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The Poisoner's Handbook

Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York

by Deborah Blum ...

Narrated by Coleen Marlo ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

Deborah Blum, writing with the high style and skill for suspense that is characteristic of the very best mystery fiction, shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. In The Poisoner's Handbook, Blum draws from highly original research to track the fascinating, perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end ... Read more

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Deborah Blum, writing with the high style and skill for suspense that is characteristic of the very best mystery fiction, shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. In The Poisoner's Handbook, Blum draws from highly original research to track the fascinating, perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end
... Read more
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The Rush

California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World

by Nathaniel Philbrick ...

Narrated by Scott Brick ...

Unabridged

13 hours 21 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · A New York Times Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of 2026 · A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the FallNational Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, reveals how California’s Gold Rush forged the modern United States—and lit the long fuse to civil war**In January 1848, a carpenter spotted ... Read more

$36.00 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · A New York Times Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of 2026 · A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the FallNational Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, reveals how California’s Gold Rush forged the modern United States—and lit the long fuse to civil war**In January 1848, a carpenter spotted
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Six Women of Salem

The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials

by Marilynne K. Roach ...

Narrated by Kate Reading ...

Unabridged

17 hours 8 min

Six Women of Salem is the first work to use the lives of a select number of representative women as a microcosm to illuminate the larger crisis of the Salem witch trials. By the end of the trials, beyond the twenty who were executed and the five who perished in prison, two hundred and seven individuals had been accused, seventy four had been "afflicted," thirty two had officially accused their ... Read more

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Six Women of Salem is the first work to use the lives of a select number of representative women as a microcosm to illuminate the larger crisis of the Salem witch trials. By the end of the trials, beyond the twenty who were executed and the five who perished in prison, two hundred and seven individuals had been accused, seventy four had been "afflicted," thirty two had officially accused their
... Read more
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They Were Her Property

White Women as Slave Owners in the American South

by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers ...

Narrated by Allyson Johnson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

A bold and searing investigation into the role of white women in the American slave economy.Bridging women's history, the history of the South, and African American history, this book makes a bold argument about the role of white women in American slavery. Historian Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers draws on a variety of sources to show that slave-owning women were sophisticated economic actors who ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A bold and searing investigation into the role of white women in the American slave economy.Bridging women's history, the history of the South, and African American history, this book makes a bold argument about the role of white women in American slavery. Historian Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers draws on a variety of sources to show that slave-owning women were sophisticated economic actors who
... Read more
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The World That Made New Orleans

From Spanish Silver to Congo Square

by Ned Sublette ...

Narrated by Sean Crisden ...

Unabridged

11 hours 52 min

Offering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans' first century of existence, a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical development of Louisiana's early years is presented. This innovative history tracks ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Offering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans' first century of existence, a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical development of Louisiana's early years is presented. This innovative history tracks
... Read more
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This Land is Your Land

A Road Trip Through U.S. History

by Beverly Gage ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

8 hours 43 min

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our
... Read more
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The Journey Begins

Tales of the Sea (Book One)

by Cynthia Elder ...

Narrated by Joshua Macrae ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Tales of the Sea
Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

The year is 1830. In the small seafaring town of West Barnstable, Massachusetts, young James Jenkins follows the sailor’s life. Ruth Fish, the daughter of a ship’s captain, bristles with passion to see the world and escape the confines of her small town. Separated for years at a time from home and family, James binds himself to them through letters that span the vastness of oceans and time. Torn ... Read more

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The year is 1830. In the small seafaring town of West Barnstable, Massachusetts, young James Jenkins follows the sailor’s life. Ruth Fish, the daughter of a ship’s captain, bristles with passion to see the world and escape the confines of her small town. Separated for years at a time from home and family, James binds himself to them through letters that span the vastness of oceans and time. Torn
... Read more
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From Barbycu to Barbecue

