Discover the Top 100 Audiobooks in Fiction, Humor

Thank You, Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 06:14:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thank You, Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 414 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bertie Wooster's newfound enthusiasm for the banjolele results in his eviction from his apartment and, to his outrage, having to take notice from his hitherto devoted manservant, Jeeves. Repairing to the country with his banjolele and new valet, Brinkley, Bertie soon finds himself in no shortage of trouble. A visit to an American yacht ends with him locked in a stateroom by a prospective father-in-law. Bertie escapes to his cottage only to find an intoxicated Brinkley, who chases Bertie with a carving knife into his bedroom, then sets the cottage ablaze. Only Jeeves, brilliant Jeeves, can set Bertie's world aright. Don't miss other titles in the series. ©The Trustees of the Wodehouse Trust; (P)1994 BBC Audiobooks Ltd Critic Reviews: "Jonathan Cecil gives a sparkling performance of this classic piece of Wodehouse humor. Cecil's Jeeves speaks with the great dignity and classic accent one expects of the ideal valet. In contrast, Cecil performs Bertie with all the winsome frivolity due to the fictional aristocrat. Wodehouse's confection of muddled engagements and provoked musicians is perfectly narrated." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: I laughed so hard I missed my exit. Hysterically funny and for the most part extremely well narrated. The narrator does a stupendous job with very well-acted dialog between Jeeves and Wooster. My only criticism would be his failed attempt at voicing an American female -comes off more campy drag queen than belle of the ball. Other than that, an absolute scream and thoroughly enjoyable listen. You won't be disappointed I'm a big P.G. fan. I've read most of his works, and have reread favorites to the point that I can quote whole paragraphs. This rendition is an utter delight. I laughed out loud often in my car driving to and from work. More English Silliness From The Master The action of this Wodehouse romp takes place in the small English village of Chufnel Regis,where Bertie Wooster has taken a cottage so he may continue to practice the "banjolele." This alleged instrument is so offensive that he has been threatened with eviction from his London flat, and Jeeves has given notice. Such is Bertie's devotion to his music that he suffers to lose Jeeves, who is promptly hired by Lord Chufnel, Bertie's old school pal. Thus, the action moves to the country, where a former flame of Bertie's, her millionaire father, and Sir Roderick Glossip show up proposing to purchase Chufnel Hall and set up a private mental hospital. Chuffy falls for Bertie's old flame, and plans to marry her on the proceeds of the sale of the estate. This is P.G. Wodehouse, so the course of love does not run smooth. Complications involve some over-conscientious police officers, a drunken butler with a penchant for carving knives, heliotrope pyjamas, a troupe of minstrel singers, copious amounts of bootblack and a distinct lack of butter. A significant amount of the plot turns on both Bertie and Sir Roderick wearing blackface in order to impersonate the minstrel singers.

Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure Audiobook by Diane Kelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Kelly) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:57:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure Subtitle: Tara Holloway Series, Book 1 Author: Diane Kelly Narrator: C.S.E. Cooney Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Tax cheats, beware: The Treasury Department's Criminal Investigations Division has a new special agent on its payroll. A recovering tomboy with a head for numbers, Tara's fast becoming the Annie Oakley of the IRS-kicking ass, taking social security numbers, and keeping the world safe for honest taxpayers. Or else. Tara's latest mission finds her in hot pursuit of ice-cream vendor Joseph "Joe Cool" Cullen. Along with frozen treats he's selling narcotics-and failing to report his ill-gotten gains on his tax returns. Over Tara's dead body. Then there's Michael Gryder, who appears to be operating a Ponzi scheme...with banker Stan Shelton...whose lake house is being landscaped by Brett Ellington...who happens to be dating Tara. If following that money trail isn't tough enough, now Tara must face a new conundrum: Should she invest her trust in Brett-or put him behind bars? New love always comes at a cost, but justice? Priceless. Members Reviews: Okay Too many clichés and stereotypes. I barely got through this book and won't be getting the next one. CSE Cooney is not my favorite narrator but she did a good job giving the characters a different voice.

The Accidental Werewolf Audiobook by Dakota Cassidy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dakota Cassidy) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:24:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Werewolf Subtitle: Accidentally Friends, Book 1 Author: Dakota Cassidy Narrator: Meredith Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 842 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When Marty Andrews gets bitten by a mangy mutt while walking her teacup poodle, her blond hair darkens, the hair on her legs starts growing at an alarming rate, and her mood swings put her dream job as a sales rep for Bobbie-Sue Cosmetics in serious jeopardy. Then a drool-worthy man shows up at her door claiming that he accidentally bit Marty. And since he's a werewolf, she is now, too. Thinking Keegan Flaherty is clearly insane, Marty refuses to believe a word until a kidnapping makes her realize there's more at stake than just her highlights. And she must put her out-of-control life in the hands of the man who makes her blood run wild in more ways than one... Critic Reviews: "A perfect ten." (Kate Douglas, author of the Wolf Tales books) Members Reviews: I love Cassidy's humor! Any additional comments? This was a first time with any of Dakota Cassidy's books. I thoroughly enjoyed her humor. What a great way to end the day with a laugh. Thank you. Absolulte! What made the experience of listening to The Accidental Werewolf the most enjoyable? The narrator was very good What other book might you compare The Accidental Werewolf to and why? This book can only be compared to the books in the series. This is one with a new twist and I love it! Which scene was your favorite? The whole book. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed and cried. cried only because I laughed so hard in places Any additional comments? Don't listen to the comments that down grade the book. This is a great Author and all of her books are great. This one in particular was better that the rest, because it had a different twist the ones before it. Too much sex Another really good plot ruined by too much sex. It's one thing to throw in a sex scene to forward the plot, but this was just filler. Other than the sex and the wanting to jump each other all the time the plot had good promise. Decent characters and a nice twist. A little more effort in dialogue instead of lust and this could have rated much higher. Can't believe I kept listening... This book must have been penned by a robot. Or maybe a really sharp chimp with a thesaurus (that was only used twice, I think). And I'm pretty sure this was one of the few times I could not get past a terrible performance - simply because the writing was so, so awful. I'm a big fan of this genre, but this was hands down my worst choice so far. The characters are 100% one-dimensional, while the narrator had no comic timing, and sounded like she was trying to emulate Siri. Overall, not recommended. I know I will not be purchasing the next volumes in the series, and I want the last 10 hours & 14 minutes of my life back. Terrible reading, fluffy novel This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? The book was fine. Decent storytelling but inconsistent characters. One character doesn't go from take charge, able to handle everything to vapid airhead in two seconds If youve listened to books by Dakota Cassidy before, how does this one compare? N/A How did the narrator detract from the book? Odd inflections that took away from the story and dramatic pauses in awkward places. Most of her sentences had a downward inflection at the end like you might hear from a particularly sober priest, a reading of 14th century poetry, or someone reading an obit.

Slapstick Audiobook by Kurt Vonnegut

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kurt Vonnegut) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:08:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Slapstick Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most autobiographical (and deliberately least disciplined) of Vonnegut's novels, Slapstick (1976) is in the form of a broken family odyssey and is surely a demonstration of its eponymous title. The story centers on brother and sister twins, children of Wilbur Swain, who are in sympathetic and (possibly) telepathic communication and who represent Vonnegut's relationship with his own sister who died young of cancer almost two decades before the book's publication. Vonnegut dedicated this to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Like their films and routines, this novel is an exercise in non-sequentiality and in the bizarre while using those devices to expose larger and terrible truths. The twins exemplify to Swain a kind of universal love; he campaigns for it while troops of technologically miniaturized Chinese are launched upon America. Love and carnage intersect in a novel contrived to combine credibility and common observation; critics could sense Vonnegut deliberately flouting narrative constraint or imperative in an attempt to destroy the very idea of the novel he was writing. Slapstick becomes both product and commentary, event and self-criticism; an early and influential example of contemporary "metafiction". Vonnegut's tragic life - like the tragic lives of Laurel, Hardy, Buster Keaten and other exemplars of slapstick comedy - is the true center of a work whose cynicism overlays a trustfulness and sense of loss which are perhaps deeper and truer than expressed in any of Vonnegut's earlier or later works. Slapstick is a clear demonstration of the profound alliance of comedy and tragedy which, when Vonnegut is working close to his true sensibility, become indistinguishable. Members Reviews: Lonely No More! And how did we then face the odds, of man's rude slapstick, yes, and God's? Quite at home and unafraid, Thank-you, in a game our dreams remade. Kurt Vonnegut, Slapstick, or Lonesome No More! My 15-ear-old son broke the screen on his iPhone 6s. I'm letting him buy down the debt (to me) by reading 6 Vonnegut novels before the end of the year. Every book he reads, drops his big OWE down by $10, up to $60. He is still on the hook for the other $80. This is what happens when daddy is an absurdist, but rules like a fascist King. Hi ho. So, I've decided to read a lot of the Vonnegut novels he's going to be reading before the end of the year too. It has been 30 years since I went on a huge Vonnegut tear. It seems in an era of Donald Trump I'm going to need as many absurdist tools on my belt as possible. What better way than a book about loneliness, incest (perhaps not, or technically yes, but also not), disease, the destruction of America, and the Church of Jesus Christ the Kidnapped. There are other, stronger Vonneguts where I could have started, but I'm also trying to go through my Library of America Vonnegut: Novels 1976-1985. Plus, it is hard to avoid a book that uses the phrase Why don't you take a flying f#@% at a rolling doughnut? Why don't you take a flying f#@% at the mooooooooooooon? often and with literary abandon. As far as the stars, the book itself probably only warrants a Vonnegut 3-star (except for the fact that the autobiographical introduction is so good, I'm tossing in another star because, well, I can). Great story I really enjoyed this book. The narrator was excellent.

Wie man Deutscher wird in 50 einfachen Schritten Hörbuch von Adam Fletcher

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Fletcher) — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:06:00 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> Titel: Wie man Deutscher wird in 50 einfachen Schritten Untertitel: Eine Anleitung von Apfelsaftschorle bis Tschüss Autor:: Adam Fletcher Erzähler: Otto Strecker Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 44 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-01-16 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Frühstücke ausgiebig, buche alle deine Urlaube Jahre im Voraus, zieh dir was Vernünftiges an und gehorche dem roten Ampelmann! "Wie man Deutscher wird" erklärt all die kleinen Absurditäten, die das Leben in Deutschland so herrlich machen. Das Buch ist Pflichtlektüre für little foreigners wie für all diejenigen Deutschen, die ihr eigenes Land immer noch nicht so ganz verstanden haben. Wir lernen, warum die Deutschen so frei über Sex sprechen, warum sie so sehr von Spiegel Online besessen sind und warum sie alle davon träumen, nackt in einem See aus Apfelsaftschorle zu schwimmen. Am Ende von Adam Fletchers Liebesbrief an Deutschland bleibt nur noch zu sagen: "Alles klar!" >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2016 Verlag C. H. Beck oHG (P)2016 Audible GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: Respekt! Hard to believe that this is a translation from an English original -- the German is lively and idiomatic, and the audio performance by Otto Strecker ist einfach hervorragend. The one giveaway is the dry, self-ironizing humor, which could only have been conceived in the mind of a Brit. This book ranks with the very best of the genre of lovingly exasperated reflections by expatriates on the cultural peculiarities and foibles of their adoptive homeland (Tim Parks' _Italian Neighbors_ comes to mind). My only regret is that it wasn't "...in 100 steps" rather than in 50. Detschland A beautifully written and narrated book. The 50 steps describe all the things that perplex newcomers in Germany. If you have lived in Germany (or are going to Germany), read this book. The narrator is great and the book is (en)light(ening) and kind. Definitiv jeden cent wert! Ich lebe selbst schon seit laengerem im ausland und kann somit deutschland auch mit etwas abstand betrachten. Ich fand den titel sehr ansprechend und fuer das kleine geld dacht ich mir kann wenig schief gehen. Mit hat dieses buch mehr spass gemacht als erhofft und es ist in vielen aspekten so erschreckend wahr, aber sehr amuesant und unterhaltsam. Empfehle ich sehr!!

Match Made in Manhattan Audiobook by Amanda Stauffer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amanda Stauffer) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:19:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Match Made in Manhattan Subtitle: A Novel Author: Amanda Stauffer Narrator: Elenna Stauffer Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: After two intense, dead-end relationships, serial monogamist Alison finds herself confused, lonely, and drastically out of touch with the world of modern dating. Refusing to wallow, she signs up for a popular dating app and resolves to remain open-minded and optimistic as she explores the New York City singles' scene. With the click of a button, her adventures begin: On one date, she's dumped before the first kiss; on another, she dons full HAZMAT gear; she meets a tattooed folk singer turned investment banker, an undercover agent who tracks illegal exotic animals, and dozens of other colorful, captivating personalities. Giving them each her signature "pants speech" - her pants aren't coming off unless she has a real connection with someone - she desperately wants to push past the awkward small-talk phase to find true love, but finding "the one" is starting to feel impossible. That is, until she meets Luke, who is sophisticated, funny, and not to mention, hot. Alison finds herself falling for Luke harder than any guy she's dated and finally letting her walls down, but will he stick around or move on to his next match? Match Made in Manhattan is a fast-paced, contemporary story about the struggles of dating in the digital age. Replete with online profiles, witty dialogue, and a super-supportive group of female friends, this all-too-real and relatable debut novel will have readers laughing, crying, and rooting for Alison all the way to the end. Members Reviews: Five Stars Fun and funny! Loved it. Fun debut Match Made in Manhattan (MMM from now on) took me on a journey down "Memory Lane" and back into my own past. I kicked off my dating years back in the '80s, when there were no cell phones (horrors!) and people were pretty much out of control when it came to sex, drinking (drive-in liquor stores!) and drugs. The story Stauffer tells in her book could hardly be more different than what I experienced.ÂEven so, there are definite parallels between dating in the 80s and dating in 2015 (or so), and I think that is where the magic in this book lies--the commonalities of the dating scene that bridge age or era. I swear, I dated the older brothers (or uncles) of some of Allison's duds.... Anyhow, here's the story: Allison--our protag-- isn't out for a good time and NSA sex; she is looking for a mate. But although she has a "The Pants Stay On" approach to dating, Allison doesn't come off as a prude or judgmental, instead she is mature, focused, and decisive about what she wants in a guy.ÂÂI mean she is VERY mature and focused and I found her approach to dating fascinating to read about as it is so utterly different than my own. Interspersed between her various dates are interesting details about her job, which is certainly a conversation starter: she is an architectural conservator. Her job (well, her boss) and the attendant stresses are a big part of the story, and the reader gets more than just a series of amusing dating vignettes--they get a thoughtfully crafted tale of her life and who she is. I think the comps on the book blurb may do this book a disservice. I've never seen the reality TV show The Bachelor so I can't say whether that is accurate, but I have read TBJ Diaries and I would say MMM is a more serious "slice of life" with humorous moments and incidents.

Angelmaker Audiobook by Nick Harkaway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Harkaway) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:10:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angelmaker Author: Nick Harkaway Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1265 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Joe Spork repairs clocks, a far cry from his late father, a flashy London gangster. But when Joe fixes one particularly unusual device, his life is suddenly upended. Joe's client, Edie Banister, is more than just a kindly old lady - she's a former superspy. And the device? It's a 1950s doomsday machine. And having triggered it, Joe now faces the wrath of both the government and a diabolical South Asian dictator, Edie's old arch-nemesis. With Joe's once-quiet world now populated with mad monks, psychopathic serial killers, scientific geniuses, girls in pink leather, and threats to the future of conscious life in the universe, he realizes that the only way to survive is to muster the courage to fight, help Edie complete a mission she gave up years ago, and pick up his father's old gun. Members Reviews: Unique Read! This might be the most unique book I have listened to and I have listened to a lot.. At first I came close to quitting because it sounded contrived. At the end I feel the author wrote a book so unique and so imaginative that the word genius comes to mind. The narrator is very good however the production was somewhat lacking with pauses where there should not be. Recommendation: If you choose to listen to this book, spend the time to follow the plot and characters. I did not at first and lost the thread to some of the story lines and characters. This is the only book on tape that I plan on re listening to. Bravo Nick Harkaway it would interesting to meet you. A cure for the modern cynic Here's the thing. I very rarely give a book five stars. As a Mainer, I was brought up to practice moderation. To say I liked a book is fine, but to say I LOVED it is a display of flamboyant emotion my fellow Mainers would look at askance. But there's no help for it; I did love this book. Now the hard part. What's it about? Well, it's an old-fashioned tale of British Empire swashbuckling adventure (think The Man Who Would Be King, or King Solomon's Mines), a science fiction technology nightmare, a family drama, a coming-of-age story, a jeremiad against contemporary finance-world fiddles and the modern Orwellian state that tortures its citizens to protect our freedoms, a tragedy, a comedy, a romance. Hmm, that's not very helpful in giving you a picture of the book, is it? What if I say it's about a supervillain known as the Opium Khan who, with his "Ruskinites," an army of black-clad man-machines, and aided by the cynical complicity of the modern security state, works tirelessly over decades to achieve the power of a god over all of humanity, all the while countered by ingenious men and women and their steampunkish submarines, trains, various other devices and a network of extremely quirky characters and one ancient, blind, bad-tempered and one-toothed pug? No, I thought not. Let's try another tack and look at the plot. Joshua Joseph Spork is a young, London clock maker and restorer of various types of clever machines, like Victorian automata. He is the son of the late ingenious and flashy gangster, Matthew "Tommy Gun" Spork, and the grandson of Matthew's disapproving clockmaker father, Daniel.

Accidentally Dead Audiobook by Dakota Cassidy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dakota Cassidy) — Tue, 13 May 2014 18:37:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Accidentally Dead Subtitle: Accidentally Friends, Book 2 Author: Dakota Cassidy Narrator: Meredith Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 574 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: It's a lousy first day on the job for Nina Blackman. A patient, loopy from the anesthesia, bites her. At least he was cute. The next morning, Nina wakes up with a set of razor-sharp fangs, bionic vision, supersonic hearing, and a taste for blood. But there's a good explanation: It's her patient, Long Island vampire Greg Statleon. Is Nina willing to commit to one man for eternity, even if they are perfect for each other? Critic Reviews: "Jumping from one supernatural species to another, Cassidy spins a new and hilarious tale based on another gigantic 'oops' moment." (RT Book Reviews) Members Reviews: A paranormal party on my iPod! This is one of my favorite series. I already have the print books and I'm going to have all of the Audible versions as well. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed Dakota's books. The narrator is doing an awesome job finding the voices for the characters. The story lines are original and hysterical. Pure entertainment! Just what you need to escape from reality. The only warning I will give is that there is language in the book that some people may be offended by. I would hate to see bad reviews because someone didn't like it. So, consider yourself forewarned and enjoy!!! Groundhog day Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The author kept repeating the formula of Nina and Greg getting close, immediately followed by Nina getting cold feet and stepping back. Repeat and read again. This happened several times and reminded me of the movie Groundhog Day. What was most disappointing about Dakota Cassidys story? Too much swearing, the middle could have been shortened and more character development would have been nice. The first book in the series had much more substance to it. This was disappointing. I don't know if it was poor writing or poor editing. I am sorry to be so critical. The first book showed wonderful potential if you could get past the cursing. I suffered through slightly less cursing in this book because I expected another clever story. The bones were there, but the execution was lacking. What do you think the narrator could have done better? I like the narrator. She did the best she could with this plot. Could you see Accidentally Dead being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Oh, I hope not a series. Maybe a made for TV movie. Any additional comments? I will be reading book three just because I'm invested in the third female lead. Between the cursing and this poorly edited story, im disappointed. Wow! Extremely Enjoyable! I absolutely loved this book. It was most excellent. I laughed, cried and couldn't quit listening. The story pulled you in and kept you there for its entirety and the humor, the humor was a pleasant surprise and done in such good taste that it had me laughing out loud more than once. The characters were fun and colorful and easily liked. The story was good and well told. My only complaint was the voice of Greg. The narrator did great with all the voices except his. He sounded pompous and self-centered.. yet his character never once acted that way in the book. So the voice just didn't do Greg justice and at times it irritated me. Oh, and once in awhile Nina's nastiness towards people got to me, but she softened a bit around the edges as the story wore on..

Mercury Falls Audiobook by Robert Kroese

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Kroese) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:41:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mercury Falls Subtitle: Mercury, Book 1 Author: Robert Kroese Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 470 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Christine Temetri is at her wits end. For years shes covered the increasingly bizarre activities of End Times cults for the Banner, a religious news magazine. Yet Christine, who once dreamed of being a "real" writer, has nothing to show for the gig other than a regular paycheck and serious doubt that Armageddon will occur in time for her next deadline. But after a mysterious man entrusts her with a locked briefcase and orders to "take it to Mercury", Christine finds herself face-to-face with a ping-pong-playing angel by the name of Galileo Mercury. It seems Mercury was sent from heaven to make preparations for Armageddon, yet became sidetracked by the earthly delights he discovered: Rice Krispy treats, table tennis, and beer, to name just a few. Mercurys concern for the fate of mankind is middling at best, but he is happy to educate Christine on the details of the elaborate, if poorly organized, calamity to come. When Christine inadvertently saves the Antichrist - an obnoxious, thirtysomething gamer who still lives with his mother - from celestial assassination, she begins an ambitious battle to stop the Apocalypse and save the world. But the heavenly host is nothing if not persistent, and Christine, aided only by an apathetic angel and a reluctant Antichrist, has her work cut out for her. Packed with outrageous characters, Mercury Falls is a viciously funny (and occasionally absurd) morality tale for the 21st century. Members Reviews: Highly recommended! Love this book! I would have never guessed that a book about the Apocalypse could be so enjoyable! If you enjoy the writing style of Douglas Adams, you will really enjoy this book. It is witty and has a great plot, and the characters are interesting and funny. I laughed out loud quite often. The narrator is also excellent, he does a great job distinguishing the voices too. Highly recommnended! Can't wait to listen to the rest of the series! So much fun This book is probably my favorite in the series, though I loved the whole series and was sad when it ended. Mercury is a great character. His take on "being a prawn" as opposed to a pawn is hilarious. I want to say that from now on. Very funny, very entertaining and worth reading the whole series. Irreverent, inventive, witty. It's time for the apocalypse, isn't it? All the signs are lining up: wars in the mid-east, the anti-christ has been selected, and six of the seven books about that boy sorcerer and his friends have been published. So why is Christine always in the right place, at the right time, to do what? Is she supposed to help or hinder? In fact, it's not really clear who is in charge and what they are trying to accomplish. Angels seem to be operating at cross purposes. As Christine bounces around the world to interview the general for Israel, her house is being vandalized. Why would anyone use ketchup to draw a backwards swastika on her carpet? And, because it's backwards it doesn't count as a hate crime? Oh, well, now she has a new linoleum floor in her breakfast nook, thanks to the premature death of a neighbor. At least it is a "welcoming" pattern ... Don't miss the apocalyse vs flooring theory of history. Countless times flooring issues are ignored because of the expectation that it won't matter anymore soon, only to have to deal with it after all because the Apocalypse fails to appear on schedule.

Make Something Up Audiobook by Chuck Palahniuk

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chuck Palahniuk) — Tue, 26 May 2015 10:23:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Make Something Up Subtitle: Stories You Can't Unread Author: Chuck Palahniuk Narrator: Scott Sowers, Ken Marks, Chuck Palahniuk, T. Ryder Smith, Luis Moreno, Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 341 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: For years Chuck Palahniuk has reserved his best storytelling for his readings, often choosing to read a new short story instead of whatever novel he is supposed to be promoting. Make Something Up compiles these previously unpublished tales for the very first time, plus the Byliner social media insta-classic "Phoenix" and Palahniuk's most notable pieces from Playboy. Members Reviews: Plenty of shock, just not enough Palahniuk awe This book is filled with two dozen of Chuck Palahniuk's short stories, 'Make Something Up' is clear evidence that Palahniuk is the king of grotesque and a sometimes master of the short story. Sometimes a bit uneven, a couple trips, etc., but a couple of these stories were nearly perfect. There were times when he seemed to be channeling a more disturbed version of David Sedaris (see: 3. Monkey, 9. Coyote, 18. Aardvark) and other times when he seemed to be walking instep with Neil Gaiman. To me, this is a thicker, but more disappointing version a George Saunders collection. But, still, there is no real comparison. These stories could have only been born in Palahniuk's mind. Some of them came out ready to walk, and some should probably been aborted. So, just to clear my own ADD: 1. Knock Knock - 3 2. Eleanor - 3 3. How Monkey got Married... - 4 4. Zombies - 4 5. Loser - 3 6. Red Sultan's Big Boy - 5x 7. Romance - 5 8. Cannibal - 3 9. Why Coyote Never... - 3 10. Phoenix - 4 11. The Facts of Life - 2 12. Cold Calling - 3 13. The Toad Prince - 3 14. Smoke - 5 15. Torcher - 5 17. Liturgy - 2 18. Why Aardvark Never... - 4 19. Fetch - 4 20. Expedition - 3 21. Mister Elegant - 4 22. Tunnel of Love - 4 23. Inclinations - 4 24. How a Jew Saved Christmas - 2 palahniuk packs a punch as always the jokes!!! i have repeated them to many people and spread the joy. the stories are messed up as per usual. i always learn something about human behavior from our sweet Chuck. thanks for enlightening me. Great collection I like the contemporary aspect of many of Chuck's stories in this collection. Though having read Haunted, I was left wanting more. Still quite an enjoyable and memorable set tho. my goodness This book made me feel so uncomfortable at some points but I couldn't stop listening to it. I don't think I will ever be able to forget these stories as long as I live. Not too sure if its a good thing or a bad thing, haha. Typical Palahniuk, which is never a bad thing Romance and Cannibal are my favorites. Expedition is very quotable. Also the second story, forgot it's name, for semantic reasons. I love Palahniuk word puzzles.

Distopia Audiobook by Robert Kroese

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Kroese) — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:48:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Distopia Subtitle: Land of Dis, Book 2 Author: Robert Kroese Narrator: Phil Gigante Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Set a thousand years (give or take) before the events of Disenchanted, Distopia tells the story of Wyngalf the Bold, the legendary hero renowned for ridding the land of Dis of the scourge of dragons. The story begins as Wyngalf, a young missionary for an obscure religious sect, arrives in the port city of Skuldred. Desperate to prove his worth to his superiors, Wyngalf finds himself drafted into leading a missionary voyage across the sea to the semilegendary land of Dis. Accompanied by a beautiful stowaway named Evena and an oddball goblin who has been shunned by his clan, Wyngalf is continually thwarted in his attempts to proselytize by various practical concerns - chief among these being the fact that the land of Dis is being terrorized by a fearsome dragon. Wyngalf realizes that in order to prove his faith and get Evena home, he must summon the courage and resourcefulness to defeat the dragon. But what if his faith isn't enough? Members Reviews: A good listen, though not as funny as the first If you listened to Disenchanted (the preceding book, which is actually not entirely required in order to listen to this one as it occurs long before the first chronologically), you would come into this book expecting something hilarious. It's not quite that. This story was a bit more serious than the first. It had its moments of humor, though, evoking thoughts of Monty Python's Life of Brian. The "unlikely prophet" was an interesting take, and the cerebral goblin who had to constantly apologize for interrupting and for having an intellect of his own was definitely good for some grins. Still, they're no Boric the Implacable, and the story didn't quite have the same...zaniness? I'm not sure. It was good, overall; it just wasn't quite like the first one. Phil Gigante turned in an absolutely excellent performance, though. He's one of a scant few narrators that I'm convinced could read me the dictionary and make it entertaining. more stories from the land dis the land of dis has many stories to share with us and this is one of them. pretty fun book well-written characters and great narration Dis-Interested I enjoyed the first book in the Dis series enough to get this one but I found the author's desire to tell me his political views through dull exposition to be off putting. There was very little story to the book and I had to give up with several hours remaining. Another Entertaining Tale of Dis I loved "Disenchanted," the first book in the Land of Dis series, and I wanted to love this one equally as much. Unfortunately, while still entertaining and at times exceedingly amusing, I don't think "Distopia" lives up to its predecessor. I quite enjoyed Evena and Tobalt, and even found the dragon, Vern, was a delight every time he made an appearance, but I simply couldn't get into the character of Wyngalf. In the first book, the protagonist, Boric, was often aggravating, but his willingness to partake in the adventure was at least redeeming, considering the audience is being asked to invest in his story. In this one, Wyngalf is simply... aggravating. I don't have a lot of patience for reluctant heroes who resist taking personal responsibility, and so his nay-saying and self pity quickly became obnoxious.

Rumpole à la Carte Audiobook by John Mortimer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Mortimer) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:13:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumpole à la Carte Author: John Mortimer Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Here are six delightful tales featuring everyones favorite barrister for the defense, Horace Rumpole. Eccentric characters such as his wife, Hilda, otherwise known as She Who Must Be Obeyed, and his philandering colleague Claude Erskine-Brown are back as Rumpole visits a snooty restaurant where he engages in a battle of wills over his adored mashed spuds, takes the unaccustomed role of prosecutor, and ventures - unwillingly - onto a ship, where he confronts, of all things, a detective novelist. Included are Rumpoleàla Carte, Rumpole and the Summer of Discontent, Rumpole and the Right to Silence, Rumpole at Sea, Rumpole and the Quacks, and Rumpole for the Prosecution. This masterly blend of humor and mystery makes for irresistible listening. About the author: John Mortimer (1923-2009) was a playwright, novelist, and barrister. He wrote many radio, film, and television scripts, including the British television series Rumpole of the Bailey, and won the British Academy Writer of the Year Award in 1979. He retired from the bar in 1984 and was knighted in 1998. Critic Reviews: The eighth collection of stories about the barrister; that they continue to be so enjoyable is a mark of both the author's craftsmanship and his natural talent. (The New York Times Book Review) Abounds with wit, familiar eccentrics, and those moments of eloquence that make justice seem as simple and desirable as common sense.(Publishers Weekly) Many of Rumpoles cases turn out to be whodunits, with our hero nabbing the real culprit or finding the crucial evidence that exonerates his client. In a handful of stories (Rumpole solves a missing person case aboard ship in Rumpole at Sea, for instance), we are presented with more traditional mystery storiesThe real charm of Rumpole is in the writing. John Mortimer combines the verbal play of P. G. Wodehouse with the grubby flavor of middle-class comedy. Individual cases allow Mortimer the opportunity for some mild satireBut the law itself is the most popular topic of Mortimers winking eye. (Mike Pinsky, appellate judge, retired) Members Reviews: Rumpole spoiled A collection of classic Rumpole tales that are ruined by the narrator. Frederick Davidson does not come up to the standard set by Bill Wallis. I hope I remember to check out the narrator the next time I download a "Rumpole". I tried to return it, but that didn't work for me. Awesome reading! I love good old Rumpole Davidson is one of my favorite readers, up there with David case! Good old Rumpole is absolutely awesome! I have been thoroughly entertained by his antics and his brilliant and tenacious defenses! Very, very cool stuff indeed!!! Only for true Rumpole fans Frederick Davidson's (a/k/a David Case) narration is a poor fit for Rumpole I'm afraid. Stories themselves were okay, though none were outstanding. If you're really keen on hearing these episodes, rather than reading them in print, keep your expectations low!

Life, the Universe, and Everything Audiobook by Douglas Adams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Adams) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:18:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life, the Universe, and Everything Author: Douglas Adams Narrator: Martin Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-12 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In consequence of a number of stunning catastrophes, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a hideously miserable cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot get possibly worse, they suddenly do. He discovers that the Galaxy is not only mind-boggingly big and bewildering but also that most of the things that happen in it are staggeringly unfair. Members Reviews: Mostly harmless. Exciting. But not as exciting as Eccentrica Gallumbits. Eccentrica Gallumbits is the triple-breasted whore of Eroticon Six. Some people say her erogenous zones start some four miles from her actual body. Ford Prefect disagrees, saying five.[ Hilarious. So funny, so well written, so well read Martin Freeman does marvellous job narrating this classic must-read novel. I enjoyed every minute of it. A Brilliant listen love it. Martin Freeman it brilliant to listen a specially as he was Arthur Dent. Excellent Amazing story line. Couldn't wait to listen when heard Martin Freeman was reading. It was lovely to hear another book in the series with Arthur and Ford in it loved every minute of this story. as you would expect it is weird and wonderful. it did not fail to deliver this. great story.

Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 05:16:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 443 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: While Florence tries to cultivate his mind, her former fiancé, hefty ex-policeman Stilton Cheesewright, threatens to beat his body to a pulp, and her new admirer, the bleating poet Percy Gorringe, tries to borrow a thousand pounds. To cap it all, there's a jewelry heist and Bertie has incurred the disapproval of Jeeves by growing a moustache. All in all, a classic Wodehouse farce. Critic Reviews: "British humorist Wodehouse is the funniest writer, ever." (USA Today) "Jonathan Cecil amazes as he reads this larky narrative, capturing perfectly the befuddled Wooster, the conniving Stilton Cheesewright, and the divine Florence, with flawless aplomb." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: One of the best in the series One of the best novels in the series. If you're new to Wodehouse, you might want to try his Bertie and Jeeves short stories first. But this longer story is just priceless. Good narrator. This Might Be My Favorite I have downloaded several of the Bertie and Jeeves audiobooks here and I love this one. First of all, this narrator, captures the personalities beautifully. Not only is his voice perfectly suited to most of the characters, but his timing is right on target as well. For Wodehouse stories, timing and voice characterization construct the path to fully enjoying the audiobook. I would like this narrator to do all of the Bertie and Jeeves stories. Secondly, part of what makes Wodehouse so hilariously stimulating is his turn-of-phrase, and in this story he really shines. I would highly recommend this audiobook. I also agree with Theresa that those new to Wodehouse might want to start with one of his Bertie and Jeeves book of short stories first. The reason why, is that the reader would become familiar with the different characters within a shorter plot. Part of what makes Wodehouse such a pleasure are the twisting and turning plots with lots of surprise. This takes little bit of concentration which would be less diluted when you are already aquainted with the fabulous characters. Classis Wodehouse! Would you consider the audio edition of Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit to be better than the print version? Yes. The performance brings it to life. What other book might you compare Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit to and why? Feudal Spirit is much like Code of the Woosters from which there is some continuity of characters and plot. What about Jonathan Cecils performance did you like? Cecil's characterizations are distinct and hilarious. His timing is brilliant. Who was the most memorable character of Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit and why? Bertie Wooster, of course, is the most memorable. As the narrator, his musings and abbreviations are what I enjoy the most about these books. P. G. Wodehouse's best ever! After listening to every 'Jeeves' I can find (not only here at Audible but in Librivox as well), I have to say that while I love them all, this is my favorite. What can one say, ay' Jeeves? Yesth, Sir. What can one say? Wodehouse is to Cecil, as the nose is to the toes. Inextricable, born to be forever together, any later disfigurement of course notwithstanding. Jonathan Cecil, you are reason enough to abandon books at last. I burned my Jeeves volumes this morning, they fell short of your interpretation and I resented them for it.

The Inimitable Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Wed, 04 May 2005 06:43:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Inimitable Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 508 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bertie Wooster is in trouble again as his lovesick pal, Bingo Little, falls in love with every girl he lays eyes on. The real problem starts when Bingo decides to marry one of the girls, and he enlists Bertie's help. Luckily for Bertie, Jeeves once again comes to the rescue! Critic Reviews: "The delightfully air-headed wastrel, Bertie Wooster, narrates a number of his adventures with his imperturbable gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves. Jonathan Cecil impersonates Wooster with aplomb." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: laugh out loud i've read a handful of the jeeves/wooster books, a couple of the blandings adventures, plus a miscellaneous story or two, and it may just be possible that mr. woodhouse only has a dozen or so story lines and it soesn't matter a bit. he is fantastic. this is my first 'listen' to one of his books and it went quite well (although people look at you out of the corners of their respective eyes when you burst out laughing in public places for no apparent reason, dash it all!) the reader was good, maybe very good. occasionally he mixed a characer or two, and his impression of an american accent is, well, enlightening. at some point i think i am just going to go to the very beginning of wodehouse's work and read them straight through. as usual, format two worked fine for me. cheers. Applause all around Upon finding out that Audible has Jeeves and Wooster recording, I jumped at the opportunity to download one. I was not disappointed in the least. I am enjoying this recording very much and I look forward to getting other ones. My only complaint is finding them in order so you can go from recording to recording. But what I have found so far, has brought me much laughter and relaxation. Good recording with minor flaws This set of charming, short stories mostly relate to the Jeeves and Bertie efforts to help Bertie's friend Bingo Little out of the soup. The writing is breezy and hilarious, typical P.G. Wodehouse, with a chatty, conversational style that suits the air-headed but well-meaning Bertie Wooster. The narration is good and solid, with some very nice voice acting between characters. The reader makes a great Bertie. (The American accent, as mentioned by another reviewer, really is an experience.) It downloads as one solid block, which is annoying given that you have to search to get to the chapter you want. Also, there is an oddly metallic quality to the recording, and the volume between sections wavers. However, unless you're an audiophile, this isn't too much of a distraction once you get used to it. All in all a good recording, and worth purchasing for any Wodehouse fan. I dare you not to love it. Would you consider the audio edition of The Inimitable Jeeves to be better than the print version? Equally good What other book might you compare The Inimitable Jeeves to and why? Any of the Jeeves and Wooster novels What about Jonathan Cecils performance did you like? Everything. He brought the characters to life. If you could rename The Inimitable Jeeves, what would you call it? Why mess with perfection? Jolly Good Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The Inimitable Jeeves ??? Woodhouse Audio version performed by Jonathan Cecil 4 stars This is the second Jeeves book in the series. Each chapter is like a short story organized around recurring characters and returning several times to the romances of Bingo Little.

