Genealogy
fascinates me! My dad’s side of the family is mapped back to a 12th Century German Crusader, and my mom’s side leads to royalty in 1st Century Saxony. (I know, everyone says they have royal blood—mine happens to be very diluted.)While the long trail of names and dates is impressive, I’m more interested in the stories of my ancestors' lives. But daily details are rarely recorded. And that’s where my love of historical fiction comes in. I might not know specifically what it was like for my many-greats-grandmother Penelope who sailed to New Amsterdam in 1640, but a great listen can help me explore the possibilities. Maybe that’s my springtime listening goal—when the snow melts, I’ll choose a story, visit a related historic site, and let the listen help me travel through time. When is the next ferry to Ellis Island?
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Cinder
- Book One of the Lunar Chronicles
- De: Marissa Meyer
- Narrado por: Rebecca Soler
- Duración: 10 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14,379
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 12,822
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 12,836
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl.... Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surpised by how much I enjoyed it
- De The Mankers en 01-17-12
You can't hear just one
Whenever I visit the Coming Soon
page, I always seem to find a binge-worthy series. And I don’t mind a bit! Those reminders made sure I caught every volume of The Lunar Chronicles and gave me a heads up that part two of The Belles was on the way. If you’re ready to get wrapped up in a story, check out the first installment of any best-selling series!
Find Your New Favorite
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Beast Rider
- A Boy's Journey Beyond the Border
- De: Tony Johnston, María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
- Narrado por: Christian Barillas
- Duración: 3 h y 33 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 9
Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small town in Mexico to join his older brother in Los Angeles. To cross the US border, he must become a “beast rider” - someone who hops on a train. The first time he tries, he is stopped by the Mexican police, who arrest and beat him. When he tries again, he is attacked by a Mexican gang and left for dead. Just when Manuel is ready to turn back, he finds new hope.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I'm grateful
- De Mary en 04-06-19
Talk about the issues
Teens have always cared about social issues, but recently they’ve been stepping up to effect positive change like never before. Instead of relying on adults, teens are speaking up, marching, and organizing to make sure their voices are heard. And YA fiction is reflecting that in a big way. This month there’s a wealth of new stories about real-life issues—from the global to the personal—and teens are at the center of them all.
Get Involved
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All That Glitters
- Enchantée Series, Book 1
- De: Gita Trelease
- Narrado por: Justine Eyre
- Duración: 12 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 110
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 96
When smallpox kills her parents, Camille must find a way to provide for her younger sister while managing her volatile brother. Relying on magic, Camille painstakingly transforms scraps of metal into money to buy food and medicine they need. But when the coins won’t hold their shape and her brother disappears with the family’s savings, Camille pursues a richer, more dangerous mark: the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enchantee Book Review
- De H. J. Ortiz en 04-01-19
Love. Magic. Revolution.
In addition to historical fiction, I tend to devour historical fantasy! Just imagine you’re an orphan in Paris on the eve of the French Revolution. You’re poor, but through a series of misunderstandings, you’ve been invited to Marie Antoinette’s court. If you attend, you could steal baubles to pay overdue rent and feed your siblings. But the only way to get past the palace guards is to create a magical glamour. Your mother warned you not to use dark magic, but do you have a choice?
Bon Voyage
Coming Soon
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The Size of the Truth
- Sam Abernathy Books
- De: Andrew Smith
- Narrado por: Ramón de Ocampo
- Duración: 5 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13
When he was four years old, Sam Abernathy was trapped at the bottom of a well for three days, where he was teased by a smart-aleck armadillo named Bartleby. Since then, his parents plan every move he makes. But Sam doesn’t like their plans. He doesn’t want to go to MIT. And he doesn’t want to skip two grades, being stuck in the eighth grade as an 11-year-old with James Jenkins, the boy he’s sure pushed him into the well in the first place. He wants to be a chef. And he’s going to start by entering the first Blue Creek Days Colonel Jenkins Macaroni and Cheese Cook-Off.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sam (excuse me) Abernathy is the greatest
- De Kaitlyn Robinson en 04-08-19
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Girl Mogul
- Dream It. Do It. Change the World
- De: Tiffany Pham
- Narrado por: Tiffany Pham
- Duración: 5 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4
This program is read by the author. Tiffany Pham, founder and CEO of Mogul, created one of the most successful platforms for girls worldwide, reaching millions of people to enact true change in their lives, after receiving thousands of emails asking for advice. In Girl Mogul, she speaks directly to teens and young adults, sharing insights from her own life as well as from the lives of the most incredible and inspiring women on Mogul. Tiffany has proven that with the right attitude, the right people, and the right vision, there’s nothing girls can’t do.
