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Mio fratello rincorre i dinosauri Audiolibro di Giacomo Mazzariol

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Giacomo Mazzariol) — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:49:26 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> Titolo: Mio fratello rincorre i dinosauri Sottotitolo: Storia mia e di Giovanni che ha un cromosoma in più Autore: Giacomo Mazzariol Narratore: Giacomo Mazzariol Formato: Unabridged Durata: 5 hrs and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 09-13-17 Editore: Mondadori Libri S.p.A. Categoria: Teens, Family & Relationships Riepilogo Editore: Hai cinque anni, due sorelle e desidereresti tanto un fratellino per fare con lui giochi da maschio. Una sera i tuoi genitori ti annunciano che lo avrai, questo fratello, e che sarà speciale. Tu sei felicissimo: speciale, per te, vuol dire "supereroe". Gli scegli pure il nome: Giovanni. Poi lui nasce, e a poco a poco capisci che sì, è diverso dagli altri, ma i superpoteri non li ha. Alla fine scopri la parola "Down", e il tuo entusiasmo si trasforma in rifiuto, addirittura in vergogna. Dovrai attraversare l'adolescenza per accorgerti che la tua idea iniziale non era così sbagliata. Lasciarti travolgere dalla vitalità di Giovanni per concludere che forse, un supereroe, lui lo è davvero. E che in ogni caso è il tuo migliore amico. Con "Mio fratello rincorre i dinosauri" Giacomo Mazzariol ha scritto un romanzo di formazione in cui non ha avuto bisogno di inventare nulla. Un libro che stupisce, commuove, diverte e fa riflettere. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2016 Einaudi (P)2017 Einaudi Recensioni dei membri: Emozionante Divertente, allegro, brillante, centra perfettamente quello che si prova che fare con ragazzi speciali. Ottima anche la narrazione che fa apprezzare ancora di più la qualità delle parole.

Twenty-Six Roses Audiobook by Tamara Vann

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tamara Vann) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 14:17:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenty-Six Roses Subtitle: Keeper's Daughter, Book 1 Author: Tamara Vann Narrator: Anya Gibian Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-14 Publisher: Tamara Vann Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: After the tragic death of her father, fifteen-year-old Kara Spencer feels lost. Unsure what her future holds, she obediently follows when her mother moves her and her younger sister to a new home in a new town. While exploring their new house, Kara and her sister find a magical secret that may prove deadly. With her sister's life hanging in the balance, will Kara be strong enough to step into the unknown to protect her family? Members Reviews: "Alice in Ozzer-land" - in a Good Way The "Alice" part comes to mind as our heroine, Kara, passes through a looking glass into a fantastic alternate world populated by bizarre humanoid creatures, many of which are recognizable animals from our world. The "Oz" part relates to her noble quest to go somewhere in this strange land to get something essential. But that's not a diss; heck that's the plot of the Iliad and the Odyssey. The thing is that this was a surprisingly original, satisfying, well written and good-natured quest adventure. I write "surprising" only because this is not a mainstream published book by a well known writer. On the other hand, with all of the very good electronically published kindleunlimited free books out there right now what should be surprising is that more people aren't taking advantage of this bounty. Consider this book. The plot is just fine, and it comes with some nice wrinkles and clever touches. The heroine is engaging and relatable. She's a bit young in her behavior and reactions, but that fits nicely into the pre-teen/early teen crowd to whom this book seems aimed. There is a bit of romance, (Kara is welcomed as royalty and so she is accompanied by a handsome, brave and personable consort as she undertakes her quest), but it is handled with a light touch and is neither stupid-swoony nor heavy-handed. It's more in the sweet crush category. The world into which Kara is thrust is very nicely imagined and is loaded with engaging details without being over-burdened with complex world building conceits. And the characters Kara meets are especially well done. Most of the creatures have distinct styles and personalities, and there is a lot of humor and appeal woven through Kara's interactions with them. It's sort of amazing how many engaging and memorable characters pass through the story. The upshot is that this isn't just a clever outline of a book, or a Mary Sue romance, or a frantic hot mess of an adventure. This is a well balanced, engaging, light, amusing and very creative effort, loaded with competently crafted scenes, dialogue, plotting and world building. This is why I cruise the kindleunlimited aisles. Please note that in addition to the fact that I found this book while browsing Amazon Kindle freebies I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book. A delightful adventure story I know I would've loved this short novel when I was in fourth or fifth grade. One of the biggest problems with kids' chapter books is that they're chosen by adults according to what they (editors, librarians and parents) think they ought to like. Kids don't care whether the story is tightly plotted with perfectly turned sentences and logical world building. They just want their stories to be FUN, with cool adventures in an exciting world.

Glass Houses Audiobook by Rachel Caine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rachel Caine) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:22:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Glass Houses Subtitle: Morganville Vampires, Book 1 Author: Rachel Caine Narrator: Cynthia Holloway Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1239 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Claire Danvers has had enough of her nightmarish dorm situation. The popular girls never let her forget just where she ranks on the school's social scene: somewhere less than zero. And Claire really doesn't have the right connections---to the undead who run the town. When Claire heads off campus, the imposing old house where she finds a room may not be much better. Her new roommates don't show many signs of life. But they'll have Claire's back when the town's deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood. Members Reviews: Be Aware.. The other book offered on this site is not the second book. Here is a list of the books for this series. "I wish Audible would label them better." Glass Houses (Morganville Vampires, Book 1) The Dead Girls' Dance (Morganville Vampires, Book 2) Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampires, Book 3) Feast of Fools (Morganville Vampires, Book 4) Lord of Misrule (Morganville Vampires, Book 5) Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, Book 6) Fade Out (Morganville Vampires, Book 7) The Start to a Really Really Long Series I picked up (clicked, I suppose) this audiobook because 1) I'm on a vampire kick and 2) it was on sale for $7. Was it worth $7? Yes. Is it worth a credit or anything above $7? No. A Few Good Things: The vampire-theme is different than usual. I appreciate that their vampire world is centered around one town, and anyone who leaves said town loses their memories about vampire business. This was a unique aspect to spice up the story a bit. The characters of Shane and Eve were enjoyable. I found myself smiling at a few of their jokes. The Bad Things: While I was amused by some of the characters (two to be exact), I did not care about the rest - including the protagonist! There are a few seriously suspenseful scenes, I just didn't care one way or another if the characters died! I hate that. Claire's situation is too unbelievable. She is a super-smart 16 year old in college who is seriously bullied. She was literally pushed down a flight of stairs, and no one did anything about it. I understand this because the town is terrified of the vampires, but what I can't understand is WHY she would choose to remain in the town?! The author attempted to clarify it by saying Claire never gives up on her education, but it was ridiculous. 1. She didn't want to go to the college in the first place; she wanted to go to an Ivy League. 2. Her parents practically begged her to come home. 3. Her life was literally in danger. It seriously annoyed me. Other than that, the rest of the story was enjoyable. It wasn't enough for me to continue to purchase the rest of the series; even though the ending is COMPLETELY cliff-hangered. Just saying. Read this series I read the series and thought my husband might like to hear the story on road trips. Not so. He can't get past the narration. I knew the story was about teenagers, but when I read it I was able to make them more mature in my head. Well, with the narration it just isn't possible to get past the teen attitude. Not That Great Is there anything you would change about this book? This book is really meant for older YA readers. Adults trying to listen to this book will likely struggle with the gaping plot holes. The characters themselves tend to be a little too one dimensional.

The Dangerous Art of Blending In Audiobook by Angelo Surmelis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Angelo Surmelis) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:02:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dangerous Art of Blending In Author: Angelo Surmelis Narrator: Michael Crouch Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A raw, powerful, but ultimately uplifting debut novel perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe from debut author Angelo Surmelis. Seventeen-year-old Evan Panos doesn't know where he fits in. His strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything but a disappointment. His quiet, workaholic father is a staunch believer in avoiding any kind of conflict. And his best friend, Henry, has somehow become distractingly attractive over the summer. Tired, isolated, scared - Evan finds that his only escape is to draw in an abandoned monastery that feels as lonely as he is. And yes, he kissed one guy over the summer. But it's Henry who's now proving to be irresistible. Henry, who suddenly seems interested in being more than friends. And it's Henry who makes him believe that he deserves more than his mother's harsh words and terrifying abuse. But as things with Henry heat up, and his mother's abuse escalates, Evan has to decide how to find his voice in a world where he has survived so long by being silent. This is a powerful and revelatory coming-of-age novel based on the author's own childhood, about a boy who learns to step into his light. Members Reviews: An amazing book tackling societal taboos from an immigrantâs POV! MUST READ! First off, Iâm not a huge book reader but I was really intrigued by the cover AND the short summary of this book and decided to give it a shot. I also wanted to check this book out because Iâve read âAll The Bright Placesâ by Jennifer Niven and seeing her support this new author letâs just say I became VERY excited about it. So I picked up this book and the rest is history... I COULDNâT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN because I was immediately invested in the storyline and most importantly the main character, Ev! This book is incredibly touching, and confronts so many uncomfortable challenges that society doesnât want to discuss with such a unique perspective - a young immigrant questioning every single aspect of his life. From topics like homophobia, mental illness, abuse, and self-discovery, the author does a great job of taking the reader directly into the subject matter, tastefully. I laughed, I definitely cried (shocker for me), and at times became very frustrated with specific characters in this book, but I think thatâs what makes any reader want to keep reading! You will read this book and have things youâll want to think about/discuss in your own life - guaranteed! Do yourself a favor and buy this book, but actually READ this book! P.S. - You may have the sudden need for donuts before you get to the end! I desperately wanted to love this book and Iâm actually wondering if 3 stars ... I desperately wanted to love this book and Iâm actually wondering if 3 stars is too high of a rating. First off: major trigger warnings for physical and mental abuse as well as homophobia. I couldnât connect with Evan. He seems like a good guy in a horrible situation, but it felt like I never actually got to know him. I hated Evanâs mom and his dad isnât any better as he just lets it happen. As much as I wanted to love the romance part of things, it was very dramatic and over the top. Plot wise, it was a rollercoaster of nothing. I was on edge because I was expecting a horrible beating every time I turned the page. Itâs basically a slice of time where nothing happens except abuse.

Losing Brave Audiobook by Bailee Madison, Stefne Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bailee Madison) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:43:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Losing Brave Author: Bailee Madison, Stefne Miller Narrator: Bailee Madison Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Blink Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: More than a year has passed since 17-year-old Payton Brave's twin sister went missing; and Payton, in her desperate attempt to hold on to what's left of Dylan's memory, is starting to crack. Lost in the mystery and turmoil of her sister's disappearance, Payton must overcome the aftermath of being the one left behind. She's unable to remember even the smallest piece of what happened the day Dylan vanished. When sudden and reckless outbursts throw her from the graces of popularity to the outskirts of high school society, her new status attracts a crowd of friends she never anticipated - including a troubling romance with her sister's boyfriend, Cole. New clues unearth about the circumstances of her disappearance when another missing girl's body is recovered from a nearby lake, the victim's features eerily similar to Dylan's. The more Payton pries open the clenches of her blocked memories, yielding to her need to know what happened, the further down the path of danger she goes. The darkness around her sister's disappearance grows and the truth becomes more and more unbearable. And what she finds might just cost her her life. Members Reviews: The book has twists on twists that will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end! I started reading Losing Brave and immediately knew that I had to finish it that same day, because I was hooked from the start. I particularly loved how Stefne and Bailee were able to maintain the psychological thriller aspect while still making Payton Brave a character that everyone can relate to. I think itâs safe to say, that weâve all struggled to figure out where we belong at one point or another. As for the ending, youâll never suspect it. The book has twists on twists that will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end! MUST READ!!! This book is absolutely genius! It is a must read for teens and adults alike. With twists and turns around every page you won't be able to put it down. I know I couldn't! An intense, exciting, & suspenseful read! Such an intense, exciting, & suspenseful read that will leave readers with the feeling that no matter how good the next book they read is, it will have no chance of being as good. Almost a year has passed since Payton Braveâs twin sister went missing and there are still no clues as to what happened. Payton fears she is losing her memories of Dylan and will do anything she can to hold on to that piece of her. Even though she was with her sister when she disappeared, she has no memory of what happened. Payton was always the popular one while Dylan didnât care for things like that, now Payton is taking on Dylanâs characteristics and setting herself as an outsider in the only way she knows to keep her sister alive for herself. She grows closer to her sisterâs boyfriend, Cole and starts wondering how she will survive with the feelings building inside of her. As more girls similar in appearance to Dylan go missing, the case takes on a new life and Payton starts her own investigation to find out what happened to her sister and if she is in danger also. As I was reading Losing Brave, I had two thoughts as to how the story might go. And even though I figured out the chain of events before they unfolded, it didnât bother me, which is a very unusual thing to happen.

With Love Audiobook by Bethany Lopez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bethany Lopez) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:52:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: With Love Subtitle: Stories About Melissa, Book 5 Author: Bethany Lopez Narrator: Mariah Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Bethany Lopez Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Melissa is turning 16 and beginning her junior year. With a new job and a new boyfriend, things are pretty hectic, but when things start becoming more difficult at home, Melissa soon becomes overwhelmed with responsibilities. Can she juggle her friends, family, a budding romance, as well as school and work? Getting older sure doesn't make things any easier! Members Reviews: Bethany Lopez treats her YA and her Adult stories with the same open honesty and tender heart. With Love is an achingly honest and open look into the heart of a teenager who has to deal with many of lifeâs more difficult issues. The methods used in dealing with these issues are not always clean or neat or even 100% right, but then again neither is life. We each deal with life in our way and using whatever we have in our mental and emotional arsenal. Itâs not fair or even pretty to have to pick ourselves up after making bad mistakes or having to deal with the fallout of the bad choices of others, but if nothing else, we can at least hope to learn from them. Wisdom is great to have, but it comes at a very high price. Are you willing to offer up the blood, sweat, and tears in order to gain that wisdom, or will you settle for mediocrity and allow fear to run your life and heart? Melissa is the oldest in her family of 5. She is entering her Junior year at high school, and she is looking forward to this new year with lots of hope and heartfelt wishes. What she finds is the weight of responsibility, the confusion of sorting out her feelings, and the pain of watching her family slowly fall apart. In order to help out with money at home, she offers to take a part-time job, but in the end she finds that she succeeds to only put strain on her budding romance with Jimmy and isolate her from spending time with her friends. Her parents are having a hard time adjusting to the changes with their own work situations and Melissa is called upon to do more to help around the house and with her baby brother. She doesnât mind helping more around home, but adding in school, work, and juggling her friends and their new developing issues, she is about to lose her mind. She canât find solace in Jimmy as even he is changing right before her eyes, and she doesnât know what to do about that. She only begins to feel a little hope at the return of her friend Ben. Unfortunately, a storm is brewing right behind Ben, and she isnât sure if she can survive it. Even though I havenât read the other books in this series, I had no issues jumping into this and getting to know these characters and their struggles. It was a little awkward at first, but then it felt like second nature after a while. These amazing characters are more life-like then I expected, and that is what adds to their charm. Every step of the way felt natural and completely unforced. This story is read from Melissaâs journal, and I found myself going back to that age and feeling the same way as her from time to time. Now that I have invested my heart into this small part of her journey, I am very curious as to how things will turn out. Will she help to bring about a balance to what is going on, or will she have to cut her loses and continue to move forward no matter the condition of her heart? I am so happy to see that Bethany Lopez treats her YA and her Adult stories with the same open honesty and tender heart.

Family Affairs Audiobook by Jen Calonita

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jen Calonita) — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:09:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Family Affairs Subtitle: Secrets of My Hollywood Life Author: Jen Calonita Narrator: Roxanne Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: The new diva, Alexis, makes even Sky seem like a puppy in comparison. Can Kaitlin keep her sane boyfriend, her insane job, and her composure in the face of this new star power? Members Reviews: Kaitlin Matures! Yep, in this book Kaitlin and Sky both grow up a lot. And just when you think things are going to get settled, they get worse. To me, this is the best book in the series, thus far. Why? Kaitlin has growing pains, but she doesn't have problems with Austin. And Austin is an awesome boyfriend. Better than ever before. And Family Affairs is going to go through a lot in this book and it's going to have an interesting denouement. a fun read, even for adults This is the third in a series of books about a fictional teen tv and movie star and what it's like to be an "it girl." I am an adult who is reading these books along with her 14-year-old sister. I enjoy the books. After she read this one, my sister said she thinks it's the best of the three. I can agree with that. One thing I like is that, as opposed to adult-oriented "hollywood insider" novels, this one shows the perks and strains of being famous and what it's like to be on the inside of the Hollywood machine without throwing in the coarse sex details and the jaded pessimism that comes of living in an image-obsessed, self-oriented society. So, I can recommend it. I give it five stars for being a success in its genre. It's a fun, non-challenging read that will make you appreciate being boring to the tabloids while making you wish you could get the spa visits and free gifts the celebrities get. It's fun. Never Saw It Coming Great book. There were so many surprises. Surprises with her career and surprises with her "real" life. So good. But, this was not the best of Jen's books. Daughter loves this series! My fourteen year old daughter received the first book in this series for Christmas and loved it. She has since downloaded the next two on my kindle. I had to wrestle it away from her to read my book. I am making her wait for the fourth book until our trip to Michigan, since she goes through them so fast. So, I would recommend any books for young adults that get them excited to read! Amazing I highly suggest this book. It is heart touching i could put it down. Read this book ir youll be sorry

Tell Me Something Real Audiobook by Calla Devlin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Calla Devlin) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:08:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tell Me Something Real Author: Calla Devlin Narrator: Rebekkah Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Three sisters struggle with the bonds that hold their family together as they face a darkness settling over their lives in this masterfully written debut novel. There are three beautiful blond Babcock sisters: gorgeous and foulmouthed Adrienne, observant and shy Vanessa, and the youngest and best loved, Marie. Their mother is ill with leukemia, and the girls spend a lot of time with her at a Mexican clinic across the border from their San Diego home so she can receive alternative treatments. Vanessa is the middle child, a talented pianist who is trying to hold her family together despite the painful loss they all know is inevitable. As she and her sisters navigate first loves and college dreams, they are completely unaware that an illness far more insidious than cancer poisons their home. Their world is about to shatter under the weight of an incomprehensible betrayal.... Members Reviews: This Novel Will Make You Gasp It's 1976, Vanessa's mom has leukemia, and their family is a mess. Since Vanessa's dad works all the time to pay the bills, Vanessa, older sister Adrienne, and Marie, the youngest, accompany their mom from San Diego to a Laetrile clinic south of Tijuana. While Mom receives infusions of the poisonous drug, banned in the U.S., the three sisters kill time on the beach. Beautiful, foul-mouthed Adrienne reads fashion magazines, Marie covers herself with pictures of female saints, and Vanessa stresses about not practicing the piano pieces her teacher assigned. Then she meets Caleb who is in remission from lymphoma but having Laetrile treatments to appease his mother's desire for a complete cure. Vanessa's attraction to Caleb is instantaneous, and she is overjoyed when he and his mom Barb move into their home to be closer to the clinic. Life is smoother with Caleb so near and Barb taking care of everyone. But Vanessa's mom is getting worse instead of better, and the word terminal sucks the life out of the family. When Barb suddenly moves out with Caleb, the girls, especially Vanessa, are devastated. More devastating, however, is the reason for their unexpected desertion of a family in need. A story that is real in every sense In the interest of full disclosure, I have known the author for years, so while reading the book started out as an act of friendship, it ended up being a real pleasure. I was a kid in the 1970's and the authenticity of the environment that Calla creates for the story to unfold in felt very comfortable and familiar to me. The emotions were raw and honest and the dialogue was very natural. The internal conflicts of the characters, as revealed through the voice of Vanessa, were very real to me. Unlike some of the other reviewers, who couldn't put the book down, there were a few times that I had to put the book down and let the emotions process for a while. I thought I saw the plot twist coming, but had it all wrong, so that was also a great surprise and emotionally rending. Awesome first novel. I became invested in the lives of 3 sisters for 5 hours Just Wow! I don't want to give anything away because I would hate to take away from the experience of this story. The book was just that... A sensational experience. I cannot recommend it enough. I locked myself in my room for 5.5 hours, as I could not dog ear it and come back to it later.

Six Impossible Things Audiobook by Fiona Wood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fiona Wood) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 05:39:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Six Impossible Things Author: Fiona Wood Narrator: David Atlas Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: 1. Kiss Estelle. 2. Get a job. 3. Cheer my mother up. 4. Try not to be a complete nerd/loser. 5. Talk to my father when he calls. 6. Figure out how to be good. Nerd-boy Dan Cereill is not quite coping with a whole heap of problems, including a reversal of family fortune, moving, new-school hell, a mother with a failing wedding cake business, a just-out gay dad, and a massive crush on Estelle, the girl next door. His life is a mess, but for now he's narrowed it down to just six impossible things.... In this charming story of one guy's efforts to get it together when his life is falling apart, award-winning author Fiona Wood introduces an irresistible voice and a delightfully awkward character who is impossible to forget. Editorial Reviews: "Dan Cereill is an odd sock and an absolute sweetheart. His journey through the joys and stings of first love, suburbia, humiliation and reinvention will make you smile and cheer for the underdog." (Simmone Howell, author of Everything Beautiful) Critic Reviews: "An engaging, funny, touching and oh-so-real feeling tale. Teen characters in a romance have not felt so alive to me since I read Eleanor & Park." (Josh Sundquist, author of We Should Hang Out Sometime and Just Don't Fall) Members Reviews: Loved this cover then loved the story Poor Dan is not exactly in the best situation. His dad left his mom, he's in a new school, and he's in love with the girl next door who seems to think he's a moron. But as with books like this, his good nature and determination help him turn his life around. I love reading stories like this and I love how Fiona Wood made Dan so lovable that even when he did stupid things, I couldn't help but cheer for him. In the end, his victory was mine too! Read it, you'll love it too! What a honey of a book! Six Impossible Things is a honey of a book. Wood writes in a light, deft, warm style: genuinely witty without being precious or twee. Admittedly, the protagonist, Dan Cereill, is more articulate and mature than any straight teenage boy I've ever known, but a novel written in the first person requires that we cut the author a little slack in that regard. The characters are well drawn and credible; the situations are funny and plausible; the ending is happy-ever-after without being cloying. Great book. Apparently Wood is currently working on a second book. I'm pre-ordering. Engaging, fun, witty This author has an amazing voice that I savored and devoured. Every metaphor was unique. The main character really took charge of his own life and never let anything happen by chance or circumstance. This was a very fun and engaging read. Adorable! What a fun book! I loved all the characters and it was fun reading a romantic YA book from the boy's POV. Great ending, too. Impossibly good;) I read this book in one sitting just this evening and loved it. The characters are likable and real - and the story works

What Hearts Audiobook by Bruce Brooks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bruce Brooks) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:22:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Hearts Author: Bruce Brooks Narrator: John McDonough Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Recipient of a 1993 Newbery Honor, this novel is an achingly beautiful, powerfully rendered journey through childhood that is not to be missed. ©1992 Bruce Brooks; (P)1996 Recorded Books LLC Critic Reviews: "Soon after first-grader Asa is told of his parents' impending divorce, he is abruptly introduced to Dave, his stepfather-to-be. Dave does not like the boy, who's smart and precocious, sometimes obnoxiously so. His mother, who becomes increasingly depressed, objects only mildly to her new husband's negative attitude toward her son. When Asa is about 12, his mother has an emotional breakdown and divorces again. Ironically, Asa and Dave have gradually reached an understanding of sorts. By the end, Asa has learned to accept life's hard knocks.... A boy's coming-of-age story set within a troubled stepfamily is a worthy endeavor, and Brooks is extremely skilled in describing psychological subtleties of thoughts, feelings, and relationships." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: A thought provoking story of a young boy's emotional struggle with divorce and remarriage of his mom This book has some little gems in it that make you cheer for Asa, a child who's life is constantly changing when his mother leaves his father. But somehow things rarely work out for the very intelligent boys as he moves through life's change in circumstances. He is loved by his mother, but has an over demanding and very demeaning stepfather. Asa is a good kid and tries to always support his mother in many self-sacrificing ways. But it is almost like every time things start going good for him, something comes up and suddenly snatches happiness away. The author has written a thought provoking story about children facing the breakup of their family, divorce, and trying to adjust as a stepchild. There are some lovely moments with Asa's relationship with his mother and connections to his stepfather. But overall, this book made me feel sad and depressed. It might be good for a child who has gone through divorce and a parent's remarriage, to help them sort out the enormous emotional toil and changing with life's changes, but this just wasn't the book for me. Excellent novel, but e-book full of typos. I first read this young adult novel in 1995, when I was, in fact, a young adult. I was very much an "Asa" myself and identified strongly with him. The writing, the emotions, the heartbreaking realism--all superb. I read it again yesterday, and yes, it's still my favorite young adult novel. It might not be for everyone. It isn't a feel-good story, and it's almost never pretty. I've seen several instances where people couldn't quite believe Asa as a realistic character, but I assure you, there are many little Asa's running around in the world right now, and this book is for them. I most recently purchased the Kindle Edition. Unfortunately, there are several typos, seemingly from whatever OCR software was used to create it. There are two instances where "and" became "arid" and at least two cases where "kind" became "land." There are also several stray apostrophes spread throughout (perhaps from flecks or imperfections in the original pages), as well as a few random characters and symbols attached to the ends of words.

Teens and Kids: Directory Manual Audiobook by Charles Williams

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Williams) — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 02:01:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teens and Kids: Directory Manual Author: Charles Williams Narrator: Michael Wozny Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: Book Game University Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: This teens and kids section of Directory Manual provides information as well as challenges in teens' lives, their day-to-day issues, sexual abuse, divorce, rape, and so much more.

Echoes in the Glass Audiobook by Cheri Lasota

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cheri Lasota) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:50:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Echoes in the Glass Subtitle: A Lighthouse Novel Author: Cheri Lasota Narrator: Ian Sorensen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Ever-Sea Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Finnian bears the scar of an unspeakable crime. Tiria hides the pain of a terrible betrayal. When all their secrets are laid bare, will the truth rip them apart or forever silence the echoes of the past? Seventeen-year-old Finnian Bell has been on the run for years, but he finally has a chance to rebuild his life while restoring an abandoned lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. Tiria Lucas, the lightkeeper's daughter, is still reeling from the pain of an event that has shattered her innocence. Fear and bitterness have turned her heart from Finnian, but he is determined not to let her go. The lighthouse harbors dark secrets of its own.... When Finnian and Tiria uncover the story of two teens hidden in the tower back in 1935, they discover a shocking connection that bridges time and death. Crossing genres into worlds you've never seen...Echoes in the Glass is half-contemporary, half-historical with enough mystery, romance, and lighthouse lore to ignite your imagination. Members Reviews: Absolutely beautiful story! I can't begin to describe how good of an author Cheri Lasota is! This is my second book by her and I LOVED it! Ian Sorenson does an excellent job with the narration. This is one of those books that you hate to put down when real life needs your attention. lol Lighting the Way This book may have taken me a few chapters to suck me in but when it did there was no putting down the headphones. WOW! If you are looking for a mystery with a few paranormal bits, suspense, action, adventure, and a little romance then this is the book for you. Cheri Lasota does a fabulous job of spinning the tale, the characters, and the setting. I could almost hear the ocean in the background and feel the chill in the damp air. The story mainly takes place at a lighthouse off the Oregon coast during two different time periods, 1935 during the depression and present day, with two sets of teenagers searching to find their way. In 1935 Morgan still reeling from the death of his mother at the hands of his lighthouse keeper father takes a summer job at a farm and meets Carina, the farmer's daughter. Present Day, the same lighthouse is being restored by Tiria's father and Finnian is hired to help with the renovations. Narrator Ian Sorensen brings life to the words by use of distinct voices and vocalizing the various character personalities. This audiobook was provided at no cost by the author in exchange for an unbiased review. Drags and jumps - makes no sense What disappointed you about Echoes in the Glass? Hops around. Just when you get interested in the story it changes to the other time. What do you think your next listen will be? Not this What didnt you like about Ian Sorensens performance? Men and women all sound alike. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Serious disappointment Any additional comments? It had high marks but boy was it mislabeled. Not worth a credit. Captivating story! I listened to the audio version of this book and really enjoyed it. First off, it's a fascinating look at the life of a lighthouse keeper. Secondly, I liked how the two stories (past and present) tied together, and I really liked the characters, particularly Finn and Tiria. It is an interesting story from a historical standpoint, with a well-developed plot and plenty of action which moves the story forward.

Up Country Audiobook by Alden Carter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alden Carter) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:14:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Up Country Author: Alden Carter Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Carl knows he's playing with fire every time he fixes up a stolen car stereo to resell. But he needs the money; how else is he going to get away from his boozing mom and her endless parade of "classy guys"? Then one night, his mother's drinking gets out of control, and Carl's plan to get himself a decent life takes a nosedive. Sent to live with distant relatives far away from the life he has always known, Carl is faced with a decision: run away and stick with The Plan, or come up with a new one...fast. ©1989 Alden Carter; (P)2008 Penguin Members Reviews: A Tale That Touches the Heart -- Not Just for Teens Read this book in college, and the story and characters touched my heart. I still read it and it's still the same poignant, beautiful story I remember. I feel for Carl and his plight. he is a likable character. I felt sorry that his mother was a drunk and sexually promiscuous so Carl, age 16, had to escape by inventing a dream life and a fantasy sweetheart, and cheered when he moved up north with his farm-boy cousin and the cousin's folks, and he and his cousin became great pals and he even found a real girl to love -- the athletic blonde country beauty next door. This should be a made for TV movie starring Cody kasch -- DanaZack on "Desperate Housewives" as Carl, David Gallagher -- Simon on "7th Heaven" -- as Robert, Carl's cousin, and Hilary Duff as Signa, carl's sweetheart A Good Read This was one of my favorite books growing up. I liked it so much that I bought it as an adult to read over again. A nice coming of age tale for a young generation. Awsome book Up Country by Alden J.Carter This book is mainly about a boy who lives in a city in the beginning and later on moves to live up country. The story started off with Carl who is and teenage boy and his mother who is a drunk. The mother always brings in a lot of guy with her from work thinking that they are the one, `'her classy guy.'' Carl himself starts to get involved in bad thing, by fixing stolen stereos with a couple of his friends and has made a big plan for his life. In time his mothers' habit of drinking gets to her and she gets in a car accident and fleas the area. She is found guilty and was given several years in jail or an option of two months in the half way house for her drinking habits. Carl is sent over to his aunt and uncles house up country where he meets his cousin Bob. They don't have too much fun until Carl gets some bad news. He is told that he is going to go to court and plea guilty for having all those stolen stereos. At the end he is let off the hook and is told not to do any more bad things. He moves in with his aunt and uncle. This is an awesome book to read for anyone because there is a lot of action happening. The big thing I like was it was using words that would be said now by teens and adults. I would give this book a five out of five stars. Really a great book to read for fun. Excellent book! Pulls on the heartstrings This book instantly became one of my favorites. Carl seems like the type of character you know in your own school or have encountered in a social situation. Carl creates this fantasy master "plan" to improve his life. His life is ruined from the beginning as his mother is brought to trial for yet another charge of assaulting an officer and Carl to try to help his mother, assists in the assault.

The Cloud Chamber Audiobook by Joyce Maynard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joyce Maynard) — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 16:08:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cloud Chamber Author: Joyce Maynard Narrator: Joel Johnstone Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-05 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Then, nothing. Nobody in the family will say what happened, or where Nate's dad has gone. At school, his best friend, Larry, won't talk to him, and kids whisper that his dad's a "psycho". Back home, police keep showing up with questions for his mom; and then there's Junie, worried that Mom will sell her beloved pony and counting on her big brother to figure out a way to reach their dad. But the science fair is coming up, and Nate has a plan. If he can just win first prize with his amazing cloud chamber project, he'll get to go to the state finals, near the hospital where his dad's been locked away. And since it was his dad who taught him to love science, and the stars, it seems like maybe the magic of the cloud chamber can bring the family together again, too. Too bad he has to work on it with the weirdest, most unpopular girl in school, Naomi, with her goofy hair and nutty idea that the two of them should be best friends. The craziest part is, she just might be right. Members Reviews: good good story except for some antichristian garbage(christian characters portrayed as just plain mean and heartless)but if you can tolerate that it's a very good drama.

An Italian Adventure: It Will All Make (Less) Sense When You Grow Up Audiobook by Gaia B. Amman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gaia B. Amman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:51:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Italian Adventure: It Will All Make (Less) Sense When You Grow Up Subtitle: The Italian Saga, Book 1 Author: Gaia B. Amman Narrator: Gaia B. Amman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Gaia B Amman Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: An Italian Adventure, It will all make (less) sense when you grow up The audiobook with an Italian accent! A humorous coming of age tale of friendship and sisterhood for adults and teens alike recommended for fans of Jandy Nelson, John Green, Neil Gaiman and Sherman Alexie. Italy, the late 80s. Leda is a bookish 10-year-old tomboy. Her life turns upside down when shady Nico moves to the North from Sicily. Determined not to let the bully ruin her life, Leda is dragged through a tornado of adventures that will transform both kids in the face of first crushes, weird adults, and family drama... This humorous and insightful coming of age tale will show you the Italy you never imagined, an exhilarating mix of sensuality, religion, and superstition set against the gorgeous backdrop of the serene countryside, the Alps, and the enchanting Island of Sardinia. The audiobook is the first in a series following the same characters throughout their lives. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "Insightful and funny; I loved it!" (Paul Schwartzmeyer, author of the Traitor Patriot series) "Touching and skillful - a masterful execution." (Neil Daniel, author of The Obeahman's Dagger) Members Reviews: An engaging story from beginning to end. What did you love best about An Italian Adventure: It Will All Make (Less) Sense When You Grow Up? I loved how the detailed descriptions really put you there. It is a sweet story but it makes you think about everything you encountered when growing up, and how much things, places and people change in that ongoing process of. Gaia's writing is fresh and comical. The first few chapters definitely had me bellying up with laughter. What did you like best about this story? The beginning was hilarious. I was bellying from laughter. Which character as performed by Gaia B. Amman was your favorite? Leda Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Total laughter most of the time. Any additional comments? I can't wait for volume 2! Authentic & Entertaining Story Read by the Author! The story was fascinating to listen to because the author reads it with her authentic Italian accent and humorous inflections. Not only is the story entertaining and insightful, but the audiobook version brings it up a whole new level. Make sure to grab this and her other books! ADDICTED! Started from book 2 and worked backward Would you listen to An Italian Adventure: It Will All Make (Less) Sense When You Grow Up again? Why? YES! YES! YES! It took me a chapter to get into the accent (I listened to book 2 first) but then...I just can't stop! Lovely narration, not overdone, passionate, funnymy new favorite series! What was one of the most memorable moments of An Italian Adventure: It Will All Make (Less) Sense When You Grow Up? Hard to choose...there are so many layers...it's so emotional and deep. It really set me thinking. It's one of those books that makes you tingle. It's sassy, naive, and so funny! But also so deep.

