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Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 704627 Title: Beasts of the Uncanny Wild Author: Cindy Lin Narrator: David Lee Huynh Format: Unabridged Length: 12:00:00 Language: English Release date: 12-31-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: Prince Jin and his companions face new adventures, new dangers, and more mythical beasts in this thrilling sequel to Creatures of the In Between, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke and How to Train Your Dragon and featuring an immersive blend of East and Southeast Asian mythology. Prince Jin is now the emperor of the Three Realms. His first task? Bring the uncanny creatures back to his home.  Yet his attempts are plagued at every turn. And when the magical creatureseven Jin's own monstermatesbegin to act out in strange and alarming ways, the situation only gets worse. Jin's search for answers leads him to the very place from which all monsters originate: deep within the Uncanny Wild, where sacred peaks are surrounded by a primordial forestfrom which no one has ever returned. But as Jin and his friends make their way through the enchanted lands, Jin realizes that all is not as it seems. The enemy that waits for him there is not who he expectedand that's just the beginning. Fans of Dragon Pearl and When the Sea Turned to Silver will thrill at this next step of Jins action-packed journey as he faces greater odds than ever before with his friends by his side. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 544464 Title: Birchbark House Author: Louise Erdrich Narrator: Louise Erdrich Format: Unabridged Length: 5:50:00 Language: English Release date: 12-03-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family, Historical Summary: A fresh new look for this National Book Award finalist by Pulitzer Prizewinning novelist Louise Erdrich! This is the first installment in an essential nine-book series chronicling one hundred years in the life of one Ojibwe family and includes charming interior black-and-white artwork done by the author. She was named Omakakiins, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop. Omakakiins and her family live on an island in Lake Superior. Though there are growing numbers of white people encroaching on their land, life continues much as it always has. But the satisfying rhythms of their life are shattered when a visitor comes to their lodge one winter night, bringing with him an invisible enemy that will change things foreverbut that will eventually lead Omakakiins to discover her calling. By turns moving and humorous, this novel is a breathtaking tour de force by a gifted writer. The beloved and celebrated Birchbark House series by Louise Erdrich includes The Birchbark House, The Game of Silence, The Porcupine Year, Chickadee, and Makoons, with more titles to come. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 369758 Title: You Never Know: A Memoir Author: Ellis Henican, Tom Selleck Narrator: Tom Selleck Format: Unabridged Length: 12:48:00 Language: English Release date: 11-19-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment Summary: There are many miles from the business school and basketball court at the University of Southern California to 50 million viewers for the final episode of a TV show called Magnum P.I. Tom Selleck has lived every one of those miles in his own iconoclastic and joyful way. Frank, funny and open-hearted, You Never Know is an intimate memoir from one of the most beloved actors of our time, the highly personal story of a remarkable life and thoroughly accidental career. In his own voice and uniquely unpretentious style, the famed actor brings readers on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, his temptations and distractions, his misfires and mistakes and, over time, his well-earned success. Along the way, he clears up an armload of misconceptions and shares dozens of never-told stories from all corners of his personal and professional life. His rambunctious California childhood. His clueless arrival as a good-looking college jock in Hollywood (from the Dating Game to the Fox New Talent Program to co-starring with Mae West and escorting her to black-tie social functions). What it was like to emerge as a mega-star in his mid-thirties and remain so for decades to come, an actor whose authenticity and ease in front of the camera connected with audiences worldwide while embodying and also redefining the clichés of onscreen manhood. In You Never Know, Selleck recounts his personal friendships with a vivid army of A-listers, everyone from Frank Sinatra to Carol Burnett to Sam Elliott, paying special tribute to his mentor James Garner of The Rockford Files, who believed, like Selleck, that TV protagonists are far more interesting when they have rough edges. He also more than tips his hat to the American western and the scruffy band of actors, directors and other ruffians who helped define that classic genre, where Selleck has repeatedly found a happy home. Magnum fans will be fascinated to learn how Selleck put his career on the line to make Thomas Magnum a more imperfect hero and explains why he walked away from a show that could easily have gone on for years longer. Hollywood is never easy, even for stars who make it look that way. In You Never Know, Selleck explains how hes struggled to balance his personal and professional lives, frequently adjusting his career to protect his familys privacy and normalcy. His journey offers a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world. Beneath all the charm and talent and self-deprecating humor, Sellecks memoir reveals an American icon who has reached remarkable heights by always insisting on being himself. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 758977 Title: And the Mighty Will Fall: A NeoG Novel Author: K. B. Wagers Narrator: Marisha Tapera Format: Unabridged Length: 12:30:00 Language: English Release date: 11-19-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Opera Summary: With the fourth stand-alone NeoG novel, Die Hard meets A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this nail-biting, action-filled story thats as much about found family as it is about survival when a peaceful transition of power in the Mars Orbital Station goes terribly wrong as rebels decide this is the moment to make their move, leaving two NeoG members stranded inside a ticking time bomb. When youre trapped in space, theres no way out. The mission of the Near-Earth Orbital Guard is to ensure the peace and security of the solar system. Commander Maxine Carmichael and Lieutenant Commander Saqib Vahid are at the Mars Orbital Station (MOS) to help facilitate the official handover from NeoG to Mars civilian control as part of the ongoing negotiations. Members of the extreme wings of the fight for Martian independence refuse to remain silent, and are willing to resort to violence to make their voices heard; Max and Saqib find themselves fighting for their lives. The attacks both on the MOS and the ground of Mars sets off a chain reaction that could destabilize the last few years of cautious peace. The leader of Free Mars, Sylvia Moroz, knows better than anyone how fragile harmony is, having seen for decades the Coalition of Human Nations inability to negotiate for peace. Without any assurancesand knowing her splintered people all too wellanything less than complete liberation will only lead to more bloodshed. Shes not opposed to fighting, but when theres an attempt on her life, she finds she must look for help from the NeoG and Commander DArcy Montaglione. The pair will have to overcome their past to figure out who they can trust and how to stop the attacks on the ground before more lives are lost. Trapped inside the station, Carmichael and Vahid are scrambling to not only get to the bottom of the attackers motives, but also to simply survive. Because with the rest of the Zumas Ghost crew stuck down on Mars, its up to them to do what they can to keep the MOS from fully falling into the wrong handsand keep Mars from descending into all-out war. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 753547 Title: Lost in the Empire City Author: Avi Narrator: Mark Sanderlin Format: Unabridged Length: 7:15:00 Language: English Release date: 10-29-24 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Historical Summary: Newbery Medalist Avi is back with a gripping exploration of the immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century. A must-read for fans of Moon over Manifest and Echo Mountain. When Santos father left their tiny town in Italy for America, he made Santo promise to keep their family together until he has enough money to bring the rest of them to the US. It takes a few years, but Mama finally gets word that their family can join Papa. Santo couldnt be more excited to go to Americaand to see his father again. However, Santo gets separated from his mother and siblings at Ellis Island, and he is left to fend for himself on the mean streets of Manhattan. Santo doesnt speak English, he doesnt know anyone, and he has nowhere to go. He has no money and no help. While searching desperately for a clue as to where his family has gone, Santo gets caught up with a gang of boys who steal to stay alive. But when an unexpected betrayal leaves Santo scrambling, it will take all the street smarts hes gained to find a way back to his family. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 734576 Title: Bindle Punk Jefe: A Novel Author: Desideria Mesa Narrator: Frankie Corzo Format: Unabridged Length: 11:00:00 Language: English Release date: 10-29-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction Summary: From award-winning author Desideria Mesa comes the glittering sequel to Bindle Punk Bruja in which Earth witch Rose (Luna) Lanes secret life comes to a breaking point as outside threats lurkperfect for fans of Trouble the Saints by Alaya Dawn Johnson, Libba Brays The Diviners, and Chloe Gongs These Violent Delights duology. Prohibition is in full swing, and the glamorous life of upper-class Kansas City is everything Rose (Luna) Lane ever hoped it would be. Being married to her best friend isnt so bad either, considering their agreement to keep their real love lives out of the public eye. However, try as she might to continue her life of anonymity, her popularity as a land developers wifeand as a successful club ownerdraws even more attention to her personal endeavors. Soon, the balancing act between the life of Luna and Rose becomes a full-time job itself, making visiting home harder than ever before. However, her haven, which once offered a place of acceptance, is growing more hostile. Her community of brujas criticizes her methods of using magic for economic and social gain while consorting with nefarious witches of the North. Meanwhile, the Pendergast Machine is running at full force, pushing his will and money all over the city. Keeping her true identity and powers a secret while posing for the society papers gets all the more dangerous as new enemies start to question her originsand old ones creep up from dark realms. The pressure could force Rose to do questionable things for the greater good, distancing herself from her loved ones and who she wants to be. She may have mastered her earth magic, but she still has a lot to learn about the heart Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 736013 Title: This Motherless Land: A Novel Author: Nikki May Narrator: Florence Howard, Weruche Opia Format: Unabridged Length: 12:00:00 Language: English Release date: 10-29-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction Summary: From the acclaimed author of Wahala, a vibrant (Charmaine Wilkerson) decolonial retelling of Mansfield Park, exploring identity, culture, race, and love. Quiet Funke is happy in Nigeria. She loves her art teacher mother, her professor father, and even her annoying little brother (most of the time). But when tragedy strikes, shes sent to England, a place she knows only from her mothers stories. To her dismay, she finds the much-lauded estate dilapidated, the food tasteless, the weather grey. Worse still, her mothers family are cold and distant. With one exception: her cousin Liv. Free-spirited Liv has always wanted to break free of her joyless family. She becomes fiercely protective of her little cousin, and her warmth and kindness give Funke a place to heal. The two girls grow into adulthood the closest of friends. But the choices their mothers made haunt Funke and Liv and when a second tragedy occurs their friendship is torn apart. Against the long shadow of their shared family history, each woman will struggle to chart a path forward, separated by country, misunderstanding, and ambition. Moving between Somerset and Lagos over the course of two decades, This Motherless Land is a sweeping examination of identity, culture, race, and love that asks how we find belonging and whether a familys generational wrongs can be righted. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 742173 Title: Exiled by Iron: A Novel Author: Ehigbor Okosun Narrator: Nneka Okoye Format: Unabridged Length: 20:00:00 Language: English Release date: 10-22-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Black Literature, Epic Fantasy Summary: The spellbinding conclusion to the international bestseller Forged by Blood delves deeper into Nigerian mythology as the Oluso uprising comes to a headand the young woman caught in between comes to her breaking point. Return to this highly atmospheric, complex world full of magic and romance and war, in which unity is the goal, blood is the sacrifice, and love is at stake. The King is dead. The Oluso rebel. War is here. With the end of Alistair Sorensons tyrannical reign, Dèmi has accepted Jonass proposal to rule as his Queen with hopes to finally free her people, the magical Oluso. Yet social prejudice, corrupt council members, and the continued distrust of the nonmagical Ajès throughout the kingdom prove seemingly implacable obstacles. To make matters worse, Dèmi struggles to control her newly awakened iron blood magic. As Ekwensis rebel armyled in part by Colin, her best friend and one-time loverbecome more triumphant in their mission, war seems inevitable. Before long, a new evil appears that hunts Oluso and Ajè alike, promising desolation on a larger level than ever before. When the failed assassination puts the life of Dèmis loved one in danger as well as the future of the Oluso into question, Dèmi embarks on a treacherous journey to find an ancestral spirit whose aid could tip the scales in her favor. Whether her new powers will destroy the kingdom or heal the blood-soaked rifts that have pulled it apart, she does not know. Beyond the battles of swords and magic, there is the battle for Dèmis heart. Jonasthe former enemy princehas divided loyalties despite his love for Dèmi. And Ekwensi and Colin have every intention of winning her to their side, while a past pledge hangs over Dèmis head. Dèmi is caught between the kingdom, her people, and the spirits, and must decide what sacrifices she is willing to make for peace, and whether she can outrun the greatest danger that constantly puts her in perilher own heart. Only one thing is for certain There will be blood.  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 746318 Title: Runestone Saga: Bane of Asgard Author: Cinda Williams Chima Narrator: Jennifer Jill Araya Format: Unabridged Length: 20:00:00 Language: English Release date: 10-22-24 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Tough Topics Summary: The highly anticipated sequel in the acclaimed Runestone Saga from New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chimawith more adventure, mystery, and plot twists than ever before! Reunited in New Jotunheim, Reginn, Eiric and Liv discover that they are game pieces being played on a hidden board. Eirics slaughter of the old council has opened Tyra's path to powershe now has the perfect excuse to launch a war against the Archipelago. Tyra is also using her dottir, Liv, as a vehicle to raise a dangerous goddess. And Reginn is tasked with crossing the boundary between the living and the dead to gain access to powerful magical secrets. With Reginns help, Eiric escapes prison and returns home to find his brodir and warn the Archipelago of the impending attack. Meanwhile, she remains at the Grove to try to prevent the outbreak of war. Soon, though, Reginn learns her true role in this game: use her power to raise the dead to ensure victory for New Jotunheim. The demon Asger Eldr tells her that she alone can prevent another Ragnarok. But how? Back in the Archipelago, Eiric agrees to join the kings forces, though that means taking up arms against his systir, Liv, and Reginn, the spinner who has ensnared his heart. For perhaps the first time in his life, he dreads the coming fight.  As the two sides prepare for an apocalyptic battle, Eiric, Reginn, and Liv find allies and enemies in unexpected places and draw on new strengths as they seek to prevent the destruction of the last of the Nine Worlds. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 739151 Title: Wish Monster Author: J. A. White Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller, Gary Tiedemann Format: Unabridged Length: 7:10:10 Language: English Release date: 10-01-24 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Genres: Kids, Non-Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: From J. A. White, the acclaimed author of Nightbooks, comes another spine-chilling stand-alone middle grade horror novel about a pair of friends who discover a strange creature in a cave that can make any wish come trueincluding bringing the dead back to life. In the darkness, something opened its eyes. The town of Haywood, New Jersey, has a secret. A wish monster. Violet Park discovered its cave by accident, and the wish monster granted her deepest desire by bringing her dog Midnight back to life. It even erased everyones memory of his death. Life was perfect. But then an unremarkable boy named Hudson Causeway somehow remembered Midnight had died. That scared Violet. What if he ruined everything? Even worse, what if the wish monster wasnt as innocent as it seemed? Deep down, Violet knew: No wishes are made without consequences, and every monster needs to be fed. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 739155 Title: How to Sing a Song Author: Kwame Alexander, Randy Preston Narrator: Randy Preston Format: Unabridged Length: 0:06:01 Language: English Release date: 10-01-24 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genres: Kids, Ages 5 & Under, General Summary: This third book by the team that created the New York Times bestselling How to Read a Book and How to Write a Poem celebrates the magic of listening to the song that echoes inside you, and letting your music ring out. Hush. Now, turn up your ears and listen to the concert happening all around you. As this quiet overture builds to a full symphony, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and singer-songwriter Randy Preston conduct a melody of a poem. Surrounded by natures chorus and guided by words that vibrate like thunder, let the groove lead you on, until you cant help but sing out from your soul! How to Read a Book was an American Library Association Notable Book and was named a best book of the year by School Library Journal, Kirkus, and The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books. How to Write a Poem was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 717450 Title: By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land Author: Rebecca Nagle Narrator: Rebecca Nagle Format: Unabridged Length: 8:15:13 Language: English Release date: 09-10-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: History, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, North America, Social Science Summary: ''Impeccably researched. . . . A fascinating book and an important one.  Washington Post [A] brilliant, kaleidoscopic debut. . . . Nagles narrative is lucid and moving. . . . A showstopper.  Publishers Weekly, starred review Most Anticipated Book of the Fall: Washington Post, People, Los Angeles Times, Parade, Bustle, Book Riot A powerful work of reportage and American history that braids the story of the forced removal of Native Americans onto treaty lands in the nations earliest days, and a small-town murder in the 1990s that led to a Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Native rights to that land more than a century later Before 2020, American Indian reservations made up roughly 55 million acres of land in the United States. Nearly 200 million acres are reserved for National Forestsin the emergence of this great nation, our government set aside more land for trees than for Indigenous peoples. In the 1830s Muscogee people were rounded up by the US military at gunpoint and forced into exile halfway across the continent. At the time, they were promised this new land would be theirs for as long as the grass grew and the waters ran. But that promise was not kept. When Oklahoma was created on top of Muscogee land, the new state claimed their reservation no longer existed. Over a century later, a Muscogee citizen was sentenced to death for murdering another Muscogee citizen on tribal land. His defense attorneys argued the murder occurred on the reservation of his tribe, and therefore Oklahoma didnt have the jurisdiction to execute him. Oklahoma asserted that the reservation no longer existed. In the summer of 2020, the Supreme Court settled the dispute. Its ruling that would ultimately underpin multiple reservations covering almost half the land in Oklahoma, including Nagles own Cherokee Nation.  Here Rebecca Nagle recounts the generations-long fight for tribal land and sovereignty in eastern Oklahoma. By chronicling both the contemporary legal battle and historic acts of Indigenous resistance, By the Fire We Carry stands as a landmark work of American history. The story it tells exposes both the wrongs that our nation has committed and the Native-led battle for justice that has shaped our country.  