The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: Their stories are better than the bestsellers Audiobook, by James Patterson Play Audiobook Sample

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: Their stories are better than the bestsellers Audiobook

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: Their stories are better than the bestsellers Audiobook, by James Patterson Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Deanna Anthony, Tom Force, Susan Hanfield, Daniel Henning, Amy Jensen, Jenn Lee, Jane Oppenheimer, Marni Penning, Nancy Peterson, Jennifer Pickens, Rob Reider, various narrators Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2024 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781668636794

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

64

Longest Chapter Length:

13:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

48 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

07:26 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

437

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Publisher Description

Instant New York Times Bestseller!

This “celebration of the world of books” (Kirkus) is “a real page turner!” (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan) that "feels like a love letter" (USA Today) to booksellers and librarians—as told to the greatest storyteller of our time, James Patterson.

To be a bookseller or librarian…

 

You have to play detective. 

 

Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. 

 

A person who creates “book joy” by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, “You’ve got to read this. You’re going to love it.”

 

Step inside The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians and enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, find whatever you want or require. This place has the magic of rainbows and unicorns, but it's also a business. The book business.  

 

Meet the smart and talented people who live between the pages—and who can’t wait to help you find your next favorite book. 

Download and start listening now!

I’m thrilled to be included in James Patterson’s The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians. James Patterson was kind enough to come to one of the early Mystery Writers Conferences at the bookstore. I was so in awe of him that I could barely get the courage to speak. In this book, he makes me look smarter than I am. I love it!

— Elaine Petrocelli, President and Co-owner, Book Passage 

Quotes

  • “Brief personal histories written by librarians and bookstore owners across the United States and Canada…All of the contributors are, of course, avid readers themselves, and their enthusiasm for books is contagious.”

    — Library Journal
  • “A lighthearted compendium of first-person reflections…Comfort food for bookworms.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “A celebration of the world of books…and the deep satisfaction of creating a vibrant community for readers.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians is very touching and beautifully crafted. It is like having the James Patterson Storytelling Fairy Dust sprinkled down upon you and your life. No wait, it IS having the James Patterson Storytelling Fairy Dust sprinkled down upon you and your life!

    — Nina Barrett, Owner, Bookends & Beginnings
  • A celebration of the world of books. ... and the deep satisfaction of creating a vibrant community for readers. A compendium of warm recollections.

    — Kirkus
  • A lighthearted compendium of first-person reflections from librarians and booksellers about their work and passion for literature... comfort food for bookworms.

    — Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

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About the Authors

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

Matt Eversmann retired from the US Army after twenty years of service. He spent almost half of his career in the 75th Ranger Regiment and was a member of Task Force Ranger, the unit immortalized in the film Black Hawk Down. His first book with James Patterson was Walk in My Combat Boots.

About the Narrators

Deanna Anthony is a classically trained singer, actress, and audiobook narrator. A former beauty queen, she has performed in over fifty regional and international theaters. When not working, she enjoys quilting and sewing, reading romance, and enjoying home-cooked meals and baked treats.

Susan Hanfield is an Audie Award–winning narrator who comes from a strong classical theater background and loves bringing deep characterizations to all of her work. She has narrated over twenty books, including Ru Emerson’s six-book Night-Threads series. On camera, she has been seen commercially and in numerous international, national, and regional network spots. She also played the title character in Magdalene, an award-winning short film.

Pete Simonelli is a writer, audiobook narrator, and vocalist for the band Enablers.

Deanna Anthony is a classically trained singer, actress, and audiobook narrator. A former beauty queen, she has performed in over fifty regional and international theaters. When not working, she enjoys quilting and sewing, reading romance, and enjoying home-cooked meals and baked treats.

Bahni Turpin, winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and several prestigious Audie Awards for her narrations, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. Publishers Weekly magazine named her Narrator of the Year for 2016. She is an ensemble member of the Cornerstone Theater Company in Los Angeles. She has guest starred in many television series, including NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, Cold Case, What about Brian, and The Comeback. Film credits include Brokedown Palace, Crossroads, and Daughters of the Dust. She is also a member of the recording cast of The Help, which won numerous awards.

Nancy Peterson is a voice talent and audiobook narrator who won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2018.

James Fouhey is an actor and narrator living in New York City. He received classical training at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He has recorded more than forty audiobooks across a variety of genres, including science fiction, romance, young adult fiction, and children’s fiction.

Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.