Audiobooks narrated by Marni Penning

The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians

Brought to you by Penguin. To be a bookseller or librarian . . . You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener. A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going to love it'. In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need. Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who can't wait to help you find your next great read. PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON ©2024 James Patterson (P)2024 Penguin Audio

James Patterson (Author), Amy Jensen, Daniel Henning, Deanna Anthony, Jane Oppenheimer, Jenn Lee, Jennifer Pickens, Marni Penning, Nancy Peterson, Rob Reider, Susan Hanfield, TBD, Tom Force (Narrator)

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The Stone Wolves [Dramatized Adaptation]: Galactic Football League

'The five members of an elite commando group nicknamed “the Stone Wolves” once raged against Creterakian rule. Now, four decades after their heyday, they each try to stay alive and eke out a living. But a friend from the past won’t let them move on, and neither will their bitterest enemy. Hopscotch, RedWire, the Killer, Lulz and Recoil will soon wish their pasts could stay dead. Performed by Michael John Casey, Kay Eluvian, Marni Penning, Laura C. Harris, Yasmin Tuazon, Matthew Pauli, Elizabeth Jernigan, Ryan Haugen, Rayner Gabriel and Rob McFadyen.'

J.C. Hutchins, Scott Sigler (Author), Elizabeth Jernigan, Full Cast, Kay Eluvian, Laura C. Harris, Marni Penning, Matthew Pauli, Michael John Casey, Rayner Gabriel, Rob Mcfadyen, Ryan Haugen, Yasmin Tuazon (Narrator)

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All the Presidents' Gardens: Madison's Cabbages to Kennedy's Roses—How the White House Grounds Have

A New York Times Bestseller and AHS Book Award winner The 18-acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history-kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties have been signed, and presidents have landed and retreated. Throughout it all, the grounds have remained not only beautiful, but also a powerful reflection of American trends. In All the Presidents' Gardens bestselling author Marta McDowell tells the untold history of the White House grounds with historical and contemporary photographs, vintage seeds catalogs, and rare glimpses into Presidential pastimes. History buffs will revel in the fascinating tidbits about Lincoln's goats, Ike's putting green, Jackie's iconic roses, Amy Carter's tree house, and Trump's controversial renovations. Gardeners will enjoy the information on the plants whose favor has come and gone over the years and the gardeners who have been responsible for it all. As one head gardener put it, "What's great about the job is that our trees, our plants, our shrubs, know nothing about politics."

Marta Mcdowell (Author), Marni Penning, TBD (Narrator)

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Cultural Christians in the Early Church: A Historical and Practical Introduction to Christians in th

In the middle of the third century CE, one North African bishop wrote a treatise for the women of his church, exhorting them to resist such culturally normalized yet immodest behaviors in their cosmopolitan Roman city as mixed public bathing in the nude, and wearing excessive amounts of jewelry and makeup. The treatise appears even more striking, once we realize that the scandalous virgins to whom it was addressed were single women who had dedicated their virginity to Christ. Stories like this one challenge the general assumption among Christians today that the earliest Christians were zealous converts who were much more counterculturally devoted to their faith than typical church-goers today. Too often Christians today think of cultural Christianity as a modern concept, and one most likely to occur in areas where Christianity is the majority culture, such as the American 'Bible Belt.' The story that this book presents, refutes both of these assumptions. Cultural Christians in the Early Church, which aims to be both historical and practical, argues that cultural Christians were the rule, rather than the exception, in the early church. Using different categories of sins as its organizing principle, the book considers the challenge of culture to the earliest converts to Christianity, as they struggled to live on mission in the Greco-Roman cultural milieu of the Roman Empire. These believers blurred and pushed the boundaries of what it meant to be a saint or sinner from the first to the fifth centuries CE, and their stories provide the opportunity to get to know the regular people in the early churches. At the same time, their stories provide a fresh perspective for considering the difficult timeless questions that stubbornly persist in our own world and churches: when is it a sin to eat or not eat a particular food? Are women inherently more sinful than men? And why is Christian nationalism a problem and, at times, a sin? Ultimately, recognizing that cultural sins were always a part of the story of the church and its people is a message that is both a source of comfort and a call to action in our pursuit of sanctification today.

