Tough Topics Audiobooks

The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

"DEATH It surrounds Pancho. His father, in an accident. His sister, murdered. His own plans to trace her killer. And D.Q.- a guy Pancho's age who's dying of cancer. That is, if he'll ever shut up. LOVE D.Q. is writing the Death Warrior Manifesto, a guide to living out his last days fully. He needs just one more thing: the love of the beautiful Marisol. But as Pancho tracks down his sister's murderer, he finds himself falling for Marisol as well. . . . FAITH And choices that seemed right and straightforward become tender, tentative, real. While D.Q. faces his own crisis of doubt, Pancho is inexorably drawn to a decision: to revenge his sister and her death, or to embrace the way of the Death Warrior and choose life."

Francisco Stork (Author), Ryan Gesell (Narrator)

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Start Here: Doing Hard Things Right Where You Are

"You want to do hard things. But you don't know where to start.   You are changing the world around you. But you are tired and burned out.   You feel called to do the extraordinary for God. But you feel stuck in the ordinary.   Do Hard Things inspired thousands of young people around the world to make the most of the teen years. Now Alex and Brett Harris are back and ready to tackle the questions that Do Hard Things inspired: How do I get started? What do I do when I get discouraged? What's the best way to inspire others? Filled with stories and insights from Alex, Brett, and other real-life rebelutionaries, Start Here is a powerful and practical guide to doing hard things, right where you are.   Are you ready to take the next step and blast past mediocrity for the glory of God?   START HERE."

Alex Harris, Brett Harris, Elisa Stanford (Author), Alex Harris, Brett Harris (Narrator)

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A Room on Lorelei Street

"Zoe's arms prickle. She turns, trying to take it all in. The ache inside returns. It is not for her. It is too much. A real room with real floors and walls. A room for sleeping, and reading and dancing and . . . in her imagination she has pictured the room, but she has never pictured herself in it. Can seventeen-year-old Zoe make it on her own? A room is not much. It is not arms holding you. Not a kiss on the forehead. Not a packed lunch or a remembered birthday. Just a room. But for seventeen-year-old Zoe, struggling to shed the suffocating responsibility of her alcoholic mother and the controlling guilt of her grandmother, a rented room on Lorelei Street is a fierce grab for control of her own future. Zoe rents a small room from Opal Keats, an eccentric old lady who has a difficult past of her own, but who chooses to live in the possibility of the future. Zoe tries to find that same possibility in her own future, promising that she will never go crawling back. But with all odds against her, can a seventeen-year-old who only slings hash to make ends meet make it on her own? Zoe struggles with this worry and the guilt of abandoning her mother as she goes to lengths that even she never dreamed she would in order to keep the room on Lorelei Street."

Mary E. Pearson (Author), Natalie Ross (Narrator)

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Scribbler of Dreams

"Romeo and Juliet had the right idea. About dating the enemy, that is. They were true to their hearts.Kaitlin Malone knows what it’s like to date the enemy. She was raised to hate the Crutchfields, and absolutely does—until she meets Bram Crutchfield. It turns out he’s a great guy, one she can talk to, share things with…even love. But when Kaitlin gives her heart to Bram, her world spins out of control. Soon the Crutchfields are her friends and she’s a traitor to her own family.To make things worse, Bram was raised to hate the Malones, especially Kaitlin’s father—who murdered Bram’s dad. Bram doesn’t know Kaitlin is a Malone. If he did, he’d hate her too.What’s a star-crossed lover to do?"

Mary E. Pearson (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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Every Little Thing in the World

"Sixteen-year-old Sydney Biggs is a "good kid"- smart, pretty, self-aware. No one doubts that she'll go far in life. But lately her mother worries that Sydney is wandering down the wrong path and getting all caught up in petty teenage rebellion and shenanigans. When Sydney and her best friend, Natalia, "borrow" a car to go to a party and then get escorted home by the police, their parents pack them up and ship them off to a hard-love wilderness camp to stop this behavior before it gets out of hand, before things go too far. The problem is, they already have. Sydney the "good kid" is pregnant. In the wilds of Canada-where the girls are to spend the next four weeks canoeing, camping, and foraging for food-time is ticking, because Sydney isn't sure what she wants to do about this baby. And she certainly isn't expecting the other heady issues that will confront her as she forges friendships with her adventure mates, not to mention her own best friend-who is very adamant about what Sydney should do."

Nina De Gramont (Author), Abby Craden (Narrator)

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Wisdom On ... Time and Money

"There never seems to be enough time or money for what we want to do. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to manage our schedules—between school, work, sports, friends, and our family. And keeping track of our money—and using it wisely—can be just as challenging. It may not be something you think of very often, but whenever you hit a time or money crunch, a little wisdom could help.Inside the pages of this book, you’ll find biblical principles and practical tips to help you manage your resources better. You’ll even be challenged to try a few “projects” that can show you how wisdom can help you stay on top of your time and your money.As you read Wisdom on Time and Money, you’ll:• discover what the Bible says about these invaluable resources• explore your own motivations behind how you use your time and money• gain practical tools and insight to help you use wisdom in these areas of your lifeYou’ll find that this book will open your eyes to the reasons behind some of the time and money problems in life, and reveal how wisdom can help you use these resources to better your life and the world around you."