Murder Shoots the Bull Audiobook by Anne George

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne George) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:59:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder Shoots the Bull Author: Anne George Narrator: Ruth Ann Phimister Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Agatha Award-winning author Anne George deftly blends comedy and suspense in her engaging series. Retired school teacher Patricia Anne has a knack for landing right in the middle of murder investigations, but this time she is fighting to clear the accused. Patricia Anne has been good friends with her neighbor Mitzi for 40 years. Shes surprised when she sees Mitzis husband Arthur having lunch at the Hunan Hut with an attractive woman. Shes positively shocked when that same woman drops dead moments later. Then Arthur is accused of murder, their home catches fire, and he gets shot in the butt. Patricia Anne knows she has to do something to help the poor man. That means enlisting the aid of her flamboyant sister Mary Alice for a little detective work. Anne Georges gentle humor combined with a cast of colorful characters make Murder Shoots the Bull a delight. Ruth Anne Phimisters sparkling narration is full of Southern charm. Members Reviews: So sad, I've finished them all :( Can't say enough wonderful things about the late Anne George. I so wish there were more Patricia Anne and Mary Alice adventures to enjoy. They make me think of my Grandmas, one from West Virginia and one from Texas. I accidentally read this one, which is #6, after Murder Carries a Torch, but it didn't really make any difference. If you haven't discovered these delightful books yet, you are in for a real treat! Not as strong as the others, but still good It continues to amaze me the humor Anne George can throw into murder and mayhem. She keeps me laughing out loud. Her accurate picture of Birmingham, Alabama of the era is wonderful. She captures the essence of this time and women to a "t". The Ladies do it again. Would you listen to Murder Shoots the Bull again? Why? Yes. There are so many twists and turns you need to pay attention. I often get distracted while driving and need to rewind. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The ladies are always interesting. Very entertaining. We don't do these in sequence which would be nice but not essential. The characters are richly developed and easy to follow along. What does Ruth Ann Phimister bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her voice and tone are excellent. She is very funny. I love the interactions between the sisters. She does them both very well. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The series always entertains. I would not call it great literature but we love to listen to these ladies solve crimes while driving. Anne George's Sisters Never Fail To Entertain. These are the best books in my collection. Always laugh out loud Southern humor. This narrator is simply fantastic. Great book This book is so funny and it has a great mystery. You won't be disappointed.

The Mating Season Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:32:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mating Season Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bertie Wooster is one of nature's gentlemen, so when Gussie Fink-Nottle gets himself into a spot of bother with the law, Bertie helps out - by impersonating Gussie! The plan seems to be working, until Gussie turns up - impersonating Bertie! ©2009 The Trustees of the Wodehouse Trust; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Funniest Book & Performance EVER! Using all humor-devices at his disposal, Wodehouse delivers a truly timeless classic in The Mating Season. The hero, Bertram Wilberforce Wooster (Bertie to his intimates) is helplessly drawn into a three-act fiasco in his feeble attempts to aid school-chums straighten out lovers quarrels. Add a dose of self-preservation (frantically avoiding marriage with Madeline Basset as per usual), large dogs, and over-starched butlers and the stage is set. Jeeves, Bertie's personal manservant and the brains behind all solutions, convinces Bertie to impersonate a friend-in-distress and that begins a roll-call of other impersonations. I can re-read this every few years but am never quite prepared for the waves of laughter for the village concert, especially the violin solo, Master George's BenBattle rendition, or when the knockabout cross-talk act scene arrives. The delivery of one liners and range of voices displayed by Jonathan Cecil is truly astounding and I urge you to give this book a listen. Woodhouse at its best. Jonathan Cecil's performance cannot be bettered. This book is the funniest of all the PG Woodhouse books I've read so far. All in all it is delightful, lighthearted, laugh out loud Woodhouse at its best. Pitch Perfect Jonathan Cecil's voice is a match made in Heaven for Wodehouse's brilliant writing. I have nothing negative to say. Love Bertie's hilarious, mixed up adventures. Fun story, excellent narration Jonathan Cecil is hands down the best Wodehouse narrator around. His Jeeves and Wooster is perfect. Great story, fantastic narration. Well worth buying. It's A Corker! It was a ripping story, but a bit thin as to how one entanglement occurred?

Voll Speed Hörbuch von Moritz Matthies

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Moritz Matthies) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:09:40 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> Titel: Voll Speed Autor:: Moritz Matthies Erzähler: Christoph Maria Herbst Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 17 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-25-13 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Voll Speed schlittern Ray und Rufus in die Unterwelt. Genauer gesagt: in die Kanalisation. Und mitten hinein in einen neuen Fall. Die Erdmännchenbrüder verfügen nämlich seit kurzem über ein Speedboot, mit dem sie durch die Kanäle unter der Stadt cruisen - und prompt an einer Wasserleiche hängen bleiben. Inzwischen wird der Zoo von seltsamen Vorfällen erschüttert: Die Nashörner zertrümmern ihr Stahlgeländer. Die Antilopen springen lebensmüde ins Löwengehege. Und Nick, ein Erdmännchen aus dem berüchtigten vierten Wurf, fällt ins Delirium. Ray, Rufus und der des Erdmännischen mächtige Detektiv Phil nehmen die Ermittlungen auf... ©2013 Buchvorlage: S. Fischer Verlag GmbH, Frankfurt am Main 2013 (P)2013 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin

The Bro Code Audiobook by Barney Stinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barney Stinson) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:33:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bro Code Author: Barney Stinson Narrator: Neil Patrick Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Historically a spoken tradition passed from one generation to the next, the official code of conduct for Bros appears here in its published form for the first time ever. By upholding the tenets of this sacred and legendary document, any dude can learn to achieve Bro-dom. Members Reviews: Fun, but starts to get repetitive A fun farce, but after the first 45 mins you can start to predict what's coming. But still entertaining. If you love How I Met Your Mother... ... you'll love this. I found myself laughing out loud for most of the book-- Neil Patrick Harris' reading is hilarious, and when I finished it the first time I started it right over again. I have a friend who bought a paperback of the book, and I'm so glad I got the audiobook instead- NPH's reading elevates this book from "pretty funny" to outright hilarity. If you're not familiar with the show, the book's subject and the rules he outlines are indeed sexist: it's from the perspective of guys trying to get laid, and includes rules like the old "Bros before ho's". But it's taken to a ridiculous, comical extreme, and NPH's reading in a dramatically too-serious manner really brings out the comedy. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and highly recommend it to any fan of NPH or How I Met Your Mother. LEGEN...DARY Not only is this book amazing; the fact that NPH narrated just increases the awesome factor. Smaller Doses My opinion is biased, because of my love for the show How I Met Your Mother. That said I loved this, Neil Patrick Harris was great, and all the entries were hilarious and very creative! I just personally didn't find listening to the whole thing in one sitting a good idea. I found it to be more fitting for a bathroom book. Funny shtuff If you like the Barney character on 'How I Met Your Mother', this book is hilarious. If you don't... why not? FYI, many of the anecdotes, asides, and caveats make more sense if you know the details of particular episodes of the show - i.e. (SPOILER ALERT!) the first time Barney sleeps with Robin. But please, take this book as a joke, not words to live by. Some of the advice is sage ("Never sleep with your Bro's sister"), but more of it is goofy. Not that that's a bad thing. If more people lived this way... it would be a weirder world.

Deal with the Devil Audiobook by Mark Cain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Cain) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 05:54:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deal with the Devil Subtitle: Circles in Hell, Book 3 Author: Mark Cain Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-16 Publisher: Mark E. Cain Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 288 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A kidnapping, a dangerous new devil: Steve and Orson confront another mystery, involving their closest friends, while Satan tries to recruit Steve to the Demon Corps. Steve, Hell's Super, and Orson, his trusty assistant, are back in another comic romp through the Underworld! The Lord of Hell has a staffing shortage; there aren't enough devils and demons to torment the ever-swelling ranks of the eternally damned. Satan thinks Steve is an ideal candidate for the Demon Corps. He's smart, tenacious and able to dish out punishment when the need arises. But as Old Nick tries to recruit Hell's handyman in chief, Steve gets distracted by a more pressing issue: Florence Nightingale, his on-again, off-again girlfriend, is missing, possibly kidnapped. With a little help from his friends, like BOOH, the storied Bat out of Hell, Steve must solve the mystery of her disappearance, manage Hell's unending flow of maintenance requests, while fending off an aggressive devil chief of police ...not to mention a succubus who is determined to steal Hell's Mr. Fixit away from Flo. Deal with the Devil is the third volume in the fantasy comedy series, Circles in Hell. It has been compared to other works of "Hell Fiction", including The Screwtape Letters and Good Omens and to the paranormal humor of Tom Holt, Christopher Moore, and Douglas Adams. Members Reviews: even better than the first two Any additional comments? ( Received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.) Even though I got the punchline early on in Steves story this time, I still wanna know what is going to happen to him in the next book. (Unashamed begging Mr. Cain to bestow another audio upon me when the next one is available.) Im not gonna tell the ending here. I never like reviews to contain spoilers and avoid them at all costs in my own meanderings. I have to say even though this is third book my appetite is suitably whetted in curiosity for what the hell happens next. By now, we know the world Mr. Cain has invented for us and none of the details should surprise us, i.e., the name droppings, the descriptions of the levels of hell, etc. The surprises come in the story itself. The chuckles come from knowing whats going to happen and finding out character reactions. Other reviews of the previous two installments have lamented on the tedium of the storyline, how random bits of description or the fact that Steve has to do his job rather too frequently. If youve read the first two and are thinking of reading the third, but are put off by this occurrence, do not let it keep you from reading this one. Mr. Cain has streamlined the events in book number three to carry the reader/listener seamless through to the end. Just about every single scene is essential even if most of them oh so subtly reinforce and foreshadow the ending. I know Ive appreciated Michael Gilboes narration in other reviews. I believe that this one highlights his talent for entertainment. I think his narration of Deal With the Devil is even better than the first two books of Circles of Hell. In my opinion more people need to read this and drop some reviews (either positive or negative, both are usually helpful). I do not feel as if enough of those who would appreciate this type of humor have even heard of this series.

Lady Justice and the Organ Traders Audiobook by Robert Thornhill

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Thornhill) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Justice and the Organ Traders Author: Robert Thornhill Narrator: George Kuch Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Robert Thornhill Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A badly burned body with a fresh incision and a missing kidney leads Walt into the clandestine world of an organ trader ring that has set up shop in Kansas City. Walt is determined to bring to justice the bootleggers, who purchase body parts from the disadvantaged and sell them to people with means, until a relative from Maggie's past turns up needing a kidney to survive. Once again, Walt discovers that very little in his world is black and white. Members Reviews: Eye Opener! I love how Robert Thornhill is able to write humor and current issues into one. The series of Lady Justice is appropriately titled. The relationship of Walt, Maggie, Ox, Judy, Willie is so special. Like the story said, sometimes life just doesn't make sense. The issue of Black Market Organ Trading is real and scary, but it makes one ponder to what means they would go. George Kuch continues to perform all of the characters with distinguishable voices. This team of author and narrator is so good. Kansas City is the setting of this series, and the imagery is very fitting. I love how each book is a standalone listen, yet has tidbits from previous books included. The inclusion of "Dead Man Walking" in regards to people on the organ donation list added humor to a grim subject. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily wrote this review. I will continue to listen to more books by this talented author and narrator. Choices are based on circumstances in our life. Good book I really enjoyed this book up until the very end. Walt and the rest of the "gang" are always fun, not knowing what trouble they will get into next keeps the excitement there. I liked how this one involved more of Walts wife, and can totally understand his side of the whole shopping experience... been there done most of it... lol. I gave the story only 4 stars because i didn't like the "reflections" at the end. I have my own opinions on all of that and felt like i was sitting through a lecture given by the author on his thoughts about a subject that can be very touchy and encompassed more than just the main topic of organ traders. Bringing in the topic of drugs in this opinion at the end just made me want to quit listening all together since it should be topics to be discussed, not lectured on. I was given this book for an unbiased review. Scary truths with humor! This edition brings the illegal trade in replacement body parts off the streets of Rio and Eastern Europe and into the jurisdiction of ordinary people and law enforcement right here at home. Every alarming segment in this fictional account can be verified by local and state law enforcement wherever the reader lives. Scary stuff. Even so, there is enough situational and verbal humor in here to lighten it up. I requested and received a free audio review copy from a giveaway, and my prejudices are from a lifetime career as an RN in hospitals, rehab, and jails in the Midwest. Well done I am a huge fan of Robert Thornhill. This is book 16 in this wonderful series. Robert always has a topic he wants to get across. In this book it is the controversial subject of organ harvesting. Walt and his friends get caught up in this subject and the ugly side of selling organs is highlighted. Robert does such a great job of bringing a little humor into a very serious issue. As always this was so well done.

Aunts Aren't Gentlemen Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:00:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aunts Aren't Gentlemen Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 434 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: On doctor's orders, Bertie Wooster retires to sample the bucolic delights of Maiden Eggesford. But his idyll is rudely shattered by Aunt Dahlia who wants him to nobble a racehorse. Similar blots on Bertie's horizon come in the shape of Major Plank, the African explorer, Vanessa Cook, proud beauty and 'moulder of men', and Orlo Porter, who seems to have nothing else to do but to think of sundering Bertie's head from his body. © Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Always entertaining! Excellent Narration I am hooked on these P.G. Wodehouse titles, and this one is very light and entertaining, as anticipated. Wonderful narration! Another triumph PG Wodehouse and Jonathan Cecil score another hit. Bertie Wooster once again gets himself tangled in a ghastly mess, this time involving a cat-loving horse and and aunt who, not being a gentleman, can't tell the difference between right and wrong (according to Hoyle). My face hurt from grinning so much. With this audiobook, I've gone through all the Jeeves and Wooster stories - at least all the ones that are available from Audible. A number of gifted narrators have contributed to this collection: besides Cecil, who ranks as my favorite, there have been performances by Martin Jarvis, Ian Carmichael, and Dinsdale Landen. Smiles, chuckles, and congratulations all around. I can't wait to start all over again. The Best Wodehouse Narrator I enjoy P.G. Wodehouse and Wooster and Jeeves for a light humorous listen. Some narrators are not suited to these characters. But Jonathan Cecil is very good. I highly recommend his version of these books. Hilarious! P.G. Wodehouse's funny and entertaining novel is perfectly performed by Jonathan Cecil. He definitely makes Wodehouse's comedy sparkle. I recommend it 100 percent. Utterly charming One of the most entertaining and delightful renderings of Wodehouse. The narrator doesn't miss an iota of the wit and charm of the work.

Dunbar Audiobook by Edward St. Aubyn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward St. Aubyn) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 22:13:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dunbar Author: Edward St. Aubyn Narrator: Henry Goodman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most well-known tragedies, by the contemporary, critically acclaimed master of domestic drama. Henry Dunbar, the once all-powerful head of a global media corporation, is not having a good day. In his dotage, he hands over care of the corporation to his two eldest daughters, Abby and Megan, but, as relations sour, he starts to doubt the wisdom of past decisions. Now, imprisoned in Meadowmeade, an upscale sanatorium in rural England, with only a demented alcoholic comedian as company, Dunbar starts planning his escape. As he flees into the hills, his family is hot on his heels. But who will find him first, his beloved youngest daughter, Florence, or the tigresses Abby and Megan, so keen to divest him of his estate? Edward St Aubyn is renowned for his masterwork, the five Melrose novels, which dissect with savage and beautiful precision the agonies of family life. His take on King Lear, Shakespeare's most devastating family story, is an excoriating novel for and of our times - an examination of power, money, and the value of forgiveness. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant reworking of William Shakespeare's King Lear for our day." (Kirkus) "Perhaps the most brilliant English novelist of his generation." (Alan Hollinghurst) Members Reviews: depressing tale of horrid people The narration is amazingly stupendous. His voices for the senile, psychotic old men, the condescending nurse, the greedy daughters, the vicious hit men are painfully believable and fantastically acted. The author's prose is delicious, full of delightful imagery and alliteration.There is humor in his word choice and juxtaposition. It's just that the story is awful. There's a mad hermit gay defrocked priest, a cliché of a corrupt doctor, a foolish randy body guard, mention of an old death that might be murder but is not further discussed, torture and suicide, another death that is murder but is also not solved or resolved. Two sadistic sisters want to trick their failing dad out of the family business. One family friend wants to trick them out of their trick. The third daughter just wants Daddy to be well and happy again. Daddy Dunbar stumbles through a freezing moor while his unhinged mind rambles through his life's regrets not knowing if he is mad or sane. About 3/4ths of the way through, there is some nasty action, and some tension, then there's resolution and forgiveness, and then it all ends horribly. If this is an allegory for our politics or society, we can all just slit our wrists now. Maybe this is good for some philosophy course in nihilism, I don't know. Not nice.

A Cold Day in Hell Audiobook by Mark Cain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Cain) — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:15:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cold Day in Hell Subtitle: Circles in Hell, Book 2 Author: Mark Cain Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-16 Publisher: Mark Cain Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 371 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "Madcap lunacy!" Steve and Orson are back in this cracked sequel to Hell's Super, book two in the new satire and humor series, Circles in Hell. This time, the guys must fix Hell's heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which has failed. Hell is getting progressively colder, and things are a lot more serious than devils and demons needing to put on some sweaters. If you've ever used the expression, "It will be a cold day in Hell before...", then you know that there are metaphysical ramifications involved. The HVAC system must be fixed before all Hell freezes over, which is an even worse state than just a bit of frigid weather. Still, anything can happen on a cold day in Hell...even a paranormal comedy romance that becomes a whacky love triangle. A Cold Day in Hell is the second volume in the fantasy comedy series, Circles in Hell. It has been compared to other works of paranormal humor and Hell fiction including The Screwtape Letters and Good Omens and to the writings of Tom Holt, Christopher Moore, and Douglas Adams. Members Reviews: A must have for fans of Neil gaimen, terry pratchett, etc Loved the 1st book and was thrilled to listen to the 2nd one. The same AMAZING narrator. The same cast of hells superintendent, person wells, Saran, beazy, Boo the bat out of hell, Florence nightingale and more as well as a new group of characters just as kookier and lovable as the originals. Can't wait for the rest of the series!!!! I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review Entertaining The comedy continues with just as many bad jokes as were in the first book. The 'bad guy' wasn't as obvious in this one. The narration was excellent and the pace was steady. I look forward to the next book. "This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com." Funnier Than the First Book! "A Cold Day in Hell" is a welcome addition to the Circles in Hell series. Not only are our protagonists much more developed as characters, but a deeper story and additional characters that will continue throughout the series are introduced that lead to a much larger and cohesive story that comes to resolution two books later in book 4. Give this one a chance and be sire to save 2 credits as you'll want to pick up the next two in the series as well! Funny as hell!! It will be a cold day in hell before this book gets any funnier... :) Love the humorous look at the afterlife! Great book with a style that is reminiscent of Christopher Moore. What a fun read!

Bertie Plays the Blues Audiobook by Alexander McCall Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 23:02:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bertie Plays the Blues Subtitle: A 44 Scotland Street Novel, Book 7 Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 435 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Domestic bliss seems in short supply at 44 Scotland Street. Over at the Pollocks', dad, Stuart, is harbouring a secret about a secret society and Bertie is feeling kind of blue. Having had enough of his neurotic hot-housing mother, he puts himself up for adoption on eBay. Will he go to the highest bidder or will he have to take matters into his own hands? Will the lovelorn Big Lou find true love on the Internet? And will Angus Lordie and Domenica make it up the aisle? Catch up with all your favorite faces down in 44 Scotland Street as we follow their daily pursuit of a little happiness. Members Reviews: Eternally 6+ While Bertie is charming as always, McCall Smith should end the series here rather keeping Bertie at 6-7 forever. There seemed to have been a breakthrough with his mother, but we have been there before. And therein lies the problem: Bertie is treading water with no progress. Unless he gets older and changes, we will keep getting the same problems over and over again. A funny thing happened on the way to Glasgow Another adventure from our friends on Scotland St. Matt and Elsbeth struggle with parenthood in triplicate. Bertie still wonders what it is like to be seven. It is all very touching and funny and just great to hear about the people on Scotland st. I feel like everyone can relate to some aspect of every character. I even caught myself empathizing with Irene. I am always very sad when Angus reads his poem to his friends because that means this installment has come to an end. I can't wait for the next one. Will Mathew and Elsbeth find "harmony" in their family? Can Pat wash Bruce ( or at least give him a good gel) out of her hair? Will big Lou find love? Will Cyril be able to love Dominica as much as Angus? And most importantly will Bertie ever be seven? All things I will ponder as I patiently await the next installment. In the meantime Mma Ramotswe is on the case so thank you Alexander McCall Smith for the hours of enjoyment you have given me. Always a great read by AMS! Narration is fantastic, and I always enjoy AMS's characters. So colorful. Listening to his books puts me in a great mood and gives me a few good laughs. Most Enjoyable I always feel a little sad when I reach the end of one of hese delightful books. I want More What made the experience of listening to Bertie Plays the Blues the most enjoyable? Charm. Character. Love. Truth. Humor. I laughed to myself all the time. What did you like best about this story? Every single thing. I can't believe an author can be so sensitive, and warm and funny at the same time. Have you listened to any of Robert Ian Mackenzies other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. Glad I read the previous one where Bertie wanted to be seven. A great prequel to this. If you could rename Bertie Plays the Blues, what would you call it? I honestly don't know. Knowing Bertie, and the fact that he can play the blues, is so heartwarming. Any additional comments? Love it. Wish there were lots more already done.

How to Kill an Incubus Audiobook by Kimber Lee

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kimber Lee) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:17:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Kill an Incubus Author: Kimber Lee Narrator: Melissa Barr Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-16 Publisher: Blvnp Incorporated Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "Rainelle, you were eye-f--king me in the casino." Rae couldn't exactly deny what Andrei, the king of the incubi, said so matter-of-factly. But she is her father's daughter and having a forbidden liaison with a sinfully irresistible demon king is not something her demon hunter father would have approved of. With just one glance from Andrei's piercing cerulean eyes, however, she found herself being plunged into delightful unknown territories, and only half-caring whether she should sink or swim. Members Reviews: Could not finish it. The story gets to be just to dark and disturbing. The main character gets to be annoying. The erotica gets very predictable. All in all I'll be asking for my credit back. got to chapter 6... This was supposedly like the Jeaniene Frost books that's why I bought it however this was nothing like them. This book was ridiculous, there was hardly a story line. There was non stop verbal disgust spewing from the mouths of everyone, I don't mind cussing but goodness when I start to cringe enough is enough. On top of that the girl is a whiny, irritating, character, i think the author was trying to go for a sarcastic spitfire well that DID NOT happen. Please, please, if you've ever read/listened to the Night Huntress books, do not waste you money. Entertaining This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast It was entertaining but don't expect to much deep thinking in it. Enjoyable......But Any additional comments? Fun, humorous ,entertaining and enjoyable. 3.5 rating The story pulls you in and all you can do is hang on for the ride. Your earbuds might melt. If you don't like a lot of sex, hot steamy, rough and explicit sex in your books then this is not the book for you. Rainelle Erickson is an untouchable, a demon hunter by blood and a PI. On an investigation she winds up getting mixed up with a variety of supernatural characters including Demons, Angels, an ancient Succubus and the Incubi Demon King just to name a few. Rainelle is a demon hunter who falls for one of biggest demons of all The Incubi Demon King. Does end in a cliffhanger The But - I'm on the fence about this one. Overall I enjoyed the book. There were a few scenes that I could have done without. While I have no problem with sex in my books, sometimes less sex and more story is better. Audible has this listed as Humor, needs to be under Erotica/Paranormal or a combination of the two. Melissa Barr did a really good job with the narration. Pleasant voice easy on the ears. Nice smooth pace. Clear pronunciation. Great character voices. Well done. This Audiobook was provided by the author, narrator or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom Wow What did you love best about How to Kill an Incubus? This was definitely a fun story well worth the time.

The Stingray Shuffle Audiobook by Tim Dorsey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Dorsey) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:43:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stingray Shuffle Author: Tim Dorsey Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In his latest bizarre concoction, Dorsey picks up - sort of - various plot strands from his earlier books, including Florida Roadkill, Hammerhead Ranch Motel, and Orange Crush. There's still the matter, you see, of the briefcase full of cash, and still unresolved are the stories of Serge Storms, the serial killer and history buff; Johnny Vegas, the startlingly handsome virgin; Jethro Maddox, the Hemingway look-alike; and Paul, the Passive-Aggressive Private Eye. Fans of Dorsey's magnificently off-kilter adventures will be thrilled to rejoin these characters and to meet a host of new ones, including Mr. Granda, the leader of a down-and-out drug cartel who is looking to buy a submarine, and Ralph Krunkleton, one of America's very worst novelists, whose novel The Stingray Shuffle features prominently in the goings-on. A brilliantly constructed romp that is part thriller, part farce, and entirely, gloriously, deliriously wacky. Members Reviews: Why Serge Wanted the Money Where does The Stingray Shuffle rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? There are three types of audiobooks that I find appealing: 1. Books I've read in print that I loved and wanted to revisit in audio format; 2. Books of movies I loved and wanted to hear in their original literary versions; 3. Books that are fun. Stingray Shuffle falls into the latter category, a virtually can't miss category because the main criterion is that they are fun. And it is.A sub-genre of fun books are the Florida books of a notable number of authors. The one that I've read a lot of of is Carl Hiaasen. Tim Dorsey is Carl Hiaasen on steroids. Or drugs, more generically. The Stingray Shuggle completes a series of three books (the others are Dorsey's first two, Florida Roadkill and Hammerhead Ranch Hotel) in which his omnipresent protagonist, Serge Storms, pursues a cache of $5 million cash. In Stingray Shuffle, we find out why he wants the money.Among the three categories of audiobooks that I like to listen to, Stingray Shuffle ranks as a solid entry in the fun group. I've listened to some that I like more (Ready Player One, Book of Joe, Agent to the Stars, Hiaasen's Strip Tease), but I liked it just fine. The books that end up disappointing me are almost invariably books that don't fall into these three categories -- police procedurals, non-fiction, non-comic sci-fi. Who was your favorite character and why? Serge Storms, of course. What a creation! A chemically unbalanced sociopath with an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Floridian and a fairly righteous moral compass, and a knack for creative killings. But the beauty of Dorsey's books (like Hiaasen's) is the diverse spectrum of characters, and Stingray Shuffle doesn't disappoint with its hypnotist, book club ladies, bad author, bumbling cartel thugs, and the return of Johnny Vegas, reluctant virgin. Which character as performed by George K. Wilson was your favorite? Serge Storms, of course. Serge gets to go on a number of rants in Stingray Shuffle, whether in court defending himself or in the car telling stories or recounting Florida history. Wilson captures his manic voice perfectly. He does a great job with all the characters. He is a prolific audiobook reader, including many of Dorsey's books as well as Hiaasen's, so he has a lot of practice. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes and no.

How Right You Are, Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 03:16:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Right You Are, Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Ian Carmichael Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The Times has announced, much to Bertie's astonishment, the news of his engagement to the beautiful Bobbie Wickham. But worse is yet to come.... Uncle Tom's antique silver cow creamer has gone missing. Kipper Herring has libeled his and Bertie's former headmaster, leading British psychiatrist Sir Roderick Glossop, is posing as a butler, and Aunt Dahlia's masterly French chef is in trouble. By a rare stroke of genius, Bertie finds a solution to all these problems, which is to recall Jeeves from his annual holiday. The incomparable manservant sorts everybody out in his usual imperturbable style. Critic Reviews: "The writing, as usual in Wodehouse tales, is a delight to the ear." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Great Book! "Good" Reader... I think this book is one of the best in the series - right up there with "Code of the Woosters." I've been working my way through the entire set of Jeeves and Wooster books and have been really enjoying Jonathan Cecil's readings. Some titles had to be picked up elsewhere to get Cecil's version. This book (a.k.a. "Jeeves in the Offing" as British title) is only available with Carmichael doing this title and he or F. Davidson doing the British title. I chose this because the audio sample of Davidson doing Aunt Dahlia's voice was "just wrong" as I heard it. I was glad I chose this. Carmichael's reading grew on me as the book progressed. His Aunt Dahlia was even more bombastic than Cecil's - which IS one of her charms, after all. Carmichael does have his flaws, though. He doesn't differentiate much between people's voices in quick conversations and he gave Bertie a small speech impediment (I missed that if it was mentioned in a previous book) AND his Jeeves doesn't have all the "gravity" I'm used to - but then, Jeeves isn't in this book as much as others. Overall, it's a good choice if they don't do a version by Cecil someday in the future. FYI - Wikipedia has a very helpful list of the entire series in publication order under the "Jeeves" heading. This book comes later in the entire series. Same as Jeeves in the Offing If you could sum up How Right You Are, Jeeves in three words, what would they be? Same as Jeeves In The Offing, so don't buy that one as well as it's identical. What does Ian Carmichael bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He's marvellous Smashing! Just smashing! Any Jeeves book just can't be beat - not great literature but great fun. And Ian Carmichael's narration does both Jeeves' & Bertie's voices and verbal mannerisms superb justice. Excellent! Highly satisfying! Stories about Bertie and Jeeves are always fun I find stories written about Bertie and Jeeves are good distractions from reality - I'm glad to have them. Many laughs! I was looking for real humor, and I found it in this hilarious British book!

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 Audiobook by Sue Townsend

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Townsend) — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:31:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 Author: Sue Townsend Narrator: Nicholas Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Meet Adrian Mole, a hapless teenager providing an unabashed, pimples-and-all glimpse into adolescent life. Writing candidly about his parents' marital troubles, the dog, and his life as a tortured poet and 'misunderstood intellectual', Adrian's painfully honest diary is still hilarious and compelling reading thirty years after it first appeared. Critic Reviews: "We laugh both at Mole and with him. A wonderful comic read, that, like all the best comedy, says something rather meaningful." (Heat) Members Reviews: Funny I Very funny book. I enjoyed it very much. Would recommend for a good chuckle! The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 Growing up, this was one of my favourite books of the eighties and Nicholas Barnes' narration takes it to a new level. Given Mole's naive teenage canter through the early part of that decade is just sublime to hear. I'm planning to buy the whole series on Audible. Sue Townsend: you're hugely missed. Always a classic Took a few chapters to get used to the voice which was pretty flat. I suppose the narrator was deliberately monotone because he was acting the part of a 13 year old. The humour was brilliant and laugh out loud in parts. Nicholas Barnes really comes into his own in the next book in the series but this one is still a classics will listen to again. still just as funny Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? of course...... for anyone who grew up in the 80's this was one of THE books to read. Who was your favorite character and why? I loved grandma, she was funny and warm....and of course we see our family in them. Which scene did you most enjoy? Christmas........ Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I have, and re-listened Great fun Read the book watched the TV adaption and have listened to the audio book great bit of fun probably down load the others

Skippy Dies Audiobook by Paul Murray

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Murray) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:17:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skippy Dies Author: Paul Murray Narrator: Nicola Barber, Fred Berman, Clodagh Bowyer, Terry Donnelly, Sean Gormley, Khristine Hvam, John Keating, Lawrence Lowry, Graeme Malcolm, Paul Nugent Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1713 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: This touching and uproarious novel by author Paul Murray made everyones best fiction of 2010 lists, including The Washington Post, Financial Times, Village Voice, and others. Why Skippy dies and what happens next is the mystery that links the boys of Dublins Seabrook College (Ruprecht Van Doren, the overweight genius obsessed with string theory; Carl, the teenager drug dealer and borderline psychotic; Philip Kilfether, the basketball-playing midget) to their parents and teachers in ways that no one could have imagined. This unique production of Murrays heartfelt exploration of the pain, joy, and beauty of adolescence features an all-star narrating cast of 16 Audible favorites: John Keating, Graeme Malcom, Khristine Hvam, Nicola Barber, Fred Berman, Clodagh Bowyer, Terry Donnelly, Sean Gormley, Lawrence Lowry, Paul Nugent, Tim Smallwood, Fiona Walsh, Fiana Toibin, Declan Sammon, Heather O'Neill, and Ed Malone. Critic Reviews: "Hilarious, haunting, and heartbreaking, it is inarguably among the most memorable novels of the year to date." (Booklist) "Dazzling... If killing your protagonist with more than 600 pages to go sounds audacious, it's nothing compared with the literary feats Murray pulls off in this hilarious, moving and wise book." (Washington Post Book World) "Extravagantly entertaining." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Funny, touching, entertaining I think much of how you may feel about this book depends on what you're looking for in your next listen. I wanted something amusing, entertaining, light, but also not entirely brainless. For me, this fit the bill really nicely. The narration in this particular novel makes me a bit sad for the people who only read it on paper because it really is that cleverly done. The voices are great, recognizable, distinctive, and so well done. An excellent group of narrators who did the book full justice. That said... Skippy Dies is about a group of 14 year old boys in a Catholic school in Ireland and about some of the teachers - one in particular. For me, the author did a great job of showing how 14 year old boys want badly to experience adult things but still cling to some very childlike fantasies. One of my personal favorite passages is when Mario, one of the boys, is confident that he'll have sex at a school dance because he has his lucky condom in his wallet - he's had it for 3 years. When the other boys point out the obvious irony and declare the wallet unlucky for condoms, one states that he bets the condom is in his wallet right now, whistling the tune from The Great Escape and digging its way out with a coffee stirrer. For some reason, this struck me as particularly funny coming from a 14 year old boy. It also has its bittersweet/tender moments as the boys deal with death, sickness, guilt, etc. But that isn't an overly heavy theme that weighs down the book. I did not find myself bored as I believe some reviewers did. In sum: the book is entertaining, humorous, clever, extremely well narrated and definitely worth a credit at 23 hours.

Jailbird Audiobook by Kurt Vonnegut

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kurt Vonnegut) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:50:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jailbird Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Walter Starbuck, a career humanist and eventual low-level aide in the Nixon White House, is implicated in Watergate and jailed, after which he (like Howard Campbell in Mother Night) works on his memoirs. Starbuck is innocent (his office was used as a base for the Watergate shenanigans, of which he had no knowledge), and yet he is not innocent (he has collaborated with power unquestioningly and served societal order all his life). In that sense, Starbuck is a generic Vonnegut protagonist, an individual compromised by the essential lack of an interior. Jailbird (1979) uses the format of the memoir to retrospectively trace Starbuck's uneven, centerless, and purposeless odyssey in or out of the offices of power. He represents another Vonnegut Everyman caught amongst forces he neither understands nor can defend. Written in the aftermath of Watergate, Jailbird is, of course, an attempt to order those catastrophic events and to find some rationale or meaningful outcome, and, as is usually the case with Vonnegut's pyrotechnics, there is no easy answer, or perhaps there is no answer at all. Starbuck (his name an Americanized version of his long, foreign birth name), in his profound ambiguity and ambivalence, may himself constitute an explanation for Watergate, a series of whose consequences have not, decades later, been fully assimilated or understood. The Nixon who passes across the panorama of Jailbird is no more or less ambiguous than Starbuck himself - a man without qualities whose overwhelming quality is one of imposition. Members Reviews: a fool and his self respect are soon parted I was making my mind as blank as possible, you see, since the past was so embarrassing and the future so terrifying. Kurt Vonnegut, Jailbird Sometimes, I'm not sure if we are running recklessly toward a Philip K Dick future or a Kurt Vonnegut future. Sometimes, it sure seems like a bit of both. Both authors like to play with ideas of fascism. I think part of the draw, for me, of these two authors right now is how they sensed (Vonnegut especially in this book) the absolute absurdity and reality of economic greed, political malfeasance, incompetence, power, and the inability of the huddled, socialist masses to make much of a damn bit of difference. Part of Vonnegut's appeal is his everyman's view of things. He doesn't write his books from some ivory tower. His perch seems to be closer to a cranky uncle on a beat up couch, with cigarette burns in his pants, gravy on his shirt, and a wink in his eye. This is the second book I've read after challenging, bribing my 15-year-old son to read some of my Vonnegut paperbacks. I'm now two books into my own Vonnegut revisit. Peace. Story Read not for a story. Read, or as in my case, listen for KV's message. Thoughtful. Dated Vonnegut Forgot how much Marxist claptrap there was in Vonnegut's later works. Very '60's for a book published in 1979. Quintessential Vonnegut What I most love about Vonnegut is the way he weaves serious historical facts about great evils and injustices with wickedly sharp humour and vivid characters, to make for a story that is both entertaining and profound. "Jailbird" thoroughly fits that mould. It makes for illuminating reading.

Owls Well That Ends Well Audiobook by Donna Andrews

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna Andrews) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:02:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Owls Well That Ends Well Author: Donna Andrews Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Meg Langslow was actually looking forward to renovating the old Victorian mansion she and her boyfriend Michael bought. But she wasn't thrilled by the lifetime of junk accumulated by the house's eccentric previous owner, Edwina Sprocket. The easiest solution: hold the end-all and be-all of gigantic yard sales. But when the event attracts the late Miss Sprocket's money-hungry heirs, the over-enthusiastic supporters of some endangered barn owls, and customers willing to go to any lengths to uncover a hidden treasure, Meg suspects things have gotten a little out of hand. Then, an antiques dealer is found stuffed in a trunk with his head bashed in - and the yard sale turns into a days-long media circus. Members Reviews: Good book I love this author and the characters in her books. This one is not the best of them but is still really good. I gave it 4 stars on one problem that I see as a fan of mystery. The book took to long to get to the mystery. Not that the story was slow at the beginning but rather was more of a development of the characters in the town, which was entertaining and was still a page turner. But I prefer more mystery then drama . Don't get me wrong I still loved the story and will be glad to get the next book in the series. I have listened to the 1st 2 books and the last several. and I am over joyed that the 3rd &4th are finally on Audible. I now own all the books. Book Is A 5++++, narration Is A 2 At Best Storyline is great! Donna Andrews' mysteries are not just outrageously funny. The suspense is entertaining; all of the characters are vividly brought to life. All of this is done while keeping the story moving on at an excellent pace. Even though each book is a stand alone,it truly enriches the series if you start at the beginning. Highly recommend you pick up Murder Is Hatched. Although Bernadette Dunne does have good pacing & emotion, her "voices" just aren't...... She has a strong twang in her voice that carries over to every character (no matter where they're from). Also, the female & male voices have very little difference. If it weren't for Ms. Andrews' staging, you wouldn't know which character was talkiing most of the time. Wonderful mystery series for animal lovers Meg and her boyfriend Michael are having a huge yard sale to empty out the house they just bought with the life long collections of junk from the previous resident, so renovations can start. Things get complicated though when a local antique dealer is found stuffed in an old trunk. The yard sale is shut down and a cat and mouse game starts finding the killer. Great cozy mystery series for animal lovers with lots of humor and a little sarcasm mixed in for good measure. Owl want to reread this book many times! I was pleasantly surprised to see an older book in this series be released in the audio format. I ordered it the second I knew it was available and greatly enjoyed hearing it for the first time. This is a story about a flea market on steroids. Their new house is still full of many unwanted, yet interesting items after the antique dealers have bought everything they wanted. Meg's entire family gets involved in an epic yard sale with many family members selling everything from collectible figurines to antique textiles. Mix in a dash of owl pellets and women's lingerie and you end up with murder.

