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“A seriously funny take on death and dying.” —Kirkus, Starred Review An ingeniously plotted dark comedy by Noa Yedlin, 'a master at tone' (Kirkus, Starred Review) about aging and friendship following a tight-knit circle of seniors as they attempt to hide the death of one of their best friends so he can win the Nobel Prize for Economics. Avishay is up for the Nobel Prize for Economics. There’s just one problem—he’s dead. His four closest friends agree that the well-earned prize must stay within his grasp, and so conspire to conceal Avishay’s corpse until the committee’s announcement. The potential of a glorious legacy for their late friend – and by extension, for them all – is only a mere eight days away. What could go wrong? Each member of the quartet has their own motive for the scheme. Zohara, Avishay’s longtime secret lover, needs her widowhood acknowledged through an inheritance. Amos, a less successful academic than his late friend, is proving he can overcome his jealousy. Insecure magnate Yehuda needs the association to promote his own upcoming book. And Nili, a divorcee chafing against her grandmotherly expectations, thrills at the adventure. Their plan starts out simple: turn up the AC, take shifts watching the apartment, forge texts and emails on the deceased’s behalf. But as the days pass, they are confronted with surprise visitors, hidden motives, deep-seated resentments and the devices of nature herself. How far will this foursome go to help their friend die a winner? Packed into a drama-filled week, bristling with insight and dark humor, Stockholm offers a refreshingly honest consideration of the age when we begin to measure the sum of our lives.

Noa Yedlin (Author), Neil Hellegers, Rebecca Stern (Narrator)

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The Princess of Thornwood Drive

Two sisters are trapped on opposite sides of reality in this entrancing and deeply moving debut novel that weaves together a contemporary narrative with a parallel fantasy world. One year ago, a tragic car accident killed 22-year-old Laine's parents and left her 18-year-old sister, Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal. Now-instead of studying animal nutrition or competing as one of the few equestrians of color-Laine is struggling with predatory banks, unscrupulous health care organizations, and rude customers at the coffee shop where she works. That's why when Lake Forest Adult Day Center offers to take care of Alyssa, free of charge, Laine is relieved. Alyssa isn't relieved, though. After all, in her mind, there was never a car accident. Instead, she and her parents-the king and queen of Mirendal-were attacked one year ago in the forest, her parents kidnapped while she was cursed, and now must spend her days in Lake Forest's Home for Changels-a temple caring for mortals such as herself. Perhaps there, she could meet other changels who show her how to embrace her new life. However, there is a dark prince at Lake Forest, one who has taken a peculiar interest in not only Alyssa but her sister as well. And while Laine struggles to make ends meet on an everyday basis, Alyssa finds herself leading a battle that threatens to destroy not only her and her sister but their entire kingdom.

Khalia Moreau (Author), Jasmin Walker, Marlo Su (Narrator)

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Jingle Bell Jingle Bell: A Thottie Christmas

Bobby Burgess (Author), Bobby Burgess (Narrator)

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Sabbath's Theater

Brought to you by Penguin. 'A work of near heroic vitality and cunning' Sunday Telegraph At sixty-four Mickey Sabbath is still defiantly antagonistic and exceedingly libidinous; sex is an obsession and a principle, an instrument of perpetual misrule in his daily existence. But after the death of his long-time mistress - an erotic free spirit whose great taste for the impermissible matches his own - Sabbath embarks on a turbulent journey into his past. Bereft and grieving, tormented by the ghosts of those who loved and hated him, he contrives a succession of farcical disasters that take him to the brink of madness and extinction... Winner of the National Book Award for Fiction ©1995 Philip Roth (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Philip Roth (Author), John Turturro (Narrator)

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Mr. Taffle's Pants of Insanity