Into the Grey Audiobook by Celine Kiernan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Celine Kiernan) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:46:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Into the Grey Author: Celine Kiernan Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-14 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "I think the fire changed us - me and Dom. I think that's how the goblin-boy was able to see us." After their nan accidentally burns their home down, twin brothers Pat and Dom must move with their parents and baby sister to the seaside cottage they've summered in, now made desolate by the winter wind. It's there that the ghost appears - a strange boy who cries black tears and fears a bad man, a soldier, who is chasing him. Soon Dom has become not-Dom, and Pat can sense that his brother is going to die, and their overwhelmed parents can't see what's happening. Isolated and terrified, Pat needs to keep his brother's cover while figuring out how to save him, drawing clues from his own dreams and Nan's long-ago memories, confronting a mystery that lies between this world and the next - within the Grey. With white-knuckle pacing and a deft portrayal of family relationships, Celine Kiernan offers a taut psychological thriller that is sure to haunt listeners long after it has ended. Members Reviews: not exactly what I was expecting but wonderful! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes most definitely! The story line kept you guessing, it was very interesting and gripping. Have you listened to any of Gerard Doyles other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, anyone who is read many of my reviews probably knows that Mr. Doyle is one of my favorite narrators. I think regardless of the material he is given to read his performances are always of the highest quality. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? yes there were several moving moments in this book. Of course I do not want to spoil the story for anyone. I really was moved by watching Jameses story unfold, especially as it pertains to Nan. Any additional comments? This book is well worth the credit. I definitely look forward to more from this author and hope that Gerard Doyle will continue to narrate the authors books.

Circle of the Ancestors: A Native American Heros Journey Audiobook by Susan Gabriel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Gabriel) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:42:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Circle of the Ancestors: A Native American Heros Journey Author: Susan Gabriel Narrator: Susan Gabriel Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-30-14 Publisher: Wild Lily Arts Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Finding a rare treasure brings trouble and transformation to a coming-of-age boy in this novel by Amazon #1 bestselling southern author Susan Gabriel. Thirteen-year-old Sam lives on a reservation in North Carolina with his beloved grandmother who teaches him the Cherokee ways. To honor his ancestors, Sam hikes to a nearby sacred mountain where he encounters a red-tailed hawk and has a life-threatening fall off a steep trail. Bruised and shaken, he lands at the roots of an ancient oak tree where he discovers, tangled in the roots, an extremely rare star ruby. When news of the ruby gets out, he confronts bullies and thieves before connecting with a renowned gemstone expert to determine the rubys value. In the meantime, Sam calls on his circle of ancestors to help him decide the fate of his treasure. Their message takes him far beyond the boundaries of his home where he will discover if the ruby is a blessing or a curse. Members Reviews: Inspiring story with Native American theme I enjoy Y.A. and found this to be an engaging story. Sam is a wonderful character, a conscientious Cherokee boy raised by his beloved grandmother. His home life is difficult and when he finds this amazing ruby, life gets even more complicated. He persists in dealing honorably with this treasure and the various people he encounters along the way, some devious, some helpful. I just loved the ending so much.

The Diamond of Drury Lane Audiobook by Julia Golding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julia Golding) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:05:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diamond of Drury Lane Author: Julia Golding Narrator: Finty Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Adopted by the owner after being mysteriously abandoned as a baby on the steps of his infamous establishment, Cat has grown up backstage. When Cat overhears a conversation about a diamond hidden somewhere in the theatre, she's determined to find the treasure. Ably assisted by Pedro, a musician in the company orchestra, she is thrust into a world of drama and intrigue, where she encounters Covent Garden street gangs, boxing matches, theatre riots and spectacular stage productions. En route, she learns a lot about who she is, and who her real friends are... Members Reviews: Gripping! This book is fantastically gripping from start to finish, the characters are charming and Finty Williams is by far my favourite reader. An utterly fantastic book, I've read it three times now and the end still gives me chills! I'd recommend this to anyone age 11 up, although I'm 13 and the end still creeps me out a bit. Brilliant, fantastic, there is nothing missing from this book.

The Fold Audiobook by An Na

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (An Na) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:45:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fold Author: An Na Narrator: Ali Ahn Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Joyce is thrilled when her aunt becomes suddenly wealthy. But when her aunt decides Joyce needs a makeover, Joyce must decide if she is ready to go under the knife to become the popular swan she's always wanted to be. Critic Reviews: "A lighthearted and thought-provoking look at a serious teen issue." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Very enjoyable Great book! Very enjoyable, fast read! Really amazing! Read it if you have the chance to! The Fold by An Na is a wonderful book about dealing with your insecurities and learning to accept your inner beauty. The main character, Joyce, struggles with constant comparison to he older sister Helen, the beautiful and pretty one. All Joyce wants is to get noticed by her crush, John Ford Kang, and her summer plan that starts with the end of junior year is going to do just that. When he signs her yearbook and addresses it to âLynn Song. The ugliest girl in school,â Joyceâs dreams are shattered (28). Soon after her aunt, Gomo, wins the lottery and as a gift to Joyce she set up an appointment with a plastic surgeon to give joyce a double eyelid. Throughout the novel Joyce continues to sway back and forth on whether or not she should get the surgery done. During this process she gets many different opinions on receiving the surgery and in the end Joyce decides to do what she feels most comfortable with. This book would be great for any girl or boy struggling with accepting themselves and their inner beauty, or anyone in general. The book is very well written and even though the main character Joyce can seem a little self centered at times, her decisions and actions portray an important lesson to those in similar situations to hers. The book overall discusses friendship, beauty, family, and most of all loving who you are just the way you are. If any of this sparks any interest in you I would recommend you read it right away, and even if not give the book a chance because it is amazing! The Fold In this novel, the characters learn life lessons such as self-acceptance, self-discovery, and the awareness that one's physical appearance is not more important than one's inner being and set of values. Both Joyce and her sister Helen find that accepting who they are makes them much happier than trying to live up to a particular standard. I like the fact that Joyce decides not to go through with the eye surgery. , She discovers that, in the end, her obsession with the way she looks, makes things worse. I agree with the recurring theme in the novel of accepting the person one is and not trying to alter one's physical appearance. InJoyce's family, all the characters who try to change there physical appearance end in worse circumstances than before. The Fold...huh? Summary: The Fold by An Na is the story of Joyce Park and her struggle with self image, love, and family. The last day of her junior year Joyce finds the courage to ask her mega-crush, John Ford Kang, to sign her yearbook. He does sign, but he signs it too the wrong girl, causing Joyce to question herself and if she will ever be beautiful enough to be noticed by John Ford Kang. Already being the middle child with the sister, Helen, which she is always being compared too and never lives up to that expectation, and the boy, Joyce has trouble trying to keep her head above water at home.

The Book of Lies Audiobook by Teri Terry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Teri Terry) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:06:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Lies Author: Teri Terry Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Quinn and Piper are twins, but they've never met. Quinn has been trained to never tell a lie. Piper is a practiced liar. One twin can command the darkness; the other could hold the key to breaking the family curse. When they meet at their mother's funeral, their quest to learn truths that have been concealed from them begins, but they're shadowed by a dark spell that beckons them to run at night with a pack of murdering ghost hounds. Suspense, menace, mystery, witchcraft, family secrets, mistaken identity, and romance are interwoven in this brilliantly written novel that will grab and thrill teen listeners. Because when lies become truth and truth looks like lies, who can you believe? Members Reviews: Book of Lies Book of lies by Teri Terry immediately pulled me into the story about twins separated at birth and then meeting for the first time when they are seventeen. Piper was raised by their mother, while Quinn was not. There's a mystery surrounding the twins and, while Quinn was forced to live with their grandmother, hidden away and having few unhappy visits from their mother, Piper enjoyed a happier and more comfortable life being raised by their mother. They both seem to be hiding secrets from others and each other. Supernatural forces take hold of the twins while the story twists and mysteries are revealed and secrets are told. I couldn't stop reading this book and finished it quickly. Great read for fans of mystery, suspense and a touch of the paranormal; 5 stars! A Concept Turned Into A Story Book of Lies feels very much like a concept that was turned into a story; there are many well-worn tropes, random faery/fae influences, and a story that tends to fall apart if you look too close. However, it is decently written and I think less sophisticated readers will enjoy this tale of witches and the supernatural. Story: At the funeral of her mother, Quinn discovers she has a twin sister that she was not told about. Her sister, Piper, enjoyed a normal life growing up with their mother and father. Quinn, on the other hand, was shut away in the moors, living almost technology free with her harsh grandmother while working as a hotel maid. Piper, meanwhile, knew she had a sister and knew her sister is the key to getting their mystical 'inheritance'. As the two come to know each other, they begin to piece together their mother's legacy that has been hidden from them. And they discover the awful truth that they were separated at birth because one of them was destined to kill her sister and destroy the family. I realized at the very beginning that I didn't connect with or even like either character. Fairly unrealistic situations/dialogue didn't help but it was clear from the beginning which twin was the problem. Granted, that likely was on purpose but it felt manufactured. I would have preferred a bit more subtlety rather than clearly making one sister the obvious problem. And then making both very deceitful meant I didn't really care what happened to either. As for the story itself, not much happens until the end. Quinn enjoys being Piper at school and then later Piper plays as Quinn in order to find something she wants. In the middle of the two is Zak, Piper's boyfriend who loves her only because of her persuasion ability. Piper isn't in love with Zak in return (she is pretty much shown to not love anyone) and of course Quinn falls for Zak hard.

Madapple Audiobook by Christina Meldrum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christina Meldrum) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:08:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madapple Author: Christina Meldrum Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Aslaug is an unusual young woman. Her mother has brought her up in near isolation, teaching her about plants and nature and language - but not about life. Especially not how she came to have her own life, and who her father might be. When Aslaug's mother dies unexpectedly, everything changes - for Aslaug is a suspect in her mother's death. And the more her story unravels, the more questions unfold...About the nature of Aslaug's birth. About what she should do next. About whether divine miracles have truly happened. And whether, when all other explanations are impossible, they might still happen this very day. Addictive, thought-provoking, and shocking, Madapple is a page-turning exploration of human nature and divine intervention - and of the darkest corners of the human soul. Critic Reviews: "There is much to ponder in this enthralling achievement from a debut author." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Dark, bittersweet & mysterious coming of age tale What made the experience of listening to Madapple the most enjoyable? Christina Meldrum's style is very descriptive which lends itself to world-building and setting the mood of the story. She is perceptive and subtle in her construction of her characters which are very 3-dimensional for the most part. Although, far-fetched, the narrative and character-behaviour felt realistic. I really cared about the heroine, Aslaug, and was completely drawn into the story. What about Kirsten Potters performance did you like? Her pronunciation of the Danish words sounded authentic. Also, I feel that she accurately portrayed Aslaug's voice - her naivete and intelligence. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? There were several moments which touched on emotions, however, the 'tender' moments in the story such as the love scene between Aslaug and Rune, and the points when Aslaug gives birth, and when she is kept from her child were also particularly emotional. Also, during scenes with Sara and Sanne, I felt anger and incredulity. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed this book, although it was a long book, and slow moving for the first half, and at times, fraught with confusion and injustice. However, the ending felt slightly abrupt, and I would have appreciated more explanation around Aslaug's paternity, why her mother was as bitter and reclusive and as obsessed with religion and myth as she was, and Rune's thoughts and feelings, particularly towards Aslaug and the two pregnancies he fathered.

A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life Audiobook by Dana Reinhardt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dana Reinhardt) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:25:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life Author: Dana Reinhardt Narrator: Mandy Siegfried Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: But what really makes Simone different is that she doesn't resemble anyone in her family. She's adopted. She's always known it, and she's happy with her family just as it is, thank you. Then one day, Rivka calls, and Simone learns who her mother was, a 16-year-old, just like Simone. Who is Rivka? What does she want? Why is she calling now, after all these years? The answers lead Simone to deeper feelings of anguish and love than she has ever known and prompt her to question everything she has taken for granted about faith, life, the afterlife, and what it means to be a daughter. Critic Reviews: "A moving first novel....This intimate story celebrates family love and promotes tolerance of diverse beliefs." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Unique book, unique story, never preachy. 3.5 of 5 stars Simone has always known she was adopted, but she's reluctant to meet her birth mother, despite her parents encouragement. She calls Rivka, who is a very religious, jewish woman, a stark contrast to Simone's liberal, atheist parents. Why did Rivka contact her now, and what is she, and her parents hiding. I'd read and loved Dana Reinhardt's other books, though not her first, A BRIEF CHAPTER IN MY IMPOSSIBLE LIFE (ABC). The writing is crisp, clear and spot on. Reading the words Reinhardt put on paper (actually kindle), was more enjoyable than most YA novels. Simone's first person voice is funny, sarcastic, and ironic, the kind of person I would befriend in real life. Simone was a little too perfect to be completely realistic. Most of the time when she did and said everything a perfect daughter would do, I wondered where's the limit testing, where's the normal teenage rebellion. Likewise, her parents, brother and birth mother were too stereotypically perfect, all very likable, but lacking depth. ABC is more character that plot driven and I was able to stop and start without feeling like the world stopped until I finish. In my opinion Reinhardt focused too much on Rivka and others explaining Jewish tradition, things that weren't essential to the plot of characters. I almost felt like the book was part religious education through literature, rather than tidbits sprinkled here and there as part of the plot. I think there could have been a better way to show Rivka's beliefs and Simone's interest without almost saying "this is the spot where we explain this prayer or this holiday for all the people who don't know." I recommend ABC, as a unique voice and mutual respect between atheists and Jews. People of any belief or non belief will feel like their POV is respective. This isn't a religious or preachy book, religion is more an element of some characters', and not always textbook or stereotypical. 5 stars Great book and value Great Book Dana Reinhardt out does herself with this book, truly amazing, would recommend to anyone who liked The Things a Brother Knows. A Brief Chapter in my Impossible Life An excellent first novel. Easy reading plus gaining insight into different cultures and lives. Would recommend this for all ages. Lovely, intertaining, understanding prejudices, and finally love. I recommend this book to high school girls because a lot ... A Brief Chapter in my Impossible Life by Dana Reinhardt is about a young teenage girl who seems to have her whole life together.

A Kiss in the Dark Audiobook by Cat Clarke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cat Clarke) — Thu, 04 May 2017 16:21:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Kiss in the Dark Author: Cat Clarke Narrator: Ruth Murphy, Jamie Marie Leary Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Hachette Childrens Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Can love survive the ultimate betrayal? A compelling story of love and identity from a best-selling author. When Alex meets Kate, the attraction is instant. Alex is funny, good looking and a little shy - everything that Kate wants in a boyfriend. Alex can't help falling for Kate, who is pretty, charming and maybe just a little naive.... But one of them is hiding an unbelievable secret, and as their love blossoms, it threatens to ruin not just their relationship but their lives. Members Reviews: Fascinating read but oh so good! I'm not really one for reading contemporary novels but I have been reading a few recently based on reviews I've read and this is one of them. I've read a few good reviews for this book so when the opportunity came up to request it on Netgalley I thought I'd give it a request and was accepted. This is my first Cat Clarke book and I've heard that she pulls quite the emotional punch and boy, she really, really does! It's hard to review this book without spoilers as it's a simple premise of 'boy meets girl' but one of them is hiding a REALLY big secret with the potential to ruin their new found love. You really can't say more than that without ruining it for someone who hasn't read it. Even the blurb is pretty vague to keep it's secrets intact from the reader. This does mean that this review is also going to be a bit vague and short so I don't spoil it but I must insist that you read this book though and I insist strongly! It's stunningly written book, very cleverly written in two halves called BEFORE and AFTER, the before written from Alex's perspective and the after written from Kate's and are set before the secret comes out (in quite some style I might add) and afterwards. It's a very interesting idea to write a book in such a way but it works so very well in this case and was a genius move. The writing is clear and precise and completely to the point, there is no 'filler' writing with no purpose as everything within it has it's place and is important to the overall story. Clever work indeed and emotional to read, even I welled up on the last page of the book and I NEVER cry at books, I feel the emotion but never cry so filling up was a bit of a surprise to me but a sign of a really, really good book! It's an emotional roller-coaster to read but it's truly a very well written and clever book indeed and I have a sneaking suspicion that this won't be my last Cat Clarke as I'm curious to see if her other books are like too.......I need to find out so has anyone any recommendations on which to try next? A Kiss in the Dark I'm a huge fan of Cat Clarke's writing, she always creates such realistic teenage characters and her stories never fail to pack a punch. I think A Kiss in the Dark might just be her best book yet which is really saying something! I'm afraid that this review is going to be deliberately vague because this is the kind of story that would be incredibly easy to spoil and I would hate to ruin anyone's experience of reading it. There are so many things I want to talk about when it comes to this novel and it's killing me that I can't discuss them. Alex and Kate are attracted to each other from the moment they first meet, they have the same interests, enjoy spending time together and slowly but surely they fall in love.

The Baby Audiobook by Lisa Drakeford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Drakeford) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:39:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Baby Author: Lisa Drakeford Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: An engaging, brilliantly written, bittersweet drama perfect for Rainbow Rowell fans. Five teens are at a 17th birthday party when one of them unexpectedly gives birth in the bathroom. From that moment on, the five find their lives inextricably intertwined with the arrival of the baby. All of them must deal with not only their own feelings but their secrets, too. Members Reviews: Mixed feelings, but overall I liked it What did you like best about The Baby? What did you like least? I bought this book because it centred on an unexpected birth of a baby by a teenage mother. This theme fascinated me. I tend to be interested in stories surrounding pregnancy and birth, and teenage parenthood. This was my favourite aspect of the story. It warmed the cockles of my heart as the young mother turns from insecure teenager to confident mother by the end of the story. I found this story a bit too emotionally intense to the kind of lighter, escapist read that I usually enjoy. But I appreciated that the author is endeavouring to be realistic. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) I really didn't see the ending coming. It was intriguing, but maybe a bit implausible. I found the end a bit unsatisfying. Maybe because I would have liked Ben to have taken a different path, character-wise. I have heard that there is going to be a sequel, so we'll see how the story continues. Which scene was your favorite? I quite enjoyed the birth scene early on in the book. It seemed realistic and I found it a powerful scene, emotionally. The author does a good job of emphasising this scene as a pivotal point for all the characters' journeys. Was The Baby worth the listening time? Yes, I think so. It's not a long book, and it easily holds the reader's interest.

This Too Is Love Audiobook by Anya Monroe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anya Monroe) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 23:13:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Too Is Love Author: Anya Monroe Narrator: Heather Masters Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Anya Monroe Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "This is the book John Green would have written if he were a girl." (Tammi Labrecque, author of For Better, For Worse) "Moving, realistic story, beautifully and lovingly written. Very impressive." (Dawn Lee, author of The Forgotten Coast Series) "I love the rawness of the main character." (Eryn Scott, author of A Chance for Sunny Skies) I wanted best friends forever and calls from a boyfriend, but my phone only rings when some guy can't get what he wants from his girlfriend. And knows he can get it from me. I am my mother's daughter. It wasn't always like this. At first it was just one guy, but when someone new drove me home, whistling and saying, "Damn, girl, you're hot," I knew what I was becoming, what I was doing. I was going to let anyone have me until someone wanted me for more. But then I found out I was pregnant. And I hoped everything would change. Hope. The word carries so much. Because what if it doesn't work out or show up and come through? But what if it does? Members Reviews: Terrific and very real This is a very realistic story that would appeal to the teen population and older. A real life story to relate to. Any additional comments? This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast. I can't wait to use credits on more books by this author! I was so in to the story I was disappointed when the boom ended! Even though it ended I have still thought about the wonderfully colorful characters in the book! This narrator was so easy to listen to, that the emotion in her voice transferred to me and kept me fine tuned with the ups and downs in this book! This Too Is Love Any additional comments? "This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast." The plot of this book is excellent. I loved a supportive teacher, being there for Trix when she was at her lowest. I kind of had a feeling the conclusions would be as it was. I will look for other works by this author. The narration was wonderful.

River Boy Audiobook by Tim Bowler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tim Bowler) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:51:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: River Boy Author: Tim Bowler Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Jess is training to be a long-distance swimmer, so when Grandpa is napping, she practices in the river. But soon she starts seeing a presence there - one that is also affecting Grandpa's painting. Who is the boyish figure Jess sees in the river? What does he want her to do? Tim Bowler grew up in a house overlooking an estuary of the Thames. A scholar, translator and writer, he wanted to create a book that would use the river as a spiritual metaphor for the course of life and death. River Boy is a gripping story as well as an invitation to discuss the ways people cope with dying. It was awarded the Carnegie Medal in 1998. Critic Reviews: "This psychological thriller is immediately engaging ... suspenseful and fast-paced throughout." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Five Stars The best book ever never ever! Grandfather Granddaugter Relationship Jess' grandfather is acting very strangely. He has always been grumpy and irritable--that's no different from usual. He has always been a painter, too, obsessed with finishing a painting he's started and especially nasty to those around him until he does manage to find the inspiration to finish it. But the painting he's working on now is not in his usual style, and this one has a name: "River Boy." He's never named one of his paintings before. To make matters even stranger, he has insisted his son and daughter-in-law and granddaughter Jess go on a vacation to the place he lived growing up. The family drives for hours and moves into a small cottage by a river that starts up beyond them and eventually flows down into the ocean. Jess, an excellent swimmer who craves time in the water, loves the location and the river. Jess' parents are worried, though. Before they left, Jess' grandfather had a heart attack. He insisted on being let out of the hospital in order to go on vacation, but their vacaton spot is so secluded, they worry he will have another heart attack and won't be able to get to a hospital again in time. Her grandfather is fixated on one thing--finishing the painting he's started. It seems to be the only goal he has left in life, but it becomes more and more difficult as he gets weaker and weaker. Jess is torn. She doesn't know how to help him or what he needs. Furthermore, there seems to be a mystery surrounding this place. She keeps seeing a boy out in the river at the strangest hours, a boy she suspects is watching her. Who is he? Is he really as mysterious as Jess thinks, or is her imagination simply running away with her? I really liked the relationship between Jess and her grandfather. They were very close despite his crabbiness. It was nice that Jess was able to look beyond that. I thought the ending of this book was really good. Things really came together and made sense. However, I didn't like the way Jess' grandfather treated her father; that made me dislike the character of the grandfather a little bit. Message in this book has stayed with me for years I have to say it's been some years since I read this book. I came across it as I am sorting old books out. And this is one I will hold onto. It's message has been with me since I have read it. I remembered it when I saw the book, and realized it has become part of my life. If you read to learn about yourself or others.

Dishes Audiobook by Rich Wallace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rich Wallace) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:14:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dishes Author: Rich Wallace Narrator: Bryan Kennedy Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: But that's not what bothers Danny. What bothers him is that he's got straight-guy problems in a very gay town. While he's hitting on a cute waitress, the cute waiters are hitting on him. And could the cute waitress have a thing for his 36-year-old dad? It's one crazy summer in a crazy Maine town. Critic Reviews: "Wallace's true form shines with...succinct chapters and an action-driven plot full of laughs, misunderstandings, grit and fun." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Not for Homophobes The main character is not gay, but he works in a gay bar in a gay town in Maine. It takes a while to get into the story, but I did. I wanted to know how things were going to turn out between the main character and his maybe girlfriend. Years ago when I was a member of a books on CD club, I was limited on what I could listen to. That is when I got a YA book from Rich Wallace called Wrestling in Sturbridge. I have two boys that wrestled in High School and so I got the book. It was a good book and the author showed his ability to write well. This book is also a YA book, but the subject matter is very mature. If you have a gay child or a child which you want to learn to have an adult mature attitude for people who are different, then I believe this will be a good book for them to read. It is only four and a half hours long. I don't know if RW has written anything for adults or is going to, but I would be interested if he does. So-So At Best I found this story lacking depth. It was difficult to identify with the characters.

Positively Beautiful Audiobook by Wendy Mills

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wendy Mills) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:04:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Positively Beautiful Author: Wendy Mills Narrator: Tara Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Erin Bailey's life changes forever the day her mom is diagnosed with breast cancer. It's always just been Erin and Mom, so living without her is not an option. Life takes another turn when the cancer is linked to a rare genetic mutation, and Erin must grapple with the decision of whether or not to have her own DNA tested. Her only outlets are flying lessons, where looking to the horizon calms her deepest fears, and her new friend Ashley, a girl she met in an online support group. But when a flash decision has Erin flying away to find her new friend, she embarks on a journey from the depths of despair to new love and a better understanding of the true meaning of beauty. This thought-provoking story brings listeners to the emotional brink and back again, as they experience Erin's fear, her frustration, and ultimately... her freedom. Members Reviews: Excellent YA Read/Listen Though death is an overused plot device in YA novels the author handles it with an aplomb that moves it far past any cliche. Though there are a few head shakers in the actions of the various characters they still come across as real; with the possible exception of another YA staple the mean girl no one is a caricature. In fact in the end she also shows a bit of humanity and it was a relief that she got it and was given the opportunity to develop past her role. The Ashley-Slash character who could have come across as creepy instead gave off the appearance of being a caring human being; and her flight instructor becomes something of a father connection for her. The off the rails portion of the audiobook strained credulity only slightly and her actions thereafter came across as someone who just had too much on her plate. The situation between Erin and Trina avoided a few obvious arguments on Erin's part and some similarly obvious solutions to their problem. Though the book didn't wrap up as neatly as books usually do that was a nice surprise rather than a negative. I also loved it that the opportunity for a lot of overly sentimental reactions wasn't indulged by the author. This book is the best This is my new favorite book and the person talking is REALLY GOOD i just overall LOVE the book and 5 star recommend it

The Battle for Jericho Audiobook by Gene Gant

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gene Gant) — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle for Jericho Author: Gene Gant Narrator: Paul Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-14 Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: 2013 Rainbow Award-winner for Best Bisexual Novel A battle is brewing in the conservative little town of Webster's Glen. Gay activist Dylan Cussler stirs up the establishment when he moves in with his boyfriend and sues the state over its gay adoption ban. Sixteen-year-old Jericho Jiles and his best friend, Mac Travis, decide to do their bit to convince Dylan and his boyfriend to leave town. But when Dylan turns up before they can finish trashing his house, Jericho panics, leaving Dylan unconscious and wounded. Drowning in guilt, Jericho returns to Dylan's home to make amends. He is surprised when Dylan forgives him and opens his eyes to the world around him. Soon Jericho comes to a life-changing realization: he is attracted to boys as well as girls. That's a problem, considering Jericho has a girlfriend and very strict, very religious parents. Accepting his sexuality means he must question not only his identity and his place in the world but his relationship with his girlfriend, his parents, and with God. And so begins the battle for Jericho's soul. Members Reviews: Coming of age, Contemporary gay YA Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? For the most part, yes. Jericho's parents grated my nerves at times, but overall Paul Morey delivered a great read, as usual. Who was your favorite character and why? Jericho! I loved how he learned to think for himself. Have you listened to any of Paul Moreys other performances before? How does this one compare? Oh yes, he is my favorite narrator. I do prefer when he tells the more adult, sexy stories, but his voice is just so mesmerizing you can't not get caught up in whatever book he's retelling. Could you see The Battle for Jericho being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Oh yes, an ABC after school special. In the final Harry Potter there were the two sidekicks with Malfoy, the black kid could totally play Jericho. The guy from Beautiful Creatures could be Hutch. Any additional comments? Jericho Jiles is your average everyday teenager with slightly over bearing and definitely strict, religious parents and a couple of best friends that are going to get him into more trouble than he realizes. When a gay man and his partner move into the neighborhood and petition the court to allow them to adopt, Jeris little town is in an uproar. Of course Jeri thinks its wrong, evil and disgusting. Because that is what he has been taught to think. But when a prank goes wrong and Jeri winds up hurting the man inadvertently, he starts to question what hes been taught to think. Dylan Cussler is an attorney and a gay advocate, helping at risk and confused LGBT youth through a local group. The stress and strain of moving to an extremely homophobic town and the disappointment of not being able to adopt sent his lover packing, and then someone breaks into Dylans home and trashes the place leaving Dylan with several stitches as a parting favor. The last thing Dylan expected was for the teenager that clocked him to show up on his door step, or show any type of remorse for what he did. But then the teenager really floors him when he tells Dylan hes gay. At first Dylan toys with Jericho, creating an elaborate gay agenda contract for Jeri to sign, giving him stupid and illogical rules he has to follow to be a good gay man.

Teenage Girls and Life Audiobook by Sophia Ava Turner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophia Ava Turner) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:29:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teenage Girls and Life Subtitle: Lessons for Good Girls Author: Sophia Ava Turner Narrator: Luvensmilez Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Sophia Ava Turner Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Being a teenage girl is not easy. There are many challenges in store for girls. This book will give girls some healthy advice as they start womanhood.

Hot Fudge Sundae Blues Audiobook by Bev Marshall

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bev Marshall) — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:13:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hot Fudge Sundae Blues Author: Bev Marshall Narrator: Elizabeth Morton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Thirteen-year-old Layla Jay was only pretending when she knelt before the preacher to seek salvation. She was hoping to make her grandma happy and get noticed by the cute new boy in town. But religion truly piques her interest when a young, handsome visiting preacher stays at her family's home. Wallace seems genuinely interested in Layla Jay's life...until he meets her mama and falls head over heels, like many men have before him. When Wallace marries Frieda, Layla Jay believes she will finally have the father she's always wanted. But it seems that none of her dreams will come true, as Layla Jay wrestles with her mother's reckless ways, her unsavory stepfather, a best friend's betrayal, and the longing for love's first kiss. Yet everything pales in comparison to what happens next, as Layla Jay is forced to tell a lie to save her mother's world from crashing down. Critic Reviews: "One of those quietly absorbing stories that draw the listener right in and never let go....Listening [to] this novel is like sitting on a porch in a summer breeze listening to an old friend tell you a story you know well but can't wait to hear again." (New Orleans Times Picayune) Members Reviews: Perfect Southern Story This novel is the perfect story about a girl coming of age in the real south. Weve all been pre-teens, dealing with the expectations of the church, while protecting our drunk parents, being afraid of our inappropriate step parents, not knowing how to act with our advancing gay friends, and the list goes on. This story is a true as the day is long. You will laugh, cry, get mad, and even get turned on a bit. I loved it, and would recommend it to anybody!

Brutal Audiobook by Michael Harmon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Harmon) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:08:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brutal Author: Michael Harmon Narrator: Kim Mai Guest Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: But Poe manages to find a few friends: Theo, the cute guy in the anarchy t-shirt, and Velveeta, her oddly likeable neighbor and a born victim who's the butt of every prank at Benders High. But when the pranks turn deadly at the hands of invincible football star Colby Morris, Poe knows she's got to fix the system and take down the hero. With insightfulness, spot-on dialogue, and a swiftly paced plot, Michael Harmon tells the story of a displaced girl grappling with a truly dangerous bully. Members Reviews: Defies Stereotypes There is a great, big beast in our schools that we can't control. Try as we might, as strict as we can be, we can't stop the bullying that happens among our students. I think the greatest feeling of helplessness for a parent or educator is knowing bullying will happen no matter how many conferences we attend, how many times we bring the students together to have an open conversation, how many horror stories we share or how many times we try to appeal to the conscience of our children. I am not a pessimist, but I consider myself a realist. Bullying is out there, and we just have to hope all our preparation and proactive actions will help in the long run. Michael Harmon's Brutal shows how one school had good intentions, but feel far too short to protect one young man. Poe Holly is the product of some bad decisions. Her mom is an amazing doctor who selflessly goes to South America for a year to help people, but she isn't so great at being a mother. Instead she leaves Poe with her father, the same father Poe has never met and has only spoken to a handful of times in her entire life. When she arrives at her father's house, she realizes not everything is the way it seemed. Her father is the school counselor and he is actually a very kind and understanding man. Despite her previous feelings of abandonment, she can't help but start to care about him. The same thing happens when Poe meets the students of her new school. Her next-door neighbor is a boy named Velveeta (really Andrew, but he really likes cheese) who seems to be the target of the worst kind bullying. She also meets a cantankerous young man named Theo who seems to subscribe to Poe's exact philosophy of anti-establishment-ness. Turns out, though, Theo is the mayor's son. You would think Theo's particular brand of politics would tick his parents off, but in reality they are just the most happy and bubbly people- nothing seems to phase them (which you would think would be super annoying, but isn't really). When Poe stops a group of the prized football players beating up Velveeta after a prank they pulled on him, she finds herself on the wrong side of the most powerful students in the school. Now Colby Morris has it in for Poe. When Poe hits his girlfriend in the face for stealing her spot on the Elite Choir, Colby thinks Velveeta did it and spreads the word that he is going to make Velveeta pay. Poe tries to seek help, but no one is listening to her (perhaps because the other times she spoke out were to protest important things like the inequality of the gym uniforms). When the football players pull Velveeta into the bathroom and beat him within an inch of his life (actually put him in the hospital), no one believes it was Colby Morris, even the teacher who heard Poe screaming and came into the bathroom to find Velveeta broken and bloody.

Something, Maybe Audiobook by Elizabeth Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Scott) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:20:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Something, Maybe Author: Elizabeth Scott Narrator: Ellen Grafton Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Of course, that doesn't help her get noticed by her crush. Hannah's sure that gorgeous, sensitive Josh is her soul mate. But trying to get him to notice her; wondering why she suddenly can't stop thinking about another guy, Finn; and dealing with her parents make Hannah feel like she's going crazy. Yet she's determined to make things work out the way she wants - only what she wants may not be what she needs.... Once again, Elizabeth Scott has created a world so painfully funny and a cast of characters so heartbreakingly real that you'll love being a part of it, from unexpected start to triumphant finish. Members Reviews: Sweet Story This is an old favourite. I would recommend to fans of young adult listeners.

Me, the Missing, and the Dead Audiobook by Jenny Valentine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenny Valentine) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:13:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me, the Missing, and the Dead Author: Jenny Valentine Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Fifteen year- old Lucas Swain hasn't seen his father for five years. One day, his dad just vanished - and nobody else seems too concerned. Things get even stranger when Lucas discovers an urn. The ashes inside are a woman named Violet, and she has messages from the beyond to share. Critic Reviews: "Everyday quirkiness brings the secondary characters to life as distinct individuals, and fortuitous turns in the plot lead to the answers to Lucas's critical questions. Charmingly told, this mystery manages to be both frothy and nourishing." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Seeing your parents for who they are Funny and sweet YA novel about a boy dealing with a father who disappears. The humor kept the mood light even while dealing with heavy subjects. There is a subplot involving the main character's ability to see ghosts, but the supernatural element never really went anywhere and the story could have worked just fine without it. The narrator has a thick British accent authentic to the character and he spoke with a nice rythm. some people might find him hard to understand. I would recommend listening to the sample before purchase.

Of a Boy Audiobook by Sonya Hartnett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sonya Hartnett) — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 05:36:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Of a Boy Author: Sonya Hartnett Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-05 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: This book was published in the United States under the title What the Birds See. Editorial Reviews: This award-winning audiobook from Sonya Hartnett begins with the tragic disappearance of three children and doesnt slow down until the unforgettable end. Of a Boy follows young Adrian as he spends his days worrying about everything from sea monsters to quicksand, but mostly he thinks about the three children who went for ice cream and never came back. When a young girl, Nicole, moves in across the street, Adrians life takes on a new trajectory. That is, until their curiosity leads them down a sinister path. Performed with a masterful empathy and vigor from veteran narrator Humphrey Bower, Of a Boy is an audiobook not quickly forgotten. Critic Reviews: "Rarely is a sentence turned so well, a setting so remarkably established, and a plot so evenly polished as in this book." (School Library Journal) "Hartnett's prose is beautiful, filled with piercing, original imagery that, like David Almond's, explores the savage, animal instincts in humans, especially children. The climax is shocking." (Booklist) "As sharp and tender as a suspenseful novel can be." (Robert Drewe) Members Reviews: Keep your children close at hand Would you listen to Of A Boy again? Why? Not likely. While the story read much like a made for television What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Written with a detail for realism, the outcome was unsatisfactory. I needed someone in this story to root for. What about Humphrey Bowers performance did you like? The inflection; the tension in the voice. This was well-done. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The tenuous nature of childhood attachments to things, and to people. Any additional comments? I was depressed for a week.