Red Dwarf: Better Than Life Audiobook by Grant Naylor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Grant Naylor) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:33:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Dwarf: Better Than Life Author: Grant Naylor Narrator: Chris Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Laughing Stock Productions Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 391 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Red Dwarf - Better Than Life is the second and final instalment of this hilarious sci-fi comedy. Narrated by Chris "Rimmer" Barrie, Better Than Life finds the crew trapped in a mind-boggling computer game that is threatening their lives and safety of the ship. One by one, they enter the game to rescue each other - and one by one, they become trapped! Holly will have to use his mega brain to solve this one. Members Reviews: Would give 11 stars for this performance! Chris Barrie's performance is among the best I have heard. Hilarious and touching, a tour-de-force! Chris Barrie, need I say more? The story is good, but the narration is spectacular. Chris does very good voices for the whole crew, don't miss this one. Great! Chris Barrie was perfect. He brought it all to life. Wish there were 10 more! As much fun as I remember it I watched the TV show years ago and my recollection of the plot has faded significantly. After they solve a problem I usually think "a-ha, I remember now" but fortunately I have forgotten enough that the story seems fresh to me again. It's great hearing the crew again as they revisit their old roles in this dramatized version of the book. If you liked the show then you will enjoy this book - it is the same plot lines as the TV show but it was like putting on a favorite old sweater. It just felt good. Simply Amazing Sequel Book Red Dwarf: Better than life Narration again by Chris Barre Himself who Played Rimmer in the Original BBC TV Show, does an unbelievable job, and despite only him Narrating he does the voices of Holley, Lister, Cat and of Course Rimmer beautifully. "Red Dwarf" serves as a companion novel to the British science-fiction television series produced by Grant Naylor Productions, by Doug Naylor and Rob Grant. The plot of the book loosely adapts episodes from the Seasons 3-4 of the BBC Show, and uses the novel format to explore the characters backstory more than they ever could in the half-hour episodes while expanding existing scenes far beyond the means available to them on the television series' budget and runtime. Red Dwarf Started in 1989 and just finished production on Series XII Releasing in 2017 Fans of the show will enjoy this, though they should read it after watching the series as it contains spoilers, and reenacted scenes from the Show with more details, and it will appeal to those who enjoy similar works such as "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" And "Dr. Who" Highly, Highly Recommended..

Hocus Pocus Audiobook by Kurt Vonnegut

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kurt Vonnegut) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:12:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hocus Pocus Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: LJ Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Eugene Debs Hartke (named after the famous early 20th century Socialist working class leader) describes an odyssey from college professor to prison inmate to prison warden back again to prisoner in another of Vonnegut's bitter satirical explorations of how and where (and why) the American dream begins to die. Employing his characteristic narrative device - a retrospective diary in which the protagonist retraces his life at its end, a desperate and disconnected series of events here in Hocus Pocus show Vonnegut with his mask off and his rhetorical devices unshielded. Debs (and Vonnegut) see academia just as imprisoning as the corrupt penal system and they regard politics as the furnishing and marketing of lies. Debs, already disillusioned by circumstance, quickly tracks his way toward resignation and then fury. As warden and prisoner, Debs (and the reader) come to understand that the roles are interchangeable; as a professor jailed for "radical" statements in the classroom reported by a reactionary student, he comes to see the folly of all regulation. The "hocus pocus" of the novel's title does not describe only the jolting reversals and seemingly motiveless circumstance which attend Debs' disillusion and suffering, but also describe the political, social, and economic system of a country built upon can't, and upon the franchising of lies. At 68, Vonnegut had not only abandoned the sentiment and cracked optimism manifest in Slaughterhouse-Five, he had abandoned any belief in the system or faith for its recovery. This novel is another in a long series of farewells to the farmland funeral rites of childhood. Members Reviews: One of Vonnegut's absolute best. Simply put, If you love or merely like Kurt Vonnegut you will feel the same about Hocus Pocus. The narration is also excellent for this audio book. The complicated futility of ignorance "The truth can be very funny in an awful way, especially as it relates to greed and hypocrisy." - Kurt Vonnegut, Hocus Pocus Having read Timequake prior to reading Hocus Pocus (these are his last two novels), I was glad I reveresed the order. While I wasn't blown away by 'Hocus Pocus', it was moderately better than 'Timequake'. Hocus Pocus was a bit wide at the hips. Vonnegut was covering a lot of ground with this novel. He was looking at issues of race, war, economics, politicis, education, money, culure, prison reform, ptsd, marriage, death, intimacy, and more. There were a lot of little punches by Vonnegut, but none were knockouts. Two of the idiocycracies in this book: 1) no swearing. Vonnegut's narrator, aka the 'Preacher' is an teacher, warden, and former Vietnam War officer, who is known as the "Preacher" because he doesn't ever swear, so Vonnegut mutes his language. 2) No numbers written as numbers. So, instead of writing "one friend", Vonnegut's narrator writes "1 friend". It all seems a bit forced and contorted for Vonnegut. I prefer my KV unplugged a bit more. A couple of my favorite Vonnegut quotes from this novel: -- "Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance." -- "[M]an was the weather now.

So Long and Thanks for All the Fish Audiobook by Douglas Adams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Adams) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:27:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: So Long and Thanks for All the Fish Author: Douglas Adams Narrator: Martin Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-12 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: There is a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Its not an easy thing to do and Arthur Dent thinks hes the only human whos been able to master this nifty little trick - until he meets Fenchurch, the girl of his dreams. Fenchurch knows how the world could be made a good and happy place. Unfortunately shes forgotten. Convinced that the secret lies within Gods Final Message to His Creation they go in search of it. And in a dramatic break with tradition - actually find it.... Members Reviews: Headline I really enjoyed the story and this story and the narrator. I wish Marvin was in the story more often. Hitchhikers but not as we know it The Hitchhikers series takes a turn as Arthur Dent returns to what seems to be Earth, despite the planet's destruction eight years prior. Across five hours he does a number of peculiar things - peculiar in that it's unlike any book in the series prior. There's very little space travel, there's romance and key series characters barely appear. That said it's lighthearted whimsy very much enhanced by Douglas Adams' knowing style and, in the case of the audiobook, Martin Freeman's equally light and enjoyable reading. bobby A good read as is the whole of this series of entertaining science fiction plus A classic The amazing story brought to life by Martin Freeman. A pleasure to listen too. Well recommended. not as good as the original but I still enjoyed it I would never not have listened to it because I love the series so much :)

Dead Case in Deadwood Audiobook by Ann Charles

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Charles) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 02:44:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Case in Deadwood Subtitle: Deadwood Mystery, Book 3 Author: Ann Charles Narrator: Caroline Shaffer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-14 Publisher: Made for Success, Inc. and Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "Nothing good ever happens at the butt-crack of dawn. No doubt, the headless corpse on the autopsy table in front of me would agree." Violet Parker Real estate agent Violet "Spooky" Parker stumbles upon a body-part theft ring at the local funeral parlor and suspects her caustic coworker has a hand in it - or maybe a foot. Can Violet discover what's in the crates that the crooks are sneaking out of the mortuary in the dark of night? Or will she end up in one of them herself - in pieces? Members Reviews: Fun story, annoying heroine The writing in this series seems to get better with each book, but the heroine just seems like a dingbat sometimes. I keep holding on because I like the other characters and I want to see where the story is going, but the heroine's slowness to catch on gets pretty annoying. I guess I'm hoping the author writes her a little smarter as the writing improves in general. I may opt for the print books so I can just skate over the parts where she acts/ things like a bimbo. Gets Better and Better What I like most about this book is the realistic dialogue. I know most people are offended by cursing, but the words aren't used gratuitously and it only adds spice and realism. This isn't the typical cozy mystery. There is paranormal activity and lots of sex. But, I love it anyway. I can't wait to read the next one. sappy romance parading as a mystery I couldn't get past the substantial teen type romance bull to even see the mystery. mislabeled book written for the immature reader. Boring and seems to worry more about sex than the What would have made Dead Case in Deadwood better? Less sex and about her feelings and more about the story What could Ann Charles have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Less sex and about her feelings and more about the story Did the narration match the pace of the story? Not sure I gave up after about 1/2 way through the book You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Nothing except the story location since we live near Deadwood, SD I couldn't stop listening! Wow! great book with believable characters. I can't wait to start the next book in the series!

Millard Salter's Last Day Audiobook by Jacob M. Appel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacob M. Appel) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 08:41:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Millard Salter's Last Day Author: Jacob M. Appel Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In an effort to delay the frailty and isolation that comes with old age, psychiatrist Millard Salter decides to kill himself by the end of the day - but first he has to tie up some loose ends. These include a tête-à-tête with his youngest son, Lysander, who at 43 has yet to hold down a paying job; an unscheduled rendezvous with his first wife, Carol, whom he hasn't seen in 27 years; and a brief visit to the grave of his second wife, Isabelle. Complicating this plan, though, is Delilah, the widow with whom he has fallen in love in the past few months. As Millard begins to wrap up his life, he confronts a lifetime of challenges during a single day - and discovers that his family has a big surprise for him as well. Members Reviews: Thought Provoking I have read quite a few of this author's works, and I think each book gets better than the one that came before. And I loved this author's writing right out of the gate! Now this book made me think a little bit; about moral issues like the right to die and prejudice. That's what I enjoy. Being able to read something that provokes intelligent contemplation. In fact, most of this author's stories do have a moral lesson to them. Which is what I found so refreshing and original in the beginning. And, as usual, this book made me laugh my ass off! There is nothing funnier than the whole "baby lynx" incident. Read the book and find out for yourself. âSelf-destruction hadnât been designed for the faint-hearted, which explained why most attempts failed.â That Jacob M Appel is such an extraordinarily fine writer, certainly among the top rung of serious authors in America at present, seems foremost in a resume of his achievements. He is a master weaver of short stories as his large number of books published proves. And now he has graced us again with MILLARD SALTERâS LAST DAY. But a bit about this author. Jacob M Appel is an American author, bioethicist (Bioethics, the study of typically controversial ethics brought about by advances in biology and medicine, is also moral discernment as it relates to medical policy, practice, and research. Bioethicists are concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy), physician, lawyer and social critic. He couples his fame for his short stories and his plays with his writing in the fields of reproductive ethics, organ donation, neuroethics and euthanasia. Appel is an advocate for the decriminalization of assisted suicide, raising the possibility that this might be made available to both the terminally ill and those with intractable, long-term mental illness. He has written in favor of abortion rights and fertility treatment for homosexuals, as well as against electronic medical records, which he sees as poorly secured against hacking. He has also argued in favor of the legalization of prostitution, polygamy and incest between consenting adults and bestiality when the animal is not forced or harmed. He has raised concerns regarding the possibility that employers will require their employees to use pharmaceuticals for cognitive enhancement and has urged that death row inmates be eligible to receive kidney transplants.

The Story of God Audiobook by Chris Matheson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Matheson) — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:38:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of God Subtitle: A Biblical Comedy about Love (and Hate) Author: Chris Matheson Narrator: Chris Matheson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-15 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 397 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The Bible offers some clues to God's personality - he's alternately been called vindictive and just, bloodthirsty and caring, all-powerful and impotent, capricious and foresighted, and loving and hateful. But no one has ever fully explored why God might be such a figure of contrasts. Nor has anyone ever satisfactorily explained what guides his relationship not just with angels, the devil, and his son, but also with all of creation. Might he be completely misunderstood, a mystery even to himself? Might his behavior and actions toward humankind tell us much more about him than it does about us? Enter the mind of the creator of the universe, travel with him through the heavenly highs and hellish lows of his story, from Genesis to Revelation, to better understand his burdensome journey: being God isn't easy. After hearing his story - at times troubling and tragic but always hilarious in its absurdity and divine in its comedy - you'll never look at a miracle or catastrophe - or at our place in the universe, or God's - the same way again. Members Reviews: Ever Wonder What God Was Thinking? An excellent look into the Bible as a spectator. Chris Matheson takes you on a journey through the mind of Yahweh in a way only a nonbeliever could. What makes God tick? What was he thinking? What is his fascination with male genitals? These questions and many more are waiting in thin humorous romp through the Bible. Hilarious unique take on the old time story A look into the mind of the troubled creator, which helps to explain the inconsistencies of the bible and gods actions. Liked how the author took a tour of the bible from beginning to end. Bringing up stories and events and spinning them into the narrative. Only complaint is that it was not long enough. Wish this had been as long as the actual bible (minus the begats). Some of the stories (like Samson) were glossed over. Hope Chris does a series of these with more in depth stories focusing on some of the other characters. Liberal but this Book was Hair Raising Wow... Almost returned it, but as a Hickite Quaker and trying to expand my knowledge and interpretation of the Almighty, I didn't. After all, there are many understandings of God. What I liked about the book was that it did remind me of stories of the Old Testament, that I enjoyed. But God here is pictured as a bit of a dope and extremely vengeful. I don't want to ruin it but if you can be open minded, you might like to take a look at this version of God. The performance was terrific. Also, don't go outside during a thunderstorm, the temptation for God to send a bolt of lightening your way may be too great. :) Fun but monotonous What a wonderful idea for a book! but the narration is monotonous, and the story gets old after the first few chapters. it was hard to sense any overarching story; just the same story told throughout different biblical myths Funny!!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes! It's a funny play on the bible. The conversations between God & Satan are by far the best. The narrator does a fantastic job of conveying sarcasm and emotion. Who was your favorite character and why? Aside from the main character and narrator (God/God's thoughts), I would say Satan.

Psmith in the City Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 22:20:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Psmith in the City Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Psmith and his friend Mike are sent by their fathers to work in the City. But work is the last thing on Psmith's mind; surely there are more interesting things to do with the day than spend it in a bank? Unfortunately the natives aren't conducive to his socialising within work hours, but all's fair in love and work as the monocled Old Etonian, with a little grudging help from Mike, begins to rope in allies in order to reform the bank manager and make him A Decent Member of Society. And if all else fails, there's always blackmail. © The Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Master of the English Prose Wodehouse met with controversy in his life, and was often undervalued as a literary figure because his writing didn't skirt the confectionery: it planted itself firmly in the middle of it. The more I read or listen to his work the more I'm utterly bowled over by his precision, clarity, invention - and by the utter genius of his comic timing. He might not be the deepest writer, but he is the most deeply superficial one ever to trot the boards of that stickiest of wickets: English prose. And Jonathan Cecil is something like the incarnation of the Buddha of the perfect Wodehousian voice. Psmith may be funnier than Jeeves I'd heard some critics claim that the Psmith character is actually much funnier than the Jeeves stories, but I had a hard time believing it until I listened to this story. Psmith, like Jeeves, has an uncanny knack of manipulating the behaviour of everyone around him in order to achieve his own ends while maintaining detachment and apparent innocence. This book doesn't have quite as many laugh-out-loud moments as some of the Jeeves and Wooster stuff (the setting of the story is the New Asiatic Bank, and Wodehouse's hatred of his first job in a bank - at the same age that Psmith is in this story - is well documented, so I'm thinking perhaps this is less farcical) but the plotting is excellent. And let's face it: I love Bertie Wooster as much as the next person (and probably more) but there is a limit to how many stories one can read about his half-baked engagements before you long for a bit of variety. Psmith in the City makes a nice change. Fun What did you love best about Psmith in the City? How can you not like Psmith??? It is such a checkout from reality to spend time with him. A wonderful afternoon with Psmith It has been a lifetime since I have met up with Psmith and thoroughly enjoyed his company again. Astonishingly exhilarating to listen to the flowing sentences and to chuckle at the delightful turns of phrase. (Try speaking to folks in the style of Psmith and feel better for it.) Among the very best Beautifully read. Among the funniest of Wodehouse's vast treasure trove. Mischief from start to finish.

Selected Shorts: Behaving Badly Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neil Gaiman) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:02:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected Shorts: Behaving Badly Author: Neil Gaiman, Nathan Englander, Stephen King, Aimee Bender, A. M. Homes Narrator: Neil Gaiman, Jefferson Mays, Michael Imperioli, Anjelica Huston, Christina Pickles Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Symphony Space, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The award winning series of classic and contemporary fiction returns with a collection of darkly funny short stories by the likes of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Aimee Bender, A.M. Homes, Nathan Englander, Kim, Addonizio, and George Saunders. Readers include Anjelica Huston, Neil Gaiman, Michael Imperioli, Harris Yulin, Christina Pickles, Jefferson Mays, and Christine Ebersole. ©2013 Symphony Space (P)2013 Symphony Space Members Reviews: Come close to me, and I'll eat your life. This probably isn't the best Audible to listen to if you've decided to take a long hike alone on a chill afternoon, when the rains have soaked the earth and the creeks and streams are running high. The leaves drip and rustle in fitful winds, making it sound like something is waiting around the next copse of trees. Maybe it's the mangy mountain lion that hunts for squirrels, rats and the unfortunate lost family dog - or maybe it's something else. Something much worse. When the light deserts the valleys and only the tops of mountains are thinly lit with a sun that promises no warmth, Neil Gaiman's "Troll Bridge" (2011) - which he performs himself - might just scare you so badly you don't make it over that stone arch to home. Public Radio International (PRI) has a pretty neat series called "Selected Shorts" (1985 - present). Great actors and performers read stories for adults, and there are nifty hosts, like Stephen Colbert. "Selected Shorts: Behaving Badly - It's Good to be Bad" (2013) is a collection of those stories, recorded at different times, all with protagonists (antagonists?) who aren't quite so nice. Anjelica Houston reads Aimee Bender's "Job's Jobs" (1999). Houston's always a cool, sophisticated , and Job's in good hands. A. M. Holmes' "Adults Alone" (2006) is a cautionary tale about why children should never, ever, leave their parents alone, no matter how much they beg and plead and promise to behave. The temptation of drugs and porn, away from little watching eyes, is just too great. And, as narrator Christine Pickles explains, even the embarrassment of law enforcement doesn't keep Mom and Dad in line. This collection also has Michael Imperioli's performance of Stephen King's "Popsy" (1993). I don't think of Imperioli as particularly funny, although to be fair, it's his roles in "Law & Order" (2005) and "The Sopranos" (1999-2007) that inform my opinion. I didn't think of "Popsy" as amusing and it isn't as a read - but Imperioli's rendition is unexpectedly laugh out loud funny. The performances are live, and there are audience noises - coughs, shuffles, and chuckles. For those of us who can't get to New York's Symphony Space, where it's usually recorded, it will have to do. The title of this review is a line from one of the stories - but, Constant Listener, you'll have to figure out which story that is. [If this review helped, please press YES. Thanks!] Behaving Badly .. Mostly a cute book. I did enjoy this little book. Most of the stories lasted about 15 minutes. A few were very funny , about half . And here were a few really grouchy stories.

Something Fresh Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:34:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Something Fresh Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Freddie is engaged to marry the daughter of a wealthy American who is a passionate collector of ancient Egyptian relics. When one treasure goes missing and a thousand-pound reward is offered for its return, Blandings becomes a madhouse as friends turn rivals in the scramble to retrieve the object. Critic Reviews: "Wodehouse is the greatest comic writer ever." (Douglas Adams) "For Wodehouse there has been no fall of Man...the gardens of Blandings Castle are the original gardens of Eden from which we are all exiled." (Evelyn Waugh) Members Reviews: Not terrible - but not a must-have, either As a long-time Wodehouse fan, I've read many of his books, watched most episodes of Jeeves & Wooster, and listened to a whole lot of the radio dramas and audiobooks. And this particular audiobook isn't one of the best. Something Fresh isn't a bad novel - though with less laugh-a-minute potential than some of the other Blandings-series stories - but Frederick Davidson's very affected vocal style isn't really suited to longer novels like this, with so many different characters. It's fine when he uses a very effete, almost effeminate voice for Bertie Wooster (who doesn't appear here), but he doesn't have a whole lot of range. All the men under 30 sound like fruity idiots; all the women sound like airheads (quite literally); all the older men sound uniformly gruff; and the various American accents are neither accurate nor consistent. More problematically - and again, I realize this is sometimes a matter of personal taste - Davidson seems to miss jokes all the time. Most of Wodehouse's hilarity lies in knowing just how to say a line like "Percy's always been a bit of a nut - I say, what?" for maximum effect, and Davidson doesn't seem to have the knack. Overall, if you're thinking of an audio version of Something Fresh, I recommend going with the Jonathan Cecil version instead of this one - Cecil just seems better at interpreting Wodehouse on a consistent basis. Don't get this version.... I bought this because I have only recently discovered Wodehouse's 'Blandings saga' and wanted to listen to them all. I can't tell much about the quality of the book itself because the audio version is so painful to listen to. You get to hear every gasp for breath, and Davidson doesn't seem to understand Wodehouse - or to be enjoying himself. I wish I had read the other reviewer's advice - instead of buying this version, look for another reader! Cannot Recommend Would you try another book from P. G. Wodehouse and/or Frederick Davidson? The story is slow to start with uninteresting dialogue. Quite unlike Wodehouse's usual fast, snappy starts. Also, regrettably, Davidson reads this slow start with a bored, disinterest that makes paying attention almost impossible. I love Wodehouse usually, but I'd return this one pronto if I could. What didnt you like about Frederick Davidsons performance? His reading has a disinterested, supercilious air that, coupled with a slow plot, makes the book a yawner. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really.

A Taste of Sugar Audiobook by Marina Adair

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Adair) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:01:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Taste of Sugar Subtitle: A Sugar, Georgia Novel Author: Marina Adair Narrator: Chelsea Hatfield Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: From the author of the nationally best-selling St. Helena Vineyard series and the Heroes of St. Helena series comes a sexy new book from Marina Adair set in Sugar, Georgia.... A blast from her past... Charlotte Holden, Sugar's favorite pediatrician, knows better than anyone that love only leads to heartbreak. Instead she's focused on creating the Grow Clinic, an outpatient center for children. All she has to do now is host the best Founder's Day parade in the history of Sugar, Georgia, to win over a big-city donor. Easy as peach pie. Then sexy Jace McGraw blows back into town and utters those three words every woman dreads: We're still married. ...leads to tantalizing trouble. Jace McGraw was making an offer on his dream business in Atlanta when he was told that his wife had some credit issues. Wait, his wife? The annulment went through years ago - or so he thought. He'd walked away only to keep his troublemaker reputation from ruining her dreams. But now that they have a second chance, Jace offers Charlotte a deal: he'll grant a discreet divorce in exchange for 30 days and nights of marriage. Because this time he isn't going to let her go without a fight. Members Reviews: I love this author I have laughed and cried while reading this book! I feel like I know her characters personally! Great feel good book!

That Thing Between Eli and Gwen Audiobook by J. J. McAvoy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. J. McAvoy) — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:47:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That Thing Between Eli and Gwen Author: J. J. McAvoy Narrator: Veronica Pace, Fred Blogs Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-16 Publisher: NYLA Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A multicultural new adult romantic comedy from best-selling author J.J. McAvoy. Eli Davenport thinks he's found the perfect woman to be his wife. She's a doctor, like he is. She's brilliant, like he is. And she's wealthy, like he is. Guinevere "Gwen" Poe thinks her fiancé is the perfect man. He's handsome, successful and he was her first.... But when Eli's bride runs off with Gwen's fiancé on his wedding day, they are left to pick up the broken pieces of each other.... Members Reviews: OMG Dumped at the altar!!! And the bride runs away with your boyfriend. SMH OMG I can't imagine what it would feel like to be left at the alter! Even just as bad I can't imagine what it would feel like to be one of the guest at that wedding and your boyfriend is who the bride leaves with! That is the premise of the story Eli is the groom that was left at the alter. And Gwen is the girlfriend of the man the bride ran off with. These two have a unique relationship because of that. These to find in each other what they should've had with their original partners. These two eventually become friends. After not liking each other very much. They both find out that they have more in common than that one big embarrassing moment and they eventually fall in love. Beautiful story nicely told with a HEA ending. I totally recommend the story to you. Loved it! I loved everything about this book. I'm a romantic type and could see the romance building with them with their bickering back and forth based on their individual heart. Becoming friends was great and then moving to something more was so exciting. I will reread certain parts of this book. Over and over. Will look to read more from this author. The Feels I absolutely loved this story!!! Loved the characters, the narrators were awesome!!! very well written and most enjoyable!!! love this reading it then listening wished I'd listened first but I still love it. all of the author's multicultural stories are excellent I just wish declan and coralline were longer. Pleasantly surprised and adore I was hesitant to grab this one because it didn't seem like it would be up my alley based on the blurb. But I took a leap based on a recommend. I am so glad I did. This is more like a enemy to friend to lovers story with a HEA. The narration was amazingly done, and The story was different in premise. It's worth a credit for sure and one I will be recommending also.

Palm Sunday Audiobook by Kurt Vonnegut

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kurt Vonnegut) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:20:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Palm Sunday Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In this self-portrait by an American genius, Kurt Vonnegut writes with beguiling wit and poignant wisdom about his favorite comedians, country music, a dead friend, a dead marriage, and various cockamamie aspects of his all-too-human journey through life. This is a work that resonates with Vonnegut's singular voice: the magic sound of a born storyteller mesmerizing us with truth. Members Reviews: For diehard Vonnegut fans only This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Someone who is very interested in Vonnegut might find something interesting in here. I'm a big fan of all his novels, but this book just swings between trivial tedious family histories and anecdotes and bitter old man rants. Has Palm Sunday turned you off from other books in this genre? Ranty tedious memoirs? No thanks. What do you think the narrator could have done better? The narrations was fine. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment and boredom for sure. I thought Vonnegut's characteristic whit and satire would find its way into his nonfiction writing, but that was not the case. This book was super boring.... to be totally honest, I only got about 1 third of the way through...

Money Talks Audiobook by Mr. Laurence Shames

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mr. Laurence Shames) — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:09:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Money Talks Subtitle: Tales of Manhattan, Book 1 Author: Mr. Laurence Shames Narrator: Jem Matzan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-17 Publisher: Laurence Shames Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Now and then, a novel turns out to be prophetic - and no one is more surprised than the author. When I wrote Money Talks back in 2007, neither I nor anyone else imagined that the White House would soon be occupied by a man who bears such a striking and in fact uncanny resemblance to my villain, Robert Maxx. I wasn't trying to write a predictive dystopia; all I wanted to do was to tell an engaging story that would let me think my way into the mind of a real-estate mogul with a bullying manner, a head of hair flamboyant enough to match his ego, and a somewhat childish fixation to see his name on very tall buildings. I wanted to explore what drove that kind of man, what kind of neediness was behind his endless quest for power. And I wanted to see how an ordinary, decent fellow might keep his moral bearings while in the employ and thrall of such a person. My everyman was a mild-mannered ghostwriter named David Collins. His predicament, in 2017, is one that millions of us share: How to hang on to his hopes, his dignity, and maybe even his sense of humor, in a high-stakes game where the bad guys seem to be holding all the chips. Part dark comedy, part boardroom drama, part murder mystery, and part prescient satire, Money Talks is a refreshing reminder that truth will eventually win out and justice will eventually be done. Members Reviews: Great. Excellent production of a fascinating story. Robert Max character sounds eerily like someone we are all too familiar with.

Whiskey Rebellion Audiobook by Liliana Hart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Liliana Hart) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 10:14:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whiskey Rebellion Author: Liliana Hart Narrator: Connie Ventress Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Liliana Hart Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: My name is Addison Holmes, and I teach history at James Madison High School in Whiskey Bayou, Georgia. You might be under the assumption that my life went to the dogs when my fiancé left me at the altar for the home economics teacher, or when I got notice that my apartment building was going to be condemned, or even when I was desperate enough to strip to my unmentionables to earn some extra cash. The truth is that I'm pretty much used to disasters following me around on a daily basis, but I could have gone without finding my principal dead in the parking lot of a seedy gentlemen's club. After the initial shock of finding my first dead body, which included throwing back shots of Jack Daniels like it was water, I decided to take stock of my life. I was in a desperate situation and if the school board ever found out I'd been a stripper, even a bad stripper, I'd be jobless as well as fiancé-less and homeless. Fortunately, I had a friend who felt sorry enough for me to give me a job doing some surveillance work at her detective agency. Not to mention the fact that I was now able to stick my nose into other people's business for a good cause, find a murderer, and pick up helpful tips from an incredibly attractive detective. Come check out my story and be thankful your life is relatively normal. Members Reviews: Great start to a promising series The book starts off right in the middle of things and then jumps back a bit to catch the reader up on events. It is definitely a great way to hook the audience from the get go. Addison is a bit like Stephanie Plum, she falls into detective work and lucks into solving things. She is far more inept and scatterbrained to actually be a detective in my mind. She is not as bright as one would hope a history teacher would be, many clues get dropped but she misses them. Still she manages to be charismatic and engaging. The mystery is all over the place, much like the heroine. There are many red herrings to take things off course. The mind spins at moments, maybe a few too many cases going on at one time. It tends to muddy things up for the main mystery. I had a bead on the culprit but the tricky twist through me off for a second. Definitely keeps you on your toes. The romance is a nice diversion, Addison and Nick have a great chemistry. Things are more sexual tension than full on bedroom action. Things get into heavy petting and hot kisses but the bedroom stays empty. Sigh, such a tease, but I figure things will spice up in the next book. This is first person, it is easier to handle in audio than straight reading. Addison has a very interesting POV, she really is flighty. Her quirkiness adds to the fun feel of the read, nothing too heavy. Her ice cream obsession is delightful! I listened to the audiobook narrated by Connie Ventress, she does a wonderful job. As the main character is Southern she has a think accent. The accent is great, reminds me of my youth in the south. It really enhances the story and makes it sing. She has a fantastic pace in the read, it moves along, flowing beautifully. I can not wait to hear more of her in this series and elsewhere. Overall, this is a fun read that keeps you enthralled from beginning to the end. It isn't perfect but it is always entertaining. I am definitely intrigued by where this series is headed.

Into the Mystic Audiobook by John G. Hartness

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John G. Hartness) — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:25:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Into the Mystic Subtitle: A Bubba the Monster Hunter Novella Author: John G. Hartness Narrator: John Solo Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-17 Publisher: Falstaff Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bubba's mama came to him for help, and now he's got absent mama drama! Why did his mother abandon her family all those years ago? What is this about a sister? And what does she mean she's a fairy princess? Does this mean Bubba is a fairy? That's just weird. Bubba, Agent Amy, Skeeter, Uncle Father Joe, and Mama have to go to FairyLand to save Bubba's sister from Puck, the trickster from Midsummer. He's kidnapped baby sis and is going to use her as leverage against Mad Queen Mab. Or maybe against Titania and Oberon. Or maybe he's got some other plan up his squirrelly sleeves. To get his sister back, Bubba has to travel all over the south to find a way to get Into the Mystic. Members Reviews: No surprise here, a GREAT Novella about Bubba! I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. So, if you've read/listened to the rest of this series, you'll love this one just as much. This follows right on the heals of the cliffhanger ending of the last season. I just wish this was longer and part of a 4th season so I could continue the story! John Solo did a great job as well with making you feel like you're watching an episode of a great TV show in your mind! Bring us more Bubba!!!!! a+++ more badassery from Bubba the monster Hunter. could have been longer. I'll be looking fwd to more Start of Book 3 Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes, but I wish I waited. This is part one of the next Bubba Book. Most of the book how his mom came from her um home and Bubba trying to find a way to get back there. It has all the humor, action and heartfelt emotion I've come to expect. That said I'm not sure it's time well spent. This is the first part of the next Bubba novel. I knew that going in but I still feel like it ended abruptly. I have no doubt that once the full book released it will be time well spent but I kind of wish I waited for the whole novel to be released. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) This series is a serial. I can't honestly evaluate the ending until the full novel is published. If I were to react to the ending now it would be very negative, it just ends as the book is getting started, but I knew going in this was only the first quarter of the next Bubba novel so that wouldn't be fair to the writer. What about John Solos performance did you like? He did a great job. My only quip is that he makes Bubba more redneck and stupid that the story calls for but it works so I can't complain. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No. I can pay for a novel on the installment plan a movie not so much. Just a personal thing, even with tv shows I wait until the season is complete before I dive in. Any additional comments? There are continuity issues with this novel. I'm not deducting from my score because continuity isn't built into review scores but unless Skeeter lied and lied big to Bubba at the second novel the writer chose to recon Bubba's mother entire history. This is also an issue for me in the Quincy Harker books but this is my problem not the writer's. Still if continuity is important to you expect to be bothered if you are like me and you always go back to the old stories before tackling the new ones. Bubba's momma John G.

The Mourning Woods Audiobook by Rick Gualtieri

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Gualtieri) — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:46:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mourning Woods Subtitle: The Tome of Bill, Part 3 Author: Rick Gualtieri Narrator: Christopher John Fetherolf Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-13 Publisher: Richard Gualtieri Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 446 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Three words: Vampires versus Sasquatch. Bill Ryder: undead geek, dateless dweeb, and legendary vampire is back in his wildest adventure yet. A war is brewing between ancient enemies from the dawn of time. If it cant be stopped, the veil will be lifted and all of humanitys darkest nightmares will be unleashed to wreak havoc. Bill and his friends are the only chance we have... Lord help us all! The vampire nation dispatches Bill to a faraway land to broker peace, but its not going to be easy. His enemies want him dead. Hell, some of his allies do too. Danger lurks at every turn and in places where he least expects it. Now Bill must rely on his friends, master his fledgling powers, and use every four-letter word in his arsenal to stop the war, uncover the conspiracy, and solve the mystery that lies at the heart of the Mourning Woods. The Mourning Woods: The Tome of Bill, Part 3 is a foul-mouthed horror hilarity by Rick Gualtieri, author of Bill the Vampire and Scary Dead Things. Members Reviews: The title says it all. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. it was funny and I enjoyed it. The humor is good and I like the way the series pokes fun at all the tropes that have taken over all the other vampire novels. What did you like best about this story? The snarky humor. I actually did a spit take in the gym when listening to the scene where Bill meets the chieftan of the feet. Would you listen to another book narrated by Christopher John Fetherolf? Definitely. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It definitely made me laugh out loud in several section and I don't do that very often. Any additional comments? If you are a fan of the romantic vampire stories which now dominate the genre then stay away from this one. This is primarily for guys. The humor is low-brow bathroom/gamer humor. The book is name mourning woods for goodness sake! If you want angst ridden vampires falling in love with a plucky heroine against their better judgement, or sparkly emo-vampires this isn't for you. Then again, if you have already read the first two books you already know what the series is about. If you like the others you will like this one if you didn't don't bother.I would say that by then end some of the jokes were getting a bit repetitious which is why I gave the story 4 stars instead of 5. Also, there are some technical issues with the recording. The voice will sound very close one minute and far away the next. Also, in several sections a paragraph was repeated twice. Hence the lower value for performance. Road Trip to the Great White North Free Will Bill and company head north to my native land (Canada) as the vampire nation's last chance to avoid a war with big foot. Doctor Death the Diplomat's task is further complicated by the French vampire, Francious, the vampire ruling Canada. Control the maple and control Canada. "Tom" Hortons and "eh" punctuation hilarity ensue. Bill continues his inventive manipulation of his 4-letter vocabulary while Sally proves whose the "Alpha" in their relationship. This series has become a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. The more I enjoy it, the more I fear my PC quotient is failing. For some reason I find this addictive series 100 proof entertainment; maybe it's because its "juvenile" humour makes me feel young again.

Fat Vampire Audiobook by Johnny B. Truant

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johnny B. Truant) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:39:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fat Vampire Author: Johnny B. Truant Narrator: Matt Josdal, VOplanet Studios Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-14 Publisher: Johnny B. Truant Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 156 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When overweight treadmill salesman Reginald Baskin finally meets a co-worker who doesn't make fun of him, it's just his own bad luck that tech guy Maurice turns out to be a two thousand-year-old vampire. And when Maurice turns Reginald to save his life, it's just Reginald's own further bad luck that he wakes up to discover he's become the slowest, weakest, most out-of-shape vampire ever born, doomed to "heal" to his corpulent self for all of eternity. As Reginald struggles with the downsides of being a fat vampire - too slow to catch people to feed on, mocked by those he tries to glamour, assaulted by his intended prey and left for undead - he discovers in himself rare powers that few vampires haveand just in time too, because the Vampire Council might just want his head for being an inferior representative of their race. Fat Vampire is the story of an unlikely hero who, after having an imperfect eternity shoved into his grease-stained hands, must learn to turn the afterlife's lemons into tasty lemon danishes. Members Reviews: Grows On You and becames Warm and Fuzzy HE'D GIVEN UP DAYTIME AND DONUTS Don't let the cover of the book fool you. This is a well written book with a great central character. It is not LOL funny, not like Moore's Vampire series, but it is smile funny. I am a sucker for misfit type books and a FAT VAMPIRE is a misfit vampire. It took me a little while to warm up to it, but by the middle of the book, I could not stop listening. I especially love the theme of the book. I am buying book two. When you buy and listen to the book, don't give up until the little girl enters the picture. The story really took off from there. The narrator reads real slow, I put him on 1.25 and he sounded normal. At 1.5 he would probably still sound normal. Save your credit What would have made Fat Vampire better? Not having to listen to it in the first place. What was most disappointing about Johnny B. Truants story? Every overblown, formulaic, long winded moment. What didnt you like about Matt Josdal, VOplanet Studioss performance? narration was OK editing, and production were crap at best. What character would you cut from Fat Vampire? All of them. Any additional comments? again save your credit. You've never read a vampire tale like this. Bram Stoker wrote the rules on vampires. Those rules held firm until Anne Rice came along. She changed the rules and upped the sexy. Now, vampires are everywhere and come in myriad varieties. There are sparkly vampires, time traveling vampires, no-need-for-blood vampires, demon vampires, Christian vampires all kinds of vampires. Authors have been set free from the Stoker and Rice rules, but apparently, one rule remains. Vampires must be hot. Dead, apparently, is sexy. Its the unbreakable vampire rule. Until now. Johnny B. Truant has written a hilarious book about a you guessed it fat vampire. Turns out, dead really isnt so sexy after all. Just ask Reginald. Reginald Baskin is an overweight, middle-aged cog in the modern corporate machine. Hes totally average, completely ordinary, except that he is fat. Very, very fat. Reginald is a playground bullys wet dream that kind of fat. When Reginald goes on a rare evening out with the new guy at the office, he gets a lot more than he bargained for. What he gets is dead. Vampires have to be hot, right? Everybody knows that, so Reginald is initially pretty stoked.

