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Reasons We Break

by Jesmeen Kaur Deo ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt, Shahjehan Khan ...

Unabridged

14 hours 36 min

In this contemporary romantic drama for young adults, the high-stakes gang politics of Breaking Bad meets the star-crossed romance of Romeo & Juliet. To keep Rajan out of prison, Simran agrees to handle his former gang's books—but when a gang war erupts, they must decide how much they'll sacrifice for each other. As long as Simran has known Rajan, her immigrant community has warned her away. She ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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In this contemporary romantic drama for young adults, the high-stakes gang politics of Breaking Bad meets the star-crossed romance of Romeo & Juliet. To keep Rajan out of prison, Simran agrees to handle his former gang's books—but when a gang war erupts, they must decide how much they'll sacrifice for each other. As long as Simran has known Rajan, her immigrant community has warned her away. She
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A Guardian and a Thief: Oprah's Book Club

A Novel

by Megha Majumdar ...

Narrated by Leela Tapryal, Sid Sagar, Rajib Bhattacharya, Soneela Nankani, Shawn K. Jain, Mayuri Bhandari, Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

7 hours 4 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE • Megha Majumdar’s electrifying new novel, following her acclaimed New York Times bestseller A Burning, is set in a near-future Kolkata, India in which two families seeking to protect their children must battle each other. A piercing and propulsive tour de force.FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • LONGLISTED FOR THE ... Read more

$22.00 USD

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE • Megha Majumdar’s electrifying new novel, following her acclaimed New York Times bestseller A Burning, is set in a near-future Kolkata, India in which two families seeking to protect their children must battle each other. A piercing and propulsive tour de force.FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • LONGLISTED FOR THE
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Hope in the Valley

by Mitali Perkins ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

"A riveting, courage-filled story." - Kirkus Starred ReviewsHope in the Valley, from National Book Award Nominee Mitali Perkins, is a middle-grade novel exploring grief, friendship, family, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis.Twelve-year-old Indian-American Pandita Paul doesn't like change. She's not ready to start middle school and leave the comforts of childhood behind. Most of ... Read more

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"A riveting, courage-filled story." - Kirkus Starred ReviewsHope in the Valley, from National Book Award Nominee Mitali Perkins, is a middle-grade novel exploring grief, friendship, family, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis.Twelve-year-old Indian-American Pandita Paul doesn't like change. She's not ready to start middle school and leave the comforts of childhood behind. Most of
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Appetite

A Novel

by P. Paramita ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

6 hours

An affirming and utterly original debut about a young chef chasing her dreams—and the pro wrestler she idolizes who derails everything“Appetite holds a mirror to the puzzling ways humans sometimes find themselves connecting with one another, on and offline. Prepare to be captivated.”—Jinwoo Chong, author of I Leave It Up to You“I flew through Appetite in one hungry sitting—chest racing, mouth ... Read more

$18.99 USD

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An affirming and utterly original debut about a young chef chasing her dreams—and the pro wrestler she idolizes who derails everything“Appetite holds a mirror to the puzzling ways humans sometimes find themselves connecting with one another, on and offline. Prepare to be captivated.”—Jinwoo Chong, author of I Leave It Up to You“I flew through Appetite in one hungry sitting—chest racing, mouth
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Houston Noir

by Anton DiSclafani, Adrienne Perry, Robert Boswell, Larry Watts, Reyes Ramirez, Sarah Cortez, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, Tom Abrahams, Leslie Contreras Schwartz, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, Icess Fernandez Rojas0, Pia Pico1, Sehba Sarwar2, Stephanie Jane Evans3, Gwendolyn Zepeda4 ...

Narrated by Gwendolyn Zepeda5, Mirron Willis6, Teri Schnaubelt7, Victoria Villareal8, Jamie K. Brown9, Diana Bustelo0, Reena Dutt1 ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

Publisher's summaryBrand-new stories by: Tom Abrahams, Robert Boswell, Sarah Cortez, Anton DiSclafani, Stephanie Jaye Evans, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, Adrienne Perry, Pia Pico, Reyes Ramirez, Icess Fernandez Rojas, Sehba Sarwar, Leslie Contreras Schwartz, Larry Watts, and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton.Critic reviews"Brooklyn Noir came first in 2004, and now, 15 years later, Houston Noir--14 stories of intrigue, ... Read more

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Publisher's summaryBrand-new stories by: Tom Abrahams, Robert Boswell, Sarah Cortez, Anton DiSclafani, Stephanie Jaye Evans, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, Adrienne Perry, Pia Pico, Reyes Ramirez, Icess Fernandez Rojas, Sehba Sarwar, Leslie Contreras Schwartz, Larry Watts, and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton.Critic reviews"Brooklyn Noir came first in 2004, and now, 15 years later, Houston Noir--14 stories of intrigue,
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Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar

by Anahita Karthik ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

"Come for the road trip of a lifetime. Stay for the kissing!”— Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries seriesBuckle up for a wild ride with this cheeky and charming rom-com where one girl’s quest across India to seal her first kiss turns into finding first love in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Axie Oh and Jenny Han!Krishna Kumar may have gotten ... Read more

$28.99 USD

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"Come for the road trip of a lifetime. Stay for the kissing!”— Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries seriesBuckle up for a wild ride with this cheeky and charming rom-com where one girl’s quest across India to seal her first kiss turns into finding first love in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Axie Oh and Jenny Han!Krishna Kumar may have gotten
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Freedomville

The Story of a 21st-Century Slave Revolt

by Laura T. Murphy ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt ...