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 649839 Title: Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel Author: Caron Butler, Justin A. Reynolds Narrator: Nile Bullock Format: Unabridged Length: 5:42:38 Language: English Release date: 09-10-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, General, Sports Summary: Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds deliver another superstar performance in this companion novel to Shot Clock about KO, a budding AAU basketball star as he attempts to find redemption on the court and reconnection with his incarcerated father. Kofi KO Douglas knows how to handle pressure. After all, he is the newly announced #1 ranked AAU player in the country. On the court, his game is as good as it getseven if his Wolves team lost to the Sabres in the national championship, KO always believes nobody can beat him one-on-one. That is, until his former best friend, Ripp, returns home, just in time for the biggest tournament of the summer, the McNabby. Ripps dad plays professional basketball overseas, and Ripp has been tearing up courts thereKO now has his toughest competition yet.  As KO gears up for this latest challenge, theres game-changing news at home. KOs dad, who has been incarcerated for the last seven years, is getting out. Its been KO and his mom for as long as he can remember, only now his dad is ready to reconnect. Its another reunion KO isnt sure he wants to happen, especially as Ripp keeps calling out KO to play him in the McNabby. With the tournament on the horizon, KO decides to turn to Coach James and the Sabres for help. He may not love the idea of playing with Tony Washington and his former teammates again, but he needs them now more than ever. Can KO prove hes still the best on the court as his family life turns upside down? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 736005 Title: Virus Hunters: How Science Protects People When Outbreaks and Pandemics Strike Author: Amy Cherrix Narrator: Will Watt Format: Unabridged Length: 5:59:45 Language: English Release date: 09-10-24 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Genres: Kids, Non-Fiction, Health & Family Summary: A propulsive nonfiction look at the elite squads of scientists, doctors, and infectious disease experts who guard the boundary between public health and pandemics and how they gather data via boots on the ground shoe-leather epidemiology in order to save lives.  Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman! Picture a detective. What comes to mind? A fast-talking private eye, interrogating a suspect? Or Sherlock Holmes, in his deerstalker hat, discovering clues to catch a killer? Now imagine that the suspect isnt a person but a microscopic menacea deadly virus or bacteria making people sick. What kind of detective does it take to nab a biological assassin, invisible to the naked eye? Just like detectives, epidemiologistsscientists who study how diseases emerge and spreadinterview witnesses and gather clues to identify the cause of illness, locate those who are sick, and uncover the sources of outbreaks to stop them in their tracks. From a quickly spreading cholera outbreak in 1880s London, to a mystery illness in New Mexico that stumped investigators, to the development of the vaccines to fight COVID-19 and more, join acclaimed author Amy Cherrix on a journey to explore the past, present, and future of virus hunting as the worlds greatest disease detectives race to crack the medical codes that lead to cures. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 801336 Title: Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix Narrator: Gail Shalan, Mark Sanderlin Format: Unabridged Length: 7:25:26 Language: English Release date: 09-10-24 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix delivers the thrilling conclusion to her middle grade Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series as Colin and Nevaeh unravel their most personal mystery yet. Colin has spent all summer solving mysteries with his friend Nevaeh. But theyve only ever dealt with other peoples mysteriesones that are safe for Colin to think about. Hes still stuck on the mystery surrounding his own father, who his mother refuses to talk about and he cant remember meeting. Then one morning Colin finds a shoebox on his porch with a note on top: Your father wanted you to have this. Inside the box is a key. This new clue makes Colin even more determined to find out the truth about his dad and why his parents split up when he was a baby. Colin and Nevaeh begin investigating Colins father in a quest that takes them from eerie storage units to lock-lined bridges to, strangely, secrets in Nevaehs family. But the closer they get to connecting the clues, the more trouble awaits them. A serious accident leaves Nevaehs family reelingand Nevaeh racked with guilt. And digging into Colins fathers past may lead Colin and his mom into even more danger. Can Colin and Nevaeh solve the mystery before it's too late? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 631154 Title: Truth About 5th Grade Author: Kim Tomsic, Mark Parisi Narrator: Cassandra Morris, Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 2:39:26 Language: English Release date: 08-27-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Comics & Graphic Novels Summary: Charlotte Charli Wilson thought Alex Andropov would always be her best BFF in the whole wide world. From crushes to butterfly phobias to secret hidden blankies, theres never been a secret they couldnt share. Charli even showed Alex the supersecret hiding spot for her diary. But when school starts and Charli learns that Alex has betrayed her by sharing her biggest, most secretest secret, she realizes that maybe her bestie isnt so great after all. Meanwhile, Alex has no idea what he's done wrong. He doesnt know why Charlis not talking to him. He has no choice (right? RIGHT?) but to take her diary and try to correct the record. Theres always two sides to the truthespecially in fifth grade. With outrageous twists, this is the perfect story for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Tapper Twins, and Invisible Emmie. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 616791 Title: Earth to Moon: A Memoir Author: Moon Unit Zappa Narrator: Moon Unit Zappa Format: Unabridged Length: 10:36:50 Language: English Release date: 08-20-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment Summary: From Moon Unit Zappa, the daughter of musical visionary Frank Zappa, comes a memoir of growing up in her unconventional household in 1970s Los Angeles, coming of age in the Hollywood Hills in the 1980s as the Valley Girl, gaining momentum as an accidental VJ on a new network called MTV, and finding herself after losing her father, then her mother, and the testing of her most important relationships. How can you navigate life as the normal child of an extraordinary creative? What is it like to live in a hothouse of individuality that on one hand fosters freedom of expression, and on the other tamps down the basic desires of a child for boundaries and affection? Should you call your parents Frank and Gail from birth? For Moon Unit Zappa, processing a life so punctuated by the whims of genius, the tastes of popular culture, the calculus of celebrity, and the nature of love, was at times eviscerating, at times illuminatingbut mostly deeply confusing. Yes, this is a book about growing up in the shadow of Frank Zappa. Moon and her family were a source of constant curiosity, for their unique names and for their fathers reputation as a musical savant and fierce protector of the First Amendment, even though he was never a commercial success. Searching for her own path, first as her fathers inadvertent musical collaborator and public sidekick with their surprise mega radio hit, then as an actress, an artist, a spiritual person, a wife and mother, Moon Unit calculates ever-changing equations of fame, family, death and ultimately legacy when dealt the shocking news that Gails will established an unequal distribution among the remaining, tight-knit Zappas, catalyzing a quest for meaning and redemption. With love, humor, and humility, Earth to Moon reminds us that every family is faced with problems that are unique to their particular makeup, but the journey to growing into yourself with grace is as universal as it gets. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 730903 Title: Kingdom of Dust Author: Lisa Stringfellow Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 5:10:25 Language: English Release date: 08-20-24 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genres: Kids, General, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: Author of A Comb of Wishes Lisa Stringfellow returns with a West Africaninspired fantasy about a girl who is determined to return both magic and justice to her peopleand whose destiny holds more surprises than she could ever imagine. A fascinating fairy tale of memory, the power of storytelling, and magic! Lisa Stringfellow has crafted a fantastic story of a young girl seeking to save her kingdom from the usurper that would destroy it. This coming-of-age story of self-discovery is a gift to young readers, who will see themselves mirrored in a heroine worth rooting for! P. Djèlí Clark, author of Abeni's Song Storytelling has the ability to shape who we are and how we navigate the world. Nowhere is that more true than in Kingdom of Dust, where Lisa Stringfellow has crafted a heartfelt tale full of adventure, community, mystery, and magic. This story is one that all young readers will be absolutely delighted to discover! New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron ''Such a cool, different, princess-in-a-tower story; I loved the world Lisa built and the determined young heroine who has to save it.'' Tui Sutherland, author of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series Though the land of Kun used to be lush and green, Amara has only ever known her homeland as a dry, dusty desert. When the griots vanished more than a decade ago, they took their magic with them, along with goddess Oalas gifts of rain and plenty, leaving Kun controlled by a powerful and uncaring king. And though her foster mother, Zirachi, assures her that Kun is not under a curse, Amara cant help but wonder if her own origin, which is shrouded in mystery, is somehow linked to the broken kingdom. When Amara and Zirachi are attacked by the Nkume, the fearsome kings guard, Amara must flee, leaving all that she has known behind. With nowhere to go but knowing that she is under Oalas protection, Amara sets off to do the impossible: find the griots and save Kun before the kingdom blows away like dust. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 695085 Title: Oh My Dog! Author: Iva-Marie Palmer Narrator: Jocelyn Duford Format: Unabridged Length: 4:52:08 Language: English Release date: 08-13-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Health & Family, Humor Summary: Twelve-year-old Caroline Kline doesnt believe in miracles. Not after her mom died, and certainly not after her family lost everything in Hurricane Emma. All Caroline wants to do is fit in at school, make some friends, and, above all else, just be normal. But when Caroline takes a job walking Denver, her neighbors dog, her plans quickly get turned completely upside down. As it turns out, Denver is no ordinary dog: Not only can he talkand not like bark-bark but in actual Englishbut worse than that, Denver tells Caroline that hes been sent from the heavens with a message just for her. Its up to Caroline to find a way to bring belief back to the world. From acclaimed childrens author Iva-Marie Palmer comes a hilarious and heartwarming new tale about miracles, faith of all types, and the good that connects us all. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 680538 Title: Suitehearts #2: Drama and Destiny Author: Claire Kann Narrator: Jade Wheeler Format: Unabridged Length: 6:34:39 Language: English Release date: 07-02-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Teen, Kids, Romance, Health & Family, Humor Summary: In the second book of the Suitehearts series, magical Matchmakers and cousins Cora and Rose attend an elite summer training camp where rivals, romances, and troublesome Kindlings await. Perfect for fans of Whatever After by Sarah Mlynowski. Youre invited to Camp Hotel Coeur! Its Hotel Coeurs turn to host the annual training camp for Matchmakers-in-training, and theyre going all out: charm classes, enchantment exercises, matchmaking competitions, even a magically designed buddy system. After conquering their first matchmaking tests, Rose and Cora feel ready to face anything. After all, what could be harder than headstrong Kindlings, broken hearts, and brand-new magic? But this magical camp doesnt play by the rules. Cora, who just wants to lie low, is suddenly thrust into the spotlight for her unique magical abilities and paired with newbie Matchmaker Hunterwhos cool, charismaticand her total opposite. Rose is paired with her nemesis, Julien Swifther biggest competition for years. Rose is determined to outshine him, but lately, nothing seems to be going right for hernot even her magic. To succeed, Rose and Cora will have to take on new friends, magical mishaps, a dash of romance, and fiercer challenges than ever on their journey to become Hotel Coeurs finest Matchmakers. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and the Friendship List series, this spectacular sequel will see readers charmed by the same thrills and magic that started Cora and Roses journey as these two Matchmakers soar to even greater heights.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 700729 Title: Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass Author: Ramin Setoodeh Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 8:48:20 Language: English Release date: 06-18-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, Arts & Entertainment Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the editor in chief of Variety and author of the New York Times bestseller Ladies Who Punch, the never-fully-told, behind-the-scenes story of Donald Trump and The Apprentice, the long-running reality series that catapulted him to the White House. Here for the first time is the definitive untold story of Donald Trumps years as a reality TV star. Trump himself admits he might not have been president without The Apprentice. Now, just as he uncovered the chaos inside the daytime favorite The View in his bestselling Ladies Who Punch, Ramin Setoodeh chronicles Trumps dramatic tenure as New Yorks ultimate boss in the boardroom, a mirage created by Survivor producer Mark Burnett and NBC boss Jeff Zucker. With unprecedented access, including hours of interviews with Trump, his boardroom advisers George Ross and Carolyn Kepcher, Eric Trump, and some of the most memorable contestants, and writing with flair and authority, Setoodeh shares all the untold tales from this legendary show that has left its mark on popular culture, shaped the legend of its star, and ultimately changed American history. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 713577 Title: Horror Movie: A Novel Author: Paul Tremblay Narrator: Ari Fliakos, Ariel Blake, Dan Bittner, Dani Martineck, Eva Kaminsky, Frankie Corzo, Gisela Chipe, Johnathan Mcclain, Michael Crouch, Micky Shiloah, Stacy Gonzalez, Tyla Collier Format: Unabridged Length: 7:23:09 Language: English Release date: 06-11-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Paranormal Summary: A chilling twist on the cursed film genre from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club and The Cabin at the End of the World. In June 1993, a group of young guerilla filmmakers spent four weeks making Horror Movie, a notorious, disturbing, art-house horror flick. The weird part? Only three of the films scenes were ever released to the public, but Horror Movie has nevertheless grown a rabid fanbase. Three decades later, Hollywood is pushing for a big budget reboot. The man who played The Thin Kid is the only surviving cast member. He remembers all too well the secrets buried within the original screenplay, the bizarre events of the filming, and the dangerous crossed lines on set that resulted in tragedy. As memories flood back in, the boundaries between reality and film, past and present start to blur. But hes going to help remake the film, even if it means navigating a world of cynical producers, egomaniacal directors, and surreal fan conventionsdemons of the past be damned. But at what cost?  Horror Movie is an obsessive, psychologically chilling, and suspenseful feat of storytelling genius that builds inexorably to an unforgettable, mind-bending conclusion Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 710527 Title: Bamboo Kingdom #5: The Lightning Path Author: Erin Hunter Narrator: Lillie Ricciardi Format: Unabridged Length: 5:52:02 Language: English Release date: 06-11-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: Explore the secrets of the Bamboo Kingdom in the fifth installment of this thrilling new series from bestselling Warriors author Erin Hunter, perfect for fans of the Wings of Fire and Endling series. The three Dragon Speakers must face their own troubles before they can help the Bamboo Kingdom regain peace. After being forced out of Rains camp for a murder he did not commit, Ghost is still determined to prove his innocence. And though Rain isnt convinced Ghost is guilty, she knows that if it wasnt him, that means the killer is still at largeand still targeting her loved ones. As Ghost sets out to reunite both of his families, Leaf is nowhere to be found, and the monkeys are watching their every move. With only piecemeal guidance from a Great Dragon thats been split in three, how can they hope to stop what Brawnshanks is planning? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 709903 Title: Spilled Ink Author: Nadia Hashimi Narrator: Ariana Delawari Format: Unabridged Length: 8:56:29 Language: English Release date: 06-04-24 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genres: Teen, Religious & Inspirational, Tough Topics Summary: In this insightful and affecting YA novel by well-loved author of books for adults and middle graders Nadia Hashimi, an Afghan American teenager's small town is thrown into controversy and violence when her brother, taking a stand against hatred, plays a prank that some think went too far When Yalda hears that her twin brother, Yusuf, will be performing with his band at a local venue, she lets her friends convince her to sneak out to see his show. But the night has something else in store: After the opening band makes some ugly jokes about terrorists, Yusuf uses his time in the spotlight for an impulsive stunt responding to the hate speech. Suddenly, simmering tensions begin boiling over in their Virginia town, where many Afghan refugees have sought safety. When a video of Yusufs performance goes viral online, it seems like everyone in town turns against their familys restaurant, leaving their livelihood in jeopardy. And then Yusuf is seriously injured in a mysterious fall. Despite her grieving and frightened family, friends she is not sure she can trust, and a town that no longer feels like a safe home, Yalda must try to find her own voiceand do what she can to change her world for the better.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 709887 Title: I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony Author: Nick Corasaniti Narrator: Jim Meskimen, Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Length: 11:11:16 Language: English Release date: 06-04-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: History, North America Summary: A captivating oral history of the iconic music venue the Stone Pony and of the rise, fall, and rebirth of Asbury Park, New Jerseyfeaturing interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt, Southside Johnny, members of the E Street Band and Asbury Jukes, the Ramones, the Jonas Brothers, Jack Antonoff, and other legendary musicians. In 1970, Asbury Park, New Jersey, was ripped apart by race riots that left the once-proud beach town an hour away from Manhattan smoldering, suffering and left for dead. Four years later, a few miles down the coast in Seaside Heights, two bouncers, Jack Roig and Butch Pielka, tired of the daily grind, dreamt of owning their own place. Under-prepared and minimally funded, the two bought the first bar they considered, in a city where no one wanted to be, without setting one foot in the place. They named it the Stone Pony, and turned it into a rock club that Bruce Springsteen would soon call home and a dying town would call its beating heart. But the bar had to fight to survive. Despite its success in launching and attracting rockers like Stevie Van Zandt, Southside Johnny Lyon, and Springsteen, the Stone Ponylike everything in Asbury Park for the past half centurycould only weather the drags of a depressed city for so long. How did the Stone Pony beat the odds to survive? How did it become an international rock pilgrimage site, not just for fans of Springsteen, but for punk rockers, jam bands, pop, indie, alternative and many other musicians as well? And how did it continue to inspire and influence a hall-of-fame list of New Jersey and national rock stars? The story of the Stone Ponythrillingly charted in this detailed oral historyis the chronicle of a proud and unique cultural mecca blooming in a down-but-not-yet-out tough town. As Nick Corasaniti reveals, the stories of Asbury Park and the Stone Pony are that of modern America itselfa place of battered hopes, big dreams, and dogged resilience. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 704628 Title: Samira's Worst Best Summer Author: Nina Hamza Narrator: Rasha Zamamiri Format: Unabridged Length: 7:11:33 Language: English Release date: 05-14-24 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: From the author of Ahmed Azizs Epic Year comes another wryly humorous tween novel about finding belonging in an unexpected place. A must-read for fans of Hena Khan, Kelly Yang, and Karina Yan Glaser. Samira knows this is going to be the worst summer ever. Her best friend, Kiera, ditched her for the cool girls. Her parents and older sister are taking a trip to India, so Sammy is staring down endless weeks spent with Imran, her little brother, and her Umma. To top it all offliterally!her house gets TPd.  The TPing upsets Imran, who is convinced that theyre being targeted because theyre the only brown family on the block. When Sammy attempts to solve the problem, she creates a bigger mess instead. But she also meets new girl Alice, who is determined to figure out who was behind the TPing. Suddenly, Sammys boring summer is full of clue-finding hunts, garage band practices, and getting to know her neighbors like never before. But when Kiera starts stealing Alice away, Sammy must decide if she wants to stand up for herself. One thing is certain: This summer is either going to be the worst (or maybe the best) of Samiras life. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 616332 Title: Wives Like Us: A Novel Author: Plum Sykes Narrator: Annabel Mullion Format: Unabridged Length: 11:36:50 Language: English Release date: 05-14-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women, Family Life Summary: Wives Like Us made me laugh so hard I actually knocked over my lamp. Can a book be so wickedly smart, so effortless, so chic and hilarious that you would stumble through the night to find a new lightbulb just so you can keep reading way past your bedtime? In a word, yes.'' Kevin Kwan Take a grand English country house, one (heartbroken) American divorcee, three rich wives, two tycoons, a pair of miniature sausage dogs and one (bereaved) butler; put them all into the blender and out comes the impossibly funny Wives Like Us, the new novel from the best-selling author of Bergdorf Blondes and Party Girls Die In Pearls, Plum Sykes. If you think the English countryside is all green wellies, muddy Land Rovers and grey-haired ladies in tweed, then youve never visited The Bottoms. Welcome to the rose-strewn county of Oxfordshire, and the tony Cotswold villages of Little Bottom, Middle Bottom, Great Bottom, and Monkton Bottom, recently annexed by a glittering new breed of female: the Country Princess.  Following a ghastly row about a missing suite of diamonds, Tata Hawkins has flounced out of Monkton Bottom Manor with her daughter, Minty, and Executive Butler Ian Palmer in tow, decamping to The Old Coach House to teach her husband Bryan a lesson. But things dont go to plan: Bryan disappears to Venice with a bikini designer; Selby Fairfax, the glamorous American divorcée who has inherited the beautiful estate next door, is refusing Tatas overtures at friendship; Tatas best friends, Sophie Thompson and Fernanda Ovington-Williams, are distracted by their own heartache, and the posh Pennybacker-Hoare sisters are plotting to prevent Tata regaining her crown as Queen of the Bottoms. Worst of all, Ian has nowhere to store his collection of vintage Gucci loafers. Will Tata ever return to the comforts of the Manor? Will Selby find her Prince Charming? Will the Pennybacker-Hoares prevail? With the help of a pig farmer-ess moonlighting as a Personal Assistant, a male model moonlighting as a stable hand and a London barrister moonlighting as a gentleman farmer, can Ian restore harmony to The Bottoms? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 704629 Title: Last House: A Novel Author: Jessica Shattuck Narrator: Maggie-Meg Reed, Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 11:55:34 Language: English Release date: 05-14-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Sagas Summary: ''An ambitious historical epic that doubles as an intimate family saga. Jessica Shattuck captures and connects it allthe imperial ambitions of the postwar generation, the rebellion of their offspring in the Sixties, and the fallout were still sifting through today. . . . This is a wide-ranging novel to savor.  TOM PERROTTA From the New York Times bestselling author of The Women in the Castle comes a sweeping story of a nation on the rise, and one familys deeply complicated relationship to the resource that built their fortune and fueled their greatest tragedy, perfect for fans of The Dutch House and Great Circle. Its 1953, and for Nick Taylor, WWII veteran turned company lawyer, oil is the key to the future. He takes the train into the city for work and returns to the peaceful streets of the suburbs and to his wife, Bet, former codebreaker now housewife, and their two children, Katherine and Harry. Nick comes from humble origins but thanks to his work for American Oil, he can provide every comfort for his family, including Last House, a secluded country escape. Deep in the Vermont mountains, the Taylors are free from the stresses of modern life. Bet doesnt have to worry about the Russian H-bombs that haunt her dreams, and the children roam free in the woods. Last House is a place that could survive the end of the world. Its 1968, and America is on the brink of change. Protestors fill the streets to challenge everything from the Vietnam War to racism in the wake of MLKs shootingto the country's reliance on Big Oil. As Katherine makes her first forays into adult life, shes caught up in the current of the time and struggles to reconcile her ideals with the stable and privileged childhood her Greatest Generation parents worked so hard to provide. But when the Movement shifts in a more radical direction, each member of the Taylor family will be forced to reckon with the consequences of the choices theyve made for the causes they believed in. Spanning multiple generations and nearly eighty years, Last House tells the story of one American family during an age of grand ideals and even greater downfalls. Set against the backdrop of our nations history, this is an emotional tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance and what we owe each otherand captures to stunning effect the gravity of time, the double edge of progress, and the hubris of empire. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 681576 Title: Mythics #3: Kit and the Nine-Tailed Fox Author: Lauren Magaziner Narrator: Gail Shalan Format: Unabridged Length: 2:21:52 Language: English Release date: 05-14-24 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: From Case Closed author Lauren Magaziner and award-winning artist Mirelle Ortega comes the third book in the highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series full of action, adventure, friendship, and mythical creatures. Its been eight weeks since Pairing Day when the MythicsKit, Marina, Hailey, Ember, and Pippalearned that they are the only ones who can save Terrafamiliar. With Golden Jumpsuit tracking their every move, the Mythics are on edge, and now its Kits turn to find her Mythie. Kit has a hard time relying on others and she always expects the worst to happen. Shes also never had a team like the Mythics to help her. Kits search for her mythical familiar leads to surprising secrets about the magic and history of Terrafamiliar. The Mythics realize there are bigger and darker forces at play. With Golden Jumpsuit on their trail again and her followers scattered everywhere, Kit and the Mythics must learn to follow their instincts and lean on each other. Or risk watching Terrafamiliar crumble before their eyes. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 545109 Title: Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War Author: Joe Kent, Marty Skovlund Narrator: Joe Kent, Marty Skovlund Format: Unabridged Length: 8:09:41 Language: English Release date: 05-07-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Military, Women Summary: The extraordinary story of American special operator and trailblazer Shannon Kent, who hunted high value targets on classified missions in the most dangerous locales on earth while trying to balance her life as a wife and mother.  Of the 1.3 million active-duty service members in the US military, only a tiny fraction are selected as operators. Shannon Kent was one of the first women to serve at this level and was widely recognized as one of the best. Shannon served as a Navy cryptologic technician, responsible for signals intelligence and electronic warfare, but her proficiency with language set her apart. She was assigned to a unit so secretive that its name cant even be printed here, where she worked clandestinely to hunt the most wanted terrorists in the world. Send Me is Shannons heroic life story, revealing the truth of both her work and the challenges she faced while trying to raise a family with her husband Joe, himself a Special Forces soldier. He and Shannon met in a war zone, their love forged during a special operations training course, their dedication spanning multiple combat deployments and the birth of their two boys. It is the legacy of an extraordinary woman who rose to the apex of the military, working with the most elite forces in the world, lifting the veil from the life of a Special Forces family to share their duty, sacrifice, and humanity. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 551336 Title: Warren and Bill: Gates, Buffett and the Friendship that Changed the World Author: Anthony McCarten Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 9:19:14 Language: English Release date: 04-30-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Business, Arts & Entertainment, History & Culture Summary: From the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour, and The Two Popes comes the fascinating account of Bill Gates and Warren Buffetts friendshipone of the most impactful relationships in history, and the basis of an upcoming play and film. Few friendships have had such far-reaching implications for the worldfrom finance to technology to philanthropythan that between Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. After meeting at a party in 1991, the two played cards and golf, shared jokes, swapped trade secrets, ate junk food, talked and listened. Their growing friendship would impact each man and lead to change on a grander scale, culminating in the development of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which holds nearly $50 billion in assets. How did such an unusual union blossom? In what ways specifically did each man begin to influence the other? How did these two avid wealth accumulators jointly decide to address some of the worlds most critical problemspoverty, disease, inequalityby giving their wealth away? And what, finally, does their giga-wealthy partnership mean for the rest of us in an age of great wealthand great inequality? This book gives the fullest account yet of this extraordinary relationship and explores how it has transformed these two menand is changing the world for the better for all of us.