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Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 522203 Title: House Fire Author: Rosie Walker Narrator: Vivienne Rochester Format: Unabridged Length: 11:02:14 Language: English Release date: 01-06-22 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Summary: A tired old seaside town hiding a series of unsolved arson attacks. A derelict mansion in the woods with a long-buried secret. A bundle of old love letters that mask a dark story. When Jamie's documentary investigation gets too close to uncovering the truth behind a series of deadly arson attacks that tormented Abbeywick in the 1980s, her family might be the ones who pay the price. But for her younger sister Cleo, the secrets Jamie uncovers have the potential to get exactly what Cleo wants: to remove her mum's toxic new husband from their lives, forever. All it takes is one spark to send everything up in smoke . . . Early readers are gripped by this edge-of-your-seat thriller This book was hands down amazing, I read it in one sitting. I thought I had it figured out but wow was I wrong A great well written thriller, I was guessing from start to finish Suspense, intrigue [and a] great whodunit A must read A fantastic domestic thriller . . . the ending gave me chills Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 522204 Title: Heartcross Castle Author: Christie Barlow Narrator: Eilidh Beaton Format: Unabridged Length: 11:36:00 Language: English Release date: 12-31-21 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, General, Rom-Com, Holiday Summary: Love Heart Lane where friends are there for you no matter what A second chance When her grandfather Marley passes away Grace Power discovers shes been left the beautiful but crumbling estate of Heartcross Castle. As a single mum of three, Grace has no idea what shes going to do with it but who can say no to a roof over their kids heads and a chance to get away from past hurts? And a forever home Heartcross Castle is full of secrets especially a lost security deposit box that holds the truth to everything But when celebrity chef Andrew Glossop sets his eyes on the castle and, to make matters worse, mistakes Grace as the new housekeeper, Grace tells him there is absolutely NO CHANCE he is getting his hands on her home. Devastated to have got it so wrong, Andrew will do anything to make it up to her but is she willing to listen? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 555846 Title: Girls Are Good Author: Ilaria Bernardini Narrator: Sarah Alexander Format: Unabridged Length: 6:26:25 Language: English Release date: 08-04-22 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Coming of Age Summary: COMPETITION. PERFECTION. DESTRUCTION. A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession, told in sparse and beautiful prose Abigail Dean, author of GIRL A Brilliantly observed, beautifully written its quite simply unforgettable Alex Michaelides, author of THE SILENT PATIENT and THE MAIDENS A DANGEROUS OBSESSION Martina wants to be the best gymnast in the world. But so does everyone around her. A TOURNAMENT WITH A DIFFERENCE During one week of intense competition, Martina and her teammates are tested to the limit, and any sign of weakness can quickly spell the end. A MURDER IN THE NIGHT By the end of the week, one of the gymnasts will be dead. Every girl will do anything to winbut at what cost? Compelling, harrowing, and ultimately devastating its quite simply unforgettable. ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE PATIENT A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession. ABIGAIL DEAN, Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL A Brutal and brilliant I read it in one sitting. HARRIET TYCE, author of BLOOD ORANGE A glimpse into a wonderfully dangerous, screwed up world. I couldnt put it down. CESCA MAJOR, author of THE OTHER GIRL Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 530550 Title: Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos Author: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa Narrator: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa Format: Unabridged Length: 13:41:51 Language: English Release date: 11-02-21 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment Summary: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Who made the phone call that got HBO to launchthe show? Whats the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? In Woke Up This Morning, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripahave all the answers and theyre revealing where all the bodies are buried. Inspired by the incredibly successful Talking Sopranos podcast, The Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri) finally reveal all the Soprano family secrets in a surprising, funny, and honest new book. Woke Up This Morning is the definitive behind-the-scenes history of the groundbreaking HBO series that became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, ushered in a new Golden Age of Television, and to this day continues to be one of the most binged shows of all time. Michael and Steve tell all the incredible stories that The Sopranos fans have been waiting to hear for over twenty years. The book covers the entire history of The Sopranos series from the original concept pitch and casting to the infamous cut to black and answer many of the thousands of fan questions sent to the podcast, as well as dispel some widely propagated myths and reveal things no one outside the show would even know to ask. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233980 Title: Confidence Course Author: Walter Anderson Narrator: Walter Anderson Format: Abridged Length: 3:02:00 Language: English Release date: 12-13-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness Summary: Based on Walter Anderson's popular course at the New School for Social Research in New York City, The Confidence Course teaches you how to make anxiety your ally and overcome crippling self-doubt. With interactive lessons, complete with real-life examples, renowned storyteller and editor of Parade magazine Walter Anderson uses his gift for helping people tell stories to present a series of lessons that become a way of life. The Confidence Course will take its place alongside How to Win Friends and Influence People. Read by Walter Anderson on two cassettes. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 33743 Title: My Friend Flicka Author: Mary O'Hara Narrator: Michael Louis Wells Format: Unabridged Length: 9:37:31 Language: English Release date: 12-27-05 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Health & Family, Classics Summary: It seems Ken can't do anything right. He loses saddle blankets and breaks reins . . . but then comes the worst news yet: a report card so bad that he has to repeat a grade. How can you tame the dreamy mind of a boy who stares out of the window instead of taking an exam? Enter Flicka, the chestnut filly with a wild spirit. Over the course of one magical summer, both will learn the meaning of responsibility, courage, and, ultimately, friendship. Performed by Michael Louis Wells Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233960 Title: Leadership Engine Author: Noel M. Tichy Narrator: Noel M. Tichy Format: Abridged Length: 3:12:00 Language: English Release date: 02-14-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Management & Leadership Summary: Why do some companies consistently win in the consumer and capital markets while others struggle from crisis to crisis?The answer, says Noel Tichy, is that