Tough Topics Audiobooks

Cold Girls

"Eighteen-year-old Rory Quinn-Morelli doesn’t want to die; she wants refuge from reality for even a minute: the reality where she survived the car crash eight months ago, and her best friend, Liv, didn’t. Yet her exasperating mother won’t believe the Xanax incident was an accident, and her therapist is making it increasingly hard to maintain the detached, impenetrable “cold girl” façade she adopted from Liv. After she unintentionally reconnects with Liv’s parents, Rory must decide: will she keep Liv’s and her secrets inside, or will she finally allow herself to break? And if she breaks, what will she unearth amid the pieces?"

Maxine Rae (Author), Bailey Carr (Narrator)

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Swimming in a Sea of Stars

"Journal entry: Heading to school. I know what everyone will say. There goes the girl who tried to kill herself. Addison is no stranger to feeling stressed, insecure, and sad. Her therapist recommended she keep a journal to help her understand those feelings better, which she really needs today. It’s her first day back to school, several weeks after she survived her suicide attempt. She knows there are rumors about why she did it: A lousy home life? Bullying? Heartbreak? None of them are true, but it doesn’t matter because Addison still feels like she’s drowning. She still holds secrets she’s not ready to share. During the school day, Addison encounters four other students struggling with their own secrets: Booker is anxious about seeing Addison. They were sort of a couple until he tried to kiss her. She fled and then tried to end her life. Those two things couldn’t be related, could they? Celia feels trapped by her mother’s abusive boyfriend. She can guess why Addison did what she did. Damion is TikTok-famous and thinks befriending Addison could boost his followers. But what no one knows is he needs the world to remember him since his sick mom doesn’t anymore. Avery is considered a loner and doesn’t know Addison, but they have neighboring lockers. With Avery’s older brother in jail for dealing drugs, Avery is desperate for meaningful human connection. Swimming in a Sea of Stars is a poignant and gripping novel about how we’re all interconnected, like the stars in the night sky that form constellations and map out the universe, and if even one star goes missing, the effect is profound."

Julie Wright (Author), Erica Sullivan (Narrator)

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Confession: The Antidote

"In the game of life, you're one of three things. You're either the secret, the poison, or the antidote. After solving another mystery from the past, Bodhi and Eva are left wondering where to go from here. For one split second, life might actually be calm. Then the unthinkable happens and they are once again thrown into a dangerous game that they want nothing to do with. The past unleashes a vengeance of secrets, and they realize they've been players in this game for far longer than they thought. Will solving everything be the antidote to the past? Or will this bring upon a new poison that will end up destroying everyone they love . . . including themselves."

Sarah Forester Davis (Author), Alex Mortensen, Louise Brenner (Narrator)

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Suicide Notes

"An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year’s Day to find himself in the hospital—specifically, in the psychiatric ward. Despite the bandages on his wrists, he’s positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him. But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here—and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought. “With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.” —Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I’ve Never Known and Love Lies Beneath “Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.” —Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club “Makes a powerful emotional impact.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Jeff’s wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.” —School Library Journal Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."

Michael Thomas Ford (Author), Barrett Leddy (Narrator)

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Black and Resilient: 52 Weeks of Anti-Racist Activities for Black Joy and Empowerment