Nadya Williams (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Exit Strategy [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Murderbot Diaries 4

'Murderbot wasn’t programmed to care. So, its decision to help the only human who ever showed it respect must be a system glitch, right? Having traveled the width of the galaxy to unearth details of its own murderous transgressions, as well as those of the GrayCris Corporation, Murderbot is heading home to help Dr. Mensah—its former owner (protector? friend?)—submit evidence that could prevent GrayCris from destroying more colonists in its never-ending quest for profit. But who’s going to believe a SecUnit gone rogue? And what will become of it when it’s caught?'

Martha Wells (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Alysia Beltran, Aure Nash, Bradley Foster Smith, Colleen Delany, David Cui Cui, Elena Anderson, Eric Messner, Jenna Sharpe, Khaya Fraites, Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Rogue Protocol [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Murderbot Diaries 3

'Rogue Protocol is the third entry in Martha Wells's Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, The Murderbot Diaries. Starring a human-like android who keeps getting sucked back into adventure after adventure, though it just wants to be left alone, away from humanity and small talk. Who knew being a heartless killing machine would present so many moral dilemmas? Sci-fi’s favorite antisocial A.I. is back on a mission. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask more questions about where Dr. Mensah's SecUnit is. And Murderbot would rather those questions went away. For good. Performed by David Cui Cui, Julienne Irons, Natalie Van Sistine, Alejandro Ruiz, Alysia Beltran, Bradley Foster Smith, Elena Anderson, Eric Messner, Jenna Sharpe, Khaya Fraites, Marni Penning, Michael John Casey, Scott McCormick, and Yasmin Tuazon.'

Martha Wells (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Alysia Beltran, Bradley Foster Smith, David Cui Cui, Elena Anderson, Eric Messner, Jenna Sharpe, Julienne Irons, Khaya Fraites, Marni Penning, Natalie Van Sistine (Narrator)

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Artificial Condition [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Murderbot Diaries 2

'Artificial Condition is the follow-up to Martha Wells's Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning, New York Times bestselling All Systems Red. It has a dark past—one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself “Murderbot”. But it has only vague memories of the massacre that spawned that title, and it wants to know more. Teaming up with a Research Transport vessel named ART (you don’t want to know what the “A” stands for), Murderbot heads to the mining facility where it went rogue. What it discovers will forever change the way it thinks… Performed by David Cui Cui, Elena Anderson, Alejandro Ruiz, Bradley Foster Smith, Carolyn Kashner, Eric Messner, Jeri Marshall, Ken Jackson, Marni Penning, Michael John Casey, Rayner Gabriel, Scott McCormick, Shanta Parasuraman and Yasmin Tuazon.'

Martha Wells (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Bradley Foster Smith, Carolyn Kashner, David Cui Cui, Elena Anderson, Eric Messner, Jeri Marshall, Ken Jackson, Marni Penning, Michael John Casey, Rayner Gabriel (Narrator)

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Devotions for Christmas: A Celebration to Bring You Joy and Peace

Take a break from the busy holiday season to relax and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. This book features seasonal Scripture, prayers, and 31 hope-inspired devotions. Devotions for Christmas: - Is the perfect for anyone who enjoys the holiday season - Features 31 easy-to-read inspirational devotions, seasonal Scriptures, and prayers - Is great to read individually or together as a family With a rich, daily devotion for every day of December, Devotions for Christmas offers you a way to unplug and spend some time reconnecting with a childlike sense of wonder and joy at the mystery and blessings of Christmas.

