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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666349 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Invisible World: A Novel Author: Nora Fussner Narrator: Vas Eli, Jesse Vilinsky, Samantha Desz, Pete Cross, Cynthia Farrell, Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 12 minutes Release date: September 26, 2023 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: 'An eerie and virtuosic debut' (Helen Phillips, author of The Need) about a paranormal investigations TV show that loses control of its subject as they investigate a haunted house   Eve is a frustrated young artist and the owner of what she believes is a haunted house. Sandra is an overworked producer at Searching for . . . the Invisible World, a paranormal investigations show perpetually on the brink of cancelation.   When the show descends upon Eve's home, they’re intent on creating just another staged spectacle. But, unexpectedly, the crew encounters some very real activity—shelves collapse, electronics go haywire, a cameraman disappears in the dead of night. Meanwhile, the show’s teenage ghost hunter Caitlin is caught up in the unexplained events, convinced she’s glimpsing the “other side” and desperate to make contact—even if it means putting the investigation, and herself, in jeopardy.   As the terror mounts, it's up to the show’s harried, skeptical producer, Sandra, to create order from the madness—or will the madness take her, too?

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/676695 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Beginning of Everything: A Novel Author: Jackie Fraser Narrator: Hannah Curtis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 27 minutes Release date: September 26, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: An irresistible friends-to-lovers novel of resilience, hope, and new beginnings from the author of The Bookshop of Second Chances “A charming book about hope for a new life full of love!”—Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of All the Days of Summer After escaping a bad relationship, Jess Cavendish is running and leaving it all behind, carrying just a few treasured belongings in her knapsack. She needs to start over, but that means sleeping where she can and making the most of her slim savings. Luckily, she comes across a recently sold, unoccupied house. It couldn’t hurt to stay there while she saves up enough to get her own place, right? Gethin Thomas is also looking to move on after the end of a long-term relationship. He’s returned to his hometown, anxious to renovate the fixer-upper he bought and move out of his sister’s cramped guest room. When he walks through the door one morning, he finds Jess, who’s ready to run again, and surprises them both by offering to let her stay. It feels like the right thing to do, but Jess doesn’t want a handout. They strike a bargain: Jess will help with the restoration, furnishing, and decorating in exchange for room and board. While they peel wallpaper and shop for new furniture, an unexpected friendship develops as they bond over music and food, and slowly open up to each other about their pasts. When it’s time for Gethin to move in, he convinces Jess to be his official housemate and she agrees—so long as he lets her pay rent. The connection between them soon shifts to an attraction that seems both inevitable and overwhelming, and Jess must decide what she wants. With so much hurt in her past, can she risk loving again? She was brave enough to reach for a new life—and now a future she hadn’t even dreamed possible could be just within her grasp.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663073 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bright Young Women: A Novel Author: Jessica Knoll Narrator: Imani Jade Powers, Chris Henry Coffey, Corey Brill, Sutton Foster Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 19, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.7 of Total 20 Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 9 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Don’t miss this “breakneck thriller” examining “our culture’s obsession with serial killers and true crime” (Harper’s Bazaar) following two women on the pursuit of justice against all odds. “A fascinating look at true crime and tabloid culture that's as thoughtful as it is gripping” (People). A New York Times Notable Book of 2023 New York Times Editors’ Choice Instant New York Times Bestseller A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, The Washington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Kirkus Reviews, CrimeReads, Booklist, and more! An Edgar Award Finalist for Best Novel Masterfully blending elements of psychological suspense and true crime, Jessica Knoll—author of the bestselling novel Luckiest Girl Alive and the writer behind the Netflix adaption starring Mila Kunis—delivers a new and exhilarating thriller in Bright Young Women. The book opens on a Saturday night in 1978, hours before a soon-to-be-infamous murderer descends upon a Florida sorority house with deadly results. The lives of those who survive, including sorority president and key witness, Pamela Schumacher, are forever changed. Across the country, Tina Cannon is convinced her missing friend was targeted by the man papers refer to as the All-American Sex Killer—and that he’s struck again. Determined to find justice, the two join forces as their search for answers leads to a final, shocking confrontation. Blisteringly paced, Bright Young Women is “Jessica Knoll at her best—an unflinching and evocative novel about the tabloid fascination with evil and the dynamic and brilliant women who have the real stories to tell” (Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me); and “a compelling, almost hypnotic read and I loved it with a passion” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True).

