Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free Audiobook

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 439578

Title: We Run the Tides: A Novel

Author: Vendela Vida

Narrator: Marin Ireland

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:35:09

Language: English

Release date: 02-09-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Literary Fiction, Psychological, Contemporary Women

Summary:

An achingly beautiful and wickedly funny story of female friendship, betrayal, and a mysterious disappearance, set in the changing landscape of San Francisco

Teenage Eulabee and her alluring best friend, Maria Fabiola, own the streets of Sea Cliff, their foggy, oceanside San Francisco neighborhood. They know the ins and outs of the homes and beaches, Sea Cliffs hidden corners and eccentric charactersas well as the swanky all-girls school they attend. Their lives move along uneventfully, with afternoon walks by the ocean and weekend sleepovers. Then everything changes. Eulabee and Maria Fabiola have a disagreement about what they did or didnt witness on the way to school one morning, and this creates a schism in their friendship. The rupture is followed by Maria Fabiolas sudden disappearancea potential kidnapping that shakes the quiet community and threatens to expose unspoken truths.

Suspenseful and poignant, We Run the Tides is Vendela Vidas masterpiece depiction of an inimitable place on the brink of radical transformation. Pretech boom San Francisco finds its mirror in the changing lives of the teenage girls at the center of this story of innocence lost, the pain of too much freedom, and the struggle to find ones authentic self. Told with a gimlet eye and great warmth, We Run the Tides is both a gripping mystery and a tribute to the wonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion. 

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 492096

Title: Dough Boys

Author: Paula Chase

Narrator: Eric B. Anthony, Eric Owusu

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5:58:36

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family

Summary:

In the companion to her acclaimed So Done, Paula Chase follows best friends Simp and Rollie as their friendship is threatened by the pressures of basketball, upcoming auditions, middle school, and their growing involvement in the local drug ring.

Dough Boys is a memorably vivid story about the complex friendship between two African American boys whose lives are heading down very different paths. For fans of Jason Reynoldss Ghost and Rebecca Steads Goodbye Stranger.

Deontae Simp Wright has big plans for his future. Plans that involve basketball, his best friend, Rollie, and making enough money to get his mom and four younger brothers out of the Cove, their low-income housing project.

Long term, this means the NBA. Short term, it means being a dough boygetting paid to play lookout and eventually moving up the rungs of the neighborhood drug operation with Rollie as his partner.

Roland Rollie Matthews used to love playing basketball. He loved the rhythm of the game, how he came up with his best drumbeats after running up and down the court. But playing with the elite team comes with extra, illegal responsibilities, and Rollie isn't sure he's down for that life. The new talented-and-gifted program, where Rollie has a chance to audition for a real-life go-go band, seems like the perfect excuse to stop being a dough boy. But how can he abandon his best friend?

Paula Chase explores universal themes of friendship and budding romance, while also exploring complex issues that affect many young teens. Full of basketball, friendship, and daily life in a housing project, this universal story is perfect for fans of Jason Reynoldss Track series, Jewell Parker Rhodess Ghost Boys, and Chris Crutcher.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 433600

Title: Love in English

Author: Maria E. Andreu

Narrator: Frankie Corzo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:18:33

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Genres: Teen, Romance, Tough Topics

Summary:

A fresh, joyful YA novel that is layered with themes of immigration, cultural identity, and finding your voice in any language. 

Sixteen-year-old Ana is a poet and a lover of language. Except that since she moved to New Jersey from Argentina, she can barely find the words to express how she feels.

At first Ana just wants to return home. Then she meets Harrison, the very cute, very American boy in her math class, and discovers the universal language of racing hearts. But when she begins to spend time with Neo, the Greek Cypriot boy from ESL, Ana wonders how figuring out what her heart wants can be even more confusing than the grammar theyre both trying to master. After all, the rules of English may be confounding, but there are no rules when it comes to love.

With playful and poetic breakouts exploring the idiosyncrasies of the English language, Love in English is witty and effervescent, while telling a beautifully observed story about what it means to become American. 

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 436653

Title: Enchanter's Child, Book Two: Midnight Train

Author: Angie Sage

Narrator: Morag Sims

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:46:56

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

In the second magical volume of the Enchanters Child duology, the bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series, Angie Sage, crafts a stunning finale filled with humor, drama, and nonstop action, just right for fantasy-adventure lovers.

In the first book of the Enchanters Child duology, Alex discovered the truth: Not only does she possess magical powers but her father is Hagos RavenStarr, who was once the kings Enchanter.

