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Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi, Read by Bahni Turpin

A Coming-of-Age Story About Love and Revolution
March 2, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Wahala by Nikki May, Read by Natalie Simpson

A Fast-Paced Drama
March 1, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys, Read by Edoardo Ballerini

Gripping YA Historical Fiction
February 28, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Operation Sisterhood by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Read by Kristen Ariza

A Sweet and Joyful Story Set in Harlem
February 25, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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A Is for Oboe: The Orchestra’s Alphabet by Lera Auerbach and Marilyn Nelson, Read by Thomas Quasthoff

An Unforgettable Introduction to the Orchestra for Young Listeners
February 24, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala, Read by Danice Cabanela

Return to Shady Palms with Lila Macapagal
February 23, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh, Read by Rosa Escoda

A Captivating Retelling of a Korean Folktale
February 22, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon, Read by Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Stormy Weather Ahead
February 22, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Wild Swan by Patti Callahan, Read by Cynthia Erivo

Glorious Listening
February 18, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Family Business by S.J. Rozan, Read by Emily Woo Zeller

A Chinatown Mystery
February 17, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Hangsaman by Shirley Jackson, Read by Julia Whelan

Psychological Terror and Suspense
February 16, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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The Maid by Nita Prose, Read by Lauren Ambrose

A Precisely Crafted Mystery
February 15, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes by Maurice Leblanc, Read by David Timson

Classic, Mysterious Fun
February 14, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang, Read by Catherine Ho

A Skillful Narration Paired Beautifully with Penetrating Writing
February 11, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Unprotected by Billy Porter, Read by the Author

Hear the Star’s Gripping Audio Memoir
February 10, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins, Read by Barrie Kreinik

A Fun Trip Turns into a Nightmare
February 9, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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You Can’t Be Serious by Kal Penn, Read by the Author

An Engaging Memoir from the Actor—and This Year’s Audies Host
February 8, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Anthem by Noah Hawley, Read by Shiromi Arserio and Noah Hawley

An Action-Packed Thriller
February 7, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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Davina Porter on the Delights and Challenges of Narrating the Outlander Series

The Voice of Diana Gabaldon
February 4, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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The Fifties by James R. Gaines, Read by James Fouhey

Reexamining the 1950s
February 4, 2022  By Behind the Mic 
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