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"'A stunning, unforgettable, and deeply American novel.' — Julia Phillips, author of Bear and National Book Award finalist Disappearing Earth A heart-wrenching coming-of-age debut novel by a stunning new voice in fiction, for readers of Barbara Kingsolver and Ann Patchett. Staying is his dream. Leaving is hers. One secret threatens them both. In the farm country outside Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan—a border town where life moves slow and dreams run fast—most kids want out. Not Everett Lindt. He’s set on staying put, rebuilding his family’s sheep farm, and carving a future from the land he loves. Then he meets Mary, a new girl in town with restless energy and bigger plans. When their relationship reaches a crossroads, Everett sees a life together. Mary, however, is desperate to find a way out. Together, they make an impulsive choice—one that could change everything. Tense, lyrical, and deeply felt, Sara Maurer's unforgettable debut breathtakingly captures the ache of first love, the beauty and brutality of rural life, and how one decision can echo through generations and shape who we become."

Sara Maurer (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Thirsty: Sink your teeth into this spicy, enemies-to-lovers paranormal romcom

"Discover Thirsty by Lucy Lehane, a vampire romance - with bite! Perfect for fans of My Roommate is a Vampire and Boyfriend Material, this queer paranormal romcom is a rollicking, highly entertaining story of enemies-to-lovers, chaotic supernatural friend groups and scorching chemistry. Charlie needs to revamp his career. Writing advice columns was hard enough before the whole internet was dying to know how to date the undead - but Charlie's as human as they come. And he has no idea how to answer the messages flooding his inbox, like My Workplace Slack Is Haunted; Should I Cross Dimensions For a Fling? and How Exactly Do You Smash A . . . When a chance nocturnal meeting at a local coffee shop sees him reuniting with Lorenzo - a vampire with an axe to grind - Charlie thinks he's found his ticket to immortal career success. But Lorenzo has plans of his own: to get revenge on Charlie for separating Lorenzo from the love of his life years ago. When Lorenzo draws Charlie into his world of monsters and mayhem, he finds new friends and old souls that span centuries of existence, yet are somehow just as lost as the two of them. But as Charlie and Lorenzo grow unexpectedly closer, the secrets they dwell under might just crush them. Can their love survive demons and drama? And which will prove deadlier . . . bloodlust or betrayal. Readers are THIRSTY for more . . . 'A frisky, campy paranormal joyride' - USA Today bestselling author Timothy Janovsky 'My all-time favorite kind of vampire: surprisingly soft, adorably grumpy and sizzling hot' - Sunday Times bestselling author S. A. MacLean 'The grumpy-sunshine vampire romance of readers' dreams!' - Emily Ohanjanians"

Lucy Lehane (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Most Valuable Player

"The cocky star QB and the team's sarcastic water boy. What could go wrong? A sports romance with humor and heart from the author of They Hate Each Other Cameron Morelli is hot sh*t. Worse, he knows it. With a godlike physique and a position as his varsity football team's star quarterback, there's nobody he can't charm. So one might imagine his mortification when he's rejected by Mason Gray, the team's snarky water boy. To make matters worse, this disgrace is followed by Cam's coach benching him until he can get his grades up. Luckily, a reliable tutor steps forward to help Cam reclaim his dignity-the boy who just humiliated him. For Mason, tutoring an airheaded jock is nothing but a distraction from a past he can't escape. What he doesn't expect is to find something worthwhile in their conversations-something softening in the ice between them. Nor does Cam expect that Mason's calm smile hides a harrowing story. As they slowly nudge through each other's steel gates, the dangerous realities beyond high school threaten their deepening bond. But really, it's about football."

A. M. Woody (Author), Briggon Snow, Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Epic Jokes: 20+ Wickedly Entertaining Stories for Retelling

"With Epic Jokes, windup friends and family with these long-winded, hilarious jokes! A good joke is the same as a good story: it grabs people's attention, and keeps it until the end. A joke has the advantage of leaving people laughing. And the laughs are bigger at the end of a well told long-winded joke. With Epic Jokes, you'll learn classic jokes that seem to just go on and on. But have no fear, when you deliver the much anticipated punch line you'll be the star of the party!"

Jeremy Goldman (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Five Ways to Forgiveness

"A companion to Ursula K. Le Guin's award-winning Hainish novels—including The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed—Five Ways to Forgiveness tells the story of the planet Werel and its colony planet Yeowe, and how their societies are shaped by the legacies of slavery and revolution. When the enslaved people on the colony Yeowe (called 'assets') overthrow the slave-holding class (called 'owners'), the owners on neighboring Werel launch a war to preserve the master-slave society that undergirds the economy of both planets. Told from the perspectives of people caught in the crosshairs of the struggle, the stories in this collection are linked by the character 'Old Music,' an Ekumen ambassador who is secretly working as an abolitionist and supporter of Yeowe's emancipation. Together they ask: What does forgiveness look like in a world riddled by racism and caste? In 'Betrayals,' a disgraced revolutionary leader makes peace with his past. In the intersectional 'Forgiveness Day,' a female ambassador from the Ekumen struggles with the patriarchal culture of Werel, while 'A Man of the People' tells the life story of a male Ekumen ambassador to Yeowe. 'A Woman's Liberation' tells the story of a woman who, after escaping to freedom, must reckon with the internalized racism that still enchains her. And finally, the story 'Old Music and the Slave Women' braids the collection together and counts the cost of justice. First published in 1994 as Four Ways to Forgiveness, this is the first standalone edition that includes the fifth story, 'Old Music and the Slave Women,' that Le Guin wrote years after to augment this extraordinary, vital suite."

