Tough Topics Audiobooks

The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

"A queer coming-of-age about three teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up starting a student rebellion. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jason June! Ezra Hayes has always felt like a background character compared to BFFs Lucas and Finley. He would do anything to be seen as a romantic lead, even if it means keeping his boyfriend, Presley, a secret. But when he discovers that Presley is a lying cheater, and his best friends are having boy problems of their own, they want revenge. Their plans to get even involve sabotaging the largest party of the year, entering a drag competition, and even having Ezra run against his ex for Winter Formal King. Then the school district starts to actively censor queer voices with their Watch What You Say initiative. Taking to TikTok to vent frustrations, Ezra begins "The Last Boyfriends Student Rebellion." Between ex-boyfriend drama and navigating viral TikTok fame, Ezra realizes this rebellion is about something more important than revenge. It's a battle cry to fight back against outdated opinions and redefine what it means to be queer in small town Alabama."

Matthew Hubbard (Author), Lee Osorio (Narrator)

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Calling of Light

"Sirscha has returned to Evewyn, only to discover that everyone believes she killed the queen and that she’s the new king’s Shadow. These rumors have made people fear her, but it’s not the rumors that concern her—it’s finding out what the Soulless is going to do next so she can finally destroy him. Everyone might believe she’s a monster, but Sirscha knows who the real evil is, and she refuses to let him destroy their world. Full of the danger, intrigue, fierce friendship, and incredible world building of the first two books in the Shamanborn trilogy, this final installment will delight fans of this popular series."

Lori M. Lee (Author), Cindy Kay (Narrator)

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Powerful: TikTok made me buy it! A sizzling story set in the world of Powerless

"From the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a sizzling and heart-racing story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing.   Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they'd always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn - an Ordinary - has been selected for The Purging Trials, which means almost certain death.   Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, it's a mysterious man from the market who comes to her rescue. Mak's shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives…   Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary   RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLING POWERLESS TRILOGY. Also available: Powerless and Reckless.  Fearless available to pre-order now. Praise for Powerless: 'Nothing short of epic' Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls 'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood '[A] titillating debut' Publishers Weekly 'A masterpiece' Goodreads Reader Review 'Everyone needs to read it' TikTok Review 'The BEST book I've read' NetGalley Reader Review 'A sizzling slice of fantasy romance' Booksellers Revie"

Lauren Roberts (Author), Kevin Shen, N'dea Miles (Narrator)

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Breaking the Chains: African American Slave Resistance

"“Breaking the Chains is still fresh, still relevant, and more dangerous than ever. … It shows us that the most oppressed and degraded people have the power, capacity, and moral vision to break their own chains and secure liberty, justice, and equality for all.”—from the Introduction by ROBIN D. G. KELLEY Centering Black voices and the narratives of enslaved people, Breaking the Chains offers a thoroughly researched account of the ways people in bondage were themselves a driving force behind their own emancipation. With updated language that returns personhood and intent to those written about, this essential book by celebrated historian and author, William Loren Katz, is “a significant contribution to American history” (Kirkus Reviews). “[Breaking the Chains] will force many readers to reexamine their assumptions about American history. … Young adults will be fascinated and better informed for having experienced this book.”—School Library Journal, starred review"

William Loren Katz (Author), Leon Nixon (Narrator)

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The Misdirection of Fault Lines

"Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants goes to the French Open in an emotionally honest and openhearted novel for fans of Yamile Saied Méndez and Mary HK Choi. Three teen girls compete at an elite tennis tournament for a shot at their dreams-if only they knew what their dreams were. Alice is on her own for the first time. She has no coach. No friends. Not even clothes that meet the Bastille Invitational's strict dress code. There's only the steady drumbeat of guilt inside-pressure to make the tournament's costly expense "worth it" in the wake of Ba's unexpected passing. But will a win on court justify the price she paid to get here? Violetta is Bastille's darling: social media influencer, coach's pet, and daughter of a former tennis star who fell from grace. Bastille is her chance to reclaim the future her mother gave up to raise her. But is that what she wants for herself?  Leylah hasn't competed in two years, thanks to a back-stabbing ex-friend. Bastille is her last chance to prove she's ready for a life of professional tennis. But will her fixation on past wrongs keep her from reclaiming her rightful place at the top?. One week at the elite Bastille Invitational tennis tournament will decide their futures. If only the competition between them stayed on the court. The Misdirection of Fault Lines is an incisive coming-of-age story, infused with wit and wisdom, about three Asian American teen girls trying to find their ways forward, backward, and in some cases, back to each other again. Anna Gracia, acclaimed author of Boys I Know, delivers with a refreshingly true-to-life teen voice that perfectly captures the messiness of adolescence and the pressures of expectation."

