Audiobooks narrated by Jenny Hoops

"Hester Prynne has been marked as an outcast from the society of colonial Boston for the sin of bearing a child out of wedlock. Her punishment? When she is released from jail, she must endure public shaming at the pillory with her baby. And then—worse yet—she is forced to spend the rest of her life wearing a red letter “A” on her breast, to mark her as an Adulterer. Although compelled by the puritanical town fathers to wear the scarlet letter, Hester refuses to name the baby’s father. She spends the next seven lonely years working as a seamstress and enduring the humiliation of being scorned by the good people of Boston, all the while raising her daughter Pearl to be an independent, bold little girl. The darkly mysterious Roger Chillingworth arrives in town and proceeds to befriend the young preacher. He promises to cure the Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale of the illness that is slowly killing him. But who are these two men, and how are they connected to Hester Prynne and little Pearl? Nathaniel Hawthorne’s tale of punishment and reconciliation examines the concepts of sin, guilt, and pride. He entwines moral and spiritual issues with the drama and plot twists of a crime novel, in a story that is as compelling to modern listeners as to the original readers of 1850. Narrated by Jenny Hoops, this is a fresh and lively narration of an enduring classic tale."

Nathaniel Hawthorne (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Butter Side Up: How I Survived My Most Terrible Year & Created My Super Awesome Life

"“A world changing book on health and wellness for this millennium.” —Living Now Book Awards 'Super-Awesome audiobook!' ~ Audiobook Listener Sometimes, in the blink of an eye, the unthinkable can happen; events in your life that cause you to ask Why me? Inspired and inspiring, award-winning author Jane Enright’s extraordinary, uplifting memoir captures her journey as she survives three life-altering events in the span of a year, losing almost everything, and comes out the other side stronger, more resilient, and happier than ever before. Compelling and thought provoking, Butter Side Up is not only a feel-good story that everyone can relate to and learn from, but also proof there can be happiness and joy after the unexpected—and a super awesome life, too."

Jane Enright (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Jane's Jam: Inspiration to Create Your Super Awesome Life

"“Enright’s upbeat energy comes through on every page of this book and strikes a tone that many readers will find inspiring and encouraging, particularly if they’re experiencing tough times.” —Kirkus Reviews 'I'm inspired to choose happiness every day!' ~ Audiobook listener A 2023 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize finalist, Jane's Jam leads readers through a fresh, thought-provoking playbook approach to creating new beginnings after seeming endings—finding good during and after handling unexpected change. Packed with timely, uplifting, practical strategies for overcoming obstacles in our lives and increasing outside-in thinking, mindfulness, and gratitude, Jane's Jam can help you develop a healthy mindset, respond more positively to and thrive during unwanted change, and inspire choices that create joy, happiness, and the super awesome life you deserve!"

Jane Enright (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Emergence

"In a world united by technocrats, being different is a curse. 2089 C.E.: Wars over genetically modified food, human DNA experiments, and mass testing on Earth’s populations have altered the human genome. A great genetic divide among humanity has erupted, as have aspirations for gene unity. For an Abnormal like Tory, a minority group of people unaffected by the gene mutations, this means a bleak and devastating reality of segregation and sterilization. With powerful AI tech governing over society and blaming Abnormals for all of the world’s problems, and a tyrant group of the old world’s oligarchs, Absolutists, enforcing this regime, the world seems adamant about keeping Tory in her lowly place. But when her new boss, Vasil, acquires sole control over White Tunnels, an Itrep mining facility in Antarctica where Tory works as an Itrep Hunter, everything she’s ever hoped for now seems possible. Encouraged by Vasil to join him and a covert organization known as The Council in their plans to overthrow the Absolutist Regime, Tory must find it in herself to help lead a new era or risk a life sentence of misery. In Craig T. Stewart’s staggering debut novel Emergence, a rebellion is on the rise and a war for individual rights is about to consume the world. "

Craig T. Stewart (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Killing Imaginary Friends

