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Gretel Ehrlich loves cold weather, remote locations and the stimulation of travel. In “The Future of Ice,” she describes her travels to cold, remote locations and discusses whether we will survive if we no longer experience winter. Lyrical, poetic writing combines with a solid knowledge of wind, water, snow, ice and weather cycles to provide a fascinating insight.

New Books on Tape have arrived:

“Chronicles, Volume One,” written by Bob Dylan, narrated by Nick Landrum. Dylan’s memoirs begin with his arrival in New York in 1961.

“Little Earthquakes,” written by Jennifer Weiner, narrated by Johanna Parker. Three women meet in a prenatal yoga class and a lifelong friendship ensues.

“Sharing Good Times,” written and narrated by Jimmy Carter. The shared moments with family and friends, and a deep and enduring marriage, form the core of our lives.

“Divining Women,” written and narrated by Kaye Gibbons. When young Mary Oliver agrees to stay with her aunt, she comes to realize that her uncle is abusing his wife and household staff.

“Suspect,” written by Michael Robotham, narrated by Simon Prebble. Psychiatrist Joe O’Loughlin takes a murder case only to find that the victim is one of his patients. Hiding personal information from the other investigators, he becomes the prime suspect.

“Wolves Eat Dogs,” written by Martin Cruz Smith, narrated by Henry Strozier. An investigation into murder leads Arkady Renko to the Zone of Exclusion, an area surrounding Chernobyl and its waste.

Cutline here”Vanishing Acts,” written by Jodi Picoult, narrated by various narrators. Delia’s life is perfect and promises a happy future. When inexplicable flashbacks begin to haunt her, that future is threatened.

“Led Astray,” written by Sandra Brown, narrated by James Jenner. These twins have little in common and less to like about each other. Jenny Fletcher is the desired love of both brothers and Jenny must come to terms.

“The Rising,” written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, narrated by Richard Ferrone. In the beginning of the Countdown to Rapture series, Ray Steele hopes to become a pilot and Marilena Carpathia hopes to become a mother. The Prince of Darkness has other plans.