Audiobooks narrated by Karen Commins

Comma Kaze: A Neurodivergent Professor Romance

"Loss brings them together. Will their pact to raise an orphaned newborn help them find love and happily-ever-after? English professor Elijah M. Clayton, Jr., has promised his dying cousin he’ll raise her unborn daughter, but he knows he can’t do it on his own. His search for a wife fails miserably until he meets Beatrix-35 at a speed-dating event. Unfortunately, the ASD he does his best to conceal turns his best hope into another failure. Plumber Beatrix Glouster is convinced she’s finally met a good guy in Elijah-34—until his probing questions about babies and breastfeeding lead her to suspect he’s more pervert than perfect. After a pregnancy loss and divorce six years ago, she isn’t willing to settle. Then an early morning plumbing emergency brings her face-to-cute-backside with last night’s disappointment. Their lives are forever changed when a call summoning him to the hospital interrupts an unexpectedly hot kiss. Navigating the landmine of emotional risks from an impromptu marriage and raising their orphaned newborn charge will require a profound commitment to each other and determination to find their happily-ever-after. Comma Kaze is the first book in the Nerd Love series from USA Today Bestselling Author Mellanie Szereto."

Mellanie Szereto (Author), Alyx Morgan, Brendan Morgan, Carol Beth Anderson, Charles Linshaw, Craig Michael Beck, David Allen Vargo, Gillian Williams, Heather Firth, Jocqueline M. Protho, Karen Commins, Linda Graves, Shaina Summerville, Trenton Bennett, Veronika Rivera (Narrator)

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Rilla of Ingleside

"First published in 1921, Rilla of Ingleside is the 8th book in the Anne of Green Gables series. It is WWI and Canada has entered the war. Young men enthusiastically join up while mothers and sweethearts stay behind and fill the jobs that once were only for men. Rilla, the youngest of Anne and Gilbert’s children, struggles to find how she can possibly contribute. At first frustrated by being the “baby sister,” she soon is challenged by opportunities that will change her beyond her wildest imaginings. This is a coming-of-age story with all the lovable aspects of the first Anne book, yet with a compelling sense of historical immediacy. CAST Narrator: Susan Iannucci Susan: Terah Tucker Rilla: Trisha Rose Anne: Sarah Bacaller Gertrude Oliver: Jennifer Fournier Cousin Sophia: Karen Commins Also featuring the voices of Ted Wenskus, Robin Siegerman, Russell Gold, David Shears, Emma Faye, Susan Marlowe, Scott Cluthe, Marty Krz, Erin Grassie, Ken Foster, Maureen Boutillier, and Denis Daly."

L.M. Montgomery (Author), Jennifer Fournier, Karen Commins, Sarah Bacaller, Susan Iannucci, Terah Tucker, Trisha Rose, a full cast (Narrator)

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A Pom Pom Premise

"My dog grooming business has picked up big time, thanks in part to my role in solving a local murder. Now, I’ve got more dogs than I can handle—and a fresh case to solve. Who needs time for a personal life, am I right? Unfortunately, it seems like everyone had a bone to pick with Joey Atkins, local dog breeder and recent murder victim. Yup, his list of disgruntled clients is more than I can shake a stick at, including a good friend of mine who just might be the prime suspect. It’s enough to make me barking mad, especially when the situation turns ruff. Can I sniff out the killer, or will this case have me running away with my tail between my legs?"

M Alfano (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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A Dashie Discovery: A Mobile Groomer Mystery

"Hi, I’m Leslie Winters, and when I left Houston for my hometown of Pecan, Texas, I needed a do-over in a big way. So I set up shop in my dad’s old shed and took on clients less likely to run off with now-cheating exes. My pet-grooming business turned out to be a pretty fun way to make ends meet… until I dropped off two tough Pomeranian clients at their home, and found their dead owner waiting for us. Then local law enforcement finds me at the scene, and my dachshund finds the murder weapon right in front of them. Oh, boy! Now I’m out to solve the crime before a certain dreamy detective tries to collar me for the crime. But someone is on my tail, and they’re making it clear they don’t want me to investigate. After a few close shaves, I’m now more determined than ever to solve this case. Can I figure out whodunnit before I wind up in deep do-do or worse?"