The Untold History of an American Tradition

by Joseph R. Haynes ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

10 hours 5 min

An award-winning barbecue cook boldly asserts that barbecuing is a unique American tradition that was not imported.The origin story of barbecue is a popular topic with a ravenous audience, but commonly held understandings of barbecue are often plagued by half-truths and misconceptions. From Barbycu to Barbecue offers a fresh new look at the story of southern barbecuing. Award winning barbecue cook ... Read more

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An award-winning barbecue cook boldly asserts that barbecuing is a unique American tradition that was not imported.The origin story of barbecue is a popular topic with a ravenous audience, but commonly held understandings of barbecue are often plagued by half-truths and misconceptions. From Barbycu to Barbecue offers a fresh new look at the story of southern barbecuing. Award winning barbecue cook
... Read more
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O Say Can You Hear

A Cultural Biography of the Star-Spangled Banner

by Mark Clague ...

Narrated by Reuben J. Tapp ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

The fascinating story of America’s national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today.Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry by British navy ships; seeing the Stars and Stripes still flying proudly at first light, he was inspired to pen his famous lyric. What Americans ... Read more

$34.34 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The fascinating story of America’s national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today.Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry by British navy ships; seeing the Stars and Stripes still flying proudly at first light, he was inspired to pen his famous lyric. What Americans
... Read more
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Brief History of Los Angeles, A

by KJ Smith ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 75 - A Brief History of - City Edition
Unabridged

1 hour 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Los AngelesDiscover the dynamic history of the City of Angels in A Brief History of Los Angeles. From its founding in 1781 as a small Spanish settlement to its transformation into a global entertainment and cultural capital, this book offers a concise yet engaging look at LA’s evolution. Learn about the key events, industries, and ... Read more

$10.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Los AngelesDiscover the dynamic history of the City of Angels in A Brief History of Los Angeles. From its founding in 1781 as a small Spanish settlement to its transformation into a global entertainment and cultural capital, this book offers a concise yet engaging look at LA’s evolution. Learn about the key events, industries, and
... Read more
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History of New York State: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Empire State

by Captivating History ...

Narrated by Jason Saffir ...

Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

Explore the history of New York State, the Empire State!Do you know the WHOLE story of the State of New York, from the first human inhabitants to the years it was a Dutch colony? The state produced four presidents, was the first in many areas, and created its own state of mind.What made New York into the state it has become? Was there something unique about Manhattan Island? Was there something ... Read more

$20.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the history of New York State, the Empire State!Do you know the WHOLE story of the State of New York, from the first human inhabitants to the years it was a Dutch colony? The state produced four presidents, was the first in many areas, and created its own state of mind.What made New York into the state it has become? Was there something unique about Manhattan Island? Was there something
... Read more
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NASA and the American South

Narrated by Kent Klineman ...

Unabridged

14 hours 28 min

During the Cold War, federal funding for the space program transformed the southern United States as NASA built most of its major new facilities in the region and invested heavily in Project Apollo. This volume examines the economic, social, political, and cultural impacts of NASA on the South since the space program was founded in 1958 and explores how the program's strong relationship to the ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

During the Cold War, federal funding for the space program transformed the southern United States as NASA built most of its major new facilities in the region and invested heavily in Project Apollo. This volume examines the economic, social, political, and cultural impacts of NASA on the South since the space program was founded in 1958 and explores how the program's strong relationship to the
... Read more
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The Accusation

Blood Libel in an American Town

by Edward Berenson ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

7 hours 25 min

On Saturday, September 22, 1928, Barbara Griffiths, aged four, strayed into the woods surrounding the upstate village of Massena, New York. Hundreds of people looked everywhere for the child but could not find her. At one point, someone suggested that Barbara had been kidnapped and killed by Jews, and as the search continued, policemen and townspeople alike gave credence to the quickly-spreading ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

On Saturday, September 22, 1928, Barbara Griffiths, aged four, strayed into the woods surrounding the upstate village of Massena, New York. Hundreds of people looked everywhere for the child but could not find her. At one point, someone suggested that Barbara had been kidnapped and killed by Jews, and as the search continued, policemen and townspeople alike gave credence to the quickly-spreading
... Read more
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A History Lover's Guide to New York City

by Alison Fortier ...

