LGBTQ+ Audiobooks

Rana Joon and the One and Only Now

""A breath of fresh air and punch to the gut all rolled into one." —Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay This "lyrical" (Kirkus Reviews) coming-of-age novel for fans of Darius the Great Is Not Okay and On the Come Up, set in Southern California in 1996, follows a teen who wants to honor her deceased friend's legacy by entering a rap contest. Perfect Iranian girls are straight A students, always polite, and grow up to marry respectable Iranian boys. But it's the San Fernando Valley in 1996, and Rana Joon is far from perfect—she smokes weed and loves Tupac, and she has a secret: she likes girls. As if that weren't enough, her best friend, Louie—the one who knew her secret and encouraged her to live in the moment—died almost a year ago, and she's still having trouble processing her grief. To honor him, Rana enters the rap battle he dreamed of competing in, even though she's terrified of public speaking. But the clock is ticking. With the battle getting closer every day, she can't decide whether to use one of Louie's pieces or her own poetry, her family is coming apart, and she might even be falling in love. To get herself to the stage and fulfill her promise before her senior year ends, Rana will have to learn to speak her truth and live in the one and only now."

Shideh Etaat (Author), Rasha Zamamiri (Narrator)

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OVEREMOTIONAL: your new queer YA obsession!

"'An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed.' - William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts 'The fantasy drama of dreams. ' - Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World A Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. Sometimes, emotions can be a little too powerful... Seventeen-year-old Steven has a big problem... Whenever he feels intense emotions, weird things happen. Like when he kissed a boy for the first time, and the boy's head literally exploded. Fleeing to the miserable town of Grunsby-on-Sea, Steven is determined to not hurt anyone else - but he doesn't count on his best friend Freya, her boyfriend Marcus and American friend Troy following him. And when agents from the mysterious DEMA organisation show up talking about 'neutralisation', Steven realises that Grunsby-on-Sea might not be the safe haven he'd hoped for... The first in a queer YA fantasy trilogy packed with magic, loveable characters and big plot twists from debut author DAVID FENNE. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Rainbow Rowell and Adam Silvera. 'A refreshing debut by an exciting new voice - David Fenne is a YA talent to look out for.' - Benjamin Dean, The King Is Dead 'A wonderful queer action novel, with as many unexpected twists and turns as there is laughter and love!' - Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up 'Tender-hearted, witty and exciting . . . a twisty thrill-ride that had me on the edge of my seat. A race-to-the-end mystery, full of surprises. I simply adored it.' Jennifer Bell, author of Wonderscape 'Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. I too was overly emotional by the end.' - Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies (OVEREMOTIONAL by David Fenne was a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week on 16/07/23)"

David Fenne (Author), Alix Dunmore, David Fenne (Narrator)

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Wicked Little Things

"When his cousin is murdered, recently outed sixteen-year-old Dane Craven, is forced to return to his unbearably small hometown of Jasper Hollow. It would be easy enough for him to keep his head down if it weren't for three inescapable facts. One, Dane is a witch with powers he can barely control. Two, he's been claimed by a coven of fashion forward 'mean girls' desperate to give him a makeover. And three, Dane is pretty sure he's responsible for the death of his cousin. Being the gay best friend to a trio of teenage witches was never high on Dane's list of aspirations, but fortunately for him these girls have the necromantic powers he needs to figure out who killed his cousin. Plus, he could do with some new clothes. While on the hunt for his cousin's killer, Dane discovers life in Jasper Hollow isn't all bad. There's the cute boy who works at the local coffee shop and enjoys long walks in the woods, for one. But when the rabbit-faced killer comes for Dane, he'll be forced to come to terms with who he is and where he belongs before it's too late for him and everyone in Jasper Hollow."

Justin Arnold (Author), Greg D. Barnett (Narrator)

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The Stars of Mount Quixx: The Brindlewatch Quintet, Book One