Six Geese a-Slaying Audiobook by Donna Andrews

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna Andrews) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:58:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Six Geese a-Slaying Author: Donna Andrews Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Meg Langslow and Michael's house is serving as the marshalling point for the annual Caerphilly holiday parade. The theme is the 12 Days of Christmas, and it features 12 drummers from the school's marching band, 11 bagpipers, 10 leaping lords costumed in medieval finery from the college's drama department, and so on. There are also assorted floats, a live nativity scene on a flatbed truck, the three wise men on Caerphilly Zoo camels, and Santa in a bright-red horse-drawn sleigh. As the organizer, Meg's job is already hard enough, but when her nephew Eric, wide-eyed and ashen-faced, whispers, "Something's wrong with Santa...", things take a tragic turn. It turns out that the local curmudgeon, whose beard and belly made him a natural for the role, has been murdered. Now it's up to Meg and Chief Burke, who is playing one of the wise men, to tackle a twofold mission: solve the murder and save Christmas. Members Reviews: A terrific humorous mystery In Six Geese a-Slaying, Donna Andrews's tenth Meg Langslow book, Meg celebrates her first Christmas married to Michael Waterston by organizing the Caerphilly Christmas parade in the hopes of promoting Michael's professorial career. With the parade's theme of the 12 Days of Christmas, things get wild at the Waterstons' house in the country as the (bag)pipers piping try to outblast the drummers drumming, who just happened to have brought along their fife corps as well. Meg is eagerly checking off the arrivals of the many participants in her "notebook that tells her when to breathe" when her 12- year- old nephew Eric, in charge of the animal sanitation patrol, frequently referred to in jest as the "Dung Fu Fighters," approaches Meg with a "problem." About Santa. He has been brutally murdered with a stake driven through his heart. Worried that this incident may harm Michael's chances of getting the ever- so- crucial tenure, Meg puts on her detectives cap and gets to work at trying to solve to murder of the man she soon learns has the reputation as the meanest man in Caerphilly. This book is the first of four Christmas- themed book in the Meg, but it is the last to come out on audio. Thus I have listened to Duck the Halls and The Nightingale before Christmas many times before, and How the Finch Stole Christmas! when it came out last month. The book introduced some details that will surface in future books and returned former beloved characters. The book maintains the same sense of humor found in others, and i had a terrific time listening to the book. It really helped me cope with the pain of my severe migraine, and I have ever intention of going back to listen to the book again soon. Bernadette Dunne reprises Meg Langslow in performing this first person narrative. She sounds the way I picture Meg sounding and uses great expression for whole book. I thoroughly enjoyed Six Geese a-Slaying. My mom, who has read the books not on audio in her kindle, does not like this book much, but I have to disagree with her. I will happily return to this book again and add it to my pile of comfort reading. I give this book five stars! A good old fashioned holiday story! This starts with a holiday parade, including religions from around the world. Santa is murdered! It is a cluck of a mystery when telltale goose feathers are found at the scene.

The Management Style of the Supreme Beings Audiobook by Tom Holt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Holt) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:58:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Management Style of the Supreme Beings Author: Tom Holt Narrator: Ray Sawyer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When the Supreme Being and his son decide that being supreme isn't for them anymore, it's inevitable that things get a bit of a shake-up. It soon becomes apparent that our new owners, the Venturi brothers, have a very different perspective on all sorts of things. Take good and evil, for example. For them, it's an outdated concept that never worked particularly well in the first place. Unfortunately, the sudden disappearance of right and wrong, while welcomed by some, raises certain concerns amongst those still attached to the previous team's management style. In particular, there's one of the old gods who didn't move out with the others. A reclusive chap, he lives somewhere up north, and only a handful even believe in him. But he's watching. And he really does need to know if you've been naughty or nice. Members Reviews: not his best but still enjoyable god j and kevin. a nice family own a small planet. they sell it to a big company. sone things inprove though in the end nobody is happy A great satire Tom Holt constantly amazes me with his wit and subtle jabs at society. He points out the dangers of extreme capitalism and the need for morally all while twisting an amusing tale around characters we think we know. Audible 20 Review Sweepstakes Entry

The Dirty Parts of the Bible Audiobook by Sam Torode

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Torode) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:11:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dirty Parts of the Bible Subtitle: A Novel Author: Sam Torode Narrator: Bruce Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-11 Publisher: Perfect Voices Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 244 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Its 1936, and Tobias Henry is stuck in the frozen hinterlands of Michigan. Tobias is obsessed with two things: God and girls. Mostly girls, of course. But being a Baptist preachers son, he cant escape God. When his father is blinded in a bizarre accident (involving hard cider and bird droppings), Tobias must ride the rails to Texas to recover a long-hidden stash of money. Along the way, hes initiated into the hobo brotherhood by Craw, a ribald vagabond-philosopher. Obstacles arise in the form of a saucy prostitute, a flaming boxcar, and a man-eating catfish. But when he meets Sarah, a tough farm girl under a dark curse, he finds out that the greatest challenge of all is love. Members Reviews: Laugh out loud funny and just irreverent enough. One belly laugh after another. The story was well told, characters totally likeable. Absolutely hilarious, well worth the price, I can't recommend it strongly enough. Strong language and pee your pants humor! If you could sum up The Dirty Parts of the Bible in three words, what would they be? hilarious, cussing, hilarious! What other book might you compare The Dirty Parts of the Bible to and why? Cake Icing, Butt Butter, and Tea Lids by Renee Andrews Which scene was your favorite? Too many to choose & I wouldn't want to spoil the story! If you could take any character from The Dirty Parts of the Bible out to dinner, who would it be and why? Craw...although I would want my hubby along just for...safety! Any additional comments? I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this book, but I would warn readers that the story's main character is a young man who is controlled by daydreams and hormones...and many of the other characters are hobos. The language is very strong, appropriate to the situation and characters. The story is "pee your pants funny"! Didn't make it to the end. I tried to like this book, and short as it is I should have been able to get through it, but I gave up about an hour before the end. The two main characters were entertaining enough, though plot points seemed bland and predictable. If it got interesting in the last hour, then my apologies to the author. Great performance, interesting story Have you listened to any of Bruce Miless other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not heard any other narrations by Bruce Miles but will seek out other performances. His voice was perfect for this story, He presented with a down home twang that matched the story line of Tobias recounting his experiences as a gawky and awkward boy, barely a man. If you could rename The Dirty Parts of the Bible, what would you call it? The title was what caught my attention so I wouldn't change it at all. I wasn't sure what it meant but thought it well fitting when I was done with the book. Any additional comments? I felt the best part of this story was the often reinforced idea that your parents can try to teach you all sorts of things on your way to adulthood but really, really...you learn most of life's lessons on your own. Wisdom tends to come from experience and the story revealed this. I like Tobias' mother and think her character is one I would have found fascinating to sit down and talk with.It was an entertaining travel companion. I've already described and recommended it to others and will, undoubtedly, listen to it again in the future.

The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories Audiobook by Patrick F. McManus

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick F. McManus) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:36:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories Author: Patrick F. McManus Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories is a hilarious addition to Patrick F. McManuss existing work in humor. The author weighs in on his childhood, everyday life, and outdoor tales with his typical exaggerated commentary that will elicit a belly laugh from all types of listeners. Read about the antics of Patricks friends Rancid Crabtree and Retch Sweeney in such stories as Shaping Up for the Hunt and Bear Hunters. McManus plays off the recent obsession with hoarders in his surprising story The Lady Who Kept Things. In the titular story, meet Patricks horse, Huckleberry, and enjoy the experience of all the problems that come along with owning your own horse - or keeping him in the garage. Other great stories include Catch-And-Eaters, about the importance of a forked stick when fishing; $7000 TV Historical Extravaganza, a look at one directors loose interpretation of historical accuracy and political correctness; A Lake Too Far, concerning the woes of Patrick and his wife, Bun, on a fateful birding trip in Australia; and Chicken Chronicles, which involves Patricks memory of wandering around naked in the chicken yard when guests came to call. So pull up a chair, sit back, and enjoy laughing to the hilarious adventures of Patrick F. McManus in The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories. Editorial Reviews: Sean Pratts lively delivery of Patrick F. McManus humorous collection The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories creates a strong rapport with the listener. His pleasant voice is well suited to the funny material. McManuss stories cover his personal history (including his friendships with Rancid Crabtree and Retch Sweeney), as well as his obsessions, most recently with hoarders. He tells of the problems of keeping a horse in the garage, and confesses to an instance where he traipsed around naked outdoors while he had guests. Members Reviews: WE REALLY ENJOY PATRICK MCMANUS! As much as I like Mr. McManus, I just could not finish listening to this book. I tried several times. I think the reader would be great with a novel, but after hearing other McManus books read out loud, this was just droll and boring. We've read all of his books out loud as a family so I was hoping for a winner. I'm sorry, I really tried to enjoy it. Read it yourself and laugh out loud! Humor to relate to. This book takes us back to the country experiences most of us have experienced at least once in our lifetime. Written in a style and read by an actor that leave no doubt that the stories and characters are authentic, it's a treat on audible media. thank you Pat for another classic I was introduced to Pat by my uncle and over the years ive been blessed to read most of McManus' print stories. our family reads them around the campfire and listen to the audio in the car . These stories keep us laughing even when the car "wont go!" The Most Laughs from McManus' books despite flaws This audio book by Patrick McManus generated the most laughs throughout than any of the other books of his that I've listened to. However, even though the Introduction explained that this compilation came from a stack of unpublished stories, and that some of the stories would be similar to previously published stories, there was still what appeared to be a serious flaw in editing or proofreading. Yes, some stories were recognizable, although told differently - showing how an writer can use different takes on the same concept.

Uncle Fred in the Springtime Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:27:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uncle Fred in the Springtime Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 302 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Uncle Fred, or to give him his full title: Fredrick Altamont Cornwallis Twistleton, fifth Earl of Ickenham, is considered by some as a "splendid gentleman, a sportsman to his fingertips". Mr Twistleton, nephew to Earl, and otherwise known as "Pongo" to his friends, has a differing view. He simply describes his uncle as "being loopy to the tonsils". But when the eccentric and well-loved Uncle Fred plays Cupid to Lord Emsworth, his old friend at Blandings Castle, little did he know that he would be known as Impostor A and the Lord's beloved pig, the Empress, as Impostor B. © Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Hilarious....Jonathan Cecil succeeds all around, reading expressively and slowly....Immensely enjoyable listening." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Perfection Hilarious book, wonderful reading, great sound quality. Zulu warriors. Private Detectives. Looney Uncles. Uncle Fred is one of Wodehouse's most engaging characters. Uncle Fred in the Springtime is one of his best books. And Jonathan Cecil's performance is does full justice to them both. First, there is Cecil's ability to give each character a distinctive (and appropriate) vocal portrayal. Then there is his consistency in those portrayals. Add his ability to get every nuance out of every line and you have a full hand. But wait, there's more. This is simply one of the best books in the Wodehouse canon. Start with a plot so tangled it may take a few listens to get it fixed in your mind (fear not; this is a story and a reading that gets better with every hearing). Add those various situations--from a Zulu warrior wedged into a phone booth to a spot of indoor artillery practice--that could only happen in the world according to Wodehouse. And to top it all off, there's Uncle Fred, his jumpy nephew Pongo and the lovely, lissom Polly Pott, crashing the exclusive gates of Blandings Castle posing as... Well, you'll just have to listen. Added goose: unlike some of the Wodehouse offered by Audible, this recording is crystal clear. Giggles and Guffahs I never listen or read a book more than once, BUT this one I can't stop playing and giggling or just plain laughing at.The Duke and his egg bit is hilarious. The pig bit had me ROFLM brains out. Great read and tons of fun and laughs Fabulous Farce to Tickle Your Funnybone! The reading of this classic Wodehouse book is a delight! As a Wodehouse fan, I have often been disappointed by the manner in which these delightful tales have been read on audio editions. I experienced no such disappointment with this particular edition. Jonathan Cecil executes the reading superbly and displays a masterful understanding of the nuances of this farcical writing style. Cecil is quite astounding in his ability to clearly create each of the characters with his voice alone. His reading is absolutely spot-on! The storyline is a typically convoluted Wodehouse script with the characters being lead through a maze of comical, topsy-turvy situations. No-one can describe the eccentric English aristocracy quite like Wodehouse. The characters, who dance their way through this tale of love, onion soup bars, pigs, daffy dukes, eccentric earls, agonizing aunts, private detectives and bad-tempered poets, provide many a laugh.

Rescue Me, Maybe Audiobook by Jackie Bouchard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jackie Bouchard) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:43:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rescue Me, Maybe Author: Jackie Bouchard Narrator: Teri Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: If you lost both your spouse and your dog to cancer within weeks of each other, but you were sadder about the dog, would you tell anyone? Maybe your closest friends. Unfortunately, Jane Bailey's closest friends are on the other side of the country. That's where Jane plans to go now that she's free to leave Philadelphia, the too cold, beachless, street taco-deficient city her husband dragged her to six years ago. But with no job prospects in her hometown of San Diego, Jane is roped into helping out temporarily at her uncle's southwestern small-town B&B. En route to her new role as innkeeper and breakfast chef, she finds a stray at a rest stop. With her heart in pieces from the loss of her dog, she's determined not to let this mutt worm its way into her affections. She's also determined to have next-to-no interaction with the B&B's irritating guests, and the even more annoying handyman who lives next door. Can Jane keep her sanity - and her secret that she's not really a grieving widow - while trying to achieve her dream of getting back to the place she thinks is home? Fans of Lolly Winston's Good Grief will enjoy Rescue Me, Maybe. Members Reviews: Main character seems to hate everyone Cute premise for the story, but not well written or narrated. The main character is judgmental, rude, disrespectful, and thinks everyone she meets is an "idiot" or "jerk". It is impossible for me to relate to someone with so much hate in her heart. If these were temporary feelings as a result of losing her husband and dog to cancer, it would be understandable, but she was like this long before. I have two hours left to listen and have been forcing myself to keep picking it up because I thought she might become a better person, but at the moment, she still sucks. I'm not sure how the other characters see good in her and want to spend time with her. She is a miserable person. Unfortunately, the narrator has a perfect voice for a depressed, angry, judgmental person. I don't think I'll choose this author or narrator again. Almost a good book The story began with a promising start. Both dogs were engaging. Then the narrative seemed to drag. It was difficult to keep in touch with the heroine and the main characters. At the end, I did not really care. Dogs are the best medicine! A heartwarming story of the bond between a woman and a dog. No matter what happens in life, a dog just makes life a lot easier to get through. A definite plus to add to your collection. ("")("") Enjoyed this book Don't be misled by the slightly stilted sounding narration at the beginning. I almost gave up on this story and turned it off, but stick with it, you'll appreciate the subtlety! Not Your Typical Dog Novel A book about loss and recovery. About what we start out doing in life suddenly taking us in an entirely different direction. A good story with a strong female character. She has some rough edges but slowly begins to loose her cynicism as life changes for her. Funny and often touching without the melodramatic. Yes, there is a good looking guy she meets but this is not a romance novel. This is how a person finds her strengths from inside her and not from the salvation of an outside source. Full of many cute, annoying, colorful and ispirational characters. Also some flying muffins. A good listen from a good narrator.

The Inimitable Jeeves (Unabridged) Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:35:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Inimitable Jeeves (Unabridged) Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-09 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Jeeves Exerts The Old Cerebellum (18'11") No Wedding Bells For Bingo (16'49") Aunt Agatha Speaks Her Mind (14'56") Pearls Mean Tears (24'28") The Pride Of The Woosters Is Wounded (16'30") The Hero's Reward (13'38") Introducing Claude And Eustace (11'13") Sir Roderick Comes To Lunch (18'10") A Letter Of Introduction (19'12") Startling Dressiness Of A Lift Attendant (21'54") Comrade Bingo (21'44") Bingo has a Bad Goodwood (18'03") Members Reviews: Best Jeeves audio book I've read! The reader is spot on, the story is classic Jeeves and Wooster. Very highly recommended! Got to love a bit of jeeves and wooster Brilliantly narrated by Martin Jarvis, thoroughly enjoyable. Easy listening nonsense for a rainy afternoon very good, sir the usual comings and goings of Bertie bumping into bingo little in various pickles Review Extremely interesting very good. Martin Jarvis is an excellent reader. And now I have listened to many of his reads since Martin Jarvis is still the best J&W narrator no surprises here, just good old fashioned fun, Martin's range of character voices is excellent

Thank You, Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:53:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thank You, Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-11 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: First published in serialised form in The Strand magazine between 1933-34, Thank You, Jeeves is a novel that lends itself to an audiobook, with its diverse range of dotty voices all relayed magnificently by master Wodehouse reader Martin Jarvis. No longer in master Bertie Woosters employ, Jeeves is engaged with a new employer, Lord "Chuffy" Chuffnell, an old friend of Berties. True to form, thus follows a supreme comedy of errors which is guaranteed to raise many a chortle, as Wooster travels to one of Chuffys cottages in Dorset to carry on his banjolele practice in (dubious) peace. Members Reviews: Pitch Perfect Performance What about Martin Jarviss performance did you like? Wodehouse's prose is hilarious - but Jarvis' performance adds comic timing that my own brain and imagination can't come up with. Somehow he manages to make the pauses before lines that I know by heart full of comic anticipation. Someone should create a Wodehouse narrating category for royal laureates and then dedicate it to Martin Jarvis. Jeeves Excellent! ! As usual a great, funny story and absolutely excellent narration by Martin Jarvis. Jarvis is one of my favorite narrators and he is the best narrator for the Bertie and Jeeves stories. Thank you, Plum, Martin and Audible This idea I've always had that nothing is better than reading Wodehouse is up for review: Martin Jarvis's narration is superb. While I have no proof that would stand up in court that Mr Jarvis is a Wodehouse devotee, surely nobody could deliver such an in-sync performance otherwise? I bless the day Wodehouse sauntered into my consciousness almost 50 years ago. When I first encountered his immortal characters, his swashbucklingly inspired wordplay, his mischievous ransacking of Shakespeare, the Bible and ancient history to illustrate mundane points , it was like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a freezing day. Evelyn Waugh was right on the money when he said Wodehouse had created an idyllic world to which we could all escape when our own became too irksome. For me, that feeling of comfort, joy and relief from a sometimes loony world prevails and I expect to be reading - or listening to - the works of the great Plum until I hand in my dinner pail.

Mister Monkey Audiobook by Francine Prose

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Francine Prose) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:45:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mister Monkey Subtitle: A Novel Author: Francine Prose Narrator: Kirby Heyborne, Nan McNamara Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The acclaimed New York Times best-selling author weaves an ingenious, darkly humorous, and brilliantly observant story that follows the exploits and intrigue of a constellation of characters affiliated with an off-off-off-off-Broadway children's musical. Mister Monkey - a screwball children's musical about a playfully larcenous pet chimpanzee - is the kind of family favorite that survives far past its prime. Margot, who plays the chimp's lawyer, knows the production is dreadful and bemoans the failure of her acting career. She's settled into the drudgery of playing a humiliating part - until the day she receives a mysterious letter from an anonymous admirer and later, in the middle of a performance, has a shocking encounter with Adam, the 12-year-old who plays the title role. Francine Prose's effervescent comedy is told from the viewpoints of wildly unreliable, seemingly disparate characters whose lives become deeply connected as the madcap narrative unfolds. There is Adam, whose looming adolescence informs his interpretation of his role; Edward, a young audience member who is candidly unimpressed with the play; Ray, the author of the novel on which the musical is based, who witnesses one of the most awkward first dates in literature; and even the eponymous Mister Monkey, the Monkey God himself. With her trademark wit and verve, Prose delves into humanity's most profound mysteries: art, ambition, childhood, aging, and love. Startling and captivating, Mister Monkey is a breathtaking novel from a writer at the height of her craft. Members Reviews: Monkey Shines Mister Monkey surprised me, chapter by chapter, with its charm, insights and warmth. The novel focuses on a low-budget, low-quality off-Broadway production of a childrens musical play, Mister Monkey. Each chapter focuses on one character, sometimes an actor, sometimes a backstage worker, sometimes an audience member. Francine Prose weaves all these small lives together in a way that makes you feel for their efforts and their longings. Many of the characters were obnoxious on the surface, but sensitive and concerned in their thoughts. And there are serious themes throughout, never overplayed, including thoughts on Darwin and evolution, colonialism, animal rights and global warming. One amusing scene involves a kindergarteners debate over the roles of monkeys and dinosaurs in evolution. Mister Monkey reminded me of other enjoyable books that slide among the points of view of weird but likeable characters in interrelated chapters, like the wonderful Skippy Dies (kids and teachers at a Dublin boarding school) and Capital by John Lanchester (residents of a London street in the financial crisis). Kirby Heyborne is a favorite narrator who often captures the voices of younger characters with a sense of wonder. Nan McNamara also read well. Overall, a remarkable book. Wonderful journey of humanity set in theatre Mister Monkey is a life journey of carefully-crafted characters. Each wandering through their own humanity, love and growth. Took me by surprise Much more depth to this book than I expected. Really liked it, liked all the well-drawn characters and the way they were woven together. Plus, I especially loved the exploration of what it means to be a monkey! Big plus for all the (admittedly random) references to Russian literature. I mean, wha????

Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways to Die in the West Audiobook by Seth MacFarlane

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Seth MacFarlane) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 03:40:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways to Die in the West Subtitle: A Novel Author: Seth MacFarlane Narrator: Jonathan Frakes Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: From the creator of Family Guy and director of Ted comes a hilarious first novel that reinvents the Western. Mild-mannered sheep farmer Albert Stark is fed up with the harsh life of the American frontier, where it seems everything and anything can kill you: Duels at high noon. Barroom brawls. Poisonous snakes. Cholera-infected drinking water. Tumbleweed abrasion. Something called toe-foot. Even a trip to the outhouse. Yes, there are a million ways to die in the wild, wild West, and Albert plans to avoid them all. Some people think that makes him a coward. Albert calls it common sense. But when his girlfriend dumps him for the most insufferable guy in town, Albert decides to fight back - even though he cant shoot, ride, or throw a punch. Fortunately, he teams up with a beautiful gunslinger whos tough enough for the both of them. Unfortunately, shes married to the biggest, meanest, most jealous badass on the frontier. Turns out Albert has just discovered a million and one ways to die in the West. Members Reviews: Prepare to constantly adjust your volume What did you love best about Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways to Die in the West? The author. It is so refreshing to see a visual entertainment artist have the chops to put words on paper in an engaging and interesting novel. He's talented and his book shows it. Who was your favorite character and why? Anna, by far. I'm sure the upcoming movie will reflect this as well. How could the performance have been better? THE NARRATOR DOES NOT MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT VOLUME! It is terribly frustrating how the narrator reads dialogue in a loud booming voice and story narration in a quiet one. I have to CONSTANTLY change my volume to accommodate him, which is frustrating by itself, but even moreso how his booming dialogue narration scares the crap out of me when I'm not expecting it. Plus, I'm listening with other people around so I'm trying to be considerate and that's made more difficult as well by having to adjust the volume after the fact. Who was the most memorable character of Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways to Die in the West and why? This question is too similar to "who was my favorite character" and I don't feel like answering. Any additional comments? I feel like I just filled out a homework assignment worksheet... :) Funnier then the movie. Where does Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways to Die in the West rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? As I have not been here long, I do not have much to measure by but on it our, it ranks highest. Who was your favorite character and why? I loved the main character, He reminds me of myself. As if I was the main character. What does Jonathan Frakes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Jonathan Frakes gave each character a 'voice'. He brought each one to life. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Knowing this book was written after he movie, I think Seth already has that covered. Any additional comments? I honestly think this book was more entertaining then the movie. There is a level of details included in the book that make it great. Huge Laughs, Greatest Girlfriend Ever! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. This book is essential reading for all humans interested in any / all of the following: 1.

Apocalypticon Audiobook by Clayton Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clayton Smith) — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:34:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apocalypticon Author: Clayton Smith Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Three years have passed since the Jamaicans caused the apocalypse, and things in post-Armageddon Chicago have settled into a new kind of normal. Unfortunately, that "normal" includes collapsing skyscrapers, bands of bloodthirsty maniacs, and a dwindling cache of survival supplies. After watching his family, friends, and most of the non-sadistic elements of society crumble around him, Patrick decides it's time to cross one last item off his bucket list. He's going to Disney World. This hilarious, heartfelt, gut-wrenching odyssey through post-apocalyptic America is a pilgrimage peppered with peril, as fellow survivors Patrick and Ben encounter a slew of odd characters, from zombie politicians and deranged survivalists to a milky-eyed oracle who doesn't have a lot of good news. Plus, it looks like Patrick may be hiding the real reason for their mission to the Magic Kingdom. Members Reviews: Fans of John Dies in the End, Zombieland The Jamaicans have caused the world and one of the two heroes of this story, Patrick has decided that he was wanted to make that trip he had always planned to Disney World from Chicago and take his trusty sidekick Ben along for the journey. Something that isn't mentioned anywhere in the book, everybody has their own flavor of craziness. The book is a travel journal funny, sad and full of dark humor interspaced with pop culture references in brought about in ways that are unexpected. Barry Bonds makes a great cameo which I totally agree with. more for young man than middle aged woman. did make me laugh out loud on several occasions. ok story. I think I know young men like these two. narrator very good with voices. Kinship Apocalypticon was a surreal vacation to Disney World. What else are you going to do after the apocalypse? The banter between Ben and Patrick is good for a laugh and you never knew where the author was going to take a pit stop at next and what will be there when he does. This is a good read if you're looking for something not too serious, decent story development, and plenty of pop culture references. By the end of the trip I wasn't ready to leave. I thought the narrator did a great job with differentiating the Protagonists voices. Not what you think it is The reason I gave this book one star, is because I thought it was about the apocalypse. It is not, it is a comedy and it is damn funny. If you want to readA funny book, you'll like this. Loved It! Absolutely loved this book! The narrator did an excellent job of bringing these the author's brilliant story to life, probably gunna listen again....and again...

Kill the Competition Audiobook by Stephanie Bond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephanie Bond) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 03:52:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kill the Competition Subtitle: A Humorous Romantic Mystery Author: Stephanie Bond Narrator: Jodie Bentley Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Stephanie Bond, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Kill the Competition is a frothy, funny romantic mystery! There's only one sure way to get to the top: Kill the competition.Four women who carpool to their jobs in midtown Atlanta learn that competition can be murder, y'all! Members Reviews: A 5-star guilty pleasure Lovable, sweet, funny and light. The perfect execution of entertainment for entertainment's sake. This is what Hollywood should be using as source material for rom-coms. The only flaw was the speedy matlock-esque resolution... but the next moment more than made up for it. And an epilogue that was even more candy on top of the icing on the cake. Ms. Bond is fun. Great easy listen Where does Kill the Competition rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? one of the best this year. Found it very clever and funny What did you like best about this story? the evolution of the main character What about Jodie Bentleys performance did you like? great voiuce changes and clear Kill The Competition A fun romantic mystery. I enjoyed the journey with Belinda and her car pool friends. worth the listen! Really liked the book, loved the characters and the mystery was pretty good too. A little something for everyone. Killer ending! One of her best!!!! Buy these books! They are entertaining and fun! And not all similar!!! Thank you Stephanie Bond for making my commute bareable and fun!

The Pied Piper of Hamelin: Russell Brand's Trickster Tales Audiobook by Russell Brand

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Russell Brand) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 01:56:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pied Piper of Hamelin: Russell Brand's Trickster Tales Author: Russell Brand Narrator: Russell Brand Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: With this first book in Russell Brand's Trickster Tales series, the famed comedian, actor, and best-selling author delivers a hilarious retelling of an old fairytale favorite that will appeal to adults and children alike. Once upon a time, long ago, in a time that seemed, to those present, exactly like now except their teeth weren't so clean and more things were wooden, there was a town called Hamelin. The people of Hamelin were a pompous bunch who loved themselves and their town so much that if it were possible they would have spent all day zipped up in a space suit smelling their own farts. But space suits hadn't been invented yet, so they couldn't. Then one day without warning a gang of rats bowled into the town and began causing a right rumpus So begins Russell Brand's wildly funny and surprisingly wise retelling of the classic tale "The Pied Piper of Hamelin". Whether you're a kid or a grown-up kid, you'll be chuckling the whole way through this zany story that bypasses Brand's more adult humor for the outrageous, the madcap, and the just plain silly. Maybe you've heard about the Pied Piper before, with his strange music and those pompous townspeople and pesky rats. Or maybe you haven't. But one thing is for sure: you've never heard it quite like this. Members Reviews: Wow! What a whimsical world Russell Brand creates! What did you like best about this story? Fanciful story and lyrical language give a timeless quality to this classic fable. Russell Brand narrates with a sense of wonder and wisdom, calmly pointing out noble lessons such as patience, cooperation, acceptance, connectivity, and mindfulness, amid toilet humor for the potty-mouthed children. My review cannot do justice to this unique tale. Wonderfully Subversive & Irreverent It's everything that you would hope it would be. The narration is great. The tale is wonderfully subversive and irreverent.

The Half-Assed Wizard Audiobook by Gary Jonas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Jonas) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:13:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Half-Assed Wizard Subtitle: Book 1 Author: Gary Jonas Narrator: Joe Hempel Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-17 Publisher: Denton & White Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A couple of jerks wake me up at the crack of noon. Seems my klepto uncle stole an ancient deck of Tarot cards from a high-powered wizard, and too many losers want to ruin my day to get them back. The cards are cool, so I check them out, but my magic-happy cousin, Sabrina, tells me I'm not supposed to touch them. Oops. Too late. Now the damn cards are tuned to me, and if someone else wants to use them, I have to die. Why couldn't she have led with that information? Magic was never my scene, but my dad is one of the most powerful wizards in the world, so I've got unrealized potential if I ever bother to apply myself. I'd rather power nap, but with wizards, gunslingers, and cannibalistic shark dudes coming at me, that's not gonna happen. They say I'm a half-assed wizard, but if I don't play my cards right, I'm gonna get my whole ass killed. Members Reviews: Short but great beginning to a new series I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The Half-Assed Wizard was tremendously entertaining. I loved that the slacker of a main character is not given any, well, slack from his friends for being a likable, if lazy friend. I did feel it was too short, but it certainly left me wanting more. Joe Hempel is an awesome narrator and did not disappoint. Funny Funny!! Wow! This was one funny book. It was full of surprises, action and humor. I could not stop laughing. Gary Jonas is a fantastic writer and Joe Hempel is fantastic with the narration. These two together are a "match made in heaven." I received this book free for an honest opinion. I did get it free but it would be worth a credit or the money you pay for it. I look forward to the next one. Keep up the good work. Fresh urban fantasy Bretts father is one of the most powerful wizards in the word, but Brett is just not interested in magic. He likes the easy life that comes with family money, and his expectations in life are none beyond playing with his band. One day Brett receives a mysterious package that will get him of of his comfort zone and in great danger. He will either have to change his ways or die. As a fan of Jonathan Shades adventures, I was looking forward to this book. Among all the epic fantasy books, finding gems like this urban fantasy book is simply refreshing. It is not that I dont like epic fantasy, I love it, but sometimes characters and situations we can easily relate too are welcome. Gary Jonas writes very vivid and down to earth characters and great dialogs. His books have that fresh humor so difficult to find in fantasy books, and this is what makes them amazing and original. Brett is not an especially likable character, and that means that he will have to undergo an evolution, apart from using his cheecky techniques, to be able to save his bacon. This will make Brett an interesting character. The ending is somehow predictable, but I still enjoyed the ride. I was a funny and light listen, ideal for a lazy day. I wish the next book was already available. I really enjoyed Joe Hempels narration. He has wonderful character interpretation skills, inflicting the right amount of emotion, irony, and sarcasm. Hempel has a decent voice range and knows how to use in a subtle way, something important when narrating audiobooks.

She's Gotta Be Mine Audiobook by Jasmine Haynes, Jennifer Skully

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jasmine Haynes) — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: She's Gotta Be Mine Subtitle: Cottonmouth Series, Book 1 Author: Jasmine Haynes, Jennifer Skully Narrator: June Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-13 Publisher: Jasmine Haynes Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Dumped? For her husbands high school sweetheart he hasnt seen in twenty years? Roberta Jones Spivey isnt going to lay down for that. Instead, she reinvents herself and the new Bobbie Jones - new haircut, new name, new attitude - follows her soon-to-be ex to the small Northern California town of Cottonmouth. What better way to show him - and his sweetheart - what hes missing in the brand new Bobbie Jones than taking up with the towns local bad boy - whos also reputed to be a serial killer. Nick Angel is devilishly handsome and sexy as all get-out. In a word, perfect. Its all going exactly according to plan... until a real murder rocks the little town of Cottonmouth. Of course, Nick didnt do it... did he? Shes Gotta Be Mine, previously published as Sex and the Serial Killer, is a contemporary romance. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jennifer Skully is an award-winning author. Her sexy contemporary romances and mysteries will make you laugh out loud. Erotic romance writer Jasmine Haynes is Jennifer Skully's alternate pseudonym, for those of you looking for the really steamy stuff. Members Reviews: Great start to a promising series I really enjoyed this book. Such a fun read with a sassy gal who finds her groove. Bobbi discovers sometimes you need a change of location to break out the box you have been placed into by others. She really works to become the bold woman she always wanted to be! It seems most everybody is obsessed with her butt. She might have a great backside but it was a little distracting how much it is commented upon. Still it was fun seeing her get her groove back and fight against the stuffy mold she spent so long wearing. The story was fun most of the time, even with the intrigue lurking throughout. I was also more than a touch annoyed with her obsession with her ex-husband and the Cookie Monster. Well, I guess that is what happens when you spend twenty years as a doormat. I really like her progress from the beginning of the book to the end. She has setbacks and slips into her old persona. It was great seeing her dig into her new life with gusto! The romance is fun and sweet at times. I loved the whole dynamic with Nick and the Sheriff. It is great getting the mixed narrative, really helps you understand Bobbi, Nick and even Warren. I appreciate getting so many points of view to create a fuller picture. The complete 360 of the townsfolks in the end was a bit strange. Too soon in my opinion. The smexy scenes are yummy! Just enough detail to make things hot but not going into the full on smexy steam. Plenty enough to have a girl fanning her face!! Oh lordy, there are some very steamy kisses throughout!! I listened to the audiobook narrated by the fabulous June Wayne. She does a superb job with Bobbi in all her sassy glory. She also has many distinct voices to contend with, she does a bang up job of keeping things consistent. I loved her quick pace and the energy it adds to the banter. She is a real treat and perfectly suited to the delicious read! Overall, I loved the quirky characters in the series, they are wonderfully engaging and fun. This is the kind of book that leads into a series one can genuinely love. I am definitely enamored with the town of CottonMouth. Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own. Great This one is wonderful! I would highly recommend this book for anyone.

The Cat Who Said Cheese Audiobook by Lilian Jackson Braun

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lilian Jackson Braun) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:25:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cat Who Said Cheese Author: Lilian Jackson Braun Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-11 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 228 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Pickax loves a big occasion. The Great Food Expo is about to begin, introducing new restaurants, country inns, food specialty shops and a new food page in the "Moose County Something." Lurking in the background is a killer determined to make this an event Pickax City will never forget. The Expo begins with a literal bang: a bomb wrecks the hotel, killing a housekeeper and causing extensive damage. Luckily for Pickax, Qwill is on the scene, his moustache twitching with suspicions that this bomb was intended as something stronger than a warning to someone. His evidence: Koko and Yum Yum's new interest in cheese, especially Gruyere, Brie and Feta. Qwill and the Siamese are on a case that will demand all their feline intuition and mustachioed insight! Members Reviews: Delight light If you could sum up The Cat Who Said Cheese in three words, what would they be? Simple pleasure here Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes Any additional comments? Ms. Braun's books are not for the heavy handed listener but are delightful like candy for your brain. The charters are believable and the cats endearing. George Guidall all ways gives a good read. Irresistibly Implausible Fun, lighthearted mystery novel. Not for those seeking grit, but great literary escapism. While there's a high body count, descriptions of violence are kept minimum. (Heads up, possible spoiler: while mostly easy listening, this novel does contain some descriptions of spousal abuse.) This is among the stronger Cat Who titles, and Guidall's narration is fantastic. Excellent book!! Lillian Jackson Braun was a phenomenal writer!! Her "The Cat Who" books are fabulous!! I would highly recommend this book. another amazing book The lovely lady puts so much in her books, every detail is amazing and honestly I was stumped the first go round on who did it. Smile and say Cheese When cheese is the basic star you know the writer is good. (learned a lot about cheese) It's amazing how Lilian was able to make cheese one of the star components and make it work so well in the story. Love the easy pace. Just lay back and listen. Enjoy!

Scary Dead Things Audiobook by Rick Gualtieri

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Gualtieri) — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:59:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scary Dead Things Subtitle: The Tome of Bill, Book 2 Author: Rick Gualtieri Narrator: Christopher John Fetherolf Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Rick Gualtieri Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 544 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: There are reasons we fear the night. He still isn't one of them. Bill Ryder, the trash-talking undead geek from Bill the Vampire, is back and about to find himself in a whole new world of side-splitting insanity. One of the most powerful vampires on the planet has given Bill a death sentence. Meanwhile, an immortal princess wants him for an entirely different purpose, one which makes his first issue seem almost preferable. All the while, new and powerful forces have begun to emerge from the shadows around him. Are they friend or foe? Knowing his luck, do you even have to ask? Bill's only hope is to marshal his friends, master his powers, and somehow prove that he's the scariest dead thing of them all. Members Reviews: Good continuation, strong characters So this book continues right off where the last one ended. It feels like it was written at the same time and doesn't suffer from the sophomore slump. My only criticism is that the character Bill is quite the chauvinist. There's a lot of objectifying and "bro-ing" in the book. I'm a guy and it stood out to me. It's a lot like the bravado of guys who frequent strip clubs but haven't ever spoken to women. I like the story, and the characters, but sometimes I winced at text. Narrator is no true geek. I m enjoying the story, but i wince whenever the narrator misreads or mispronounces standard nerd knowledge. .. It happens repeatedly throughout the reading. Doctor Death Goes to China Bill is Back.My favourite telecommuting, under achieving, game programmer turned vampire is once again unleasing his unique can of wimp-ass on the vampire establishment. Bill's an anti-literary industry vampire. He's dumpy, he's bespectacled, he's a nerd but he doesn't sparkle. IMHO the strength of the series is the character's interaction. I just love the conversational banter between the characters. You would have to read The Tome of Bill, Book 2, Bill the Vampire. It's another great story with a Khan. Bill gets to visit the far east and Sally's fun with Bill is just so wicked. I really enjoyed this audio book and I have already started listening to book 3 love Bill! book 2 of this series. 2nd time hearing this book. Just a funny a tree first time. Love this funny series. very unusual I had no idea what to expect with the first book I read in this series but knew more or less what I was getting into with the second book. I think I enjoyed it more than the first book. I wonder if Bill will end up with Sally, Starlight, or Sheila. hmm...I enjoy the humor and shanagins that happen in this book. I like that the nerdy underdog is coming out on top. I can relate and think most of us can to being a needy underdog or knowing one in our past or present. The audio is pretty good on this series. All in all if you like gore, horror books, and humor you will like this. I read all sorts of books and genres as long as writing good and good storyline I usually enjoy. My main kind of book is horror I especially love realistic send chills up your spine horror. Not quite this series but I am still enjoying very much and find myself chuckling and laughing out loud at times. I think if you give it a try you will enjoy as much as I do.

