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ID: 439508

Title: Let Me Tell You What I Mean: An Essay Collection

Author: Joan Didion

Narrator: Hilton Als, Kimberly Farr

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4:05:00

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Fiction & Literature, Literary, Essays & Anthologies

Summary:

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From one of our most iconic and influential writers, the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking: a timeless collection of mostly early pieces that reveal what would become Joan Didion's subjects, including the press, politics, California robber barons, women, and her own self-doubt.

With a forward by Hilton Als, these twelve pieces from 1968 to 2000, never before gathered together, offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary figure. They showcase Joan Didion's incisive reporting, her empathetic gaze, and her role as 'an articulate witness to the most stubborn and intractable truths of our time' (The New York Times Book Review).

Here, Didion touches on topics ranging from newspapers ('the problem is not so much whether one trusts the news as to whether one finds it'), to the fantasy of San Simeon, to not getting into Stanford. In 'Why I Write,' Didion ponders the act of writing: 'I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means.' From her admiration for Hemingway's sentences to her acknowledgment that Martha Stewart's story is one 'that has historically encouraged women in this country, even as it has threatened men,' these essays are acutely and brilliantly observed. Each piece is classic Didion: incisive, bemused, and stunningly prescient.

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ID: 439506

Title: Consent: A novel

Author: Annabel Lyon

Narrator: Alison Matthews

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:06:59

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Women, Family Life

Summary:

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE

LONGLISTED FOR THE GILLER PRIZE

A sly, sensual, haunting novel about two women whose lives collide when tragedy changes them forever.

Saskia and Jenny are twins alike in appearance only: Saskia is a grad student with a single-minded focus on her studies, while Jenny is glamorous, thrill-seeking, and capricious. Still, when Jenny is severely injured in an accident, Saskia puts her life on hold to be with her sister. Sara and Mattie are sisters with another difficult dynamic. Mattie, who is younger, is intellectually disabled. Sara loves nothing more than fine wines, perfumes, and expensive clothing, and leaves home at the first opportunity. But when their mother dies, Sara inherits the duty of caring for her sister. She moves Mattie in with her--but it's not long until tragedy strikes. Now, both Sara and Saskia, having been caregivers for so long, find themselves on their own. Yet through a cascade of circumstances as devastating as they are unexpected, these two women will come together. Razor-sharp and profoundly moving, Consent is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of familial duty, and of how love can become entangled with guilt, resentment, and regret.

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ID: 463164

Title: Lessons on Success: 17 Principles of Personal Achievement - Through Action & Attitude

Author: Napoleon Hill

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:52:38

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Management & Leadership

Summary:

From the bestselling author Napoleon Hill--Lessons on Success has helped millions of readers make the impossible, POSSIBLE!

Napoleon Hill's 17 Essential Principles of Personal Achievement have served as an encouraging and illuminating guide for those seeking to improve all areas of their lives for more than half a century.

Lessons on Success is the book that keys readers into Hill's distinct thought process--this is THE complete and unabridged mind-power method for achieving your goals.

After interviewing dozens of industrialists, diplomats, thought leaders, and people who are at the top of their game, Hill distilled what he learned and converted his study into seventeen core lessons that will set you up for success in every facet of your life!

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ID: 460671

Title: Video Game Storytelling: What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques

Author: Evan Skolnick

Narrator: D.G. Chichester

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:49:46

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Non-Fiction, Science & Technology, Hobbies & Games, Computers

Summary:

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL!

With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how they can be applied at every stage of the development process—by all members of the team. This clear, concise reference pairs relevant examples from top games and other media with a breakdown of the key roles in game development, showing how a team’s shared understanding and application of core storytelling principles can deepen the player experience. Understanding story and why it matters is no longer just for writers or narrative designers. From team leadership to game design and beyond, Skolnick reveals how each member of the development team can do his or her part to help produce gripping, truly memorable narratives that will enhance gameplay and bring today’s savvy gamers back time and time again.

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ID: 495520

Title: Falling Home

Author: Karen White

Narrator: Lyssa Browne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15:31:26

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women, Family Life

Summary:

A poignant story of two estranged sisters from the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels.

At twenty Cassie Madison left her hometown of Walton, Georgia, for New York City, where she has reinvented herself—from losing herself in her career to squashing her accent. But one night a single phone call brings back everything she's tried to forget. She hasn't spoken to her sister since Harriet stole Cassie's fiancé and married him. But now Harriet's on the line with news that their father is dying.