Anna Gracia (Author), Jen Zhao, Louisa Zhu, Sean Pratt, Shannon Tyo (Narrator)

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If Only I Had Told Her

"An intensely emotional and gripping companion novel to Laura Nowlin's USA Today and New York Times bestselling novel If He Had Been With Me about the love that both breaks and heals us. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han. If only I'd told her that I loved her years ago, then I wouldn't be here now. Finn has always loved Autumn. She's not just the girl next door or his mother's best friend's daughter, she is his everything. But she's not his girlfriend. That's Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there's no way Autumn could know how he truly feels. Jack, Finn's best friend, isn't so sure. He's seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable? Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny—but one doesn't always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love. Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and the unexpected bonds that heal us."

Laura Nowlin (Author), Gina Rogers, Tyler Darby (Narrator)

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Made Glorious

"Rory is an antihero for the ages. Like Shakespeare’s Richard III, she confides in her audience, telling us exactly the lengths she’ll go to to secure the leading role in Bosworth Academy’s senior musical, confessing without shame that she is charming and conniving and brutally ambitious, that we will watch and root for her even as she manipulates and endangers those around her. And we do. Perhaps it’s because we don’t want to believe that she’s as relentless as she claims. Rory is an underdog, after all, a scholarship kid teased for her weight. Surely there will be redemption? Surely our dread and patience will be rewarded? Intricately plotted with an ingenious narrative that blends multiple viewpoints with script excerpts and an original musical score, Lindsay Eagar’s whip-smart, precision-crafted, and gleefully compulsive page-turner taps into the dark side of high-school theater production. A diabolically good listen, it forces our complicity as we wince and cheer for an arresting drama queen who just can’t help going full-tilt nasty in the pursuit of her dream."

Lindsay Eagar (Author), Morgan Dalla Betta (Narrator)

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Finally Fitz

"A bisexual teen girl tries to make her ex jealous by faking an Instagram romance that leads to surprisingly real feelings in this hijinks-filled, "entertaining queer New York love story" (Kirkus Reviews) perfect for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and She Gets the Girl. Ava "Fitz" Fitzgerald has worked hard to create the picture-perfect life she's always wanted. She spent her junior year transforming her passion for sustainable fashion and upcycling into a viral online platform, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and spending every free second with her soon-to-graduate girlfriend, Danica. And this summer she plans to take it all to the next level by attending a prestigious summer fashion program in New York City and convincing Dani that they can survive a year of long distance. But when Dani dumps her before classes even start, accusing Fitz of being more invested in growing her online persona than deepening their relationship, she's left not only heartbroken, but also creatively blocked. Fitz will do anything to win Dani back, even if that means taking a break from the platform that she's worked so hard to build. But just as she decides to go all-in on a hiatus, a chance encounter reunites her with Levi Berkowitz, her childhood best friend that she hasn't seen since elementary school. Levi is struggling with heartbreak of his own, and this cosmic coincidence sparks a new use for her social media savvy. Fitz offers to help Levi craft a fake relationship online to make his person jealous…if in return he can pretend to be her boyfriend in front of Dani to make her jealous. If all goes according to plan, by the end of the summer they'll both be reunited with their perfect partners and get to rekindle their friendship in the process. Sometimes even the most carefully designed plans can come apart at the seams, though. And when real history leads to not-so-fake feelings, Fitz will have to decide if she's finally willing to let go of what she thought was picture-perfect and choose what might actually be right for her."

