Audiobooks narrated by Jackie Meloche

We Will Rise Again: Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope

"Winner of the Locus Award for Anthology From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transformative visions of the future, fantastical alternate worlds, and inspiration for the social justice movements of tomorrow. One of the Most Anticipated Books of the Year Autostraddle • Ms. Magazine • Reactor • Alta Journal • Library Journal • Bookish Goblin • Gizmodo • LitHub • Fantasy Cafe • Book Riot • The Seattle Times • The Root In this collection, editors Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka Older champion realistic, progressive social change using the speculative stories of writers across the world. Exploring topics ranging from disability justice and environmental activism to community care and collective worldbuilding, these imaginative pieces from writers such as NK Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, Alejandro Heredia, Sam J. Miller, Nisi Shawl, and Sabrina Vourvoulias center solidarity, empathy, hope, joy, and creativity. Each story is grounded within a broader sociopolitical framework using essays and interviews from movement leaders, including adrienne maree brown and Walidah Imarisha, charting the future history of protest, revolutions, and resistance with the same zeal for accuracy that speculative writers normally bring to science and technology. Using the vehicle of ambitious storytelling, We Will Rise Again offers effective tools for organizing, an unflinching interrogation of the status quo, and a blueprint for prefiguring a different world."

tbd (Author), Ali Andre Ali, André Santana, Jackie Meloche, Janina Edwards, Je Nie Fleming (Narrator)

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Dungeon Exploiters Bundle: The Complete GameLit Series

"Run, die… repeat. Cut off from Old Earth. Digitized to survive. Eighteen-year-old Entin Soroy was supposed to be the best pilot cadet of the Garentin space colony. But after an unthinkable terrorist attack forced the colony to digitize, he finds himself thrust into a fantasy world repurposed from a rushed video game. This new reality might be beautiful. It might be full of endless wonder for its new immortal inhabitants. But the developers, in their haste, failed all those who lost their families and were too young to be given starting resources. Now, Entin is a market Runner, working for copper chyps delivering packages to earn what little he can for the orphanage. It’s grueling, thankless work. That is until a far more lucrative job finds its way to him: dungeon running. Meanwhile, Eizel Oqerton, daughter of a powerful family, frantically searches for her missing parents. Without them to uphold their government contracts, her family will soon lose everything. Unless… no one finds out. Dungeon Exploiters is the complete GameLit trilogy of the previously published Dungeon Runner series. It's full of adventures, puzzles, and unusual paths to success. Watch Entin define the role of a Dungeon Runner and Eizel uncover dangerous secrets that threaten everyone in this new virtual world with endless possibilities."

Dustin Tigner (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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Dungeon Runner 3: A GameLit Adventure

"What does one do when they “get the girl”? It all still feels very surreal to Entin. He’s just thrilled that Eizel—now permanently Aymie Avys—likes him. Why not a quest date? A quest that starts simple then pulls them into new places and introduces new friends, like a fish Naufling with a cryptic world-ending message. All Entin wants is to build his guild and explore all the fantastical worlds with Aymie. But life always finds a way to complicate things. Those who have been operating from the shadows in this virtual world are ready to step forward, hatching a scheme that positions Entin unwittingly at the heart of a conflict where the stakes are higher than ever before. No matter how fast he or his Runners are… There is no running from this. Dungeon Runner 3 is the epic conclusion to the series. It’s chock full of everything you’ve come to expect: lots of humor, cogging cool dungeons, a sprinkle of romance, and a whole lot of adventure. At nearly twice the length of the first book, there is much to enjoy."

Dustin Tigner (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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Dungeon Runner 1: A GameLit Adventure

