Staff Picks

Made in the U.S.A.

Why is it a pick?

This is a wonderful story by Billie Letts about a brother and sister who hit the road in a stolen car after losing their only home. They are on a search for their missing father in Las Vegas. A tender tale of an almost 16 year old young woman scared to care for anyone including her oddball little brother. They find redemption in a circus.

Collection

Adult Fiction

Picked by

Diane

eBooks & Audiobooks

Staff Picks for Juvenile CD Fiction

Around the World in 80 Days

Why is it a pick?

Fans of the Harry Potter audios will quickly recognize the talented voice actor Jim Dale as he takes his listeners around the world with the imperturbable Phileas Fogg and his man Paspartou. Adventures abound as they travel by steamship, railway, rickshaw and even, through the jungles of India, on the back of a very large elephant.

Collection

Juvenile CD Fiction

Picked by

Hannah

Chronicles of Narnia

Why is it a pick?

All seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia are brought together in this impressive audio. Each book is skillfully read by a different narrator. This is a fun way to experience all these wonderful tales as one complete story.

Collection

Juvenile CD Fiction

Picked by

Amanda

Diamond Willow

Why is it a pick?

Twelve year old Willow wants to prove she’s grown up. She wants to mush the sled dogs. When at last she is allowed to do just that, she makes a critical mistake resulting in the lead dog becoming blind. Travel with the sled team yourself and find out if Diamond can save the lead dog from being euthanized.

Collection

Juvenile CD Fiction

Picked by

Cathy

Gossamer

Why is it a pick?

A tiny creature spends nights weaving dreams for an old woman and an angry boy. Eventually each discovers how one can help the other.

Collection

Juvenile CD Fiction

Picked by

Cathy

Hoboken Chicken Emergency

Why is it a pick?

When Arthur's mother sends him out to find a turkey for Thanksgiving the last thing she expects him to come home with is a 266-pound live chicken. This hilarious book makes a great audio for the whole family to listen to.

Collection

Juvenile CD Fiction

Picked by

Amanda

The Bunnicula Collection

Why is it a pick?

Harold the dog and Chester the cat have to warn their human family that their new pet bunny is really a vampire. Even if the only things in danger appear to be the family's vegetables. These uproarious tales are expertly read by Victor Garber and will amuse any age.

Collection

Juvenile CD Fiction

Picked by

Amanda

The Ice Dragon

Why is it a pick?

This well-developed fantasy on one disc captures the listener with its winter tale of courage, love and sacrifice.

Collection

Juvenile CD Fiction

Picked by

Cathy

The Saturdays

Why is it a pick?

Four siblings living in New York create the Saturday Club. They pool their allowance and one of them each week does something special - and alone - on Saturday.