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669360 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hex Education Author: Maureen Kilmer Narrator: Kimberly M. Wetherell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 40 minutes Release date: September 19, 2023 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Nice witches finish last… A guilt-ridden former coven is forced to tap into the magic of their past . . . if they want to stop their lives from going up in flames again. On the outside, luxury real estate agent Sarah Nelson looks like every other mom in the suburb. But she has an edge that others don’t: She’s a witch. And no one knows . . . except her estranged ex-coven and college friends, Katrina and Alicia. One terrible night during their freshman year, the trio accidentally burned down their dorm, and soon after they scattered. Their secret had been safe, until Sarah learns they’ve been invited back to commemorate the anniversary of the fire. Suddenly, the magic doesn’t want to be controlled. Sarah’s orange tabby cat, Katy Purry, now argues with her. Her broom has become self-brooming, and her fridge somehow restocks thirty pounds of sliced turkey for school lunches. As it grows increasingly difficult to hide the magic and the past, Sarah, Katrina, and Alicia must harness their power together . . . before they find out if polite society still burns witches.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/674457 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hilary Mantel: Beyond Black and more: A BBC Radio Drama Collection Author: Hilary Mantel Narrator: Rosie Cavaliero, Hilary Mantel, Alison Steadman, Full Cast, Miriam Margolyes, Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 7 minutes Release date: September 14, 2023 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Two of Hilary Mantel's finest novels, adapted for BBC Radio 4 - plus an exclusive short story One of the 21st century's most celebrated authors, Hilary Mantel won the Booker Prize twice: for 2009's Wolf Hall, the first in her phenomenally successful Thomas Cromwell trilogy, and its 2012 sequel Bring Up the Bodies. The third novel in the series, 2020's The Mirror and the Light, won the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. This collection includes three of her best works of contemporary fiction, ranging from the Gothic to the blackly comic. Fludd - Hilary Mantel reads her own abridged novel, set in the dour northern mill town of Fetherhoughton in the 1950s. Presiding over the community are Father Angwin, a Catholic priest who has lost his faith in God (but still believes in the Devil) and Mother Perpetua, the head of the local convent. Then, one day, the mysterious Fludd appears - and miracles begin to happen.... Winner of the 1989 Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize, this is a magically inventive tale of faith, alchemy and transformation. Beyond Black - Starring Alison Steadman, this dramatisation of Hilary Mantel's witty, sinister novel introduces us to Alison Hart, an awkward, obese medium who spends her life touring suburban London's psychic fairs with her efficient but heartless assistant, Colette. Aided by her disgusting spirit guide Morris, she passes on reassuring messages from the other side - but offstage, she is haunted by her own malevolent ghosts. To banish them, she must confront the painful truth about her troubled past.... 'In a Right State' - A homeless, lonely old lady packs all her possessions into two faint-striped, shapeless bags and takes herself off to A & E. Sitting in the waiting room, she gives us her wry observations on the other 'habitués' - while sharing her own unlikely memories and the odd bad joke. Inspired by Alan Bennett's diaries, this beautifully drawn, witty and poignant tale was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story award, and is read by Miriam Margolyes. Text copyright © Hilary Mantel 1989 (Fludd), 2005 (Beyond Black), 2016 ('In a Right State') All rights reserved Cast and credits Written by Hilary Mantel Fludd Abridged and read by Hilary Mantel Produced by Jane Robinson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3-14 June 1991 Beyond Black Alison - Alison Steadman Colette - Rosie Cavaliero Morris - Bill Wallis Gavin - Mark Meadows Natasha/Renee/Mandy- Adrienne O'Sullivan Emmie - Katharine Rogers Keith/Aitkenside - Simon Armstrong Mrs McGibbet/Maureen - Sheila Hannon Mrs Etchells - June Barrie Silvana - Jacqueline Tong Mart - Malcolm Hamilton Dramatised by Caroline Harrington. Directed by Sara Davies. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1-12 March 2010 'In a Right State' Read by Miriam Margolyes Produced by Julian Wilkinson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 September 2016 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669350 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Playing the Witch Card Author: Kj Dell'antonia Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic in the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters She gave up on magic. But magic didn't give up on her. Three generations of magic. Two rogue exes. One Tarot deck. The perfect recipe for chaos. Flair Hardwicke knows three things: magic is real, love isn’t, and relying on either ends in disaster. So while she’s grateful for the chance to take over her grandmother’s Kansas bakery after she finally leaves her cheating husband, she won’t be embracing Nana’s fortune-telling side-hustle. Hers is a strictly no-magic operation—until the innocent batch of Tarot card cookies Flair bakes for the town’s Halloween celebration unleashes the power of the family deck, luring Flair’s unpredictable mother to town, tempting Flair’s magic-obsessed daughter, and bringing back Flair’s first love while ensnaring her ex in a curse she can’t break.   Flair’s attempts to control the chaos only make things worse, playing right into the hands of a powerful witch. Suddenly there’s far more at stake than her status as the most reluctant witch in town, and the magic Flair has long rejected becomes the only card she has left to play.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669348 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You, Again: A Novel Author: Kate Goldbeck Narrator: Kristen Dimercurio Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 5 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “This gender-swapped When Harry Met Sally retelling is for anyone who craves romance novels with realistic and flawed characters. Ari and Josh circle each other for years in the kind of delicious, slow-burn tension that only comes from a well-executed enemies-to-friends-to-lovers arc.”