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ID: 795966

Title: Some Unfinished Chaos: The Lives of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Author: Arthur Krystal

Narrator: Paul Woodson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:57:30

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticism

Summary:

Surely enough has been written about F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man who coined 'the Jazz Age' and symbolized the Roaring Twenties, whose very name conjures up a meteoric rise and an equally spectacular fall? But the better question might be, why has so much ink been spent on a writer who completed only four novels, who fell from grace in the 1930s only to be resurrected twenty years later? The answer, according to the cultural critic Arthur Krystal, 'is the problem that is Fitzgerald.'

Drawn to the glitter of fame but aspiring to the empyrean heights of Joseph Conrad and James Joyce, Fitzgerald careened from the perfection of The Great Gatsby to the hack world of Hollywood screenwriting, penning stories that were either brilliant distillations of the age or superficial works of fiction. Like America itself, Fitzgerald was a work in progress, a self-created and conflicted human being striving for ideals that neither he nor the nation could ever live up to.

In this unusual biography Krystal gives us not only the peripatetic and turbulent life of a cultural icon but also the intellectual sweep of a period in history that created our modern America. Some Unfinished Chaos delivers a nuanced portrait of a man whose various sides embodied the trends, passions, and pursuits of the imperfect society that both glorified and dismissed him.

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ID: 763927

Title: Unbroken

Author: Dreia Wells

Narrator: James Cavenaugh, Nia Serge

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:37:22

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, Romantica

Summary:

I died.

They thought they could break me. I remain Unbroken.

Lives hang in the balance. I was told it's up to me to set things right. And when God himself tells me to save the world, then I guess I need to pull my big girl pants up and get the job done. If I fail, we all lose, not just the battle, but our lives.

I'm a part of a game I didn't ask to play. The board is set, and war is about to erupt. Everyone is looking at me to lead them. The pressure is mounting. The uncertainty escalates not only from my unexpected news about my Tethers, but to the future of the Academy itself. I am not alone, and no matter what I face, I know that my mates and Tethers will be beside me.

I am a Nephilim, a Witch, and a Warrior. It's time I harness all of my abilities to become the ultimate weapon. I never asked or wanted to be a savior, but for the people I love, I'm ready to sacrifice everything, even myself.

Contains mature themes.

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ID: 802253

Title: Short History of Trans Misogyny

Author: Jules Gill-Peterson

Narrator: Charli Burrow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:54:56

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science

Summary:

'A beautifully written and argued book.' —Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, Baby

There is no shortage of voices demanding everyone pay attention to the violence trans women suffer. But one frighteningly basic question seems never to be answered: why does it happen? If men are not inherently evil and trans women do not intrinsically invite reprisal—which would make violence unstoppable—then the psychology of that violence had to arise at a certain place and time. The trans panic had to be invented.

Award-winning historian Jules Gill-Peterson takes us from the bustling port cities of New York and New Orleans to the streets of London and Paris in search of the emergence of modern trans misogyny. She connects the colonial and military districts of the British Raj, the Philippines, and Hawai'i to the lively travesti communities of Latin America, where state violence has stamped a trans label on vastly different ways of life. Weaving together the stories of historical figures in a richly detailed narrative, the book shows how trans femininity emerged under colonial governments, the sex work industry, the policing of urban public spaces, and the area between the formal and informal economy. A Short History of Trans Misogyny is the first book to explain why trans women are burdened by such a weight of injustice and hatred.

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ID: 778442

Title: Harvest Web

Author: Yasmine Galenorn

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:13:52

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy

Summary:

Summer has been kind to January—work has involved a lot of quiet research, she's helped Ari revamp her wedding plans, and settled into a comfortable routine with Killian. That all comes to a screeching halt when autumn crashes in like a bull in a china shop.

January finds herself plagued with a frightening ghost when renovations literally uncover a skeleton in a hidden room. She must discover who the dead man was and why his skeleton is in her house before she can exorcise the spirit—not an easy task in itself. On top of that, at work an even more serious issue arises when Conjure Ink's new client is killed by the Whatcom Devil—an urban legend come to life. And now, it's stalking January. Can Conjure Ink manage to find and destroy the creature before it manages to claim January as its next victim?

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ID: 761240

Title: Captain

Author: Josie Blake

Narrator: Alex Mortensen, Louise Brenner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:44:52

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Sports

Summary:

Cord Spellman might be everyone's Prince Charming, but I'm only his fake Cinderella.

Since my dad died and my mom bailed, I've been living in a trailer park, barely making ends meet. I can take care of myself, as demonstrated by my acceptances to a handful of elite music graduate programs. So what if funding my success has meant sacrificing my college social life?

That's why Cord's offer is perfect. The hot hockey star has playoffs coming up. He doesn't have time for girls, especially his cheating ex who's determined to get back together with him. He needs to focus on his game, so he asks me to divert the attention—as his fake girlfriend.

I pretend to be in love with him and get a taste of the party life before graduation. Cord is free to concentrate on hockey. But when the line blurs between what's real and what's fake, can we create our own fairy tale ending?