"Self-Acceptance, Anti-Racism, and Affirmations for Teens #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Social Activist Biographies “M.J. Fievre is the best friend, the confidante everyone yearns for.”—Mike, the Poet, author of Dear Woman and The Boyfriend Book From the bestselling author of Badass Black Girl comes a much-needed space for Black teens and kids to say “I am enough.” In this self-acceptance guidebook for teen boys, be empowered by 52 weeks of Black self-love and anti-racism lessons, affirmations for positive thinking, and prompts for Black Boy Joy. A Black male handbook for self-care. Black & Resilient includes prompts for teens to reflect and divulge what they're feeling on a deeper level. It comes with mind-strengthening affirmations for teens, stories of truth and power, and practices to teach Black teen boys how to stay empowered despite what life throws at them. This Black confidence book is a catalyst for change and healing to enter the heart and spirit of Black teens everywhere. Part of the Bold & Black series for Black self-love and antiracism. The Bold & Black series is specifically designed to help Black teens create a safe space to be themselves. The world often forgets that Black boys also need affirmations and words of empowerment to get through the day. Black & Resilient seeks to give Black teens the space to heal, find Black Boy Joy, and become empowered to walk boldly in their everyday lives. Inside, you’ll find: Instruction for gaining perspective, freedom, and power in the face of macro- and microaggressions A safe place to acknowledge how racism affects you and create coping strategies to combat it Encouragement for living your best life as a BIPOC person with self-acceptance and confidence If you liked Black confidence and anti-racism books for boys like This Book is Anti-Racist Journal, Cry Like a Man, or 39 Lessons for Black Boys & Girls, you’ll be empowered by Black & Resilient."

M.J. Fievre (Author), Chanté Mccormick (Narrator)

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens on the Go: Wisdom for Teens to Build Confidence, Stay Positiv

"Become a Successful, Competent, Capable and Self-Sufficient Person in Your Teens and Beyond! #1 New Release in Being a Teen, Peer Pressure Issues,Teen & Young Adult Psychology, and Teen & Young Adult Maturing A condensed guide of timeless wisdom for a new generation. Use the tools in this guide to build the confidence you need to take on new challenges, accomplish difficult tasks, and create lasting positive change throughout your teens and beyond. Finally get results. Many teens know that establishing proactive habits is the first step toward personal success, but often don't know how to implement these habits. Between the pressures of school, social life, and overburdened schedules, it’s no wonder that the average teenager is stressed. In this condensed guide, bestselling FranklinCovey author Sean Covey breaks down the timeless wisdom of the 7 Habits into a weekly, realistic format for busy teens. Rely on trusted guidance. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens on the Go helps teens navigate the processes of building self-esteem, managing social pressure, promoting activism, and more. With these tools, you can learn to become both capable and self-reliant in your daily life. This guide contains weekly challenges, calls-to-action, and inspiration to ensure lasting personal change year-round. Learn to: Determine which principles are important to you Create and map out short-term and long-term goals for a meaningful, competent and self-sufficient life Foster healthy, meaningful relationships throughout your teens and into adulthood If you enjoyed Dad’s Great Advice for Teens, The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, or You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way, you’ll love The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens on the Go. Also, be sure to check out Sean Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, a #1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult Psychology."

Sean Covey (Author), Eric Burgher (Narrator)

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[German] - Never Coming Home (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Spannender Jugendthriller um 10 Influencer:innen auf einer einsamen Insel, die zur tödlichen Falle wird. Für Fans von The I-Land und One of Us Is Lying Jeder kennt Unknown Island - es ist das exklusivste Reiseziel der Welt. Weiße Sandstrände, türkisfarbenes Meer, Luxusunterkünfte ... Nur geladene Gäste dürfen kommen und niemand über einundzwanzig. Plus: Es ist absolut kostenlos. Wer würde also nicht hinwollen? Über eine virale Kampagne werden die Türen des Resorts zum ersten Mal und exklusiv für zehn ausgewählte Influencer geöffnet. Jeder kennt sie: Da ist die Gamerin, die Beauty-Bloggerin, das Rich Girl, der Superstar, der Nachwuchspolitiker, die Umweltaktivistin, der DJ, die CEO, der Sternekoch und der Sportler. Was sie nicht wissen: Sie wurden nicht wegen ihrer Followerzahlen auf die Insel eingeladen. Jede:r von ihnen hütet ein tödliches Geheimnis, und es scheint, als hätte jemand entschieden, dass die Zeit der Rache gekommen ist. Unknown Island ist kein Urlaub, es ist eine Falle. Und es sieht alles danach aus, als würden diese Zehn trotz all ihres Einflusses nie wieder nach Hause zurückkehren ..."

