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ID: 692312

Title: In the Courts of Three Popes: An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West

Author: Mary Ann Glendon

Narrator: Julie-Ann Elliott

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:11:57

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Religious Studies

Summary:

A rare firsthand account of the three popes who worked to modernize the Catholic Church—and to evangelize the modern world—from a renowned international lawyer, Harvard law professor, and former ambassador to the Vatican

“Mary Ann Glendon’s book joyfully, and with humility, brings us inside her deft, grace-filled, and brilliant public diplomacy career.”—Mike Pompeo, former U.S. secretary of state

For twenty centuries, the Catholic Church has radically shaped world history—and survived it. In the decades following the Second Vatican Council, three popes have carried forward this legacy, striving to lead the Church and its governing body—the last absolute monarchy of the West—into the modern world.

With In the Courts of Three Popes, accomplished diplomat, international lawyer, and Harvard professor Mary Ann Glendon gives readers a rare inside look at the papacies of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. She shares her role in key developments in the Church’s recent history, like the Church entering the third millennium, in Pope John Paul II’s words, on its knees in penance for failures such as clergy sex abuse, or in leading the way for lay women to hold positions of power in the Church. Glendon illuminates the issues vexing the Church today: the place of faith in secular politics, relating the Church to other religions, clericalism and the power of laypeople, and corruption at the Vatican Bank and within the Roman Curia.

Glendon provides a one-of-a-kind analysis of the inner workings of the Holy See, showing readers that, despite its many failings, the Catholic Church is a living, breathing community. Behind the Church’s doctrines and policies and institutions lie people, personalities, aspirations, and relationships that still promise to transform lives.

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ID: 699466

Title: Heartless Hunter

Author: Kristen Ciccarelli

Narrator: Grace Gray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:08:42

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Romance

Summary:

'A steamy game of cat and mouse between witch and witch-hunter, played out against a backdrop of opulence, secrets, and bloody history. I couldn't look away.' - Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Champion of Fate

Enemies-to-lovers doesn't get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love in bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli's latest romantic fantasy

On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is.

Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and gain the intel she desperately needs by courting the handsome Gideon Sharpe - a notorious and unforgiving witch hunter loyal to the revolution - who she can't help but find herself falling for.

Gideon loathes the decadence and superficiality Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Rune’s merchant ships to smuggle renegade witches out of the republic, he inserts himself into her social circles by pretending to court her right back. He soon realizes that beneath her beauty and shallow façade, is someone fiercely intelligent and tender who feels like his perfect match. Except, what if she’s the very villain he’s been hunting?

Kristen Ciccarelli’s Heartless Hunter is the thrilling start to a romantic fantasy duology where the only thing more treacherous than being a witch...is falling in love.

“Enchanting and deeply romantic, Heartless Hunter drew me in with the first sentence and left me breathless by the last. A story that unfolds like a spell, and one that is destined to capture your heart.” - Rebecca Ross, New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

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ID: 692311

Title: This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life

Author: Lyz Lenz

Narrator: Lyz Lenz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:37:06

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family, Social Science

Summary:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply validating manifesto on the gender politics of marriage (bad) and divorce (actually pretty good!) in America today, and an argument that the former needs a reboot—from journalist and proud divorcée Lyz Lenz

“This American Ex-Wife is a bomb, a bouquet (but not a wedding bouquet), a memoir, a manifesto, and a total joy to read.”—Rebecca Solnit, author of Men Explain Things to Me

Studies show that nearly 70 percent of divorces are initiated by women—women who are tired, fed up, exhausted, and unhappy. We’ve all seen how the media portrays divorcées: sad, lonely, drowning their sorrows in a bottle of wine. Lyz Lenz is one such woman whose life fell apart after she reached a breaking point in her twelve-year marriage. But she refused to take part in that tired narrative and decided to flip the script on divorce.

In this exuberant and unapologetic book, Lenz makes an argument for the advantages of getting divorced, framing it as a practical and effective solution for women to take back the power they are owed. Weaving reportage with sociological research and literature with popular culture along with personal stories of coming together and breaking up, Lenz creates a kaleidoscopic and poignant portrait of American marriage today. She argues that the mechanisms of American power, justice, love, and gender equality remain deeply flawed, and that marriage, like any other cultural institution, is due for a reckoning. A raucous argument for acceptance, solidarity, and collective female refusal, This American Ex-Wife takes readers on a riveting ride—while pointing us all toward a life that is a little more free.