—NPR “Fresh, witty, and utterly romantic.”—Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis A NPR AND GLAMOUR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Can they stop hating each other long enough to fall in love? When Ari and Josh first meet, the wrong kind of sparks fly. They hate each other. Instantly. A free-spirited, struggling comedian who likes to keep things casual, Ari sublets, takes gigs, and she never sleeps over after hooking up. Born-and-bred Manhattanite Josh has ambitious plans: Take the culinary world by storm, find The One, and make her breakfast in his spotless kitchen. They have absolutely nothing in common . . . except that they happen to be sleeping with the same woman. Ari and Josh never expect their paths to cross again. But years later, as they’re both reeling from ego-bruising breakups, a chance encounter leads to a surprising connection: friendship. Turns out, spending time with your former nemesis is fun when you’re too sad to hate each other—and too sad for hate sex. As friends-without-benefits, they find comfort in late-night Netflix binges, swiping through each other’s online dating profiles, and bickering across boroughs. It’s better than romance. Until one night, the unspoken boundaries of their platonic relationship begin to blur. . . . With sharp observations and sizzling chemistry, You, Again explores the dynamics of co-ed friendship in this sparkling romantic comedy of modern love in all its forms.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671723 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Nineteen Steps: A Novel Author: Millie Bobby Brown Narrator: Millie Bobby Brown Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.77 of Total 22 Ratings of Narrator: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN's debut novel, Nineteen Steps, is a moving tale of love, longing, and loss, inspired by the true events of her family's experience during World War II. ''My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed!”—Kate Quinn Love blooms in the darkest days… It’s 1942, and London remains under constant threat of enemy attack as the second world war rages on. In the Bethnal Green neighborhood, Nellie Morris counts every day lucky that she emerges from the underground shelters unharmed, her loving family still surrounding her. Three years into the war, she’s grateful to hold onto remnants of normalcy—her job as assisting the mayor and nights spent at the local pub with her best friend. But after a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world. Just when Nellie begins to embrace an exciting new life with Ray, a terrible incident occurs during an air raid one evening, and the consequences are catastrophic. As the truth about that night is revealed, Nellie’s world is torn apart. When it seems all hope is lost, Nellie finds that, against all odds, love and happiness can triumph. Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the author’s family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown’s propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love. “Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart. I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. I’m honored to keep her story alive.”—Millie Bobby Brown

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671566 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Vaster Wilds: A Novel Author: Lauren Groff Narrator: January LaVoy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 5 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2023 NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, TIME, ESQUIRE, VOGUE, LA TIMES, SLATE, HARPER'S BAZAAR and others “Part historical, part horror, part breathless thriller, part wilderness survival tale, The Vaster Wilds is a story about the lengths to which we will go to stay alive.'—NPR staff pick “Lauren Groff just reinvented the adventure novel.'—Los Angeles Times “Glorious…surroundings come alive in prose that lives and breathes upon the page.' —Boston Globe A taut and electrifying novel from celebrated bestselling author Lauren Groff, about one spirited girl alone in the wilderness, trying to survive A servant girl escapes from a colonial settlement in the wilderness. She carries nothing with her but her wits, a few possessions, and the spark of god that burns hot within her. What she finds in this terra incognita is beyond the limits of her imagination and will bend her belief in everything that her own civilization has taught her. Lauren Groff’s new novel is at once a thrilling adventure story and a penetrating fable about trying to find a new way of living in a world succumbing to the churn of colonialism. The Vaster Wilds is a work of raw and prophetic power that tells the story of America in miniature, through one girl at a hinge point in history, to ask how—and if—we can adapt quickly enough to save ourselves.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Witching Tide Author: Margaret Meyer Narrator: Miranda Raison Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 36 minutes Release date: September 5, 2023 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Named a best historical novel of the year by The New York Times Book Review and “reminiscent of both The Scarlet Letter and Hamnet” (Jezebel), The Witching Tide is a powerful debut inspired by the true events behind a deadly witch hunt in 17th-century England. East Anglia, 1645. Martha Hallybread, a midwife, healer, and servant, has lived peacefully for more than four decades in her beloved seaside village of Cleftwater. Having lost her voice as a child, Martha has not spoken a word in years. One autumn morning, a sinister newcomer appears in town. A “witchfinder,” Silas Makepeace has been blazing a trail of destruction along the coast, and his arrival in Cleftwater strikes fear into the heart of the community. Within a day, local women are being detained. Martha is enlisted to search the accused women for “devil’s marks,” and finds herself a silent witness to the hunt. Martha is caught between suspicion and betrayal; between shielding herself or condemning the women of the village. In desperation, she revives a wax witching doll that belonged to her mother, in the hope that it will bring protection. But the doll’s true powers are unknowable, Martha harbors a terrible secret, and the gallows are looming… Set over the course of a few weeks that forever changed history, and for readers of Hilary Mantel and Margaret Atwood, The Witching Tide “illuminates a dark historical period and cautions against its recreation” (Kirkus Reviews).