Audiobooks narrated by Sharon Freedman

"In this classic from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, some secrets are better left in the bayou . . . Certain death awaits any outsider who enters Cache, a mysterious town said to disappear when intruders threaten. But PI Max Duhon won't let the Cajun superstition stop him from going there. He'll do anything to help sexy Colette Guidry and close this missing person's case, even admit how attracted he is to his client. But as their investigation deepens, Max finds himself protecting Colette from the inexplicable terrors of the bayou. This includes the specter taunting them with voodoo . . . and a shotgun. It seems they may have come too close to Cache and its eerie secrets—and dangerously close to each other."

Jana DeLeon (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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The Awakening

"A detective has a true mystery on his hands in this classic story of things that go bump in the night from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon. It could be a mythical creature wreaking havoc on a Mystere hotel . . . or a malicious vandal. It's detective Tanner LeDoux's first case and—much to his chagrin—the hotel belongs to Josie Bettencourt, once the most popular girl in town and his unrequited love. A woman who now doesn't even recognize him. Josie's poor memory is Tanner's luck, however. He has a chance to be the strong, sexy hero who protects her and her hotel from mounting danger. Tanner's no believer in the old ways, but one stormy night, he sees something horrific he can't explain. And he knows, without a doubt, whatever lurks in Honey Island Swamp means to keep Josie from him forever."

Jana DeLeon (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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The Reckoning

"A little girl goes missing and a sheriff will do anything to bring her home—even confront evil—in this classic tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon. In a tiny bayou town with far too many wicked secrets, the sudden disappearance of a six-year-old girl is a mystery Sheriff Holt Chamberlain is determined to solve. But teaming up with Alexandria Bastin is a complication he didn't expect. Nor is he prepared to collide with the dark side of Cajun culture—and his own troubled past. The frantic search leads them to a place said to hold magic, an eerie island where Alex is also working her charm on him. At one time, he'd been forced to leave her brokenhearted. And now, dangerously close to the truth, he'll do anything to protect her from the evil that surrounds them—an evil that might hold the key to sending a little girl home."

Jana DeLeon (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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Wednesday Wicked Ways

"From bestselling cozy mystery author Joanna Campbell Slan comes a thrilling new installment in the Friday Night Mystery Club series, featuring a group of female amateur sleuths. Decatur, Illinois/1986—In this small Midwestern town, everyone has something to hide, from Japanese business interests eyeing a piece of property to an angry sharpshooter harboring a murderous obsession. Meanwhile, working women struggle to make their way in a man's world, and their primary opposition might well be . . . other women. Cragan Collins has a lot on her plate: a demanding job as an advertising rep, a complicated love life, and an upcoming public speaking contest. But when a shooter targets a performer at one of her ad accounts, Fast Freddy's Gentleman's Club, and leaves a young dancer critically injured, Cragan and her mystery-solving friends spring into action. They suspect that Pru, the club's star performer and their housemate, may be the real target—and the danger to her is far from over. This cozy mystery features female amateur sleuths who love reading mysteries. The book blends humor, romance, and suspense while tackling themes of workplace equality and acceptance."

Joanna Campbell Slan (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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Lore of the Witch World: A Witch World Collection

"Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of fans and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide. The Witch World . . . Far away in space and time, the Witch World has become the legendary home of all who dream and wonder of unknown worlds. Lore of the Witch World brings together in one volume all the novelettes and tales of the Witch World, including the never previously published novelette Changeling."

Andre Norton (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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The Villa Next Door

"A dream holiday. A fractured marriage. A dangerous secret. When Ryan and Emma Burrows win a luxury holiday to Menorca, it feels like the fresh start their marriage desperately needs. Seventeen nights in a sun-soaked villa with their six-year-old daughter, Callie. What could go wrong? Their neighbours seem friendly enough. Jack and Sheena, with their two young boys, are quick to organize playdates. Max and John, charming and sociable ex-pats, seem eager to make friends. But beneath the surface, tensions simmer. Emma can’t shake the feeling that something is off. Then Callie disappears. A ransom demand follows, and suddenly, everyone is a suspect. Secrets from the past rise to the surface, exposing betrayals and lies that threaten to unravel everything. Soon Emma and Ryan must face the truth about their marriage, their neighbours, and the devastating mistake that could cost them everything… Dark, twisty, and utterly addictive, The Villa Next Door is a suspenseful page-turner about trust, betrayal, and the dangerous consequences of long-buried secrets."

Beverley Harvey (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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Confidential: A Novel

"Confidential follows on the success of acclaimed photographer, psychologist, and writer Mikolaj Grynberg's highly acclaimed short story collection, I'd Like to Say Sorry, but There's No One to Say Sorry To, which was a finalist for numerous awards, including Poland's most prestigious literary prize, the Nike, a National Jewish Book Award, the Sami Rohr Prize, and the National Translation Award in Prose for Sean Gasper Bye's excellent translation. This powerful new novella is a darkly comic portrait of a Jewish family in today's Poland, struggling to express their love for one another in the face of a past that cannot and will not be forgotten. The grandfather is a doctor, a Holocaust survivor who has now vowed to live only for pleasure. His son, born at the start of the war, becomes a well-respected physicist, but finds himself emotionally unable to attend the medical conferences in Germany, despite the benefit it would give his career. The mother is loving but firm, though she has a secret habit of attending strangers' funerals so that she can cry. Confidential expands on one of the stories in I'd Like to Say Sorry, but There's No One to Say Sorry To, tackling themes of memory and care, trauma, and memory, as well as enduring anti-Semitism, with unforgettable power, emotional complexity, and Grynberg's trademark black humor."