Ursula K. Le Guin (Author), Frankie Corzo, Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy, Happy YOU!

"The #1 bestselling Boy's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen boy may have while maturing through puberty and becoming a man. Everything is changing! How will you survive this trying time in your life? This book made just for boys contains all of the guy stuff you need to know about growing up, from your voice changing to peer pressure. The newly updated fifth edition of The Boy's Body Book helps prepare young boys and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen boys addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and personal boundaries. This updated fifth edition book for boys is expanded to include topics like: - School safety and consent - Emotional health, mindfulness, and self esteem - Cyberbullying and internet safety - Learning disabilities - Personal boundaries, communication, and consent - Stress management - Building healthy friendships - and more The Boy's Body Book helps prepare boys for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment. Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You. Additional resources can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Kelli Dunham (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Bees in June: A hope-filled historical novel set in a 1960s small town and infused with magical real

"Uncle Dixon always told Rennie to tell the bees everything, but somewhere along the way, Rennie forgot. Now, with her life at its lowest, she begins to see the bees in a new light. Will she believe again in the magic of the hives, and will she listen as the bees try to guide her home? Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen, Margaret Renkl, and Rachel Linden. It's 1969, and the town of Spark Tennessee, is just as excited about the moon landing as the rest of the country. Rennie Hendricks is grieving and trying to heal from the unimaginable loss of her infant son. She had hoped a child would repair the cracks in her marriage to her husband, Tiny, but the tragedy has only served to illuminate his abusive character. Trying to relieve some of the financial stress that inflames Tiny's anger, Rennie accepts a position cooking at the local diner. Hidden away in a kitchen making delicious food, she rediscovers the joy she finds in cooking for others, and as she spends more time with her new boss, she realizes there are more options for women than she thought possible. One of the benefits of her new job is that she can bring meals to her beloved Uncle Dixon, the man who practically raised her along with her late Aunt Eugenia, a woman unkindly labeled as a witch by most of the town. What those people didn't understand is that Eugenia was a healer and connected to power they couldn't grasp. Rennie thinks her elderly uncle is confused when he talks about communicating with his bees, but then she starts to see them glow, leading her toward safety time and time again. Could it be that these bees, discovered long ago by her Aunt Eugenia, are magical and trying to tell her something? And what about the new neighbor, Ambrose Beckett, who seems to understand the bees too. Is he being truthful about why he has moved to Spark, or is there more to him than meets the eye? Hope-filled and infused with magical realism, Bees in June captures Rennie's journey back to her true self, creating a rewarding life that the bees showed her was possible if she only believed in herself and the magic that surrounds her."

Elizabeth Bass Parman (Author), Brittany Pressley, Michael Crouch, Seth Podowitz (Narrator)

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A Blood as Bright as the Moon

"Frankenstein, Germany. Ambrose, a young vampire, lives a life secreted away from the modern world with the rest of his clan, all of them under the spell of the charismatic Regina, who spins stories of salvation for their kind. Their grand plan? To build makeshift wings and fly to the moon where a safe haven awaits for all vampires. But Ambrose harbours a secret: he is not ready to abandon the earth, and he is in contact with a human who believes he can be saved. As the rest of his kind prepare to flee their home, Ambrose is torn between loyalties. However something else is on the horizon. The Royal Diurnal Society—a group with sinister plans for vampires—are closing in, and if Ambrose isn’t careful, he could find himself at the centre of a terrifying and mysterious experiment."

Andrea Morstabilini (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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The Good Vampire's Guide To Blood And Boyfriends

