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Book cover of "Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson, with vibrant, abstract, colorful background and silhouette of a woman holding a mug.

This one feels like sinking your hands into the soil — deep, emotional, and full of life. It’s about family, roots, and the stories that shape us. One of those listens that lingers in your heart long after it ends.

Book cover for 'We'll Always Have Summer' by Jenny Han, featuring three young people sitting on the beach with waves in the background, and text indicating it is narrated by Lola Tung and Christopher Briney.

The final chapter in the Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy dives deep into love, loyalty, and the ache of growing up. It’s that mix of beach air and heartbreak that lingers long after the last page.

Book cover of 'The Housemaid is Watching' by Freida McFadden, featuring a keyhole with a close-up of a blue eye behind it, and text indicating it's a psychological thriller.

Millie is finally settling into a more stable life—until an unsettling new neighbor stirs up trouble she thought she left behind. When strange events escalate and danger creeps closer, Millie is forced back into a world of secrets, manipulation, and high-stakes choices.

A book cover titled 'Broken Country' by Clare Leslie Hall, featuring a rural landscape with a house, a large tree, pathways, and a branch of birds in flight, with a quote from Delia Owens at the top.

This one feels like fresh air in audiobook form—raw and haunting. You’re plunged into a world rebuilt from ashes, where survival isn’t just staying alive, it’s reclaiming humanity.

Book cover for 'The Favorites' by Layne Fargo, with a background image of women embracing, and large yellow title text.

This one pulled me in with the interpersonal tension — complicated relationships, secrets, and emotional twists. It had that “I need to know what happens next” energy that kept me listening longer than I intended.

Book cover titled "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, featuring an illustration of a half-globe with a cityscape, wind turbines, solar panels, grass, trees, a river, and wildlife including a deer, a bird, and butterflies. A blue badge indicates it is a New York Times bestseller.

A hopeful, thought-provoking look at the ideas shaping our future and how we thrive in a changing world.

Close-up of a zipper on a textured black fabric background.

A twisty, suspenseful audiobook centered on a business trip gone wrong, full of secrets, shifting perspectives, and unexpected turns.

Book cover for 'Dead Med' featuring a stethoscope on a dark background, with text indicating it is performed by Patricia Santomasso and Scott Merriman, and published by Podium.

A fast, twisty psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the final chapter. Quick pace, sharp turns, and an ending that lands. A solid pick if you love McFadden’s style.

Book cover for 'The Academy' by Elin Hilderbrand featuring a young girl sitting on a grassy lawn facing a large brick academy building with a steeple, with autumn trees in front.

An emotional story set in an elite academic world, exploring pressure, privilege, and personal growth.

A nostalgic, second-chance love story filled with summer memories, heartbreak, and hope. Tender, bittersweet, and perfect for an escape listen.

A digital cover of a book titled 'Shatter Me' by Tahereh Mafi, performed by Kate Simses. The image features a large blue eye with a tree growing from the eyelid, with branches extending outward. The eye appears to have water or tears streaming down, blending into an abstract, cloudy background. The top of the cover contains the phrase 'My touch is lethal. My touch is power' with part of it crossed out.

This one hooked me right away — intense, emotional, and beautifully dramatic. I loved how the internal monologue felt poetic while still driving the plot forward. If you like dystopian vibes with YA intensity, this one delivers.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with multiple large houses, surrounded by trees during sunset, with the sky displaying pink and purple clouds, and overlay text promoting a novel titled 'You Deserve to Know' by Aggie Blum Thompson.

This one surprised me — emotional, reflective, and revealing in a quiet way. It felt personal and introspective, and I connected with the themes of truth, identity, and uncovering what’s beneath the surface.

Book cover for "These Summer Storms" by Sarah MacLean featuring an illustration of four people walking along a beach with stormy sea and lightning in the background.

A heartfelt coastal drama about healing, forgiveness, and rediscovering what truly matters.

Book cover for 'She Didn't See It Coming' by Shari LaPena, featuring an illustration of a modern building with illuminated windows and silhouettes of people inside.

A gripping psychological thriller full of twists, secrets, and uneasy revelations — perfect when you want a listen that keeps your attention.

Cover of the book 'Something in the Water' by Catherine Steadman. The cover features an aerial view of ocean waves with white foam, in shades of blue. The title and author's name are displayed in bold, colorful text.

A heartfelt, reflective story about connection, grief, and the people who shape us. Emotional without being heavy, tender without being slow. A meaningful listen if you enjoy character-driven storytelling.

Book cover titled 'The Three Lives of Cate Kay' by Kate Fagan, featuring an illustration of a rearview mirror with partial face reflections and a green lime and mint drink. Published by Reese's Book Club.

A reflective memoir about ambition, identity, and redefining success. Thoughtful, honest, and quietly powerful.

Book cover of 'My Friends' by Fredrik Backman. The cover features an illustration of three children swimming underwater holding hands.

A story about connection, forgiveness, and the messy beauty of being human. Backman weaves humor and heartbreak into every page, reminding us how friendship shapes who we are — and who we become. Tender, thoughtful, and quietly powerful.

Book cover for 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden featuring two women with long hair, one with dark and the other with blonde hair, standing back-to-back against a yellow background with a keyhole image in the center.

Millie, a woman trying to rebuild her life who takes a housekeeping job with the wealthy Winchester family. But nothing in this house is what it seems. Nina’s unpredictable behavior, Andrew’s charm, and a locked attic door create a tension-filled mystery that keeps you guessing until the final twist

Book cover for 'The Housemaid's Wedding: A Short Story' by Freida McFadden displayed through a keyhole, showing an eye and a partial face behind a door, with purple flowers at the top and blood splatters on a light wooden background.