Locked Inside Audiobook by Nancy Werlin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nancy Werlin) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:50:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Locked Inside Author: Nancy Werlin Narrator: Emily Durante Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-27-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: So when Marnie is kidnapped by someone who also claims to be Skye's daughter, she is terrified. With her reclusive tendencies, will anyone even notice that she's gone? And will her online gaming skills be of any help to her in this real-life drama? Critic Reviews: "As she did in The Killer's Cousin, Werlin offers a compelling thriller that will have readers turning pages." (Booklist) Members Reviews: An Ok read Let me start by saying that I thought "Impossible" was much better than this, but overall it was ok. I found Marnie to be quite annoying at times and thought often that she was an unrealistic character. The fact that her inner thoughts took on the persona of her online character was weird. The basic idea of gaming for hours was fine but the fact that she took her characcter into her real life was a little immature and a little crazy too. her relationship with the "elf" was unbelievable. I hated how she resisted him in any type of relationship even when they were trapped and thought they would die. You would think that an event like that would force you to change your outlook. But with that said, I guess that was also the point of the story, that Marnie was unable to engage anyone no matter what and how she eventually allowed herself to open up to people. Overall The beginning and the end of the book made up for the middle, which lacked realism, and for the most part it held my attention. nice book. I enjoyed it. It was well written, as were her other books. Kidnapping Excitement Marnie doesn't let people get close to her. She probably inherited that from her mother, a famous singer who died when Marnie was eleven. Now that she is sixteen, Marnie is left with an incomplete sense of who her mother really was, especially before she became famous and changed her name. Marnie has no real family and can't seem to form a relationship with her legal guardian, Max, who she usually only sees as the one keeping her from her money, millions of dollars that will be hers when she turns twenty-one. She chooses to attend boarding school, where she has no friends and spends all of her free time, plus much time that should be spent on schoolwork, playing an online computer game. She is incredibly good at the game, number one in the rankings, and is intrigued by another player who goes by the name of Elf. Although she was prepared as a child to watch for potential kidnappers, Marnie thought she was too old to be a target. She is proven wrong when she wakes up in a locked room in someone's basement. Marnie is shocked to find out that her captor is her chemistry teacher. She is even more shocked to find that the woman doesn't want ransom; what she wants is recognition that she is Marnie's half-sister, another daughter of the famous singer. The woman is clearly deranged, but she plants a seed of doubt in Marnie's mind. She's never known much about her mother's life. Could she have had another daughter before Marnie was born? Elf's character was a bit far-fetched; it was too easy a romance for my taste. However, I liked Marnie's evolution throughout this book and the way she learned to trust others more. I also liked the parallels between Marnie's situation and the online game she played.

The Wish House Audiobook by Celia Rees

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Celia Rees) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:19:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wish House Author: Celia Rees Narrator: Christopher Cazenove Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-05-07 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: But it's their beautiful and vibrant daughter, Clio, the muse for Jethro's paintings, who draws Richard utterly into the Daltons' world. Soon Richard finds himself so captivated by Clio that he steals off to the woods to spend days and nights with her, meanwhile struggling to understand and fit in with her eccentric clan. How could he know that some mysteries are best left alone, and that some betrayals can never be forgiven? Critic Reviews: "This sinister and intense novel will surely appeal to teens eager to follow the twists and turns of a tangled, yet affecting tale." (School Library Journal) "Rees is a master at evoking both a sense of place and atmosphere, techniques she uses to effectively imply situations and emotions, rather than explicitly state them. This beautifully written novel will disturb many...with its implication of incest, strangely blended and overlapping families, and voyeurism. As such, it will challenge your most adventurous teen[s] and twentysomething[s]." (Booklist) Members Reviews: didn't get very far. Would you try another book from Celia Rees and/or Christopher Cazenove? I have listened to a lot of books by Celia rees, yes, I would typically recommend her. I didn't get very far so can't say anything about Cazenove. Any additional comments? As I said I have read many books by Rees I think I only have two or three left to hear but I just couldn't get jnto this one. I listened for about 20 mins then zoned out. .t device said I am at 1h 25m but I could jot tell you why happened. It was unengageing and that's all I. An say because I don't remember enough to say it was boring or well written or what. I was dissapointed. Interesting Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I usually don't like to contradict, but I found this one to be highly interesting. The way the author weaves in little snippets of the present with the past and the very visual way she describes the artwork that's peppered in makes this book a unique read (listen). I do agree that parts of it are kinda slow but they all tie up in the end. zzz.... A good bed time story. It is dull enough to put you to sleep.

Skin Deep Audiobook by Laura Jarratt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laura Jarratt) — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:37:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skin Deep Author: Laura Jarratt Narrator: Lisa Coleman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Ugly people don't have feelings. They're not like everyone else. They don't notice if you stare at them and turn away. And if they did notice, it wouldn't hurt them. They're not like real people. Or that's what I used to think. Before I learned... After the car crash that leaves her best friend dead, Jenna is permanently scarred. She struggles to rebuild her life, but every stare in the street, every time she looks in the mirror, makes her want to retreat further from the world. Until she meets Ryan. Ryan's a traveller. When he and his mother moor their narrow boat on the outskirts of a village, she tells him this time it will be different. He doesn't believe her; he can't imagine why this place shouldn't be as unwelcoming as the rest. Until he meets Jenna. But as Jenna and Ryan grow closer, repercussions from the crash continue to reverberate through the community. And then a body is found. Members Reviews: Very Good Young Adult Story I didn't realize when I purchased it that this is a story written for Young Adults. I'm in my 50's. With that said, I really enjoyed the story. It is very engaging and the narrator does a very good job. The story is told from the two main characters 1st person point of view, female and male, alternating chapters. At first I was thinking there should have been two separate narrators for that type of story, a female and a male. However the narrator (female), handled the male's portion very well. I would recommend this book to others, even adults no longer considered young. :-) Ugly people have feelings too ! Where does Skin Deep rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book can be read by adults and adolescents. The story and different characters were easy to follow. It shows that we all have our problems in life, the good, the good looking, the bad and the ugly. Although each character was read by the same narrator, she managed to bring across the different people very well. Who was your favorite character and why? Ryan. Because he seems to be a dream come true. He is a traveller with a stamp on his forehead that says trouble. But he is the complete opposite. He has manners, is nice and sees through appearances. What does Lisa Coleman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She can bring different characters out very well. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? not necessarily, but it did keep me gripped till the end Wow! What did you love best about Skin Deep? Ryan was an unexpected delight, and not at all the usual "hot guy" who appears in so many YA books. He was amazingly human, kind and genuine, and I loved his persistence in getting to know Jenna. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The tears kept running down my face as the author tapped into my own long ago memories of feeling ugly and rejected.

Sleeping Dogs Audiobook by Sonya Hartnett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sonya Hartnett) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:31:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleeping Dogs Author: Sonya Hartnett Narrator: Kate Hosking Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "We must be ruthless," Edward snarls, "because we lead ruthless lives: you, of anyone, should understand that. This is our existence, Jordan, this house, this land, that father, that mother - there's no pity, there's no mercy, there's probably no escape. It is hard, Jordan, and we have to be hard to survive it, and the best we can do is fight anything that threatens to make it worse." ©1995 Sonya Hartnett; (P)2000 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Kate Hosking gives a stirring performance of the young adult novel Sleeping Dogs by Sonya Hartnett. Her strong voice and expressive delivery perfectly capture the atmosphere for this audiobook set in rural Australia. The Willow family lives in a desolate landscape. Five children, isolated from the town, run the farm. Their father is abusive and their mother is unstable. There is a violence that underpins everything, but the children remain close to home - until one day when the youngest spills the familys secrets to an artist who lives in a nearby caravan park. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating and disturbing, this chilling story reveals how morality can be twisted by obsessive family loyalty." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Disturbing Book, Very Good This book is very dark, but it's really good. It tells the story of five children, surnamed Willow. Their family owns a run-down caravan park on a farm in rural Australia. The head of their house is the father, Griffin, who has a toxic, authoritarian approach to parenting. Griffin is one of the main antagonists in this story, along with an artist who comes to visit their park. The mother, Grace, is the recluse of the family and is in her own world. The oldest brother of the family is hardworking and tends to obey the orders of the father. The oldest sister is very vain. She is liked by all, her father's favorite, and is pretty. The middle brother is a unique character, he's an artist and his father often inflicts abuse from him and labels him as idol. The only child with a sliver of hope to make it out their situation is the youngest brother. Then there's a younger sister, which I can only say is a product of her environment. This family holds many secrets, one of which only the siblings are aware and is damaging if the father finds out. Everything starts to spiral out of control when a stranger comes to their farm and learns of their secrets. The stranger becomes a threat and the children must do everything in their power to restore everything back to "normal" and prevent their father from finding out. The actions, thought processes, and everything about these children is extremely demented. From the beginning of this book to the end its very chaotic, and the tension continues to rise. The ending is the biggest surprise of all. A few of the themes that are consistent in this story are morality, incest, betrayal, and loyalty. This novel is very disturbing. The hardest book to rate I've ever read/listened to Some people will love this book, others will hate it. The pluses in my mind were its originality, the consistency of the presentation, how bizarre it was, and its starkness.

Atti osceni in luogo privato Audiolibro di Marco Missiroli

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marco Missiroli) — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:34:11 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> Titolo: Atti osceni in luogo privato Autore: Marco Missiroli Narratore: Gianluca Crisafi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 6 hrs and 26 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 05-04-16 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Teens, Family & Relationships Riepilogo Editore: Questa è una storia che comincia una sera a cena, quando Libero Marsell, dodicenne, intuisce come si può imparare ad amare. La famiglia si è da poco trasferita a Parigi. La madre ha iniziato a tradire il padre. Questa è la storia, raccontata in prima persona, di quel dodicenne che da allora si affaccia nel mondo guidato dalla luce cristallina del suo nome. Si muove come una sonda dentro la separazione dei genitori, dentro il grande teatro dell'immaginazione onanistica, dentro il misterioso mondo degli adulti. Misura il fascino della madre, gli orizzonti sognatori del padre, il labirinto magico della città. Avverte prima con le antenne dell'infanzia, poi con le urgenze della maturità, il generoso e confidente mondo delle donne. Le Grand Liberò, così lo chiama Marie, bibliotecaria del IV arrondissement, dispensatrice di saggezza, innamorata dei libri e della sua solitudine, è pronto a conoscere la perdita di sé nel sesso e nell'amore. Lunette lo porta sin dove arrivano, insieme alla dedizione, la gelosia e lo strazio. Quando quella passione si strappa, per Libero è tempo di cambiare. Da Parigi a Milano, dallo Straniero di Camus al Deserto dei Tartari di Buzzati, dai Deux Magots, caffè esistenzialista, all'osteria di Giorgio sui Navigli, da Lunette alle "trentun tacche" delle nuove avventure che lo conducono, come un destino di libertà, al sentimento per Anna. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2015 Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore S.r.l. (P)2016 Audible GmbH

Portrait of a Girl Running Audiobook by J B Chicoine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J B Chicoine) — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:30:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Portrait of a Girl Running Subtitle: Portraits, Book 1 Author: J B Chicoine Narrator: Carolyn Nicely Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-14 Publisher: Straw Hill Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: All Leila wants is to get through her senior year at her new high school without drawing undue attention. Not that she has any big secret to protect, but her unconventional upbringing has made her very private. At seventeen, she realizes just how odd it was that two men raised her-one black, one white-and no mother. Not to mention they were blues musicians, always on the move. When her father died, he left her with a fear of foster care and a plan that would help her fall between the cracks of the system. Three teachers make that impossible - the handsome track coach, her math teacher from hell, and a jealous gym instructor. Compromising situations, accusations of misconduct, and judicial hearings put Leila's autonomy and even her dignity at risk, unless she learns to trust an unlikely ally. Members Reviews: A Compelling Story Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, the characters were well developed and the plot moved along at a comfortable pace. What did you like best about this story? Although this story has a young-adult character, Leila, the feel of the story is more adult. Set in Leilas senior year of high school, on her own after the death of her father and in a new environment, Leila struggles with her artistic bent, plays blues piano with a bunch of Delta blues octogenarians every Saturday night, and runs as a way of coping with her a past that is quickly catching up to her. Throw into the mix her unconventional relationships with two male teachers, and I was surprised at how thoroughly engrossed Ian adult malebecame in the life of a seventeen-year-old girl. I enjoyed the switches in point of view, from Leila to Ian Brigham (the handsome and conflicted track coach) to Mr. Clarence Myles (the enigmatic math teacher). While it is a of high school setting, Chicoine focuses enough on the internal life of her characters, providing a well-rounded story with impressive character developments. Chicoines stories tend to unfold graduallyorganicallyat the start, but soon escalate with crazy twists and turns that kept me turning pages. I cant wait to read the sequel, Portrait of a Protégé! What about Carolyn Nicelys performance did you like? There were a lot of emotional high points and the narrator carried them out with skill.

Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack Audiobook by M. E. Kerr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. E. Kerr) — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:34:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack Author: M. E. Kerr Narrator: Aaron Landon Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: M. E. Kerr's first novel - hailed by the New York Times as a "timely, compelling" and "brilliantly funny" look at adolescence and friendship It was bad enough that they had to move to Brooklyn. Brooklyn Heights, as Tucker Woolf's dad instructs him to tell everyone after he loses his job. Now his father has suddenly developed an allergy to Tucker's cat, Nader, a nine-month-old calico Tucker found underneath a Chevrolet. Tucker's beloved pet finds a new home with overweight, outrageous Susan "Dinky" Hocker, the only person to answer Tucker's ad. As Tucker starts paying regular visits to Dinky's house to check up on Nader, his life begins to change. Dinky introduces Tucker to her strange cousin, Natalia Line, a compulsive rhymer whom Tucker finds fascinating. And enter P. John Knight, who's fat like Dinky...and now, like Nader. With this odd cast of characters, a little world is created for big kids who need to go on diets. And who also, all of them, need to find out who they are. A story of friendship, self-image, and surviving adolescence, Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack! is also about the terror - and exhilaration - of daring to be yourself. Members Reviews: Blast from the past... First published in 1972 the books still feels relevant today forty-two years later. The characters, voice and dialog all feel real, believable and honest. I've been aware of this book since I was a teen. I don't know why, when I was reading S.E. Hinton and other teen angst novels that I passed over 'Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!' Maybe it was the drug implication. I really can't say, the reasons are lost in the fog of time. This was a decent book. Harsh in places. Touching in others. Well worth reading. Great coming of age book. Loved this book as a child in Jr high when my English teacher read it to my class. A great coming of age story of a normal, overweight girl who befriends a boy who accepts her a even of she doesn't accept herself. Loving it so much I just had to purchase and read it as a adult. :) Social Aquarium This book starts out as being the story of Tucker Woolf, self-apointed expert on libraries, and cronicler of strange existences. But it soon turns out that it is actually the story of four young teenagers, and, on a broader scale, their parents and their entire society. Tucker has to deal with having a faher who cares too much about apearances, and drills Tucker into only revealing parts of the truth when dealing with strangers. Tucker is feels somewhat out of place wherever he is, and when he finds a stray cat he imediately bonds with it. When his dad turns out to be allergic, he has to give the cat away. It is this cat who, directly and inderectly, brings him into contact with the other characters. It is adopted by Dinky Hocker, a tragically overweight girl, whose parents completely ignore their daughters problems, in favour of helping drug-addicts and othe worthy causes. Her cousin Natalie, and a boy who shares Dinkys rather enormous problem, together form the core of the story. The book is funny, the characters quirky and the situations somwhat absurd, but the real fascination of this book comes from seeing how the parents of these children forget them in favour of either their own problems or the problems of strangers. The thing that struck me most is that Dinkys charity-mom is actually one of the most selfish people in the world.

Outside Beauty Audiobook by Cynthia Kadohata

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cynthia Kadohata) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:51:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outside Beauty Author: Cynthia Kadohata Narrator: Sue Jean Kim Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Then a late-night car crash shatters everything, including their mother's arm and face. Suddenly, the family is scattered across the country, each girl being sent to live with her respective father. While Helen undergoes surgery and post-surgery, the sisters try to adjust to a life without each other. The trouble is, they're NOT adjusting, and the youngest, Maddie, is so terrified of her father that she's withdrawing...from her sisters, and from herself. That's when Shelby realizes something must be done - something drastic - to reclaim her family. At turns wickedly funny and unflinchingly haunting, Outside Beauty showcases Cynthia Kadohata's unerring ability to explore the bonds that bind. Members Reviews: Outside Beauty Review This book totally covered the relationship that lyes deep in the pits of a sisterhood relationship. LOVED IT! I could not stop reading this book and actually read it again. The mischief in this book keeps you wanting more... All the scandals and hate that are ripped from theses characters hearts are exposed and quickly healed by the power love of their sisters! Five Stars My daughter loved it! An enjoyable read. Pre-teen. Families come in all sizes and love can form bonds Four sisters, Marilyn, Lakey, Maddie & Shelby all live with their mother who makes her living off of being nice to men and using her appearance to find new boyfriends to finance her lifestyle. All her daughters have different fathers and see very little of them until their mother is horribly injured in a traffic accident and is hospitalized. The girls are separated and try valiantly to write letters to each other and make phone calls when they can. Getting used to the personalities of their fathers takes time and the youngest Maddie has the hardest time since her dad punishes her for bedwetting and tries to instill a routine that is too controlling for a 6 year old. Once her other sisters realize the change in Maddie's personality, they can do very little from their distant locations to comfort her. Shelby is the narrator of the entire story and when their mom's health comes to a crucial point the girls are quickly reunited to see her in the hospital to either say a final goodbye or to help spark her will to live. During the extended visit, the girls are staying together at their old apartment and they decide to run away to save Maddie from going back to her dad's home. They make a nerve-wracking getaway but do end up getting caught and when facing their dads again they stand their ground and make their opinions heard about their living arrangements. The girls all learn lessons about life and that their dads mean well and have differences they can appreciate too. I must admit I did find it a tiny bit weird that they didn't argue more at times. ;-) Sweet book This is the second book I ordered recently that surprised me. I didn't realize this was a young adult book. I had surmised that the sisters were young from the description, but I didn't know the book was written from the point of view of a 13 year-old. The sisters are 6, 8, 13 and 16 years old when their mother is injured and they get sent to live with their respective fathers. It's the first time in their lives they've been without their mother and each other. The girls are precocious on some level because of the crazy lifestyle they've lived with their single, man-crazy mother.

Youth in Bondage Audiobook by C. D. Payne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. D. Payne) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:10:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Youth in Bondage Subtitle: The Journals of Nick Twisp, Book Two Author: C. D. Payne Narrator: Paul Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: In Youth in Revolt, the first volume of Nick's journals, we witnessed his transition from young literary hacker to rebel with a libidinous cause as he attempted to win teen goddess Sheeni Saunders. In Youth in Bondage, the second volume of Nick's journals, we find him stuck in Sheeni's hometown of Ukiah, living like an indentured servant with his penny-pinching father while his paramour and her boyfriend are away at school in Santa Cruz. But trouble finds Nick again when the F.B.I. picks up his trail and he must rely on the cahones of his tough alter ego, Francois Dillinger. Members Reviews: Vulgar and entertaining I enjoyed Youth in Revolt very much. I was initially turned-off when I first started reading it because I was expecting something written with more subtlety and realism like The Perks of Being A Wallflower. After getting over my expectations, I just began to enjoy the non-stop teenage vulgarity combined with the over-the-top try-hard intellectuality of the protagonist. Another reviewer compared this to A Confederacy of Dunces (which I also loved) and the similarities are there. Both feature protagonists that we probably wouldn't like if we met them, but we root for them anyway due to the hilarious ripples of chaos that they leave in their wake. and I enjoy it even more with each read I've read the entire Youth in Revolt series probably 5 times, and I enjoy it even more with each read. It's hilariously crude, but wonderfully written. Its definitely not a book to disappoint and it lives up to its title. Nick Twisp is a resourcefully reckless teenager and his many side kicks and costumes give life to each book as he continues on his never ending pursuit of the affections of the diabolical Sheeni Saunders Youth In Revolt I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed a book as much as I have with Youth in Revolt. The cynical and obnoxious Nick Twisp possesses every teenage boy's worst attributes and mixes it all together to become the most realistic teenager that literature has ever seen. The book is jam-packed with gut wrenching laughs an manages to teach valuable lessons in the raunchiest of ways. Please read this book, then buy all the sequels and read them too, because the Twisp Saga is a story to valuable to overlook. Laugh Nonstop From The First Page To The Last This book the funniest book I have ever read. The main character, Nick Twisp, takes you on a hilarious ride all in the name of love for his crush. He is outrageously clever and a dorky teenager with acne at the same time. The book is written in a journal style so you feel like you are living day by day with Nick Twisp. You may have to keep a dictionary handy because the author is so descriptive he includes a lot of unfamilar vocabulary, at least it was for me at times. First Edition should be the ONLY edition!!! This book is so incredibly good, you'll HAVE to read the three other books in the series and then demand the author to write more for it!! The first edition is the only edition you should buy. There's so much more content and you won't have to deal with Cut To The Twisp, but buy that too if you like the writing style. It has short stories. The picture by Handee is the actual first edition. Don't buy anything later than 1995! 1993 is the one you want. Best book ever. Buy it, goddammit.

Broken Teen Scars Audiobook by Patrice M Foster

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrice M Foster) — Tue, 30 May 2017 23:23:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken Teen Scars Subtitle: T.D. Series, Book 2 Author: Patrice M Foster Narrator: Deja Nielsen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Patrice M Foster Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Esther struggles with depression and low self-esteem due to the lack of parental involvement in her life while growing up. The constant desire for acceptance from her parents, especially her father, caused her to make many impulsive decisions. As she reminisces on her teen years with appreciation, she realizes every obstacle she came in contact with helped her grow into the strong young woman she is today. Members Reviews: but this was a surprisingly good book and fast read I wasnât too sure about how this book would turn out based on the errors in the synopsis, but this was a surprisingly good book and fast read. Only 65 pages long, but there is a mighty punch packed into those pages. The clinical definition of depression is given, complete with examples of how some people might experience those behaviors. A good paragraph in this book asks us is someone with Asthma should feel shame? And why does our society have this stigma associated with mental health issue? Esther is a teenager who is suffering from depression and this puts her at odds with her family and friends who just do not understand how debilitating this issue can be to someone. Getting in trouble at school brought her to the attention of the ârebelâ kids and from there she started hanging out with older kids and eventually found her way to the streets. I think that this book is important to read, in part because it is so brief, one cannot say that there is no time in the day to read this. I think that this can open our eyes to the behavior of our teens and maybe even help us to understand how we can start to help them. Great Message! Broken Teen Scars is a tremendously useful and encouraging book for teens who are struggling with clinical depression. Patrice Foster has written this book in a very clear, concise, and engaging way that will appeal to anyone struggling with depression, or someone who has a loved one struggling. Right from the start Foster tells us that Esther is a teenage girl who has clinical depression, and that she underwent terrible struggles, but in the end she overcame her problems. Because Foster disclosed this right from the start, you can read about Estherâs story knowing that she will be okay. What I appreciated most about Broken Teen Scars is that Foster tells not only a story to help readers understand depression, which is an accomplishment in itself, but she also provides medical and statistical data to help put Estherâs story into context. And in this way, readers who struggle with depression can put their own stories into context as well â they are not alone and they can get better. Great message indeed! and despite all the crap, donât worry Rejection, we all been through that, and despite all the crap, donât worry, we always made it. There are a lot of factors we always concerned when it comes to struggling for acceptance, some cases are worse than others, but is an overall problem no one should overlook.

Love Rewards the Brave Audiobook by Anya Monroe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anya Monroe) — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:33:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Rewards the Brave Author: Anya Monroe Narrator: Jessica McEvoy Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-15 Publisher: Anya Monroe Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Keeping her brother, Benji, warm, fed, and away from their father is Louisa's only goal in life. When the state steps in and places them in separate foster homes, her world falls apart. Louisa, in crisis, discovers slam poetry. The spoken word performances reveal people sharing pieces of themselves on stage for the world to hear. The transparency she sees frightens her but also holds the key to her future...if she's brave enough to give her story a voice. Members Reviews: Heartbreaking Yet Hopeful, Brilliantly Read If you could sum up Love Rewards the Brave in three words, what would they be? Heartbreaking, Real, Wrenching Who was your favorite character and why? I love the protagonist, but I also liked those who try to help her: Miss F., Margot, and Jess. Which scene was your favorite? When her journals were returned to her. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Hope takes practice. Any additional comments? Loved it! Poignant, Real Beautifully Narrated What does Jessica McEvoy bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Jessica's excellent narration, does great justice to the story of Louisa and Benji. Her voice conveys the crisis and the turmoil beautifully.

Diary of a Witch's Daughter Audiobook by Tonya Parker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tonya Parker) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:35:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Diary of a Witch's Daughter Author: Tonya Parker Narrator: Tonya D. Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Tonya D. Parker Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Harmony Blue shares her innermost thoughts with her new diary. Listen to what happens as she struggles to live up to her name, keeping life in a calm and balanced state as she enters high school, deals with MGs - mean girls, experiences her first love, writes amazing stories, and tries to come to terms with her wonderfully wacky and woo woo witch of a mom. Members Reviews: Good Read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. By combining fact and fiction, the author describes the principles and precepts of those "weird" people who choose to follow their inner consciousness about life, health, and healing rather than to flow with the mainstream and how they could possibly be regarded by others. This is all written from the viewpoint of a 13 going on 14 year old who is growing into contentment and acceptance of herself as she is. I loved this book because I know real people like the ... This book made my heart smile. I don't want to give anything away, as I want other readers to experience it as I did, but you may want to throw away any preconceived ideas you have about what a "witch" is. I loved this book because I know real people like the characters. I loved this book because I could feel the love between the two main characters. I loved this book because based upon it's definition of a "witch", I am one too. :-) The magic in this book is real... and we all have that magic inside of us. Not Witchy I was intrigued by the title, which suggested intimate knowledge of what true witches do, but to my surprise, it wasn't anything like that. It was more of a new age book written from the perspective of a young teenager who had to deal with an inaccurate rumor regarding her mother. I was already familiar with many of the new age topics that she brought up and I could sympathize with her feelings about wanting to have forbidden chocolate snacks, like Snickers, for example. The love story between Harmony and Jamaal is charming and innocent. It is full of enthusiasm and references to items that are popular with teens in today's times. I recommend this book to young teens who want to broaden their minds about diversity. This is a light hearted Young Adult Fiction book that ... This is a light hearted Young Adult Fiction book that takes the reader on a journey through the adventurous mind of a young teen-aged girl named Harmony Blue. This book is guaranteed to warm your magical heart! Great book and a wonderful author Great book and a wonderful author! Thanks for this educational and fun story that young adults can and will learn from!

From Where I Watch You Audiobook by Shannon Grogan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shannon Grogan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:07:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Where I Watch You Author: Shannon Grogan Narrator: Erin Moon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Kara is about to realize her dream of becoming a professional baker. Beautifully designed and piped, her cookies are masterpieces but also her ticket out of rainy Seattle - if she wins the upcoming national baking competition and its scholarship prize to culinary school in California. Kara can no longer stand the home where her family lived, laughed, and ultimately imploded after her mean-spirited big sister, Kellen, died in a drowning accident. Kara's dad has since fled, and her mom has turned from a high-powered attorney into a nutty holy-rolling Christian fundamentalist peddling "soul soup" in the family cafe. All Kara has left are memories of better times. But the past holds many secrets, and they come to light as Kara faces an anonymous terror: Someone is leaving her handwritten notes. Someone who knows exactly where she is and what she's doing. As the notes lead her to piece together the events that preceded Kellen's terrible, life-changing betrayal years before, she starts to catch glimpses of her dead sister: an unwelcome ghost in filthy Ugg boots. If Kara doesn't figure out who her stalker is, and soon, she could lose everything. Her chance of escape. The boy she's beginning to love and trust. Even her life. Members Reviews: How could you not love this book!?! First off, this is a book people. This book was written by a woman with a grand imagination and I loved it! All this complaining about not enough cooking, needs more recipes...really!?! That's what you felt was missing from the book? Nowhere does it say it is a cookbook therefore it isn't missing anything! The whining about Kara's mom not being believable!?! You poor, sheltered souls! I have met people who have had their lives come apart and spin out of control because of grief! I find her mom completely believable! I think what people need to remember when reading this awesome book is that it is aimed more at teenagers. I am not a teenager, but I am the mother of two of them, plus I spend a lot of time with other teens in my job. I approached this book with them in mind and I found it incredibly enjoyable! Even if I didn't have my knowledge of teens I still would have enjoyed this book! I don't want this to be a spoiler review, so I will just encourage you to get this book, curl up with some tea and blanket and settle in for the weekend, because you won't want to stop reading until you are done with the book! This author is one to watch... I don't read a lot of YA, but heard great things about this book and decided to read it myself. I really enjoyed it! The characters were well developed with just enough of an edge that they could keep you guessing. Each one seemed to be hiding something that could contribute to the plot in an unexpected way. The main character's actions and thoughts accurately portrayed the struggles of young adulthood. The last night I was reading the book, I was cursing the author because I didn't want to put it down, yet I had to get to bed to work in the morning. That struggle us book lovers have between needing to get to sleep but needing to know how the book ends! That's my kind of book. I'm looking forward to seeing what Ms.

Pretending Normal Audiobook by Mary Campisi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Campisi) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:34:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pretending Normal Author: Mary Campisi Narrator: Angel Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-15 Publisher: Mary Campisi Books, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: 1976 -Sara Polokovich wants out of Norwood, Pennsylvania, population 4,582, where the undertaker and the butcher are the same person. All she has to do is earn a scholarship. Just two more years...but until then, she pours over classics to strengthen her comprehension skills, reviews for the SAT, and continues to request college brochures from every school in the northeast. Sara's just buried her mother, her father drinks too much, and her kid sister won't leave her alone. Why can't her life be normal? Even half-normal? Why does Frank, (she refuses to think of him as her father anymore), spend all of his time in the garage with that damn '57 Chevy? And why does he have to hide bottles all over the house; in the red metal cupboard in the garage, behind the faded orange curtain in the kitchen, under the sink in the bathroom? Why can't anybody talk about what's happening? As Sara struggles to free herself from a life of dysfunction and disease, she will learn the true depths of a parent's love and the ultimate sacrifice given - and taken - in the name of that love. Pretending Normal follows Sara Polokovich's coming of age as she discovers the truths about family with all of its flaws and weaknesses as the bond that holds one to another, in love, loyalty, even death. Members Reviews: teenage life becomes interesting Listening to this girl's quest to finish high school and head off to an out-of-town college has been intriguing to me for so many reasons. Clark's narration brings the main character alive as we see just what her life really is composed of. Almost all of us know what high school and preparing for the future feels like, but Sara has much more on her plate.

Getting the Girl Audiobook by Markus Zusak

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Markus Zusak) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 10:42:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting the Girl Author: Markus Zusak Narrator: Stig Wemyss Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-14 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Rube never loved any of them. He never cared about any of them. He just wanted each one because she was next, and why not take the next thing if it was better than the last? Needless to say, Rube and I aren't too much alike when it comes to women. Cameron and Ruben have always been loyal brothers, but that loyalty is about to be tested to the limit when Cam falls for Octavia - Rube's latest girlfriend. Will he get the girl? Will his love for her tear their brotherly bond apart? And would Octavia ever go for a guy like him anyway? Members Reviews: Beyond "Okayness"...thanks for sharing Markus Zusak I know this is a YA book but it story goes beyond any age, Cam is a person, like most of us that spend their lives trying to find out who they are, who they really are. I think Zusak said it best when he said that our lives are defined by moments and I thank him for sharing this stories moments. He writes with such emotion that regardless of your feeling for the characters you know that they are real feelings that Zusak has brought to the readers surface . There are not many authors that can make you feel like Zusak does, I have read all of his books and feel the same about all of them. Getting The Girl is not the story that you think it is by the title, it is not about the act of getting the girl it is the journey that Cam spends getting there and what a journey it is that Zusak shares. I would recommend this book to anyone regardless of age. There is a realness to the story that touches the emotions of the reader and always leaves you with a feeling of "okayness". Buy the book, read it and plan on reading it again. Once again, thanks Markus Zusak for sharing your talent Wow! Markus Zusak's writing moves me as no other author's work does. Is it prose? Or poetry? It's poetic prose AND prosaic poetry. I couldn't put Getting The Girl down and didn't want it to end. The Soul of Art Okayness - and how does one achieve this? What makes up an individual into the person one hopes to be? What components to a person's life are most crucial to this formation of self? To which extent is an understanding or reconciliation of these personal elements required for one to achieve a satiated level of "okayness"? These are the questions that auspiciously consume the pages of Markus Zusak's sweet and endearing novella. In my own chronology of Mr. Zusak's erudite adventures, following I Am The Messenger and The Book Thief, the third book in my path, Getting The Girl feels decidedly more deliberate and minimalist. With the protagonist, Cameron Wolfe, ever searching for a hunger and desire within, readers my find themselves, along with Cam, searching for what it is they also are hungry for. In a completely charming approach, Getting The Girl offers fun and amusing perspectives on the intimate value of words, stories and a sense of feeling. Most predominantly, Mr. Zusak frames a portrait of personal familial relationships and how the person that one perceives in themselves informs the perception others have in them; and vise-versa. Highly recommended! This is the third book I have read by this author and I can't wait to read more. All three of his books that I have found so far have been beautifully written and I enjoy his style as much as his stories.

The Possibilities of Sainthood Audiobook by Donna Freitas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Freitas) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:19:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Possibilities of Sainthood Author: Donna Freitas Narrator: Emily Bauer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: All her life she's kept company with these kings and queens of small favors, knowing exactly whom to pray to on every occasion. Unfortunately, the two events Antonia's prayed for seem equally unlikely to happen. It's not for lack of trying. For how long has she been hoping to gain the attention of the love of her life - the tall, dark, and so-good-looking Andy Rotellini? Too long to mention. And every month for the last eight years, Antonia has sent a petition to the Vatican proposing a new patron saint and bravely offering herself for the post. So what if she's not dead? But as Antonia learns, in matters of the heart and sainthood, things are about as straightforward as wound-up linguini, and sometimes you need to recognize the signs. Critic Reviews: "Even non-Italian, non-Catholic readers will relate to Antonia as she struggles with an overbearing mom and gets giddy just thinking about landing her kiss. Like good homemade pasta, this satisfying novel balances lightness with substance and leaves teens wanting another serving." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Five Stars It came in great condition one of my favorites to read One of my favorite characters! Antonia Lucia Labella is immediately likable from the first pages where she petitions the Vatican to name a Patron Saint of Figs and Fig Trees. In this warm and witty novel by Donna Freitas, Antonia's voice is what propels this story forward and makes readers not want to leave her world. She prays her way through gym class, a family celebration that requires her to wear a candle crown ablaze and, most importantly, for a truly divine first kiss. Leaving Antonia behind at the end of the book made me melancholy. I hope we will see more of her in the future. --Reviewed by Michelle Delisle laugh out loud fun This is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. I actually bought 3 copies and gave them to a few of my friends. I laughed until I cried. It is a sweet and very funny coming of age story of first crushes and being careful about what you wish for...you just may get it. Fun, humorous read Posted on my review blog: [...] I was instantly sucked into Donna Freitas' The Possibilities of Sainthood. Antonia Lucia Labella has a distinctive voice as she lets us into her saint obsessing world. The book starts with her correspondence to the Vatican about why there should be a Patron Saint of Figs and Fig Trees with the suggestion that she is just the person to fill the role. She fantasizes about becoming the first living Catholic saint, and she is so hopefully that she has written monthly letters to the Vatican since she was eight. At the same time she is navigating a regular 15-year old life and crushing on a boy that goes to the neighboring all-boys Catholic school next to her all-girls school. Antonia's endearing Italian family and culture is also front and center. I loved the humor in this book and seeing the events through Lucia's eyes. The cover also beautifully represents the book. A very sweet story Antonia Lucia Labella has one main ambition in life--to be a saint. Since before her father passed away, Antonia has kept a collection of saints, so that she knows exactly whom to pray to for small favors. And she knows better than almost anyone that there are areas in dire need of patron saints.

