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  • Queer Enlightenments: Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers - Anthony Delaney

    Queer Enlightenments: Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers - Anthony Delaney
    Oct 14 2025
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    Title: Queer Enlightenments: Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers
    Author: Anthony Delaney
    Narrator: Anthony Delaney
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 9:43:21
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-14-2025
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
    Genres: History, Europe

    Summary:
    From a groundbreaking historian with a refreshing new voice, an overlooked history detailing eleven stories of 18th-century queer people who lived extraordinary lives of resistance, joy, and sometimes sorrow. For many, queer history began in 1960s New York with the Stonewall Riots, as though nothing and no one had ever come before. In this evocative, wonderfully lively correction to the historical record, Dr. Anthony Delaney uncovers a new era of queer history, illuminating the hard-fought lives of remarkable queer people in the “long 18th century” that have long been lost to the annals of time. Unfolding between 1726 and 1836, Queer Enlightenments is an inviting, at times deeply affecting, journey through the taverns, prisons, and cruising grounds of a bygone era and into the lives of aristocrats, tradesmen, and sex workers who won or lost their lives in the pursuit of sexual freedom. In London, Mother Clap’s famous Holborn coffee house is open to all comers, a place of companionship and community, until a tip-off leads to a midnight raid. The celebrated Chevalier d’Eon, soldier, diplomat, and spy, challenges a rival to a fencing match. The sweepstake is not over who will win, but over whether the Chevalier is a man or a woman. Two women, later to be famous for the utopia they created in a Welsh country town, elope to be together in a dramatic escape from their disapproving Irish families. At the court of King George, a silver-tongued noblewoman remarked of one of Queen Caroline’s confidants, “the world consists of men, women, and Herveys.” A Black sex worker endures a degrading trial that labels her the New York “Man-Monster”— but between the lines of its transcripts can be found traces of her life, one of acceptance, resistance, and indomitable spirit. A dazzling work of restorative history, Queer Enlightenments traces the stories of people daring to challenge society’s expectations, unearthing archives and court records to reveal the tragedies and the joys of queer life three centuries ago.
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    9 h et 43 min
  • Cry Havoc: A Tom Reece Thriller - Jack Carr

    Cry Havoc: A Tom Reece Thriller - Jack Carr
    Oct 7 2025
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    Title: Cry Havoc: A Tom Reece Thriller
    Author: Jack Carr
    Narrator: Ray Porter
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 15:25:36
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-07-2025
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
    Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Political Thriller, Espionage

    Summary:
    From the “hottest author on the thriller scene today” (The Real Book Spy), #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr brings the worlds of special operations and CIA paramilitary units into direct collision in the jungles of Vietnam with his explosive new thriller introducing young Navy SEAL Tom Reece, a man torn between the blurred lines and allegiances of the military and the increasingly murky world of intelligence. This is how it all began... 1968. A time of division. A time of civil unrest. A time of war. Just before the Tet Offensive, before President Johnson announces he will not run for reelection, before the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, as riots and protests rage across the nation, a spy ship is captured by communist forces off the coast of North Korea. The crew thought they had destroyed everything of intelligence value. They were wrong. As a KGB “illegal” elicits information from a high-ranking NSA official, and teams of special operators infiltrating into Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam disappear without a trace, an ambitious Soviet advisor launches an ingenious plan that could forever alter the world balance of power. Tom Reece, a SEAL operator attached to the highly classified and shadowy MACV-SOG is about to be thrust into a bloody battle to discover the truth. From the Kremlin to the White House, from the streets of Saigon to the rugged A Shau Valley, along the paths of Ho Chi Minh Trail and into the secret war in Laos, Navy SEAL Tom Reece has an official mission assigned by Military Assistance Command, Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group, but it’s his unofficial mission that might get him killed. From “master novelist” (Ballistic) Jack Carr comes a fast-paced and brutally realistic thriller, one that will make you question all you thought you knew about Vietnam, pressing “emotional buttons that other writers wouldn’t dare explore” (The Real Book Spy).
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    15 h et 26 min
  • Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm - Christine Platt

    Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm - Christine Platt
    Oct 7 2025
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    Title: Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm
    Author: Christine Platt
    Narrator: Christine Platt
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 6:00:00
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-07-2025
    Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
    Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation

    Summary:
    From lifestyle trailblazer and author of The Afrominimalist's Guide To Living with Less, a practical guide to move beyond decluttering your space and, instead, declutter your life. Less Is Liberation welcomes those who are tired and weary to embark upon a journey of self-discovery. This is an invitation to understand the interconnectedness of overwhelm and our overall wellbeing. For years, the constant pursuit of success silently wreaked havoc on Christine Platt’s happiness and health. While taking a personal pause, Christine discovered how her limiting beliefs about selfishness led to self-abandonment and a life of overwhelm. So, she decided to use the same intentional living strategy that helped her reduce overconsumption: choose less. With the perfect balance of wit and wisdom, Christine shares the necessities to come into alignment with Self and offers a roadmap for anyone ready to do the same. Less Is Liberation is more than a self-help guide, it is a call-to-action to tap into our most underutilized superpower: being intentional with our choices. - We do not have to have so many things—we can choose less. - We do not have to have so many obligations—we can choose less. - We do not have to have so many priorities—we can choose less. - We do not have to have so many relationships that feel transactional—we can choose less. We must simply learn how to be intentional about honoring ourselves. Less Is Liberation is an invitation to pause and begin the beautiful work of choosing ourselves over the profit and pleasure of others. It invites us to let go of behaviors that hinder our growth. It is time to embrace less as a gateway to find freedom from our lives of overwhelm, and a pathway to the life we want and deserve. Because we are not here for a life of doing. We are here for a life of being.
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    6 h
  • Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War - Jake Tapper

    Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War - Jake Tapper
    Oct 7 2025
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    Title: Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War
    Author: Jake Tapper
    Narrator: Jake Tapper
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 9:08:39
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-07-2025
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
    Genres: History, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Politics, Military, Current Affairs

    Summary:
    “Not only riveting to read but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism.” —David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon In this thrilling true story, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jake Tapper uncovers an investigation—unlike any other in American history—to lock up a dangerous terrorist before he’s set free. June 2011: The case has been cold for nearly ten years when a terrorist fleeing the Arab Spring turns himself in and confesses to killing American soldiers in Afghanistan. This brazen act sets off an unlikely chain of events that puts the entirety of the American justice system to the test. They have the killer, but no evidence to prove the murders happened. Determined to deliver justice, a team led by federal prosecutors Dave Bitkower and Shreve Ariail must traverse the globe, uncovering facts across thousands of miles and tracing shocking plots of terror in order to prevent tragedy from striking again. Through intense reporting and meticulous recreation, Race Against Terror shows a man radicalized to enact violence, courageous soldiers who risked their lives for each other, and the diverse set of men and women who work tirelessly to stay one step ahead of disaster. In this gripping narrative history CNN’s Jake Tapper reveals the true costs of the War on Terror and delivers a salient warning for the increasing threats of extremism we face to this day.
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    9 h et 9 min
  • Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government - Robert Higgs

    Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government - Robert Higgs
    Oct 7 2025
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    Title: Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government
    Author: Robert Higgs
    Narrator: Fred Sanders
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 13:02:45
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-07-2025
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
    Genres: American Politics, General, Political Ideologies, Political Science

    Summary:
    Crisis and Leviathan is Higgs’s masterwork on how government grows in size, scope, and power in response to real or imagined “crises.” From war to economic upheavals, government overreach endures long after each crisis has passed, impinging on civil liberties and fostering extensive corporate welfare. Few topics are as timely as the growth of government. To understand why government has grown, Robert Higgs asserts, one must understand how it has grown. This book offers a coherent, multi-causal explanation, guided by a novel analytical framework firmly grounded in historical evidence. More than a study of trends in governmental spending, taxation, and employment, Crisis and Leviathan is a thorough analysis of the actual occasions when and the specific means by which Big Government developed in the United States. More than an abstract account, it names and highlights the actions of significant individuals. The author examines how 20th-century national emergencies—mainly wars, depressions, and labor disturbances—have prompted federal officials to take over previously private rights and activities. When the crises passed, a residue of new governmental powers remained. Even more significantly, each great crisis and the subsequent governmental measures went hand in hand with reinforcing shifts in public beliefs and attitudes toward the government's proper role in American life. Integrating the contributions of scholars in diverse disciplines, including history, law, political philosophy, and the social sciences, Crisis and Leviathan makes compelling reading for all those who seek to understand the transformation of America’s political economy over the past century.
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    13 h et 3 min
  • Into the Dark, We Go - D.G. Woods

    Into the Dark, We Go - D.G. Woods
    Oct 7 2025
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    Title: Into the Dark, We Go
    Author: D.G. Woods
    Narrator: Amy Hutchins
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 12:16:08
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-07-2025
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster
    Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Paranormal