Mark Matlock (Author), Adam Black (Narrator)

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Wisdom On … Friends, Dating, and Relationships

"From being a good friend to dating relationships to handling conflicts in your everyday life, Wisdom On … Friends, Dating, and Relationships combines the insights of Proverbs with real-life examples and experiences within short, quick chapters that make it easy to apply wisdom to every decision you make. Relationships are a huge part of your life-and when they go wrong for whatever reason, it can be heart wrenching. In this addition to the Wisdom On … series, author Mark Matlock mixes stories based on his own experiences with breakdowns of the book of Proverbs to help you keep your friendships and dating relationships healthy, as well as better interact with your family and the people you see every day. While there is no magic formula, the short chapters on making and keeping friends, the friendships to value, tips on what to look out for in friends and potential romantic partners-as well as interactive activities and personal inventories to help you apply each chapter directly to your life-give you tools to avoid unnecessary conflicts and become wise in managing each relationship you have. Wisdom On … Friends, Dating, and Relationships: - is a great resource for youth groups and small group study, as well as individual use - provides advice and time-tested insights that teens can use their entire lives - looks at broader topics like loneliness, sex, what to do when friendships change, and how we can be perceived by others - is part of a wider Wisdom On … series that includes books on making good decisions, getting along with parents, growing in Christ, and managing time and money"

Mark Matlock (Author), Adam Black (Narrator)

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All Unquiet Things

"A riveting thriller set at a California prep school! Carly: She was sweet. Smart. Self-destructive. She knew the secrets of Brighton Day School's most privileged students. Secrets that got her killed. Neily: Dumped by Carly for a notorious bad boy, Neily didn't answer the phone call she made before she died. If he had, maybe he could have helped her. Now he can't get the image of her lifeless body out of his mind. Audrey: She's the reason Carly got tangled up with Brighton's fast crowd in the first place, and now she regrets it-especially since she's convinced the police have put the wrong person in jail. Audrey thinks the murderer is someone at Brighton, and she wants Neily to help her find out who it is. As reluctant allies Neily and Audrey dig into their shared past with Carly, her involvement with Brighton's dark goings-on comes to light. But figuring out how Carly and her killer fit into the twisted drama will force Audrey and Neily to face hard truths about themselves and the girl they couldn't save."

Anna Jarzab (Author), Allyson Ryan, Mike Chamberlain (Narrator)

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My Louisiana Sky

"Tiger Ann Parker is smart in school and good at baseball, but she's forever teased about her family by the girls in class. Tiger Ann knows her folks are different from others in their small town of Saitter, Louisiana. They are mentally slow, and Tiger Ann keeps her pain and embarrassment hidden as long as her strong and smart Granny runs the household. Then Granny dies suddenly and Aunt Dorie Kay arrives, offering Tiger Ann a way out. Now Tiger Ann must make the most important decision of her life."

Kimberly Willis Holt (Author), Judith Ivey (Narrator)

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Rescuing Seneca Crane

"Even a trip to Scotland hasn't done the trick. Lucas is driving Kari crazy with her nonstop talk about her so-called boyfriend. If Edinburgh's famous arts festival can't distract Lucas, what will? The answer turns out to be Seneca Crane. Seneca is the reason they're in Scotland in the first place. Kari's mother is interviewing the fifteen-year-old piano prodigy for a magazine story. At first, the two best friends are sure the beautiful and talented Seneca will be too famous to relate to. But when they meet her and her overly protective parents and tutor, Kari and Lucas decide she needs to be rescued from her restricted life. What they don't realize is that they'll soon be rescuing Seneca from a situation even more serious-because after her standing ovation at a concert, Seneca disappears! Armed with a potentially life-threatening clue and suspicious of those close to Seneca, they head for the Highlands to find her.  But will they be in time to save Seneca from danger?"

Susan Runholt (Author), Krista Sutton (Narrator)

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Slake's Limbo

"Aremis Slake, at the age of thirteen, took his fear and misfortune and hid them underground. The thing is, he had to go with them."

Felice Holman (Author), Neil Patrick Harris (Narrator)

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Chasing the Bear

"Young Spenser is tough. No doubt about it. After all, he's being raised by his father and uncles-three of the toughest men in town. He knows how to fight, and he's had to prove it. But his father taught him something far more valuable: Sometimes the toughest thing a guy can do is walk away from a fight.             So when Spenser sees his friend Jeannie being taken in a boat downriver by her abusive father, he knows he has a hard decision to make. Should he trust his gut and risk his own life to save Jeannie's? And if so, how can he overcome such a bear of a man?             Robert B. Parker's bestselling Spenser novels are a worldwide phenomenon. Now, for the first time, he gives us a glimpse into the formative years of his most iconic character. Chasing the Bear is a suspenseful thriller sure to satisfy Parker's growing legion of fans."

Robert B. Parker (Author), Daniel Parker (Narrator)

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