M Alfano (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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Away To Me, My Love: A Sheepdog's Tale of Two Lives

"Naomi McDonald impulsively buys a shy Border Collie puppy to fulfill her dream of entering the world of sheepherding. However, this puppy, Luke, shows no signs of herding instinct, and a trainer tells her to put him down. At every juncture, Naomi must decide whether to hold onto her dream of entering herding competitions with her beloved dog. Despite her earnest desire to be a part of this new and exciting world, she inadvertently makes an enemy who changes everything. In this true story, Naomi embarks on a predestined journey of love and joy, disappointment and sorrow. With Luke and an array of wise friends she finds the trauma she suffered as a child has given her the strength she needs to overcome the greatest enemy of all: self-doubt and fear."

Naomi Mcdonald (Author), Karen Commins, Tom Berenson (Narrator)

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The Essential Scalia: On the Constitution, the Courts, and the Rule of Law

"Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in his own words: the definitive collection of his opinions, speeches, and articles on the most essential and vexing legal questions, with an intimate foreword by Justice Elena Kagan "[Scalia's writings] are as readable today as they were when they first appeared. . . . Especially illuminating to anyone who wants to unlock the mystery of why Ginsburg admired Scalia-or who wants to get a sense of where the Supreme Court may be headed."-The Wall Street Journal A justice on the United States Supreme Court for three decades, Antonin Scalia transformed the way that judges, lawyers, and citizens think about the law. The Essential Scalia presents Justice Scalia on his own terms, allowing readers to understand the reasoning and insights that made him one of the most consequential jurists in American history. Known for his forceful intellect and remarkable wit, Scalia mastered the art of writing in a way that both educated and entertained. This comprehensive collection draws from the best of Scalia's opinions, essays, speeches, and testimony to paint a complete and nuanced portrait of his jurisprudence. This compendium addresses the hot-button issues of the times, from abortion and the right to bear arms to marriage, free speech, religious liberty, and so much more. It also presents the justice's wise insights on perennial debates over the structure of government created by our Constitution and the proper methods for interpreting our laws. Brilliant and passionately argued, The Essential Scalia is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand our Constitution, the American legal system, and one of our nation's most influential and highly regarded jurists and thinkers."

Antonin Scalia (Author), Christopher Scalia, Jason Culp, Karen Commins (Narrator)

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Jailed For Freedom

"Although half of the population, women were treated as second class citizens in the United States and denied the fundamental right to vote. In 1872, Susan B. Anthony dared to cast her vote in a national election. She was arrested, tried, and convicted of the crime of 'voting without having a lawful right to vote'. Women continuously asked for the vote. They pleaded for it for decades. Some states granted enfranchisement, but Congress could not be persuaded to adopt an amendment guaranteeing women their long-overdue national enfranchisement. Alice Paul, a quiet but compelling leader, learned about militant tactics in England from the Pankhursts. She returned to the United States and led a group of women who became the National Woman's Party in a suffrage parade in Washington, DC. This 1913 parade occurred the day before Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as president. These determined women pressured Congress and publicly reminded Wilson every day of the suffrage issue until he surrendered. This thrilling, firsthand account from suffragist Doris Stevens details the organized protests that hundreds of courageous women from across the country undertook in DC between 1913 and 1919, as well as the brutal consequences they had to endure. They were ridiculed, persecuted, jailed, beaten, and forcibly fed. Nevertheless, they persisted until they eventually prevailed. Jewel Audiobooks is proud and honored to publish this captivating audiobook in recognition of those remarkable, resilient women and in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution."

Doris Stevens (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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Mary Lincoln: Biography of a Marriage

"Many people in history have claimed that Abraham Lincoln never loved Mary Todd Lincoln, and that in fact his love was focused upon Anne Rutledge. They declared that his wife hurt him politically though she drove him to the Presidency, that she embarrassed him financially as well as socially, and inflicted on him the agony of adjustment to her psychopathic personality. Yet, is there any truth to any of these pronouncements? Ruth Painter Randall’s brilliant biography of Mary and Abraham Lincoln sheds new light upon their marriage and dispels the myths that have surrounded it. By analyzing and cross-referencing a massive quantity of material, including long-lost telegrams and letters, Randall has reconstructed what the marriage was truly like and provided a picture of Mary Lincoln without any prejudice or unsupported evidence. This audiobook rehabilitates the reputation of Mary Lincoln and deserves to be listen to by all those who wish to find the truth about the remarkable relationship between Mary and her husband and the impact that she made on him throughout his years in office. Ruth Painter Randall was an American biographer and scholar who focused upon the lives of the Lincoln family. She published this first definitive biography of Mary Lincoln in 1953. Critical Reviews: “This is an important and definitive volume. As its title implies, not only is it a full-length portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln but, in reality, a double biography of Abraham and his hitherto misunderstood and much maligned wife.” (Harry J. Carman, The American Historical Review) 'A passionate defense of Mary Lincoln and a revelation — conclusively documented — of a marriage rooted in unremitting devotion and mutual love.' (Kirkus Reviews)"

