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ID: 538778

Title: Circus at the End of the Sea

Author: Lori R. Snyder

Narrator: Angel Pean

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:23:01

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperCollins

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

Summary:

A vibrant and enchanting debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead!

Maddy Adriana knows that magic is real. All her life, her heart has pulled her towards things too perfect to be ordinary. One day, that tug leads her to a magical street circus, hidden in plain sight among the canals and boardwalks of Venice Beach.

For the first time in Maddys life, she finally feels like she belongs. But the circus is in grave danger. Maddy will need to confront the frightening side of magic, as well as her own deepest fears, if shes to have any hope of saving the place she dreams of calling home.

This unforgettable debut shows readers the magic of following your heart and finding where you belong. 

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ID: 538777

Title: Faceless

Author: Kathryn Lasky

Narrator: Jennifer Jill Araya

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:41:01

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Health & Family, Historical

Summary:

Newbery Honor winner Kathryn Lasky, author of the Guardians of Gahoole series, delivers a riveting adventure about young British spies on a secret mission in Germany in WWII. 

Fascinating and riveting, especially for history buffs and spy aficionados. Kirkus

A page-turner, particularly for readers intrigued by WWII. Booklist

With a well-detailed historical backdrop and a puzzling familial mystery, this novel delivers intrigue. Publishers Weekly

Over the centuries, a small clan of spies called the Tabula Rasa has worked ceaselessly to fight oppression. They can pass unseen through enemy lines and become other people without being recognized. They are, essentially, faceless. 

Alice and Louise Winfield are sisters and spies in the Tabula Rasa. Theyre growing up in wartime England, where the threat of Nazi occupation is ever near. But Louise wants to live an ordinary life and leaves the agency. Now, as Alice faces her most dangerous assignment yet, she fears discovery, but, most of all, she fears losing her own sister.

This upper middle grade novel is a mix of espionage and historical adventure and will appeal to fans of Elizabeth Wein and Ruta Sepetys. Lasky masterfully spins a tale filled with mystery, suspense, and intrigue that will have readers hooked.

Faceless is also a springboard for the study of Word War II, with special interest to classrooms that would like to teach subjects such as Hitler, the Nazi regime, and anti-Nazi resistance.

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ID: 533041

Title: Stepping to a New Day: A Blessings Novel

Author: Beverly Jenkins

Narrator: Lynnette R. Freeman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:44:57

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Black Literature, Multicultural & Interracial, Contemporary

Summary:

NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the town of Henry Adams with a story of family, friendship, love, and second chances.

In Henry Adams, Kansas, you cant start over without stirring things up . . .

Many a good woman has had to leave a no-good man, but how many of them took a back-seat to his 600-lb. hog? On her own for the first time, Genevieve Gibbs is ecstatic, even if certain people preferred the doormat version of Ms. Gibbs. Finding someone who appreciates the new her has only just hit Gens to-do list when T.C. Barbour appears in her life.

A tiny Kansas town is a far cry from his native Oakland, California, but its just the change T. C. needs. While helping his divorced nephew acclimate to single fatherhood, T. C. lands a gig driving a limo for the most powerful woman in Henry Adams. Its a great way to meet peopleand one in particular has already made the job worthwhile. All it takes is a short trip from the airport for Genevieve to snag T.C.s attention for good.

But it wouldnt be Henry Adams without adding more drama to the mix. When Gens ex Riley returns with his hog in tow, it sets off a chain of events that can ruin everythingunless the residents pull together once again to save the day.

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ID: 538775

Title: Keeping It Real

Author: Paula Chase

Narrator: Eboni Flowers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:22:27

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family

Summary:

Fun and juicy.New York Times

A solid story of summer growth and exploration.Kirkus Reviews

Marigold Johnson is looking forward to a future full of family, friends, and fashionbut what will she do when it all explodes in her face? When she discovers that her entire life is a lie?

Paula Chase, the author of So Done, Dough Boys, and Turning Point, explores betrayal, conformity, and forgivenessand what it means to be familyin this stand-alone novel perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renée Watson.

Marigold Johnson cant wait to attend a special program at her familys business, Flexx Unlimited, for teens who love fashion. But Mari quickly realizes that shes out of place compared to the three other traineesand one girl, Kara, seems to hate her on sight.