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 563608 Title: Zombie Train Author: David Macinnis Gill Narrator: David Lee Huynh Format: Unabridged Length: 5:48:25 Language: English Release date: 04-23-24 Publisher: Greenwillow Books Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: The Zombie Chasers meets The Goonies in David Macinnis Gills middle grade debut about a group of tweens who ride out the zombie apocalypse on a cobbled-together train. Fans of Ty Dragos The Undertakers: Rise of the Corpses and Max Bralliers The Last Kids on Earth will lose themselves in this page-turning, spine-chilling, and sometimes hilarious survival story. Wyatt has been riding out the zombie apocalypse on his crews cobbled-together train for what feels like forever. Its a hopeless journey, the train running a loop that covers thousands of miles across the western U.S. But when a mysterious girl arrives with stories of a so-called Nirvana and a potential cure for the zombie parasite, Wyatt must decide between searching for the cure and protecting those entrusted in his care. David Macinnis Gills Zombie Train is a compelling survival story full of action, suspense, and plenty of zombies. Filled with both harrowing and humorous moments, Zombie Train follows an eccentric cast of characters as they contend with a changing world and shifting loyalties and friendships, and as they fight to remain in controlof their lives and of the future.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 562547 Title: One of Us Knows: A Thriller Author: Alyssa Cole Narrator: Susan Dalian Format: Unabridged Length: 10:14:08 Language: English Release date: 04-16-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Psychological Summary: From the critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author of When No One Is Watching comes a riveting thriller about the new caretaker of a historic estate who finds herself trapped on an island with a murdererand the ghosts of her past.  Years after a breakdown and a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder derailed her historical preservationist career, Kenetria Nash and her alters have been given a second chance they cant refuse: a position as resident caretaker of a historic home. Having been dormant for years, Ken has no idea what led them to this isolated Hudson River island, but shes determined not to ruin their opportunity. Then a surprise visit from the homes conservation trust just as a Noreaster bears down on the island disrupts her newfound life, leaving Ken trapped with a group of possibly dangerous strangersincluding the man who brought her life tumbling down years earlier. When he turns up dead, Ken is the prime suspect. Caught in a web of secrets and in a race against time, Ken and her alters must band together to prove their innocence and discover the truth of Kavanaugh Islandand their own pastor they risk losing not only their future, but their life. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 699580 Title: Pay Dirt: A V.I. Warshawski Novel Author: Sara Paretsky Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 15:52:59 Language: English Release date: 04-16-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories Summary: Legendary detective V.I. Warshawski uncovers a mystery with roots dating back to the Civil War in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from New York Times bestseller Sara Paretsky. V .I. Warshawski is famous for her cool under fire, her intelligence, her humor, her unflinching courage, and her love of good coffee. But even the strongest people sometimes need a break to recharge, so her friends send her to Kansas for a weekend of college basketball where Angela, one of her protégées, is playing. And thats where trouble finds V.I. Sabrina, one of Angelas roommates, disappears and V.I. agrees to try to find her. Finding a missing person in a city where she knows few people and doesnt have her trusted contacts is hard, but not as hard as the brutally negative reaction to the detective from some of the locals. When V.I. finds Sabrina close to death in a remote house, she lands herself in the FBIs crosshairs and faces a violent online backlash. The men running the countys opioid distribution are also not happy. Discovering a dead body in the same house a few days later, V.I. is pitched headlong into a local land-use battle with roots going back to the Civil War. She finds that todays combatants are just as willing as opponents in the 1860s to kill to settle their differences. V.I.s survival depends on keeping one step ahead of players in a game she never intended to play, before the clock runs down. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 692711 Title: Ian Fleming: The Complete Man Author: Nicholas Shakespeare Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 29:17:07 Language: English Release date: 04-09-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Literary, Arts & Entertainment Summary: A fresh portrait of the man behind James Bond, and his enduring impact, by an award-winning biographer with unprecedented access to the Fleming family papers. Ian Fleming's greatest creation, James Bond, has had an enormous and ongoing impact on our culture. What Bond represents about ideas of masculinity, the British national psyche and global politics has shifted over time, as has the interpretation of the life of his author. But Fleming himself was more mysterious and subtle than anything he wrote. Ian's childhood with his gifted brother Peter and his extraordinary mother set the pattern for his ambition to be the complete man, and he would strive for the means to achieve this completeness'all his life. Only a thriller writer for his last twelve years, his dramatic personal life and impressive career in Naval Intelligence put him at the heart of critical moments in world history, while also providing rich inspiration for his fiction. Exceptionally well connected, and widely travelled, from the United States and Soviet Russia to his beloved Jamaica, Ian had access to the most powerful political figures at a time of profound change. Nicholas Shakespeare is one of the most gifted biographers working today. His talent for uncovering material that casts new light on his subjects is fully evident in this masterful, definitive biography. His unprecedented access to the Fleming archive and his nose for a story make this a fresh and eye-opening picture of the man and his famous creation. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 564540 Title: LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action Author: Jeff Karp, Teresa Barker Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 11:25:03 Language: English Release date: 04-09-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Psychology Summary: Radically simple experimental tools to help anyone tap into a high-energy brain state to fire up innovative potential and shape their lives with intentionby the founder of a Harvard biomedical engineering innovation lab. In an age of convenience and information overload, its easy to go through the motions, pressured, distracted, and seeking instant gratification rather than harnessing our potential for meaningful and impactful lives. When were accustomed to a low energy brain state and lulled by the comfort zone it creates, its difficult to rouse ourselves to act with intention and create the lives we truly want to lead.  In LIT, Jeff Karp, Ph.D., professor at Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and biotech innovator, helps us look to nature as a vital source of humankinds best wisdom, most inspired action, and greatest good. Diagnosed with learning differences at a young age, he persisted through nearly insurmountable struggles with support from his mom in developing ways to achieve hyper-awareness and maximize decisions based on his curiosity, passion, creativity, and connection to nature. As a student at McGill University and at the University of Toronto, as a researcher at MIT, and as a professor at Harvard Medical School, he evolved these approaches into LIT (Life Ignition Tools) and road-tested these tools daily in his own personal life and with his lab team to innovate medical discoveries inspired by the problem solving process they find throughout the natural world LIT teaches us to: turn inward and connect with what is truly important to us turn outward to act on that, connecting with others and different ways of knowing question assumptionsbreak out of habitual thinking and other patterns to discover what really serves you best navigate multiple streams of sensory input and manage information overload recognize manipulative messaging that can throw us off course explore, experiment and discover fresh approaches to old challenges intercept routine patterns to actively think and decide versus just jumping in with habitual responses LIT takes us off autopilot and helps us stay alert, present, and fully engaged in our lives.  Dr. Karp also shares insights from some of the worlds most accomplished people, including Nobel Prize winners, the founder of an Indigenous wellness center, a visionary photographer, a social justice activist, a five-time US memory champion, an Olympic medalist, a neurosurgeon who founded a center for compassion, and numerous professors, inventors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and members of his laboratoryall creatives in their own ways. Using Dr. Karps principles, anyone can redirect their lives with energy, focus, creativity, motivation, intention, and impact to create the lives they truly want to lead. Learning to be lit is the ultimate renewable energy and is accessible to everyone, anytime, wherever you are. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 695266 Title: City in Ruins: A Novel Author: Don Winslow Narrator: Ari Fliakos Format: Unabridged Length: 8:57:03 Language: English Release date: 04-02-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories Summary: Instant New York Times Bestseller! The final shattering installment in a gangland trilogy to equal The Godfather. If you like Scarface and Goodfellas, this is where its at. Stephen King City in Ruins is Don Winslow showing the rest of us how its done. Winslow has saved the best for last. James Patterson The Godfather for our generation. Adrian McKinty From New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow comes City in Ruins his epic, genre-defining crime masterpiece . . . and the final novel of Winslows extraordinary career. Sometimes you have to become what you hate to protect what you love. Danny Ryan is rich. Beyond his wildest dreams rich. The former dock worker, Irish mob soldier and fugitive from the law is now a respected businessman a Las Vegas casino mogul and billionaire silent partner in a group that owns two lavish hotels. Finally, Danny has it all: a beautiful house, a child he adores, a woman he might even fall in love with. Life is good. But then Danny reaches too far. When he tries to buy an old hotel on a prime piece of real estate with plans to build his dream resort, he triggers a war against Las Vegas power brokers, a powerful FBI agent bent on revenge and a rival casino owner with dark connections of his own. Danny thought he had buried his past, but now it reaches up to him from the grave to pull him down. Old enemies surface, and when they come for Danny they vow to take everything  not only his empire, not just his life, but all that he holds dear, including his son. To save his life and everything he loves, Danny must become the ruthless fighter he once was and never wanted to be again. Ranging from the gritty back rooms of Providence, RI to the power corridors of Washington, DC and Wall Street to the golden casinos of Las Vegas, City in Ruins is an epic crime novel of love and hate, ambition and desperation, vengeance and compassion. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 696210 Title: Listen to This Author: Jennifer Blecher Narrator: Caitlin Kelly, Mark Sanderlin Format: Unabridged Length: 3:46:08 Language: English Release date: 03-26-24 Publisher: Greenwillow Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: Secrets, rumors, shifting friendships, overbearing parents, and, on top of all that, a first dancehow does anyone survive seventh grade? Told from dual points of view, this novel about two tweens finding their voices and standing up for themselves is for fans of Lisa Yee, Leslie Connor, and Janae Marks. Lily, Maddie, and Sasha have always been the perfect friendship trio. But this year, everything is changing. Maddie and Sasha made the elite soccer team, and Lily feels that theyre always leaving her behind. And everyone seems to have secrets now: Maddie, and Sasha, and Lilys sister, and even Lily herself. Lilys classmate Will wishes he had some secrets. After all, his life is already out there for the whole world to hear about, thanks to his dads super-popular parenting podcast. And Will hates it, but telling his dad that is harder than the hardest climbing wall at Philly Rocks. Until his dad finally crosses a line, and Wills not sure he can forgive him. But maybe when Lily and Will meet, theyll find just what they need: someone who will listen. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 747357 Title: Studies at the School by the Sea: The Fourth School by the Sea Novel Author: Jenny Colgan Narrator: Eilidh Beaton Format: Unabridged Length: 7:19:32 Language: English Release date: 03-26-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women Summary: The long-awaited and never-before published finale in New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgans delightful School by the Sea series. After all those lessons, its time to graduate.... Beloved literature teacher Maggie Adair loves her life at the prestigious Downey House boarding school on the gloriously sunny, windy English coast. It was there that she found her footing as a teacher and fell in love with her colleague Davidthe two great anchors of her life. But these days Maggies feeling restless, lured by the promise of a different life back in her Scottish hometown. How can you follow your heart when it seems to be taking you in two directions at once? Meanwhile, Maggies favorite students are abuzz at the thought of graduation and set to fly the nest to their next adventure. What will life hold for mercurial Fliss, glamorous Alice, and shy, hard-working Simone when they finally finish their studies at the school by the sea? Will Maggie stay to welcome the next class of girls, or will she too graduate to new adventures? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 568054 Title: Sleeping Giants: A Novel Author: Rene Denfeld Narrator: Alex Hyde-White Format: Unabridged Length: 8:09:15 Language: English Release date: 03-26-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal Thriller Summary: Rene Denfeld reminds us that storytelling remains one of the most powerful means we have of confronting our darkest human impulses, and sometimes overcoming them.Washington Post From the bestselling author of The Child Finder and The Enchanted, a compelling and poignant story of sibling bonds, monsters masquerading as caretakers, terrifying secrets, and the power of love to right even the most egregious wrongs. Twenty years ago, a nine-year-old boy was swept away by powerful waves on a remote Oregon beach, his body lost to the sea. Only a stone memorial remains to mark his tragic death. For most of her life, Amanda Dufresne had no idea she had an older brother named Dennis Owens, or that he had died. Adopted as a baby, she learned about him while looking into her late birth mother, and is curious to know more about this lost sibling. A solitary young woman, Amanda has always felt distanced from the world around her. Her brain works differently from others, leaving her feeling set apart. Her one true companion is the orphaned polar bear she cares for working at the zoo. By getting to know her birth family, she hopes to understand more about herself.  Retired police officer Larry Palmer is a widower with nothing but time and in need of a purpose. He offers to help Amanda find answers. The search leads to shocking and heartbreaking discoveries. Dennis Owen had been a forgotten foster child abandoned to a home for disturbed boys off the coast. As Amanda and Larry dig deeper into the past, the two stumble upon decades of cruelty and hidden crimesincluding a barbaric treatment still used today. Told in Rene Denfelds inimitable style, Sleeping Giants is an enthralling and heartbreaking novel that burrows deep in the heart and will leave no reader untouched. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 695267 Title: Broken: Transforming Child Protective ServicesNotes of a Former Caseworker Author: Jessica Pryce Narrator: Deanna Anthony Format: Unabridged Length: 8:10:34 Language: English Release date: 03-19-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Non-Fiction, Politics, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family, Social Science, Public Policy Summary: Joining the ranks of Evicted and The New Jim Crow, a former caseworkers searing, clear-eyed investigation of the child welfare systemfrom foster care to incarcerationthat exposes the deep-rooted biases shaping the system, witnessed through the lives of several Black families. Dr. Jessica Pryce knows the child welfare system firsthand and, in this long overdue book, breaks it down from the inside out, sharing her professional journey and offering the crucial perspectives of caseworkers and Black women impacted by the system. It is a groundbreaking and eye-opening confrontation of the inherent and systemic racism deeply entrenched within the child welfare system. Pryce started her social work career with an internship where she was committed to helping keep children safe. In the book, she walks alongside her close friends and even her family as they navigate the system, while sharing her own reckoning with the requirements of her job and her role in the systemic harm. Through poignant narratives and introspection, readers witness the harrowing effects of a well-intentioned workforce that has lost its way, demonstrating how separations are often not in a childs best interests. With a renewed commitment to strengthening families in her role as activist, Pryce invites the child welfare workforce to embark on a journey of self-reflection and radical growth. At once a framework for transforming child protective services and an intimate, stunning first-hand account of the system as it currently operates, Broken takes everyday scenarios as its focus rather than extreme child welfare cases, challenging readers to critically examine their own mindsets and biases in order to reimagine how we help families in need. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 695268 Title: Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality Author: Venki Ramakrishnan Narrator: John Moraitis Format: Unabridged Length: 9:51:44 Language: English Release date: 03-19-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Non-Fiction, Science & Technology, Biology & Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science Summary: ''Utterly fascinating.'' Bill Bryson ''An incredible journey.'' Siddhartha Mukherjee A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortalityfrom Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will dieand there is nothing we can do about it. Or at least, there hasnt been. Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we ageand why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan? Venki Ramakrishnan, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and former president of the Royal Society, takes us on a riveting journey to the frontiers of biology, asking whether we must be mortal. Covering the recent breakthroughs in scientific research, he examines the cutting edge of efforts to extend lifespan by altering our physiology. But might death serve a necessary biological purpose? What are the social and ethical costs of attempting to live forever? Why We Die is a narrative of uncommon insight and beauty from one of our leading public intellectuals. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 643316 Title: Watch Where They Hide: A Jordan Manning Novel Author: Tamron Hall Narrator: Susan Dalian Format: Unabridged Length: 7:11:34 Language: English Release date: 03-12-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Black Literature Summary: From Emmy Award winner Tamron Hall comes an edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring journalist Jordan Manning as she delves into the case of a mother in danger and uncovers a dangerous web of secrets that could lead right to the missing womanor put Jordan in the crosshairs of her abductors. With Jordan Manning, Tamron Hall has given us a smart, empathetic heroine to cheer on for years to come.  Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author After dropping her child off at preschool, Marla Hancock, a stay-at-home mother, disappears. She had recently left her verbally abusive husband in rural Indiana and moved in with her sister, Shelly, who simply cant believe that her sister would ever willingly vanish without her children. But with limited support from the towns police department or media resources, Shelly fears that Marlas disappearance wont get the attention it deserves, or worse, will go unsolved. So, several weeks after filing a missing persons report, she reaches out to TV journalist Jordan Manning for help. After her investigative and reporting skills helped solve multiple murders, Jordan Mannings career in the newsroom is on the rise. She has gained a reputation as more than your typical news reporter: a fixer with a vigilante edge, dogged and undeterred to seek the truth. But even with this new status, Jordan still feels pressure to prove herself as a young Black professional. When Shelly reaches out, she feels compelled to do all she can to find Marla. Jordans search twists and turns in ways she could never have imagined, illuminating scandals and secrets that place her own life in grave danger.