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In the Company of the Courtesan
- by Sarah Dunant
If you are a historical fiction buff, you will absolutely LOVE this book. Set in Italy, during the 1500’s, this book
weaves a fascinating tale about Fiammetta Bianchini, a famous courtesan. Told by Fiammetta’s servant, a dwarf named Bucino,
this book paints a captivating picture of Renaissance Venice. A beautiful story! - Julie
 The Book Thief
– by Markus Zusak
Although this book is considered a Young Adult title, it is also a fantastic story for not-so-young adults. Narrated by
Death himself, this book is set in Nazi Germany in a small town not far from Dachau. This powerful story describes the
absolute best in human nature and, sadly, the worst. I guarantee you will be moved by this book. - Julie
 Water for Elephants
– by Sara Gruen
There are some tales that are meant to be read aloud and Water for Elephants is one of those books. Jacob Jankowski, who
is “ninety. Or ninety-three. One or the other”, is living out the end of his days in a nursing home. Through flashbacks,
he tells of his colorful life during the Depression, working as a veterinarian for a traveling circus. Wonderfully
developed characters and a great narration by David Le Doux and John Randolph Jones reading the young and old Jacobs, make
this book a surefire hit. - Julie
Inner Peace for Busy People
– by Joan Z. Borysenko
If you are like me who feels “crazy busy”, this book will give you a little peace of mind. Simple reminders like meditation
and mind/body connection will make you feel balanced and whole. - Ann
 Upstate
- by Kalisha Buckhanon
Upstate is not a book. It is an invitation for the reader to be the letter carrier between two young lovers, Antonio and
Natasha, during a turbulent time of their lives. Listeners will be drawn in by the intimacy and heartache that is captured
in each letter. The moving performance by Chadwick Boseman and Heather Simms’ has garnered this audio version the L.B.F.
Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award in 2005. - Wilson
 Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference
- by Malcolm Gladwell
If you only read one business title this decade, my recommendation is The Tipping Point (with The World is Flat by Thomas
Freidman a close second.) First published in early 2000, The Tipping Point continues to inspire and influence American
culture cross disciplines - business, science, politics - you name it. Most recently, I was reminded of this fact, when Al
Gore referred to Gadwell's "tipping point" in the effort to raise awareness of the challenge of global warming. Out of the
box thinking at its best. - Lilly
 Dreams From My Father
- by Barak Obama
Compelling audiobiography. The circumstances of Obama's extraordinary childhood, place him in a unique position to "walk a
mile in another man's shoes." Through Obama's compelling narration, you’ll walked along too. - Lilly
 The Bartimaeus Trilogy: The Amulet of Samarkand (Book 1)
- by Jonathan Stroud
Highly recommended for family road trip listen. This action-packed wizarding adventure is told from the point of view of a
dry-witted djinni, who dates back to the times of the Egyptian Pharos. Top notch narration. - Lilly
 The Teahouse Fire
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by Ellis Avery
If you like to come away from a historical novel with greater insight into a particular culture, The Teahouse Fire by
Ellis Avery is for you. In the same genre as Memoirs of a Geisha, The Teahouse Fire interweaves detailed descriptions of
19th century Japanese tea ceremony with the story of an abandoned American girl who is adopted into the world of the
Geisha. Consider this 17.5 hrs listen for your next road trip or extended travel. - Lilly
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