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The Last Lecture

By Randy Pausch, with Jeffrey Zaslow, read by Erik Singer

Hyperion Audio

Every year, college graduates discover their friends and family think they are now wise enough to master Dr. Seuss. In addition to “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” this year slip your grad something a little more thoughtful. “The Last Lecture” is based on professor Randy Pausch’s now-famous inspirational address at Carnegie Mellon University last fall. Two more that will get graduates fired up about the working days ahead:

Just Who Will You Be?

By Maria Shriver, read by the author

Hyperion Audio

California’s first lady offers advice culled from her experience.

What Now?

By Ann Patchett, read by the author

HarperAudio

The always-elegant author gently encourages listeners to find revelations in ordinary moments.