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Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive #3) by Brandon Sanderson (2017)

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive #3) by Brandon Sanderson (2017)

Author: Brandon Sanderson
First Published: November 14, 2017
Series: The Stormlight Archive Book 3
Score: 10/10

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In Oathbringer humanity faces a new Desolation with the return of the Voidbringers, a foe with numbers as great as their thirst for vengeance.

Dalinar Kholin’s Alethi armies won a fleeting victory at a terrible cost: The enemy Parshendi summoned the violent Everstorm, which now sweeps the world with destruction, and in its passing awakens the once peaceful and subservient parshmen to the horror of their millennia-long enslavement by humans. While on a desperate flight to warn his family of the threat, Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with the fact that the newly kindled anger of the parshmen may be wholly justified.

Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton (2017)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton (2017)

Author: Michael Crichton
First Published: May 22, 2017
Score: 7/10

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The year is 1876. Warring Indian tribes still populate America’s western territories even as lawless gold-rush towns begin to mark the landscape. In much of the country it is still illegal to espouse evolution. Against this backdrop two monomaniacal paleontologists pillage the Wild West, hunting for dinosaur fossils, while surveilling, deceiving and sabotaging each other in a rivalry that will come to be known as the Bone Wars.

Precious Little Things (Made Things Book 0.5) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2017)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Precious Little Things (Made Things Book 0.5) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2017)

Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
First Published: November 10, 2017
Series: Made Things Book 0.5
Score: 7/10

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A prequel to the magical novella Made Things.

Dogs of War (Dogs of War #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2017)

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Dogs of War (Dogs of War #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2017)

Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
First Published: November 2, 2017
Series: Dogs of War Book 1
Score: 9/10

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My name is Rex. I am a good dog.

Rex is also seven foot tall at the shoulder, bulletproof, bristling with heavy calibre weaponry and his voice resonates with subsonics especially designed to instil fear. With Dragon, Honey and Bees, he’s part of a Multiform Assault Pack operating in the lawless anarchy of Campeche, south-eastern Mexico.

Stock Investing For Beginners by John Roberts (2017)

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Stock Investing For Beginners by John Roberts (2017)

Author: John Roberts
First Published: March 18, 2017
Score: 7/10

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A former janitor and gas station attendant in Vermont, who died a few years ago, surprised everyone by leaving an $8 million fortune to his local library and hospital.

What was his secret, everyone wondered? And the answer turned out to be pretty basic. Because, besides being industrious and frugal, which you may have guessed, he had invested in the stock market throughout the years.

Battleship Indomitable (Galactic Liberation #2) by David VanDyke and B.V. Larson (2017)

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100

Battleship Indomitable (Galactic Liberation #2) by David VanDyke and B.V. Larson (2017)

Author: David VanDyke and B.V. Larson
First Published: May 16th 2017
Series: Galactic Liberation Book 2
Score: 5/10

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Commodore Straker’s rebellion grows in strength–but his enemies are growing even faster. Faced with a dozen rebel planets in their territory, the Mutuality finally takes notice of the upstart known as the Liberator, and they gather a vast fleet to crush him.

Preparing for a titanic interstellar battle, it’s clear Straker has no chance. His tiny enclave of free planets can’t survive the weight of a thousand worlds. His own officers realize this, and some of them begin to turn against him…

Andrea Vernon and the Corporation for UltraHuman Protection (Andrea Vernon #1) by Alexander C. Kane (2017)

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100

Andrea Vernon and the Corporation for UltraHuman Protection (Andrea Vernon #1) by Alexander C. Kane (2017)

Author: Alexander C. Kane
First Published: August 22nd 2017
Series: Andrea Vernon Book 1
Score: 5/10

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Andrea Vernon always thought she would spend her life living in Paris writing thought-provoking historical novels all day and sipping wine on the Seine all night. But the reality is she’s drowning in debt, has no prospects, and is forced to move back to Queens, where her parents remind her daily that they are very interested in grandchildren.