As she makes the trip back, the only thing that frightens Cassie more than losing her father is seeing Harriet and the family that should have been hers. But she can't help loving her nephews and nieces any more than she can help feeling at home again in Walton. As she fights a surprising reaction to a forgotten friend, and faces an unexpected threat to the family she'd once left behind, Cassie comes to realize that moving on doesn't always mean moving away from who you are.

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ID: 463161

Title: Finish Strong: Amazing Stories of Courage and Inspiration

Author: Dan Green

Narrator: Kaleo Griffith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:28:55

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness

Summary:

Start believing in yourself...TODAY!

Finish Strong. It's more than a statement, it's an attitude.

When you combine the word 'finish' with 'strong,' you create a powerful platform for high performance achievement across all areas of your life...personally, professionally, and spiritually. After adopting author Dan Green's Finish Strong attitude, you'll know at the end of each day you gave it your all! Live with the peace of mind that you would not change a thing because you did indeed...Finish Strong.

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ID: 452080

Title: Girls I've Been

Author: Tess Sharpe

Narrator: Tess Sharpe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9:48:35

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Genres: Teen, Mystery & Thriller, Romance

Summary:

A New York Times Bestseller * A USA Today Bestseller * In this feminist, suspenseful thriller the daughter of a con artist is taken hostage in a bank heist—and will need to tap into all her skills in order to survive.

Nora O'Malley's been a lot of girls. As the daughter of a con-artist who targets criminal men, she grew up as her mother's protégé. But when her mom fell for the mark instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con: escape.

For five years Nora's been playing at normal. But she needs to dust off the skills she ditched because she has three problems:

#1: Her ex walked in on her with her girlfriend. Even though they're all friends, Wes didn't know about her and Iris.

#2: The morning after Wes finds them kissing, they all have to meet to deposit the fundraiser money they raised at the bank. It's a nightmare that goes from awkward to deadly, because:

#3: Right after they enter the bank, two guys start robbing it.

The bank robbers may be trouble, but Nora's something else entirely. They have no idea who they're really holding hostage . . .

A FORBES, BUZZFEED, BOOK RIOT AND KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

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ID: 463172

Title: Make Meetings Matter: How to Turn Meetings from Status Updates to Remarkable Conversations

Author: Paul Axtell

Narrator: Marc Cashman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:45:48

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Negotiation & Communication, HR & Office Administration

Summary:

Turn your meetings from standard status reports into remarkable conversations!

Meetings have become a pain point for millions, wasting time, money, and energy. But in reality, meetings are at the heart of effective organizations. In Make Meetings Matter, business consultant Paul Axtell reaffirms the importance of meetings and reimagines them using the vital foundation of conversation. With real-life examples and actionable advice, this revolutionary book will teach you to redesign meetings to achieve results, move projects forward, and build relationships that make remarkable work possible. Based on Paul's award-winning efficiency training, Make Meetings Extraordinary will revolutionize the meeting--moving it from a dreaded obligation to a powerful way to get things done in business and in life.

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ID: 449880

Title: Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It)

Author: Carrie Finison

Narrator: Jesus E. Martinez

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:09:01

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Humor

Summary:

Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn't like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent—from author Carrie Finison and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People, Daniel Wiseman.

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.

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ID: 453070

Title: Nobody's Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness

Author: Roy Richard Grinker

Narrator: Lyle Blaker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14:30:20

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-21

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: History, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, World, Social Science, Mental Health

Summary:

A Guardian Best Book of 2021

A compassionate and captivating examination of evolving attitudes toward mental illness throughout history and the fight to end the stigma.

For centuries, scientists and society cast moral judgments on anyone deemed mentally ill, confining many to asylums. In Nobody’s Normal, anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker chronicles the progress and setbacks in the struggle against mental-illness stigma—from the eighteenth century, through America’s major wars, and into today’s high-tech economy.

Nobody’s Normal argues that stigma is a social process that can be explained through cultural history, a process that began the moment we defined mental illness, that we learn from within our communities, and that we ultimately have the power to change. Though the legacies of shame and secrecy are still with us today, Grinker writes that we are at the cusp of ending the marginalization of the mentally ill. In the twenty-first century, mental illnesses are fast becoming a more accepted and visible part of human diversity.

Grinker infuses the book with the personal history of his family’s four generations of involvement in psychiatry, including his grandfather’s analysis with Sigmund Freud, his own daughter’s experience with autism, and culminating in his research on neurodiversity. Drawing on cutting-edge science, historical archives, and cross-cultural research in Africa and Asia, Grinker takes readers on an international journey to discover the origins of, and variances in, our cultural response to neurodiversity.

Urgent, eye-opening, and ultimately hopeful, Nobody’s Normal explains how we are transforming mental illness and offers a path to end the shadow of stigma.

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