Seasons of Purgatory      Written by Shahriar Mandanipour            Read Fajer by Al-Kaisi   The first English-language story collection from “one of Iran’s most important living fiction writers” (Guardian). “A stunning collection of stories about Iran’s traditions, its violent recent history, and how the memory of both influences daily life.” —Foreword Reviews Starred Review A Spy’s Life          […]

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A Brief History of Timekeeping: The Science of Marking Time, from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks Written by Chad Orzel   Read by Mike Lenz   Our modern lives are ruled by clocks and watches, smartphone apps and calendar programs. While our gadgets may be new, however, the drive to measure and master time is anything but—and in […]

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               Look at Us           Written by T. L.  Toma Narrated by Christina Delaine “Riveting. . . . Toma is excellent at looking intensely below the superficial and the unspoken, and his lucid style and cool tone add power to the story. The twists and turns of this contemporary morality play will have readers engrossed.” —Publishers […]

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Sansei and Sensibility: Stories   By Karen Tei Yamashita                 Read by Cindy Kay           Publishing Date: 12/21/2021 In these buoyant and inventive stories, Karen Tei Yamashita transfers classic tales across boundaries and questions what an inheritance—familial, cultural, emotional, artistic—really means. “The range of characters, sparkling humor, connective themes, and creative ambition all showcase Yamashita’s impressive […]

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Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax By Frank Bello and Joel McIver Read by Frank Bello Publishing Date: 11/09/2021 Frank Bello, bassist with the legendary New York thrash metal band Anthrax, presents his long-awaited memoir. Strong Ties: Barclay Simpson: Business, Philanthropy, Leadership, and the Bay Area By Katharine Ogden Michaels Read by […]

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