winning companies possess a ''Leadership Engine'' -- a proven system for creating dynamic leaders at every level. To get ahead and stay ahead, a company needs agile, flexible, innovative leaders who can anticipate change and turn on a dime. Fortunately, says Tichy, just as everyone has untapped athletic potential, everyone has untapped leadership potential that can be developed. In this audio, Tichy offers colorful and insightful examples from dozens of leaders who have figured out how to do it. - How does Jack Welch, for example, run the world's most valuable company -- and spend 30% of his time on leadership development? - How do the United States Navy SEALs and Army Rangers create leaders who can command any team, anytime, anywhere? - How did Ameritech break its hundred-year-old mentality of entitlement and create a culture where leaders develop other leaders? No two winning companies are alike. But, each has a Leadership Engine which ensures that leaders have clear, teachable points of view that they use to develop others. This audio not only offers a major contribution to the understanding of successful leadership, but provides concrete, proven methods for leaders developing leaders in any company. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233971 Title: Star Trek Memories Author: William Shatner Narrator: William Shatner Format: Abridged Length: 4:21:00 Language: English Release date: 01-24-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, General Summary: A living pop culture legend and one of American film and television's most enduring stars, William Shatner will forever be associated with the role of James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise. Star Trek Memories is Shatner's classic behind-the-scenes look at the legendary series that continues to put forth movies, books, and series spin-offs decades after the last episode aired. A television phenomenon that suffered from shaky ratings from its first broadcast in 1966 through its entire run, Star Trek nevertheless exploded into a worldwide, billion-dollar industry. Avid Trekkers who were onboard at the launch, as well as fans of the later Trek incarnations, will be delighted with this eye-opening, eminently fascinating ''captain's log'' from James Kirk himself. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233963 Title: Story of the Nutcracker Audio Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann Narrator: Claire Bloom Format: Abridged Length: 0:53:26 Language: English Release date: 02-21-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Holidays, Humor Summary: A Timeless Christmas Story E.T.A. Hoffman's magical tale of an enchanted nutcracker, an evil mouse king, and a faithful young girl has been a holiday classic for generations. Combined here with the much-loved music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, the narrated story unfolds with a bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight time and time again. The celebrated actress, Claire Bloom, rose to international fame after her appearance in Charles Chaplin's movie masterpiece, Limelight. The classic tale of an enchanted nutcracker and an evil mouse king is paired with the sublime music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. A bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight, time and time again. An ALA Notable Recording. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233890 Title: My Stroke of Luck Author: Kirk Douglas Narrator: Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas Format: Abridged Length: 2:44:00 Language: English Release date: 06-06-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Health & Wellness, Arts & Entertainment, Mindfulness & Meditation Summary: In the six decades since he took to the stage and screen, Kirk Douglas has starred in eighty-three films, nine plays, written seven books, and made a remarkable commitment to humanitarian causes world-wide. Now in My Stroke of Luck, his vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life, Kirk Douglas finally completes his story by offering a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right. Written in his own words, Kirk offers tender vignettes of his childhood, family, and the seminal event that changed his life for the better. Kirk offers the lessons that saved him and helped him to heal; he also shares warm memories of some of the most famous figures of our time -- including Burt Lancaster, Michael J. Fox and Gary Cooper. Filled with personal insights and read by Kirk Douglas and his son Michael, My Stroke of Luck is an audio sure to inspire all who hear it. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233897 Title: Pursuit of Happyness Author: Chris Gardner Narrator: Andre Blake Format: Abridged Length: 5:45:00 Language: English Release date: 05-23-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir Summary: The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street. At the age of twenty, Chris Gardner arrived in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. However, he surprised everyone and himself by setting his sights on the competitive world of high finance. Yet no sooner had he landed an entry level position at a prestigious firm, Gardner found himself caught in a web of incredibly challenging circumstances that left him part of the city's working homeless with his toddler son. Motivated by the promise he made to himself as a fatherless child to never abandon his own children, the two spent almost a year moving from shelters, ''HO-tels'', and soup-lines. Never giving in to despair, Gardner makes an astonishing transformation from being part of the city's invisible to being a powerful player in its financial district. Here is the story of a man who breaks his own family's cycle of men abandoning their children, a story that appeals to the very essence of the American Dream. Read by Andre Blake Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 59737 Title: Parlor Games Author: Jess Michaels, Leda Swann Narrator: Erica Bell, Jennifer Jones, Kate McIntyre Format: Abridged Length: 7:40:12 Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Erotica, Modern Summary: Do you dare open the door and enter a place like no other? In these three historical tales of sensual awakening, nothing that stimulates and titillates is taboo, ecstasy comes in many sizes, and pleasure is its own reward . . . a world of seduction and sensation, where inhibitions are unlaced and desires long corseted are gloriously freed. . . . Fallen Angel Jess Michaels London's greatest beauty and most notorious madam employs the services of a disgraced Bow Street Runner to keep her safe from a stalker . . . and satisfied after dark. Parlor Games Leda Swann An innocent virgin enters a brothel to escape starvation and receives expert tutelage in the steamy Victorian parlor games that rakish gentlemen indulge in. . . . Border Lord Julia Templeton Fleeing an unfaithful fiancé, a nubile young lovely finds herself the prisoner of a lustful Scottish laird and must bow to his every erotic whim. . . . Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233881 Title: Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex Author: Billy Goldberg, Mark Leyner Narrator: Mark Leyner Format: Unabridged Length: 6:31:35 Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Non-Fiction, Reference & Study Guides, General Comedy Summary: Did the mega-bestselling Why Do Men Have Nipples? exhaust your curiosity about stuff odd, icky, kinky, noxious, libidinous, or just plain embarrassing? ''No,'' you say? Well good, because the doctor and his able-bodied buddy are IN! Again! Now go-to authorities for that sort of thing, Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg, M.D., take on the differences between the sexes—those burning questions like, ''Why Doesn't My Husband Ever Listen?'' or ''Why Does My Wife ALWAYS Have to Pee?'' and of course, ''Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex?'' plus plenty of others to keep you fully informed. Full of smart and snarky answers to an onslaught of new questions, all in the do-ask-we'll-tell spirit, that entertain and teach you something at the same time, Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex? offers the real lowdown on all the myriad of the things that everyone wants to know about all things anatomical, medical, sexual, nutritional, animal, mineral, but would only ask a physician after a few too many. Bigger, funnier, and better than ever, Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex? proves that in the battle of the sexes, as in most things, a little Q&A is a safe, effective, minimally invasive remedy. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 231119 Title: Dead Wrong Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Debra Monk Format: Abridged Length: 5:25:00 Language: English Release date: 07-18-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories Summary: Juggling a family and a career is never easy—and it's becoming a real challenge for Sheriff Joanna Brady. Coping with the impending delivery of her second child as well as a staff shortage, the last things Joanna needs are two serious crimes. First, the body of an unidentified man is found in the desert, all of his fingers savagely severed. Following the scant clues, Joanna learns that the victim was an ex-con who had served twenty years in prison after confessing to the murder of his pregnant wife. During his last days he was seen following and photographing a young woman. Then one of Joanna's officers is brutally attacked while on an unauthorized stakeout. Because the officer is one of it's own, the department throws its resources into finding her attacker. But the murder haunts Joanna. Being a sheriff has become what she is and she'll risk everything to see that justice is done. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 530745 Title: Liverpool Daisy Author: Helen Forrester Narrator: Lizzie Hopley Format: Unabridged Length: 7:09:49 Language: English Release date: 11-10-22 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Women, Sagas Summary: Timeless family drama from the best-selling author of Tuppence to Cross the Mersey. With over 3 million copies sold around the world, Helen Forresters hard-hitting and gripping fiction, set in Liverpool during the Depression, continues to move readers. After the death of her mother, Daisy Gallagher supports her struggling family while her best friend Nellie OBrian is dying for lack of medical attention. Desperate for money, Daisy turns to the darkened streets of pre-war Liverpool, filled with drunken sailors, and makes a terrible sacrifice. Through strength and suffering, she earns enough to support those who need her help. Daisys friends and family know nothing of her new occupation. But, as her husband returns from the sea, can it remain hidden much longer? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233878 Title: Wins, Losses, and Lessons Author: Lou Holtz Narrator: Lou Holtz Format: Abridged Length: 5:45:00 Language: English Release date: 08-15-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Sports & Recreation, Biography & Memoir, Football Summary: When I die and people realize that I will not be resurrected in three days, they will forget me. That is the way it should be. For reasons known only to God, I was asked to write an autobiography. Most people who knew me growing up didn't think I would ever read a book, let alone write one.—Lou Holtz Few people in the history of college sports have been more influential or had a bigger impact than Lou Holtz. Winner of the three national Coach of the Year honors, the only coach ever to lead six different schools to season-ending bowl games, and the ninth-winningest coach in college football history, Holtz is still teaching and coaching, although he is no longer on the gridiron. In his most telling work to date, the man still known as ''Coach'' reveals what motivated a rail-thin 135-pound kid with marginal academic credentials and a pronounced speech impediment to play and coach college football, and to become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in history. With unflinching honesty and his trademark dry wit, Holtz goes deep, giving us the intimate details of the people who shaped his life and the decisions he would make that shaped the life of so many others. His is a storied career, and Holtz provides a frank and inside look at the challenges he overcame to turn around the programs at William and Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, and Minnesota. From growing up in East Liverpool, Ohio, to his early days as a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa, to his national championship runs at Notre Dame and his final seasons on the sidelines in South Carolina, Lou Holtz gives his best, a poignant, funny, and instructive look into a life well lived. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 49415 Title: Leading Ladies Author: Kay Bailey Hutchison Narrator: Kay Bailey Hutchison Format: Abridged Length: 6:12:00 Language: English Release date: 10-23-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science Summary: In a series of skillfully drawn biographical portraits, United States Senator and bestselling author Kay Bailey Hutchison examines the lives of sixty-three pioneers in military service, journalism, public health, social reform, science, and politicsall American women. Mixing historical portraits with modern success stories, Senator Hutchison shows how American women from all periods of history have contributed to the strength and progress of our nation. Senator Hutchison, a trailblazer herself, became the first woman from the state of Texas elected to the United States Senate. With courage, purpose, and compassion, the women of Leading Ladies continue to blaze trails for thousands of American women to followand no history of the nation can be written without them. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 247927 Title: Lords of the North Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Jamie Glover Format: Abridged Length: 5:46:00 Language: English Release date: 01-23-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, War & Military Summary: The third installment of Bernard Cornwells bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, like Game of Thrones, but real (The Observer, London)the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit BBC America television series. After achieving victory at King Alfreds side, Uhtred of Bebbanburg is returning to his home in the North, finally free of his allegiance to the Kingor so he believes. An encounter with a vicious slave trader introduces Uhtred to Guthred, the self-proclaimed King of Northumbria. Curious about Guthreds astounding claim, Uhtred follows him north. But he soon discovers fate has another incredible surprise in store, and begins an unexpected journey that climaxes in the midnight siege of a city thought impregnablea dangerous seige that results in the forging of England. Lords of the North is Bernard Cornwells finest work yeta breathtaking adventure, but it also tells the story of the creation of English identity, as the English and Danes begin to become one people, appropriating each others languages and, thrillingly, fighting side-by-side. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233652 Title: Don't Get Scrooged: How to Survive and Thrive in a World Ful Author: Richard Carlson Narrator: Richard Carlson Format: Abridged Length: 3:18:00 Language: English Release date: 11-07-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: General Comedy Summary: The holidays can bring out the worst in people and turn cheer and good tidings into ''I saw that first'' and ''Bah, humbug!'' But this season you don't have to get scrooged by other people's bad behavior. Don't Get Scrooged will show you how to avoid, appease, and even win over the Scrooges who haunt your holidays. Whether it's the salesclerk who ignores you, the unnaturally irritable boss, or the in-laws who invite themselves for a two-week stay at your house, you will always need to deal with Scrooges, grumps, and uninvited guests. Learning to handle them whenever and wherever they appear is not just optionalit's essential. Bestselling author Richard Carlson's Don't Get Scrooged offers fifty practical and entertaining solutions to the problem of Scrooges, in whatever form they take. During the holidays this year, win the battle against bad behaviorand make your season merry again. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 230236 Title: Where Do Balloons Go? Author: Jamie Lee Curtis Narrator: Jamie Lee Curtis Format: Abridged Length: 0:04:20 Language: English Release date: 06-26-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: New York Times bestselling author Jamie Lee Curtis perfectly captures a little girl's simple, joyous celebration of herself, as she looks back on her childhood from the lofty height of four and a half years. This spirited view of growing up is perfect to share at home or in a classroom, as kids will respond to the exuberant pleasures of growing freedom and independence. ''When I was little, I could hardly do anything. But now I can do lots of things, like braid my own hair and go to nursery school. I'm not a baby anymore. I'm me!'' Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 230238 Title: It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel Author: Jamie Lee Curtis Narrator: Jamie Lee Curtis Format: Abridged Length: 0:05:47 Language: English Release date: 06-26-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: Jamie Lee Curtis, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Today I Feel Silly and I'm Gonna Like Me, returns with Its Hard to Be Five, a story of self-control and learning to do your best every day! Learning not to hit? Having to wait your turn? Sitting still? It's hard to be five! But Jamie Lee Curtis's encouraging text makes the struggles of self-control a little bit easier and a lot more fun. Kids will laugh in recognition of siblings, classmates, and friendsand maybe even themselves. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 345564 Title: Blue Zone Author: Andrew Gross Narrator: Ilyana Kadushin Format: Abridged Length: 6:33:28 Language: English Release date: 04-17-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Summary: From the number one New York Times bestselling coauthor of Judge & Jury and Lifeguard comes this electrifying solo debut, The Blue Zone. Kate Raab's life seems almost perfect: her boyfriend, her job, her family . . . until her father runs into trouble with the law. His only recourse is to testify against his former accomplices in exchange for his family's placement in the Witness Protection Program. But one of them gets cold feet. In a flash, everything Kate can count on is gone. Now, a year later, her worst fears have happened: Her father has disappearedinto what the WITSEC agency calls ''the blue zone''and someone close to him is found brutally murdered. With her family under surveillance, the FBI untrustworthy, and her father's menacing ''friends'' circling with increasing intensity, Kate sets off to find her fatherand uncover the secrets someone will kill to keep buried. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233616 Title: Blue Zone Author: Andrew Gross Narrator: Ilyana Kadushin Format: Unabridged Length: 9:26:00 Language: English Release date: 04-17-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Summary: From the number one New York Times bestselling coauthor of Judge & Jury and Lifeguard comes this electrifying solo debut, The Blue Zone. Kate Raab's life seems almost perfect: her boyfriend, her job, her family . . . until her father runs into trouble with the law. His only recourse is to testify against his former accomplices in exchange for his family's placement in the Witness Protection Program. But one of them gets cold feet. In a flash, everything Kate can count on is gone. Now, a year later, her worst fears have happened: Her father has disappearedinto what the WITSEC agency calls ''the blue zone''and someone close to him is found brutally murdered. With her family under surveillance, the FBI untrustworthy, and her father's menacing ''friends'' circling with increasing intensity, Kate sets off to find her fatherand uncover the secrets someone will kill to keep buried. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 247855 Title: Next Author: Michael Crichton Narrator: Erik Singer Format: Abridged Length: 6:17:00 Language: English Release date: 11-28-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy Summary: From Michael Crichton, the #1 bestselling author of Jurassic Park and The Andromeda Strain, comes an astounding, eye-opening look at the world of genetics: Next.   Is a loved one missing some body parts? Are blondes becoming extinct? Is everyone at your dinner table of the same species? Humans and chimpanzees differ in only 400 genes; is that why a chimp fetus resembles a human being? And should that worry us? Theres a new genetic cure for drug addictionis it worse than the disease?   Devilishly clever, Next blends fact and fiction into a breathless tale of a new world where nothing is what it seems, and genetic ownership shatters our assumptions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 230232 Title: Sharpe's Fury Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Paul McGann Format: Abridged Length: 5:43:53 Language: English Release date: 10-03-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, General, War & Military Summary: From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the eleventh installment in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majestys Army at the siege of Seringapatam. In the winter of 1811, the war seems lost. Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, now the Spanish capital and itself under siege. Inside the city walls an intricate diplomatic dance is taking place and Richard Sharpe faces more than one enemy. The small British force is trapped by a French army, and their only hope lies with the outnumbered redcoats outside refusing to admit defeat. There, in the sweltering horror of Barrosa, Sharpe will meet his old enemy Colonel Vandal once again. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 530744 Title: Latchkey Kid Author: Helen Forrester Narrator: Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Length: 8:41:23 Language: English Release date: 11-10-22 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Women, Sagas Summary: Timeless family drama from the best-selling author of Tuppence to Cross the Mersey. With over 3 million copies sold around the world, Helen Forresters gripping fiction continues to move readers. Olga Stych has focused all of her efforts on climbing to the top of the social pyramid, letting her son Hank fall by the wayside as she rose. As she works to retain her position, her strained relationship with Hank will prove a threat. When he writes a sensational book that causes a stir in his mothers circles, its only a matter of time before Olgas secrets are revealed. Is status all that matters to Olga? Or will she finally realise what it has cost her? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233609 Title: New Kid on the Block Author: Jack Prelutsky Narrator: Jack Prelutsky Format: Unabridged Length: 0:55:00 Language: English Release date: 04-10-07 Publisher: Greenwillow Books Genres: Kids, General, Humor Summary: From beloved and bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky come over 100 hilarious poems about strange creatures and peoplefrom jellyfish stew to a bouncing mouse, to the very unexpected new kid! For fans of Shel Silverstein and Louis Sachar's Wayside School series. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken. You'll learn why you shouldn't argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You'll meet the world's worst singer and the greatest video game player in history. You'll even find an invitation to a dragon's birthday party.... This playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky. Its the authors joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.Horn Book (starred review) Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233615 Title: Marley Author: John Grogan Narrator: Neil Patrick Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 3:52:00 Language: English Release date: 05-01-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature Summary: John Grogan wrote this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestselling Marley & Me just for kids. In his own words, here is the heartwarming and unforgettable story of how this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family. Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. With an appetite for nearly anything he can get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry, Marley is always getting into trouble. Some may say he's the world's worst dog. But those who know and love Marley accept him as a dog like no other. His heart is pure and his larger-than-life personality irresistible. With unconditional love and loyalty, he brings joy to his family, the Grogans, and teaches them what really matters in life. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233582 Title: Michael Tolliver Lives Author: Armistead Maupin Narrator: Armistead Maupin Format: Unabridged Length: 6:41:00 Language: English Release date: 06-12-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Literary Fiction Summary: The seventh novel in the beloved Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupins best-selling San Francisco saga. Inspiration for the Netflix Limited Series, Tales of the City Nearly two decades after ending his groundbreaking Tales of the City saga of San Francisco life, Armistead Maupin revisits his all-too-human hero Michael Tolliverthe fifty-five-year-old sweet-spirited gardener and survivor of the plague that took so many of his friends and loversfor a single day at once mundane and extraordinary... and filled with the everyday miracles of living. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 247929 Title: Sword Song Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Jamie Glover Format: Abridged Length: 5:46:00 Language: English Release date: 01-22-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, War & Military Summary: The fourth installment of Bernard Cornwells bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, like Game of Thrones, but real (The Observer, London)the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit BBC America television series. The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and the Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the south. Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lordwarrior by instinct, Viking by naturehas finally settled down. He has land, a wife and two children, and a duty given to him by King Alfred to hold the frontier on the Thames. But then trouble stirs: a dead man has risen, and new Vikings have arrived to occupy the decayed Roman city of London. Their dream is to conquer Wessex, and to do it they need Uhtreds help. Alfred has other ideas. He wants Uhtred to expel the Viking raiders from London. Uhtred must weigh his oath to the king against the dangerous turning tide of shifting allegiances and deadly power struggles. And other storm clouds are gathering: Alfreds daughter is newly married, but by a cruel twist of fate, her very existence now threatens Alfreds kingdom. It is Uhtredhalf Saxon, half Danewhose uncertain loyalties must now decide Englands future. Sword Song is Cornwells finest work yetvivid with period detail, this breathtaking adventure throroughly reimagines one of the most fascinating tales in all of historythe birth of Englandand breathes life into the brilliant king who made it possible: Alfred the Great. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 247911 Title: Up in Honey's Room Author: Elmore Leonard Narrator: Arliss Howard Format: Unabridged Length: 7:29:00 Language: English Release date: 05-08-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories Summary: The Odd Thingabout Walter Schoen, German born but now running a butcher shop in Detroit, he's a dead ringer for Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS and the Gestapo. Honey Deal, Walter's American wife, doesn't know that Walter is a member of a spy ring and gives shelter to escaped German POWs. But she's tired of telling him jokes he doesn't understandit's time for a divorce. Along comes Carl Webster, the Hot Kid of the Marshals Service. He's looking for Jurgen Schrenk. Carl's pretty sure Walter's involved with keeping Schrenk hidden so he gets to know Honey, hoping she'll lead him to Walter. Honey likes the hot kid marshal and doesn't much care that he's married. But all Carl wants is to get Jurgen without getting shot. Next, Carl meets Vera Mezwa, the Ukrainian head of the spy ring, and her lover Bohdan, with a sly way of killing. And then there's Ottothe Waffen-SS major who runs away with a nice Jewish girl. It's Elmore Leonard's worldgritty, funny, and full of surprises. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233210 Title: Sweet Revenge Author: Diane Mott Davidson Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 11:29:00 Language: English Release date: 08-21-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories Summary: A month before Christmas, I saw a ghost... Goldy Schulz is thrilled to be catering a holiday breakfast feast for the staff of the Aspen Meadow Library. But little does she know that on the menu is a large helping of murder. While setting up at the library, Goldy spots a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Sandee Brisbanethe Sandee Brisbane who killed Goldy's ex-husband, the Jerk. But Sandee is supposed to be dead. Or so everyone believes. Goldy's suspicions mount when the body of Drew Wellington, a former district attorney, is found in a corner of the library with a map worth thousands of dollars stashed in his clothing. She's convinced that Sandee is involved. But the holiday madness is only just beginning for Goldy. Soon she's drawn into the dangerous, double-crossing world of high-end map dealing. And, like the ghost of Christmas past, Sandee keeps making an appearance. Could she be out to prove that revenge is sweet? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233162 Title: Atomic Lobster Author: Tim Dorsey Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 10:23:00 Language: English Release date: 01-22-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Action & Adventure, Satire Summary: Why is everyone rushing to flee Tampa on a cruise ship to hell? Serge is back with a bullet, torn between homicide and souvenirs. So is Coleman, torn between getting hammered and getting more hammered. Then there's good ol' Jim Davenport, the E-Team, the Diaz Brothers, and Johnny Vegas, the Accidental Virgin, cranking up the fevered action as the pot boils over on a street called Lobster Lane. It's reunion time in the Sunshine State, and we're not just talking the family jamboree of that blood-soaked criminal clan, the McGraws, whose nastiest, meanest member is finally released from prison and heads south bent on revenge. On top of it all, the government is covering up a growing list of mysterious victims across Florida who may or may not be connected to a nefarious plot being hatched against national security. But wait! There's more on the horizon! Who is the oddly familiar femme fatale named Rachael? Is Serge wrong that guns, drugs, and strippers don't mix? What sets the Non-Confrontationalists off on a rampage? What finally brings Coleman and Lenny together? Will they succeed in building the biggest bong ever? And can Serge surf a rogue wave to victory? So batten the hatches, don the life jackets, and take cover as all these questions and more are answered in the latest adventure from the acclaimed author of Hurricane Punch. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 247933 Title: Reserve Author: Russell Banks Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 9:49:00 Language: English Release date: 01-29-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, General Summary: Part love story, part murder mystery, set on the cusp of the Second World War, Russell Banks' sharp-witted and deeply engaging new novel raises dangerous questions about class, politics, art, love, and madness-and explores what happens when two powerful personalities begin to break the rules. 29-year-old Vanessa Cole is a wild, stunningly beautiful heiress, scandalously linked to any number of rich and famous men. But at her parents' country home in a remote Adirondack Mountain enclave known as The Reserve, two events coincide to permanently alter the course of Vanessa's callow life: her father dies suddenly of a heart attack, and a mysteriously seductive local artist, Jordan Groves, lands his biplane in the forbidden Upper Lake... Internationally known as much for his exploits and conquests as for his paintings themselves, Jordan's leftist loyalties seem suspiciously undercut by his wealth and upper-crust clientele. But for all his worldly swagger, Jordon is as staggered by Vanessa's beauty and charm as she is by his defiant independence. He falls easy prey to her electrifying personality, but it is not long before he discovers that the heiress carries a dark, deeply scarring family secret. Emotionally unstable from the start, and further unhinged by her father's unexpected death, Vanessa begins to spin wildly out of control, manipulating and destroying the lives of all who cross her path. The Reserve is a clever, incisive, and passionately romantic novel of suspense that adds a new dimension to this acclaimed author's extraordinary repertoire. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 231140 Title: Another Thing to Fall Author: Laura Lippman Narrator: Linda Emond Format: Unabridged Length: 9:04:00 Language: English Release date: 03-11-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories Summary: New York Times Bestseller Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippmans Tess Monaghanfirst introduced in the classic Baltimore Bluesmust protect an up-and-coming Hollywood actress, but when murder strikes on a TV set, the unflappable PI discovers everyones got a secret. [A] welcome addition to Tess Monaghans adventures and an insightful look at the desperation that drives those grasping for a shot at fame and those who will do anything to keep it.San Francisco Chronicle When private investigator Tess Monaghan literally runs into the crew of the fledgling TV series Mann of Steel while sculling, she expects sharp words and evil looks, not an assignment. But the company has been plagued by a series of disturbing incidents since its arrival on location in Baltimore: bad press, union threats, and small, costly on-set ''accidents'' that have wreaked havoc with its shooting schedule. As a result, Mann's creator, Flip Tumulty, the son of a Hollywood legend, is worried for the safety of his young female lead, Selene Waites, and asks Tess to serve as her bodyguard. Tumulty's concern may be well founded. Recently, a Baltimore man was discovered dead in his home, surrounded by photos of the beautifulif difficultaspiring star. In the past, Tess has had enough trouble guarding her own body. Keeping a spoiled movie princess under wraps may be more than she can handle since Selene is not as naive as everyone seems to think, and instead is quite devious. Once Tess gets a taste of this world of make-believewith their vanities, their self-serving agendas, and their remarkably skewed visions of realityshes just about ready to throw in the towel. But shes pulled back in when a grisly on-set murder occurs, threatening to topple the wall of secrets surrounding Mann of Steel as lives, dreams, and careers are scattered among the ruins. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233160 Title: Devil's Bones Author: Jefferson Bass Narrator: Tom McKeon Format: Abridged Length: 5:40:00 Language: English Release date: 02-05-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Summary: In two previous New York Times bestselling novels, Jefferson Bass enthralled readers with ripped-from-the-headlines forensic cases, memorable characters, and plots that ''rival Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell'' (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). Drawing on research at the Body Farmthree acres of land in the backwoods of Tennessee, where bodies are left to the elements to illuminate human decompositionBass has moved fiction to a fascinating new realm, with forensics expertise drawn from his five decades of work as the world's leading forensic anthropologist. But this latest novel cements Jefferson Bass as one of the finest writers of suspense working today, and in a work of drama, cunning, and heartbreak, thrills the reader with fiction that feels all too real. A woman's charred body has been found inside a burned car perched atop a hill in Knoxville. Is it accidental death, or murder followed by arson? Forensic anthropologist Bill Brockton's quest for answers prompts an experiment straight from Dante's Inferno: In the dark of night, he puts bodies to the torch, researching how fire consumes flesh and bone. In the meantime, Brockton is sent a mysterious packagea set of cremated remains that looks entirely unreal. With the help of a local crematorium, he investigates and discovers a truth too horrifying to believe: A facility in another state has not been disposing of bodies properly, instead scattering them all around the grounds. Little does Brockton know that his research is about to collide with realitywith the force of a lit match meeting spilled gasoline. En route to trial, his nemesis, medical examiner Garland Hamilton, has escaped from custody. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse, played for the ultimate stakes: Brockton's own life. With help from his loyal graduate assistant, Miranda, and ace criminalist Art Bohanan, Brockton eventually tracks Hamilton, but when the police arrive, they find only a smoldering ruin. Sifting through the ashes, Brockton finds the incinerated remains of Hamilton . . . or does he? The answeralong with Brockton's ultimate testcomes in a searing moment of truth. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 618010 Title: Little Mermaid Author: Sarah Gibb Narrator: Celia Manuel Format: Unabridged Length: 0:16:00 Language: English Release date: 04-13-23 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: A magical re-telling of one of the most-beloved fairy tales, which no childs library should be without! The Little Mermaid is curious to see the world above the water, but its forbidden. One day, when nobody is is looking, she slips above the waves and falls in love with a prince. Longing to see him again, she asks the Sea Witch to help her become human. But, for Sea Witchs spell to work, the Little Mermaid must make a difficult choice . . . Will she ever see the prince again? Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen, this exquisite re-imagining of the classic fairy tale, loved by generations, comes ahead of the highly anticipated Disney live-action movie, The Little Mermaid. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 51603 Title: Wicked Lovely Author: Melissa Marr Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan Format: Unabridged Length: 10:12:00 Language: English Release date: 04-29-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance Summary: Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black wont be able to resist the world of Melissa Marr's #1 New York Times bestselling series, full of faerie intrigue, mortal love, and courtly betrayal. Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in mortal world. Aislinn fears their crueltyespecially if they learn of her Sightand wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens. Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries. Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer. Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention. But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any costregardless of her plans or desires. Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom, her best friend Seth, her lifeeverything. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 247917 Title: Bright Shiny Morning Author: James Frey Narrator: Ben Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 13:39:00 Language: English Release date: 05-13-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, General Summary: One of the most celebrated and controversial authors in America delivers his first novela sweeping chronicle of contemporary Los Angeles that is bold, exhilarating, and utterly original. Dozens of characters pass across the reader's sight linessome never to be seen againbut James Frey lingers on a handful of LA's lost souls and captures the dramatic narrative of their lives: a bright, ambitious young Mexican-American woman who allows her future to be undone by a moment of searing humiliation; a supremely narcissistic action-movie star whose passion for the unattainable object of his affection nearly destroys him; a couple, both nineteen years old, who flee their suffocating hometown and struggle to survive on the fringes of the great city; and an aging Venice Beach alcoholic whose life is turned upside down when a meth-addled teenage girl shows up half-dead outside the restroom he calls home. Throughout this strikingly powerful novel there is the relentless drumbeat of the millions of other stories that, taken as a whole, describe a city, a culture, and an age. A dazzling tour de force, Bright Shiny Morning illuminates the joys, horrors, and unexpected fortunes of life and death in Los Angeles. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 53875 Title: Hardly Knew Her Author: Laura Lippman Narrator: Francois Battiste, Linda Emond Format: Unabridged Length: 9:23:00 Language: English Release date: 10-07-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories, Contemporary Women Summary: Lippman is a writing powerhouse. USA Today   New York Times bestselling author and winner of every major prize awarded for crime fictionincluding the Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, Agatha, and Nero Wolfe AwardsLaura Lippman brilliantly demonstrates her astonishing agility as a short story writer with Hardly Knew Her. A sterling collection of sixteen suspenseful short fictions and novellasmost set in and around her beloved Baltimore and several featuring her popular series character private investigator Tess MonaghanHardly Knew Her was called, RivetingOne of the best collections released in some time by the Boston Globe. The Seattle Times says, something in the short-story form brings out the wicked in Laura Lippman, and this exceptional collection is indisputable proof that Lippman is without peer as she walks boldly on the dark and dangerous side. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 51789 Title: Frog and Toad All Year Author: Arnold Lobel Narrator: Arnold Lobel Format: Unabridged Length: 0:20:24 Language: English Release date: 05-20-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Ages 5 & Under, Animals & Nature, Health & Family Summary: In winter, spring, summer, and fall, Frog and Toad are always together. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun the whole year round! Frog and Toad All Year is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. The beloved classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Childrens Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Childrens Book, and Library of Congress Childrens Book. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 55009 Title: Muggie Maggie Author: Beverly Cleary Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 0:41:00 Language: English Release date: 04-21-09 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family, Humor Summary: In this humorous and relatable novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a girl must overcome her rebellious attitude toward learning cursive. At first, Maggie is just feeling stubborn when she declares she won't learn cursive. What's wrong with print, anyway? And she can easily type on a computer, so why would she need to know how to read those squiggly lines? But soon all her classmates are buzzing about Maggie's decision, especially after her teacher, Mrs. Leeper, says Maggie's cursive is so sloppy that her name looks like ''Muggie.'' With ''Muggie Maggie'' ringing in her ears, Maggie absolutely, positively won't back down...until she's appointed class mail messenger. All the letters that Mrs. Leeper sends to the office are in cursive, and Maggie thinks they are written about her. But there's only way to know for sure...so what's Maggie going to do? For generations, Beverly Cleary has captivated readers of all ages with beloved characters such as Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ribsy, and Ralph S. Mouse. Muggie Maggie follows suit with what School Library Journal calls ''a likable, funny heroine whom readers will want to know.'' Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 53874 Title: Hardly Knew Her Author: Laura Lippman Narrator: Francois Battiste, Linda Emond Format: Unabridged Length: 0:34:28 Language: English Release date: 10-07-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Short Stories, Contemporary Women Summary: New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman has been hailed as one of the best crime fiction writers in America today, winning virtually every major award in the genre. The author of the enormously popular series featuring Baltimore P.I. Tess Monaghan as well as three critically lauded stand-alone novels, Lippman now turns her attention to short storiesand reveals another level of mastery. For people who have yet to listen to Lippman, get ready to experience the spellbinding power of ''one of today's most pleasing storytellers, hailed for her keen psychological insights and her compelling characterizations,'' (San Diego Union-Tribune), who has ''invigorated the crime fiction arena with smart, innovative, and exciting work'' (George Pelecanos). As for longtime devotees of her multiple award-winning novels, you'll discover that you hardly know her. This audio contains the individual short story Hardly Knew Her, from the collection Hardly Knew Her. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 54552 Title: Wringer Author: Jerry Spinelli Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 4:36:00 Language: English Release date: 03-03-09 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Classics Summary: Newbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children's Book 'Deeply felt. Presents a moral question with great care and sensitivity.' The New York Times 'A spellbinding story about rites of passage.' Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'A realistic story with the intensity of a fable.' The Horn Book (starred review) 'Thought-provoking.' School Library Journal (starred review) In Palmer LaRue's hometown of Waymer, turning ten is the biggest event of a boy's life. But for Palmer, his tenth birthday is not something to look forward to, but something to dread. Then one day, a visitor appears on his windowsill, and Palmer knows that this, more than anything else, is a sign that his time is up. Somehow, he must learn how to stop being afraid and stand up for what he believes in. Wringer is a powerful tour de force from Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 225930 Title: Otis Spofford Author: Beverly Cleary Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 2:31:00 Language: English Release date: 03-17-09 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family, Humor Summary: Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her understanding and warmth to every page of this wonderful story of a ''bad boy.'' When it comes to stirring up a little excitement in class, Otis Spofford knows just what to do. He can turn a folk dance fiesta into a three-ring circus . . . or an arithmetic lesson into a spitball marathon. Best of all, Otis likes teasing neat, well-behaved Ellen Tebbitsuntil the day his teasing goes too far. Now Otis is nervous, because Ellen isn't just mad . . . she's planning something! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 53869 Title: Crack Cocaine Diet Author: Laura Lippman Narrator: Francois Battiste, Linda Emond Format: Unabridged Length: 0:27:18 Language: English Release date: 10-07-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Short Stories, Contemporary Women Summary: New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman has been hailed as one of the best crime fiction writers in America today, winning virtually every major award in the genre. The author of the enormously popular series featuring Baltimore P.I. Tess Monaghan as well as three critically lauded stand-alone novels, Lippman now turns her attention to short storiesand reveals another level of mastery. In Femme Fatale, a chance encounter in a Starbucks introduces a 68-year-old widow to the world of fetish porn and to a way out of her money worries. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 55203 Title: Something Special for Me Author: Vera B. Williams Narrator: Martha Plimpton Format: Unabridged Length: 0:10:00 Language: English Release date: 05-12-09 Publisher: Greenwillow Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Holidays Summary: The money jar that Rosa, Mama, and Grandma filled with their coins will be emptied to buy Rosa whatever she wants for her birthday. But what can Rosa choose that special enough-unless it's a gift they can all enjoy! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 533045 Title: Mourning Doves Author: Helen Forrester Narrator: Lizzie Hopley Format: Unabridged Length: 11:16:47 Language: English Release date: 11-10-22 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Women, Sagas Summary: Timeless family drama from the best-selling author of Tuppence to Cross the Mersey. With over 3 million copies sold around the world, Helen Forresters hard-hitting and gripping fiction set in post-war Liverpool continues to move readers. A heart-warming story of family relationships and a nation changed forever by the Great War. When her husband dies suddenly, Louise Gilmore and her two daughters are left with nothing. Forced to move from their fine Liverpool home to a run-down cottage in Hoylake, the three women must learn to make their way in a new and unfamiliar world. Persevering through fear, uncertainty, and despair, they find unexpected opportunities. Can hope and love survive through grief and loss? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 53900 Title: Hour I First Believed Author: Wally Lamb Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 25:09:52 Language: English Release date: 11-11-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Psychological, Family Life Summary: When high school teacher Caelum Quirk and his wife, Maureen, move to Littleton, Colorado, they both get jobs at Columbine High School. In April 1999, while Caelum is away, Maureen finds herself in the library at Columbine, cowering in a cabinet and expecting to be killed. Miraculously, she survives. But when Caelum and Maureen flee to an illusion of safety on the Quirk family's Connecticut farm, they discover that the effects of chaos are not easily put right. While Maureen fights to regain her sanity, Caelum discovers five generations' worth of diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings in his family's house. As unimaginable secrets emerge, Caelum grapples with the past and struggles to fashion a future from the ashes of tragedy. His quest for meaning is at once mythic and contemporary, personal and quintessentially American. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 233118 Title: Shutter Island Author: Dennis Lehane Narrator: David Strathairn Format: Abridged Length: 6:02:00 Language: English Release date: 12-09-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Literary Fiction, Historical Summary: The basis for the blockbuster motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Shutter Island by New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane is a gripping and atmospheric psychological thriller where nothing is quite what it seems. The New York Times calls Shutter Island, Startlingly original. The Washington Post raves, Brilliantly conceived and executed. A masterwork of suspense and surprise from the author of Mystic River and Gone, Baby, Gone, Shutter Island carries the reader into a nightmare world of madness, mind control, and CIA Cold War paranoia and is unlike anything youve ever read before. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com