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City of Sin: Pimps, Police and Politics on the Vegas Strip
CITY OF SIN is a deep dive into the American heart of darkness, a much-needed outing of a society that allows its most vulnerable to be trampled by unchecked desire and greed. Brian Joseph has done a remarkable and undaunted job of investigative journalism. Michael Connelly, best-selling author and executive producer of Bosch CITY OF SIN tells the inside story of how the biggest sex trafficking investigation in Las Vegas history careened off the rails, ending law enforcement careers and harming hundreds of vulnerable women, but resulted in its target, Mally Mall, a Hip Hop music producer who has worked with stars ranging from Drake to Justin Bieber, receiving only 33 months in prison. This layered saga spans more than a decade, and incorporates an array of captivating characters, including world-famous musicians, violent pimps, unscrupulous journalists, and crooked cops. It takes readers from the streets of Las Vegas to its most exclusive hotel suites, from police raids to newsrooms, and from recording studios to one of the biggest party pads in all of Sin City, complete with a veritable zoo of exotic animals. Drawing on confidential records and exclusive interviews, CITY OF SIN opens with Angela Delgado, a Houston woman who gets sucked into Mally’s sprawling empire and becomes one of his elite “priority girls.” The focus then shifts to law enforcement’s investigation of Mally, which is hopelessly mismanaged. While Vice Sgt. Don Hoier watches in horror as police officers and then later FBI agents trip all over themselves, Mally’s star steadily rises as he produces bigger and bigger records and lands a role on a weekly VH1 reality show. CITY OF SIN sheds light on domestic sex trafficking and American society’s disregard for its victims, and the price of fame and celebrity and the intersection of Hip Hop and pimping. It will appeal to readers of true crime, current events, pop culture, even politics. Long-time investigative reporter Brian Joseph is uniquely positioned to tackle this ambitious story as he investigated sex trafficking in Las Vegas for more than two years for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and has developed countless sources in this hard-to-penetrate subculture.
Brian Joseph (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness
ESPN's Tim MacMahon examines the pressure of building around a prodigy in the NBA, through the prism of the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic. THE WONDER BOY chronicles Doncic's journey from the most hyped European teen prospect in basketball history to a generational NBA star -- and all the madness that ensues as the Mavericks attempt to avoid blowing the golden opportunity of having a young, perennial MVP candidate as the franchise centerpiece. The book digs behind the scenes of the drama and dysfunction in Dallas during the early years of Doncic's career, when owner Mark Cuban's front office focused as much on internal power struggles as actually improving the basketball team. And it covers the new regime's effort to earn Doncic's loyalty, which requires putting the ruthless competitor in position to win. Readers will learn never-before-reported details about the blockbuster deal for Kristaps Porzingis that blew up in the Mavs' faces, the divorces with coach Rick Carlisle and GM Donnie Nelson, the series of mistakes that led to Jalen Brunson leaving after a run to the Western Conference finals, the new pairing with mercurial Kyrie Irving, roster moves that could have been made and much more. As the clock ticks on the Mavs' search for a co-star, THE WONDER BOY dives into how the Mavericks have handled a dilemma every NBA team would love to have.
Tim Macmahon (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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Lewis Hamilton: Still I Rise: The Complete Story
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Jonathan Mcevoy (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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Broadcaster and activist June Sarpong OBE lays bare an honest and intimate account of a life spent at the forefront of the fight for inclusivity. Following a career spanning over twenty-five years, June Sarpong has become one of the most recognisable faces of British television. The recipient of both an MBE and OBE for her work in charity and broadcasting, in 2019 June made history by becoming the first ever Director of Creative Diversity for the BBC. In this memoir June invites us all into her life. From her early childhood spent in Ghana to her experiences as a black woman forging a career in the media – where she was often the only black person, or woman, in the room – June opens the door to her world and paints a poignant picture of what has helped shape her into who she is today. The Only One in the Room is a passionate story about breaking down barriers and advocating for equality in all areas of life, and one that will empower others to do the same.
June Sarpong (Author), To Be Announced (Narrator)
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Barry Diller has influenced every aspect of American culture for over sixty years. He changed how we watch TV, how movies are made, how we shop, how we consume media, and even how we date. Yet Diller's private life and business insights have never been made public-until now. After a childhood in a wealthy but dysfunctional family in Beverly Hills, Barry Diller began his career in the William Morris mailroom; before long he moved to ABC, and as a young executive he created the concepts of the TV movie and miniseries and championed such landmark shows as Roots, The Simpsons, and Married, With Children. Expanding into cinema, he reinvented how the studio system operated, becoming the only person to have been Chief Executive of three major studios: Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and Universal. In this revealing memoir, Diller recounts a life spent making deals, careers, and decisions that have changed the course of American culture. He shares stories of working (and sometimes fighting) with such talented filmmakers and actors as George Lucas, Warren Beatty, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many others, and he vividly recounts his partnerships and battles with business titans such as Charles Bludhorn, Rupert Murdoch, and Sumner Redstone. He has also experienced unparalleled success helming such companies as QVC and Match.com, and helping to create New York's High Line and Little Island. Who Knew is also a deeply intimate story, told with unflinching candor. For the first time, Diller recounts his decades-long struggles with his personal life, and his relationship with and marriage to Diane Von Furstenberg. In what is sure to be one of the most fascinating and talked-about books of the year, Who Knew holds nothing back, providing a moving, honest, and revealing account of Barry Diller's singular career and life.
