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ID: 715805

Title: Match Me If You Can: A Novel

Author: Swati Hegde

Narrator: Mayuri Bhandari

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9:40:25

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

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

Summary:

A young magazine writer in Mumbai must prove her matchmaking skills—and contend with growing feelings for her close family friend—in this debut desi romance.

“A delightful friends-to-lovers romance that will curb your sweet tooth and leave you feeling warm and happy!”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah Adams

Confident fashionista Jia Deshpande spends her days writing cliché-ridden listicles for Mimosa, Mumbai’s top women’s magazine. When she can, Jia dishes about the messy truth of real love on her anonymous blog, attends her family’s weekly game nights, and ignores her true feelings for her childhood friend. If that wasn’t enough, Jia needs to successfully set up a coworker with her perfect match to get the green light for her new matchmaking column. Thankfully, organizing meet-cutes has never been difficult for her.

 Local pub owner and cocktail genius Jaiman Patil can’t help but be enamored with Jia and her meddling spirit. He’s always been an honorary part of her family, but even more so since his own moved to America. Life with the Deshpandes is chaotic and loud, but it’s also more loving than anything he experienced growing up, and he wouldn’t risk losing that for the world. It feels manageable—until his pub begins to struggle and his long-hidden feelings for Jia grow deeper. 

When Jia’s attempts at office matchmaking go haywire, risking new friendships and her relationship with Jaiman, she must reevaluate her own thoughts on love. For the first time, Jia Deshpande realizes that love may be a lot more complicated than she thought. Luckily, happily-ever-afters are never in short supply in Mumbai.

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ID: 715843

Title: Experienced: A Novel

Author: Kate Young

Narrator: Annabel Baldwin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:14:09

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Genres: Romance, LGBTQ, Rom-Com, Contemporary

Summary:

“A fizzing, lip-chewing, collar-bone biting, palm-sweating roller-coaster of a rom-com that is both the sexiest book you'll read all year and the most heartening.” —Caroline O'Donoghue, New York Times bestselling author of The Rachel Incident

“A joyful, exhilarating romp of a romance!” —Ashley Herring Blake, bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date

Bette is in love for the first time in her life. Finally, everything makes sense. Until it doesn’t.

As Bette approached thirty, she realized something big: she’s into women. And then she fell for Mei, who’s entirely perfect. Until, out of the blue, Mei suggests they take a break. She wants Bette to have the opportunity she missed out on in her twenties: to explore the queer dating scene, and then return certain about their future, her desires, and herself.

Reluctantly, Bette sets out on a mission: date hot women and have hot casual sex, before returning to her loving girlfriend. Maybe, put that way, it doesn’t sound so bad…

Often heady and thrilling, occasionally cringe, Bette’s odyssey will take her to some unexpected places. But with her new friend, the gorgeous and self-assured Ruth, as her queer dating guide, Bette can’t possibly fail. Right?

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ID: 716735

Title: Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism

Author: George Monbiot, Peter Hutchison

Narrator: George Monbiot

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4:29:04

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Non-Fiction, Politics, Social Science, General

Summary:

#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • A “fantastic” (Mark Ruffalo), fiercely argued takedown of neoliberalism that not only defines this slippery concept but connects it to the climate crisis, poverty, and fascism—and shows us how to fight back.

“Incisive, illuminating, eye-opening—an unsparing anatomy of the great ideological beast stalking our times, often whispered about and yet never so clearly in view.”—David Wallace-Wells, author of The Uninhabitable Earth

Neoliberalism is the dominant ideology of our time. It shapes us in countless ways, yet most of us struggle to articulate what it is. Worse, we have been persuaded to accept this extreme creed as a kind of natural law. In Invisible Doctrine, journalist George Monbiot and filmmaker Peter Hutchison shatter this myth. They show how a fringe philosophy in the 1930s—championing competition as the defining feature of humankind—was systematically hijacked by a group of wealthy elites, determined to guard their fortunes and power. Think tanks, corporations, the media, university departments and politicians were all deployed to promote the idea that people are consumers, rather than citizens.