Kings of the Wyld (The Band #1) by Nicholas Eames (2017)

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0100

Kings of the Wyld (The Band #1) by Nicholas Eames (2017)

Author: Nicholas Eames
First Published: February 21st 2017
Series: The Band Book 1
Score: 7/10

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Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best – the meanest, dirtiest, most feared crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld.

Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk - or a combination of the three. Then an ex-bandmate turns up at Clay’s door with a plea for help. His daughter Rose is trapped in a city besieged by an enemy one hundred thousand strong and hungry for blood. Rescuing Rose is the kind of mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for.

Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz (2017)

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz (2017)

Author: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
First Published: May 9th 2017
Score: 7/10

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Blending the informed analysis of The Signal and the Noise with the instructive iconoclasm of Think Like a Freak, a fascinating, illuminating, and witty look at what the vast amounts of information now instantly available to us reveals about ourselves and our world—provided we ask the right questions.

By the end of an average day in the early twenty-first century, human beings searching the internet will amass eight trillion gigabytes of data. This staggering amount of information—unprecedented in history—can tell us a great deal about who we are—the fears, desires, and behaviors that drive us, and the conscious and unconscious decisions we make. From the profound to the mundane, we can gain astonishing knowledge about the human psyche that less than twenty years ago, seemed unfathomable.

Awkward by Ty Tashiro (2017)

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Awkward by Ty Tashiro (2017)

Author: Ty Tashiro
First Published: April 25th 2017
Score: 5/10

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In the vein of Quiet and The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth comes this illuminating look at what it means to be awkward—and how the same traits that make us socially anxious and cause embarrassing faux pas also provide the seeds for extraordinary success.

As humans, we all need to belong. While modern social life can make even the best of us feel gawky, for roughly one in five of us, navigating its challenges is consistently overwhelming—an ongoing maze without an exit. Often unable to grasp social cues or master the skills and grace necessary for smooth interaction, we feel out of sync with those around us. Though individuals may recognize their awkward disposition, they rarely understand why they are like this—which makes it hard for them to know how to adjust their behavior.

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:27:00 +0100

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

Author: Dave Hill
First Published: November 10th 2017
Series: Bedtime Stories for Cynics Book 1
Score: 4/10

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The closest you’ll get to having Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson read you a bedtime story, this sharp and silly series features inappropriate children’s stories for adults only – performed by masters of the comedic arts.

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:59:00 +0100

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

Author: Amir Husain
First Published: November 21st 2017
Score: 5/10

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The future is now. Acclaimed technologist and inventor Amir Husain explains how we can live amidst the coming age of sentient machines and artificial intelligence—and not only survive, but thrive.

Artificial “machine” intelligence is playing an ever-greater role in our society. We are already using cruise control in our cars, automatic checkout at the drugstore, and are unable to live without our smartphones. The discussion around AI is polarized; people think either machines will solve all problems for everyone, or they will lead us down a dark, dystopian path into total human irrelevance. Regardless of what you believe, the idea that we might bring forth intelligent creation can be intrinsically frightening. But what if our greatest role as humans so far is that of creators?

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:35:00 +0000

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Author: Ruth Cowen
First Published: October 25th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Veteran royal broadcaster Jennie Bond explores the life of Britain’s longest reigning monarch.

Wife, mother and head of state, who is the real Elizabeth? What do the headlines hide? How close to reality are the television interpretations? Once a minor royal, she is now one of the most recognisable women in the world. Admired by many, she has reigned through a period of unprecedented change, steering the monarchy through the end of an empire, public scandals and private losses.

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:16:00 +0000

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Author: Jan Smith
First Published: November 30th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Are we born evil, or do we have evil thrust upon us? This is the eternal question of nature vs nurture at the centre of Killer by Nature, a brand-new psychological thriller from Audible Originals.

