Renting Audiobooks From Library Novels & Stories

Walking through the doors, I hear the shower running, but the door is closed and music blares from the other side. I pop in my earbuds, hoping to drown out the music with an audio book. I typically prefer reading physical copies myself, but given the circumstances, I would hardly be able to focus on the words. I've read entire books and not remembered a single thing as the words blended together in my mind. Laying back, I hold the bowl of fruit to my chest as words fill my ears, but I’m not paying attention to what they’re saying. Just a string of sounds filling my head in an attempt to drown out the sound of my own thoughts.

Realizing what he had done, he sighed, and his shoulders sagged. “Buckley watches documentaries on his laptop. As-“ His eyes went wide as they landed on his mother and her cocked eyebrow as she realized what he started to say. “He doesn’t know how to use headphones and we all get to listen to whatever he has on. Lately it’s been Greek and Roman history.” “At least you are learning something.” Jaxon laughed. “I sympathize.” Ty gave him a small salute. “There’s a guy on shift that listens to audiobooks. Let me correct that. There’s a guy that plays audiobooks for the rest of us.”

Adrian said "Thanks." Audrey said "It's almost morning do you want to rest?" Adrian asked still in her embrace "Go take a shower change your clothes and we'll talk later okay." Audrey suggested "Okay." As soon as he left Audrey immediately took a shower change her clothes and headed for the library. That monster from the other day was still out there. Audrey began taking down books it was still dark and no one could possibly be in a library she began opening books on legends and myths. After an hour of digging she finally found what she was looking for.

“October 10th. Two thousand and one.” Miss Ada nodded, her fingers dancing over the keys. “I’ve already got the address for the pack house in the system. Just a moment, dear.” A small whir came from the side printer, and Miss Ada retrieved a fresh library card with Ryleigh’s name printed in bold at the bottom. “Here you go,” she said, handing it over. “You can check out five books at a time. They’re due back in two weeks. If we’re closed, there’s a drop box right by the front door.”

Nikkie asked, folding his arms, and Emily slapped his lap. “Why the hell would such a book be on A****n?” She turned to Rihanna, “Where do you think we can get it?” “I don't know about that. It's been a long time since I found it in the library. I had to return it when I gave up hope.” “What library?” Elaine asked. “Gerald Public Library.” Rihanna replied, and Elaine took out a notepad, scribbling the name onto it quickly. “Is there anything else we need to know?” I asked, looking at the notepad.

Now, we just can’t fail. I sighed, sometimes arguing with her was moot. Leaning back, I didn’t really need to do any of my homework anymore. I could look up some practice tests for the GED, but I was too tired to start down that rabbit hole. Scrolling through my emails, I saw one from the local pack library. Miss Cross, We were able to get the information that you requested. We have set aside the books for you to browse at your leisure. They will be held till the end of the week and you can request them at the front desk.

The more I think about it, the more it sounds like a one-way trip back to the institution. Honestly, I wouldn’t even blame them. I sound crazy. But somewhere in my gut, I know I’m not. I just need to convince everyone else. I squash the voice in the back of my head reminding me I was certain last time too and look for somewhere a little less exposed. The library, converted from the old Anglican church they used to have on campus, looms over the quad. I barely ever go there because I got all my textbooks online, but I know there’s a section in what I think used to be a choir loft that only has one way in and out in addition to a view of the main floor. It’s perfect.

“I’ve gotta go. You’re not my only client, you know.” “Try not to let that hurt my feelings,” Aurora said dryly. He smirked, already turning away. “Later.” He disappeared down the aisle without another word. Aurora waited. She counted to sixty in her head. Then another thirty for good measure. Only then did she pull a random book from the shelf, it was thick and heavy, something about the French Revolution she had no intention of reading, and carried it to the counter. The librarian scanned it, stamped the return date, and slid it across.

He looked at the owner and gave him the book which the old man took. "I'll take this one. Pack this for me." The old man looked at the book and then at him with a small smile. "Sir, you can't purchase this book. As this is a library. You can borrow it for reading. If you want and pay only for rent." Edwin's forehead lightly creased to hear him. And after a little pause, he moved his one arm to bend and put it inside his jacket pocket to take out an expensive leather purse with a lion symbol.

He shifts back; putting a seat between us and truly looking horrified. Bibah simply shakes her head at our childish shenanigans and takes a sip of her iced latte, metal straw clinking in the Hydro Flask. “The Awoo Book Club’s pick for this week is H.P Lovecraft.” She pats the voluminous book atop the pile and I notice it’s the library copy of H.P Lovecraft’s Omnibus 3. “I’m so excited to roast his ass.”