One of the most pernicious effects has been to make our various crises—from climate disasters to economic crashes, from the degradation of public services to rampant child poverty—seem unrelated. In fact, they have all been exacerbated by the “invisible doctrine,” which subordinates democracy to the power of money. Monbiot and Hutchison connect the dots—and trace a direct line from neoliberalism to fascism, which preys on people’s hopelessness and desperation.

Speaking out against the fairy tale of capitalism and populist conspiracy theories, Monbiot and Hutchison lay the groundwork for a new politics, one based on truly participatory democracy and “private sufficiency, public luxury”: an inspiring vision that could help bring the neoliberal era to an end.

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ID: 735834

Title: Shake It Off!

Author: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Narrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:05:51

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Health & Family, Humor

Summary:

The whimsical tale of a clever little goat who rises above everything that threatens to keep her down

Meet a sweet, curious little goat, who loves to sing and climb on everything. Some neighbors find her annoying, but nothing can keep her down—even when she gets stuck in a well and it looks like she’s doomed. When everyone has given up on her, the clever goat surprises them all by taking advantage of her precarious predicament to win the day!

Inspired by Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s own experiences with adversity, this playful story about persistence, determination, and thinking outside the box is sure to make readers cheer.

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ID: 713410

Title: Gorgeously Me!

Author: Jonathan Van Ness

Narrator: Jonathan Van Ness

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:04:35

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Genres: Kids, Health & Family

Summary:

'An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light.' --Kirkus reviews

A celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and gorgeously YOU, by Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author and star of the Netflix hit show Queer Eye.

I won't be afraid to stand out

or show the world what I'm all about.

I am exactly who I'm meant to be.

Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me!

Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines.

Praise for Gorgeously Me!:

'Fans of Van Ness's previous picture book will enjoy this infectious ode to self-expression.' --Kirkus reviews

'In step with Nair’s sunny slice-of-life imagery, jubilant text further reinforces the power of friendship and community in supporting a strong sense of self.' --Publishers Weekly

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ID: 715845

Title: Negotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want

Author: Damali Peterman

Narrator: Damali Peterman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:04:06

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Negotiation & Communication, Health & Wellness, HR & Office Administration

Summary:

A real-world, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone who has ever been underestimated, overlooked, or misunderstood at the negotiating table.

There’s no shortage of negotiation books that advise you to “get to yes,” urge you to “never split the difference,” and push you to “ask for more.” But these one-size-fits-all negotiation techniques disregard the reality of our complex, multifaceted, multicultural world, where snap judgements are made based on perceived differences. When bias lies behind every negotiation, the only constant is you. Learn to leverage who you are—and gain the upperhand.

Negotiating While Black is the indispensable guide that lawyer and mediator Damali Peterman wishes had existed earlier, as she navigated workplaces as the only Black woman, advocated for her children attending predominantly white schools, and mediated countless other bias-ridden settings. Drawing on these experiences together with decades of wisdom as a trained negotiator in high-stakes situations, Peterman has developed successful strategies notably absent from other top negotiation books—tactics that work for all people, no matter your identity. From the Foundational Five skills to the Negotiation Superpowers, these tried-and-true techniques will lift you to the next level of winning.

Whether negotiating in the boardroom or in everyday life, Peterman shows how everything is potentially up for discussion—even when stakes (and emotions) are high. You can’t control bias, but by being yourself, you actually have a better shot at getting what you want. Because when you arrive prepared and proud of who you are, you’ll reap the rewards.

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ID: 707726

Title: But How Are You, Really: A Novel

Author: Ella Dawson

Narrator: Jaime Lamchick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:26:43

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women, LGBTQ+

Summary:

A burned-out bisexual confronts old demons, her estranged chosen family, and the ex she maybe shouldn’t have walked away from when she attends her five-year college reunion.

Charlotte Thorne does not want to go back to Hein University. Her life postcollege isn’t what she expected—her career in media is stalled, her passion for drawing has fallen by the wayside, and she’s done a terrible job keeping in touch with her queer chosen family since graduation day. Willingly spend a full weekend with her incredibly successful classmates? Hard pass.

