Audiobooks narrated by Nicky Endres

"A trans essayist with a checkered past takes on the big questions of human existence Move over Michel de Montaigne, there's a new girl in town An ABA Indie Next Pick • A San Francisco Chronicle Women's History Month Book Pick • An Allstora Queer History 101 Book Club Pick Set against a backdrop of trans life that begins with her own transition in the 1960s, Vivian Blaxell takes us on a witty and expansive sweep through history, from Australia to Japan, to Hawai'i to Mexico, to heretofore unmapped regions of the mind. In seven devastatingly intelligent parts, her essay covers a vast range in time and space—from the arson of a Japanese temple to a transformative encounter with a coral reef, from Nietzsche and Hegel to Indigenous metaphysics, from a perplexing relationship with a beautiful man to the unknowable minds of animals. Fleshy and philosophical, searching and exalted, utterly distinctive and assured, Worthy of the Event belatedly establishes Vivian Blaxell as one of the major writers of her generation."

Vivian Blaxell (Author), Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Fawn's Blood: A Novel

"Librarian and critically acclaimed author of Out of Salem puts a pulpy spin on vampire fiction, and bites back at anti-trans moral panic. Fawn and Silver share nearly everything: coming out together as trans in their small Maryland town, clocking a copious number of hours in detention, and spending their sleepovers secretly making out. They're also uniquely obsessed with vampires, who are being hunted, imprisoned, and executed for the danger they allegedly pose to human life. Meanwhile in Seattle, Rachel's relationship to her girlfriend and her membership in her mother's vampire-slaying vigilante group is thrown into question when she's bitten by her mother's nemesis and awakes with a craving for blood. When Silver disappears and Fawn goes west in search of him, her and Rachel's fates converge, both falling into the hands of Cain, an edgelord vampire known for his proselytizing for the drinking of human blood. But in discovering hidden tunnels and secret bars, youth shelters and punk shows and safe houses, Fawn find herself in the middle of a vampire underground in Seattle—an organized resistance keeping each other alive through a network of blood distribution and protection from slayers."

Hal Schrieve (Author), Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Queen of Faces

"An epic and unforgettable fantasy adventure from a phenomenal new voice – NOW AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘A work of wild imagination, this is an outstanding debut’ Juno Dawson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven ‘If you want to be surprised, gripped, moved and wildly entertained – this book is for you’ Antonia Hodgson, author of The Raven Scholar Anabelle is trapped in a boy’s body, and in a year, it will kill her. In the nation of Caimor, the wealthy buy and trade bodies like clothes. But Ana can only afford a grey, damaged male form, and by her seventeenth birthday, it’s already falling apart. As her extraordinary magical ability grows, but her body continues to fail her, she is left with only one choice: become an assassin for Paragon Academy, Caimor's prestigious school of magic. But rebellion brews in Caimor, and at its helm is Khaiovhe, the most infamous dark mage in history. As Ana steals, fights and kills for Paragon, and forms a tentative alliance – and maybe more – with the elusive Wes, she discovers secrets that transform her concept of hero and villain … while striving, above all, to become her truest self. And that might just be the most powerful thing of all. A page-turning blockbuster, full of heart-pounding action, inventive magic, cinematic plot twists and emotional gut-punches: the perfect must-have new read for fans of SIX OF CROWS, THE ATLAS SIX and BABEL."

Petra Lord (Author), Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick, E. A. Castillo, Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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For Our Next Song

"The decade-long friendship between two rock goddesses is thrust into the spotlight after their mutual desire strikes a perfect-and very public-chord. For Glitter Bats keys player Jane Mercer, writing music helps tune out her self-doubt from a strict upbringing. Composing also distracts from her longtime feelings for her bandmate and best friend, Keeley, who Jane can't pursue if she wants to keep her bisexuality out of the media. But when an incompetent percussionist quits mid-recording session on one of her major solo projects, there's only one drummer to call to make the deadline. Keeley Cunningham is determined to do what's best for the newly-reunited Glitter Bats-including conceal her incurable attraction to Jane by keeping her distance. Still, when Jane asks for her help in the studio, Keeley drops everything to fill in. They collaborate harmoniously… until their repressed feelings crescendo into a massive argument about the band's future that leaves them barely speaking. As music forces Jane and Keeley into increasingly close proximity, the lingering tension finally ignites into the romance they've both been craving-and it's hot, emotional, and fundamentally secret. But after an intimate moment is caught on camera, they'll have to decide if their duet can survive its debut-both on and off stage."