    Summary:
    Doctor Sleep meets Sharp Objects in a riveting debut novel from social media star D.G. Woods that masterfully blends the dark fantasy with the haunting allure of Appalachian folklore, unraveling mysterious disappearances, buried small-town secrets, and the chilling mysteries of West Virginia’s shadowy wilderness. Nellie, a twenty-three-year-old college dropout, is scrambling to rebuild her life two years after her boyfriend went missing. Now at a standstill, she’s preparing to move back in with her mother, a prospect that fills her with dread. When two strangers approach her, claiming their sister vanished under similar circumstances, Nellie grasps a last connection to the love she once knew and a chance to find answers. She joins their search, following a fragile trail of clues into the heart of the Appalachian wilderness. The further these desperate allies venture, the more the lines between reality and the unexplainable blur. The same shadows that stalked those before them now track their every step. The woods are hungry, and this time, Nellie could be next. As they become entangled in generations of buried small-town secrets, Nellie questions whether they are closing in on the truth or being lured deeper into the dark.
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    12 h et 16 min
  • Rumors of My Demise: A Memoir - Evan Dando

    Rumors of My Demise: A Memoir - Evan Dando
    Oct 7 2025
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    Title: Rumors of My Demise: A Memoir
    Author: Evan Dando
    Narrator: Evan Dando
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 8:16:08
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-07-2025
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
    Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment

    Summary:
    Evan Dando, front man of The Lemonheads and “poster boy—and prettiest boy—of Gen X” (The New York Times), spills the true story of his band’s tumultuous history and what it was like to be famous in the pre-internet days in this candid, colorful, and unputdownable memoir. After Kurt Cobain’s passing in 1994, everyone expected Evan Dando to be next. The Lemonheads front man, songwriter and actor started in the ’80s hardcore scene and went on to become a ’90s icon. Think of Evan Dando, and you think of heroin chic, grunge, and celebrity burnout. Perhaps known as much for his partying and boyish good looks, after two gold records and the kind of fame that you just can’t enjoy anymore, the Lemonheads cooled off and life went on. Dando grew up in Boston, the son of a lawyer and a model, and attended the prestigious Commonwealth School. Fame was never what motivated him but the lure of the wild life proved trickier to refuse. From sneaking into concerts as a child, to sleeping on floors in the punk rock days, to crashing at Johnny Depp’s place in Hollywood, he was right there in the thick of it. So much so, that social media once reported his death. Now, very much alive, sober, and enjoying a life in South America when he’s not on the road, Evan Dando is going to tell his own story. His memoir will remind readers what was so great about the pre-internet ’90s: the innocence, the access, and the anonymity. Reclaiming the purity and exuberance of his early days and encapsulating the spirit of the era, this candid autobiography presents a portrait of an artist who lives wholly for his music, and one that makes no apologies for doing so.
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    8 h et 16 min
  • Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls - Kristine Eckart

    Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls - Kristine Eckart
    Oct 7 2025
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    Title: Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls
    Author: Kristine Eckart
    Narrator: Keiko Agena, Kristine Eckart
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 6:34:52
    Language: English
    Release date: 10-07-2025
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
    Genres: General Comedy

    Summary:
    From music and movies to relationships, Gilmore Girls taught us all so much throughout the years. Now, take a walk down Stars Hollow’s memory lane and reflect on the show’s profound impact with author Kristine Eckart, founder of the Gilmore Book Club, in this beautiful guide to the beloved show. In Meet Me at Luke’s, you can expect to find a treasure trove of insights, anecdotes, and life lessons drawn from the show's rich tapestry of relationships, small-town charm, and the enduring bond between a mother and daughter. With a warm stroll through the characters' lives and loves, the book explores how their world can enrich our own. Meet Me at Luke’s not only provides a chance to relive your favorite moments but also invites you to delve deeper into the show's enduring appeal. It offers a space for reflection, sparking conversations about how the lessons learned in Stars Hollow can be applied to our own lives. Using events from all seven seasons, Kristine Ekhart will delve into discovering our purpose, creating a home, finding love, and so much more. The book also includes: - A steady stream of pop culture references, drawing from movies and music, history and literature - Undying affection for the townspeople of Stars Hollow, from the lusty dance teacher Miss Patty to the job-juggling late-bloomer Kirk - Special applause for the incredible guest stars over the years, from Christiane Amanpour to Norman Mailer - A roundup of the most quotable lines (“You jump, I jump, Jack.” “We got us a Pippi virgin.” “Copper boom!”)
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    6 h et 35 min
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