Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan Narration : Tim Gerard Reynolds Genre : Fantasy Series : The Riyria Revelations, book 2 About the Book  : A PUPPET IS CROWNED. THE TRUE HEIR REMAINS HIDDEN. A ROGUE’S SECRET COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING. War has come to Melengar and once more Royce and Hadrian are hired to make a desperate gamble and form an alliance with the Nationalists whom are fighting the Imperialists in the south. As the power...

Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan Narration : Tim Gerard Reynolds Genre : Fantasy Series : The Riyria Revelations, book 1 About the Book  : THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY. There’s no ancient evil to defeat or orphan destined for greatness, just unlikely heroes and classic adventure. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, are two enterprising rogues who...

City of Light, City of Poison: Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris by Holly Tucker Audio narration : Kate Reading Genre : Non fiction, History About the Book  : Appointed to conquer the “crime capital of the world,” the first police chief of Paris faces an epidemic of murder in the late 1600s. Assigned by Louis XIV, Nicolas de La Reynie begins by clearing the streets of filth and installing lanterns throughout Paris,...

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee Audio narration : Christian Coulson Genre : YA, historical fiction Series : Guide, book 1 About the Book  : Henry “Monty” Montague was born and bred to be a gentleman, but he was never one to be tamed. The finest boarding schools in England and the constant disapproval of his father haven’t been able to curb any of his roguish passions—not for gambling halls, late...

The Fact of a Body by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich Audio narration : Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich Genre : Memoir, True crime About the Book  : Before Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich begins a summer job at a law firm in Louisiana, working to help defend men accused of murder, she thinks her position is clear. The child of two lawyers, she is staunchly anti-death penalty. But the moment convicted murderer Ricky Langley’s face flashes on the...

My Siter Rosa by Justine Larbalestier Audio narration : David Linski Genre : YA, contemporary Stand alone About the Book  : What if the most terrifying person you know is your ten-year-old sister? Seventeen-year-old Aussie Che Taylor loves his younger sister, Rosa. But he’s also certain that she’s a psychopath—clinically, threateningly, dangerously. Recently Rosa has been making trouble, hurting things. Che is the only one who...

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus Audio narration : Kim Mai Guest , MacLeod Andrews , Shannon McManus , Robbie Daymond Genre : Mystery, YA Stand alone About the Book  : Pay close attention and you might solve this. On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention. Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule. Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess. Nate, the criminal,...

The Midnight Star by Marie Lu Narrated by Carla Corvo & Lannon Killea Pages/Time : 316/9h07 Genre : YA, fantasy Series : The Young Elites, book 3 My Rating : 4/5 About the Book  : Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She’s turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but with each conquest her cruelty only grows. The darkness...