All Mr. Taffle wants to do is be crowned the Mighty Warlord of his high tech sales cult. But there’s two things standing in his way: He sucks at almost everything and has a putrid sense of fashion. So, when he buys a pair of leather pants, them turning out to be insane isn’t all that shocking. Not only does his pants hypnotically attract the most bizarre characters that cross their path, but they also act as a magnet that pulls whoever is wearing them to the most bizarre place on Earth. Hidden under the walls and under the streets of downtown is a secret world built by a radically experimental artists using alien technology with unlimited funds. Mr. Taffle must navigate this surreal and dangerous labyrinth, not only to make it back to the sales extravaganza on time, but also to save his ex-girlfriend who was way out of his league and pulverized his heart. In the end, will Mr. Taffle’s pants actually help them to escape or are they really part of a grander scheme with catastrophic consequences? You’ll love this AWARD WINNING Douglas Adamsesque mind blowing comedy! LISTEN NOW!

Daniel Eric Finkel (Author), Tommy Taretta (Narrator)

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The Card Sharp

Eric B. Ruark (Author), Eric B. Ruark (Narrator)

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Section 8 Witches

Cognac X.O is the Boss of the Streets, but he gets into differences with The Section 8 Witches. The Section 8 Witches are a group no one knows much about, but what they do know is that they're dangerous and will cast Spells on you. Join us on this story of the Streets, drama sex and beef. The Section 8 Witches.

Bobby Burgess (Author), Bobby Burgess (Narrator)

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Closer to You

Located an hour away from San Diego, the small town of Blackmont, California, is known for its peaceful surroundings and majestic lakes. However, secrets and danger lurk just below the surface. And some secrets could prove to be deadly. Love may be a distraction neither of them will live to enjoy . . . When Zahra Chandler unexpectedly inherits her grandfather's small-town home and bookstore, she jumps at the chance to leave LA. There's just one problem: she also, unknowingly, inherits a long-buried secret that someone would go to any lengths to protect, including murder. The only thing standing between her and a killer is the town's arrogant, but irresistibly sexy sheriff-a man who ignites in her a passion she's never felt. Kendall McKnight takes his job as sheriff seriously and is always prepared for anything . . . except his instant attraction to newcomer Zahra. As they're drawn together in their search for clues, protecting her becomes less about civic duty and much more about carnal desire and he's in danger of losing the one thing he vowed never to risk again-his heart. But the threat is closer than they realize and the truth could tear them apart forever. Contains mature themes.

Sheryl Lister (Author), Sean Crisden (Narrator)

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She Left Me Because I Was Poor She Didn't Knew I Was a Trap King

Bobby Burgess (Author), Bobby Burgess (Narrator)

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Living Life in a Thunderstorm

Tennyson Wilde is an ex Royal Navy sailor who is also a handsome, hopeless addict. He's falling deeper and deeper into self-destruction each day. He lives in a monotonous world where a call centre seems to be his only future prospect while he spends the rest of his time drinking and having sex with strangers. Then he meets his true love. Can she help him? Can he help himself?

Matthew Wride (Author), Aled Humphreys, Brian Thomas, Brian Thomas., Helen Banham, Jackson Lucitt, Mal Thomas, Martin Andrews, Matthew Wride, Non Broad, Philip Waters, Polly Oliver, Sayeed Rahman, Sian Williams, Sianny Thomas, Simon Gough, Stephan Lloyd, Stuart Broad (Narrator)

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Teka Legacy: A Teka Family Novel

When Phoebe Randall meets Abraham Teka, she knows she's met someone special - and it's the worst possible time. With her college sweetheart waiting for a proposal and Abe's family needing her help, Phoebe finds herself making impossible decisions between the man of her past and the man of her future. Will Abe ever be able to open up and let someone in, or will Phoebe be forced to let go of this precious gift she has waited for all her life? If you enjoyed the emotional complexity of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You, you'll love this heart-warming story of love, family, and sacrifice.

Dee Osah (Author), Luana Maranz (Narrator)

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My Rich Stepdaddy Won’t Die: A Thottie Halloween

Bobby, Burgess (Author), Bobby, Burgess (Narrator)

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