"What does a boy do when his imaginary friends never die? Oliver (Olly) Frampton fights back his parting tears. It’s all his fault they fought. He stares into the blackness, terrified his mother will careen off the mountain at any moment in the storm. Ahead, police lights streak through the sky. An officer in a yellow slicer waves them slowly past an overturned car. Olly presses his nose against the rain-streaked window. A small boy clutching his teddy stares up at him before disappearing beneath a ghostly white sheet. Olly can smell his fear for that poor little guy, all alone. His fear turns to profound sadness. What could he do? A small voice makes his head spin and his eyes bulge. Hugging his soggy teddy, the boy smiles from the seat beside him. Staring into the rearview mirror, panic grips Olly’s throat. Didn’t she hear him? Can’t she see him? Killing Imaginary Friends is Book One of the Oliver Frampton Mystery Series. If you like suspenseful, emotional, coming-of-age angst, you’ll love Ardelle Holden’s gripping story of Olly’s imaginary friends who torment and frustrate his life until, at twenty, he discovers what really happened when he was eight. He must solve the mystery, but after all these years, the trail is bone cold. Can Oliver find peace and freedom? And for whom?"

Ardelle Holden (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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A Stone's Throw

"A heartwarming story of a city girl and her rancher grandfather turning adversity into love and community When Lillian Stone lapses into a coma and is admitted to a San Francisco hospital in the spring of 1969, her only child, twelve-year-old Maggie, is temporarily taken in by her best friend's family. More than a month later, the neighbors can no longer afford to provide for Maggie's room and board. Uprooted again, she is sent to a local orphanage. Just as she's beginning to adapt to life at the orphanage, Ira Stone, a grandfather she never met, shows up unexpectedly and shuttles her 1200 miles away to live at his ranch on the isolated plains of eastern Montana. Maggie knows nothing about her hard-nosed WWI Veteran Grandpa other than being aware that he and her mother have long been estranged. Thrust into a culture and lifestyle that couldn't be more opposite of her San Francisco upbringing, Maggie is suddenly expected to do household and barnyard chores under the critical eye of a grizzled old rancher. Ira and Maggie are equally skeptical of each other as they attempt to adapt to the vastly different world they now share. In addition to facing all the challenges in her new life, the worry of whether her mom will ever regain consciousness is never far from Maggie's thoughts. Despite having to overcome the overwhelming obstacles placed in her path, Maggie's grit, determination, and can-do spirit are evident in this heartwarming story of how she wins the love and respect of the members of her new community, not the least of which is her grandfather, Ira Stone. Here's what early reviewers are saying about A Stone's Throw: Wayne Edwards deftly captures the emotional turmoil and confusion of young adulthood. Maggie is imperfect in all the right ways and her optimism is a positive example for all youth. Incorporating it into the curriculum or the YA offerings of the library would be perfect."

Wayne Edwards (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Pacer Coulee Chronicles

"'Feel Good Football Fiction' ~ 'Small town Montana at its finest!' ~ 4.8 out of 5 Listen to the feel-good small town adventures of Pacer Coulee, Montana and its colourful cast of citizens Pacer Coulee Chronicles takes the reader down the adventurous path of the 1990 high school fall sports season, in the small, rural community of Pacer Coulee, Montana. Edna Coffman, School Board Chairperson and community leader and icon, hires thirty-something coaches Luke Carter and Madison Danielsen with the specific directive of returning the town sports fortunes to its former championship status. The unique-to-small-town interactions are at the forefront in this tale, and clearly demonstrate the close interconnections between school, sport and community in rural small-town America. There's plenty of drama to keep the reader engaged, from the rough and troubled life of star football player Tank Hollister to the difficult transition of Elvis His Own Horse and Clare Comes at Night, brother-and-sister Native Americans who transfer from a nearby Reservation to the all-white town and school of Pacer Coulee. It's the myriad of dilemmas and awkward situations that surface among the colourful cast of students, school officials and townsfolk that makes this humorous and entertaining tale such an enjoyable, can't-put-down read. - 'Wayne Edwards’s first novel is a must read. Pacer Coulee Chronicles is a humorous, tender tale of small town America. The characters are realistic, sometimes flawed, but mostly likeable. Every community has a few bad apples like Pacer Coulee’s drunk who abuses his son. It is the community’s response to the son that matters in the end. Pacer Coulee deals with the ups and downs of life that affect us all, whether we live in a rural or urban community. Edwards’s book will bring a smile to your face and cement your faith in your community.' ~ Amazon Reviewer"

Wayne Edwards (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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British Columbiana: A Millennial in a Gold Rush Town

