2024 was filled with fantastic audiobooks! Let’s explore December’s top releases to end the year on a high note! 

The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant

Written by Tae Kim
Performed by Michael Braun
Published by Recorded Books

“The definitive look at the most remarkable business story of this era.” ― Morgan Housel, New York Times best-selling author

A rare view into Nvidia’s distinct culture and Jensen’s management principles, The Nvidia Way is a book for our moment as well as an instant classic of business history, with enduring lessons for entrepreneurs and managers alike.

 

 

 

 

My Time to Stand: A Memoir

Written by Gypsy-Rose Blanchard with Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani
Performed by Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
Published by Recorded Books

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Featuring new facts about Gypsy’s life that she previously kept private, My Time to Stand offers an unprecedented look at the real Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, proudly embarking on her ongoing journey to recovery and self-discovery.

 

 

 

 

North Is the Night

Written by Emily Rath
Performed by Emily Lawrence and Khaya Fraites
Published by Recorded Books

“Wintry, dark and enchanting—I was completely engrossed by North Is the Night.” —Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award–winning author of The Jasmine Throne

You’re mine in life and death – body and soul…

In this sweeping fantasy adventure—perfect for fans of Adrienne Young and Genevieve Gornichec—hope and love must conquer even death itself.

 

 

 

Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, and Making Every Day Magical

Written by Jennifer Love Hewitt
Performed by Jennifer Love Hewitt
Published by Recorded Books

“Jennifer manages to straddle three different genres, giving all moms a treasure trove of ideas with a healthy dose of heart.” —Jenny Mollen, actor and New York Times bestselling author of City of Likes and I Like You Just the Way I Am

When she lost her mother to cancer, everything changed for Jennifer Love Hewitt. In the pages of Inheriting Magic, she recounts her journey, sharing memories, recipes, and the magic-making ethos of a self-proclaimed “Holiday Junkie.” Inheriting Magic is about how grief, being a mom of three, having a deep love for party planning, and being passionate about the holidays turned what could have been an ordinary life into something enchanting. Through it, Jennifer inspires all readers to add more love, light, and the making of core memories into their everyday lives.

 

 

The Last One

Written by Rachel Howzell Hall
Performed by Tamika Katon-Donegal
Published by Recorded Books

A Good Morning America Book Club pick

A Barnes & Noble Best Book of November / December 2024

Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help.

Too bad he’s as skilled at annoying her as he is at fighting.

 

The Elements of Humor: The Tools of Comedy that Make You Funnier, Happier, and Better Looking

Written by Scott Dikkers
Performed by Scott Dikkers
Published by Ascent Audio

“A Comedy 101 syllabus […] this book is required reading.” ― “Weird Al” Yankovic

Are you ready to elevate your writing, speeches, and conversations with unparalleled wit and comedy? Look no further than The Elements of Humor by bestselling author and comedy writing legend, Scott Dikkers. This isn’t just another book on humor—it’s a transformative guide that stands head and shoulders above the rest, designed to make you the funniest version of yourself.

 

 

 

Pretty Dead Things: A Mystery

Written by Lilian West
Performed by Devon Sorvari
Published by Tantor Audio

Amazon Editors Pick for December Best Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense

A bride-to-be’s discovery of long-lost wedding rings at an estate sale reveals the key to a decades-old cold case in a small-town mystery. This engrossing novel exposes one family’s secrets and the twisted lies that are hidden in small towns.

 

 

 

Agent Zo: The Untold Story of a Fearless World War II Resistance Fighter

Written by Clare Mulley
Performed by the author and Kristin Atherton
Published by Tantor Audio

“A well-told story from a little-known corner of World War II history.” ― Kirkus Reviews

The incredible and inspiring story of Elzbieta Zawacka, the World War II female resistance fighter known as Agent Zo. Now, through new archival research and exclusive interviews with people who knew and fought alongside Agent Zo, Clare Mulley brings this forgotten heroine back to brilliant life—while transforming how we value the history of women resistance fighters during World War II.

 

 

 

The Matter of the Secret Bride (Useful Woman Mysteries, Book 3)

Written by Darcie Wilde
Performed by Kitty Kelly
Published by Highbridge Audio

King George IV is petitioning Parliament for a divorce from his queen on the grounds of her adultery. But rumor has it that the king secretly married Maria Fitzherbert—long before he married the queen. Now Mrs. Fitzherbert has been robbed—and she’s frantically calling on Rosalind for help.

 

 

 

 

Natural: Black Beauty and the Politics of Hair

Written by Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson
Performed by L. Malaika Cooper
Published by Highbridge Audio

“This book is a blueprint for studying the natural hair movement in the age of social media.” ― Tanisha C. Ford, author of Dressed in Dreams

In Natural, Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson delves into the complex world surrounding Black women’s hair, and offers a firsthand look into the kitchens, beauty shops, conventions, and blogs that make up the twenty-first century natural hair movement, the latest evolution in Black beauty politics.

 

 

 

 

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash, Book 2)

Written by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Performed by a full cast
Published by GraphicAudio

New York Times Bestseller

Is love stronger than vengeance? Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him.

 

 

 

 

House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, Book 3) 

Written by Sarah J. Maas
Performed by a full cast
Published by GraphicAudio

New York Times Bestseller

In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt’s world is brought to the brink of collapse-with its future resting on their shoulders.

 

 

 

 

Tyrant’s Stars Parts Three and Four (Vampire Hunter D Volume 17)

Written by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Yoshitaka Amano
Performed by a full cast
Published by GraphicAudio

Vampire Hunter D continues his quest to overcome the interstellar evil brought to earth by the ultimate Noble, the terrifying renegade vampire Valcua!

 

 

 

 

Keep Me

Written by Sara Cate
Performed by Kelli Tager and Will Watt
Published by Dreamscape

A December 2024 LibraryReads pick

Killian Barclay is a grumpy Scottish billionaire who hates me…and now I’m his wife.

Their marriage of convenience is anything but…

 

 

Another Try

Written by Gene Koon
Performed by Richard Poe
Published by Dreamscape

Another Try is a political thriller, intertwining hidden agendas and looming danger as Garris navigates a myriad of obstacles that entangle both a covert plot and political echelons.

 

 

 

 

The Good Bride

Written by Jen Marie Wiggins
Performed by Marni Penning
Published by Dreamscape

The Wedding of the Year turns disastrous in this twisty family drama full of lies and betrayals, perfect for fans of Laura Dave, Lucy Foley, and Ruth Ware.