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Explore the Complexities of Love for People and Places in These February Debuts Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on February 15, 2019

When we think of February, we think of hearts (instead of wintery, blustery weather!). Hearts can mean a lot of different things: love of a place, love of an activity, romantic love, familial love, friendship love, and, best of all, the love you have for yourself.

So, whatever type of love you’d like to immerse yourself in with your next audiobook, we have a fantastic selection for you from bright, new voices in literature. Read more

Tagged: Adenrele Ojo, American Spy, Amy Shiels, Anissa Gray, Astrid Scholte, Bahni Turpin, Bangkok Wakes to Rain, bookclub, crafter, Dominic Hoffman, Elizabeth Knowelden, Euan Morton, Four Dead Queens, January LaVoy, Jim Dale, Julia Whelan, Lauren Wilkinson, Leife Shallcross, Lindsay Stern, Macleod Andrews, Pitchaya Sudbanthad, The Beast's Heart, The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls, The Study of Animal Languages

What We’re Listening To: January 2019 Picks Submitted by PRHA Contributor on January 23, 2019

by Abby Fuess, Junior Designer

Settling into a new year has always been one of my favorite stretches of time. The weeks that follow the hectic holiday season provide the perfect moments to cozy up and reflect on all that has happened in the past twelve months. Read more

Tagged: Harry Potter, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, Jim Dale, jk rowling, mindy kaling

What Stories Are You Thankful For? Submitted by Erin Murphy on November 20, 2018

Keeping with the spirit of the season, we asked our staff which stories they’re thankful for this year (and every year!): Read more

Tagged: Anne Hathaway, Anthony Heald, Cheryl Strayed, Harry Potter, Jim Dale, jk rowling, Meg Cabot, The Princess Diaries, Tiny Beautiful Things, Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls

Sound Off on Censorship: Listens for Banned Books Week Submitted by Erin Murphy on September 24, 2018

During Banned Books Week (September 23rd to September 29th), we’re joining the rest of the literary community to celebrate freedom of speech and to stand up for the right to hear powerful stories. Read more

Tagged: A Time to Kill, Banned Books Week, Being Jazz, Blubber, eleanor & park, Gary Sinise, Halley Feiffer, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, J.K. Rowling, jazz jennings, Jim Dale, john grisham, John Steinbeck, judy blume, Laurie Halse Anderson, Mandy Siegfried, Maya Angelou, Michael Beck, Of Mice and Men, Rainbow Rowell, Rebecca Lowman, Song of Solomon, SPEAK, Sunil Malhotra, Toni Morrison

5 Audiobooks About Amazing Friend Groups Submitted by Erin Murphy on July 30, 2018

We’re celebrating stories about friends of all kinds! Read more

Tagged: Angela Goethals, Ann Brasheres, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling, jesse andrews, Jim Dale, judy blume, Just as Long as We're Together, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Nina LaCour, Rebecca Soler, RJ Cyler, Robbie Daymond, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Disenchantments, Thomas Mann

Our Recommendations for First-Time Listeners Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on June 13, 2018

The benefits of listening to audiobooks are clear: audiobooks are the ultimate tool for multitaskers, as well as a great way to relax. Read more

Tagged: Amie Kaufman, anything is possible, Billie Lourd, bookclub, Carrie Fisher, Douglas Adams, Elizabeth Strout, Ernest Cline, family travel, Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, I've Got Your Number, ILLUMINAE, J.K. Rowling, Jay Kristoff, Jayne Entwistle, Jim Dale, Johnathan McClain, Kimberly Farr, Lincoln Hoppe, max brooks, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Philip Pullman, Ready Player One, Sophie Kinsella, staff picks, Stephen Fry, The Golden Compass, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Princess Diarist, Wil Wheaton, world war z

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6 Stories Featuring Fantastic Teachers Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on May 11, 2018

When you’re growing up, your teachers are some of the most influential adults in your life. Share the encouraging, caring, intelligent teachers in these beloved audiobooks with the young listeners you know. Read more

Tagged: Anne of Green Gables, Elise Primavera, family travel, Fish in a Tree, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling, Jim Dale, Kate Burton, kate winslet, Katherine Kellgren, Kathleen McInerney, L.M. Montgomery, Lauren Davis, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Matilda, ms. rapscott's girls, Patricia Polacco, Roald Dahl, teacher appreciation week, teachers, thank you mr falker

Modern Children’s Classics to Add to Your Collection Submitted by Erin Murphy on May 4, 2018

Earlier this week we shared a list of classic kid’s audiobooks in celebration of Children’s Book Week. While there’s nothing like an old favorite, there’s also no shortage of new stories to be told. Read more

Tagged: barabra park, bj novak, busy phillips, family travel, Graeme Malcolm, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, jeanne birdsall, Jim Dale, jk rowling, junie b jones and the stupid smelly school bus, kate dicamillo, lana quintal, Susan Denaker, the book with no pictures, the penderwicks, The Tale of Despereaux

What We Listen to with Our Kids Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on May 4, 2018

Need a suggestion for an audiobook to listen to with your child(ren)? We asked staff members what audiobooks their kids love listening to together. Read more