As tension builds and the stakes at the program get higher, Mari uncovers exactly why Karas been so spiteful. She also discovers some hard truths about herself and her family.

Paula Chase explores complex themes centering on friendships, family, and what it means to conform to fit in. Keeping It Real is also a powerful exploration of what happens when parents pick and choose what they shield their children from. Timely and memorable, Paula Chases character-driven story touches on creativity, art, fashion, and music. A great choice for the upper middle grade audience.

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ID: 538773

Title: Wind Riders #1: Rescue on Turtle Beach

Author: Jen Marlin

Narrator: James Fouhey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:52:31

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genres: Kids, General, Animals & Nature

Summary:

Hop aboard Wind Rider, a magical sailboat, with Max and Sofia, two kids trying to save the environment one problem at a time. Their first mission? Rescuing baby sea turtles in the beautiful waters of Hawaii.

Max and Sofia are ordinary kids whose lives are changed when they discover an abandoned sailboat. Theyre given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically brings them them to a different corner of the world to help other kids save their environment!

Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach is the first book in a chapter book series about Max and Sofias adventures tackling real world problems. Each story visits a new location and introduces a human-made problem endangering animals and the environment.

With natures highest stakes and environmental activism baked into each book, as well as fun scientific facts included at the end, Wind Riders promises to be the chapter book series for newly independent readers who love nature documentaries and are hungry to learn about the world around them.

There is an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving, compassion for the Earth and all its inhabitants, and friendship. Wind Riders is the perfect STEM chapter book series for fans of Magic Tree House, The Magic School Bus, and Zoey and Sassafras.

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ID: 538791

Title: Color of Dragons

Author: Erika Lewis, R. A. Salvatore

Narrator: Aline Stokes, John York

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:28:38

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperTeen

Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Powerhouse adult fantasy author R. A. Salvatore and Erika Lewis deliver a sweeping, action-packed, romantic pre-Arthurian tale of the origins of magic (and Merlin), perfect for fans of Falling Kingdoms and Seraphina.

Magic needs a spark.

And Maggies powers are especially fickle. With no one to help her learn to control her magic, the life debt that she owes stretches eternally over her head, with no way to repay it.

Until she meets Griffin, the kings champion, infamous for hunting down the draignochs that plague their kingdom.

Neither has any idea of the destiny that they both carry, or that their meeting will set off a chain of events that will alter every aspect of the life they knowand all of history thereafter.

This epic, romantic tale will enchant readers and draw them into a thrilling world of star-crossed lovers, magic, destiny, and the paths we choose.

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ID: 538779

Title: Dimension Why #2: Revenge of the Sequel

Author: John Cusick

Narrator: Gary Furlong

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:16:45

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genres: Kids, Mystery & Fantasy, Humor

Summary:

John Cusick returns with the second hilarious installment of his middle grade duology about a 31st-century boy and a 21st-century girl who team up to save the universe. 

Phineas T. Fogg and Lola Ray may have just saved the universe without really trying, but its going to take a lot of work to get Lola back home to the twenty-first century. Their only hope is to find Dimension Why. Good thing Lolas father left her a map embossed on a Twinkie.

But before Phin and Lola can begin their search, a mysterious girl, wearing a bathrobe and riding a dragon, absconds with the special snack cake! And, oh right, the mystery girl wants to destroy the universe!

Now the two besties must travel the galaxy, escape the clutches of the Golden Cathedral, and face down the all-powerful evil AI of a floundering interstellar publishing company. As they begin to uncover the truth about their mysterious foe, Phineas and Lola realize that theres more to this Twinkie-stealing, dragon-riding girl than meets the eye.

Pop open a Maybe Meal, heat up some baked beans, and get ready to save the universe one last time, we promise . . . with the second book in this hilarious adventure series by acclaimed author John Cusick.

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ID: 536632

Title: Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

Author: Liz Wiseman

Narrator: Liz Wiseman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:48:52

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Management & Leadership, Health & Wellness, HR & Office Administration

Summary:

Why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions?

In every organization there are Impact Playersthose indispensable colleagues who can be counted on in critical situations and who consistently receive high-profile assignments and new opportunities. Whether they are on center stage or behind the scenes, managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team. While their impact is obvious, its not always clear what actually makes these professionals different from their peers.