Alex is pursued by the fiendish Twilight Hauntings, monstrous Enchantments created because a prophecy foretold the kings death at the hands of an Enchanters Child. The Twilight Hauntings are designed to rid the land of all Enchanters and their children, but Alex has other ideas. Why should she be forced to leave the place where she belongs?

So now Alex is on a mission to destroy the Twilight Hauntings. And to do so she must find the very thing that created thema magical talisman called the Tau.

But where is it?

In her search for the Tau, Alex enlists the reluctant help of her father and a strange assortment of people along the way. As she travels, Alex hones her magical skills and learns that even family and friends can surprise her.

Praise for the first book in the Enchanters Child duology, Twilight Hauntings:

''Intricate worldbuilding, richly evocative settings, nuanced characters, deftly woven plotting, and wry humor. An unmitigated delight.'' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

''Fans of fantasy and adventure will snap this up and eagerly await the sequel.'' School Library Journal (starred review)

''Sage deftly crafts an endearing and familiar fantasy story, expertly characterizing distinct, extreme personalities. Fantasy fans will highly anticipate the next steps in Alexs journey in the projected sequel of the Enchanters Child duology.'' Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 439577

Title: We Can Only Save Ourselves: A Novel

Author: Alison Wisdom

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:58:03

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Literary Fiction, Psychological, Coming of Age

Summary:

''Alison Wisdom's addictive, down-the-rabbit-hole debut reads like The Girls by way of The Virgin Suicides, with an extra dash of Cheever's unsettling suburbia. The result is sinister and surprising: a novel I couldn't put down, and one that I kept thinking about long after I'd reached its unexpected, chilling end.'' Emily Temple, author of The Lightness

One of Newsweek, Bustle, and LitHub's Most Anticipated Books and Goodreads' ''Debut Novels to Discover in 2021,'' We Can Only Save Ourselves is the story of one teenage girls unlikely indoctrination and the reverberations in the tight-knit community she leaves behind.

Alice Langes neighbors are proud to know hera high-achieving student, cheerleader, and all-around good citizen, shes a perfect emblem of their sunny neighborhood. The night before shes expected to be crowned Homecoming Queen, though, she commits an act of vandalism, then disappears, following a magnetic stranger named Wesley to a bungalow in another part of the state. There, he promises, Alice can be her true self, shedding the shackles of conformity.

At the bungalow, however, she learns that four other young women seeking enlightenment and adventure have already followed him there. Her new lifestyle is intoxicating at first, but as Wesleys demands on all of them increase, the house becomes a pressure cookeruntil one day they reach the point of no return.

Back home, the story of Alices disappearance and radicalization is framed by the first-person plural chorus of the mothers who knew her before, who worry about her, but also resent the tear she made in the fabric of their perfect world, one that exposes the question: Isnt suburbia a kind of cult unto itself?

Combining the sharp social critique of Celeste Ngs Little Fires Everywhere with the elegiac beauty of Emma Clines The Girls, this is a fierce literary debut from a writer to watch.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 433597

Title: Tiger's Apprentice

Author: Laurence Yep

Narrator: James Chen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4:56:12

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genres: Kids, General, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Classics

Summary:

Soon to be an original animated movie streaming on Paramount+ beginning February 2, 2024, starring Henry Golding, Lucy Liu, Brandon Soo Hoo, Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, and Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh!

Dont miss this middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders. From two-time Newbery Honorwinning author Laurence Yep (Dragonwings, Dragons Gate), now with an all-new cover and introduction! 

Tom Lees life changes forever the day he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers that he has magical powers and great responsibilities that he never imagined. Despite his doubts and fears, Tom joins Mr. Hus ragtag band of creatures in their fight to keep an ancient talisman out of the hands of the worst possible enemy.

This action-packed fantasy from two-time Newbery Honorwinning author Laurence Yep reveals a hidden world within our own where animals take human form, where friendship is the final weapon in the battle between good and evil, and where a young boy is responsible for saving the world he knows . . . and the one he is just discovering.

This updated edition includes an introduction by Laurence Yep! 

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 433601

Title: Last Bear

Author: Hannah Gold

Narrator: Stacey Glemboski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4:30:38

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature, Health & Family

Summary:

An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Golds debut novel is a touching story of kindness, adventure, and forging your own pathperfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander.

There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, thats what Aprils father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost.