Dr. Diane Buckley, a talented freelance forensic psychologist, is drafted in to examine a grisly murder - a body found in a children’s playground. The murder carries all the hallmarks of one of her most famous incarcerated clients, ‘The Playground Killer’ (aka Alfred Dinklage). In a series of intimate 1:1 sessions, Buckley has to race against time to unpick the facts and delve into Dinklage’s often manipulative, complicated mind to understand his past whilst striving to prevent further murders…as someone out there will stop at nothing to complete Dinklage’s work.

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 21:34:00 +0000

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

Author: Susan Trott
First Published: November 9th 2017
Score: 4/10

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The Man on the Mountaintop tells the story of Holy Man Joe, an ageing and unassuming man who lives in a hermitage on top of a mountain. During the summer months, thousands of hopefuls line the single-file path leading to his door, seeking his wisdom. From bombastic, wealthy nobles intent on cheating their way to the top to drunkards who gradually build the physical and mental strength they need to quit their addiction, The Man on the Mountaintop is a rousing tale full of humour, wit and life lessons.

Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark (2017)

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:25:00 +0000

Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark (2017)

Author: Max Tegmark
First Published: 2017
Score: 6/10

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How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology–and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who’s helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial.

All These Worlds (Bobiverse #3) by Dennis E. Taylor (2017)

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:28:00 +0000

All These Worlds (Bobiverse #3) by Dennis E. Taylor (2017)

Author: Dennis E. Taylor
First Published: 2017
Series: Bobiverse Book 3
Score: 7/10

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Being a sentient spaceship really should be more fun. But after spreading out through space for almost a century, Bob and his clones just can’t stay out of trouble.

They’ve created enough colonies so humanity shouldn’t go extinct. But political squabbles have a bad habit of dying hard, and the Brazilian probes are still trying to take out the competition. And the Bobs have picked a fight with an older, more powerful species with a large appetite and a short temper.

For We Are Many (Bobiverse #2) by Dennis E. Taylor (2017)

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:02:00 +0100

For We Are Many (Bobiverse #2) by Dennis E. Taylor (2017)

Author: Dennis E. Taylor
First Published: 2017
Series: Bobiverse Book 2
Score: 7/10

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Bob Johansson didn’t believe in an afterlife, so waking up after being killed in a car accident was a shock. To add to the surprise, he is now a sentient computer and the controlling intelligence for a Von Neumann probe.

Bob and his copies have been spreading out from Earth for forty years now, looking for habitable planets. But that’s the only part of the plan that’s still in one piece. A system-wide war has killed off 99.9% of the human race; nuclear winter is slowly making the Earth uninhabitable; a radical group wants to finish the job on the remnants of humanity; the Brazilian space probes are still out there, still trying to blow up the competition; And the Bobs have discovered a spacefaring species that considers all other life as food.

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (2017)

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:07:00 +0100

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (2017)

Author: Neil Gaiman
First Published: 2017
Score: 7/10

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Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of giants, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman’s deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.

Autonomous by Annalee Newitz (2017)

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:13:00 +0000

Autonomous by Annalee Newitz (2017)

Author: Annalee Newitz
First Published: September 19th 2017
Score: 7/10

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The highly anticipated science fiction debut from the founder of io9!Earth, 2144. Jack is an anti-patent scientist turned drug pirate, traversing the world in a submarine as a pharmaceutical Robin Hood, fabricating cheap scrips for poor people who cant otherwise afford them. But her latest drug hack has left a trail of lethal overdoses as people become addicted to their work, doing repetitive tasks until they become unsafe or insane.Hot on her trail, an unlikely pair: Eliasz, a brooding military agent, and his robotic partner, Paladin. As they race to stop information about the sinister origins of Jacks drug from getting out, they begin to form an uncommonly close bond that neither of them fully understand.And underlying it all is one fundamental question: Is freedom possible in a culture where everything, even people, can be owned?

