Audiobooks narrated by Christine Williams

Among the Birds: Field Notes from Cascadia

"“Within these pages, you’ll find delight, wisdom, and wonder.”—Sy Montgomery, author of The Hummingbirds’ Gift A delight for devoted birders, curious nature lovers, and casual backyard watchers alike, from two beloved local talents Fresh, experiential personal essays featuring more than 70 Pacific Northwest birds by a New York Times bestselling author Vibrant, colorful illustrations by an award-winning Northwest artist Accessible natural history with a focus on conservation Among the Birds is an enchanting celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s birds, brought to life by New York Times-bestselling author and naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Readers join Haupt on a wandering journey through the region’s avian world, drifting intuitively among species, much like you encounter birds on a neighborhood amble, forest trail, or windy shoreline. More than 70 feathered residents and seasonal visitors make an appearance, connected through experience, memory, and the serendipity of daily life outdoors. Haupt’s signature voice—lyrical, curious, gently humorous, and deeply observant—infuses each vignette with delight and insight. She blends personal moments with natural history, offering a closer look at the habits, habitats, and captivating quirks of birds such as Steller’s Jay, Anna’s Hummingbird, Merlin, Black Oystercatcher, American Dipper, Caspian Tern, and many more. Acclaimed artist Justin Gibben’s richly detailed illustrations blend realism and whimsy to highlight each bird’s distinct personality—and perfectly complement Haupt’s stories to spark wonder, cultivate attentiveness, and remind us of our role in caring for the wild lives that thrive alongside us."

Lyanda Lynn Haupt (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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The Malign Ghosts of Summer

"Told through the interwoven perspectives of four unforgettable characters—Meg, a gifted chef whose culinary journey anchors the story; Camille, her childhood best friend and unrequited love; Laurent, a sharp-tongued food critic and steadfast confidant; and Kip, a fearless documentary photographer who challenges Meg to live out loud—this richly layered novel spans decades, continents, and the full spectrum of human longing. From postwar Paris to mid-century New York City to the quiet beauty of Vermont's Lake Champlain Islands, The Malign Ghosts of Summer traces how the pursuit of love—in all its forms—can shape a life. As each character navigates loss, belonging, and the search for meaning, their voices converge in a story of reinvention, chosen family, and the radiant triumph of becoming who you were always meant to be. For listeners of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Hours, and Honey Girl, this is a tender, resonant celebration of resilience, love, and connection."

Ann McMan (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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The Red Sacrament

"A savage, hypnotic dive into the lives and deaths of a coven of vampires living in nineteenth-century Paris on the cusp of revolt and revolution, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno–Garcia, Laura Purcell, and Elizabeth Kostova. Paris, 1869. The Théâtre Saint–Siméon is the place to be, if you can get in. The black slips of paper that guarantee entry are rare and highly desired—and given only to certain persons. The actors on stage are magnetic and ageless, performing only at midnight and never seen during the day . . . Arnault and his clan of vampires have survived for as long as they have by observing a rigid set of rules. At night, they perform on stage at the Théâtre Saint–Siméon, picking off just enough people in the audience to survive. But they understand the city—and how to live in it without being noticed. Their peace is shattered first with a visit from Béatrice, a witch who forms a strange connection to Arnault; then with the arrival of Victor de Rouvray and his sister Françoise, vampires from a very different world. And, as Arnault grows closer and closer to the beautiful, enigmatic Victor, he risks becoming distracted from the constant bickering of his immortal friends, from the daily running of the theatre, and worse, from the premonitions of blood, death, and starvation that he receives at night. For a terrible change is on the horizon, revolt and revolution are brewing in the streets, and soon, the city and Arnault will never be the same again."

Sara Hinkley (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Lie in the Bay

"Experience the dark side of the white picket fence in Holly Danvers' latest Little White Lies thriller. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley. A neighborly smile hides a multitude of sins . . . The residents of Bayshore Lane excel at three things: throwing unforgettable waterfront parties, spreading the juiciest gossip, and taking their darkest secrets straight to the grave. Take Jenna, Gabrielle, and Dublin. Each harbor something they’d rather die than confess—a forbidden desire, a dangerous scheme, a hidden agenda. In their postcard–perfect neighborhood, these are truths that can never see the light. But when whispering over cocktails turns sinister, long-buried secrets begin clawing their way to the surface. Jenna’s perfect life starts to fracture, Dublin’s world is reduced to ashes, and Gabrielle risks losing everything she loves. Someone on Bayshore Lane knows more than they’re saying. And one of them is determined to make this carefully curated circle pay for the sins they thought were long forgotten."

