Audiobooks narrated by Gail Shalan

Game of Pets: The Boy Who Knew Too Much: The hilarious high-stakes adventure from the creator of The Bad Guys

"The intergalactic game show is live. And your cat is definitely in on it. From mega-bestselling author Aaron Blabey, creator of The Bad Guys, buckle up for an insane, laugh-out-loud new series! 'I raced home from school to read this story' - Oliver, age 8 'It's full of plot twists and suspense. Best book ever!!' - Aiden, age 10 'This is the first book our child has ever actually WANTED to read' - Joe's parents What if life on earth was an intergalactic game show, and our pets were the evil animal overlords? Meet Griff, an eleven-year-old kid with innumerable allergies who's just been told he's the only one who can save the world. The trouble is, this prophecy comes with a warning: 'Watch your back, man . . . your PETS are not what they seem . . .' Featuring a talking axolotl, a diabolical game show, and trademark Blabey humor, Game of Pets is a hilarious adventure that will have you looking at your pets with heavy suspicion!"

Aaron Blabey (Author), Eric Lockley, Gail Shalan, Jessica Threet, Mark Sanderlin (Narrator)

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The Hearth Witch's Guide to Spite & Spellwork

"Changeling Avery Hemlock and human Saga Trygg are back on the case when a witch is murdered and the clues point Saga toward her own family's buried secrets. When a notorious witch turns up dead under impossible circumstances, Avery Hemlock is called in to investigate—and Saga Trygg finds herself pulled right back into the mess of fey politics, curses, and conspiracies she swore she didn't want to touch. The deeper Avery and Saga dig, the stranger it gets: cursed artifacts gone missing, case files sealed by the mysterious Winter Council, and a web of secrets that somehow all lead back to Saga's family. Meanwhile, Avery's sharp tongue and bad habits aren't exactly making friends in the courtroom—or helping her avoid the pull of her infuriatingly endearing neighbor. With murders piling up and the line between justice and revenge growing thinner, Saga and Avery will have to decide who they can trust, what they're willing to risk, and just how much trouble a murderer with nothing left to lose can stir up."

Kiri Callaghan (Author), Gail Shalan, Kiri Callaghan, Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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The Survivors Guild

"In 1912 aboard the RMS Titanic, Nabiha "Bea" Nohra is traveling to America to find work, eager to earn the funds necessary to afford passage for the family she left in Lebanon. On the same ship, heiress Marguerite Ashby sails home to celebrate her engagement to a dull British lord, a marriage that will secure her new-money family's place in old New York society. But when the Titanic sinks, the two women's paths are fused together when Bea saves Marguerite's life and they are unexpectedly charged with the smallest survivor-a baby boy. No one claims the infant, so the women form a committee to aid survivors and locate the baby's next of kin. Bea works as the child's nanny, desperate to bring her family to America before the difficulties in Lebanon overwhelm them. Meanwhile Marguerite hopes the committee's charitable efforts will win society's respect and render an advantageous marriage unnecessary, sparing her from marrying a man she does not love-unless her parents force her to fulfill the obligation no matter what society says. And when finding the child's relatives proves to be no simple task, the women are soon enmeshed in deception and uncertainty as they seek to determine where the baby truly belongs. The committee might grant the acceptance Marguerite craves, connect Bea with the stability she needs, and lead them to the baby's relatives. But a committee helmed by an American heiress and a Lebanese nanny is hardly customary. Surviving a shipwreck is only the start. As Marguerite's wedding looms nearer and Bea faces the increasing hardships of adjusting to her new country, they must fight for survival once more. This time, to survive New York society."

Gabriella Saab (Author), Gail Shalan, Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)

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Tell Me About Joy: A True Story of Love, Regret, and Second Chances

"A wartime romance. A journalist on the brink. And miraculous reunion that changes everything. For readers of Eat, Pray, Love, Tuesdays With Morrie and Untamed, this poignant true story reminds us that it's never too late for love. Kara is a journalist stuck in a crumbling marriage, quietly losing hope. When she’s assigned to write a human interest piece on WWII veterans, she meets Bob—a sharp, charming nonagenarian who shares his greatest regret: that he missed out on marrying the love of his life—a woman named Joy. It's been over 60 years. Joy is somewhere out there. And Bob has one last wish: to find her before it’s too late. What begins as a routine assignment turns into the story that changes everything. As Kara sets out to reunite two long-lost lovers, she’s forced to confront the losses and longings in her own life. What unfolds is a moving, unforgettable journey through memory, healing, and the enduring power of love. Tell Me About Joy is a beautifully written true story about the lives we live, the choices we carry, and the unexpected ways love can find us again—even after all this time."