The Dons Audiobook by Archimede Fusillo

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Archimede Fusillo) — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:06:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dons Subtitle: You Can Never Escape Family Author: Archimede Fusillo Narrator: Dino Marnika Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-06 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Paul is trying to escape. He's trying to escape from an Italian heritage that just doesn't seem to have any relevance for him anymore, and he's trying to escape from his nonno. They come from two different worlds, he and his grandfather, and Paul is more interested in his own world, his friends, the girls, the go-carts, than Nonno's strange and embarrassing behavior. Nonno is more than just a silly old man getting in the way of Paul's lifestyle, though. Nonno has more stories to tell than Paul can even begin to imagine. But there is one big problem: Nonno is losing his mind. ©2001 Archimede Fusillo; (P)2002 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. by arrangement with Penguin Books Australia Ltd Editorial Reviews: This is a funny and poignant listen about a teenage boy named Paul who is dealing with more than his fair share of challenges: His father is dead, and he has to share a room with a grandfather slowly slipping into dementia. His grandfather is also stuck in old Italian ways that embarrass Paul, who's more interested in girls and sports than hearing about the old country. But Paul soon learns that his grandfather is even more valuable than he realizes. Performer Dino Marnika's gravelly baritone is smooth and pronounces the Italian words with ease, while an introduction by Archimede Fusillo adds a welcoming warmth. Critic Reviews: "The narrator and author are well matched as story and characterization come together flawlessly. Unexpected plot twists and down under humor make this audiobook very entertaining." (AudioFile)

All Rivers Flow to the Sea Audiobook by Allison McGhee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Allison McGhee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:30:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Rivers Flow to the Sea Author: Allison McGhee Narrator: Cecelia Riddett Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Rose and her older sister Ivy have always done everything together. When a car accident sends Ivy into a coma, Rose's world is turned upside-down. The doctors recommend that they pull the plug on Ivy, but Rose's mother hasn't been to the hospital since the accident and refuses to make a decision. Rose must learn to cope with life without Ivy. ©2006 Allison McGhee; (P)2007 RECORDED BOOKS Members Reviews: Five Stars nothing YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH ALISON McGHEE ALL RIVERS FLOW TO THE SEA Being a fan of Ms. McGhee's, I am very slowly working my way through her writing only because I don't want to run out of her wonderful books. She is amazing! This book is listed as a TEEN book. Adults, have at it. This is one heck of a good read. Ms. McGhee hits home with her stunning story of young teenaged Rose trying to deal with an accident that leaves her sister, Ivy, in a coma and on a respirator. Poor Rose -- dealing with the death of someone you love is hard enough and hurts so badly that I cannot imagine being part of the accident that leaves Ivy at death's door and Rose OK. Rose has a hard time dealing with this situation also and this book tells the story of her coping. Rose cannot imagine life without her sister, Ivy. Ivy and Rose are two extremely close sisters. The sentence that keeps repeating throughout the book -- "IVY AND I HAD AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS DUSK IN THE ADIRONDACKS, AND WE WERE COMING AROUND A CURVE AND THE LIGHT BLUE TRUCK CAME SLIDING" -- that ONE sentence hits home each time you read it and each time it is like a blow to your mind and your gut. Rose tries to cope with her sister's situation and in the best way she knows how. Rose visits Ivy each day and it hurts her that their mother will not set foot in the hospital. How Rose deals with her life -- a life that is a gift she cannot deal with -- why is she alive and her sister is in a coma? This young girl deals with many, many issues and you cannot help but admire her. The characters ring true and life-like. Ms. McGhee sneaks in a few characters for a visit from her other novels. This is good, I really like this. Rose makes it through each day, has a hard time coping with her mother's non-interest in Ivy, her mom's obsession with making paper cranes, dealing with the kids at school who don't understand how Rose is feeling and what she is going through emotionally. Through no fault of their own, her friends are treating Rose in a different way, and while they cannot see this, Rose certainly can and this makes her life even harder. I LOVED this book. Having lost my dad 14 years ago, I could really feel Rose's pain and know how she was totally feeling. The phrase WE ALL WALK AROUND WITH A STONE IN OUR SHOE really is true. EVERYONE has pain and sorrow in their life, but living is what makes all that hurt worth the journey. Rose had to learn that it was OK that she was alive and living. She had to learn how to deal with the accident and what happened to her sister, Ivy. And we all have to learn how to deal with stones in our shoes. READ THIS BOOK. I highly recommend it.

Youth in Exile Audiobook by C. D. Payne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. D. Payne) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:23:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Youth in Exile Subtitle: The Journals of Nick Twisp, Book Three Author: C. D. Payne Narrator: Paul Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Nick Twisp started out an honor student and ended up a fugitive. His ongoing struggles to make sense out of high school, deal with his divorced parents, and lose his virginity have resulted in his transformation from an unassuming, precocious 14-year-old to a modern youth in open revolt. Now, in the concluding volume of Nick's hilarious journals, we find him re-enrolled in high school disguised as a girl, avoiding the eye of the law while fending off passes from undiscerning boys. The long-delayed resolution of his quest to win teen goddess Sheeni Saunders and achieve independence will fulfill every teenage fantasy.

Regina, What Is the Color of It Audiobook by Curtis W. Jackson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Curtis W. Jackson) — Wed, 03 May 2017 09:14:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regina, What Is the Color of It Author: Curtis W. Jackson Narrator: Judy Rounda Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-17 Publisher: Curtis W. Jackson Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A young woman's letter to her intimate friend, Regina reveals a short story of another close companionship. It is a past account of a bright, aspiring student and her brilliant and beautiful teacher. The lovely black youth, Mispha struggles for acceptance in a bias affluent society of the latter 1980s. The brave white teacher, Samantha confronts academic pressure as she strives to advance multicultural studies in a predominantly Caucasian community. They face their limitations and find a compromise in a bonding friendship of sisterhood, sealing it in an association with a handsome professor. The short story, 'Regina, What Is the Color of It' reflects the hues, tones, and shades of a Long Island schoolgirl coming of age just in time. Members Reviews: New edition is much better! This is a brief, one sided story in the form of a letter addressed to a friend, by a dark skinned woman. She basically recalls childhood memories in her letter, talks about how racism affected her life, and how her father and friends helped her feel confident about herself. This short letter tells a sweet story about one of her teachers and her union to a man with different colored skin. The acceptance of everyone's true equality is part of what the main character tries to convey. The ebook divided its chapters in two different languages. Half of the book is written in English, and the other half is in Spanish. I have much to say about the Spanish part of the book. Being a native Spanish speaker, I have to say the Spanish version does not work for me. It looks as if someone copied & pasted the English content in Google Translate and copied and pasted the Spanish translation back to the book. It is a terrible translation, and I would have given the book a higher rating if the Spanish part weren't so bad. The author needs someone knowledgeable of Spanish to translate the English portion of the book for it to work. Besides the Spanish issue, there were very few typos on the English part that must be corrected as well. The story has true potential, and maybe in the longer version we will be able to see a deepest character development than what we read in this letter size version of it. ****EDIT**** After the editing of the book, I am pleased to say the Spanish translation feels more natural and less robotic. The translation was properly fixed and the various typos present in the previous edition were mostly corrected. I loved this Ebook I loved this Ebook! It is a great, fun way to read a short story in Spanish, very well written and an excellent way to compare verbs (English to Spanish). The letter is touching and awakes in you a wish to help other people and return kind favors.

Orangeboy Audiobook by Patrice Lawrence

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrice Lawrence) — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:24:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orangeboy Subtitle: Short-listed for the Costa Book Award 2016 Author: Patrice Lawrence Narrator: Ben Bailey Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Short-listed for the Costa Children's Book Award 2016 Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. Not anymore. Not since Mr Orange. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices. Can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves? Critic Reviews: "What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it." (Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier) "A truly brilliant book. I galloped through it...edge of the seat stuff!" (Malorie Blackman) "Pitch-perfect teen voices and a bruising, thrilling pace." (Metro) "Direct and punchy." (The Guardian) "A contemporary urban thriller with a powerful family drama at its heart." (The Bookseller)

Baking for Dave Audiobook by Melissa Palmer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Melissa Palmer) — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:45:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baking for Dave Author: Melissa Palmer Narrator: Jennifer Groberg Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: Future Horizons Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Iris Heller, a teenager with Sensory Processing Disorder, runs away to compete in a national bake-off contest. In order to get there, she steals her mom's car, travels along the East Coast, and does the most terrifying thing of all - interacts with actual people! Iris has never been like other girls, but she's not about to start letting that get in the way. Iris has this profound fascination for the musican Dave Matthews, and she feels a compelling need to compete in the bake-off for Dave. To compensate for nervousness, she has the habit of humming, beatboxing, and making musical contraptions out of items around her. It is this talent that gets noticed at several road stops along the way, which leads to her inevitable "gone viral" glory. At a donut shop, Iris sings like an angel. At a coffee shop, she plays a symphony using cups and the soda fountain. At a restaurant, she builds a glorious musical fountain out of dishes and pans. Iris is the kind of pure spirit who brings the best out of the world around her without knowing it. Iris' mom (Maisy) and her best friend Eric set out to find Iris. All lives converge at Happy World, the Disney-esque paradise, where the bake-off takes place. Iris, whose life has been one of isolation and misunderstanding, finds out just how much she is loved. It doesn't matter whether she wins the bake-off, she's already won the biggest contest of all, triumphing in life. Members Reviews: Definite must read! This book immediately draws you in and never lets go. All of the characters are so easy to fall in love with, mostly because they feel so real. On top of the wonderful characters and engaging plot, this book can only be described as enlightening. It captures the intricacies and the nitty gritty of being on the spectrum without making it the butt of the joke. In all, it's an amazing book you should definitely read! Heart warming and brave! What an adventure! I felt honored to be on this road trip with Iris. Not only was this book eye opening into the world of sensory processing disorder, but each character was beautifully crafted and vividly real. I read the last chapter through tear filled eyes and with a heart so full I thought it might burst. Every one is unique Real, touching, informative and enlightening. You come away after reading this book knowing a little more about autism and the strength and courage that comes along with it Five Stars :)

Faerie Audiobook by Eisha Marjara

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eisha Marjara) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:50:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Faerie Author: Eisha Marjara Narrator: Soneela Nankani Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Faerie, a novel for young people, is the fierce yet gently unfolding story of a hyperimaginative girl who is on a collision course to womanhood. She likens herself to a half-human fairy creature who does not belong in the earthly world; but in the cold light of day, she is a psychiatric patient at a hospital where she is being treated for anorexia - her sickness driven by the irrational need to undo nature and thwart the passage of time. Lila tells the story of how she ended up on the Four East wing. We flash back to her childhood in the '80s, growing up in a small town as an overweight brown kid of Punjabi immigrant parents: her father, a literary scholar whom she idolizes; and her mother, a housewife - the most female of all females who found comfort in cooking. Faerie weaves these passages with Lila's downward spiral into life-threatening illness, her budding sexuality, and her complicated recovery in hospital that comes with a price. Written with candor and heartbreaking lyricism, Faerie is a plaintive love letter to the bold, flawed splendor that is childhood.

Billie Valentine Audiobook by Penelope Kahler Swan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Penelope Kahler Swan) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:47:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Billie Valentine Author: Penelope Kahler Swan Narrator: Gene Henes Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Penelope Kahler Swan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A 14-year-old black girl, trapped and alone in a dangerous city with two little brothers to feed, gets the chance of a lifetime - if her past doesn't ruin it for her. Members Reviews: Started off like any stereotypical black characters written by a non-black author ... I need to add this disclaimer: I received the audio version of this book from the author for a honest review. I have to say when I started reading this book, I wasn't really impressed. Started off like any stereotypical black characters written by a non-black author and I was getting a little put-off. But I decided to give it a chance and at least listen to the first character. I quickly got into the book and loved the characters even the rotten/evil ones. This story could have taken place any where U.S.A. at any time, past, present or future. There will always be children in need and left out in the cold with no one to care how they survive. I loved that it took place over two (2) holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas because it guaranteed a HEA. What was very interesting to me was that the heroine was only 14/15 years old and some grown man (perv) wanted her for himself. He didn't understand Billie's commitment to her younger siblings therefore, he was destined to fail. I don't want to add any spoilers but all the characters, main and secondary were very three dimensional except my confusion with Blue Fox at the beginning. This was a feel good pre-holiday story and I will be sure to add it to the list of Christmas stories I read every year. This story warmed my heart and I saw myself in Billie Valentine at her age growing up. What a lovely Read I was lucky enough to have gotten a copy of this book/audible book from the Author in exchange for a review, which I am more than happy to provide. I don't listen to books a lot, but I really should do it more, not only does it allow you to do a couple of things at the same time, but the Narrator Gene Henes really brought the pages alive for me, and it was very entertaining. What a heartwarming and lovely story, I loved all the characters and the storyline. Magic really is all around us. If you are looking for an uplifting story about what happens to kids down on there luck and in need for a miracle, look no further. What a wonderful read. A trip down memory lane With the first sentence of the book, you're hooked. Penelope Swan writes in such a way that the reader is transported into the narrative, engrossed within the lives of the characters. Billie and her siblings were my favorite characters. The interactions between them and their mannerisms are thoroughly realistic - there are several conversations that they have that I too had with my siblings when I was growing up, eliciting easy smiles. As with all of her books, this one is another that is hard to put down until it's finished. Billie's siblings are not the only realistic characters; her friends are three dimensional as well. This book brought out so many memories, running around the neighborhood and getting into mischief in a way that kids these days seldom do. This is what made this book great for me, and I'm sure you will love it too! "Take a time out" to get to know Billie Valentine Billie Valentine is a grace-filled story of streetwise kids given a big, growing, purposeful chance for their lives.

Waking Under Water Audiobook by Christine H. Bailey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christine H. Bailey) — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:51:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Waking Under Water Author: Christine H. Bailey Narrator: Jean Ruda Habrukowich Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-15 Publisher: Vinspire Publishing, LLC Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Mia Hughes is not really a bad girl. She's just made one bad decision after another, like mixing in with the wrong crowd and disappearing for days at a time. Her latest move has forced her parents to do the unthinkable - send her away to boarding school. Trying to make sense of her new world, far away from Pittsburgh, is only half the battle for Mia as she fights to survive the wicked ways of the rich, spoiled kids at Galt Academy. But Mia is a fighter, and when she befriends junior Lucas Dunlap, the cute coffee shop guy, and his friend, Natalie, things start to look up for her - until the betrayal. After falling into a deep depression, Mia resorts to the one thing she does best: running away. There's only one problem - Lucas has a hold on her. And just when Mia thinks life can't get any more complicated, it does with some life-changing news. Can Mia keep her head above water long enough to survive the pressures of her new school? And will Lucas be there when she finally comes up for air, once and for all? Members Reviews: Stop Snoozing On Land and Do Some Fine Aquatic Reading This compelling second novel gives YA lit a good name. Bailey captures this sphere of life as well as any YA novelist I know. To be more specific, this book and its authentic narrator (Mia, pronounced not like the South American ruins) took me back a decade to the days of my teenage daughter, all mouth and thumbs, riding shotgun in my '94 Ford, her multiple friends sprawled out in backseat. Bailey's narratorial voice is less polyphonic than all that, but spot on. I recommend. 5 Stars! Found Waking Under Water to be refreshingly honest and a page turner. I enjoyed Miaâs depth. And yet she was totally within the reach of YA life experiences and understanding. I think the author crafted her character masterfully. Mia is complicated, enjoyable, and believable. And I appreciate the realistic open-ended resolution. Relatable, again. So many angles of the story lines in this book are hopeful but painfully truthful. I highly recommend this book! This is a quite nice read, with a great message as its "undercurrent This is a quite nice read, with a great message as its "undercurrent." There are unexpected events in the plot which cause you to continue reading! This storyline is well written, meaningful, and identifiable for its audience. Plan to add this one to your reading list! Five Stars Can't put it down!!! Good Story, But Not Enough Character Development Vinspire Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Waking Under Water. This is my honest opinion of the book. High School Sophomore Mia Hughes has issues, so her mother decided to send her to Galt Academy, a boarding school, as a last resort. As her medication for depression causes her to lose time and forget eating, Mia ends up isolating herself from mostly everyone, including her roommates Emmy and Drea. Friendly with Natalie, who seems to get into trouble but gets away with it, and Lucas, potential boyfriend, Mia thinks that things are going well. When an incident upsets the delicate balance of her new life, will Mia be able to rectify the situation and put her life back on track? The part about Mia's mysterious symptoms and the reveal was not integrated well into the book.

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Swamp Thing Audiobook by Ann Zeddies

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Zeddies) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 06:11:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Swamp Thing Author: Ann Zeddies Narrator: Alex Blue Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-15 Publisher: Lethe Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Artistic Shane hoped to spend his vacation looking cool and impressing the cool kids, but instead he's stuck with his parents in a lakeside house...and being forced to share his room with Chase, a family friend whom he doesn't remember as anyone interesting at all. But Shane cannot deny that since the last time they met, Chase has become rather handsome. But why is Chase so obsessed with the local frogs? Why can't he be more normal, more like the other guys? But the boys have a lot more in common than Shane understands at first, and only slowly does he realize they might share something special. Members Reviews: Nice Very enjoyable, but too short and ends abruptly.

Lights on the Champs-Elysees Audiobook by Felipe Adan Lerma

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Felipe Adan Lerma) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:16:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lights on the Champs-Elysees Subtitle: Slumming in Paris With the Children, Part 5 Author: Felipe Adan Lerma Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-14 Publisher: Felipe Adan Lerma Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "Lights on the Champs-Elysees" - Fourth of seven novellas in the "Slumming in Paris, With the Children" series. Which is Part Five of my "Slumming in Paris" Series. Part 5 is the fourth of seven novellas forming a subset with Slumming in Paris, additionally titled, With the Children. Further, an identifying title "Part" is given to each of the seven in the "With the Children" series. This book is Lights on the Champs-Elysees. The story continues with the children, and the adults having welcomed the arrival of their grandparents and small neighbor child, and the larger expanded family group venturing out into Paris together. A full list of those titles, including all the currently named chapters (rather than numbered as in my previous work) is at the end of each book. Parts 2 through 8 are comprehensive, with an over-arching theme and story of experiencing Paris, and finding what that experience means within. While Part One, Slumming in Paris, Arthur & Gricinda is more obviously focussed on the two adults, Parts 2-8 prominently feature the children. Experiencing Paris is, in this work, both symbolic, and an engulfing immersion all its own. The mystery, for each person who visits this wonderful city, is how to individually reconcile everything they have known before, and hope to know. And knowing in this instance, because there are so many young characters, is a variable thing. And realizing that, that "knowing is a process," for us as people, is, I truly believe, one of the greatest gifts Paris, and fiction, we can receive.

Give Me Chocolate (And Jordan) Audiobook by Suzanne D. Williams

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Suzanne D. Williams) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:56:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Give Me Chocolate (And Jordan) Author: Suzanne D. Williams Narrator: Christy Crevier Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-14 Publisher: Suzanne D. Williams Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "Go ahead," I said calmly. "Yell at me. Once again, all I remember is Jordan. Oh, yeah, and I remembered where I kept the chocolate, too. Only now, I think I'll share it rather than eat it all myself or do you have a problem with that?" His reply came out a sort of hissing growl. "You cannot like my best friend." Only one thing appeals to Sedona Keyes as much as chocolate - Jordan Merritt, her brother's best friend. But her brother is against it, so in favor of family peace, she sets her feelings aside. When a horrible car accident robs her of her memory, Jordan becomes the only person she's sure of. She loves him, and he loves her. But what they have might not survive her brother's continued hostility or the time and doubt steadily tearing their love apart. A story of love that beats the odds by best-selling author, Suzanne D. Williams. Members Reviews: Sedora & Jordan When Sedora Keyes has to go to the mall to buy her friend a gift, her brother's best friend, and not to mention crush, Jordan Merritt offers. However, he decides to go another way and has his mind on something causing him to get in a car crash. It caused Jordan to break his leg and for Sedora to temporarily lose her memory. Since she remembers no one, she clings to Jordan as support. While doing so, Sedora tells Jordan she likes him. Jordan doesn't know what to think. Does Sedora really like Jordan or is this attraction temporary as he tries to help regain her memory? This typical topic (best-friend-brother relationship) was brought to us in a different and creative way. Sedora liked Jordan and hated that she lost memory on the most valuable things to her. Jordan was an awesome friend who never took advantage of Sedora in her state but helped her by making the toughest decisions. Sedora's brother Gray was tough. It took him a while to come around to the whole attraction but that was because he had personal issues of his own. Mrs. Keyes was understanding and wanted the best for her baby girl. Although, Sedora's dad died, he had a major role in this story. Overall, it was a wonderful, clean story with the perfect ending! Give Me Chocolate- I thought was a nifty and great romance book! I chose to give this book five stars for such a great and nifty and creative teen story! About a girl and her brother's friend, Jordan who had known each other since the boys were five years old and a Jordan lived with them more than he did with his parents who evidently was not home much and how they were involved in a car accident he came away with only a broken leg and she with a big goose egg on her forehead and loss of memory and then the author finally let's us the reader know that she regained most of her memory! I really liked it and it's a very nice book for teens to read. I recommend this book for teenagers girls and boys. I received this book free and in exchange I am now doing the reviews. Great work Suzanne! By Angela I REALLY liked it. Great read for this genre. Love can transcend even memory loss. The characters were believable and the storyline was good..

Love, Meg Audiobook by C. Leigh Purtill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. Leigh Purtill) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:27:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Meg Author: C. Leigh Purtill Narrator: Jill Apple Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Meg Shanley has to start life over again in Los Angeles because her thirty-year-old sister Lucie can't get it together. Lucie is always chasing a new man, quitting her job, and packing up their lives. Meg wishes she didn't have to count on Lucie, but she's the only family Meg has ever known. Then a man arrives on their doorstep and reveals a shocking truth: Back in New York Meg has an uncle, a grandmother, and a father who might not even know she exists. Meg sees an opportunity to have the family she's always dreamed about. She summons all her will, defies Lucie, and travels to New York. But happiness, she discovers, doesn't lie in a new family. Instead it rests in the true source of her inner strength - in a secret that has been buried deep inside her heart. Members Reviews: could NOT put it down I read this all in one day because I could not put it down! I wanted to find out what happened to Meg and her sister Lucie and everyone else in the book. The characters are well drawn and very realistic. Their conversations, their quirks, their anger and shame and love - it all comes across in a way that is very fulfilling to the reader. I loved the idea of Jennifer Aniston offering advice to Meg. I loved the people she meets in Astoria - those who love and accept her and those who hurt her. I particularly liked how strong the locations are: Hollywood and Astoria. I've been to both and I know they are accurate descriptions. There is such a strong sense of place in this book which helps with how thoroughly grounded and real this story is. I am looking forward to reading more by Leigh Purtill, and I will be donating this one to our middle/high school library and encouraging my students to check it out. A great read! I loved it! I was able to connect to some of the things Meg was going through and I loved the surprises along the way. Courtesy of Teens Read Too Teenager Meg Shanley and her thrity-year-old sister, Lucie, are moving from town to town, looking for a better life. Their parents are gone and Lucie has taken over the role as mother to Meg, although she has not done a very good job of it. Lucie tends to think more along the lines of what's best for herself instead of what's best for Meg. Meg must travel with Lucie because she has no other family to go to. When Lucie abandons her motherly role, Meg finds a new "mother," Jennifer Aniston. Meg writes all of her worries and woes in a letter - and Jennifer Aniston actually replies! The replies are motherly, filled with caring and solutions to her problems. Jen is more of a mother to Meg than Lucie is of a sister. One day, a strange man arrives at Meg and Lucie's Los Angeles house bringing a horrifying truth: Lucie is not exactly who she has been pretending to be. The man, Lonnie, explains that Meg has a grandmother and even a father back in New York. No one knows anything about Meg's father, though, except that he doesn't even know that Meg exists. With Lucie's words of "If you go, don't come back" imprinted on her mind, Meg hops on a plane to New York to find a family she never knew existed - and what she finds is much more than she expected... If I could give LOVE, MEG a higher rating I would! This book totally captivated me and made me look forward to continuing my reading. LOVE, MEG is a book I will lend and recommend to other readers proudly.

The Likes of Me Audiobook by Randall Platt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Randall Platt) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:31:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Likes of Me Author: Randall Platt Narrator: Laurie Klein Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-09 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Cordelia Lu Hankins is the half Caucasian, half Chinese - and all albino. She has grown up in a remote lumber town with her distant father and a giant stepmother nicknamed Babe (after Paul Bunyan's blue ox), convinced she is ugly. Then, in the summer of 1918, when she is 14, she falls in love with the dashing Squirl. One day they meet on the mountain and Cordy receives her first kiss, as well as a wild ride down a log flume that gets Squirl fired. Determined to follow him, Cordy runs away. She begins an exciting adventure that takes her to the sideshows of Seattle's Luna Park, where her unusual looks bring her fame. But her journey also brings tragedy in this thought-provoking coming-of-age novel with remarkable, original heroine. ©2002 Randall Platt; (P)2009 Books In Motion Members Reviews: Five Stars i read this book in 7th grade and loved it!! pacific-northwest based historical novel All the idiosyncracies of this novel blend in with the swirl of crazy life in early twentieth century Seattle and a logging camp in western Washington. Cordy, an albino Chinese-American, falls hard for Squirl, a logger. She follows him to Seattle where life is completely different than in the logging camp. Populated with offbeat characters, this book moves rapidly along. Unfortunately, the characters develop either one-dimensionally or not at all. Cordy's new understanding of life at the end of the novel doesn't jibe with her growth throughout the book. However, this is a very good read for the flavor of Seattle as a growing, but still frontier-like town. A great book In this book Cordy, a unique half chinese, half caucasian, albino girl falls in love with Squirl a mischevios seventeen year old who is working as a logger at her father's mill. When Squirl gets fired, Cordy is determined to follow him, so she runs away to Seattle to live with Squirl and his wealthy sister at Luna park. It is a moving story, that ends in tragedy, but is overall a very good book. The Likes of Me This was an excellent book and I suggest it to anyone who likes adventure. it is about a girl named Cordy who meets this boy named Squirl. She falls deeply and love with him and will do just about anything for him. That all changes one day in Luna Park. I never thought the end would turn out like that. An Excelent choice for a reader the book was the best book i have read in months, it kept me wanting to read more, and not put it down!!!!! for anyone who has a thing for reading books about unique people, i STRONGLY recomend this book!

Nights in the Sun Audiobook by Colin Bowles

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Bowles) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:18:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nights in the Sun Author: Colin Bowles Narrator: Stephen Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-06 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Sam is a skinny layabout, working at the Sun Picture Stadium for his dad, and dreaming of being a hero, a cowboy, a legend. It's Broome, the year is 1926, and the heat is on. Reminiscent of Tom Sawyer, 14-year-old Sam, although in truth powerless, is king of the town of Broome because of his ability to engage with all levels of people, a most unusual thing in this class, and race, determined society. Editorial Reviews: Set in Broome, Australia, in 1926, Nights in the Sun - plain-spokenly narrated with sincerity by Aussie, Stephen Phillips - is a coming-of-age young adult historical novel about a highly empathetic 14-year-old, Sam, and his final enlightening and turbulent year at home before leaving for school. Sam works for his father at Sun Picture Stadium, an old-time open-air movie theater, and the towns social hub. While working there, he falls in love for the first time, meets very different new friends, comes in contact with both violence and death, and slowly realizes that life is a lot more difficult and complex than what is shown on a movie screen. Critic Reviews: "This is clever, brisk, engaging writing. All readers will surely be charmed by feckless Sam and be left with a vivid impression of Broome in 1926." (Magpies Magazine) Members Reviews: Very Offensive I don't know how race relations are in Australia, but I find this book very offensive even though I am not Japanese. What's up with calling a white boy "boss" several times because of the colour of his skin? The Japanese guy was too subservient.

The Nest Audiobook by Paul Jennings

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Jennings) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:44:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nest Author: Paul Jennings Narrator: Stig Wemyss Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-09 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Robin has a mental condition - a fear of fear. As events unfold, he runs from his father, he runs from the girl he loves, he runs into trouble, he runs from himself. His suspicions about his mother's disappearance grow. Could this be a murder mystery, or is this all part of his tortured mind? What has the swallows' nest got to do with it? As Robin starts to piece things together towards a dramatic climax, so too builds the intensity of everything else going on in his life: his fears and confusions, his unwanted images, his hopeless relationships, the desire of his first love. How this plays out in the fast-paced thriller of a finale will have the listener guessing to the end. This audiobook features an interview with Paul Jennings. Jennings discusses the inspiration behind The Nest, its setting and characters, and the writing process, with narrator Stig Wemyss. Editorial Reviews: Australian actor and writer Stigg Wemyss has an almost childlike voice that is expressive, dramatic, and brisk...just like this thriller for teenaged listeners. Performed by Wemyss, The Nest was written by fellow Aussie Paul Jennings and features a young man on the run. Since his mother fled the family when Robin was very young, poor 16-year-old Robin runs from everything: his father, his girlfriend, even - at times - his own sanity. Young listeners should respond with great interest to this damaged childs mind, and they will certainly be drawn into a plot that features Jenningss trademark twists. Members Reviews: Hmm... I blame part of my disappointment came from this being falsely advertised in shops as a book geared to adult audiences. Apart from that, the book was a little predictable and I found it difficult to identify with the character. What I do like is that this book is a collection of short stories (which were rather crude but very interesting) all tied together with a longer story about the main character, Robin who authored them but doesn't seem to know where they come from. This theme is discussed thoroughly in the interview with Jennings at the end. This book is a lot darker than other books by the author but I wouldn't mind if Jennings wrote more books like this!

Someone to Love Audiobook by Melissa de la Cruz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Melissa de la Cruz) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:43:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Someone to Love Author: Melissa de la Cruz Narrator: Caitlin Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A powerful issue-driven young adult novel tackling eating disorders and the pressures social media puts on contemporary teens from the best-selling author of the Blue Bloods and Disney Descendants series. I hate mirrors. Glass is dangerous. Anything that reflects me back at myself is a threat. Liv Blakely knows how important it is to look good. Her father is launching a political career, and Liv will be making public appearances. She has an image to uphold - to her maybe-boyfriend, to her new friends, and to the public who love to find fault on social media. No matter who she has to give up to get there. No matter what she has to lose to do it. But as the high price of perfection takes a toll, can Liv find something else to live for before she goes too far? Critic Reviews: "Wow. Something Inbetween hit me right in the heart, challenging what we understand of love, law, identity, ambition, and the American Dream. Both heart breaking and bursting with hope, this is the book we all need." (Marie Lu, best-selling author of the Young Elites and Legend series, on Something Inbetween) "Jasmine's fairytale-turned-nightmare story will have you laughing, seething, relating, crying, and cheering. A great love story, a great heroine, a great family...simply a great read." (Rachel Cohn, best-selling coauthor of 12 Days of Dash and Lily, on Something Inbetween) "A must-read!" (Ally Condie, author of the best-selling Matched Trilogy, on Something Inbetween) Members Reviews: The weight of high expectations Like many teens her age, Olivia Blakely is having a stressful junior year of high school. Though her family is wealthy and she attends a prestigious private school, her Congressman father has just announced that he is going to run for state governor, which means that the media spotlight will be on them even more. In addition, Olivia is dealing with the pressure to get good grades and be as generally outstanding as most of her classmates, which has led her to center her attention on her body - after losing some needed weight her freshman year in response to a verbally abusive boyfriend, she has continued to obsess about it to the point where she has become bulimic. (Her tendency to drink while stressed doesn't help.) Not surprisingly, Olivia's constant feelings of stress and inferiority don't help her to focus on what she loves to do (her art) or handle relationships with her friends or guys she likes well either. Though she begins to date a boy who has always seemed to be out of her league, Olivia finds even more anxiety, as she alienates her old friends and discovers that popularity isn't all it's cracked up to be. As her attempts at handling things spiral out of control, can Olivia find the courage to admit she needs help and start putting herself back together? Thoughts: Like many YA authors, the writer tries to include too many topical issues - coming out, eating disorders, self-injury, alcoholism and immigration law to name a few, which could have been handled better by shrinking the list. There were also subplots - for example, Olivia's pact with her artsy friend Danny - that were raised and then dropped abruptly. Also the ending seemed a little too sentimental.

The Gates of Light Audiobook by Pari Forood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pari Forood) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 06:15:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gates of Light Author: Pari Forood Narrator: Pari Forood Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Pari Forood Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: While working in Washington, DC, in 1984 as the press secretary for Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr., Pari Forood gets a phone call from her father. Her 17-year-old Iranian cousin has been drafted during the Iran/Iraq war. He must flee from Iran or face an almost certain death. Joining a cast of international characters that include Pakistani black market passport dealers, members of Francois Mitterrand's inner political sanctum, influential committee members on Capitol Hill, and INS agents here in the United States, Forood uses her ties in Washington to help extricate her young cousin, whom she has not seen in 14 years. Members Reviews: This book is an absolute treat. Pari Forood grabs ... This book is an absolute treat. Pari Forood grabs your interest right away and keeps it to the last page. The Gates of Light is a thriller based on true events. In part it is an escape story from forced conscription into the Ayatollah's army, but more importantly, it is a story of arrival: the harrowing journey to the U.S. of a young refugee from Iran. And implicitly it is about the arrival of the author herself, whose father came to America from Iran and whose WASP mother descended from the Mayflower generation. Through Pari Foroodâs extraordinary efforts to save her cousin, she becomes an American who can fully own all sides of her heritage. The book takes the reader from Tehran, to Pakistan, to the back corridors of Congress in Washington, DC, to our embassy in Paris, and finally, to the plotâs denouement at Los Angeles International Airport. I could not put the book down. I thoroughly enjoyed The Gates of Light I thoroughly enjoyed The Gates of Light. This true life novel grabs you from the beginning with its exotic portrayal one young woman's quest to help her cousin escape from Iran in the 1980s. I learned a great deal of history from this novel and being married to an immigrant I have even more respect and admiration for those who come to the United States for a better life. "Bravo" Pari Farood! Couldn't Put It Down! I just finished The Gates of Light - I couldn't put it down! I found it a fascinating, well written and easy to read book. Although the events depicted in the book largely take place in the mid 1980s the topics are so very timely and important for us to read and understand. Ms. Forood's insights into the history of the middle east conflict, immigration and assimilation are astute and come from personal and family history. I highly recommend this book!