Holly Danvers (Author), Christine Williams, Rich Miller (Narrator)

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Women in Medicine: Stories from the Girls in White

"In telling the history of women in medicine, the pioneers are rightly remembered and celebrated in books, articles, memorials, awards, names of buildings, and organizations. In contrast, the generation who began the transition from minority status to the current numerical equity are seldom memorialized, yet without the efforts of these few determined women in what was unambiguously a male profession, the achievements of these pioneers could easily have withered. This book is written to celebrate this unique generation of women who entered medicine between the Second World War and the early 1970s—determined women who just wanted to be doctors but ended up fundamentally changing the profession. Utilizing oral histories from thirty-seven women who became physicians between 1948 and 1975, these women tell their stories in their own words and provide a valid picture of their experiences throughout their careers that has much resonance for those entering or practicing medicine today. Women in Medicine: Stories from the Girls in White will be of interest to all health professionals or those considering entering health professions, particularly women, and their advisers and supporters, to medical educators, and to medical historians seeking to understand the progress of women in medicine and other professions since the end of WWII."

Anne Walling (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Self-as-Context in Therapy: Help Your Clients Build a Flexible Self with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

"Self-as-context is one of the most important of the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), yet it is also one of the least understood. Many therapists struggle to fully implement it in their practice—perhaps due to a lack of concrete techniques for real world application—or they may become stuck when facing roadblocks in-session. So how can you gain a deeper understanding of self-as-context as a behavior and learn practical interventions for empowering clients with this essential capacity? Self-as-Context in Therapy takes a challenging concept and translates it into an accessible, actionable process for helping clients cultivate a more flexible self and take valued action. You will start with an exploration of how the self develops, and the clinical implications of inhibiting factors in this process. Finally, the book offers simple strategies to train clients in self-as-context, so they can integrate key lessons and techniques into their daily lives. If you're looking for resources to help your clients embrace new possibilities and move toward a life more deeply aligned with their values, this comprehensive guide can help you get started."

Beate M.E. Ebert (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age

"Before the internet and social media offered voyeuristic glimpses into the lives of others, the acclaimed Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, exposed the dangers and delights of looking—and knowing—too much in his 1954 masterpiece Rear Window. Hailed as one of the greatest films ever made, it stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly but, in an unusual gamble, is shot entirely from within a Greenwich Village apartment. Hitchcock forces his audience to participate in his protagonist's voyeuristic impulses and darkest obsessions—a bold move in the era of the Hollywood Blacklist and restrictive Hays Code. But the gamble paid off, and Rear Window became a timeless classic. This book goes straight to the source of Rear Window's genius by mining the papers of Hitchcock, Jimmy Stewart, and Thelma Ritter, revealing little-known facts behind the scenes: Why taking the role of Lisa was one of the toughest decisions Grace Kelly ever made; How Hitchcock intertwined suspense and romance with inspiration from Ingrid Bergman; How he used a topless scene to distract censors from other scenes to which they may have objected; and how Hitchcock crafted the film's unforgettable villain by modeling him on a producer he loathed. This exciting book pulls back the curtain on a classic thriller that's as relevant today as ever—and every bit as thrilling."

Jennifer O'Callaghan (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Village Life: Discover Tuscan-Inspired Hospitality and Intentional Living

"Author, entrepreneur, and part-time Tuscan resident Angela Correll shares charming reflections on her everyday experiences in Italy, along with valuable lessons to help readers enrich their lives, wherever they call home. Grab your cappuccino and settle in for a sweet taste of village life. After several trips to Italy over the last 25 years, Angela Correll and her husband, Jess, decided to take the leap and put down roots in a tiny Tuscan village, restoring a centuries-old horse stable into the home of their dreams. Angela invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating and quirky culture of her small hilltop village as she shares observations, stories, photographs, recipes, and ideas from her time in Tuscany. Along the way, you’ll discover little life lessons that will put a smile on your face and inspire you to add a bit of Tuscan charm and wisdom to your everyday life."