Jeeves in the Offing Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:54:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jeeves in the Offing Subtitle: The Jeeves and Wooster Series Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Ian Carmichael Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Jeeves is on holiday in Herne Bay, and while he's away, the world caves in on Bertie Wooster. For a start, Bertie's astonished to read in the Times of his own engagement to the mercurial Bobbie Wickham. Then, at Brinkley Court, his Aunt Dahlia's establishment, he finds his awful former headmaster in attendance, ready to award the prizes at Market Snodsbury Grammar School. And finally the Brinkley butler turns out, for reasons of his own, to be Bertie's nemesis in disguise, the brain surgeon Sir Roderick Glossop. With all occasions informing against him, Bertie has to hightail it to Herne Bay to liberate Jeeves from his shrimping net. And after that, the fun really starts. Members Reviews: Not the best narrator I liked the story enough, though it is not Wodehouse's best. The narrator however, was not satisfactory.

Jeeves in the Morning Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:43:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jeeves in the Morning Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 367 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bertie Wooster, the dim-witted aristocrat with a heart of gold, had best avoid Bumpleigh Hall, but he pays a visit and soon is embroiled in a host of calamitous mishaps. Uncle Percy accuses him of burning down a bungalow; "Stilton" Cheesewright, betrothed to Bertie's ex-fiancée, barely controls his jealous rage; and Boko and Nobby blackmail Bertie into donning Stilton's stolen police uniform. Fortunately, Bertie's imperturbable valet, Jeeves, is nearby to perform a rescue. Jonathan Cecil brilliantly captures the characters and overall hilarity. Critic Reviews: "Here are the zany misadventures of foggy-minded aristocrat Bertie Wooster and his sharp-witted valet, Jeeves. It's hard to improve on this treasure, but Jonathan Cecil does it with an impeccable, wildly funny narration." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: A Pleasure to listen... This audio version of Jeeves in the Morning (Unabridged) is simply a pleasure to listen to. P.G. Wodehouse's writing style full of his usual wit and comedy. There is no one quite like him for imagery, and humour. Once again, Bertie Wooster gets into trouble from all sorts of directions, and once again, Jeeves comes to the rescue. Jonathan Cecil is absolutely BRILLIANT in his reading of this classic. Jonathan Cecil is now one of my favourite audio talents. His voice is pleasant and versatile. His rendition of each separate character in the book is very clear and consistent. One feels like one is listening to a radio-play, presented by several actors, rather than just by the one person. I truly appreciate this series of P.G. Wodehouse audio books. They are so engaging. One of PG's best Jonathan Cecil is by far and away the best narrator for the Bertie and Jeeves stories. He captures the diverse group of characters (Stilton, Florence, and the rest of the familiar group) to perfection. I loved every minute of it! If you could sum up Jeeves in the Morning in three words, what would they be? Witty, delightful, fun! What other book might you compare Jeeves in the Morning to and why? "Three Men and a Dog" has the fast, witty dialogue that is in this book. It is set in Victorian England rather than the twenties, but the same sort of carefree, upper class characters are present. Have you listened to any of Jonathan Cecils other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Jeeves...don't leave home without him! Any additional comments? Jonathan Cecil did an amazing job reading this book! His voices were great and very distinct. I would buy an audio book JUST because he is the reader! Hooked on Jeeves I just love P.G. Wodehouse. Well narrated and very entertaining. One of Wodehouse's best! By the time he wrote this chapter in the lives of Jeeves and Wooster, their characters were well developed. In this book they make decisions that are believable yet a little more complex than we have seen before. Still laugh out loud funny, though. Classic!

The Outsorcerer's Apprentice Audiobook by Tom Holt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Holt) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 06:35:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outsorcerer's Apprentice Author: Tom Holt Narrator: Ray Sawyer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 295 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A happy workforce is a productive workforce. At the moment, the Wizard's employees are neither. The goblins are upset with their working conditions, the dragonslayer has thrown a hissy fit over his medical insurance (or lack thereof) and everyone is upset about the terrible canteen coffee. Yet the Wizard hasn't got time to worry about revolution in the workplace - he's about to see his brilliant business plan (based on entrepreneurial flair and involving one or two parallel worlds) disrupted by a clueless young man. Side effects may include a huge hole in the fabric of reality. This is almost certainly going to be a bad day at the office. Members Reviews: Very clever and new Would you listen to The Outsorcerer's Apprentice again? Why? I would and have done so. I listened it to it twice in a row. What other book might you compare The Outsorcerer's Apprentice to and why? Kind of like Jasper Fforde but more cerebral and sharp; a lot like the Johannes Cabal series; Outside of this, hard to compare because it is rather unusual. Which character as performed by Ray Sawyer was your favorite? The King of the Goblins was funny, and I loved when Sawyer performed any cockney or lower-class British character--his accent is dead-on and incredibly timed. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed a lot and chuckled at some of the sly jokes. Throughout, it was funny and entertaining--you can easily miss some of the references if you aren't paying attention. Any additional comments? This is an extremely clever and fresh book. The elements of the narrative are too outlandish to try to explain here, but somehow, the author makes them work together. The writing is sharp and funny and tongue-in-cheek. It is sort of a meta-fairytale in that it constantly plays on its own references to traditional fairytale tropes; in one moment, a character wonders if the fairytale land makes money from a "four percent leverage on traditional narrative tropes." You may find the narration a little slow at first, but Sawyer knows exactly what he is doing. As the story unfolds, he voices additional characters perfectly and sets the pace well. One thing about this book: it requires your attention. There are so many little things going on, and if you are not listening attentively, you may miss them. I found myself rewinding it again and again just to catch small stuff. However, it is totally worth it because the dialogue and narration are so funny and, at times, quite smart and thought-provoking. This is the only book I've listened to twice in a row, in addition to the thousand rewinds in between. I recommend it if you like stories that collapse genres, make you think, and are a bit silly and unconventional. By the way, I think Tom Holt did some brilliant writing and storytelling here. I hope he writes more like this. It reminded me of Jasper Fforde with a bit more gravitas and slyness and subtlety. I teach literature and plan on teaching this in an Ethics and Values in Lit course. It brings up many philosophical and ethical issues that would get college students thinking. If you are a person who would prefer not to think of such things, you will still like the book--they are woven into the narrative so strategically that you can overlook them and just enjoy the silly goings on.

Poggibonsi: An Italian Misadventure Audiobook by Dan Alatorre

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Alatorre) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:06:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poggibonsi: An Italian Misadventure Author: Dan Alatorre Narrator: Kimberly Loftus Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-18 Publisher: Savvy Stories Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When family man Mike Torino lands a project in Italy, home of naked art, Valentino, and taxi-crashing yoga pants, he brings along his wife, hoping to rekindle their marriage. But romance gets derailed by head colds, constant bickering, and assaults from ankle-breaking cobblestone streets. Their daughter develops a gelato addiction. Mike's Italian partner has a coronary. And as for amore...Mattie tells Mike to handle things himself - and storms back to America. Mike is trapped. Leaving Italy will blow a promotion; staying might cost him his wife and family. While reeling from Mattie's frantic departure, a replacement liaison is assigned - a top-notch, beautiful young Italian woman who is instantly smitten with Mike and determined to reveal the passions of her homeland - whether he wants to see them or not! Normally immune, Mike is tempted - but is headstrong, voluptuous Julietta worth the risk? Members Reviews: WORST NARRATION The mediocre plot was entertaining enough. The narration was horrible, FYI, the main character Mike is male, one could never tell from the poor narration. Don't waste your credit!

A Window Opens Audiobook by Elisabeth Egan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elisabeth Egan) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:50:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Window Opens Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elisabeth Egan Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 449 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Fans of I Don't Know How She Does It and Where'd You Go, Bernadette will cheer at this "fresh, funny take on the age-old struggle to have it all" (People) and about what happens when a wife and mother of three leaps at the chance to fulfill her professional destiny - only to learn every opportunity comes at a price. In A Window Opens, beloved books editor at Glamour magazine Elisabeth Egan brings us Alice Pearse, a compulsively honest, longing-to-have-it-all, sandwich generation heroine for our social media-obsessed, lean in (or opt out) age. Like her fictional forebears, Kate Reddy and Bridget Jones, Alice plays many roles (which she never refers to as "wearing many hats" and wishes you wouldn't, either). She is a mostly happily married mother of three, an attentive daughter, an ambivalent dog owner, a part-time editor, a loyal neighbor, and a Zen commuter. She is not: a cook, a craftswoman, a decorator, an active PTA member, a natural caretaker, or the breadwinner. But when her husband makes a radical career change, Alice is ready to lean in - and she knows exactly how lucky she is to land a job at Scroll, a hip, young startup that promises to be the future of reading, with its chain of chic literary lounges and dedication to beloved classics. The Holy Grail of working mothers - an intellectually satisfying job and a happy personal life - seems suddenly within reach. Despite the disapproval of her best friend, who owns the local bookstore, Alice is proud of her new "balancing act" (which is more like a three-ring circus) until her dad gets sick, her marriage flounders, her babysitter gets fed up, her kids start to grow up, and her work takes an unexpected turn. Listeners will cheer as Alice realizes the question is not whether it's possible to have it all, but what does she - Alice Pearse - really want? Critic Reviews: "A winning, heartfelt debut." (Good Housekeeping) Members Reviews: Not riveting, sometimes tedious This is a story detailing the generally mundane events in the life of Alice Pearse, typical to the lives of many working mothers juggling careers and motherhood. Of course there are some life changing events as well. The writing is decent but not great, and for me there were too many mundane details that did not advance the story. There really isn't that much plot, so it is more a story about the characters. Unfortunately, I didn't really bond with Alice as much as I would like, given that the story is told in first person. She had a bit of an attitude toward others that seemed harsh. So, not a bad listen, but I speeded up to 1.25X about 1/4 of the way through and kept it there. I guess it just wasn't particularly my cup of tea. Surprised that I love this book so! If you could sum up A Window Opens in three words, what would they be? Could be you. (Or me.) Which is more than three words. But not really. Parentheses don't count. Didn't you know? Shh...it's our secret. What other book might you compare A Window Opens to and why? This book fits really nicely into a bookshelf with Lauren Groff's "Fates and Furies," and the beautiful "Did You Ever Have a Family?" by Bill Clegg. Also the luminous "The Mare" by Mary Gaitskill, whih has many of the same dramatic elements--long-tme married couples struggling to figure out their place in the world.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Live in Concert Audiobook by Douglas Adams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Adams) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:28:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Live in Concert Author: Douglas Adams Narrator: Douglas Adams Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Want to learn more about the new Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie? Listen to this with Robbie Stamp, close friend of Douglas Adams and executive producer of the film. Members Reviews: A Live Performance Almost twenty years ago, shortly after The Meaning of Liff was published, a friend of mine called me up and invited me to see Douglas Adams that evening at MIT. When Douglas came on stage he started the evening off with a few stories. He next explained how The Meaning of Liff came to be written and then proceeded to read several definitions. Finally, he went on to read selected excerpts from the Hitchhiker?s Trilogy and afterwards he willingly signed my three paperback books. I mention the above because I thoroughly enjoyed, and have never forgotten, that wonderful evening. Hearing all the writings/speeches/interviews from The Salmon of Doubt being read was wonderful and it vividly brought that evening back to life for me. So much so that I wanted to listen to Douglas performing live again, so I purchased this audio book. Unfortunately, this live performance did not captivate me. It is missing the spontaneity and sense of fun that I felt twenty years. This is partly due to my enjoying Douglas?s stories and readings from The Meaning of Liff, missing here, very much. However, I also remember his readings of the Hitchhiker?s excerpts as being funnier and warmer than this performance. I give this audio book a qualified recommendation. If you have never heard Douglas Adams in person than I think you will enjoy his performance here. However, if you have heard him perform in person then you may feel like me after hearing this. Not the full story I was under the impression this was the full book. It is not, however, it is still entertaining. A joy to listen I enjoy listening to this often. An excellent humorist with a wicked sense of humour! It's Fantastic There is nothing like an author reading their own story out loud. They add a particular fire and passion into their own words. Douglas Adams also added to the wacky, zany vibe he embellished so often. Listening to this recording was a wonderful adventure, hearing my favorite h2g2 scene spoken aloud by Douglas Adams himself. Amazing. Read by the author, Good intro to the books Enjoying the joy author Douglas Adams has in his performance. I own the big paper "trilogy". This is a good intro to the books! Even enjoying something new or perhaps I forgot parts.

No Nest for the Wicket Audiobook by Donna Andrews

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna Andrews) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:18:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Nest for the Wicket Author: Donna Andrews Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The hilly terrain next to the old Sprocket house that Meg Langslow and her fiancé, Michael, are refurbishing is the perfect location for an extreme croquet field - even the legs of cows and sheep are convenient extra wickets. Croquet has become all the rage in Caerphilly...until it appears someone in town has taken the rage a bit too literally. While stumbling down a steep bank after her ball, Meg encounters the body of a fresh female corpse with a mallet-sized dent in her head. If that isn't reason enough to call a timeout, it turns out that Michael knew the woman from years before. Ever curious, Meg decides that playing armchair sleuth is far more important than working on her game. Members Reviews: Family fun! I love this family! I'm going to suggest a "milder" version of extreme croquet to my family! So much of this rings true with my family. It's a fun read that you actually figure out as they do! I'll be checking out more of this series! This is an EXTREMELY fun murder mystery! Another older book in the Meg Langslow series was recently released. I was very happy with the opportunity to "hear" this book. Take a nice genteel game of croquet and turn it into an extreme game filled with cows, sheep, barking dogs, college students, a gaggle of women, and a dead body. What? Who is the dead person and why oh why is the body found at the edge of the tournament grounds? This zany book is filled with intrigue, extremely competitive women of a certain age, college students, and Meg's crazy family and friends. I loved this book when I first read it years ago and it translates beautifully into an audio version. There is plently to laugh about in this cozy mystery and I highly recommend it to one and all. Audible, please release this entire series in the audio format. Another great book I love this author and her characters. They are funny full of life & adventures nonstop, with a bit of love and always a great murder mystery. Good story. Great series I recently went back and relistened to this book. Fun, especially when knowing the characters from the later books.

Strange Magic Audiobook by James A. Hunter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James A. Hunter) — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 03:18:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Magic Subtitle: A Yancy Lazarus Novel, Volume 1 Author: James A. Hunter Narrator: Charlie Kevin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-15 Publisher: Shadow Alley Press Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 317 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Yancy Lazarus is having a bad day: there's a bullet lodged in his butt cheek, his face looks like the site of a demolition derby, and he's been saran-wrapped to a banquet table. He never should have answered the phone. Stupid bleeding heart - helping others in his circles is a good way to die - just ask the gang members ripped to pieces by some kind of demonic nightmare in LA. As a favor to a friend, Yancy agrees to take a little looksee into the massacre and boom, he's stuck in a turf war between two rival gangs, which both think he's pinch-hitting for the other side. Oh, and there's also a secretive dark mage with some mean ol' magical chops and a small army of hyena-faced, body-snatching baddies. It might be time to seriously reconsider some of his life choices. Yancy is a bluesman, a rambler, a gambler, but not much more. Sure, he can do a little magic - maybe even more than just a little magic - but he knows enough to keep his head down and stay clear of freaky-deaky hoodoo like this business in LA. Somehow though, he's been set up to take a real bad fall - the kind of very permanent fall that leaves a guy with a toe tag. That's unless, of course, he can find out who is responsible for the gangland murders, make peace in the midst of the gang feud, and takeout said magical dark mage before he hexes Yancy into an early retirement. Easy right? Stupid. Bleeding. Heart. Members Reviews: Wish there was a version with different narration. Any additional comments? Not a fan of the narration. The Yankee accent makes this guy's voice so monotone it's grating. I'm only two hours in so far, and I'm not sure I'll be able to finish because of it. The story itself isn't bad, and the main character is okay, but I would recommend trying the printed version of this book, rather than the audio book. Wiseguy Wizard from the South? In listening to this novel I found that the story itself isn't too bad. Character development seemed good and the plot was solid. However, the use of cliches throughout the main characters diatribe started to get old at about chapter 5. Don't get me wrong, using cliches isn't bad but when someone can't describe something without using them it gets old really quickly. Another thing that bothered me was that the narrator had a Brooklyn accent - but he apparently grew up in South Carolina. I am NOT sure who came up with the idea that the narrator should have a Yankee accent when he obviously should sound as southern as Rhett Butler but it's something that I couldn't get past once he mentioned where he grew up. Also - as a result of this "wiseguy" accent he comes off as monotone. He does intonate and there are a few chapters where there is more emotion, but it's not where it should be. For most of the book I was rolling my eyes because of the cliches and the monotone Brooklyn accent. The story is good though - I think it could be better with the right narration, but this isn't working for me. Others might enjoy it... once you get past the obvious disconnect regarding where he grew up and what his accent sounds like.

Tastes like Chicken Audiobook by Johnny B. Truant

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johnny B. Truant) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:16:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tastes like Chicken Subtitle: Fat Vampire, Book 2 Author: Johnny B. Truant Narrator: Matt Josdal VOplanet Studios Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-14 Publisher: Johnny B. Truant Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The story of Reginald - the world's slowest, weakest, most out-of-shape vampire - continues in this second installment of the Fat Vampire series.... It's been six months since fast-food-addicted Reginald Baskin was turned into a vampire too fat to live peacefully amongst the glamorous undead - six months in which Reginald and his 2,000-year-old maker Maurice have learned that power doesn't equal popularity. Sure, Maurice is now calling the shots, but the Council is up to new and dirty tricks, threatening to once again upset the balance.... But when the Vampire Nation faces genocidal violence at the hands of an unstoppable force and the very future of vampirekind is threatened, Reginald, Maurice, and Nikki must find their allies elsewhere...buried deep underground in a foreign land. Members Reviews: SO DEEP AND UNMYTHOS BODY BY CINNABON At times I was much into the deep dialogue on Vampirism, put I did crave something besides dialogue. The book cover and the title may make some think this is some silly rip off of a series, but it is actually a great addition to the genre. This book two, like most second books of a series is a sort of filler and is very weak on action and plot. I GOT BORED Short books like this can often hinge on just one or two ideas, that will make them good or bad. I loved book one and this one not so much, but I will probably give book three a try. Great story line Nice twist to a vampire story. Performance could use some improvement. Story is predictable at times, but does keep you interested. great storytelling ! A good observer of humans, some good philosophical treasurers, all overshadowed by a superbly crafted story. Vampire 2 The story wasn't as funny as the first one I hoped for Reggie to be funnier all in all good story Excellent read. A funny, well written sequel. Looking forward to the next book. 9 words remaining. a a a a a a 20 word review is rediculous.

Cure or Die Audiobook by Jennifer L. Hart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer L. Hart) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:37:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cure or Die Subtitle: A Damaged Goods Mystery Author: Jennifer L. Hart Narrator: Suzanne Cerreta Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-17-16 Publisher: Author Jennifer L. Hart Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Book 3 in the Damaged Goods Mystery Series Certified Process Server Jackie Parker could do a case study in bizarre human behavior. Like the time the Damaged Goods property management team found a man fermenting his own fecal matter to get high. Or the angry downstairs tenant who threatened to spit on her. And that was just one building in the Miami Arts District. Returning to the scene of the crime a year later at the request of the landlord, Jackie believes she's ready for anything. Since the Dark Prince left the team, she and Luke have gone through an amicable divorce and maybe just this one time she can manage to not land face first in something foul. But what they find in the vacated apartment is far worse than on their earlier visit and Jackie's situation is about to get a whole lot messier. Cue Logan. Don't miss the epic finale to the Damaged Goods trilogy, it's a laugh a minute and what listeners describe as "More addictive than krockodil!" Members Reviews: Not my favorite Just was not my favorite. Couldn't listen to entire story flash backs were not needed. More mystery and less spoiled child 3 way love triangle confusion. Another Success One of my new favorites. Hoping there will be more in this series. Easy listening and a fun escape. I love the quirky characters. amazingly suspenseful use hate they never got to the sex scene between the two lovers. really good book amazingly interwoven plot

The Best of Adam Sharp Audiobook by Graeme Simsion

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Graeme Simsion) — Tue, 02 May 2017 21:38:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best of Adam Sharp Author: Graeme Simsion Narrator: David Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Two decades ago Adam Sharp's piano playing led him into a passionate relationship with Angelina Brown, an intelligent and strong-willed actress. They had a chance at something more - but Adam didn't take it. Now, on the cusp of turning 50, Adam likes his life. He's happy with his partner, Claire; he excels in music trivia at quiz night at the local pub; he looks after his mother; and he does the occasional consulting job in IT. But he can never quite shake off his nostalgia for what might have been. And then, out of nowhere, from the other side of the world, Angelina gets in touch. What does she want? Does Adam dare to live dangerously? Set to the soundtrack of our lives, The Best of Adam Sharp follows along with emotion and humor as one man looks back on his past and decides if having a second chance is worth the risk. Critic Reviews: One of Glamour magazine's "Most Anticipated Books of 2017" "An extraordinary literary treat that reminds readers the best things in life have nothing to do with plans." (20 Must-Read Books for Spring 2017, Redbook.com) Members Reviews: Don't buy this because you like The Rosie Project The Rosie Project was funny and clever. This book had no funny moments, it is a no-frills "one that got away" novel. What this book has a lot of is pop music references, chronic, relentless pop music references. If that's the kind of thing that you enjoy in prodigious quantity then this is your book. For me however, it felt like torture by the end. Very Interesting! This is very much a reflective book and I really liked it. My only problem was that I was expecting a Rosie type book, which was so amusing. Mr Simsion is such a good writer and the narrator Mr Barker was wonderful. I will be 70 this year and I can very much relate to the book. Really good
I found unexpected insights into relationships in this sensitively told story. A definitive reccommendation. The narrator's voice is totally sublime. As All in all I was sorry to come to the end! Thumbs down Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? No. What was most disappointing about Graeme Simsions story? The whole menage-a-trois, go ahead and have sex with my wife thing, didn't seem believable and got seedy. It wasn't sexy or romantic, just sort of disturbing. Do you think The Best of Adam Sharp needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No.

The Antiques Audiobook by Kris D'Agostino

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kris D'Agostino) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 04:49:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Antiques Subtitle: A Novel Author: Kris D'Agostino Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: On the night of a massive hurricane, three estranged siblings learn that their father is dying. For the first time in years, they convene at their childhood home in Upstate New York, where the storm has downed power lines, flooded houses, and destroyed the family's antique store. The Westfalls are no strangers to dysfunction. But never have their lives felt so out of control. Armie is living in their parents' basement. In Manhattan, Josef, a sex-addicted techie, is struggling to repair his broken relationship with his daughters. Their sister, Charlie, who works in Hollywood as a publicist for a wayward young actress, just learned that her son has been expelled from preschool. Amid the storm, they come together to plan their father's memorial service, only to learn his dying wish - they must sell his priceless Magritte painting. As their failures are laid bare, they discover that hope often lurks in the darkest of places. And so, too, can hilarity. A rollicking tableau of life in all its messy complexity, The Antiques is a heartbreaking, nimble, laugh-out-loud funny send-up of modern family life. Critic Reviews: "The Antiques is an often funny, often poignant portrait of a quirky family on the skids." (Shelf Awareness) Members Reviews: Good story This was a nice story. I listened to it oon audible and thought the narrator did a great job. I was intrigued by the family and loved how real the author made them. Great book club read! Not as advertised This book was marketed as funny - perhaps it was the timing of the narrator but I mostly found the characters wan and or totally shallow. This was more a picture of a family lacking character and compassion than a charming snapshot of the life of a family growing on in life as it was portrayed to be. It's really not for me What a bunch of self-absorbed people. Raised by the worst of the bunch-- who is now dead. The only one with much sense is poor Army whose been the butt of the family all his life.

A Damsel in Distress Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 04:47:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Damsel in Distress Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "Reggie was a troubled spirit these days. He was in love, and he had developed a bad slice with his mid-iron. He was practically a soul in torment." Members Reviews: Very Entertaining! This was my first by the author. I loved it! Very english, and very entertaining. Not so much a laugh outloud comedy, but lots of ironic humor. And attention-holding to the end! I'd definitely recommend it. Driving trouble Reggie's trouble on the driving range was comparable to mine in my car,as I had to pull over due to hysterical laughter. This classic bedroom farce kept me in stitches. The British Accent took a bit of getting used to, but once acclimated it was great. I will be listening to this one again and again. Splendid all around I've read and loved P.G. for years, but never more than in this delicious reading. Bravo! Fun and imaginative This is my first book by P. G. Wodehouse and I'm looking forward to another. The story was interesting and the author has some insighteful comments every now and then. My only cristicism is that the story was sometimes predictable, but in a comedy this is not much of a problem. Quite enjoyable. The Master at Work...Again Evelyn Waugh said Wodehouse created a world for us to delight in, and he was about right. Get enough of Sir Pelham's stories under your belt and they have a cumulative effect, not unlike dry martinis, of making you think life isn't so bad after all. Yes, he can make you laugh. But even more importantly, he can make you smile. Take Damsel in Distress. Aristocratic English girl falls for penniless American stranger. Defying her family, she slips off to London to meet him. Unexpectedly encountering her older brother in the street, girl ducks into a cab. At the moment this cab belongs to an American who falls in love with her on the spot...and who the family now believe, based on the older brother's outraged report, is the penniless young American. But I digress. To go any further would ruin the plot, and in Wodehouse plots--twisting, turning, surprising and always comic--are of the essence. Beyond crazy plots and characters, Wodehouse is fun to listen to because he's such a good writer. It's pleasurable to follow the shape of his sentences, especially with a superb reader like Frederick Davidson who gets every drop of irony, sarcasm or comedy out of just about every line.

God's Crazy Parlour of Sweet Consent Audiobook by Dean Moriarty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dean Moriarty) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:49:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God's Crazy Parlour of Sweet Consent Subtitle: The Book of Ning-Ning Author: Dean Moriarty Narrator: Gary Roelofs Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: dean moriarty Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "Come look through this window to see what isn't there where we have dates that simmer in the sun and we have barracuda timing and ideograms in the points of rust to shake your gates as you yawn," said the Sultan, selling dates. Members Reviews: I liked this book very much and I read it with ... It's very hard to appreciate such extraordinary creations, so I do not know whether to write five or one stars! Maybe the writers of the 21st century will start writing in such a complicated style? I got a lot of information on all my questions. It is really interesting and helpful for me. I liked this book very much and I read it with great pleasure. Thanks for my best friend for recommending me this book. I enjoy reading this book. Would definitely recommend this book! I found this to be an extremely interesting and mind changing book. This book is very well written by the author and i highly recommend this book to all of you guys. highly unusual and very deep This book is one of a kind, highly unusual and very deep. It's a sweet little book that stands on its own and can hold its head up in any company. wonderful story Usually i'm not fond of reading books of this genre, but this one is not like the other. The plot is really breathtaking...Overall, very interesting book. Four Stars This is a sweet little book that was fun to read

Rated R Audiobook by Mike Leon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Leon) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 04:55:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rated R Author: Mike Leon Narrator: Buzz Blackburn Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-17 Publisher: Mike Leon Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: It's crass gun porn filled with fanboy pandering action movie references. Do you like action movies? Do you like dark, edgy, hard-boiled heroes? Do you like fully automatic weapons blasting guys' heads off? How about product endorsements that are awkwardly placed between depictions of intense violence? Yeah? Then this book is for you! It's about Sid Hansen. He's a mega badass who kills anybody who stands between him and what he wants. And what he wants is to get laid and eat submarine sandwiches. Great aspirations aren't really his thing. It's also about the total skankbox on the cover. But let's not talk about her, or the third of the novel spent setting up the plot. That stuff is boring. Let's talk about explosions, cheesy one-liners, car chases, knife fights, villains with exotic weapons, cars that blow up for absolutely no reason, and firing two guns whilst jumping through the air. That's the cool stuff, and Rated R has it in spades. Once the exposition is over, and the body count starts climbing, this story goes from a hard R to a really ridiculously rock hard R that will blow your nuts off. Members Reviews: wow, very funny and entertaining. I did not expect this to be so funny and entertaining as it was. now I have to see what else this guy has written. This book needs to be a movie Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? It's been 2 days since I finished it and I am still laughing and thinking about it. This means it made an impact, good reason to listen to it. What did you like best about this story? the commercials, not kidding. Have you listened to any of Buzz Blackburns other performances before? How does this one compare? no but I intend to Any additional comments? I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review and I have completed that assignment with this honest review. Entertaining It's a very entertaining and quick read. The narration is superb. I looked for others and seems like this is the only one he does. I hope to see more in the future. If I could sum this book up it's like B action movie. That's a good thing. No loose ends. I enjoyed it. I received this book free from audio boom for an unbiased review. Awesome! Listens like an action movie complete with product placement. Plenty of action and lots of humor. The narrator was awesome and really made the story. I highly recommend this if you're looking for something a little off beat with a lot of laughs. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review. Great story, Great Narrator Very well done story. Lots of action, humor and gore. Take all the greatest action movie tropes and throw them into a mixer with some great humor and bloody gore and you get this book. Never quite takes itself seriously even though the characters are fully committed to the roles they play. Add to all this the fact that at 1.5times speed, the narrator sounds a lot like various South Park characters, and you have a whole new level of excellence.

Date Night on Union Station Audiobook by E.M. Foner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E.M. Foner) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:16:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Date Night on Union Station Subtitle: EarthCent Ambassador Series, Book 1 Author: E.M. Foner Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Kelly Frank is EarthCent's top diplomat on Union Station, but her job description has always been a bit vague. The pay is horrible and she's in hock up to her ears for her furniture, which is likely to end up in a corridor because she's behind on rent for her room. Sometimes she has to wonder if the career she has put ahead of her personal life for 15 years is worth it. When Kelly receives a gift subscription to the dating service that's rumored to be powered by the same benevolent artificial intelligence that runs the huge station, she decides to swallow her pride and give it a shot. But as her dates go from bad to worse, she can only hope that the supposedly omniscient AI is planning a happy ending. Members Reviews: If you can read this, buy this book. Any additional comments? A gem of a book that came as a complete surprise to me. Date Night at Union Station is a combination slice of life science fiction mixed with light-hearted comedy. Frankly, a match made in heaven if you ask me. The book follows two characters. Primarily it follows Kelly, who is Earth's top diplomat in a section of space at the largest space station. She is surrounded by all sorts of oddball races and species, but they are nothing compared to her mother nagging her to get married since she is already past 30! The other character is Joe, who sorts and sells scrap in the space station with his adoptive son. Sound like a romance? Well, it kind of is, but it kind of isn't. It's more a series of tales about dates that are anything but. You have a maybe homicidal queen in need of a king. Or you have a space pirate selling counterfeit goods that mistakenly agrees to a date through a dating service with the woman trying to catch him. Or beyond the dates there are rich little girls selling flowers to buy a baby brother. Or an entire alien species that is sabotaging humanity's chances at a video game tournament. You get the idea. The book is just like that, some fun bad first date stories in space. I recommend this book to anyone who likes slice of life or light-hearted laughs with a light feeling overall, something like a spring day before it gets too hot. Funny and well written!! This is not a it, sexy romance. It is a funny and well written book you'll want to listen to multiple times. Ending was a little abrupt so I'm thrilled there is a follow on concerning her married life. If you want a good beach read that will keep you laughing, this is it! A wonderful listen. Good bit of humor and a quite believable set of characters and situations. I wish the others were available in Audible as well. best dating service ever are you in a job where it's hard to find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with? are you wondering where that special someone is, then check this book out and be grateful that dating services aren't like this and yet at the same time it ends pretty well For young readers I thought the ideas sound great however the execution is not well thought out. It does seem like its written by a very young person. So I would recommend it for youth readers.

Much Obliged, Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:22:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Much Obliged, Jeeves Subtitle: The Jeeves and Wooster Series Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Dinsdale Landen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Everyone - even Augustus the cat - has cause to be obliged to Jeeves when he manages to retrieve the infamous Book, the book kept under lock and key at the Junior Ganymede Club and which lays bare the private lives of three-quarters of the upper classes - and which could prove to be political dynamite at the Market Snodsbury by-election! It once again falls to Bertie Wooster's manservant to save the day. Members Reviews: Not the best The narration is quite bad. He doesn't vary his voice, and he speaks rapidly, without pauses. It was a bit of a struggle to finish, which is just as well because he reads as though he's trying to get through it as quickly as possible. I recommend trying the ones narrated by Jonathan Cecil.

We Have Lost the President Audiobook by Paul Mathews

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Mathews) — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:22:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Have Lost the President Subtitle: We Have Lost Series, Book 1 Author: Paul Mathews Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: London, 2044. Britain is a republic. President Jan Polak has vanished overnight from Buckingham Palace, just weeks before an election. Has he been kidnapped? Or even killed? One man is determined to find out - as soon as he's had his breakfast. His name is Pond. Howie Pond - the president's official spokesperson and wannabe secret agent. With just a love of James Bond films to guide him, Howie sets out on a mission to solve the missing-president mystery. But with his journalist girlfriend, Britt, soon onto the story, the race is on to see who gets to the truth first. Members Reviews: Amusing Cute story set in 2044 England, which is now a republic after revolution sends the royal family to exile in Florida. A bit of cozy mystery, a bit of farce. Gildart Jacksons narration is terrific, as always. A very British comedy I loved this book, it was was hilarious in a very Norman Wisdom way. Great characters. Absolutely Brilliant Loved it. Listened to it twice over in quick succession and will probably listen again when book 4 is released. The silly humour is intensified by Gildart's narration. Loads of light hearted fun in this story.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Audiobook by Rita Mae Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rita Mae Brown) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:32:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Subtitle: 'Sister' Jane, Book 9 Author: Rita Mae Brown Narrator: Rita Mae Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The chase is on in New York Times best-selling author Rita Mae Brown's gripping new foxhunting mystery, featuring the irrepressible "Sister" Jane Arnold and the wily antics of her four-legged friends. In Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, a century-old crime reawakens bad will - and stirs up a scandal that chills Sister to the bone. Sister Jane and the Jefferson Hunt Club have traveled from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky to ride with the members of the Woodford Hounds - in the teeth of foul weather. Sister knows better than anyone that an ill wind blows no good. After the hunt, Sister Jane and her boyfriend, Gray Lorillard, head to a sumptuous party on a nearby estate, also home to a historic equine graveyard. The revelry is interrupted by jarring news: The discovery of grisly remains in the cemetery that are decidedly not equine. Now Sister and her hounds are on the case, digging up clues to an old murder that links three well-connected Southern families. When mayhem follows the Jefferson Hunt back to Virginia, the deadly doings become all too real: A dear friend of Sister's is found murdered. Sister and her animal friends must work fast to find a clever killer determined to keep deep-rooted secrets buried. A rollicking, riveting mystery, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie is a masterly audiobook full of colorful characters, gorgeous country landscapes, and the breathtaking thrill of the hunt. Critic Reviews: "[Brown's] foxhunting titles are great for readers who like gentility with a wicked little twist." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: NARRATOR WAS UNBEARABLE,! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I love her knowledge and ability to explain and educate about Hunting and Horses...her knowledge of 'Gossip' and old stories, is fun. I am a horse anything sponge so entertain and educate me a bit on anything horse and I'm good...BUT.... I did not know who the narrator was when I started listening...it took about 3 minutes to figure out it had to be the author...worst narration I have ever heard... RITA, Please give us all a break; put up your Ego, sniff the wind like the hounds and pick up the right scent! The pack is not following you... Will not be putting myself thru another ear assault...EMBARESSING. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? THE NARRATOR How did the narrator detract from the book? TOTALLY Do you think Let Sleeping Dogs Lie needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? Not w same narrator...better writing plotting editing...was sort of a phone it in & sloppy everything... Any additional comments? Too many questions...not really into solving the writers glitches. Rita Mae Brown delivers This stunning book inspires people to foxhunt and see the beauty in our backyard. This book and this series are not to be missed by any animal lover. too condescending to reader What would have made Let Sleeping Dogs Lie better? Not having RM Brown narrate What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) It was not a surprise How did the narrator detract from the book? She was just a terrible narrator You didnt love this book...

Man Seeking Woman Audiobook by Simon Rich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Simon Rich) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:60:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Man Seeking Woman Subtitle: And Other Love Stories Author: Simon Rich Narrator: Simon Rich Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In "Center of the Universe", God struggles to balance the demands of his career with the needs of his long-term girlfriend. In "Magical Mr. Goat", a young girl's imaginary friend yearns to become more than friends. In "Unprotected", an unused prophylactic recalls his years spent trapped inside a teen boy's wallet. The stories in Simon Rich's new audiobook are bizarre, funny, and yet...relatable. Rich explores love's many complications--losing it, finding it, breaking it, and making it--and turns the ordinary into the absurd. With razor-sharp humor, and just in time for Valentine's Day, Rich takes listeners for an exhilarating, hilarious ride on the rollercoaster of love. Members Reviews: Excellent fun! Where does The Last Girlfriend on Earth rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It's in the top What did you like best about this story? A change of pace from the normal historical fiction I like to read. Have you listened to any of Simon Richs other performances before? How does this one compare? Heard him on Savage podcast and thought it was an interesting premise for a book Any additional comments? Lots of fun and I love when the author reads the book, it adds so much more personality to the book. Great book and great reader/author!! Laughed out loud more than once So, I loved some stories more than others...over all I found it fun & entertaining. Doesn't take much The book is very creative, but reading/hearing this book gives you the idea that life can be one be joke if u want to look at it that way. There is nothing outlandish fun in this book, but the absurdity/scenarios that are in this book is what makes it great. Odd, insightful, often dark and always hilarious!! Man seeking Woman tells 30 short stories about the unloved, unsure and unusual. Jarring prose and simple imagery will make sure you wont quickly forget them. A must read for any human being who has ever experienced the company of another. A++++ Hilarious absurd stories you can relate to. My coworker keeps wondering why I'm walking around laughing so much. Because of this book!

10 dias para roubar o namorado da vizinha [10 Days to Steal My Neighbor's Boyfriend] Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janaina Rico) — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 05:23:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10 dias para roubar o namorado da vizinha [10 Days to Steal My Neighbor's Boyfriend] Author: Janaina Rico Narrator: Janaina Rico Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-17 Publisher: Bookerang Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Marcele de repente descobre que está apaixonada pelo namorado da vizinha. Mas, ele vai se mudar em 10 dias. Ento ela começa a correr contra o tempo! Uma história divertida, de uma menina que no mede as consequências para conquistar o homem dos seus sonhos. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Members Reviews: Bem bacana! Um bom livro pra ler rapidinho e dar risada das situaes inusitadas vividas pela personagem em to pouco tempo. Leitura leve, perfeita para passar o tempo. Recomendo!