Mikolaj Grynberg (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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The Jewish Way to a Good Life: Find Happiness, Build Community, and Embrace Lovingkindness

"Judaism has survived for 3,500 years by embracing a few, some arguably paradoxical ideas: Life is hard. It also has the potential to be joyous. Every single human has a spark of something extraordinary in them. And every one of us should try to do 1 percent better. In The Jewish Way to a Good Life, straight-shooting Rabbi Shira Stutman distills thousands of years of Jewish wisdom into practical, time-tested strategies for living a more meaningful life. She reminds us: You don't have to be Jewish to do Jewish. And she tells us how. When looking for inspiration on how to live well, a go-to source is other cultures. We've learned how to warm our homes with hygge and to find meaningful work with ikigai. We practice mindfulness and yoga, rooted in Hindu philosophy, and study astrology, seeking insight on human nature. Now, The Jewish Way to a Good Life reveals unique insights from Jewish culture that anyone can adopt to find meaning, cultivate good values, and experience joy. Judaism isn't just a religion, it's an ancient culture with much to teach us about modern life. The book covers topics including kindness, love, rest and relaxation, health, education, community, and more."

Rabbi Shira Stutman (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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Fatal Goddess

"Cole made the ultimate sacrifice to save me . . . but I'm not letting him go that easily. All my life, the only thing I ever wanted was to belong—and then I found him, in my afterlife. A male who infuriated me with his taunts and secret-keeping yet won both my heart and my wolf's. If he thinks I'll let him go that easily, he's wrong. Even if I have to travel to the deepest pits of Tartarus and sell my soul to get him back, I will have him by my side again. Or there'll be Hell to pay . . . Contains mature themes."

Vasilisa Drake (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine that Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict

"An award-winning journalist presents an even-handed, thoroughly researched examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and illustrates how a shocking yet little-known massacre one century ago in what was then Palestine became ground zero of a war that continues to devastate. "[A] compelling story. . . . If you are going to read one book to help you understand the current Middle East tragedy, this is it." -Yossi Klein Halevi, senior fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute, and author of the New York Times bestseller Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor In 1929, in the sacred city of Hebron-then governed by the British Mandate of Palestine-there was no occupation, state of Israel, or settlers. Jews and Muslims lived peacefully near the burial place of Abraham, patriarch of the Jewish and Arab nations, until one Saturday morning when nearly 70 Jewish men, women, and children were slaughtered by their Arab neighbors. The Hebron massacre was a seminal event in the Arab-Israeli conflict, key to understanding its complexities. The echoes of 1929 in Hamas's massacre of October 7, 2023, illustrate how little has changed-and how much of our perspective must change if peace is ever to come to this tortured land and its people, who are destined to share it. Noted journalist Yardena Schwartz draws on her extensive research and wide-ranging interviews with both sides to tell a timely, eye-opening story. She expertly weaves the war between Israel and Hamas into a historical framework, demonstrating how the conflict today cannot be understood without the context of ground zero of this century-old war, which began long before the occupation, the settlements, or the state of Israel ever existed. This meticulously researched and balanced examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict's origins interweaves historical analysis with contemporary insights, providing crucial context for understanding today's Middle East tensions. Perfect for anyone who has read Ilan Pappe, Noa Tishby, or Rashid Khalidi, Schwartz's work is a riveting exploration of the complex background of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the ongoing struggle for peace in the region."

Yardena Schwartz (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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Forgotten Queen

"I thought death was the end . . . But it was only the beginning. After my fated mate, Jett King, Alpha Heir to my abusive pack, killed me for shaming him, I thought I was finally free. Free to wind up in Hell with Cole, who teased me and trained me with methods that legally qualified as torture. It was an improvement. But when my fated mate imprisoned Daphne, my best friend, I had to find a way back. And since the possessive, overprotective male training me wouldn't just let me go get ripped to shreds, I had to poison him. With a kiss that's still seared into my memory. One deal with a demon later, I'm back in the world of living, determined to rescue my friend from our pack. I'm not the weak runt they used to bully anymore—and I plan to make them pay for what they did to her. But bending the rules of life and death isn't without consequences. And losing my life is the least of the dangers I'll face. Contains mature themes."

Vasilisa Drake (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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STEM For All: How to Connect, Create, and Cultivate STEM Education for All Learners

"Containing all of the practical tools needed to put theory into practice, STEM for All by Leena Bakshi McLean provides a roadmap for teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders to better understand the challenges that create low engagement and scores in STEM subjects and implement exciting and culturally relevant teaching plans. This book covers a wealth of key topics surrounding the subject, including classroom culture, discourse, identity, and belonging, family and community participation, and justice-centered core learning. This book uses the Connect, Create, and Cultivate framework from STEM4Real, an organization that provides socially just and culturally relevant STEM teaching and standards-based learning strategies, combined with stories and case studies of real students throughout to provide context for key concepts. Listeners will learn about: ● Six pillars that can throw off the foundation of a classroom, including noninclusive curriculum and lack of equal access ● Moments of triumph and resilience that can be used to navigate rocky and recalcitrant relationships ● Implicit and unconscious biases that can unravel our impact despite our best intentions"

Leena Bakshi McLean (Author), Sharon Freedman (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Sharon Freedman