Tainted by Hate: A Novella About Friendship Audiobook by Patrice M Foster

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrice M Foster) — Wed, 03 May 2017 05:29:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tainted by Hate: A Novella About Friendship Subtitle: T.D. Series, Book 3 Author: Patrice M Foster Narrator: Aundrea Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-17 Publisher: Patrice M Foster Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Forbidden friendship takes guts to continue. Especially in a world where generational breakdown and parental aggression still continues. Add depression and it can make life at home a strain for teenagers. For this teen adult, life at home dictates how she should behave. Until one teen takes the painful step to change. Either lose the only friendship or go against the only love. Members Reviews: an easy escape, not the best option in the slightest To think there were times when even friendship was something dangerous, and adding to that lots and lots of troubles which still are present today. This book raises some awareness that people had seen to forget, a girl with a troublesome life looking comfort, in her weakness and desperate time she thinks she finally finds the solution in drugs, an easy escape, not the best option in the slightest, but as we know our protagonist more and more and how resembles someoneâs out there having the same problems, we couldnât possibly judge her. Personally I loved this book, itâs raw and harsh at times but I find it to be mandatory to keep the same tone through the whole book, more like a forbidden friendship I find it like someone just helping another and trying to show there is always a better option. I give my best recommendation to everyone, itâs not easy to read it at parts but everything itâs worthy at the end. Important Message Tainted by Hate by Patrice M. Foster is a short novella that focuses on the characters of Angela and Jessica and their friendship. Tainted by Hate is Book 3 in the series. This novella examines plenty of issues, the most important in this book is the issue of race and bigotry, but there are other themes as well. Angela's father doesn't want her to be friends with Jessica because Jessica is a different race. However, the two girls continue their friendship in secret and Jessica becomes a great support to Angela in the end. With issues like drug use, self-harm and cutting, and even infidelity, this short novella covers a lot of ground. Foster does a great job of examining these issues with a realistic voice, and writes the characters' and their stories in a convincing manner. While a serious book with a deep message, this book can book enjoyed by many, not just young teens, for it's important and enduring human message. Highly recommend for an inspirational look at friendship and more. A Haunting Story of Teenage Desperation This is not a book for the faint of heart, but for someone who has ever experienced depression in their own lives, or in the lives of those close to them, this is a powerful tale of loss and personal triumph. Despite being a short book, author Patrice M Foster packs in a huge amount of insight into teenage insecurity, family struggle, friendship, and the ongoing issues of race relations, particularly in youth. When young Angela finds herself at the end of her rope, pushed away by her father's unfounded hatred of those different than her, she turns to harming herself as a way to take control, but those loyal to her won't let her become another statistic. This is a brutal read that can be finished in a single sitting, but its impact will last for far longer, and the timeliness of such a probing and painful book is undeniable.

Hurricane Wills Audiobook by Sally Grindley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sally Grindley) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 05:44:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hurricane Wills Author: Sally Grindley Narrator: Thomas Judd Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: There's a hurricane smashing, trashing, bashing through our house. CRASH! BANG! WALLOP! The doors are slamming, chairs are falling, cushions are flying, feet running, voices shouting, STOP! STOP! STOP! STOP! The hurricane is Wills. Chris's 13 year old brother. He has A.D.D. - Attention Deficit Disorder. Chris says it stands for Acts Dumb and Daft. It's not easy being 11 and having a brother who causes so much chaos around the house. Sometimes Wills acts like he's six years younger, sometimes like he's two. He throws food on the floor, has tantrums and teases Chris. When Chris and Wills' dad moves out they all feel abandoned. Chris feels he has to be even more supportive towards his mum when sometimes all he wants to do is shout and scream too. And there's more: Wills is up to something - hanging out with a bad crowd, shoplifting. Then Chris finds out Wills has a wad of money under his mattress.

Tina and the Cheerleaders Audiobook by Rita Hestand

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rita Hestand) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:33:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tina and the Cheerleaders Author: Rita Hestand Narrator: Lauren Stansell Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Rita Hestand Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Michael has become the star of the basketball team, and Tina feels pushed to the side as everyone crowds around him. But Michael has an idea to bring her closer. He wants her to try out for the cheerleaders' team. Tina is interested but worries that her mother won't be able to participate.

Are You Ready for This? Audiobook by Randall L. Timblin Sr.

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Randall L. Timblin Sr.) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:12:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Are You Ready for This? Author: Randall L. Timblin Sr. Narrator: Randall L. Timblin Sr. Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-16 Publisher: Timblin Publishing Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Journey with the Campbell family. They are your typical all-American family faced with the same challenges we all face. Be with them as they make decisions and changes that will impact their lives forever.

The Big 'C' Audiobook by David Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Doyle) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 02:04:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big 'C' Author: David Doyle Narrator: Nicholas Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-15 Publisher: David Doyle Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: This is a touching coming-of-age tale about a young man struggling to deal with his father's cancer diagnosis. As Dad edges ever closer to his destiny, the relationship with his son reaches boiling point, but how will their final encounter pan out? Gently fusing the humorous with the tragic, this London-based drama will have you crying both tears of joy and sadness.

Trouble Audiobook by Non Pratt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Non Pratt) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:15:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trouble Author: Non Pratt Narrator: Joe Jameson, Katy Sobey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A boy. A girl. A bump. Trouble. A smart, touching and funny contemporary young adult title from an extraordinary new talent. Hannah's smart and funny.... She's also 15 and pregnant. Aaron is new at school and doesn't want to attract attention. So why does he offer to be the pretend dad to Hannah's unborn baby? Growing up can be trouble, but that's how you find out what really matters. Members Reviews: Thoroughly enjoyed :) Trouble is a beautifully told story about two teens who need saving from choices they've made. Hannah is a 15 year old girl who finds herself pregnant; Aaron is a new classmate with a past he is reluctant to discuss. Aaron offers to say he's the father of Hannah's soon-to-be-born child, and Hannah, without knowing much about him, finds herself saying yes. The story is told from two alternating view points (Hannah's and Aaron's) which I found quite effective, never confusing. Non Pratt is a talented author with a wonderfully engaging voice, and she weaves a tale of equal parts sad and sweet. I found myself captivated by the story, wondering what would be revealed next and how Hannah and Aaron would deal with it. I finished the book in two sittings - a beautiful, raw story about best friends and real life. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to Ms. Pratt's next book. :) good read Trouble is not oneâs average teen pregnancy book. The perspective is new and engaging. The story was interesting and contained some unexpected plot twists that keep the reader on the edge of his or her seat. Four Stars A quick read with an enjoyable story Five Stars Excellent story, fast paced and very heartfelt! A must read! Great story about friendship, pregnancy and love Please donât judge this book by its cover otherwise you will never know how great this book really is. I really felt by the time I closed the book, I knew more about Aaron and Hannah than I know about some of my friends. In this short year, we laughed, we cried and we experienced things that transformed our lives. I had a few OMG moments that I had to close the book, taking deep breathes just to calm myself as I thought, no way that just cannot be. There were moments, I walked in Hannahâs shoes, I knew exactly the way she felt and I knew if I could survive than she could to, perhaps in not the same means but a survivor just the same. Aaron is new to the high school, and he ends up in the right social crowd, quickly climbing to the top of the ladder. Heâs running from his past but thatâs a secret heâs not willing to share. Hannah is popular but she also has a reputation. The cool people hang out at the park, drinking, socializing and meeting up. Hannah finds out she is pregnant and being 15, the news spreads quickly via social media and in school. I am outraged at how this all began and progressed, how others quickly reacted to Hannahâs future. Hannah realizes now that she is alone; no longer part of the group, she is by herself. Hannah has a great relationship with her grandma who helps her cope and I loved how this relationship continued throughout the book. Her parents are there, itâs just hard telling them now. Aaron hears the comments people are saying about Hannah and he wants to help Hannah, he feels this is his duty.

Whatever Happened To I Love You? Audiobook by Karen Marie Coleman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Marie Coleman) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 05:28:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whatever Happened To I Love You? Author: Karen Marie Coleman Narrator: Donna Havern Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-15 Publisher: Karen Coleman Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Chelsea's mom moved her to Florida in hopes of giving her a better life hoping to forget their negative past and move on to a better future. What she finds is new challenges and new issues that force her to make some adult choices at the age of 15. What does she do when those who are supposed to love her turns on her? She survives! Members Reviews: Inspiring! This is an amazing teenage book and life. So many children go through lonely situations and this is great book for inspiration.

Morgan's Path Audiobook by Karen Marie Coleman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Marie Coleman) — Thu, 21 May 2015 20:12:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Morgan's Path Author: Karen Marie Coleman Narrator: Donna Havern Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Karen Coleman Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Morgan Foster appears to be the perfect teen, living a middle-class life in the wealthy town of Holbrook. Morgan's new boyfriend takes her out on a date. When things don't go as planned, it sends Morgan's life on a path of destruction. Refusing to tell anyone of her pain, she finds a remedy that is a coping mechanism for her but a dangerous one. Things look normal on the outside, but they are boiling over on the inside. She needs help, but she's not asking for it. Neither her parents nor her closest friends have a clue of how badly she's in need of help. Morgan's clever aunt soon gets suspicious and figures out her secret. Morgan, upset that she is found out, swears that if her aunt tells anyone, she will make matters worse. Morgan's aunt convinces her to allow her to tell Morgan's parents, so she can get the help she desperately needs. Morgan wants to go to Spain with her friends, but she must be in Holbrook to complete her therapy. This could send her over the edge.

Painting a Room in Your Father's House Audiobook by Will Bevis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Will Bevis) — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 03:37:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Painting a Room in Your Father's House Author: Will Bevis Narrator: Cathy Schrecongost Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-15 Publisher: Will Bevis Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: About the author: Will Bevis is a prolific writer of short, sometimes very controversial slice-of-life stories, articles, essays, and memoirs that make you feel you are right there, experiencing the story as it happens. His best-known story is the Top One Hundred Free for Kindle story "The Killing of Train-Man Brown". He has written more than 100 short stories including "Then Her Wig Fell Off", "Let the Dog Drive", "Blackbird", "Supply and Demand", "Daddy's Playing Dead", and many, many others. Many are also available as audiobooks. About this short piece: (Please note this work would be free always, if it were up to me.) What can you do, what can you say, When your child becomes discouraged? I said nothing. I wrote this letter to her instead. Tell your child you care. That she's wonderful and special. Because... She is. Members Reviews: Letter of encouragement This is not really a story so there is nothing to review: there are no characters; there is no dialogue; there is no plot; there is no story line to follow. Quite simply this is nothing more than a man's letter of encouragement to his daughter (as even the description tells us). As such, it is well done, and I think we could all take notes and send some encouraging words to our OWN children from time to time. Will did a very good job with this short letter. One thing though: my information said this was 14 pages long. It was only 6 pages long. True, if you count the junk pages at the END of this "story" which is the listing of Will's other works, THEN you will get 14 pages, but I never count those lists as part of any of the other stories I am reading so I certainly won't consider them this time. So the LETTER will only be half as long as the information states, and it really is a quick read which is WELL worth the time! Do yourself a favor and read this letter. Then consider becoming a fount of encouragement for your own children. Trust me: our kids need that every now and then, and we just don't think about it nearly as often as we should.

Ciao Audiobook by Bethany Lopez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bethany Lopez) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:18:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ciao Subtitle: Stories About Melissa, Book 3 Author: Bethany Lopez Narrator: Mariah Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Bethany Lopez Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Melissa has had a fantastic summer hanging out with her friends and making new ones. But life as she knows it will change when they all come together to begin their sophomore year at Dearborn High. Connections will be made and friendships will be tested. Will Melissas family and friends be able to help her through the challenges she will face in the upcoming months? Members Reviews: A wonderful continuation of the Melissa series No sooner did I read xoxoxo than I had to start Ciao. I've gotten addicted to Melissa's exploits! I feel like a teenage girl again as I read her journal, which speaks very highly of the author's writing style. Ms. Lopez's YA Contemporary books touch on topics relevant to teens, which makes them exceptional reads for youth and adults alike. Parents who want to revisit their teen years or just better relate to teens today should absolutely check out these books. Ciao has an even more serious turn of events than the previous two books in this series. Seriously, folks, have a box of tissues handy! Ms. Lopez does an excellent job of balancing out the tragedy with hope and love, which is a message that I think anyone can get behind. I can't wait for the next book in the series! Ciao This was a great story about a young high school girl, her family and friends. it has good lessons for young pre-adults and a warm story. I would recommend for any pre and young teen. Wonderful Story! I loved it! See my review on xoxoxo. Very good heartfelt story about first love. Recommended to anyone any age. I loved it Five Stars Great Book!!! Wonderful Contemporary YA Series 'Ciao' is the third book in the young adult contemporary series 'Stories About Melissa'. The book is told as journal entries written by the main character, Melissa. They chronicle her fun summer, her problems at school, friendship and family issues, and other teen concerns. I thought that the voice of Melissa was very realistic and believable - it seemed like the journal entries were right out of a teenage girl's diary. The problems that Melissa faces in the book are all things that readers can identify with, which makes Melissa easy to identify with. I felt that this book was well written and had a great flow - like I mentioned, it felt like I was reading an actual diary written by a teenager. This was a fairly light and easy read, but it was interesting to see how the main character and her friends/family dealt with the issues that came about throughout the book. Overall, this was a good read and I enjoyed it. Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Finding Luck with Roland McCray Audiobook by Blaine Coleman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Blaine Coleman) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:39:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Luck with Roland McCray Subtitle: The Adventures of Roland McCray, Book 2 Author: Blaine Coleman Narrator: Dickie Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-14 Publisher: Blaine Coleman Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Teenage Roland McCray enters those angst-ridden years, no longer a child but not yet an adult, and learns the pain of loss and the indescribable joy of first love. He begins to understand the need of forgiveness and acceptance in the face of an often confusing world. Enticed by more temptations than ever, Roland still seeks that quiet morality of his grandfather, that faith that isn't displayed to the world, but is a quiet and unwavering belief that all things work for the good of those who seek good. Each chapter is a complete story, but taken together, his experiences form a whole that is greater than the sum of the parts. This book will quickly pull you into Roland's world and the struggles of being a teenager, but it is ultimately a satisfying and truly inspiring story that will leave you with a new view of the beauty that is life! Members Reviews: Glimpse of normal life in 1960s rural south I think this book may be of interest to anyone who spent some of their youth in the rural south (like I did) or anyone else interested in how normal life was in the rural south away from the major policy struggles that made the history books. The setting somewhat reminds me of the first time I read Faulkner's short stories. The prose realistically conveys a teenager's perspective in relation to coming of age issues such as hunting, mean tempered adults, idiotic class mates, crushes on high school girls, etc. The vocabulary, sentences, and paragraphs are rendered skillfully. My only warning is that in some instances it's apparent the dialog did not benefit from the work of a professional editor, but for anyone who likes short stories of this genre I'd say it's definitely worth the modest price. Great stories of coming of age Wow! Blaine Coleman knows how to write. There are four stories within that progress the life of Roland McCray, and takes you along for the ride. The stories in this book are compelling. His scene description brings you right into the story. The Wood Duck made me feel like I was going into the woods with Roland each morning. Some of the stories are hard to take; I cried during A Boy and His Dog. I was excited for Roland while reading Saturday Night at the Drive-in. There is something in here for everyone to relate to I'm sure. I look forward to following Roland as he continues to grow and Blaine lets us follow him. Roland is back! After reading Blaine Coleman's first set of Roland McCray stories (Tunnels in the Briar Patch), I was already looking forward to the next set of stories and Mr. Coleman did not disappoint. Roland is now considerably older than in the first book and the stories are told through the eyes of the teenager. The stories are well written and captivating. Throughout the set of stories, Roland experiences a wide range of emotions from loss to love, all of which are told in a way that the reader can empathize right along with Roland. The stories are set in the southern United States circa the 1960's as Roland grows up, comes of age and learns valuable life lessons. I didn't grow up in this era or location but the stories are so well told that i can easily relate. Well done. This book is highly recommended, although I'd suggest Tunnels in the Briar Patch first.

Love Is a Missing Person Audiobook by M.E. Kerr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M.E. Kerr) — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:52:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Is a Missing Person Author: M.E. Kerr Narrator: Jessica Kaufman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A Long Island teenager reunites with her older sister in a novel about family, sibling rivalry, and the love you didnt know you were missing. Fifteen-year-old Suzy Slades parents are divorced. Now Suzy lives with her mother in a beautiful house on the ocean in Seaville, Long Island. Her gorgeous older sister, Chicago, lives with their father in New York City. At least, shedid. Chicago just roared into town on her brand-new Harley.With her sisters return, Suzys whole world changes. She becomes caught up in Chicagos life - and a secret affair she wishes she didnt know about. Her dads been keeping secrets, too, and soon Suzy discovers the reason for the bad blood between him and her sister: his new girlfriend, Enid, whos only two years older than Chicago. Then theres Suzys teacher, Miss Spring, whos pining for a lost love. Somewhere in the mix is Suzy herself, whos in danger of losing her own identity. It isnt until someone close to Suzy disappears that she realizes its time to start living her own life. Members Reviews: My favorite of the M.E. Kerr novels! I've since read that M.E. Kerr was criticized for her unrealistic dialogue and portrayal of the black characters, but I still think this book is wonderful. Its theme is, natch, love, and how it can change you so much that people don't even know you (or, you become a missing person). Suzy watches everybody around her falling in and out of love, and how they change as a result, from Miss Springer, her library supervisor, who has nurtured her love for a man who left town thirty years ago, to her father, falling in love with a woman only a few years older than Suzy herself, to her sister Chicago, who breaks all taboos (this book was published in the seventies) by falling in love with Suzy's co-worker's black boyfriend. Some of them change for the better because of love (Chicago, for example, develops a focus in life and becomes less reactionary just for the sake of attention), some worse (Suzy's father treats his child bride like, well, a child), but everybody becomes a missing person to Suzy. I loved the theme, and I think this book is really an underappreciated work of M.E. Kerr's! Anyone wishing to dicuss M.E. Kerr with me, please feel free to email! Love Is A Missing Person This book Love Is A Missing Person by M.E.Kerr is about a fifteen year old girl named Suzy Slade. She lives with her mother in Seaville, Long Island. Her sister Chicago lives with her dad in New York. When she was two years old her mother and father had divorced. Her sister is feeling unwanted and unloved and wants to move back in with her mom. And she wants to have Suzy move in with her dad. Chicago came down to Seaville and they all lived together for a while. Suzy is always into everyone elses love life and worries about their problems and not hers. She always had to care for others and not herself. I would recommend this book for girls thirteen and up that care for family problems. i would rate this book with three stars.

Me Myself Milly Audiobook by Penelope Bush

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Penelope Bush) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:55:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Myself Milly Author: Penelope Bush Narrator: Felicity Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-13 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: What happened to Milly last summer? She cant talk about it. Instead, shes writing in her journal. About growing up in the shadow of her twin sister, Lily. About the American boy whos moved in upstairs. (Theres something hes not telling either.) Milly cant keep her secret forever...can she? Critic Reviews: "Penelope Bush tells a dramatic and emotional story balancing pace and depth judiciously" (Lovereading4kids) "I held my breath reading this bittersweet story of sisters with secrets." (Karen McCombie) "Will surprise readers. It's story of one twin finding her own identity and coming to terms with the past. Young teenagers will enjoy this." (Anne Cassidy) "Clever, thoughtful and funny." (Rosemary Hayes)

The Tripp Diaries No.3 Audiobook by Stig Wemyss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stig Wemyss) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:36:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tripp Diaries No.3 Author: Stig Wemyss Narrator: Author Author Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: The eagerly awaited third installment in the riotous Tripp Diaries series. Written and read by one of the most entertaining children's narrators around, Stig Wemyss. ©2007 Stig Wemyss; (P)2007 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Editorial Reviews: Stig Wemyss self-described "Master of Madness" - has been writing and performing the Tripp series of madcap, zany, audiobooks for children since 1997. With his high, rollicking, fast-paced (but always clear) Australian accent, Stig directs his tale to that "poor little backseater, stuck in the car...watching the bald spot on the back of Dads head..." Yes, the Tripp diaries are about a road trip and made specifically for road trippers. Listeners to Volume 3 will follow the Tripp family through the Pilbara in Northwest Australia and through a series of crazy adventures. Songs, wild characterizations, and a flowing narrative will keep your little backseater entertained for nearly three hours.

Ganglands Audiobook by Maureen McCarthy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maureen McCarthy) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:27:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ganglands Author: Maureen McCarthy Narrator: Kate Hood Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-06 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Kelly is 17. She's a scholarship girl, her dad drinks too much and her mom lives in another city. Her house isn't renovated like those of her friends. But Kelly has one thing her friends are envious of: Phil. Rich, devoted, handsome Phil. And it looks like their future together is all mapped out. Then, on a hot afternoon in a dingy little pizza shop, Kelly meets Con. He's unlike anyone she's ever known before. It's a dramatic meeting, a chance encounter that changes everything ... A passionate and uncompromising story of love, conflict and choices, from the author of Chain of Hearts and the highly acclaimed Queen Kat, Carmel and St. Jude Get a Life. ©2002 Maureen McCarthy; (P)2002 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Ganglands, warmly narrated by Australian Kate Hood, is a rite-of-passage romance for love-yearning young adults. Kelly is a smart 17-year-old who comes from a modest family that doesnt have the money to enjoy the finer things in life. While times at home can be turbulent, Kelly at least knows she can depend on her boyfriend, Phil, whos handsome, faithful, and also happens to be quite rich. The only problem? Kate doesnt love Phil. She loves Con, a Greek boy, who comes from a tight knit family. Kelly must decide what is most important to her - status and security, or the happiness that comes with following your heart?

Aliki Says Audiobook by Irini Savvides

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Irini Savvides) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:30:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aliki Says Author: Irini Savvides Narrator: Edwina Wren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-07 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: If you liked Looking for Alibrandi, you'll love Aliki Says, from the acclaimed author of Willow Tree and Olive, winner of the 2001 CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers. Editorial Reviews: Performer Edwina Wren lends credence to this coming-of-age tale, as she deftly captures the teenage sensibilities of the storys 18-year-old protagonist, Liza: confident, sarcastic, and self-assuredly hip, but tempered by youthful angst and naivety in the face of familial strife and an uncertain future. Listeners will follow Liza from Australia to Greece, where shes reunited with her ailing grandmother, Ara. The reunion isnt altogether comfortable, as Ara reveals family secrets and encroaches on Lizas personal space. Heading into their final year of school, Liza and her cousin Aliki struggle to cope with the responsibilities of young adulthood, even as family secrets from their childhood remain unresolved. Throughout, Wren brims with fresh-faced wonder, defiant rambunctiousness, and playful good humor.

Weird Audiobook by Jeremy Strong

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeremy Strong) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:51:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Weird Author: Jeremy Strong Narrator: Annette Chown, Nik Howden Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Throw in Josh's wacky mother with her goats on the sofa and Fizz's goddess-like big sis and one thing is certain: things will get a LOT weirder before they start making sense - and can the oldies really make their great escape... using tablespoons? A hugely funny story about teenage friendships and relationships, for older children.

Over the End Line Audiobook by Alfred C. Martino

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alfred C. Martino) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:48:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Over the End Line Author: Alfred C. Martino Narrator: Todd Licea Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-09 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Through years of friendship, Kyle and Jonny have always stood up for one another, but suddenly all of the training, pain, and dedication have become meaningless as their friendship is tested to the breaking point. Exciting sports action and a misguided sense of justice combine in a suspenseful tale of popularity and entitlement - and an ending that Jonny never saw coming! Soccer and wrestling have been a part of author Alfred C. Martino's life for 35 years. He has played soccer at the youth, high school (Millburn, N.J.), and college club levels. In wrestling, he has competed on the midget, junior high, high school, and collegiate (Duke '86) levels, as well as coached Millburn's youth program for five years. He has worked as a reporter for the El Segundo Herald (Calif.) and The Beach Reporter, a combined weekly circulation of 80,000, covering high school and professional sports. He currently lives in Jersey City, N.J.. Narrator Todd Licea is an acting instructor, as well as a veteran of the theater. His performing credits include work in film, television, commercials, and videogame voiceovers. Critic Reviews: "The author includes a wealth of soccer action but stops the details short of overwhleming the story. Jonny's convincing narration reveals a sympathetic character with authentic teen issues he cannot control." (Kirkus Reviews) "The ending is terrific, original, and unexpected." (The Reading Tub) Rating: 5 stars out of five! I really loved Over The End Line!--Lexi Marie, Another Page Is Used Members Reviews: shocking look into teenage lives Kyle Saint-Claire is everything Jonny Fehey wishes to be: a star on and off the soccer field, a brain, and one of Millburn High s most popular students. Jonny unhappily accepts his lesser social status--but then he scores the go-ahead goal in the county soccer championship and everything changes. Jonny is invited to victory party with the in crowd, and alcohol flows freely as toasts are raised in his honor. But in his moment of glory, a classmate is raped and Jonny's world begins to unravel. Through years of friendship, Kyle and Jonny have always stood up for each another, but suddenly their friendship is tested. All their training together, pain, and dedication become meaningless; Jonny s preconceived notions are shattered; and someone is out for revenge. Exciting sports action combines with an undercurrent of evil in a suspenseful tale of pride cometh before the fall--and an ending that Jonny never saw coming. Return to Vine Newsletter Wow, what a twist! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I actually read it in two sittings in the same day. It's about two high school seniors playing soccer on the same team, and there is a LOT of soccer in here. But somehow that didn't bother me. The author did a great job describing the action of the soccer games like a sportscaster giving a play by play. Kyle and Jonny grew up across the street from one another and are best friends. Jonny has always lived in the shadow of Kyle, the school's soccer superstar. But more than just the soccer, Kyle is part of the in crowd and Jonny is not. Of course Jonny resents Kyle a little, but they've always managed to stay friends. When a sophomore girl is raped at a party and Jonny thinks Kyle is involved, it tests their friendship, and what happens after that is truly shocking.

Far from the Tree Audiobook by Robin Benway

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robin Benway) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:10:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Far from the Tree Author: Robin Benway Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 298 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: National Book Award Winner! Perfect for fans of NBC's This Is Us, Robin Benway's beautiful interweaving story of three very different teenagers connected by blood explores the meaning of family in all its forms - how to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it. Being the middle child has its ups and downs. But for Grace, an only child who was adopted at birth, discovering that she is a middle child is a different ride altogether. After putting her own baby up for adoption, she goes looking for her biological family, including: Maya, her loudmouthed younger bio sister, who has a lot to say about their newfound family ties. Having grown up the snarky brunette in a house full of chipper redheads, she's quick to search for traces of herself among these not-quite-strangers. And when her adopted family's long-buried problems begin to explode to the surface, Maya can't help but wonder where exactly it is that she belongs. And Joaquin, their stoic older bio brother, who has no interest in bonding over their shared biological mother. After 17 years in the foster care system, he's learned that there are no heroes, and secrets and fears are best kept close to the vest, where they can't hurt anyone but him. Don't miss this moving novel that addresses such important topics as adoption, teen pregnancy, and foster care. Members Reviews: Touching As an adoptive parent I feel this story was realistic and empathetic to all involved. Well done. A delightful suprise I bought this book beause of the narrator, Julia. The book is fabulous and timely. A must read! This was a beautiful book about the realities of life, family, and love. It doesnt matter where you have come from or the path you are taking, this book will speak to you in one way or another. Beautifully written. All the feels! Made me cry several times. Really good insight as to how it would feel to be adopted and/or give such a precious gift to someone else. Loved it ! Liked Brought some very personal memories up for me. I'm glad there is open adoption now. I wasn't so lucky.

Thirteen Reasons Why Audiobook by Jay Asher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jay Asher) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:38:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thirteen Reasons Why Author: Jay Asher Narrator: Debra Wiseman, Joel Johnstone Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-07 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6304 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a first-hand witness to Hannah's pain, and learns the truth about himself - a truth he never wanted to face. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant and mesmerizing debut from a gifted new author." (Kirkus Reviews) "The message about how we treat one another...makes for compelling reading." (Booklist) Members Reviews: An Ideal Audio Book The trouble with making books into audiobooks is that some simply do not survive the translation in media intact. Not so with 13 Reasons Why. Compellingly written and evocatively voiced, this audiobook comes from a novel whose premise - a boy's inner monologue as he is listening to audiotapes of a dead girl's voice - is ideally suited to the listened. On top of that, Jay Asher's novel is an accurate, sometimes painfully so, rendering of teen life, teen sorrow, and teen frustration. His main character's reactions are realistic and inevitable, and his storytelling weaves together 12 stories into one cohesive whole. I loved this book so much that I taught it to a Grade 9 and 10 class low-literacy class, who were inspired to become active in their community to help people "So no one has to get a box on their door...or mp3s in their email...and hurt like Clay and Hannah did." When the students ask me if they're allowed to lend the book to friends and family, when a mother phones me in happy tears because her daughter wants a BOOK for Christmas, that's when I know the novel is great. Good Book for Parents & Teens to Share I enjoyed the idea, format, and execution of this book. I felt mixed emotions about the narrator, as was intended and this opened up a good dialogue between me and my 13 yr old daughter. Worth your credit if you're interesting in understanding the inner workings of a young girl's mind. Beautiful and Tragic I found this book on accident and Its not something that I usually read. In fact in my giant book shelf its one of a kind. I thought the story was tragic but beautifully told. Its sad that a young girl would feel such a way but it really does show you the "snowball effect" and that everyone is connected, a "six degrees of separation" type deal. I myself couldn't put it down, like the boy listening to the audio tapes, you felt what he felt. There isn't a book like this that would've been written better and the character voices they chose to use was wonderful and I felt fit the people perfectly. Definitely something I would read/listen to again! A beautifully written book on an ugly subject My daughter found this book and while she is reading it, I listened to the audiobook. This was an amazing story, crafted beautifully and I think the audiobook version adds something extra with the dual character voices. This story is also a great way to connect with my teenage daughter and keep those lines of communication open and honest. This book deals with lots of ugly issues many of which you never want to discuss with your kids and that is the reason that you have to.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Audiobook by John Boyne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Boyne) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:47:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Author: John Boyne Narrator: Michael Maloney Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-20-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1220 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: If you do start to listen, you will go on a journey with a nine-year-old boy named Bruno. (Though this isn't a story for nine-year-olds.) And sooner or later, you will arrive with Bruno at the fence. Fences like this exist all over the world. We hope that you never have to encounter such a fence. Critic Reviews: "His combination of strong characterization and simple, honest narrative make this powerful and memorable tale a unique addition to Holocaust literature." (School Library Journal Members Reviews: Phenomenal! 5 stars is nowhere near enough. This was one of the BEST stories I have ever read! It was so poignant. Brunos extreme innocence and naivety coupled with what we know today about the Holocaust (and perhaps our jaded outlook on life) combined into a haunting, gripping, sometimes funny and ultimately tragic tale. I was riveted from start to finish, hanging off every word. If you are looking for some good literature to teach kids about the Holocaust, this is an excellent place to start. It opens up so many discussions on a difficult subject; I would have no qualms about seeing this book in schools. The last line in the book just blew me away with its still-relevant warning: "Nothing like that could happen again. Not in this day and age". Except, then it does over and over and over again. I would give it ten thousand stars if I could; I cant recommend it strongly enough. Absolutely Phenomenal!!! I literally just finished this book and had to write a review. It was in one word, Phenomenal!!! During a time where the text books of children are starting to hint that the Holocaust didn't even occur (which I was beyond shocked to hear) books like this are needed. Some of the questions raised are only possible by a 9 year old which makes him a fabulous protagonist. I do have two suggestions though: the first is that this is subject matter which deserves more reverence and due attention than listening to during the 20 minutes to work. Take some time and really let yourself listen to it. The second is that at the end is an interview with the author, and although it too is fabulous, I suggest pausing before listening to it as it may put you in too much of an analytical mind to really absorb the story. Very powerful This short little book packs quite the punch, and though it's geared towards teens, I highly recommend it for adults as well. Bruno's innocence is heartbreakingly conveyed in a powerful performance by Maloney, and the book's ending left me quite emotional. I had to see the movie after hearing the book, but much preferred this performance. Outstanding story and author imagination! I thought this was one of the best books that I have read or listened to in quiet some time. Sometimes really good novels come from horrible circumstances. Great book, terrible narration The book itself deserves 5 stars. Michael Maloney, the narrator, I'd give 1. He has this very distracting way of fading quickly at the end of sentences making you think you are getting a call. If you listen on an iPhone you know how audio fades right before the ring begins. Even without thinking you are receiving a call, his fadding, breathy voice is very annoying. The story is wonderful, touching and sad - but I would not buy another audio book with Michael Maloney as narrator.

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Audiobook by Erika L. Sánchez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erika L. Sánchez) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:27:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Author: Erika L. Sánchez Narrator: Kyla Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 221 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian meets Jane the Virgin in this poignant but often laugh-out-loud funny contemporary YA about losing a sister and finding yourself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home. Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents' house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. That was Olga's role. Then a tragic accident on the busiest street in Chicago leaves Olga dead and Julia left behind to reassemble the shattered pieces of her family. And no one seems to acknowledge that Julia is broken, too. Instead, her mother seems to channel her grief into pointing out every possible way Julia has failed. But it's not long before Julia discovers that Olga might not have been as perfect as everyone thought. With the help of her best friend, Lorena, and her first kiss, first love, first everything boyfriend Connor, Julia is determined to find out. Was Olga really what she seemed? Or was there more to her sister's story? And, either way, how can Julia even attempt to live up to a seemingly impossible ideal? Members Reviews: Poor choice of narrator, good story though I had high hopes for this book, and while I enjoyed the story, the false Mexican accent by the narrator was almost unbearable. Her pronunciation of Spanish words were painful to listen to, and I am sure there are many other narrators who would have captured the accent better. I don't know if the intent was to anglicize the Spanish words or if the narrator is not a native Spanish speaker, but I don't think I could listen to this book a second time. I am not the perfect Mexican daughter I'm #3. The book was great, it reminded me of how many very Mexican cultural traits are in me both good and bad. I think this book is significant in light of our DREAMER (DACA) situation in the US. As a first generation American from parents that immigrated I recognized the themes in my upbringing, in the difficulties my parents experienced. I was reminded of my own coming of age and the conflicts of my Mexican culture and growing into an American woman. I also have a perspective of a mental health professional and the book hit relevant mental health issues some may or may not be typical in a Mexican household. I would give more details to but I don't want to give the story away. It was a good listen and it touched my heart. The Not-So-Perfect Girl Next Door In the midst of some huge life changes, this is the story that finally grabbed my focus and gave me that Im-in-love-with-this-book feeling again. It has such a great hook: after Julias "perfect" older sister dies, she discovers Olga was leading a secret double life. But what I loved most is how it presents a day in the life of a very relatable, fully realized teenage girl. Julia fights with her parents, adores her English teacher, navigates social dramas, and is very opinionated about books and music. And the narrator is amazing she uses the PERFECT inflections for a cynical teenage girl, as well as an impressive roster of supporting characters. Very relatable As a first generation Hispanic male. I can totally understand her and her family.