Gone South Audiobook by Robert McCammon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 19:12:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gone South Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 226 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: It was hell's season, and the air smelled of burning children.... With "one of the most arresting first sentences in contemporary writing" (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution), Robert McCammon unfurls his visionary masterpiece of survival, redemption, and the astonishing transformations love can create. Gone South chronicles a desperate man's journey through a desperate land, in "a gothic picaresque that mixes gritty plot and black comedy...a smoothly constructed and satisfying story" (The Wall Street Journal). Flooded by memories, poisoned by Agent Orange, Dan Lambert kills a man in a moment of fear and fury - and changes his life forever. Pursued by police and bounty hunters, Dan flees south toward the Louisiana bayous. In the swamplands he meets Arden Halliday, a young woman who bears the vivid burdens of her own past and who is searching for a legendary faith healer called the Bright Girl. Looking for simple kindness in a world that rarely shows it, bound by a loyalty stronger than love, Dan and Arden set off on a journey of relentless suspense and impassioned discovery...over dark, twisting waterways into the mysterious depths of the human heart. Members Reviews: Great book! Another great one from Robert McCammon. Great characters, great story and great narration. Highly recommended. Wonderful writing and a great performance What did you love best about Gone South? The writing was a breath of fresh air. I've had a run of real duds in the last six months. It was great to listen to Robert McCammon's writing. His characters are very believable, even the odd ones. What about George Newberns performance did you like? Amazing. I would say he's as good as Edoardo Ballerini from the Mathew Corbett books. Great novel a departure from his horror and historic fiction novels. a story of redemption. Great read. Great story & excellent narrator A great story by Robert McCammon. The book has sympathetic characters, some oddities, a road trip searching for a miracle healer, and an uplifting ending. McCammon writes great dialogue, too, and the prose is so discriptive that I felt the heat and humidity of the swamps and bayous. Excellent narration by George Newbern. Great storytelling I started reading Robert McCammon by beginning the Matthew Corbett series and was hooked. Looking for another book by him I thought I'd give this a chance, I was not disappointed! I think I will continue reading more books by this author, I love the writing style, the stories, and the characters he invents. This book follows a man on the run and chronicles his journey, turning into a vehicle for the book's other character, Arden. She is seeking a faith healer deep in the Louisiana bayou. Cynical of her belief but obliged to accompany her, Dan Lambert agrees to take her to a town close by a hideout he plans to lay low in. But two bounty hunters, seeking the $15,000 reward for Lambert follow him and waylay his plans--attracting the attention of even more unscrupulous characters trafficking drugs. What ensues is a dark but humorous adventure for Lambert and Arden, on the run but never seeming to shake the persistent hunters. The characters aren't static, part of what I loved about the story was how they change by the end of the book, their preconceptions challenged and left questioning--leaving for a very satisfying ending.

Torpedo Juice Audiobook by Tim Dorsey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Dorsey) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:02:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Torpedo Juice Author: Tim Dorsey Narrator: George Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 324 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Internationally best-selling author Tim Dorsey's irreverent and hilarious novels starring evil genius Serge A. Storms, lovable psychiatric hospital escapee, zoom along at breakneck speed, delivering laughs and shocks in droves. In Torpedo Juice Serge heads for the Florida Keys, where, curiously enough, he isn't the saltiest nut in the jar. Since it's always a good idea to fly under police radar, Serge figures the Keys are just the place to lie low. Plus, he has two missions to accomplish: re-invent himself and get married, although he hasn't picked the lucky lady yet. But what he doesn't know is that enough serial and spree killers are headed his way to have a parade of psychopaths. Are the Keys big enough for all the lunatics? ©2005 Tim Dorsey; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC. Members Reviews: Comedy Masterpiece The most hilarious book I have ever read. The comedy is silent ,it catches you by surprise so that you have to go back to read it again. Serge is hilarious and his sidekick. If you don't have a sense of humor you may miss a lot. George wilson is the very best narrator out there. Bar None especially in torpedo Juice. I will read this again and again which is not my usual. What a funny book - laugh out loud hysterical This is the first audiobook I Purchased written by Tim Dorsey. Now I am hooked!!! Since listening to Torpedo Juice I have read or listened to all Tim Dorsey's books, but being my first - this audiobook will alway before extra special to me ... SOOOO funny. Enjoy it This is a chance to take a mental vacation into a world of complicated characters. I enjoyed the book. Walk the dog We all have a little (or a lot) of Serge in us or at least we know someone who could trigger us up to that level. This is a very funny book - read it while walking the dog! Yes Loved it, another great book. I re listen to this book on every trip to the Keys.

Uncle Fred in the Springtime Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:33:21 GMT

Pearls, Girls, and Monty Bodkin Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 01:02:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pearls, Girls, and Monty Bodkin Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When Monty Bodkin returns home to England after a year in America, his absence has strengthened his resolve to claim the hand in marriage of his intended, the hockey-playing Gertrude Butterwick. However, his association with an overweight Hollywood movie mogul, his redoubtable wife, and even more formidable stepdaughter sets the scene for complications. Add to this potpourri the piquant seasonings of a third-rate private detective, a devious pair of confidence tricksters, and a string of pearls, and the course of true love certainly won't run smoothly for Monty. Members Reviews: Classic Wodehouse While it is not his best book, it clearly is the most representative of the author. A little romance, a little suspense, and a pot load of verbal slapstick.

Leave it to Psmith Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:46:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leave it to Psmith Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-25-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 346 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The idyll of Blandings Castle is about to be disturbed, for the Hon. Freddie Threepwood is poised to make his debut as a jewel thief. Freddie, however, is not alone: Blandings is simply brimming with criminals and impostors all intent on stealing Aunt Constance's 20,000 pound diamond necklace. It is left to the debonair Psmith, with his usual aplomb, to unscramble the passion, problems, and identities, of one and all. ©1923 Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Fundamental Interconnectedness of All Things This book is fantastic, one of my favorite titles by Wodehouse. While listening to this title, I had an epiphany about the inspiration and influence that Douglas Adams found in the work of P.G. Wodehouse, especially for the Dirk Gently series by Adams - my absolute favorite books. The writing style, clever use of the English language, and the fundamental interconnectedness of all things (including all elements of the plot) brought me to a new of appreciation of both authors' work. Sound quality problems mar an otherwise good read This audio strongly gives the impression of having been cheaply transferred from cassette. The sound is generally muddied, making the narrator hard to understand, There are alsoinexplicable changes in volume and sound quality (for some sections of the book, the sound goes clear, and much louder.) The end result is a good book that I find myself struggling to listen to. Please, Audible, consider getting a sound engineer to clean this one up! Another little Gem by Wodehouse Many modern comic authors state their admiration of Wodehouse and it is easy to see why. These books are such fun. This book is packed with wild schemes, comically desperate situations, a henpecked husband and a number of monetary troubles that might be solves by the theft of a necklace. The whole tale is told with the typical comic warmth of a Wodehouse story. My only complaint is that the audio quality could be a little better. It seems that no one has bothered to clean up the recording since it was a book on tape (Last one I listened to by the same narrator had left in a direction to turn the tape to side to at one point). So the volume and clarity go in and out from chapter to chapter. However, it is still easily listened to and the narration is quite good. Best of the Psmith series If you are new to Wodehouse, Leave it to Psmith is a great place to start. I was so happy to see that Chivers finally released the title to Audible. Jonathan Cecils reading is more of a performance, than a reading, both rich and full of character; Cecils voice brings Wodehouse to life. The story contains several of my best loved Wodehouse moments, the infamous pale parabola of joy, the wonderful image of a muddily yet efficient secretary throwing flower pots thought windows, along with a pistol wielding poetess. My advice, scoop this one up, and fast. Delightful This is my first encounter with Psmith. Such a fabulous creation, and I particularly loved hearing him in action at Blandings. I'm now off to find more Psmith, as this is exactly the kind of escapism I need on my commute!

Pretty Much Screwed Audiobook by Jenna McCarthy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jenna McCarthy) — Tue, 03 May 2016 01:24:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pretty Much Screwed Author: Jenna McCarthy Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 290 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "I don't love you anymore." For Charlotte Crawford, the worst part about being dumped after 20 years of marriage is that her husband, Jack, doesn't want another woman; he just doesn't want her. Forty-two and clueless, Charlotte is a fish out of water in a dating pool teeming with losers. Just when she thinks she's finally put her failed marriage behind her, it comes back to bite her in the ass...hard. Without warning, Charlotte finds herself staring down the barrel of a future she wouldn't (she would totally) wish on her worst enemy. Engaging, fearless, and relentlessly funny, Pretty Much Screwed is a story of love, loss, friendship, forgiveness, turtledoves, taxidermy, and one hilariously ill-placed tick. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant blend of smart storytelling and sidesplitting humor." (Janet Evanovich, author of One for the Money) Members Reviews: The mispronunciations drove me crazy! I had so many issues with this book, from the unlikeable main character, to the sudden choppy time jumps to the narration. The mispronunciation of fidelity and divorcée among others were unacceptable at this level. Meh Nothing exceptional. I figured out a main plot point in the first few chapters but hoped I was wrong. Wasn't. Characters aren't really exceptional Charlotte makes you want to pull your hair out There were conversations in the book that I found myself relating to and moments that I did enjoy the story line but Charlotte made so many bad decisions that I found myself not wanting to finish the book because I was afraid of what she would do next. If there is a guy like Jesse in real-life, please send him my way. Anti-feminist drivel Weak female characters whose happiness or unhappiness depend exclusively on whether or not there is a man in their lives. The main character gets divorced and the only thing she does is focus on getting in a new relationship. Completely pathetic and stereotypical. Punctuate all this with constant commentary about eating, gaining weight, losing weight, waistlines, breast size.... It's atrocious. I can't understand all the positive reviews. Do yourself a favor and skip this one! Totally relatable plot line! I feel most women could relate to this plot line. I laughed out loud several times! Used the "f" word a few times throughout so not a good one to listen to at the office :(

Every Anxious Wave Audiobook by Mo Daviau

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mo Daviau) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:38:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Anxious Wave Author: Mo Daviau Narrator: Zach Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 506 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Why would we need music if our lives were exactly as we wanted them to be? Karl Bender is a quiet guy who lives in three places: his bar, his apartment, and the cheap Mediterranean place on the corner that keeps him well fed with his daily portion of hummus and chicken shwarma. But that's all about to change. When he stumbles upon a time-traveling wormhole, Karl develops a business selling access to people who want to go back in time to hear their favorite bands. It's a pretty ingenious plan, and Karl's indie rock ethics ensure that he keeps things small and special. Until, that is, he mistakenly transports best friend Wayne to 980 Mannahattan instead of 1980 Manhattan. Karl is distraught. He needs an ally. And he finds one in brilliant, prickly, overweight astrophysicist Lena Geduldig. The connection is immediate. While they work on getting Wayne back, Karl and Lena fall in love - with time travel and each other. Unable to resist meddling with the past, they bounce around time. That's when they alter the course of their lives. That's when they threaten their future together. A wild romp of a love story across time, Every Anxious Wave plays ball with the big questions: Who would we become if we could rewrite our pasts? How do we hold on to love across time? Members Reviews: Interesting, character driven story. This is a book about the application of love in its many forms on time travel. If you are like me and enjoy a book where the characters drive the story you will love this book. As one reviewer pointed out there is a lot of casual swearing and some crude portions. Normally this would bother me, but for the most part it seemed organic within the context of the book in relation to its characters. Check it out and decide for yourself. One. Full. Day. I spent one entire day listening to this magnetic novel. As one Doctor might say, "Time is more of a wibbly-wobbly timey wimey...stuff..." so reads the pages of this constantly evolving book. It's also not really a book. The science behind the time travel on this work is simple, but not too simple. Facts behind the theories spoken of are accurate, if not only to keep the story moving at a film style pace. With prose on sad-sackery through nostalgia honed in on the late 80's to early 90's, the reminders of a long lost era never bogs down the read, nor does the narrator let the sometimes down beat prose keep the flow moving. With passages on subjects on the EinsteinRosen bridge and the quantum physics behind the tech that enables cross time texting, this roadmap through time and space peaks and bends the notion behind a theme that absolute love, and an Elliot Smith lyric, transcends the good Doctors ideas. Academy of Music, New York City, 11/24/1971 That's the concert I would travel back in time to see. Yes, King Crimson, and Procol Harum -- three iconic prog-rock bands at the dawn of the popularity of prog-rock (before its descent into bombasity several years later), the moment Yes and Crimson grew popular in America. Or maybe the Allmans at the Fillmore, of the Dead's Bear's Choice concert. So many shows, so few time machines to send you back to see them. Such is the premise of Mo Daviau's debut novel, which jumps right into a wormhole that takes former minor alt-rock star Karl Bender back in time, and which he uses to go back to the great shows he may or may not have seen in his youth.

Twain's Humor Audiobook by Mark Twain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) — Thu, 02 Dec 2004 06:18:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twain's Humor Subtitle: A Collection Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Thomas Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A collection of 23 of Twain's funniest stories and essays, ranging from tongue in cheek to the fantastic. This collection includes: (P)2002 Commuter's Library Critic Reviews: "Thomas Becker's delivery suggests the wry humor one imagines the author himself would use in reading them." (Booklist) "This recording's success is a result of Becker's dramatic reading ability, which is nicely understated yet totally effective and appropriate." (School Library Journal) "Possibly the best Twain on the market." (The Society for Performance Literature) Members Reviews: Twain's Humor Well, I just finished this book and am glad. Becker's reading was boring to say the least, and I still am trying to find some homor in this book. Much of the Twain that I have read over the years seemed a lot funnier than this rendition. Maybe I just dont get that "old time" humor,,or maybe I just should not have listened to it while commuting to and from work on the train... Either way it was a waste of my money and time.. Poor narration I have ready everything Twain has ever written, but this narration spoiled it all. You can hardly understand what the narrator is saying -- he slurs the words into each other and lets the sentences run onto each other. I think the narrator underestimates Twain: reading him as if he had the voice of a "hick" when in reality Twain is teasing both the upper-class and the "hicks." I would not recommend this title and would return it if I could. No thank you, ma'am I think I'm going to give up on this one. At first, I found the accent and the dialect interesting. But when I didn't realize that the first story had ended, I knew I was in trouble. Not very funny I've read a little Twain and some of it I've really enjoyed but his humorous short stories have left me cold. In a previous collection I read story about a duel he described and it had me in stitches but those stories I listened to in this collection were just not very funny. I am disappointed and will stick to his more serious writing from now on. That I still enjoy. Not Twain's Best I like Twain, but these really aren't the best examples of his wit and humor.

Beachbound Audiobook by Junie Coffey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Junie Coffey) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:26:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beachbound Subtitle: Pineapple Cay Stories, Book 2 Author: Junie Coffey Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Organizing a conference for Professor Philip Putzel isn't high on Nina Spark's to-do list. All she wants is to enjoy the sun and sand at her new home on Pineapple Cay, hopefully with handsome fishing guide Ted Matthews by her side. But saying no to Philip isn't easy, especially after a mysterious assailant tried to kill him following his delivery of a scathing keynote address. Sure, her arrogant former boss has a history of run-ins with everyone - Nina included - but expecting to find a real suspect in a banquet hall full of dull, book-toting academics? They're more likely to kill a good joke than a fellow colleague. When Nina is questioned, her curiosity about whodunit leads her to investigate on her own, despite her promise to police chief Blue Roker. Now Nina and her friends Pansy and Danish are combing the beaches for clues. And they'd better act fast, because someone out there is still planning to make good on a killer grudge. Members Reviews: Funny and Entertaining This is a funny and entertaining book. The characters are realistic and the story flows at a nice pace. I look forward to the next book.

Vorsicht vor Leuten Hörbuch von Ralf Husmann

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ralf Husmann) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:59:35 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> Titel: Vorsicht vor Leuten Autor:: Ralf Husmann Erzähler: Christoph Maria Herbst Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 7 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-04-10 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 3 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Lorenz Brahmkamp hat ein Talent zum Lügen. Schon in der Schule hatten andere eine Begabung für Fremdsprachen, Mathe oder wenigstens Sport. Lorenz nur fürs Lügen. Bei seinem Chef ist er deswegen unten durch, und auch seine Frau Katrin hat ihn deswegen verlassen. Doch dann taucht ein Mann auf, der im Lügen sogar noch weitaus begabter ist. Plötzlich bietet sich für Lorenz die Chance, seinen Job und seine Frau zurückzuerobern und ein ganz neues Leben zu beginnen... ©2010 Argon Verlag; (P)2010 Argon Verlag

Three Amazing Things About You Audiobook by Jill Mansell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jill Mansell) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:25:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Amazing Things About You Author: Jill Mansell Narrator: Heather Wilds Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Hallie has a secret. She's in love. He's perfect for her in every way, but he's seriously out of bounds. And her friends aren't going to help her, because what they do know is that Hallie doesn't have long to live. Time is running out. Flo has a dilemma. She really likes Zander. But his scary sister won't be even faintly amused if she thinks Zander and Flo are becoming friends - let alone anything more. Tasha has a problem. Her new boyfriend is the adventurous type. And she's afraid one of his adventures will go badly wrong. Three Amazing Things About You begins as Hallie goes on a journey. A donor has been found, and she's about to be given new lungs. But whose? Critic Reviews: "[Jill Mansell] creates characters that I root for and that are so realistic, I feel I could bump into them in my local pub." (Novelicious) Members Reviews: Delivers, as always Jill Mansell delivers a great book, as always. I laughed and cried and loved every minute of listening to this book.

Der König der Tiere: Geschichten und Glossen Hörbuch von Jürgen von der Lippe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jürgen von der Lippe) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:35:33 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> Titel: Der König der Tiere: Geschichten und Glossen Autor:: Jürgen von der Lippe Erzähler: Jürgen von der Lippe, Max Giermann, Nora Tschirner Format: Original Recording Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 2 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-09-17 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Geschichten zum Lachen, zum Schmunzeln und zum gepflegten Sinnieren. In ihnen kombiniert der Autor Kalauer und Witze mit Philosophie und Sprachkritik und erzählt ebenso witzig wie hinterlistig vom Kampf der Geschlechter, vom lieben Gott und der heilen wie unheilen Welt. Blödsinn meets Tiefsinn - großartig live performt von Jürgen von der Lippe, Nora Tschirner und Max Giermann. ©2017 Jürgen von der Lippe / Knaus (P)2017 Random House Audio Kritik Bewertungen: Wenn der Altmeister des Humorgewerbes zur Lesung einlädt, kann man sicher sein, dass es seitens der Zuhörer zur vermehrten Ausschüttung von Glückshormonen kommt. -- Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger Mitglieder Bewertungen: Five Stars Feast of jokes for the German native speaker.

Willful Child Audiobook by Steven Erikson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Erikson) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:33:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Willful Child Author: Steven Erikson Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 397 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: These are the voyages of the starship A.S.F. Willful Child. Its ongoing mission: to seek out strange new worlds on which to plant the Terran flag, to subjugate and if necessary obliterate new life-forms, to boldly blow the... And so we join the not-terribly-bright but exceedingly cock-sure Captain Hadrian Sawback and his motley crew on board the Starship Willful Child for a series of devil-may-care, near-calamitous and downright chaotic adventures through "the infinite vastness of interstellar space". The New York Times best-selling author of the acclaimed Malazan Book of the Fallen sequence has taken his lifelong passion for Star Trek and transformed it into a smart, inventive, and hugely entertaining spoof on the whole mankind-exploring-space-for-the-good-of-all-species-but-trashing-stuff-with-a-lot-of-high-tech-gadgets-along-the-way, overblown adventure. The result is an SF novel that deftly parodies the genre while also paying fond homage to it. Members Reviews: Loving, biting, very funny parody of classic SF This was an unexpected treat. Erikson, who I know from his well-regarded grim and gritty fantasy work, turns out to be a very funny writer with an obvious deep love for science fiction. This book is both parody and pastiche, primarily of Star Trek (mostly Kirk-era Star Trek), but there are nods to other subgenres as well, from military SF to cyberpunk. To get full enjoyment out of this book, a passing knowledge of Star Trek is a must, and the more you know (and love) science fiction in all of its occasionally cheesy glory, the more fun you will have. The story itself is surprisingly compelling, as are the characters, given that the book is essentially a parody. Erikson somehow manages to send up many genre conventions (the entire bridge crew beaming down to new planets, the tough space marines who shout "hooah" at every challenge, rogue AIs, and more) by having a main character who manages to be in on the joke, but in a more subtle way than the characters in Scalzi's similarly-themed Redshirts. Indeed, the captain is a complete bastard, albeit an endearing one, an over-the-top parody of Kirk that makes even Futurama's version seem well-behaved. Erikson puts his skills to work, ensuring that the plot remains engaging and the characters interesting, even as the story lurches from bizarre encounter to bizarre encounter. At the same time, he doesn't shy away from occasionally sharpening his parody to more biting satire at the expense of some more worn-out SF tropes. I don't usually laugh at Audible books, but friends have repeatedly stopped me to ask why I was giggling with my headphones on in the street. This is not only due to Erikson's writing, but also the incredible, multi-voiced (and occasionally enhanced) MacLeod Andrews, who delivers the best comedy performance I have heard on Audible. So, if you are a Star Trek fan, or at least are familiar with it, this is a no-brainer and probably the funniest science fiction since Hitchhiker's Guide. If you aren't as familiar with the conventions of the genre, or have never seen any Star Trek outside of the J J Abrams reboots, I have a feeling that a lot of the humor would pass you by. For the right kind of listener, however, this is pure gold. If Zap Brannigan were as intelligent as Picard. I've listened to over 700 audiobooks, and this was one of the funniest and most enjoyable books I've listened to in a long time.

The President of Vice Audiobook by The Onion

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Onion) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:35:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The President of Vice Subtitle: The Autobiography of Joe Biden Author: The Onion Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The Onion is proud to present The President of Vice: The Autobiography of Joe Biden. In this scandalous memoir, America's favorite politician discusses his early years, before he became ultimate wingman to the leader of the free world. For the first time ever Diamond Joe discusses the formative experiences of his life, including his childhood selling hooch in Scranton, his years cruising college campuses picking up co-eds in a Del Rio, the grade-A tang he plowed in the summer of '87, and his "sweet ass gig" as Senator of Delaware. Speaking of his own work, Vice President Biden says, "Amigo, you're just one click away from buying Uncle Joe's tell-all autobiography. My sweetest guitar riffs, bustiest lays, wildest benders, and sexiest appropriation bills, it's all in there. You'll not only hear about me and my buddy Barack, but I guarantee you'll pick up some tricks that'll serve you well in the sack. Plus, I'm deep in the hole right now and really need the scratch." Members Reviews: Funny, funny Not for anyone easily offended. It is hilarious. It is a good natured poke at one of the best politicians of our time. Amazing Funny worth a listen now get more by the onion and I can die happy Hilarious, But Exhausting Any additional comments? Really, really funny material here and excellent comedic narration. However, kinda like an SNL skit that gets morphed into a movie, the jokes tend to get a little tired. I listened to it in 15 or 20 minute intervals.

Jeeves in the Offing Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 21:26:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jeeves in the Offing Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Ian Carmichael Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The Times has announced, much to Bertie's astonishment, the news of his engagement to the beautiful Bobbie Wickham. But worse is to come....Uncle Tom's antique silver cow-creamer has gone missing; Kipper Herring has libelled his and Bertie's former headmaster; leading British psychiatrist Sir Roderick Glossop is posing as a butler; and Aunt Dahlia's masterly French chef, Anatole, is once again becoming a pawn in a terrible power struggle. By a rare stroke of genius, Bertie finds a solution; he recalls Jeeves from his annual holiday, and the incomparable manservant sorts everybody out in his usual imperturbable style. ©1960 P.G. Wodehouse; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Awful audio quality, good book Sounds like it was originally recorded on a grammophone, converted to tape, and then converted to audible format. There were passages that were literally undecipherable even in format 4. The book itself is quite good, feeling like a true Jeeves novel, with an appropriate laughable ending. But find another recording and save your poor ears. Terrible naration As always Jeeves and Bertie continue to entertain BUT the naration was almost intolerable. It was like hearing chalk on a blackboard. I was tempted several times to give up listening but suffered through it because I enjoy the characters so much. story fun, don't like reader I always love stories about Bertie and Jeeves but found the reading annoying. It should be a but more posh and definitely not so harsh. I found it a bit difficult to always know which character was speaking. Good story, not a favourite narrator What three words best describe Ian Carmichaels performance? At first, I was a little put off by the fact that the narrator talks so quickly. Several times I had to rewind a bit and listen to something one or two times more before I could make out what it was. I got over that as I got used to the speed though. Only, the more I got used to the speed with which this is narrated, the more I started noticing the fact that the narrator seems to think that Bertie has a speech defect! Often when Bertie is saying something, he sounds like he's nearly stuttering and this doesn't seem to happen with any of the other characters. I found it quite annoying, as I'm pretty certain there has been no mention before of Bertie having this sort of trouble. No review needed! What did you like most about Jeeves in the Offing? You either 'get' Wodehouse and love him as I do or you don't. What does Ian Carmichael bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Ian Carmichael and Jonathan Cecil are the only two narrators who can do justice to Jeeves and Wooster. Sorry Martin Jarvis - love your William but Wooster : NO, NO, NO.

A Swift Kick in the Asteroids Audiobook by Edward Zajac

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward Zajac) — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 04:50:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Swift Kick in the Asteroids Author: Edward Zajac Narrator: Nicholas Tecosky Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-15 Publisher: ListenUp Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 187 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Neurotic tech Zagarat Cole had no choice but to steal 432,985 credits from the Deus Syndicate. It was the only way to pay for his mother's medical treatments. So, when a Deus executive called Zag into his office, he knew the jig was up. Or down. Or however it was you danced a jig. Yet to Zag's astonishment, the executive didn't excoriate, eviscerate, or "ate" him at all. He offered him a job. The Deus CEO would consider it a personal favor if Zag helped privateer, ladies' man, and all around great guy Fletcher Griffin with an easy outsource assignment. Were the fates smiling on Zag for once in his sunning life? Until then, it seemed like whoever was writing his story in the great cosmic diary just plain didn't like Zag. But here was an opportunity to curry favor from the 10th most powerful CEO in the known universe and possibly even make a few credits on the side. However, Zag quickly learns that nothing is easy when Fletcher Griffin is involved. He soon finds himself hacking into the corporation's database, searching for incriminating evidence linking a Deus executive to Galustay; an insidious drug that can only be derived by harvesting adrenaline from living Weiylans. Now Fletcher and Zag must find a way to stop the harvesters and free the Weiylans, all the while fighting off a case of intentionally induced food poisoning (which Fletcher could totally explain), avoiding the ire of a powerful executive (which Fletcher could totally explain), and generally running for their lives wherever they go (which Fletcher could totally explain). And yet, something strange happens to Zag along the way. His anxieties dwindle, subsumed by something called courage - all because of an enigmatic privateer who is more than what he seems, and he seems to be a bumbling idiot. Members Reviews: Great fun Very much in the flavor of Douglas Adams. Loved it. Requires attention to catch all the jokes. humoristic science fiction Zagarat works as a technician in a big corporation called DEUS Syndicate. His mother is terribly ill and the only medical treatment that can give them hope is very expensive. Zagarat is always neurotic, and usually cautious, but desperate about his mother's health he decides to "borrow" the money from the DEUS Syndicate. The next day a big executive calls Zagarat to his office, and he fears the worst, but this will just be the beginning of Zagarat's adventures and his transformation into a new person. This humoristic science fiction novel deserves a place beside 'A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and 'Gateway' by Frederik Pohl. It made me laugh hard several times and I really enjoyed Zagarat and Fletcher's personalities. This book is aimed at the techy nerd many of us carry inside, and we could very well have reacted in the same way as Zagarat did, who suffered the collateral effects of Fletcher's wild plans. We have here a characteristic duo: Fletcher, the charming and full of confidence, but with poor ideas, privateer; and Zagarat, socially awkward, and much more resourceful than he wants to believe. Apart from being a humoristic novel, this book has a decent amount of geeky mentions, but it is not really overloaded with them so I think it could be enjoyed by a vast public. Even though the characters are not fully developed they have a personality of their own and Nicholas Tecosky really succeeds in bringing them to life.

Girl 99 Audiobook by Andy Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andy Jones) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:06:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girl 99 Author: Andy Jones Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When Tom's girlfriend walks out on him the day before Christmas, he feels humiliated but not necessarily heartbroken. Sadie wasn't, after all, The One. If we're being precise, she was number 85. And so, for reasons that are only mostly wrong, Tom embarks on a mission to bring his number of encounters up to a nice neat 100. Over the course of his quest he sleeps with a colleague, a colleague of a friend, a friend of a friend, a friend of a friend's wife, the estate agent selling his flat, and several more besides. Everything is going, if not well, then at least according to plan...and then Tom meets Verity. Whether she's The One remains to be seen, but she's certainly more than just another number. Members Reviews: great read very believable, good storyline and fun listen, serious when needed too, well thought out. loved the characters-author very good at painting their personalities. would definitely recommend this book

A Load of Hooey Audiobook by Bob Odenkirk

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Odenkirk) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:53:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Load of Hooey Subtitle: A Collection of New Short Humor Fiction, Odenkirk Memorial Library, Book 1 Author: Bob Odenkirk Narrator: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Jay Johnston, Jerry Minor, Megan Amram, Paul F. Tompkins Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 332 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bob Odenkirk is a legend in the comedy-writing world, winning Emmys and acclaim for his work on Saturday Night Live, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and many other seminal television shows. This book, his first, is a spleen-bruisingly funny omnibus that ranges from absurdist monologues ("Martin Luther King Jr.'s Worst Speech Ever") to intentionally bad theater ("Hitler Dinner Party: A Play"), from avant-garde fiction ("Obit for the Creator of Mad Libs") to free-verse poetry that's funnier and more powerful than the work of Calvin Trillin, Jewel, and Robert Louis Stevenson combined. Odenkirk's debut resembles nothing so much as a hilariousnew sketch comedy show that's exclusively available as a streaming video for your mind. As Odenkirk himself writes in "The Second Meeting of Jesus and Lazarus," it is a book "to be read aloud to yourself in the voice of Bob Newhart". Members Reviews: Some nice, light silliness Perfect for a car trip with a person who shares none of your interests. Great, theatrical reading of short comic "skits." Love Bob Odenkirk! Funny guy with a unique sense of humor. Highly recommend! I'll definitely be waiting for his next (hopefully there will be a next one). Very funny! I would recommend this book for anyone who loves Mr. Show or Bob Odenkirk's work on other shows. It reminds me of some of Steve Martin's essays. Funny, Often Enough Any additional comments? This is an odd book to listen to, probably an odd book to begin with. As the fairly funny introduction implies, the best place to read this is probably the toilet. It has fairly short, separated bits that ought to be read in 3-5 minute breaks. So, listening to it is another matter. Many of these bits really made me laugh. The best, like the one in which Odenkirk talks about how to write stupid reviews on Amazon, are really funny. They're clever and angry in just the right mix. On the plus side, there are very few (if any) clunkers. Many are in the same vein as one another, however, with the result that some are less good than others. The result is that there are times it feels as if you've heard something before. Odenkirk himself has such a satisfying voice that it makes the material come alive. The other readers are good, too, but they aren't in it enough to sustain a rhythm, so sometimes they feel as if they're interrupting his shtick. While I did enjoy this, I couldn't help thinking I'd have enjoyed it even more as a series of 15-20 minute podcasts, as a kind of variety show for the 21st century. Barring that, I think I'd have enjoyed it even more if I'd read it in the bathroom. Still, this is clever and a lot of fun, and Odenkirk has earned the right to explore his madness in a form like this one. S'ok- not my favorite altho well written He's a very good writer. I just found parts not to be my form of humor. Glad it was short as I commit to hearing things through once I start- I think I'll stick with seeing him on tv

Dear Becky, Unsolicited Comments of a Mother-In-Law Audiobook by K Guest

biacuaduc@gmail.com (K Guest) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:14:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Becky, Unsolicited Comments of a Mother-In-Law Author: K Guest Narrator: Dani Dodge Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-27-13 Publisher: Kevin Michael Guest Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In the world of Gertrude Charmaine Beasley, exists the soft-spoken, black-sheep daughter in law, Becky Beasley, married to the not-quite-celebrated son, Matthew. In order to shape Becky into the daughter-in-law she favors (Denise), Gertrude imparts her wisdom, suggestions, and thinly veiled insults through the passive-aggressive art form of letter writing... Dear Becky, I wanted to thank you for inviting me over to your quaint home for dinner. I can always tell the character of a person by the cleanness of their home. The carpet deodorizer did a lovely job of adding fragrance to the air and covered some of the burned smells coming from the kitchen. (Did you know you were supposed to vacuum after using the deodorizer, dear?) I also wanted to complement you on your table decorations. I understand that you're new to home ownership and gardening, so there was no way to know that the flower arrangement you picked was full of rag weed. The children's repeated sneezing was not distracting at all. But, the main point of my letter was to get the recipe for your tomato sauce. I have never had a sauce with such a distinct flavor. I am usually known for my palette and ability to distinguish flavors, but your sauce has confused me. I could not detect any basil, garlic, onion, olive oil, pepper, or salt. So enlighten me, if you will. Other than tomatoes and water, what did you put in it? Well, again it was a joy coming over for dinner. I am glad to see that my son and his children, because of your cooking, are remaining fit. Yes, there is no evidence of your spoiling them in any way. Mom Members Reviews: Great Fun Everyone knows the butt of jokes is the helpless well meaning MOTHER in law. Well, this one is the mother in law that the jokes are made about. This women needs to be sent far far away. Terrific ending. I hope I will never be like that ain the patriot old hag is. Good luck to you all that have that most hated of family members Wow Just finished reading this with my girlfriend, and there are no words. It is occasionally inoffensive and always funny throughout. Anyone who has experienced an overbearing mother, either his/her own or someone else's will find this a must read bit of catharsis. Everyone else can still enjoy a chuckle at some of the crazier moments. Mother in law blues Dear Becky was a fun easy read. I have never had a mother in law like Becky's but have heard stories. This was funny and sad at the same time. I enjoyed it never the less. Funny very funny! I would say Mother In Law from hell x2. After reading Dear Becky, I thought good to know I wasn't the only one Funny very funny! I would say Mother in Law from hell x2. After reading Dear Becky, I thought good to know I wasn't the only one. I enjoyed this little book! Even if you had the best most wonderfull Mother in Law ever, you still might enjoy this book. Then have a good chuckle! Be prepared to smile! I found this to be so amusing-I am sure everyone has met someone in their life that will come to mind with this quick read. The end-of course is priceless!

Occupational Hazards: The Blue-Collar Omnibus Audiobook by Geoff Sturtevant

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Geoff Sturtevant) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 01:32:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Occupational Hazards: The Blue-Collar Omnibus Author: Geoff Sturtevant Narrator: John McLain, Jonathan Sleep, Steven Jay Cohen, Paul J. McSorley, Ramon de Ocampo, Geoff Sturtevant Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Flexfiction Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Occupational Hazards is a collection of acclaimed stories from the author's Return to the Dirt, Just Speculating, and more, including unreleased, exclusive, audio-only content! Performed by a cast of award-winning and Audie nominated narrators, fans of the macabre, dark humor, and cerebral thrillers are guaranteed a compelling listening experience. The stories exemplify the unsavory side of our everyday existence. Existentialism, absurdism, and outlandish humor merge with ordinary, workaday life for a unique and hilarious perspective of the human experience. Occupational Hazards is an unflinching ride through the absurdity of it all. Not recommended for the faint of heart or easily offended. But if meaty stories are what you're after.... We hope you're hungry. Members Reviews: Cute funny and over the top fun listen Any additional comments? 5 Stars (a mix of 4 and 5 Stars rounding up) Jar Baby -John McLain (Narrator) I laughed myself silly from baby in the jar to the, redneck hillbilly and his ways just too dang funny. Ill be dipped in S*** has become my favorite new saying. I thought I would die laughing at how he talked about his wife, the TV and new laptop. His wife is something else as they bring you laugh after laugh I bet you wont be able to stop listening. The ending is to die for just too funny. The narrator did an outstanding job, loved his character voices he really had the characters down to a T. I plan to listen to this one again. The Relativist - Jonathan Sleep (Narrator) I didnt care for this one it is about Chinese people and how they cook, what their secrets are. The narrator never did sound Chinese which really took away from the story. The narrator wasnt bad his character voice just didnt fit this story. Anything For My Bubela - Steven Jay Cohen (Narrator) A man owes a lot of money and mother is beside herself. Just how could her dear son do this to her? Funny, cute as the author spins a delightful tale of mother, son and the wrong people to owe money to. I laughed so much through this. Dear sweet mama is something else and so very surprising.The narration was wonderful I loved his character voices they really fit the character and pull you in. I had no trouble picturing each scene as it unfolded. The narrator really puts a lot of emotion into this audio. I just loved it and plan to listen to this one again. The Organization - Paul J. McSorley (Narrator) This is about an old folks home and what happens to them as a delivery man looks on in horror. Its full of surprises you wont see coming. A great twist that is shocking but at times funny once you get over the horror of it. The narration was great, wonderful male and female voices that fit each character. The emotion for each character was outstanding. Anchors Away Geoff Sturtevant (Author, Narrator) This is not listened on the title page but it is a short story about a sailor, his voyage and letting his so call anchor fly. That is about all I can say about it without giving it away. The author is also the narrator in this story. He does a wonderful job of narration from his character voices to his sound effects they are outstanding. I do wish it has been a little longer about the time you get into the story it is over.