Jessica James (Author), Bailey Carr, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Something Close to Nothing: A Novel

"Winston Kang and Jared Cahill seem like the perfect couple. When they check-in for their flight to Cambodia, where they're headed to meet the surrogate carrying their baby girl, even the woman at the airline counter recognizes it: 'I'm so happy that marriage is legal for you guys,' she says. But while Jared is already planning for their second kid—half white like him, half Korean like Wynn—Wynn isn't ready to give up his dreams of becoming a hip-hop dancer to become 'the hostage of a crying, pooping terrorist.' So he does what anyone in his position would do: He leaves Jared at the airport. Wynn sets off on a journey around the globe, trying to figure out what it means to put himself first, from auditioning for Misty Espinoza's comeback tour to organizing a Prince-themed flash mob. Oceans away, Jared starts to panic that no one in his life can talk to Meryl about her period or what it's like to grow up Asian American. Told in alternating points of view, Pyun's sardonic and addictive must-listen confronts questions of race, identity, and privilege, and facing the question of whether it's ever too late to finally face yourself and grow up."

Tom Pyun (Author), Daniel Henning, Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Herculine: A Novel

"One of the Best Books of the Year ELLE • Autostraddle • Debutiful • Chicago Review of Books • MUBI • Dazed • LitHub • Library Journal • them • Loosey “Devious and diabolical, Herculine is a jaw-dropping and completely unpredictable literary bewitchment about trauma, desire, and identity.” —Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke A “witty, often-chilling, compulsively readable” (Vogue) horror debut following a woman who seeks refuge at an all-trans girl commune only to discover that demons haunt her fellow comrades—and she’s their next prey! Herculine’s narrator has demons. Sure, her life includes several hallmarks of the typical trans girl sob story—conversion therapy, a string of shitty low-paying jobs, and even shittier exes—but she also regularly debates sleep paralysis demons that turn to mist soon after she wakes and carries vials of holy oil in her purse. Nothing, though, prepares her for the new malevolent force stalking her through the streets of New York City, more powerful than any she’s ever encountered. Desperate to escape this ancient evil, she flees to rural Indiana, where her ex-girlfriend started an all-trans girl commune in the middle of the woods. The secluded camp, named after 19th-century intersex memoirist Herculine Barbin, is a scrappy operation, but the shared sense of community among the girls is a welcome balm to the narrator’s growing isolation and paranoia. Still, something isn’t quite right at Herculine. Girls stop talking as soon as she enters the room, everyone seems to share a common secret, and the books lining the walls of the library harbor strange cryptograms. Soon, what once looked like an escape becomes a trap all its own. While trying to untangle the commune’s many mysteries, the narrator contends with disemboweled pigs, cultlike psychosexual rituals, and the horrors of communal breakfast. And before long, she discovers that her demons have followed her. And this time, they won’t be letting her go."

Grace Byron (Author), Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Best Woman: a hilarious and feel-good queer romcom

"Brought to you by Penguin. Julia loves her family. They stood by her when she came out as a woman and have been nothing but supportive of her life in New York. So when her brother asks her to be ‘best woman’ in his wedding, how could she say no? Now though, Julia’s facing a week in her hometown dealing with bridezilla and her cronies, her parents’ messy post-divorce relationship, and a mountain of old memories she’s done her best to avoid. She’s totally fine. That is, until Julia learns that Kim Cameron – gorgeous, self-assured, and the object of Julia’s unrequited high school crush – is maid of honour. Thinking no harm will come of it, Julia tells a tiny little lie to win Kim over. But the lie quickly snowballs, jeopardizing both their blossoming attraction and Julia’s relationship with her family. As Julia struggles through the wedding week and tensions begin to boil over, can the best woman fix her worst mistake? © Rose Dommu 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Rose Dommu (Author), Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Nearly Roadkill: Queer Love on the Run

"This cyber-erotic romantic thriller, written by two queer icons in the 1990s, has been 'rebooted' for today's readers. In this rowdy cyber-romance originally written in the 1990s, two people meet online and fall in love in every guise they can manage. As Scratch and Winc go from anonymous lovers to accidental heroes and gender outlaws, they expose the shadowy Web stretched between technology and capitalist greed, nearly becoming roadkill on the internet superhighway. With a little help from their friends including a brave teenager and a mysterious hacker, these darling rebels fight government intervention and find chosen family in this eerily prescient tale. The 30th anniversary “reboot” edition includes an updated lens for today’s readers, as GenZ investigative journalist Drew uncovers what just might be the greatest queer love story of all time. Like Octavia Butler's PARABLE OF THE SOWER, Margaret Atwood's A HANDMAID'S TALE, and George Orwell's 1984, the return of NEARLY ROADKILL is right on time with urgent lessons for our contemporary landscape."

