Our April 2024 Picks

It’s time to take our regular look at the new and upcoming releases we’re most looking forward to listening to over the next few weeks. As usual, our selection is a mere drop in the ocean of the new audiobooks released each week, but we hope you’ll find something here to tempt you! Please do drop by to tell us which new audiobooks you’re most looking forward to and let us know if we’ve missed anything that looks good.


Begin Again by Helly ActonBegin Again by Helly Acton

Narrated by Emma Sidi This one got my attention last year when it was released for UK/Australian listeners. It’s finally out in the US! – Kaetrin

 

 

Avenging Angel by Kristen AshleyAvenging Angel by Kristen Ashley

Narrated by Stella Bloom

I’m a huge fan of the Kristen Ashley Rock Chick books – this is high on my new to listen list! – BJ

I’ve pre-ordered this one. Stella Bloom is ever reliable and I can’t wait to see what is happening in the extended Rock Chick universe. – Kaetrin

The Familiar by Leigh BardugoThe Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

Narrated by Lauren Fortgang

One of my most anticipated listens of 2024! I love Leigh Bardugo’s highly imaginative, unique magical worlds! – BJ

 

 

Home Grown Talent by Joanna Chambers & Sally MalcolmHome Grown Talent by Joanna Chambers & Sally Malcolm

Narrated by Simon Goldhill

Simon Goldhill is a new-to-me narrator, but I enjoyed this in print so I’m going to give it a try. – Carrie

I really enjoyed this series in print, and Simon Goldhill delivered an excellent performance in book one (Total Creative Control), so I’m in for this one. – Caz

The Thief by Dannika DarkThe Thief by Dannika Dark

Narrated by Nicole Poole

I’m absolutely loving the Black Arrowhead series in audio, so I can’t wait for the next installment. – BJ

 

 

The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati

The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati

Narrated by Kate Reading

I don’t listen to that many historical Westerns but this one caught my eye and with Kate Reading narrating I’m sure to be in good hands. – Kaetrin

 

The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy HarmonThe Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon

Narrated by Rob Shapiro

Every one of Amy Harmon’s stories are so unique and transporting to another world! I can’t wait to experience her latest, The Outlaw Noble Salt, in April! – BJ

 

Funny Story by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily Henry

Narrated by Julia Whelan

Funny Story is yet another April release by a beloved author and narrator duo that I surely be listening to soon! – BJ

I’m reading (and loving) this one now and it will only get better with Julia Whelan narrating. Can’t wait! – Kaetrin

 

What Cannot Be Said by C.S. HarrisWhat Cannot Be Said by C.S. Harris

Narrated by Amy Scanlon

I started to read this excellent and favourite series in print after Davina Porter retired and my experience with her replacement was only so-so. I see there’s another narrator now so I’m game to give her a try. – Kaetrin

 

The Mechanics of Lust by Jay HoganThe Mechanics of Lust by Jay Hogan

Jay Hogan and Gary Furlong are an audiobook dream team- Carrie

I loved this one in print; the romance between the two exes of the couple in The Art of Husbandry is moving, heartfelt and incredibly well done.  As to the narration – it’s Gary Furlong so it’s bound to be excellent. – Caz

 

Cold Calculation by Cole McCadeCriminal Intentions S2E3 – Cold Calculation by Cole McCade

Narrated by Curt Bonnem

I’m really enjoying experiencing these stories again in audio; they’re so well plotted and the two leads are utterly compelling.  Curt Bonnem’s superb performances are a wonderful incentive for listening as opposed to reading. – Caz

 

The Fireman and the Flirt by AJ TrumanThe Fireman and the Flirt by AJ Truman

Narrated by Nick J. Russo

I do like a single dad story and Caz speaks highly of Nick J. Russo’s narration so I just might give this one a whirl. – Kaetrin


PLEASE NOTE:  Where not available for pre-order, self-published audiobooks generally do not have purchase links available until the day of publication.  The links given will take you to the Amazon book page, and you can purchase from there as soon as it is released.


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