Audiobooks narrated by Soneela Nankani

"William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist–Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) • Best Fiction for Young Adults–Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) • CCBC Choices–Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) • Amelia Bloomer Book List–American Library Association (ALA) • TAYSHAS Reading List–Texas Library Association (TLA) • BEA Young Adult Book Buzz Pick In 1990s Moloka’i, Hawai’i, sixteen-year-old Rani is fully present as MC Sutra, whose lyrics say “Call my solution a female revolution / retribution in the form of rhyme electrocution,” but her life is in shambles. Almost seventeen, Rani Patel appears to be a kick-ass Indian girl breaking cultural norms as a hip-hop performer in full effect. But in truth, she’s a nerdy flat-chested nobody who lives with her Gujarati immigrant parents on the remote Hawaiian island of Moloka’i, isolated from her high school peers by the unsettling norms of Indian culture where “husband is God.” Her parents’ traditionally arranged marriage is a sham, and her dad turns to her for all his needs—even the intimate ones. When Rani catches him with a woman barely older than herself, she feels like a widow, and—like the widows in India are often made to do—she shaves off her hair. Her sexy bald head and hard-driving rhyming skills soon attract the attention of Mark, a hot older customer about the same age as her dad who frequents her parents’ store. When Mark makes his move, Rani goes with it and finds herself working with 4eva Flowin’, an underground hip hop crew. And with Mark, she finds herself doing other things she’s never done. Rani ignores the red flags. Her naive choices look like they will undo her but ultimately give her the chance to discover her strengths and restore the things she thought she’d lost, including her mother. 'Though suffering is at the core of this debut novel, it's also about living through pain by harnessing what brings happiness. And the dip into '90s nostalgia, not to mention the awesome Rani persevering and conquering as MC Sutra—but more important, as herself—makes reading all the slam poetry well worth it.'—New York Times"

Sonia Patel (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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To Catch a Sinner

"Sin Sackey is driven by the same hardwired need as every eldest first-generation daughter—to make her family proud. And she built her career and chose her partners with that single goal as her north star. Everyone said she had it all. And for more than twenty years, Sin let herself believe they were right. Until a near-death experience makes the truth impossible to deny. Her relationship is on life support. Her journalism career is in freefall. And the city she thought she'd conquer has chewed her up and spit her out. With everything to prove—and everything to lose—Sin moves back home to Washington, DC. But on the eve of the first day of the rest of her new life, the saying about old habits proves painfully accurate. A new lead falls into her lap, and Sin dives back into the story that nearly cost her everything. Then, when a man who is all the things she's sworn to avoid invites her to dinner, she says yes. But this story could resurrect her career—and take down an entire black-market empire. She's closer than ever to catching its elusive leader, and she can't let go now. And this man could be the one. So, she lowers her walls just enough for him to climb over. But just when it seems her gamble might pay off, her lead starts to feel more like a trap. And the man she's let herself love appears to be the one who set it. Contains mature themes."

Dylan Allen Writing As Lucy Wilson-Tagoe (Author), Mirron Willis, Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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War of the Wings

"In this riveting sequel to New Dragon City, a perfect society soars into view, but all is not what it seems—perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and How to Train Your Dragon. It’s been five long months since Noah has seen his dragon, Asha, and he can’t wait to be reunited with her when she wakes from hibernation. His best friend, Maya, however, isn’t so sure. She still remembers what dragons did to their world and isn’t ready to forgive and forget. She’s also not ready to let Noah out of her sight again, after what happened the last time. So when Noah and his old friend Lucas join forces to aid a dragon who might be in trouble, she insists on coming along for the ride, even if that means on dragonback. Together the three of them head to Boston, now known as the City of Scales. Championed as a new world order where dragons and humans have partnered to build a paradise of movie theaters, restaurants, libraries and even pro baseball games. To Noah, it’s a dream come true. A return to a world he thought he’d never see again. But Asha remains suspicious, believing something is rotten under this city’s shiny skin. And if she can't convince Noah to believe her in time, it may cost her and her dragons their lives. Don't Miss: Dawn of the Dragons New Dragon City War of the Wings"

Mari Mancusi (Author), Alex Boyles, Reena Dutt, Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Little Kin

"Little Kin is the debut adult novel from critically-acclaimed author Katya de Becerra. When Cass inherits a crumbling house on Rothagisht—a remote island near the Arctic Circle—she’s desperate for a new start. The land is stunning, the people are strangely healthy, and for the first time, Cass feels like she might finally belong. But Rothagisht comes with rules: Never go out after dark, and never open the door to a knock. As Cass is drawn into the island’s mysteries—and into the secrets of her own bloodline—she discovers Rothagisht is stalked by ancient creatures that rise from the heated depths when the old covenant stirs. With the Festival of Giving and Receiving looming, and the island’s ancient covenant unraveling in blood, Cass must choose: embrace the community she’s longed for or confront the nightmare that could consume them all. Perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher and Ari Aster’s Midsommar, Little Kin is a chilling, folkloric tale of survival and belonging."