"Even the best intentions can bring down a mountain … Sent away for the summer, the Ivyweather sisters were promised a family vacation by their wealthy, indifferent parents. Two at-odds opposites — Constance an anxious society sweetheart and Ivory an adventure-struck rebel — the sisters aren’t sure what to make of the dangerously decayed town of Quixx and its creeping fog that never seems to lift. When Ivory disappears after a spat with her sister, Constance tracks her to the mountain, where the Ivyweathers learn the town’s hushed talk of monsters is more than just a rumor. There, the sisters meet Derrek, a dapper and talented astronomer who also happens to be a spider-like creature with a scientific mind, the best of intentions, and a tragic past. Together, they all must find a way to lift the dangerous fog that has ensnared the town and return Quixx’s long-lost stars. But they soon discover that something far more monstrous than beasts lurks in Quixx, and it’s poised to crush this sleepy mountain town, along with the dreams of those in it. Death and discarded memories haunt every corner of Quixx, but kinship, romance, and family — the one we choose — are at the heart of this cautiously optimistic, unabashedly queer modern monster story. About the Series Welcome to Brindlewatch — a world like ours from days gone by. Fast shiny cars, growing metropolises, and a war on the other side of the ocean with an enemy no one can see. Back at home, monsters, spirits, and the humans who get entangled with them populate the pages of the Brindlewatch Quintet — five individual, interconnected tales of mystery, romance, and ultimately, belonging. This is the newest YA fantasy series by beloved writer S.M. Beiko, award-winning author of the Realms of Ancient trilogy. It is notable for its charming and quirky tone and diverse cast of relatable characters. The series will begin with The Stars of Mount Quixx in spring 2023 and conclude with The Battle for Brindlewatch in 2027."

S.M. Beiko (Author), Celina Sinden (Narrator)

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[German] - The Girls I've been: Du glaubst du kennst mich? Falsch gedacht

"Drei Teens. Zwei Bankräuber. Ein Ausweg. Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie, Ashley – Nora musste schon viele Mädchen sein. Denn sie ist die Tochter einer Trickbetrügerin, die mit ihrer Hilfe kriminelle Biedermänner ausnimmt. Mit zwölf gelingt Nora die Flucht aus diesem Leben. Doch fünf Jahre später holt die Vergangenheit sie ein, als sie mit ihren besten Freunden Wes (ihr Ex) und Iris (ihre neue Liebe) in einen Banküberfall gerät. Die brutalen Gangster erwarten keinen Widerstand. Nichts hat sie auf Nora vorbereitet – oder auf die Tricks, die sie und ihre Alter Egos auf Lager haben. Ein raffiniertes Katz-und-Maus-Spiel beginnt."

Tess Sharpe (Author), Denise Monteiro (Narrator)

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Between Shadow and Flame: Guthanderkaz Book One

"★★★★★ Rated 5/5 by Bestselling World Fantasy Award Winner, 5-time Bram Stoker Award nominee, S.P. Somtow – “Astonishing … The protagonist is very well drawn — precocious, questioning, conflicted, feeling very deeply, with hints of queer identity. [C.T. Bryce] is clearly a writer to watch.”  Witty, mysterious, haunting, and addictive, BETWEEN SHADOW AND FLAME is a gruesomely cozy cinematic masterpiece perfect for LGBT+ readers and allies looking to lose themselves in gothic suspense, angsty drama, and royal intrigue. David only remembers snapshots of childhood: A fairytale castle. A father. A brother… Then, his mother tore him from his home. Years later, David’s mom still uproots him regularly. Then, everything changes when a mysterious envelope with a wax seal of a hydra arrives at their house. Destroying the letter to keep it from his grasp, David’s mom makes an alarming announcement: It’s time to move again. Intelligent and stubborn, David sets out to find the truth about his heritage. Waiting for him is a dark world of royal secrets, manipulation, and a strange inner power he never imagined. Can he find a real family connection amid so much privilege and oppression, or will he always feel like he doesn’t have a home? "

C.T. Bryce (Author), Matthew Bridges (Narrator)

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Chosen: A Dystopian Novel

"One dose is all it takes to become immortal. Every year, a lottery is held for the hard-working people of Lutum. The prize? Eternal life. And everyone wants it. Well, everyone except for seventeen-year-old Silverstasia Blackwood. She doesn't think it's fair that the rich get to live luxurious lives, while the people of Lutum are enslaved, forced to work hard every day to support the immortals. When something unexpected happens during this year's annual lottery, Silver makes a bold move that surprises everyone. Now, everything is about to change."

Shade Owens (Author), Amanda Davidson (Narrator)

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Evolved

"After losing her home and her family, Silverstasia Blackwood finds herself in the middle of nowhere, led only by a stranger and a promise of a new life. But it isn’t long before threats begin lurking nearby. Could these enemies be connected to the Elites? Are they still after her? Find out in the action-packed book #2 of The Immortal Ones series."

