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We bring your story to life and connect it with listeners everywhere.

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    You choose your narratorHear custom auditions of your own pages before you decide.
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    You choose how to payA flat rate per finished hour, or share royalties instead.
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    You see every saleRoyalties paid quarterly, with reports on your dashboard.
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Audiobook of the Month · October
Anne of Avonlea

Anne of Avonlea

L. M. Montgomery · narrated by Melissa-Marie Shriner

Anne Shirley returns to Avonlea as a schoolteacher, juggling mischief, friendship, and first romance. Melissa-Marie Shriner’s lively narration brings the island’s charm and Anne’s growing-up adventures to radiant life.

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Your audiobook, on nearly 50 retailers, libraries and streaming services.

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Libraries

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Music services

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