In Impact Players, New York Times bestselling author and researcher Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level. Drawing on insights from leaders at top companies, Wiseman explains what the most influential players are doing differently, how small and seemingly insignificant differences in how we think and act can make an enormous impact, and whywith a little coachingthis mindset is available to everyone who wants to contribute at their highest level.  

Based on a study of 170 top contributors, Wiseman identifies the mindsets that prevent otherwise smart, capable people from contributing to their full potential and the five practices that differentiate Impact Players:

While others do their job, Impact Players figure out the real job to be done. 

While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

While others escalate problems, Impact Players move things across the finish line.

While others attempt to minimize change, Impact Players are learning and adapting to change. 

While others add to the load, the Impact Players make heavy demands feel lighter.

Wiseman makes clear that these practicesand the right mindsetcan help any employee contribute at their fullest and shows leaders how they can raise the level of play for everyone on the team. Impact Players is your playbook for the new workplace.

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ID: 535247

Title: Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World

Author: Traci Baxley

Narrator: Traci Baxley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:56:24

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family, Education

Summary:

An empowering, timely guide to raising anti-racist, compassionate, and socially conscious children, from a diversity and inclusion educator with more than thirty years of experience.

As a global pandemic shuttered schools across the country in 2020, parents found themselves thrust into the role of teacherin more ways than one. Not only did they take on remote school supervision, but after the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing Black Lives Matter protests, many also grappled with the responsibility to teach their kids about social justicewith few resources to guide them.

Now, in Social Justice Parenting, Dr. Traci Baxleya professor of education who has spent 30 years teaching diversity and inclusionwill offer the essential guidance and curriculum parents have been searching for. Dr. Baxley, a mother of five herself, suggests that parenting is a form of activism, and encourages parents to acknowledge their influence in developing compassionate, socially-conscious kids.

Importantly, Dr. Baxley also guides parents to do the work of recognizing and reconciling their own biases. So often, she suggests, parents make choices based on whats best for their children, versus whats best for all children in their community. Dr. Baxley helps readers take inventory of their actions and beliefs, develop self-awareness and accountability, and become role models. Poised to become essential reading for all parents committed to social change, Social Justice Parenting will offer parents everywhere the opportunity to nurture a future generation of humane, compassionate individuals. 

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ID: 531026

Title: Tickled: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment

Author: Duff McDonald

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9:08:09

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-21

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation

Summary:

A New York Times bestselling journalist sets out to explore our addiction to the quantification of everything and ends up confronting his own addiction to certainty. In the quiet of quarantine, he decides to choose ease, rather than controlpursuing habits and hobbies that bring joy and tickles to each and every momentand finds peace of mind, renewed creativity, and deepened relationships are the reward.

In 2020, nothing went according to plan. Duff McDonald had intended to write a book about societys obsession with measurements, data, and predictions, showing how it blunts individual happiness and decision-making while fueling corporate capitalism. But in the quiet of quarantine, McDonald found himself reexamining the assumptions beneath his own life choices. He also reconsidered his book, deciding instead to reframe his approach as an exploration of his own battle with what he calls the precision paradoxthe existential struggle between our desire for ease and our need to exert control.

Drawing inspiration from an impressive range of sourcesfrom Borges to the Buddha to Bob (Dylan) to Harry PotterMcDonald documents how he let go of his attachment to precision in favor of delving deeper into what it means to be presentin his work, his relationships, and what he calls the science of experience. He asks, What should I have been doing? I should have been focusing on things that I love, not the things that anger or annoy me. I should have been focusing on things that tickle me. 

Part self-help, part memoir, Tickled is a story of how to bring joy and love into your life right now. McDonald acknowledges that tickle is a funny, awkward word. In one context, its as innocent as can be. But it also runs deeper. When something tickles you, you are in the moment, experiencing reality itselfat the vortex of truth, consciousness, and bliss. When something tickles, thats your soul speaking to you in the language of love, thanking you for experience, he says. As he lays out his own personal transformation, McDonald invites readers to begin their own journeys to find out what tickles them, too.

This exploration of joy and presenceexperiences that ticklelies at the heart of McDonalds unusual, moving, and profound book. 

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