June is Audiobook Month: Notable Fiction

June is Audiobook Month! To celebrate, borrow a Fiction audiobook from Carnegie-Stout Public Library's collection. Here are a few titles from notable and prize-winning authors that you might enjoy:

Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
Nigerian writer Akwaeke Emezi is a 2018 National Book Foundation “5 Under 35” honoree. Their debut novel is a complex and character-driven story of a young woman struggling with multiple personality disorder. Emezi’s calm narration is a striking juxtaposition to the complex and disturbing story.



Florida by Lauren Groff
Lauren Groff’s haunting collection of short stories was a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction. Her stories are character-driven, and her rich descriptions of the natural world make the setting stand out. Groff narrates the audiobook herself, to mixed reviews as some listeners enjoyed her pacing and others found her slight lisp distracting.



Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires
Nafissa Thompson-Spires's debut novel is a complex and quirky collection of stories that explore the concept of black identity amid the complexities of contemporary life. Heads of the Colored People was awarded the 2019 PEN/Open Book Award. Audie award winning narrator Adenrele Ojo narrates the audiobook and her narration is well matched to the writing’s emotional tone.


Home by Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison’s writing is lyrical and character-driven. Her many honors include a Pulitzer Prize, an American Book Award, and a Nobel Prize in Literature. Her 2012 novel, Home, is the story of a Korean War veteran’s quest to save his younger sister. Toni Morrison narrates the audiobook herself with skill and emotion.