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Title: Under the Rainbow

Author: Celia Laskey

Narrator: Full Cast

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 41 minutes

Release date: December 9, 2021

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

‘Laskey is a talented, sharp writer and her debut novel has its fingers on the pulse of the human condition’ Kristen Arnett, author of The New York Times-bestseller Mostly Dead Things ‘Refreshing, smartly executed and often very funny’ Mail Online 'Under the Rainbow is essential reading – both heartbreaking and hopeful. A novel that will stay with you’ Laura Kay, author of The Split ‘A heartwarming debut’ Now Welcome to Big Burr, population 10,024. Big Burr, Kansas is the kind of place where everyone knows everyone – or so they think. But after being labeled “the most homophobic town in America”, a group of queer activists are moving in, and everything is about to change. Linda welcomes the newcomers. The less they know about the death of her son, the better. Avery is furious at being uprooted from her life in LA. She dreads her classmates discovering that her mom is the head of the queer task force. And Gabe, a lifelong Big Burr resident, is no longer sure about the life he's built with his wife. While new friendships are formed, elsewhere tensions reach boiling point. And every resident, old and new, must reconsider the true meaning of community.

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Title: Farringdon’s Fate

Author: Linda Finlay

Narrator: Emma Powell

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 13 minutes

Release date: December 9, 2021

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

A house. A dynasty. A gypsy’s curse. Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay. One noble family. Five eligible daughters. A sealed fate. Nettlecombe Manor, nestled in the rolling hills of Devon, is home to the Lord Farringdon and his second wife, Lady Charlotte. As if running the vast estate wasn’t enough, Lord Farringdon has five daughters to keep him busy. Lady Charlotte is determined that the betrothal of the eldest, Louisa, should be celebrated with a ball which is the envy of Devon society and summons a corsetière from Exeter to measure them up for new corsets. Apprentice Jane Haydon arrives at Nettlecombe to do the fittings. Having never set foot in such a grand home, Jane is disturbed to hear tell of a gypsy’s curse which has haunted the family for generations, and a local wise woman’s vision that there will never be a wedding at Nettlecombe… Linda Finlay returns with this glorious tale set in the West Country. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express ‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader ‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine ‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

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Title: The Arctic Curry Club

Author: Dani Redd

Narrator: Zoha Rahman

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 6 minutes

Release date: December 9, 2021

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

***Exclusive audio content included with several delicious recipes narrated by the author! Listen now!!!*** It’s possible to find home in the most unexpected places… Soon after upending her life to accompany her boyfriend Ryan to the Arctic, Maya realises it’s not all Northern Lights and husky sleigh rides. Instead, she’s facing sub-zero temperatures, 24-hour darkness, crippling anxiety – and a distant boyfriend as a result. In her loneliest moment, Maya opens her late mother’s recipe book and cooks Indian food for the first time. Through this, her confidence unexpectedly grows – she makes friends, secures a job as a chef, and life in the Arctic no longer freezes her with fear. But there’s a cost: the aromatic cuisine rekindles memories of her enigmatic mother and her childhood in Bangalore. Can Maya face the past and forge a future for herself in this new town? After all, there’s now high demand for a Curry Club in the Arctic, and just one person with the know-how to run it… A tender and uplifting story about family, community, and finding where you truly belong – guaranteed to warm your heart despite the icy setting! Readers are loving The Arctic Curry Club: ‘I absolutely loved this and read it in one sitting… absolutely perfect… cozy, escapist, and comforting… kept me hooked… a fabulous book club pick.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fabulous! Loved… truly amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Yes, yes, yes, and more yes… you never want to stop reading.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Like the most delicious, intricate curry you’ve ever tasted. You can’t help yourself for seconds…thirds…or, in my case, staying up until the wee hours to finish. Highly, highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I ADORED this book!… I hope there's a sequel!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this… warm and delicious… will pick you up and take you away!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Title: [German] - Die hellen Tage

Author: Zsuzsa Bánk

Narrator: Doris Wolters

Format: Abridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 47 minutes

Release date: December 1, 2021

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

Deutscher Hörbuchpreis für beste InterpretationSeri, Aja und Karl verbringen ihre Kindheit in einem kleinen Ort in Süddeutschland: Verbunden durch eine innige Freundschaft erleben sie magische Kindertage und wachsen gemeinsam auf. Dabei müssen sie – jeder für sich – mit dem Fehlen geliebter Menschen zurechtkommen. Und irgendwann wird auch ihre Freundschaft auf die Probe gestellt. Eine wunderbare Erzählung über das Erwachsenwerden!-

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Title: Children of Fortune: A powerful new family saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Author: Val Wood