Series series Columbia Global Reports
Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

How do Enslaved People Today Win (and Sometimes Lose) their Freedom?A community of rock quarry miners in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India gave their tiny cluster of thatched roofed houses the name Azad Nagar. Freedomville. But it hasn't always been identified by that auspicious moniker. The miners renamed their village in 2000, after they staged a revolt that overthrew the profit-driven ... Read more

$10.99 USD

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How do Enslaved People Today Win (and Sometimes Lose) their Freedom?A community of rock quarry miners in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India gave their tiny cluster of thatched roofed houses the name Azad Nagar. Freedomville. But it hasn't always been identified by that auspicious moniker. The miners renamed their village in 2000, after they staged a revolt that overthrew the profit-driven
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The Race-Wise Family

Ten Postures to Becoming Households of Healing and Hope

by Helen Lee, Michelle Ami Reyes ...

Narrated by Cindy Kay, Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

A timely resource to equip Christian parents to better understand the roots of racism and provide practical guidance on addressing issues of race within their families“This is a landmark work for our generation!”—Dorena Williamson, bestselling authorIf you wonder how to help your children understand today’s racial dynamics and respond in God-honoring ways, you’re not alone. Practical and engaging, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

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A timely resource to equip Christian parents to better understand the roots of racism and provide practical guidance on addressing issues of race within their families“This is a landmark work for our generation!”—Dorena Williamson, bestselling authorIf you wonder how to help your children understand today’s racial dynamics and respond in God-honoring ways, you’re not alone. Practical and engaging,
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How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder

A Novel

by Nina McConigley ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

5 hours 18 min

**A bold, inventive, and fiercely original debut novel that begins with an uncle dead and his tween niece’s private confession to the reader—she and her sister killed him, and they blame the British."I have been waiting for Nina McConigley's debut novel for years and it's even better than I could have imagined." —Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author of Our Missing Hearts“Spirited and ... Read more

$18.99 USD

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**A bold, inventive, and fiercely original debut novel that begins with an uncle dead and his tween niece’s private confession to the reader—she and her sister killed him, and they blame the British."I have been waiting for Nina McConigley's debut novel for years and it's even better than I could have imagined." —Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author of Our Missing Hearts“Spirited and
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The Love Match

by Priyanka Taslim ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

“Jane Austen meets Bengali cinema” (Publishers Weekly) in this delightful and heartfelt rom-com about a Bangladeshi American teen whose meddling mother arranges a match to secure their family’s financial security—just as she’s falling in love with someone else.Zahra Khan is basically Bangladeshi royalty, but being a princess doesn’t pay the bills in Paterson, New Jersey. While Zahra’s plans for ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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“Jane Austen meets Bengali cinema” (Publishers Weekly) in this delightful and heartfelt rom-com about a Bangladeshi American teen whose meddling mother arranges a match to secure their family’s financial security—just as she’s falling in love with someone else.Zahra Khan is basically Bangladeshi royalty, but being a princess doesn’t pay the bills in Paterson, New Jersey. While Zahra’s plans for
... Read more

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All That Chandni Knows

by Khushboo Patel ...

Narrated by Reena Dutt ...

Unabridged

3 hours 26 min

**A powerful novel in verse set in India that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush."A story that soars from quite literally the very first page. A book brimming with both humor and heart, Patel’s debut is a remarkable tale of finding oneself among the imperfect rollercoaster of life." —Shifa Safadi Saltagi, National Book Award-winning author of ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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**A powerful novel in verse set in India that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush."A story that soars from quite literally the very first page. A book brimming with both humor and heart, Patel’s debut is a remarkable tale of finding oneself among the imperfect rollercoaster of life." —Shifa Safadi Saltagi, National Book Award-winning author of
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War of the Wings

by Mari Mancusi ...

Narrated by Soneela Nankani, Alex Boyles, Reena Dutt ...

Series Audiobook 2 - New Dragon City
Unabridged

10 hours

In this riveting sequel to New Dragon City, a perfect society soars into view, but all is not what it seems—perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and How to Train Your Dragon.It’s been five long months since Noah has seen his dragon, Asha, and he can’t wait to be reunited with her when she wakes from hibernation. His best friend, Maya, however, isn’t so sure. She still remembers what dragons did to ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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In this riveting sequel to New Dragon City, a perfect society soars into view, but all is not what it seems—perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and How to Train Your Dragon.It’s been five long months since Noah has seen his dragon, Asha, and he can’t wait to be reunited with her when she wakes from hibernation. His best friend, Maya, however, isn’t so sure. She still remembers what dragons did to
... Read more

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