Kate Williams (Author), Julian Horeyseck (Narrator)

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The Whispering Box Mystery: A Rick Brant Science Adventure

"Uvula Publishing presents the fifth volume in the Rick Brant Electronic Adventure stories-- The Whispering Box Mystery. As The Whispering Box Mystery gets underway, we find Rick and Scotty in an unfamiliar position: on the outside looking in, as Rick's father and scientist friends work on a secret government project. The Spindrift Island leader, Hartson Brant, had always implicitly trusted Rick and Scotty before, but ever since a government spook named Steve Ames came to him with details of a national threat, Hartson has refused to tell Rick and Scotty anything. It's a bitter pill to swallow, considering their record of saving Spindrift's projects from sabotage. It turns out that there is a new, dangerous weapon is in the hands of the wrong people. As usual, things get very dangerous, very fast for the boys as they discover the thieves/spies really want no interference in their plans!"

John Blaine (Author), J.J. Campanella (Narrator)

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After You Vanished

"SADIE meets WE WERE LIARS in this YA heartfelt mystery, in which one girl desperately searches to find out what happened to her missing sister. Teddy’s favorite place is Bottomrock Lake, where sunfish swim in their little saucer nests and lilypads edge the shore. She’s worked there as a lifeguard every summer, including last year, when her twin sister Izzy waded into the lake for a midnight swim and never came out. Now, Teddy can’t stop scripting stories for where she went. Izzy was an accomplished swimmer, so she couldn’t possibly have drowned. And if she did somehow drown, where’s her body and why is her passport missing? When Toby, the gorgeous jerk who was with Izzy on the night she vanished, comes to Bottomrock to work as a lifeguard alongside Teddy, she can’t help but be suspicious. How many of her sister’s secrets does he hold? And how can Teddy unearth them—without falling for the boy who watched her sister disappear? Told from Teddy’s point of view directly to Izzy, AFTER YOU VANISHED is a heartfelt mystery that will have readers trying to piece together the secret life of a sister who’s gone."

E. A. Neeves (Author), Kathleen Mcinerney (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La ira

"La ira se refiere a un estado emocional caracterizado por sentimientos de enfado de intensidad variable y puede ser causado por sucesos externos o internos. Aunque vivamos la ira como algo negativo no deja de ser una emoción, y como toda emoción, es necesaria y adaptativa."

Oslos Molina (Author), Oslos Molina (Narrator)

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The Story King

"In the third and final installment in the Sunlit Lands series, the magic of the Sunlit Lands has been reset, but that doesn't mean all is well. Unrest and discord are growing by the day, and Hanali is positioning himself as ruler of the Sunlit Lands. But, in order for Hanali to seize control, there must be a sacrifice, one that very few are willing to make. Jason, Shula, Baileya, and others must work together to save the lives of those Hanali would sacrifice for his own gain."

Matt Mikalatos (Author), Natasha Soudek (Narrator)

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Hero Maker

"Adam is an ordinary 16-year-old with extraordinary powers. All his life he has been haunted by dreams that leave him exhausted and confused. When the memory of a long-forgotten experience comes back to him, tying him to a boy named Jamie's perilous escape from fire, Adam's reaction is dramatic and immediate. He faints. Adam learns what he thought were dreams are actual experiences. Adam has a special power which enables him to help others who are in some sort of danger. He jumps into their bodies and becomes them, feeling their fear and their pain. He helps them perform the brave acts that they thought they couldn’t do. The people Adam helps don’t know that he has helped them. All they know is that they have done something brave. They feel like heroes. Adam is initially excited about his new power, but complications arise. Jamie, the boy in the fire, suddenly reappears in his life, now with new problems. In addition, Adam gets involved with a boy who is kidnapped by his dangerous stepfather, a girl who is cruelly bullied by the 'mean girls' at her high school, and an actor with crippling stage-fright. In his attempts to use his power to help them, Adam is supported by his cousin and best friend Chris, his world-weary aunt Rose, and a wise family friend, Deputy Sam. HERO MAKER is a story of fathers and sons, of family and friends, of bravery and decency, and apple pie."

Tom Starace (Author), Nick Abeel (Narrator)

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