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ID: 812321

Title: Montrose Paranormal Academy: The Seer's Army

Author: Barbara Hartzler

Narrator: Natasha Soudek

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:41:44

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

Summary:

I'm on a quest with my brother and my boyfriend to destroy the last two remaining rubies. Who will join the Seer's Army?

I just rebelled against the Guardians in an act they'd consider treasonous. But not me. I'm finally standing up for myself and doing the right thing. And I've never felt so vulnerable. What can one girl do against the Three Societies? Who in the world would be stupid enough to join the army of a seventeen-year-old girl?

I guess there are a few perks to going off the grid in a rogue operation:

1. You get to travel all across Europe visiting off-the-beaten path sites.

2. You get to be the guinea pig for me and my boyfriend as we attempt to learn new powers.

3. You get to meet lots of new people who may or may not be on your side.

Sounds like loads of fun right? Did I mention that you'll probably be running for your life? What can I say? The Seer's Army is only for the brave, the dedicated, and the truly insane. Sign up at your own risk.

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ID: 773481

Title: Court of Midnight

Author: Helen Scott, Lucinda Dark

Narrator: Ariela Crow, Tyler Donne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:31:45

Language: English

Release date: 08-20-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy

Summary:

Betrayed. Kidnapped. Imprisoned.

I always believed my life to be simple—uncomplicated. But now, it's become more complicated than I ever would have thought possible. Taken hostage by Orion's elder brother, I come face to face with the most dangerous fate I've ever known. Tyr's betrayal is dangerous not just to me, but to all of Faekind.

A wicked plan. A King blinded by hate. A girl with a secret in her blood.

There are liars and deceivers all around, and if I want to survive to see the end of this Gods-forsaken war, I'm going to have to draw power from the three people who've trusted and protected me for the last few months. There has been enough of this senseless death and bloodshed. If we have any chance of survival, then we'll need to look for the path of redemption even if it comes from the most unlikely of sources.

Contains mature themes.

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ID: 807121

Title: Woodcutters

Author: Thomas Bernhard

Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:06:53

Language: English

Release date: 08-20-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Satire

Summary:

Fiercely observed, often hilarious, and 'reminiscent of Ibsen and Strindberg' (The New York Times Book Review), this exquisitely controversial novel was initially banned in its author's homeland.

A searing portrayal of Vienna's bourgeoisie, it begins with the arrival of an unnamed writer at an 'artistic dinner' hosted by a composer and his society wife—a couple he once admired and has come to loathe. The guest of honor, a distinguished actor from the Burgtheater, is late. As the other guests wait impatiently, they are seen through the critical eye of the writer, who narrates a silent but frenzied tirade against these former friends, most of whom have been brought together by Joana, a woman they buried earlier that day. Reflections on Joana's life and suicide are mixed with these denunciations until the famous actor arrives, bringing an explosive end to the evening that even the writer could not have seen coming.

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ID: 808358

Title: Song of the Samurai

Author: C.A. Parker

Narrator: Kaipo Schwab

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:35:57

Language: English

Release date: 08-20-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

Summary:

Japan, 1745, is a land under the iron grip of the Tokugawa shoguns. Roads are monitored, dissent stifled, and order maintained through blackmail and an extensive network of informers. Amid rumors of rebellion, Kurosawa Kinko—samurai and monk—is expelled in disgrace as the head music instructor of his Zen temple in Nagasaki. He begins an odyssey across Japan, dogged by agents and assassins from an unknown foe. Along his journey, Kinko encounters a compelling cast of merchants, ronin, courtesans, spies, warriors, hermits, and spirits, on a quest to redeem his honor. Inspired by the life of the historical Kurosawa Kinko (17101771), master of the shakuhachi flute and founder of the Kinko-ryu school, Song of the Samurai takes the listener on a richly textured exploration of feudal Japan and the complexities of the human spirit.

This enhanced audiobook includes shakuhachi musical interludes performed by the author.

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ID: 807124

Title: Only a Summer

Author: Delancey Stewart

Narrator: Chris Chambers, Monica King

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:21:42

Language: English

Release date: 08-20-24

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, Rom-Com, Contemporary, Military

Summary:

I never imagined the hottest proposition I'd ever get would include the word 'yurt,' but there it was.

I'm Aubrey Kasper. I live in a dilapidated old resort in the mountains in Colorado that should probably be torn down.

Instead? I'm renovating it with my brother. Archie (my brother) needs me, but he also needs some outside help, which is why he ended up inviting my high school crush to open up the bar operations.

If I thought Wiley Blanchard was hot in high school . . . well, I couldn't have possibly imagined the fully grown-up, master distiller, smooth-talking version. He's tall, dark, and hilarious, exactly the way I like them.

Wiley might not know quite what he's getting into. For one thing, I've definitely got the hots for him, and I'm not the most polished of flirts. (Turns out putting guys in a headlock doesn't always communicate: I like you.) For another thing, he's stepping into a huge mystery our uncle set up for us . . . and if we can find the treasure he left, it just might save us all!

Contains mature themes.

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