Narrator: Anne Dover

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

Release date: November 25, 2021

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin. 1864: Following the untimely death of her cold-hearted husband, Beatrix and her three children are finally free. While Ambrose has already determined his path in life, eldest son Laurie's future is less certain. With the responsibility of the family estate on his shoulders, Laurie must decide between staying in Yorkshire to farm the family land and following his dreams. Meanwhile, headstrong and independent Alicia is defying expectation and excelling at school. There she befriends the enigmatic Olivia Snowdon and they quickly become inseparable. But Olivia's family past is shrouded in mystery and as she begins to dig deeper secrets come tumbling out... Can the two families overcome the challenges that lie ahead? Praise for Val Wood: 'A heart-warming story filled with compelling action' Rosie Goodwin 'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row 'Wonderfully fully-fleshed characters are the mainstay of [Val Wood's] stories' Peterborough Telegraph © Val Wood 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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Title: The Teller of Secrets: A Novel

Author: Bisi Adjapon

Narrator: Anniwaa Buachie

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

Release date: November 16, 2021

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3

Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

“Bisi Adjapon writes with incredible vividness and clarity. Her similes and attention to all of the senses are really extraordinary.”—Dave Eggers, author of The Monk of Mokha “Melding blistering humor with razor-sharp insight, The Teller of Secrets heralds a marvel of a writer, one capable of deftly balancing questions of sexuality, politics, and feminism in a novel that is a pure joy to read.”—Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King, Shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize In this stunning debut novel—a tale of self-discovery and feminist awakening—a feisty Nigerian-Ghanaian girl growing up amid the political upheaval of late 1960s postcolonial Ghana begins to question the hypocrisy of her patriarchal society, and the restrictions and unrealistic expectations placed on women. Young Esi Agyekum is the unofficial “secret keeper” of her family, as tight-lipped about her father's adultery as she is about her half-sisters’ sex lives. But after she is humiliated and punished for her own sexual exploration, Esi begins to question why women's secrets and men's secrets bear different consequences. It is the beginning of a journey of discovery that will lead her to unexpected places. As she navigates her burgeoning womanhood, Esi tries to reconcile her own ideals and dreams with her family’s complicated past and troubled present, as well as society’s many double standards that limit her and other women. Against a fraught political climate, Esi fights to carve out her own identity, and learns to manifest her power in surprising and inspiring ways.  Funny, fresh, and fiercely original, The Teller of Secrets marks the American debut of one of West Africa's most exciting literary talents.

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Title: The Frederica Quartet: The Virgin in the Garden, Still Life, Babel Tower & A Whistling Woman: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation plus selected short stories

Author: A. S. Byatt

Narrator: Hannah Watkins, Clive Owen, Kate Buffery, Indira Varma, Penelope Wilton, Full Cast, Sheila Mitchell, Anna Massey, Rosemary Leach

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 49 minutes

Release date: November 11, 2021

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of A.S. Byatt's 'Frederica Quartet', plus selected short stories and a fascinating talk by the author Inspired by the novels of D.H. Lawrence, particularly The Rainbow and Women in Love, this ambitious quartet from Booker Prize-winning novelist A.S. Byatt charts the lives of the Potter family between 1953 and 1970. Set against the changing social and political landscape of England in the '50s and '60s, it follows the heroine, Frederica, from precocious teenager to TV talk show host, and from her Yorkshire home to the heart of swinging London. The Virgin in the Garden sees the Potters preparing to celebrate Elizabeth II's coronation, while Frederica auditions for a play about Elizabeth I written by the beautiful Alexander Wedderburn. Will she win the part, and Alexander's heart? In Still Life, Frederica's ambitions - both academic and sexual - come to fruition, as she gains a place at Cambridge University to study English - and men. In Babel Tower, she has given up her carefree, independent lifestyle - but as the Sixties' cultural revolution explodes and the quest for personal and public freedom becomes all-important, will settling down bring her happiness? And in A Whistling Woman, as events build to a tragic climax in Yorkshire, back in London, Frederica is faced with a difficult choice... These acclaimed adaptations star Rosemary Leach, Hannah Watkins and Indira Varma as Frederica. Also included are four fantastic short stories: 'The July Ghost', dramatised with a star cast including Kate Buffery and Clive Owen; and 'Rose-Coloured Teacups', 'Gode's Story' and 'A Stone Woman', read by Anna Massey, Sheila Mitchell and Penelope Wilton respectively. Plus, in Finding A Voice, A.S. Byatt reflects on her approach to her work, explaining where her desire to write came from and how she honed her craft. Track listing 1: Introduction 2-9: The Virgin in the Garden 10-16: Still Life 17-24: Babel Tower 25-31: A Whistling Woman 32: The July Ghost 33: Rose-Coloured Teacups 34: Gode's Story 35-37: A Stone Woman 38: Finding a Voice © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Text copyright © AS Byatt 1978 (The Virgin in the Garden), 1985 (Still Life), 1987 ('The July Ghost', 'Rose-Coloured Teacups'), 1994 ('Gode's Story'), 1996 (Babel Tower), 2002 (A Whistling Woman)