Zondervan (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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The Downhome Sound: Diversity and Politics in Americana Music

American roots music, also known as Americana music, can be challenging to categorize, spanning the genres of jazz, bluegrass, country, blues, rock and roll, and an assortment of variations in between. In The Downhome Sound, Mandi Bates Bailey explores the messages, artists, community, and appeal of this seemingly disparate musical collective. To understand the art form's intended meanings and typical audiences, she analyzes lyrics and interviews Americana artists, journalists, and festival organizers to uncover a desire for inclusion and diversity. Bailey also conducts an experiment to assess listener reception relative to more commercial forms of music. The result is an in-depth study of the political and cultural influence of Americana and its implications for social justice.

Mandi Bates Bailey (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Dungeon Born [Dramatized Adaptation]: Divine Dungeon 1

'A powerful dungeon. A sheep-herder turned Noble. Their path to ascendance through cultivation. Conquering dungeons and using them to grow has long been the most efficient way to become a powerful adventurer. The only thing keeping the process from being easy is the Beasts that inhabit these places. Questions plague those entering this particular place of power: Where do the ‘rewards’ of weapons, armor, and heavy gold coins come from? Why is a fluffy bunny charging at me? For abyss-sake, why are there so many monsters? Cal has all of the answers to these age-old questions for a very simple reason. He is a Dungeon Core, a soul forced against his will into a magical stone. With the help of an energetic friend, Cal grows a dungeon around himself to bring in new sources of power. When a threat he doesn’t fully comprehend bares its many teeth, Cal is determined to survive the attempt on his life. Unfortunately for adventurers, the only way for him to achieve his goal is to eat anyone that enters his depths. Performed by Patrick Boylan, Amanda Forstrom, Ryan Haugen, Danny Gavigan, Mike Carnes, Terence Aselford, Mike Ciporkin, Marni Penning, Nick DePinto, Katie Boothe, Christopher Walker, David Cui Cui, Eric Messner, Christopher Davenport, Michael John Casey, Matthew Bassett, Nora Achrati, Elias Khalil, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Bradley Smith Rob Moreira, Anthony Palmini, Jessica Lauren Ball, Rayner Gabriel, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Nanette Savard, and Scott McCormick.'

Dakota Krout (Author), Amanda Forstrom, Christopher Walker, Danny Gavigan, Katie Booth, Katie Boothe, Marni Penning, Mike Carnes, Mike Ciporkin, Nick Depinto, Patrick Boylan, Ryan Haugen, Terence Aselford (Narrator)

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Born of Water - Elemental Origins Book 1

Targa MacAuley feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors. After 17 years on solid ground, she fears she'll never grow into the creature her mother hoped she'd become. To keep her mom's homesickness and true identity under wraps, Targa signs on for a mysterious salvage dive in the Baltic Sea. Her plan to blend in with the rest of the crew is spoiled when she catches the eye of a handsome local. A freak accident and a strange connection to the ancient shipwreck below attract even more unwanted attention. With both her mom's secret—and her life—in danger, Targa must finally find the courage to unleash the currents surging deep within. Born of Water is the first book in The Elemental Origins, a series of captivating YA urban fantasy novels which can be read in any order. If you like new twists on mermaid lore, simmering romance, and close-knit mother-daughter bonds, then you'll love A.L. Knorr's nautical adventure

A. L. Knorr (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Salt & the Sovereign - Audiobook (Siren´s Curse 2)

Deep in the ocean, a rivalry rages. Can one siren's song turn the tides of hatred? After witnessing senseless murder, Bel vows to end her mother's tyrannical reign. But as a young mermaid, she has no choice but to spend time on dry land before she can qualify for the crown. As she strives to capture a man's heart, the underwater realm flows with the blood of the queen's enemies. Every moment wrapped in the strong arms of her human mate, Bel risks the madness of the siren's curse. And if she doesn't return to the sea soon, she'll lose her memories and her chance to cure the centuries-old feud. If fixing the deadly conflict is even possible... Can Bel claim the throne before her mind and the kingdom fall to ruin?

A. L. Knorr (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Marni Penning