Barry Diller (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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Admiral of the Narrow Seas: The Life of Bertram Ramsay
Bertram Ramsay has acquired almost mythical status in the history of the Second World War, firstly as the principal organizer of the Dunkirk evacuation and then as naval commander of the Allied invasion of Normandy - in the eyes of many, 'the organizer of victory'. But because Ramsay was killed in January 1945 and never wrote his own memoirs, his life has until now been difficult to pin down. Andrew Gordon, prize-winning author of The Rules of the Game: Jutland and British Naval Command, writing with the help of Ramsay's descendants, now describes the career of this intense and territorial man in full, for the first time establishing his true role in the two great tests of his life and conveying his very particular personality. This is a superb biography of a naval officer, which also illuminated afresh British history in the first half of the twentieth century.
Andrew Gordon (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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That'll Do Kate: The Story of a Yorkshire Dog
From the author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen's That'll Do Kate is a heatwarming and touching story about the joy one clever, loyal sheepdog brought to her life. For over a decade Amanda had one dog in particular at her side - the gorgeous Kate. She arrived at Ravenseat when she was eighteen months old; a little green, perhaps, but keen. Their connection deepened over the years, until Kate would instinctively know what Amanda wanted - understanding the whole job she was being asked to do, whether it was searching out lost newborn lambs or moving the flock from miles away. She worked in the worst weather, soaked by lashing rain or her fur weighed down with snow. Though, when bored, she was tempted to round up chickens - and the children. In later years she started to slow down, but her lack of speed was more than compensated for by her wisdom. In this charming book, Amanda pays tribute to Kate, who sadly died in December 2022, aged thirteen. Filled with funny stories and insights into the remarkable abilities of the sheepdog, That'll Do Kate will be loved by everyone who has ever had a dog and knows the happiness they bring.
Amanda Owen (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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Whitney Straight: The Authorized Biography of the Race Car Driver, War Hero, and Industrialist
A gripping tale of speed, heroism, romance, determination, and tragedy Born in New York with a silver spoon in his mouth, Whitney Straight became a naturalized Briton who earned his living. He turned down Churchill’s proposal of a career in politics to become CEO of BOAC, transforming it from a sales vehicle for outmoded aircraft into a national airline to be proud of. At Rolls-Royce, he railed against a company dominated by engineers who made poor businessmen, and after the national tragedy of the great company going bust, played a fundamental role in the splitting of the auto and aero businesses still seen today. An incurable romantic, he could never imagine being married to anyone other than his wife, yet he had numerous mistresses and countless girlfriends. Paul Kenny has been granted unfettered access to Straight’s diaries, photograph albums, and has scoured archives on both sides of the Atlantic, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the first full story of one of the twentieth century’s greatest mavericks.
Paul Kenny (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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The Shetland Way: Community and Climate Crisis on my Father's Islands
A memoir and investigation exploring loss, community and the climate crisis in the Shetland Islands by environmental journalist Marianne Brown When Marianne Brown arrived in Voe, Shetland, to attend the funeral of her father, she had packed enough clothes to last a short trip. But this was February 2020, just weeks before the UK’s first lockdown, and she would be unable to leave for another six months. Shetland is a place bound together by community, history and culture. But when a huge windfarm is greenlit to export energy to mainland Scotland, it creates rifts between neighbours, friends and even families. One side supports the benefit to a planet spiralling into climate disaster; the other challenges the impact on an environment with an already struggling wildlife population. As an environmental journalist, Marianne is drawn to investigate this story of sustainable energy that is irrevocably tied to her grief. But nothing is ever straightforward, and she soon finds herself on a transformative journey into the heart of a debate that mirrors global concerns about how we save the planet.
Marianne Brown (Author), To Be Announced (Narrator)
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A Yard of Sky: A Story of Love, Resistance and Hope
Brought to you by Penguin. THE HEART-STOPPING BOOK EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IN 2023 The extraordinary story that united the nation to bring a mother home On 3 April 2016 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was at the airport in Tehran, getting ready to board her flight with her baby daughter. They'd been visiting family in Iran, and were looking forward to getting home and seeing Richard, who would be there to meet them. When a man suddenly appeared and marched Nazanin away, they couldn't know their family was about to be changed forever. That moment would test their love, confront five foreign secretaries and take an ordinary family behind the curtain of international hostage diplomacy and secret debts. Their story galvanised a campaign of hope for millions, which would eventually free Nazanin and bring her home. Six years later, almost to the day, Nazanin landed back in the UK. This is the full account of that long journey, told by Nazanin and Richard for the very first time. © Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Richard Ratcliffe 2023 (P) Penguin Audio 2023
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Richard Ratcliffe (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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Brought to you by Penguin. A powerful memoir that tells the story of modern Britain, from one of the UK's most original and inspiring politicians June 1987: Diane Abbott makes history as the first elected Black female MP in the UK. Since then, she has survived more than three decades in parliament, campaigning tirelessly for a better future for Britain, from increasing access to education through the Black Child Initiative, to consistently voting in favour of higher disability benefits. With her trademark frankness and humour, her memoir, A Woman Like Me, will celebrate an extraordinary life and encourage a new generation to surpass expectations, just as she has done. In her honest and moving book, Diane takes the reader through her incredible journey, from growing up in North London with her Jamaican parents to entering the Houses of Parliament as a bright and ambitious young politician. In doing so, she paints a candid portrait of what it's like to face a barrage of hostility every day, shows us how she was able to battle impostor syndrome and succeed against the odds, and empowers us with the strength to change the fabric of this country for the better. © Diane Abbott 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Diane Abbott (Author), TBD (Narrator)
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