The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick (2017)

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:22:00 +0000

The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick (2017)

Author: Kevin Mitnick
First Published: February 14th 2017
Score: 7/10

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The world’s most famous hacker reveals the secrets on how citizens and consumers can stay connected and on the grid safely and securely by using cloaking and counter-measures in today’s age of Big Brother and big data.

Paradox Bound by Peter Clines (2017)

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 22:36:00 +0000

Paradox Bound by Peter Clines (2017)

Author: Peter Clines
First Published: September 26th 2017
Score: 7/10

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Nothing ever changes in Sanders. The town’s still got a video store, for God’s sake.

So why doesn’t Eli Teague want to leave?

Not that he’d ever admit it, but maybe he’s been waiting - waiting for the traveler to come back. The one who’s roared into his life twice before, pausing just long enough to drop tantalizing clues before disappearing in a cloud of gunfire and a squeal of tires. The one who’s a walking anachronism, with her tricorne hat, flintlock rifle, and steampunked Model A Ford.

All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells (2017)

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:06:00 +0000

All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells (2017)

Author: Martha Wells
First Published: May 2nd 2017
Series: The Murderbot Diaries Book 1
Score: 7/10

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In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, for their own safety.

But in a society where contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, safety isn’t a primary concern.

On a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied ‘droid — a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as “Murderbot.” Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is.

Blood World (Undying Mercenaries #8) by B.V. Larson (2017)

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:07:00 +0100

Blood World (Undying Mercenaries #8) by B.V. Larson (2017)

Author: B.V. Larson
First Published: 2017
Series: Undying Mercenaries Book 8
Score: 7/10

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A dirty deal was struck. Humanity was allowed to keep three hundred rebellious worlds. In return, we declared war on a powerful enemy from beyond the frontier.

A frantic build-up of forces has begun, but the task is hopeless. Seeking allies, Earth’s legions are sent to BLOOD WORLD. A planet on the fringe of known space, where the people only respect masters of combat.

Alien: Covenant by Alan Dean Foster (2017)

Sun, 27 May 2018 18:02:00 +0100

Alien: Covenant by Alan Dean Foster (2017)

Author: Alan Dean Foster
First Published: May 23rd 2017
Series: Alien Series
Score: 6/10

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Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with Alien: Covenant, a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien adventure. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise. But it is actually a dark, dangerous world.

The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye (Millennium #5) by David Lagercrantz (2017)

Fri, 18 May 2018 22:40:00 +0100

The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye (Millennium #5) by David Lagercrantz (2017)

Author: David Lagercrantz
First Published: September 7th 2017
Series: Millennium Book 5
Score: 6/10

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The girl with the dragon tattoo is not given to forgiveness.

Lisbeth Salander has been forged by a brutal childhood and horrific abuse. And repeated attempts on her life.

The ink embedded in her skin is a constant reminder of her pledge to fight against the injustice she finds on every side.

Rogue World (Undying Mercenaries #7) by B.V. Larson (2017)

Fri, 04 May 2018 22:51:00 +0100

Rogue World (Undying Mercenaries #7) by B.V. Larson (2017)

Author: B.V. Larson
First Published: June 13th 2017
Series: Undying Mercenaries Book 7
Score: 7/10

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The Galactics arrived with their Battle Fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined a vast Empire that spanned the Milky Way.

Today, Battle Fleet 921 is returning to Earth. It hasn’t been seen by human eyes since our blissful day of Annexation. But what should be a joyful occasion, a chance to grovel at the feet of superior lifeforms, is rapidly becoming a nightmare.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2017)

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 20:08:00 +0100

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2017)

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
First Published: May 2nd 2017
Score: 7/10

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What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.

But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in digestible chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While waiting for your morning coffee to brew, or while waiting for the bus, the train, or the plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the big bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.