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Sherwood
- De: Meagan Spooner
- Narrado por: Fiona Hardingham
- Duración: 13 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 127
Robin of Locksley is dead. Maid Marian doesn’t know how she’ll go on, but the people of Locksley town, persecuted by the sheriff of Nottingham, need a protector. And the dreadful Guy of Gisborne, the sheriff’s right hand, wishes to step into Robin’s shoes as lord of Locksley and Marian’s fiancé. Marian never meant to tread in Robin’s footsteps - never intended to stand as a beacon of hope to those awaiting his triumphant return. But with a sweep of his green cloak and the flash of her sword, Marian makes the choice to become her own hero: Robin Hood.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Would recommend at a ‘meh’ on a scale of 1-10.
- De Abbey en 08-29-19
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Where the Heart Is
- De: Jo Knowles
- Narrado por: Jennifer Jill Araya
- Duración: 6 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 18
It’s the first day of summer and Rachel's 13th birthday. She can't wait to head to the lake with her best friend, Micah. But as summer unfolds, every day seems to get more complicated. Her “fun” new job taking care of farm animals quickly becomes a challenge, and at home, her parents are more worried about money than usual. Fortunately, Rachel can count on Micah to help her cope with all the stress. But Micah seems to want their relationship to go beyond friendship, and though Rachel almost wishes for that, too, she can’t force herself to feel “that way” about him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- De Kris en 02-12-25
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The Size of the Truth
- Sam Abernathy Books
- De: Andrew Smith
- Narrado por: Ramón de Ocampo
- Duración: 5 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13
When he was four years old, Sam Abernathy was trapped at the bottom of a well for three days, where he was teased by a smart-aleck armadillo named Bartleby. Since then, his parents plan every move he makes. But Sam doesn’t like their plans. He doesn’t want to go to MIT. And he doesn’t want to skip two grades, being stuck in the eighth grade as an 11-year-old with James Jenkins, the boy he’s sure pushed him into the well in the first place. He wants to be a chef. And he’s going to start by entering the first Blue Creek Days Colonel Jenkins Macaroni and Cheese Cook-Off.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sam (excuse me) Abernathy is the greatest
- De Kaitlyn Robinson en 04-08-19
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Girl Mogul
- Dream It. Do It. Change the World
- De: Tiffany Pham
- Narrado por: Tiffany Pham
- Duración: 5 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4
This program is read by the author. Tiffany Pham, founder and CEO of Mogul, created one of the most successful platforms for girls worldwide, reaching millions of people to enact true change in their lives, after receiving thousands of emails asking for advice. In Girl Mogul, she speaks directly to teens and young adults, sharing insights from her own life as well as from the lives of the most incredible and inspiring women on Mogul. Tiffany has proven that with the right attitude, the right people, and the right vision, there’s nothing girls can’t do.
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Sherwood
- De: Meagan Spooner
- Narrado por: Fiona Hardingham
- Duración: 13 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 127
Robin of Locksley is dead. Maid Marian doesn’t know how she’ll go on, but the people of Locksley town, persecuted by the sheriff of Nottingham, need a protector. And the dreadful Guy of Gisborne, the sheriff’s right hand, wishes to step into Robin’s shoes as lord of Locksley and Marian’s fiancé. Marian never meant to tread in Robin’s footsteps - never intended to stand as a beacon of hope to those awaiting his triumphant return. But with a sweep of his green cloak and the flash of her sword, Marian makes the choice to become her own hero: Robin Hood.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Would recommend at a ‘meh’ on a scale of 1-10.
- De Abbey en 08-29-19
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Where the Heart Is
- De: Jo Knowles
- Narrado por: Jennifer Jill Araya
- Duración: 6 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 18
It’s the first day of summer and Rachel's 13th birthday. She can't wait to head to the lake with her best friend, Micah. But as summer unfolds, every day seems to get more complicated. Her “fun” new job taking care of farm animals quickly becomes a challenge, and at home, her parents are more worried about money than usual. Fortunately, Rachel can count on Micah to help her cope with all the stress. But Micah seems to want their relationship to go beyond friendship, and though Rachel almost wishes for that, too, she can’t force herself to feel “that way” about him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- De Kris en 02-12-25