Kara Kavensky (Author), Gail Shalan, Iva Nasr, Kara Kavensky (Narrator)

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Notes of Deception: How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB

"How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB – The Untold History of a Daring Cold War Spy Mission In 1985, while the United States engaged in a battle of nuclear brinkmanship, four Americans landed in Moscow on a mission to smuggle secret information in and out using music as their cipher. Under the watchful eye of the KGB, the group faced countless challenges and risks—because they weren’t trained in espionage. In fact, they were musicians with the New England-based Yiddish-music focused Klezmer Conservatory Band (KCB). Now, the quartet’s saxophonist, Merryl Goldberg, together with Vince Houghton, the Director of the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic Museum, tell the harrowing story of how Goldberg devised an ingenious plan to encode the intelligence within the group’s sheet music. FEATURED ON: - People.com - The Mark Thompson Show - Now I’ve Heard Everything - A Way with Words Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. "

Merryl Goldberg, Vince Houghton (Author), Gail Shalan, Joe Scalora (Narrator)

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The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls

"'An immensely satisfying, shivery tale of vengeance.”—Nova Ren Suma, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Walls Around Us and Wake the Wild Creatures 'Darkly atmospheric and impossible to put down.'–Shea Earnshaw, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep ★ 'A complex and haunting tale that makes room for hope and optimism.'—Publisher's Weekly, starred review In this gothic historical tale, two girls must uncover the secrets of their haunted home before it's too late. THE HARROW HOME FOR WAYWARD GIRLS has long stood as a place of secrets. The estate has housed hundreds of young women hidden away during their pregnancies, their homesick cries echoing through the halls, providing a haunting score to Grace Harrow’s childhood. Now, in the summer of 1947, the Home has been sold to a wealthy hotelier. Grace expects the new owner's daughters to be spoiled. Yet Rose, the eldest daughter—unaware of Mr. Harrow's abusive tendencies—is jealous of Grace's seemingly easy confidence. But as they’re drawn into each other's lives, an unlikely friendship begins to form. Fortunately so, because not all of the wayward girls made it out... One still lingers. Lurking in the shadows. Looking for vengeance. To expose the truth buried in the walls of the Harrow Home, Grace and Rose must unravel a legacy of silence and cruelty. But Grace’s father will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden, and if the truth comes to light, it could destroy both their families. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)"

Jessica Spotswood (Author), Gail Shalan, Mia Hutchinson-Shaw (Narrator)

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Nerve Damage

Annakeara Stinson (Author), Gail Shalan (Narrator)

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Not Like Every Day: Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills

"For Henry, lockdown drills can be scary. Staying quiet and still is tough, but with the support of his teacher, he's able to stay calm. This reassuring story explores the complex emotions surrounding school lockdown drills and includes helpful resources from a school psychologist and safety expert. I wish today was like every other day. But it isn't. Today my stomach is twisted in the middle like a bunch of tissue paper butterflies. During his school's lockdown drill, Henry tries to make himself as small, and still, and quiet as possible, but even though he knows it's just a drill and it's not real, he still doesn't like it. And even when the drill is over, it doesn't feel over for him. Luckily, Henry's teacher is there to offer guidance and reassurance. Together, they practice breathing exercises and focus on what Henry can smell right now to help anchor him in the present. And, most importantly, they talk about his feelings until he feels safe-until the tissue paper butterflies in his stomach untwist and fly away. With poetic prose, this accessible audiobook serves as an ideal starting point for discussions about lockdown drills and includes helpful resources for parents and teachers, such as discussion questions, a mindfulness exercise guide, and best practices for reducing the potential for trauma when conducting lockdown drills. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF with Discussion Questions and Additional Resources."

Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic (Author), Gail Shalan (Narrator)

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The Shabby Old Cottage

"Three old friends in Ireland. Two months and change running their new hotel. One big holiday season in a strange place. How could a shabby old cottage ever shine like new? Natalie’s move to Ireland was supposed to be uncomplicated. Her priorities were to turn an old estate into a hotel and help her kids integrate into school across the globe. But when surprise visitors change her plans and her feelings for a helpful friend turn into more, she struggles to focus on what really matters. Samantha always longed for children, but when that never happened for her, she chose to pursue her other great love: horses. Now that her whole job revolves around riding, she expects to be happier than ever. Only, dreams are hard to shake, and now her love-life makes it hard to appreciate the joy that’s in reach. Vanessa spent the past few years putting herself back together after losing her husband Jason. Her kids are thriving in Ireland, but she’s finding it difficult to find her place in a new culture. She’s also discovering with her beloved mother-in-law that there’s such a thing as too close. Can these three women find a way to survive the busy holiday season in a new (old) place where everything feels strange? Or will the stress of family demands, disappointed dreams, and unwanted surprises turn shabby into downright depressing?"