Origin (Robert Langdon #5) by Dan Brown (2017)

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 22:59:00 +0000

Origin (Robert Langdon #5) by Dan Brown (2017)

Author: Dan Brown
First Published: October 3rd 2017
Series: Robert Langdon Book 5
Score: 7/10

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Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend a major announcement—the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a renowned global figure. Kirsch, who was one of Langdon’s first students at Harvard two decades earlier, is about to reveal an astonishing breakthrough . . . one that will answer two of the fundamental questions of human existence.

Artemis by Andy Weir (2017)

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:59:00 +0000

Artemis by Andy Weir (2017)

Author: Andy Weir
First Published: November 14th 2017
Score: 7/10

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Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you’re not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you’ve got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent.

Alien: Covenant Origins by Alan Dean Foster (2017)

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:27:00 +0100

Alien: Covenant Origins by Alan Dean Foster (2017)

Author: Alan Dean Foster
First Published: September 26th 2017
Series: Alien Series
Score: 5/10

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The Covenant mission is the most ambitious endeavor in the history of Weyland-Yutani. A ship bound for Origae-6, carrying two thousand colonists beyond the limits of known space, this is make-or-break investment for the corporation-and for the future of all mankind.Yet there are those who would die to stop the mission. As the colony ship hovers in Earth orbit, several violent events reveal a deadly conspiracy to sabotage the launch. While Captain Jacob Branson and his wife, Daniels, complete their preparations, security chief Daniel Lope recruits the final key member of his team. Together they seek to stop the perpetrators before the ship and its passengers can be destroyed.

Gather 'Round the Sound by Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens (2017)

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:34:00 +0000

Gather ‘Round the Sound by Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens (2017)

Author: Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens
First Published: December 8th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Gather ‘Round the Sound: Holiday Stories from Beloved Authors and Great Performers Across the Globe

2017 has been a monumental year for Audible, having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, a milestone that would have never been possible without our wonderful and loyal listeners. One of our major commitments is bringing new and diverse audio experiences to our members, so this year, as our gift to you, we pulled together a collection that reflects a little bit of everything we’ve been up to recently: a surprising and heartwarming documentary, a selection of stories from our partners around the world, and even some improvised comedic carols we hope will make you laugh as much as they did us.

The Butterfly Effect by Jon Ronson (2017)

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:19:00 +0000

The Butterfly Effect by Jon Ronson (2017)

Author: Jon Ronson
First Published: July 26th 2017
Score: 3/10

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From best-selling writer Jon Ronson and the executive producer behind the TED Radio Hour and Invisibilia, Audible Originals presents a new seven-episode series, The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson.

[Contains explicit content] Free for a limited time, hear the story of what happened when the tech industry gave the world what it wanted: free porn. Lives were mangled. Fortunes were made. All for your pleasure. Follow writer and narrator Jon Ronson as he uncovers our web of desire.

Will Save the Galaxy for Food (Jacques McKeown #1) by Yahtzee Croshaw (2017)

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 23:19:00 +0100

Will Save the Galaxy for Food (Jacques McKeown #1) by Yahtzee Croshaw (2017)

Author: Yahtzee Croshaw
First Published: February 14th 2017
Series: Jacques McKeown Book 1
Score: 5/10

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A not-quite epic science fiction adventure about a down-on-his luck galactic pilot caught in a cross-galaxy struggle for survival!

Space travel just isn’t what it used to be. With the invention of Quantum Teleportation, space heroes aren’t needed anymore. When one particularly unlucky ex-adventurer masquerades as famous pilot and hate figure Jacques McKeown, he’s sucked into an ever-deepening corporate and political intrigue. Between space pirates, adorable deadly creatures, and a missing fortune in royalties, saving the universe was never this difficult!

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott (2017)

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:59:00 +0100

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott (2017)

Author: Kim Malone Scott
First Published: March 14th 2017
Score: 7/10

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From the time we learn to speak, we’re told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. While this advice may work for everyday life, it is, as Kim Scott has seen, a disaster when adopted by managers.

Scott earned her stripes as a highly successful manager at Google and then decamped to Apple, where she developed a class on optimal management. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, the “radical candor” method.