Paper Towns Audiobook by John Green

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Green) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:54:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paper Towns Author: John Green Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5855 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs back into his life - dressed like a ninja and summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge - he follows. After their all-nighter ends and a new day breaks, Q arrives at school to discover that Margo, always an enigma, has now become a mystery. But Q soon learns that there are clues - and they're for him. Urged down a disconnected path, the closer he gets, the less Q sees of the girl he thought he knew. Printz medalist John Green returns with the brilliant wit and searing emotional honesty that have inspired a new generation of listeners. Members Reviews: I picked you I really enjoyed this book, maybe not as much as Looking for Alaska, but it still had the desired impact. John Green creates a world that you feel like you are a part of and makes you analyze all the triumphs and mistakes you experienced while there. This story is a great read for almost any age. I definitely recommend picking it up. Great narration by the way. Favorite quote: "I didnt need you, you idiot. I picked you. And then you picked me back." One of John Green's Best What other book might you compare Paper Towns to and why? In some ways it reminded me a bit of Green's Looking for Alaska. There is a girl who is mysterious and misunderstood, one boy is sort of obsessed with her but doesn't really know her, she is suddenly gone and then everyone tries to figure out what happened to her. But that's where the similarities end. I love a good road trip novel, and I enjoyed the one in this book even more than those in An Abundance of Katherines (also John Green) or Amy and Roger's Epic Detour or Going Bovine. There's something wonderful about teenagers heading out together on an unsupervised trip without permission or proper provisions. I liked seeing them find their way to their destination, while strengthening their friendships along the way. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? On their trip to find Margo, it became clear that each character had a different way of seeing her. Nobody really knew her because she kept herself veiled and only revealed what she wanted others to see, but everyone interpreted those clues through their own filters. It became clear just how much our views of other people are shaped by our own lenses. Any additional comments? I've read most of John Green's books at this point and this is definitely one of my favorites (along with The Fault In Our Stars). His characters are clever and witty, yet still have the faults inherent in being a teenager. The narration was well done and I very much enjoyed listening to it. Another win from John Green If you could sum up Paper Towns in three words, what would they be? mysterious, hilarious, teenagers What other book might you compare Paper Towns to and why? This story has a lot of common elements with Looking for Alaska, another John Green book. Both have strong, confident, wild females that smart, nerdy boys pine for. Which character as performed by Dan John Miller was your favorite? A tie between Radar and Ben, the trusty sidekicks. There were very distinct and perfect voices for each character. He really brought them to life. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Absolutely! The plot pace was just right and the mystery was compelling.

My Soul to Lose Audiobook by Rachel Vincent

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rachel Vincent) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:37:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Soul to Lose Author: Rachel Vincent Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-09 Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2759 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: She tries to convince everyone she's fine - despite the shadows she sees forming around another patient and the urge to scream that comes burbling up again and again. Everyone thinks she's crazy. Everyone except Lydia, that is. Another patient with some special abilities.... A digital-only prequel to Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series. Members Reviews: A beautifully crafted vignette! I'm not sure what other reviewers were expecting when they downloaded this free, two hour short story. I began listening with no expectations whatsoever, without even having read the description (free is free, after all) and was enrapt, start to finish. For such a short piece, a great deal of care goes into developing the main character and her relationships with those close to her. The author doesn't beat you over the head with it, but uses a delicate touch, which may be unsatisfying for certain types of people. This is an absorbing, brilliantly executed portrait of a teenage girl in situation that would be, for anyone, strange to say the least. To complain that she seemed 'whiny' is to miss the point entirely -- a failure of imagination, at best. In her shoes, the rest of us would likely fare as well. Much to my delight, this is merely a prologue of sorts to an ongoing series by the author, and I will be purchasing subsequent books on the authority of this work alone. Its Free! and gets you hooked on new series!! Win/ win, I loved this small prequel, its under 2 hours and free! it gives you a taste of a beginning of a new series without sacrificing a credit or money. I loved it, I was hooked the whole time and then bought the first 3 books in the series. Who doesn't like a story about a misunderstood teenage girl coming into her paranormal powers, its right up my ally. It gave me a creepy Twilight Zone feeling... During a panic attack she has at the mall, teenager Kaylee claws her throat raw in an effort to stop screaming. This extreme reaction lands her in the local psychiatric ward, where she is under careful observation by doctors and family alike. The reader is given the sense that there is more to Kaylee's panic attacks - and subsequent screaming - than there appears. This piece is a prequel to Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series, but it is strong enough to stand on its own. An ideal reader will buy the rest of the series to find out just what is behind these panic attacks that haunt Kaylee. I may just buy the series myself. This piece of writing moved me. When the eerie music began to play at the end of the story, it gave me a creepy Twilight Zone feeling that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. To evoke that kind of reaction means the writer did her job well. One small complaint....Kaylee kept talking about her "jaws." She mentioned her "jaws" at least twice if not three times. I didn't realize humans had more than one jaw. Perhaps I will google this and find that I am wrong, but as of this writing I believe I am right, so the "jaws" thing really bugged me. Overall a worthwhile read, whether you plan to finish the series or not.

Monster Audiobook by Walter Dean Myers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Dean Myers) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:58:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monster Author: Walter Dean Myers Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-07 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 465 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: FADE IN: INTERIOR COURT. A guard sits at a desk behind STEVE. KATHY O'BRIEN, STEVE's lawyer, is all business as she talks to STEVE. O'BRIEN Let me make sure you understand what's going on. Both you and this King character are on trial for felony murder. Felony murder is as serious as it gets....When you're in court, you sit there and pay attention. You let the jury know that you think the case is as serious as they do.... STEVE You think we're going to win? O'BRIEN (seriously) It probably depends on what you mean by "win". Critic Reviews: "Steve Harmon, 16, is accused of serving as a lookout for a robbery of a Harlem drugstore. The owner was shot and killed, and now Steve is in prison awaiting trial for murder. From there, he tells about his case and his incarceration. Many elements of this story are familiar, but Myers keeps it fresh and alive by telling it from an unusual perspective. Steve, an amateur filmmaker, recounts his experiences in the form of a movie screenplay. His striking scene-by-scene narrative of how his life has dramatically changed is riveting....It's an emotionally charged story that readers will find compelling and disturbing." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: This story is worth the time to listen. I loved the play written and acted out as a play. Very dramatic, and it made me think like a filmmaker. A wonderful book -- weak audio cast This book is amazing. I am currently reading it with my grade 8 class and everyone loves it. HOWEVER the voices on this audio book were disappointing. The main character's voice was fine, but the other characters sound stiff and artificial--like the script was read with an audience of second language learners in mind. Dramatic yet Intriguing I struggled to read this book since it was assigned for summer but it actually better than I thought it was. Reading with the audio make it a hundred times better than reading itself. Narators bring out the story and make it sound like a movie. This book gives you a taste of what is happening in our society and how the jury can sometimes be broken because of bias. I recommend the book to all. Review This book was on a list for summer reading for my 8th grader. As the book was interesting and kept you listening I don't believe it was appropriate for a 13year old 8th grader. Good i loved it really shows and tells the emotions of the characters loved the different people liked the extra thing at the end

Untamed Audiobook by P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. C. Cast) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:04:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untamed Subtitle: House of Night Series, Book 4 Author: P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast Narrator: Jenna Lamia Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1522 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Life sucks when your friends are pissed at you. Just ask Zoey Redbird. In one week she has gone from having three boyfriends to having none, and from having a close group of friends who trusted and supported her to being an outcast. Speaking of friends, the only two Zoey has left are undead and unMarked. And Neferet has declared war on humans, which Zoey knows in her heart is wrong. But will anyone listen to her? Zoey's adventures at vampyre finishing school take a wild and dangerous turn as loyalties are tested, shocking true intentions come to light, and an ancient evil is awakened in P. C. and Kristin Cast's spellbinding fourth House of Night novel. Listen to more titles in the series. ©2008 P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (P)2008 Macmillan Audio Members Reviews: Why Switch Narrators?? I love the series. HATE that they switched narrators. WHY after 3 books would they do that? I didn't dislike or like the original one, but this one is all wrong! It's hard to tell the characters apart. Maybe it will grow on me, but I'm having a really hard time getting through this book because of the narrator. Narrator too young sounding As an adult I have enjoyed reading the House of Night series. I regularly listen to audio books. So, when I saw the forth book available on audible I decided to get it. I was very disappointed. This book is about a 17 year almost adult vampire. This narrator makes all the characters, including adults sound like they are about ten years old. As noted on Amazon, this series is not for children. It is for an older teenager (16+) and the content is mature, which is another reason why the narrator just does not work. I'm going to read the book, and stop listening. Great book but Narrator???? So far my favorite of the series. But the narrator is not that great. I LOVE the first narrator. She had different voices and you knew who was talking before she said it. This one sounds like she is 12! Bring back Edwina! Wrong Narrator I have enjoyed the first three books and was exited to listen to the fourth. However 30 min into it and I don't think I can listen anymore. The narrator sounds to be about 10 to 12 years old which I find slightly disturbing considering the adult content of this series. The voice does not fit the main character of Zoey and the voices she uses for the other characters are just plain sad. Wish the Narrator could have stayed the same through the whole series. Great Series... Horrible Narrator! Loved the first three books, narrator of those books did great seperating the characters! This LITTLE GIRL ruins this book,I can't even finish the book! Please find someone else to narrate anymore books in this series.

All the Crooked Saints Audiobook by Maggie Stiefvater

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maggie Stiefvater) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:08:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Crooked Saints Author: Maggie Stiefvater Narrator: Thom Rivera Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 163 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: From best-selling author Maggie Stiefvater, a gripping tale of darkness, miracles, and family. Any visitor to Bicho Raro, Colorado is likely to find a landscape of dark saints, forbidden love, scientific dreams, miracle-mad owls, estranged affections, one or two orphans, and a sky full of watchful desert stars. At the heart of this place you will find the Soria family, who all have the ability to perform unusual miracles. And at the heart of this family are three cousins longing to change its future: Beatriz, the girl without feelings, who wants only to be free to examine her thoughts; Daniel, the Saint of Bicho Raro, who performs miracles for everyone but himself; and Joaquin, who spends his nights running a renegade radio station under the name Diablo Diablo. They are all looking for a miracle. But the miracles of Bicho Raro are never quite what you expect. Members Reviews: Disappointing I had high expectations for All The Crooked Saints (I pre-ordered a signed copy for my library) but this one was not for me. I have loved all of Maggie Stiefvater's other books but I just did not care about any of the characters in this book or really the story either. There was a lot of telling and not as much dialogue and maybe that is why I could not connect to the characters. Not For Me. This is more of a 2.5 for me. I suspect most people are going to either love it or hate it, with little middle ground. I wanted to love this, but I really struggled. It could have been me, as I listened on audio and perhaps was a poor listener. However, I rewound and rewound and rewound and rewound. This would just not keep my attention, and about 70% of the time, I had no clue who anyone was or what was happening. Typically, I love Stiefvater. I think I could read Scorpio Races and the Raven Cycle a thousand times and never tire of them. They are so unique, and I tend to love her unusual approaches and unexpected worlds. Unfortunately, it took me almost 15 chapters to really get into the story at all. I had to just force myself forward (through the pangs of despair and haze of denial), and it wasnt until that point that I really started remember who anyone was. Theres also not any real plot that Im aware of up until about 3/5 of the way into the story, and its a pretty weak plot at that. Or perhaps the plot is there but I was so overwhelmed by the style that I couldnt even recognize or follow it. The writing is extremely stylized, which typically I find interesting. Unfortunately, its stylized telling, instead of stylized showing. So be prepared to be told, told, told, told, told, told, told, and told again who everyone is. Youll be told what they think. Youll be told what they want. Youll be told what they fear. Youll be told who they are, in the prettiest and most unique sorts of ways. Youll be told what their struggles are, but youll rarely be shown any of this, particularly in the first half off the book, which means it may not stick very well. None of it really stuck for me. Every scene in the beginning feels basically like a new list of facts about yet another character, and I wasnt interested in memorizing any of it. Some of the sentences sound beautiful in the moment, but they lack impact, since I now cant match any of those sentences to any characters.

Unfiltered Audiobook by Lily Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lily Collins) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:55:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unfiltered Subtitle: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me Author: Lily Collins Narrator: Lily Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 211 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: In this groundbreaking debut essay collection, actress Lily Collins - star of Mortal Instruments and the upcoming Rules Don't Apply - is opening a poignant, honest conversation about the things young women struggle with: body image, self-confidence, relationships, family, dating, and so much more. For the first time ever, Lily shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Celebrity gossip, but with an uplifting and inspiring twist Lily definitely bares all without naming any names. From the relationship problems she's had with her dad to addiction and abuse, she uses her stories to try to reach out to others. I enjoyed that instead of viewing her issues with a victim mentality, she spins them in a positive light and spreads the knowledge she learned during her experiences. I assumed from the backlash that initially sent a shockwave across the internet (readers attaching certain negative stories to good people) I would be reading with a chip on my shoulder as I felt like she would be talking down about people in her life. Instead I found that this book is certainly not reflective of the fans that have taken it and twisted her message. Her message in this book is of peace, love, and personal growth. A good book for a teenage or young adult female to read to understand how to take the bad things that happen to you and turn them into learning experiences. Skip this if you are over 13 I expected an easy listen from an actress whose movies I have admired, in it's place I listened to 3 chapters of what sounded like a very young girl reading from her diary. Skip it. Not interesting to adults Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I did not finish it, it was so boring What was most disappointing about Lily Collinss story? It was full of cliches and obvious advice What three words best describe Lily Collinss performance? eloquent, cute, uplifting Did Unfiltered inspire you to do anything? Inspired me to stop reading it Any additional comments? It seems like a good book for teenagers but anyone who has been through as much as Lily or more would find this not helpful or interesting. i don't really need to hear about teen relationships the honesty is amazing she is relatable, down to earth and so honest, the way she describes her issues and she has handled them is incredible I love Lily Collins! I liked the way she put her personal experiences out there to help others who are going through similar situations.

Love & Gelato Audiobook by Jenna Evans Welch

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenna Evans Welch) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 03:01:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love & Gelato Author: Jenna Evans Welch Narrator: Rebekkah Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A summer in Italy turns into a road trip across Tuscany in this sweeping debut novel filled with romance, mystery, and adventure. Lina is spending the summer in Tuscany, but she isn't in the mood for Italy's famous sunshine and fairy-tale landscape. She's only there because it was her mother's dying wish that she get to know her father. But what kind of father isn't around for 16 years? All Lina wants to do is get back home. But then Lina is given a journal that her mom had kept when she lived in Italy. Suddenly Lina's uncovering a magical world of secret romances, art, and hidden bakeries. A world that inspires Lina, along with the ever-so-charming Ren, to follow in her mother's footsteps and unearth a secret that has been kept from Lina for far too long. It's a secret that will change everything she knew about her mother, her father - and even herself. People come to Italy for love and gelato, someone tells her, but sometimes they discover much more. Members Reviews: Amazing but predictable I love this book! It has so many plot twists and almost relatable text in some way that it draws you in and makes you want to read more! On the other hand I did predict the ending at the begging of the book but it was still amazing the here the middle and the other plot twists. The narrator of the book was also very good and made me enjoy the book that much more! So cute I loved it one of the best love story ever!Waaaaaaaaay better than twight.It was so brilliant! Fun summer story Great story! Clean, simple writing easy to follow and not complicated. Fun story for summer listeninf. Fantastic! This book was fantastic! I couldn't put down. I recommend it for an enjoyable listen. Scary relatable This book actually inspired and nurtured a relationship with my now girlfriend. So worth it.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Audiobook by Ann Brashares

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Brashares) — Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:25:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Author: Ann Brashares Narrator: Angela Goethals Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-03 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 669 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn't look all that great; they were worn, dirty, and speckled with bleach. On the night before she and her friends part for the summer, Carmen decides to toss them. But Tibby says they're great. She'd love to have them. Lena and Bridget also think they're fabulous. Lena decides they should all try them on. Whoever they fit best will get them. Nobody knows why, but the pants fit everyone perfectly. Over a few bags of cheese puffs they decide to form a sisterhood, and take the vow of The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants. The next morning, they say good-bye. And now the journey of the pants, and the most memorable summer of their lives begins. Spend another summer with the girls of the . ©2001 Ann Brashares; (P)2001 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, An Imprint Of Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "A clever...premise sets the course for four intertwined, compelling coming-of-age stories." (Publishers Weekly) "[Angela Goethals'] narration is joyful and alive with nuance. As the listener, you will care deeply for the personal growth and developing humanity of these engaging young women." (AudioFile) "Young teens will identify with one, or even all four, of these interesting, funny young women." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A great teen read... I wanted to know what was in this book, as my near 13 year old expressed interest in the title. I was taken in by the story immediately, and thoroughly enjoyed it through the end. Branshares' characters were well developed, and I was able to clearly visualize each girl as she went through her 15th summer, the first one away from the fold of four best friends. Branshares has aptly captured the hearts and minds of four very individual girls-becoming-women on the pages of this treasure. Fabulous book This is one of those audiobooks that keeps you in the car long after you've reached your destination. Or you go out to the car at lunch just get a few minutes further in the story. I've loaned this cd to 3 other co-workers (all female) who all loved the book, too. The narrator does a great job - I'm impressed that one person can make each character sound like a different yet identifiable person. A good read for older children We listened to this book on a car trip. While it was a good book with an interesting premise, I think it was a bit too mature for my youngest (age 8). It was appropriate for my daughter, age 12, who enjoyed the book, as did I. The book had lots of things going on that were fun, amusing and thought-provoking. But it also addressed juvenile death and, somewhat thinly veiled, the loss of virginity. I am 27 and Loved this book I LOVED this book. I enjoyed this book so much I listened to the 2nd and 3rd book right away. Ann Brashares really captures the characters well. Highly recommend reading this book. You can't put it down. Adults can love it too! I'm amused to see that so many reviewers suggest the book for teenagers, and, indeed, they will enjoy it. But I'm a mature 57 year old, who was once a teenager, and I loved it. I'm grateful for the audio format or I wouldn't have accomplished as much in the last couple days, with my Ipod and my headphones as constant companions.

Until Friday Night Audiobook by Abbi Glines

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Abbi Glines) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 03:23:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Until Friday Night Subtitle: Field Party, Book 1 Author: Abbi Glines Narrator: Olivia Song, Sebastian York Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: The first novel in a brand-new series - from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Abbi Glines - about a small, Southern town filled with cute boys in pickup trucks, Friday night football games, and crazy parties that stir up some major drama. To everyone who knows him, West Ashby has always been that guy: the cocky, popular, way-too-handsome-for-his-own-good football god who led Lawton High to the state championships. But while West may be big man on campus on the outside, on the inside he's battling the grief that comes with watching his father slowly die of cancer. Two years ago Maggie Carleton's life fell apart when her father murdered her mother. And after she told the police what happened, she stopped speaking and hasn't spoken since. Even the move to Lawton, Alabama, couldn't draw Maggie back out. So she stayed quiet, keeping her sorrow and her fractured heart hidden away. As West's pain becomes too much to handle, he knows he needs to talk to someone about his father - so, in the dark shadows of a postgame party, he opens up to the one girl who he knows won't tell anyone else. West expected that talking about his dad would bring some relief or at least a flood of emotions he couldn't control. But he never expected the quiet new girl to reply, to reveal a pain even deeper than his own - or for them to form a connection so strong that he couldn't ever let her go.... Members Reviews: 4 Stars across the board! YA Romance (PG) This book is typical Abbi Glines, not that it's a bad thing cause I love ALL Abbi books! I think this one is more YA that most because it's pretty PG. How could you not fall for each of these characters after they have both been through SO MUCH! It's a very sweet love story about needing the right person to help get you through the rough days. As always I'll be waiting for more books in this series! The narration is 50/50 for me! I love Sebastian York, even if his voice is a little old for West, and Olivia Song was great for Maggie but she wasn't good at all with the male voices. Her males all sounded like they needed to blow their noses :( The narration would have been perfect if it was read like a play and not by chapter. Soo disappointing... What disappointed you about Until Friday Night? While I'm a big fan of Abbi Glines and a bigger fan of the Sea Breeze/Rosemary Beach series, this was kind of a let-down. First of all when I pre-ordered, it wasn't listed as a "teens" book, which kind of threw me off but whatever it's Abbi Glines and Sebastian York, how can it go wrong? Well IT DID. How did the narrator detract from the book? First, Olivia Song... ok female narrator, HORRIBLE interpretation of male characters. I was cringing every time she made West speak or any of the other boys. Second, the second star is given to this review solely FOR Sebastian York because lets face it, it's f-ing Sebastian York and he's the ONLY reason I stuck with this book until the end. Another female narrator please... As expected with any Abbi book, it's a great story and a wonderful start to another series, Mr. York was as always great, Olivia Song however ruined it for me. It was very hard to tell which male character she was speaking as, with left me rewInding a lot to figure it out.

A Christmas Carol [Listening Library Version] Audiobook by Charles Dickens

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Dickens) — Fri, 14 Nov 2003 02:24:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Carol [Listening Library Version] Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: Jim Dale Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-14-03 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 944 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Let a master reader beguile you with this universal reminder of what the holiday season can and should mean in this unique production of Dickens' classic and ever-timely tale. Critic Reviews: "The versatile British actors performance of Scrooge as he discovers that his body is left abandoned on a denuded bedstead is as raw and real as when the classic tale was written in the closing weeks of 1843. Dale makes us believe in the Scrooge whose spark has been quenched and carries us along as we watch the various spirits blow the ashes into embers, and the embers into a merry blaze of timeless Christmas cheer." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Jim Dale is a great narrator Jim Dale (voice of the Harry Potter books) does a fantastic job with this Holiday classic. His voices for the various characters make this very entertaining to listen to. Now,if we could only get Harry Potter books on Audible.... A Christmas Carol (Unabridged) Jim Dale is amazing - the best reading of A Christmas Carol I have heard. Don't hesitate for a minute. I listened to this one three times in a row. Love Jim Dale I know the truly talented voice skills of Jim Dale from the Harry Potter series and to have him put his amazing ability to add unique character voices to the Timeless Family Classic A Christmas Carol made the story worth listening just that much more fun... again and again... a winter classic. Best Reding I am a big fan of this story. I have a collection of different versions of A Christmas Carol. This is easily the best read version I have come across. Jim Dale is superb. Outstanding narration of timeless tale. I can envision no better narration of this classic tale. I literally could not stop listening to this outstanding audiobook. I ended up listening to the entire book twice within two weeks of having purchased it.

Before We Were Free Audiobook by Julia Alvarez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julia Alvarez) — Tue, 05 Oct 2004 01:03:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before We Were Free Author: Julia Alvarez Narrator: Julia Alvarez Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl's struggle to be free. Before We Were Free won Julia Alvarez the 2005 Pura Belpre Medal, which is awarded to a Latino/Latina writer whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding book for children. Critic Reviews: "Alvarez proves as gifted at writing for adolescents as she is for adults. Here she brings her warmth, sensitivity and eye for detail to a volatile setting, the Dominican Republic of her childhood, during the 1960-1961 attempt to overthrow Trujillo's dictatorship....A stirring work of art." (Publishers Weekly) "An involving book for adults as well as young adults....[Julia Alvarez] reads with emotion and clarity, and her warm Latin accent is a pleasure to listen to." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Talented Author Left Much To Be Expected Narrating Bad News First Superb story conflicted with not-so-great narrating: characters were not made as lively as they could've, jokes didn't hit as well they should've, many a tender scene was made awkward by monotonous, almost forcibly hushed tone, inappropriate inflections disrupt a truly captivating buildup. As far as the story itself, the line between historical context and fiction is very efficiently maneuvered. Interesting, well-developed characters endear themselves to the reader as events unfold throughout the story. Events do not simply happen around the characters; the reader is made aware very early on that no one is invincible in this world and that the reign in the character's country is no exception. This gives the reader hope: anything can happen. This also makes the reader consider the fate of every character: anything can happen. As with any story, there are flaws to be found. This particular story possesses very few. The reader is left with many questions at the end of the story; many of which can be answered with a great deal of speculation but are ultimately still just speculation. Narration strengths would include the distinguishing of voices of various characters (which makes it much easier to follow conversations between multiple characters) and an unhurried pace that compliments many image-heavy scenes, allowing the listener to soak in every detail and even add to the scene themselves, in their mind's eye. In summation: Ms. Alvarez created a beautiful story about war, the avoidance of such, and the key players involved in any conflict, all from the perspective of a child growing into a young woman. However, this particular medium (audiobook) of communication of aforementioned beautiful story leaves much to be desired and/or imagined, in this case, at least. Many thanks to anyone who took the time to read this lengthy backhanded compliment.

The Compound Audiobook by S. A. Bodeen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (S. A. Bodeen) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:18:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Compound Author: S. A. Bodeen Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "Our new world. A world I would soon hate." Eli and his family have lived in the Compound for six years. The world they knew is gone. Eli's father built the Compound to keep them safe. Now, they can't get out. He won't let them. Critic Reviews: "Suspenseful and riveting, this debut novel raises serious issues about what it means to survive." (Kirkus Reviews) "The audience will feel the pressure closing in on them as they, like the characters, race through hairpin turns in the plot toward a breathless climax." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Messed up. Bought this because we were reading it in school, and it's nice to hear it as well as read it. Let me just say, this book takes messed up and brings it to its own whole new level. That is coming from someone who really enjoyed The Hunger Games. I'm appalled that our school would have us read it. If you want to know why it's so messed up you can keep reading for spoilers. SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT. The dad is holding the family captive and he's making the mother have kids for the family to get to know but then force them to eat. It is sick. END OF SPOILERS. All in all it is well written if you can get passed the grotesque parts of the plot. I did enjoy how relatable Eli is, and how it all ends. I do not fail to see the brilliance embedded in the work. I just found it particularly messed up and hard to get past. Full of suspense I rarely find myself rushing back to a book, but this one was short enough that I could get through it in two days commuting to work. I found myself getting out the door just a little bit faster this morning so I could finish it, but had to sneak in the ending at work! I enjoyed this as an adult, but it would be good for teens as well. The main character is intriguing and leads the listener through a well told story. 5 stars for the story, 4 stars for the narration as it was a bit dead-pan. It kept me up all night - couldn't stop listening! I'm always looking for a book that will keep me up all night, something that I devour, and can't stop listening to. I probably should have picked a night that I wasn't incredibly sleep deprived to start this one. A friend recommended it to me, and since I was having trouble picking out a book, I just got it and started listening. Wow! The pacing is perfect. Never a dull moment, even when nothing super crazy is happening. The twists and turns were predictable at some points, and not at all in others. Absolutely worth a listen! its not bad just it isnt bad, but to come up with "fallout" type genre, I wasnt too pleased to find out its a bit missleading. I was hopeing there would be a Fallout New Vegas or Fallout 3 type topic, but not at all. good book just not exactly fallout NV like Great book Second time I've listened to The Compound one of my favs. I recommend this book

The First Part Last Audiobook by Angela Johnson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Angela Johnson) — Fri, 29 Oct 2004 14:57:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Part Last Author: Angela Johnson Narrator: Khalipa Oldjohn, Kole Kristi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Suddenly things like school and house parties and fun times with friends are replaced by visits to Nia's pediatrician and countless social workers who all say that the only way for Nia and Bobby to lead a normal life is to put their baby up for adoption. Then tragedy strikes Nia, and Bobby finds himself in the role of single, teenage father. Because his child, their child, is all that remains of his lost love. With powerful language and keen insight, Johnson tells the story of a young man's struggle to figure out what the "right thing" is and then to do it. The result is a gripping portrayal of single teenage parenthood from the point of view of a youth on the threshold of becoming a man. Angela Johnson's The First Part Last won the 2004 Michael L. Printz Award, which is bestowed upon a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. Critic Reviews: "Brief, poetic, and absolutely riveting, this gem of a novel tells the story of a young father struggling to raise an infant." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: pretty alright I think it was a good quick life lesson and kinda went quick since it is a small book Thought Provoking This is a thought provoking book that is true to life. I thought the performance was excellent. I could really sense the main character's struggle through his intonation. All teenagers should take a listen to this Very well narrated. This book is a must read for all teenage boys and girls. Maybe teenage sex would be looked at a little more closely by some of the teens today. What an unexpected gem I came across this title whilst looking for something else and decided to buy it on the strength of the sample, I was not dissapointed.It is beautifully narrated, heartfelt and believeable.The young man reading it gave an authentic voice to the story and captured your attention with ease. An excellent book for teens, I have three, and a great book for parents too. Read as a family it would serve well as a prompt for disscussion with the children on the subject of the book. A wonderful find. Buy it!

Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls Audiobook by Lynn Weingarten

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynn Weingarten) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:17:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls Author: Lynn Weingarten Narrator: Rebekkah Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestselling taut, sophisticated thriller (BCCB, starred review) packed with twists and turns that will leave you breathless. They say Delia burned herself to death in her stepfathers shed. They say it was suicide. But June doesnt believe it. June and Delia used to be closer than anything. Best friends in that way that comes before everyone elsebefore guys, before family. It was like being in love, but more. They had a billion secrets, binding them together like thin silk cords. But one night a year ago, everything changed. June, Delia, and Junes boyfriend Ryan were just having a little fun. Their good time got out of hand. And in the cold blue light of morning, June knew only thisthings would never be the same again. And now, a year later, Delia is dead. June is certain she was murdered. And she owes it to her to find out the truthwhich is far more complicated than she ever could have imagined. Sexy, dark, and atmospheric, Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls will keep you guessing until the very end. Members Reviews: whoa This book pulled me in from the very beginning. Page by page I was chomping at the bit for more. i am shook this is an AMAZING book and you will not regret reading it. Time passed by so fast while reading Toxic friendships! I don't understand these YA books! This was a top ten book for young adult students. It was an interesting mystery until the truth was slowly revealed. The conspiracy of two led to including additional people, then included murder. I'm thinking to myself "these are high school students doing this". I can't imagine but I have to remember this is fiction. In the end, the reader is left to decide what they "think" happened based on the last letter. Teens have so much drama in their lives they don't need reckless ideas planted in their heads but this is popular with them. Not worth my credit. Loved it I hate reading but I read this in two days it was so good kept me thinking the whole time but I'm rlly mad about the ending Poorly written, badly read. I forced myself to finish this book in hopes it would improve, it did not. It began as a story about a lost friendship but took a very surreal turn into a story about God-like teens without morality and dangerous obsession.

Under the Feet of Jesus Audiobook by Helena Maria Viramontes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helena Maria Viramontes) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:38:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Feet of Jesus Author: Helena Maria Viramontes Narrator: Nancy Ticotin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A novel of cultural clashes, social injustice, and love amongst the migrant farm workers of contemporary California, as seen through the eyes of a young Mexican-American woman. ©1995 Helena Maria Viramontes; (P)2008 Penguin Members Reviews: A story that embodies the struggling immigrants Read the book along the auditory, and it truly is a marvelous story of how life is unfair to the underground class that fuels our nation. It depicted the struggling, yet hard working illegal immigrant class through a focus of hope for better days. A must read for every American Where does Under the Feet of Jesus rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? First. (I have only listened to three, so far) What other book might you compare Under the Feet of Jesus to and why? any book that is original and unpretentious Which character as performed by Nancy Ticotin was your favorite? Estrella If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Updating Steinbeck's California Any additional comments? Can't wait to read other Viramonte works. This was my introduction to her as a writer. I am dumb maybe I'm dumb. but I didn't understand the point of the story... like I didn't understand the end

Along for the Ride Audiobook by Sarah Dessen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Dessen) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:13:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Along for the Ride Author: Sarah Dessen Narrator: Rachel Botchan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A job in a clothes boutique introduces Auden to the world of girls: their talk, their friendship, their crushes. She missed out on all that, too busy being the perfect daughter to her demanding mother. Then she meets Eli, an intriguing loner and a fellow insomniac who becomes her guide to the nocturnal world of the town. Together they embark on parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life she's been denied; for Eli, to come to terms with the guilt he feels for the death of a friend. In her signature pitch-perfect style, Sarah Dessen explores the hearts of two lonely people learning to connect. Critic Reviews: "The cover may mislead readers, as despite the body language of the girl in pink and the hunky blue-jeaned boy balanced on a bike, this is no slight romance: there's real substance here. Dessen's many fans will not be deterred by the length or that cover; they expect nuanced, subtle writing, and they won't be disappointed." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Not a romance story The description of this book led me to believe it was a romance. Not even close. It's about a girl coming to grips with her parent's divorce and their new relationships. Just when I thought the romance might build- I was let down. There is little to no description of characters so it was impossible for me to visualize them. The narrator has a squeaky voice. And, like another reviewer mentioned, takes awkward pauses. Not just in dialogue, but at random times. I thought it was the end of a chapter a couple times. I wish I hadn't wasted my credit on this pick. Not Just "Chick-Lit" I've read several books by Sarah Dessen, and this one is my favorite so far. The main character, Auden, is smart, and I love intelligent female characters. She's decided to spend the summer between graduation from high school and her first year at college with her father in a beach resort town. This new location and the people who come into her life there make this summer one of change and transition for Auden. Usually a loner, she starts to reach out and make friends, including a boyfriend. She's forming new relationships with her stepmother and step sister. Most important, she's confronting her own feelings about her parents' divorce. This book has realistic characters and situations. It gets the reader to consider relationships among family members and friends, as well as how people can or cannot change. Great book, pretty good narrator This is turning out to be a great book. I haven't finished it yet but I had to write a review because of the narrator. The narrator is great but when she does dialogue sometimes she makes these long pauses when she switches characters. I keep thinking the audio is cutting out. It is kind of annoying but otherwise the narrator is really good and the book is fun to listen to. A feel good original I enjoyed the story, the character is very likeable, and encounters a lot of social problems in her life. A great perspective on people who have no social instincts and seem to be conceited. 9/10, would read again (the reader for this book sounds exactly like Mika kunis) Pretty Good I loved the story and the voice was pretty clear, but like many audio books, it was far too slow. I sped it up to 1.25x speed, but any slower was too slow and any faster distorted the voice.

Perfectly Oblivious Audiobook by Robin Daniels

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robin Daniels) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 04:53:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perfectly Oblivious Subtitle: The Perfect Series Author: Robin Daniels Narrator: Casey Turner, George Wickham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Cameron Bates (Cam) could have almost any girl at Franklin High School...except for the one he wants. Unfortunately Bebe seems to be immune to his flirty charm and good looks, which means one of two things: a) she's completely oblivious to how he feels, or b) she's just not into him. If that's the case, declaring his love would be disastrous for their friendship. Bianca Barnes (Bebe) has a huge problem: the universe hates her. Every time she admits feelings for a boy, he ends up falling for her sweet, popular, and beautiful sister Beth. To avoid a broken heart, Bebe has sworn herself to secrecy. Nobody can know how she feels about Cam...ever! Neither person wants to confess their feelings, but the universe has its own plan. Out of the blue, Bebe is courted by a secret admirer. Cam has to step up his game and Bebe has to make a choice. Play it safe and accept the affections of her mystery man or challenge fate and take a chance on the boy she loves. Content Description: This is a stand-alone YA contemporary romance with companion novels to follow. It contains minor language, innuendo, crude humor, and steamy tension but is generally very clean. No sex. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Members Reviews: Book was ok The characters are kind of irritatingly scared to admit their feelings for each other. I ended up doing a lot of skimming lol. But cute nonetheless I love this story I love this story. It pulled me right in and had me rooting for the characters, amused and laughing with their sticky situations and anticipating the kiss! What a fun read! I was immediately drawn into the storyline What a fun read! I was immediately drawn into the storyline. I couldn't put it down! A great first novel of I hope many to come from this author. Such a cute book!!!!!!!!! I haven't read a really good book in a while... This was refreshing! Loooove love love! This book is amazing Cameron Bates is the cutest boy Iâve ever heard of! I can only hope for a guy like him for myself!