Angela Correll (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Switch

"What happens when you're looking for love and all your best friends are romance readers? Cue a clown car of ill-fated first dates that read more like failed first drafts of romantic fiction tropes than aspiring hunts for the love of her life. Assistant conductor Izzy Lebrun spends her days riding the rails of The Green Mountain Zephyr between her home in Philadelphia and the end of the line in St. Alban's, Vermont. Beleaguered Izzy walks a tightrope—desperately trying to achieve a work-life balance between a job that pays the bills, and her dogged determination to finish her graduate degree so she can finally get a job that keeps her rooted in one place. All she wants is to earn her PhD, get a damn cat, and find the love of her life. Is that too much to ask? We follow Izzy through her sometimes disastrous, sometimes implausible, but always hilarious journey through a maze of failed dates and epically bad one-night stands. Will Izzy ever get her ticket punched for a HEA or is this the end of the line for her?"

Ann McMan (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Darkenbloom

"A panoramic novel of European history, by an internationally bestselling writer. The whole truth, as the name implies, is the collective knowledge of all those involved. Which is why you can never really piece it together again afterwards. Because some of those who possessed a part of it will already be dead. Or they're lying, or their memories are bad. It's 1989, and in a small town on the Austria-Hungary border, nobody talks about the war; the older residents pretend not to remember, and the younger ones are too busy making plans to leave. The walls are thin, the curtains twitch, there is a face at every window, and everyone knows what they are not supposed to say. But as thousands of East German refugees mass at the border, it seems that the past is knocking on Darkenbloom's door. Still, though, nobody talks about the war. Until a mysterious visitor shows up asking questions. Until townspeople start receiving threatening letters and even disappearing. Until a body is found."

Eva Menasse (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Surviving Hitler, Evading Stalin

"One Woman’s Remarkable Escape from Nazi Germany The peaceful farm life of a teenage girl in Germany is abruptly upended when WWII comes knocking at her family’s door. One month before her sixteenth birthday, Mildred “Mickchen” Schindler and her family are captured by Russian Soldiers. Having already survived life in Hitler’s Nazi Germany, they now face the terror of a new enemy—Stalin’s Red Army. Driven from their home, Mildred and her family become refugees along with a sad, slow-moving caravan of other families who have suffered the same fate. Cleverly disguised by her mother, Mildred avoids being taken to a work camp until one morning when authorities arrive unexpectedly. Her father has already been taken by Russian soldiers, and now she is taken from her mother and brother. Mildred recounts, in meticulous detail, her treacherous journey and the roller coaster of raw emotions she experiences —fear, regret, loneliness, humility, perseverance, and defiance. Mildred’s odyssey of making her way home and finding her family in a war-torn countryside takes many riveting twists and turns. The discovery of a secret, hidden document offers hope for a brighter future. From harrowing to heartwarming, this memoir provides a unique perspective of a Gentile girl’s road to resilience and her fortitude against all odds to forge a life filled with love and laughter. Surviving Hitler, Evading Stalin is a remarkable testimony to the strength of the unconquerable human spirit and an endearing account of God’s faithfulness in the midst of faithless circumstances."

Mildred Janzen (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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The Distractions

"Mischa Osborn spends her days as a ProWatcher—keeping distracted people on task and lonely ones accompanied—from her Brooklyn Megabuilding, while eating PetriMeat Steax and working out with her favorite personal trainer, a straight-talking algorithm named Tory. Her carefully constructed, isolated existence is suddenly upended by a chance realspace encounter with a HighlightReel celebrity, Nicolás Adán Luchano. On their first date, hiking in Kuulsuits and watching DroneBeez pollinate flowers, Mischa experiences a brief but intense realspace connection. Mischa takes to relentlessly watching Nic onReel. As Mischa's ReelWatching spirals into an all-consuming obsession, and even realspace stalking, Mischa takes increasingly desperate measures to be seen and valued, sucking others into her vortex of obsession until she completely loses control. Meanwhile, someone is equally obsessed with Mischa, tracking her every move and perhaps even influencing her choices. A tale of how technology enables obsession, envy, and unrelenting comparison, told through an eccentric cast of interconnected characters, The Distractions invites us to reflect on who we are watching, and why."

Liza Monroy (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Christine Williams

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