"In a virtual fantasy world made real, perilous dungeons hold untold loot. Can he exploit them for coin and save a destitute orphanage? Entin Soroy is devastated. A brutal terrorist attack killed his parents and forced the starship's inhabitants to digitize into a rushed video game to survive. The once top-ranked fighter pilot student now delivers vegetables for greedy merchants. But when a timed Run goes wrong, his earnings are stripped, and he vows to find a new way. Eizel Oqerton refuses to accept that her parents failed their transfer. They can't be dead. And without them to uphold their government contracts, her wealthy family will soon lose everything. Unless… no one knows. Determined to help the orphanage and reclaim his dignity, Entin accepts an adventurer's invitation to become their Runner, delving into the monster-infested dungeons within the Wilds. Eizel skirts the law and keeps up appearances while starving and penniless as she scours the floating Land of Roya for her parents, growing more desperate each day. Will Entin succeed in the dungeons where others have failed? Can Eizel uncover the truth about her parents before her illicit secrets unravel her life? Dungeon Runner 1 is the exciting first book in the Dungeon Heist LitRPG trilogy. If you like unconventional dungeons, utility skills over combat, and youthful romance, then you'll love Dustin Tigner's exhilarating adventure. Listen to Dungeon Runner 1 to explore the unknown today! Previously Published: The first book in the Dungeon Runner trilogy unites all six original novellas into one novel, updated and expanded. The adventure deepens in the next installments, featuring brand-new content and thrilling new dungeons to conquer."

Dustin Tigner (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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Dungeon Runner 2: A GameLit Adventure

"The orphanage and kids are safe. They have food! And now, the only important question everyone is asking—most notably, Triton—is who’s the fastest Runner? Entin’s guild flourishes, eager to face the untamed dungeons of Eternal Fantasy Online. These dangerous places are worlds within worlds, each presenting unique themes that truly stretch the definition of what a dungeon should be. All seems well until Entin meets a young woman by the name of Aymie Avys. She brings a wealth of knowledge and secrets that challenge everything he thought he knew. There is something dark in this world, a festering corruption that might hold the answers to questions no one is asking. But pursuing these answers could threaten everything Entin and his Runners have built and force him to choose between who he was in the past life and who he is now. Dungeon Runner 2 escalates the adventure! Dive deep into exciting dungeons unlike any we’ve seen so far. Enjoy the laughs, the quirky kids, and watching this fledgling guild work together to build something special."

Dustin Tigner (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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The Sapling Cage

"In the gripping first novel in the Daughters of the Empty Throne trilogy, author Margaret Killjoy spins a tale of earth magic, power struggle, and self-invention in an own-voices story of trans witchcraft. Lorel has always dreamed of becoming a witch—learning magic, fighting monsters, and exploring the world beyond the small town where she and her mother run the stables. Even though a strange plague is killing the trees in the Kingdom of Cekon and witches are being blamed for it, Lorel wants nothing more than to join them. There’s only one problem: all witches are women, and she was born a boy. When the coven comes to claim her best friend, Lorel disguises herself in a dress and joins in her friend’s place, leaving home and her old self behind. She soon discovers the dark powers threatening the kingdom: a magical blight scars the land, and the power-mad Duchess Helte is crushing everything between her and the crown. In spite of these dangers, Lorel makes friends and begins learning magic from the powerful witches in her coven. However, she fears that her new friends and mentors will find out her secret and kick her out of the coven, or worse."

Margaret Killjoy (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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The Digital Aesthete: Human Musings on the Intersection of Art and AI

"Today’s software can only imitate art, but what about tomorrow? Will true artificial intelligences be able to appreciate or even create art? Explore dystopian societies, where AI generates most of the content and human artists must eke out an existence, and utopias, where artificial minds help unlock and enhance human creativity. Delve into the minds of robot painters, AI poets, drone forgers, and electronic theater curators. These and other possible futures are imagined by award-winning and bestselling human authors from the USA, UK, China, Ukraine, Chile, Japan, Madagascar, Brazil, Czech Republic, and Sri Lanka."

Alex Shvartsman, Ken Liu (Author), Aimee Reid, David Bendena, Hope Shangle, Jackie Meloche, Lauren Deporre, Lesa Lockford, Mark Owen, Nick Mondelli, Psalm Morant (Narrator)

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My Name is Philippa: A memoir of a life lived in two genders