Release Audiobook by Patrick Ness

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick Ness) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:33:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Release Author: Patrick Ness Narrator: Michael Crouch Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Judy Blume's Forever and Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, this novel that Andrew Smith calls "beautiful, enchanting, [and] exquisitely written" is a new classic about teenage relationships, self-acceptance - and what happens when the walls we build start coming down. Adam Thorn doesn't know it yet, but today will change his life. Between his religious family, a deeply unpleasant ultimatum from his boss, and his own unrequited love for his sort-of ex, Enzo, it seems as though Adam's life is falling apart. At least he has two people to keep him sane: his new boyfriend (he does love Linus, doesn't he?) and his best friend, Angela. But all day long, old memories and new heartaches come crashing together, throwing Adam's life into chaos. The bindings of his world are coming untied one by one; yet, in spite of everything he has to let go, he may also find freedom in the release. From the New York Times best-selling author of A Monster Calls comes a raw, darkly funny, and deeply affecting story about the courage it takes to live your truth. Members Reviews: ... Perfect. In every way. Patrick Ness has captured beauty within these pages like a rose encased in glass. Read it, for your own sake. Judy Blume would be proud. Patrick Ness is a gifted storyteller who never disappoints. These characters are so real and accessible. Five Stars Excellent A poignant story, with a wonderful plot. Iâll have to look out for Patrick Ness from now on. Release, is quite an unusual story in that it follows two plots which eventually meet. Now that may not be something different, but these two stories are set in different worlds (sort of). The real world, and the spirit world. We meet Adam, a young, gay man trying to just be himself and live his life, but he has the added upset of people not understanding his sexuality, including his religious parents. He also has serious problems with his boss making advances towards him, and an ex which he canât seem to let go of, even-though he has a boyfriend, Linus, and his ex Enzo is dating someone else. He has the most wonderful best friend Angela, but he doesnât know how to be comfortable in himself, when others arenât comfortable or accepting towards him. In the spirit world we meet a murdered, teenage drug addict, who has come out of the river and wants vengeance on her killer in the small town. By the time I had turned the last page I realised that I had found a book that quite a few people will be able to relate to. Adamâs story is told so vividly that sometimes it felt like I was in the story, not reading it. It makes you stop and think; hopefully books like this will make people realise that everybody has the right to be whoever they want to be, gay, straight, bi, etc, and no-one has the right to be judgemental about it. The book is completely unusual and strange, plus a little confusing in parts. I havenât read any of Patrick Nessâs work before, but apparently that is his style of writing, moving away from the conventional â I like it. A poignant story, with a wonderful plot.

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks Audiobook by E. Lockhart

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E. Lockhart) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:22:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks Author: E. Lockhart Narrator: Tanya Eby Sirois Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Frankie Landau-Banks at age 15: A knockout figure. A sharp tongue. A chip on her shoulder. And a gorgeous new senior boyfriend: the supremely goofy, word-obsessed Matthew Livingston. Frankie Laundau-Banks. No longer the kind of girl to take "no" for an answer. Especially when "no" means she's excluded from her boyfriend's all-male secret society. Not when her ex boyfriend shows up in the strangest of places. Not when she knows she's smarter than any of them. When she knows Matthew is lying to her. And when there are so many, many pranks to be done. Frankie Landau-Banks, at age 16: Possibly a criminal mastermind. This is the story of how she got that way. Members Reviews: It's cute! A very cute book, while I wouldn't recommend it to another 23 year old woman, it would be a nice book for young teen girls to read for them to know that they are just as smart and capable of doing anything that a man can. It is AMAZING Frankie Landau-Banks is a leader to all women that it is better to be alone than to be with someone that undermines you. Thought it would be fun What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? I thought this book might be fun to listen to. It was a fairly entertaining story, but I have to say it lost me when the 15 year old girl was encouraged to go to Planned Parenthood to get condoms. With all the gruesome things going on there, I was really disappointed that the author would direct girls that young there, and it kind of soured the story for me. Feminism overdone (and I'm a feminist) I liked the idea of this book, but the context is new england prep-school and the rich kids who attend. I liked the fact that the main character was an empowered young woman but the author made her out to be overly analytical and overly sensitive. Perhaps I just didn't get it, but the writing bugged me a bit as well so... Either way, it was entertaining but nothing to write home about. I need something a little more exciting. Girls Rule! Excellent young adult literature promoting feminism. Women with ambition, intelligence & self esteem - or those who want it will enjoy this novel - no matter what their age. Even though the setting is a prep school, the story has universal appeal. It takes a woman to get it done - brilliantly!

Calling My Name Audiobook by Liara Tamani

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Liara Tamani) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:36:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calling My Name Author: Liara Tamani Narrator: Imani Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Calling My Name, by debut author Liara Tamani, is a striking, luminous, and literary exploration of family, spirituality, and self - ideal for listeners of Jacqueline Woodson, Jandy Nelson, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Sandra Cisneros. This unforgettable novel tells a universal coming-of-age story about Taja Brown, a young African American girl growing up in Houston, Texas. It deftly and beautifully explores the universal struggles of growing up, battling family expectations, discovering a sense of self, and finding a unique voice and purpose. Told in 53 short, episodic, moving, and iridescent chapters, Calling My Name follows Taja on her journey from middle school to high school. Literary and noteworthy, this is a beauty of a novel that deftly captures the multifaceted struggle of finding where you belong and why you matter. Members Reviews: Real Gem Couldn't stop listening! LOVE how the simplicity of this story so beautifully breaks Black girl stereotypes. Not set in slavery or in the hood. Not a tragedy to be saved or a problem to be solved. Just a girl coming of age into a spiritual awakening. The narrator's voice is also so beautiful.

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Audiobook by Carolyn Mackler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carolyn Mackler) — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:46:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Author: Carolyn Mackler Narrator: Johanna Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: This irreverent, but touching tale is a 2004 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book by acclaimed author Carolyn Mackler. 15 year old Virginia Shreves is overweight and doesn't have many friends, but wants to be like her family: picture perfect. What she knows about her family, however, slowly begins to change after one tragic phone call. ©2003 Carolyn Macker (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC. Critic Reviews: "The heroine's transformation into someone who finds her own style and speaks her own mind is believable and worthy of applause." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: All about taking charge! As a bigger person in a skinny world, I was interested by the title and wanted to see if my view was the same as "Ginny's". The story progresses through some troubles, some decisions, and some changes that make this a wonderful story. It allows the reader to see the world from a different point of view from, possibly, his/her own. This is a great story for 14 yo and up. There are some sexual situations and an adult situation regarding the main character's brother. However, overall the story is very much worth the time and the theme comes through loud and clear. I loved it! KC Her brain is even bigger. What made the experience of listening to The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things the most enjoyable? Witty YA lit tale that deals with date rape, body image and first sexual encounters. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things? Anais' first kiss with Froggy, how she fell on and off her diet, her relationship with her faraway older sister. What about Johanna Parkers performance did you like? Parker is very believable as a teen and as a listener you forget she is not Anais herself. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I listened to this book over a few weeks while I had time in my car and it was very easy to pick up where I left off without a lot of memory jogging. A relaxed, undemanding story. Boring Teen Angst This story starts out funny and enjoyable. The preview makes it sound fun but don't be fooled. One third of the way through it the main character gets REALLY depressed and they talk about date rape and self mutilation lot. Mouth Too Wet You can clearly hear EVERY SINGLE TIME this narrator swallows. It sounds disgusting. I'm not sure if the mic is too sensitive or if the narrator has a really hard time swallowing, but I could barely make it through the book. Pause *swallow* Pause *swallow* Pause *swallow* This is an excellent book. Yes, the main character is a stereotypical archetype but she grows through the story I kept hearing the readers saliva in their mouth. That's the only downside to the recording. Other than that it was great. A totally relatable character and a well understood plot and pleasant ending.

This Lullaby Audiobook by Sarah Dessen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Dessen) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:39:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Lullaby Author: Sarah Dessen Narrator: Ali Ahn Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: So what, then, is it about Dexter that makes it so hard for her to follow her own rules? He's everything she hates: messy, disorganized, much too vulnerable, impulsive, and worst of all, a musician like her father - the father Remy never knew, the father who wrote a famous song for her, the father who disappeared from her life. Sarah Dessen's most captivating novel yet introduces readers to a girl who believes her heart is made of stone - and the boy who proves her wrong. Members Reviews: I couldn't stop listening What made the experience of listening to This Lullaby the most enjoyable? how detailed and funny it all was Who was your favorite character and why? dexter by far. he is totally awesome Which scene was your favorite? i think the one where everyone throws their zip drinks at don Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? no Any additional comments? this book rocks. its my fave sarah dessen book.anyone with a sense of humor would love this. Great book my favorite Sarah Dessen book! Would you listen to This Lullaby again? Why? Yes I bought this after listening to it several times because I love the flow of this book. Who was your favorite character and why? Definitely Dexter I love him and hope to find my own Dexter someday. I love Remy because she is so much like myself. Which character as performed by Ali Ahn was your favorite? Dexter definitely. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This book at many times made me laugh and made me believe. Any additional comments? This is a wonderful book!

Dreamland Audiobook by Sarah Dessen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Dessen) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:46:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreamland Author: Sarah Dessen Narrator: Elizabeth Morton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: What they don't understand is that Caitlin can't afford to leave this dreamland, this half-sleeping state where everything and everyone can be kept at arm's length. Because then she'd have to face the ugly truth about her relationship with Rogerson: magnetic, fascinating--and very dangerous--Rogerson. What is it about Rogerson Biscoe...and why can't she leave him? In her most challenging novel yet, acclaimed author Sarah Dessen guides readers through the harrowing netherworld of a young woman's shattered dreams to her profound awakening. Members Reviews: narrarator very bland I love this book but the narrarator almost ruined it. read this book so many times and was disappointed the audio book was lessens by this. Great I think the author really captured Caitlyn's voice, however I didn't really prefer her voicing the other voices but it was still great it was just how I imagined her voice the first time I read it. cliche after school special Ugh. If this is what all Dresssen's books are like, I'll pass on Amy future books. Just okay Not a big fan of the reader, it took a while for this book to capture my attention. I felt mad at the main character the entire time.

Famous by Default Audiobook by MK Harkins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (MK Harkins) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 02:59:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Famous by Default Author: MK Harkins Narrator: Tiffany Marz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: MK Harkins Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Jax Buried, By my family's fame. Dying to escape the limelight, And finally, I do. Being raised as a Jayne, I'm under constant scrutiny. The rock band my brothers formed makes it impossible to stay under the radar. Paparazzi, tabloids, rabid fans - you name it and I've got it. It all makes me sick. But getting shipped off to crazy Aunt Betty's house in my senior year of high school isn't any better. After all, there isn't a stray kid or pet in the world that my aunt wouldn't take in. Then I meet her. She's cautious, suspicious, and not interested in me at all. But that's fine by me. Sivan Holt may be beautiful and intelligent, but she's nothing I'm looking for. Sivan Drowning, In my past. Struggling to feel settled. And finally, I do. Growing up in the foster care system, I longed for a sense of belonging. All I wanted was a place to call home. At the age of 17, I'm finally starting to feel it here. Home. When he comes along, it unsettles me. I don't want him to ruin everything we've built - everything that matters. Jax Jayne is arrogant, privileged, and I want nothing to do with him. But those green eyes of his keep drawing me in. If I let down my walls, will it be my final undoing? Members Reviews: Get your tissues out I loved this book! It had me both laughing and sobbing and a whole range of emotions. Beautiful story. Will be in my reread list. Five Stars This writer always keeps me awake at night so I can find out what happens. A must read. Just happened to read this... This book was something I just stumbled upon and decided to take a shot on, and I am so glad that I did! The story line is not what I had expected and it definitely caught me off guard with how emotional it truly made me. I laughed and cried along with the characters and was sad to let them go at the end of the book. What a great quick read that pulls you in page after page. Love it so much I loved this book so much I couldn't get over how this book at some points made me go through a Rollercoaster of feelings it had me needing to read more to find out what was going to happen. I would definitely recommend reading this book if you like young adult/ teen ROMANCE it's the perfect love story it makes my heart melt. ââ Amazing I love when authors are able to play into emotions with words on a screen. They are powerful, throughout this book I have cried, laughed and smiled.

How I Live Now Audiobook by Meg Rosoff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Meg Rosoff) — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 02:47:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How I Live Now Author: Meg Rosoff Narrator: Kim Mai Guest Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-05 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "This is a story about love. "It's also a story about hate, which is why I left New York in the first place. You don't fly halfway across the world to live with a bunch of people you never met, just for a laugh. "I guess if I'd known where it was all going to lead, I might have thought twice about stepping onto that plane. I might have worried a little more about Edmond being my cousin. "And me being 15. "But I didn't. And in the end, those things didn't matter as much as you think they would. "In the end, the world had bigger things to worry about than us." Critic Reviews: "This riveting first novel paints a frighteningly realistic picture of a world war breaking out in the 21st century....Like the heroine, readers will emerge from the rubble much shaken, a little wiser and with perhaps a greater sense of humanity." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Well done Very convincing characters. I felt like I was right there with them through all the adventures. An interesting take on how war brings out character and hope in people. Are you kidding me!?! Sooooo we're just not going to know how the kids have "abilities" ? this book seems like it's the outline of what could be a good book but there is no meat? I don't care about any of the characters because you never get more than the tiniest bit of insight into them ....THERE ARE NO DETAILS IN THIS BOOK ABOUT ANYTHING

The Education of Margot Sanchez Audiobook by Lilliam Rivera

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lilliam Rivera) — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 01:16:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Education of Margot Sanchez Author: Lilliam Rivera Narrator: Almarie Guerra Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: John Hughes's Pretty in Pink comes to the South Bronx in this bold and "emotional story about class, race, hard work, and finding one's place" (Publishers Weekly) - from debut author Lilliam Rivera. Things/people Margot hates: After "borrowing" her father's credit card to finance a more stylish wardrobe, Margot Sanchez suddenly finds herself grounded. And by grounded, she means working as an indentured servant in her family's struggling grocery store to pay off her debts. With each order of deli meat she slices, Margot can feel her carefully cultivated prep school reputation slipping through her fingers, and she's willing to do anything to get out of this punishment. Lie, cheat, and maybe even steal. Margot's invitation to the ultimate beach party is within reach and she has no intention of letting her family's drama or Moises - the admittedly good looking but outspoken boy from the neighborhood - keep her from her goal. Members Reviews: Choices, Family, and Decisions I may not have liked Margot but overall I did like the story problem and some of the characters: Jasmine, the father, and Moises. They had strong voices and authenticity that sometimes made them more interesting than Margot. This is a fast paced narrative with lots of good dialogue and interior monolgue. I liked that the Spanish words and slang weren't italicized, as it makes for easier reading. I wanted to read more about how the character felt about gentrification and explore that storyline. I didn't think of this story as a Pretty in Pink meets the Bronx as described on a blurb. Margot and her prep school friends were more in the vein of Gossip Girls. SPOILER ALERT: The other area I thought needed more exploration is what happened between Margot and Nick. Not much came up about what Margot felt after her first sexual experience, and her reaction to how her mother reacted to the affair. These were all important topics worth writing about in more detail. Solid new YA voice Set in the Bronx, âThe Education of Margot Sanchezâ by Lilliam Rivera offers readers a coming-of-age experience full of family, summer, boys and commentary on social issues including class and race. While the beginning of the book moves along enjoyably predictable YA storylines, it picks up significantly in the second half, offering readers a glimpse of grittier family dynamics and some surprising twists. VERDICT: A fun, fast read, and a solid purchase for school libraries. Lilliam Rivera is an enjoyable and welcome new voice to the young adult fiction world. I'm so glad I saw it through to the end I must say this was a challenging read for me for about 75% of the book. However, I'm so glad I saw it through to the end. Sixteen year old Margot's parents have grounded her for the summer. Her consequence: work in her father's supermarket. Her crime: stealing his credit card and charging hundreds of dollars of clothing to impress her friends. As Margot spends her days stocking the shelves and manning the deli counter, she begins to realize just how screwed up her family and just about everyone else in the store is. Battling not really knowing her true self, observing the neanderthal antics of her older brother, and developing unwanted feelings for the former drug dealer turned community activist, Margot's summer is far from perfect.

The Fixer Audiobook by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Lynn Barnes) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:05:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fixer Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes Narrator: Cassandra Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: When 16-year-old Tess Kendrick is sent to live with her older sister, Ivy, she has no idea that the infamous Ivy Kendrick is Washington, DC's number-one "fixer" - known for making politicians' scandals go away for a price. No sooner does Tess enroll at Hardwicke Academy than she unwittingly follows in her sister's footsteps and becomes DC's premier high school fixer, solving problems for elite teens. Secrets pile up as each sister lives a double life...until their worlds come crashing together, and Tess finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy with one of her classmates and a client of Ivy's. Suddenly there is much more on the line than good grades, money, or politics, and the price for this fix might be more than Tess is willing to pay. Perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Heist Society, listeners will be clamoring for more in this exciting new series. Members Reviews: Silly cliche-ridden waste of time This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? The heading says it all. The characters were so cardboard.Their lines predictable and cliched. The narrator was terribly annoying. If this is what appeals to young adults, I worry for our future. Interesting book. It is a very entertaining book. It would appeal to both teens and adults. I stayed up to listen to the last chapter - until 1 am. intriguing I'm really picky with thrillers, but I've read Barnes in the past and thought to give her other work a shot. loved the friendship and family dynamics of the story. lots of twists, some predictable, others very well done. glad I listened to this. Voz demasiado joven la voz de la narradora se escucha demasiado joven para los 16años del personaje, se escucha como que si tuviera 10 o 13 años. Los cambios de los diálogos a lo que Tess pensaba en algunas partes fue algo confuso.

The Rules of Survival Audiobook by Nancy Werlin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nancy Werlin) — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:13:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rules of Survival Author: Nancy Werlin Narrator: Daniel Passer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-07 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Matt and his sisters have never before known a moment of peace in a household ruled by their unpredictable, vicious mother. And so, after Murdoch inevitably breaks up with her and the short period of family calm is over, Matt sees that he needs to take action. He refuses to let his family remain at risk. Can he call upon his hero, Murdoch? And if not, what might his desperation lead him to do? A thought-provoking exploration of self-reliance and the nature of evil, and a heart-wrenching portrait of a family in crisis, this is Nancy Werlin's most compulsively readable novel yet. Critic Reviews: "[A] haunting, powerful portrayal of domestic dysfunction." (Booklist) "Werlin tackles the topic of child abuse with grace and insight." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: An accurate tale from inside an abusive upbringing Daniel's voice as narrator is great for this, and he conveyed the emotions of a completely terrible situation very clearly to the listener. Werlin's story is believable and heart-wrenching. It especially hit home for me how Matt never self-identified as "neglected" or "abused" growing up, but instead would've classified himself as "loved" if ever questioned by police or social workers. That part is so important for anyone on the outside to understand. That, and knowing that, when that kid finally does reach out for help, please please please take him seriously... Don't minimise his feelings or dismiss his concerns. This was well worth the read.

A Ring of Endless Light Audiobook by Madeleine L'Engle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine L'Engle) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:29:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Ring of Endless Light Author: Madeleine L'Engle Narrator: Maggi-Meg Reed Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Zachary Grey, the troubled and reckless boy Vicky met last summer, wants her all to himself as he grieves the loss of his mother. Leo Rodney has been just a friend for years, but the tragic loss of his father causes him to turn to Vicky for comfort - and romance. And then there's Adam Eddington. Adam is only asking Vicky to help with his research on dolphins. But Adam - and the dolphins - may just be what Vicky needs to get through this heartbreaking summer. Members Reviews: Excellent listen! The narration was excellent. The speed was just right. Very soothing voice to listen to. This is my first audible purchase and I am very pleased. Great book for young people Madeleine L'Engle does a thorough job of introducing readers to a hopeful view of our sorry world. My favorite L'Engle book I read the Austin books when I was a kid and now I am listening to them with my 10-year-old. They are as good now as I remember. I love Maggie-Meg Reed's narration. She has truly become the voice of Vicky Austin to my daughter and me.

Forever in Blue Audiobook by Ann Brashares

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Brashares) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:25:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forever in Blue Subtitle: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood Author: Ann Brashares Narrator: Angela Goethals Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Lena: Immerses herself in her painting and an intoxicating summer fling, fearing that the moment she forgets about Kostos will be the moment she sees him again. Carmen: Falls under the spell of a sophisticated college friend for whom a theatrical role means everything and the heritage of the Pants means nothing. Bridget: Joins a dig for an ancient city on the coast of Turkey and discovers that her archaeology professor is available in every way except one. Tibby: Leaves behind someone she loves, wrongly believing he will stay where she has left him. Join Ann Brashares' beloved sisterhood once again in a dazzling, fearless novel. It's a summer that will forever change the lives of Lena, Carmen, Bee, and Tibby, here and now, past and future, together and apart. Members Reviews: Great Book. Where does Forever in Blue rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I prefer Audio Books and all the "Traveling Pants" books are Awesome. What other book might you compare Forever in Blue to and why? Any one of the four in this series is Great. What about Angela Goethalss performance did you like? She does a Awesome job. Love her voice. Guess I got tired of jeans This seemed a weaker book than the previous 3. I didn't like any of the far reaching scenarios and I especially got sick of weak men. For four books, the fathers were weak or barely existent, boyfriends were meak in actions and during arguments or discussions, husbands were just "there". I like a strong woman in a story, but I hate it when the writer makes the men ... same word ... weak. If the plots had been decent, I might have overlooked the non-character men. A Fine Conclusion For those who enjoyed the previous Traveling Pants books, this is an excellent conclusion for the series. The girls who have been introduced previously are now in their college years. Issues that were appropriately of the high school calliber have grown with the main characters. This causes a dilemna for libraries/parents, as the original content is acceptable for older middle school, while this final volume really is more high school appropriate. That being said, Brashares does a terrific job of character developement and keeping all characters separate and distinct. This is a very good "Teen Issues" book and will leave readers of the series with a sense of completion and hope for the young women that they have come to know. Disappointing I really enjoyed the previous books in this series - but was not impressed with this one at ALL. I did not like many of the storylines and felt that most of the girls "growing up" experiences were NOT the types of things I would like my teen or young-adult reading about. Racy This book took it to a new level. It was very realistic, but I had to have a talk with my 15-year-old daughter before I let her read it. It opened a good discussion, but this book might be a bit much for some girls due to the depiction of budding sexuality. Especially Lena's story line. It was very entertsining, and a good wrap-up to the series. I hope Ms. Cabot brings these characters back after college.

The Boy Most Likely To Audiobook by Huntley Fitzpatrick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Huntley Fitzpatrick) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:60:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boy Most Likely To Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick Narrator: MacLeod Andrews, Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-15 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A surprising, utterly romantic companion to My Life Next Door - great for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han. Tim Mason was The Boy Most Likely to find the liquor cabinet blindfolded, need a liver transplant, and drive his car into a house. Alice Garrett was The Girl Most Likely to...well, not date her little brother's baggage-burdened best friend, for starters. For Tim, it wouldn't be smart to fall for Alice. For Alice, nothing could be scarier than falling for Tim. But Tim has never been known for making the smart choice, and Alice is starting to wonder if the "smart" choice is always the right one. When these two crash into each other, they crash hard. Then the unexpected consequences of Tim's wild days come back to shock him. He finds himself in a situation that isn't all it appears to be, that he never could have predicted...but maybe should have. And Alice is caught in the middle. Told in Tim's and Alice's distinctive, disarming, entirely compelling voices, this novel is for fans of The Spectacular Now, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and Paper Towns. Members Reviews: Shockingly better than the first. Loved this book and recommend it to any age. Every character was real to me and so was the story. Loved Tim's growth and Alice's strength. Never dreamed that My Life Next Door could be topped. Huntley Fitzpatrick is a great author and the narration was spot on. that was a surprise Where does The Boy Most Likely To rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I really loved this book. Never heard of the author before. I liked the narrators and was looking for something MacLeod Andrews narrated is how I found this. It's geared towards the teenagers, but I enjoyed it. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Boy Most Likely To? Quite a few. Have you listened to any of MacLeod Andrews and Jorjeana Marie s other performances before? How does this one compare? I really like them both. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, it was. Make Your Heart Melt Is this story somewhat predictable? Yes. Do Andrews and Marie make it worthwhile with their beautiful voices and amazing chemistry? Yes. I spent a delightful, sunny weekend with this book. Tim is every high school girl's dream bad boy. Alice is the girl that every high school girl wants to be--heck, I'm nearly 30, and I want to be her. This story takes you on a bit of a ride, but it's enjoyable every step of the way. If you want to relive young love, this is the story for you. Love I really love the Garretts they are the family I want to marry into but I love all the original characters and if u read the other book "my life next door" you will love to hear a little more of jase and Sam in the story Not QUITE what I was expecting but still lovely ** Warning: This is NOT a spoiler-free review like I usually write. In order to discuss my full feelings about the book, I will be discussing main plot points but will not reveal any conclusions ** Tim was my favorite character in MY LIFE NEXT DOOR and I was so excited to hear that he had his own novel with THE BOY MOST LIKELY TO (although its actually a dual POV book with Alice).

The Spectacular Now Audiobook by Tim Tharp

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tim Tharp) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:43:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spectacular Now Author: Tim Tharp Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 420 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: "Some people would let a senior year like this get them down. Not me. I'm Sutter Keely, master of the party. I'm your man when it comes to cranking the wild times. But don't mistake a midnight philosopher like me for nothing more than a shallow party boy. "Just ask Aimee, the new girl in my life. She saw the depth of the Sutterman from that first moment when she found me passed out on the front lawn. Okay, so she's a social disaster; but that's where I come in. Isn't it my duty to show her a splendiferous time, and then let her go forth and prosper? Y"es, life is weird, but I embrace the weird. Let everyone else go marching off into their great shining futures if they want. Me, I've always been more than content to tip my whiskey bottle and take a ride straight into the heart of the spectacular now." Critic Reviews: "Lulled into believing he is happy in spite of his father's abandonment and his mother's emotional neglect, Sutter is an authentic character, and his unsteady sense of himself, as well as his relationships with his friends, will strike a chord with teen readers." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Wouldn't recommend to everyone but great story! There are people in the world who have so much potential but just let everything go right down the drain. People who cant help but make bad choices. And though theyre witty, kind, and charming they have issues they have problems. But they just cant seem to help themselves. Have you ever known anyone like this? I havent and I think that may be why I felt both disconnected and connected with this book and with Sutter Keely. Disconnected in that I genuinely did not understand why he was doing what he was doing. And connected in that my heart ached for him I wanted him to make the right choices for himself. I cant recall how many times I wanted to jump into this book and scream at Sutter tell him how he was going down the wrong path, suggest to him how to get help that he needed help. Addiction and substance abuse are scary but these things real and there are people out there battling them every day. To watch someone self-destruct is a painful and sad thing I think mostly because there is nothing you can do about it the person is doing it to themselves. Even when loved ones and friends try to intervene, it doesnt always work the person doesnt always listen. I enjoyed this book because it shows the pain and that sadness that accompany these types of situation. The Spectacular Now reminded me that these people are real and these things are happening to them. I think the saddest thing in the book is that Sutter doesnt even realize what hes doing to himself. Though this book isnt one Id recommend to everyone, if you like books with a more serious tone to them, pick this one up. PS The movie trailer looks so good! I listened to the whole story but not sure why The beginning of the story showed promise and was an interesting premise but it was like a movie that shows everything in the trailer. I'm not sure why this story was worthy of a novel. There was no story really. Not as Spectacular as I'd Hoped If you could sum up The Spectacular Now in three words, what would they be? Melodramatic teenage saga. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? I thought that the plot was fairly flat until Sutter meets Amy.

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You Audiobook by Peter Cameron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Cameron) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:56:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You Author: Peter Cameron Narrator: Lincoln Hoppe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: If his future (i.e., college) seems completely meaningless, not to mention terrifying.... Then: he'll start anew (move to the Midwest?). James Sveck is misunderstood by a capricious mother, a self-absorbed father, a mordant older sister, his Teutonic therapist, his D-list celebrity grandmother, his unnervingly attractive art gallery colleague.... If: What one wants is enigmatic.... Then: Life can be hell. But: as the summer gets hotter, James comes to recognize the wrenching truth of his emotions. James archly comic bravado fuels this sharply observed novel of a teen adrift in an adult world, struggling to make sense of the problems of love and of lack. The engaging voice of our idiosyncratic antihero is deftly captured by the adroit prose of Peter Cameron. Often hilarious, deeply compassionate, smart, and lyrical, Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You is every bit as sui generis as James Sveck himself. Members Reviews: Melancholy prat blathers for 7 hours This book is well written and is marked with occasional humor (especially for those of us who've lived in NY), but I couldn't get past the overwhelming desire to strangle the know-it-all, ungrateful punk of a main character. Listening to him drone on about everything he "hates" and the asinine reason behind it made me want to open a vein. Highly frustrating if you can't stand negative teenagers.

In Case You Missed It Audiobook by Sarah Darer Littman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Darer Littman) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:36:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Case You Missed It Author: Sarah Darer Littman Narrator: Dara Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Sometimes the only way to find yourself is to lose your privacy. Sammy Wallach has epic plans for the end of junior year: Sneak out to the city to see her favorite band. Get crush-worthy Jamie Moss to ask her to prom. Rock all exams (APs and driver's). With a few white lies, some killer flirting, and tons of practice, Sammy's got things covered. That is until the bank her dad works for is attacked by hacktivists who manage to steal everything in the Wallach family's private cloud, including Sammy's entire digital life. Literally the whole world has access to her emails, texts, photos, and, worst of all, journal. Life. Is. Over. Now Sammy's best friends are furious about things she wrote, Jamie thinks she's desperate, and she can barely show her face at school. Plus, her parents know all the rules she broke. But Sammy's not the only one with secrets - her family has a few of its own that could change everything. And while the truth might set you free, no one said it was going to be painless. Or, in Sammy's case, private. Members Reviews: Amazing I loved this heartwarming story. It was a amazing Brooke with heartfealt words and relatable thing to teenage people now. I think this is the best story I've read so far. Loved it! Amazing I absolutely love the ending and all the messages the book gives out! 5 stars!!!

Bad Girls Don't Die Audiobook by Katie Alender

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katie Alender) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:47:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Girls Don't Die Subtitle: Bad Girls Don't Die Series, Book 1 Author: Katie Alender Narrator: Johanna Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: When Alexis's little sister Kasey becomes obsessed with an antique doll, Alexis thinks she is just being her usual weird self. Things get weirder, though, when their house starts changing. Doors open and close by themselves; water boils on the unlit stove; and an unplugged air conditioner blasts cold air. Kasey is changing, too. Her blue eyes go green, she starts using old-fashioned language, and she forgets chunks of time. Most disturbing of all is the dangerous new chip on Kasey's shoulder. The formerly gentle child is gone, and the new Kasey is angry. Alexis is the only one who can stop her sister - but what if that green-eyed girl isn't even Kasey anymore? Critic Reviews: "[F]ans of classic young adult ghost stories should welcome this solid offering." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Riveting. Characters that you can relate to. Suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I could actually feel the terror that Alexi could have felt as the story unfolded. I had no idea this was part of a series as I purchased it awhile ago and just got around to reading it now. The library has the hard copy books so I'll be reading those next with the assumption that if they're as good as this, my one-click payment option will get some exercise as I add those to my kindle collection, too. Young Adult horror that's actually horrifying The prose wasn't oh-my-god-where-have-you-been-my-whole-life perfect but it was so enthralling and fit so perfectly with the story being told I couldn't help but get sucked into the life of Alexis, a fifteen year old girl who has difficulty dealing with other people because, according to her, they're always trying so hard to be something they're not and they end up never sounding real. I could easily devote a whole essay on how much I liked Alexis - even though it took her eons to figure out something that I'd got from the get-go, but hey, she didn't get a blurb of her own life - and how different she was from most other YA main characters. She wasn't a mary sue, nor was she one of those "anti-mary sues", girls so tough you can practically see their penises, no. Alexis is just a girl who's not very easy to be dealt with, but then again, neither are most people around her. And when her little sister Kasey starts acting weird - weirder than usual - she realizes something, something dangerous, is up. I'll stop here because I could gush about this book all day long and not make my point across, so I'll just say that if you like YA's, or if you just like horror or even if you just like awesome main characters that act like real people, THEN YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO READ THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE. NOW. READ IT NOW. I DARE YOU. Interesting Story The story kept me very engrossed and overall it was completely satisfying. It's hard reading novels where the characters are in high school because most of the dialogue ends up so cringeworthy but this one wasn't too bad in that aspect. I do think the romance subplot felt forced and unnecessary and Alexis' slight "I'm Not Like Other Girls" attitude almost turned me off reading in the beginning but ultimately I really enjoyed this book! Highly Recommend if you are a ghost lover I read this series within about 2 weeks because i love it so much.

Untwine Audiobook by Edwidge Danticat

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edwidge Danticat) — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:50:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untwine Author: Edwidge Danticat Narrator: Bahni Turpin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A haunting and mesmerizing story about sisterhood, family, love, and loss by literary luminary Edwidge Danticat. Giselle Boyer and her identical twin, Isabelle, are as close as sisters can be, even as their family seems to be unraveling. Then the Boyers are caught in a car crash that will shatter everyone's world forever. Giselle wakes up in the hospital, injured and unable to speak or move. Trapped in the prison of her own body, Giselle must revisit her past in order to understand how the people closest to her - her friends; her parents; and above all Isabelle, her twin - have shaped and defined her. Will she allow her love for her family and friends to lead her to recovery? Or will she remain lost in a spiral of longing and regret? Untwine is a spellbinding tale, lyrical and filled with love, mystery, humor, and heartbreak. Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat brings her extraordinary talent to this graceful and unflinching examination of the bonds of friendship, romance, family, the horrors of loss, and the strength we must discover in ourselves when all seems hopeless. Members Reviews: Edwidge has done it again Her ability to develop characters and draw the reader in from the first page through the entire story is unparalleled. I enjoyed this book immensely and read it in one take.

Buried Onions Audiobook by Gary Soto

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Soto) — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:42:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buried Onions Author: Gary Soto Narrator: Robert Ramirez Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: All Eddie wants is to find a way out of the dangerous life he's living, where his friends are lost in a world of drugs and violence. Even his aunt wants to give him a gun so he can avenge the death of her son. But no matter how hard he works, Eddie can't seem to pull himself away from the sweltering sadness of the city. It's as if giant onions had been buried beneath him, Eddie thinks, releasing shimmering vapors off the black asphalt all around. Gary Soto, the award-winning author of Jesse, presents a tough, relentless look at a life spiraling out of control. Narrator Robert Ramirez voices all the grim failure of the American dream. Critic Reviews: "This bleak, claustrophobic novel perfectly captures the cyclical despair of its [19-year-old, Hispanic protagonist]." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Pretty Good story Gary Soto tells a great story about poverty, violence, and the struggles that one goes through in life. he does this in a very artistic way by including heaps of metaphoric language that presents the reader/listener with detailed imagery. This is definitely an influence of Soto's time writing poetry. That said, he doesn't put his home town in any form of positive light. he makes the Central Valley of California seem like a place no one would want to live, and that is a bit of a shame. Thee preformance by the narrator was quite good. He does a good job of going through a book that has Spanish words and phrases in it. great book!! loved the book. needed it for English 51ALO1. easy to follow along with. Robert Ramirez did great with narration!!