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ID: 692313

Title: Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down

Author: Corey Keyes

Narrator: Landon Woodson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:53:18

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Social Science, Mindfulness & Meditation, Mental Health

Summary:

“With his pioneering research, Corey Keyes put languishing on the map. In this powerful book, he brings it to life. Get ready to rethink your understanding of mental health, update your views on happiness, and come closer to realizing your potential.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential

If you’re muddling through the day in a fog, often forgetting why you walked into a room . . . 

If you feel emotionally flattened, lacking the energy to socialize or feel joy in the small things . . . 

If you feel an inner void—like something is missing, but you aren’t sure what . . . 

Then this book is for you.

Languishing—the state of mental weariness that erodes our self-esteem, motivation, and sense of meaning—can be easy to brush off as the new normal, especially since indifference is one of its symptoms. It is not a synonym for depression and its attendant state of prolonged sadness. Languishers are more likely to feel out of control of their lives, uncertain about what they want from the future, and paralyzed when faced with decisions. Left unchecked, languishing not only impedes our daily functioning but is a gateway to serious mental illness and early mortality.

Emory University sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career studying the causes and costs of languishing—the neglected middle child of mental health. Now Keyes has written the first definitive book on the subject, examining the ripple effect of languishing on our lives before deftly diagnosing the larger forces behind its rise: the false promises of the self-help industrial complex, a global moment of intense fear and loss, and a failing healthcare system focused on treating rather than preventing illness.

Ultimately, Keyes presents a counterintuitive approach to breaking the cycles keeping us stuck and finding a path to true flourishing. Unlike self-improvement systems offering quick-fix mood boosts, his framework focuses on functioning well: taking simple but powerful steps to hold our emotions loosely, becoming more accepting of ourselves and others, and carving out daily moments for the activities that create cycles of meaning, connection, and personal growth.

Languishing is a must-read for anyone tempted to downplay feelings of demotivation and emptiness as they struggle to haul themselves through the day, and for those eager to build a higher tolerance for adversity and the pressures of modern life. We can expand our vocabulary for describing our inner experiences and deepest needs—and, with it, our potential to flourish.

*Includes a downloadable PDF of charts, graphs, and diagrams from the book

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ID: 699465

Title: Batshit Seven

Author: Sheung-King

Narrator: Derek Kwan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5:57:16

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Penguin Canada

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Asian American Literature

Summary:

From Governor General's Award-nominated author Sheung-King comes a novel about a millennial living through the Hong Kong protests, as he struggles to make sense of modern life and the parts of himself that just won’t gel.

Glen Wu (aka Glue) couldn’t care less about his job. He’s returned to Hong Kong, the city he grew up in, and he’s teaching ESL, just to placate his parents. But he shows up hungover to class, barely stays awake, and prefers to spend his time smoking up until dawn breaks.

 

As he watches the city he loves fall—the protests, the brutal arrests—life continues around him. So he drinks more, picks more fights with his drug dealer friend, thinks loftier thoughts about the post-colonial condition and Frantz Fanon. The very little he does care about: his sister, who deals with Hong Kong’s demise by getting engaged to a rich immigration consultant; his on-and-off-again relationship with a woman who steals things from him; and memories of someone he once met in Canada....

 

When the government tightens its grip, language starts to lose all meaning for Glue, and he finds himself pulled into an unsettling venture, ultimately culminating in an act of violence.

 

Inventive and utterly irresistible, Sheung-King’s ingenious novel encapsulates the anxieties and apathies of the millennial experience. Batshit Seven is an ode to a beloved city, an indictment of the cycles of imperialism, and a reminder of the beautiful things left under the hype of commodified living.

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ID: 697150

Title: Arise and Shine: How to Be the Light That Ignites Hope in a Dark World

Author: Allyson Golden

Narrator: Allyson Golden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5:28:55

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Counseling & Inspirational

Summary:

An empowering, encouraging message to be a light for Christ amid the darkness and pain in this world, by the inspirational Instagram writer of Words Are Golden.

“The practical guide you need to stop questioning your purpose and instead give the gift God has graciously placed within you.”—Ashley Morgan Jackson, bestselling author of Tired of Trying

When the darkness of the world feels overwhelming, we wonder, Where can I find light?

And even more, How can I be the light?

Pediatric nurse Allyson Golden faces the hardest realities of life—and death—every day. She longed to be a light for Christ in every patient’s room, but she didn’t know what that looked like when she could hardly find that light herself.

As Allyson immersed herself in Scripture, she began to understand the transformative truth that we have no power to shine on our own, but the Light of the World shines through us—and no darkness can overcome it.

In Arise and Shine, Allyson explores our deepest questions:

• Can Jesus shine through me even when I doubt His presence?

• Does shining God’s light mean being cheerful all the time?

• How can I hold on to God’s light—and is that even a thing?

• Why is it so hard to give my burdens to God?