A dark and twisty short story in the Housemaid world — pulling you into the secrets, tension, and psychological suspense that Freida McFadden does so well. Quick, eerie, and addictive.

Book cover for 'When in Rome' by Sarah Adams, showing a woman and a man cooking together in a kitchen.

A sweet, lighthearted romance with warm characters, cozy humor, and small-town charm. A perfect audiobook escape when you want something happy and heart-lifting.

Book cover for 'The Book Club for Troublesome Women' by Marie Bostwick, showing a woman sitting on a floral sofa holding a book, with the title and author's name overlaid.

A warm, uplifting story about friendship, fresh starts, and the strength women find in each other.

Cover of a book titled "Famous Last Words" by Gillian McAllister. The cover features a torn piece of paper with red handwriting, a black pen resting on the paper, and a red textured background. The book is marketed as a novel and mentions the author as a bestselling author of "Wrong Place Wrong Time."

A tense psychological thriller built on secrets, shifting timelines, and one shocking crime. A fast-paced listen that keeps you guessing until the very end.

A tense psychological thriller about trust, manipulation, and hidden danger. Dark, gripping, and hard to stop listening.

The book cover for 'Hidden Nature' by Nora Roberts, featuring a dark background with a spider web and some greenery.

An atmospheric mystery with layered emotions, buried motives, and slow-burn suspense. Nora Roberts builds a world that’s both elegant and unsettling.

Book cover of "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World" by Robin Wall Kimmerer featuring an illustration of a serviceberry plant with green leaves and clusters of red and purple berries, and two birds flying near the plant.

A reflective listen that explores abundance, reciprocity, and the idea of choosing enough in a world that constantly pushes more.

Book cover of "Great Big Beautiful Life" by Emily Henry, with a colorful mosaic background, illustrations of a woman sitting and a man reading, and a white circular label that reads "Reese's Book Club."

An inspiring, honest look at finding joy, purpose, and resilience through life’s highs and lows. Warm, reflective, and easy to connect with. A meaningful listen if you enjoy personal growth and heartfelt storytelling.

Book cover titled 'Mile High' by Liz Tomorde, featuring a city skyline with tall buildings at night and an airplane flying in a blue sky above the city.

A fun, fast-paced sports romance with strong chemistry, humor, and heart. An easy, entertaining listen that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

A beautifully written coming-of-age story about family, loss, and the quiet moments that shape us. Thoughtful, emotional, and deeply human.

Promotional cover for Bram Stoker's Dracula, performed by Alan Cumming and Tim Curry, with an all-star cast, featuring red and black color scheme with red splashes and text stating 'Only from Audible'.

This was such a cool experience as an audiobook — classic Gothic suspense with surprisingly modern-feeling tension. It’s creepy in a slow, atmospheric way, and I really enjoyed hearing this iconic story in its original voice.

Book cover for 'The Seven Rings' by Nora Roberts, part of 'The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 3'. Features a gold ring with flowers and a flowing fabric background.

This one brought a little bit of magic, romance, and intrigue — classic Nora Roberts atmosphere. It’s immersive and comforting, like sinking into a story world that unfolds at just the right pace.

Book cover of 'The Intruder' by Freida McFadden, featuring a dark, textured background with water droplet patterns and shattered glass elements.

A sharp, twist-filled thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. Fast, addictive, and impossible to stop listening to.

The book cover for 'Atmosphere' by Taylor Jenkins Reid features a woman with black, curly hair wearing mirror sunglasses reflecting the sky and clouds, against a daytime sky with scattered clouds.

A lush, magical fantasy audiobook with deep emotion, vivid world-building, and a quietly powerful love story at its heart.

A haunting psychological thriller set in a small town steeped in secrets and trauma. Dark, unsettling, and impossible to stop once it pulls you in.

A love story that feels like sunlight and sea air — poetic, nostalgic, and beautifully grounded in the kind of emotion only TJR can write. Perfect for beach walks, solo flights, or days you want your playlist to sound like a memory.

Book cover titled 'Everything is Tuberculosis' by John Green with a yellow background and a drop-shaped illustration containing a red circle with text inside.

Wickedly sharp and weirdly beautiful. This is satire and social critique wrapped in illness and absurdity. Not what you’ll expect—but exactly what you won’t forget.

A book cover with a red wooden background, featuring a keyhole with a woman's eye visible through it, and the title 'The Housemaid's Secret' by Freida McFadden.

Millie takes a new job with a wealthy couple who insist she never enters the closed-off guest room. The wife seems terrified, the husband is hiding something, and Millie finds herself pulled into another dangerous web of secrets and lies.

Book cover for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, featuring a young boy dressed as a traveler standing on a raft in a river surrounded by lush forests.

This one felt like a nostalgic, playful escape — it’s light, imaginative, and fun. It reminded me why the classics stick around: they capture a specific feeling of childhood freedom and mischievous adventure.

The book cover for 'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch, depicting a dark, reflective surface with silhouettes of people walking in the background, with bold pink text showing the title and author's name.

A mind-bending sci-fi thriller that explores identity, alternate realities, and the ripple effects of choice. Smart, intense, and impossible to put down.

Book cover for "A Stolen House" by Alex E. Harrow featuring illustrated ravens and a moon against a dark background.

A moody, gothic audiobook filled with mystery, folklore, and quiet strength. Perfect if you enjoy atmospheric stories with depth.

Book cover titled 'The View from Lake Como' by Adriana Trigiani, featuring a woman with long hair on a boat overlooking Lake Como with buildings and lush hills in the background.

A warm, travel-infused memoir about family roots, creativity, and slowing down to savor life’s beauty.

A witty, fast-paced fantasy with sharp banter, unexpected heart, and morally gray chaos. Light, clever, and surprisingly addictive.