Marisa Kanter (Author), Sarah Beth Pfeifer (Narrator)

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Love Is For Losers

"A laugh out loud look at first love, loss and trying to avoid the girl of your dreams. As far as Phoebe Davis is concerned, love is to be avoided at all costs. Why would you spend your life worrying about something that turns you into a complete moron? If her best friend Polly is anything to go by, the first sniff of a relationship makes you forget about your friends (like, hello?), get completely obsessed with sex (yawn) and bang on constantly about a person who definitely isn't as great as you think they are. So Phoebe isn't going to fall in love, ever. But then she meets Emma . . . Love is for Losers by Wibke Brueggemann is a hilarious, life-affirming novel about all the big stuff: love, sex, death, family, heartbreak, kittens . . . and kisses that turn the whole world upside down. 'A razor sharp look at the world of a teen girl, with heart, wit and a voice that'll stay with me.' - Bethany Rutter, author of No Big Deal and Melt My Heart"

Wibke Brueggemann (Author), Ella Lynch (Narrator)

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Lying About Last Summer

"When the past refuses to rest, danger awakens. Haunted by her sister Luisa's sudden death a year prior, Skye's life is upended once more when she is sent to a summer camp for teens grappling with loss. But the hope for healing shatters when Skye starts receiving eerie text messages - allegedly from Luisa herself. As the lines between past and present blur, Skye knows the past can't be avoided. Someone at the camp is making sure of it – but who, and how far will they go? A suspenseful teen-thriller about overcoming grief, 'Lying About Last Summer' is perfect for fans of Karen McManus' 'One of Us is Back' and Ravena Guron's 'This Book Kills'. Former journalist Sue Wallman, now a secondary school librarian, is an award-winning author of young adult thrillers, with her debut featured in the WHSmith/Zoella book club and her latest, 'Every Word A Lie,' released in 2023."

Sue Wallman (Author), Meg Travers (Narrator)

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Prom Babies

"A compelling, multi-generational novel from the Coretta Scott King and Printz Honor-winning author of How It Went Down, Light It Up, and The Minus-One Club, Prom Babies chronicles the stories of three teen girls who become pregnant on prom night. Eighteen years later, their three babies, now high school seniors, are headed to prom and facing their own set of complicated issues and questions. Mina, Penny, and Sheryl have the typical expectations of prom night in 2005: dresses, dancing, and of course some coming of age moments. None of them plans to get pregnant, but when all three do, they band together as they face decisions that have the power to shape the rest of their lives. In 2024, their three children--Blossom, Amber, and Cole--are high school seniors, gearing up to go to prom and facing some big decisions of their own. As they seek to understand who they are and who they want to be, they grapple with issues that range from consent to virginity, gendered dress codes, and the many patriarchal, heteronormative expectations that still come along with prom. A generation later, will this prom night change lives too?"

Kekla Magoon (Author), Andy Garcia, Imani Jade Powers, Krysta Gonzales, Matthew Bridges, Victoria Connolly, Yinka Ladeinde (Narrator)

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Parenting a Child with Anorexia Nervosa: The Journey Through Fear to Hope - A Mother's Story of Resi

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Parenting a Child with Anorexia Nervosa :The Journey Through Fear to Hope - A Mother's Story of Resilience and Recovery 'Parenting a Child with Anorexia Nervosa: The Journey Through Fear to Hope - A Mother's Story of Resilience and Recovery' is a powerful, poignant, and illuminating narrative that intertwines medical knowledge with the raw emotion of a mother's journey through her child's eating disorder. Authored by a mother who has lived through the experience of supporting a child with anorexia nervosa, this book serves as a beacon of hope, courage, and understanding for countless families grappling with this daunting disorder. The book unfolds as a riveting narrative, chronicling the author's initial discovery of her daughter Emily's condition, the tumultuous waves of denial, fear, guilt, and eventual acceptance. Through vivid descriptions and heartfelt musings, readers witness the daunting challenges, painful setbacks, and small but significant victories that punctuate this harrowing journey. From the initial fear and confusion that accompanies the diagnosis to the evolving struggle to understand and help Emily combat her anorexia, the book offers an honest, unflinching portrayal of a family's fight against this disorder. The narrative vividly underscores the multi-faceted and pervasive impact of anorexia, not only on Emily's life but also on the family as a whole. But the book goes beyond mere explanation. It delves deep into the emotional turmoil experienced by both the individual struggling with anorexia and their loved ones. This exploration of the human side of the disorder — the fear, guilt, and feelings of helplessness experienced by parents — is where the book truly shines, offering readers not just information but empathy and connection. ."

Alisha Beatrice Bondar (Author), Digital Voice Mary G (Narrator)

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