• Is the darkness ever going to go away?

With practical action steps at the end of every chapter, Arise and Shine helps you renew your mind, recharge your spirit, and take a positive step forward, because nothing can dim the light inside of you.

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ID: 736986

Title: Mediterranean Diet Guide

Author: Kimberly A. Tessmer, Stephanie Green

Narrator: Lisa Borsa

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:50:55

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: DK Audio

Genres: Cooking, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Diet & Nutrition, Instructional & How To

Summary:

Healthy food, healthy lifestyle, healthy you.

Based on the fundamentals of balancing foods high in omega-3 fats such as fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, nuts, etc. The Mediterranean diet has a variety of health benefits. More than just a flavorful diet, this is a lifestyle developed over centuries in the warm climates along the Mediterranean Sea to help everyone appreciate life that much more. And now, you too can reap the benefits of this way of eating!

The Mediterranean Diet Guide helps you understand, develop, and implement this heart-healthy diet and lifestyle. In this nutritious guide, you'll get:

- The history and science behind the Mediterranean diet and what makes it so exceptional.

- Essential information on the foods and beverages that make up the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

- An eye-opening look at how this diet can enhance heart health, help manage diabetes and assist in weight loss.

- A better understanding of the healthy fats, carbs, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants you acquire eating the Mediterranean way.

- Over 75 good-for-you recipes, each with a complete nutritional analysis; and a month's worth of delicious menu plans--one week for each season--to kick-start your diet.

© 2023 Kimberly A. Tessmer, R.D., L.D.,Stephanie Green © 2023 DK Audio

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ID: 727958

Title: Americanah: A novel

Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Narrator: Adjoa Andoh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18:44:42

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

Summary:

10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A modern classic about star-crossed lovers that explores questions of race and being Black in America—and the search for what it means to call a place home. • From the award-winning author of We Should All Be Feminists and Half of a Yellow Sun • WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR

'An expansive, epic love story.'—O, The Oprah Magazine

 

One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years

Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be Black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post–9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London.

At once powerful and tender, Americanah is a remarkable novel that is 'dazzling…funny and defiant, and simultaneously so wise.' —San Francisco Chronicle

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ID: 713407

Title: Carry Me Home

Author: Janet Fox

Narrator: Emily Eiden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4:09:47

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-24

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Genres: Kids, Health & Family

Summary:

“A poignant and powerful reminder that homelessness is not hopelessness.” —Kirby Larson, author of Newbery Honor book Hattie Big Sky

Two sisters struggle to keep their father’s disappearance a secret in this tender middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

Twelve-year-old Lulu and her younger sister, Serena, have a secret. As Daddy always says,“it’s best if we keep it to ourselves,” and so they have. But hiding your past is one thing.Hiding where you live—and that your Daddy has gone missing—is harder.

At first Lulu isn’t worried. Daddy has gone away once before and he came back. But as the days add up, with no sign of Daddy, Lulu struggles to take care of all the responsibilities they used to manage as a family.

Lulu knows that all it takes is one slip-up for their secret to come spilling out, for Lulu and Serena to be separated, and for the good things that have been happening in school to be lost.

But family is all around us, and Lulu must learn to trust her new friends and community to save those she loves and to finally find her true home.

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ID: 762925

Title: Bitcoin or Death: Choose Wisely...

Author: Matt Haslem

Narrator: Stephanie Murphy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3:16:31

Language: English

Release date: 02-19-24

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Business & Economics, Accounting & Finance

Summary:

Bitcoin or Death its a question we all face.

A question thats hurtled towards us, faster than comfort allowed.

Trapped in a cycle of endless wars, sky-high inflation, wealth erosion, and environmental destruction; humanity has become oblivious to the slow decay of its currency. But as darkness creeps in, a choice emerges between two diverging paths: Bitcoin or death.

Uncover the ancient origins of money, trace its missteps, and gain the foresight to sidestep impending dooms and suffering.

The loss of purchasing power is just the first ominous sign. As your currency deteriorates towards its place amongst the skulls of failed monies, something new is blossoming from its demise.

The question is: will you break the cycle and be a part of it, or repeat the mistakes of history and wither along with your bank notes, condemning yourself and future generations to hardship?

The time to choose is now: Bitcoin or Death?

What you will get:

- Simplifies 'explaining bitcoin' into one question.

- Imagery & immersive stories makes the complexity easy.

- A must-have for those wanting true freedom.

By owning this bitcoin book, the question it asks becomes your mantra and guiding light...Bitcoin or Death.

Ready to face the question? Grab your copy of 'Bitcoin or Death' now, to stay ahead of the game and unlock a level of freedom previously thought unachievable.

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