There are plenty of reasons to be excited for spring’s arrival—blooming flowers, gentle rain—but we audiophiles are focused on the plethora of listens we’ll soon be adding to our libraries. From freshly cut fiction to blossoming new series, plus guided meditations to help you soak up the sunshine with purpose, these are the stories heating up this season.
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Bios & Memoirs
Actor Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker, The Avengers) shares the heartwrenching account of the snowplow accident that nearly claimed his life, the long road to recovery, and the power of perseverance.
Over the course of her aptly titled, author-narrated memoir, Tina Knowles (mother to music icons Beyoncé and Solange) unspools a story of strength, family, and creativity that spans generations.
Black trans activist Tourmaline crafts an essential, deeply researched portrait of LGBTQIA+ revolutionary Marsha P. Johnson that speaks to her singular life and indelible legacy.
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Fiction
Combining Kevin Wilson’s dry humor and Marin Ireland’s impeccable narration, Run for the Hills is the perfect road-trip story, following four half-siblings as they search for the father who abandoned them.
Once again, Taylor Jenkins Reid transports listeners to iconic times, creates unforgettable characters, and tells a soaring story about the transformative power of love. Atmosphere is the author at her best.
From the author of Take My Hand comes a multigenerational saga about the stories that make us who we are and the power of imagination, beautifully voiced by Bahni Turpin and Ashley J. Hobbs.
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Mysteries & Thrillers
Molly Gray returns with plenty of good news, a great promotion, her upcoming wedding, and a rare find that catapults her into fabulous wealth. What could go wrong?
Sarah Morgan, a high-powered lawyer, is busy. She defended her first husband in a murder case, and now her second husband needs her services. Guilty or not?
Inspired by a true antiquities scandal, this series debut introduces Dr. Gul Delani. Along with investigating a mummy discovery, she's still searching for a missing family member.
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Nonfiction
The viral historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman is our fearless, rollicking guide to facing humanity’s big problems with decisive ethical action—now.
A riveting work of narrative nonfiction, this landmark history of the Chinese in America maps two centuries of achievement, abuse, and the search for belonging.
Expect this one on all the parenting group chats: a genre-blending investigation of pregnancy and parenting in the digital age, from online oracle Amanda Hess.
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Romance
Carley Fortune writes a vacation romance like no other. This time she transports us back to Barry’s Bay, where Charlie Florek, from Fortune’s 2022 debut Every Summer After, finally gets his own happily ever after in this sweet summer love story.
Kennedy Ryan wraps up the Skyland series with her best work yet, an evocative modern romance featuring everyone's favorite rich auntie, Hendrix Barry. Narrators Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem reunite to end this series on a high note.
Patti Murin returns to perform Katherine Center's latest, where a reporter faking her way through an assignment gets more than she bargains for when her subject—a charming rescue swimmer—starts to feel less like a story and more like a chance at something real.
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Horror
A thought-provoking, nightmarish tale following a young runaway and the struggling actress set on saving him, Nat Cassidy's newest story will sit with you long after you finish.
The King of Horror expands his ever-growing "Kingverse" with a brand-new chilling story packed with stalkers, ritualistic crimes, and fan-favorite character Holly Gibney.
When three friends return home to visit their recently comatose childhood friend, they realize they may have fought this brewing battle before, against a far more deadly evil.
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Kids
Pam Muñoz Ryan (Esperanza Rising, Echo) combines adventure, loss, magical realism, and more in a book that is being hailed as an instant classic.
Alby C. Williams kicks off a new middle-grade fantasy series about an 11-year-old girl on a magical adventure that will take her across time and space.
Newbery Medal winner and National Book Award finalist Erin Entrada Kelly's nonfiction debut introduces listeners to Joey Guerrero, a Filipina WWII spy and hero.
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Romantasy
A forbidden knight, a gifted prophetess, and a quest that entangles both fate and faith. There is no escape from the slow-burning tension at the heart of The Knight and the Moth.
Venessa Vida Kelley’s romantasy debut, When the Tides Held the Moon, is a tender story of found family, queer identity, and the courage it takes to set someone free.
In a world where psychic powers mean death, Wren's only mission is survival—until falling for her commander risks everything. Amanda Dolan narrates this series debut.
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue returns with an irresistible and original vampire tale that spans centuries and follows three young women whose fates intertwine—brought to life by Julia Whelan, Katie Leung, and Marisa Calin.
Emily Tesh's debut novel, Some Desperate Glory, blew us away in 2023—and we weren't alone, as it won the Hugo Award for best novel. Her follow-up, a sapphic dark-academia tale, proves just how versatile Tesh is as an author.
Joe Abercrombie steps outside his First Law universe for this delightfully dark fantasy adventure, featuring a nefarious crew of characters and the author's signature biting wit—perfect for his longtime narrator, Steven Pacey.
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Well-Being
After facing their own personal challenges, Glennon Doyle, her sister Amanda, and Glennon's wife, Abby Wambach, deliver a treasure trove of wisdom from diverse voices on navigating love, grief, and everything in between.
From the team at Headspace: Turn your daily walk into a mindfulness supercharge. Whether you're a newbie or a Zen master, these guided strolls are your ticket to presence, grounding, and happiness.
Bestselling author Travis Bradberry is back with 60 fresh strategies to skyrocket your emotional intelligence. Plus, each copy comes with a unique passcode to take The Emotional Intelligence Test™ to help you create a personalized plan.
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YA
National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi dreams up a West African world in which gods touch everyone with gifts and the land is riven by magic users.
Author Tia Williams makes her first foray into YA fiction with this sweet romance about two teens spending a summer writing a self-help book together.
A wannabe popular kid turns up dead at the local high school, and who are the prime suspects for the murder but the popular kids themselves.
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