But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar bear who shouldnt be therewho is hungry, lonely and a long way from home.

An excellent choice for readers in grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes full-page black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as information about the real Bear Island and the plight of the polar bears.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 433596

Title: Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone

Author: James Martin

Narrator: James Martin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13:24:24

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Prayer, Mindfulness & Meditation, Naturopathy & New Age

Summary:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A smart, wise, often side-splittingly funny master class in seeking God. Any spiritual seekerfrom atheist to professional religiouswill cherish this bravura tome from one of our great spiritual guides, in the lineage of C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Gandhi, and Mother Teresa. Hallelujah & amen!Mary Karr, author of Lit and The Liars Club

One of Americas most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer.

In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives. 

A trusted guide walking beside us as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like any relationship, each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 433595

Title: City of a Thousand Gates: A Novel

Author: Bee Sacks

Narrator: Lameece Issaq

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13:49:27

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, General

Summary:

A stunning first novelimbued with foreboding at every turnThrough her vibrant characters, Sacks paints a moving and powerful portrait of those who love the region passionately despite its many tensions and dangers.                                                   --Booklist (Starred Review)

''A beautifully written, brave, and incredibly compassionate novel. I couldnt put it down.             --Etaf Rum

''Sacks deeply humanizes a conflict that dehumanizes on every level.                                                --Nicole Krauss                  

Brave and bold, this gorgeously written novel introduces a large cast of characters from various backgrounds in a setting where violence is routine and where survival is defined by boundaries, walls, and checkpoints that force people to live and love within and across them.

Hamid, a college student, has entered Israeli territory illegally for work. Rushing past soldiers, he bumps into Vera, a German journalist headed to Jerusalem to cover the story of Salem, a Palestinian boy beaten into a coma by a group of revenge-seeking Israeli teenagers. On her way to the hospital, Vera runs in front of a car that barely avoids hitting her. The driver is Ido, a new father traveling with his American wife and their baby. Ido is distracted by thoughts of a young Jewish girl murdered by a terrorist who infiltrated her settlement. Ori, a nineteen-year-old soldier from a nearby settlement, is guarding the checkpoint between Bethlehem and Jerusalem through which SamarHamids professormust pass. 

These multiple strands open this magnificent and haunting novel of present-day Israel and Palestine, following each of these diverse characters as they try to protect what they love. Their interwoven stories reveal complicated, painful truths about life in this conflicted land steeped in hope, love, hatred, terror, and blood on both sides.

City of a Thousand Gates brilliantly evokes the universal drives that motivate these individuals to think and act as they dodesires for security, for freedom, for dignity, for the future of ones children, for land that each of us, no matter who or where we are, recognize and share. 

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 433592

Title: Lincoln's Mentors: The Education of a Leader

Author: Michael J. Gerhardt

Narrator: James Lurie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17:48:32

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, North America, History & Culture

Summary:

A brilliant and novel examination of how Abraham Lincoln mastered the art of leadership, revealing how five men mentored an obscure lawyer with no executive experience to become Americas greatest president

Gerhardt has devised an ingenious solution for demystifying Americas most enigmatic president: examining the key people who influenced Lincoln as he developed his own unique skills and leadership style. Russell L. Riley, UVAs Miller Center

In 1849, when Abraham Lincoln returned to Springfield, Illinois, after two seemingly uninspiring years in the U.S. House of Representatives, his political career appeared all but finished. His sense of failure was so great that friends worried about his sanity. Yet within a decade, Lincoln would reenter politics, become a leader of the Republican Party, win the 1860 presidential election, and keep America together during its most perilous period. What accounted for the turnaround?

As Michael J. Gerhardt reveals, Lincolns reemergence followed the same path he had taken before, in which he read voraciously and learned from the successes, failures, oratory, and political maneuvering of a surprisingly diverse handful of men, some of whom he had never met but others of whom he knew intimatelyHenry Clay, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, John Todd Stuart, and Orville Browning. From their experiences and his own, Lincoln learned valuable lessons on leadership, mastering party politics, campaigning, conventions, understanding and using executive power, managing a cabinet, speechwriting and oratory, andwhat would become his most enduring legacydeveloping policies and rhetoric to match a constitutional vision that spoke to the monumental challenges of his time.

Without these mentors, Abraham Lincoln would likely have remained a small-town lawyerand without Lincoln, the United States as we know it may not have survived. This book tells the unique story of how Lincoln emerged from obscurity and learned how to lead.

 

Contact: [email protected]