"Unsure of her next steps after graduation, twenty-something Josie Teed accepts a position at Barkerville, a remote heritage site in British Columbia showcasing the nineteenth-century gold rush. She lives in the adjacent village of Wells, population 250. There is no cell reception and the grocery store is an hour away. Once a thriving gold mining community in the 1930s, Wells has become a haven for white Gen-X artists and flower children, struggling actors-turned-heritage-interpreters, and transient miners. Eager to move on from a master’s thesis that left her questioning her passion for history, Josie dives headlong into her new job and life in a small town. Faced with the prospect of remaining long-term, she must decide if she will fight to carve a place for herself in Wells’s idiosyncratic community. What follows is the story of a young woman trying to find connection and purpose in the twenty-first century while living in a village seemingly frozen in the past."

Josie Teed (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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The Dance of Success: The practical system for living an extraordinary life, 2nd Edition

"“…gets my juices flowing when things seem out of whack. I read this book to get inspired - and it works!” ~ Alberta Entrepreneur Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the good advice in a self-help book? Too many to-do’s, and not enough time to-do them? Jenny Hoops has your back! The Dance of Success is a practical, EASY-TO-DO system for taking solid steps towards a life of purpose and joy. Read by the author, an award-winning professional speaker and narrator, The Dance of Success gives you: - Quick Focus Notes to zero in on your personal and professional goals - RIGHT NOW! - Positive Affirmations to keep your mind and heart on the big picture - Actions for Growth to guide your steps towards your goals For over twenty years, thousands of people have been following The Dance of Success practical system for living an extraordinary life - the easy, guilt-free way to be happy and get what you want out of life. Finally available in audio, this new 2nd edition comes with Bonus PDF of ready-to-print Balance Charts, Goal-Sheets and illustrations to help you Dance your way to Success!"

Jenny Hoops (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Uncertain Harvest: The Future of Food on a Warming Planet

"A menu for an edible future. In a world expected to reach a staggering population of 10 billion by 2050, and with global temperatures rising fast, humanity must fundamentally change the way it grows and consumes food. Uncertain Harvest brings together scientists, chefs, activists, entrepreneurs, farmers, philosophers, and engineers working on the global future of food to answer questions on how to make a more equitable, safe, sustainable, and plentiful food future. Navigating cutting-edge research on the science, culture, and economics of food, Ian Mosby, Sarah Rotz, and Evan D. G. Fraser present a roadmap for a global food policy, while examining eight foods that could save us: algae, caribou, kale, millet, tuna, crickets, milk, and rice."

Evan D.G. Fraser, Ian Mosby, Sarah Rotz (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Murder by Pins and Needles

"Murder by Pins and Needles The Life and Death of Love, Loyalty and Betrayal Until she saw the horror on Ben’s face, it hadn’t occurred to Samantha that a menacing murder of crows had congregated in this Attic Windows quilt. It gave her pause to examine it more closely, and what she discovered gave her chills. Who was this woman, L. Bennett, so tormented by suspicion she hid clues to her own murder in a quilt for her son, Nicky? Or was it a daughter? Was she murdered or is she alive, steeped in paranoia?"

Ardelle Holden (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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The Magic of Walking: Your Guide to a Balanced, Purposeful Life

"Read this book and I promise you will learn how to start, sustain, and expand your physical, mental, and emotional self. Gain inspiration to reach inside yourself and push beyond what you thought was possible. Build confidence in your ability to change and grow. Develop new skills to support meaningful and lasting lifestyle changes. Tap into your strengths, kindness, gifts, and talents. Shape your life from the inside out and to stay “inner driven”.Walking is a form of exercise that’s available to most people. You don’t need any special equipment other than some supportive walking shoes. And there’s no need for an expensive membership at a fitness centre. Walking for physical, mental, and emotional health can help reduce your risk of these common health problems:• heart disease • obesity• diabetes• high blood pressure• depression I wrote this book to break down the myths about physical, mental, and spiritual walking, to share the successes and challenges of my lifelong walking journey, to provide strategies and tools to embrace different types of walking at every age and stage of life, and to help teach others about building physical, mental, and emotional resilience and inner strength. It is a celebration of my love of walking, which has enabled me to provide a quiet perspective to my life, take charge of my well-being, and maintain some control over my health, my future, and the process of aging. Walking is a Power Source for WOMEN!"

Susan Sommers (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jenny Hoops

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