Whirligig Audiobook by Paul Fleischman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Fleischman) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:10:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whirligig Author: Paul Fleischman Narrator: Robert Field, Lily Christian, Alex Hauk, Joseph Bertot Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman writes a profoundly moving story of connectedness and the journey of a young soul to self-discovery. Told through the voices of five characters and narrated by age-appropriate actors, Whirligig compels the listener with its lesson on how our actions can impact the lives of others - even years later. A stunningly authentic listening experience. ©1999 Paul Fleischman; (P)1999 Audio Bookshelf Members Reviews: Fabulous This audio book was quite interesting in a good way . It started out as a book that I was being forced to read for a class but turned out as one that I deeply enjoyed and will read/listen to again. Not to Mention the different voice actors that maid the experience truly extraordinary. Decently would recommend! IT SUCKED NOT WORTH MY MONEY I want a refound please I hate this I wanted to read the whole book what a waste of moneys Sooo confusing I disliked this book bra cause it was sooo confusing with all the characters that come out of nowhere but it was a good story line just with to many confusions yeet pretty cool if u ask me i mean it had dank memes so ya know

Fallout Audiobook by Ellen Hopkins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen Hopkins) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:55:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fallout Author: Ellen Hopkins Narrator: Candace Thaxton, Rebekkah Ross, Jonathan Todd Ross, Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Hunter, Autumn, and Summer - three of Kristina Snow's five children - live in different homes, with different guardians and different last names. They share only a predisposition for addiction and a host of troubled feelings toward the mother who barely knows them, a mother who has been riding with the monster, crank, for 20 years. Hunter is 19, angry, getting by in college with a job at a radio station, a girlfriend he loves in the only way he knows how, and the occasional party. He's struggling to understand why his mother left him when he unexpectedly meets his rapist father, and things get even more complicated. Autumn lives with her single aunt and alcoholic grandfather. When her aunt gets married and the only family she's ever known crumbles, Autumn's compulsive habits lead her to drink. And the consequences of her decisions suggest that there's more of Kristina in her than she'd like to believe. Summer doesn't know about Hunter, Autumn, or their two youngest brothers, Donald and David. To her, family is only abuse at the hands of her father's girlfriends and a slew of foster parents. Doubt and loneliness overwhelm her, and she, too, teeters on the edge of her mother's notorious legacy. As each searches for real love and true family, they find themselves pulled toward the one person who links them together - Kristina, Bree, mother, addict. But it is in each other, and in themselves, that they find the trust, the courage, the hope to break the cycle. Told in three voices and punctuated by news articles chronicling the family's story, Fallout is the stunning conclusion to the trilogy begun by Crank and Glass and a testament to the harsh reality that addiction is never just one person's problem. Members Reviews: Yessssssss!! I read this book many years ago and loved every second of it! I have been waiting for this book to become available and have even emailed the author about it! I can't wait to enjoy it all over again! I also love Kirby Hayborne (the narrator) and am excited to hear him tell another story. He is amazing! not a good book crank an glass were the best! Ellen could have comeuppance with a better ending. she should have picked up when bree got out of jail Best Sequel! This was the best sequel I have read, or listened too! I sure hope she write another book in this series! I would love to hear another chapter in this family's life! I loved that this book ends very good I'd hoped she would of told more about the characters and tell more about the discoverys they shared but all out it was good. I love these books Its been awile since i read the first two to put everything together but it was really good and interesting.

How Much Land Does a Man Need? Audiobook by Leo Tolstoy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:02:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Much Land Does a Man Need? Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Tolstoy is primarily know for his impressively long novels, but he also wrote some wonderful short stories. This one, dealing with ambition and greed, has an unforgettable message. (P)1986 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: For anyone who's read the work of Leo Tolstoy, it's no wonder his influence is still felt so strongly today, even over 100 years past his death. For those who've abstained from the Russian master for fear of his lengthy novels, the story "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" provides listeners with a much easier, but just as poignant, entryway into his work. With an astute performance, veteran narrator, Walter Zimmerman gives the tragic story of the peasant Pakhom, who's desires outmatch his common sense, a new energy. How Much Land Does a Man Need? is another important listen from one of history's greatest novelists and moralists. Members Reviews: Thought provoking This is a wonderful story. One of those that makes you stop and think about what is really important in life. Great story but... Wonderful story...very profound and very well read. However I have to question the suggested age range. I would think this would be more a middle school to adult story. I just don't think really young kids would get it. I really liked this tale. This is a simple tale, much like other classic literature, that explains how greed corrupts the enjoyment of all things. Worthwhile listening for everyone, and certainly a topic that isn't approached with children often enough. Eloquent parable about greed This is more of a parable than a short story. It is concise and to the point and very easy to reproduce orally. For example, after hearing this story just once, I know that I could repeat it easily and quickly to another person in order to illustrate a salient point about the human weakness for greed. Tolstoy does it beautifully all the way to the last line, which is perfectly ironic. Walter Zimmerman's halting, dispassionate, and monotone narration is all the more ironic for the story's exceptional oral qualities. Excellent 30 minute story about greed Russian author Leo Tolstoy is best known for his long novels. This is not War and Peace; it is a thought provoking very short story about greed within family relationships. The twist at the end is as unexpected as it is tragic. It was written well over a century ago, but the story is as relevant today as ever. Audible classifies it for teens, but it is also good listening for adults. Everyone over the age of 12 should read or listen to this classic story.

The Afterlife Audiobook by Gary Soto

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Soto) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:55:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Afterlife Author: Gary Soto Narrator: Robert Ramirez Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: After an East Fresno student is murdered, his mind leaves his body. Now he must get used to being an invisible spirit, one who watches his friends and family deal with his death. Critic Reviews: "[Soto] not only paints the scenery brilliantly but also captures the pain that follows an early death." (Booklist) Members Reviews: I luv buk iz gude fur reding end yes Gud I m hooman persun not bein dog am gud boi red dis buk yes greates book ever If you could sum up The Afterlife in three words, what would they be? ive been reading this book 3 years already What did you like best about this story? how he tells his story its just you feel like your there Which scene was your favorite? when he falls in love with rachel Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes Average Story I found the imagery of Soto's work pulling me in, the narration by Ramirez top-notch. . . but that's about it. Chuy's learning in the afterlife (the narrator dies in the story), to me, felt self-absorbed and forced. I did want to like this more and it's a solid story, but I felt Soto's story was over-the-top and trying to impress because he told this frmo a point-of-view he's not yet known--or maybe has, but told frmo another account. I did want to like this more, but it just left me slightly depressed in a manner I didn't come away learning a lesson. Chuy learned his after he passed. . . and found love in an unusual manner. Soto did one gaffe most writers shouldn't have: permitting the love interest to know one another after they'd pased, but that could be the twist that didn't work for me.

Love, Lucas Audiobook by Chantele Sedgwick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chantele Sedgwick) — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:15:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Lucas Author: Chantele Sedgwick Narrator: Allison McLemore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A powerful story of loss, second chances, and first love, reminiscent of Sarah Dessen and John Green. When Oakley Nelson loses her older brother, Lucas, to cancer, she thinks she'll never recover. Between her parents' arguing and the battle she's fighting with depression, she feels nothing inside but a hollow emptiness. When Mom suggests they spend a few months in California with Aunt Jo, Oakley isn't sure a change of scenery will alter anything, but she's willing to give it a try. In California, Oakley discovers a sort of safety and freedom in Aunt Jo's beach house. Once they're settled, Mom hands her a notebook full of letters addressed to her - from Lucas. As Oakley reads one each day, she realizes how much he loved her, and each letter challenges her to be better and to continue to enjoy her life. He wants her to move on. If only it were that easy. But then a surfer named Carson comes into her life, and Oakley is blindsided. He makes her feel again. As she lets him in, she is surprised by how much she cares for him, and that's when things get complicated. How can she fall in love and be happy when Lucas never got the chance to do those very same things? With her brother's dying words as guidance, Oakley knows she must learn to listen and trust again. But will she have to leave the past behind to find happiness in the future? Members Reviews: LOVE this book!!! The reason I gave this book a perfect rating was because there was always something going on and the way the author tells everything in detail helps you understand the emotions of the characters. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes romance and action all in one book!!! Positively one of my favorites!

Zazoo Audiobook by Richard Mosher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Mosher) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:43:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zazoo Author: Richard Mosher Narrator: Joanna Wyatt Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Life with Grand-Pierre has always been filled with poetry and shared adventure, following the predictable rhythms of the season. Then, one misty October morning, a boy on a bicycle rides into Ago's small French village and asks a question from which many stories begin to unfold. Marius, Zazoo's bicycle boy, and the local pharmacist turn out to have surprising connections with each other, and with Zazoo and Grand-Pierre. With the help of new an old friends, Zazoo makes the bittersweet discovery that the ghosts of two wars, World War II and the Vietnam War, continue to haunt the people Zazoo loves. Members Reviews: Quietly Epic This book is a meandering, romantic, quietly epic exploration of history, friendship, love, and family. Zazoo lives with her adoptive grandfather, a veteran of the Second World War, by the edge of a river in France. All at the same time, she is trying to adjust to becoming a teenager, to figure out her own identity as a Vietnamese girl living with an old Frenchman, to learn more about her own history and biological parents, to take care of her aging grandfather, and to pursue a young love. The chapters are wonderfully short, letting you digest just a few pages at a time â great for beginning readers with low stamina or focus, and equally great for more skilled readers who like to read in short bursts. I connected most with Zazooâs exploration of adoption. She is troubled by thoughts of her biological parents, and wonders how to reconcile her identity with that of her grandfather (who, she slowly learns, has a lengthy, violent past). I wondered about my own friends who have grown up with adoptive parents, and if Zazooâs story would resonate with them. In the end, I think itâs a step in the right direction to have more young adult literature with adopted, female protagonists. (This is no Harry Potter. This is Harry Potter without the magic, and turned into a bedtime story.) Filled with poetic prose and actual poems, Zazoo has a lot to offer any reader. She writes poems with her grandfather, and they recite them together as they cook together, take their small sailboat out on the river, or skate across its surface in the winter months. Zazoo has a poem about a gray cat (who at times seems to symbolize her and her grandfather), and she slowly adds to it throughout the book. I particularly appreciated how Mosher slowly revealed information about Zazooâs grandfather as if to mirror the slow reveal of the gray cat. My favorite line of the book, though, was a thought that occurs to Zazoo almost in passing about the nature of history: âI wondered if history always worked like this, with its listeners only hearing just the parts they chose to hear.â Mosher doesnât seem to take any sides or make any extreme statements about the Second World War other than that one, a small, perfectly crafted sentence to sum up the nature of human bias and willful ignorance. The romance element is present, too, in Zazooâs slowly evolving relationship with Marius, a boy from Paris.

Trouble Audiobook by Gary D. Schmidt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary D. Schmidt) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:27:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trouble Author: Gary D. Schmidt Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-02-08 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: But Trouble comes careening down the road one night in the form of a pick-up truck that strikes Henry's older brother, Franklin. In the truck is Chay Chouan, a young Cambodian from Franklin's preparatory school. The tragedy sparks racial tensions in the school - and in the town where Henry's family has lived for generations. Caught between anger and grief, Henry does the only thing he feels he can: he sets off for Mt. Katahdin, which he and Franklin had planned to climb together. One July morning, he leaves for Maine with his best friend and the loveable stray, Black Dog, in tow. But when they encounter Chay Chouan on the road, fleeing demons of his own, Henry learns that turning a blind eye to Trouble only brings Trouble closer. With moments of humor, tenderness, and remarkable strength, Henry and Chay travel a path to the mountain that neither of them expects. Critic Reviews: "Contains Schmidt's eloquent language and compelling characters as well as compassionate examinations of the passage from childhood to adulthood." (School Library Journal) "Tautly constructed, metaphorically rich, emotionally gripping and seductively told." (Publishers Weekly) "A deeply moving and pleasurable read." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: A Well Woven Narrative Characters in this story make important journeys--individually and together--through inner landscapes of personal meaning and a social topography that includes racism, xenophobia, economic inequality and the awkwardness of adolescence. This novel is rich and meaningful, although some of the issues related to racism were presented in a stilted and stereotypical manner. Regardless, each main character faced his/her inner self in the light of disturbing life events and emerged changed, and no longer living in isolation but in community. This is an excellent book and is well worth a listen. THE BEST Where does Trouble rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Number 1. I loved this book. I've listened to at least 40 audiobooks and this is still my favorite. It's easy to listen to, pick up any time and not lose your place and it's a feel good book. I wish there were more like it. What was one of the most memorable moments of Trouble? When the boy rescued the dog. Not for me I absolutely loved The Wednesday Wars, but this book seems 180 degrees from that in both spirit and narration. It was read in a wooden tone that plodded. Less than an hour in, a dog nearly drowns, is rescued by the protaganist and then brought to his home where it is kicked violently by the father. I assume from the good reviews that there is redemption eventually, but I couldn't get that far. I'm not squeamish, but this was just too much of a feel-bad story for me to want to continue. Great book. The narrator was slower than i would like, but the book was amazing and the ending was dull. None the less, i loved THE BOOK. Pretty Good Would you try another book from Gary D. Schmidt and/or Jason Culp? Possibly...this had my interest in and out Would you be willing to try another book from Gary D. Schmidt? Why or why not? possibly Would you listen to another book narrated by Jason Culp? yes If this book were a movie would you go see it? If the character development were better Any additional comments? Overall a pretty good book, I wish I had learned even more about Jay.

Promises, Promises Audiobook by Annie Bryant

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annie Bryant) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:07:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Promises, Promises Subtitle: Beacon Street Girls #5 Author: Annie Bryant Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Who will be the next seventh-grade class president at Abigail Adams Junior High? Mr. Popular, Dillon Johnson, is running, and making a lot of promises that are sure to get votes. The Yurtmeister's in the race, too, but his campaign is a joke, right? Class president seems like a good place for Avery to start her political career. The trouble is, Katani's in the race, too. Can the Beacon Street Girls survive the growing tension between these two supercompetitive friends? And who's tearing down campaign posters and leaving mean notes about the candidates? Members Reviews: Beacon Street Girls As I recall this story is about two club members who are both running for class president. Someone tries to ruin the whole election. BSG Katani and Avery are in a race to win and almost become enemies. There are others running too. Rivalry can cause problems, but in the end the girls learn a lesson. Enjoyable. Bought for my granddaughter. She loves Annie Bryant. Bought for my granddaughter. She loves Annie Bryant. Promises, Promises It was good! I can't not wait to read the next book in the series! So happy! Can't wait! Yay! There have been better!!! I really like the BSG series because these books are about girls my age with all the problems and concerns of a seventh grader. I really admire their friendships and how the girls try to be there for one another (usually). The girls don't require that everyone dress and act the same. They respect each other for who they are. The BSG also show that even though they are young, you can make a difference like when they raise money to save the local movie theatre in the fourth book! Promises, Promises isn't as good as the other books because it spends waayyyy too much time on the girls fighting about the election. I am not sure that I would have finished this book if it weren't for the fact that I had already gotten permission to read it for school. A little bit of fighting goes a long way!! However, I would encourage girls to read the first four books, I was sad when those ended and couldn't wait to read the next book! There have been better!!! I really like the BSG series because these books are about girls my age with all the problems and concerns of a seventh grader. I really admire their friendships and how the girls try to be there for one another (usually). The girls don't require that everyone dress and act the same. They respect each other for who they are. The BSG also show that even though they are young, you can make a difference like when they raise money to save the local movie theatre in the fourth book! Promises, Promises isn't as good as the other books because it spends waayyyy too much time on the girls fighting about the election. I am not sure that I would have finished this book if it weren't for the fact that I had already gotten permission to read it for school. A little bit of fighting goes a long way!! However, I would encourage girls to read the first four books, I was sad when those ended and couldn't wait to read the next book!

Dairy Queen Audiobook by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Gilbert Murdock) — Thu, 18 May 2006 04:49:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dairy Queen Author: Catherine Gilbert Murdock Narrator: Natalie Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Harsh words indeed, from Brian Nelson of all people. But, D.J. can't help admitting, maybe he's right. When you don't talk, there's a lot of stuff that ends up not getting said. Stuff like why her best friend, Amber, isn't so friendly anymore. Or why her little brother, Curtis, never opens his mouth. Why her mom has two jobs and a big secret. Why her college-football-star brothers won't even call home. Why her dad would go ballistic if she tried out for the high school football team herself. And why Brian is so, so out of her league. When you don't talk, there's a lot of stuff that ends up not getting said. Welcome to the summer that 15-year-old D.J. Schwenk of Red Bend, Wisconsin, learns to talk, and ends up having an awful lot of stuff to say. Critic Reviews: "Fans of Joan Bauer and Louise Rennison will flock to this sweet confection of a first novel, as enjoyable as any treat from the real DQ." (School Library Journal) "This humorous, romantic romp excels at revealing a situation seldom explored in YA novels." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Young If you could sum up Dairy Queen in three words, what would they be? Good for younger readers (maybe 5th grade- middle school) Would you recommend Dairy Queen to your friends? Why or why not? would recommend for my young niece What does Natalie Moore bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? great Wisconsin accent Good book! Yes, the book did reach what I was thinking. The narrator was good. 3 star book if I can say. I want to be a Dairy Queen!!! Would you consider the audio edition of Dairy Queen to be better than the print version? DJ Schwenk does not have a perfect life. Not by a long shot. It's pretty crappy, actually. But the girl has spirit. Too bad it takes Brian Nelson telling her what a waste of space she is for her to actually realize that. Dairy Queen is a story of self-discovery and deciding that you are worth something, no matter who you are. DJ is one of the most moving characters I have ever read, and her progression and growth throughout the novel is absolutely brilliant. Not even two chapters in, you think to yourself that perhaps you should pity DJ. But you don't. Instead you want to be her. Catherine Gilbert Murdock is just that good of an author. Who was your favorite character and why? DJ -- She is such a realistic character, a young teenage girl floundering as she is supposed to be figuring out her life but is barely able to hang on to it. She is strong, even though she doesn't realize it, and stubborn and judgmental and also forgiving and passionate. She is the kind of person I would like to be. Have you listened to any of Natalie Moores other performances before? How does this one compare? No, but I just bought the two sequels to this book narrated by her as well, Front & Center and The Off Season. I can't wait to listen to them! Her performance for this book was spectactular. She emulates DJ in a very realistic, subtle way, which is suiting to the character. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? There are too many to count. Every chapter is moving. Seriously. Read it and you'll know what I mean. Entertaining Young Adult Book I initially purchased this book because I liked Catherine Gilbert Murdock's "Princess Ben". "Dairy Queen" is written in a first-person point of view of D.J.

The Young Unicorns Audiobook by Madeleine L'Engle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine L'Engle) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:49:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Young Unicorns Author: Madeleine L'Engle Narrator: Maggi-Meg Reed Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-09-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: With the Austins going in different directions, they don't notice that something sinister is going on in their neighborhood - and it's centered around them. A mysterious genie appears before Rob and Emily. A stranger approaches Vicky in the park and calls her by name. Members of a local gang are following their father. The entire Austin family is in danger. If they don't start telling each other what's going on, someone just might get killed. Members Reviews: She did it again!! The kids have to share this one Better than the best mystery. Descriptive place well done.! Action from beginning to end. Had me on the edge all the time. Exhalant characterization . Again what a story!!! Enjoyment in all three levels. All of the books I have listened to of hers are of the same quality as this one. Madeleine L'Engle is definitely a first rate author.!!

This Full House Audiobook by Virginia Euwer Wolff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Virginia Euwer Wolff) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:60:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Full House Author: Virginia Euwer Wolff Narrator: Heather Alicia Simms Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: LaVaughn believes she is keeping alert to all possibilities. She has made it through the projects, she's gotten over heartbreak, she's grown up, and now she's been admitted to the Women in Science program that might finally be her ticket to college. But the discoveries she makes during her senior year in high school, two girls pregnant, with very few options, disturb everything in her known world. And in an effort to bring together people who should love each other, she jeopardizes the one prize she has sought her whole life long. When do you know whether you're doing the right thing? What happens when you can't find a way to make lemonade out of lemons? Virginia Euwer Wolff takes on the biggest questions about life and love, certainly, but also about girls and women, sacrifice and compassion and has something quite revelatory to say about them in this full house. Members Reviews: high school and I really enjoyed it. I didn't know until recently that it ... I read this first book in this series as a pre-teen in jr. high school and I really enjoyed it. I didn't know until recently that it was a series and that there were two other books. Virginia Wolff is a great story teller and I really liked this series. A Masterful Conclusion to the Make Lemonade Trilogy The books of Virginia Euwer Wolff's trilogy (Make Lemonade, True Believer, and This Full House) follow LaVaughn through her teen years. LaVaughn, whose father has died before the first book opens, faces challenges of poverty and being raised by a single mom. All around her many people are falling prey to bad schools, teenage pregnancy, and many other dangers awaiting inner city (and these days probably many) kids. Her single mom supports her but, of course, has some challenges of her own. Her friends help her, too, at times, but sometimes they need more and demand more than she has to give. I found myself wanting to read just one more chapter, then just one more chapter, before I put the book down. The characters, situations, and writing are engrossing. Each of the first two books can be read and enjoyed by itself. The conclusion of the trilogy, This Full House, however, is packed with surprises and will be enjoyed more if read after the first two. Without revealing too much, know that characters and situations from the first two books come back and are shown to be connected in ways I certainly never foresaw. LaVaughn's actions are true to the character and her age. Sometimes she means well but messes things up so thoroughly, there seems no reason for hope, but LaVaughn is not someone to sit quietly or give up, even if she has to pause, has to reflect, has to figure out what, if anything, her next step might be. This book and the first two in the trilogy are worth your time. The characters are interesting and human -- not superhuman achievers or less than human failures. You will find parts funny (such as the "Cross your legs for Jesus" chastity group), poignant (such as LaVaughn being so smitten with a beautiful boy she can scarcely breathe and think in his presence), and inspiring (such as her dedication to getting an education, despite the poverty and hardships around her).

Marcelo in the Real World Audiobook by Francisco Stork

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francisco Stork) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:32:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marcelo in the Real World Author: Francisco Stork Narrator: Lincoln Hoppe Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: He learns about competition and jealousy, anger and desire. But it's a picture he finds in a file -- a picture of a girl with half a face -- that truly connects him with the real world: its suffering, its injustice, and what he can do to fight. Reminiscent of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" in the intensity and purity of its voice, this extraordinary novel is a love story, a legal drama, and a celebration of the music each of us hears inside. Members Reviews: This story shines. Story that listens as well as it reads. I'd read a few years back when it came out. Still as beautiful via audio. (I felt like the reader nailed Marcelo's tone.) Highly recommend if you like stories with beaucoups heart and don't mind a slower narrative pace. Thoughtful Marcelo in the real world is an incredible book with many great lessons about life and love. I taught this to my high school English class. The actor/reader, however, is a bit anemic and slow--too much so for the students. We ended up reading it aloud. A Calm, Rational Way to Think Narrator calm, set the tone well to introduce one aspect of High Autisum world! It took courage for Marcello to help someone else & to show how he could grow out of his sheltered life. beautiful story An amazing story, it feels like it ended somewhat quickly. It leaves me wanting more. Love it! This book is tenderly written and beautifully realized. I could read it again and again <3

A House Like a Lotus Audiobook by Madeleine L'Engle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine L'Engle) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:29:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A House Like a Lotus Author: Madeleine L'Engle Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: When 16-year-old Polly O'Keefe journeys to Athens, she feels confused and betrayed. The past eight months at home were different from any other time in her life. She met the brilliant, wealthy Maximiliana Horne, who gave her encouragement and made her feel self-confident. Polly idolized Max - until she learned a startling truth that left her wounded and angry. Now on a trip to Greece arranged by Max, Polly finds romance, danger, and unique friendships. But can she find a way to forgive Max and remember her as more than a painful memory? Members Reviews: To deny friendship is unlove. A House like a Lotus drew me in with both stories that are told. One was told by Polly O'Keefe through her dreams and memories of the recent past; the other, she was living in the present. There are "adult" themes running through the book (homosexuality and pre-marital sex with an older man), so parents might want to read the book first before giving it to younger children. In my opinion, everything is handled tastefully (if dated by its publication year) and is necessary to tell the story of understanding and forgiveness. Favorite quotation: To deny friendship is unlove. Five Stars Excellent! Product was as described and was received in a timely manner. Highly recommend. Well worth the read! A House Like a Lotus is one of Madeleine L'Engle's best works. It's thoughtful and thought provoking. It's well worth the read. Please don't be scared of the "controversial" topics of homosexuality or sex as while they do play a large part in the book, they are well handled in a sensitive manner and those topics are not in anyway something to be ashamed of or to be ignored. Polly is a young adult, who is intelligent and caring, and is learning that sometimes even good people can hurt you. This is something everyone has to go through and this book is about Polly's struggles coming to the point of acceptance with this and with Max, her "betrayer." Please don't let bigots and small minded people turn you away! It's one of my favorite books I've read this year and one of my favorites of L'Engle's. Get it and read it! The main characters in her books are women, not ... The main characters in her books are women, not fainting violets but strong women. They deal with fantasy as well as very real life problems. The real life problems may be set in vivid fantasy but that doesn't make her women any less worthy as role models. Great book! This is a great book, especially for any Madeleine L'Engle fan! Highly recommended!

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie Audiobook by David Lubar

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Lubar) — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:13:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie Author: David Lubar Narrator: Ryan MacConnell, the Full Cast Family Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-06 Publisher: Full Cast Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: In a hilarious and touching journal addressed to the unborn intruder, Scott bares his soul as he copes with the trials and tribulations of a life that is changing faster than he wants it to. Filled with Lubar's trademark wit, enlivened by unexpected twists and turns of plot, Sleeping Freshmen is widely considered one of the best YA novels of 2005. Editorial Reviews: Sarcastic and imaginative, combining snark and intelligence with lots of humor, this story about a year in the life of high school freshman Scott Hudson was a finalist for AudioFile magazine's 2007 Audies Award. Scott isn't sure what to make of the changes in his life: His mother is unexpectedly pregnant and his friendships aren't going the way he expects. Ostensibly writing a guide for his future brother, Scott pours out his frustrations in diary form. Narrator Ryan MacConnell's performance as Scott is self-deprecating and honest, and he is supported by a full cast whose bright-eyed performance makes this audiobook a true laugh-out-loud listening experience. Critic Reviews: "Plenty of amusing, accurate observations about freshman life, from the insecurities of first dates to the dangers of walking the hall between classes." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Pick Me! Pick Me! First of all, Daivd Lubar is excellent for all those readers out there who would rather watch tv, play outside, or get some thumb exercise. He wrote the Invasion of the Lawn Weenies and other funny short stories, as well as the Hidden Talents novels. This book, however, is in its own league. This is well-written (both kids and adults will love it), charming, funny, and the performance is fantastic. I love the full cast! This book is about freshman year from a nerd's point of view. He figures out what it means to be friends in high school and constantly stresses about the everyday life of it. And best of all (I'm an English teacher, mind you), is that he's always talking about what they learned in English class. But don't think it's an extra lesson for you--the topics he brings up are topics every English teacher should discuss: puns, comics, and more. Just trust me on this: get past the initial cheesy part, sit back, and smile. Easily a 10. A Wide-Awake Experience! Over the course of his freshman year in High School, a boy learns that, many times, things are not what they seem at first glance. It's fun, interesting, and even a little inspirational to see him slowly "wake up" to see things the way they actually are as opposed to the way he had always assumed that they were. Sometimes, you just have to look past the surface to see the man behind the curtain. Although I found the full cast sometimes confusing -- I have to admit, I missed the narrative "he said," and "she said," as clues to whom was speaking -- the voice actors were well-cast. Oh, if you're wondering, the "Wide Awake" references all come from M. Night Shyamalan's first film, Wide Awake which brings up a lot of the same themes. A Must Read (Um...Listen)! I felt an immediate connection with the narrator, Scott Hudson. The thoughts and feelings of this young adult boy felt "true" to me. The Full Cast Family brings the book to life. There are also cool sound effects.

Girls in Pants Audiobook by Ann Brashares

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Brashares) — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 09:53:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girls in Pants Subtitle: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood Author: Ann Brashares Narrator: Angela Goethals Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-05 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 282 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Now we're facing our last summer together. In September we go to college. And it's not like one of those TV shows where all of us magically turn up at the same college. We're going to four different colleges in four different cities (but all within four hours of one another, that was our one rule). We're headed off to start our real lives. Tomorrow night at Gilda's we'll launch the Pants on their third summer voyage. Tomorrow begins the time of our lives. It's when we'll need our Pants the most. Critic Reviews: "A strong ending to a series about four fully developed, strikingly different, equally fascinating teenage girls." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Girls in Pants Ann Brashares has done it again. She has written a wonderful novel that makes you care even more about her characters. In Girls in Pants we find the four Septembers in the last summer before they go their seperate ways off to college. Each girl has to overcome some obstacle during this summer, but with the help of The Pants, and her friends, each makes it through. The girls, Lena, Carmen, Tibby and B, all learn a little more about themselves through both happy and sad times. I feel as if I really know these girls. I have come to care about the characters and want to know what happens with them. Greatly written, Girls in Pants flows along smoothly and I find myself sad when the book ends. I certainly hope this is not the last we get to read of the girls. I look forward to more! This is the best book on the face of the earth! A GOOD FOLLOW-UP TO THE LAST TWO BOOKS. MORE MELLOW THAN THE SECOND SUMMER BUT WITH A LIGHTER TONE THEN THE FIRST!!! Amazing Series These series are so good, every time I am close to the end I always break out into tears. Each book is amazing. No one is better than the other. Each are so interesting and take you for a wild ride. You get to know the characters (Bee, Tibby, Carmen, and Lena) so well. I can't wait to read the next two! If you are reading this... Read these books they are amazing. I really love it I loved the book it was very lovey it meant a lot to me to read this book thank you Beautiful and moving I recommend this book, and the series, to anyone with a heart. You do not have to be a teenage American female. All you have to do is value love, self -discovery, trust, friendship and good writing.

Quaking Audiobook by Kathryn Erskine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathryn Erskine) — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:08:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quaking Author: Kathryn Erskine Narrator: Rena Strober Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: But everything changes for 14-year-old Matt when she moves in with peaceful Quakers Sam and Jessica Fox, who are active in the movement against the war in the Middle East. Soon, conflict arises in town over the war, and suddenly, no one is safe. Matt fears for her safety and the safety of her new family. Could the boy who terrorizes her at school be behind it all? And how can she save the family she is actually growing to love when her fear always leaves her quaking? Critic Reviews: "Idealistic teens will be interested in Matt's growing acceptance of her new family, of Quaker values, and of her need to take action, rather than simply observe." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great voice! As the author, I want to commend Rena Strober for doing such a wonderful job of capturing Matt's voice! Thanks, Rena! Check out the sample and see if you agree. Peace, Kathy A great listen Where does Quaking rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the best I've listened to by an author who was new to me What was one of the most memorable moments of Quaking? I loved it when it dawns on Matt that she has gifts and talents and is capable of being loved What does Rena Strober bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? I loved the way Strober built tension and emotion into her narration Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me laugh and cry at different stages Any additional comments? Can't wait to listen to more by both author and narrator

Paperweight Audiobook by Meg Haston

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Meg Haston) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 02:19:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paperweight Author: Meg Haston Narrator: Mandy Siegfried Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-year-old Stevie is trapped. In her life. And now in an eating-disorder treatment center on the dusty outskirts of the New Mexico desert. Life in the center is regimented and intrusive, a nightmare come true. Nurses and therapists watch Stevie at mealtime, accompany her to the bathroom, and challenge her to eat the foods she's worked so hard to avoid. Her dad has signed her up for 60 days of treatment. But what no one knows is that Stevie doesn't plan to stay that long. There are only 27 days until the anniversary of her brother Josh's death - the death she caused. And if Stevie gets her way, there are only 27 days until she, too, will end her life. Members Reviews: The Fake Southern Accent? Yeeeeesh! I wanted to really enjoy this audiobook, based on the recommendations of friends. But I had a really hard time getting past the sharp sulky tone of the main character herself, and with the narrator, who puts on a southern accent seemingly at random intervals, when she remembers to. I found myself getting out of the story so much due to both of these factors that I think I'll read it on Kindle. a must read! I highly recommend this book. it touches on a delicate issue in a compassionate manner. Terrible Narator The narrator has a fake and sporadic southern accent that inexplicably appears and disappears. It ruined the story for me. narrator ruined it for me I really struggled to get through this, I don't think it was the writting... I believe it was the narrator.

Falling Over Sideways Audiobook by Jordan Sonnenblick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jordan Sonnenblick) — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 01:47:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Falling Over Sideways Author: Jordan Sonnenblick Narrator: Miriam Volle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: A new hilarious, honest, and hopeful novel from the author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie. It's not easy being Claire. (Really.) Claire's life is a joke...but she's not laughing. While her friends seem to be leaping forward, she's dancing in the same place. The mean girls at school are living up to their mean name, and there's a boy, Ryder, who's just as bad, if not worse. And at home nobody's really listening to her - if anything they seem to be more in on the joke than she is. Then into all of this (not-very-funny-to-Claire) comedy comes something intense and tragic - while her dad is talking to her at the kitchen table, he falls over with a medical emergency. Suddenly the joke has become very serious, and the only way Claire, her family, and her friends are going to get through it is if they can find a way to make it funny again. Members Reviews: If You Love Out of My Mind, You'll Love Falling Over Sideways This book is such a sweet and touching look at Claire who is transforming right before our eyes. Nothing is going right, in fact everything is going wrong, but she is slowly growing up. If you loved Out of My Mind, and Counting by 7s, you will appreciate this book as well. Great book!! I didn't like the music during the words in the begging and the end! :p

The Moon by Night Audiobook by Madeleine L'Engle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine L'Engle) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:07:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/272/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Moon by Night Author: Madeleine L'Engle Narrator: Maggi-Meg Reed Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Teens, Family & Relationships Publisher's Summary: They'll drive out to California, camping along the way, and avoid hotels as much as possible. There is a great deal of care spent getting just the right equipment for the trip, and off the family starts. It is a marvelous trip - different, exciting, fun. But the trip also brings problems to everyone in the family, and especially to Vicky when she meets Zachary. He's a troubled and troubling boy who, against the wishes of her family, attaches himself to Vicky. How Vicky meets the challenges of the trip and of her interest in Zachary and in another boy, Andy, who becomes Zachary's rival, make up the body of this warmly appealing story of family life. Critic Reviews: "The Austin family spends the summer on a cross-country camping trip...Vicky, now 'almost 15,' tells the story, and the reader feels a strong personal identification with the thoughts and emotions of this age group through her story." ( School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Good young adult reading This was a greta book in the "Mets the Austins" series by Madeline L"engle. I bought it for my grandchildren. They had already read it, but enjoyed having their own copy! Five Stars Fabulous series. The Moon by Night I love Madeleine L'Engle' s books. She is easy to read and her stories are warm, inspiring, and entertaining. I would recommend her to everyone. Five Stars My Granddaughter was enthralled. Good Book Introducing my daughters to Madeline L'Engle's books has been so much fun. We have had lots of great bedtime rainy day reading!