Katya de Becerra (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Mischief Girls

"Every school has its secrets-but at the exclusive Ellison College, the past might prove deadly-in this twisty puzzlebox mystery. "The dark academia whodunit you need to read next. Trust me." -Maureen Johnson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Truly Devious series Every school has its secrets. Ellison College freshman Raina has no idea that her new school is hiding such a grisly past. But thirty years ago, on Mischief Night the week after Halloween, three students walked into the woods surrounding campus, and only one came out. Their killer was never caught, and the students became known as the Mischief Girls. No one knows what happened. Or do they? Three decades later, Anika, a classmate of Raina's, has gone missing. Turns out Anika was looking into the Mischief Girls' murders before she vanished. And Raina may have been the last person to see her. Old lies die the hardest. With the help of Anika's stepbrother, Rohan, Raina begins to dig into the truth. But the deeper she goes, the more she starts to wonder whether what happened to Anika really began the night she disappeared…or if it goes back further. The past is catching up to Ellison College. And maybe, so is a killer…"

Aashna Avachat (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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The Body of the Thing: Stories

"A lyrical and visceral short story collection, The Body of the Thing unpicks the hierarchies that thrum under our relationships, from first loves and lusts to motherhood and miscarriages, from sexual awakenings to final confrontations with death. Traversing bougie neighborhoods in Manhattan, sun-drenched piazzas in Italy, coastal Maine, and the bustle of London, these stories chase the fallout when women’s bodies are valued for their beauty and youth, dismissed and discarded when ill, or made useful as parents and caregivers. Fluid, sensual, and fearless, The Body of the Thing is about looking at and living in the female body—and all of its complicated realities and wonders."

Karishma Jobanputra (Author), Bailey Carr, Barrie Kreinik, Danielle Cohen, Emily Woo Zeller, Jane Oppenheimer, Natalie Naudus, Saskia Maarleveld, Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Devil Inside

""A stunning, blood-soaked gem of a horror romance..."-Thea Guanzon "This is horror and heartbreak at its finest."-Kylie Lee Baker A man who's back from the dead meets a woman who's from somewhere even worse in Clay McLeod Chapman's new horrormance about love, possession, and just a little murder. After a traumatic accident that almost cost Jordan his life, he's finally starting to feel normal again. Well, maybe not normal. Everything tastes like ash, and when he looks at the people around him, their faces start to melt. At least he's not dead, right? His friends are doing their best to get him back on his feet, maybe find someone to talk to, perhaps even find someone to take his mind off his last failed relationship. Then he meets Lilith. The two share an instant connection but after a wild and passionate night together, she ghosts him. Jordan searches the city for Lilith, desperate to see her again. But when a woman claiming to be Lilith shows up, wearing a different face but knowing intimate details about Jordan, he worries he's losing his grip on reality. As he grows closer to this mysterious woman, he discovers that happily ever afters sometimes come at a cost. How far will Lilith take him, and how much darkness will he embrace to find love? Devil Inside is a dark, demonic romance for fans of: - horror romance with an HEA - morally grey characters who are perfect for each other - paranormal and supernatural monster romance - fast-burn relationships - touch HIM and die feminine rage "

Clay McLeod Chapman (Author), Soneela Nankani, Tim Paige (Narrator)

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The Perimenopause Devotional: 30 Days of Grace, Humor, and Relief for Surviving the Hormonal Havoc

"It's time to talk (and laugh and cry and scream) about Perimenopause with this one-of-a-kind devotional that offers practical help and faith encouragement-because you are not alone! Don't suffer in silence through big life changes, especially when it comes to perimenopause-who invited her to the party anyway? We didn't! But she showed up one day and refuses to leave, so let's get real and find the humor in it (before we start crying again). So yes! We are going to talk about peri-the itchy ears, the rage that pops up out of nowhere, the heat wave that descends upon you while sleeping, the urge to pee all the time, and even the long-gone desire to be touched by your man (why did that one have to go?!). Perimenopause no longer needs to be downplayed or kept hidden. With humor and grace, this devotional will help you identify unhelpful stigmas, understand symptoms, and find a little peace with your new physical, emotional, and spiritual reality. Along with helpful medical research (finally, right?) and real stories, each entry offers - a daily scripture - a short devotional - a guided prayer - a Hormonal Havoc Hack that speaks to your physical and emotional needs - journaling space for reflection on your own perimenopausal journey Keep sharing those unserious memes about this season of your life (laughter helps) but also give yourself the gift of daily reminders that you are not alone, God cares about this too, and you don't have to let perimenopause have the last word!"