Caitlin Sullivan, Kate Bornstein (Author), Andre Santana, Katherine Littrell, Kay Eluvian, Krystal Hammond, Lisa S Ware, Mark Jason Royse, Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Snow White: A Full Cast Audio Drama Short

"Enter the enchanted world of Snow White in this dynamic, full-cast audio drama adaptation of the timeless fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Reimagined as an immersive audio experience, this production blends vivid narration, dramatic voice performances, and atmospheric sound design to bring to life the beloved characters - from the beautiful and brave Snow White to the wicked Queen, the memorable dwarfs, and the magic mirror that sees all. Whether you're a long-time fairy tale lover or introducing a new generation to this classic, Snow White: A Full-Cast Audio Drama delivers an unforgettable theatrical journey filled with courage, kindness, and a touch of magic. Perfect for listeners of all ages--including daycares, schools, libraries--and ideal for fans of fairy tales, radio plays, and immersive storytelling."

Andy Garcia, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Andre Santana, Andrea Emmes, Andy Garcia, Ann Richardson, Ella Lynch, Emily Pike Stewart, Jennifer Aquino, Krys Janae, Marcio Catalano, Michelle Price, Nicky Endres, Rhett Samuel Price, Sanya Simmons, Tim Lounibos (Narrator)

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Make Room for Love

"Starting over is hard. Falling for her gorgeous butch roommate might make it impossible. When a tall, stunning butch protects Mira from her ex-boyfriend at the club—and offers her a safe place to stay—Mira should be relieved. Not flustered. She’s not into women. Yet this tough electrician with curves for days makes Mira’s heart race like never before. But Isabel, wounded by grief, forces Mira to keep her distance. Until Mira’s desperate to win a union election at work—and only Isabel has the experience to teach her how. Soon they’re lingering over dinner, teasing each other as the apartment heats up. And Isabel is making her coffee every morning, hanging her shelves, giving her smoldering looks before bed… But Mira can’t afford temptation. Not after living with her nightmare ex. No matter how well Isabel takes care of her…or how much Isabel needs healing, too. She can’t risk her freedom—or her heart. Make Room for Love is a steamy slow-burn romance starring a trans woman discovering she’s bi and finding her happily ever after."

Darcy Liao (Author), Natalie Naudus, Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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Gaysians

"From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship-a celebration of queer chosen family. When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man-but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, "not even lesbians live there." Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ's "Boy Luck Club" helps him find love, pride, and belonging-until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family. Meticulously observed, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery. "I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."-Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer"

Mike Curato (Author), Dara Brown, Dustin Vuong Nguyen, Earl T Kim, Greg D. Barnett, Katrina Reese Curato, Mike Curato, Nicky Endres, Shawn K. Jain, Susan Moon, Telly Leung (Narrator)

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Rebel in the Deep: The new book in the sizzling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of Neon Gods

"Brought to you by Penguin. The rebellion’s fight turns into a battle of the heart in this pulse-pounding conclusion to the Crimson Sails trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Katee Robert. Nox has been steadily working as a quartermaster for the rebellion for years. They don’t ask for much in return, except for one crucial thing — that their ex, the noble Lord Bastian, stays as far away from them as possible. To say things ended poorly between them is an understatement . . . and it’s the only relationship Nox has never quite recovered from. But now the rules have changed. Siobhan, the rebel leader, has emerged from hiding to tell Nox that Bastian’s involvement in the rebellion has been discovered, and he’s being taken captive. The fate of the entire rebellion now rests on Nox and Siobhan’s ability to rescue Bastian from the Cwn Annwn ship. Saving Bastian is only the start of their hardships, and Nox’s complicated relationships and entanglements with Bastian and Siobhan put not only their life at risk but their heart on the line. © Katee Robert 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Katee Robert (Author), Nathaniel Priestley, Nicky Endres, Zura Johnson (Narrator)

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