"Brought to you by Penguin. HEARTSTOPPER MEETS BUFFY IN THIS ROM-COM ABOUT LOVE AND VAMPIREDOM Of course, Brennan would have to get unexpectedly turned into a vampire. But if there’s one thing he can do, it’s pretend life’s still fine when it's not. However, being bloodthirsty is complicated: especially after the super-cute librarian, Cole, catches him drinking from a stolen blood bag. To Brennan’s surprise, Cole is happy to keep his secret, and even seems to . . . maybe like him? Perhaps vampiredom isn’t looking so bad. That is until rumours of a missing student and strange blood-sucking attacks start to swirl around campus. Brennan must quickly uncover the truth before all signs point to him. The stakes couldn’t be higher . . . Praise for A Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends:- 'I couldn't slurp this book up fast enough! The Good Vampire's Guide To Blood and Boyfriends has the perfect combination of biting wit, heart-fluttering romance, and blood-thirsty heroes you can't help but root for.' Jason June, New York Times bestselling author 'The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends will have you laughing, swooning, and checking over your shoulder at night for an adorable undead boyfriend of your own. A charmingly fun love story about self-acceptance and leaving your mark on humanity?with or without fangs.' Brian D. Kennedy, award-winning author of A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady 'Including all the tropes that readers love about vampires and a few new twists, The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is charming and romantic. With tender moments sprinkled amid laughter and suspense, Jamie D’Amato has crafted a heartfelt and entertaining read.' F.T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This Is Ever After 'Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is perfect for readers craving a little bite with their romantic comedy.' Margie Fuston, award-winning author of Vampires, Hearts, & Other Dead Things and The Revenant Games ©2025 Jamie D'Amato (P)2025 Macmillan Young Listeners"

Jamie D'Amato (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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The Unseen

"A terrifying new novel from bestselling #HorrorBookTok sensation Ania Ahlborn—the acclaimed author of the modern classic Brother. Hailed as a writer of "some of the most promising horror I've encountered in years" (Seanan McGuire, author of the Ghost Roads series), Ania Ahlborn delivers a novel that pushes the boundaries of horror into a new realm. Isla Hansen, a mother reeling from a devastating loss, is beside herself when a mysteriously orphaned child appears on the outskirts of the Hansens' secluded Colorado property. Although strange and unexplainable, the child's presence breathes new life into Isla. But as the child settles in, Isla's husband, Luke, and their five children notice peculiarities that hint at something far beyond the ordinary—anomalies that challenge the very fabric of reality itself. The tension within the Hansen household grows, and with it, the sense that there is something very wrong with the new kid in the house. The Unseen is a haunting tale that walks the line between the familiar and the unknown, drawing us into a chilling narrative where reality itself feels just out of reach."

Ania Ahlborn (Author), Alejandra Reynoso, Caitlin Davies, Curtis Michael Holland, Erin deWard, Ferdelle Capistrano, Lillie Ricciardi, Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Pan

"Brought to you by Penguin. A thrilling and darkly funny debut novel about the joy and anxiety of adolescence by the acclaimed memoirist and cult writer Nicholas has plenty of reasons to feel unstable: he’s fifteen, the child of divorced parents, living with his absent dad in the bleak Chicago suburbs, and an outsider at school. Then, one day in geometry class, he forgets how to breathe. The doctor says it’s just panic, but Nicholas suspects that his real problem might not be a psychiatric one: maybe the Greek god Pan is trapped inside his body. As his paradigm for his own consciousness crumbles, Nicholas and his friends hunt for answers why – in art, music and literature – as they reach for a life beyond the confines of where they’ve grown up and what’s expected of them. Pan takes us inside the human psyche, where we risk discovering that the forces controlling our inner lives could be more alien than we want to let ourselves believe. ‘There is no other writer like him’ MAGGIE NELSON ‘I steal language and ideas from Michael Clune’ BEN LERNER 'I didn't want the book to end' BLAKE BUTLER © Michael Clune 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Michael Clune (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Ashes to Ashes

"Small-town Minnesota teenager Basil “The Brute” Thorson—a shy, reluctant wrestling star and “special” tracked into special education classes—vows to make his family whole again in the wake of multiple tragedies, during a year in which his community is roiled by strange religious and mythological events. Another perceptive and empathetic novel from the author of Indie Next and All Iowa Reads selection Little Wolves, blending myth, history, and religion with a nuanced look at contemporary rural life, perfect for fans of Marilynne Robinson, Richard Russo, and Paul Harding. In the prairie town of Andwhen, Minnesota, members of a small congregation don’t know if they’ve been blessed or cursed when the ashes administered during an Ash Wednesday service won’t wash off. This event leads Basil, a “gentle giant” of a teen, to make a secret vow to save his family through prayer and fasting. His family is in a difficult place, stricken by a recent farming accident and his mother’s decade-long confinement to a state mental hospital. Basil keeps his struggles secret from his two friends, Lukas and Morgan (they self-identify as “a gay, a goth, and a giant”). When the trio discovers what may be the centuries-old remains of a Viking explorer in a local meadow, the find brings its own complications, as folk history clashes with the agendas of online racists. Meanwhile, Basil’s unrelenting commitment to fasting unravels his sense of reality, putting himself and his family in danger. Ashes to Ashes moves between characters and perspectives, exploring the stories we tell about family, community, and our larger histories, blending elements of Norse saga with a fine-grained examination of rural Midwestern life at the start of the pandemic. A feat of narrative daring and luminous empathy, this is Thomas Maltman at his most inventive and compassionate."

Thomas Maltman (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Michael Crouch