WaterBrook (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Goldenborn: A GMA Book Club Pick

"GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK A girl with a mission. A god with a deal. A story that could change everything. When 17-year-old Akoma Addo stumbles into a world of ancient gods and modern magic, she'll have to choose between saving her father... or staying true to everything she's ever believed. Akoma Addo has one rule: don't get too close to the supernatural. Ever since a blazing orb of light left her father in a coma, she's buried herself in her secret job investigating magical crimes in San Francisco's AfricaTown -- just enough to keep her grief at bay. But when a body turns up in a pool of molten gold and ash, Akoma's pulled into something much bigger -- and far more dangerous. At the center of it all is Anansi, the trickster god of stories, who makes her an impossible offer: help him catch a killer and awaken the ancestral magic buried deep in her blood... and in return, he'll give her a chance to bring her father back. To take the deal, Akoma will have to lie to everyone she loves and embrace the very power she's spent years trying to deny. And as her connection grows with Xander, the new guy in town with secrets of his own, Akoma must decide who she can trust -- especially when she's no longer sure she can even trust herself. Rooted in Ghanaian mythology and packed with mystery, danger, and slow-burning romance, Goldenborn is a gripping fantasy about legacy, lies, and what it really means to rewrite your story."

Ama Ofosua Lieb (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Teen Spirit: Sparking Connection With Your Teenager

"Are you a parent struggling to communicate with your teenager? Do you feel like you’re doing everything wrong and don’t know where to turn for help? If so, this book is perfect for you! Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of useful and insightful tips for successfully navigating the tricky waters of parenting while keeping your sanity intact. From establishing a mutually supportive relationship with your child to gaining insight into your own beliefs and values, Teen Spirit has it all. By exploring the foundation of your personal beliefs and delving into important aspects of relationships, you'll gain the tools and knowledge you need to understand your emotions and foster a deeper connection with your teenager. The emotional ability resources (EAR) framework mentioned in this book can help you create a positive home environment. You can improve your connection with your adolescent by using emotional intelligence and developing your emotional capacity. This can lead to a more harmonious atmosphere and new opportunities. It's the go-to manual for establishing a strong relationship with your teenager!"

Pragati Jalan Sureka (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Data Empire: How information shaped human history

"The next chapter of human history should not be written by algorithms, it should be written by us. It is only by fully understanding how data has shaped our past that we can decide what role it plays in our future. We live in an era when trading our information for access can feel harmless or inevitable – yet from targeted advertising to mass surveillance, data shapes the course of our lives. How did it gain the power it now holds over us? Long before writing existed, at the dawn of civilisation in Mesopotamia, rulers pressed marks into clay to keep track of land, people and grain. To rule, they had to keep count. It is no accident, then, that the first written name in human history was neither a god nor a king, but an accountant. As ships and navigation expanded our horizons, a new age of European empires took control of more than 80 per cent of the world’s surface, using colonial censuses, maps and ledgers to decide who belonged, who owed, and who could be sacrificed. Today, a handful of private brokers increasingly define what we see and what is real. Taking readers from ancient cave markings and knotted strings to the algorithmic state, Dartmouth professor Roopika Risam reveals how data has always been the seed of power: a technology of control that has shaped civilizations and upheld empires. Provocative, humane and sweeping in scope, Data Empire challenges us to decide whether we will allow a new set of data empires to hardwire inequality into the next century, or fight for systems that work for the benefit of all. This groundbreaking 11,000 year history argues that empire was never just about weapons or ships - it was built on collecting information on us, to rule us. Perfect for readers of Nexus and The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. 'The new history of mankind demanded by our times... This book asks what we will do about data now that we have no choice but to do something' Jaron Lanier, author of Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Right Now 'Breathtaking in its scope and enormously fulfilling in its depth, this book is profoundly fascinating' Lewis Dartnell, author of Being Human 'Essential reading for understanding the opportunities and dangers of the technological revolution now transforming our world' Jonathan Kennedy, author of Pathogenesis 'This brilliant, readable book offers a striking new historical perspective' Corinne Fowler, author of Our Island Stories © Roopika Risam 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Roopika Risam (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World

"How do underdogs, facing far stronger opponents, sometimes win? In the tradition of Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals and Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Deepak Bhargava and Stephanie Luce's Practical Radicals offers winning strategies, history, and theory for a new generation of activists. Based on interviews with leading organizers, Practical Radicals combines 'the hard-earned wisdom of our movement ancestors, the rigorous theory of serious practitioners and academics and the functional tools organizers need to spring into action' (In These Times). Incorporating stories of organizations and movements that have won, including Make the Road NY, the St. Paul Federation of Educators, the welfare rights movement, the Working Families Party, New Georgia Project, Occupy Wall Street, 350.org, the Fight for 15, and Gay Men's Health Crisis, Practical Radicals 'takes inspiration from successful social movements to identify tactics that pay off' (The Guardian). With a sweeping new afterword by the authors addressing the challenges of 2025 and beyond, the authors explore how the seven strategies the book highlights can provide a toolkit for underdogs looking both to resist authoritarianism and to win alternatives. At a time of immense uncertainty inside the United States, 'this crucial book is for everyone who cares about the future of racial, gender, and economic justice and the future of democracy' (Dorian Warren, president of Community Change)."

Deepak Bhargava, Stephanie Luce (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Soneela Nankani

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