Shade Owens (Author), Amanda Davidson (Narrator)

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Castle Rock Kingdom

"Death. Tragedy. Circumstances. World events. All of these impact everyone in the world, and one often thinks that adults remain on the receiving end. However, it is the middle schoolers and high schoolers who are impacted the most. These are the years and the events that shape everyone into being the person that they become. This is how the human brain, heart, and the entire system works. Within this system are middle-schoolers Jake, Steven, Evan, Justin, Kev, Stacey, and Ellie. All of them, spending their eighth grade at Castle Rock Middle School, have a journey that changed them for good."

Andrew J Boyd (Author), Andrew Baldwin (Narrator)

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The Grimoire of Grave Fates

"Crack open your spell book and enter the world of the illustrious Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary. There's been a murder on campus, and it's up to the students of Galileo to solve it. Follow 18 authors and 18 students as they puzzle out the clues and find the guilty party. Professor of Magical History Septimius Dropwort has just been murdered, and now everyone at the Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary is a suspect. A prestigious school for young magicians, the Galileo Academy has recently undergone a comprehensive overhaul, reinventing itself as a roaming academy in which students of all cultures and identities are celebrated. In this new Galileo, every pupil is welcome-but there are some who aren't so happy with the recent changes. That includes everyone's least favorite professor, Septimius Dropwort, a stodgy old man known for his harsh rules and harsher punishments. But when the professor's body is discovered on school grounds with a mysterious note clenched in his lifeless hand, the Academy's students must solve the murder themselves, because everyone's a suspect. Told from more than a dozen alternating and diverse perspectives, The Grimoire of Grave Fates follows Galileo's best and brightest young magicians as they race to discover the truth behind Dropwort's mysterious death. Each one of them is confident that only they have the skills needed to unravel the web of secrets hidden within Galileo's halls. But they're about to discover that even for straight-A students, magic doesn't always play by the rules. . . . Contributors include: Cam Montgomery, Darcie Little Badger, Hafsah Faizal, Jessica Lewis, Julian Winters, Karuna Riazi, Kat Cho, Kayla Whaley, Kwame Mbalia, L. L. McKinney, Marieke Nijkamp, Mason Deaver, Natasha Díaz, Preeti Chhibber, Randy Ribay, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Victoria Lee, and Yamile Saied Méndez"

Hanna Alkaf, Margaret Owen (Author), January LaVoy, Nicky Endres (Narrator)

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The Wicked Unseen

"The new girl in town is having trouble fitting into a community that believes there's a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the woods. When her crush goes missing, she starts to wonder if the town's obsession with evil isn't covering up something far worse. Perfect for fans of Fear Street! From the moment Audre arrives in rural Pennsylvania, it's clear she won't fit in. After all, her nose ring, her horror movie obsession, and her family's Ouija board collection aren't likely to endear her to a town convinced there's a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the nearby woods. When the preacher's daughter and Audre's crush, Elle, goes missing on Halloween weekend, the town is quick to point fingers in Audre's direction. With the cops busy harassing her family for being nonbelievers and everyone else convinced demons are to blame, Audre realizes she might be the only person who can find her friend. But the deeper Audre digs, the weirder it gets. Has Elle fallen victim to a Satanic ritual, or is the town's obsession with the occult covering up something even more sinister?"

Gigi Griffis (Author), Elena Rey, Jorjeana Marie (Narrator)

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Ophelia After All

"'Queer delight through and through' - Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a Crown A teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school, and discovering her queerness in Ophelia After All, the hilarious and heartfelt contemporary YA debut by Racquel Marie. Ophelia Rojas knows what she likes: her best friends, Cuban food, rose-gardening, and boys – way too many boys. Her friends and parents make fun of her endless stream of crushes, but Ophelia is a romantic at heart. She couldn’t change, even if she wanted to. So when she finds herself thinking more about cute, quiet Talia Sanchez than the loss of a perfect prom with her ex-boyfriend, seeds of doubt take root in Ophelia’s firm image of herself. Add to that the impending end of high school and the fracturing of her once-solid friend group, and things are spiraling a little out of control. But the course of love - and sexuality - never did run smooth. As her secrets begin to unravel, Ophelia must make a choice between clinging to the fantasy version of herself she’s always imagined or upending everyone’s expectations to rediscover who she really is, after all."

Racquel Marie (Author), Maria Liatis (Narrator)

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