LISTEN: Library Love from Authors in the Audio Studio: Ruta Sepetys, Aurora James, Najwa Zebian, Christian Cooper, & more!

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“In an upbeat conversational tone, she encourages listeners to plumb their own lives for writing inspiration. . . You may want to take notes or grab a print copy to work on her many prompts, but it is the audio version that will inspire you. If you’re a writer (or want to be), listen up!”—AudioFile

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“James’ charming voice is consistently passionate, and listeners will be captivated as she discusses her challenges, decisions, and compelling perseverance.”—Booklist starred audio review

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“Russell Moore’s gentle, courageous voice has a way of cutting through the clamor of the age, right down to the marrow of what matters. . .” —Andrew Peterson, singer/songwriter

Read by Hakeem Oluseyi

“Oluseyi’s unflinching honesty and love of science, and the ever-present threat of a tragic end, will keep readers riveted. Each short chapter tells a full story in lively prose, making this account ideal for its intended audience.”—Booklist starred review

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“Listeners experience the characters’ love, pain, humor, and the moments of frustration that ease into patience and acceptance of their challenges and differences. The Hurricane Maria chapters and a reflective epilogue are particularly affecting in Santiago’s voice.”—Booklist

Read by Najwa Zebian, Catherine Ho, Dani Martineck, Musu-Kulla Massaquoi, Gilli Messer, Lee Osorio, and Victoria Villarreal

“Listeners will likely replay, press pause, and take notes as they listen to this audio-original and become enlightened by the conversation.”—Booklist starred audio review

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“Zanes traces how the album’s punk rock spirit pushed back against the industry’s preferred polished sound to become a chart-topping success, and delivers the narrative in energetic prose that makes his enthusiasm for his subject palpable. Rock ’n’ roll fans will want to crank this up to 11.”—Publishers Weekly

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“Readers will be thrilled by the author’s descriptions of truly bizarre sights and creatures as well as dazzling archaeological treasures. . .  Space exploration gets the headlines, but Casey makes a convincing case that the deep ocean is more interesting.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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“There’s a reason why Timothy Egan is a Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter and author of numerous bestsellers. . . Egan brings his rigorous journalistic chops to this fascinating story. . . It is an important listen that informs and engages.”—AudioFile

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“Listening to this compelling memoir, narrated in Cooper’s gently raspy voice, we learn much more about him. . . With his well-paced delivery, Cooper takes us along on adventures near and far, from growing up on Long Island to birding obsessively during the spring migration and eventually traveling the world. Birdsong between chapters is a delightful bonus.”—AudioFile

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“Torrey Maldonado’s voice is perfectly pitched for Trev, a promising Black 12-year-old who is dealing with family and community violence. . . Use of vernacular language and Trev’s differing modes of communicating give this audiobook a tone of authenticity.”—AudioFile