Ruth Painter Randall (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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So Big

"Author Edna Ferber described the story of SO BIG as being about a 'material man, son of his earth-grubbing, idealistic mother.' Left an orphan at 19 years old in the late 1880s, Selina Peake needs to support herself. She leaves the city life she has known to become a teacher in the farming community of High Prairie, IL. Her father had told her that life is an adventure, and one should make the most of it. Selina sees beauty everywhere, including in the fields of cabbages. She has a natural curiosity about farming and oversteps the woman's traditional role by having the audacity to ask the men questions. She soon marries Pervus DeJong, a farmer. Selina eagerly offers suggestions for operational improvements, but Pervus ignores her, preferring to use the unprofitable farming methods employed by his father. Though she suffers many hardships, Selina always remembers the importance of beauty, and she admires those who exercise their creative talents. She tries to instill these views in her son Dirk and fights with her husband over the need for their child to get a full education. Once Dirk finishes college and starts work, will he retain Selina's values? SO BIG was the first book to have the rare distinction of being the best-selling book of the year and win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction."

Edna Ferber (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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Sweeper In The Sky: The Life of Maria Mitchell

"Long before the world began seeking STEM -- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics -- education for girls, American Maria Mitchell proved that women were capable of achieving worldwide acclaim for brilliant reasoning and discoveries. Born in Nantucket in 1818 to a Quaker family, Mitchell had opportunities unavailable to other girls of the time. The Quakers believed boys and girls should be educated, so Maria attended public schools. She also had the benefit of her father's tutelage. At an early age, she loved to perform the complex navigational computations requested by sailors. At the age of 29, Mitchell discovered a comet and earned a gold medal from the King of Denmark, the first of many international awards and honors in her illustrious life. She was one of the first women elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and later became the first Professor of Astronomy at the newly-built Vassar College. Throughout her long teaching career, she urged her students to question everything. If a man could achieve success at a venture, so could a woman. Forthright and rebellious by nature, Mitchell was beloved by her students. She was a strong proponent of women's rights, traveled widely in the US and Europe, and met with other notable scientists of the time. This audiobook was produced to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Maria Mitchell's birth and bring her legacy to a new generation. We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics nor all logic; it is somewhat beauty and poetry. -- Maria Mitchell "

Helen Wright (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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Road to Tara: The Life of Margaret Mitchell

"Margaret Mitchell was as complex and compelling as her legendary heroine, Scarlett O'Hara, and her story is as dramatic as anything out of her own imagination. Indeed, it is the basis for the legend she created. Gone with the Wind took the American public by storm and went on to become one of the most popular books and motion pictures of all time. The book was a phenomenon whose success has never been equaled, but it shattered Margaret Mitchell's private life. In Road to Tara, Anne Edwards tells the real story of Margaret Mitchell and the extraordinary novel that has become part of our heritage."

Anne Edwards (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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The Heart of the New Thought

"Ella Wheeler Wilcox wrote this classic text in the 'New Thought' movement over 100 years ago, yet much of her advice and wisdom is still true today. If you want to be happy, the change must first start with your thoughts. Wilcox suggests ways to change your thinking and specific actions to take in order to feel better about yourself and improve your life. For instance, have you ever noticed that the more you talk about being sick, the illness worsens and stays with you for a longer period of time? As Wilcox tells us: 'Right thinking pays large dividends! We must train the mind to reject the brood of despondent, resentful, fearful, and prejudiced thoughts that approach it, and to invite and entertain cheerful, broad, and wholesome thoughts instead.' Each time you read and listen to this book, you can absorb the ideas that apply to you and move closer to the happier life of your dreams. Look for the companion Kindle edition, which includes a linked Table of Contents for your convenience, as well as charming, vintage illustrations chosen to accentuate the text."

Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Author), Karen Commins (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Karen Commins