Missing Links Audiobook by Rick Reilly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Reilly) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:29:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Missing Links Author: Rick Reilly Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-29-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: From Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly comes this spoof of all things golf and country club. Missing Links is the story of four middle-class buddies who live outside Boston and play golf together at Ponkaquogue Municipal Golf Links and Deli, not so fondly known as Ponky. An 18-hole garbage dump with hazards that include a concrete river surrounded by a chain-link fence and the pillars of the elevated train that runs through the course, it is reputed to be the worst golf course in America. One day the group inadvertently discovers that all along they've been playing right next door to the Mayflower Club, a true golfing Eden. The rollicking plot includes a bet to see who will be first to sneak in a round at the Mayflower, as well as the narrator's attempts to reach some sort of reasonable understanding with his overbearing father. Critic Reviews: [E]asily the wittiest golf novel yetthe Bull Durham of the genre, and the closest thing to Caddyshack on paper we're likely to get. ( Kirkus Reviews) "Don't get started reading this book. It will take three burly men to pull you away from it." (Bob Costas, NBC commentator) Members Reviews: seriously funny this book needs to be shot as a movie. these characters are larger than life. Awesome book Just a great book. Needs to be read by anyone who ever hit a golf ball. Reilly is great. Rick Riley is a better writer then Jenkins or Harvey. Can't wait to read sequel. Hilariously well written. Would you consider the audio edition of Missing Links to be better than the print version? The audio edition was very well done. The narrator hits all the accents perfectly. What other book might you compare Missing Links to and why? Since I heard of this book through the book "In search of Burningbush" I must reciprocate the reference. Two down would be proud. Which scene was your favorite? Pretty much the whole thing. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Ha. its not that kind of book. Any additional comments? I enjoyed listening to this book. The narration is well done and the writing is excellent to say the least. When you imagine a narrator as the author, you know it is done well. great winter listen Any additional comments? I really enjoyed the break from golf instructional books with this humorous short novel. A great listen to pass the weeks until spring. Any listeners that play the same Municipal Golf Course round after round will enjoy this great little book.

The Forensic Records Society Audiobook by Magnus Mills

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Magnus Mills) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:35:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forensic Records Society Author: Magnus Mills Narrator: Tim Bruce Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "Within a few months we'd witnessed bickering, desertion, subterfuge and rivalry. I was rapidly coming to the conclusion that only a miracle could save us now." Two men with a passion for vinyl create a society for the appreciation of records. Their aim is simple: to elevate the art of listening by doing so in forensic detail. The society enjoys moderate success in the back room of their local pub, The Half Moon, with other enthusiasts drawn to the initial promise of the weekly gathering. However, as the club gains popularity, its founder's uncompromising dogma results in a schism within the movement, and soon a counter group forms. Then the arrival of a young woman called Alice further fractures the unity of the vulnerable society. As rifts are forged and gulfs widen, Magnus Mills examines the surreal nature of ordinary lives. The master of the comic deadpan returns for his ninth novel, a spectacularly disingenuous exploration of power, fanaticism and really, really good records. Members Reviews: MILLS THRILLS. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Forensic listening does not allow me to pass comment, or offer a judgement. Listen to the book.

Sideways 3 Chile Audiobook by Rex Pickett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rex Pickett) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:20:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sideways 3 Chile Subtitle: A Novel Author: Rex Pickett Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Sideways 3 Chile follows the further adventures of Miles Raymond (played by Paul Giamatti in the now cult movie Sideways) and, to a lesser extent, his friend Jack. It's now 10 years later, and Miles is a successful author, but he's still searching for something; depression has him, once again, in its taloned grip. Offered a chance to travel to the antipodean country of Chile and visit their wine regions for a magazine assignment, Miles, his world turned upside down by bad financial investments and even worse luck with relationships, happily agrees. A somewhat cynical Miles finds Chile, its people, and its spectacular and vastly diverse wine regions to be a life-transforming journey. The Sideways trilogy is now complete. Members Reviews: The deepest of the trilogy. As someone who is a writer of sorts, I really felt connected to Miles while reading this book (I have both the Kindle and Audible versions). Yes I'm older, I'm female, don't take psychotropic medications, and I have nothing published, but for some reason I could really connect with a lot of what he was struggling with. This is an entertaining book, and while I felt that the narrator might have been just a little too emotional in some parts, I felt that he really gave the full expression of the character's emotions. Yes I really liked the book. Of the books in the trilogy, this is the one I would most like to see made into a movie. I think it would be phenomenal. By the way, Pickett's use of the language almost requires that you use your eyeballs. The Audible version is nice, but halfway through the introduction, I knew I would need to be reading it, too. Not a sequel...you won't like it! Would you try another book from Rex Pickett and/or Scott Brick? yes What could Rex Pickett have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? done some editing; written with some humility Would you listen to another book narrated by Scott Brick? absolutely What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? disappointment Any additional comments? it was a waste of my time and money Why end the Sideways story here! Love this one! If you could sum up Sideways 3 Chile in three words, what would they be? Maturity. True Love. Wine Which scene was your favorite? When Miles made it to the dessert and Maya was there waiting but not for him. I liked Miles "for a moment" believed there was a god! Who was the most memorable character of Sideways 3 Chile and why? Miles. Any additional comments? Wow! This book was waaaaaaaaaay better than vertical and should have been a follow up to the first Sideways novel. I am so glad Miles and Jack grew up or rather seen the light. I also enjoyed the ending because it leaves me hopeful of Miles future. This novel should be the sequel to the Sideways movie.. Thankfully the last book in the series This is thankfully the last book in the series. Unfortunately, Jack's earthy presence is absent except for a short bit in the middle. as a result, Miles Raymond's hyper-dramatic and panicky navel-gazing wear exceptionally thin by the end of the book. Annoying protagonist I really couldn't warm to this story- which was essentially about an annoying middle aged bachelor in Chile who drinks wine and is searching for something more in life. I found the character whinging and irritating and the plot limited.

Just Needs Killin' Audiobook by Jinx Schwartz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jinx Schwartz) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:14:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Needs Killin' Subtitle: Hetta Coffey Series, Book 6 Author: Jinx Schwartz Narrator: Stevie Puckett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-17 Publisher: Jinx Schwartz Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Hetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht and she's not afraid to use it! After several months of cruising Mexico's hauntingly beautiful Sea of Cortez, Hetta's in Puerto Escondido, a place once described by author John Steinbeck as "a magic harbor". Anchored out, swaying on the hook at the whim of breeze and tide, surrounded by magnificent views and turquoise water can be magical. Stuck at anchor alone? Not so much. So when her best friend, Jan, gets them an invite to a party at a nearby luxury resort hosted by a Japanese businessman - all expenses paid - Hetta figures, why not? Why turn down an evening of free food and booze? And besides, what could possibly go wrong? With Hetta involved? Plenty. Not only are she and Jan soon up to their necks in hot sake, a succession of unsavory intruders sends Hetta scurrying for a safe harbor, but not before she reaches the conclusion that some folks just need killin'. Members Reviews: I love Hetta Coffe Would you listen to Just Needs Killin' again? Why? Yes, I would listen to it again. The story is a great continuation of the Hetta Coffee series. It's lighthearted and fun. What did you like best about this story? I enjoy getting to know the characters. I also love learning about the Sea of Cortez and its history. What three words best describe Stevie Pucketts voice? Shrill Consistent Fair Who was the most memorable character of Just Needs Killin' and why? Definitely Hetta. The other characters are always peripheral to her. without Hetta there would be no story. Any additional comments? Stevie Puckett's voicing of Jan is too shrill and hard to listen to. Otherwise she does a good performance of the book. Jan needs killing Jan with her voice really got on my nerves but I listened to the end. Hetta and po thing make the story worth listening to. With all the characters from Japan to Mexico I don't know how anyone could keep up. Po-thing awesome diving dog. Not a suspense novel but defiantly comedy. I received this free for an honest review from the author or narrator. Witty and interesting Where does Just Needs Killin' rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Better than many I have listened to lately Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Not suspenseful, but definitely kept me interested Which character as performed by Stevie Puckett was your favorite? Hetta. I will say that I did not like the voice of Jan- overdone and too high pitched. She had a great character, but the voice portrayal didn't do her justice. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Any additional comments? I was provided this title for free for an unbiased review. Entertaining Listen!!! I have read several books in this series and enjoy the characters. This book is a standalone listen and part of a series. I so enjoy the main character of Hetta Coffey and her friend Jan. Stevie Puckett did a great performance with the various characters. I found this book to be original and fun. I will definitely look for more listens in the series. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author. publisher, and/or narrator. My review is not a synopsis of the book, but rather my opinion of it. Fabulous Would you consider the audio edition of Just Needs Killin' to be better than the print version? Equal editions.

My Undead Mother-in-Law: The Family Zombie with Anger Management Issues Audiobook by Andy Zach

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andy Zach) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:24:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Undead Mother-in-Law: The Family Zombie with Anger Management Issues Subtitle: Life After Life Chronicles, Book 2 Author: Andy Zach Narrator: Raven Perez, Phil Blechman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-18 Publisher: Jule Inc. Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: My mother-in-law's a zombie. And she has anger-management issues. My mother-in-law, Diane Newby, zombified by accident. She still volunteers at her church bake sales and cooks pot roast for her daughter and son-in-law, Ron Yardley. What ticks her off is when people don't treat her like a normal human being - with glowing red eyes and super strength and speed. And if she doesn't get her own way, look out. She explodes and leaves broken plaster and body parts in her wake. Nothing stops her: not brick walls, the federal government, or middle-aged spread. But the world's most powerful criminal plans to control zombies. His only problem with zombies is that they have way too much free will. He has a solution for that. But will it work with Diane Newby? The world divides into pro-zombie and anti-zombie factions. Battles break out everywhere. Which side will you take? Who will live and who will die? You might not survive this audiobook. But at least you'll die laughing. Members Reviews: Letâs start with wow! I am a huge zombie fan, I had thought the genre had worked itself out for a while and then I read this book. I think I have been scarred for life! I foresee months if not years of counseling in my future. Not everyone is going to like every book, you know what thatâs all right. Maybe they donât understand the book. If you want to envision hordes of undead animals attacking the evilâ sorry I donât do spoilers. Think of a slightly sardonic look on life and you will be getting close. While reading this book I was reminded of a visionary work of Cinema, âPolterygiest: Night of the Chicken Deadâ a great movie by Troma Entertainment. Do yourself a favor check out this book. Read this NOW and laugh away your troubles! Who hasn't had mother in law issues? Well, what if your mother in law was a zombie? And yet our hero is a zombie avenging evil with her zombie turkeys, bulls, and corgis--all under her command. Hilarious and heart warming at the same time. The perfect wedding shower gift for the new bride. Curl up with Andy Zach's laugh out loud yet poignant newest novel and leave your troubles behind. I guarantee you'll be amerced! This should be on the big screen! And if you haven't read his debut novel Zombie Turkeys, well, what are you waiting for? Don't bring cranberry sauce this thanksgiving dinner, bring Zombie Turkeys! They'll fight over it! Can't wait for Andy's next adventure! Jacqueline Gillam Fairchild--author Estate of Mind, The Scrap Book Trilogy Makes You Happy About Your Real Mother in Law Who is happy about having the mother in law they have? You definitely will be after this book. Hilarious account of a zombie mother in law with issues. Many, many issues. She tries to blend into the non-zombie population and as long as you don't upset her (love her Sunday pot roast, hint, hint) things go rather smoothly. Upset her and watch out! Funny, irreverent and in the same vein as his previous book, "Turkey Zombies". You can't help laughing! Can't wait for his next book! Enjoy the read! A zombie in the family! This is the kind of mother-in-law we all need--one who can take over a flock of zombie turkeys by tearing the lead turkey into bite-sized pieces.

Dodgeball High Audiobook by Bradley Sands

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bradley Sands) — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 06:58:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dodgeball High Author: Bradley Sands Narrator: Joe Hempel Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-17 Publisher: Bradley Sands Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: On the dodgeball court, everyone can hear you scream. Justin Lucas just started at a new high school, but there are no classes in really important stuff like English literature, mathematics, science, or history. Instead, the entire curriculum is dedicated to playing dodgeball. Justin is...perplexed. Where are the pencils and textbooks? Why are there so many explosives strapped to the balls? And what's up with the barbed wire? Does the school administration really think it's appropriate to wrap the balls in barbed wire? Dodgeball High does not seem like a safe environment for a young man. But his classmates don't care. They kinda remind him of junior Mafia dons, little serial killers, and pint-sized dictators from third-world countries. And they are all really good at dodgeball (and the shedding of their classmates' blood), while Justin totally sucks. And to make matters worse, Justin's parents are like...total dicks. They won't let him go to a different school because they think he's full of crap about this "dodgeball nonsense". Not to mention that Dodie Manson, the greatest player in the school, has a gigantic crush on Justin. And whoever Dodie wants, Dodie gets, and her BFs have a habit of experiencing intense pleasure prior to their "mysterious" decapitations. Does Justin have what it takes to survive and make it to the top of his class before graduation? Or will he be eliminated permanently? Listen to Dodgeball High to find out, but watch out for the ball that's coming at your head! Members Reviews: Funny, Entertaining with Great narration Would you consider the audio edition of Dodgeball High to be better than the print version? Joe's narration made the book funny, entertaining and interesting. I think the print version would be less appealing for me. What does Joe Hempel bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Joe does a great job with narration. Strong, emphatic voice with great cadence. Any additional comments? This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost." Hunger games meets dodgeball Imagine being sent to a high school where you only get admitted if your parents are psychotic killers. Every class is about dodgeball and how it changed the world. Every game can result in your death. Every ball could be covered in razors, filled with explosives or who knows what. A little too much of sexual explicitness for listening to with my kids. That being said the rest of it was a trip. Well written and well narrated. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Awesomely Awesome I was given this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I'll try to keep it spoiler free. The story revolves around a narcissistic teenager name Justin Lucas. Justin begins attending a high school who's entire curriculum revolves around dodgeball. Sounds like an amazing school right? Well not when you find out the rules. There's a lot of humor in here, something that highly appealed to me. The character of Justin Lucas is like Holden Caufield if Holden Caufield wasn't an annoying little bitch...so yeah, Justin is way cooler than Caufield. If Mark David Chapman had read this he might not have stopped with John Lennon and killed of the rest of the Beatles. We'll never know. Lucas is a loveable douchebag. I really loved this story for that reason.

Dear Lupin... Letters to a Wayward Son Audiobook by Roger Mortimer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Mortimer) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:46:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Lupin... Letters to a Wayward Son Author: Roger Mortimer Narrator: Nicky Henson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Nostalgic, witty and filled with characters and situations that people of all ages will recognise, Dear Lupin is the correspondence of a father to his only son, spanning nearly 25 years. Roger Mortimer's sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching, always generous letters to his son are packed with anecdotes and sharp observations, with a unique analogy for every scrape Charlie Mortimer got himself into. The trials and tribulations of his youth and early adulthood are received by his father with humour, understanding and a touch of resignation, making them the perfect reminder of when letters were common, but always special. A racing journalist himself, Roger Mortimer wrote for a living, yet still penned over 150 letters to his son as he left school, and lived in South America, Africa, Weston-super-Mare and eventually London. These letters form a memoir of their relationship, and an affectionate portrait of a time gone by. Members Reviews: Brilliant! I loved this book, I laughed out loud, frightening a few people on the train I imagine! Brilliantly written and brilliantly read, would definitely recommend this one. one sided corresondence Would you consider the audio edition of Dear Lupin... Letters to a Wayward Son to be better than the print version? yes. it brings the father and son to life. What did you like best about this story? the letters wrote from to Charlie from his father over the years. always willing to help and support him with some humour along the way. What about Nicky Hensons performance did you like? both narrators brought the story to life. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It was funny and I was sad when it ended. Any additional comments? found the list of people and animals a bit long but in the end it didn't really matter. I enjoyed the book and was glad I bought it Superb - the perfect luncheon partner for sure. What a wonderful legacy for a father to unwittingly leave a wayward son and family. The difference between the hopes and expectations of the different generations and humour gently crafted through his correspondence is a delight. What a pleasure it must have been to have known Roger Mortimer and how admirably he coped with what must have been with the reduced expectations of his son's journey through life.

Cocktail Time Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:41:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cocktail Time Subtitle: The Uncle Fred Series, Book 3 Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: If Lord Ickenham had not succumbed to the temptation to dislodge the hat of Beefy Bastable, the irascible QC, with a well-aimed Brazil nut, the latter's famous legal mind might never have been stimulated to literature. But the incident provoked Beefy to write his exposé of the younger generation, a novel so shocking that it caused endless repercussions for its hapless author, and sparked off a whole series of outrageous misunderstandings that it would take the inventive talents of Lord Ickenham himself to resolve. Members Reviews: Uncle Fred... Mr Wodehouse, you were a great man when storytelling. And your legacy continues-even in 2016. Thank you for sharing with us. For keeping alive in us whom read, a special place called... JOY! Not Uncle Fred's Finest Uncle Fred is a favorite of mine, but this story doesn't zing like most of Wodehouse's work. I had trouble feeling that the characters were really strongly motivated to fulfill their mission, and the whole thing just sort of limped along, like a string quartet playing a familiar piece but a little out of tune, a little off pace. -- So maybe this isn't where to start or finish your Wodehouse obsession. It will do in a pinch, but minus that madcap high jinx we've come to love

Seriously, Just Go to Sleep Audiobook by Adam Mansbach

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Mansbach) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:24:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seriously, Just Go to Sleep Author: Adam Mansbach Narrator: Mark Grandfield Format: Unabridged Length: 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Seriously, Just Go to Sleep is the G-rated, traditional-sized, children's version of the book every parent has been talking about. Go the F*** to Sleep, the picture book for adults, became a cultural sensation by striking a universal chord for parents. Now, Adam Mansbach and Ricardo Corts reunite with Seriously, Just Go to Sleep, inviting the children themselves in on the joke. As parents know, kids are well aware of how difficult they can be at bedtime. With Mansbach's new child-appropriate narrative, the book allows kids to recognize their tactics, giggle at their own mischievousness, and empathize with their parents' struggles - a perspective most children's books don't capture. Most importantly, it provides a common ground for children and their parents to talk about one of the most stressful aspects of parenting. Seriously, Just Go to Sleep came to be when Mansbach read a highly censored rendition of the original book to his three-year-old daughter, and she recognized herself as the culprit and was delighted. "We were getting a lot of feedback from parents, saying that their kids loved the book - read in an altered form - because they recognized themselves in the character of the mischievous kid who's winning the bedtime battle, and thought it was hilarious. So we figured wed do a companion volume that lets kids in on the fun." Members Reviews: FINALLY, HAD A GOOD BOOK. This book is better that "GO THE FUCK TO SLEEP". PS what I noticed is: The narrator is really sleepy. :) Terrible, & the reader sounds just plain bored! Okay, so this is a bowdlerisation of the picture book for adults, "Go the F*** to Sleep". It's supposed to be a version with all the swearing & blasphemy edited out. That would be fair enough ... but that's not all the editing that's been done. It's been almost entirely rewritten, and I wouldn't have wanted to touch this version with a ten-foot bargepole had I realised how bad it was. Even I could have edited GTFTS into a better clean version than this rubbish, and I don't consider myself a professional! On top of that, the man assigned to narrate this version is utterly abysmal at the job - he sounds more bored than someone watching paint dry as he speaks the lines as though he's hardly awake, and his feeling for any kind of rhythm and rhyme in what he's reading is simply nonexistent. It's embarrassing just to listen to him. I know some parents are iffy about exposing their kids to swear-words in the original, but my honest advice to them is this: either forego reading the book to your kids entirely or do your own editing as you read, because it cannot be worse than this.

The F Word Audiobook by Liza Palmer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Liza Palmer) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:05:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The F Word Subtitle: A Novel Author: Liza Palmer Narrator: Ilyana Kadushin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Olivia Morten is perfect. Maybe she's constantly hungry, but her body is to die for. Maybe her high-flying publicist job has taken over her life, but her clients are LA's hottest celebrities. Maybe her husband is never around, but he is a drop-dead-gorgeous doctor. And maybe her past harbors an incredibly embarrassing secret, but no one remembers high school...right? When Ben Dunn, Olivia's high school archnemesis - and onetime crush - suddenly resurfaces, all of her hard-won perfection begins to unravel. As she finds herself dredging up long-suppressed memories, she is forced to confront the most painful truth of all: Sometimes who we become isn't who we really are. Critic Reviews: Fresh, frank, and fearless. Liza Palmer is a road warrior of contemporary fiction. (Georgia Clark, author of The Regulars) Members Reviews: Adult novel stuck in the land of YA characters Just about every character that populates The F Word suffers from arrested development; heck, even the southern California culture in which the story is set is childish, needy and cranky when hungry (which is pretty much all the time). It's well written, mostly engaging and the reader does a really good job but ultimately, The F Word is that YA story about a fat girl transformed we've heard over and over. Loved the character's dynamics! Loved the story; the narrator did great even changing voices for different characters. Got to put this on your list!

Warriors Audiobook by C. Gockel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. Gockel) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 06:55:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Warriors Subtitle: I Bring the Fire Series, Book 5 Author: C. Gockel Narrator: Barrie Kreinik Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When science meets Chaos, what could go wrong? Bohdi Patel is keeping the revelation that he is Chaos incarnate a secret - and handling the revelation about as well as one would expect. He's in a downward spiral: losing his lease, totaling his car, and trying to keep everyone he cares about at arm's length. Veterinarian Amy Lewis is wondering what happened to the funny, flirty, curious Bohdi she knew in the land of the Norns. He's become moody and sometimes cruel. She is definitely glad that she didn't become romantically entangled with him...most of the time. When tragedy strikes Amy's beloved mutt, Fenrir, and Odin strikes Bohdi's best friend, Steve, Amy and Bohdi have to work together again. Amy's knowledge of science, Bohdi's talent for theft, and both of their survival skills are put to the test. But more than Steve and Fenrir's lives are at stake. Amy and Bohdi may unlock the key that saves mankind from the gods - or bring about the apocalypse. Members Reviews: well done! if you are a fan of this series, know that this performance does it justice. if you haven't read the series, you'll want to start with Wolves. in either case, you are in for a treat! Too short bring on the next one Just as I was getting into the book it finished. Will have to read the next one straight away. Amy & Bodie have such an up & down relationship hope it goes more up soon.

Money in the Bank Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:58:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Money in the Bank Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: George Uffenham, the eccentric sixth viscount of Uffenham, has just converted the family fortune into diamonds - and stashed them away in a secret hiding place. But as luck would have it, an unfortunate car accident soon thereafter causes him to forget the jewels' location. In order to recover the gems, he must let out his estate, Shipley Hall, to big-game hunter Clarissa Cork and return posing as the butler, Cakebread. Thus disguised he will have the opportunity to search all the rooms and reclaim his family pile! In typical Wodehouse fashion, Money in the Bank is a lively narrative full of witty banter, bumbling buffoons, and wild shenanigans. Members Reviews: Brilliant reading of a delightful story Simon Vance performed perfectly all the characters and nuances of Wodehouse's delightfully different story. Wonderful! Bank on PGW Vance may not quite be Douglas, but he did a pretty workmanlike job. As for Wodehouse, there are no superlatives great enough to describe his genius. A wonderful Wodehouse story. This is a laugh-out-loud lWoodhouse story. Great performance, some new characters, particularly liked Cake bread and the huntress.

High Priest on Union Station Audiobook by E. M. Foner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. M. Foner) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:57:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: High Priest on Union Station Subtitle: EarthCent Ambassador Series, Book 3 Author: E. M. Foner Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Two years after the events of Alien Night on Union Station, Kelly faces new challenges as the EarthCent Ambassador. The growing acceptance of humans by their alien neighbors plus a measure of her own personal fame (or infamy) is resulting in too much work for an embassy with only two full-time staffers. Friends and family must wonder if the stress is finally getting to Kelly when she starts acting even more peculiar than usual. Just leave it to the Stryx to throw a monkey wrench in the works by offering her a vital new assignment that can't be refused. Members Reviews: I love this series really fun series, I'm interested in the characters. I want to see what happens next. I'm so happy there's so many more of these. Thank you E. M. Foner and Hollie Jackson for this fun universe you've painted. So Comforting Any additional comments? This series is still going strong and has solidified itself in my mind as an easy go to and an easy recommendation to others. Rather than each book following a set formula, Foner introduces new characters and ages old ones so as to keep it from getting stale. Then, on top of that, each plot is completely different, albeit still slice of life at its base. This may seem simple or dumb, but stop and think about some series you've read, I'll wait. Same basic formula with a little character growth thrown in, usually to make them more gritty and jaded? Yep. Speaking of, the character growth in this is rather top notch. I still strongly recommend this series to anyone who likes light hearted fiction, sci-fi or otherwise. High Priest This book and the first two were light and silly. I loved them all. And if there were more I would get them too. You have managed to hold my attention without using violence or sex. They were all great. Wonderful Fun Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I am enjoying these books SO much! I wish they would come out faster, as audible titles. What did you like best about this story? The character of the ambassador is brilliant and likeable, as are all of the characters of multi-species extended family, on and off the station. But the thing I like best is the humor. These books make me smile. I am eagerly waiting for the next one to come out as an Audible title. Have you listened to any of Hollie Jacksons other performances before? How does this one compare? Hollie Jackson has narrated al three of the EarthCent Ambassador series that have come out so far, and she does a delightful job. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I try my very best with this series to make them last as long as possible, but I ended up listening all the way through in two or three days. It is hard to restrain myself, as I want to know what will happen next. Good stuff never lasts as long. ;-) Any additional comments? E. M. Foner is a wonderful, entertaining writer, and I hope that she/he? keeps up the good work. I know that there must be a great many people enjoying this writing as much as I.

Statusmeldungen Hörbuch von Stefanie Sargnagel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stefanie Sargnagel) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 01:09:17 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> Titel: Statusmeldungen Autor:: Stefanie Sargnagel Erzähler: Stefanie Sargnagel Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 24 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-17 Herausgeber: tacheles! / Roof Music Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: In 80 Tagen aus dem Bett Stefanie Sargnagel kommt aus dem Internet und ist die erste deutschsprachige Autorin, die im Netz eine Form für sich gefunden hat, die passt, als Literatur funktioniert und ein großes Publikum erreicht. Stefanie Sargnagel schreibt radikal subjektiv, bisweilen aggressiv und sehr klug über das sogenannte einfache Leben, über Männer und Frauen, über Aussichtslosigkeit und Depression. Das ist oft zum Brüllen komisch und manchmal tragisch. Statusmeldungen ist wie ein Gipfeltreffen zwischen Christine Nöstlinger und Heinz Strunk, aus dem beide mit einem Mordskater hervorgehen. ©2017 Rowohlt Hundert Augen (P)2017 tacheles! / ROOF Music

Always Room for Cupcakes Audiobook by Bethany Lopez

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bethany Lopez) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:48:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Always Room for Cupcakes Author: Bethany Lopez Narrator: Stephanie Garner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-16 Publisher: Bethany Lopez Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: One day I was bebopping along, jamming to the music in my head while wondering if my thighs could handle grabbing a cupcake on the way home. The next thing I knew, my entire world crashed and burned. I used to wake up at night in a sweat, crying because I'd dreamt that my husband was cheating on me or that he hated me and resented my kids. He'd always hold me close and tell me it was all just a dream, that he loved me and our family and that he'd never let me go. He was a f--king liar. Now I spend my days taking photos of scum just like him, trying to be a champion for others being taken advantage of by the losers in our town, and my nights being a single mom to my beautiful twins. I've got great friends who have my back and a sexy, mysterious motorcycle man who keeps showing up when I need him. Maybe things are starting to look up, and one thing's for sure.... There's always room for cupcakes. Members Reviews: yummy cupcakes! and a lot of fun thrown in I thought this was going to be a short cozy kind of novel. But it wasn't. :) It was a very good story, highly entertaining, and down right funny in some parts. I loved Lillia! She is very witty and and fast mouthed. I would recommend this to anyone, who wants a fast paced, short story that you can listen all in one sitting.. and It has a some great sex in it, but its not overloaded with it. oh, and shares a love for cupcakes. :) I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Reminds me of Stephanie Plum but more grown up I loved this, its the first time I've read/listened to Bethany Lopez but it won't be the last. The narrator brings the story to life. She reminds me of Barbara Rosenblatt who was one of my first favorite narrators. She differentiates between voices wonderfully. This audiobook was given to me for free at my request from the publisher or author or narrator and I provided this voluntary review. cupcakes yum Aways Room for Cupcakes Delicious. I was gifted this Audio ARC for a honest and unbiased review from the author /narrator Bethany Lopez has written a great book that is a fresh story. Stephanie Garner outdid herself with the narration. Lila is a divorced mom of twins who is trying to make ends meet. She goes from being a stay at home mom, to an investigative photographer who takes photos of cheating scum bags who are cheating on their wives. If you are looking for a great book with humor, then you need to listen to this book. It was very easy to listen to in one sitting and I didnt want to stop listening until the end, was kinda tired near the end. I am looking forward to listening to the next book by this author and narrator. I highly recommend this Audio Book. A more mature Stephanie Plum-fun and entertaining! Would you listen to Always Room for Cupcakes again? Why? No, I wouldn't listen to Always Room for Cupcakes again. I rarely listen to books more than once, so this isn't a reflection of the story. Who was your favorite character and why? This whole story revolves around Lila and I have to say that she was definitely my favorite character. If you've read Janet Evanovich, she's like a sassier, more mature (stronger language) Stephanie Plum. She calls her ex-husband "The Douche" throughout the book when referencing him.

Best Funny Jokes Audiobook by Joe King

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe King) — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:10:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Best Funny Jokes Subtitle: The Best Funny Jokes, Puns, Short Stories, Anti-Jokes, & Riddles Author: Joe King Narrator: Michael Hatak Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-17 Publisher: Joe King Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Have you ever been in a situation where you need to lighten the mood, or just want a few moments to make your friends, family or coworkers laugh? There's no better way to do that than by telling them a joke. Jokes, riddles, and funny stories are a time-tested method to put anyone in a better mood, or even impress that special someone by showing off your humorous side. Gathered in this collection are some of the funniest, wittiest, dumbest, most groan-inducing jokes you and your soon-to-be-audience have ever heard. Be prepared to chuckle, snort, laugh out loud, and even roll your eyes at the jokes, stories, anecdotes, and riddles in this book. Warning: There are some...how should I put it? Less than work-appropriate jokes in here. Some may even be downright offensive to some people. Know your audience before telling some of these jokes or, at least, be open to the thought that not everyone has the same sense of humor as you do. (They're just wet blankets, though. They don't deserve to laugh at your jokes, anyways!) Please, enjoy! This book may contain material that can be considered lewd or offensive. Members Reviews: I am stressed everyday so I bought this book. If you could sum up Best Funny Jokes in three words, what would they be? Makes your day happy. I really liked this book since the jokes are really funny and indeed makes me laugh everyday. Any additional comments? I will surely share this book to my friends and family. What an amazing audio book! What an amazing audio book! This book really made me laugh so hard. Best book ever, I thought it was hilarious I also loved all the jokes even the corny ones. It gave me a lot of laughs and I think everyone should listen to this. Made my day, Thanks for making the book. This audio book is absolutely for you guys. This is an amazing book I have heard so far. It is a complete package for those who love jokes and riddles. This audio book is absolutely for you guys. If you guys want to laugh try this and it won't let you down. For my brother. I brother is a joker and I want to know how he would think of this audio book. After making him listen to this book, he was telling me it was a good one and he got a lot of joke ideas that he can use. I can hear him laughing through listening to this book and It got me curious so I'm planning to listen to it as well. I know my grand kids loves hearing jokes I know my grand kids loves hearing jokes from me that's why I listen to this book to know more. There wasn't a time that I was not laughing when I was listening to this book, some are pretty corny but still funny, It made my dentures come out. Highly recommend this book! Its was worth the time to listen to.

Texts from Jane Eyre Audiobook by Mallory Ortberg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mallory Ortberg) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:23:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texts from Jane Eyre Subtitle: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters Author: Mallory Ortberg Narrator: Zach Villa, Amy Landon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 339 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Mallory Ortberg, co-creator of the cult-favorite website The Toast, presents this whimsical collection of hysterical text conversations from your favorite literary characters. Everyone knows that if Scarlett O'Hara had an unlimited text-and-data plan, she'd constantly try to tempt Ashley away from Melanie with suggestive messages. If Mr. Rochester could text Jane Eyre, his ardent missives would obviously be in all-caps. And Daisy Buchanan would not only text while driving, she'd text you to pick her up after she totaled her car. Based on the popular Web feature, Texts from Jane Eyre is a witty, irreverent mash-up that brings the characters from your favorite books into the 21st century. Critic Reviews: "This is the best kind of English-major humor. There's not a weak point in the book; it's terrific, snicker-inducing fun throughout." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Charming, Often Hilarious 2+ Hours! I work the graveyard shift, when my charges are asleep. While I was listening to this, "Texts from Jane Eyre", I laughed so loud I was afraid I was going to wake some of them up. This is a totally light listen, spoofs and twists that are immensely enjoyable. It sure does help if you know the characters, but I don't think you need to know thaaaat much to find it fun. From Achilles, who's a sullen sod, to "Atlas Shrugged", where during a conversation, "COMMUNISM!" is suddenly shouted, "Jane Eyre", where Mr. Rochester smirks lightly about attics and cellars, to "The Outsiders", where Pony Boy waxes obsessively about eye color, there's a wide variety of original works that are so very enjoyable. "Hamlet" is glorious, "The Lorax" comes off as a pathetically exhausted creature whose emails mostly go to your Spam folder, William Blake has just one more drawing to give, and yes, he must admit, it's of someone being flayed, but who can have enough pictures of flayings? I was worried that a lot would be lost in translation as texts are rather visual and punctuated with abbreviated 'text-speak', but I needn't have been worried: the narration is brilliant. Each narrator slips back and forth between characters seamlessly and the emotion they fill into each text is to die for. Don't expect literary depth here; these are just snippets. But the snapshots they provide are hilarious and often provide a measure of depth and 'humanity' if you will to characters known and loved. And, hey! It's barely two hours. It's like eavesdropping only far more entertaining! One big inside joke If you haven't read the texts this book parodies, you'll be completely lost. However, if you've at least a passing familiarity with classic literature, you'll find this book amusing and occasionally insightful. At their best, these texts capture the emotional force or central idea of a literary work.

Landscape with Invisible Hand Audiobook by M. T. Anderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. T. Anderson) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 09:27:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Landscape with Invisible Hand Author: M. T. Anderson Narrator: M. T. Anderson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson returns to future Earth in a sharply wrought satire of art and truth in the midst of colonization. When the vuvv first landed, it came as a surprise to aspiring artist Adam and the rest of planet Earth - but not necessarily an unwelcome one. Can it really be called an invasion when the vuvv generously offered free advanced technology and cures for every illness imaginable? As it turns out, yes. With his parents' jobs replaced by alien tech and no money for food, clean water, or the vuvv's miraculous medicine, Adam and his girlfriend, Chloe, have to get creative to survive. And since the vuvv crave anything they deem classic Earth culture (doo-wop music, still life paintings of fruit, true love), recording 1950s-style dates for the vuvv to watch in a pay-per-minute format seems like a brilliant idea. But it's hard for Adam and Chloe to sell true love when they hate each other more with every passing episode. Soon enough, Adam must decide how far he's willing to go - and what he's willing to sacrifice - to give the vuvv what they want. Members Reviews: and their struggle for recognition very like the class struggle of our present society Very imaginative portrayal of aliens as a colonial, condescending species. Earthlings are the underclass, and their struggle for recognition very like the class struggle of our present society. Funny and heart-breaking. Less ambitious than "Feed," but just as engaging and full of humor Science fiction is full of clichés about alien invasions of Earth, some evil, some benign. The murderous rampaging monsters that lay waste to the planet. The enigmatic species so different from the human race and so far advanced that communication with them is virtually impossible. The humanoid invaders who blend into contemporary society, either by morphing into human shape or because they themselves resemble human beings since we share common roots. You might think that every possible take on an alien invasion has been done before. Not so. In his new novella,ÂLandscape with Invisible Hand, M. T. Anderson proves the point. "We were all surprised when the vuvv landed the first time," Anderson writes. "They'd been watching us since the 1940s, and we'd seen them occasionally, but we had all imagined them differently. They weren't slender and delicate, and they weren't humanoid at all. They looked more like granite coffee tables: squat, wide, and rocky. We were just glad they weren't invading. We couldn't believe our luck when they offered us their tech and invited us to be part of their Interspecies Co-Prosperity Alliance. They announced that they could end all work forever and cure all disease, so of course, the leaders of the world all rushed to sign up." Big surprise! This was not a good idea. The story of the sad (and sometimes hilarious) consequences of this peculiar alien invasion is told through the voice of Adam Costello, a seventeen-year-old art student. Adam lives in a decaying middle-class home with his out-of-work parents and his younger sister. Because the vuvv give nothing away free of charge, and jobs are extremely scarce, everyone on Earth has essentially gone broke, with the exception of a small number of super-wealthy people who live in palatial homes that float above the land.

Miss Julia's Marvelous Makeover Audiobook by Ann B. Ross

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann B. Ross) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:00:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miss Julia's Marvelous Makeover Author: Ann B. Ross Narrator: Cynthia Darlow Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Miss Julia masterminds a makeover in New York Times best-selling author Ann B. Ross' latest installment in her popular series. It's summer in Abbotsville, and Miss Julia has visions of enjoying a life of leisure. But before she can even sip some iced tea on her front porch, a letter from her long-lost cousin Elsie informs her that Elsie's granddaughter is on a bus headed to Abbotsville that very day. Reminding Miss Julia of an old family debt, Elsie proclaims that she is sending Trixie to Miss Julia's to learn to become a lady. The nerve of some people! When the rude and unkempt Trixie arrives, even Sam and Lloyd agree that Miss Julia faces quite a challenge. Meanwhile, Sam has decided to run for state senate. But when he has a fainting spell and has to go into the hospital for tests, who will run his campaign? Is his no-good rival going to cakewalk into office? No sir, not if Miss Julia has anything to say about it - and indeed she does, including up on the stump. In this marvelous addition to the popular series, Miss Julia is sure to have a summer that she - and Abbotsville - will never forget! Members Reviews: Miss Julia almost meets her match! I have listened to every book in this series. All of them have been well worth the credit. Miss Juia is a marvelous example of a Southern lady---only we know her real thoughts and rationalzations. This time around yet another relative arrives in her life to cause mayhem and hilarity. I often garner people's attention when listening anywhere I can be observed--chucking or laughing at yet another of Miss Julia's unusual situations. The characters in the books are well defined and the narration makes each character easily identifiable. Amusing story with great narration make this a well spent credit. An easy listen and enjoyable look at life Easy listening and the narrator did a good job. I would easily consider another of these books Miss Julia Still Going Strong Another riotously funny book by Ann B Ross. Even after so many books about Miss Julia I have not tired of the characters. I often wonder where she gets the unusual plots. The narrator, Cynthia Darlow is a master of all the characters voices.Her voice for Lillian and grand daughter Leticia make you feel like you are right there in the kitchen with them. Eagerly awaiting next years installment. Delightful Funny, heartwarming and delightful. A breath of fresh air! Can't wait to read the next one. One of my Best Friends I love Miss Julia!! She is like the best friend I never had. Great narration, awesome story! You wont' be disappointed!

