We’re conditioned
to wait until January to make resolutions for the year ahead, but I’ve always been inspired to write up my list in the middle of December. In fact, most of my New Year’s resolutions have been written by the light of a Christmas tree, with cocoa and cookies by my side. Right now, I’m thinking back on big literary moments from 2018 (thanks to the film adaptation, The Hate U Give was deservedly everywhere!) and trying to figure out what bookish challenges to accept for the year to come. In other words, I’m making some To Be Listened To (TBLT) goals for 2019.P.S. If you’d like to share your own TBLT goals, I’d love to hear them! Reach out via Twitter @aunt_feather, and make sure to tag @audible_com, too!
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Shout
- By: Laurie Halse Anderson
- Narrated by: Laurie Halse Anderson
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 106
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 105
Best-selling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about and advocates for survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published 20 years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A touching story that resonates with all those hurt
- By KyTheTransGuy on 10-05-19
TBLT with a side of earbuds
By now you know TBLT isn’t diner talk for Turkey Bacon Lettuce Tomato sandwich—around here, it means To Be Listened To. And thinking about TBLT goals is the perfect way to add some bookish challenges to your literary life. From stories that become movies, to diverse voices, I’m sharing my list of TBLT challenges for 2019 to get you started!
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What If It's Us
- By: Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
- Narrated by: Noah Galvin, Froy Gutierrez
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,922
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,561
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,558
Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things. But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them? Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated. Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Dull, meaningless slog
- By creatinine on 11-04-18
What if your favorite authors wrote together?
When What If It’s Us landed in my Audible library, I put everything on hold while I got to know the main characters, Arthur and Ben. Arthur is a believer in the good of the universe. Ben thinks the universe should back off, thankyouverymuch. And when their rom-com perfect meet-cute ends up being a missed connection, the universe intervenes. I had some feelings about it all, and luckily co-authors (and YA royalty) Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli were up for a spoiler-free chat.
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Children of Blood and Bone
- By: Tomi Adeyemi
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 16,566
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,109
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,079
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully Written
- By Samantha on 03-09-18
Best YA Audiobook of the Year
Best of the Year lists are the perfect excuse to walk down memory lane and revisit favorite things—and they’re an incredible way to discover what you might have overlooked (or forgotten!). Learn why Children of Blood and Bone took top honors as our Best YA Audiobook and discover what topped all the other lists, from Best Comedy to Coolest Dream Cast.
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Queen of Air and Darkness
- The Dark Artifices, Book 3
- By: Cassandra Clare
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 30 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,948
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,509
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,490
Innocent blood has been spilled on the steps of the Council Hall, the sacred stronghold of the Shadowhunters. In the wake of the tragic death of Livia Blackthorn, the Clave teeters on the brink of civil war. One fragment of the Blackthorn family flees to Los Angeles, seeking to discover the source of the disease that is destroying the race of warlocks. Meanwhile, Julian and Emma take desperate measures to put their forbidden love aside and undertake a perilous mission to Faerie to retrieve the Black Volume of the Dead.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Finishes strong
- By Andrew on 12-13-18
Cassandra Clare: Your questions answered!
We recently invited fans to ask Cassandra Clare their burning questions about the world of Shadowhunters, and the #ShadowhunterArmy delivered! Find out what the author thinks about audiobooks, learn why she insists on making us suffer, and even read an exclusive deleted scene from The Queen of Air and Darkness.
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