"In 'My Name is Philippa,' prepare to be moved by a powerful story of love, transformation, and resilience. Katherine E. Zappone explains, This is primarily a love story. Philippa Ryder's journey to embracing her true self as a transgender woman has left an indelible mark on Irish culture. Growing up as a boy in the 1960s, she felt out of place, drawn to dressing in her sister's and later her wife's clothes. It wasn't until the 1990s that she discovered she wasn't alone in these feelings. Navigating the challenging path of transitioning from male to female, 'My Name is Philippa' tells an extraordinary tale of love, understanding, and the unwavering support of a family who stayed united as Philippa transformed from husband and father to wife and mother. In this heartfelt account, Philippa addresses many questions about what it means to be transgender, detailing the physical and emotional aspects of transition. Her story contributes to the global pursuit of freedom and empowerment for all individuals, regardless of gender identity. Through her honesty, courage, and perseverance, Philippa breaks the silence and encourages others to find their joy by embracing their authentic selves. This audiobook is a valuable resource for the transgender community, their allies, and anyone questioning their gender identity, as well as parents of transgender children and those seeking to learn more about transgender issues. Additionally, it offers insights for professionals in the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion sectors, Employee Resource Groups across corporate and public sectors, and health and social service personnel."

Philippa Ryder (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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Five-Part Invention

"When Lise, a pianist, suffers a nervous breakdown early in her marriage, her husband, in a warped act of protection and jealousy, has her piano taken away. With prose that is precise and emotionally affecting, Andrea J. Buchanan vividly renders how Lise's separation from her one source of expression and fulfillment cascades into her relationship with her daughter, leaving a legacy of trauma that echoes through the generations to come. Characters emerge broken and passionate, jagged, and yet hopeful and emotionally resonant, written in a way that only Buchanan, herself a conservatory-trained pianist, could achieve. Spanning five generations of women, Five-Part Invention wrestles with the question—if trauma echoes through generations, can love echo too? Is the love we transmit enough to undo the trauma of the past that we unwittingly carry with us and often re-enact in the present? By turns frightening and exquisitely observed, Five-Part Invention establishes Buchanan as a literary force."

Andrea J. Buchanan (Author), Elizabeth Wiley, Jackie Meloche, Jane Oppenheimer, Jayme Mattler, Susan Hanfield (Narrator)

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Spider-Man: The Venom Factor

"In a Manhattan warehouse, an innocent man has been murdered during a mysterious crime. Evidence points to the involvement of Venom—the alien symbiote obsessed with Spider-Man's destruction. Yet Venom has always safeguarded innocent lives. Has Venom gone completely around the bend, or is there another suspect? Spider-Man thinks there is more to the crime than meets the eye. The spectre of the Hobgoblin, one of Spider-Man's nastiest foes, falls on a series of thefts and leads the web-slinger to a deadly secret that may cause New York's destruction. Now Spider-Man must outsmart two of his deadliest enemies to save the city—but even more danger awaits him!"

Diane Duane, Marvel (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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Spider-Man: The Lizard Sanction

"The Lizard is wreaking havoc throughout the Everglades, as he seeks a cure for his dual identity as the reptilian villain and the human scientist Dr. Curt Connors—the result of an experiment gone horribly wrong. Spidey's attempts to halt the Lizard's rampage lead him to a web of intrigue and danger that may spell the destruction of a space-shuttle launch. The action heats up as Venom, the alien symbiote who wants Spider-Man dead, arrives, targets the Lizard for death, and won't let anyone stand in his way! Spider-Man must save the shuttle, halt the Lizard's rampage, and keep Venom from destroying the Lizard—and the helpless scientist trapped inside him—before it's too late!"

Diane Duane, Marvel (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours

"Peter Parker's life has hit a peaceful stretch. No evildoers have tried to flatten him in weeks, his marriage to Mary Jane is stronger than ever, and he's enjoying his job as a high-school science teacher. Life is good. Naturally, that doesn't last. When Peter learns that his old enemy, the Rhino, is on a rampage in Times Square, he suits up as Spider-Man to stop the destructive villain in his tracks. But he's unexpectedly foiled in his attempts by the Black Cat, a former ally and old flame. The Cat informs Peter that the Rhino is just a distraction—the real threat comes from a group of Ancients, members of the same race as the being called Morlun, who Spidey defeated in battle years earlier. The Ancients are now looking to exact revenge—and hope to steal Spider-Man's life force in the process. To defeat such powerful beings, Spider-Man is going to need all the help he can get, especially from the Black Cat. But what will Mary Jane Parker have to say about that? Peter isn't sure which is worse—the Ancients trying to drain his life force or the wrath of a jealous wife..."

Jim Butcher, Marvel (Author), Jackie Meloche (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jackie Meloche

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