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Title: The Master Builder: A BBC Radio 4 full cast dramatisation

Author: Henrik Ibsen

Narrator: Shannon Hayes, Paul Bradley, Joseph Ayre, Jonathan Tafler, Laura Aikman, David Schofield, Siobhan Redmond, Full Cast

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 1 hour 53 minutes

Release date: November 4, 2021

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen, in a new version by David Hare Master builder Halvard Solness is a self-made man. With no professional qualifications, he has built himself up through ruthless ambition, and achieved a position of power and domination in his home town. But his success has come at a cost. His marriage is empty, destroyed by a personal tragedy that has left him wracked with guilt and pain, and he is increasingly frightened of failure and being displaced by the next generation. Then a mysterious young woman, Hilde Wangel, appears from the mountains, claiming to have met Solness ten years earlier, when she was only 13. She asserts that he kissed her and promised her a kingdom: and now she has returned to claim it. Halvard becomes besotted with Hilde, seeing her as a breath of fresh air, revitalising his life with her youthful energy. And Hilde flatters and praises him, rebuilding his ego. But has she come to seduce him - or to destroy him? With mystical undertones and resonances for the #MeToo movement, this searing tragedy of middle-aged male hubris explores the troubled psyche of a successful, abusive man who has risen to the greatest heights, only to be toppled from his peak. David Schofield stars as Solness, with Siobhan Redmond as his wife Aline and Laura Aikman as Hilde. Also included is a bonus programme, In Our Time: Henrik Ibsen, in which Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great Norwegian playwright and poet. Cast and credits Solness - David Schofield Aline - Siobhan Redmond Hilde - Laura Aikman Brovik - Paul Bradley Dr Herdal - Jonathan Tafler Kaja - Shannon Hayes Ragnar - Joseph Ayre The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen In a new version by David Hare Based on a literal translation by Torkil Heggstad Directed and produced by Gary Brown First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15-22 August 2021 In Our Time: Henrik Ibsen Presented by Melvyn Bragg With Tore Rem, Kirsten Shepherd-Barr and Dinah Birch Produced by Simon Tillotson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31 May 2018 ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Title: Keisha The Sket: ‘A true British classic.’ Stormzy

Author: Jade Lb

Narrator: Enny, Aniefiok Ekpoudom, Olatunji Ayofe, Nadia Rose, Taz Munya, Jade Lb, Candice Carty-Williams

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 6 minutes

Release date: November 4, 2021

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin. WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW CONTENT FROM THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR 'Keisha the Sket accidentally decolonised literature.' Black Ballad 'Our literary foremother.' Candice Carty-Williams 'Reading Keisha the Sket as an adult makes me swoon at the richness of its nostalgia.' Caleb Femi Where were you when Keisha the Sket first broke the internet? Keisha is a girl from the ends, sharp, feisty and ambitious; she's been labelled 'top sket' but she's making it work. When childhood crush and long-time admirer, Ricardo, finally wins her over, Keisha has it all: power, a love life and the chance for stability. But trauma comes knocking and with it a whirlwind of choices that will define what kind of a woman she truly wants to be. Told with the heart and soul of the inner city, with an unforgettable heroine, KEISHA THE SKET is a revelation of the true, raw, arousing and tender core of British youth culture. In print for the first time, KEISHA THE SKET has lived in the phones and websites of fans for decades. This timeless coming of age story is not just a word-of-mouth sensation but also a British classic in the making. Complete with essays from esteemed contemporary writers Candice Carty-Williams, Caleb Femi and others, this is the complete and definitive edition with edits and additional content from the author, perfect for readers - existing and new - to read and fall in love with over and over again. © Jade LB 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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Title: Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body

Author: Megan Milks

Narrator: Megan Milks

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 15 minutes

Release date: November 2, 2021

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1

Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1

Genres: Coming of Age

Publisher's Summary:

Meet Margaret. At age twelve, she was head detective of the mystery club Girls Can Solve Anything. Margaret and her three best friends led exciting lives solving crimes, having adventures, and laughing a lot. But now that she's entered high school, the club has disbanded, and Margaret is unmoored—she doesn't want to grow up, and she wishes her friends wouldn't either. Instead, she opts out, developing an eating disorder that quickly takes over her life. When she lands in a treatment center, Margaret finds her path to recovery twisting sideways as she pursues a string of new mysteries involving a ghost, a hidden passage, disturbing desires, and her own vexed relationship with herself. Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body reimagines nineties adolescence—mashing up girl group series, choose-your-own-adventures, and chronicles of anorexia—in a queer and trans coming-of-age tale like no other. An interrogation of girlhood and nostalgia, dysmorphia and dysphoria, this debut novel puzzles through the weird, ever-evasive questions of growing up.