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 693854 Title: Hedgewitch of Foxhall Author: Anna Bright Narrator: Alister Austin, Fiona Hardingham, James Meunier Format: Unabridged Length: 12:00:27 Language: English Release date: 03-12-24 Publisher: HarperTeen Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Romance Summary: In this gorgeous stand-alone cozy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Allison Saft, a rebellious witch undertakes a last-ditch quest to restore magic to medieval Walesas two princes vie for her heart. Magic is fading from Waleschoked off by King Offas Dyke, the enemy earthworks that spans the entire border. Even the dragons have disappeared. And now an attack is imminent. Prince Taliesin would love to watch magic die. Prince Dafydd fears it, and the throne. But when their father promises the crown to whichever son can destroy the dyke and restore magic to Wales, the brothers are forced into an uneasy rivalry. Ffion works hedgewitch magic for poor folk, not princes. Unlike the power-hungry Foxhall coven, she uses only what nature can spare. But when the covens greed costs Ffion everything, she will need power beyond her wildest dreams to get back what shes lost. So when Prince Taliesin arrives, begrudgingly seeking a witchs aid, Ffion agrees to help himeven if it means walking from one end of Wales to the other with the most useless peacock shes ever clapped eyes on. Even if it means striking a bargain with Dafydd behind Tals back. The fate of Wales depends on their quest . . . and so might the fate of Ffions heart. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 616801 Title: I Finally Bought Some Jordans: Essays Author: Michael Arceneaux Narrator: Michael Arceneaux Format: Unabridged Length: 5:55:18 Language: English Release date: 03-12-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science, General Comedy Summary: ''Very good writers have an ability to make you understand what they're feeling. But the very best writers have an ability to make you understand what you're feeling. And that's where Michael Arceneaux sits, and that's what he does in this new book. It's like he's crawling around inside your head opening file cabinets and telling you what the gibberish you've scribbled on each page in each file means. What a great, fun read.''Shea Serrano, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Michael Arceneaux returns with a hilarious collection of essays about making your voice heard in an increasingly noisy and chaotic world. In his books I Can't Date Jesus and I Don't Want to Die Poor, Michael Arceneaux established himself as one of the most beloved and entertaining writers of his generation, touching upon such hot-button topics as race, class, sexuality, labor, debt, and, of course, paying homage to the power and wisdom of Beyoncé. In this collection, Arceneaux takes stock of how far he has traveledand how much ground he still has to cover in this patriarchal, heteronormative society. He explores the opportunities afforded to Black creatives but also the doors that remain shut or ever-so-slightly ajar; the confounding challenges of dating in a time when social media has made everything both more accessible and more unreliable; and the allure of returning home while still pushing yourself to seek opportunity elsewhere. I Finally Bought Some Jordans is both a corrective to, and a balm for, these troubling times, revealing a sharply funny and keen-eyed storyteller working at the height of his craft. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 692718 Title: Kyra, Just for Today Author: Sara Zarr Narrator: Caitlin Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 7:28:42 Language: English Release date: 03-05-24 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: From award-winning author Sara Zarr comes a gorgeously crafted and deeply personal story about a young girl, her alcoholic mother, and the hope that ties them together. Krya has always felt like shes a bit too much. Too tall. Too loud. Too earnest. But shes okay with that, because shes got her mom. Ever since Mom got sober about five years ago, she and Kyra have always been there for each othersomething Kyra is thankful for every week when she attends her group meetings with other kids of alcoholics. When Mom is managing her cleaning business and Kyra is taking care of things at home, maybe, she thinks, shes not too much. Maybe, shes just enough. Then seventh grade starts, and everything Kyra used to be able to count on feels unsure. Kyras best friend, Lu, is hanging out with eighth graders, and Mom is unusually distant. When Mom starts missing work, sleeping in, and forgetting things, Kyra doesnt dare say relapse.'' But soon not saying that word means not saying anything at allto Lu or to her support group. And when Kyra suspects that her worst fears might be real, she starts to question whether being just enough is not enough at all. With sensitivity and candor, acclaimed author Sara Zarr tells a heartfelt, personal story about finding hope in even the most difficult places, and love in even the most complicated relationships. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 589910 Title: Waiting for the Monsoon Author: Rod Nordland Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 8:30:38 Language: English Release date: 03-05-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Social Science, History & Culture Summary: A legendary New York Times war correspondent delivers his unforgettable final dispatch: a deeply moving meditation on life inspired by his sudden battle with terminal brain cancer. For thirty years, Rod Nordland shadowed death. As one of his generation's preeminent war correspondents, he reported in over 150 countries, many of which were in violent upheaval, and was no stranger to witnessing tragedy. But in summer 2019, during the height of Indias erratic monsoon season, Nordland was suddenly faced with a tragedy of his own: he collapsed in the middle of a morning jog, was rushed to the hospital, and diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor. After decades chasing conflicts across the globe, Nordland, now confined to a hospital bed, found the strength to face more personal conflicts. He reconnected with his estranged children and became closer with them than he ever thought possible. He repaired a friendship with a best friend that had been broken for twenty years. The arrogance and certitude that dominated his every action was replaced by a lucid sense of humility and generosity that persisted even after he left the hospital. Norlands tragedy became, in his own words, a gift that has enriched my life.   Waiting for the Monsoon is the exemplary story of confronting death with both eyes open, and of the human capacity to persevere even in the most difficult of times. With tremendous clarity, grace, and courage, Nordland has delivered a powerful final assignment, revealing how facing the unknown can transform experience and change our relationship to the world around us.  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 681589 Title: Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans Author: Peter Schweizer Narrator: Charles Constant Format: Unabridged Length: 7:43:10 Language: English Release date: 02-27-24 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: American Politics, Political Ideologies Summary: AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Its often said that China is in a cold war with America. The reality is far worse: the war is hot, and the body count is one-sided. China is killing Americans and working aggressively to maximize the carnage while our leaders remain passive and, in some cases, compliant. Why? If anyone could crack the code, its the renowned nonpartisan investigator Peter Schweizer. Schweizers previous three number one New York Times bestsellers sent shock waves through official Washington, sparking FBI investigations and congressional probes that continue to this day. For Blood Money, Schweizer and his team of forensic investigators spent more than two years scouring a trove of restricted Chinese military documents, data-mining a mountain of American financial records, and tracking US political leaders investments and family businesses. Schweizer unloads bombshell after bombshell, exposing the Chinese Communist Partys covert operations in the American drug trade, social justice movement, and medical establishment to sow chaos and decadence in the United States. A towering achievement of investigative journalism, Blood Money is one of those rare books that makes you clearly see the world anew. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 691836 Title: Fate Breaker Author: Victoria Aveyard Narrator: Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Length: 19:35:42 Language: English Release date: 02-27-24 Publisher: HarperTeen Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: A true fantasy masterpiece.'' Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author Since Victoria Aveyard launched the instant #1 New York Times bestselling Realm Breaker, the series has taken readers by storm. Now the finale is here to continue this epic fantasy series. Change your fateor kneel to it. The Companions are scattered and hopeless, torn from each other. After Corayne barely escapes with her life, she must forge on alone, leaving her blade broken and her allies behind her. Her only consolation: Corayne now has Taristan's sword, the only Spindleblade left in existence. Without it, he cant rip open any more Spindles. Without it, he cant end the world. But Taristan and Queen Erida will not be defeated so easily. Both will burn the world to bring down Corayneand bring forth their demon god, What Waits, ready to claim the realm of Allward for his own.  In a final clash between kingdoms and gods, all must rise to fightor be destroyed.  Everything has come to this. Prepare for a larger-than-life, unforgettable finale to the instant New York Times bestselling Realm Breaker series, where a shattered alliance must rise from the ashes to make their final stand against a ruthless enemyand the demon god who looks to shroud the entire world in darkness. Dont miss Victoria Aveyards New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, a sweeping tale of power, intrigue, and betrayal, where the only certainty is betrayal. Perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin and Leigh Bardugo.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 691839 Title: Partition Project Author: Saadia Faruqi Narrator: Reena Dutt Format: Unabridged Length: 10:00:47 Language: English Release date: 02-27-24 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmothers experience of the Partition of India and Pakistanand the bond that the two form as she helps Dadi tell her story. When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesnt have time to be Dadis unofficial babysitterher journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call journalism. As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadis childhood in northern Indiaand about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan. As details of Dadis life are revealed, Dadis personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com