm Going to Read the Actual Book
- By Victoria on 07-11-10
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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Aimee Bender
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 06-01-10
- Language: English
- Aaron's Pick
- "Aimee Bender is so good at writing the surreal and strange. Her stories are like pictures with supersaturated colors—they feel dreamy but real because there’s an honesty to them that’s hard to find in reality. Lemon Cake is no exception." — Aaron S., Audible Editor
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Blackbird House
- By: Alice Hoffman
- Narrated by: John Lee, Xe Sands, Amy Rubinate, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
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In a rare and gorgeous departure, beloved novelist Alice Hoffman weaves a web of tales, all set in Blackbird House....
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short stories
- By Kristina on 08-10-17
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Blackbird House
- Narrated by: John Lee, Xe Sands, Amy Rubinate, Richard Powers, Bernadette Dunne, Tavia Gilbert, Cassandra Campbell, Hillary Huber
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 06-23-14
- Language: English
- Melissa's Pick
- “Most people know Alice Hoffman for her novels (Practical Magic, The Marriage of Opposites), but Blackbird House is my all-time favorite of her works. These short stories, narrated by a full cast, are all connected by the life of a house in Massachusetts. Over time, as families cycle in and out, the magic of the place imbibes everyone with a sense of wonder. Once it’s over, the ordinary feels a little more extraordinary.” —Melissa B., Audible Editor
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The Rules of Attraction
- By: Bret Easton Ellis
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Danny Gerard, Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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Set at a small, affluent liberal-arts college in New England at the height of the Reagan '80s, The Rules of Attraction is a startlingly funny, kaleidoscopic novel....
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Not Ellis's best work
- By Amy on 03-31-16
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The Rules of Attraction
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Danny Gerard, Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 08-11-09
- Language: English
- Michael's Pick
- "Unafraid to show the grittier side of college, The Rules of Attraction offers an alternative to the overly romanticized and often comedic representations of our college years—a cast of self-absorbed students you can’t help but love to hate." —Michael C., Audible Editor
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Golden Boy
- A Novel
- By: Abigail Tarttelin
- Narrated by: Christian Coulson, James Langton, Abigail Tarttelin, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
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Max Walker is a golden boy - he's the perfect young man. But when his father decides to run for parliament, the stakes of the facade get higer. For Max is different. Max is intersex....
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Full-Cast Audio you won't want to miss
- By The Reading Date on 05-18-14
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Golden Boy
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Christian Coulson, James Langton, Abigail Tarttelin, Keith Nobbs, Kate Reading, Anita Sabherwal
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 05-21-13
- Language: English
- Melissa's Pick
- “This tenderly wrought novel—told from multiple perspectives, and narrated by a full cast of talented narrators—made me think about gender in a whole new way. Max, seen as the school’s all-around golden boy, is intersex, a secret kept by him and his family. My perspective was fundamentally altered at the end of this performance.” —Melissa B., Audible Editor
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Beauty and Sadness
- By: Yasunari Kawabata
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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Returning to Kyoto, where temple bells announce the New Year, a grave and penitent Oki is drawn to a haunting obsession from his past....
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nostalgic literature from Japan
- By Emily on 10-29-10
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Beauty and Sadness
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 10-19-10
- Language: English
- Rachael's Pick
- "Yasunari Kawabata's prose forces you to slow down. It's delicately written—minimalist even. Yet, it's ripe with emotion. His 1968 novella, Beauty and Sadness, is a portrait of love and longing set against the backdrop of Kyoto, Japan." —Rachael X., Audible Editor
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The Awakening
- By: Kate Chopin
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
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Unsatisfied with the expectations of Creole society and unhappy with her family life, Edna Pontellier begins to fall in love with the dapper Robert Lebrun....
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Good story, great reading.
- By Donald on 03-14-17
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The Awakening
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 04-01-15
- Language: English
- Michael's Pick
- "I love classics, and I love literary explorations of gender. In that sense, The Awakening is high on my list of all-time favorites. Even after multiple re-reads and re-listens, I can’t help but appreciate Chopin’s matter-of-fact dialogue and descriptions." —Michael C., Audible Editor
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