B. E. Baker (Author), Abigail Reno, Gail Shalan, Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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Between Sun and Shadow

"Hades and Persephone reimagined on a tidally locked planet, for fans of queer romance, mutant superpowers, eccentric robots, and speculative tech! Sixteen-year-old Kori struggles to be a dutiful heiress to the Daylands, a post-cataclysmic society reliant on chip implants to retain memory. With a strict routine and an overly cautious mother, Kori has only one friend, Aspect-an industrial robot she's repurposed. Determined to awaken sentience in her metal companion, Kori crash-lands in enemy territory while hunting for a memory that might do the trick. Ravaged by radiation from a meteorite, the citizens of the Shadowlands have evolved into beast-like creatures with supernatural abilities. Adria, a winged mutant, has wrested control of the Shadowlands from her bloodthirsty parents-but not everyone is so willing to embrace her leadership. What better way to instill confidence in her court than by capturing a foreign princess and demanding ransom? However, what began as a political maneuver transforms into a potent attraction as Kori's longing for relationship echoes Adria's own. Granted free rein of Adria's fortress, Kori stumbles upon a startling revelation that could upend the Daylands entirely. As rebellion grows and Adria's precarious hold on her throne wavers, Adria and Kori must join forces to avert all-out war. Does a queen of shadows really stand a chance with a princess of sunlight? Or has the chasm between their nations grown too wide? A science fantasy 'Beauty and the Beast,' this action-packed adventure is written in dual point of view and layered with a charming robot, a cuddly three-headed dog, mind-bending twists, and sapphic yearning."

Laura Genn (Author), Gail Shalan, Kristen DiMercurio (Narrator)

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You Pierce My Soul

"Packed with shocking plot twists, You Pierce My Soul is a romantic and thrilling queer dystopian YA novel from a writer to watch. “Snappy banter and heartfelt sapphic romance, wrapped in the sleek mystery of a Black Mirror episode.”—Natalie Naudus, award-winning audiobook narrator and author of Gay the Pray Away In the utopian city of New Ionia, everyone gets a soulmate and Zada can’t wait for hers. Now that she’s eighteen, it’s her turn to meet her destiny with the help of Heartsong, an algorithm that chooses your perfect match for you. Then Zada crashes into her soulmate, setting off their shared Heartsong, and the unthinkable happens: She feels nothing for him. But the program doesn’t make mistakes, and by the end of the night, Zada is engaged to a man she doesn’t love. Desperate, Zada turns to a surprising ally: her daringly beautiful former best friend, Daphne. Despite their estrangement, Daphne may be the only person who can help Zada uncover the truth about Heartsong. But can she trust her after all this time? And if what they find upends everything, can Zada find the courage to choose what she believes—and who she loves?"

Jessica Mary Best (Author), Gail Shalan (Narrator)

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When You're Brave Enough

"A heartfelt, gorgeously written debut middle grade novel about best friends, first crushes, and coming out-perfect for fans of Kyle Lukoff and Jake Maia Arlow. Before she moved from Austin to Rhode Island, everybody knew Lacey as one half of an inseparable duo: Lacey-and-Grace, best friends since they were toddlers. Grace and her moms were practically family. But at school, being lumped together with overeager, worm-obsessed, crushes-on-everyone Grace meant Lacey never quite fit in-and that's why at her new middle school, Lacey plans to reinvent herself. This time, she's going to be cool. She's going to be normal. At first, everything seems to go as planned. Lacey makes new friends right away, she finds a rabbi to help her prepare for the bat mitzvah that got deprioritized by her parents in the chaos of the move, and she even gets cast in the lead role of the eighth-grade musical. Which is when things start to get stressful, because it turns out the students at her new school have a long-standing, unofficial tradition: No matter what the show is, in the final performance, the leads always kiss for real. Lacey's never kissed anyone before-she's not even sure she's ever had a crush. And in Bye, Bye, Birdie, there are a few different co-lead kiss possibilities for Lacey to choose from. There's confident, cocky Andre. There's sweet, friendly Jaden. And then there's the other new girl at school: dryly funny, impossibly cool Violet. But while her new friends and older sister create whiteboard wall charts and botched field trip schemes to help her decide, suddenly Lacey can't stop thinking about Grace, who she was so sure she wanted to leave behind. When Grace comes back into her life, Lacey needs to decide if she's brave enough to be who she really is, in front of the person who matters most."

Rebecca Bendheim (Author), Gail Shalan (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Gail Shalan

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