Narrated by Candace Joice ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

This guidebook to the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional tour, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the city's rich history.New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity, and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history that you can experience firsthand with this unique guide.George Washington took his ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This guidebook to the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional tour, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the city's rich history.New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity, and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history that you can experience firsthand with this unique guide.George Washington took his
... Read more
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Names of New York

Discovering the City's Past, Present, and Future Through Its Place-Names

by Joshua Jelly-Schapiro ...

Narrated by Joshua Jelly-Schapiro ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

"A casually wondrous experience; it made me feel like the city was unfolding beneath my feet.” —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick MirrorIn place-names lie stories. That’s the truth that animates this fascinating journey through the names of New York City’s streets and parks, boroughs and bridges, playgrounds and neighborhoods.Exploring the power of naming to shape experience and our sense of place, ... Read more

$20.00 CAD

"A casually wondrous experience; it made me feel like the city was unfolding beneath my feet.” —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick MirrorIn place-names lie stories. That’s the truth that animates this fascinating journey through the names of New York City’s streets and parks, boroughs and bridges, playgrounds and neighborhoods.Exploring the power of naming to shape experience and our sense of place,
... Read more
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Brief History of Connecticut, A

by KJ Smith ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 6 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Unabridged

1 hour 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of ConnecticutConnecticut, a state rich in history, has long played a crucial role in shaping the American experience. A Brief History of Connecticut takes you on a journey through time, from the early Native American cultures to its colonial roots and its pivotal contributions to the founding of the United States.Explore the state’s ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of ConnecticutConnecticut, a state rich in history, has long played a crucial role in shaping the American experience. A Brief History of Connecticut takes you on a journey through time, from the early Native American cultures to its colonial roots and its pivotal contributions to the founding of the United States.Explore the state’s
... Read more
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Brief History of New York, A

How One City Became the Capital of the World

by Dominic Haynes ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Indigenous roots to global dominance—discover the untold story of the world’s most iconic city.Why did New York become the heartbeat of finance, culture, and immigration? And how did it survive—and thrive—through revolutions, wars, pandemics, and tragedy?This fast-paced, vivid historical journey answers those questions and more, tracing the ... Read more

$21.92 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Indigenous roots to global dominance—discover the untold story of the world’s most iconic city.Why did New York become the heartbeat of finance, culture, and immigration? And how did it survive—and thrive—through revolutions, wars, pandemics, and tragedy?This fast-paced, vivid historical journey answers those questions and more, tracing the
... Read more
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Off the Wall

Death in Yosemite (Revised and Expanded)

by Michael P. Ghiglieri, Charles R. "Butch" Farabee ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

26 hours 33 min

Gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in America's first protected land of scenic wonders.Written by Michael P. Ghiglieri and Charles R. “Butch” Farabee, Jr. Narrated by Sean Pratt. Copyrighted by Michael P. Ghiglieri and Charles R. “Butch” Farabee, Jr. This audiobook was recorded by arrangement with the authors, and was produced in the year 2025 by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC, which ... Read more

$34.34 CAD

Gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in America's first protected land of scenic wonders.Written by Michael P. Ghiglieri and Charles R. “Butch” Farabee, Jr. Narrated by Sean Pratt. Copyrighted by Michael P. Ghiglieri and Charles R. “Butch” Farabee, Jr. This audiobook was recorded by arrangement with the authors, and was produced in the year 2025 by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC, which
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Sex Money Murder

A Story of Crack, Blood, and Betrayal

by Jonathan Green ...

Narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright ...