But when her demanding boss, tech journalist Roger Ludermore, is invited to give the commencement address at this year’s graduation—which falls on the same weekend as her five-year reunion—Charlotte has no choice but to return to campus.

The minute she steps foot on Hein property, the past comes crawling back in its glory and cringe: disco parties at the LGBTQIA+ program house, sleeping in a twin XL bed, and her chemistry with Reece Krueger, the hockey player she rebounded with after a traumatic breakup. Suddenly the weekend Charlotte has dreaded for months feels like an opportunity to go back in time. Determined to have some fun, Charlotte dodges her best friend’s questions about her mental health, ignores her boss’s constant Slack messages, and tries to avoid the truth about why she ghosted Reece five years ago. But can she really outrun her past and get her life together in seventy-two hours?

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ID: 718438

Title: Emergence: Eclipsed Evolution: Phase 3

Author: Kim Harrison

Narrator: Xe Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:12:27

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal, Contemporary Fantasy

Summary:

For better or worse, a solar eclipse brought humans and paranormal beings together, sparking one woman’s battle to master magic or lose our world, in this riveting serialized adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hollows.

As time has passed, Dr. Renee Caisson has begun to see the demonic, alien August as more than a research subject or an unlikely colleague—they’ve become friends. And together, she and August have helped the two societies of Nextdoor and Earth through the confusion of first contact, the danger of misunderstandings, and the anger of mistreatment.

But when a popular blogger and conspiracy theorist twists August’s words, an uproar ensues, turning a powerful section of human society against the Neighbors—and resulting in Renee’s house arrest. “To protect you,” her could-be boyfriend, Major Jackson says, though that’s not how Renee sees it.

Torn between duty and friendship, August jumps Renee to freedom using the labyrinth, fully aware the journey might reveal more to her than she should know. The wily Neighbor has pieced together that Renee has been unconsciously using their magic, a fact that, if revealed, will cause more, not less conflict between their worlds.

For if the people of Earth can master their magic and exile his people again, the Neighbors will not survive.…

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ID: 715847

Title: Seven Summer Weekends

Author: Jane L. Rosen

Narrator: Emily Norman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:41:33

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women

Summary:

Named An Anticipated Summer Read by Bustle ∙ Katie Couric Media ∙ SheReads ∙ New York Live ∙ Woman’s World ∙ and more!

A woman inherits a beach house, along with a series of weekend guests, while butting heads with the irritable (and irritatingly handsome) man next door, in this sparkling new escape from Jane L. Rosen.

 

When a Zoom disaster upends Addison Irwin’s decade-long career at a posh Manhattan advertising agency, things look bleak for the thirty-something mid-western transplant. But an unexpected inheritance from an aunt she barely remembers—a property on Fire Island, complete with guest house and artist’s studio—changes everything.

 

While debating whether to stay or sell, Addison learns that she’s also inherited her aunt’s list of eclectic guests, tying her to the island for seven summer weekends. Eager to convince Addison to keep the house rather than let a new buyer build a monstrosity in its place, the neighbors welcome her to their laid-back community. Well, all except the moody guy next door, who seems intent on glowering his way through life.

 

Steadfast in her path since college, Addison is determined not to let this detour on Fire Island throw her off track. But soon, between the revolving door of weekend visitors and the up-and-down relationship with her neighbor (and his adorable dog), she finds herself in unfamiliar territory. Should she try to pick up where she left off—or embrace entirely new possibilities?

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ID: 757159

Title: Chaos Theory, Volume One: The Junior Novelization (Jurassic World)

Author: Steve Behling

Narrator: Graham Halstead

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2:52:18

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-24

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Genres: Kids, General, Animals & Nature

Summary:

Get ready for more dinosaur adventures in this Junior Novelization based on the exciting new Jurassic World animated series Chaos Theory!

Darius and his friends were able to survive Camp Cretaceous and the dinosaur-filled Isla Nublar, only to return to a whole new world now filled with dinosaurs. When an old friend finds themselves deep in dinosaur trouble, Darius gets everyone back together to go on their most dangerous adventure yet. This novelization retells the first exciting season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory.

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