I'm Glad About You Audiobook by Theresa Rebeck

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Theresa Rebeck) — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:34:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Glad About You Author: Theresa Rebeck Narrator: Julia Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The pathos of Beautiful Ruins meets the hilarity of Crazy Rich Asians in this comedic and tender novel. Their meeting in a parking lot outside a high school football game was both completely forgettable and utterly life changing. Because no matter how you look at it, it is piss-poor luck to meet the love of your life before your life has even started. Fierce and ambitious, Alison is determined to shed her Midwestern roots and emerge an actress. Kyle, all heart and spiritual yearning, believes medicine can heal the world. What could these mismatched souls have to do with each other? Everything and nothing. Even as their fates rocket them forward and apart, neither can fully let go of the past. When Alison gets her lucky break in New York City, she ends up on the fast track to stardom and a world far more different from Cincinnati than she could have ever imagined. Back home in Ohio, Kyle has a shotgun wedding and starts a pediatric practice in suburban hell. While Kyle's dreams begin to molder, Alison learns that the spotlight is always circled by shadows. As their lives inevitably intersect, Alison and Kyle must face each other in the revealing light of their decisions. I'm Glad About You is a glittering study of how far the compromises two people make will take them from the lives they were meant to live. Members Reviews: A smart, touching, entertaining read Upon first glance, "I'm Glad About You" might seen yet another in a long list of "chick lit" books. However, reading it will eventually prove that, much like show business (which permeates the novel) there is more beneath the surface. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who has ever wondered about the paths our lives take and the choices we make along the way. No protagonist. Just okay. Wouldn't recommend. This story was odd for me. There weren't any characters I found myself routing for...no real protagonist. Just okay. Wouldn't recommend. Story just never made it out of the valley. Story just never made it out of the valley. Enjoyed the Cincinnati references and did hit on poignant dangerous problems with our health care system. Boring book without interesting characters What will stick with me the most is the whiff of anti-semitism in this book. For some reason, the only Jewish character in the book is a doctor with a yarmulke who the author goes out of her way to disparage. In addition, the author makes it quite clear that the hospital in which this doctor practices is under Jewish auspices and terrible. Why make the doctor and hospital Jewish rather than leave religion out of it? It makes no sense and leads me to a charge of anti-semitism. That said, there is nothing compelling or interesting about the characters. Overall I did not enjoy this one. This is the worst book I ever finished. Do not waste your time in this book. It was terrible. I am sad I wasted my time reading it.

A Year in the Wild Audiobook by James Hendry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Hendry) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:33:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Year in the Wild Author: James Hendry Narrator: James Hendry Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Audioshelf Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Angus and Hugh MacNaughton are brothers. They dislike each other...a lot. They have loathed each other since Hugh bit Angus at a family picnic many years ago. In a last-ditch attempt to forge a brotherly bond between the two, Mr. and Mrs. MacNaughton secure them jobs at an exclusive five-star game lodge. They manage to convince (bribe in the case of Angus) the siblings to work at Sasekile Private Game Lodge for a year. A Year in the Wild tells the uproarious, cringeworthy, and hilarious tales of Angus and Hugh in the form of weekly emails to their sister Julia. Their experiences include encounters with guests, animals, female staff, and often a mixture of these. Combine an eclectic mix of rich, overdemanding and adulterous guests and a dash of crazy bush lodge staff including two jealous brothers (one a bitterly sarcastic game ranger and the other an overeager lodge manager), and throw in the beauty of the African bushveld. Shake well. Conflict and disaster are inevitable. Members Reviews: A Year in the Wild Outstanding book getting to know James Hendry watching Safari Live made the book even better, and listening to it narrated by James brought the book to life A must read! I cannot recommend this audiobook highly enough. It had me laughing so hard I had to rewind and even brought some tears to my eyes. The narration is excellent and the story is masterfully crafted. Each of the characters are human, lovable/hatable and feel entirely real. I was hooked from the first chapter all the way to the last. A wonderful tale! Excellent adventure! Having been a Wildearth/Safari Live viewer for 10 years now, I've developed a keen appreciatuon for James Hendry - his knowledge, experience, and humor. This book does not disappoint. It brings Africa and lodge life home for those of us who can only dream of visiting the African bush, and is told with an honesty and clarity that can only come from one with first-hand knowledge of the subject. As an added bonus, Mr. Hendry himself reads the Audible version. I highly recommend this book. Fabulous, Funny, Touching I LOVE James Hendry, from Safari Live...his amazing sense of humor, and unique view of life! This is a wonderful, hilarious book, made even better by the audible version, because James narrates it, himself! You will laugh out loud, often, you will fall in love with Angus and even cry tears at several points. Truly a great book if you have any interest in Safari life in the slightest. I can't wait for his next book to be available on Audible and hopefully more books! Thank you, James, best book I have purchased in a LONG time....FIVE stars PLUS! Hilarious & heartbreaking This story had me laughing out loud throughout much of it & a bit tearful during the rest. It kept me so intrigued that I drove all the way from the Oregon coast through Wyoming without feeling a bit tired. Filled with life & love on a South African game reserve. His voices & accents are so spot on that you forget that it's one person doing them all. I'd suggest this to anyone who enjoys a good laugh.

The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior Audiobook by Xina Marie Uhl

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Xina Marie Uhl) — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:25:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior Author: Xina Marie Uhl Narrator: Xina Marie Uhl Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-14 Publisher: XC Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: At last, the mysteries of humans' strange habits and bizarre desires are revealed in this clever, timely guide for the modern cat. Discover answers to timeless feline questions such as: Why does my human refuse to groom herself with her tongue? For decades felines have been meowing for such a guidebook - don't deny them any longer! Members Reviews: Cute I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com. I thought the book was cute, however I may have enjoyed it more as a kindle or paperback version. The narrator was not "bad"...but neither was she "good". I feel the narration performance took away from the story. It's a short audio, so if you prefer audio books, it's worth getting. Do *not* let your cat listen If you like the audio sample, you'll probably like this book, as it continues in much the same vein. There are plenty of LOL moments... even non-cat people may break a smile. While I listened to it in one sitting, I recommend breaking it into a couple of sessions to keep the effect of the humor fresh. The author isn't the best all-time reader, but her dry, dead-pan delivery is perfectly suited to her book. (The price is too low to use up a credit... just charge it) The Cat's Guide This was cute, but predictable.Xina Marie Uhl wrote and narrated this short book. I was given this book free for an honest review. Funny short story I received this book from audiobook blast (dot) com in exchange for my honest review. I found this book to be very entertaining. I do not own cats, but I have friends that have cats and it made me giggle the whole way through. This book honestly reminded me of my Scottish Terrier..they have very similar personality characteristics! This was a short quick listen. The author narrates the book in a very entertaining manner that keeps you listening. I look forward to listening to more of her books! I was not fond of this one What disappointed you about The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior? It just sounded so....bland. Has The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior turned you off from other books in this genre? No. What didnt you like about Xina Marie Uhls performance? Monotone voice, a bit on the boring side. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior? The part about humans having sex...didn't really care about the cat's point of view on that. Any additional comments? I don't like giving bad reviews and while this wasn't the worst book I've ever read, it was just average and didn't do much for me. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com.

The Penguin Who Knew Too Much Audiobook by Donna Andrews

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna Andrews) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:27:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Penguin Who Knew Too Much Author: Donna Andrews Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Maybe there are people in Antarctica with penguins in their basements, but in Virginia? Finding a body down there is somewhat more likely for Meg. Explaining the penguins' presence is easy; Meg's dad volunteered to take care of the birds until the future of the bankrupt local zoo could be determined. But identifying the body in the basement proves a harder task. Meg and Michael have been planning to elope to avoid the elaborate wedding their mothers have begun to organize; a plan that's threatened by both the murder investigation and the carnival of animals. The only way to set things right, Meg decides, is to identify both their uninvited visitor and the killer who put him in their basement. Members Reviews: Best cozy mystery series! The Meg Langslow series is my very favorite cozy mystery series. The characters are funny and diverse and Meg, with her trusty notebook-that-tells-her-when-to-breathe, oversees them all. And it takes an organized person when, in the family, a 'bad patch' could be anything from "brief cash-flow problems or minor marital discord up to a felony conviction with a sentence of twenty to life." These are books I listen to again and again and I'm so glad they are going back and recording the older ones (like this one) in the series! All in all, you can't go wrong with Meg and the gang, so give it a try. You won't be sorry! Great book Over the top good. I love this author. Got her 1st book on sale & haven't stopped buying her books . Funny, mystery & lots of family and relationships . The characters are well developed and new ones introduced all the time.

Guest Night on Union Station Audiobook by E. M. Foner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. M. Foner) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:12:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guest Night on Union Station Subtitle: EarthCent Ambassador, Book 8 Author: E. M. Foner Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: On the other side of the galaxy, the Cayl Empire has decided to wind down operations and the Stryx are planning to pick up the pieces. Kelly is tapped to host an open house event on Union Station to tempt the aliens into joining up, but does anybody other than the Stryx actually want the merger to take place? Members Reviews: It went by so fast! Another book in the series and another warming trip to Union Station. This book in particular seemed to just zoom by. Our knowledge of the universe is expanded by the introduction of an empire from off the Strx network. In an exchange of hostages, the reader or listener gets a feel for how politicking can work in an empire spanning multiple star systems as well ashow maybe the Stryx members arent so bad after all. I love how cast continues to age a few years at a time. It is fun watching characters kids grow up and come into their own. And in some cases start their own worlds-spanning business empires. Given that the series hasnt lost its steam as of this book, Im just going to go ahead and keep recommending it to anyone wanting a charming glimpse into life of a massive space station.

Total Frat Move Audiobook by The Creators of TotalFratMove.com, W. R. Bolen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Creators of TotalFratMove.com) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:17:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Total Frat Move Author: The Creators of TotalFratMove.com, W. R. Bolen Narrator: Alden Ford Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Set The Rum Diaries or I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell in an out-of-control fraternity house, and you get Total Frat Move - the next (d)evolution in college debauchery. Put simply, it is time for a national update on college fraternities. Greek life today makes Animal House (now more than three decades old) look like a Pixar movie. The Total Frat Move website and twitter feed were created to fill this vacuum for "fraternity humor", and both went viral the minute they hit the web - and have not stopped growing since. "The website is so awful, so atrocious, it has been my policy to call for the immediate annihilation of its users. They should have their toes chewed off by rabid weasels, at the very least." Robert Beckhusen, The University Star "Yesterday I discovered TotalFratMove.com. Today, I am an addict." Tatiana Schlossberg (JFK's granddaughter), Broad Recognition Magazine This audiobook of completely new narrative material will give everyone a chance to experience the glory that is college life through the eyes of Townes Prescott III, the fictional epitome of a hard-partying fraternity member. Prescott will guide listeners through all of the "nuances" of 21st century frat life, including unforgettable events such as rush, bid night, hell week, tailgating, and road trips. While the stories have been fictionalized for the sake of narrative, variations of everything in the audiobook happen every year in colleges across America. Also included are the best one-liner TFMs and photos from the Total Frat Move website. Waking up in the hospital with your fake ID's name on your wristband. TFM. The "hey beautiful" mass text to every girl in your phone at 2:00 a.m. TFM. Slamming like it's the 60s, getting high like it's the 70s, dressing like it's the 80s, making money like it's the 90s and drinking like it's the end of the world. TFM. Members Reviews: A fun read for fraternity men This is for fraternity men! It is not a politically correct book. It portrays fraternities pretty well, and is a fun read for those who understand and accept what fraternities are and have no problems with that. Politically correct people will be appalled. It glorifies hazing and drinking and sexual conquest. College administrators will cringe and declare war on all fraternities (Oh, they already have) if they read this, as will the drones who inhabit the national offices of the fraternities. HAZING? SEX? In fraternity houses? Oh my! Read it if you are OK with college men being men and not politically correct. Skip it if you are offended by sex, hazing, drinking, and crude humor. "Mean join Fraternities..." -John Wayne Awesome book, tells the best story based on what every rushee, pledge, and brother goes through during the best 4 years of his life. Hilarious stories that I will read again and again. Something I will give my future son once he joins a fraternity. BUY even if you aren't in a fraternity (which you should be) Captures the Moment Well "Total Frat Move" is a great novel that very accurately captures the feel of what is is like being in a fraternity. The way the characters speak to each other, their interactions with each other, they way the dress and act, and the outrageous events of the book closely mirror the memories I have had in my fraternity.

The Girl in Blue Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:21:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl in Blue Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Graham Seed Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Young Jerry West has a few problems. His uncle Crispin is broke and employs a butler who isn't all he seems. His other uncle, Willoughby, is rich but won't hand over any of his inheritance. And to cap it all, although already engaged, Jerry has just fallen in love with the wonderful Jane Hunnicut, whom he's just met on jury service. But she's an heiress, and that's a problem too - because even if he can extricate himself from his grasping fiancée, Jerry can't be seen to be a gold digger. Enter "the Girl in Blue" - a Gainsborough miniature which someone has stolen from Uncle Willoughby. Jerry sets out on a mission to find her - and somehow, hilariously, everything comes right. Members Reviews: Wodehouse is the greatest writer ever The comic genius of Wodehouse never ceases to amaze me. Another great Wodehouse story Hilarious! Another funny fun book by Wodehouse! Typical confusion and misunderstandings. Funny and just as much fun as his other books. This one features some confusion over a miniature who everyone thinks was stolen by a rich American kleptomaniac. Of course as always everything works out perfectly in the end. If you have not read Wodehouse, do yourself a ... If you have not read Wodehouse, do yourself a favor and read a novel of his immediately. You can thank me later. Familiar But Welcome, Like an Old Friend Late Wodehouse, and the plot will be familiar to faithful readers, but I still loved reading it. Wodehouse's writing, as usual, is crisp, light, clever, and funny. An especially great Wodehouse story, and they are all good. Loved this Wodehouse in particular! It had me laughing out loud at a couple of points, and when you are listening to an audio book, driving down the road, laughing to yourself you know it's a good one.

The Legend of Ron Anejo Audiobook by Ed Teja

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ed Teja) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:04:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of Ron Anejo Author: Ed Teja Narrator: Paul Aulridge Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-14 Publisher: Ed Teja Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Ron is the world's best Caribbean boat bum. Based on the fictional tropical island of Kayakoo, he works on his wooden boat, living a glorious life on a shoestring budget, usually managing to earn enough for rum and food. With an unquenchable optimism, he confronts the world and, as long as he has his leaky old wooden boat, manages to have fun, regardless of the current disaster. To make ends meet, Ron and his crew haul cargo, run bizarre charters, smuggle and even build a house. Nothing succeeds, exactly, but nothing fails, either. Critic Reviews: Winner of AudioFile magazine's Dec 2014/Jan 2015 Earphone Award for Excellence. "Hop aboard Captain Ron Anejo's rickety boat, Mein Gott, for the most hilarious cruise ever. Narrator Paul Aulridge tells the story impeccably." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Slow humour at best. I could not put this book down because it was the only book I had at the time. Again slow humour again the one book of mine. Time ,time, time, was so surrounding me for this read of mine. Another book another time. Fun Book by a Great Guy Since about 1967, Ed has been a reliable source of good ideas in my life. His music and books are rewarding and fun. A relaxing, enjoyable read. "Here's a tip for you. If you ever get sorta, well, down on your luck while you are in the islands, get a hold of Ron Añejo. He'll know what to do." As THE LEGEND OF RON AÑEJO opens, Ed Teja's narrator does what just about every American adult has surely dreamed about doing at one time or another. He runs away to Never Never Land. Or at least, that's the sort of life he thinks he'll find in the Caribbean, after he spends a small inheritance to buy and outfit a boat on which he plans to live for the next several years. An old-timer on a wooden boat in the next slip, at the marina from which he departs "the good old US of A," knows better-and that's undoubtedly why the old-timer offers him that advice. Before he knows it, our friend finds himself stranded on the tiny island of Kayakoo. At the Constant Din Guest House on Toenail Bay, where proprietress Esther Mae serves nothing in her restaurant except coleslaw and fried chicken, he wonders what to do next. Until, to his relief, he finds himself face to face-in that very restaurant-with none other than the legendary Captain Ron! Surely his troubles are over now? They most assuredly are not, because Ron Añejo is this particular Never Never Land's resident Peter Pan. As the book's subsequent chapters unfold, Captain Ron takes his new friend under his wing and leads him (occasionally along with others) on a series of well-meant misadventures. Make that hilarious misadventures. You'll chuckle as you read this book, and from time to time you may even find yourself laughing out loud. In between chuckles, you'll probably realize that Ed Teja's ability to bring the Windward Islands to life comes from knowing that part of the world well-and from knowing boats and the sea, too. A relaxing, enjoyable read, featuring vivid characters and colorfully descriptive writing. Ron Añejo's self-created legend is one you won't want to miss. Highly recommended action/adventure/comedy! Ever wonder what it would be like to just pack it all in and sail the seven seas -- or at least the Caribbean? Well, wonder no more. Ed Teja has written a novel about doing just that.

Growing Up, Growing Old and Going Fishing at the End of the Road Audiobook by Tom Bodett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Bodett) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:03:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Growing Up, Growing Old and Going Fishing at the End of the Road Author: Tom Bodett Narrator: Tom Bodett Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A collection of short stories from The Big Garage on Clear Shot chronicles the offbeat lives of the colorful inhabitants of The End of the Road, a small town in Alaska. ©2009 Tom Bodett; (P)2009 Random House Audio Members Reviews: A Master Story Teller! Any additional comments? Tom Bodett spins yarns about people. There are no heroes or villains, just regular folks doing the best they can. The stories will make you laugh and they will make you cry. And in the end you will feel better about being a member of the human race than you have in a long time.

Aunts Arent Gentlemen Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:31:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aunts Arent Gentlemen Subtitle: The Jeeves and Wooster Series Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: On doctor's orders, Bertie Wooster retires to sample the bucolic delights of Maiden Eggesford. But his idyll is rudely shattered by Aunt Dahlia who wants him to nobble a racehorse. Similar blots on Bertie's horizon come in the shape of Major Plank, the African explorer, Vanessa Cook, proud beauty and "molder of men," and Orlo Porter who seems to have nothing else to do but think of sundering Bertie's head from his body. Members Reviews: loved it! great fun! Wooster is in it again, and only Jeeves can get him safely out! Jonathan Cecil is Jeeves & Wooster! The stories always have me laughing out loud, but Joathan Cecil brings all the characters to life in a hilarious way. Wodehouse & Cecil were made for each other. Great classic humor. This type of humor never goes out of style.. Narrated did mix up voices a few times.

My Uncle Napoleon Audiobook by Iraj Pezeshkzad, Dick Davis (translator, afterword)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Iraj Pezeshkzad) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:13:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Uncle Napoleon Author: Iraj Pezeshkzad, Dick Davis (translator, afterword) Narrator: Moti Margolin, Dick Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Mage Publishers Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "The existence in Persian literature of a full-scale, abundantly inventive comic novel that involves a gallery of varied and highly memorable characters, not to mention scenes of hilarious farcical mayhem, may come as a surprise to a Western audience used to associating Iran with all that is in their eyes dour, dire and dreadful." (From the Preface) Set in a garden in Tehran in the early 1940s, where three families live under the tyranny of a paranoid patriarch, My Uncle Napoleon is a rich, comic and brilliantly on-target send-up of Iranian society. The novel is, at its core, a love story. But the young narrator's delicate and pure love for his cousin Layli is constantly jeopardized by an unforgettable cast of family members and the hilarious mayhem of their intrigues and machinations. It is also a social satire, a lampooning of the widespread Iranian belief that foreigners (particularly the British) are responsible for events that occurs in Iran. But most of all it is a very enjoyable, often side-splitting read that you wish did not have to end. First published in Iran in the early 1970s, the novel became an all-time best-seller. In 1976 it was turned into a television series and immediately captured the imagination of the whole nation-its story became a cultural reference point and its characters national icons. Dick Davis' superb English translation has not only captured the uproarious humor of the original but has also caught the delicate, underlying vibrancy of the Persian. Members Reviews: An Iran we never knew This is a rather dated, but still charmingly funny farce that takes place in Iran in the 1940's. The petty doings of a minor aristocracy is narrated by the least beloved, adolescent nephew of Dear Uncle Napoleon, the wildly self aggrandizing patriarch of the family. The narrator has fallen hopelessly in love with the daughter of "Dear Uncle". I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it, even though the glimpse into the people and society of the time was compared by someone as like "I Love Lucy" in its accuracy. But it is a farce and as such is completely understandable and interesting. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading off the beaten track. Was not culturally relevant Any additional comments? I expected something more culturally explicit. It is absolutely an adolescent's book but lacks any real teaching about Iran. A Special Story and Fun Read I decided to listen to this book on a whim. At first I wasn't sure I would be able to get into it but after a while it became just downright fun. A good story for those of us who think of Iran as a scary place. Loved the performer.

Babalon: Adventures in Sex Magick Audiobook by Seth Cardorra

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Seth Cardorra) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 23:27:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Babalon: Adventures in Sex Magick Author: Seth Cardorra Narrator: Persephone Rose Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Seth Cardorra Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The scarlet woman. The red goddess. The girl next door. She is the female sexual impulse, the liberated woman, the one who is totally in charge. She's got some things to say, some sweet moves to teach, and some magick and enchantment to bestow. If you've got the fuel, then she's got the spark, so whether you strap on or strap in, it's time to get funky. In the crazy wisdom tradition of sassy seminal works like the Principia Discordia and the Illuminatus! Trilogy, we are treated to the haught and harrowing journey of Prophet Dick as he has a particularly raunchy and enlightening encounter with the ultimate sexual power. Herein you will find wisdom, spells, and a complete spiritual system that has been gently simmered in the sauce of destiny and presented to you in the most alluring and enticing form possible. Enjoy, achieve gnosis, find ultimate power, and when it's all over, don't forget to tip your server and wash your hands. Members Reviews: Occult teaching The book teaches sex magick. The lessons are hidden in the story. Not everybody can learn the lessons, some people will only get a funny story

The Reluctant Millionaire Audiobook by Joseph Birchall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Birchall) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 17:31:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reluctant Millionaire Author: Joseph Birchall Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Michael Irvine is 33 years old, drives a 12-year-old car, and lives with his parents. His job bores him, and his love is unrequited. Very few people pay attention to Michael, and that suits him fine. Then one day, he finds himself the winner of the largest lottery in the history of Europe: €190,000,000. Under the weight of his newfound wealth and fame, Michael's life spirals out of control until he is forced to make a decision. A decision that will capture the imagination of the entire world. Members Reviews: A good story I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it. The story is very believable and made me wonder what would happen if I were in the same situation. The characters are very real, and you appreciate their confusion, horror and shock being suddenly thrust into the media circus. The narration was very easy to listen to and well read.

Unusual Uses for Olive Oil Audiobook by Alexander McCall Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:22:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unusual Uses for Olive Oil Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Professor Dr. Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld, author of the highly regarded Portuguese Irregular Verbs (200 LTD copies sold!) and a pillar of the Institute of Romance Philology in the proud Bavarian city of Regensburg, finds that life is very difficult these days. His academic rival (and owner of a one-legged dachsund) Detlev-Amadeus Unterholzer has been winning undeserved recognition. With help from the matchmaking Ophelia Prinzel, he stumbles toward a romance with Frau Benz, a charming widow who owns her very own Schloss and a fleet of handsome cars. Members Reviews: The Professor! This is the first time I have read this series about Professor Dr. Monitz-Maria Von Igelfeld and his dachshund. The title got my attention and of course it is written by Alexander McCall Smith, but I think I prefer the other two series I routinely listen to by Smith. In this story Professor Van Igelfeld discovers Detlev-Amadeus Untenholzer is on a short list to win an award. Of course Igelfeld think the committee mistook Untenholzer for himself and sets off to see if he can get that corrected. He lives in a Bavarian city of Regensburg and some of the story talks place at a resort in the Alps on a student retreat with lectures by Igelfeld. I will not give away what applies to the olive oil as it is unexpected. The story has some humor and per usual for a Smith book an ethical question or delemma. It is short and worth the read for a break from the usual stories. Paul Hecht did a good job narrating the story. Oh von iglefeld you've done it again What did you like about this audiobook? wel I am sure the print version was very nice, and it is a book about a very important author so you must go to the library and check out the hard copy. I am positive though that my review would be much better if read by paul hecht. How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? Of course the sausage dog played a key roll. But poor Von Iglefeld he still does not know what he did to offend Frau Benz Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this? Well von iglefeld has a distinct personality and of course we like him better than Underholtzen and who wouldn't. However I could hang with the librarians Aunt who sounds like a hoot. What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? the narrator brings these characters to life in a very funny way. These are really very ordinary people who act extraordinary. doctoral candidates are like high school without the angst. Do you have any additional comments? I left the review and came back and different questions were there so my answers may seem odd but if you were an expert in romance philology you would understand. Must read!! Would you consider the audio edition of Unusual Uses for Olive Oil to be better than the print version? Don't know, only listened to it. Who was your favorite character and why? Professor Von Igelfeld. He is so complex to everyone else but paradoxically so because he is so simplistic in his personal view of things. By simplistic I mean that he follows certain rules for everything in his life which then cause difficulties in his relationships with others.

Would You Like to Play with My Pussy? Audiobook by Gary Galvin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Galvin) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:04:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Would You Like to Play with My Pussy? Author: Gary Galvin Narrator: Tracee L. Montgomery Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: GG Books Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Dear pussy lovers, Do you like to play with pussy? If you do, this is the book for you! This fun, playful book will surely crack you up with laughter. The innocent little cute story will get you spend all day listening and laughing. You should not give this to your children. The must have book for all pussy lovers! Get this book now and start laughing. Members Reviews: Got this for a friend just for fun an she liked Got this for a friend just for fun an she liked it Not a kids book. Lol I laughed every page of this book! So hilarious. If you can't tell by the title, it's not a children's book. Love the raunchy humor! Told a few friends to find it and read it, especially if you need a laugh. The next one should continue where this one ended. With the "ass". Lol Cute, Funny and Enjoyible Hahaha great little book it was an enjoyable laugh, especially if those with a dirty mind. I laughed and enjoy it so much I can not wait for the next book. -Reviewer Dtotheizzy ROFL if this is what you're looking for this is the book! If you are needing a good laugh this is the book for you! I laughed all the way through. I can't wait to see more books by Gary Galvin!Would You Like To Play With My Pussy? Four Stars Fun to read but not for children

Very Good Jeeves, Volume 2 Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:09:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Very Good Jeeves, Volume 2 Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-11 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The second instalment of this wonderful collection of short stories sees Bertie Wooster in the proverbial soup as usual and Jeeves invariably shimmering to the rescue. Love, comic reunions and errant Uncles are all on the agenda, plus bucket loads of laughter. Where would Wooster be without his infinitely brainy valet? Where would audio listeners be without Wodehouse's sparkling comic invention? Members Reviews: Perfect narrator Martin Jarvis is a perfect narrator for Jeeves stories. So how's about Volume 1? If we could get volume 1 of Very Good Jeeves and volume 1 of The Inimitable Jeeves (which also seems to be missing), we'd have pretty much a complete set of Jeeves short stories from a single outstanding narrator. (A note to Wodehouse fans who didn't know this yet, though it's unlikely anyone would be one and not already know the other: if you combine Jarvis's My Man Jeeves and Jarvis's Carry On, Jeeves, you'll have the full set of tales from the print version of Carry On, Jeeves, though not in their original order.) Incredibly good narration! There must be Oscars for audiobook readers. If so, Martin Jarvis deserves a win. Brilliant!!! Jarvis stands alone I attempted to watch a snippet or two of the old motion picture with Stephen Fry. Though said Mr Fry would undoubtedly be an excellent selection for just such a role, he should first receive the full benefit of Mr Jarvis' correspondence course. A real pleasure What a winning combination: the hilarious antics of Bertie Wooster and his "gentleman's gentleman," Jeeves,delightfully narrated by Martin Jarvis, who was born to the task.

The Lightning Fart: A Parody of The Lightning Thief Audiobook by Steve Lookner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Lookner) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:17:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lightning Fart: A Parody of The Lightning Thief Subtitle: Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 1 Author: Steve Lookner Narrator: Brian Holden Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Steve Lookner Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Meet Percy Stinkson. He's just a normal kid, trying to have fun and make it through school doing as little homework as possible.... until he finds out he's the son of a Greek god! And Percy's father isn't just any Greek god. He's Pooseidon, God of Farts! Percy's life is totally transformed as he travels to Camp Half-Wit, where he's trained to use his special farting powers. He's going to need these powers, because he soon learns it's up to him to save the universe by going on a quest to find Zeus's stolen iPhone! It'll be a dangerous quest, but Percy will have company: Grover, a weird kid who thinks he's a half-goat, and Annabeth, a super-hot girl who unfortunately doesn't want to date Percy. Yet. There'll be loads of action and tons of smelly farts as Percy's quest proceeds to its exciting conclusion: a showdown in the Underworld with Hades himself! The odds might be against Percy, but don't give up hope, because he'll have the ultimate weapon at his disposal: The Lightning Fart! Can a fart really save the universe? Find out...in this hilarious parody of the Percy Jackson books, THE LIGHTNING FART! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Steve Lookner is one of Amazon's top parody authors. He began his writing career as an editor of The Harvard Lampoon, and has written for TV shows such as Saturday Night Live and MADtv. Be sure to check out Steve's other parodies on Amazon, including The Maze Bummer: A Parody of the Maze Runner, and City of Boneheads: A Parody of City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, Book 1). Members Reviews: An Excellent Parody that's clean enough for kids Where does The Lightning Fart: A Parody of The Lightning Thief rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book is very different from what I usually listen to, so it's hard to compare. The reader is better than most--obviously a trained actor with lots of expression. What other book might you compare The Lightning Fart: A Parody of The Lightning Thief to and why? In the tradition of Bored of the Rings, this Percy Jackson parody had me laughing along all the way through. I was surprised how closely it followed the original book. So if you're a fan of the series, all your favorite scenes and characters are here. What about Brian Holdens performance did you like? Who better to read a Percy Jackson parody than Brian Holden of Team StarKid fame (A Very Potter Musical)? Chicago comedian Holden strikes all the right notes and provides brilliant voices for the distinct characters. I felt like I was watching this book happen in front of me rather than just listening to someone read! His inflection and tone matched the book perfectly. I definitely want to hear him read more! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? It's not so much that I was moved, as that something moved within me. Any additional comments? I was very impressed that the author kept this clean enough for the kids who read Percy Jackson. Even though it's all about farts, it never goes over the top into really gross territory. My 11-year-old will definitely enjoy it. It's just so funny! If you love Percy Jackson, you have got to hear this!

Pineapple Grenade Audiobook by Tim Dorsey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Dorsey) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:36:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pineapple Grenade Subtitle: A Novel Author: Tim Dorsey Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 225 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Miami has always set the weirdness bar, but Serge Storms is back in action and ready to pole vault over it. First, there's the media frenzy over the Hollow Man, a gutless corpse found on the beach. And yet people think its perfectly normal to find dead sharks in the middle of downtown boulevards - or to spot black mushroom clouds behind the airport. Then there are the roving bands of carjackers who suddenly find themselves inconvenienced. Not to mention people lurking outside sex-addiction meetings. Could this be the work of Serge, that eccentric trivialista and one-man vigilante? And why is he extensively photographing foreign consulates right before the critically important Summit of the Americas comes to town? Does it have something to do with Serges declaration to tell his ever-stoned sidekick, Coleman, that hes decided to become a spy? Of course hes not working for anyone yet, so Serge is content to just spy for himself until he shows up on radar and his talents are appreciated. His ace in the hole? Serges newly revamped Secret Master Plan! His spider senses tell him something big is about to go down in Miami, and it just might involve the recently reactivated CIA cell operating in the same historic building that plotted the overthrow of Fidel Castro. The intelligence community isn't amused, and they want answers: How did Serge and Coleman get so cozy with the president of a banana republic? Who is the femme fatale with a heart of gold - and national pride? Why is the congressman in favor of the latest oil spill? When did everyone in the city forget how to drive? And what about the Most Laid Man in Miami? Meanwhile, a mysterious international man of intrigue is shipping military arms around the clock, in competition with clandestine flights of souvenirs, causing the office of Homeland Security to take measures against people who arent scared enough. The crossfire of chaos continues to escalate as Serge plays Extreme Dominos in Little Havana, hurtling everyone toward a fateful climax that seems destined for the hemispheric summit jamboree on the shores of Biscayne Bay. So put on your favorite pink flamingo shirt, hit the dunes of South Beach, and find all the answers in... Pineapple Grenade! Members Reviews: Fun but not for the whole family. What made the experience of listening to Pineapple Grenade the most enjoyable? I loved this it made me laugh out loud. I couldn't wait to get back in the car to listen to more of it. Tim Dorsey always makes me laugh and this book was no exception. Dorsey at his best If you have never tried one of Tim Dorsey's "Serge" books, this one is a great start. He has been able to maintain these insane characters over several books with extremely creative plots (and murders) while taking his fresh shots at Floridian foibles. As usual, I found myself literally LOL. I'm already impatient for the next book. The only shortfall I noted was vagueness at Johnny Vegas' latest disaster. There is usually a more graphic description of how his dismal record is kept intact. Oliver Wyman has honed his narration to perfection (and we know narrators are gods - read the book). Download this book and be ready for the wild ride -- heck, be bold and live large like Serge, and download all his books! They're addictive. always awesome As always, Tim Dorsey gives us a great book, love the narrator.

Calling Major Tom Audiobook by David M. Barnett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David M. Barnett) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 07:45:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calling Major Tom Author: David M. Barnett Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-17 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Calling Major Tom is a funny, uplifting tale of friendship and community about a man who has given up on the world...but discovers in the most unlikely way that it might not have given up on him. We all know someone like Thomas. The grumpy next-door neighbour who complains to the residents' committee about the state of your front lawn. The man who tuts when you don't have the correct change at the checkout. The colleague who sends an all-company email when you accidentally use the last drop of milk. Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his cranky exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world. An irresistible and heartwarming tale of a very unexpected friendship, perfect for fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and A Man Called Ove. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you will cheer on all the curmudgeons in your life. Read by David Thorpe. Members Reviews: Fabulous original funny sweet sad thoughtful book This story draws you in gently and before you know it you want to listen to it all the time. I really enjoyed it. It does leap back and forth in time but it works. The characters are believable and brilliantly described. I love the (spoiler) grumpy attitude of Major Tom and learning why he is like that. The predicament of the family is realistic and topical. Overall a great book, well crafted and brilliantly narrated Is this a silly tale or a clever story? This reminded me of "100 year old man who climbed out of a window" BUT is so much more satisfying . It is warm, poignant, funny and hugely entertaining. Unusual but interesting story - sometimes predictable but couldn't wait for the next bit. The author has the pace just right- I was never bored. This is bound to be made into a film and would be excellent. Surprised I wondered at the beginning of this story- what on earth was it about- I resisted the chopping and changing- but at some point I forgot and the story is amazing, makes you well up, makes you cry, but from the goodness which can be found in. Unexpected places. Karan Feeling Blue? Oh my, this is a sweet book and an easy listen. No nasty psychotic murderers, no complicated plot twists, no major worries that there will be an unbearably sad ending. If you are hoping to find a book filled with redemption, gentle amusement and really good narration, give this one a go. It may make your day a little brighter. Wonderful The Imagination and sensitivity, skilfully used to weave this story together is quite unnervingly brilliant. Reigniting the memories of the past few decades through memories of TV programs, , icecream and weather is ingenious. This book had me chuckling, laughing and crying. The characters are honest and believable and varied. Such a different book from my usual choice, one I bought through pure frustration and sheer accident. love the granny character.

Bored of the Rings Audiobook by The Harvard Lampoon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Harvard Lampoon) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:41:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/369/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bored of the Rings Subtitle: A Parody Author: The Harvard Lampoon Narrator: Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A quest, a war, a ring that would be grounds for calling any wedding off, a king without a kingdom, and a furry little "hero" named Frito, ready - or maybe just forced by the wizard Goodgulf - to undertake the one mission that can save Lower Middle Earth from enslavement by the evil Sorhed. Luscious Elf-maidens, a roller-skating dragon, ugly plants that can soul kiss the unwary to death - these are just some of the ingredients in the wildest, wackiest, most irreverent excursion into fantasy realms that anyone has ever dared to undertake. For everyone who has delighted in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy masterwork - or anyone who's just looking for a good laugh - Bored of the Rings is the "all-in-one-volume" comic extravaganza that will convince lovers and haters of fantasy that they've finally experienced it all, and that they'll never need to read another fantasy parody again. Members Reviews: My original went AWOL. I have been trying to locate a reasonably priced copy of this book for years - literally! Finally, after 43 years, they have reprinted it!!! This is the book my in-laws used to quote snippits of! And for Christmas one year we gave my Father-in-law a corduroy thesaurus with dangling participles! If you are a fan of Tolkien's books, will will laugh yourself silly over this irreverent parody. If you aren't a fan of Tolkien's books, you will still find humor in reading this book, especially if you are a Boomer, simply because of the dated references made into names and locations. So travel through the Nagio Marsh and through the Evelyn Wood with boggies Frito Bugger, Spam Gangree, Pepsi and Moxie, Stomper the Ranger (Arrowroot of Arrowshirt), Goodgulf the wizard, Legolam, the elf and Gimlet the dwarf on their quest to throw the ring of power into the zazu pits of Fordor and destroy Sorhed's power once and for all! The glory of this book has faded a bit... but it's still an enjoyable read When I first read this A LONG TIME AGO it was laugh-out-loud / can't-catch-my-breath funny. It's still a great parody, but it takes a little effort to recall the "in jokes", even though this copy has footnotes for those who didn't live through the 70's. I gave a copy to my daughter, who shares my sardonic viewpoint on life, and she just couldn't get into it. For those of an older generation, you'll probably enjoy it. If you loved LOTR and over 55 this is side splitting humor. This in my opinion is the best thing H-Lampoon ever did. I loved LOTR and this is such a parody of all the great thing characters you laugh yourself silly. But be warned, if you are much younger someone born after 1960, much of the humor may be lost because things use names common in commercials of the 60's era. But this is pee-pants laugh out loud in public funny. But for those of old enough to "get" the references, it almost nostalgic. If you're a bit of snoot - stay away. Go be profound somewhere else. If you enjoy the irreverent, have fun. Dare to laugh out loud! ! ! Explicit sexual content only if you have an active imagination. It helps to have read the original trilogy in high school as I and few friends did. Tim Benzodrino was the most interesting character. Some friends took the original trilogy so seriously, they refused to read a parody. Narrated by alternating personalities.