Unabridged

14 hours 29 min

Chronicling the rise and fall of Sex Money Murder, one of the most violent and notorious gangs of its era, and of the dedicated detectives and prosecutors struggling to stem the tide of violence, reporter Jonathan Green creates a visceral and devastating portrait of a New York City borough. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Bronx had one of the highest per capita murder rates in the country. ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chronicling the rise and fall of Sex Money Murder, one of the most violent and notorious gangs of its era, and of the dedicated detectives and prosecutors struggling to stem the tide of violence, reporter Jonathan Green creates a visceral and devastating portrait of a New York City borough. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Bronx had one of the highest per capita murder rates in the country.
... Read more
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Of Plymouth Plantation

by William Bradford, Harold Paget ...

Narrated by Matthew McAuliffe ...

Unabridged

12 hours 20 min

The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark account was written between 1630 and 1647. It vividly documents the Pilgrims’ adventures: their first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help from friendly Native Americans that saved their lives.No ... Read more

$32.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark account was written between 1630 and 1647. It vividly documents the Pilgrims’ adventures: their first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help from friendly Native Americans that saved their lives.No
... Read more
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Hattiesburg

An American City In Black And White

by William Sturkey ...

Narrated by Bill Andrew Quinn ...

Unabridged

13 hours 34 min

If you really want to understand Jim Crow—what it was and how African Americans rose up to defeat it—you should start by visiting Mobile Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the heart of the historic black downtown. William Sturkey introduces us to both old-timers and newcomers who arrived in search of economic opportunities promised by the railroads, sawmills, and factories of the New South. He ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you really want to understand Jim Crow—what it was and how African Americans rose up to defeat it—you should start by visiting Mobile Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the heart of the historic black downtown. William Sturkey introduces us to both old-timers and newcomers who arrived in search of economic opportunities promised by the railroads, sawmills, and factories of the New South. He
... Read more
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The Children's Blizzard

by David Laskin ...

Narrated by Paul Woodson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

January 12, 1888, began as an unseasonably warm morning across Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Minnesota, the weather so mild that children walked to school without coats and gloves. But that afternoon, without warning, the atmosphere suddenly, violently changed. One moment the air was calm; the next the sky exploded in a raging chaos of horizontal snow and hurricane-force winds. Temperatures plunged ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

January 12, 1888, began as an unseasonably warm morning across Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Minnesota, the weather so mild that children walked to school without coats and gloves. But that afternoon, without warning, the atmosphere suddenly, violently changed. One moment the air was calm; the next the sky exploded in a raging chaos of horizontal snow and hurricane-force winds. Temperatures plunged
... Read more
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Brief History of New Jersey, A

by KJ Smith ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 29 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Unabridged

1 hour 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of New JerseyNew Jersey, a state rich in history, diversity, and innovation, has been a key player in the development of the United States. A Brief History of New Jersey offers an engaging exploration of the people, events, and moments that have shaped the Garden State, from its colonial roots to its modern-day significance.Discover New ... Read more

$10.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of New JerseyNew Jersey, a state rich in history, diversity, and innovation, has been a key player in the development of the United States. A Brief History of New Jersey offers an engaging exploration of the people, events, and moments that have shaped the Garden State, from its colonial roots to its modern-day significance.Discover New
... Read more
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State of Resistance

What California’s Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America’s Future

by Manuel Pastor ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

Once upon a time, any mention of California triggered unpleasant reminders of Ronald Reagan and right-wing tax revolts, ballot propositions targeting undocumented immigrants, and racist policing that sparked two of the nation's most devastating riots. In fact, California confronted many of the challenges the rest of the country faces now—decades before the rest of us.Today, California is leading ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once upon a time, any mention of California triggered unpleasant reminders of Ronald Reagan and right-wing tax revolts, ballot propositions targeting undocumented immigrants, and racist policing that sparked two of the nation's most devastating riots. In fact, California confronted many of the challenges the rest of the country faces now—decades before the rest of us.Today, California is leading
... Read more

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