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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Malice-Domestic-1-An-Anthology-of-Original-Mystery-Stories-Unabridged-Audiobook/B002V0109W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Malice Domestic 1: An Anthology of Original Mystery Stories (Unabridged) Author: Elizabeth Peters (editor), Charlotte MacLeod, Barbara Paul, Aaron Elkins Narrator: Mary Catlett, Richard Gilliland, Jill Larson, Loryn Locklin, Lois Nettleton, Mackenzie Phillips, Amy Povich Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Malice Domestic distinguishes the personal and private aspects of crime from the public and impersonal. Our murderers don't kill for the fun of it (serial killers) or for a misguided ideal (assassins and terrorists) or for pay (hired hit men). They only do in people they know and love (or hate). ©1992 Martin Greenberg; (P)2009 Phoenix Critic Reviews: "Traditional mysteries and the short story form have been a perfect pair since Poe and Conan Doyle; this outstanding collection of original tales carries on the combination of genres." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Peters (editor)) Fri, 22 May 2009 23:29:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Malice-Domestic-1-An-Anthology-of-Original-Mystery-Stories-Unabridged-Audiobook/B002V0109W thebookvoice.com 05:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Malice Domestic 1: An Anthology of Original Mystery Stories (Unabridged) Author: Elizabeth Peters (editor), Charlotte MacLeod, Barbara Paul, Aaron Elkins Narrator: Mary Catlett, Richard Gilliland, Jill Larson, Loryn Locklin, Lois Nettleton, Mackenzie Phillips, Amy Povich Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Malice Domestic distinguishes the personal and private aspects of crime from the public and impersonal. Our murderers don't kill for the fun of it (serial killers) or for a misguided ideal (assassins and terrorists) or for pay (hired hit men). They only do in people they know and love (or hate). ©1992 Martin Greenberg; (P)2009 Phoenix Critic Reviews: "Traditional mysteries and the short story form have been a perfect pair since Poe and Conan Doyle; this outstanding collection of original tales carries on the combination of genres." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Malice Domestic 1: An Anthology of Original Mystery Stories (Unabridged) Author: Elizabeth Peters (editor), Charlotte MacLeod, Barbara Paul, Aaron Elkins Narrator: Mary Catlett, Richard Gilliland, Jill Larson, Loryn Locklin, Lois Nettleton, Mackenzie Phillips, Amy Povich Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Malice Domestic distinguishes the personal and private aspects of crime from the public and impersonal. Our murderers don't kill for the fun of it (serial killers) or for a misguided ideal (assassins and terrorists) or for pay (hired hit men). They only do in people they know and love (or hate). ©1992 Martin Greenberg; (P)2009 Phoenix Critic Reviews: "Traditional mysteries and the short story form have been a perfect pair since Poe and Conan Doyle; this outstanding collection of original tales carries on the combination of genres." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Old Friends in Shorter Form These short stories were written by the most popular authors of what are now called "cozies ." Some of them feature their series detectives (Carolyn Hart's Harry O and Charlotte MacLeod's Sarah Kelling), but others wrote about new characters. Most novelists were very successful writing this length, but a couple of the stories seemed to end somewhat abruptly, as though they wanted to be novellas. I particularly enjoyed MacLeod's over-the-top dialogue, full of alliteration and arch and erudite phrases. It would have been tiresome in a novel, but was fun in this small dose. Unfortunately, the narrator was unaware of the stylish twist or was unable to carry it off. I thought the narration was the weakest part of the book. Perhaps the stories should have been narrated by those who regularly did each author's books. Even so, I recommend these stories to readers who enjoy well-plotted, well-written classic mystery stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Age-of-Grief-Audiobook/B00O4DKPB8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Grief Author: Jane Smiley Narrator: Amanda Ronconi, Jessica Almasy, Jeff Woodman, MacLeod Andrews, Gabra Zackman, Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The luminous novella and stories in The Age of Grief explore the vicissitudes of love, friendship, and marriage with all the compassion and insight that have come to be expected from Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize - winning author of A Thousand Acres. In "The Pleasure of Her Company," a lonely, single woman befriends the married couple next door, hoping to learn the secret of their happiness. In "Long Distance," a man finds himself relieved of the obligation to continue an affair that is no longer compelling to him, only to be waylaid by the guilt he feels at his easy escape. And in the incandescently wise and moving title novella, a dentist, aware that his wife has fallen in love with someone else, must comfort her when she is spurned, while maintaining the secret of his own complicated sorrow. Beautifully written, with a wry intelligence and a lively comic touch, The Age of Grief captures moments of great intimacy with grace, clarity, and indelible emotional power. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Smiley) Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:22:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Age-of-Grief-Audiobook/B00O4DKPB8 thebookvoice.com 06:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Grief Author: Jane Smiley Narrator: Amanda Ronconi, Jessica Almasy, Jeff Woodman, MacLeod Andrews, Gabra Zackman, Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The luminous novella and stories in The Age of Grief explore the vicissitudes of love, friendship, and marriage with all the compassion and insight that have come to be expected from Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize - winning author of A Thousand Acres. In "The Pleasure of Her Company," a lonely, single woman befriends the married couple next door, hoping to learn the secret of their happiness. In "Long Distance," a man finds himself relieved of the obligation to continue an affair that is no longer compelling to him, only to be waylaid by the guilt he feels at his easy escape. And in the incandescently wise and moving title novella, a dentist, aware that his wife has fallen in love with someone else, must comfort her when she is spurned, while maintaining the secret of his own complicated sorrow. Beautifully written, with a wry intelligence and a lively comic touch, The Age of Grief captures moments of great intimacy with grace, clarity, and indelible emotional power. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Grief Author: Jane Smiley Narrator: Amanda Ronconi, Jessica Almasy, Jeff Woodman, MacLeod Andrews, Gabra Zackman, Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The luminous novella and stories in The Age of Grief explore the vicissitudes of love, friendship, and marriage with all the compassion and insight that have come to be expected from Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize - winning author of A Thousand Acres. In "The Pleasure of Her Company," a lonely, single woman befriends the married couple next door, hoping to learn the secret of their happiness. In "Long Distance," a man finds himself relieved of the obligation to continue an affair that is no longer compelling to him, only to be waylaid by the guilt he feels at his easy escape. And in the incandescently wise and moving title novella, a dentist, aware that his wife has fallen in love with someone else, must comfort her when she is spurned, while maintaining the secret of his own complicated sorrow. Beautifully written, with a wry intelligence and a lively comic touch, The Age of Grief captures moments of great intimacy with grace, clarity, and indelible emotional power. Members Reviews: Maybe, the "best" novella I've ever read I've read hard copy of The Age of Grief at least three times. I wanted to revisit the novella and chose to listen to it, as an Audible book, this time. "Best" is a subjective term. Designating something as best is as much a matter of taste as it is an analysis of the craft of any given story. Still, with that in mind, I have to say that The Age of Grief is the best novella I have ever read. NOT SO MUCH Would you try another book from Jane Smiley and/or the narrators? I read Smiley's MOO and loved it, which is why I thought I'd enjoy Smiley again. GRIEF was a disappointment to me, though it had moments of brilliance. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Dialogue, inner thoughts. Endings. Did the narrators do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? So-so. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Age of Grief? Way too much repetition of dentists' kids bratty antics and stomach flu -- way, way, way too much information as they say. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Case-File-Audiobook/B006R6ZFH4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Case File Author: Bill Pronzini Narrator: Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-11 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories including: "It's a Lousy World", "Death of a Nobody", "One of Those Cases", "Sin Island", "Private Eye Blues", "The Pulp Connection", "Where Have You Gone", "Sam Spadeundefined", "Dead Man's Slough", "Who's Calling", and "Booktaker. The big, sort-of-sloppy, brew-loving P.I. opens up his files on some of his most fascinating cases. Here are 10 stories and two novelettes, giving Nameless fans a page-turning potpourri of his toughest and most dangerous adventures. Case File is a 12-pack to be popped open and enjoyed on an off-duty afternoon. So sit back and spend some time with one of America's favorite P.I.'s who has caught more criminals - an imaginations - than any other gumshoe in recent American fiction. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Pronzini) Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:30:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Case-File-Audiobook/B006R6ZFH4 thebookvoice.com 07:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Case File Author: Bill Pronzini Narrator: Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-11 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories including: "It's a Lousy World", "Death of a Nobody", "One of Those Cases", "Sin Island", "Private Eye Blues", "The Pulp Connection", "Where Have You Gone", "Sam Spadeundefined", "Dead Man's Slough", "Who's Calling", and "Booktaker. The big, sort-of-sloppy, brew-loving P.I. opens up his files on some of his most fascinating cases. Here are 10 stories and two novelettes, giving Nameless fans a page-turning potpourri of his toughest and most dangerous adventures. Case File is a 12-pack to be popped open and enjoyed on an off-duty afternoon. So sit back and spend some time with one of America's favorite P.I.'s who has caught more criminals - an imaginations - than any other gumshoe in recent American fiction. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Case File Author: Bill Pronzini Narrator: Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-11 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories including: "It's a Lousy World", "Death of a Nobody", "One of Those Cases", "Sin Island", "Private Eye Blues", "The Pulp Connection", "Where Have You Gone", "Sam Spadeundefined", "Dead Man's Slough", "Who's Calling", and "Booktaker. The big, sort-of-sloppy, brew-loving P.I. opens up his files on some of his most fascinating cases. Here are 10 stories and two novelettes, giving Nameless fans a page-turning potpourri of his toughest and most dangerous adventures. Case File is a 12-pack to be popped open and enjoyed on an off-duty afternoon. So sit back and spend some time with one of America's favorite P.I.'s who has caught more criminals - an imaginations - than any other gumshoe in recent American fiction. Members Reviews: He Has a Name, Just Never Says It Another great outing from the Nameless Detective. This time a collection of stories. Reaching back into the vaults, author Bill Pronzini grabs a few to represent his detective's progress. This is a great read. It can be your introdution to the Nameless series, or just some seasoning to the ongoing stew that is his hero's life. BTW, the Nameless Detective has a name, he just never says it. Tough and gritty, Nameless cares more than he lets on, and is actually a fairly soft touch under the gruff tough guy. One of my favorites. Set mostly in and around San Francisco, this series crushes most of the noir-ish imitators. One very strong book follows another through the whole series. I'm reading them in order, and am still 10 years behind. Pronzini is prolific, and expert. great stories! Just discovered Bills short stories and I'm really enjoying reading them. This book was particularly good. Don't believe there was a single one I didn't like. Not as depressing as one series I'd read. These were just good detecting stories. Gentle, non violent, no serious suspense, (I dislike suspense so that suits me) ,just clever plotting and enjoyable reading. Try 'em you'll like them! Why am I paying $4 for stories that are also in other books?? That isn't right...each book should not have duplicates. I like the nameless detective but don't appreciate paying for a book that has several stories I've read in others. Prime Nameless Fans of Bill Pronzini's 'Nameless' detective won't be disappointed in this collection of short stories. For newcomers, it's a good introduction to one of the classic detective series of the post WWII era. Anything by Bill Pronzini is good I don't know how many people have read and/or heard me recommend Bill Pronzini books, especially the Nameless Detective novels and short stories. Few current authors are this good. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Robert-Ervin-Howard-Library-Volume-1-Audiobook/B0742MN7ZS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert Ervin Howard Library: Volume 1 Author: Raging Bull Publishing, Robert Ervin Howard Narrator: Michael Stuhre Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This Raging Bull Publishing box set contains 10 classic Western short stories by Robert Ervin Howard, including: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Raging Bull Publishing) Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:33:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Robert-Ervin-Howard-Library-Volume-1-Audiobook/B0742MN7ZS thebookvoice.com 07:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert Ervin Howard Library: Volume 1 Author: Raging Bull Publishing, Robert Ervin Howard Narrator: Michael Stuhre Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This Raging Bull Publishing box set contains 10 classic Western short stories by Robert Ervin Howard, including: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert Ervin Howard Library: Volume 1 Author: Raging Bull Publishing, Robert Ervin Howard Narrator: Michael Stuhre Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This Raging Bull Publishing box set contains 10 classic Western short stories by Robert Ervin Howard, including: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-the-Name-of-the-Father-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B074F3F2LB Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Name of the Father and Other Stories Author: Balla Narrator: Jake Urry Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Jantar Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Balla is often described as "the Slovak Kafka" for his depictions of the absurd and the mundane. In the Name of the Father features a nameless narrator reflecting on his life, looking for someone else to blame for his failed relationship with his parents and two sons, his serial adultery, the breakup of his marriage, and his wife's descent into madness. Against the backdrop of their stiflingly gray provincial lives, he completely fails to act against "the thing" growing in the cellar of the house he built with his brother. The novella won numerous awards in Slovakia and in this edition is accompanied by three additional short stories, which share its unique dark humor, satire, and truth. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Balla) Tue, 08 Aug 2017 02:44:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-the-Name-of-the-Father-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B074F3F2LB thebookvoice.com 02:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Name of the Father and Other Stories Author: Balla Narrator: Jake Urry Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Jantar Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Balla is often described as "the Slovak Kafka" for his depictions of the absurd and the mundane. In the Name of the Father features a nameless narrator reflecting on his life, looking for someone else to blame for his failed relationship with his parents and two sons, his serial adultery, the breakup of his marriage, and his wife's descent into madness. Against the backdrop of their stiflingly gray provincial lives, he completely fails to act against "the thing" growing in the cellar of the house he built with his brother. The novella won numerous awards in Slovakia and in this edition is accompanied by three additional short stories, which share its unique dark humor, satire, and truth. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Name of the Father and Other Stories Author: Balla Narrator: Jake Urry Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Jantar Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Balla is often described as "the Slovak Kafka" for his depictions of the absurd and the mundane. In the Name of the Father features a nameless narrator reflecting on his life, looking for someone else to blame for his failed relationship with his parents and two sons, his serial adultery, the breakup of his marriage, and his wife's descent into madness. Against the backdrop of their stiflingly gray provincial lives, he completely fails to act against "the thing" growing in the cellar of the house he built with his brother. The novella won numerous awards in Slovakia and in this edition is accompanied by three additional short stories, which share its unique dark humor, satire, and truth. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Adventure-of-the-Western-Star-Audiobook/B009P5592A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventure of the Western Star Subtitle: A Hercule Poirot Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Movie star Mary Marvell consults with Hercule Poirot after receiving threatening letters that warn her to return her diamond, the famous "Western Star", to its rightful owner. But who does own the diamond, and is it even the genuine article? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:54:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Adventure-of-the-Western-Star-Audiobook/B009P5592A thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventure of the Western Star Subtitle: A Hercule Poirot Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Movie star Mary Marvell consults with Hercule Poirot after receiving threatening letters that warn her to return her diamond, the famous "Western Star", to its rightful owner. But who does own the diamond, and is it even the genuine article? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventure of the Western Star Subtitle: A Hercule Poirot Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Movie star Mary Marvell consults with Hercule Poirot after receiving threatening letters that warn her to return her diamond, the famous "Western Star", to its rightful owner. But who does own the diamond, and is it even the genuine article? Members Reviews: Not narrated by Hugh Fraser Audible advertises this as narrated by Hugh Fraser, but it is narrated by David Suchet. Normally I wouldn't mind the error, but Suchet races through the narration as if he could wait to finish the story. Very disappointing narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-Cuba-I-Was-a-German-Shepherd-Audiobook/B00R8JIR0Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd Author: Ana Menéndez Narrator: Maria Rodriguez Saravia Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Pushcart Prize winner Ana Menendez landed firmly in the literary landscape last year with the hardcover publication of In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd. Reviewers overwhelmingly agree that she is an important new voice in American fiction: hers is "a bright debut that points to even brighter accomplishments to come" (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times), a tour de force that is "poignant and varied, emotionally vivid and hauntingly melancholy" (San Francisco Chronicle), and "a Cuban odyssey that conjures up Eugene O'Neill-like drama" (Kirkus Reviews). In these linked tales about the Cuban-American experience and the immigrant experience in general, Ana Menendez has instantly established herself as a natural storyteller who "probes with steady humor and astute political insight the dreams versus the realities of her characters" (Elle). From the prizewinning title story - a masterpiece of humor and heartbreak - unfolds a series of family snapshots that illuminate the landscape of an exiled community rich in heritage, memory, and longing for the past. In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd is at once "tender and sharp-fanged" (L.A. Weekly) as Ana Menendez charts the territory from Havana to Coral Gables with unforgettable passion and explores whether any of us are capable, or even truly desirous, of outrunning our origins. Critic Reviews: "Achingly wise." (Richard Eder, the New York Times Book Review) "Menendez taps into [a] wellspring of broken promises and unfulfilled desires and gives us a... peek at... the Cuban-American experience." (Ariel Gonzalez, The Miami Herald) "Menendez offers a lilting narrative that sways soulfully between past and present, longing and regret, joy and tragedy." (Donna Rifkind, The Baltimore Sun) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ana Menéndez) Mon, 22 Dec 2014 21:49:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-Cuba-I-Was-a-German-Shepherd-Audiobook/B00R8JIR0Q thebookvoice.com 05:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd Author: Ana Menéndez Narrator: Maria Rodriguez Saravia Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Pushcart Prize winner Ana Menendez landed firmly in the literary landscape last year with the hardcover publication of In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd. Reviewers overwhelmingly agree that she is an important new voice in American fiction: hers is "a bright debut that points to even brighter accomplishments to come" (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times), a tour de force that is "poignant and varied, emotionally vivid and hauntingly melancholy" (San Francisco Chronicle), and "a Cuban odyssey that conjures up Eugene O'Neill-like drama" (Kirkus Reviews). In these linked tales about the Cuban-American experience and the immigrant experience in general, Ana Menendez has instantly established herself as a natural storyteller who "probes with steady humor and astute political insight the dreams versus the realities of her characters" (Elle). From the prizewinning title story - a masterpiece of humor and heartbreak - unfolds a series of family snapshots that illuminate the landscape of an exiled community rich in heritage, memory, and longing for the past. In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd is at once "tender and sharp-fanged" (L.A. Weekly) as Ana Menendez charts the territory from Havana to Coral Gables with unforgettable passion and explores whether any of us are capable, or even truly desirous, of outrunning our origins. Critic Reviews: "Achingly wise." (Richard Eder, the New York Times Book Review) "Menendez taps into [a] wellspring of broken promises and unfulfilled desires and gives us a... peek at... the Cuban-American experience." (Ariel Gonzalez, The Miami Herald) "Menendez offers a lilting narrative that sways soulfully between past and present, longing and regret, joy and tragedy." (Donna Rifkind, The Baltimore Sun) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd Author: Ana Menéndez Narrator: Maria Rodriguez Saravia Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Pushcart Prize winner Ana Menendez landed firmly in the literary landscape last year with the hardcover publication of In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd. Reviewers overwhelmingly agree that she is an important new voice in American fiction: hers is "a bright debut that points to even brighter accomplishments to come" (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times), a tour de force that is "poignant and varied, emotionally vivid and hauntingly melancholy" (San Francisco Chronicle), and "a Cuban odyssey that conjures up Eugene O'Neill-like drama" (Kirkus Reviews). In these linked tales about the Cuban-American experience and the immigrant experience in general, Ana Menendez has instantly established herself as a natural storyteller who "probes with steady humor and astute political insight the dreams versus the realities of her characters" (Elle). From the prizewinning title story - a masterpiece of humor and heartbreak - unfolds a series of family snapshots that illuminate the landscape of an exiled community rich in heritage, memory, and longing for the past. In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd is at once "tender and sharp-fanged" (L.A. Weekly) as Ana Menendez charts the territory from Havana to Coral Gables with unforgettable passion and explores whether any of us are capable, or even truly desirous, of outrunning our origins. Critic Reviews: "Achingly wise." (Richard Eder, the New York Times Book Review) "Menendez taps into [a] wellspring of broken promises and unfulfilled desires and gives us a... peek at... the Cuban-American experience." (Ariel Gonzalez, The Miami Herald) "Menendez offers a lilting narrative that sways soulfully between past and present, longing and regret, joy and tragedy." (Donna Rifkind, The Baltimore Sun) Members Reviews: Love at first listen! Great performance by this talented reader, Maria Rodriguez Savaria, of this spectacular prose by Ana Menedez. Story telling at its greatest- strong characters with complex psychology, settings and culture as dynamic as the characters. A deep understanding of the way people experience intimate relationships with each other and the places they live. Not for me The performance was good but the stories did not speak to me. They were not my cup of tea. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Black-Mask-Audio-Magazine-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002V0KT3U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Mask Audio Magazine, Volume 1 Subtitle: Classic Hard-Boiled Tales from the Original Black Mask Author: Reuben J. Shay, Hugh B. Cave, William Cole, Dashiell Hammett, Paul Cain, Frederick Nebel Narrator: Hollywood Theater of the Ear Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Now this series resurrects from those pages the toughest of tough detectives in sonic dramatizations from the award-winning Hollywood Theater of the Ear. Stories included in this volume are "Lost and Found" by Hugh B. Cave, "Pigeon Blood" by Paul Cain, "Rough Justice" by Frederick Nebel, "Black" by Paul Cain, "The Missing Mr. Lee" by Hugh B. Cave, "Trouble Chaser" by Paul Cain, "Too Many Have Lived" by Dashiell Hammett, "Taking His Time" by Reuben J. Shay, and "Waiting for Rusty" by William Cole. Critic Reviews: "These shorts, highly acclaimed in the 1930s, are given new life by some of the best voices of our time." ( AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Reuben J. Shay) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:08:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Black-Mask-Audio-Magazine-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002V0KT3U thebookvoice.com 05:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Mask Audio Magazine, Volume 1 Subtitle: Classic Hard-Boiled Tales from the Original Black Mask Author: Reuben J. Shay, Hugh B. Cave, William Cole, Dashiell Hammett, Paul Cain, Frederick Nebel Narrator: Hollywood Theater of the Ear Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Now this series resurrects from those pages the toughest of tough detectives in sonic dramatizations from the award-winning Hollywood Theater of the Ear. Stories included in this volume are "Lost and Found" by Hugh B. Cave, "Pigeon Blood" by Paul Cain, "Rough Justice" by Frederick Nebel, "Black" by Paul Cain, "The Missing Mr. Lee" by Hugh B. Cave, "Trouble Chaser" by Paul Cain, "Too Many Have Lived" by Dashiell Hammett, "Taking His Time" by Reuben J. Shay, and "Waiting for Rusty" by William Cole. Critic Reviews: "These shorts, highly acclaimed in the 1930s, are given new life by some of the best voices of our time." ( AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Mask Audio Magazine, Volume 1 Subtitle: Classic Hard-Boiled Tales from the Original Black Mask Author: Reuben J. Shay, Hugh B. Cave, William Cole, Dashiell Hammett, Paul Cain, Frederick Nebel Narrator: Hollywood Theater of the Ear Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Now this series resurrects from those pages the toughest of tough detectives in sonic dramatizations from the award-winning Hollywood Theater of the Ear. Stories included in this volume are "Lost and Found" by Hugh B. Cave, "Pigeon Blood" by Paul Cain, "Rough Justice" by Frederick Nebel, "Black" by Paul Cain, "The Missing Mr. Lee" by Hugh B. Cave, "Trouble Chaser" by Paul Cain, "Too Many Have Lived" by Dashiell Hammett, "Taking His Time" by Reuben J. Shay, and "Waiting for Rusty" by William Cole. Critic Reviews: "These shorts, highly acclaimed in the 1930s, are given new life by some of the best voices of our time." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Beware I didn't know whether to star-rate this title without the warning or after so I gave it stars based on my enjoyment. HOWEVER: I bought several of the individual Black Mask tales and loved them. However, this offering is just a compilation of the items I already bought singly. Beware - buy this and avoid the individual offerings. On a better note, I loved these. I'm a fan of old time radio and really enjoyed these attempts to recreate those days. If you're careful and buy wisely, you're in for a treat. Back to the Future What made the experience of listening to Black Mask Audio Magazine, Volume 1 the most enjoyable? The Audible rendition took me back to the days of radio drama, the Theatre of the Mind. Well done with careful attention to detail. Avoid This One If you want good pulp magazine dramatizations get Jack Webb in Pat Novak for Hire from 1940s radio, and forget this modern attempt at faking it. I'm glad some actors found voice work, but their period characters are just generalized stereotypes and sometimes painful to listen to. A few "hard-boiled" leads sound like they've done infomercials. The stores are under-dramatized, probably because they are faithful to the originals (or maybe not), and several end abruptly leaving a listener wondering what comes next. Forget it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Million-Blessings-Audiobook/B004AXTAJU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Million Blessings Author: Angela Benson, Marilynn Griffith, Tia McCollors Narrator: Karen Pittman, Hazelle Goodman, Beresford Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Three of fictions most beloved writersnationally best-selling authors alleach contribute a novella to this enchanting work. With the tales focusing on what happens when a character wins the lottery, the collection boasts hard-earned truths about Christian charity, redemption, and the place of the almighty dollar in peoples lives. Angela Benson, Marilynn Griffith and Tia McCollors tackle, respectively, an assistant pastor with something to hide, a football playerfallen on hard times, and a motorcycle rider with a heart of gold. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angela Benson) Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:06:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Million-Blessings-Audiobook/B004AXTAJU thebookvoice.com 08:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Million Blessings Author: Angela Benson, Marilynn Griffith, Tia McCollors Narrator: Karen Pittman, Hazelle Goodman, Beresford Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Three of fictions most beloved writersnationally best-selling authors alleach contribute a novella to this enchanting work. With the tales focusing on what happens when a character wins the lottery, the collection boasts hard-earned truths about Christian charity, redemption, and the place of the almighty dollar in peoples lives. Angela Benson, Marilynn Griffith and Tia McCollors tackle, respectively, an assistant pastor with something to hide, a football playerfallen on hard times, and a motorcycle rider with a heart of gold. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Million Blessings Author: Angela Benson, Marilynn Griffith, Tia McCollors Narrator: Karen Pittman, Hazelle Goodman, Beresford Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Three of fictions most beloved writersnationally best-selling authors alleach contribute a novella to this enchanting work. With the tales focusing on what happens when a character wins the lottery, the collection boasts hard-earned truths about Christian charity, redemption, and the place of the almighty dollar in peoples lives. Angela Benson, Marilynn Griffith and Tia McCollors tackle, respectively, an assistant pastor with something to hide, a football playerfallen on hard times, and a motorcycle rider with a heart of gold. Members Reviews: Great faith based stories These short stories are great examples of faith. The story by Tia McCollars is pretty funny as well. I loved these stories. Real Talk All of these stories kept my attention. From the gambling preacher, fallen football player, and the single lady with a good heart. I feel any reader could associate themselves in the lives of any one of these stories/characters. I really enjoyed the southern accent of Daria's mother in the third story! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Outcasts-of-Poker-Flat-Audiobook/B002V0C9RE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outcasts of Poker Flat Author: Bret Harte Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A motley crew, banished from a Western town, find strength, and weakness, in each other. © and (P)1981 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Poker Flat, a small town in Northwestern California, is the setting for this much-loved and much-adapted short story by iconic western writer Bret Harte - or, the Immortal Bilk, as Mark Twain maligned him. Performed by Jack Benson with a masculine serenity befitting its hero, "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" gathers a group of misfits into a grand natural amphitheater upon their banishment from a town that has recently experienced a run of hard luck. Luck and fate become the themes of Hartes tale, and a prototypical American type - the quiet, philosophical gambler - is born. "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" has inspired no less than two operas and at least three films, including the classic spaghetti western, Four of the Apocalypse. Here is the original. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bret Harte) Tue, 22 May 2007 01:14:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Outcasts-of-Poker-Flat-Audiobook/B002V0C9RE thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outcasts of Poker Flat Author: Bret Harte Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A motley crew, banished from a Western town, find strength, and weakness, in each other. © and (P)1981 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Poker Flat, a small town in Northwestern California, is the setting for this much-loved and much-adapted short story by iconic western writer Bret Harte - or, the Immortal Bilk, as Mark Twain maligned him. Performed by Jack Benson with a masculine serenity befitting its hero, "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" gathers a group of misfits into a grand natural amphitheater upon their banishment from a town that has recently experienced a run of hard luck. Luck and fate become the themes of Hartes tale, and a prototypical American type - the quiet, philosophical gambler - is born. "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" has inspired no less than two operas and at least three films, including the classic spaghetti western, Four of the Apocalypse. Here is the original. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outcasts of Poker Flat Author: Bret Harte Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A motley crew, banished from a Western town, find strength, and weakness, in each other. © and (P)1981 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Poker Flat, a small town in Northwestern California, is the setting for this much-loved and much-adapted short story by iconic western writer Bret Harte - or, the Immortal Bilk, as Mark Twain maligned him. Performed by Jack Benson with a masculine serenity befitting its hero, "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" gathers a group of misfits into a grand natural amphitheater upon their banishment from a town that has recently experienced a run of hard luck. Luck and fate become the themes of Hartes tale, and a prototypical American type - the quiet, philosophical gambler - is born. "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" has inspired no less than two operas and at least three films, including the classic spaghetti western, Four of the Apocalypse. Here is the original. Members Reviews: Want to be an Outcast? This is an enjoyable read. I was not not greatly impressed with the style of writing and the characterization, but I was not displeased either. Would I suggest anyone read it? No, if you are looking for a great western. Yes, if you are looking for a different kind of western and looking to add to your wealth of knowledge in western romance and literature, then I say "Yes'. amazing This story was sweet and sad and surprising and I thought about itgreat days later. Other stories by this gentleman were also great. Its free and good. So give it a try. Four Stars Satisfied Get it from the library or online for free The story is a quick read, but the book format is not cost effective! It is 26 pages in very large font. In 16 font it is only 11 pages. A GREAT AMERICAN CLASSIC The cover blurb describes Bret Harte as "the creator of the Western story." This may be true, but it is praise that undersells the quality of Harte's writing. While these stories contain many of the clichés to be found in typical Westerns - stage coach robberies, hangings, and slick, handsome gamblers - these are not escapist stories, but admirable studies of men and women subjected to frontier isolation and harsh conditions. They are easily comparable to the stories of Jack London, and a few of them even to John Steinbeck. If his other books are equal in quality to this selection, Harte certainly deserves to be more widely read. I remember that "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" was included in one of my high school literature anthologies, but I think that it was one that we did not read, probably because there is a prostitute in it. A common theme of many of these stories is how deeply these frontiersmen respond to innocence, whether in the form of young love or a newborn child. These are stories that will stay with you for a long time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Dreams-of-Bethany-Mellmoth-Audiobook/B074VHB9M7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth Author: William Boyd Narrator: William Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth written and read by William Boyd. A philandering art dealer tries to give up casual love affairs - seeking only passionate kisses as a substitute. A man recounts his personal history through the things he has stolen from others throughout his life. A couple chart the journey of their five-year relationship backwards, from awkward reunion to lovelorn first encounter. And, at the heart of the book, a 24-year-old young woman, Bethany Mellmoth, embarks on a yearlong journey of wishful and tentative self-discovery. The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth depicts the random encounters that bring the past bubbling to the surface, the impulsive decisions that irrevocably shape a life and the endless hesitations and loss of nerve that wickedly complicate it. These funny, surprising and moving stories are a resounding confirmation of Boyd's powers as one of our most original and compelling storytellers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Boyd) Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:60:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Dreams-of-Bethany-Mellmoth-Audiobook/B074VHB9M7 thebookvoice.com 07:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth Author: William Boyd Narrator: William Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth written and read by William Boyd. A philandering art dealer tries to give up casual love affairs - seeking only passionate kisses as a substitute. A man recounts his personal history through the things he has stolen from others throughout his life. A couple chart the journey of their five-year relationship backwards, from awkward reunion to lovelorn first encounter. And, at the heart of the book, a 24-year-old young woman, Bethany Mellmoth, embarks on a yearlong journey of wishful and tentative self-discovery. The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth depicts the random encounters that bring the past bubbling to the surface, the impulsive decisions that irrevocably shape a life and the endless hesitations and loss of nerve that wickedly complicate it. These funny, surprising and moving stories are a resounding confirmation of Boyd's powers as one of our most original and compelling storytellers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth Author: William Boyd Narrator: William Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth written and read by William Boyd. A philandering art dealer tries to give up casual love affairs - seeking only passionate kisses as a substitute. A man recounts his personal history through the things he has stolen from others throughout his life. A couple chart the journey of their five-year relationship backwards, from awkward reunion to lovelorn first encounter. And, at the heart of the book, a 24-year-old young woman, Bethany Mellmoth, embarks on a yearlong journey of wishful and tentative self-discovery. The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth depicts the random encounters that bring the past bubbling to the surface, the impulsive decisions that irrevocably shape a life and the endless hesitations and loss of nerve that wickedly complicate it. These funny, surprising and moving stories are a resounding confirmation of Boyd's powers as one of our most original and compelling storytellers. Members Reviews: Get on with the next one! .....love WB, even better when read by him, the unspent letters chapter could not have been done better, v funny. If I could remember them my vocabulary would be greatly expanded, but even though I can't recall all the Lovely rounded mouthfuls of words, especially the vitriolic ones, I love hearing them. This is an odd format, some stories linked most not, still Loads of lovely characters - good job none as so boring as to have to get jobs on the checkout at Sainsbury's. Can't wait for the next one - crack on William. Shards of life from the almost famous and might have been rich William Boyd plays with form again, this time stretching the short story with teasing interrelationships. Almost all of the stories stand alone as satisfying dishes forming a bigger whole. Its a bit like a tasting menu in a Michelin restaurant. Just ever so slightly pretentious but so classy and clever that you can easily forgive the showy in jokes. Bethany is a tragic masterpiece in personal chaos but personally I liked the Shakespearean tragic fall of the man who should have stuck to kissing. Almost every one of these stories is a beautiful funny and tasty dish worthy of Heston at his best. Flawless Small Diamonds These beautifully crafted stories stand alone as clear evidence of Boyds mastery of the form. Moreover they are hugely entertaining and in several I can also see glimpses of what they might have been in longer form ie full novels. However, nothing is flabby here and sometimes less is more. In this case less is perfect. Unsent Letters is brilliant and totally comes alive when read. Left me wanting more which is always a good sign. Thank you Mr B. Is this a collection of short stories, or a series of abandoned novels? Some interesting characters created and absorbing plots embarked upon, but I was left feeling.... Yes, thats exactly my point! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/When-the-Snow-Falls-Audiobook/B00O4FG0EM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Snow Falls Author: Fern Michaels, Nancy Bush, Rosanna Chiofalo, Lin Stepp Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Number one New York Times best-selling author Fern Michaels' Christmas anthologies have become a heartwarming holiday tradition, and this year, she is joined by fellow best-selling author Nancy Bush, for a powerhouse combination! In "Candy Canes and Cupid" by number one New York Times best-selling author Fern Michaels, all private investigator Hannah Ray wants for Christmas is a quiet day at her Florida beachfront condo. When her biggest client insists she join him on a Colorado ski trip, she has little choice - but what she finds on her arrival could melt the coldest heart. In "White Hot Christmas" by Nancy Bush, aspiring PI Jane Kelly likes to pretend shes a bah-humbug kind of girl, but shes had mistletoe on the brain ever since she shared a kiss with her boss, Dwayne. Before she can hope for a repeat performance, Jane must solve a kidnapping thats as twisted as a candy cane - and not nearly as sweet. Rosanna Chiofalos "Seven Days of Christmas" introduces Bianca Simone, who received a wonderful early Christmas gift from her boyfriend, Mark, five years ago - a week amid the stunning Alpine scenery of Innsbruck, Austria. Now shes back under very different circumstances, but Mark has one more special gift in mind. In "A Smoky Mountain Gift" by Lin Stepp, Veda Trent is back in Townsend to fill in as temporary manager of the Crafts Co-Op, but shes not planning to stay. Though the mountain town is small, it holds lots of unsettling memories. Yet the wind can change, bringing with it new opportunities - and the chance to create the kind of Christmas for which Veda has always longed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fern Michaels) Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:15:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/When-the-Snow-Falls-Audiobook/B00O4FG0EM thebookvoice.com 10:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Snow Falls Author: Fern Michaels, Nancy Bush, Rosanna Chiofalo, Lin Stepp Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Number one New York Times best-selling author Fern Michaels' Christmas anthologies have become a heartwarming holiday tradition, and this year, she is joined by fellow best-selling author Nancy Bush, for a powerhouse combination! In "Candy Canes and Cupid" by number one New York Times best-selling author Fern Michaels, all private investigator Hannah Ray wants for Christmas is a quiet day at her Florida beachfront condo. When her biggest client insists she join him on a Colorado ski trip, she has little choice - but what she finds on her arrival could melt the coldest heart. In "White Hot Christmas" by Nancy Bush, aspiring PI Jane Kelly likes to pretend shes a bah-humbug kind of girl, but shes had mistletoe on the brain ever since she shared a kiss with her boss, Dwayne. Before she can hope for a repeat performance, Jane must solve a kidnapping thats as twisted as a candy cane - and not nearly as sweet. Rosanna Chiofalos "Seven Days of Christmas" introduces Bianca Simone, who received a wonderful early Christmas gift from her boyfriend, Mark, five years ago - a week amid the stunning Alpine scenery of Innsbruck, Austria. Now shes back under very different circumstances, but Mark has one more special gift in mind. In "A Smoky Mountain Gift" by Lin Stepp, Veda Trent is back in Townsend to fill in as temporary manager of the Crafts Co-Op, but shes not planning to stay. Though the mountain town is small, it holds lots of unsettling memories. Yet the wind can change, bringing with it new opportunities - and the chance to create the kind of Christmas for which Veda has always longed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Snow Falls Author: Fern Michaels, Nancy Bush, Rosanna Chiofalo, Lin Stepp Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Number one New York Times best-selling author Fern Michaels' Christmas anthologies have become a heartwarming holiday tradition, and this year, she is joined by fellow best-selling author Nancy Bush, for a powerhouse combination! In "Candy Canes and Cupid" by number one New York Times best-selling author Fern Michaels, all private investigator Hannah Ray wants for Christmas is a quiet day at her Florida beachfront condo. When her biggest client insists she join him on a Colorado ski trip, she has little choice - but what she finds on her arrival could melt the coldest heart. In "White Hot Christmas" by Nancy Bush, aspiring PI Jane Kelly likes to pretend shes a bah-humbug kind of girl, but shes had mistletoe on the brain ever since she shared a kiss with her boss, Dwayne. Before she can hope for a repeat performance, Jane must solve a kidnapping thats as twisted as a candy cane - and not nearly as sweet. Rosanna Chiofalos "Seven Days of Christmas" introduces Bianca Simone, who received a wonderful early Christmas gift from her boyfriend, Mark, five years ago - a week amid the stunning Alpine scenery of Innsbruck, Austria. Now shes back under very different circumstances, but Mark has one more special gift in mind. In "A Smoky Mountain Gift" by Lin Stepp, Veda Trent is back in Townsend to fill in as temporary manager of the Crafts Co-Op, but shes not planning to stay. Though the mountain town is small, it holds lots of unsettling memories. Yet the wind can change, bringing with it new opportunities - and the chance to create the kind of Christmas for which Veda has always longed. Members Reviews: Romantic Christmas novellas Exactly as expected. Short stories of love, love lost, finding love again. This all happens during the backdrop of the holidays, trees, caroling and such with a friendly ghost or two to help love along. I'm getting bored with simple love stories these days and like a little more thrill and mystery thrown in with the romance so I just couldn't give it 5 stars. When the snow falls Not the best stories but acceptable. At least one had an abrupt ending. In one way that is the main fault of these stories. They lack depth. Interesting Some of the books were hard to read-- going from 3rd person to 1st person but overall good happy endings. WHEN THE SNOW FALLS It was an interesting story and easy enough to read. Fern Michaels Winter Lovefest Enjoyable Reading need more of the same. Cozy wintertime stories. Love conquers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Great-Classic-Holiday-Stories-Audiobook/B009ZJ41GQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Classic Holiday Stories Author: Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, L. M. Montgomery Narrator: Paul Boehmer, John Mawson, Dana Green Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Enjoy the traditions of holidays past with this classic collection of fun and touching stories. Includes selected readings from Charles Dickens' timeless "A Christmas Carol"; the text of the original newspaper editorial "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus", which has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore; O. Henry's unforgettable "The Gift of the Magi"; and much more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Dickens) Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:38:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Great-Classic-Holiday-Stories-Audiobook/B009ZJ41GQ thebookvoice.com 08:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Classic Holiday Stories Author: Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, L. M. Montgomery Narrator: Paul Boehmer, John Mawson, Dana Green Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Enjoy the traditions of holidays past with this classic collection of fun and touching stories. Includes selected readings from Charles Dickens' timeless "A Christmas Carol"; the text of the original newspaper editorial "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus", which has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore; O. Henry's unforgettable "The Gift of the Magi"; and much more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Classic Holiday Stories Author: Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, L. M. Montgomery Narrator: Paul Boehmer, John Mawson, Dana Green Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Enjoy the traditions of holidays past with this classic collection of fun and touching stories. Includes selected readings from Charles Dickens' timeless "A Christmas Carol"; the text of the original newspaper editorial "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus", which has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore; O. Henry's unforgettable "The Gift of the Magi"; and much more. Members Reviews: What a lovely collection of Christmas stories! I truly enjoyed the wide variety of Christmas stories and the variety of narrators, they each brought a little something extra to the story that they gave voice. I particularly enjoyed the tales by Washington Irving. If you enjoy a variety of holiday/Christmas customs then this is the book you may want to give a listen to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Omnibus-edition-Audiobook/B006H7WLLG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Twelve Days of Winter Omnibus edition Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season from the number-1 best seller Stuart MacBride. Thieves, drug dealers, lap-dancers, gangsters, and even the odd good guy populate these 12 tales exploring the seedier side of life in North East Scotland. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:20:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Omnibus-edition-Audiobook/B006H7WLLG thebookvoice.com 03:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Twelve Days of Winter Omnibus edition Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season from the number-1 best seller Stuart MacBride. Thieves, drug dealers, lap-dancers, gangsters, and even the odd good guy populate these 12 tales exploring the seedier side of life in North East Scotland. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Twelve Days of Winter Omnibus edition Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season from the number-1 best seller Stuart MacBride. Thieves, drug dealers, lap-dancers, gangsters, and even the odd good guy populate these 12 tales exploring the seedier side of life in North East Scotland. Members Reviews: Twelve Days of Winter - twelve excellent tales. I've just finished listening to this book whilst waiting for 'Close to the Bone'. Twelve stories, just the right length, each story so different yet all connect with each other. Stuart MacBride at his very best. Very highly recommended. Macbride at his best What made the experience of listening to Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Twelve Days of Winter Omnibus edition the most enjoyable? I love stuart macbride and this book of several short stories was fun to listen to What was one of the most memorable moments of Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Twelve Days of Winter Omnibus edition? The detail of his stories, made me feel like I was right there, inside it experiencing it all myself. The way he makes his books makes me easy to forget that I am just listening to it and am not part of it What does Ian Hanmore bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? He has a very unique way of telling the story. It felt a little like story time back when inwas a child, just with a lot darker stories Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Not really, all of the different parts were great Any additional comments? Cant wait to listen to my next stuart macbride book. I read them all so its nice to just expirience it all again while just listening to it. very violent Having read 6 of Stuart macbrides other books I did not expect the high level of violence that is intheze stories https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gambler-Series-Special-Limited-Box-Set-Edition-Audiobook/B078HK3HWF Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gambler Series: Special Limited Box Set Edition Subtitle: Books 1-3 Author: Roxie Odell Narrator: Hannah Pralle Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Roxie Odell Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Special limited edition deal: For the first time ever, get the complete Gambler series in one convenient bundle! What happens in Vegas... doesn't always stay in Vegas. On the rebound, Nevada native Corrine Smith finds herself in Vegas. The last thing she needs is to get involved with another man, but then she meets him - not just any man but the man. Smooth and gorgeous, Derrick Quinn makes Corrine feel more like a woman than any man has ever done before, and she finds their chance encounter impossible to resist. Nothing happens in a bubble, even in Vegas. Corrine's blistering collision with the amazing Mr. Quinn throws her for a loop when she discovers her trysting partner is actually a married man. Just when she figures Lady Luck has given up on her, though, she's surprised to get a second chance with her scorching partner in passion. It was never meant to get this far.... Working as general counsel for the hot new resort hotel on the Strip has its ups and downs - literally. Derrick finds himself stuck in a malfunctioning hotel elevator with a neurotic, smoking-hot woman. He has no choice but to kiss her, a gesture he considers medicinal and therapeutic for them both. He doesn't intend for one thing to lead to another, but it does, quickly becoming an inferno of passion before he can stop it. Derrick's a gambling man willing to roll the dice in Vegas, but will he gain more than he loses? Will he find that being with Corrine Smith is a risk worth taking? Author's note: This is a complete story in a full-length bundle, with a happily ever after ending. Recommended for 18+ listeners, new adult listeners, and up. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roxie Odell) Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:40:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gambler-Series-Special-Limited-Box-Set-Edition-Audiobook/B078HK3HWF thebookvoice.com 10:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gambler Series: Special Limited Box Set Edition Subtitle: Books 1-3 Author: Roxie Odell Narrator: Hannah Pralle Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Roxie Odell Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Special limited edition deal: For the first time ever, get the complete Gambler series in one convenient bundle! What happens in Vegas... doesn't always stay in Vegas. On the rebound, Nevada native Corrine Smith finds herself in Vegas. The last thing she needs is to get involved with another man, but then she meets him - not just any man but the man. Smooth and gorgeous, Derrick Quinn makes Corrine feel more like a woman than any man has ever done before, and she finds their chance encounter impossible to resist. Nothing happens in a bubble, even in Vegas. Corrine's blistering collision with the amazing Mr. Quinn throws her for a loop when she discovers her trysting partner is actually a married man. Just when she figures Lady Luck has given up on her, though, she's surprised to get a second chance with her scorching partner in passion. It was never meant to get this far.... Working as general counsel for the hot new resort hotel on the Strip has its ups and downs - literally. Derrick finds himself stuck in a malfunctioning hotel elevator with a neurotic, smoking-hot woman. He has no choice but to kiss her, a gesture he considers medicinal and therapeutic for them both. He doesn't intend for one thing to lead to another, but it does, quickly becoming an inferno of passion before he can stop it. Derrick's a gambling man willing to roll the dice in Vegas, but will he gain more than he loses? Will he find that being with Corrine Smith is a risk worth taking? Author's note: This is a complete story in a full-length bundle, with a happily ever after ending. Recommended for 18+ listeners, new adult listeners, and up. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gambler Series: Special Limited Box Set Edition Subtitle: Books 1-3 Author: Roxie Odell Narrator: Hannah Pralle Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Roxie Odell Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Special limited edition deal: For the first time ever, get the complete Gambler series in one convenient bundle! What happens in Vegas... doesn't always stay in Vegas. On the rebound, Nevada native Corrine Smith finds herself in Vegas. The last thing she needs is to get involved with another man, but then she meets him - not just any man but the man. Smooth and gorgeous, Derrick Quinn makes Corrine feel more like a woman than any man has ever done before, and she finds their chance encounter impossible to resist. Nothing happens in a bubble, even in Vegas. Corrine's blistering collision with the amazing Mr. Quinn throws her for a loop when she discovers her trysting partner is actually a married man. Just when she figures Lady Luck has given up on her, though, she's surprised to get a second chance with her scorching partner in passion. It was never meant to get this far.... Working as general counsel for the hot new resort hotel on the Strip has its ups and downs - literally. Derrick finds himself stuck in a malfunctioning hotel elevator with a neurotic, smoking-hot woman. He has no choice but to kiss her, a gesture he considers medicinal and therapeutic for them both. He doesn't intend for one thing to lead to another, but it does, quickly becoming an inferno of passion before he can stop it. Derrick's a gambling man willing to roll the dice in Vegas, but will he gain more than he loses? Will he find that being with Corrine Smith is a risk worth taking? Author's note: This is a complete story in a full-length bundle, with a happily ever after ending. Recommended for 18+ listeners, new adult listeners, and up. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Emerald-City-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B073JYG7YK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emerald City and Other Stories Author: Jennifer Egan Narrator: Madeline Lambert, Richard Waterhouse, Charlie Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: These 11 masterful stories - the first collection from acclaimed author Jennifer Egan - deal with loneliness and longing, regret and desire. Egan's characters, models and housewives, bankers and schoolgirls, are united by their search for something outside their own realm of experience. They set out from locations as exotic as China and Bora Bora, as cosmopolitan as downtown Manhattan, or as familiar as suburban Illinois to seek their own transformations. Elegant and poignant, the stories in Emerald City are seamless evocations of self-discovery. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer Egan) Tue, 03 Oct 2017 03:16:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Emerald-City-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B073JYG7YK thebookvoice.com 05:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emerald City and Other Stories Author: Jennifer Egan Narrator: Madeline Lambert, Richard Waterhouse, Charlie Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: These 11 masterful stories - the first collection from acclaimed author Jennifer Egan - deal with loneliness and longing, regret and desire. Egan's characters, models and housewives, bankers and schoolgirls, are united by their search for something outside their own realm of experience. They set out from locations as exotic as China and Bora Bora, as cosmopolitan as downtown Manhattan, or as familiar as suburban Illinois to seek their own transformations. Elegant and poignant, the stories in Emerald City are seamless evocations of self-discovery. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emerald City and Other Stories Author: Jennifer Egan Narrator: Madeline Lambert, Richard Waterhouse, Charlie Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: These 11 masterful stories - the first collection from acclaimed author Jennifer Egan - deal with loneliness and longing, regret and desire. Egan's characters, models and housewives, bankers and schoolgirls, are united by their search for something outside their own realm of experience. They set out from locations as exotic as China and Bora Bora, as cosmopolitan as downtown Manhattan, or as familiar as suburban Illinois to seek their own transformations. Elegant and poignant, the stories in Emerald City are seamless evocations of self-discovery. Members Reviews: Loved these stories! I discovered Jennifer Egan mere months before she won the Pulitzer for A Visit from the Gooon Squad, and her writing combines the unexpected with characters so familiar they could be my friends, neighbors, or family members. I love short stories, and reading this collection reminded me of the pleasure I felt when I first read Ann Beattie's stories in my 20's. The father's casual cruelty to one of his daughters in "Why China" continues to haunt me. Egan explores the extraordinary emotional life of her characters, otherwise ordinary people made memorable by the truth of her insights. Jennifer Egan is the real thing! Few Gems, Mostly Paste With all the hype that "Invisible Circus" and "The Keep" have gotten, I thought that beginning with some of her short stories, would give me a better insight into the type of writer Egan is. But, I found myself very disappointed to the point where I don't think I'll read anymore of her stuff. Her stories are all written under the same style and except for the names of the characters and the places they are in, they seem to all follow the same pattern. Her stories are always about boredom, the paean of the rich, and contain enough ennui to fill a Paris Cafe. The stories about woman who have married for money are almost funny. The "what have I done with my life" and "what is my true identity" can give you a terminal case of melancholy. Because they all have the same basis bottom line, with a loud sigh, after a while they all blend into each other. They're probably a lot better if you read them one at a time as part of a magazine. But for me, blah. Little Gems I found each and every story in this collection to be thought provoking, insightful, and a true joy to read. They are bitter-sweet, tender tales. Well...some are more like moments that evolve into stories, but all well- shaped. I do understand what a previous reviewer meant when calling them "studied". Yes, they could be thought of as 'here's how you do it samples' from a creative writing class, and a writer/reader may feel certain subtle manipulations at work, but I did not find that this interfered with the sharp brilliance of Egan's writing. This woman can really turn a phrase! I also think that it is possible to confuse a writer's "style" with a "formula". I just read Egan's "The Keep" and was blown away by it. Halfway through this story collection, I started to see these short tales as a working out of the longer pieces that have become Egan's novels. (Like an artist doing sketches of a larger work.) She is able to distill a character in a few sentences, and she captures the essence of setting brilliantly. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Man-v-Nature-Audiobook/B017BREU00 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Man v. Nature Subtitle: Stories Author: Diane Cook Narrator: Hillary Huber, Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A refreshingly imaginative, daring debut collection of stories that illuminates with audacious wit the complexity of human behavior, as seen through the lens of the natural world. Told with perfect rhythm and unyielding brutality, these stories expose unsuspecting men and women to the realities of nature, the primal instincts of man, and the dark humor and heartbreak of our struggle not only to thrive but to survive. In "Girl on Girl", a high school freshman goes to disturbing lengths to help an old friend. An insatiable temptress pursues the one man she can't have in "Meteorologist Dave Santana". And in the title story, a long-fraught friendship comes undone when three buddies get impossibly lost on a lake. In Diane Cook's perilous worlds, the quotidian surface conceals an unexpected surreality that illuminates different facets of our curious, troubling, and bewildering behavior. Other stories explore situations pulled directly from the wild, imposing on human lives the danger, tension, and precariousness of the natural world: a pack of not-needed boys take refuge in a murky forest and compete against each other for their next meal; an alpha male is pursued through city streets by murderous rivals and desirous women; helpless newborns are snatched by a man who stalks them from their suburban yards. Through these characters Cook asks: What is at the root of our most heartless, selfish impulses? Why are people drawn together in such messy, complicated, needful ways? When the unexpected intrudes upon the routine, what do we discover about ourselves? As entertaining as it is dangerous, this accomplished collection explores the boundary between the wild and the civilized, where nature acts as a catalyst for human drama and lays bare our vulnerabilities, fears, and desires. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Cook) Fri, 30 Oct 2015 01:60:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Man-v-Nature-Audiobook/B017BREU00 thebookvoice.com 06:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Man v. Nature Subtitle: Stories Author: Diane Cook Narrator: Hillary Huber, Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A refreshingly imaginative, daring debut collection of stories that illuminates with audacious wit the complexity of human behavior, as seen through the lens of the natural world. Told with perfect rhythm and unyielding brutality, these stories expose unsuspecting men and women to the realities of nature, the primal instincts of man, and the dark humor and heartbreak of our struggle not only to thrive but to survive. In "Girl on Girl", a high school freshman goes to disturbing lengths to help an old friend. An insatiable temptress pursues the one man she can't have in "Meteorologist Dave Santana". And in the title story, a long-fraught friendship comes undone when three buddies get impossibly lost on a lake. In Diane Cook's perilous worlds, the quotidian surface conceals an unexpected surreality that illuminates different facets of our curious, troubling, and bewildering behavior. Other stories explore situations pulled directly from the wild, imposing on human lives the danger, tension, and precariousness of the natural world: a pack of not-needed boys take refuge in a murky forest and compete against each other for their next meal; an alpha male is pursued through city streets by murderous rivals and desirous women; helpless newborns are snatched by a man who stalks them from their suburban yards. Through these characters Cook asks: What is at the root of our most heartless, selfish impulses? Why are people drawn together in such messy, complicated, needful ways? When the unexpected intrudes upon the routine, what do we discover about ourselves? As entertaining as it is dangerous, this accomplished collection explores the boundary between the wild and the civilized, where nature acts as a catalyst for human drama and lays bare our vulnerabilities, fears, and desires. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Man v. Nature Subtitle: Stories Author: Diane Cook Narrator: Hillary Huber, Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A refreshingly imaginative, daring debut collection of stories that illuminates with audacious wit the complexity of human behavior, as seen through the lens of the natural world. Told with perfect rhythm and unyielding brutality, these stories expose unsuspecting men and women to the realities of nature, the primal instincts of man, and the dark humor and heartbreak of our struggle not only to thrive but to survive. In "Girl on Girl", a high school freshman goes to disturbing lengths to help an old friend. An insatiable temptress pursues the one man she can't have in "Meteorologist Dave Santana". And in the title story, a long-fraught friendship comes undone when three buddies get impossibly lost on a lake. In Diane Cook's perilous worlds, the quotidian surface conceals an unexpected surreality that illuminates different facets of our curious, troubling, and bewildering behavior. Other stories explore situations pulled directly from the wild, imposing on human lives the danger, tension, and precariousness of the natural world: a pack of not-needed boys take refuge in a murky forest and compete against each other for their next meal; an alpha male is pursued through city streets by murderous rivals and desirous women; helpless newborns are snatched by a man who stalks them from their suburban yards. Through these characters Cook asks: What is at the root of our most heartless, selfish impulses? Why are people drawn together in such messy, complicated, needful ways? When the unexpected intrudes upon the routine, what do we discover about ourselves? As entertaining as it is dangerous, this accomplished collection explores the boundary between the wild and the civilized, where nature acts as a catalyst for human drama and lays bare our vulnerabilities, fears, and desires. Members Reviews: Dystopian short stories Surprising, quirky stories set in alternative realities or grim futures that reminded me of "The Handmaid's Tale." Interesting short stories that make you think long and hard Was not expecting this type of story telling. I bought it on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at how I wanted to read more. I feel as though many of the early stories (4 stories in as of writing) are geared towards the female perspective, but I find myself very interested in the message that is conveyed. Again, very interesting and happy to share it with friends. I loved this book I loved this book. Each story is different, but together, it feels like a cohesive collection. It was a fast read but not to the point of asking why I had bought it in the first place. Some of the stories really stay with you, and the descriptions in this book are just beautiful. Can't wait to read more from this author. Disturbing and wonderful and engaging- the sort of book you just want ... Disturbing and wonderful and engaging- the sort of book you just want to go on and on reading. By way of reference, my other fiction favorite top five would be (in no particular order); Vonnegut, Murakami, Tolstoy, Melville, and Fitzgerald, with an extra mention of Hunter S. Thompson who is non-fiction (mostly? :) ) Familiar V. Far Fetched I enjoyed these original stories that moved at a brisk pace. The balance of the familiar and the far fetched made the stories at once instantly relatable and totally unimaginable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Seducing-the-Billionaire-Audiobook/B01AO043XU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seducing the Billionaire Subtitle: A Billion Dollar Contract Story Author: Cynthia Dane Narrator: Carlie McKinsey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-16 Publisher: Barachou Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ethan tossed his jacket onto the couch and turned to her, arms lashing out and hands grabbing either side of Jasmine's chair. His lips were mere inches away from hers, hovering with hot, easy breaths that pushed against her cheek while his eyes bore into hers. Jasmine slipped farther into the back of the chair. "Any control you thought you had when you came up here is long gone. I'm in charge now. I'm always in charge. Got it?" An upscale hotel lounge. A lonely man in an expensive suit. Jasmine left home this morning with the intent of having an "adventure". The man at the bar? He's got her name written all over him. But first Jasmine needs to seduce him. Easier said than done! "Seducing the Billionaire" is a stand-alone short story from The Billion Dollar Contract universe. The twist at the end will leave you wanting more! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cynthia Dane) Mon, 18 Jan 2016 05:60:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Seducing-the-Billionaire-Audiobook/B01AO043XU thebookvoice.com 01:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seducing the Billionaire Subtitle: A Billion Dollar Contract Story Author: Cynthia Dane Narrator: Carlie McKinsey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-16 Publisher: Barachou Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ethan tossed his jacket onto the couch and turned to her, arms lashing out and hands grabbing either side of Jasmine's chair. His lips were mere inches away from hers, hovering with hot, easy breaths that pushed against her cheek while his eyes bore into hers. Jasmine slipped farther into the back of the chair. "Any control you thought you had when you came up here is long gone. I'm in charge now. I'm always in charge. Got it?" An upscale hotel lounge. A lonely man in an expensive suit. Jasmine left home this morning with the intent of having an "adventure". The man at the bar? He's got her name written all over him. But first Jasmine needs to seduce him. Easier said than done! "Seducing the Billionaire" is a stand-alone short story from The Billion Dollar Contract universe. The twist at the end will leave you wanting more! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seducing the Billionaire Subtitle: A Billion Dollar Contract Story Author: Cynthia Dane Narrator: Carlie McKinsey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-16 Publisher: Barachou Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ethan tossed his jacket onto the couch and turned to her, arms lashing out and hands grabbing either side of Jasmine's chair. His lips were mere inches away from hers, hovering with hot, easy breaths that pushed against her cheek while his eyes bore into hers. Jasmine slipped farther into the back of the chair. "Any control you thought you had when you came up here is long gone. I'm in charge now. I'm always in charge. Got it?" An upscale hotel lounge. A lonely man in an expensive suit. Jasmine left home this morning with the intent of having an "adventure". The man at the bar? He's got her name written all over him. But first Jasmine needs to seduce him. Easier said than done! "Seducing the Billionaire" is a stand-alone short story from The Billion Dollar Contract universe. The twist at the end will leave you wanting more! Members Reviews: A very well written book. Not your typical billionaire takes some virgin book This is I'd the first Cynthia Dane book. The only reason I chose this book I'd the author had the same first name as my sister. I stayed to read the book because it was so well written. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Loved this storyâand you will too Seducing the Billionaire is about Jasmine going to a bar one night with the intent of picking up a guy. The guy she finds is Ethan (sound familiar?) a rich billionaire type man who initially mistakes her for a call girl and hilarity ensues. Once Jasmine sets him straight itâs back to his place. I read the original series this was from and was a little confused by the setup at first, but it all made sense in the end! If you liked the series then this is a good addition. Four Stars Good short story. Seducing the Billionaire I most definitely recommend this story to anyone who is looking for a little quick pick-me-up. Admittedly, you wonât find a long and engaging plot, but what you do get is some more of Jasmine and Ethanâs relationship from Cynthia Dane's universe. After finishing "The Billion Dollar Contract" I was ready for more, and the author delivered! I hope that there are more shorts like these in the future so I can get to know these characters some more. Enjoyed it quite a bit While long novels are always good, I canât say no to a sexy short or two! This story lived up to its promise to be hot and so much more. The âtwistâ at the end was really sweet. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Courage-on-the-Frontier-Box-Set-One-For-the-Mohave-Kid-The-Strong-Shall-Live-Lonigan-Dramatized-Audiobook/B00A8LTQ9C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Courage on the Frontier Box Set: 'One For the Mohave Kid', 'The Strong Shall Live', 'Lonigan' (Dramatized) Author: Louis L'Amour Narrator: Pamela Clifford, John Randolph Jones Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Each of the three stories in this boxed set is an exciting dramatization of a Louis L'Amour short story featuring all the excitement of the Old West - deadly gunslingers, dusty trails, men and woman living on the edge in a brutal landscape - each presented with authentic sound effects, dramatic music, and a full cast. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis L'Amour) Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:00:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Courage-on-the-Frontier-Box-Set-One-For-the-Mohave-Kid-The-Strong-Shall-Live-Lonigan-Dramatized-Audiobook/B00A8LTQ9C thebookvoice.com 02:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Courage on the Frontier Box Set: 'One For the Mohave Kid', 'The Strong Shall Live', 'Lonigan' (Dramatized) Author: Louis L'Amour Narrator: Pamela Clifford, John Randolph Jones Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Each of the three stories in this boxed set is an exciting dramatization of a Louis L'Amour short story featuring all the excitement of the Old West - deadly gunslingers, dusty trails, men and woman living on the edge in a brutal landscape - each presented with authentic sound effects, dramatic music, and a full cast. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Courage on the Frontier Box Set: 'One For the Mohave Kid', 'The Strong Shall Live', 'Lonigan' (Dramatized) Author: Louis L'Amour Narrator: Pamela Clifford, John Randolph Jones Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Each of the three stories in this boxed set is an exciting dramatization of a Louis L'Amour short story featuring all the excitement of the Old West - deadly gunslingers, dusty trails, men and woman living on the edge in a brutal landscape - each presented with authentic sound effects, dramatic music, and a full cast. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Big-Country-Volume-3-Audiobook/B003L8L16U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Country, Volume 3 Subtitle: Stories of Louis LAmour Author: Louis LAmour Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Louis LAmour said that the West was no place for the frightened or the mean. It was a big country needing big men and women to live in it. This volume presents five more of LAmours fine short stories about the West. The Paiute in The Nester and the Paiute is someone Sheriff Todd has been keeping his eye on. In His Brothers Debt, Casady had reasons for not going to town, but he couldnt say no to a lady. In Four Card Draw, Allen Ring wins a small ranch in a poker game, but Marshall Bilton says no one is allowed to live there. In The Turkeyfeather Riders, Jim Sandifer knows that what he plans to do will forfeit him the gal he loves. In Riding for the Brand, Jed Asbury finds an abandoned covered wagon and decides to finish what the former owners had intended to do. Critic Reviews: LAmour is popular for all the right reasons. His books embody heroic virtues that seem to matter now more than ever.... (Wall Street Journal) LAmour is the kind of storyteller who makes the wolves come out of the woods to listen. (People) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis LAmour) Mon, 10 May 2010 09:57:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Big-Country-Volume-3-Audiobook/B003L8L16U thebookvoice.com 03:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Country, Volume 3 Subtitle: Stories of Louis LAmour Author: Louis LAmour Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Louis LAmour said that the West was no place for the frightened or the mean. It was a big country needing big men and women to live in it. This volume presents five more of LAmours fine short stories about the West. The Paiute in The Nester and the Paiute is someone Sheriff Todd has been keeping his eye on. In His Brothers Debt, Casady had reasons for not going to town, but he couldnt say no to a lady. In Four Card Draw, Allen Ring wins a small ranch in a poker game, but Marshall Bilton says no one is allowed to live there. In The Turkeyfeather Riders, Jim Sandifer knows that what he plans to do will forfeit him the gal he loves. In Riding for the Brand, Jed Asbury finds an abandoned covered wagon and decides to finish what the former owners had intended to do. Critic Reviews: LAmour is popular for all the right reasons. His books embody heroic virtues that seem to matter now more than ever.... (Wall Street Journal) LAmour is the kind of storyteller who makes the wolves come out of the woods to listen. (People) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Country, Volume 3 Subtitle: Stories of Louis LAmour Author: Louis LAmour Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Louis LAmour said that the West was no place for the frightened or the mean. It was a big country needing big men and women to live in it. This volume presents five more of LAmours fine short stories about the West. The Paiute in The Nester and the Paiute is someone Sheriff Todd has been keeping his eye on. In His Brothers Debt, Casady had reasons for not going to town, but he couldnt say no to a lady. In Four Card Draw, Allen Ring wins a small ranch in a poker game, but Marshall Bilton says no one is allowed to live there. In The Turkeyfeather Riders, Jim Sandifer knows that what he plans to do will forfeit him the gal he loves. In Riding for the Brand, Jed Asbury finds an abandoned covered wagon and decides to finish what the former owners had intended to do. Critic Reviews: LAmour is popular for all the right reasons. His books embody heroic virtues that seem to matter now more than ever.... (Wall Street Journal) LAmour is the kind of storyteller who makes the wolves come out of the woods to listen. (People) Members Reviews: 5 Louis L'Amour Short Stories Of the 5 stories I liked the first one best: "Riding For The Brand". Then came: "Four Card Draw", "His Brother's Debt", "The Turkeyfeather Riders", and "The Nester and the Paiute", which has an amusing ending. The narrator's deep voice was great for male voices, but left a lot to be desired for female voices, although it did not detract from the stories. I have not been disappointed by any Louis L'Amour stories. Big Country Would you listen to Big Country, Volume 3 again? Why? Because his stories are easy reading/listening and are packed with action, Unlike the majority of modern novels, there is almost no profanity. What was one of the most memorable moments of Big Country, Volume 3? I liked it all Have you listened to any of Tom Weiners other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. He compares favorably Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? No Any additional comments? I have read all of his works a minimum of 3 times and have listened to the audio books downloads at least 4 times. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Short-Stories-by-Saki-Audiobook/B002V5BEFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Saki Author: H. H. Munro Narrator: Frederick Davidson, Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Hector Munro, writing under the pseudonym of Saki, is justly renowned for his urbane and witty short stories. His eccentric characters, humorous dialogue and engaging domestic situations all reveal a penetrating and sometimes disturbing insight into human nature. As a quixotic tour guide, Saki leads the reader from garden party to pig sty to political convention with the ease of one who is intimately familiar with the cares and foibles of the human condition, showing us this vista of life through the well tempered lens of his gentle, British irony. In this definitive collection of stories we can browse and sightsee at our leisure, cross borders of fresh insight, admire and enjoy each whimsical tale as we journey through the imaginative landscape of a truly artful writer. (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks biacuaduc@gmail.com (H. H. Munro) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 04:00:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Short-Stories-by-Saki-Audiobook/B002V5BEFW thebookvoice.com 11:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Saki Author: H. H. Munro Narrator: Frederick Davidson, Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Hector Munro, writing under the pseudonym of Saki, is justly renowned for his urbane and witty short stories. His eccentric characters, humorous dialogue and engaging domestic situations all reveal a penetrating and sometimes disturbing insight into human nature. As a quixotic tour guide, Saki leads the reader from garden party to pig sty to political convention with the ease of one who is intimately familiar with the cares and foibles of the human condition, showing us this vista of life through the well tempered lens of his gentle, British irony. In this definitive collection of stories we can browse and sightsee at our leisure, cross borders of fresh insight, admire and enjoy each whimsical tale as we journey through the imaginative landscape of a truly artful writer. (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Saki Author: H. H. Munro Narrator: Frederick Davidson, Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Hector Munro, writing under the pseudonym of Saki, is justly renowned for his urbane and witty short stories. His eccentric characters, humorous dialogue and engaging domestic situations all reveal a penetrating and sometimes disturbing insight into human nature. As a quixotic tour guide, Saki leads the reader from garden party to pig sty to political convention with the ease of one who is intimately familiar with the cares and foibles of the human condition, showing us this vista of life through the well tempered lens of his gentle, British irony. In this definitive collection of stories we can browse and sightsee at our leisure, cross borders of fresh insight, admire and enjoy each whimsical tale as we journey through the imaginative landscape of a truly artful writer. (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: Satirical brilliance Saki is a favorite of mine, and I often turn to these familiar tales as I would to an old photograph album of times gone by. There are a few dark, haunting tales such as "The Image of the Lost Soul" and "The Music on the Hill," but most of the stories here are light and funny. We are introduced to social-climbing hostesses, party-crashers, kleptomaniac relatives, aristocrats with amnesia, precocious children, reticent men in trying situations, scheming shopkeepers, and hapless travelers. All sparkle with originality and humor, and May and Davidson bring each one to life. The author's prejudices against suffragettes, labor unions, and so forth, are evident. If this offends some, recall that these things are also a part of what makes Saki so very much a man of his time and social station. In short, there is no such thing as Edwardian "political correctness," however much we'd like to believe it was all "Downton Abbey." Saki's death at the age of 45 while fighting in World War I cut short a brilliant writing career. I often wonder what he would have had to say about the dissolution of the society he knew so well... The only thing I would change is that this collection is missing "The Interlopers," an eerie classic. Still, this is an extensive collection. I highly recommend it to all Saki fans as most other readings are quite short by comparison, and many are not performed half as well as those you'll hear here. Wonderful collection for Saki fans I would have given this 5 stars but for the fact that the memory of an old record from the public library I listened to as a child is hard to live up to. The narrators here are very good though. If you are not familiar with Saki writings - then this is an excellent collection for those who love the subtle wit and dry British humor that was his style (in order to appreciate it fully). Also included in this book are a few stories that were not meant to be comedic. He was a master of what he did and I enjoyed this audio very much. Devilishly witty A gross (more or less) of short stories ranging from very short to extremely short. Very few duds and almost all with a dry, slyly cynical, rapier-witted twist in the final sentence. Perfect for car listening and often laugh-out-loud funny. I often rewound to listen to the same story twice just to savor Saki's way with the Queen's English. Everything was great except for it's totallystupid Saki is a singular writer, not in style but in substance. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Smoke-and-Mirrors-Audiobook/B00GB8HCOM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Smoke and Mirrors Author: Neil Gaiman Narrator: Neil Gaiman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Headline Digital Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This definitive collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction will haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. An elderly widow finds the Holy Grail beneath an old fur coat. A stray cat fights and refights a terrible nightly battle to protect his unwary adoptive family from unimaginable evil. A young couple receives a wedding gift that reveals a chilling alternative history of their marriage. These tales and much more await in this extraordinary book, revealing one of our most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neil Gaiman) Thu, 07 Nov 2013 02:19:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Smoke-and-Mirrors-Audiobook/B00GB8HCOM thebookvoice.com 10:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Smoke and Mirrors Author: Neil Gaiman Narrator: Neil Gaiman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Headline Digital Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This definitive collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction will haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. An elderly widow finds the Holy Grail beneath an old fur coat. A stray cat fights and refights a terrible nightly battle to protect his unwary adoptive family from unimaginable evil. A young couple receives a wedding gift that reveals a chilling alternative history of their marriage. These tales and much more await in this extraordinary book, revealing one of our most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Smoke and Mirrors Author: Neil Gaiman Narrator: Neil Gaiman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Headline Digital Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This definitive collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction will haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. An elderly widow finds the Holy Grail beneath an old fur coat. A stray cat fights and refights a terrible nightly battle to protect his unwary adoptive family from unimaginable evil. A young couple receives a wedding gift that reveals a chilling alternative history of their marriage. These tales and much more await in this extraordinary book, revealing one of our most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers. Members Reviews: Too dark! The stories are too dark for my tastes. Good narration, first section a waste of time - just talking about how the stories came about. A Gallery on An Other World This collection of short stories offers a great opportunity to hear a writer's voice developing. The downside is that the stories can become same-y, and, inevitably, some stories resonate more with a listener. His Murder Mysteries story seems to me to be an absolute marvel--both the story and his reading. I had the same feeling of amazement as a child with a bedtime story, especially with this one but with many of the others as well. His performance of the stories is compelling. There is much more to Gaiman's stories than things that go bump in the night although he does such stories deftly. Neil Gaiman offers us a perspective on the world that is honest and ironic, slightly cynical but deeply affectionate. Through his stories you meet a gallery of characters some familar--others perhaps that person you saw on the bus last week or that lady on the train. Through his story telling we are transported to someplace almost like here and we come back from the visit just a little bit wiser or kinder or grateful. I couldn't stop listening and felt empty when it was over. I love how these short stories linger with you just enough to have to pause the next one, to take in the situations you are flung into and the horror/ memories that you go through. My favourite and least chilling is the Holy Grail story, the one that gave me the chills was Gaiman's version of Snow White, and the story with the mouse trap made me the most uncomfortable. I will be listening again soon, there's no doubt about it. some truely memorable stories but some forgetable What made the experience of listening to Smoke and Mirrors the most enjoyable? The wedding, the angle story and snow, glass, apples where very memorable and fantastic tales. Many of the others where good short tales like the American tourist who stopped in a pub, and the werewolf. But several where quite frogetable. Would you be willing to try another book from Neil Gaiman? Why or why not? Yes this is my 3rd Neil Gaiman book and his tales are intriguing i say it like that as his story and interesting don't feel like the right words to describe his style. Which character as performed by Neil Gaiman was your favourite? Don't think i can pick 1 from about all the tales Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? As short stories some of them i did. Any additional comments? Neil Gaiman reading his own book he is able to emphasise the important parts. any body listening to this be prepared for some dark tales wonderful collection I really enjoyed listening to this on my drives to and from work. He really creates believable worlds and characters https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Trail-of-the-Red-Diamonds-Audiobook/B004XC8U3U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trail of the Red Diamonds Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Tait Ruppert, Crispian Belfrage, Shane Johnson, Jim Meskimen, Robert Wu, Josh R. Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An obscure original manuscript of Marco Polos travels... A tantalizing clue to the site of Kublai Khans fabled burial site... A chance to unearth the truth behind a long-lost treasure. Its an opportunity that would make Indiana Jones drop everything but his whip and race off to China. But hed be too late. Lieutenant Jonathan Daly is way ahead of him. Two bullet holes and a bad case of malaria may not be enough to stop Daly, but a crew of criminals, a brood of British agents, and the entire Chinese army are all in the game... and determined to keep him out of it. The stakes are too high, and the potential rewards too great, though, to let a little treachery, betrayal, and human sacrifice stand in Dalys way. Hes hot on The Trail of the Red Diamonds - a cache of exceedingly rare gems that were meant to light the way to heaven as an offering to the gods. And only God knows if Daly will manage to dig up the diamonds... or end up buried with them. It was on Hubbards second journey to East Asia that he met British Secret Service agent Major Ian MacBean, who introduced him to a world of deception and conspiracy in the region. He also learned of the thriving - and dangerous - trade in stolen Chinese treasures. As if to underscore the authenticity of The Trail of the Red Diamonds - Hubbard published the story under the byline Lieutenant Jonathan Daly, the hero of the piece. Also includes the rousing adventure Hurricanes Roar, the story of an American pilot in Mongolia who whips up a storm of death-defying air battles... in the search for peace. biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Ron Hubbard) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:27:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Trail-of-the-Red-Diamonds-Audiobook/B004XC8U3U thebookvoice.com 02:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trail of the Red Diamonds Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Tait Ruppert, Crispian Belfrage, Shane Johnson, Jim Meskimen, Robert Wu, Josh R. Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An obscure original manuscript of Marco Polos travels... A tantalizing clue to the site of Kublai Khans fabled burial site... A chance to unearth the truth behind a long-lost treasure. Its an opportunity that would make Indiana Jones drop everything but his whip and race off to China. But hed be too late. Lieutenant Jonathan Daly is way ahead of him. Two bullet holes and a bad case of malaria may not be enough to stop Daly, but a crew of criminals, a brood of British agents, and the entire Chinese army are all in the game... and determined to keep him out of it. The stakes are too high, and the potential rewards too great, though, to let a little treachery, betrayal, and human sacrifice stand in Dalys way. Hes hot on The Trail of the Red Diamonds - a cache of exceedingly rare gems that were meant to light the way to heaven as an offering to the gods. And only God knows if Daly will manage to dig up the diamonds... or end up buried with them. It was on Hubbards second journey to East Asia that he met British Secret Service agent Major Ian MacBean, who introduced him to a world of deception and conspiracy in the region. He also learned of the thriving - and dangerous - trade in stolen Chinese treasures. As if to underscore the authenticity of The Trail of the Red Diamonds - Hubbard published the story under the byline Lieutenant Jonathan Daly, the hero of the piece. Also includes the rousing adventure Hurricanes Roar, the story of an American pilot in Mongolia who whips up a storm of death-defying air battles... in the search for peace. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trail of the Red Diamonds Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Tait Ruppert, Crispian Belfrage, Shane Johnson, Jim Meskimen, Robert Wu, Josh R. Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An obscure original manuscript of Marco Polos travels... A tantalizing clue to the site of Kublai Khans fabled burial site... A chance to unearth the truth behind a long-lost treasure. Its an opportunity that would make Indiana Jones drop everything but his whip and race off to China. But hed be too late. Lieutenant Jonathan Daly is way ahead of him. Two bullet holes and a bad case of malaria may not be enough to stop Daly, but a crew of criminals, a brood of British agents, and the entire Chinese army are all in the game... and determined to keep him out of it. The stakes are too high, and the potential rewards too great, though, to let a little treachery, betrayal, and human sacrifice stand in Dalys way. Hes hot on The Trail of the Red Diamonds - a cache of exceedingly rare gems that were meant to light the way to heaven as an offering to the gods. And only God knows if Daly will manage to dig up the diamonds... or end up buried with them. It was on Hubbards second journey to East Asia that he met British Secret Service agent Major Ian MacBean, who introduced him to a world of deception and conspiracy in the region. He also learned of the thriving - and dangerous - trade in stolen Chinese treasures. As if to underscore the authenticity of The Trail of the Red Diamonds - Hubbard published the story under the byline Lieutenant Jonathan Daly, the hero of the piece. Also includes the rousing adventure Hurricanes Roar, the story of an American pilot in Mongolia who whips up a storm of death-defying air battles... in the search for peace. Members Reviews: An enjoyable listen Great performance by a wonderful cast. Once I started it was almost impossible to stop. Another great job by Mr. Hubbard and Audible. I highly recommend this selection. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Carnival-of-Death-Audiobook/B004X7N7Y2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Carnival of Death Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Jason Faunt, Christina Huntington, Lori Jablons, Tait Ruppert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the movie The Big Sleep, Bogart as Philip Marlowe follows a trail of decadence and murder on the dark side of L.A. But even the seamy underside of the city of angels pales in comparison to the freak show found by undercover U.S. narcotics agent Bob Clark . . . in The Carnival of Death. Clarks investigation begins with cocaine and leads to cold-blooded murder - the discovery of one, and then another, headless corpse. Who is behind the slaughter? Are the killings tied to the drug traffic? Or is a deeper, darker, and even more sinister conspiracy unfolding in the carnival? There are plenty of distractions - bright lights and beautiful girls - but Clark better find the murderers of the midway fast. Because the next head that rolls could very well be his own. In 1934, while living in New York, the heart of the publishing industry, Hubbard struck up a friendship with the citys medical examiner - a relationship that started his education in undetectable crime and provided him with authoritative clinical background for his detective stories. Also includes the mystery The Death Flyer, in which a man and woman find themselves trapped on a ghost train and bound for a deadly crash . . . unless they can find a way to derail fate and cheat death - on the fly. biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Ron Hubbard) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:42:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Carnival-of-Death-Audiobook/B004X7N7Y2 thebookvoice.com 01:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Carnival of Death Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Jason Faunt, Christina Huntington, Lori Jablons, Tait Ruppert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the movie The Big Sleep, Bogart as Philip Marlowe follows a trail of decadence and murder on the dark side of L.A. But even the seamy underside of the city of angels pales in comparison to the freak show found by undercover U.S. narcotics agent Bob Clark . . . in The Carnival of Death. Clarks investigation begins with cocaine and leads to cold-blooded murder - the discovery of one, and then another, headless corpse. Who is behind the slaughter? Are the killings tied to the drug traffic? Or is a deeper, darker, and even more sinister conspiracy unfolding in the carnival? There are plenty of distractions - bright lights and beautiful girls - but Clark better find the murderers of the midway fast. Because the next head that rolls could very well be his own. In 1934, while living in New York, the heart of the publishing industry, Hubbard struck up a friendship with the citys medical examiner - a relationship that started his education in undetectable crime and provided him with authoritative clinical background for his detective stories. Also includes the mystery The Death Flyer, in which a man and woman find themselves trapped on a ghost train and bound for a deadly crash . . . unless they can find a way to derail fate and cheat death - on the fly. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Carnival of Death Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Jason Faunt, Christina Huntington, Lori Jablons, Tait Ruppert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the movie The Big Sleep, Bogart as Philip Marlowe follows a trail of decadence and murder on the dark side of L.A. But even the seamy underside of the city of angels pales in comparison to the freak show found by undercover U.S. narcotics agent Bob Clark . . . in The Carnival of Death. Clarks investigation begins with cocaine and leads to cold-blooded murder - the discovery of one, and then another, headless corpse. Who is behind the slaughter? Are the killings tied to the drug traffic? Or is a deeper, darker, and even more sinister conspiracy unfolding in the carnival? There are plenty of distractions - bright lights and beautiful girls - but Clark better find the murderers of the midway fast. Because the next head that rolls could very well be his own. In 1934, while living in New York, the heart of the publishing industry, Hubbard struck up a friendship with the citys medical examiner - a relationship that started his education in undetectable crime and provided him with authoritative clinical background for his detective stories. Also includes the mystery The Death Flyer, in which a man and woman find themselves trapped on a ghost train and bound for a deadly crash . . . unless they can find a way to derail fate and cheat death - on the fly. Members Reviews: Homer Kelly arrives during Virginia's serial killer season There's a demented serial killer attacking women in Charlottesville, Virginia. But the timing coincides with the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's election to the presidency, and a huge celebration is planned to take place at Monticello on July 4th. Amidst both hubbubs, Homer and Mary Kelly arrive on the scene to visit friends in the area. Homer is naturally intrigued and wants to "help" the local police chief with the murder investigations. Prepare yourself for fast-break reading! Will Homer be able to nail the right man? Will a former med student finish work on his Lewis and Clark timeline in the Dome Room? Will a former student of the Kellys ever finish writing her grant-funded book about Thomas Jefferson? And what exactly is the relationship between the Lewis and Clark expedition and the man who buries bloody shirts in his backyard? If you feel yourself wanting more, more, MORE! after finishing this book, move on to any Rita Mae / Sneaky Pie Brown mystery, or pick up _Guns and Roses_ by Taffy Cannon. The histories and the mysteries continue... Breezy Read Very fast paced and pleasant read. Good for one sitting. At the conclusion I felt that I had listened to a classic radio mystery, complete with explantion of how the hero solved the crime. The biographical info provided was certainly a fan of pulps but went to great ends to boost Hubbard's rep and to me was trying to sell scientology and it's creator. The story ws written pre-dienetics and scientology so they they don't spoil a pretty good yarn. more pulpy thrills from Hubbard It's over the top, it's politically incorrect, and it's loads of fun to read. You'll find the story old-fashioned, but it's an excellent example of why the pulp fiction craze of the twenties and thirties was so successful. A walk in the footsteps of Thomas Jefferson If you are a fan of the Lewis and Clarke expedition, or Thomas Jefferson and his creations at Monticello, then this is a must read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Storm-in-the-Village-Fairacre-Festival-Audiobook/B00319IBGC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm in the Village & Fairacre Festival Author: Miss Read Narrator: June Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Storm in the Village, Miss Read, Headmistress of Fairacre School, learns of a proposed new housing development that soon has the citizens of Fairacre up in arms. In The Fairacre Festival, after a storm damages the church roof, the villagers must raise money for repairs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Miss Read) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:28:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Storm-in-the-Village-Fairacre-Festival-Audiobook/B00319IBGC thebookvoice.com 09:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm in the Village & Fairacre Festival Author: Miss Read Narrator: June Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Storm in the Village, Miss Read, Headmistress of Fairacre School, learns of a proposed new housing development that soon has the citizens of Fairacre up in arms. In The Fairacre Festival, after a storm damages the church roof, the villagers must raise money for repairs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm in the Village & Fairacre Festival Author: Miss Read Narrator: June Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Storm in the Village, Miss Read, Headmistress of Fairacre School, learns of a proposed new housing development that soon has the citizens of Fairacre up in arms. In The Fairacre Festival, after a storm damages the church roof, the villagers must raise money for repairs. Members Reviews: Excellent Book A book involving such fine detail of village life could only have been written by a person with first hand knowledge of Village life, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book,at times I found it difficult to put the book down. Read very good This was a very good book. The reader was especially good with The Mrs Pringle character. Memories! My church school was much like this and, like George Lamb, I'm very grateful for the excellent education, albeit in Spartan surroundings! Very enjoyable A very enjoyable book or to be more accurate books. Miss Read provides a wonderful escape from reality when the troubles of the real world are too much to cope with. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sky-Devil-Audiobook/B00C9M10LU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sky Devil Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Vic Kennedy is in one hell of a jam. Quick-witted and sharp-tongued with Nicholas Cages maverick sense of adventure, Vics flown out of trouble by the skin of his teeth...and straight into the jaws of disaster. He chose the wrong side of a rebellion, and now the French have bid him adieu and the British have said off you go. It seems the only place that will have him is Greece. The problem with that is, as soon as the Greeks get him, they plan on giving him a real send off - at the gallows. But Vic has a better idea, plotting a course for an oasis in the Sahara...where things are looking up. A gorgeous captive princess mistakes Vic for a genie - The Sky Devil - and if he gets his wish, well, this Sky Devil will certainly have his day. If he lives to see it.... In 1933, when L. Ron Hubbard began his professional writing career, he entered a crowded and competitive field. But he very quickly separated from the pack, making a name for himself as a writer who was both good and fast. So good and fast, in fact, that in 1935 the three stories included in this volume were all published in the same issue of an all-fiction magazine. Fully a quarter of the issue had been written by Hubbard - though readers didnt know it, two of the stories appearing under two different pseudonyms. Also includes the adventures Buckley Plays a Hunch, in which an adventurer seeks to solve the mystery of three castaways who refuse to be rescued, and Medals for Mahoney, the story of man who journeys into the heart of darkness to thwart a murderous conspiracy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Ron Hubbard) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:18:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sky-Devil-Audiobook/B00C9M10LU thebookvoice.com 02:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sky Devil Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Vic Kennedy is in one hell of a jam. Quick-witted and sharp-tongued with Nicholas Cages maverick sense of adventure, Vics flown out of trouble by the skin of his teeth...and straight into the jaws of disaster. He chose the wrong side of a rebellion, and now the French have bid him adieu and the British have said off you go. It seems the only place that will have him is Greece. The problem with that is, as soon as the Greeks get him, they plan on giving him a real send off - at the gallows. But Vic has a better idea, plotting a course for an oasis in the Sahara...where things are looking up. A gorgeous captive princess mistakes Vic for a genie - The Sky Devil - and if he gets his wish, well, this Sky Devil will certainly have his day. If he lives to see it.... In 1933, when L. Ron Hubbard began his professional writing career, he entered a crowded and competitive field. But he very quickly separated from the pack, making a name for himself as a writer who was both good and fast. So good and fast, in fact, that in 1935 the three stories included in this volume were all published in the same issue of an all-fiction magazine. Fully a quarter of the issue had been written by Hubbard - though readers didnt know it, two of the stories appearing under two different pseudonyms. Also includes the adventures Buckley Plays a Hunch, in which an adventurer seeks to solve the mystery of three castaways who refuse to be rescued, and Medals for Mahoney, the story of man who journeys into the heart of darkness to thwart a murderous conspiracy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sky Devil Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Vic Kennedy is in one hell of a jam. Quick-witted and sharp-tongued with Nicholas Cages maverick sense of adventure, Vics flown out of trouble by the skin of his teeth...and straight into the jaws of disaster. He chose the wrong side of a rebellion, and now the French have bid him adieu and the British have said off you go. It seems the only place that will have him is Greece. The problem with that is, as soon as the Greeks get him, they plan on giving him a real send off - at the gallows. But Vic has a better idea, plotting a course for an oasis in the Sahara...where things are looking up. A gorgeous captive princess mistakes Vic for a genie - The Sky Devil - and if he gets his wish, well, this Sky Devil will certainly have his day. If he lives to see it.... In 1933, when L. Ron Hubbard began his professional writing career, he entered a crowded and competitive field. But he very quickly separated from the pack, making a name for himself as a writer who was both good and fast. So good and fast, in fact, that in 1935 the three stories included in this volume were all published in the same issue of an all-fiction magazine. Fully a quarter of the issue had been written by Hubbard - though readers didnt know it, two of the stories appearing under two different pseudonyms. Also includes the adventures Buckley Plays a Hunch, in which an adventurer seeks to solve the mystery of three castaways who refuse to be rescued, and Medals for Mahoney, the story of man who journeys into the heart of darkness to thwart a murderous conspiracy. Members Reviews: Arabian Love Affair Enjoyed the several stories in this anthology. Hubbard wrote much more than science fiction. Interesting ideas about a lost civilization that has never seen an airplane. A lost soul finds an oasis that actually is more than he bargained for. The bad guys are very bad; the romance cheesy and the hero barely makes it out alive. Pure pulp! Good Pulpy Fun Here come three more gems from one of the 20th century's most prolific writers. During the 1930's and 40's, L Ron Hubbard wrote hundreds of short stories that were published in various pulp fiction magazines of the day. These stories hark back to a time that was not necessarily simpler, but perhaps not so quickly paced. They are stories of courage and honor, from a time when girls were girls and men were men, as the old song goes. Now, for the first time, those timeless classics are being published in an audio format. Galaxy Audio is producing more than 200 of Hubbard's short stories in multicast audio, beautifully rendered with cinema-quality music and sound enhancements. The Sky Devil is merely one of the latest offerings from Galaxy Audio in their continuing effort to produce the golden age stories of L Ron Hubbard. This story is a pretty good example, not only of the fiction of the times, but also of L Ron Hubbard's work in particular. Hubbard was clearly fond of writing adventure stories, often involving fictional wars of his own devising. I've also noticed that many of the wars he makes up involve the French Foreign Legion and the Berbers. I have really been enjoying these golden age stories by L Ron Hubbard. So much of today's fiction has become overly complicated, with deep, hidden meanings and symbols. I like to read those stories, but sometimes it's nice to relax with something a little more light-hearted. These are simpler stories from a simpler time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Selected-Shorts-Audiobook/B002V5D856 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected Shorts Subtitle: Tales of Betrayal Author: John Biguenet, Adam Haslett, John Cheever Narrator: David Strathairn, John Shea, Anne Meara Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-07 Publisher: Symphony Space, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this compilation, characters make choices that define their lives and suffer consequences often dire or disquieting. Abraham prepares to slay Isaac; siblings fall in love with the same man; a Thai man hides his secret guilt from his best friend on draft selection day. Delve into the secret lives of people and discover what drives them to betrayal. © and (P)2007 Symphony Space, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The six well-crafted tales anthologized here range from the hilarious to the deeply moving." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Biguenet) Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:22:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Selected-Shorts-Audiobook/B002V5D856 thebookvoice.com 02:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected Shorts Subtitle: Tales of Betrayal Author: John Biguenet, Adam Haslett, John Cheever Narrator: David Strathairn, John Shea, Anne Meara Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-07 Publisher: Symphony Space, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this compilation, characters make choices that define their lives and suffer consequences often dire or disquieting. Abraham prepares to slay Isaac; siblings fall in love with the same man; a Thai man hides his secret guilt from his best friend on draft selection day. Delve into the secret lives of people and discover what drives them to betrayal. © and (P)2007 Symphony Space, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The six well-crafted tales anthologized here range from the hilarious to the deeply moving." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected Shorts Subtitle: Tales of Betrayal Author: John Biguenet, Adam Haslett, John Cheever Narrator: David Strathairn, John Shea, Anne Meara Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-07 Publisher: Symphony Space, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this compilation, characters make choices that define their lives and suffer consequences often dire or disquieting. Abraham prepares to slay Isaac; siblings fall in love with the same man; a Thai man hides his secret guilt from his best friend on draft selection day. Delve into the secret lives of people and discover what drives them to betrayal. © and (P)2007 Symphony Space, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The six well-crafted tales anthologized here range from the hilarious to the deeply moving." (AudioFile) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Love-Detectives-Audiobook/B009PD1RSM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Love Detectives Subtitle: A Harley Quin Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Mr. Satterthwaite and Colonel Melrose are comfortably ensconced in the Colonel's study when the phone suddenly rings. Someone has been murdered, and, as the county chief constable, the Colonel lets Satterthwaite accompany him to the scene of the crime. The two of them have opposing opinions on why Sir James Dwighton has been bashed over the head with a blunt instrument. Rumor had it that red-haired beauty Laura Dwighton and her guest, the very attractive Mr. Paul Delangua, were engaged in an illicit affair, and Paul was thrown out by the disgruntled Sir James. But the facts of the murder all seem to add up too nicely, and then Mr. Quin arrives on the scene.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:31:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Love-Detectives-Audiobook/B009PD1RSM thebookvoice.com 00:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Love Detectives Subtitle: A Harley Quin Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Mr. Satterthwaite and Colonel Melrose are comfortably ensconced in the Colonel's study when the phone suddenly rings. Someone has been murdered, and, as the county chief constable, the Colonel lets Satterthwaite accompany him to the scene of the crime. The two of them have opposing opinions on why Sir James Dwighton has been bashed over the head with a blunt instrument. Rumor had it that red-haired beauty Laura Dwighton and her guest, the very attractive Mr. Paul Delangua, were engaged in an illicit affair, and Paul was thrown out by the disgruntled Sir James. But the facts of the murder all seem to add up too nicely, and then Mr. Quin arrives on the scene.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Love Detectives Subtitle: A Harley Quin Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Mr. Satterthwaite and Colonel Melrose are comfortably ensconced in the Colonel's study when the phone suddenly rings. Someone has been murdered, and, as the county chief constable, the Colonel lets Satterthwaite accompany him to the scene of the crime. The two of them have opposing opinions on why Sir James Dwighton has been bashed over the head with a blunt instrument. Rumor had it that red-haired beauty Laura Dwighton and her guest, the very attractive Mr. Paul Delangua, were engaged in an illicit affair, and Paul was thrown out by the disgruntled Sir James. But the facts of the murder all seem to add up too nicely, and then Mr. Quin arrives on the scene.... Members Reviews: Not my cup of tea I tried this short story as a listening experiment. I have to say the short story did not catch my interest. There was too little meat in it for me. Now, a short story enthusiast might be very happy with it. I found the listen easy to understand and there was a curve. I personally will pass on these types of stories from now on preferring a full novels. I dont want to take anything away from Agatha Chrisite, I am just not a fan of this format. A nice taste of our favorite characters. A good little story. It went too fast. It was nice to have a story with other characters that we have enjoyed in other stories. Always a classic winner Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would definitely recommend this short story, it is quirky, well narrated, and unexpected. Who was your favorite character and why? Mr. Spatherthwaite, of course. He is such a profound soul. What about Hugh Frasers performance did you like? He narrates each character with such perfection, he gives them a distinct personality, he is excellent. If you could take any character from The Love Detectives out to dinner, who would it be and why? Harley Quinn, he is so suave and charming. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Branded-Outlaw-Audiobook/B002V5D0PE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Branded Outlaw Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: David O'Donnell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-08 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Take the law into your own hands, and you risk losing your grip on everything else - including your life. Lee Weston - a young Paul Newman with a Colt revolver at his hip - is as good-looking as he is quick tempered, and hes got a lot to be angry about. His father murdered, his family ranch torched, he goes gunning for Harvey Dodge - the man who hes convinced is the killer - and its Lee who ends up on the wrong side of the law. Shot in a gunfight, on the run and running out of time, he holes up in a mountain hideout and waits for death to come find him. But he wakes up in the arms of a beautiful woman who has beat death to his door and nursed him back to life. Shes the first and only woman he has ever fallen for, and her name is Ellen Dodge - Harveys daughter. Can a great loss lead to a great love? Can the search for revenge lead to redemption? The answers lie in the wild heart of the Wild West - in Branded Outlaw. L. Ron Hubbard was so prolific, and his stories so much in demand, he occasionally had to publish under a pseudonym to ensure that his name wouldnt appear twice in a single issue of a magazine. Thus did Branded Outlaw originally appear as being written by a writer named Barry Randolph. But as is clear from the action and authenticity of the story, it was Hubbard behind the curtain pulling the levers. This is one of 16 westerns Hubbard wrote in 1938 - all influenced by a foray into New Mexico to round out his research. His unsurpassed knowledge of the West originated in his years growing up - and riding on - the range. Critic Reviews: "Shoot-'em-up action, bad bad guys, heroes cut from the cloth of classic Western heroes, true love, and the final resolution as law and order and justice triumph." (KLIATT) biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Ron Hubbard) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:42:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Branded-Outlaw-Audiobook/B002V5D0PE thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Branded Outlaw Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: David O'Donnell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-08 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Take the law into your own hands, and you risk losing your grip on everything else - including your life. Lee Weston - a young Paul Newman with a Colt revolver at his hip - is as good-looking as he is quick tempered, and hes got a lot to be angry about. His father murdered, his family ranch torched, he goes gunning for Harvey Dodge - the man who hes convinced is the killer - and its Lee who ends up on the wrong side of the law. Shot in a gunfight, on the run and running out of time, he holes up in a mountain hideout and waits for death to come find him. But he wakes up in the arms of a beautiful woman who has beat death to his door and nursed him back to life. Shes the first and only woman he has ever fallen for, and her name is Ellen Dodge - Harveys daughter. Can a great loss lead to a great love? Can the search for revenge lead to redemption? The answers lie in the wild heart of the Wild West - in Branded Outlaw. L. Ron Hubbard was so prolific, and his stories so much in demand, he occasionally had to publish under a pseudonym to ensure that his name wouldnt appear twice in a single issue of a magazine. Thus did Branded Outlaw originally appear as being written by a writer named Barry Randolph. But as is clear from the action and authenticity of the story, it was Hubbard behind the curtain pulling the levers. This is one of 16 westerns Hubbard wrote in 1938 - all influenced by a foray into New Mexico to round out his research. His unsurpassed knowledge of the West originated in his years growing up - and riding on - the range. Critic Reviews: "Shoot-'em-up action, bad bad guys, heroes cut from the cloth of classic Western heroes, true love, and the final resolution as law and order and justice triumph." (KLIATT) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Branded Outlaw Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: David O'Donnell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-08 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Take the law into your own hands, and you risk losing your grip on everything else - including your life. Lee Weston - a young Paul Newman with a Colt revolver at his hip - is as good-looking as he is quick tempered, and hes got a lot to be angry about. His father murdered, his family ranch torched, he goes gunning for Harvey Dodge - the man who hes convinced is the killer - and its Lee who ends up on the wrong side of the law. Shot in a gunfight, on the run and running out of time, he holes up in a mountain hideout and waits for death to come find him. But he wakes up in the arms of a beautiful woman who has beat death to his door and nursed him back to life. Shes the first and only woman he has ever fallen for, and her name is Ellen Dodge - Harveys daughter. Can a great loss lead to a great love? Can the search for revenge lead to redemption? The answers lie in the wild heart of the Wild West - in Branded Outlaw. L. Ron Hubbard was so prolific, and his stories so much in demand, he occasionally had to publish under a pseudonym to ensure that his name wouldnt appear twice in a single issue of a magazine. Thus did Branded Outlaw originally appear as being written by a writer named Barry Randolph. But as is clear from the action and authenticity of the story, it was Hubbard behind the curtain pulling the levers. This is one of 16 westerns Hubbard wrote in 1938 - all influenced by a foray into New Mexico to round out his research. His unsurpassed knowledge of the West originated in his years growing up - and riding on - the range. Critic Reviews: "Shoot-'em-up action, bad bad guys, heroes cut from the cloth of classic Western heroes, true love, and the final resolution as law and order and justice triumph." (KLIATT) Members Reviews: About as action-packed as a book can be Originally published in 1938 in "Five-Novels Monthly" magazine Re-published by Galaxy Press in 2011. I read this as a kindle e-book, which seemed sort of appropriate considering L. Ron Hubbard's standing as a world class science fiction author. When this story was originally written in 1938 my standard-issue Kindle HD tablet would seem to be nothing short of science fiction. You may not be aware that Hubbard wrote plenty of westerns back in the days of pulp serial magazines (and long before his name became synonymous with Scientology). His familiarity with western life came from his childhood in Montana when Montana was still only a few steps away from its rough-and-tumble cowboy past. Branded Outlaw is an all out Western adventure with all of the familiar elements fans of Westerns are readily familiar with. Lee Weston is coming from Wyoming after being summoned by his father to his ranch in New Mexico. When he arrives he finds his father dead and a smoldering ruin where his father's ranch had been. He is sure that the biggest rancher in the area is the source of this trouble and he is determined to get his revenge. When he arrives in town he finds himself in a gunfight with the hired hands of this rancher and he is forced to flee town and nurse his wounds. While hiding out he is discovered by a beautiful, headstrong girl who patches him up. Lee falls for her only to find out she is his enemy's daughter... While none too subtle, this book is . It is followed by an interesting biography of the almost unbelievable life of L. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Banks-of-the-Vistula-Audiobook/B01LT3Y5Z2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Banks of the Vistula Author: Rebecca Lee Narrator: Emily Bergl Format: Unabridged Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: [Contains explicit content] How could she win an argument against somebody with an early training in propaganda? She had to resort finally to the truth, that rinky-dink little boat in the great sea of persuasion. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rebecca Lee) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:21:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Banks-of-the-Vistula-Audiobook/B01LT3Y5Z2 thebookvoice.com 00:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Banks of the Vistula Author: Rebecca Lee Narrator: Emily Bergl Format: Unabridged Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: [Contains explicit content] How could she win an argument against somebody with an early training in propaganda? She had to resort finally to the truth, that rinky-dink little boat in the great sea of persuasion. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Banks of the Vistula Author: Rebecca Lee Narrator: Emily Bergl Format: Unabridged Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: [Contains explicit content] How could she win an argument against somebody with an early training in propaganda? She had to resort finally to the truth, that rinky-dink little boat in the great sea of persuasion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/More-Favorite-Stories-of-Christmas-Past-Audiobook/B002V02U1O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past Author: Henry Van Dyke, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Charles Dickens Narrator: Simon Prebble, Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The classics that can be found in More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past are: "Keeping Christmas" by Henry Van Dyke; "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True" by Louisa May Alcott; "The Last Dream of the Old Oak" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Christmas at Red Butte" by Lucy Maud Montgomery; "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Rosa's Tale" by Louisa May Alcott; and "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Editorial Reviews: More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past is a collection of seven classic holiday tales narrated by Henry Van Dyke, whose grandfatherly timbre sounds like old Kris Kringle himself, and Joyce Bean, a performer with expansive character range whose wide-eyed retelling perfectly captures the wonderment of the Christmas season. Featuring long-loved stories like A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and "The Little Match Girl", by Hans Christian Andersen, in addition to lesser-known gems like Rosas Tale, by Louisa May Alcott of Little Women fame, this collection of tender tales of holidays long past are best listened to with a cup of hot cocoa, a cozy blanket, and a sentimental state of mind. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry Van Dyke) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:00:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/More-Favorite-Stories-of-Christmas-Past-Audiobook/B002V02U1O thebookvoice.com 04:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past Author: Henry Van Dyke, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Charles Dickens Narrator: Simon Prebble, Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The classics that can be found in More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past are: "Keeping Christmas" by Henry Van Dyke; "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True" by Louisa May Alcott; "The Last Dream of the Old Oak" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Christmas at Red Butte" by Lucy Maud Montgomery; "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Rosa's Tale" by Louisa May Alcott; and "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Editorial Reviews: More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past is a collection of seven classic holiday tales narrated by Henry Van Dyke, whose grandfatherly timbre sounds like old Kris Kringle himself, and Joyce Bean, a performer with expansive character range whose wide-eyed retelling perfectly captures the wonderment of the Christmas season. Featuring long-loved stories like A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and "The Little Match Girl", by Hans Christian Andersen, in addition to lesser-known gems like Rosas Tale, by Louisa May Alcott of Little Women fame, this collection of tender tales of holidays long past are best listened to with a cup of hot cocoa, a cozy blanket, and a sentimental state of mind. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past Author: Henry Van Dyke, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Charles Dickens Narrator: Simon Prebble, Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The classics that can be found in More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past are: "Keeping Christmas" by Henry Van Dyke; "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True" by Louisa May Alcott; "The Last Dream of the Old Oak" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Christmas at Red Butte" by Lucy Maud Montgomery; "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Rosa's Tale" by Louisa May Alcott; and "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Editorial Reviews: More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past is a collection of seven classic holiday tales narrated by Henry Van Dyke, whose grandfatherly timbre sounds like old Kris Kringle himself, and Joyce Bean, a performer with expansive character range whose wide-eyed retelling perfectly captures the wonderment of the Christmas season. Featuring long-loved stories like A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and "The Little Match Girl", by Hans Christian Andersen, in addition to lesser-known gems like Rosas Tale, by Louisa May Alcott of Little Women fame, this collection of tender tales of holidays long past are best listened to with a cup of hot cocoa, a cozy blanket, and a sentimental state of mind. Members Reviews: Great Christmas Stories I love these Christmas Stories. Read well and all of the best ones out there. Great to get you into the spirit of the season. Yes, More Great Tales I have so many favorites on the audio that it is hard to pick just one. The narrators have wonderful voices and read the classics with such feeling it really makes these stories that more enjoyable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sins-of-Prince-Saradine-Audiobook/B00G4C68T0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sins of Prince Saradine Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the The Innocence of Father Brown - Volume 2 collection. Here are the six final stories from The Innocence of Father Brown relating the crime-solving adventures of a rather unconventional detective. Having accumulated wisdom and empathy from years of listening to the dark confessions of his parishioners, in a flash Father Brown is able to solve mysteries that confound all others. Here is an eccentric and loveable character that will appeal to fans of the legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes. The stories are engagingly read by David Timson: "The Wrong Shape", "The Sins of Prince Saradine", "The Hammer of God", "The Eye of Apollo", "The Sign of the Broken Sword", and "The Three Tools of Death". Editorial Reviews: Upbeat music sets the tone of this story about noble men and blood feuds. As part of G. K. Chesterton's Father Brown detective stories, "The Sins of Prince Saradine" follows Flambeau who sets out on a sailing adventure to find an admirer. George Bernard Shaw called Chesterton "a colossal genius". Performer David Timson found success as a radio personality, with over 1,000 broadcasts for the BBC under his belt. His performance shows the gravitas of someone with his experience. Still, Timson has fun tackling character voices; he handles Italian and French accents easily. biacuaduc@gmail.com (G. K. Chesterton) Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:41:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sins-of-Prince-Saradine-Audiobook/B00G4C68T0 thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sins of Prince Saradine Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the The Innocence of Father Brown - Volume 2 collection. Here are the six final stories from The Innocence of Father Brown relating the crime-solving adventures of a rather unconventional detective. Having accumulated wisdom and empathy from years of listening to the dark confessions of his parishioners, in a flash Father Brown is able to solve mysteries that confound all others. Here is an eccentric and loveable character that will appeal to fans of the legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes. The stories are engagingly read by David Timson: "The Wrong Shape", "The Sins of Prince Saradine", "The Hammer of God", "The Eye of Apollo", "The Sign of the Broken Sword", and "The Three Tools of Death". Editorial Reviews: Upbeat music sets the tone of this story about noble men and blood feuds. As part of G. K. Chesterton's Father Brown detective stories, "The Sins of Prince Saradine" follows Flambeau who sets out on a sailing adventure to find an admirer. George Bernard Shaw called Chesterton "a colossal genius". Performer David Timson found success as a radio personality, with over 1,000 broadcasts for the BBC under his belt. His performance shows the gravitas of someone with his experience. Still, Timson has fun tackling character voices; he handles Italian and French accents easily. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sins of Prince Saradine Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the The Innocence of Father Brown - Volume 2 collection. Here are the six final stories from The Innocence of Father Brown relating the crime-solving adventures of a rather unconventional detective. Having accumulated wisdom and empathy from years of listening to the dark confessions of his parishioners, in a flash Father Brown is able to solve mysteries that confound all others. Here is an eccentric and loveable character that will appeal to fans of the legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes. The stories are engagingly read by David Timson: "The Wrong Shape", "The Sins of Prince Saradine", "The Hammer of God", "The Eye of Apollo", "The Sign of the Broken Sword", and "The Three Tools of Death". Editorial Reviews: Upbeat music sets the tone of this story about noble men and blood feuds. As part of G. K. Chesterton's Father Brown detective stories, "The Sins of Prince Saradine" follows Flambeau who sets out on a sailing adventure to find an admirer. George Bernard Shaw called Chesterton "a colossal genius". Performer David Timson found success as a radio personality, with over 1,000 broadcasts for the BBC under his belt. His performance shows the gravitas of someone with his experience. Still, Timson has fun tackling character voices; he handles Italian and French accents easily. Members Reviews: The Innocense of Father Brown Vo. 2 (complete classics) Father Brown brings a Christian voice to his stories but in a quiet manner that is not in your face. These stories have such a twist and turn that they keep you dangling until the end. It always appears that the bad guy didn't do it until the end and sometimes he didn't do it. It is my type of mystery -keeps you on your toes, without much blood and gore! This last set of CDs, we purchased for our 95 year old priest who loves reading but has problems with his eyes. He is loving them. I give them 4 stars. Wonderful stories Love the Fr. Brown stories! The reader is great and really makes the story come alive! Definitely recommend this recording to others! Excellent - The Hammer of God This, "The Hammer of God", is a short story in audio format. It s an excellent narration of what is, to this point, my favorite "Father Brown" mystery. The short story is written by G. K. Chesterton. The protagonist is Father Brown who was inspired by a friend of G. K. Chesterton. To my knowledge, there are approx. 53 Father Brown stories. This is possibly favorite one. I cannot really tell you why without risking spoiling the story. Thank You... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Great-American-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0RCDK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great American Stories Author: Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Patrick Fraley, Patrick Hagan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Here are 10 unabridged stories by the greatest American authors. These treasured stories from the most influential authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. Included in this collection are: (P)1994 by The Audio Partners Publishing Corp. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:13:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Great-American-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0RCDK thebookvoice.com 05:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great American Stories Author: Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Patrick Fraley, Patrick Hagan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Here are 10 unabridged stories by the greatest American authors. These treasured stories from the most influential authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. Included in this collection are: (P)1994 by The Audio Partners Publishing Corp. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great American Stories Author: Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Patrick Fraley, Patrick Hagan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Here are 10 unabridged stories by the greatest American authors. These treasured stories from the most influential authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. Included in this collection are: (P)1994 by The Audio Partners Publishing Corp. Members Reviews: Awesome collection of stories this is a great selection of stories. I know I will be listening to them again. Boring! Never finished. Stories were not compelling at all. The price as too much for this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Classic-Womens-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00D92LADC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Women's Short Stories Author: George Eliot, Edith Wharton, Katherine Mansfield, Mary Lamb, Kate Chopin, Amelia Edwards, Mary Elizabeth Braddon Narrator: Emma Hignett, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping, David Philo Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-13 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A sparkling collection of short stories by leading female authors including Miss Brill by Katharine Mansfield, The Lifted Veil by George Eliot and A Venetian Night's Entertainment by Edith Wharton. biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Eliot) Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:07:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Classic-Womens-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00D92LADC thebookvoice.com 05:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Women's Short Stories Author: George Eliot, Edith Wharton, Katherine Mansfield, Mary Lamb, Kate Chopin, Amelia Edwards, Mary Elizabeth Braddon Narrator: Emma Hignett, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping, David Philo Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-13 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A sparkling collection of short stories by leading female authors including Miss Brill by Katharine Mansfield, The Lifted Veil by George Eliot and A Venetian Night's Entertainment by Edith Wharton. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Women's Short Stories Author: George Eliot, Edith Wharton, Katherine Mansfield, Mary Lamb, Kate Chopin, Amelia Edwards, Mary Elizabeth Braddon Narrator: Emma Hignett, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping, David Philo Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-13 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A sparkling collection of short stories by leading female authors including Miss Brill by Katharine Mansfield, The Lifted Veil by George Eliot and A Venetian Night's Entertainment by Edith Wharton. Members Reviews: Excellent short stories let down by poor narration Cheerful narration almost ruins a fantastic ghost story in "The Cold Embrace". Other stories have laughably bad accents, specifically "A Respectable Woman". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Devils-Manhunt-Audiobook/B004X7N6QG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devil's Manhunt Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Phil Proctor, Bob Caso, Edoardo Ballerini, Michael Yurchak, Richard Rocco, Josh R. Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the Arizona territory, every mountain hides a fortuneand every man fends for himself. Tim Beckdolt is as American as the frontier itself, as rangy and self-reliant as a young Jimmy Stewart. But after spending eight treacherous months digging $175,000 in gold out of Desperation Peakall he has left is desperation. Two sadistic strangers have taken his gold, and now they want to take his life. Hes on the runthe target of a Devils Manhunt. In a time and a place where the only law is the law of survival, Beckdolt will have to live by his witsor die by the bullet. In 1932, Hubbard led a mining crew on a six-month West Indies Mineralogical Expedition in Puerto Ricothe first complete survey of the island since it had become an American territory. It was an experience that informs this title with remarkable realism. Also includes two additional Western tales: Johnny, the Town Tamer, the story of a local swindler who meets his match, and Stranger in Town, in which a drifter confronts a corrupt sheriffand his own dark past. biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Ron Hubbard) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:13:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Devils-Manhunt-Audiobook/B004X7N6QG thebookvoice.com 02:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devil's Manhunt Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Phil Proctor, Bob Caso, Edoardo Ballerini, Michael Yurchak, Richard Rocco, Josh R. Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the Arizona territory, every mountain hides a fortuneand every man fends for himself. Tim Beckdolt is as American as the frontier itself, as rangy and self-reliant as a young Jimmy Stewart. But after spending eight treacherous months digging $175,000 in gold out of Desperation Peakall he has left is desperation. Two sadistic strangers have taken his gold, and now they want to take his life. Hes on the runthe target of a Devils Manhunt. In a time and a place where the only law is the law of survival, Beckdolt will have to live by his witsor die by the bullet. In 1932, Hubbard led a mining crew on a six-month West Indies Mineralogical Expedition in Puerto Ricothe first complete survey of the island since it had become an American territory. It was an experience that informs this title with remarkable realism. Also includes two additional Western tales: Johnny, the Town Tamer, the story of a local swindler who meets his match, and Stranger in Town, in which a drifter confronts a corrupt sheriffand his own dark past. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devil's Manhunt Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Phil Proctor, Bob Caso, Edoardo Ballerini, Michael Yurchak, Richard Rocco, Josh R. Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the Arizona territory, every mountain hides a fortuneand every man fends for himself. Tim Beckdolt is as American as the frontier itself, as rangy and self-reliant as a young Jimmy Stewart. But after spending eight treacherous months digging $175,000 in gold out of Desperation Peakall he has left is desperation. Two sadistic strangers have taken his gold, and now they want to take his life. Hes on the runthe target of a Devils Manhunt. In a time and a place where the only law is the law of survival, Beckdolt will have to live by his witsor die by the bullet. In 1932, Hubbard led a mining crew on a six-month West Indies Mineralogical Expedition in Puerto Ricothe first complete survey of the island since it had become an American territory. It was an experience that informs this title with remarkable realism. Also includes two additional Western tales: Johnny, the Town Tamer, the story of a local swindler who meets his match, and Stranger in Town, in which a drifter confronts a corrupt sheriffand his own dark past. Members Reviews: Great Pulp If you like pulp-fiction, this is a great book. Hubbard excelled at good pulp fiction stories; they flow, there's action, and the story moves at a good clip. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Utere-Nihil-Non-Extra-Quiritationem-Suis-Audiobook/B00I3IFEOI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Utere Nihil Non Extra Quiritationem Suis Subtitle: A METAtropolis Story Author: John Scalzi Narrator: Alessandro Juliani Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The only thing Benji lacks more than ambition is luck. And his new job has to be the lowest of the low. But something is stirring in the zero-footprint economy of New St. Louis. And Benjis about to find himself chin deep in the muck! This story was originally published in the Hugo Award-nominated METAtropolis. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Scalzi) Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:35:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Utere-Nihil-Non-Extra-Quiritationem-Suis-Audiobook/B00I3IFEOI thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Utere Nihil Non Extra Quiritationem Suis Subtitle: A METAtropolis Story Author: John Scalzi Narrator: Alessandro Juliani Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The only thing Benji lacks more than ambition is luck. And his new job has to be the lowest of the low. But something is stirring in the zero-footprint economy of New St. Louis. And Benjis about to find himself chin deep in the muck! This story was originally published in the Hugo Award-nominated METAtropolis. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Utere Nihil Non Extra Quiritationem Suis Subtitle: A METAtropolis Story Author: John Scalzi Narrator: Alessandro Juliani Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The only thing Benji lacks more than ambition is luck. And his new job has to be the lowest of the low. But something is stirring in the zero-footprint economy of New St. Louis. And Benjis about to find himself chin deep in the muck! This story was originally published in the Hugo Award-nominated METAtropolis. Members Reviews: Best story in METAtropolis Of course, a few of them were drivel, but this story was outstanding, even on its own. Liked it so much I bought the stand alone version. "I don't think this means what you think it means!" 5 stars is great. 4 stars is good. _________________________________________________ A little quote from "The Princess Bride" for John Scalzi. You Latin scholars may correct me if I err, but I don't think the Latin translates into "With swine you can use everything but the squeal." __________________ Otherwise interesting tale. ________________ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Adventure-of-the-Devils-Foot-Audiobook/B00GU0JZH8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventure of the Devil's Foot Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This story is from The Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (His Last Bow) collection. Further adventures by the master of observation and deduction, as faithfully recounted by his companion and greatest admirer, Dr Watson. "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans," "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", and "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" are among the stories. David Timson's award-winning performances continue with this series. Editorial Reviews: A Cornwall Vicar disturbs Sherlock Holmes vacation in town after his sister dies mysteriously, and his brothers who were in the house with her at the same time seemingly go insane. Shortly after, the Vicar dies as well. Some suggest it is the work of the Devil, but Holmes seeks (and finds) other answers in another of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles masterful short mysteries featuring the iconic detective. David Timson, BBC radio drama stalwart, as well as a stage, film, and television veteran, brings unique voice and personal nuance to each character in this episode from the Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (His Last Bow) collection. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:48:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Adventure-of-the-Devils-Foot-Audiobook/B00GU0JZH8 thebookvoice.com 01:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventure of the Devil's Foot Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This story is from The Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (His Last Bow) collection. Further adventures by the master of observation and deduction, as faithfully recounted by his companion and greatest admirer, Dr Watson. "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans," "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", and "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" are among the stories. David Timson's award-winning performances continue with this series. Editorial Reviews: A Cornwall Vicar disturbs Sherlock Holmes vacation in town after his sister dies mysteriously, and his brothers who were in the house with her at the same time seemingly go insane. Shortly after, the Vicar dies as well. Some suggest it is the work of the Devil, but Holmes seeks (and finds) other answers in another of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles masterful short mysteries featuring the iconic detective. David Timson, BBC radio drama stalwart, as well as a stage, film, and television veteran, brings unique voice and personal nuance to each character in this episode from the Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (His Last Bow) collection. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventure of the Devil's Foot Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This story is from The Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (His Last Bow) collection. Further adventures by the master of observation and deduction, as faithfully recounted by his companion and greatest admirer, Dr Watson. "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans," "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", and "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" are among the stories. David Timson's award-winning performances continue with this series. Editorial Reviews: A Cornwall Vicar disturbs Sherlock Holmes vacation in town after his sister dies mysteriously, and his brothers who were in the house with her at the same time seemingly go insane. Shortly after, the Vicar dies as well. Some suggest it is the work of the Devil, but Holmes seeks (and finds) other answers in another of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles masterful short mysteries featuring the iconic detective. David Timson, BBC radio drama stalwart, as well as a stage, film, and television veteran, brings unique voice and personal nuance to each character in this episode from the Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (His Last Bow) collection. Members Reviews: CAN ONLY BE USED ON A COMPUTER! CAN ONLY BE USED ON A COMPUTER! Seriously Disappointing Formatting. Not worth $2.50 There is no table of contents and worse than that -- no obvious chapter headings. The stories are here (which is more than one can say about other Last Bow collections), but if you want to get to a specific story . . . well, good luck! Not worth paying for. More Short Stories His Last Bow These are the next to last of the series of short stories about Sherlock Holmes. Some are set before the Great War (WW I), the last takes place in 1914. Holmes is retired and refused to take on any more cases, preferring to live out his years in a small rural village. [Where strangers stand out.] * The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge. Mr. Scott Eccles visits Holmes about his "grotesque experience". The police question Eccles about a murder! Eccles tells Holmes about this experience. Holmes goes to investigate. There is a link to another mansion, then a break in the case. Inspector Baynes explains his method. The governess explains the hidden mystery. Later they learn of two deaths in Madrid. Justice was served. * The Adventure of the Cardboard Box. Miss Cushing received a package in the mail: two human ears! Lestrade calls Holmes to investigate this crime. Holmes later sends a note to Lestrade and a man is arrested. There is a confession. Jealousy and anger caused three deaths. * The Adventure of the Red Circle. Mrs. Warren visits Holmes to tell about a lodger who stays in his rooms in seclusion. Holmes deduces a reason for these actions. Holmes sees a signal, meets Gregson, and they enter a room to find a body. A woman explains the mystery behind the conspiracy. * The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans. Holmes received a telegram from his brother Mycroft about a matter of state security. A clerk was found dead, he had technical papers on a secret weapon. Holmes investigates, then devises a plan to trap the guilty party. It works, and a letter is mailed to catch his accomplice and the rest of the secret papers. * The Adventure of the Dying Detective. The now married Watson is called to attend to a very sick Holmes. Holmes has caught a strange disease known in Sumatra, and asks Watson to call upon a man who is an expert. This man visits Holmes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Clive-Barkers-First-Tales-Audiobook/B00H9L4I5Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clive Barker's First Tales Author: Clive Barker Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-13 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The book begins with "The Wood on the Hill", a short story about a bourgeois woman who is soon to learn a terrifying lesson concerning her complete disregard for anyone other than herself. The second tale, "The Candle in the Cloud", is a novella of dark fantasy that follows three children who discover a magical candle that transports them to a world where a plague-cloud is destroying everything in its wake. These two tales, the first ever written by Clive, are offered here for the very first time. Their production has been lovingly supervised by Clive himself to ensure that these are not mere books, but works of art to be cherished. First Tales is sure to delight everyone from longtime fans to new listeners. In his own words: "These two stories represent the two essential structures of fantastique literature. "The Wood on the Hill" is about an incursion of unearthly elements into an approximation of our world. "The Candle in the Cloud" is about a journey taken by people from our world into another reality. Yin and Yang, if you like. Forces pulling in opposing directions but to achieve the same end: Revelation." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clive Barker) Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:56:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Clive-Barkers-First-Tales-Audiobook/B00H9L4I5Q thebookvoice.com 03:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clive Barker's First Tales Author: Clive Barker Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-13 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The book begins with "The Wood on the Hill", a short story about a bourgeois woman who is soon to learn a terrifying lesson concerning her complete disregard for anyone other than herself. The second tale, "The Candle in the Cloud", is a novella of dark fantasy that follows three children who discover a magical candle that transports them to a world where a plague-cloud is destroying everything in its wake. These two tales, the first ever written by Clive, are offered here for the very first time. Their production has been lovingly supervised by Clive himself to ensure that these are not mere books, but works of art to be cherished. First Tales is sure to delight everyone from longtime fans to new listeners. In his own words: "These two stories represent the two essential structures of fantastique literature. "The Wood on the Hill" is about an incursion of unearthly elements into an approximation of our world. "The Candle in the Cloud" is about a journey taken by people from our world into another reality. Yin and Yang, if you like. Forces pulling in opposing directions but to achieve the same end: Revelation." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clive Barker's First Tales Author: Clive Barker Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-13 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The book begins with "The Wood on the Hill", a short story about a bourgeois woman who is soon to learn a terrifying lesson concerning her complete disregard for anyone other than herself. The second tale, "The Candle in the Cloud", is a novella of dark fantasy that follows three children who discover a magical candle that transports them to a world where a plague-cloud is destroying everything in its wake. These two tales, the first ever written by Clive, are offered here for the very first time. Their production has been lovingly supervised by Clive himself to ensure that these are not mere books, but works of art to be cherished. First Tales is sure to delight everyone from longtime fans to new listeners. In his own words: "These two stories represent the two essential structures of fantastique literature. "The Wood on the Hill" is about an incursion of unearthly elements into an approximation of our world. "The Candle in the Cloud" is about a journey taken by people from our world into another reality. Yin and Yang, if you like. Forces pulling in opposing directions but to achieve the same end: Revelation." Members Reviews: Thankyou Clive Any fan of the books of blood stories and/or Clive's work in general,I can think of no reason why you wouldn't enjoy these two stories Enjoy https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V1BI66 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,'' the premier title in this collection, is one of the most widely anthologized American short stories and is considered Bierce's best work. First published in 1891 in Bierce's short story collection Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, the story centers on Peyton Farquhar, a southern planter who is about to be hanged by the Union Army for attempting to destroy the railroad bridge at Owl Creek. As Farquhar stands on the bridge with a noose around his neck, Bierce leads the reader to believe that the rope breaks and that Farquhar falls into the water below, only to escape to his farm, where he is reunited with his wife. ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been lauded as an example of technical brilliance and innovative narration as well as for its examination of such themes as the nature of time and the complexities of human cognition. Editorial Reviews: The title story in An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: And Other Stories is in the canon of required reading for high school English classes everywhere and has been extensively anthologized for good reason. It is a gripping, genre-bending, time-twisting, brilliantly constructed story of a Confederate sympathizer awaiting his impending death by hanging. As the noose is being fitted, the nameless condemned man considers the events of his life that led him to this most unfortunate point. The ending, no spoilers of course, is everything. Multiple surprises await. This classic story and others are narrated with leathery smooth emphasis by Jonathan Reese. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:14:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V1BI66 thebookvoice.com 05:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,'' the premier title in this collection, is one of the most widely anthologized American short stories and is considered Bierce's best work. First published in 1891 in Bierce's short story collection Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, the story centers on Peyton Farquhar, a southern planter who is about to be hanged by the Union Army for attempting to destroy the railroad bridge at Owl Creek. As Farquhar stands on the bridge with a noose around his neck, Bierce leads the reader to believe that the rope breaks and that Farquhar falls into the water below, only to escape to his farm, where he is reunited with his wife. ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been lauded as an example of technical brilliance and innovative narration as well as for its examination of such themes as the nature of time and the complexities of human cognition. Editorial Reviews: The title story in An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: And Other Stories is in the canon of required reading for high school English classes everywhere and has been extensively anthologized for good reason. It is a gripping, genre-bending, time-twisting, brilliantly constructed story of a Confederate sympathizer awaiting his impending death by hanging. As the noose is being fitted, the nameless condemned man considers the events of his life that led him to this most unfortunate point. The ending, no spoilers of course, is everything. Multiple surprises await. This classic story and others are narrated with leathery smooth emphasis by Jonathan Reese. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,'' the premier title in this collection, is one of the most widely anthologized American short stories and is considered Bierce's best work. First published in 1891 in Bierce's short story collection Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, the story centers on Peyton Farquhar, a southern planter who is about to be hanged by the Union Army for attempting to destroy the railroad bridge at Owl Creek. As Farquhar stands on the bridge with a noose around his neck, Bierce leads the reader to believe that the rope breaks and that Farquhar falls into the water below, only to escape to his farm, where he is reunited with his wife. ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been lauded as an example of technical brilliance and innovative narration as well as for its examination of such themes as the nature of time and the complexities of human cognition. Editorial Reviews: The title story in An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: And Other Stories is in the canon of required reading for high school English classes everywhere and has been extensively anthologized for good reason. It is a gripping, genre-bending, time-twisting, brilliantly constructed story of a Confederate sympathizer awaiting his impending death by hanging. As the noose is being fitted, the nameless condemned man considers the events of his life that led him to this most unfortunate point. The ending, no spoilers of course, is everything. Multiple surprises await. This classic story and others are narrated with leathery smooth emphasis by Jonathan Reese. Members Reviews: Nice Bierce The narration here is very good and enhances the stories. The title story is my favorite but many are quite good. The stories aged surprisingly well. Some of the ideas seem old hat now, but the writing keeps the stories worth listening to. The stories generally have ironic or thought provoking twists. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Salsa-Nocturna-Stories-Audiobook/B00KX8ZKDG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salsa Nocturna: Stories Author: Daniel José Older Narrator: Daniel José Older Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A 300-year-old story collector enlists the help of the computer hacker next door to save her dying sister. A half-resurrected cleanup man for Deaths sprawling bureaucracy faces a phantom pachyderm, doll-collecting sorceresses, and his own ghoulish bosses. Gordo, the old Cubano who watches over the graveyards and sleeping children of Brooklyn, stirs and lights another Malaguea. Down the midnight streets of New York, a whole invisible universe churns to life in Daniel José Olders debut collection of ghost noir. Critic Reviews: "Its so rare to read something that doesnt sound like anything youve read before, and so invigorating." (John Green, author, The Fault in Our Stars) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel José Older) Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:47:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Salsa-Nocturna-Stories-Audiobook/B00KX8ZKDG thebookvoice.com 06:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salsa Nocturna: Stories Author: Daniel José Older Narrator: Daniel José Older Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A 300-year-old story collector enlists the help of the computer hacker next door to save her dying sister. A half-resurrected cleanup man for Deaths sprawling bureaucracy faces a phantom pachyderm, doll-collecting sorceresses, and his own ghoulish bosses. Gordo, the old Cubano who watches over the graveyards and sleeping children of Brooklyn, stirs and lights another Malaguea. Down the midnight streets of New York, a whole invisible universe churns to life in Daniel José Olders debut collection of ghost noir. Critic Reviews: "Its so rare to read something that doesnt sound like anything youve read before, and so invigorating." (John Green, author, The Fault in Our Stars) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salsa Nocturna: Stories Author: Daniel José Older Narrator: Daniel José Older Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A 300-year-old story collector enlists the help of the computer hacker next door to save her dying sister. A half-resurrected cleanup man for Deaths sprawling bureaucracy faces a phantom pachyderm, doll-collecting sorceresses, and his own ghoulish bosses. Gordo, the old Cubano who watches over the graveyards and sleeping children of Brooklyn, stirs and lights another Malaguea. Down the midnight streets of New York, a whole invisible universe churns to life in Daniel José Olders debut collection of ghost noir. Critic Reviews: "Its so rare to read something that doesnt sound like anything youve read before, and so invigorating." (John Green, author, The Fault in Our Stars) Members Reviews: YOUR THE TEA MASTER GENERAL DOLLS OF DEATH ROOM I could not in good conscience go above three stars for this collection. Older is a good word smith, sometimes waxing very poetic. BARTH'S WORDS FLUTTERED AROUND ME LIKE A STUPID MOTH. I really like the story titled SKIN LIKE PORCELAIN DEATH. TENDERFOOT was cute, but most of the rest were just average. Some are going to give this a higher rating, for the coolness. A lot of urban language is used, YOU FEEL ME. I will say none of the stories sucked. I'M OUT YOU ALL, PEACE Engaging Supernatural Detective Stories Where does Salsa Nocturna: Stories rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was a unique and entertaining listen. I enjoyed the mixture of police procedural with ghost story. The book is both serious and tongue-in-cheek. DJO's work is intentionally told from the perspective Latino and Black people. This perspective enriches the story and it's clear that DJO has done a lot of historical research on Black history in NYC etc to stretch canvas his story is painted on. What was one of the most memorable moments of Salsa Nocturna: Stories? I don't really like this question because it makes me want to spoil things. So I'm going to refuse to answer it. I'd rather people experience the book for themselves. What does Daniel José Older bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? At first I thought it was pretty hokey that the author was also the performer in this audiobook. I viewed it as a flaw or something a little funny that could be overlooked for some great storytelling. But, truth be told, DJO's style really grew on me and I think his literal voice is one of the best things about this audiobook. He knows how he wants his characters to sound and feel and that comes across in this recording. Who was the most memorable character of Salsa Nocturna: Stories and why? All of the main characters are memorable. Gordo, a fat Cuban musicman who deals with the living and the dead, is high on my list. One weakness of the book is that I found it hard to tell the difference between him and the protagonist Carlos in the beginning because the stories are narrated by both of them at different times. Any additional comments? This is the only Amazon or Audible review I have ever written in my many years as an Amazon customer. I think people should listen to this audiobook. Better Spoken Would you listen to Salsa Nocturna: Stories again? Why? Yes I listened to it twice in the first two days I had it. Who was your favorite character and why? Gordo. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/This-Can-Be-Easy-or-Hard-Audiobook/B00JS8NGXS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Can Be Easy or Hard Subtitle: Stories and Essays Author: Mike Heppner Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection of five stories and four essays showcases the work of Mike Heppner, the writer whom Entertainment Weekly calls, "A fearsome cultural critic disguised in a novelist's clothing," and whose funny and biting fiction has been praised in Esquire, The Washington Post, and The Millions. Most of these pieces have not been published before. Featured performers include: A deluded Lothario, a man obsessed with corn, Charlie Watts, the dude from Def Leppard, and a sweet old lady who meets her untimely end at a Boston Market. Critic Reviews: "Heppner does a very rare thing - he captures delicate human moments without being precious. Floating like dust in afternoon sunlight, his scenes are illuminated bits of life made strangely beautiful and poignant by his storytelling. Bound together by self-effacing humor, his work is deeply-affecting and well-observed. This collection of short stories murders everything but the undeniable throb of life and love." (Zaron Burnett III, author of How Do I Survive This Sh*t? and Love, Sex and Other Things You Might Find at the Airport) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Heppner) Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:53:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/This-Can-Be-Easy-or-Hard-Audiobook/B00JS8NGXS thebookvoice.com 05:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Can Be Easy or Hard Subtitle: Stories and Essays Author: Mike Heppner Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection of five stories and four essays showcases the work of Mike Heppner, the writer whom Entertainment Weekly calls, "A fearsome cultural critic disguised in a novelist's clothing," and whose funny and biting fiction has been praised in Esquire, The Washington Post, and The Millions. Most of these pieces have not been published before. Featured performers include: A deluded Lothario, a man obsessed with corn, Charlie Watts, the dude from Def Leppard, and a sweet old lady who meets her untimely end at a Boston Market. Critic Reviews: "Heppner does a very rare thing - he captures delicate human moments without being precious. Floating like dust in afternoon sunlight, his scenes are illuminated bits of life made strangely beautiful and poignant by his storytelling. Bound together by self-effacing humor, his work is deeply-affecting and well-observed. This collection of short stories murders everything but the undeniable throb of life and love." (Zaron Burnett III, author of How Do I Survive This Sh*t? and Love, Sex and Other Things You Might Find at the Airport) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Can Be Easy or Hard Subtitle: Stories and Essays Author: Mike Heppner Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection of five stories and four essays showcases the work of Mike Heppner, the writer whom Entertainment Weekly calls, "A fearsome cultural critic disguised in a novelist's clothing," and whose funny and biting fiction has been praised in Esquire, The Washington Post, and The Millions. Most of these pieces have not been published before. Featured performers include: A deluded Lothario, a man obsessed with corn, Charlie Watts, the dude from Def Leppard, and a sweet old lady who meets her untimely end at a Boston Market. Critic Reviews: "Heppner does a very rare thing - he captures delicate human moments without being precious. Floating like dust in afternoon sunlight, his scenes are illuminated bits of life made strangely beautiful and poignant by his storytelling. Bound together by self-effacing humor, his work is deeply-affecting and well-observed. This collection of short stories murders everything but the undeniable throb of life and love." (Zaron Burnett III, author of How Do I Survive This Sh*t? and Love, Sex and Other Things You Might Find at the Airport) Members Reviews: A Surprisingly good collection of short stories These are some very accesible and relatively meatty short stories essays. I was impressed with Heppner's observation of culture (a washed up 80s band at a state fair; music videos) and his ability to really capture our times. Sadly many of the stories i did not fully apreciate (or understand what he was trying to do until near the end of some of the work). I will definitely be listening to these stories again. A great buy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Flirts-5-Romantic-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00B3ICT3E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories Subtitle: The Flirts! Collection Author: Lisa Scott Narrator: Tamara A. McDaniel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-13 Publisher: Lisa Scott Macdonough Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Need a little love? Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories features five contemporary romance shorts that stand alone, but also connect to each other. It all ties up in a fab happy ending. The stories include: "The Hot Girl's Friend" How can a plain Jane find love when her boyfriend is a curvy blond man magnet? Jane usually busies herself during a night on the town, fending off the men lusting after her gorgeous friend Miranda. When Brady the bartender overhears her inspired, ludicrous excuses, he resolves to hook up Jane with his friends. But Jane would be quite happy with him. Pine along as Jane tries to find her own happily ever after. "Wrong Place, Right Guy" She's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Can the guy who saves her be Mr. Right? Or will his past keep them apart? When Kristen is jumped in a parking lot, Tony jumps in to save the day. While she thinks her hero could also be her heartthrob, Tony's worried his past is reason to stay apart. Will the good guy get the girl in the end? "Not You" One night with a stranger gets even stranger the next day. Single, lonely Carly thinks the best way to handle her mother's third wedding is by throwing her own bachelorette-party-for-one the night before. What's the harm in her first one-night stand ever? She'll find out the next day. "Desperately Seeking Cupid" Does she finally have the key for finding love? Brianna has tried everything to find love - with no luck. So she's turning to feng shui to bring romance to her world. Too bad the guy she's after thinks its bunk. Will her formula for love work-or blow up in her face? "Never Been Dumped" It's a relationship with an expiration date and it's going to go bad. Rachel hates breaking hearts. She's never been dumped, and she's tired of being the one to walk away. But a handsome stranger in town for the summer promises he'll dump her after their summer fling. Will they be able to say goodbye? Look for Lisa's other collections: Beach Flirts!, Holiday Flirts!, Fairy Tale Flirts! and Wedding Flirts!. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scott) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:41:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Flirts-5-Romantic-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00B3ICT3E thebookvoice.com 05:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories Subtitle: The Flirts! Collection Author: Lisa Scott Narrator: Tamara A. McDaniel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-13 Publisher: Lisa Scott Macdonough Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Need a little love? Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories features five contemporary romance shorts that stand alone, but also connect to each other. It all ties up in a fab happy ending. The stories include: "The Hot Girl's Friend" How can a plain Jane find love when her boyfriend is a curvy blond man magnet? Jane usually busies herself during a night on the town, fending off the men lusting after her gorgeous friend Miranda. When Brady the bartender overhears her inspired, ludicrous excuses, he resolves to hook up Jane with his friends. But Jane would be quite happy with him. Pine along as Jane tries to find her own happily ever after. "Wrong Place, Right Guy" She's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Can the guy who saves her be Mr. Right? Or will his past keep them apart? When Kristen is jumped in a parking lot, Tony jumps in to save the day. While she thinks her hero could also be her heartthrob, Tony's worried his past is reason to stay apart. Will the good guy get the girl in the end? "Not You" One night with a stranger gets even stranger the next day. Single, lonely Carly thinks the best way to handle her mother's third wedding is by throwing her own bachelorette-party-for-one the night before. What's the harm in her first one-night stand ever? She'll find out the next day. "Desperately Seeking Cupid" Does she finally have the key for finding love? Brianna has tried everything to find love - with no luck. So she's turning to feng shui to bring romance to her world. Too bad the guy she's after thinks its bunk. Will her formula for love work-or blow up in her face? "Never Been Dumped" It's a relationship with an expiration date and it's going to go bad. Rachel hates breaking hearts. She's never been dumped, and she's tired of being the one to walk away. But a handsome stranger in town for the summer promises he'll dump her after their summer fling. Will they be able to say goodbye? Look for Lisa's other collections: Beach Flirts!, Holiday Flirts!, Fairy Tale Flirts! and Wedding Flirts!. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories Subtitle: The Flirts! Collection Author: Lisa Scott Narrator: Tamara A. McDaniel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-13 Publisher: Lisa Scott Macdonough Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Need a little love? Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories features five contemporary romance shorts that stand alone, but also connect to each other. It all ties up in a fab happy ending. The stories include: "The Hot Girl's Friend" How can a plain Jane find love when her boyfriend is a curvy blond man magnet? Jane usually busies herself during a night on the town, fending off the men lusting after her gorgeous friend Miranda. When Brady the bartender overhears her inspired, ludicrous excuses, he resolves to hook up Jane with his friends. But Jane would be quite happy with him. Pine along as Jane tries to find her own happily ever after. "Wrong Place, Right Guy" She's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Can the guy who saves her be Mr. Right? Or will his past keep them apart? When Kristen is jumped in a parking lot, Tony jumps in to save the day. While she thinks her hero could also be her heartthrob, Tony's worried his past is reason to stay apart. Will the good guy get the girl in the end? "Not You" One night with a stranger gets even stranger the next day. Single, lonely Carly thinks the best way to handle her mother's third wedding is by throwing her own bachelorette-party-for-one the night before. What's the harm in her first one-night stand ever? She'll find out the next day. "Desperately Seeking Cupid" Does she finally have the key for finding love? Brianna has tried everything to find love - with no luck. So she's turning to feng shui to bring romance to her world. Too bad the guy she's after thinks its bunk. Will her formula for love work-or blow up in her face? "Never Been Dumped" It's a relationship with an expiration date and it's going to go bad. Rachel hates breaking hearts. She's never been dumped, and she's tired of being the one to walk away. But a handsome stranger in town for the summer promises he'll dump her after their summer fling. Will they be able to say goodbye? Look for Lisa's other collections: Beach Flirts!, Holiday Flirts!, Fairy Tale Flirts! and Wedding Flirts!. Members Reviews: Cute short stories Would you recommend Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories to your friends? Why or why not? sure...they are good short stories Could you see Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? the one "Not You" would be a cute movie. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/More-of-the-Best-of-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy-Audiobook/B002V5IS42 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More of the Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy Author: Lawrence Watt-Evans, Karen Joy Fowler, John Varley, Orson Scott Card, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, Roger Zelazny, Kristine Kathryn Rusch Narrator: Wil Wheaton, other stars of, Terry Farrell, Roddy McDowall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Who better to narrate today's best science-fiction stories than today's favorite science-fiction stars? This exciting collection features Roger Zelazny's "Permafrost" read by Siddig El Fadil ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Orson Scott Card's "Fat Farm" read by Roddy McDowall ( Planet of the Apes), and John Varley's "Options" read by Claudia Christian ( Babylon 5). Robin Curtis ( Star Trek III and Star Trek IV), Terry Farrell ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Nana Visitor ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and Wil Wheaton ( Star Trek: The Next Generation) also perform, reading works by Karen Joy Fowler, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Robert Silverberg, Arthur C. Clarke, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and Joe Haldeman. ©1980 by Omni Publications International Ltd.; 1951 by Arthur C. Clarke; 1993 by Joe Haldeman; 1980 by Agberg, Ltd.; 1979 by John Varley; 1988 by Omni Publications International Ltd.; 1985 Karen Joy Fowler; 1987 by Davis Publications; 1987 by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (P)1995 by Dove Audio, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Watt-Evans) Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:03:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/More-of-the-Best-of-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy-Audiobook/B002V5IS42 thebookvoice.com 05:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More of the Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy Author: Lawrence Watt-Evans, Karen Joy Fowler, John Varley, Orson Scott Card, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, Roger Zelazny, Kristine Kathryn Rusch Narrator: Wil Wheaton, other stars of, Terry Farrell, Roddy McDowall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Who better to narrate today's best science-fiction stories than today's favorite science-fiction stars? This exciting collection features Roger Zelazny's "Permafrost" read by Siddig El Fadil ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Orson Scott Card's "Fat Farm" read by Roddy McDowall ( Planet of the Apes), and John Varley's "Options" read by Claudia Christian ( Babylon 5). Robin Curtis ( Star Trek III and Star Trek IV), Terry Farrell ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Nana Visitor ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and Wil Wheaton ( Star Trek: The Next Generation) also perform, reading works by Karen Joy Fowler, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Robert Silverberg, Arthur C. Clarke, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and Joe Haldeman. ©1980 by Omni Publications International Ltd.; 1951 by Arthur C. Clarke; 1993 by Joe Haldeman; 1980 by Agberg, Ltd.; 1979 by John Varley; 1988 by Omni Publications International Ltd.; 1985 Karen Joy Fowler; 1987 by Davis Publications; 1987 by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (P)1995 by Dove Audio, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More of the Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy Author: Lawrence Watt-Evans, Karen Joy Fowler, John Varley, Orson Scott Card, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, Roger Zelazny, Kristine Kathryn Rusch Narrator: Wil Wheaton, other stars of, Terry Farrell, Roddy McDowall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Who better to narrate today's best science-fiction stories than today's favorite science-fiction stars? This exciting collection features Roger Zelazny's "Permafrost" read by Siddig El Fadil ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Orson Scott Card's "Fat Farm" read by Roddy McDowall ( Planet of the Apes), and John Varley's "Options" read by Claudia Christian ( Babylon 5). Robin Curtis ( Star Trek III and Star Trek IV), Terry Farrell ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Nana Visitor ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and Wil Wheaton ( Star Trek: The Next Generation) also perform, reading works by Karen Joy Fowler, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Robert Silverberg, Arthur C. Clarke, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and Joe Haldeman. ©1980 by Omni Publications International Ltd.; 1951 by Arthur C. Clarke; 1993 by Joe Haldeman; 1980 by Agberg, Ltd.; 1979 by John Varley; 1988 by Omni Publications International Ltd.; 1985 Karen Joy Fowler; 1987 by Davis Publications; 1987 by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (P)1995 by Dove Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Just one complaint This is a fine collection. The narration is also good. The one REALLY annoying characteristic is that there is no break between stories. No announcement of author, title, date etc. The next story just starts in with even less pause than between sentences within a story. If it were not for the fact that the narrator changes, you would not even be able to tell only by listening when one ends and the next one starts. Table of Contents (Listed by Audible Chapter) 1 This is Audible Introduction. 2 "The Sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke, read by Siddig El Fadil. 3 "Fat Farm" by Orson Scott Card, read by Roddy McDowall. 4 "Our Lady of the Sauropods" by Robert Silverberg. 5 "Options" by John Varley, read by Claudia Christian. 6 "Why I Left Harry's All Night Hamburgers" by Lawrence Watt-Evans, read by Wil Wheaton. 7 "The Poplar Street Study" by Karen Joy Fowler, read by Terry Farrell 8 "Skin Deep" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, read by Robin Curtis. 9 "Permafrost" by Roger Zelazny, read by Siddig El Fadil. 10 "Feedback" by Joe Haldeman, read by Nana Visitor. Review of Options by John Varley I wanted to listen to this collection because of one story: Options by John Varley. Options is one of Varleys 8-Worlds stories and fits early in the overall chronology, circa 100 O.E., Occupation Earth. Varley handles the subject of what would happen to society if easy, safe and completely reversible sex-changing were to become a reality. When this was written in 1979 is was far more shocking and fantastic that is may seem today. The wonder of the story is that Varley manages to take the reader, or listener in this case, from the initial reaction of shock and disgust to the point of empathy for the sex-changing character. Varley is one of the science fiction greats. Listen to this story and you will hear why. Needs a pdf download to track book titles/authors/ I agree with another reviewer in that there is no way to know the title and author of the short story, or for that matter who is narrating. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-American-Experience-Audiobook/B002V5A3Y0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Experience Subtitle: A Collection of Great American Stories Author: Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kate Chopin, O. Henry Narrator: George Vafiandis, Ralph Cosham, Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ten superbly narrated stories that help explain America by America's best writers. Irving's incredible and amusing tale of the archetypal "Rip Van Winkle" relates the story of a man who slept through history. Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage tells of a young soldier who must struggle with his conscience no matter what the consequences. "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is Mark Twain's hilarious story of a contest to end all contests in the rowdy days of the Forty-Niners. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Man of the Crowd" tells of one man's strange fascination with another. "The Ransom of Red Chief" is another of O. Henry's tales of a kidnapping that goes horribly, horribly, wrong. "Miss Tempy's Watchers", by Sarah Orne Jewett, speaks of the power of friendship. Kate Chopin's lovely "Desiree's Baby" tells the poignant story of one woman's search for her past. Jack London's acclaimed The Call of the Wild is a thrilling adventure of nature and survival. Edith Wharton pens a chilling ghost story in the atmospheric "The Eyes." And "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is F. Scott Fitzgerald's wry and amusing tale of a young lady's struggle for social success. (P)2003 Sound Room Publishers, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Thu, 05 Feb 2004 20:51:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-American-Experience-Audiobook/B002V5A3Y0 thebookvoice.com 12:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Experience Subtitle: A Collection of Great American Stories Author: Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kate Chopin, O. Henry Narrator: George Vafiandis, Ralph Cosham, Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ten superbly narrated stories that help explain America by America's best writers. Irving's incredible and amusing tale of the archetypal "Rip Van Winkle" relates the story of a man who slept through history. Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage tells of a young soldier who must struggle with his conscience no matter what the consequences. "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is Mark Twain's hilarious story of a contest to end all contests in the rowdy days of the Forty-Niners. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Man of the Crowd" tells of one man's strange fascination with another. "The Ransom of Red Chief" is another of O. Henry's tales of a kidnapping that goes horribly, horribly, wrong. "Miss Tempy's Watchers", by Sarah Orne Jewett, speaks of the power of friendship. Kate Chopin's lovely "Desiree's Baby" tells the poignant story of one woman's search for her past. Jack London's acclaimed The Call of the Wild is a thrilling adventure of nature and survival. Edith Wharton pens a chilling ghost story in the atmospheric "The Eyes." And "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is F. Scott Fitzgerald's wry and amusing tale of a young lady's struggle for social success. (P)2003 Sound Room Publishers, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Experience Subtitle: A Collection of Great American Stories Author: Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kate Chopin, O. Henry Narrator: George Vafiandis, Ralph Cosham, Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ten superbly narrated stories that help explain America by America's best writers. Irving's incredible and amusing tale of the archetypal "Rip Van Winkle" relates the story of a man who slept through history. Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage tells of a young soldier who must struggle with his conscience no matter what the consequences. "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is Mark Twain's hilarious story of a contest to end all contests in the rowdy days of the Forty-Niners. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Man of the Crowd" tells of one man's strange fascination with another. "The Ransom of Red Chief" is another of O. Henry's tales of a kidnapping that goes horribly, horribly, wrong. "Miss Tempy's Watchers", by Sarah Orne Jewett, speaks of the power of friendship. Kate Chopin's lovely "Desiree's Baby" tells the poignant story of one woman's search for her past. Jack London's acclaimed The Call of the Wild is a thrilling adventure of nature and survival. Edith Wharton pens a chilling ghost story in the atmospheric "The Eyes." And "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is F. Scott Fitzgerald's wry and amusing tale of a young lady's struggle for social success. (P)2003 Sound Room Publishers, Inc. Members Reviews: An outstanding collection of classics This audiobook is a great collection of classics that can be listened to again & again. Some of the classics I had read before, but forgotten, others I had never read (because they never appeared on a compulsory junior or senior high school reading list, but should have). This audio book is, in my mind, particularly valuable if you have an "extra" book credit in a month & aren't sure what to do with it. You can get this book & listen to it anytime. One quibble. The listing on Audible doesn't tell you all the authors/stories contained in the audio ... (nor did a description of this that is up on Amazon for that matter). And the audio itself provides no explanation or transition from one story to another to tell you what story it is that comes next, who wrote it, and so forth. Irritating!! But it is still great literature & deserving of 5 stars. Great variety and depth in voices I thoroughly enjoyed this audio-book (and the price is certainly right when absorbed through the Book Club). There's nothing like reading/hearing the classics again, years later. When it's good, it's great! There are a few "clunkers" in here (the narration on "Desiree's Baby" is a terrible treatment of a beautifully written story, and "The Man in the Crowd" is surely among the weakest in Poe's body of work), but "Call of the Wild" and "The Kidnapping of Red Chief" are strong. All in all, this anthology is a good overview of American short stories, especially for students in grades 6 - 9. Classic Short Stories! As I remember from High School, some of the stories were great. Others had me wondering why they were classics. "Call of the Wild" is really good. I had never read it but it has me looking for more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Christmas-Beyond-the-Box-Audiobook/B00C3JVDF2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas Beyond the Box Author: Josh Langston Narrator: Paul Licameli Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-13 Publisher: Brian K. Langston Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The holidays mean many things to many people. Christmas Beyond the Box takes that notion a great deal farther, and provides some truly unconventional looks at the season from several unusual perspectives. Suitable for all but the very young, there's sure to be a tale worth retelling in this collection for many Christmases to come. Though the stories in the collection take place during the holidays, don't assume they won't generate smiles at any time of the year. Beginning with a race of holiday sprites who can't stand the limelight and ending with an eccentric billionaire who only sees his family the day after Christmas, this collection provides enough laughs, sighs, and insights to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. If you're looking for something different - something that isn't just another Frosty Saves Christmas or Nelda Knits Mittens for Kittens - this is the collection for you. Don't miss it! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Josh Langston) Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:10:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Christmas-Beyond-the-Box-Audiobook/B00C3JVDF2 thebookvoice.com 02:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas Beyond the Box Author: Josh Langston Narrator: Paul Licameli Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-13 Publisher: Brian K. Langston Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The holidays mean many things to many people. Christmas Beyond the Box takes that notion a great deal farther, and provides some truly unconventional looks at the season from several unusual perspectives. Suitable for all but the very young, there's sure to be a tale worth retelling in this collection for many Christmases to come. Though the stories in the collection take place during the holidays, don't assume they won't generate smiles at any time of the year. Beginning with a race of holiday sprites who can't stand the limelight and ending with an eccentric billionaire who only sees his family the day after Christmas, this collection provides enough laughs, sighs, and insights to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. If you're looking for something different - something that isn't just another Frosty Saves Christmas or Nelda Knits Mittens for Kittens - this is the collection for you. Don't miss it! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas Beyond the Box Author: Josh Langston Narrator: Paul Licameli Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-13 Publisher: Brian K. Langston Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The holidays mean many things to many people. Christmas Beyond the Box takes that notion a great deal farther, and provides some truly unconventional looks at the season from several unusual perspectives. Suitable for all but the very young, there's sure to be a tale worth retelling in this collection for many Christmases to come. Though the stories in the collection take place during the holidays, don't assume they won't generate smiles at any time of the year. Beginning with a race of holiday sprites who can't stand the limelight and ending with an eccentric billionaire who only sees his family the day after Christmas, this collection provides enough laughs, sighs, and insights to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. If you're looking for something different - something that isn't just another Frosty Saves Christmas or Nelda Knits Mittens for Kittens - this is the collection for you. Don't miss it! Members Reviews: Could not stop listening!/ If you could sum up Christmas Beyond the Box in three words, what would they be? Surprising, intriguing, engaging. What did you like best about this story? Very fresh and entertaining stories, perfect narration. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The ending of Love Story at Gate 6B https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Resort-to-Murder-Audiobook/B0036GTO2A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Resort to Murder Subtitle: Thirteen Tales of Mystery by Minnesota's Premier Writers Author: William Kent Krueger, Jess Lourey, Ellen Hart, David Housewright, Scott Pearson, Pat Dennis, Carl Brookins Narrator: John Farrell, Charles Hubbell, Walt Weaver, Mary Sue Kruger, Heidi Ziman, Mary Ann Sullivan, Sarah Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-09 Publisher: Holton House Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An anthology of mystery stories set in Minnesota and written by Minnesota authors. All of the mysteries have at least one element in common: each tale takes place at a fictional, but perhaps hauntingly familiar, Minnesota resort. ©2008 Multiple authors; (P)2008 Holton House Audio Critic Reviews: "[M]any of the 13 stories center on actual or suspected infidelity or some other betrayal, concluding with satisfying but somewhat anticipated twists.... Pat Dennis's 'Mother's Day', about a neglected son's homicidal plans for the holiday, and David Housewright's 'Miss Behavin', which follows a philandering physician down a spiral of bad luck and poor choices, are particularly taut and suspenseful. Several authors include notes of local color, giving a nice sense of continuity from one piece to the next and appealing to Minnesotans and visitors alike." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Kent Krueger) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:54:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Resort-to-Murder-Audiobook/B0036GTO2A thebookvoice.com 05:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Resort to Murder Subtitle: Thirteen Tales of Mystery by Minnesota's Premier Writers Author: William Kent Krueger, Jess Lourey, Ellen Hart, David Housewright, Scott Pearson, Pat Dennis, Carl Brookins Narrator: John Farrell, Charles Hubbell, Walt Weaver, Mary Sue Kruger, Heidi Ziman, Mary Ann Sullivan, Sarah Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-09 Publisher: Holton House Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An anthology of mystery stories set in Minnesota and written by Minnesota authors. All of the mysteries have at least one element in common: each tale takes place at a fictional, but perhaps hauntingly familiar, Minnesota resort. ©2008 Multiple authors; (P)2008 Holton House Audio Critic Reviews: "[M]any of the 13 stories center on actual or suspected infidelity or some other betrayal, concluding with satisfying but somewhat anticipated twists.... Pat Dennis's 'Mother's Day', about a neglected son's homicidal plans for the holiday, and David Housewright's 'Miss Behavin', which follows a philandering physician down a spiral of bad luck and poor choices, are particularly taut and suspenseful. Several authors include notes of local color, giving a nice sense of continuity from one piece to the next and appealing to Minnesotans and visitors alike." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Resort to Murder Subtitle: Thirteen Tales of Mystery by Minnesota's Premier Writers Author: William Kent Krueger, Jess Lourey, Ellen Hart, David Housewright, Scott Pearson, Pat Dennis, Carl Brookins Narrator: John Farrell, Charles Hubbell, Walt Weaver, Mary Sue Kruger, Heidi Ziman, Mary Ann Sullivan, Sarah Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-09 Publisher: Holton House Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An anthology of mystery stories set in Minnesota and written by Minnesota authors. All of the mysteries have at least one element in common: each tale takes place at a fictional, but perhaps hauntingly familiar, Minnesota resort. ©2008 Multiple authors; (P)2008 Holton House Audio Critic Reviews: "[M]any of the 13 stories center on actual or suspected infidelity or some other betrayal, concluding with satisfying but somewhat anticipated twists.... Pat Dennis's 'Mother's Day', about a neglected son's homicidal plans for the holiday, and David Housewright's 'Miss Behavin', which follows a philandering physician down a spiral of bad luck and poor choices, are particularly taut and suspenseful. Several authors include notes of local color, giving a nice sense of continuity from one piece to the next and appealing to Minnesotans and visitors alike." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: I was disappointed in this audio book as I expected really great ... I was disappointed in this audio book as I expected really great stories from each author. They fell short of my expectations and I can't say that I would tell anyone it's a must read or listen to in audio version. Three Stars ok Good Short Pieces Great variety of Midwest writers. It was well worth the great deal. Read those published before and after also. Bravo! I loved this book I loved this book! So many different stories with the same theme in mind. I wish I could find more books like this!! Minnesota Not as good as I thought it would be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fine-Fine-Fine-Fine-Fine-Audiobook/B0725RYVF3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine Author: Diane Williams Narrator: Diane Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: TalkingBook Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: One of the Best Books of the Year by Elle Chosen by The Millions and Flavorwire as one of the most-anticipated books of 2016. The very short stories of Diane Williams have been aptly called "folk tales that hammer like a nail gun," and these 40 new ones are sharper than ever. They are unsettling, yes, frequently revelatory, and, more often than not, downright funny. Not a single moment here is what you might expect. While there is immense pleasure to be found in Williams's spot-on observations about how we behave in our highest and lowest moments, the heart of the drama beats in the language of American short fiction's grand master, whose originality, precision, and power bring the familiar into startling and enchanted relief. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Williams) Tue, 23 May 2017 09:37:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fine-Fine-Fine-Fine-Fine-Audiobook/B0725RYVF3 thebookvoice.com 01:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine Author: Diane Williams Narrator: Diane Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: TalkingBook Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: One of the Best Books of the Year by Elle Chosen by The Millions and Flavorwire as one of the most-anticipated books of 2016. The very short stories of Diane Williams have been aptly called "folk tales that hammer like a nail gun," and these 40 new ones are sharper than ever. They are unsettling, yes, frequently revelatory, and, more often than not, downright funny. Not a single moment here is what you might expect. While there is immense pleasure to be found in Williams's spot-on observations about how we behave in our highest and lowest moments, the heart of the drama beats in the language of American short fiction's grand master, whose originality, precision, and power bring the familiar into startling and enchanted relief. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine Author: Diane Williams Narrator: Diane Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: TalkingBook Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: One of the Best Books of the Year by Elle Chosen by The Millions and Flavorwire as one of the most-anticipated books of 2016. The very short stories of Diane Williams have been aptly called "folk tales that hammer like a nail gun," and these 40 new ones are sharper than ever. They are unsettling, yes, frequently revelatory, and, more often than not, downright funny. Not a single moment here is what you might expect. While there is immense pleasure to be found in Williams's spot-on observations about how we behave in our highest and lowest moments, the heart of the drama beats in the language of American short fiction's grand master, whose originality, precision, and power bring the familiar into startling and enchanted relief. Members Reviews: Love it! Would you consider the audio edition of Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine to be better than the print version? I truly enjoyed listening to this audiobook. What a unique journey! Highly recommend. Don't sleep. I could not put this book down. Would you listen to Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine again? Why? I would definitely listen to this book again and recommend it to all my fiends What was one of the most memorable moments of Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine? I really enjoyed: Head of the Big Man! Which scene was your favorite? Bang Bang on the stairs! If you could rename Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, what would you call it? Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Any additional comments? I would really like listen to more books like this! Diane Williams is a goddess This book was amazing and the author is amazing and the narration is amazing and it's all amazing. Thanks so much! Wonderful I'm excited to continue hearing audiobooks from this publisher. They always have the wildest choices. This book is weird and magical and exciting. Very Unique! Any additional comments? Diane Williams is a trailblazer in the world of letters. Some of these stories are crazy but in a good way. Loved every minute. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Crow-Fair-Audiobook/B00XLZ2UF4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crow Fair Subtitle: Stories Author: Thomas McGuane Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Set in Thomas McGuane's accustomed Big Sky country, with its mesmeric powers, these stories attest to the generous compass of his fellow feeling as well as to his unique way with words and the comic genius that has inspired comparison with Twain and Gogol. The ties of family make for uncomfortable binds: A devoted son is horrified to discover his mother's antics before she slipped into dementia. A father's outdoor skills are no match for an ominous change in the weather. But complications arise equally in the absence of blood, as when lifelong friends on a fishing trip finally confront their deep dislike for each other or when a gifted traveling cattle breeder succumbs to the lure of a stranger's offer of easy money. McGuane is as witty and large hearted as we have ever known him - a jubilant, thunderous confirmation of his status as a modern master. Critic Reviews: "Seventeen glum, gleeful, brilliant stories." (Booklist Starred Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas McGuane) Tue, 26 May 2015 18:25:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Crow-Fair-Audiobook/B00XLZ2UF4 thebookvoice.com 07:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crow Fair Subtitle: Stories Author: Thomas McGuane Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Set in Thomas McGuane's accustomed Big Sky country, with its mesmeric powers, these stories attest to the generous compass of his fellow feeling as well as to his unique way with words and the comic genius that has inspired comparison with Twain and Gogol. The ties of family make for uncomfortable binds: A devoted son is horrified to discover his mother's antics before she slipped into dementia. A father's outdoor skills are no match for an ominous change in the weather. But complications arise equally in the absence of blood, as when lifelong friends on a fishing trip finally confront their deep dislike for each other or when a gifted traveling cattle breeder succumbs to the lure of a stranger's offer of easy money. McGuane is as witty and large hearted as we have ever known him - a jubilant, thunderous confirmation of his status as a modern master. Critic Reviews: "Seventeen glum, gleeful, brilliant stories." (Booklist Starred Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crow Fair Subtitle: Stories Author: Thomas McGuane Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Set in Thomas McGuane's accustomed Big Sky country, with its mesmeric powers, these stories attest to the generous compass of his fellow feeling as well as to his unique way with words and the comic genius that has inspired comparison with Twain and Gogol. The ties of family make for uncomfortable binds: A devoted son is horrified to discover his mother's antics before she slipped into dementia. A father's outdoor skills are no match for an ominous change in the weather. But complications arise equally in the absence of blood, as when lifelong friends on a fishing trip finally confront their deep dislike for each other or when a gifted traveling cattle breeder succumbs to the lure of a stranger's offer of easy money. McGuane is as witty and large hearted as we have ever known him - a jubilant, thunderous confirmation of his status as a modern master. Critic Reviews: "Seventeen glum, gleeful, brilliant stories." (Booklist Starred Review) Members Reviews: He's grinnin' like a mule eating cactus.... If you haven't read anything by the splendid slang-whanger Thomas McGuane, I recommend you buy your ticket, directly, to CROW FAIR, his 2015 collection of twistical tales set in Montana. McGuane strings these whizzers with his dry boomer sense of humor and a keen perception of the nature of humanity. These whoppers, as in his prior collections, center around chaps and gals in a box facing some type of demon. As you read them, you never can tell which way the pickle's gonna squirt. In this latest set of yarns, McGuane gives primary male roles to an assortment of scamps, hayseeds, pie eaters, white liners, mudsills, and lily livers, and some poor guy who's gettin' the mitten. The leading ladies are those doves who've been soiled by the world a bit, such as in the title story in which two brothers' mom, as she tells them on her death bed, was long the left-handed wife of an Indian chief every year at the local Crow Fair, and in my favorite (the funniest) story, Prairie Girl, a former prostitute shines and winds her way to being the president of the local bank. These all-fired stories are guaranteed to have you ponderin' life, squeezin' tears and/or grinnin' like a mule eating cactus. Refreshing and unique story telling! Would you listen to Crow Fair again? Why? The individual stories are varied and the writer has a talent for keeping you interested in what's coming next! The narrator mispronounced so many words that following the stories became sometimes distracting The stories were amusing--who doesn't enjoy a laugh now & then? I thought of returning but https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Suicide-Run-Audiobook/B0065OB87Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Suicide Run Subtitle: Three Harry Bosch Stories Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-11 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In "Suicide Run", the apparent suicide of a beautiful young starlet turns out to be much more sinister than it seems. In "Cielo Azul", Bosch is haunted by a long-ago closed case - the murder of a teenage girl who was never identified. As her killer sits on death row, Bosch tries one last time to get the answers he has sought for years. In "One Dollar Jackpot", Bosch works the murder of a professional poker player whose skills have made her more than one enemy. Whether investigating a cold case or fresh blood, Bosch relentlessly pursues his quarry, always on the lookout for the "tell". In this first collection of Harry Bosch stories, Michael Connelly once again demonstrates that he is 'the greatest living American crime writer' (Mirror). biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:13:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Suicide-Run-Audiobook/B0065OB87Y thebookvoice.com 03:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Suicide Run Subtitle: Three Harry Bosch Stories Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-11 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In "Suicide Run", the apparent suicide of a beautiful young starlet turns out to be much more sinister than it seems. In "Cielo Azul", Bosch is haunted by a long-ago closed case - the murder of a teenage girl who was never identified. As her killer sits on death row, Bosch tries one last time to get the answers he has sought for years. In "One Dollar Jackpot", Bosch works the murder of a professional poker player whose skills have made her more than one enemy. Whether investigating a cold case or fresh blood, Bosch relentlessly pursues his quarry, always on the lookout for the "tell". In this first collection of Harry Bosch stories, Michael Connelly once again demonstrates that he is 'the greatest living American crime writer' (Mirror). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Suicide Run Subtitle: Three Harry Bosch Stories Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-11 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In "Suicide Run", the apparent suicide of a beautiful young starlet turns out to be much more sinister than it seems. In "Cielo Azul", Bosch is haunted by a long-ago closed case - the murder of a teenage girl who was never identified. As her killer sits on death row, Bosch tries one last time to get the answers he has sought for years. In "One Dollar Jackpot", Bosch works the murder of a professional poker player whose skills have made her more than one enemy. Whether investigating a cold case or fresh blood, Bosch relentlessly pursues his quarry, always on the lookout for the "tell". In this first collection of Harry Bosch stories, Michael Connelly once again demonstrates that he is 'the greatest living American crime writer' (Mirror). Members Reviews: Suicide Run Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Michael Connelly is my favourite author in the crime genre. However, it would have been better if 'The Poet' was included, as it is a prequel to 'The Narrows' and should be read first. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? All three books have well-crafted plots. They are real page-turners. Kept me riveted. Have you listened to any of Len Carious other performances before? How does this one compare? No Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Michael Connelly has well-rounded characters. He has a real skill in portraying the human condition. I didn't laugh or cry; I just felt empathy with the characters. Three LA Cop short stories This book contains three short stories involving LA homicide detective Harry Bosch. I am a Michael Connelly fan and I have enjoyed many of his full length Harry Bosch novels, which I have reviewed on Audible.com and recommended. However, in this case, I would not recommend this audible book. The reason is that the style is exactly the same as his full length stories and so it is rather like a heavily edited version of one of Connellys longer books, meaning there are some jumps, fewer characters and less complexity than normal. If you are a real Harry Bosch fan and have read everything else then you will probably enjoy these new tales. What I learnt from this book is that (unlike Arthur Conan Doyle) short stories are not Connellys forte. Even more short story investigations I Listened to all 3 short story collections back to back to back. Im normally a fan of the long story, where the small side plots eventually feed into the bigger narrative. This collection isnt like that and feels like a group of stories that couldnt be developed into a bigger or more dynamic story. Each short is enjoyable enough but I didnt feel as fullfilled as I do with the longer Bosch stories. Very much worth a listen and Im glad I did as a Bosch fan. Some seriels change narators or use a good performer regardless of context but for me Len Cariou is Bosch, I dont know what Bosch looks like (I have an image in my head) but I know what he sounds like and its len Cariou is performance isnt the most textured but its perfect for the old time detective. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Showdown-Trail-Audiobook/B00M7EH5YG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showdown Trail Subtitle: A Western Duo Author: Louis L'Amour, Jon Tuska Narrator: Jim Gough Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A collection of two stories by beloved Western writer Louis L'Amour In "The Trail to Peach Meadow Canyon", Mike Bastian has been raised by outlaw chief Ben Curry and trained in frontier skills by Curry's most trusted associates. Curry now wants to retire from leadership of the gang he has headed for years. But he is frustrated in this ambition by various factions within his gang who want to seize leadership and by Mike himself, who is not sure that he wants to lead the life of an outlaw. In "Showdown Trail", Rock Bannon, wounded in an Indian attack, is rescued by a wagon train. When the train pulls into a fort to stock up on supplies, the leaders of the train meet the smooth-talking Morton Harper, who persuades them to take an easier trail. But Bannon knows that there will be no escape from attack on that route - and that it will lead the train directly into Hardy Bishop's vicious land war. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis L'Amour) Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:50:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Showdown-Trail-Audiobook/B00M7EH5YG thebookvoice.com 06:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showdown Trail Subtitle: A Western Duo Author: Louis L'Amour, Jon Tuska Narrator: Jim Gough Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A collection of two stories by beloved Western writer Louis L'Amour In "The Trail to Peach Meadow Canyon", Mike Bastian has been raised by outlaw chief Ben Curry and trained in frontier skills by Curry's most trusted associates. Curry now wants to retire from leadership of the gang he has headed for years. But he is frustrated in this ambition by various factions within his gang who want to seize leadership and by Mike himself, who is not sure that he wants to lead the life of an outlaw. In "Showdown Trail", Rock Bannon, wounded in an Indian attack, is rescued by a wagon train. When the train pulls into a fort to stock up on supplies, the leaders of the train meet the smooth-talking Morton Harper, who persuades them to take an easier trail. But Bannon knows that there will be no escape from attack on that route - and that it will lead the train directly into Hardy Bishop's vicious land war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showdown Trail Subtitle: A Western Duo Author: Louis L'Amour, Jon Tuska Narrator: Jim Gough Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A collection of two stories by beloved Western writer Louis L'Amour In "The Trail to Peach Meadow Canyon", Mike Bastian has been raised by outlaw chief Ben Curry and trained in frontier skills by Curry's most trusted associates. Curry now wants to retire from leadership of the gang he has headed for years. But he is frustrated in this ambition by various factions within his gang who want to seize leadership and by Mike himself, who is not sure that he wants to lead the life of an outlaw. In "Showdown Trail", Rock Bannon, wounded in an Indian attack, is rescued by a wagon train. When the train pulls into a fort to stock up on supplies, the leaders of the train meet the smooth-talking Morton Harper, who persuades them to take an easier trail. But Bannon knows that there will be no escape from attack on that route - and that it will lead the train directly into Hardy Bishop's vicious land war. Members Reviews: l Always Enjoy Luis L'amour But...... ... these 2 stories were not his best work. The second one I would not have recognized as written by L'amour. The narrator did well. book completed I enjoyed this book. Well done I hope to hear several others. thank you all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Secret-Things-Audiobook/B00F2L0GQK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Things Subtitle: Short Stories from Panamindorah, Volume 2 Author: Abigail Hilton Narrator: Abigail Hilton Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Pavonine Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the beautiful, savage islands of Wefrivain, four teenagers struggle to learn the answers to questions that will reshape their world. Before they became legends, they were just kids. Secret Things is a collection of four stories about characters from The Guild of the Cowry Catchers series - Thessalyn, Silveo, Lu, and Gwain. Whether you're a fan of the books or a newcomer, these tales of redemption, dysfunction, mystery, and wonder will entertain and surprise you. While these stories are not overtly explicit, they are sometimes harrowing and are not intended for children. Stories included are "Sky Dance", "Professionals", "Chemistry", and "The Secret". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Abigail Hilton) Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:08:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Secret-Things-Audiobook/B00F2L0GQK thebookvoice.com 03:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Things Subtitle: Short Stories from Panamindorah, Volume 2 Author: Abigail Hilton Narrator: Abigail Hilton Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Pavonine Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the beautiful, savage islands of Wefrivain, four teenagers struggle to learn the answers to questions that will reshape their world. Before they became legends, they were just kids. Secret Things is a collection of four stories about characters from The Guild of the Cowry Catchers series - Thessalyn, Silveo, Lu, and Gwain. Whether you're a fan of the books or a newcomer, these tales of redemption, dysfunction, mystery, and wonder will entertain and surprise you. While these stories are not overtly explicit, they are sometimes harrowing and are not intended for children. Stories included are "Sky Dance", "Professionals", "Chemistry", and "The Secret". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Things Subtitle: Short Stories from Panamindorah, Volume 2 Author: Abigail Hilton Narrator: Abigail Hilton Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Pavonine Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the beautiful, savage islands of Wefrivain, four teenagers struggle to learn the answers to questions that will reshape their world. Before they became legends, they were just kids. Secret Things is a collection of four stories about characters from The Guild of the Cowry Catchers series - Thessalyn, Silveo, Lu, and Gwain. Whether you're a fan of the books or a newcomer, these tales of redemption, dysfunction, mystery, and wonder will entertain and surprise you. While these stories are not overtly explicit, they are sometimes harrowing and are not intended for children. Stories included are "Sky Dance", "Professionals", "Chemistry", and "The Secret". Members Reviews: Wonderful Cowry Catcher background stories Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this collection of stories to anyone who has enjoyed the Cowry Catcher series. It could serve as an introduction to the world, and the author does a good job of filling in what you need to know. However, I think the stories are much more enjoyable if you have an understanding of the world and characters. It makes the in-jokes so much more fun when you know where things go later! Who was your favorite character and why? I love all the stories in the collection, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be Professionals, for the simple fact that it is a full-cast performance. It was a joy to hear Norm Sherman voice Sylvio again--with a wonderful audio quality that made him sound like a younger version of himself that really added to the realism of the story. What does Abigail Hilton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Part of what is enjoyable about this collection is that it is not just Abigail Hilton reading the stories. Having a full-cast story and Christ Lester reading Gwain's story make this a true performance, which added to my enjoyment immensely. Abbie's reading is clear and well-produced. Having the author read a story always makes me feel like I am getting closer to the story, since I can hear inflections, pacing, etc. that tell me I am hearing the story the way it was intended to be heard. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The climax of Sky Dance makes me cry every time I hear it. It is incredibly moving and beautiful and evokes deep emotions. Wonderfully written! Any additional comments? I loved this book for the depth it adds to the experience of the Cowry Catcher series. Highly recommended! No secret, great short stories Would you listen to Secret Things again? Why? Yes, I love the background stories of some of my favorite charecters. What did you like best about this story? Thess is my favorite character and I loved hearing about her life as a child. What does Abigail Hilton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I love listening during my commute If you could rename Secret Things, what would you call it? Peak into past. A warm set of short stories of some "old friends" Would you listen to Secret Things again? Why? I have listened to this set of stories several times, and once again today. This is a set of stories from The Guild of the Cowry Catchers series. If you are a fan of the series, it is like hanging out with friends and talking about their histories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fifty-Thrilling-Stories-Audiobook/B00NCARTT0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifty Thrilling Stories Subtitle: Thrillers, Mysteries, Dark Crimes, and Strange Happenings Author: G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Conan-Doyle, Henry Rider Haggard, M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, O. Henry, Rudyard Kipling Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Abridged Length: 25 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fifty Thrilling Stories: A wonderful collection of classic thrillers, mystery stories, crime tales and weird accounts of uncanny events. and twenty more gripping tales. biacuaduc@gmail.com (G. K. Chesterton) Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:44:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fifty-Thrilling-Stories-Audiobook/B00NCARTT0 thebookvoice.com 25:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifty Thrilling Stories Subtitle: Thrillers, Mysteries, Dark Crimes, and Strange Happenings Author: G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Conan-Doyle, Henry Rider Haggard, M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, O. Henry, Rudyard Kipling Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Abridged Length: 25 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fifty Thrilling Stories: A wonderful collection of classic thrillers, mystery stories, crime tales and weird accounts of uncanny events. and twenty more gripping tales. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifty Thrilling Stories Subtitle: Thrillers, Mysteries, Dark Crimes, and Strange Happenings Author: G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Conan-Doyle, Henry Rider Haggard, M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, O. Henry, Rudyard Kipling Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Abridged Length: 25 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fifty Thrilling Stories: A wonderful collection of classic thrillers, mystery stories, crime tales and weird accounts of uncanny events. and twenty more gripping tales. Members Reviews: Good stories What did you love best about Fifty Thrilling Stories? I was in the mood for something like Lovecraft, and these fit the bill. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Cathy Dobson? She is the worst narrator ever. Her accent is intrusive, and her cadence is almost unbearable. Horrific reading The stories seem to be good, but Dobson's performance is so monotonous that it's completely impossible to enjoy them. Avoid this recording. Dreadfull narrator Story's seem interesting but the vocal of narrator so off putting its impossible to listen to for long, I've never heard words pronounced the way she does, but I it's very peculiar and off putting! It's never taken me soooo long to finish a book and don't think I ever will this one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tradiciones-Peruanas-Audiobook/B002V1OHUA Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Tradiciones Peruanas Subtitular: El Mundo Picaresco de Ricardo Palma Autor: Ricardo Palma Narrador: Fortuna Calvo Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 4 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 09-30-04 Editor: Coral/ Nueva Onda Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 8 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: The short narratives that comprise Tradiciones Peruanas (Peruvian Traditions) have placed Ricardo Palma among his country's most renowned writers since the 19th century. They are amusing and satirical, mixing fantasy and reality to depict Peru's history uniquely, as a work of literature, from the Incas through the Spanish conquest and colony, to the early years of the republic. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ricardo Palma) Thu, 30 Sep 2004 05:08:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tradiciones-Peruanas-Audiobook/B002V1OHUA thebookvoice.com 02:04:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Tradiciones Peruanas Subtitular: El Mundo Picaresco de Ricardo Palma Autor: Ricardo Palma Narrador: Fortuna Calvo Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 4 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 09-30-04 Editor: Coral/ Nueva Onda Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 8 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: The short narratives that comprise Tradiciones Peruanas (Peruvian Traditions) have placed Ricardo Palma among his country's most renowned writers since the 19th century. They are amusing and satirical, mixing fantasy and reality to depict Peru's history uniquely, as a work of literature, from the Incas through the Spanish conquest and colony, to the early years of the republic. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Tradiciones Peruanas Subtitular: El Mundo Picaresco de Ricardo Palma Autor: Ricardo Palma Narrador: Fortuna Calvo Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 4 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 09-30-04 Editor: Coral/ Nueva Onda Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 8 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: The short narratives that comprise Tradiciones Peruanas (Peruvian Traditions) have placed Ricardo Palma among his country's most renowned writers since the 19th century. They are amusing and satirical, mixing fantasy and reality to depict Peru's history uniquely, as a work of literature, from the Incas through the Spanish conquest and colony, to the early years of the republic. Opiniones de los miembros: Four Stars Ok Relata de manera amena hechos históricos del virreinato del Perú ... Relata de manera amena hechos históricos del virreinato del Perú. En cierta medida es comparable con la Crónicas de Santafé y Bogotá de José Ma. Cordovéz Moure. This is not a great edition of these tradiciones This is not a great edition of these tradiciones. They tradiciones all run together, font is difficult to read, there are not page references on the index. From a legendary writer In the Peruvian-Spanish culture Ricardo Palma proved to be an unbelievable writer! This is a publication that while it is free it has an outstanding value! Five Stars Aprendi un poco mas de la cultura e historia de mis vecinos https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Murder-in-the-Rough-Audiobook/B0046IK7WS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in the Rough Subtitle: Original Tales of Bad Shots, Terrible Lies, and Other Deadly Handicaps from Today's Great Writers Author: Otto Penzler (editor), Lawrence Block, Simon Brett, H R F Keating, Ian Rankin Narrator: Jeffrey Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This the fourth title in a sports mystery series edited by Otto Penzler. Lawrence Block, Simon Brett, HRF Keating, Ian Rankin and many others deliver up an ace anthology of original short stories that mix murder and mystery on the fairway. This collection is sure to appeal to sports fans and those eager to read stories by the most celebrated authors in the mystery genre. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Otto Penzler (editor)) Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:44:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Murder-in-the-Rough-Audiobook/B0046IK7WS thebookvoice.com 11:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in the Rough Subtitle: Original Tales of Bad Shots, Terrible Lies, and Other Deadly Handicaps from Today's Great Writers Author: Otto Penzler (editor), Lawrence Block, Simon Brett, H R F Keating, Ian Rankin Narrator: Jeffrey Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This the fourth title in a sports mystery series edited by Otto Penzler. Lawrence Block, Simon Brett, HRF Keating, Ian Rankin and many others deliver up an ace anthology of original short stories that mix murder and mystery on the fairway. This collection is sure to appeal to sports fans and those eager to read stories by the most celebrated authors in the mystery genre. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in the Rough Subtitle: Original Tales of Bad Shots, Terrible Lies, and Other Deadly Handicaps from Today's Great Writers Author: Otto Penzler (editor), Lawrence Block, Simon Brett, H R F Keating, Ian Rankin Narrator: Jeffrey Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This the fourth title in a sports mystery series edited by Otto Penzler. Lawrence Block, Simon Brett, HRF Keating, Ian Rankin and many others deliver up an ace anthology of original short stories that mix murder and mystery on the fairway. This collection is sure to appeal to sports fans and those eager to read stories by the most celebrated authors in the mystery genre. Members Reviews: Disappointed with the bad language Would you try another book written by the authors or narrated by Jeffrey Cummings? The narrater was fine. Would you ever listen to anything by the authors again? Yes How did the narrator detract from the book? Did not If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Murder in the Rough? First couple of stories quite funny, but later ones spoilt by bad language. Any additional comments? I'm no prude, but listening with family on car journey. Quite embarrassing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Murder-Most-Foul-Volume-1-Audiobook/B0036GRKJY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder Most Foul, Volume 1 Author: Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr Narrator: Derek Jacobi, Brian Cox Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection of classic crime short fiction includes: "Bluebeard's Bathtub" by Margery Allingham; "Who Killed Zebedee?" by Wilkie Collins; "An Alpine Divorce" by Robert Barr; and "The Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. © and (P)2003 CSA Telltapes Ltd biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wilkie Collins) Mon, 13 Jun 2005 18:16:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Murder-Most-Foul-Volume-1-Audiobook/B0036GRKJY thebookvoice.com 02:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder Most Foul, Volume 1 Author: Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr Narrator: Derek Jacobi, Brian Cox Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection of classic crime short fiction includes: "Bluebeard's Bathtub" by Margery Allingham; "Who Killed Zebedee?" by Wilkie Collins; "An Alpine Divorce" by Robert Barr; and "The Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. © and (P)2003 CSA Telltapes Ltd Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder Most Foul, Volume 1 Author: Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr Narrator: Derek Jacobi, Brian Cox Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection of classic crime short fiction includes: "Bluebeard's Bathtub" by Margery Allingham; "Who Killed Zebedee?" by Wilkie Collins; "An Alpine Divorce" by Robert Barr; and "The Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. © and (P)2003 CSA Telltapes Ltd https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-State-Were-In-Audiobook/B011PYYU1O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The State We're In Subtitle: Maine Stories Author: Ann Beattie Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: "We build worlds for ourselves wherever we go," writes Ann Beattie. The State We're In, her magnificent new collection of linked stories, is about how we live in the places we have chosen - or been chosen by. It's about the stories we tell our families, our friends, and ourselves, the truths we may or may not see, how our affinities unite or repel us, and where we look for love. Many of these stories are set in Maine, but The State We're In is about more than geographical location and certainly is not a picture postcard of the coastal state. Some characters have arrived by accident; others are trying to get out. The collection opens, closes, and is interlaced with stories that focus on Jocelyn, a wryly disaffected teenager living with her aunt and uncle while attending summer school. As in life, the narratives of other characters interrupt Jocelyn's, sometimes challenging, sometimes embellishing her view. Riveting, witty, sly, idiosyncratic, and bold, these stories describe a state of mind, a manner of being - now. A Beattie story, says Margaret Atwood, is, "like a fresh bulletin from the front: we snatch it up, eager to know what's happening out there on the edge of that shifting and dubious no-man's-land known as interpersonal relations." The State We're In is a fearless exploration of contemporary life by a brilliant writer whose fiction startles as it illuminates. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Beattie) Tue, 11 Aug 2015 02:14:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-State-Were-In-Audiobook/B011PYYU1O thebookvoice.com 05:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The State We're In Subtitle: Maine Stories Author: Ann Beattie Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: "We build worlds for ourselves wherever we go," writes Ann Beattie. The State We're In, her magnificent new collection of linked stories, is about how we live in the places we have chosen - or been chosen by. It's about the stories we tell our families, our friends, and ourselves, the truths we may or may not see, how our affinities unite or repel us, and where we look for love. Many of these stories are set in Maine, but The State We're In is about more than geographical location and certainly is not a picture postcard of the coastal state. Some characters have arrived by accident; others are trying to get out. The collection opens, closes, and is interlaced with stories that focus on Jocelyn, a wryly disaffected teenager living with her aunt and uncle while attending summer school. As in life, the narratives of other characters interrupt Jocelyn's, sometimes challenging, sometimes embellishing her view. Riveting, witty, sly, idiosyncratic, and bold, these stories describe a state of mind, a manner of being - now. A Beattie story, says Margaret Atwood, is, "like a fresh bulletin from the front: we snatch it up, eager to know what's happening out there on the edge of that shifting and dubious no-man's-land known as interpersonal relations." The State We're In is a fearless exploration of contemporary life by a brilliant writer whose fiction startles as it illuminates. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The State We're In Subtitle: Maine Stories Author: Ann Beattie Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: "We build worlds for ourselves wherever we go," writes Ann Beattie. The State We're In, her magnificent new collection of linked stories, is about how we live in the places we have chosen - or been chosen by. It's about the stories we tell our families, our friends, and ourselves, the truths we may or may not see, how our affinities unite or repel us, and where we look for love. Many of these stories are set in Maine, but The State We're In is about more than geographical location and certainly is not a picture postcard of the coastal state. Some characters have arrived by accident; others are trying to get out. The collection opens, closes, and is interlaced with stories that focus on Jocelyn, a wryly disaffected teenager living with her aunt and uncle while attending summer school. As in life, the narratives of other characters interrupt Jocelyn's, sometimes challenging, sometimes embellishing her view. Riveting, witty, sly, idiosyncratic, and bold, these stories describe a state of mind, a manner of being - now. A Beattie story, says Margaret Atwood, is, "like a fresh bulletin from the front: we snatch it up, eager to know what's happening out there on the edge of that shifting and dubious no-man's-land known as interpersonal relations." The State We're In is a fearless exploration of contemporary life by a brilliant writer whose fiction startles as it illuminates. Members Reviews: Disappointing. I used to love Anne Beattie's realism back in the day. This collection of short stories is a disappointment. It's self conscious, draggy and somewhat dull. It lacks the incisive character studies and touches of realism that made her previous work so readable. Intelligent ironical social observations of contemporary upper middle class social actors in Maine and New England These are short stories that explore troubled family relationships in varying degrees of aggravation. As with Beattie the descriptions are crisp and detailed and the nuances of social interaction are highlighted with modernist touches of couple and families with conflicts reflective of contemporary social conflicts and ironical treatments of miscues and uneven exchanges in social awareness and discomforts. Psychological and stressed with interactions often slightly confused and ill-timed with neurotic disagreements and conflicts, The State of Maine seems little different than the rest of middle and upper middle social class misinterpretations amongst men and women more often in agitated conflict in a minor key. Beattie is a keen observer of social behavior in a world of consumer consumption of elite goods and weariness for doing so. There is no sustained joy but rather a pained sensitivity to the failure of young and old, male and female to find genuine comfort in this social class where so much means so little in terms of authentic pleasure in ordinary social discourse. This is a very perceptive scan of contemporary ennui in the maladjusted discomforts of the upper middle class of people, young and old where there's an vibe of disagreement and displeasure in ordinary social exchanges. It's my impression this is an accurate diagnosis in story telling with an ironical intelligent finesse. Where's the Maine? Very disappointed by what feels like a rushed and disjointed collection. I usually enjoy Beattie. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Rumpoles-Last-Case-Audiobook/B003BWJWXA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumpole's Last Case Author: John Mortimer Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The irrepressible, audacious defence barrister Horace Rumpole is back with seven marvelous stories by John Mortimer. The much loved stories were adapted from his scripts for the hugely popular TV series of the same name. Critic Reviews: "Rumpole is at his irresistible best in this collection of seven stories that run the gamut from simple thievery to murder and espionage. (One even includes a discourse on fine wine.) Bill Wallis is perfect as the dry-witted and clever Rumpole, who is surrounded by Mortimer's usual delicious cast of characters, including, of course, Hilda, also known as "she who must be obeyed." The brilliance of this audio is in the voices Wallis uses to portray each individual, displaying a wide range of dialects and accents so seamless and so suited to each that the listener will forget that only one person is doing the narration. Rumpole's asides, internal meanderings, and quotations of poetry and other commentary are conveyed with the humor they deserve in this thoroughly enjoyable collection." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Mortimer) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:07:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Rumpoles-Last-Case-Audiobook/B003BWJWXA thebookvoice.com 08:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumpole's Last Case Author: John Mortimer Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The irrepressible, audacious defence barrister Horace Rumpole is back with seven marvelous stories by John Mortimer. The much loved stories were adapted from his scripts for the hugely popular TV series of the same name. Critic Reviews: "Rumpole is at his irresistible best in this collection of seven stories that run the gamut from simple thievery to murder and espionage. (One even includes a discourse on fine wine.) Bill Wallis is perfect as the dry-witted and clever Rumpole, who is surrounded by Mortimer's usual delicious cast of characters, including, of course, Hilda, also known as "she who must be obeyed." The brilliance of this audio is in the voices Wallis uses to portray each individual, displaying a wide range of dialects and accents so seamless and so suited to each that the listener will forget that only one person is doing the narration. Rumpole's asides, internal meanderings, and quotations of poetry and other commentary are conveyed with the humor they deserve in this thoroughly enjoyable collection." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumpole's Last Case Author: John Mortimer Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The irrepressible, audacious defence barrister Horace Rumpole is back with seven marvelous stories by John Mortimer. The much loved stories were adapted from his scripts for the hugely popular TV series of the same name. Critic Reviews: "Rumpole is at his irresistible best in this collection of seven stories that run the gamut from simple thievery to murder and espionage. (One even includes a discourse on fine wine.) Bill Wallis is perfect as the dry-witted and clever Rumpole, who is surrounded by Mortimer's usual delicious cast of characters, including, of course, Hilda, also known as "she who must be obeyed." The brilliance of this audio is in the voices Wallis uses to portray each individual, displaying a wide range of dialects and accents so seamless and so suited to each that the listener will forget that only one person is doing the narration. Rumpole's asides, internal meanderings, and quotations of poetry and other commentary are conveyed with the humor they deserve in this thoroughly enjoyable collection." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Not My Glass of Sherry I really did enjoy author Mortimer's wry and dry sense of humour, and the stories were enjoyable. However, I guess it's just not my cup of tea. Bill Wallis's narration is top notch. Rumpole's Last Case The Rumpole series is absolutely brilliant and, having listened to some other versions, I would recommend that you always go for the ones read by Bill Wallis who IS Rumpole as per the television series. John Mortimer is one of the wittiest writers (or was, sadly) and Rumpole's antics will have you laughing out loud! Rumpole, My Rumpole Was driving from Manchester to Aberdeen and wanted some easy listening, saw Rumpole and thought i liked the TV series so why not, funniest thing Ive heard for years even sat in the car for a further 20 minutes on arrival at the hotel to finish a story. Pure bliss Listening to this is like double cream on strawberries - nothing new or surprising but utterly delightful. A wonderful way to spend a few hours. Best Rumpole. Every character has an authentic and consistent voice - male, female, from anywhere in the UK and beyond, and from all social backgrounds - Bill Wallis makes them all real. The books are more solid than the TV scripts from which they developed, funnier, more nuanced, and not subject to our horror at revisiting the unfortunate fashions/hairstyles/interior decor of 1978-1992! Ideas last longer. My only real gripe - chapters often don't correspond to stories, making it harder to find the point at which one fell asleep, listening in bed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Christmas-Miracle-The-Gift-of-Love-Audiobook/B0191VS72G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Miracle: The Gift of Love Subtitle: Christmas Miracle Series, Book 2 Author: Sandy Loyd Narrator: Carol Dines Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-15 Publisher: Carol Dines Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An uplifting Christmas romance to warm the heart during this cold holiday season.... Angie Reynolds' heart aches for a husband and family of her own. Unfortunately, she's looked for love in all the wrong places with nothing to show for it but disappointment. None of the guys she's dated is worthy of her, including her ex-husband. This Christmas season looks to be another one spent alone. Yet until Angie realizes her own worth, she will never be able to accept the gift of love from someone like Brad Miller. For all who are searching for their someone special. May the gift of love reach your hearts this holiday season. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandy Loyd) Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:35:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Christmas-Miracle-The-Gift-of-Love-Audiobook/B0191VS72G thebookvoice.com 02:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Miracle: The Gift of Love Subtitle: Christmas Miracle Series, Book 2 Author: Sandy Loyd Narrator: Carol Dines Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-15 Publisher: Carol Dines Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An uplifting Christmas romance to warm the heart during this cold holiday season.... Angie Reynolds' heart aches for a husband and family of her own. Unfortunately, she's looked for love in all the wrong places with nothing to show for it but disappointment. None of the guys she's dated is worthy of her, including her ex-husband. This Christmas season looks to be another one spent alone. Yet until Angie realizes her own worth, she will never be able to accept the gift of love from someone like Brad Miller. For all who are searching for their someone special. May the gift of love reach your hearts this holiday season. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Miracle: The Gift of Love Subtitle: Christmas Miracle Series, Book 2 Author: Sandy Loyd Narrator: Carol Dines Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-15 Publisher: Carol Dines Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: An uplifting Christmas romance to warm the heart during this cold holiday season.... Angie Reynolds' heart aches for a husband and family of her own. Unfortunately, she's looked for love in all the wrong places with nothing to show for it but disappointment. None of the guys she's dated is worthy of her, including her ex-husband. This Christmas season looks to be another one spent alone. Yet until Angie realizes her own worth, she will never be able to accept the gift of love from someone like Brad Miller. For all who are searching for their someone special. May the gift of love reach your hearts this holiday season. Members Reviews: Wonderful Any Time of Year Sandy Lloyd is a wonderfully, talented writer. This book focuses on Angie Reynolds and her longing for a family and husband of her own. She feels her biological clock ticking and after her last relationship, she is not going to mess around. her dream in the cards for her? Or will she have to settle, being everyone's favorite auntie, babysitter, etc. as the closest 'children' she will have? Brad Miller rents the house next door in order to get away from the chaos and fake environment of Silicon Valley. Will these to become more than neighbors? I think you know the answer Lloyd adds some undertones of faith without ignoring the human emotions, successes and failures of her characters. I always enjoy listening to Carol Dines. Instead of getting into character, she has a knack for letting the story flow through her. She is a natural storyteller. *I was given this book in exchange for my unbiased review. If you found this review helpful, would you please take a moment and select 'Helpful' below? Follow me on Audible for my reviews in romance, espionage and everything in between. Thank you. Short Christmas story Any additional comments? I received a free copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. I didn't care much for the narrator of this. The story itself was good but the narrator sounded a little like having Siri read it. It was very electronic and robotic sounding. Which made me want to laugh during stuff that was more serious and I shouldn't have laughed at. Despite my laughter and inability to take serious most of the serious parts. I did enjoy this. I probably would have enjoyed this just as much had I been reading this in print or e-book form(which, I do own this in ebook form for the record). Read My rating: 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars[ 3 of "This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast." This novel was OK, but it seems the female protagonist is able to fall in love very fast and often. I like a story to build slowly but without dragging. This didn't drag on so I guess that is one plus for it. There wasn't a lot of conflict or drama to move the story along. It felt like something was missing, and then the ending. I will try listening again, and if it feels different I will edit this review. The True Meaning of Love, Faith, and Understanding "A Christmas Miracle Book 2" was so good I couldn't even pause it. It was a perfect romance even after Christmas. Heartwarming and endearing, I loved this story. Angie and Brad found each other even though both had had previous failed relationships. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Princi-I-Lumtur-Dhe-Perralla-Te-Tjera-The-Happy-Prince-and-Other-Tales-Audiobook/B078HYPYSD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Princi I Lumtur Dhe Përralla Të Tjera [The Happy Prince and Other Tales] Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Elona Hyseni Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Author's Republic Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Tërheqës dhe prekës, një përmbledhje nëntë përrallash të bukura dhe magjike, në të cilën ndër të tjera Oscar Wilde ngjall bukur Princin e Lumtur, i cili nuk ishte dhe aq i lumtur, Viganin Egoist që mësoi të donte fëmijët e vegjël dhe Fëmija Yll që nuk i donte prindërit e tij aq sa duhet. Secili prej tregimeve shkëlqen me poezi dhe magji dhe do të pëlqehet nga fëmijët e çdo moshe. Një koleksion i përsosur për fëmijët, të rinjtë dhe të moshuarit. Please note: This audiobook is in Albanian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Oscar Wilde) Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:02:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Princi-I-Lumtur-Dhe-Perralla-Te-Tjera-The-Happy-Prince-and-Other-Tales-Audiobook/B078HYPYSD thebookvoice.com 04:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Princi I Lumtur Dhe Përralla Të Tjera [The Happy Prince and Other Tales] Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Elona Hyseni Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Author's Republic Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Tërheqës dhe prekës, një përmbledhje nëntë përrallash të bukura dhe magjike, në të cilën ndër të tjera Oscar Wilde ngjall bukur Princin e Lumtur, i cili nuk ishte dhe aq i lumtur, Viganin Egoist që mësoi të donte fëmijët e vegjël dhe Fëmija Yll që nuk i donte prindërit e tij aq sa duhet. Secili prej tregimeve shkëlqen me poezi dhe magji dhe do të pëlqehet nga fëmijët e çdo moshe. Një koleksion i përsosur për fëmijët, të rinjtë dhe të moshuarit. Please note: This audiobook is in Albanian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Princi I Lumtur Dhe Përralla Të Tjera [The Happy Prince and Other Tales] Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Elona Hyseni Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Author's Republic Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Tërheqës dhe prekës, një përmbledhje nëntë përrallash të bukura dhe magjike, në të cilën ndër të tjera Oscar Wilde ngjall bukur Princin e Lumtur, i cili nuk ishte dhe aq i lumtur, Viganin Egoist që mësoi të donte fëmijët e vegjël dhe Fëmija Yll që nuk i donte prindërit e tij aq sa duhet. Secili prej tregimeve shkëlqen me poezi dhe magji dhe do të pëlqehet nga fëmijët e çdo moshe. Një koleksion i përsosur për fëmijët, të rinjtë dhe të moshuarit. Please note: This audiobook is in Albanian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ozark-Tales-of-Ghosts-Spirits-Hauntings-and-Monsters-Audiobook/B014E2W94E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ozark Tales of Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings, and Monsters Author: W. C. Jameson Narrator: David Otey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Progreso Publishing Group, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Who has not been thrilled and not a little frightened by tales of ghosts, spirits, hauntings, and monsters? Some of the most fascinating accounts come from the dark hollows of the Ozark Mountains. For generations, these scary, mystifying legends have been told around campfires and family gatherings and handed down through the generations. Now, for the first time, the best of these tales have been gathered together and presented in this volume. biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. C. Jameson) Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:35:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ozark-Tales-of-Ghosts-Spirits-Hauntings-and-Monsters-Audiobook/B014E2W94E thebookvoice.com 05:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ozark Tales of Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings, and Monsters Author: W. C. Jameson Narrator: David Otey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Progreso Publishing Group, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Who has not been thrilled and not a little frightened by tales of ghosts, spirits, hauntings, and monsters? Some of the most fascinating accounts come from the dark hollows of the Ozark Mountains. For generations, these scary, mystifying legends have been told around campfires and family gatherings and handed down through the generations. Now, for the first time, the best of these tales have been gathered together and presented in this volume. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ozark Tales of Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings, and Monsters Author: W. C. Jameson Narrator: David Otey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Progreso Publishing Group, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Who has not been thrilled and not a little frightened by tales of ghosts, spirits, hauntings, and monsters? Some of the most fascinating accounts come from the dark hollows of the Ozark Mountains. For generations, these scary, mystifying legends have been told around campfires and family gatherings and handed down through the generations. Now, for the first time, the best of these tales have been gathered together and presented in this volume. Members Reviews: LOVE his stories! I had the privilege of having W. C. Jameson as my geography professor at UCA. I loved it when he would tell us about his travels. He's an awesome storyteller. I wish he would've been the narrator on this book! hampered by the narrator the stories are great. painting a side of the USA which I have never seen again. unfortunately while the actual prose of the writing should have been enough to bring these tales to life, the narration seemed somewhat lifeless. a little monotonous, like a teacher reading a text out. can't fault the enunciation though. Ozark monsters Great story telling...enjoyed this book. I have always believed if the native Indians get the heck out of a certain area, you should too. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Brink-Audiobook/B01CF1Y7UU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brink Subtitle: Stories Author: Austin Bunn Narrator: Austin Bunn, Luke Daniels, Tanya Eby, Ralph Lister, Amy McFadden, Mikael Narramore, Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-16 Publisher: Austin Bunn Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - Best Short Story/Collections A brilliant, inventive debut story collection in the vein of Kevin Wilson and Wells Tower. Brimming with life and unforgettable voices, the stories in Austin Bunn's dazzling collection explore the existential question: what happens at the end, and what lies beyond it? In the wry but affecting "How to Win an Unwinnable War", a summer class on nuclear war for gifted teenagers turns a struggling family upside down. A young couple's idyllic beach honeymoon is interrupted by terrorism in the lush, haunting "Getting There and Away". When an immersive video game begins turning off in the heartbreaking "Griefer", an obsessive player falls in love with a mysterious player in the final hours of a world. Told in a stunning range of voices, styles and settings - from inside the Hale-Bopp cult to the deck of a conquistador's galleon adrift at the end of the ocean - the stories in Bunn's collection capture the transformations and discoveries at the edge of irrevocable change. Each tale presents a distinct world, told with deep emotion, energizing language and characters with whom we have more in common that we realize. They signal the arrival of an astonishing new talent in short fiction. Includes a bonus monologue, "Basement Story". Bunn is a screenwriter (Kill Your Darlings), former journalist (New York Times Magazine, Wired and elsewhere) and performer, whose work has been performed at The Moth, WBEZ and public radio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Austin Bunn) Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:54:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Brink-Audiobook/B01CF1Y7UU thebookvoice.com 06:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brink Subtitle: Stories Author: Austin Bunn Narrator: Austin Bunn, Luke Daniels, Tanya Eby, Ralph Lister, Amy McFadden, Mikael Narramore, Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-16 Publisher: Austin Bunn Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - Best Short Story/Collections A brilliant, inventive debut story collection in the vein of Kevin Wilson and Wells Tower. Brimming with life and unforgettable voices, the stories in Austin Bunn's dazzling collection explore the existential question: what happens at the end, and what lies beyond it? In the wry but affecting "How to Win an Unwinnable War", a summer class on nuclear war for gifted teenagers turns a struggling family upside down. A young couple's idyllic beach honeymoon is interrupted by terrorism in the lush, haunting "Getting There and Away". When an immersive video game begins turning off in the heartbreaking "Griefer", an obsessive player falls in love with a mysterious player in the final hours of a world. Told in a stunning range of voices, styles and settings - from inside the Hale-Bopp cult to the deck of a conquistador's galleon adrift at the end of the ocean - the stories in Bunn's collection capture the transformations and discoveries at the edge of irrevocable change. Each tale presents a distinct world, told with deep emotion, energizing language and characters with whom we have more in common that we realize. They signal the arrival of an astonishing new talent in short fiction. Includes a bonus monologue, "Basement Story". Bunn is a screenwriter (Kill Your Darlings), former journalist (New York Times Magazine, Wired and elsewhere) and performer, whose work has been performed at The Moth, WBEZ and public radio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brink Subtitle: Stories Author: Austin Bunn Narrator: Austin Bunn, Luke Daniels, Tanya Eby, Ralph Lister, Amy McFadden, Mikael Narramore, Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-16 Publisher: Austin Bunn Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - Best Short Story/Collections A brilliant, inventive debut story collection in the vein of Kevin Wilson and Wells Tower. Brimming with life and unforgettable voices, the stories in Austin Bunn's dazzling collection explore the existential question: what happens at the end, and what lies beyond it? In the wry but affecting "How to Win an Unwinnable War", a summer class on nuclear war for gifted teenagers turns a struggling family upside down. A young couple's idyllic beach honeymoon is interrupted by terrorism in the lush, haunting "Getting There and Away". When an immersive video game begins turning off in the heartbreaking "Griefer", an obsessive player falls in love with a mysterious player in the final hours of a world. Told in a stunning range of voices, styles and settings - from inside the Hale-Bopp cult to the deck of a conquistador's galleon adrift at the end of the ocean - the stories in Bunn's collection capture the transformations and discoveries at the edge of irrevocable change. Each tale presents a distinct world, told with deep emotion, energizing language and characters with whom we have more in common that we realize. They signal the arrival of an astonishing new talent in short fiction. Includes a bonus monologue, "Basement Story". Bunn is a screenwriter (Kill Your Darlings), former journalist (New York Times Magazine, Wired and elsewhere) and performer, whose work has been performed at The Moth, WBEZ and public radio. Members Reviews: I love at least three of these stories Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, awesome stuff Any additional comments? Last week Ive received the audiobook version of The Brink: Stories by Austin Bunn from a great female narrator that I admire very much. She knew that I started theAudiobookBlog and she wanted to see if I will enjoy this collection of short stories, and I DID, very much! Austin Bunn is a talented young author that writes with ease and passion stories from different genres. In The Brink he switches from Drama to Thriller, from Mystery to Adventure, and so on. Im sure everyone will find at lease two or three stories to love, just like I did. In total there are 10 short stories, plus one more as bonus for buying the audiobook. My top three favorite short stories from The Brink were: How to Win an Unwinnable War A smart kid takes a Summer School course from which he wants to learn how to win a Nuclear War. Getting There and Away A rich, just married, couple are vacationing in Bali, but there Paradise Island is not what it appears to be. Ledge A sailor tells the story of how he arrived at the edge of the World and what he found there. The rest of this collection is also good, but I wanted to tell you about these three favorites of mine, because Im still thinking of them after I have finished the audiobook. The characters were very well developed and the plot lines were more then interesting. The only negative impression with which Im left after my experience with The Brink: Stories was Griefer. Although I am a gamer, I didnt synced with Griefer, the story of a gamer consumed by the shut down of an alternate reality massively online multiplayer game. The only thing I liked about it is thats performed by the author and I enjoyed his narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Gold-Rings-Audiobook/B006H8NTD4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Gold Rings Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fifth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. There is never a good time to look upon the face of a dead loved one. But Mr Unwin has dedicated his life to helping the bereaved. While helping himself at the same time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:42:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Gold-Rings-Audiobook/B006H8NTD4 thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Gold Rings Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fifth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. There is never a good time to look upon the face of a dead loved one. But Mr Unwin has dedicated his life to helping the bereaved. While helping himself at the same time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Gold Rings Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fifth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. There is never a good time to look upon the face of a dead loved one. But Mr Unwin has dedicated his life to helping the bereaved. While helping himself at the same time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Classic-Crime-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00PCYNJP2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Crime Short Stories Author: Edgar Allan Poe, G Chesterton, Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-14 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A spine-tingling selection of detective stories including contributions from Edgar Wallace, Conan Doyle and G. K. Chesterton. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Mon, 10 Nov 2014 01:58:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Classic-Crime-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00PCYNJP2 thebookvoice.com 04:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Crime Short Stories Author: Edgar Allan Poe, G Chesterton, Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-14 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A spine-tingling selection of detective stories including contributions from Edgar Wallace, Conan Doyle and G. K. Chesterton. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Crime Short Stories Author: Edgar Allan Poe, G Chesterton, Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-14 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A spine-tingling selection of detective stories including contributions from Edgar Wallace, Conan Doyle and G. K. Chesterton. Members Reviews: Excellent Stories, narrator may not be to everyone's taste Classic Crime Short Stories The Murders in the Rue Morgue - Author: Edgar A Poe, Detective: C. Auguste Dupin, Length: 102mins 21s The Musgrave Ritual - Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Detective: Sherlock Holmes, Length: 51min 49s The Treasure Hunt - Author: Edgar Wallace, Detective: J E Reader, Length: 45m 34s The Blue Cross - Author: G. K Chesterton, Detective: Father Brown, Antagonist: Flambo, Length: 52m 46s The Stockbroker's Clerk- Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Detective: Sherlock Holmes, Length: 46min 21s https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Games-You-Cannot-Win-Audiobook/B078H6T4M1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Games You Cannot Win Subtitle: A Collection of Short Stories Author: M. K. Williams Narrator: Lisa Negron Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Mary K. Williams Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Roll the dice, pick a card, tell a lie, hide the truth. Whatever the move, it's all just part of the game. Follow the lives of four very different characters who are all trapped in an insidious game. Each story delves into the intricate web of misaligned motives and obscured half-truths. "In This Business" A career hangs in the balance between a wicked deal with a publishing company and a daughter's loyalty to her mother. As she works furiously to meet her deadline, she debates the impending betrayal: her ambition, or her beloved mother. "The Joker" In the middle of his quarter-life crisis, Randolf, a young reporter, stumbles upon a political scandal so dark and treacherous that it threatens the very fabric of our democracy. Will he reveal the truth before it is too late, or will the innate powers of human nature ruin his story before it is even printed? "Dolly" Katherine Hertzfeld-Doll has just begun her term as a Supreme Court Justice. Before she can even get her bearings, she is thrown into a scandal that threatens to compromise her life's work and end her career. Will she cave under the pressure, or will she use her political power to hide the truth? "Escaping Avila Chase" Agent Trevor Hobbertson is about to crack the most important case of his career with the FBI. As he pursues the criminal, he is also taunted by vivid memories of his ex-girlfriend. Is that nagging feeling that he is being taunted founded, or is there an evil mastermind lurking behind the scenes and planning his demise? biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. K. Williams) Wed, 20 Dec 2017 06:05:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Games-You-Cannot-Win-Audiobook/B078H6T4M1 thebookvoice.com 05:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Games You Cannot Win Subtitle: A Collection of Short Stories Author: M. K. Williams Narrator: Lisa Negron Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Mary K. Williams Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Roll the dice, pick a card, tell a lie, hide the truth. Whatever the move, it's all just part of the game. Follow the lives of four very different characters who are all trapped in an insidious game. Each story delves into the intricate web of misaligned motives and obscured half-truths. "In This Business" A career hangs in the balance between a wicked deal with a publishing company and a daughter's loyalty to her mother. As she works furiously to meet her deadline, she debates the impending betrayal: her ambition, or her beloved mother. "The Joker" In the middle of his quarter-life crisis, Randolf, a young reporter, stumbles upon a political scandal so dark and treacherous that it threatens the very fabric of our democracy. Will he reveal the truth before it is too late, or will the innate powers of human nature ruin his story before it is even printed? "Dolly" Katherine Hertzfeld-Doll has just begun her term as a Supreme Court Justice. Before she can even get her bearings, she is thrown into a scandal that threatens to compromise her life's work and end her career. Will she cave under the pressure, or will she use her political power to hide the truth? "Escaping Avila Chase" Agent Trevor Hobbertson is about to crack the most important case of his career with the FBI. As he pursues the criminal, he is also taunted by vivid memories of his ex-girlfriend. Is that nagging feeling that he is being taunted founded, or is there an evil mastermind lurking behind the scenes and planning his demise? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Games You Cannot Win Subtitle: A Collection of Short Stories Author: M. K. Williams Narrator: Lisa Negron Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Mary K. Williams Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Roll the dice, pick a card, tell a lie, hide the truth. Whatever the move, it's all just part of the game. Follow the lives of four very different characters who are all trapped in an insidious game. Each story delves into the intricate web of misaligned motives and obscured half-truths. "In This Business" A career hangs in the balance between a wicked deal with a publishing company and a daughter's loyalty to her mother. As she works furiously to meet her deadline, she debates the impending betrayal: her ambition, or her beloved mother. "The Joker" In the middle of his quarter-life crisis, Randolf, a young reporter, stumbles upon a political scandal so dark and treacherous that it threatens the very fabric of our democracy. Will he reveal the truth before it is too late, or will the innate powers of human nature ruin his story before it is even printed? "Dolly" Katherine Hertzfeld-Doll has just begun her term as a Supreme Court Justice. Before she can even get her bearings, she is thrown into a scandal that threatens to compromise her life's work and end her career. Will she cave under the pressure, or will she use her political power to hide the truth? "Escaping Avila Chase" Agent Trevor Hobbertson is about to crack the most important case of his career with the FBI. As he pursues the criminal, he is also taunted by vivid memories of his ex-girlfriend. Is that nagging feeling that he is being taunted founded, or is there an evil mastermind lurking behind the scenes and planning his demise? Members Reviews: Great collection of stories These stories were all super interesting and thoughtfully written. They were all connected through a similar love of writing. I found myself learning something from each story. Very well written! A very varied menu The Games You Cannot Win explores what happens when alternative facts start leading a life on their own, when white lies lose their innocence, when you start to believe your own excuses... The four not-so-short short stories each have their own unique flavor, tone and pace, from the rather detached rendering of the slow-motion mother-daughter train-wreck of In this Business, to Trevorâs up close and personal paranoia in Escaping Avila Chase. The political scandal in The Joker almost had me wondering if it reflected something we have yet to find out about the last US elections. While the writing is really good, it does tend to lose itself in peripheral details or wander off into the doldrums here and there, but perhaps that is also part of its charm. Enjoyable short stories This was an enjoyable read! I don't usually read books of short stories, but this wasn't technically short stories. The first story was short, and the other 3 were mini-novellas, for lack of a better word. I thought the first story was cute and I thought the ending was really sweet. The two middle stories dragged a little bit for me, but the last one, "Escaping Avila Chase," was really enjoyable. This one is about an FBI agent who becomes obsessed with his former girlfriend's habit of writing her ex love interests into her books. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sing-We-Now-of-Christmas-Audiobook/B00O2EJVQE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sing We Now of Christmas Subtitle: An Advent Anthology Author: Janet Olsen, Teresa G. Osgood, Susan Dayley, Michael D. Young, Brian C. Ricks, Betsy Love, C. Michelle Jefferies Narrator: Martin Wilde Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-14 Publisher: Klingenberg Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Christmas carols capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else, and Sing We Now of Christmas brings beloved carols to life like never before. Walk in the footsteps of good King Wenceslas. Experience anew the bells on Christmas Day. Witness the journey of a soldier who lost his voice as he participates in the miracle of Silent Night. Experience all this and more in these heartfelt, entertaining tales donated by a team of authors from across the country, teaming together for a good cause. Covering 25 stories - one for every day through Christmas itself - this anthology is ready to become a new advent tradition for your family! All the proceeds from sales of the anthology are donated to the National Down Syndrome Society. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janet Olsen) Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:42:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sing-We-Now-of-Christmas-Audiobook/B00O2EJVQE thebookvoice.com 06:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sing We Now of Christmas Subtitle: An Advent Anthology Author: Janet Olsen, Teresa G. Osgood, Susan Dayley, Michael D. Young, Brian C. Ricks, Betsy Love, C. Michelle Jefferies Narrator: Martin Wilde Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-14 Publisher: Klingenberg Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Christmas carols capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else, and Sing We Now of Christmas brings beloved carols to life like never before. Walk in the footsteps of good King Wenceslas. Experience anew the bells on Christmas Day. Witness the journey of a soldier who lost his voice as he participates in the miracle of Silent Night. Experience all this and more in these heartfelt, entertaining tales donated by a team of authors from across the country, teaming together for a good cause. Covering 25 stories - one for every day through Christmas itself - this anthology is ready to become a new advent tradition for your family! All the proceeds from sales of the anthology are donated to the National Down Syndrome Society. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sing We Now of Christmas Subtitle: An Advent Anthology Author: Janet Olsen, Teresa G. Osgood, Susan Dayley, Michael D. Young, Brian C. Ricks, Betsy Love, C. Michelle Jefferies Narrator: Martin Wilde Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-14 Publisher: Klingenberg Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Christmas carols capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else, and Sing We Now of Christmas brings beloved carols to life like never before. Walk in the footsteps of good King Wenceslas. Experience anew the bells on Christmas Day. Witness the journey of a soldier who lost his voice as he participates in the miracle of Silent Night. Experience all this and more in these heartfelt, entertaining tales donated by a team of authors from across the country, teaming together for a good cause. Covering 25 stories - one for every day through Christmas itself - this anthology is ready to become a new advent tradition for your family! All the proceeds from sales of the anthology are donated to the National Down Syndrome Society. Members Reviews: perfect for the holidays Any additional comments? This book is perfect for the holidays. The stories span a wide variety of genres, everything from historical to science-fiction. There's something for everyone to enjoy! I also loved that each story is fairly short, about 10-15 minutes probably. The holidays are always such a busy time, but these snippets of cheer are the perfect length to fit into the busy season. 3.5 stars raised to 4. I received a free audible copy in exchange for my honest review. A Fun, Light Christmas Listen for the Holiday Mood What did you love best about Sing We Now of Christmas? The variety in the stories--the scenes, the settings, the genres. It's a really fun mashup. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. I like advent-type books, so I enjoyed spreading out the listens. Any additional comments? This is such a fun, bright listen. The stories are varied and delightful, ranging from tender to quirky, and the genres run the gamut, including (for example) romance, women's fiction, sci-fi, and tall tale. This book is family-friendly in that it's clean, but younger children won't get some of the stories or jokes, so this might not be your nightly family listen. Better to sit and sip a cup of something while unwinding under the Christmas lights. A very solid holiday read. Definitely recommend. Delightful Christmas Read! What made the experience of listening to Sing We Now of Christmas the most enjoyable? Such a fun and varied list of stories. I'd heard a little bit about this title but not more than it was a series of short stories inspired by Christmas carols. It's set up like an advent calendar, so you can read (or, in my case, listen to the audiobook) and have a different story for each day leading up to Christmas Day. I will listen to this again next year for sure. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? What a delightful treat it was. A Mormon Mythology All the writers are Mormon storytellers. Disappointingly predictable and boring. Audible should be able to do better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hurricane-Audiobook/B006YVQBCA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hurricane Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Thomas Silcott, Christina Huntington, Corey Burton, Josh Robert Thompson, Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-12 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In The Great Escape and Papillon, Steve McQueen embodied the tough guy on the run from captivity and injustice. But when it comes to toughness, McQueen is following in the daring and determined footsteps of Captain Spar. Wrongfully accused, Spar has been condemned to suffer the brutality of the guards and the conditions on Devil's Island. But they haven't broken his will, and now, escaping, he has one mission in life: Revenge. Spar's out to kill the man who put him into the devil's hands. But he'll have to take on a gallery of rogues who are as treacherous as the waters of the Caribbean. Pressure is rising and a storm is brewing. But even in the face of a natural disaster, Spar discovers that nothing is more volatile than human nature - as temptation and danger are about to collide with Hurricane force. In 1937 L. Ron Hubbard wrote to one of his editors: "You might have noticed that I am intensely wary of becoming any kind of a story specialist. I have sold the gamut of types: Air war, air, western, detective, love, terror. My one passion is to build a name for variety. I like my freedom. I fight hard for independent individualism. I love to tie into a yarn and make it blaze in print." Hubbard's passion for writing, creativity and individualism certainly blazes across the page in stories like Hurricane. Critic Reviews: "Captain Spar has escaped to Martinique from Devil's Island, a penal colony in the Caribbean. He's soon framed for a double murder and must take to the seas during a hurricane in order to escape this latest misfortune. The full-cast performance with authentic accents, excellent sound effects, and music enhances the melodramatic tale, which also includes an old-fashioned romance. The story twists and turns until the boat reaches a castle that includes a torture chamber. This is an excellent example of American pulp fiction of the 1930s-40s, complete with garish red cover and illustration of damsel in distress with plunging neckline." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Ron Hubbard) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:33:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hurricane-Audiobook/B006YVQBCA thebookvoice.com 02:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hurricane Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Thomas Silcott, Christina Huntington, Corey Burton, Josh Robert Thompson, Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-12 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In The Great Escape and Papillon, Steve McQueen embodied the tough guy on the run from captivity and injustice. But when it comes to toughness, McQueen is following in the daring and determined footsteps of Captain Spar. Wrongfully accused, Spar has been condemned to suffer the brutality of the guards and the conditions on Devil's Island. But they haven't broken his will, and now, escaping, he has one mission in life: Revenge. Spar's out to kill the man who put him into the devil's hands. But he'll have to take on a gallery of rogues who are as treacherous as the waters of the Caribbean. Pressure is rising and a storm is brewing. But even in the face of a natural disaster, Spar discovers that nothing is more volatile than human nature - as temptation and danger are about to collide with Hurricane force. In 1937 L. Ron Hubbard wrote to one of his editors: "You might have noticed that I am intensely wary of becoming any kind of a story specialist. I have sold the gamut of types: Air war, air, western, detective, love, terror. My one passion is to build a name for variety. I like my freedom. I fight hard for independent individualism. I love to tie into a yarn and make it blaze in print." Hubbard's passion for writing, creativity and individualism certainly blazes across the page in stories like Hurricane. Critic Reviews: "Captain Spar has escaped to Martinique from Devil's Island, a penal colony in the Caribbean. He's soon framed for a double murder and must take to the seas during a hurricane in order to escape this latest misfortune. The full-cast performance with authentic accents, excellent sound effects, and music enhances the melodramatic tale, which also includes an old-fashioned romance. The story twists and turns until the boat reaches a castle that includes a torture chamber. This is an excellent example of American pulp fiction of the 1930s-40s, complete with garish red cover and illustration of damsel in distress with plunging neckline." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hurricane Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Thomas Silcott, Christina Huntington, Corey Burton, Josh Robert Thompson, Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-12 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In The Great Escape and Papillon, Steve McQueen embodied the tough guy on the run from captivity and injustice. But when it comes to toughness, McQueen is following in the daring and determined footsteps of Captain Spar. Wrongfully accused, Spar has been condemned to suffer the brutality of the guards and the conditions on Devil's Island. But they haven't broken his will, and now, escaping, he has one mission in life: Revenge. Spar's out to kill the man who put him into the devil's hands. But he'll have to take on a gallery of rogues who are as treacherous as the waters of the Caribbean. Pressure is rising and a storm is brewing. But even in the face of a natural disaster, Spar discovers that nothing is more volatile than human nature - as temptation and danger are about to collide with Hurricane force. In 1937 L. Ron Hubbard wrote to one of his editors: "You might have noticed that I am intensely wary of becoming any kind of a story specialist. I have sold the gamut of types: Air war, air, western, detective, love, terror. My one passion is to build a name for variety. I like my freedom. I fight hard for independent individualism. I love to tie into a yarn and make it blaze in print." Hubbard's passion for writing, creativity and individualism certainly blazes across the page in stories like Hurricane. Critic Reviews: "Captain Spar has escaped to Martinique from Devil's Island, a penal colony in the Caribbean. He's soon framed for a double murder and must take to the seas during a hurricane in order to escape this latest misfortune. The full-cast performance with authentic accents, excellent sound effects, and music enhances the melodramatic tale, which also includes an old-fashioned romance. The story twists and turns until the boat reaches a castle that includes a torture chamber. This is an excellent example of American pulp fiction of the 1930s-40s, complete with garish red cover and illustration of damsel in distress with plunging neckline." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Good book Well written captivating story. You have a hero, bad guys and a pretty woman that needs saving, all the elements to a good story. Hurricane is rip-roaring fun! Another excellent story by Hubbard albeit far more violent than some of his other pulp fiction. The relentless pacing, grim villians and stark action make this a worthy addition to your pulp fiction library. Essentially a novella, Hubbard had a flare for endearing characters and wild plots. Hurricane is no exception, but as I mentioned a tad more violent than some of the other stories reprinted by Galaxy Press. But don't let that turn you off - this is pulp fiction action at its best! Exciting!! Mr. Hubbard has a real knack for taking a character who is so down and out that you could not believe he would ever come up and having him through strength of character, absolve himself and save the day!! This is a great story! Entertaining in the extreme. Action/ adventure good for a lazy evening. L Ron Hubbard is an excellent writer. Many people associate him with Dianetics (scientology) He was not a scientoligist. He was an excellent writer that started in the early days of pulp fiction and wrote many wonderful books. This is a simple action/adventure book, a good evenings reading. Hurricane Great story. Keeps you turning the pages. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Old-Mans-Back-in-Town-Audiobook/B00U7XLRMA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Man's Back in Town Subtitle: Goldwash Mystery, Book 1 Author: Ann Charles Narrator: Lisa Larsen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-15 Publisher: Ann Charles Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A sizzling, suspenseful short story wrapped in a puzzling mystery that will leave you hungry for more. It's Groundhog Day meets the modern day Old West! In the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal on this dark, cold winter night - her old man. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Charles) Thu, 05 Mar 2015 01:03:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Old-Mans-Back-in-Town-Audiobook/B00U7XLRMA thebookvoice.com 01:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Man's Back in Town Subtitle: Goldwash Mystery, Book 1 Author: Ann Charles Narrator: Lisa Larsen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-15 Publisher: Ann Charles Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A sizzling, suspenseful short story wrapped in a puzzling mystery that will leave you hungry for more. It's Groundhog Day meets the modern day Old West! In the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal on this dark, cold winter night - her old man. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Man's Back in Town Subtitle: Goldwash Mystery, Book 1 Author: Ann Charles Narrator: Lisa Larsen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-15 Publisher: Ann Charles Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A sizzling, suspenseful short story wrapped in a puzzling mystery that will leave you hungry for more. It's Groundhog Day meets the modern day Old West! In the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal on this dark, cold winter night - her old man. Members Reviews: excited for more! Ann Charles is one of the 'not enough' people in this world that truly understand the meaning of the phrase: "Don't take life too seriously. No one gets out alive". It's Christmas eve, and Montana (Monty) is closing up the bar after hosting the party for the locals - as traditionally has been done for ages by her family. While discussing things with her cousin, Buffalo, Monty's ex-boyfriend and Las Vegas police Detective, Joel, shows up to let her know her murderous ex-husband has escaped from prison...and she's on his list of visits to make. Monty begins to have sensations of Deja Vu as events play out. It seems like things have happened before and she knows what Buff is going to say. I have to admit, when events started to re-play as the evening 'reset', It took me a bit to figure out what was going on. AHA! Groundhog's day! I always enjoy Ann's sense of humor, and how she creates characters who are flawed - and they know it. To me, this makes them easier to relate to. I was pleased to find out this is just the beginning of the story for Joel and Monty. I hope to see more about Buff too! Another gem! Look, if you haven't picked up an Ann Charles book or short story, you are missing out on a real treat. This one is saucy, funny, sometimes irreverent, and a series start that will leave you begging for more. Ann is an author with an incredible imagination and a gift of storytelling that will keep you reading and laughing from the first to the last page of anything she writes. Do yourselves a favor. Join the rest of us in Ann's literary world; you won't be sorry. This is a different kind of short story. You ... This is a different kind of short story. You have several different beginnings and one ending. But, the beginning makes a difference when looking at the ending. Confused yet? You really need to read this to understand. Love Ann Charles I love her writing. Keeps you entertainers with a little of everything. Hoping and wishing there will be more of the Deadwood, Jackrabbit Junction and Dig Site Series. Hungry for more. nope don't like it much groundhog day the movie only in book form. I love Ann Charles Deadwood series . But after 2 and a half chapters I just skipped to the end. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Story-Tree-Audiobook/B002V5J1GG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story Tree Author: Hugh Lupton Narrator: Hugh Lupton Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-07 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This delightful collection of folktales from around the world includes favorites like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories, such as "The Blue Coat" (Jewish) and "The Sweetest Song" (African-American). With almost 20 years of storytelling under his belt, Hugh Lupton is the perfect choice for narrating this wide-reaching anthology. Spark your children's imaginations with his lively performance! Listen to more children's favorites from . ©2001 Hugh Lupton; (P)2001 The Barefoot Child biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hugh Lupton) Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:35:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Story-Tree-Audiobook/B002V5J1GG thebookvoice.com 00:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story Tree Author: Hugh Lupton Narrator: Hugh Lupton Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-07 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This delightful collection of folktales from around the world includes favorites like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories, such as "The Blue Coat" (Jewish) and "The Sweetest Song" (African-American). With almost 20 years of storytelling under his belt, Hugh Lupton is the perfect choice for narrating this wide-reaching anthology. Spark your children's imaginations with his lively performance! Listen to more children's favorites from . ©2001 Hugh Lupton; (P)2001 The Barefoot Child Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story Tree Author: Hugh Lupton Narrator: Hugh Lupton Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-07 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This delightful collection of folktales from around the world includes favorites like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories, such as "The Blue Coat" (Jewish) and "The Sweetest Song" (African-American). With almost 20 years of storytelling under his belt, Hugh Lupton is the perfect choice for narrating this wide-reaching anthology. Spark your children's imaginations with his lively performance! Listen to more children's favorites from . ©2001 Hugh Lupton; (P)2001 The Barefoot Child Members Reviews: Great collection of stories for the preschool set! My 3.5 year old loves this book, particularly the audio book. He is giving up nap and this is a great activity for him during quiet time. He asks for his "story CD" non-stop. It's a great collection of stories -- some of which are familiar (The Magic Porridge Pot is a version of the same story in Tomie DePaola's Strega Nona, for example) and some of which are new to us. We are really glad to expose our preschooler to stories from other cultures. The illustrations in the book are charming. Great purchase! Great Stories, Audio Mixed Strangely Love, love, love the stories! Barefoot Books always does a fantastic job.This was a purchase for a road trip with our 2.5 year-old, and well worth it. She likes listening to the stories in the car, and has started requesting the book for bedtime. I would give it five stars except that the mix is off in the audio: you have to crank the volume to hear the narrator, and then the flute music about deafens you in between each story. Great pictures and fun stories This is one book my husband and I can stand to read over and over. Our toddler loves it. We cannot figure out why but for six months it has been the top choice to read and study the pictures. Although some stories are a little much for a toddler, he likes the sweeter ones anyways, so we are fine with reading it to him. The table of contents is great as there are pictures by the titles so he can choose which story we read. He did not like the CD at all and cried - the man's voice is kind of creepy on it. A wonderful book to add to any collection. Update: Now that my son is 3 1/2 he still loves the stories and has come to love the stories on CD. In fact, the 'voice' has grown on me too and we really love the stories! It has nice transition music between stories. One Star Did not come with CD as posted. Very disappointed Perfect! Barefoot books have been a staple in our house since our son was born and we also love their podcasts. This was a perfect gift for his fourth birthday. He knows many of the stories already but there are news ones from a variety of cultures. Great CD to listen to in the morning or for quiet time or in the car. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tropic-Death-Audiobook/B00WAN2XU0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tropic Death Author: Eric Walrond, Arnold Rampersad - introduction Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Finally available after three decades, a lost classic of the Harlem Renaissance that Langston Hughes acclaimed for its "hard poetic beauty". Eric Walrond (1898-1966), in his only book, injected a profound Caribbean sensibility into black literature. His work was closest to that of Jean Toomer and Zora Neale Hurston with its striking use of dialect and its insights into the daily lives of the people around him. Growing up in British Guiana, Barbados, and Panama, Walrond first published Tropic Death to great acclaim in 1926. This book of stories viscerally charts the days of men working stone quarries or building the Panama Canal, of women tending gardens and rearing needy children. Early on addressing issues of skin color and class, Walrond imbued his stories with a remarkable compassion for lives controlled by the whims of nature. Despite his early celebrity, he died in London in 1966 with minimal recognition given to his passing. Arnold Rampersad's elegant introduction reclaims this classic work and positions Walrond alongside the prominent writers of his age. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Walrond) Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:51:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tropic-Death-Audiobook/B00WAN2XU0 thebookvoice.com 05:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tropic Death Author: Eric Walrond, Arnold Rampersad - introduction Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Finally available after three decades, a lost classic of the Harlem Renaissance that Langston Hughes acclaimed for its "hard poetic beauty". Eric Walrond (1898-1966), in his only book, injected a profound Caribbean sensibility into black literature. His work was closest to that of Jean Toomer and Zora Neale Hurston with its striking use of dialect and its insights into the daily lives of the people around him. Growing up in British Guiana, Barbados, and Panama, Walrond first published Tropic Death to great acclaim in 1926. This book of stories viscerally charts the days of men working stone quarries or building the Panama Canal, of women tending gardens and rearing needy children. Early on addressing issues of skin color and class, Walrond imbued his stories with a remarkable compassion for lives controlled by the whims of nature. Despite his early celebrity, he died in London in 1966 with minimal recognition given to his passing. Arnold Rampersad's elegant introduction reclaims this classic work and positions Walrond alongside the prominent writers of his age. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tropic Death Author: Eric Walrond, Arnold Rampersad - introduction Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Finally available after three decades, a lost classic of the Harlem Renaissance that Langston Hughes acclaimed for its "hard poetic beauty". Eric Walrond (1898-1966), in his only book, injected a profound Caribbean sensibility into black literature. His work was closest to that of Jean Toomer and Zora Neale Hurston with its striking use of dialect and its insights into the daily lives of the people around him. Growing up in British Guiana, Barbados, and Panama, Walrond first published Tropic Death to great acclaim in 1926. This book of stories viscerally charts the days of men working stone quarries or building the Panama Canal, of women tending gardens and rearing needy children. Early on addressing issues of skin color and class, Walrond imbued his stories with a remarkable compassion for lives controlled by the whims of nature. Despite his early celebrity, he died in London in 1966 with minimal recognition given to his passing. Arnold Rampersad's elegant introduction reclaims this classic work and positions Walrond alongside the prominent writers of his age. Members Reviews: One of the great masterpieces of the so-called Harlem Renaissance One of the great masterpieces of the so-called Harlem Renaissance...if you only have time to read 4 or 5 classics from this brief but astonishingly productive era, this is one you should read (along with Jean Toomer's CANE, Claude McKay's HOME TO HARLEM, Chestnut's THE CONJURE WOMAN, and Thurman's THE BLACKER THE BERRY). really good. Walrond was a big part of the Harlem ... This book is full of all the color and languages and diversity of the Caribbean. Short stories, really good. Walrond was a big part of the Harlem Renaissance but I wouldn't compare his writing to Toomer, etc. so much except for time and place. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Curious-Tales-Audiobook/B00NVJCRS0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Curious Tales Subtitle: 46 Weird and Wonderful Stories Author: A. J. Alan, Arnold Bennett, Wilkie Collins, Barry Pain, W. W. Jacobs, Maxim Gorky, Alphonse Daudet Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Curious Tales: and sixteen more unusual tales. biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. J. Alan) Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:50:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Curious-Tales-Audiobook/B00NVJCRS0 thebookvoice.com 20:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Curious Tales Subtitle: 46 Weird and Wonderful Stories Author: A. J. Alan, Arnold Bennett, Wilkie Collins, Barry Pain, W. W. Jacobs, Maxim Gorky, Alphonse Daudet Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Curious Tales: and sixteen more unusual tales. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Curious Tales Subtitle: 46 Weird and Wonderful Stories Author: A. J. Alan, Arnold Bennett, Wilkie Collins, Barry Pain, W. W. Jacobs, Maxim Gorky, Alphonse Daudet Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Curious Tales: and sixteen more unusual tales. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Withered-Arm-Adaptation-Audiobook/B004G7E9DC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Withered Arm (Adaptation) Subtitle: Oxford Bookworms Library Author: Thomas Hardy, Jennifer Bassett (adaptation) Narrator: Claire Wille Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-10 Publisher: Oxford University Press Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Adapted from the story by Thomas Hardy. A woman and a man... words of love whispered on a summer night. Later, there is a child, but no wedding-ring. And then the man leaves the first woman, finds a younger woman, marries her - its an old story. Yes, its an old, old story. It happens all the time today, tomorrow, a hundred years ago. People dont change. But this story, set among the green hills of southern England, has something different about it. Perhaps it is only a dream, or perhaps it is magic a kind of strange dark magic that begins in the world of dreams and phantoms. Critic Reviews: "The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of storytelling." (David R. Hill, ELT Journal Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Hardy) Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:52:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Withered-Arm-Adaptation-Audiobook/B004G7E9DC thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Withered Arm (Adaptation) Subtitle: Oxford Bookworms Library Author: Thomas Hardy, Jennifer Bassett (adaptation) Narrator: Claire Wille Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-10 Publisher: Oxford University Press Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Adapted from the story by Thomas Hardy. A woman and a man... words of love whispered on a summer night. Later, there is a child, but no wedding-ring. And then the man leaves the first woman, finds a younger woman, marries her - its an old story. Yes, its an old, old story. It happens all the time today, tomorrow, a hundred years ago. People dont change. But this story, set among the green hills of southern England, has something different about it. Perhaps it is only a dream, or perhaps it is magic a kind of strange dark magic that begins in the world of dreams and phantoms. Critic Reviews: "The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of storytelling." (David R. Hill, ELT Journal Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Withered Arm (Adaptation) Subtitle: Oxford Bookworms Library Author: Thomas Hardy, Jennifer Bassett (adaptation) Narrator: Claire Wille Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-10 Publisher: Oxford University Press Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Adapted from the story by Thomas Hardy. A woman and a man... words of love whispered on a summer night. Later, there is a child, but no wedding-ring. And then the man leaves the first woman, finds a younger woman, marries her - its an old story. Yes, its an old, old story. It happens all the time today, tomorrow, a hundred years ago. People dont change. But this story, set among the green hills of southern England, has something different about it. Perhaps it is only a dream, or perhaps it is magic a kind of strange dark magic that begins in the world of dreams and phantoms. Critic Reviews: "The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of storytelling." (David R. Hill, ELT Journal Review) Members Reviews: Story=5 Stars, Edition=1 "The Withered Arm" rivals "Fellow-Townsmen" as Hardy's best short work; though lacking the latter's novelistic sweep, it is more tightly written and thus a better success in pure short story terms. Anyone interested in Hardy should read it, but the fact that it is in so many collections - e.g., The Withered Arm and Other Stories - makes it hard to justify a standalone, especially as some collections cost little or no more than this. This may even be Hardy's most superbly plotted and masterfully executed tale of all; the mysterious and foreboding threads coalesce in a dark, seemingly inevitable ending exemplifying Hardy's cruel fate twists. It does not take on grand concerns to the extent most of his best work does but is in many ways one of his bleakest stories; its vision of humanity headed toward a tragic end with little or no control over events is unforgettable. Hardy's best novels are replete with such drama, but no prior short story conveyed it so fully or well. "The Withered" is also an appropriate close for the book, being in many ways the culmination of Hardy's fiction to that point. It is one of his few works to have central scenes in both Casterbridge - the largest town in Wessex - and the surrounding countryside, while the cast of milkmaids, hanging judges, wronged women, and nervous new wives seems to have stepped out of a myriad Hardy stories. Not least interestingly, though much of Hardy's work is steeped in rural Southwest England folklore, this is virtually his only fiction with a strong supernatural element. His editor and friend Leslie Stephen criticized the element's ambiguity, saying he was unsure whether to believe or not, but this was surely Hardy's point; he again lets us judge. Far more important in any case are the dark forces at the story's heart - forces that soon dominated the little fiction he had left to write. Buying this in a collection gives one the chance to see it in other works along with this excellent one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Star-Over-Bethlehem-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B008XM7XIO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Star Over Bethlehem and Other Stories Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A retelling of the Christmas Story in a way you've never heard it before.... The fable of a donkey who carries a mother and child safely to Egypt.... The tale of a widow who dislikes people until she meets a stranger.... From the most popular writer of all time comes a treasured collection of short stories and poems celebrating the holiday season. This special edition also contains a wealth of Agatha Christie rarities - not only all the stories, poems, and illustrations from her long out-of-print book Star over Bethlehem (1965) but also a reproduction of all her rare poetry from the two collections The Road of Dreams (1924) and Poems (1973). biacuaduc@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:22:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Star-Over-Bethlehem-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B008XM7XIO thebookvoice.com 02:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Star Over Bethlehem and Other Stories Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A retelling of the Christmas Story in a way you've never heard it before.... The fable of a donkey who carries a mother and child safely to Egypt.... The tale of a widow who dislikes people until she meets a stranger.... From the most popular writer of all time comes a treasured collection of short stories and poems celebrating the holiday season. This special edition also contains a wealth of Agatha Christie rarities - not only all the stories, poems, and illustrations from her long out-of-print book Star over Bethlehem (1965) but also a reproduction of all her rare poetry from the two collections The Road of Dreams (1924) and Poems (1973). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Star Over Bethlehem and Other Stories Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A retelling of the Christmas Story in a way you've never heard it before.... The fable of a donkey who carries a mother and child safely to Egypt.... The tale of a widow who dislikes people until she meets a stranger.... From the most popular writer of all time comes a treasured collection of short stories and poems celebrating the holiday season. This special edition also contains a wealth of Agatha Christie rarities - not only all the stories, poems, and illustrations from her long out-of-print book Star over Bethlehem (1965) but also a reproduction of all her rare poetry from the two collections The Road of Dreams (1924) and Poems (1973). Members Reviews: Master Mystery Author Captures Spirit of the Holidays Intriguing stories and inspiring poems by a master author kept me engrossed during the holidays. Points of view for retelling traditional stories in the Bible were imaginatively narrated (Mary's journey with the unborn Jesus, the "naughty" donkey who becomes a "reformed" creature when he meets the baby Jesus, and the story of an elderly Mary patiently taking care of a surprising character from the New Testament. The poems, too, were enriching, challenging, musical, and, at times, poignant. Having bad eyesight I found myself having to squint too much in the reading of the small type, but this was a minor obstacle to enjoying this edition. I did read it again to simply enjoy it for a well-written story I am almost afraid to say anything specific about the story since to do so might spoil it for a subsequent reader. I will say that the ending was unexpected to say the least. Such a thing only astonishes once. I did read it again to simply enjoy it for a well-written story. Oh, and it really is a SHORT STORY, not a novella -- the description suggested there would be more to it. Queen of Mystery Shows Her Human Side While the stories in this slim volume were apparently aimed at children rather than adults, I found it to be a very valuable insight into a previously unknown aspect of Agatha Christie's personality. It's rather refreshing and also very interesting. Since the purchase, I have shared it with friends and all have found it worthwhile. The stories are simple, yet fun. The poems are also intriguing, as they show yet another aspect of Agatha Christie's person and talent. The Queen of Mystery writes poetry! Ms. Christie's short stories and poems are interesting to me mainly from the perspective of learning more about the character of the author. I have read all but a few of her novels that are unavailable to me in my current country of residence and am reading about her life. Her poems give insight into what she was thinking and feeling at various stages of her life. but a beautiful story. Not only Star Over Bethlehem all other ... A change of pace for Agatha Christie, but a beautiful story. Not only Star Over Bethlehem all other stories.. I've always bee a fan of Agatha Christie. Phyllis Y. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Crimes-by-Moonlight-Audiobook/B004USQ5IE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crimes by Moonlight Subtitle: Mysteries from the Dark Side Author: Charlaine Harris (author and editor), Steve Brewer, Dana Cameron, Barbara D'Amato, Brendan DuBois, Parnell Hall, Carolyn Hart Narrator: Jeff Cummings, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In number-one New York Times best-selling author Charlaine Harriss "Dahlia Underground, venerable vampire Dahlia Lynley-Chivers survives an attack by an anti-vampire terrorist group, only to show them they tried to blow up the wrong bloodsucker. Bailey Ruth Raeburn, a ghost assigned to assist humans in trouble, steps into the middle of a marital dispute with surprising twists in Carolyn Harts Riding High. A grandmother has the gift - or the curse - of seeing soon-to-be-dead people in her bedroom doorway in Elaine Vietss The Bedroom Door. With 17 more fascinating, frightening, and sometimes funny stories that explore mysteries that transcend the limits of reality, Crimes by Moonlight is your portal to the dark side and all its wonders. Critic Reviews: A very fine [collection]... Fabulous... Crisp... Funny. (Women of Mystery) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlaine Harris (author and editor)) Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:37:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Crimes-by-Moonlight-Audiobook/B004USQ5IE thebookvoice.com 12:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crimes by Moonlight Subtitle: Mysteries from the Dark Side Author: Charlaine Harris (author and editor), Steve Brewer, Dana Cameron, Barbara D'Amato, Brendan DuBois, Parnell Hall, Carolyn Hart Narrator: Jeff Cummings, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In number-one New York Times best-selling author Charlaine Harriss "Dahlia Underground, venerable vampire Dahlia Lynley-Chivers survives an attack by an anti-vampire terrorist group, only to show them they tried to blow up the wrong bloodsucker. Bailey Ruth Raeburn, a ghost assigned to assist humans in trouble, steps into the middle of a marital dispute with surprising twists in Carolyn Harts Riding High. A grandmother has the gift - or the curse - of seeing soon-to-be-dead people in her bedroom doorway in Elaine Vietss The Bedroom Door. With 17 more fascinating, frightening, and sometimes funny stories that explore mysteries that transcend the limits of reality, Crimes by Moonlight is your portal to the dark side and all its wonders. Critic Reviews: A very fine [collection]... Fabulous... Crisp... Funny. (Women of Mystery) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crimes by Moonlight Subtitle: Mysteries from the Dark Side Author: Charlaine Harris (author and editor), Steve Brewer, Dana Cameron, Barbara D'Amato, Brendan DuBois, Parnell Hall, Carolyn Hart Narrator: Jeff Cummings, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In number-one New York Times best-selling author Charlaine Harriss "Dahlia Underground, venerable vampire Dahlia Lynley-Chivers survives an attack by an anti-vampire terrorist group, only to show them they tried to blow up the wrong bloodsucker. Bailey Ruth Raeburn, a ghost assigned to assist humans in trouble, steps into the middle of a marital dispute with surprising twists in Carolyn Harts Riding High. A grandmother has the gift - or the curse - of seeing soon-to-be-dead people in her bedroom doorway in Elaine Vietss The Bedroom Door. With 17 more fascinating, frightening, and sometimes funny stories that explore mysteries that transcend the limits of reality, Crimes by Moonlight is your portal to the dark side and all its wonders. Critic Reviews: A very fine [collection]... Fabulous... Crisp... Funny. (Women of Mystery) Members Reviews: Pleasantly surprised I thought I'd like at least 50% since I've listened to several anthologies Charlaine Harris (author/editor) has done. I enjoyed each of them. Even though I didn't know a majority of these authors. I was very pleasantly surprised. The stories were true mysteries, with the paranormal twist. I got this on sale and I didn't use a credit, but for what I paid I got lots of hours of listening enjoyment. Thanks Charlaine for pulling off another great anthology. Nice Little Mix Any additional comments? Although some stories were better than others, this was a great audio book. I like that they alternated narrators to fit the stories. Great storys, bad male reader I had a hard time finishing any of the stories Cummings read. After a while he just sounds nasally and loud and whiny. It's too bad, the stories and the other reader are excellent. Meh The collection just did not hold my attention. A few were quite good but too many made me zone out. Sorry. awesome selection tons of stories with a good variety, some that are not so good but overall it is an excellent selection https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Revolt-of-Mother-Audiobook/B002V5BDIA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Revolt of Mother Author: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is known primarily as a "feminist" and "local color" writer, for such classic tales as "The Revolt of Mother". She wrote very entertaining stories that included clear depictions of the pressures that often silenced or devalued women and their concerns. This famous story gets that message across but not without a bit of humor. © and (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) Tue, 22 May 2007 04:11:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Revolt-of-Mother-Audiobook/B002V5BDIA thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Revolt of Mother Author: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is known primarily as a "feminist" and "local color" writer, for such classic tales as "The Revolt of Mother". She wrote very entertaining stories that included clear depictions of the pressures that often silenced or devalued women and their concerns. This famous story gets that message across but not without a bit of humor. © and (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Revolt of Mother Author: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is known primarily as a "feminist" and "local color" writer, for such classic tales as "The Revolt of Mother". She wrote very entertaining stories that included clear depictions of the pressures that often silenced or devalued women and their concerns. This famous story gets that message across but not without a bit of humor. © and (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings Members Reviews: Muffled Eches This recoding is horrible. It is has an echo and seems muffled. It is as if the characters are speaking through rolls of wrapping paper. Dont choose this one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Agents-of-Treachery-Audiobook/B003LLWI50 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agents of Treachery Author: Otto Penzler (editor), Lee Child, James Grady, Joseph Finder, John Lawton, Stephen Hunter Narrator: Paul Michael, Peter Altschuler Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: For the first time ever, legendary editor Otto Penzler has handpicked some of the most respected and best-selling thriller writers working today for a riveting collection of spy fiction. From first to last, this stellar collection signals mission accomplished. Including: Full list of Contributors: James Grady, Charles McCarry, Lee Child, Joseph Finder, John Lawton, John Weisman, Stephen Hunter, Gayle Lynds, David Morrell, Andrew Klavan, Robert Wilson, Dan Fesperman, Stella Rimington, Olen Steinhauer. Critic Reviews: "In Agents of Treachery, Otto Penzler doesn't just get A-plus talent - he does the real magic trick - he gets A-plus stories out of them. Embrace your inner spy and join the secret club." (Brad Meltzer) "Only Otto Penzler could bring together this dream team of espionage fiction - the short stories by some of America's most original thriller writers constitute an instant classic. Joseph Finder might be said to have supplied the tone for this splendid collection with the first line of his yarn: 'I can't shake the feeling that they're up to something.' The members of this dream team all are!" (Robert Littell) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Otto Penzler (editor)) Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:44:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Agents-of-Treachery-Audiobook/B003LLWI50 thebookvoice.com 15:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agents of Treachery Author: Otto Penzler (editor), Lee Child, James Grady, Joseph Finder, John Lawton, Stephen Hunter Narrator: Paul Michael, Peter Altschuler Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: For the first time ever, legendary editor Otto Penzler has handpicked some of the most respected and best-selling thriller writers working today for a riveting collection of spy fiction. From first to last, this stellar collection signals mission accomplished. Including: Full list of Contributors: James Grady, Charles McCarry, Lee Child, Joseph Finder, John Lawton, John Weisman, Stephen Hunter, Gayle Lynds, David Morrell, Andrew Klavan, Robert Wilson, Dan Fesperman, Stella Rimington, Olen Steinhauer. Critic Reviews: "In Agents of Treachery, Otto Penzler doesn't just get A-plus talent - he does the real magic trick - he gets A-plus stories out of them. Embrace your inner spy and join the secret club." (Brad Meltzer) "Only Otto Penzler could bring together this dream team of espionage fiction - the short stories by some of America's most original thriller writers constitute an instant classic. Joseph Finder might be said to have supplied the tone for this splendid collection with the first line of his yarn: 'I can't shake the feeling that they're up to something.' The members of this dream team all are!" (Robert Littell) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agents of Treachery Author: Otto Penzler (editor), Lee Child, James Grady, Joseph Finder, John Lawton, Stephen Hunter Narrator: Paul Michael, Peter Altschuler Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: For the first time ever, legendary editor Otto Penzler has handpicked some of the most respected and best-selling thriller writers working today for a riveting collection of spy fiction. From first to last, this stellar collection signals mission accomplished. Including: Full list of Contributors: James Grady, Charles McCarry, Lee Child, Joseph Finder, John Lawton, John Weisman, Stephen Hunter, Gayle Lynds, David Morrell, Andrew Klavan, Robert Wilson, Dan Fesperman, Stella Rimington, Olen Steinhauer. Critic Reviews: "In Agents of Treachery, Otto Penzler doesn't just get A-plus talent - he does the real magic trick - he gets A-plus stories out of them. Embrace your inner spy and join the secret club." (Brad Meltzer) "Only Otto Penzler could bring together this dream team of espionage fiction - the short stories by some of America's most original thriller writers constitute an instant classic. Joseph Finder might be said to have supplied the tone for this splendid collection with the first line of his yarn: 'I can't shake the feeling that they're up to something.' The members of this dream team all are!" (Robert Littell) Members Reviews: Not as good as I'd hoped The authors all seemed to go to the "dark side" for this one. Most of them write books where the characters overcome significant odds to come out on top. Almost all of these short stories seemed to have the good guys lose. Perhaps, they were all trying to be more realistic. Unfortunately, I read these types of novels for enjoyment and escapism. I see enough "reality" in daily life. Not great. Interesting concept, but stories were way too short. Less authors and longer stories would be much better. Ok Tales!! What did you like best about Agents of Treachery? What did you like least? It has several tales that really pulled me in, although I do not remember them since I have read several books since. It was about what I expect from an anthology like this. A few really good stories and the rest are ones that do not appeal to me. Would you be willing to try another book from the authors? Why or why not? Yes...they are all accomplished very good writers. Same appeal to me and some don't, but I would buy another book by the same authors. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Kipling-Road-Audiobook/B077MLHH9Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kipling Road Author: Ruskin Bond Narrator: Vivek Madan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: 'Remember the old road, The steep stony path That took us up from Rajpur, Toiling and sweating And grumbling at the climb, But enjoying it all the same...' (From 'Remember the Old Road' by Ruskin Bond) Sometimes a journey can be of discovery. And in this compilation, Ruskin Bond has discovered hair-raising stories of other people's journeys taken many, many years ago. Bond describes the old track from Rajpur to Mussorie, surrounded by oak trees and colonial buildings in 'The Kipling Road'. Braving blizzards and bandits, M. Huc takes a momentous journey to Ladakh in 'Journey to the Forbidden City', while Osa Johnson, the only woman adventurer in the book, gives her awe-inspiring account of cannibals in 'A Woman Among Cannibals'. Be it travelling for shikar or search for new lands or just for survival, this book is packed with action! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ruskin Bond) Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:04:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Kipling-Road-Audiobook/B077MLHH9Q thebookvoice.com 05:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kipling Road Author: Ruskin Bond Narrator: Vivek Madan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: 'Remember the old road, The steep stony path That took us up from Rajpur, Toiling and sweating And grumbling at the climb, But enjoying it all the same...' (From 'Remember the Old Road' by Ruskin Bond) Sometimes a journey can be of discovery. And in this compilation, Ruskin Bond has discovered hair-raising stories of other people's journeys taken many, many years ago. Bond describes the old track from Rajpur to Mussorie, surrounded by oak trees and colonial buildings in 'The Kipling Road'. Braving blizzards and bandits, M. Huc takes a momentous journey to Ladakh in 'Journey to the Forbidden City', while Osa Johnson, the only woman adventurer in the book, gives her awe-inspiring account of cannibals in 'A Woman Among Cannibals'. Be it travelling for shikar or search for new lands or just for survival, this book is packed with action! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kipling Road Author: Ruskin Bond Narrator: Vivek Madan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: 'Remember the old road, The steep stony path That took us up from Rajpur, Toiling and sweating And grumbling at the climb, But enjoying it all the same...' (From 'Remember the Old Road' by Ruskin Bond) Sometimes a journey can be of discovery. And in this compilation, Ruskin Bond has discovered hair-raising stories of other people's journeys taken many, many years ago. Bond describes the old track from Rajpur to Mussorie, surrounded by oak trees and colonial buildings in 'The Kipling Road'. Braving blizzards and bandits, M. Huc takes a momentous journey to Ladakh in 'Journey to the Forbidden City', while Osa Johnson, the only woman adventurer in the book, gives her awe-inspiring account of cannibals in 'A Woman Among Cannibals'. Be it travelling for shikar or search for new lands or just for survival, this book is packed with action! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Vacation-with-a-Vampire-Audiobook/B008EMIOUO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vacation with a Vampire Subtitle: Stay, Vivi and the Vampire, and Island Vacation Author: Michele Hauf, Kendra Leigh Castle, Lisa Childs Narrator: Ginger Cornish, Chloe Malone, Chelsea Hatfield Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-12 Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Everyone needs a break sometimes, especially during the summer. After all, what's more relaxing, and more romantic, than a midnight stroll through Paris? Or the way the moon reflects off the ocean? And if your mesmerizing, sexy date happens to be ready to nibble your neck, who would want to say no? Vacations are a perfect time to indulge, so why not spend a little quality time with these immortal hunks in three luscious tales of hot getaways? Treat yourself to a little bit of summer moonlight with these tales brought to you by Michele Hauf, Kendra Leigh Castle, and Lisa Childs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michele Hauf) Sun, 01 Jul 2012 21:45:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Vacation-with-a-Vampire-Audiobook/B008EMIOUO thebookvoice.com 08:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vacation with a Vampire Subtitle: Stay, Vivi and the Vampire, and Island Vacation Author: Michele Hauf, Kendra Leigh Castle, Lisa Childs Narrator: Ginger Cornish, Chloe Malone, Chelsea Hatfield Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-12 Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Everyone needs a break sometimes, especially during the summer. After all, what's more relaxing, and more romantic, than a midnight stroll through Paris? Or the way the moon reflects off the ocean? And if your mesmerizing, sexy date happens to be ready to nibble your neck, who would want to say no? Vacations are a perfect time to indulge, so why not spend a little quality time with these immortal hunks in three luscious tales of hot getaways? Treat yourself to a little bit of summer moonlight with these tales brought to you by Michele Hauf, Kendra Leigh Castle, and Lisa Childs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vacation with a Vampire Subtitle: Stay, Vivi and the Vampire, and Island Vacation Author: Michele Hauf, Kendra Leigh Castle, Lisa Childs Narrator: Ginger Cornish, Chloe Malone, Chelsea Hatfield Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-12 Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Everyone needs a break sometimes, especially during the summer. After all, what's more relaxing, and more romantic, than a midnight stroll through Paris? Or the way the moon reflects off the ocean? And if your mesmerizing, sexy date happens to be ready to nibble your neck, who would want to say no? Vacations are a perfect time to indulge, so why not spend a little quality time with these immortal hunks in three luscious tales of hot getaways? Treat yourself to a little bit of summer moonlight with these tales brought to you by Michele Hauf, Kendra Leigh Castle, and Lisa Childs. Members Reviews: Short stories yes, but size doesn't matter ! If you like vampire romances then you should love these three sweet short stories by well loved Authors about Vampires and holidays. One was better than the other two but still they were all very enjoyable. Don't dismiss this because they're short stories - they are a very entertaining listen. Worth my credit? Yes, I'm glad I bought it. Review of Vacation with a Vampire If you could sum up Vacation with a Vampire in three words, what would they be? Very enjoyable read! What other book might you compare Vacation with a Vampire to and why? Haven't read enough to make a comparison. What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her character differenciation was pretty good. I enjoyed the characters and how they related to one another. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Shakespeares-Storybook-Audiobook/B002V0THEM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shakespeare's Storybook Author: Patrick Ryan Narrator: Patrick Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-07 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Introduce children to the works of William Shakespeare with this captivating collection. Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the stories that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces. He introduces each story with fascinating information about its history and its prevalence in other cultures, as well as offering insights into local traditions and political issues that influenced Shakespeare's writing. Patrick Ryan's lively narration harks back to the days when stories were shared aloud ? Shakespeare's days! Listen to more children's favorites from . ©2001 Patrick Ryan; (P)2001 The Barefoot Child biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Ryan) Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:11:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Shakespeares-Storybook-Audiobook/B002V0THEM thebookvoice.com 01:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shakespeare's Storybook Author: Patrick Ryan Narrator: Patrick Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-07 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Introduce children to the works of William Shakespeare with this captivating collection. Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the stories that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces. He introduces each story with fascinating information about its history and its prevalence in other cultures, as well as offering insights into local traditions and political issues that influenced Shakespeare's writing. Patrick Ryan's lively narration harks back to the days when stories were shared aloud ? Shakespeare's days! Listen to more children's favorites from . ©2001 Patrick Ryan; (P)2001 The Barefoot Child Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shakespeare's Storybook Author: Patrick Ryan Narrator: Patrick Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-07 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Introduce children to the works of William Shakespeare with this captivating collection. Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the stories that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces. He introduces each story with fascinating information about its history and its prevalence in other cultures, as well as offering insights into local traditions and political issues that influenced Shakespeare's writing. Patrick Ryan's lively narration harks back to the days when stories were shared aloud ? Shakespeare's days! Listen to more children's favorites from . ©2001 Patrick Ryan; (P)2001 The Barefoot Child Members Reviews: Love I love these stories. My kids (will) love them too! Shakespeare is inspiring and very creative. Well, the authors are. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Afterlife-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0K7F0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Afterlife and Other Stories Author: John Updike Narrator: John Updike Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A fantastic short story collection from critically acclaimed and bestselling author John Updike. ©1994 John Updike; (P)2009 Random House biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Updike) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:03:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Afterlife-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0K7F0 thebookvoice.com 02:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Afterlife and Other Stories Author: John Updike Narrator: John Updike Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A fantastic short story collection from critically acclaimed and bestselling author John Updike. ©1994 John Updike; (P)2009 Random House Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Afterlife and Other Stories Author: John Updike Narrator: John Updike Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A fantastic short story collection from critically acclaimed and bestselling author John Updike. ©1994 John Updike; (P)2009 Random House Members Reviews: Be Aware, It's An Abridged Edition I had read the unabridged book and remembered stories I wanted to hear again for next month's book group discussion. I downloaded the book from my iPhone, and didn't see that it was an abridged edition. This version is very nice, but it leaves out at least two of the stories I really liked. I enjoyed listening to the stories in this collection, just know that you are missing some of the best if you don't also read the unabridged version. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Indira-Parthasarathy-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B002UZL6D8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indira Parthasarathy Short Stories Author: Indira Parthasarathy Narrator: B. Anuradha Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Kizhakku Pathippagam Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Indira Parthasarathy is the nom de plume of Professor R. Parthasarathy, a well known Indian playwright, short-story writer, and novelist writing in Tamil. He has received several honors for his writing, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi and Sahitya Akademi awards and the prestigious Saraswati Samman. He has so far published 15 novels, six anthologies of short stories, 10 plays, and a collection of essays. Short stories in this collection include: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Indira Parthasarathy) Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:40:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Indira-Parthasarathy-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B002UZL6D8 thebookvoice.com 03:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indira Parthasarathy Short Stories Author: Indira Parthasarathy Narrator: B. Anuradha Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Kizhakku Pathippagam Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Indira Parthasarathy is the nom de plume of Professor R. Parthasarathy, a well known Indian playwright, short-story writer, and novelist writing in Tamil. He has received several honors for his writing, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi and Sahitya Akademi awards and the prestigious Saraswati Samman. He has so far published 15 novels, six anthologies of short stories, 10 plays, and a collection of essays. Short stories in this collection include: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indira Parthasarathy Short Stories Author: Indira Parthasarathy Narrator: B. Anuradha Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Kizhakku Pathippagam Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Indira Parthasarathy is the nom de plume of Professor R. Parthasarathy, a well known Indian playwright, short-story writer, and novelist writing in Tamil. He has received several honors for his writing, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi and Sahitya Akademi awards and the prestigious Saraswati Samman. He has so far published 15 novels, six anthologies of short stories, 10 plays, and a collection of essays. Short stories in this collection include: Members Reviews: Good short stories great story telling Some stories were really good and though provoking. The reader did a great job with bringing to life the characters! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Camaels-Gift-Audiobook/B01C37K1HY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Camael's Gift Subtitle: Angelic Hosts Series, Book 1 Author: Michele E. Gwynn Narrator: Paul Stefano Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: MICHELE E GWYNN Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the heavenly realms, conflict and war are as routine as escorting souls to the other side. For Camael, his routine has just been disrupted as he finds himself irresistibly drawn to a human woman he encounters while comforting her dying child. To give in to the temptation could damn him to the fallen forever. Hannah Adams' heart is broken. Her grief drives her to desperate actions that bring Cam into her life. Her attraction is immediate, but dark forces arise drawn to her for reasons unknown. Her very soul is in danger. Camael finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Almighty, and his love for a human woman, and with the stakes climbing higher, must choose a side, and play his part as the battle for power between heaven and hell begins. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michele E. Gwynn) Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:14:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Camaels-Gift-Audiobook/B01C37K1HY thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Camael's Gift Subtitle: Angelic Hosts Series, Book 1 Author: Michele E. Gwynn Narrator: Paul Stefano Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: MICHELE E GWYNN Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the heavenly realms, conflict and war are as routine as escorting souls to the other side. For Camael, his routine has just been disrupted as he finds himself irresistibly drawn to a human woman he encounters while comforting her dying child. To give in to the temptation could damn him to the fallen forever. Hannah Adams' heart is broken. Her grief drives her to desperate actions that bring Cam into her life. Her attraction is immediate, but dark forces arise drawn to her for reasons unknown. Her very soul is in danger. Camael finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Almighty, and his love for a human woman, and with the stakes climbing higher, must choose a side, and play his part as the battle for power between heaven and hell begins. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Camael's Gift Subtitle: Angelic Hosts Series, Book 1 Author: Michele E. Gwynn Narrator: Paul Stefano Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: MICHELE E GWYNN Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the heavenly realms, conflict and war are as routine as escorting souls to the other side. For Camael, his routine has just been disrupted as he finds himself irresistibly drawn to a human woman he encounters while comforting her dying child. To give in to the temptation could damn him to the fallen forever. Hannah Adams' heart is broken. Her grief drives her to desperate actions that bring Cam into her life. Her attraction is immediate, but dark forces arise drawn to her for reasons unknown. Her very soul is in danger. Camael finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Almighty, and his love for a human woman, and with the stakes climbing higher, must choose a side, and play his part as the battle for power between heaven and hell begins. Members Reviews: Love Among the Angels A young mother, bereft over the cancer death of her young son, is befriended, in her darkest hour by a young man. A prequel to the battle between the angels and the fallen.A well told short story that is at once tragic and hopeful. The Audio version is well read and, at just under an hour, it's short enough to be perfect for a day's commute or a trip to the doctor or out shopping. Fair warning though, you'll want to get book two to find out where this budding romance and the brewing war will lead. Definitely worth the read. Loved it! This is made as a short story, but I would truly love to see it turned into a novel. I look forward to the rest of this tale. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Little-Romance-Book-of-Christmas-Love-Stories-Audiobook/B00A9Z1PR8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Romance Book of Christmas Love Stories Subtitle: A Collection of Festive, Short, Romantic Stories for the Holiday Season Author: Alyssa Lindsey Narrator: Thomas Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Daniel Wiggs Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A brand-new collection of five festive love and romance stories for the holiday season. The Northern Lights: Her callous husband leaves her soon after the death of her mother, and mistakes are becoming apparent at work. Megan decides it's time to take a Christmas vacation to follow her lifelong dream of seeing the Northern Lights - not anticipating the special care and attention she would receive from the owner of the resort. Marilyn's Christmas Surprise: Thirty years old, single, and hard working - Marilyn never seems to have the time for romance or relationships. That is until her actress sister brings the CEO of Charles Industries to the family Christmas, as yet another potential fiancé. Marilyn can't believe the instant raw magnetism between Brett Charles and herself - but her sister seems oblivious. Is the attraction mutual? Marilyn would never hurt her sister, and couldn't possibly have a relationship with a cheat - or could she...? Christmas With Holly: Holly can't bear yet another Christmas working for millionaire Craig Evans - not unless he notices her for reasons other than her office work. A trip to his private island in the Caribbean changes everything. The unexpected whirlwind romance between them should be enough to keep her from resigning, shouldn't it? Or will it only make matters worse? A Little Christmas Magic: Carlos Alvarez has some unbelievable news to tell Alice about her father, but can't find the courage to even speak to her. When they finally meet on a Christmas morning, Alice feels strangely connected to him. Carlos cannot decide if he has unwittingly used his powers on her - is it just simple sexual attraction or something more, something magical? A Second Chance With Emily: Jilted Emily bravely decides to go on her honeymoon to Costa Rica alone. When she finally reaches her hotel, her misfortunes increase when she discovers her room, the last available, has been double booked. And to make matters worse - the other occupant is an old high-school boyfriend of hers. Can she make this Christmas nightmare into a Christmas dream? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alyssa Lindsey) Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:09:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Little-Romance-Book-of-Christmas-Love-Stories-Audiobook/B00A9Z1PR8 thebookvoice.com 02:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Romance Book of Christmas Love Stories Subtitle: A Collection of Festive, Short, Romantic Stories for the Holiday Season Author: Alyssa Lindsey Narrator: Thomas Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Daniel Wiggs Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A brand-new collection of five festive love and romance stories for the holiday season. The Northern Lights: Her callous husband leaves her soon after the death of her mother, and mistakes are becoming apparent at work. Megan decides it's time to take a Christmas vacation to follow her lifelong dream of seeing the Northern Lights - not anticipating the special care and attention she would receive from the owner of the resort. Marilyn's Christmas Surprise: Thirty years old, single, and hard working - Marilyn never seems to have the time for romance or relationships. That is until her actress sister brings the CEO of Charles Industries to the family Christmas, as yet another potential fiancé. Marilyn can't believe the instant raw magnetism between Brett Charles and herself - but her sister seems oblivious. Is the attraction mutual? Marilyn would never hurt her sister, and couldn't possibly have a relationship with a cheat - or could she...? Christmas With Holly: Holly can't bear yet another Christmas working for millionaire Craig Evans - not unless he notices her for reasons other than her office work. A trip to his private island in the Caribbean changes everything. The unexpected whirlwind romance between them should be enough to keep her from resigning, shouldn't it? Or will it only make matters worse? A Little Christmas Magic: Carlos Alvarez has some unbelievable news to tell Alice about her father, but can't find the courage to even speak to her. When they finally meet on a Christmas morning, Alice feels strangely connected to him. Carlos cannot decide if he has unwittingly used his powers on her - is it just simple sexual attraction or something more, something magical? A Second Chance With Emily: Jilted Emily bravely decides to go on her honeymoon to Costa Rica alone. When she finally reaches her hotel, her misfortunes increase when she discovers her room, the last available, has been double booked. And to make matters worse - the other occupant is an old high-school boyfriend of hers. Can she make this Christmas nightmare into a Christmas dream? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Romance Book of Christmas Love Stories Subtitle: A Collection of Festive, Short, Romantic Stories for the Holiday Season Author: Alyssa Lindsey Narrator: Thomas Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Daniel Wiggs Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A brand-new collection of five festive love and romance stories for the holiday season. The Northern Lights: Her callous husband leaves her soon after the death of her mother, and mistakes are becoming apparent at work. Megan decides it's time to take a Christmas vacation to follow her lifelong dream of seeing the Northern Lights - not anticipating the special care and attention she would receive from the owner of the resort. Marilyn's Christmas Surprise: Thirty years old, single, and hard working - Marilyn never seems to have the time for romance or relationships. That is until her actress sister brings the CEO of Charles Industries to the family Christmas, as yet another potential fiancé. Marilyn can't believe the instant raw magnetism between Brett Charles and herself - but her sister seems oblivious. Is the attraction mutual? Marilyn would never hurt her sister, and couldn't possibly have a relationship with a cheat - or could she...? Christmas With Holly: Holly can't bear yet another Christmas working for millionaire Craig Evans - not unless he notices her for reasons other than her office work. A trip to his private island in the Caribbean changes everything. The unexpected whirlwind romance between them should be enough to keep her from resigning, shouldn't it? Or will it only make matters worse? A Little Christmas Magic: Carlos Alvarez has some unbelievable news to tell Alice about her father, but can't find the courage to even speak to her. When they finally meet on a Christmas morning, Alice feels strangely connected to him. Carlos cannot decide if he has unwittingly used his powers on her - is it just simple sexual attraction or something more, something magical? A Second Chance With Emily: Jilted Emily bravely decides to go on her honeymoon to Costa Rica alone. When she finally reaches her hotel, her misfortunes increase when she discovers her room, the last available, has been double booked. And to make matters worse - the other occupant is an old high-school boyfriend of hers. Can she make this Christmas nightmare into a Christmas dream? Members Reviews: Not the best What disappointed you about The Little Romance Book of Christmas Love Stories? In all of the short stories they were cut off or ended in such a way that you felt like the story was not finished :( What do you think your next listen will be? I hope a better book.. Worst book I've ever listened to Would you try another book from Alyssa Lindsey and/or Thomas Miller? Not if its like this crap What was most disappointing about Alyssa Lindseys story? The overly undeveloped stories. I've read other short stories before and was able to get a feel of the characters and be able to relate to their motivations. What three words best describe Thomas Millers voice? Could only think of one: Decent. He was the only good thing about this audio book. Too bad he had to read it. What character would you cut from The Little Romance Book of Christmas Love Stories? All of them! A SLICE OF SLICE ! I think the eyes of the male on the cover of this book "drew" me into some fort of trance which i am just coming out of and I don't even remember what the story was about! LOL How dare you trick me into buying an audio book with this 'come to me' cover. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ordinary-Souls-Audiobook/B06X9GL3B1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ordinary Souls Author: J. S. Bailey Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Open Window Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sixteen ordinary souls. Sixteen not-so-ordinary tales. Ordinary Souls is an anthology about ordinary people. This new collection from J. S. Bailey features an archaeologist in the future who meets a resurrected woman from long ago, a spaceship crew stranded on a distant world, a wealthy divorcee whose love of antiques turns her life into a living nightmare, and much more. Featuring nine new stories and seven previously-published stories including "Vapors" and "Weary Traveler" which appear in print for the first time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. S. Bailey) Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:42:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ordinary-Souls-Audiobook/B06X9GL3B1 thebookvoice.com 08:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ordinary Souls Author: J. S. Bailey Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Open Window Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sixteen ordinary souls. Sixteen not-so-ordinary tales. Ordinary Souls is an anthology about ordinary people. This new collection from J. S. Bailey features an archaeologist in the future who meets a resurrected woman from long ago, a spaceship crew stranded on a distant world, a wealthy divorcee whose love of antiques turns her life into a living nightmare, and much more. Featuring nine new stories and seven previously-published stories including "Vapors" and "Weary Traveler" which appear in print for the first time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ordinary Souls Author: J. S. Bailey Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Open Window Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sixteen ordinary souls. Sixteen not-so-ordinary tales. Ordinary Souls is an anthology about ordinary people. This new collection from J. S. Bailey features an archaeologist in the future who meets a resurrected woman from long ago, a spaceship crew stranded on a distant world, a wealthy divorcee whose love of antiques turns her life into a living nightmare, and much more. Featuring nine new stories and seven previously-published stories including "Vapors" and "Weary Traveler" which appear in print for the first time. Members Reviews: A compelling sampling of insights into the human condition and a fully satisfying read from beginning to end An eclectic mix of supernatural, suspense and horror, this collection of short stories written by the author throughout her career shines a spotlight on a diverse mix of characters. The theme of the collection, however, repeatedly comes back to the question of how people respond to the fantastic. In true storyteller form, Baily always ties the answer back to the individual. From a mysterious mirror of questionable origin, to a painting that swallows the souls of those who fixate on it, to houses of ghosts and the night-time drive of a family in the mountains, youâll be left unsettled, provoked and rewarded with glimpses into the mysteries that live in the corners of our world. Whether through the eyes of a woman hiking alone or a young man exploring a haunted house with his friends, you will feel their palatable fear, uncertainty and unease as you explore the worlds that Bailey has created. At the other end of the spectrum, the tales of a short order waitress investigating (and possibly stalking) a creep that she comes across at her job and the pieces of an immortal womanâs diary as she lives far, far too long will leave you dreading what comes next. The author excels in bringing you to where she wants you, and by the end of each story youâll be left pondering the larger mystery and the future of the storyâs world. This is the perfect bedside companion for readers who enjoy a good scare, but also like having something to think about in the morning light. Bailey doesnât rely on established tropes and is a master at keeping you in the moment with her characters, whether they are racing through the desert away from the horrors they have resurrected or facing their own internal demons found in a life after death. Ordinary Souls is a chilling set of stories meant to frighten you a bit, but itâs also a compelling sampling of insights into the human condition and a fully satisfying read from beginning to end. An intriguing collection This is an intriguing collection of short stories, some of which will leave you more than a little unsettled and some of which you'll be thinking about for days. The characters' voices are all distinct throughout their respective stories, and Bailey does a good job of exploring different types of short stories while keeping the whole collection cohesive. Some of my favorites: Agoraphobia - I admit I was a little suspicious about the 2nd person point of view at first, but it actually worked out really well for this story. I enjoyed it. The Outing - This was one of the more unsettling stories for me. Everything seems normal at first, but as little details start to show, you realize that's not the case at all. Journal Entry from the End of the Universe - I really liked the format of this one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dangerous-Laughter-Audiobook/B005VT5GYK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Laughter Author: Steven Millhauser Narrator: George Guidall, Adam Grupper, Andy Paris, Jim Frangione, Sharon Washington Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this acclaimed collection of short stories, Pulitzer Prizewinning author Stephen Millhauser shares the dark suspense and humor that have gained him a cult following. Millhausers imagination and creativity are on full display with stories featuring artists gone mad, egomaniacal architects, and a historical society thats given up its chronicling of history. Characterized by phenomenal clarity and rapacious movement each story focuses on the misery wrought by misdirected human desire and ambition. (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Millhauser) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:22:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dangerous-Laughter-Audiobook/B005VT5GYK thebookvoice.com 09:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Laughter Author: Steven Millhauser Narrator: George Guidall, Adam Grupper, Andy Paris, Jim Frangione, Sharon Washington Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this acclaimed collection of short stories, Pulitzer Prizewinning author Stephen Millhauser shares the dark suspense and humor that have gained him a cult following. Millhausers imagination and creativity are on full display with stories featuring artists gone mad, egomaniacal architects, and a historical society thats given up its chronicling of history. Characterized by phenomenal clarity and rapacious movement each story focuses on the misery wrought by misdirected human desire and ambition. (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Laughter Author: Steven Millhauser Narrator: George Guidall, Adam Grupper, Andy Paris, Jim Frangione, Sharon Washington Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this acclaimed collection of short stories, Pulitzer Prizewinning author Stephen Millhauser shares the dark suspense and humor that have gained him a cult following. Millhausers imagination and creativity are on full display with stories featuring artists gone mad, egomaniacal architects, and a historical society thats given up its chronicling of history. Characterized by phenomenal clarity and rapacious movement each story focuses on the misery wrought by misdirected human desire and ambition. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: This one didn't work for me. Millhauser does lovely work with words and sentences, but the stories are odd. Like the art of Hieronymus Bosch, the stories are intricate, novel, loving constructs, consistent within themselves, but mostly didn't (like Bosch) create a world I could get into. The first story is typical. M. tells the story of a cat/mouse cartoon. The natural medium for that story was a cartoon on film or TV. IMO, he didn't add anything by doing it all in words beyond showing that one could. Another was about a man who made miniatures. Beautifully done, but I found the story itself hard to stay with, and if there was a deeper meaning I didn't find it worth the effort to understand. MIne may be a personal, idiosyncratic disappointment, but I prefer more true-to-life stories like Englander's "What We Talk About When We Talk About Ann Frank," my idea of masterwork. Or, staying with story collections, Jennifer Egan's "Goon Squad." https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Terror-Stalks-the-Class-Reunion-Audiobook/B0036I6XN6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terror Stalks the Class Reunion Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Sally Kirkland Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Lovely young Kay Crandall has come back for the reunion of a high-school where she once taught. But Kay cannot guess that the happy occasion is about to turn into a nightmare - as she falls into the hands of a madman who wants to make her into his wife - and his victim.... From The Anastasia Syndrome, Mary Higgins Clark's best-selling collection of short fiction, Terror Stalks the Class Reunion is a riveting, unabridged audio production. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Higgins Clark) Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:06:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Terror-Stalks-the-Class-Reunion-Audiobook/B0036I6XN6 thebookvoice.com 01:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terror Stalks the Class Reunion Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Sally Kirkland Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Lovely young Kay Crandall has come back for the reunion of a high-school where she once taught. But Kay cannot guess that the happy occasion is about to turn into a nightmare - as she falls into the hands of a madman who wants to make her into his wife - and his victim.... From The Anastasia Syndrome, Mary Higgins Clark's best-selling collection of short fiction, Terror Stalks the Class Reunion is a riveting, unabridged audio production. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terror Stalks the Class Reunion Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Sally Kirkland Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Lovely young Kay Crandall has come back for the reunion of a high-school where she once taught. But Kay cannot guess that the happy occasion is about to turn into a nightmare - as she falls into the hands of a madman who wants to make her into his wife - and his victim.... From The Anastasia Syndrome, Mary Higgins Clark's best-selling collection of short fiction, Terror Stalks the Class Reunion is a riveting, unabridged audio production. Members Reviews: Mary Higgens Clark Read by Golden Globe Winner Best Actress Sally Kirkland!!! Sally Kirkland does an excellent job reading this audio book. Her voice is compelling, full of energy, and a pleasant to hear. The book itself moves a little slow, but having it read by Golden Globe winning and Oscar Nominated Best Actress more than makes up for it. Audible should hire Sally Kirkland to read some more books. I thought this book was very boring. This book was not a good read. The character development was not impressive and the ending was very anti-climatic. This story was not half as good as her other works. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mysterious-Mansion-Audiobook/B002V57U50 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mysterious Mansion Author: Honore de Balzac Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this Poe-like tale, set in "an old gray house", a man exacts a bizarre revenge on his unfaithful wife and her lover. This chilling story is one of Balzac's most popular. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Critic Reviews: "Walter Zimmerman excellently narrates two mysteries of Balzac that will please contemporary listeners. It's as if Balzac shares a secret when, in ['The Mysterious Mansion'], the reader's soft voice reveals the grim ending of the love affair of a Spanish nobleman." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Honore de Balzac) Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:16:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mysterious-Mansion-Audiobook/B002V57U50 thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mysterious Mansion Author: Honore de Balzac Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this Poe-like tale, set in "an old gray house", a man exacts a bizarre revenge on his unfaithful wife and her lover. This chilling story is one of Balzac's most popular. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Critic Reviews: "Walter Zimmerman excellently narrates two mysteries of Balzac that will please contemporary listeners. It's as if Balzac shares a secret when, in ['The Mysterious Mansion'], the reader's soft voice reveals the grim ending of the love affair of a Spanish nobleman." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mysterious Mansion Author: Honore de Balzac Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In this Poe-like tale, set in "an old gray house", a man exacts a bizarre revenge on his unfaithful wife and her lover. This chilling story is one of Balzac's most popular. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Critic Reviews: "Walter Zimmerman excellently narrates two mysteries of Balzac that will please contemporary listeners. It's as if Balzac shares a secret when, in ['The Mysterious Mansion'], the reader's soft voice reveals the grim ending of the love affair of a Spanish nobleman." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Masonic Plot It's an oldie but a goodie. A shortie but a cutie. It's the kind of story where as soon as you see where it's going you shout "holy plot!"; and for that reason it's a story that's hard to forget, and one you want to tell to other people. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lais-Audiobook/B00D8GXOLK Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Titolo: Lais Autore: Marie de France, Serafino Balduzzi Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 21 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-07-13 Editore: Collina d'oro Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Riepilogo Editore: Marie de France visse nel XII secolo, e di lei si sa pochissimo, solo quello che scrive di se stessa: "Il mio nome è Maria e sono di Francia. Visse probabilmente alla corte di Enrico II d'Inghilterra e di Eleonora d'Aquitania, ed è la più antica narratrice nelle letterature volgari dOccidente. Questa è una collezione di storie cortesi (originalmente in lingua doïl ) famose novelle damore tutte tramandate da canzoni bretoni. Marie de France, accanto a Chretien de Troyes, inaugura il cosiddetto Ciclo di Bretagna, che deriva dalla fiaba di Artù e Merlino. La traduzione di Serafino Balduzzi in prosa e versi liberi ha mantenuto tutta la freschezza e la leggerezza delloriginale. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie de France) Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:28:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lais-Audiobook/B00D8GXOLK thebookvoice.com 03:21:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Titolo: Lais Autore: Marie de France, Serafino Balduzzi Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 21 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-07-13 Editore: Collina d'oro Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Riepilogo Editore: Marie de France visse nel XII secolo, e di lei si sa pochissimo, solo quello che scrive di se stessa: "Il mio nome è Maria e sono di Francia. Visse probabilmente alla corte di Enrico II d'Inghilterra e di Eleonora d'Aquitania, ed è la più antica narratrice nelle letterature volgari dOccidente. Questa è una collezione di storie cortesi (originalmente in lingua doïl ) famose novelle damore tutte tramandate da canzoni bretoni. Marie de France, accanto a Chretien de Troyes, inaugura il cosiddetto Ciclo di Bretagna, che deriva dalla fiaba di Artù e Merlino. La traduzione di Serafino Balduzzi in prosa e versi liberi ha mantenuto tutta la freschezza e la leggerezza delloriginale. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Titolo: Lais Autore: Marie de France, Serafino Balduzzi Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 21 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-07-13 Editore: Collina d'oro Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Riepilogo Editore: Marie de France visse nel XII secolo, e di lei si sa pochissimo, solo quello che scrive di se stessa: "Il mio nome è Maria e sono di Francia. Visse probabilmente alla corte di Enrico II d'Inghilterra e di Eleonora d'Aquitania, ed è la più antica narratrice nelle letterature volgari dOccidente. Questa è una collezione di storie cortesi (originalmente in lingua doïl ) famose novelle damore tutte tramandate da canzoni bretoni. Marie de France, accanto a Chretien de Troyes, inaugura il cosiddetto Ciclo di Bretagna, che deriva dalla fiaba di Artù e Merlino. La traduzione di Serafino Balduzzi in prosa e versi liberi ha mantenuto tutta la freschezza e la leggerezza delloriginale. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. Recensioni dei membri: Amazing book. Recommended for anyone interested in Medieval stories ... Amazing book. Recommended for anyone interested in Medieval stories who don't want to go through a large bulky volume written in old English. Easy to ready and understand. Worth the extra money for this version Has very useful analysis after each poem. Wonderful translation. Great stories from a unique source. Many of the stories are fun to read and entertaining in their own right. Moreover, it is not often one can get a glimpse into the mind of a medieval noblewoman and it is delightful to experience it. Five Stars Wonderful purchase! Good seller fast and good https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Chinese-Classic-Stories-Audiobook/B00CBXC0B6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chinese Classic Stories Author: Xun Lu Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-13 Publisher: The Lindsay Players Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Lu Xun (1881-1936) was born in Shaoxing, in the province of Zhejiang, China. He came from a scholar-official family and by the age of six had begun studying the ancient classics. Regarded as the founder of contemporary Chinese literature, Lu Xun used the pen as a weapon to wage an heroic struggle against imperialism, feudalism and bureaucratic capitalism. The rich heritage he has left behind is a treasure in the literature of the Chinese people. A Small Incident, My Old Home, Kong Yiji, Regret for the Past, The Misanthrope, Village Opera and After Death are some of Lu Xun's wonderful stories. They give the listener an evocative and intriguing insight into people's lives in China during the late 1920s. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Xun Lu) Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:21:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Chinese-Classic-Stories-Audiobook/B00CBXC0B6 thebookvoice.com 02:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chinese Classic Stories Author: Xun Lu Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-13 Publisher: The Lindsay Players Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Lu Xun (1881-1936) was born in Shaoxing, in the province of Zhejiang, China. He came from a scholar-official family and by the age of six had begun studying the ancient classics. Regarded as the founder of contemporary Chinese literature, Lu Xun used the pen as a weapon to wage an heroic struggle against imperialism, feudalism and bureaucratic capitalism. The rich heritage he has left behind is a treasure in the literature of the Chinese people. A Small Incident, My Old Home, Kong Yiji, Regret for the Past, The Misanthrope, Village Opera and After Death are some of Lu Xun's wonderful stories. They give the listener an evocative and intriguing insight into people's lives in China during the late 1920s. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chinese Classic Stories Author: Xun Lu Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-13 Publisher: The Lindsay Players Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Lu Xun (1881-1936) was born in Shaoxing, in the province of Zhejiang, China. He came from a scholar-official family and by the age of six had begun studying the ancient classics. Regarded as the founder of contemporary Chinese literature, Lu Xun used the pen as a weapon to wage an heroic struggle against imperialism, feudalism and bureaucratic capitalism. The rich heritage he has left behind is a treasure in the literature of the Chinese people. A Small Incident, My Old Home, Kong Yiji, Regret for the Past, The Misanthrope, Village Opera and After Death are some of Lu Xun's wonderful stories. They give the listener an evocative and intriguing insight into people's lives in China during the late 1920s. Members Reviews: Perfect Stories of Life in Early 20th Cent. China Chinese Classic Stories (1998) by Xun Lu is an excellent collection of seven short stories by perhaps the most important 20th century Chinese writer of fiction. Lu Xun (1881-1936) studied to be a doctor until he realized that he'd rather try to treat the Chinese mind than the Chinese body, and set himself the goal of waking up his countrymen with his fiction. His stories remind me of those of Anton Chekov, in that their sympathetically and precisely observed details of people both evoke a particular culture (here early 20th century China) and express the universal human condition. The concise stories are by turns thought-provoking, moving, and humorous. They also manage to be politically pointed without ever being didactic. Here is an annotated list of the stories. --"A Small Incident" features a narrator who can't stop recalling a rickshaw driver's act of kindness to a poor old woman. --"My Old Home" is a poignant story about the upper class narrator's reunion with his lower class childhood hero-best-friend. --In "Kong Yiji" the narrator recalls working as a boy in Prosperity Tavern and encountering there a scholar-beggar whose innate dignity was assaulted by adversity and mockery. --"Regret for the Past" is a detailed, quietly devastating account of the deleterious effects on love of poverty, selfishness, and a conservative society. --In "The Misanthrope" the narrator recounts his odd friendship with an unconventional intellectual whose ironic life goal seemed to be to live so as to die unmourned. --"Village Opera" at times recalls Joyce's "Araby" as the narrator relates his childhood memory of going to a big village opera at night and eating pilfered beans afterwards. --"After Death" is a surreal story in which the narrator dreams that he's died, complete with insects and coffin nails. "What use," he wonders with irritation, "do I have for Ming Dynasty editions?" Xun Lu's most famous two stories, "The Life of Q" and "Diary of a Madman" are, unfortunately, not included, but the seven here are all quite fine. They feature first person narrators who usually reveal at a crucial point an obtuseness that prevents them from being understanding or sympathetic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Indispensable-Party-Audiobook/B00CTPCOBC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indispensable Party Subtitle: Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller, Book 4 Author: Melissa F. Miller Narrator: Karen Commins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-13 Publisher: Melissa F. Miller Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the name of science, an international team of researchers creates a deadly virus capable of killing untold millions. While the U.S. government quietly stockpiles a vaccine, a militaristic group of doomsday preppers begins to mobilize in response to the economic collapse they're convinced is coming. Sasha McCandless has put danger and intrigue behind her to focus on her blessedly unexciting commercial litigation practice and couldn't be further removed from the escalating tension. That is, until her boyfriend, Leo Connelly, the new chief security officer for the vaccine manufacturer, discovers someone's been looting the cache. Then the Doomsday virus is stolen and a researcher is murdered. Sasha and Leo have just three days to prevent the release of the ultimate biochemical weapon. Sasha's saved her share of innocent lives in the past. But this time can she really save the world? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melissa F. Miller) Fri, 17 May 2013 02:08:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Indispensable-Party-Audiobook/B00CTPCOBC thebookvoice.com 09:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indispensable Party Subtitle: Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller, Book 4 Author: Melissa F. Miller Narrator: Karen Commins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-13 Publisher: Melissa F. Miller Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the name of science, an international team of researchers creates a deadly virus capable of killing untold millions. While the U.S. government quietly stockpiles a vaccine, a militaristic group of doomsday preppers begins to mobilize in response to the economic collapse they're convinced is coming. Sasha McCandless has put danger and intrigue behind her to focus on her blessedly unexciting commercial litigation practice and couldn't be further removed from the escalating tension. That is, until her boyfriend, Leo Connelly, the new chief security officer for the vaccine manufacturer, discovers someone's been looting the cache. Then the Doomsday virus is stolen and a researcher is murdered. Sasha and Leo have just three days to prevent the release of the ultimate biochemical weapon. Sasha's saved her share of innocent lives in the past. But this time can she really save the world? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indispensable Party Subtitle: Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller, Book 4 Author: Melissa F. Miller Narrator: Karen Commins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-13 Publisher: Melissa F. Miller Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the name of science, an international team of researchers creates a deadly virus capable of killing untold millions. While the U.S. government quietly stockpiles a vaccine, a militaristic group of doomsday preppers begins to mobilize in response to the economic collapse they're convinced is coming. Sasha McCandless has put danger and intrigue behind her to focus on her blessedly unexciting commercial litigation practice and couldn't be further removed from the escalating tension. That is, until her boyfriend, Leo Connelly, the new chief security officer for the vaccine manufacturer, discovers someone's been looting the cache. Then the Doomsday virus is stolen and a researcher is murdered. Sasha and Leo have just three days to prevent the release of the ultimate biochemical weapon. Sasha's saved her share of innocent lives in the past. But this time can she really save the world? Members Reviews: Good Story Long and a little convoluted.... but ok I'll keep reading the series at least for now. Don't Waste a Credit What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This was not a legal thriller. The 4th book in the series is the worst. What once was a good series only got worse with each book. This book showed the author's liberal view. The narrator made the main character Sasha McCandless sound 9 years old and her boyfriend 90. It as so painful to listen to her try to sound male. Don't waste a credit of your time on this one. Has Indispensable Party turned you off from other books in this genre? No. How did the narrator detract from the book? She can't do male voices. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Vicar-of-Nibbleswicke-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B0030ZODI2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vicar of Nibbleswicke and Other Stories Author: Roald Dahl Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The stories on this recording include pieces from the 1950s and 1960s to "The Vicar of Nibbleswicke" which was completed just before he died. This tape includes "The Landlady", "The Hitchhiker", "Mr Botibol", "Edward the Conqueror" and "Taste" and is read by Stephen Fry. ©1992 Felicity Dahl and the Estate of Roald Dahl (P)1992 Random House Audio biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roald Dahl) Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:48:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Vicar-of-Nibbleswicke-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B0030ZODI2 thebookvoice.com 03:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vicar of Nibbleswicke and Other Stories Author: Roald Dahl Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The stories on this recording include pieces from the 1950s and 1960s to "The Vicar of Nibbleswicke" which was completed just before he died. This tape includes "The Landlady", "The Hitchhiker", "Mr Botibol", "Edward the Conqueror" and "Taste" and is read by Stephen Fry. ©1992 Felicity Dahl and the Estate of Roald Dahl (P)1992 Random House Audio Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vicar of Nibbleswicke and Other Stories Author: Roald Dahl Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The stories on this recording include pieces from the 1950s and 1960s to "The Vicar of Nibbleswicke" which was completed just before he died. This tape includes "The Landlady", "The Hitchhiker", "Mr Botibol", "Edward the Conqueror" and "Taste" and is read by Stephen Fry. ©1992 Felicity Dahl and the Estate of Roald Dahl (P)1992 Random House Audio Members Reviews: Mr Fry is very good so are the stories These stories are memorable and Mr Fry reads them well. The stories can be a little quirky and are quintessentially British. I love them dearly. Amazing Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would highly recommend this audiobook to you. Yes you. It doesn't matter how old you are, if you've read or listened to any of Roald Dahl before, or if this is what you'd normally listen too, it is amazing, fantastic and superb. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Vicar of Nibbleswicke and Other Stories? My favourite story has to be the Vicar of Nibbleswicke due to the bazaar story and of course the wonderful writing of Dahl and fantastic voice of Stephen Fry. Have you listened to any of Stephen Frys other performances? How does this one compare? Yes. I've got a lot of Stephen Fry and love his reading and the man himself to piece's. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes and no. I'd never leave a story in the middle due to how gripping they are. But it's nice to save them too. Any additional comments? You have to get this. You will not regret it. If you do, I'll eat my hat. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Muthulingam-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B002V1AI80 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Muthulingam Short Stories Author: A. Muthulingam Narrator: S. J. Ramprashan, Vijitha Mayilvahanam Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Kizhakku Pathippagam Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Appadurai Muttulingam is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and essayist. His short stories in Tamil have received critical acclaim and won awards in both India and Sri Lanka. Muthulingam's stories are noted for their understatement, reserve, and imagery, and focus on moments of small transformation. His stories do not attempt to directly build suspense or dramatic tension, and are instead grounded in realism, particularly in description and characterization. Short stories in this collection include: biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. Muthulingam) Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:36:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Muthulingam-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B002V1AI80 thebookvoice.com 05:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Muthulingam Short Stories Author: A. Muthulingam Narrator: S. J. Ramprashan, Vijitha Mayilvahanam Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Kizhakku Pathippagam Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Appadurai Muttulingam is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and essayist. His short stories in Tamil have received critical acclaim and won awards in both India and Sri Lanka. Muthulingam's stories are noted for their understatement, reserve, and imagery, and focus on moments of small transformation. His stories do not attempt to directly build suspense or dramatic tension, and are instead grounded in realism, particularly in description and characterization. Short stories in this collection include: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Muthulingam Short Stories Author: A. Muthulingam Narrator: S. J. Ramprashan, Vijitha Mayilvahanam Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-08 Publisher: Kizhakku Pathippagam Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Appadurai Muttulingam is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and essayist. His short stories in Tamil have received critical acclaim and won awards in both India and Sri Lanka. Muthulingam's stories are noted for their understatement, reserve, and imagery, and focus on moments of small transformation. His stories do not attempt to directly build suspense or dramatic tension, and are instead grounded in realism, particularly in description and characterization. Short stories in this collection include: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-Cortos-para-Tardes-de-Lluvia-Vol-III-Audiobook/B0161VT2X2 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Cuentos Cortos para Tardes de Lluvia, Vol. III Autor: C. Uribe Narrador: Alfonso Sales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 41 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-02-15 Editor: C. Uribe Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: Historias cortas para tardes de lluvia es, como su nombre indica, una coleccion de historias cortas recopiladas de la tradicion y folklore popular. Cuentos con moraleja y enseñanzas para todas las edades, desde niños, hasta los adultos. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. Uribe) Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:49:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-Cortos-para-Tardes-de-Lluvia-Vol-III-Audiobook/B0161VT2X2 thebookvoice.com 00:41:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Cuentos Cortos para Tardes de Lluvia, Vol. III Autor: C. Uribe Narrador: Alfonso Sales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 41 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-02-15 Editor: C. Uribe Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: Historias cortas para tardes de lluvia es, como su nombre indica, una coleccion de historias cortas recopiladas de la tradicion y folklore popular. Cuentos con moraleja y enseñanzas para todas las edades, desde niños, hasta los adultos. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Cuentos Cortos para Tardes de Lluvia, Vol. III Autor: C. Uribe Narrador: Alfonso Sales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 41 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-02-15 Editor: C. Uribe Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: Historias cortas para tardes de lluvia es, como su nombre indica, una coleccion de historias cortas recopiladas de la tradicion y folklore popular. Cuentos con moraleja y enseñanzas para todas las edades, desde niños, hasta los adultos. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/LA-Connections-Audiobook/B002V8MBHE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Connections Subtitle: Power, Obsession, Murder, Revenge Author: Jackie Collins Narrator: Jackie Collins Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Inside the exclusive mansions of L.A., where Hollywood's most powerful players willingly risk it all, a killer is playing a deadly game....Drawn into this dangerous world are a high-class call girl looking for a way out, a ruthless agent playing a high-stakes game of greed, and a beautiful journalist going after the story of her career. They are about to discover there are secrets worth killing for - and definite rules of survival. In a city where dirty little secrets are worth a fortune, everyone wants the inside scoop on L.A.'s rich and famous. But soon, a shocking web of Power, Obsession, Murder, and Revenge will be revealed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jackie Collins) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:60:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/LA-Connections-Audiobook/B002V8MBHE thebookvoice.com 04:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Connections Subtitle: Power, Obsession, Murder, Revenge Author: Jackie Collins Narrator: Jackie Collins Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Inside the exclusive mansions of L.A., where Hollywood's most powerful players willingly risk it all, a killer is playing a deadly game....Drawn into this dangerous world are a high-class call girl looking for a way out, a ruthless agent playing a high-stakes game of greed, and a beautiful journalist going after the story of her career. They are about to discover there are secrets worth killing for - and definite rules of survival. In a city where dirty little secrets are worth a fortune, everyone wants the inside scoop on L.A.'s rich and famous. But soon, a shocking web of Power, Obsession, Murder, and Revenge will be revealed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Connections Subtitle: Power, Obsession, Murder, Revenge Author: Jackie Collins Narrator: Jackie Collins Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Inside the exclusive mansions of L.A., where Hollywood's most powerful players willingly risk it all, a killer is playing a deadly game....Drawn into this dangerous world are a high-class call girl looking for a way out, a ruthless agent playing a high-stakes game of greed, and a beautiful journalist going after the story of her career. They are about to discover there are secrets worth killing for - and definite rules of survival. In a city where dirty little secrets are worth a fortune, everyone wants the inside scoop on L.A.'s rich and famous. But soon, a shocking web of Power, Obsession, Murder, and Revenge will be revealed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Luck-of-Roaring-Camp-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V8HB6U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Stories Author: Bret Harte Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Several film versions of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" have been made, and John Payne and Ronald Reagan starred in an adaptation of "Tennessee's Partner" in 1955. The spaghetti Western Four of the Apocalypse is based on "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" and "The Luck of Roaring Camp". Stories included: "The Luck of Roaring Camp" "Brown of Calavaras" "The Right Eye of the Commander" "The Idyll of Red Gulck" "Salamie Jane" "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" "A Passage in the Life of Mr. John Oakhurst" "The Poet of Sierra Flat" "Mliss" "A Ghost of the Sierras" "Tennessee's Partner" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bret Harte) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:34:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Luck-of-Roaring-Camp-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V8HB6U thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Stories Author: Bret Harte Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Several film versions of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" have been made, and John Payne and Ronald Reagan starred in an adaptation of "Tennessee's Partner" in 1955. The spaghetti Western Four of the Apocalypse is based on "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" and "The Luck of Roaring Camp". Stories included: "The Luck of Roaring Camp" "Brown of Calavaras" "The Right Eye of the Commander" "The Idyll of Red Gulck" "Salamie Jane" "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" "A Passage in the Life of Mr. John Oakhurst" "The Poet of Sierra Flat" "Mliss" "A Ghost of the Sierras" "Tennessee's Partner" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Stories Author: Bret Harte Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Several film versions of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" have been made, and John Payne and Ronald Reagan starred in an adaptation of "Tennessee's Partner" in 1955. The spaghetti Western Four of the Apocalypse is based on "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" and "The Luck of Roaring Camp". Stories included: "The Luck of Roaring Camp" "Brown of Calavaras" "The Right Eye of the Commander" "The Idyll of Red Gulck" "Salamie Jane" "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" "A Passage in the Life of Mr. John Oakhurst" "The Poet of Sierra Flat" "Mliss" "A Ghost of the Sierras" "Tennessee's Partner" Members Reviews: enjoyed the perspective it gave for times past Was an interesting historic read.... enjoyed the perspective it gave for times past... and how love even invades those hardened by life Fun to read Entertaining. I enjoyed the short stories. Manly, gold-rush stuff. Interesting but not great Interesting but not great. Bret Harte was no Mark Twain. Four Stars Good book! American Slave Narratives Great series! These Slave narratives fill in an important gap in American history. They help readers understand slavery in the United States from people who lived it or observed how it worked. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Barbara-the-Slut-and-Other-People-Audiobook/B0147R7F3G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbara the Slut and Other People Author: Lauren Holmes Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fearless, candid, and incredibly funny, Lauren Holmes is a newcomer who writes like a master. She tackles eros and intimacy with a deceptively light touch, a keen awareness of how their nervous systems tangle and sometimes short-circuit, and a genius for revealing our most vulnerable, spirited selves. In "Desert Hearts", a woman takes a job selling sex toys in San Francisco rather than embark on the law career she pursued only for the sake of her father. In "Pearl and the Swiss Guy Fall in Love", a woman realizes she much prefers the company of her pit bull - and herself - to the neurotic foreign fling who won't decamp from her apartment. In "How Am I Supposed to Talk to You?" a daughter hauls a suitcase of lingerie to Mexico for her flighty, estranged mother to resell there, wondering whether her personal mission - to come out - is worth the same effort. And in "Barbara the Slut", a young woman with an autistic brother, a Princeton acceptance letter, and a love of sex navigates her high school's toxic, slut-shaming culture with open eyes. With heart, sass, and pitch-perfect characters, Barbara the Slut is a head-turning debut from a writer with a limitless career before her. Critic Reviews: "A first-rate first collection from a young writer you'll want to hear more from." ( Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Holmes) Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:29:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Barbara-the-Slut-and-Other-People-Audiobook/B0147R7F3G thebookvoice.com 05:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbara the Slut and Other People Author: Lauren Holmes Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fearless, candid, and incredibly funny, Lauren Holmes is a newcomer who writes like a master. She tackles eros and intimacy with a deceptively light touch, a keen awareness of how their nervous systems tangle and sometimes short-circuit, and a genius for revealing our most vulnerable, spirited selves. In "Desert Hearts", a woman takes a job selling sex toys in San Francisco rather than embark on the law career she pursued only for the sake of her father. In "Pearl and the Swiss Guy Fall in Love", a woman realizes she much prefers the company of her pit bull - and herself - to the neurotic foreign fling who won't decamp from her apartment. In "How Am I Supposed to Talk to You?" a daughter hauls a suitcase of lingerie to Mexico for her flighty, estranged mother to resell there, wondering whether her personal mission - to come out - is worth the same effort. And in "Barbara the Slut", a young woman with an autistic brother, a Princeton acceptance letter, and a love of sex navigates her high school's toxic, slut-shaming culture with open eyes. With heart, sass, and pitch-perfect characters, Barbara the Slut is a head-turning debut from a writer with a limitless career before her. Critic Reviews: "A first-rate first collection from a young writer you'll want to hear more from." ( Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbara the Slut and Other People Author: Lauren Holmes Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Fearless, candid, and incredibly funny, Lauren Holmes is a newcomer who writes like a master. She tackles eros and intimacy with a deceptively light touch, a keen awareness of how their nervous systems tangle and sometimes short-circuit, and a genius for revealing our most vulnerable, spirited selves. In "Desert Hearts", a woman takes a job selling sex toys in San Francisco rather than embark on the law career she pursued only for the sake of her father. In "Pearl and the Swiss Guy Fall in Love", a woman realizes she much prefers the company of her pit bull - and herself - to the neurotic foreign fling who won't decamp from her apartment. In "How Am I Supposed to Talk to You?" a daughter hauls a suitcase of lingerie to Mexico for her flighty, estranged mother to resell there, wondering whether her personal mission - to come out - is worth the same effort. And in "Barbara the Slut", a young woman with an autistic brother, a Princeton acceptance letter, and a love of sex navigates her high school's toxic, slut-shaming culture with open eyes. With heart, sass, and pitch-perfect characters, Barbara the Slut is a head-turning debut from a writer with a limitless career before her. Critic Reviews: "A first-rate first collection from a young writer you'll want to hear more from." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Awful This was a book club choice and in my opinion the worst ever selected. Narrator did a good job but the stories were pointless, poorly written and left me with the urge to shout, "what was she thinking?!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Whisper-Audiobook/B004IWFNLM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whisper Author: Terry Rich Hartley Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-11 Publisher: Mind Wings Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Biff Summer has a rich life: a cabin above the Madison River in Montana, river guide friends, a heart touched by a mentally challenged boy, and a possible future with the boys mother. He seems to have it made. The problem is, Biff is actually Larry Grady, a grifter on the run from a notoriously brutal loan shark who plans a living autopsy for him. Editorial Reviews: Biff Summer has a cabin above the Madison River in Montana, river guide friends, a heart touched by a mentally-challenged boy, and a possible future with the boy's mother. Nick Landrum's snappy performance evokes an enviable picture of Biff's life and just as deftly delivers the twist: Biff is actually Larry Grady, a grifter on the run from a brutal loan shark. Landrum modulates the tempo of his deep voice to gradually build up the suspense while drawing sympathy for Biff as he tries to escape his dark past. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Rich Hartley) Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:45:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Whisper-Audiobook/B004IWFNLM thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whisper Author: Terry Rich Hartley Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-11 Publisher: Mind Wings Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Biff Summer has a rich life: a cabin above the Madison River in Montana, river guide friends, a heart touched by a mentally challenged boy, and a possible future with the boys mother. He seems to have it made. The problem is, Biff is actually Larry Grady, a grifter on the run from a notoriously brutal loan shark who plans a living autopsy for him. Editorial Reviews: Biff Summer has a cabin above the Madison River in Montana, river guide friends, a heart touched by a mentally-challenged boy, and a possible future with the boy's mother. Nick Landrum's snappy performance evokes an enviable picture of Biff's life and just as deftly delivers the twist: Biff is actually Larry Grady, a grifter on the run from a brutal loan shark. Landrum modulates the tempo of his deep voice to gradually build up the suspense while drawing sympathy for Biff as he tries to escape his dark past. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whisper Author: Terry Rich Hartley Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-11 Publisher: Mind Wings Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Biff Summer has a rich life: a cabin above the Madison River in Montana, river guide friends, a heart touched by a mentally challenged boy, and a possible future with the boys mother. He seems to have it made. The problem is, Biff is actually Larry Grady, a grifter on the run from a notoriously brutal loan shark who plans a living autopsy for him. Editorial Reviews: Biff Summer has a cabin above the Madison River in Montana, river guide friends, a heart touched by a mentally-challenged boy, and a possible future with the boy's mother. Nick Landrum's snappy performance evokes an enviable picture of Biff's life and just as deftly delivers the twist: Biff is actually Larry Grady, a grifter on the run from a brutal loan shark. Landrum modulates the tempo of his deep voice to gradually build up the suspense while drawing sympathy for Biff as he tries to escape his dark past. Members Reviews: Enjoyable story You owe money, you have pain. That seemed to be the moral of this story, especially when there are loan sharks and scary mean guys involved. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Half-Life-Audiobook/B004IM8FCG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Half Life Author: Jennifer Weiner Narrator: Katie Finneran Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From Redbooks Red-Hot Read series, a short story by the New York Times #1 best-selling author of In Her Shoes and Fly Away Home. "My life is over," Piper DeWitt thinks to herself, awaiting departure in the overcrowded International Terminal of the Philadelphia airport for an overseas business trip, to romantic Paris no less. She watched as her husband, Tosh, put his own suitcase into the trunk of a taxi the day before. Hed been telling her for months that he wasnt happy, and though she still wants to believe it is just a phase, after a call to her mother from the Admirals Club, she can no longer deny that hes left her, left their home, left their four-year-old daughter in her mothers sole care. Piper met Tosh when she was only 22, just the way self help books said she would when she wasnt looking. Now at forty, she wonders how, through all those years, theyd gotten to this place in their marriage. When her flight is canceled due to volcanic ash spreading from Iceland across Europe, and when a handsome stranger offers her an invitation to share a cab, she realizes she can take a departure from her own life. And after a day of living like a tourist in her own city, she hopes she can still find her way home biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer Weiner) Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:39:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Half-Life-Audiobook/B004IM8FCG thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Half Life Author: Jennifer Weiner Narrator: Katie Finneran Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From Redbooks Red-Hot Read series, a short story by the New York Times #1 best-selling author of In Her Shoes and Fly Away Home. "My life is over," Piper DeWitt thinks to herself, awaiting departure in the overcrowded International Terminal of the Philadelphia airport for an overseas business trip, to romantic Paris no less. She watched as her husband, Tosh, put his own suitcase into the trunk of a taxi the day before. Hed been telling her for months that he wasnt happy, and though she still wants to believe it is just a phase, after a call to her mother from the Admirals Club, she can no longer deny that hes left her, left their home, left their four-year-old daughter in her mothers sole care. Piper met Tosh when she was only 22, just the way self help books said she would when she wasnt looking. Now at forty, she wonders how, through all those years, theyd gotten to this place in their marriage. When her flight is canceled due to volcanic ash spreading from Iceland across Europe, and when a handsome stranger offers her an invitation to share a cab, she realizes she can take a departure from her own life. And after a day of living like a tourist in her own city, she hopes she can still find her way home Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Half Life Author: Jennifer Weiner Narrator: Katie Finneran Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From Redbooks Red-Hot Read series, a short story by the New York Times #1 best-selling author of In Her Shoes and Fly Away Home. "My life is over," Piper DeWitt thinks to herself, awaiting departure in the overcrowded International Terminal of the Philadelphia airport for an overseas business trip, to romantic Paris no less. She watched as her husband, Tosh, put his own suitcase into the trunk of a taxi the day before. Hed been telling her for months that he wasnt happy, and though she still wants to believe it is just a phase, after a call to her mother from the Admirals Club, she can no longer deny that hes left her, left their home, left their four-year-old daughter in her mothers sole care. Piper met Tosh when she was only 22, just the way self help books said she would when she wasnt looking. Now at forty, she wonders how, through all those years, theyd gotten to this place in their marriage. When her flight is canceled due to volcanic ash spreading from Iceland across Europe, and when a handsome stranger offers her an invitation to share a cab, she realizes she can take a departure from her own life. And after a day of living like a tourist in her own city, she hopes she can still find her way home Members Reviews: Short story dud! Save the credit. A good short story opens in the middle of action, this one did but the action was uninteresting. Originally published in a magazine, I found the premise reasonably but the character utterly unbelievable. Weiner did not convince me that Mrs. Piper DeWitt is believable. She failed to make her argument and to create any sort of conflict or tension. The 1 hour and 11 minutes were a meandering and rumination that is best left unread or in this case un-listened. The only bright spot was the narrator. Save the credit and look elsewhere. Boring... I have had telephone conversations that are more interesting and longer than this story. There is no real plot or character development. Just a "pick yourself up and dust yourself off" tale. Disappointing I have read all of Jennifer Weiner's books, and have enjoyed them. I was looking forward to listening to this one, but was terribly disappointed. It was too short, and seemed to be a quick book that was written for a deadline. It read more like a magazine story than a book. Too much money for too little content Didn't realize it was a short story... This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I'm more interested in novels, people who only need a short story would find this one good. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dream-House-Audiobook/B0040MSK6U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream House Author: E. Jean Beres Narrator: Aaron Tucker, Gale Van Cott Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-10 Publisher: Mind Wings Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: While Nettie is shopping at the market, her cart collides with another cart pushed by a nice-looking man. A week goes by, and she runs into the same man at the post office. They get acquainted and learn their deceased spouses are buried in the same cemetery. They also learn from each other that their children want them to sell their houses and move in with them. Love starts to take hold. They dont want to move in with their children and give up their independence. Their love for each other grows deeper. They decide to marry. The next step is telling their children, who have already mapped out the rest of their lives. Editorial Reviews: This old-fashioned romance by E. Jean Beres begins with a meet-cute in a grocery store between two senior citizens, Nettie and Hugh. As they become better acquainted, they begin to realize that they share some extraordinary circumstances, including startling coincidences regarding their late spouses and their adult children. Aaron Tucker handles the expository prose (and the role of Hugh) with a warm baritone, while Gale Van Cott imbues Nettie with a pervasive sweetness; both actors bring a remarkable tenderness to Nettie and Hugh's relationship. Dream House is a sweet yarn of late-blossoming love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. Jean Beres) Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:53:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dream-House-Audiobook/B0040MSK6U thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream House Author: E. Jean Beres Narrator: Aaron Tucker, Gale Van Cott Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-10 Publisher: Mind Wings Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: While Nettie is shopping at the market, her cart collides with another cart pushed by a nice-looking man. A week goes by, and she runs into the same man at the post office. They get acquainted and learn their deceased spouses are buried in the same cemetery. They also learn from each other that their children want them to sell their houses and move in with them. Love starts to take hold. They dont want to move in with their children and give up their independence. Their love for each other grows deeper. They decide to marry. The next step is telling their children, who have already mapped out the rest of their lives. Editorial Reviews: This old-fashioned romance by E. Jean Beres begins with a meet-cute in a grocery store between two senior citizens, Nettie and Hugh. As they become better acquainted, they begin to realize that they share some extraordinary circumstances, including startling coincidences regarding their late spouses and their adult children. Aaron Tucker handles the expository prose (and the role of Hugh) with a warm baritone, while Gale Van Cott imbues Nettie with a pervasive sweetness; both actors bring a remarkable tenderness to Nettie and Hugh's relationship. Dream House is a sweet yarn of late-blossoming love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream House Author: E. Jean Beres Narrator: Aaron Tucker, Gale Van Cott Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-10 Publisher: Mind Wings Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: While Nettie is shopping at the market, her cart collides with another cart pushed by a nice-looking man. A week goes by, and she runs into the same man at the post office. They get acquainted and learn their deceased spouses are buried in the same cemetery. They also learn from each other that their children want them to sell their houses and move in with them. Love starts to take hold. They dont want to move in with their children and give up their independence. Their love for each other grows deeper. They decide to marry. The next step is telling their children, who have already mapped out the rest of their lives. Editorial Reviews: This old-fashioned romance by E. Jean Beres begins with a meet-cute in a grocery store between two senior citizens, Nettie and Hugh. As they become better acquainted, they begin to realize that they share some extraordinary circumstances, including startling coincidences regarding their late spouses and their adult children. Aaron Tucker handles the expository prose (and the role of Hugh) with a warm baritone, while Gale Van Cott imbues Nettie with a pervasive sweetness; both actors bring a remarkable tenderness to Nettie and Hugh's relationship. Dream House is a sweet yarn of late-blossoming love. Members Reviews: Dream House Light, interesting story of widow and widower in their 60's who meet in supermarket. The main thing that bothered me was the voice of the woman, which would have appropriate for a woman in her 80's or 90's, not early 60's. 65 or 90? The voice for the 65 year old women put me in mind of a 90 year old. But it was a cute story. Good book for older adults What did you love best about Dream House? Being a senior I could relate to the characters What do you think the narrator could have done better? Not to happy with the speakers voices Tea with sugar please This story about two older people who meet and fall in love is full of syrup and warm fuzzies. I loved that this book was about mature people. They fall in love too, but they were flat characters and had no depth or spice. If I had bought the book it would have been read in less than an hour. Loved this story! Would you consider the audio edition of Dream House to be better than the print version? In think all audio is better because I don't like to read. Concentrating is difficult for me when reading, so I do all audio books, even my Bible. I like to read along with the audio, if that is available. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Love isn't just for the young. Any additional comments? As a Christian, I enjoyed listening to a book that was wholesome, inspiring, and as a senior widow, gives me hope for love in my future. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Break-Audiobook/B078SCJW5F Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Break Author: J. E. Munden Narrator: Christine Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: J.E. Munden Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Whispers flow around Lazy River Townhomes about the man in G-5. He has lived there as long as anyone can remember, and to anyones knowledge, has not left his place or even stepped outdoors. The only thing they do know about him is that his name is Mr. Green. The mystery behind Mr. Green fuels the other tenants suspicion, and rumors link him to every bad event that takes place there. He has become an urban legend. Billy, an 11-year-old boy, lives across the parking lot from the old recluse. Hes heard the gossip for two years and always wondered if the rumors were true. His belief is put to the test when he is asked by his father to deliver a package they mistakenly received which is addressed to Mr. Green. Billy knocks on the door and the old man answers. The brief encounter sets off a chain event that introduces Billy to another world where he will have to make the choice of a lifetime, and come to learn and understand the man in G-5. Break is a novella developed from a writing exercise, and influenced by reading Stephen King over the years. biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. E. Munden) Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:04:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Break-Audiobook/B078SCJW5F thebookvoice.com 02:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Break Author: J. E. Munden Narrator: Christine Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: J.E. Munden Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Whispers flow around Lazy River Townhomes about the man in G-5. He has lived there as long as anyone can remember, and to anyones knowledge, has not left his place or even stepped outdoors. The only thing they do know about him is that his name is Mr. Green. The mystery behind Mr. Green fuels the other tenants suspicion, and rumors link him to every bad event that takes place there. He has become an urban legend. Billy, an 11-year-old boy, lives across the parking lot from the old recluse. Hes heard the gossip for two years and always wondered if the rumors were true. His belief is put to the test when he is asked by his father to deliver a package they mistakenly received which is addressed to Mr. Green. Billy knocks on the door and the old man answers. The brief encounter sets off a chain event that introduces Billy to another world where he will have to make the choice of a lifetime, and come to learn and understand the man in G-5. Break is a novella developed from a writing exercise, and influenced by reading Stephen King over the years. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Break Author: J. E. Munden Narrator: Christine Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: J.E. Munden Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Whispers flow around Lazy River Townhomes about the man in G-5. He has lived there as long as anyone can remember, and to anyones knowledge, has not left his place or even stepped outdoors. The only thing they do know about him is that his name is Mr. Green. The mystery behind Mr. Green fuels the other tenants suspicion, and rumors link him to every bad event that takes place there. He has become an urban legend. Billy, an 11-year-old boy, lives across the parking lot from the old recluse. Hes heard the gossip for two years and always wondered if the rumors were true. His belief is put to the test when he is asked by his father to deliver a package they mistakenly received which is addressed to Mr. Green. Billy knocks on the door and the old man answers. The brief encounter sets off a chain event that introduces Billy to another world where he will have to make the choice of a lifetime, and come to learn and understand the man in G-5. Break is a novella developed from a writing exercise, and influenced by reading Stephen King over the years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cupids-Arrow-Audiobook/B00XIAJSKC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cupid's Arrow Author: Barbra Annino Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Even a goddess needs a vacation once in a while. It's been ages since Venus has taken a break from the exhausting trials of mortal love affairs. So when she decides it's time to rejuvenate, she chooses the least romantic place on earth: Las Vegas. With Cupid, her mischievous son, in tow, Venus plans to lounge, shop, and sip fruity cocktails. But Cupid has other plans for his overworked mother. He thinks she should stop worrying about everyone else's romances and have one herself...and he has the perfect candidate in mind. Mark is not only single and Adonis handsome, but he's also the father of Melody, the girl Cupid has been eyeing. But when Cupid points his arrows, he learns the hard way that a misfire can cause quite a bit of mayhem. Barbra Annino's Cupid's Arrow is a sexy, modern romp through classic mythology. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbra Annino) Tue, 12 May 2015 10:02:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cupids-Arrow-Audiobook/B00XIAJSKC thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cupid's Arrow Author: Barbra Annino Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Even a goddess needs a vacation once in a while. It's been ages since Venus has taken a break from the exhausting trials of mortal love affairs. So when she decides it's time to rejuvenate, she chooses the least romantic place on earth: Las Vegas. With Cupid, her mischievous son, in tow, Venus plans to lounge, shop, and sip fruity cocktails. But Cupid has other plans for his overworked mother. He thinks she should stop worrying about everyone else's romances and have one herself...and he has the perfect candidate in mind. Mark is not only single and Adonis handsome, but he's also the father of Melody, the girl Cupid has been eyeing. But when Cupid points his arrows, he learns the hard way that a misfire can cause quite a bit of mayhem. Barbra Annino's Cupid's Arrow is a sexy, modern romp through classic mythology. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cupid's Arrow Author: Barbra Annino Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Even a goddess needs a vacation once in a while. It's been ages since Venus has taken a break from the exhausting trials of mortal love affairs. So when she decides it's time to rejuvenate, she chooses the least romantic place on earth: Las Vegas. With Cupid, her mischievous son, in tow, Venus plans to lounge, shop, and sip fruity cocktails. But Cupid has other plans for his overworked mother. He thinks she should stop worrying about everyone else's romances and have one herself...and he has the perfect candidate in mind. Mark is not only single and Adonis handsome, but he's also the father of Melody, the girl Cupid has been eyeing. But when Cupid points his arrows, he learns the hard way that a misfire can cause quite a bit of mayhem. Barbra Annino's Cupid's Arrow is a sexy, modern romp through classic mythology. Members Reviews: Not my favorite I found it boring, although a certain flying horse was entertaining. Over all it's a pass. Nice and Quick If you could sum up Cupid's Arrow in three words, what would they be? Nice and Quick What did you like best about this story? It was a nice quick listen that was pretty enjoyable Any additional comments? I wish it could have been longer https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Martini-Shot-Audiobook/B00QL86HL6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Martini Shot Subtitle: A Novella and Stories Author: George Pelecanos Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories and a novella from one of crime fiction's most revered writers. Whether they're cops or conmen, savage killers or creative types, gangsters or God-fearing citizens, George Pelecanos's characters are always engaged in a fight for their lives. They fight to advance or simply to survive; they fight against odds, against enemies, even against themselves. In this, his first collection of stories, the acclaimed novelist introduces readers to a vivid and eclectic cast of combatants. A seasoned claims investigator tracks a supposedly dead man from Miami to Brazil, only to be thrown off his game by a kid from the local slum. An aging loser takes a last stab at respectability by becoming a police informant. A Greek-American couple adopts an interracial trio of sons and then struggles to keep their family together, giving us a stirring bit of background on one of Pelecanos's most beloved protagonists, Spero Lucas. In the title novella - which takes its name from Hollywood slang for the last shot of the day, the one that comes before the liquor shots begin - we go behind the scenes of a television cop show, where a writer gets caught up in a drama more real than anything he could have conjured for a script. By turns heartbreaking and humane, brutal and funny, these finely constructed tales expose the violence and striving beneath the surface of any city and within any human heart. Tough, sexy, fast-paced, and crackling with energy, The Martini Shot is Pelecanos at his very best. biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Pelecanos) Tue, 06 Jan 2015 02:51:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Martini-Shot-Audiobook/B00QL86HL6 thebookvoice.com 07:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Martini Shot Subtitle: A Novella and Stories Author: George Pelecanos Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories and a novella from one of crime fiction's most revered writers. Whether they're cops or conmen, savage killers or creative types, gangsters or God-fearing citizens, George Pelecanos's characters are always engaged in a fight for their lives. They fight to advance or simply to survive; they fight against odds, against enemies, even against themselves. In this, his first collection of stories, the acclaimed novelist introduces readers to a vivid and eclectic cast of combatants. A seasoned claims investigator tracks a supposedly dead man from Miami to Brazil, only to be thrown off his game by a kid from the local slum. An aging loser takes a last stab at respectability by becoming a police informant. A Greek-American couple adopts an interracial trio of sons and then struggles to keep their family together, giving us a stirring bit of background on one of Pelecanos's most beloved protagonists, Spero Lucas. In the title novella - which takes its name from Hollywood slang for the last shot of the day, the one that comes before the liquor shots begin - we go behind the scenes of a television cop show, where a writer gets caught up in a drama more real than anything he could have conjured for a script. By turns heartbreaking and humane, brutal and funny, these finely constructed tales expose the violence and striving beneath the surface of any city and within any human heart. Tough, sexy, fast-paced, and crackling with energy, The Martini Shot is Pelecanos at his very best. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Martini Shot Subtitle: A Novella and Stories Author: George Pelecanos Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories and a novella from one of crime fiction's most revered writers. Whether they're cops or conmen, savage killers or creative types, gangsters or God-fearing citizens, George Pelecanos's characters are always engaged in a fight for their lives. They fight to advance or simply to survive; they fight against odds, against enemies, even against themselves. In this, his first collection of stories, the acclaimed novelist introduces readers to a vivid and eclectic cast of combatants. A seasoned claims investigator tracks a supposedly dead man from Miami to Brazil, only to be thrown off his game by a kid from the local slum. An aging loser takes a last stab at respectability by becoming a police informant. A Greek-American couple adopts an interracial trio of sons and then struggles to keep their family together, giving us a stirring bit of background on one of Pelecanos's most beloved protagonists, Spero Lucas. In the title novella - which takes its name from Hollywood slang for the last shot of the day, the one that comes before the liquor shots begin - we go behind the scenes of a television cop show, where a writer gets caught up in a drama more real than anything he could have conjured for a script. By turns heartbreaking and humane, brutal and funny, these finely constructed tales expose the violence and striving beneath the surface of any city and within any human heart. Tough, sexy, fast-paced, and crackling with energy, The Martini Shot is Pelecanos at his very best. Members Reviews: Entertaining and gripping Author has uncommon understanding of criminals and the pitfalls of street life. Particularly timely commentary of unintended racism in law enforcement and societal realities. I could have done with out all sexy talk in the last short story "Martini Shot". Too much adolesent boy type grapic sex Any additional comments? Some of the stories were excellent, some just nice, then the pointless sex came in and seemed to go on forever. Wasn't even interesting, more like the writer left the room and his 14-year old son started adding every descriptive sex act his undeveloped imagination could come up with. If I wanted this stuff I'd just look under my teenager's bed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-World-of-Jack-London-Audiobook/B002UZYZL8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World of Jack London Subtitle: Collected Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Jack London's stories about man's relationship with nature and its creatures remain some of the most beloved American literature ever published. This collection gathers 8 of his greatest short stories: "To the Man on Trail," "Diablé - a Dog," "To Build a Fire," "The Law of Life," "An Odyssey of the North," "Moonface," "The One Thousand Dozen," and "All Gold Canyon." (P)1980 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Dramatic, frightening, and, at times, emotional, master narrator Frank Muller matches the slow, deliberate pace of these stories with a sly smile at the edge of his lips. He knows nature will win, at least most times, but uses his voice to recount the time-honored tales of survival with just the right number of dramatic pauses and hair-raising emphases. Listeners may find themselves with their fingers curled tightly into their palms as Muller guides them through this forest of manly struggles. Critic Reviews: "Frank Muller does an admirable job of narrating this collection of London's short stories." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 15:60:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-World-of-Jack-London-Audiobook/B002UZYZL8 thebookvoice.com 05:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World of Jack London Subtitle: Collected Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Jack London's stories about man's relationship with nature and its creatures remain some of the most beloved American literature ever published. This collection gathers 8 of his greatest short stories: "To the Man on Trail," "Diablé - a Dog," "To Build a Fire," "The Law of Life," "An Odyssey of the North," "Moonface," "The One Thousand Dozen," and "All Gold Canyon." (P)1980 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Dramatic, frightening, and, at times, emotional, master narrator Frank Muller matches the slow, deliberate pace of these stories with a sly smile at the edge of his lips. He knows nature will win, at least most times, but uses his voice to recount the time-honored tales of survival with just the right number of dramatic pauses and hair-raising emphases. Listeners may find themselves with their fingers curled tightly into their palms as Muller guides them through this forest of manly struggles. Critic Reviews: "Frank Muller does an admirable job of narrating this collection of London's short stories." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World of Jack London Subtitle: Collected Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Jack London's stories about man's relationship with nature and its creatures remain some of the most beloved American literature ever published. This collection gathers 8 of his greatest short stories: "To the Man on Trail," "Diablé - a Dog," "To Build a Fire," "The Law of Life," "An Odyssey of the North," "Moonface," "The One Thousand Dozen," and "All Gold Canyon." (P)1980 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Dramatic, frightening, and, at times, emotional, master narrator Frank Muller matches the slow, deliberate pace of these stories with a sly smile at the edge of his lips. He knows nature will win, at least most times, but uses his voice to recount the time-honored tales of survival with just the right number of dramatic pauses and hair-raising emphases. Listeners may find themselves with their fingers curled tightly into their palms as Muller guides them through this forest of manly struggles. Critic Reviews: "Frank Muller does an admirable job of narrating this collection of London's short stories." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Good book. But..... I find Jack London's stories to be entertaining and an insight into the Gold Rush day's of the Klondike. However, the narration of this book leaves a lot to be desired. The audio quality is barely adequate. One can easily see how much the technology has improved since its recording in the early 1980's. If you like short stories then you will probably find this book enjoyable, but it is hard to listen to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Confessions-of-a-Bombshell-Bandit-Audiobook/B00XIAQ1XE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit Author: Gemma Halliday Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: All Carrie wants is a little freedom. A tropical beach, a warm breeze, cool drinks with little umbrellas. Instead, she's saddled with an oppressive landlord, a booty-grabbing boss, and a repo man just waiting for her to park her car out in the open. Then things go from bad to worse. In one day, Carrie's evicted from her apartment, fired from her job, and robbed by the sexiest bank robber alive. That's it. No more Miss Nice Chick. Over a bottle of Cuervo, Carrie and her two best friends hatch a plan to turn their lives around, involving three tiny bikinis and one big bank heist. If they can pull this off, Carrie just might realize her island dreams after all. That is, if Mr. Sexy doesn't beat her to the big score. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gemma Halliday) Tue, 12 May 2015 14:45:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Confessions-of-a-Bombshell-Bandit-Audiobook/B00XIAQ1XE thebookvoice.com 00:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit Author: Gemma Halliday Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: All Carrie wants is a little freedom. A tropical beach, a warm breeze, cool drinks with little umbrellas. Instead, she's saddled with an oppressive landlord, a booty-grabbing boss, and a repo man just waiting for her to park her car out in the open. Then things go from bad to worse. In one day, Carrie's evicted from her apartment, fired from her job, and robbed by the sexiest bank robber alive. That's it. No more Miss Nice Chick. Over a bottle of Cuervo, Carrie and her two best friends hatch a plan to turn their lives around, involving three tiny bikinis and one big bank heist. If they can pull this off, Carrie just might realize her island dreams after all. That is, if Mr. Sexy doesn't beat her to the big score. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit Author: Gemma Halliday Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: All Carrie wants is a little freedom. A tropical beach, a warm breeze, cool drinks with little umbrellas. Instead, she's saddled with an oppressive landlord, a booty-grabbing boss, and a repo man just waiting for her to park her car out in the open. Then things go from bad to worse. In one day, Carrie's evicted from her apartment, fired from her job, and robbed by the sexiest bank robber alive. That's it. No more Miss Nice Chick. Over a bottle of Cuervo, Carrie and her two best friends hatch a plan to turn their lives around, involving three tiny bikinis and one big bank heist. If they can pull this off, Carrie just might realize her island dreams after all. That is, if Mr. Sexy doesn't beat her to the big score. Members Reviews: Something is missing! I liked the story concept and the characters were interesting but I felt I didn't really get a chance to know them. The story seemed somewhat rushed and just when things were getting interesting it ended. I enjoy Gemma Halliday's writing and for a quick read this wasn't bad. Hopefully she will write more about these characters. Gemma Halliday Have enjoyed a few books by this author and thought this may be another one. Not so much. This is a very short story, like 4 pages maybe. I also found it a bit cheesy. She can do so much better than this. Wont be following this series. Good but fell short I know this was a short story but it was a little too short for me. Would make a good book. SWEET READ Loved it so much, wish it was a long book Gemma Halliday always has wonderful characters in her stories. She is my favorite writer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Winchester-Wedding-Audiobook/B002V8MO2Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winchester Wedding Author: Wayne D. Overholser Narrator: James Drury Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the early 1890s, after the financial panic, Colorado is changing from mining to ranching. A local merchant, Eli, holds most of the money and the power in the county. Then a stranger arrives and starts to court the merchant's daughter - and the problems begin. ©1953 by Wayne D. Overholser. Copyright © renewed 1981 by Wayne D. Overholser. Published by arrangement with Golden West Literary Agency.; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: Narrated by the sheriff of Mountain County Colorado in the years after the panic and silver trouble of 1893, this short Wayne D. Overholster yarn tells of a "benevolent despot" a merchant who holds the townspeople at his whim. Until, that is, Rance Collins moves to town and falls in love with the merchant's daughter, Bunny. James Drury performs this story with the laconic tone and drawl that befits the sheriff of a dying town in the Old West. Full of ghost town grit and cowboy idioms this audiobook is a trip down the dusty trails of the past. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wayne D. Overholser) Fri, 22 May 2009 23:22:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Winchester-Wedding-Audiobook/B002V8MO2Q thebookvoice.com 00:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winchester Wedding Author: Wayne D. Overholser Narrator: James Drury Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the early 1890s, after the financial panic, Colorado is changing from mining to ranching. A local merchant, Eli, holds most of the money and the power in the county. Then a stranger arrives and starts to court the merchant's daughter - and the problems begin. ©1953 by Wayne D. Overholser. Copyright © renewed 1981 by Wayne D. Overholser. Published by arrangement with Golden West Literary Agency.; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: Narrated by the sheriff of Mountain County Colorado in the years after the panic and silver trouble of 1893, this short Wayne D. Overholster yarn tells of a "benevolent despot" a merchant who holds the townspeople at his whim. Until, that is, Rance Collins moves to town and falls in love with the merchant's daughter, Bunny. James Drury performs this story with the laconic tone and drawl that befits the sheriff of a dying town in the Old West. Full of ghost town grit and cowboy idioms this audiobook is a trip down the dusty trails of the past. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winchester Wedding Author: Wayne D. Overholser Narrator: James Drury Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In the early 1890s, after the financial panic, Colorado is changing from mining to ranching. A local merchant, Eli, holds most of the money and the power in the county. Then a stranger arrives and starts to court the merchant's daughter - and the problems begin. ©1953 by Wayne D. Overholser. Copyright © renewed 1981 by Wayne D. Overholser. Published by arrangement with Golden West Literary Agency.; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: Narrated by the sheriff of Mountain County Colorado in the years after the panic and silver trouble of 1893, this short Wayne D. Overholster yarn tells of a "benevolent despot" a merchant who holds the townspeople at his whim. Until, that is, Rance Collins moves to town and falls in love with the merchant's daughter, Bunny. James Drury performs this story with the laconic tone and drawl that befits the sheriff of a dying town in the Old West. Full of ghost town grit and cowboy idioms this audiobook is a trip down the dusty trails of the past. Members Reviews: James Drury is not narrating Story is good but I chose the book because James Drury was supposed to be reading it. Very disappointed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Season-of-Divorce-Audiobook/B002V0PN4A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Season of Divorce Subtitle: The John Cheever Audio Collection Author: John Cheever Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Here is one of twelve magnificent stories, originally part of The John Cheever Audio Collection, in which John Cheever celebrates with unequaled grace and tenderness the deepest feelings we have. As Cheever writes in his preface, "These stories seem at times to be stories of a long-lost world when the city of New York was still filled with a river light, when you heard the Benny Goodman quartets from a radio in the corner stationery store, and when almost everybody wore a hat." biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Cheever) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:55:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Season-of-Divorce-Audiobook/B002V0PN4A thebookvoice.com 00:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Season of Divorce Subtitle: The John Cheever Audio Collection Author: John Cheever Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Here is one of twelve magnificent stories, originally part of The John Cheever Audio Collection, in which John Cheever celebrates with unequaled grace and tenderness the deepest feelings we have. As Cheever writes in his preface, "These stories seem at times to be stories of a long-lost world when the city of New York was still filled with a river light, when you heard the Benny Goodman quartets from a radio in the corner stationery store, and when almost everybody wore a hat." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Season of Divorce Subtitle: The John Cheever Audio Collection Author: John Cheever Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Here is one of twelve magnificent stories, originally part of The John Cheever Audio Collection, in which John Cheever celebrates with unequaled grace and tenderness the deepest feelings we have. As Cheever writes in his preface, "These stories seem at times to be stories of a long-lost world when the city of New York was still filled with a river light, when you heard the Benny Goodman quartets from a radio in the corner stationery store, and when almost everybody wore a hat." https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-Cortos-para-Tardes-de-Lluvia-Vol-II-Short-Stories-for-Rainy-Afternoons-Volume-2-Audiobook/B013RW078C Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Cuentos Cortos para Tardes de Lluvia, Vol. II [Short Stories for Rainy Afternoons, Volume 2] Autor: C. Uribe Narrador: Alfonso Sales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-15 Editor: C. Uribe Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: Historias cortas para tardes de lluvia es, como su nombre indica, una coleccion de historias cortas recopiladas de la tradicion y folklore popular. Cuentos con moraleja y enseñanzas para todas las edades, desde niños, hasta los adultos. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. Uribe) Wed, 12 Aug 2015 09:31:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-Cortos-para-Tardes-de-Lluvia-Vol-II-Short-Stories-for-Rainy-Afternoons-Volume-2-Audiobook/B013RW078C thebookvoice.com 00:43:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Cuentos Cortos para Tardes de Lluvia, Vol. II [Short Stories for Rainy Afternoons, Volume 2] Autor: C. Uribe Narrador: Alfonso Sales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-15 Editor: C. Uribe Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: Historias cortas para tardes de lluvia es, como su nombre indica, una coleccion de historias cortas recopiladas de la tradicion y folklore popular. Cuentos con moraleja y enseñanzas para todas las edades, desde niños, hasta los adultos. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: Cuentos Cortos para Tardes de Lluvia, Vol. II [Short Stories for Rainy Afternoons, Volume 2] Autor: C. Uribe Narrador: Alfonso Sales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-15 Editor: C. Uribe Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: Historias cortas para tardes de lluvia es, como su nombre indica, una coleccion de historias cortas recopiladas de la tradicion y folklore popular. Cuentos con moraleja y enseñanzas para todas las edades, desde niños, hasta los adultos. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Muy agradables de escuchar Me encantó la primera entrega y en este segundo volumen se supera. La autora demuestra mucho talento al escribir estas breves historias, todas con unos finales sorprendentes. Gustará a toda la familia, como ha sido mi caso. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Triple-Play-Audiobook/B007SPFYKG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Triple Play Subtitle: A Nathan Heller Casebook Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Since he first appeared on the literary scene in True Detective, hardboiled Chicago PI Nathan Heller has tackled some of the toughest cases the Windy City has to offer. Now the gumshoe returns in Triple Play: A Nathan Heller Casebook, a gripping collection based on real cases of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. In "Dying in the Post-War World", Heller returns from combat to find his marriage in shambles and himself square in the middle of the notorious Lipstick Killer case of 1946. "Kisses of Death" follows the PI into the 1950s, when he is hired to guard Marilyn Monroe. The famous starlets intellectual pursuits eventually lead to Greenwich Village and the grisly murder of an early beatnik. Finally, in "Strike Zone", Heller is hired by baseball boss Bill Veeck to investigate the 1961 murder of a famous pinch hitter whose private life will pull Nate into a dangerous new world of little people and big sins. Hellers trademark cynicism and knack for keen social observation are on full display in this trio of short novels, offering a gritty insiders look at some of the twentieth centurys most shocking crimes. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:18:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Triple-Play-Audiobook/B007SPFYKG thebookvoice.com 05:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Triple Play Subtitle: A Nathan Heller Casebook Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Since he first appeared on the literary scene in True Detective, hardboiled Chicago PI Nathan Heller has tackled some of the toughest cases the Windy City has to offer. Now the gumshoe returns in Triple Play: A Nathan Heller Casebook, a gripping collection based on real cases of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. In "Dying in the Post-War World", Heller returns from combat to find his marriage in shambles and himself square in the middle of the notorious Lipstick Killer case of 1946. "Kisses of Death" follows the PI into the 1950s, when he is hired to guard Marilyn Monroe. The famous starlets intellectual pursuits eventually lead to Greenwich Village and the grisly murder of an early beatnik. Finally, in "Strike Zone", Heller is hired by baseball boss Bill Veeck to investigate the 1961 murder of a famous pinch hitter whose private life will pull Nate into a dangerous new world of little people and big sins. Hellers trademark cynicism and knack for keen social observation are on full display in this trio of short novels, offering a gritty insiders look at some of the twentieth centurys most shocking crimes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Triple Play Subtitle: A Nathan Heller Casebook Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Since he first appeared on the literary scene in True Detective, hardboiled Chicago PI Nathan Heller has tackled some of the toughest cases the Windy City has to offer. Now the gumshoe returns in Triple Play: A Nathan Heller Casebook, a gripping collection based on real cases of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. In "Dying in the Post-War World", Heller returns from combat to find his marriage in shambles and himself square in the middle of the notorious Lipstick Killer case of 1946. "Kisses of Death" follows the PI into the 1950s, when he is hired to guard Marilyn Monroe. The famous starlets intellectual pursuits eventually lead to Greenwich Village and the grisly murder of an early beatnik. Finally, in "Strike Zone", Heller is hired by baseball boss Bill Veeck to investigate the 1961 murder of a famous pinch hitter whose private life will pull Nate into a dangerous new world of little people and big sins. Hellers trademark cynicism and knack for keen social observation are on full display in this trio of short novels, offering a gritty insiders look at some of the twentieth centurys most shocking crimes. Members Reviews: Great as always. Max and Nate are a winning combo. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes - Collins historic detail and feel for the times and the places make all the Heller books great reads. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tom-Swift-and-His-Motorcycle-Audiobook/B0076NLXRS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and His Motorcycle Subtitle: Fun Adventures on the Road Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-08-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The first in a series of 28 Tom Swift books by Victor Appleton, this book introduces us to our hero Tom Swift son of noted inventor, Barton Swift. Tom's father's invention for new and improved turbine motor is stolen by the Happy Harry Gang, who we will meet in future episodes since they manage to escape this time. Each chapter is a cliffhanger filled with intrigue, espionage and excitement! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Appleton) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:28:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tom-Swift-and-His-Motorcycle-Audiobook/B0076NLXRS thebookvoice.com 04:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and His Motorcycle Subtitle: Fun Adventures on the Road Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-08-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The first in a series of 28 Tom Swift books by Victor Appleton, this book introduces us to our hero Tom Swift son of noted inventor, Barton Swift. Tom's father's invention for new and improved turbine motor is stolen by the Happy Harry Gang, who we will meet in future episodes since they manage to escape this time. Each chapter is a cliffhanger filled with intrigue, espionage and excitement! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and His Motorcycle Subtitle: Fun Adventures on the Road Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-08-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The first in a series of 28 Tom Swift books by Victor Appleton, this book introduces us to our hero Tom Swift son of noted inventor, Barton Swift. Tom's father's invention for new and improved turbine motor is stolen by the Happy Harry Gang, who we will meet in future episodes since they manage to escape this time. Each chapter is a cliffhanger filled with intrigue, espionage and excitement! Members Reviews: This is for young readers, But it was written ... This is for young readers, But it was written so long ago that I think most younger readers won't understand it. I bought it because it is about motorcycles and only 99 cents. The author uses different words for black people that are very inappropriate today. And that blacks are way stupider than whites, Also there is one "slur" about how women are the "weaker sex" . The author would not get away with that stuff today. Tom can do it all, and more You want vintage stories written for teens? This is the character you should follow, Tom Swift. Yes, people complain about racism in the books but these stories were written almost a hundred years ago. People don't condemn the Bible for reviling people of the Jewish faith because it's all taken in context; well you can enjoy this book also if you take it in context of the times it was written in. Tom is the adventurous inventor/mechanic/fix-it person extraordinaire and has plenty of good clean adventures, although he does get into violent situations. Overall, this is a great series to stimulate younger minds into thinking instead of pushing x-box buttons for fun. Enjoying Tom Swift today as much as 55 years ago I read the Tom Swift and Nancy Drew books in elementary school in the middle and late 1950s. So, these were the original books written decades earlier. I am now enjoying rereading them many years later. I can somewhat understand that the books were updated for release in more modern times. In particular, the negro Eradicate character could be considered racist today. However, I am sorry that the Nancy Drew books were condensed. Today's kids should be expected to read the original (or updated but not condensed) books. Low expectations just produce low results. I really enjoyed it because of all the exciting twists and turns From my son: First one that I have read. I really enjoyed it because of all the exciting twists and turns. The printing on every left page was bad, like they were running out of ink Buy this book from another vendor. We were unable to read it. The printing on every left page was bad, like they were running out of ink. This could be a one time occurrence, but the other problem is the print size. If a normal book uses a 10 point font, this was about a 5 point. It was horrible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mystery-of-the-Spanish-Chest-Audiobook/B009ORNXZY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystery of the Spanish Chest Subtitle: A Hercule Poirot Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Major Hastings and Hercule Poirot are not interested in the mystery of the Spanish chest, which has been reported in the papers so often that it seems to be an entirely closed case. But, when Hastings persuades Poirot to attend a fabulous party given by Lady Chatterton, they discover someone sequestered upstairs who is desperate for their help. Will the contents of a dead man's pockets reveal to the inscrutable eye of Hercule Poirot who the culprit is? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:60:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mystery-of-the-Spanish-Chest-Audiobook/B009ORNXZY thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystery of the Spanish Chest Subtitle: A Hercule Poirot Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Major Hastings and Hercule Poirot are not interested in the mystery of the Spanish chest, which has been reported in the papers so often that it seems to be an entirely closed case. But, when Hastings persuades Poirot to attend a fabulous party given by Lady Chatterton, they discover someone sequestered upstairs who is desperate for their help. Will the contents of a dead man's pockets reveal to the inscrutable eye of Hercule Poirot who the culprit is? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystery of the Spanish Chest Subtitle: A Hercule Poirot Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Major Hastings and Hercule Poirot are not interested in the mystery of the Spanish chest, which has been reported in the papers so often that it seems to be an entirely closed case. But, when Hastings persuades Poirot to attend a fabulous party given by Lady Chatterton, they discover someone sequestered upstairs who is desperate for their help. Will the contents of a dead man's pockets reveal to the inscrutable eye of Hercule Poirot who the culprit is? Members Reviews: Hercule Does It Again! (Of Course) Of the 82 detective novels written by Dame Agatha Christie, I have tracked down and read 79 of them. Each were unique and intriguing. Her short stories are just as wonderful. This one didn't disappoint and left me guessing until the end. I've read many of the great detective writers and in the case of about 50% of them, I've figured it out before the Big Reveal. Not so, with Dame Agatha! In fact, never could I guess. This one was no different. Well worth reading! good read. Good read as always. The Mystery of the Spanish Chest I found this book to be very slow and uneventful. I would not have chosen this book if I had known the whole story was Hercule Poirot talking to himself with very little interaction with any of the other characters. If u want a book you can read in a lazy afternoon, this book may be for you. Otherwise skip this one and go on to a better Agatha Christie book. She has many fabulous books on Amazon to choice from. How Not to Give a Party! Was Major Rich really a murderer? Poirot couldn't resist checking into this strange way to do a person in. When the body had turned up in a chest and a gala event had been held with such charming people all around it, that gets Poirot's juices flowing to solve this macabre tale of murder. Hercule does get such pleasure out of these situations, doesn't he? I could not stop reading this one. I just could not put this one down. Poirot has done it again. I am American-English and I love these British stories I live in the west and like to read them as historic events but the Agatha Christe with Poirot are pure fun and enjoyable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-French-Hens-Audiobook/B006H8O5N2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - French Hens Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Third story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. Being a top-flight chef can be stressful. Thankfully, a professional kitchen throws up some unique opportunities for body disposal. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:57:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-French-Hens-Audiobook/B006H8O5N2 thebookvoice.com 00:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - French Hens Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Third story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. Being a top-flight chef can be stressful. Thankfully, a professional kitchen throws up some unique opportunities for body disposal. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - French Hens Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Third story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. Being a top-flight chef can be stressful. Thankfully, a professional kitchen throws up some unique opportunities for body disposal. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Turtle-Doves-Audiobook/B006H8NRA4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Turtle Doves Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Second story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. When a double suicide arrives at the city morgue, Sandra thinks its a Christmas like any other. But shes about to get a very nasty shock make that two very nasty shocks. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:55:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Turtle-Doves-Audiobook/B006H8NRA4 thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Turtle Doves Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Second story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. When a double suicide arrives at the city morgue, Sandra thinks its a Christmas like any other. But shes about to get a very nasty shock make that two very nasty shocks. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Turtle Doves Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Second story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. When a double suicide arrives at the city morgue, Sandra thinks its a Christmas like any other. But shes about to get a very nasty shock make that two very nasty shocks. Members Reviews: Don't buy it This is only one twelfth of the actual book! A total ripoff. The story is a good one but audible presents it as 12 books that must be purchased separately. Can't believe they do that and am very unhappy! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Geese-a-Laying-Audiobook/B006H8O78U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Geese-a-Laying Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sixth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. The maternity ward: the last place youd associate with criminal activity. Which makes it as good a place as any to carry it out. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:05:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Twelve-Days-of-Winter-Crime-at-Christmas-Geese-a-Laying-Audiobook/B006H8O78U thebookvoice.com 00:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Geese-a-Laying Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sixth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. The maternity ward: the last place youd associate with criminal activity. Which makes it as good a place as any to carry it out. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas - Geese-a-Laying Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Ian Hanmore Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sixth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. The maternity ward: the last place youd associate with criminal activity. Which makes it as good a place as any to carry it out. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Two-of-the-Deadliest-Audiobook/B002VA8X24 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two of the Deadliest Author: Elizabeth George Narrator: Sile Bermingham, Cassandra Campbell, Mike Chamberlain, Mark Deakins, Justine Eyre, Rosalyn Landor, Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-21-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The seven deadly sins have been the roots of crime throughout human history. In Two of the Deadliest, Elizabeth George has gathered nearly two dozen tales that probe the dark heart of crime in the name of a pair of particularly wicked transgressions: lust and greed. A young woman mistaken for someone else falls neatly into what appears to be the perfect business opportunity, only to learn that such luxury comes with a price. A mother is driven to depths she never imagined by her less-than-grateful son. And two lovers intent on profiting from an unexpected inheritance discover that the most valuable item is not at all what they thought it was. In addition to stars including Laura Lippman, Susan Wiggs, Marcia Muller, Carolyn Hart, Nancy Pickard, and Elizabeth George herself, the collection also features new writers from a broad range of backgrounds - journalists, educators, and criminal experts. Together they explore the dark depths women and men will sink to for passion, wealth, and power. Thrilling and unpredictable, these stories of murder and mayhem are guaranteed to shock and entertain. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth George) Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:18:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Two-of-the-Deadliest-Audiobook/B002VA8X24 thebookvoice.com 00:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two of the Deadliest Author: Elizabeth George Narrator: Sile Bermingham, Cassandra Campbell, Mike Chamberlain, Mark Deakins, Justine Eyre, Rosalyn Landor, Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-21-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The seven deadly sins have been the roots of crime throughout human history. In Two of the Deadliest, Elizabeth George has gathered nearly two dozen tales that probe the dark heart of crime in the name of a pair of particularly wicked transgressions: lust and greed. A young woman mistaken for someone else falls neatly into what appears to be the perfect business opportunity, only to learn that such luxury comes with a price. A mother is driven to depths she never imagined by her less-than-grateful son. And two lovers intent on profiting from an unexpected inheritance discover that the most valuable item is not at all what they thought it was. In addition to stars including Laura Lippman, Susan Wiggs, Marcia Muller, Carolyn Hart, Nancy Pickard, and Elizabeth George herself, the collection also features new writers from a broad range of backgrounds - journalists, educators, and criminal experts. Together they explore the dark depths women and men will sink to for passion, wealth, and power. Thrilling and unpredictable, these stories of murder and mayhem are guaranteed to shock and entertain. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two of the Deadliest Author: Elizabeth George Narrator: Sile Bermingham, Cassandra Campbell, Mike Chamberlain, Mark Deakins, Justine Eyre, Rosalyn Landor, Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-21-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The seven deadly sins have been the roots of crime throughout human history. In Two of the Deadliest, Elizabeth George has gathered nearly two dozen tales that probe the dark heart of crime in the name of a pair of particularly wicked transgressions: lust and greed. A young woman mistaken for someone else falls neatly into what appears to be the perfect business opportunity, only to learn that such luxury comes with a price. A mother is driven to depths she never imagined by her less-than-grateful son. And two lovers intent on profiting from an unexpected inheritance discover that the most valuable item is not at all what they thought it was. In addition to stars including Laura Lippman, Susan Wiggs, Marcia Muller, Carolyn Hart, Nancy Pickard, and Elizabeth George herself, the collection also features new writers from a broad range of backgrounds - journalists, educators, and criminal experts. Together they explore the dark depths women and men will sink to for passion, wealth, and power. Thrilling and unpredictable, these stories of murder and mayhem are guaranteed to shock and entertain. Members Reviews: Just Plain Boring Some of these stories end with no understandable conclusion- some are just riduculous. Elizabeth George can write the most wonderful stories herself, but choosing these for this collection wasn't her best move. None of them were compelling enough to really keep my interest. Not mysteries These short stories are not mysteries. They are "modern" type short stories where nothing happens. One of the joys of the mystery is the resolution! I feel duped! Anything with the name Elizabeth George on the cover will be purchased immediately! I actually purchased this book a few years ago, then my vision got worse, so I was excited when I saw it available on audible. What a disappointment. I understood the short stories were not by EG, but I thought they would be up to the same standards. These are short stories that I guess are supposed to make one think; all they did for me is make me hit the STOP button after the 4th in a row of boring stories. Not worth a credit and definitely not worth spending money on as I did... It is such a hassle getting a refund, but I think I am going to put the time in to get my money back on this one! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/River-of-Time-Audiobook/B00XBJ119G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: River of Time Author: David Brin Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-15 Publisher: David Brin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The River of Time brings together 12 of David Brin's stories, including "The Crystal Spheres", which won the Hugo Award for Best Science Fiction Short Story in 1985. Here are powerful tales of heroism and humanity, playful excursions into realms of fancy, and profound meditations on time, memory, and our place in the universe. Who guides our fate? And can we ever hope to wrest control for ourselves? "The Crystal Spheres" offers a fantastic explanation for the Great Silence. Instead of being latecomers, might humanity have come upon the scene too early? "The Loom of Thessaly" merges classical mythology with impudent modern spirit in a science-fiction classic that speculates on the nature of reality. "Thor Meets Captain America" offers an alternate history exploring a chilling scenario behind the Holocaust. In this parallel world, the Nazis narrowly avoid defeat in World War II when they are championed by the gods of the Norse Pantheon. Listen to these and other speculations into the future of humanity in The River of Time. Table of Contents: biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Brin) Fri, 08 May 2015 18:08:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/River-of-Time-Audiobook/B00XBJ119G thebookvoice.com 09:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: River of Time Author: David Brin Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-15 Publisher: David Brin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The River of Time brings together 12 of David Brin's stories, including "The Crystal Spheres", which won the Hugo Award for Best Science Fiction Short Story in 1985. Here are powerful tales of heroism and humanity, playful excursions into realms of fancy, and profound meditations on time, memory, and our place in the universe. Who guides our fate? And can we ever hope to wrest control for ourselves? "The Crystal Spheres" offers a fantastic explanation for the Great Silence. Instead of being latecomers, might humanity have come upon the scene too early? "The Loom of Thessaly" merges classical mythology with impudent modern spirit in a science-fiction classic that speculates on the nature of reality. "Thor Meets Captain America" offers an alternate history exploring a chilling scenario behind the Holocaust. In this parallel world, the Nazis narrowly avoid defeat in World War II when they are championed by the gods of the Norse Pantheon. Listen to these and other speculations into the future of humanity in The River of Time. Table of Contents: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: River of Time Author: David Brin Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-15 Publisher: David Brin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The River of Time brings together 12 of David Brin's stories, including "The Crystal Spheres", which won the Hugo Award for Best Science Fiction Short Story in 1985. Here are powerful tales of heroism and humanity, playful excursions into realms of fancy, and profound meditations on time, memory, and our place in the universe. Who guides our fate? And can we ever hope to wrest control for ourselves? "The Crystal Spheres" offers a fantastic explanation for the Great Silence. Instead of being latecomers, might humanity have come upon the scene too early? "The Loom of Thessaly" merges classical mythology with impudent modern spirit in a science-fiction classic that speculates on the nature of reality. "Thor Meets Captain America" offers an alternate history exploring a chilling scenario behind the Holocaust. In this parallel world, the Nazis narrowly avoid defeat in World War II when they are championed by the gods of the Norse Pantheon. Listen to these and other speculations into the future of humanity in The River of Time. Table of Contents: Members Reviews: Love this book Would you listen to River of Time again? Why? Yes, the depth of the stories lends itself to repeated listens What did you like best about this story? The Loom of Thessaly is perhaps my favorite short story ever What about Stephen Mendels performance did you like? Clear, direct reading. just enough inflection/nuance If you could take any character from River of Time out to dinner, who would it be and why? Pavlos Apropoulos Some stories are strong, some not so much. Is there anything you would change about this book? This is an uneven anthology of Brin's early work. While some stories like The Crystal Spheres, The River of Time, and A Stage of Memory stand out as exceptional, others didn't really hold my interest. How could the performance have been better? Stephen Mendel has a fine reader's voice and a good sense of pacing. However, there are mispronounced words in almost every story in this anthology, and those errors immediately take me out of the story and cause me to distrust the narrator. I blame not only Mendel. but the producer of this audiobook for allowing such mistakes. Any additional comments? I like the author's notes. It's nice to get some perspective on the historical context of the stories and of the author's intention. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Wilds-Audiobook/B010MZXV62 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wilds Subtitle: Stories Author: Julia Elliott Narrator: Susan Bennett, Lori Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: At an obscure South Carolina nursing home, a lost world reemerges as a disabled elderly woman undergoes newfangled brain-restoration procedures and begins to explore her environment with the assistance of strap-on robot legs. At a deluxe medical spa on a nameless Caribbean island, a middle-aged woman hopes to revitalize her fading youth with grotesque rejuvenating therapies that combine cutting-edge medical technologies with holistic approaches and the pseudoreligious dogma of Zen-infused self-help. And in a rinky-dink mill town, an adolescent girl is unexpectedly inspired by the ravings and miraculous levitation of her fundamentalist friend's weird grandmother. These are only a few of the scenarios listeners encounter in Julia Elliott's debut collection, The Wilds. In these genre-bending stories, teetering between the ridiculous and the sublime, Elliott's language-driven fiction uses outlandish tropes to capture poignant moments in her humble characters' lives. Without abandoning the tenets of classic storytelling, Elliott revels in lush lyricism, dark humor, and experimental play. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julia Elliott) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:08:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Wilds-Audiobook/B010MZXV62 thebookvoice.com 09:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wilds Subtitle: Stories Author: Julia Elliott Narrator: Susan Bennett, Lori Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: At an obscure South Carolina nursing home, a lost world reemerges as a disabled elderly woman undergoes newfangled brain-restoration procedures and begins to explore her environment with the assistance of strap-on robot legs. At a deluxe medical spa on a nameless Caribbean island, a middle-aged woman hopes to revitalize her fading youth with grotesque rejuvenating therapies that combine cutting-edge medical technologies with holistic approaches and the pseudoreligious dogma of Zen-infused self-help. And in a rinky-dink mill town, an adolescent girl is unexpectedly inspired by the ravings and miraculous levitation of her fundamentalist friend's weird grandmother. These are only a few of the scenarios listeners encounter in Julia Elliott's debut collection, The Wilds. In these genre-bending stories, teetering between the ridiculous and the sublime, Elliott's language-driven fiction uses outlandish tropes to capture poignant moments in her humble characters' lives. Without abandoning the tenets of classic storytelling, Elliott revels in lush lyricism, dark humor, and experimental play. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wilds Subtitle: Stories Author: Julia Elliott Narrator: Susan Bennett, Lori Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: At an obscure South Carolina nursing home, a lost world reemerges as a disabled elderly woman undergoes newfangled brain-restoration procedures and begins to explore her environment with the assistance of strap-on robot legs. At a deluxe medical spa on a nameless Caribbean island, a middle-aged woman hopes to revitalize her fading youth with grotesque rejuvenating therapies that combine cutting-edge medical technologies with holistic approaches and the pseudoreligious dogma of Zen-infused self-help. And in a rinky-dink mill town, an adolescent girl is unexpectedly inspired by the ravings and miraculous levitation of her fundamentalist friend's weird grandmother. These are only a few of the scenarios listeners encounter in Julia Elliott's debut collection, The Wilds. In these genre-bending stories, teetering between the ridiculous and the sublime, Elliott's language-driven fiction uses outlandish tropes to capture poignant moments in her humble characters' lives. Without abandoning the tenets of classic storytelling, Elliott revels in lush lyricism, dark humor, and experimental play. Members Reviews: Stories that stick with you... Be it a woman coming to terms with her dementia and also her new mechanical legs, a group of young professionals literally looking to "shed" the years away, or a robot trying to understand connection, these stories will keep you thinking long after the final story wraps up. At times a scathing commentary on our current society, many left me feeling uncomfortable with how much they resonated. However, I think that is the point. AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Australias-Best-Unknown-Stories-Audiobook/B00P2VCDL6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Australia's Best Unknown Stories Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From Jim Haynes, one of our most successful and prolific Australiana authors, comes a collection of classic Australian stories, yarns and furphies ... all of them unknown. Things are not always as they seem, or as we've been told. Was the Ghan really named after the Afghan traders, and do we really know what the Ashes are? From the remote outback and cattle stations to coastal towns, Jim introduces us to the liars and larrikins, the bushies and the stockmen to tell the funniest, the most amazing and the eccentric stories that capture the heart of the Australian spirit. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Haynes) Mon, 03 Nov 2014 19:45:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Australias-Best-Unknown-Stories-Audiobook/B00P2VCDL6 thebookvoice.com 11:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Australia's Best Unknown Stories Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From Jim Haynes, one of our most successful and prolific Australiana authors, comes a collection of classic Australian stories, yarns and furphies ... all of them unknown. Things are not always as they seem, or as we've been told. Was the Ghan really named after the Afghan traders, and do we really know what the Ashes are? From the remote outback and cattle stations to coastal towns, Jim introduces us to the liars and larrikins, the bushies and the stockmen to tell the funniest, the most amazing and the eccentric stories that capture the heart of the Australian spirit. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Australia's Best Unknown Stories Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From Jim Haynes, one of our most successful and prolific Australiana authors, comes a collection of classic Australian stories, yarns and furphies ... all of them unknown. Things are not always as they seem, or as we've been told. Was the Ghan really named after the Afghan traders, and do we really know what the Ashes are? From the remote outback and cattle stations to coastal towns, Jim introduces us to the liars and larrikins, the bushies and the stockmen to tell the funniest, the most amazing and the eccentric stories that capture the heart of the Australian spirit. Members Reviews: Good Australiana Tons of great facts, a few good and gripping stories, some parts were hard to listen to just because I did not find them interesting. Overall, excellent and I would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about the history that goes unseen from the outside, as well as the real story behind some Aussie "facts". Hard to say if they're absolutely true, but entertaining nonetheless. Perhaps culture difference ? Any additional comments? As an American wanting to learn about Australia I was expecting this book to have tips like little known facts. There were a few but for the majority the book turned out to be lots of facts about sports, battles, and poets, subjects not at all of interest to me. Enjoyable but.... Is there anything you would change about this book? Yes. I was thoroughly enjoying this book until the onset of the Poetry. Also, I feel the book could have focused on some more modern events and stories, too. A mix of eras would have been better and less poetry. However, that is just my preference and poetry lovers/likers may well thoroughly enjoy themselves. I was really getting into the stories up till then. The narration was good though ;) Great! Fantastic book! Only issue is a lot of poems and nonsense stories at the end. A lot of fascinating people and events I never knew. trivia to poetry what started as a much anticipated trivia book of unknown Australian stories quickly became a poetry book. the ending was sudden, didn't make any sense. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Learning-to-Kill-Audiobook/B002V1O9PI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Learning to Kill Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ed McBain made his debut in 1956. In 2004, more than a hundred books later, he personally collected 25 of his stories written before he was Ed McBain. All but five of them were first published in the detective magazine Manhunt and none of them appeared under the Ed McBain byline. They were written by Evan Hunter (McBain's legal name as of 1952), Richard Marsten (a pseudonym derived from the names of his three sons), or Hunt Collins (in honor of his alma mater, Hunter College). Here are kids in trouble and women in jeopardy. Here are private eyes and gangs. Here are loose cannons and innocent bystanders. Here, too, are cops and robbers. These are the stories that prepared Evan Hunter to become Ed McBain, and that prepared Ed McBain to write the beloved 87th Precinct novels. In individual introductions, McBain tells how and why he wrote these stories that were the start of his legendary career. Critic Reviews: "An essential volume for McBain fans, an inspiration for aspiring authors and a treasure for both." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ed McBain) Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:40:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Learning-to-Kill-Audiobook/B002V1O9PI thebookvoice.com 12:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Learning to Kill Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ed McBain made his debut in 1956. In 2004, more than a hundred books later, he personally collected 25 of his stories written before he was Ed McBain. All but five of them were first published in the detective magazine Manhunt and none of them appeared under the Ed McBain byline. They were written by Evan Hunter (McBain's legal name as of 1952), Richard Marsten (a pseudonym derived from the names of his three sons), or Hunt Collins (in honor of his alma mater, Hunter College). Here are kids in trouble and women in jeopardy. Here are private eyes and gangs. Here are loose cannons and innocent bystanders. Here, too, are cops and robbers. These are the stories that prepared Evan Hunter to become Ed McBain, and that prepared Ed McBain to write the beloved 87th Precinct novels. In individual introductions, McBain tells how and why he wrote these stories that were the start of his legendary career. Critic Reviews: "An essential volume for McBain fans, an inspiration for aspiring authors and a treasure for both." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Learning to Kill Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Ed McBain made his debut in 1956. In 2004, more than a hundred books later, he personally collected 25 of his stories written before he was Ed McBain. All but five of them were first published in the detective magazine Manhunt and none of them appeared under the Ed McBain byline. They were written by Evan Hunter (McBain's legal name as of 1952), Richard Marsten (a pseudonym derived from the names of his three sons), or Hunt Collins (in honor of his alma mater, Hunter College). Here are kids in trouble and women in jeopardy. Here are private eyes and gangs. Here are loose cannons and innocent bystanders. Here, too, are cops and robbers. These are the stories that prepared Evan Hunter to become Ed McBain, and that prepared Ed McBain to write the beloved 87th Precinct novels. In individual introductions, McBain tells how and why he wrote these stories that were the start of his legendary career. Critic Reviews: "An essential volume for McBain fans, an inspiration for aspiring authors and a treasure for both." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Early Ed McBain These are short stories by "The author later known as Ed McBain". Learned that he was born to Italian/American Parents. (Though he obviously didn't care for that categorization - See Steve Carella's comments from more recent 87th Precinct Novels). The Author.. was born in NYC (believe it was Italian Harlem). IF you are an Ed McBain addict (as I am) then buy this, to get an idea of the author's development. IF you are new to McBain Try a later 87th Precinct Novel. ("Fiddler's" is quite good.) OR the Matthew Hope Series is Excellent. ("There was a Little Girl" comes to mind.) McBain McBain's writing is absolutely great. Too bad he is gone now and I have to re-read his books. Great writer. Not as good as his Novels I've been addicted to Ed McBain's 87th Precinct series of novels for more years than I care to admit, and am also a fan of his Matthew Hope series. This book, however, is a collection of short stories --- and old ones at that (all written from 1952-57) ---- and I wasn't sure how much I'd like it. I'm not much of a short story fan normally, but hey, this is McBain so I thought it was worth a try. Well, the nicest thing I can say is this was a relatively quick read for 476 pages. But I didn't find these stories nearly as gripping, interesting, or funny as McBain's novels. And no, the writing wasn't as sharp either. I did, however, like his introductions of some of these stories, where he gives you the inside scoop on how the story either came to be written or published. For me, those descriptions were far more interesting than the stories themselves. Granted, these short stories were all written very early in McBain's career, before the first 87th Precinct novel was written, but most of them are either too predictable and full of cliches, or just plain weird. Not that this is entirely awful, it's not. There are a few flashes of fine writing and suspense in some of these stories, just not consisently so. If you're a McBain fan, this collection will be of interest, but it would certainly NOT be the place for a beginner to start. Learning To Kill Has Lost Its Sheen If you've ever whiled away an evening watching 21 Jump Street or Law & Order, you owe Salvatore Lombino a debt of gratitude. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Wife-Mother-Woman-A-Flash-Fiction-Collection-Audiobook/B078WDMMPP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wife, Mother, Woman: A Flash Fiction Collection Author: Renee Conoulty Narrator: Renee Conoulty Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Renee Conoulty Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The everyday life of a military wife. This flash fiction collection takes you inside the lives of 10 military affiliated women. Whether they serve the military or support those who do, they all face relatable problems. Making new friends, finding new jobs, solo parenting. Being wives, being mothers, being women. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Renee Conoulty) Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:04:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Wife-Mother-Woman-A-Flash-Fiction-Collection-Audiobook/B078WDMMPP thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wife, Mother, Woman: A Flash Fiction Collection Author: Renee Conoulty Narrator: Renee Conoulty Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Renee Conoulty Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The everyday life of a military wife. This flash fiction collection takes you inside the lives of 10 military affiliated women. Whether they serve the military or support those who do, they all face relatable problems. Making new friends, finding new jobs, solo parenting. Being wives, being mothers, being women. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wife, Mother, Woman: A Flash Fiction Collection Author: Renee Conoulty Narrator: Renee Conoulty Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Renee Conoulty Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The everyday life of a military wife. This flash fiction collection takes you inside the lives of 10 military affiliated women. Whether they serve the military or support those who do, they all face relatable problems. Making new friends, finding new jobs, solo parenting. Being wives, being mothers, being women. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Eco-Fables-Green-Stories-for-Children-and-Adults-Volume-1-Audiobook/B00EOZGKLK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eco-Fables: Green Stories for Children and Adults, Volume 1 Subtitle: Environmental Fairy Tales Author: Tom Simek Narrator: Tom Simek Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-13 Publisher: Tom Simek Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Eco-Fables is a collection of eco-friendly "green" tales, which center around a magical forest full of wonderful things. The often ironic, satirical short stories offer up lessons for living and pack big ideas into small doses suitable for children and adults. Volume One (the first of the three volume set) offers 11 "green fables", including "The Man Who Went to Town", "The Caterpillars", and "The Monkeys and the Mushrooms". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Simek) Fri, 23 Aug 2013 21:59:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Eco-Fables-Green-Stories-for-Children-and-Adults-Volume-1-Audiobook/B00EOZGKLK thebookvoice.com 00:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eco-Fables: Green Stories for Children and Adults, Volume 1 Subtitle: Environmental Fairy Tales Author: Tom Simek Narrator: Tom Simek Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-13 Publisher: Tom Simek Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Eco-Fables is a collection of eco-friendly "green" tales, which center around a magical forest full of wonderful things. The often ironic, satirical short stories offer up lessons for living and pack big ideas into small doses suitable for children and adults. Volume One (the first of the three volume set) offers 11 "green fables", including "The Man Who Went to Town", "The Caterpillars", and "The Monkeys and the Mushrooms". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eco-Fables: Green Stories for Children and Adults, Volume 1 Subtitle: Environmental Fairy Tales Author: Tom Simek Narrator: Tom Simek Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-13 Publisher: Tom Simek Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Eco-Fables is a collection of eco-friendly "green" tales, which center around a magical forest full of wonderful things. The often ironic, satirical short stories offer up lessons for living and pack big ideas into small doses suitable for children and adults. Volume One (the first of the three volume set) offers 11 "green fables", including "The Man Who Went to Town", "The Caterpillars", and "The Monkeys and the Mushrooms". Members Reviews: Wonderful !! I cannot wait to read the stories to my grandsons! Congrats to Tom Simek and his wife, Lara, on the publishing of ECO-FABLES - Volume 1 - Green Stories for Children and Adults. It is a thrilling experience to be able to instantly download Tom's fables to my Kindle from Amazon because I know Tom and his wonderful family! The fables are fun to read, the illustrations are colorful, and the lessons are meaningful. I loved the setting of forests and streams as it reminded me of my own backyard. Great job Tom and Lara! I am already looking forward to Volume 2. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/House-of-Malice-Audiobook/B01AAWFMKU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of Malice Author: Scott G. Mariani Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Novelist Mandy Freeman thinks her dreams have come true when she becomes owner of Summer Cottage, former home of her idol, author Ellen Grace. With her new life starting and love on the horizon, Mandy's future looks bright. But Mandy begins to learn all is not as it seems. A series of disturbing, sinister events force her to delve into the past of its former owner. Mandy finds herself caught in a nightmare that threatens to destroy her.... Critic Reviews: Praise for the author: "If you've got a pulse, you'll love Scott Mariani." (Simon Toyne) "Scott Mariani is an awesome writer." (Chris Kuzneski) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott G. Mariani) Thu, 04 Feb 2016 03:16:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/House-of-Malice-Audiobook/B01AAWFMKU thebookvoice.com 03:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of Malice Author: Scott G. Mariani Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Novelist Mandy Freeman thinks her dreams have come true when she becomes owner of Summer Cottage, former home of her idol, author Ellen Grace. With her new life starting and love on the horizon, Mandy's future looks bright. But Mandy begins to learn all is not as it seems. A series of disturbing, sinister events force her to delve into the past of its former owner. Mandy finds herself caught in a nightmare that threatens to destroy her.... Critic Reviews: Praise for the author: "If you've got a pulse, you'll love Scott Mariani." (Simon Toyne) "Scott Mariani is an awesome writer." (Chris Kuzneski) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of Malice Author: Scott G. Mariani Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Novelist Mandy Freeman thinks her dreams have come true when she becomes owner of Summer Cottage, former home of her idol, author Ellen Grace. With her new life starting and love on the horizon, Mandy's future looks bright. But Mandy begins to learn all is not as it seems. A series of disturbing, sinister events force her to delve into the past of its former owner. Mandy finds herself caught in a nightmare that threatens to destroy her.... Critic Reviews: Praise for the author: "If you've got a pulse, you'll love Scott Mariani." (Simon Toyne) "Scott Mariani is an awesome writer." (Chris Kuzneski) Members Reviews: Basic not scary Some short stories I read can be quite gripping and make you want to finish them this was the opposite wouldnt read again https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Proposition-5-The-Ferro-Family-Audiobook/B0195KGRIY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Proposition 5: The Ferro Family Subtitle: Volume 5 Author: H.M. Ward Narrator: Kitty Bang Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: H.M. Ward Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Blackmail. Sex. Ferro. Time is my enemy, and I won't waste another second. I have a choice to make: a life with Neil or what's left of life with Bryan. I make my decision but could lose everything when the one Ferro I never want to see interferes. I feel like my life is spiraling out of control, but this could lead to what I've been searching for all along - hope. biacuaduc@gmail.com (H.M. Ward) Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:15:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Proposition-5-The-Ferro-Family-Audiobook/B0195KGRIY thebookvoice.com 02:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Proposition 5: The Ferro Family Subtitle: Volume 5 Author: H.M. Ward Narrator: Kitty Bang Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: H.M. Ward Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Blackmail. Sex. Ferro. Time is my enemy, and I won't waste another second. I have a choice to make: a life with Neil or what's left of life with Bryan. I make my decision but could lose everything when the one Ferro I never want to see interferes. I feel like my life is spiraling out of control, but this could lead to what I've been searching for all along - hope. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Proposition 5: The Ferro Family Subtitle: Volume 5 Author: H.M. Ward Narrator: Kitty Bang Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: H.M. Ward Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Blackmail. Sex. Ferro. Time is my enemy, and I won't waste another second. I have a choice to make: a life with Neil or what's left of life with Bryan. I make my decision but could lose everything when the one Ferro I never want to see interferes. I feel like my life is spiraling out of control, but this could lead to what I've been searching for all along - hope. Members Reviews: A true tear jerker What a heart felt story ..I am in tears and will cry for Byran and Holly every time I think of The Ferro stories . I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to escape into a great love story with great romance and great intimacy from another life style than the one they probably live in. If they do live in this life style it will give them a place to relate. It is full of love, sex, tragedy, and forgiveness. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Saint-Around-the-World-Audiobook/B00XZCCJOU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Saint Around the World Subtitle: The Saint, Book 31 Author: Leslie Charteris Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In these six stories, Simon Templar's uncanny ability to find an adventure wherever he goes leads him into some very strange affairs. In Bermuda, he has to solve the case of a missing husband; in England, he has to stop a husband whose wives tend not to last long. He also deals with a murder in a nudist colony, hunts for oil, matches wits with a woman as ruthless as himself and goes fishing for a drug-smuggling ring. Leslie Charteris was born in Singapore and moved to England in 1919. He left Cambridge University early when his first novel was accepted for publication. He wrote novels about the Saint throughout his life, becoming one of the 20th century's most prolific and popular authors. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leslie Charteris) Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:31:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Saint-Around-the-World-Audiobook/B00XZCCJOU thebookvoice.com 08:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Saint Around the World Subtitle: The Saint, Book 31 Author: Leslie Charteris Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In these six stories, Simon Templar's uncanny ability to find an adventure wherever he goes leads him into some very strange affairs. In Bermuda, he has to solve the case of a missing husband; in England, he has to stop a husband whose wives tend not to last long. He also deals with a murder in a nudist colony, hunts for oil, matches wits with a woman as ruthless as himself and goes fishing for a drug-smuggling ring. Leslie Charteris was born in Singapore and moved to England in 1919. He left Cambridge University early when his first novel was accepted for publication. He wrote novels about the Saint throughout his life, becoming one of the 20th century's most prolific and popular authors. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Saint Around the World Subtitle: The Saint, Book 31 Author: Leslie Charteris Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: In these six stories, Simon Templar's uncanny ability to find an adventure wherever he goes leads him into some very strange affairs. In Bermuda, he has to solve the case of a missing husband; in England, he has to stop a husband whose wives tend not to last long. He also deals with a murder in a nudist colony, hunts for oil, matches wits with a woman as ruthless as himself and goes fishing for a drug-smuggling ring. Leslie Charteris was born in Singapore and moved to England in 1919. He left Cambridge University early when his first novel was accepted for publication. He wrote novels about the Saint throughout his life, becoming one of the 20th century's most prolific and popular authors. Members Reviews: An entertaining, if not perfect, Saint This Saint book (one of Charterisâ later ones) consists of six short stories. I would rate three of them as excellent, one as quite good, and two as only just OK. For me, the best one is the last one, âThe Element of Doubtâ. Several of these stories were turned into early episodes of the TV version of the Saint. These too were quite entertaining, but not as good as the book versions. And the TV Saint does not have the same hard, ruthless edge as the book Saint does. To look at the positive side first, this book has plenty of examples of Charterisâ amusing writing, such as this paragraph from one of the stories, where an attractive married woman âcomes onâ to the Saint: âShe came so close, deliberately, that the first time they both inhaled simultaneously would have caused a most stimulating collision.â It also amuses me that Charteris occasionally throws in some really obscure word which in a lifetime of reading Iâve never come across before, and which I have to look up. In some of the Saint books, I find that Charteris goes over the top in impressing upon us just what a dashing, tall, handsome, blue-eyed, debonair, witty, adventure-loving buccaneer the Saint is. But in this volume he doesnât do that â which is another plus. On the negative side, in one story Charteris has the Saint spouting some awful reactionary and racist nonsense, when he condemns foreign aid and sings the praises of the British Empire for âtaming savagesâ etc! In general, there is much less racism in the Saint books than in most of the crime fiction of that period. (Charteris himself was of mixed Chinese-British parentage.) But this rant by the Saint is certainly off-putting. This is a pity, especially when at other times Charteris can express, through the mouths of his characters, some pretty progressive, and even left-radical, views. (Iâve said more on this in my review here on Amazon of âThe Saint Intervenesâ.) Overall, I am a fan of the Saint books, but rather a selective one. Iâve thoroughly enjoyed some of them (as I did when I first read some as a teenager in the 1960s), but Iâve been disappointed with others. This one is certainly worth reading. Finally, I know that many Saint fans prefer the novella-length or full-length Saint stories, but for a bit of light entertainment that you can dip into, I personally prefer the short stories which feature in this book and in others such as âThe Saint Intervenesâ, âThe Brighter Buccaneerâ, âThe Happy Highwaymanâ, âSaint Errantâ and âThe Saint in Europeâ. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Crime-Stories-Audiobook/B007JMZ85O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crime Stories Subtitle: Twenty Thriller Tales Author: J. A. Konrath Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection features twenty short stories from humorous thriller writer J.A. Konrath. Included are a few hardboiled tales, some noir, some parody and satire, a few straight-out comedy pieces, and a few stories that didn't fit into Konrath's other two collections, Horror Stories and Jack Daniels Stories. The twenty stories include: The Big Guys - Flash fiction, winner of the Derringer Award. A Fistful of Cozy - A satire of the mystery cozy genre. Cleansing - An ancient crime of biblical proportions. Lying Eyes - Solve it yourself, given the clues. Perfect Plan - Another solve it yourself. Don't you remember One Minute Mysteries and Encyclopedia Brown? Piece of Cake - Another solve it yourself, originally featured in Woman's World. Animal Attraction - Solve it yourself. Urgent Reply Needed - A cautionary tale about dealing with spammers. Blaine's Deal - A parody of hardboiled noir. Light Drizzle - A light-hearted send-up of hitman stories. An Archaeologist's Story - How digging up old bones leads to fresh corpses. Don't Press That Button! - An essay about the gadgets in the James Bond universe, and which you need to buy. Piranha Pool - A writer seeking criticism pays the ultimate price. A Newbie's Guide to Thrillerfest - Never been to a mystery conference? Here's the in-depth dirt. Inspector Oxnard - He's either brilliant, or too stupid to breathe. One Night Only - A sports fan ends up in jail, all for the love of the game. Could Stephanie Plum Car Really Get Car Insurance? - An essay about Janet Evanovich's famous character. Cozy or Hardboiled? - Take the test to find out which type of book you're reading. Addiction - What's the worst drug you can get hung up on? Weigh To Go - A humor column about health clubs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. A. Konrath) Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:08:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Crime-Stories-Audiobook/B007JMZ85O thebookvoice.com 03:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crime Stories Subtitle: Twenty Thriller Tales Author: J. A. Konrath Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection features twenty short stories from humorous thriller writer J.A. Konrath. Included are a few hardboiled tales, some noir, some parody and satire, a few straight-out comedy pieces, and a few stories that didn't fit into Konrath's other two collections, Horror Stories and Jack Daniels Stories. The twenty stories include: The Big Guys - Flash fiction, winner of the Derringer Award. A Fistful of Cozy - A satire of the mystery cozy genre. Cleansing - An ancient crime of biblical proportions. Lying Eyes - Solve it yourself, given the clues. Perfect Plan - Another solve it yourself. Don't you remember One Minute Mysteries and Encyclopedia Brown? Piece of Cake - Another solve it yourself, originally featured in Woman's World. Animal Attraction - Solve it yourself. Urgent Reply Needed - A cautionary tale about dealing with spammers. Blaine's Deal - A parody of hardboiled noir. Light Drizzle - A light-hearted send-up of hitman stories. An Archaeologist's Story - How digging up old bones leads to fresh corpses. Don't Press That Button! - An essay about the gadgets in the James Bond universe, and which you need to buy. Piranha Pool - A writer seeking criticism pays the ultimate price. A Newbie's Guide to Thrillerfest - Never been to a mystery conference? Here's the in-depth dirt. Inspector Oxnard - He's either brilliant, or too stupid to breathe. One Night Only - A sports fan ends up in jail, all for the love of the game. Could Stephanie Plum Car Really Get Car Insurance? - An essay about Janet Evanovich's famous character. Cozy or Hardboiled? - Take the test to find out which type of book you're reading. Addiction - What's the worst drug you can get hung up on? Weigh To Go - A humor column about health clubs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crime Stories Subtitle: Twenty Thriller Tales Author: J. A. Konrath Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection features twenty short stories from humorous thriller writer J.A. Konrath. Included are a few hardboiled tales, some noir, some parody and satire, a few straight-out comedy pieces, and a few stories that didn't fit into Konrath's other two collections, Horror Stories and Jack Daniels Stories. The twenty stories include: The Big Guys - Flash fiction, winner of the Derringer Award. A Fistful of Cozy - A satire of the mystery cozy genre. Cleansing - An ancient crime of biblical proportions. Lying Eyes - Solve it yourself, given the clues. Perfect Plan - Another solve it yourself. Don't you remember One Minute Mysteries and Encyclopedia Brown? Piece of Cake - Another solve it yourself, originally featured in Woman's World. Animal Attraction - Solve it yourself. Urgent Reply Needed - A cautionary tale about dealing with spammers. Blaine's Deal - A parody of hardboiled noir. Light Drizzle - A light-hearted send-up of hitman stories. An Archaeologist's Story - How digging up old bones leads to fresh corpses. Don't Press That Button! - An essay about the gadgets in the James Bond universe, and which you need to buy. Piranha Pool - A writer seeking criticism pays the ultimate price. A Newbie's Guide to Thrillerfest - Never been to a mystery conference? Here's the in-depth dirt. Inspector Oxnard - He's either brilliant, or too stupid to breathe. One Night Only - A sports fan ends up in jail, all for the love of the game. Could Stephanie Plum Car Really Get Car Insurance? - An essay about Janet Evanovich's famous character. Cozy or Hardboiled? - Take the test to find out which type of book you're reading. Addiction - What's the worst drug you can get hung up on? Weigh To Go - A humor column about health clubs. Members Reviews: Crime Stories contains no Crime stories ? Just FYI I disliked that the title of the book is a misnomer. It is a collection of satirical look at very disjointed topics. JA Konrath is of course known for his horror stories. I took it for granted I admit. I did enjoy it though as Luke Daniels is a great narrator . And the stories are sometimes entertaining. There were 2 I could really relate to, one on assassin novels , was great. Also the roast of James Bond gadgets. I believe people may want to skip this one if they want a crime novel . Stinks! Save your money. Several of the short stories are just horrible. Not one good story in the entire collection. I kept waiting for the non existent good story. Painful to listen to. Fun for Fans of Konrath I don't think it works well as a stand alone collection, but fans of Konrath will enjoy this lighthearted insight into his world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Grand-Adventures-Audiobook/B00LV839F8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grand Adventures Author: S.A. McAuley, John Amory, J.E. Birk, Sophie Bonaste, Sue Brown, KC Burn, Cardeno C. Narrator: Falcon Sound Company Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: On September 1, 2011, TJ Klune wrote, "It's not about the ending, it's about the journey..." in a review of Eric Arvin's Woke Up in a Strange Place. With those words, two men began a journey of love and invited us to ride along. TJ and Eric have shared so much with us: their wonderful books, their smiles, their humor, their lives, and their inspiring devotion to each other. In December of 2013, their journey took a detour when Eric was taken to the emergency room. He survived the surgery to remove a cavernous hemangioma from his brain stem, but the challenges TJ and Eric face are far from over. The authors in this anthology donated their talent as a way to support Eric's continued recovery, to help bring strength to TJ, and to show both of them just how much love surrounds them. Grand Adventures is a diverse range of stories about the journey of love. We're going on some grand adventures for a great cause. Thank you for joining us. One hundred percent of the income from this volume goes directly to TJ and Eric. Stories Included: "Foreword" by S.A. McAuley, "An Unexpected Thing" by John Amory, "The Twinkie Ignition" by J.E. Birk, and many more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (S.A. McAuley) Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:08:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Grand-Adventures-Audiobook/B00LV839F8 thebookvoice.com 15:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grand Adventures Author: S.A. McAuley, John Amory, J.E. Birk, Sophie Bonaste, Sue Brown, KC Burn, Cardeno C. Narrator: Falcon Sound Company Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: On September 1, 2011, TJ Klune wrote, "It's not about the ending, it's about the journey..." in a review of Eric Arvin's Woke Up in a Strange Place. With those words, two men began a journey of love and invited us to ride along. TJ and Eric have shared so much with us: their wonderful books, their smiles, their humor, their lives, and their inspiring devotion to each other. In December of 2013, their journey took a detour when Eric was taken to the emergency room. He survived the surgery to remove a cavernous hemangioma from his brain stem, but the challenges TJ and Eric face are far from over. The authors in this anthology donated their talent as a way to support Eric's continued recovery, to help bring strength to TJ, and to show both of them just how much love surrounds them. Grand Adventures is a diverse range of stories about the journey of love. We're going on some grand adventures for a great cause. Thank you for joining us. One hundred percent of the income from this volume goes directly to TJ and Eric. Stories Included: "Foreword" by S.A. McAuley, "An Unexpected Thing" by John Amory, "The Twinkie Ignition" by J.E. Birk, and many more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grand Adventures Author: S.A. McAuley, John Amory, J.E. Birk, Sophie Bonaste, Sue Brown, KC Burn, Cardeno C. Narrator: Falcon Sound Company Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: On September 1, 2011, TJ Klune wrote, "It's not about the ending, it's about the journey..." in a review of Eric Arvin's Woke Up in a Strange Place. With those words, two men began a journey of love and invited us to ride along. TJ and Eric have shared so much with us: their wonderful books, their smiles, their humor, their lives, and their inspiring devotion to each other. In December of 2013, their journey took a detour when Eric was taken to the emergency room. He survived the surgery to remove a cavernous hemangioma from his brain stem, but the challenges TJ and Eric face are far from over. The authors in this anthology donated their talent as a way to support Eric's continued recovery, to help bring strength to TJ, and to show both of them just how much love surrounds them. Grand Adventures is a diverse range of stories about the journey of love. We're going on some grand adventures for a great cause. Thank you for joining us. One hundred percent of the income from this volume goes directly to TJ and Eric. Stories Included: "Foreword" by S.A. McAuley, "An Unexpected Thing" by John Amory, "The Twinkie Ignition" by J.E. Birk, and many more. Members Reviews: Of noble intent I'm on board with the intent behind this collection of stories, so I'm not sorry I bought it. If I'm honest though, it didn't grab me. If it weren't for the beneficiaries of the proceeds, I'd probably return it. Buy it in support, if nothing else. Falcon Sound Company Narrators Rock! Any additional comments? There are so many good stories in this anthology, and they are all really well narrated by the wonderful narrators of Falcon Sound Company. Of course there are some stand-outs (Cardeno C, Mary Calmes, Rhys Ford, Dawn Kimberly Johnson, John Goode to name but a few) not only the stories, but their narration, but all in all, you get a lot of bang for your buck with this one - especially if you do the Whispersync deal. Grand Collection Would you consider the audio edition of Grand Adventures to be better than the print version? the heart felt dedications from all these authors was wonderful. What did you like best about this story? all these are truly heart touching short stories background nise! Any additional comments? A collection of a garbage really. It was so boring that this book become background noise to my own thoughts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Mortal-Lock-Audiobook/B00DJDCW7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mortal Lock Author: Andrew Vachss Narrator: Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A hit man stalks his mark at a race track. A sociopath crosses every moral boundary to become a published author. An ex-mercenary obsessively defends his "perimeter" from a dangerous interloper. A man for hire grudgingly accepts help from a teenage girl to track an online predator. In a dystopian future, young people struggle for survival underground, forming themselves into vicious gangs with only the graffiti of the "last journalists" accepted as truth. Andrew Vachss collects 20 tight, powerful stories - all from the past decade of his career, including some now published for the first time - along with an original screenplay. Together, they form Mortal Lock, a searing portrait of the criminal underworld, with both its depravity and humanity on display. Critic Reviews: "A collection of white-hot short stories." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Vachss) Mon, 24 Jun 2013 06:47:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Mortal-Lock-Audiobook/B00DJDCW7E thebookvoice.com 10:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mortal Lock Author: Andrew Vachss Narrator: Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A hit man stalks his mark at a race track. A sociopath crosses every moral boundary to become a published author. An ex-mercenary obsessively defends his "perimeter" from a dangerous interloper. A man for hire grudgingly accepts help from a teenage girl to track an online predator. In a dystopian future, young people struggle for survival underground, forming themselves into vicious gangs with only the graffiti of the "last journalists" accepted as truth. Andrew Vachss collects 20 tight, powerful stories - all from the past decade of his career, including some now published for the first time - along with an original screenplay. Together, they form Mortal Lock, a searing portrait of the criminal underworld, with both its depravity and humanity on display. Critic Reviews: "A collection of white-hot short stories." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mortal Lock Author: Andrew Vachss Narrator: Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A hit man stalks his mark at a race track. A sociopath crosses every moral boundary to become a published author. An ex-mercenary obsessively defends his "perimeter" from a dangerous interloper. A man for hire grudgingly accepts help from a teenage girl to track an online predator. In a dystopian future, young people struggle for survival underground, forming themselves into vicious gangs with only the graffiti of the "last journalists" accepted as truth. Andrew Vachss collects 20 tight, powerful stories - all from the past decade of his career, including some now published for the first time - along with an original screenplay. Together, they form Mortal Lock, a searing portrait of the criminal underworld, with both its depravity and humanity on display. Critic Reviews: "A collection of white-hot short stories." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: short stories succeed Vachss keeps on succeeding at his mission. These short stories extend his writing far past his Burke idiom, but continue to deliver "iron on the target" just the same. The book showcases experiments in style and subject matter on the part of the author. As expected, his discipline as a writer carries off the tests with all the terse grace I relish as a reader. Well done and keep the content coming. Life Beyond Burke After years of writing the wonderful and disturbing "Burke" novels (along with other good works of fiction), Burke has been retired. This does not mean that Vachss isn't still exploring the underbelly of humanity and finding good and evil living side by side. Vachss strikes again! Yep, it's a Vachss novel. If you're a fan you know what that means and you get this book. If you haven't read his work earlier then just go ahead and buy this book...it will blow your mind and make you a fan. If you read this and don't like it...then go back to your tame crime fiction and don't waste our time! Hail Vachss, we want more books! Another great collection of Vachss short stories. Andrew Vachss, is the lawyer who happens to be a writer as well. He describes his writing as 'an organic outgrowth' that helps him to reach a larger audience to promote the causes and beliefs he works for. He is mostly known for the now concluded 'Burke' series and his other stand alone novels such as the amazing 'Shella'. This book is another collection of his short stories that he writes and usually gets published online or in magazines or other places with a few original ones added. His other books of short stories include 'Born Bad' and 'Everybody Pays'. This book like the others has some really strong, hard boiled stories, and Vachss has even added a new 'Cross' tale (Cross is a character who was introduced in earlier books, most notably the previously mentioned 'Born Bad' and 'Everybody Pays' collections. Cross is also the main character in Vachss novel 'Blackjack'. Also included is a script from Vachss 'Underground' storyline which has appeared in both previously mentioned books as well as some comics from Dark Horse. Reading a new collection of Vachss short stories is always great. I have been reading his work for many years, and for those who never read any of his work, his short stories are a good place to start. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Return-of-Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B0038TODUI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sherlock Holmes did not lose his life at the Reichenbach Falls. Nor has three years of absence taken away his power to startle the faithful Dr. Watson. But it is the Park Lane mystery---the murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair---that brings Holmes back to life and the search for the second most dangerous man in London. And when that case is satisfactorily concluded, Holmes is once again free to devote himself to examining 12 more of those interesting little problems that the complex life of London so plentifully presents. The Return of Sherlock Holmes contains the following tales: "The Adventure of the Empty House", "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder", "The Adventure of the Dancing Men", "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist", "The Adventure of the Priory School", "The Adventure of Black Peter", "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton", "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons", "The Adventure of the Three Students", "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez", "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter", "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange", and "The Adventure of the Second Stain". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:08:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Return-of-Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B0038TODUI thebookvoice.com 11:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sherlock Holmes did not lose his life at the Reichenbach Falls. Nor has three years of absence taken away his power to startle the faithful Dr. Watson. But it is the Park Lane mystery---the murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair---that brings Holmes back to life and the search for the second most dangerous man in London. And when that case is satisfactorily concluded, Holmes is once again free to devote himself to examining 12 more of those interesting little problems that the complex life of London so plentifully presents. The Return of Sherlock Holmes contains the following tales: "The Adventure of the Empty House", "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder", "The Adventure of the Dancing Men", "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist", "The Adventure of the Priory School", "The Adventure of Black Peter", "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton", "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons", "The Adventure of the Three Students", "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez", "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter", "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange", and "The Adventure of the Second Stain". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sherlock Holmes did not lose his life at the Reichenbach Falls. Nor has three years of absence taken away his power to startle the faithful Dr. Watson. But it is the Park Lane mystery---the murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair---that brings Holmes back to life and the search for the second most dangerous man in London. And when that case is satisfactorily concluded, Holmes is once again free to devote himself to examining 12 more of those interesting little problems that the complex life of London so plentifully presents. The Return of Sherlock Holmes contains the following tales: "The Adventure of the Empty House", "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder", "The Adventure of the Dancing Men", "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist", "The Adventure of the Priory School", "The Adventure of Black Peter", "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton", "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons", "The Adventure of the Three Students", "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez", "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter", "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange", and "The Adventure of the Second Stain". Members Reviews: Sherlock at his best I loved these stories narrated by the excellent Simon Prebble. This is a genuine review! I am sat in my garden in the sun and have had a happy time listening to this. Just wonderfully pithy tales of adventure. perfect narrator incredible variety of voices. must be the best out there. brings every story to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tell-Me-A-Story-3-Audiobook/B002UZJIDS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tell Me A Story 3 Subtitle: Women of Wonder Author: Amy Friedman Narrator: bryce Dallas Howard, Margot Rose, Wendy Hammers, Paula Poundstone, Yvette Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-09 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From England to Siberia and New Zealand, from the United States to Cambodia and East Africa, listeners will be transported as legendary heroines and goddesses seek and struggle, win and lose, laugh and cry, in magical stories and marvelous music from around the world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amy Friedman) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:43:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tell-Me-A-Story-3-Audiobook/B002UZJIDS thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tell Me A Story 3 Subtitle: Women of Wonder Author: Amy Friedman Narrator: bryce Dallas Howard, Margot Rose, Wendy Hammers, Paula Poundstone, Yvette Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-09 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From England to Siberia and New Zealand, from the United States to Cambodia and East Africa, listeners will be transported as legendary heroines and goddesses seek and struggle, win and lose, laugh and cry, in magical stories and marvelous music from around the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tell Me A Story 3 Subtitle: Women of Wonder Author: Amy Friedman Narrator: bryce Dallas Howard, Margot Rose, Wendy Hammers, Paula Poundstone, Yvette Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-09 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From England to Siberia and New Zealand, from the United States to Cambodia and East Africa, listeners will be transported as legendary heroines and goddesses seek and struggle, win and lose, laugh and cry, in magical stories and marvelous music from around the world. Members Reviews: Stimulate your child's imagination and sense of wonder with these amazing stories! My daughter (five-and-a-half) and I are great fans of the Tell Me a Story series of audio CDs. The stories are imaginative and fun, culled from the various mythologies around the world, and accompanied by creative narration and musical accompaniment. We own a couple of other titles in the series but this is one of our personal favorites since it centers on stories with strong female characters, either mortal or goddesses. There are six stories in all, with an overture preceding (running about 2:50 minutes): The Cleverest Tune 10:52 (a British folktale, read by actor Bryce Dallas Howard) The Goddess and the Ogre 13:09 (a Cambodian legend, read by Jessica DiCicco) Whisker of the Lioness 13:37 (an Ethiopian Tale, read by Margot Rose) The Lady and the Judge 8:57 (a Turkish Folktale, read by Wendy Hammers) Reindeer Maiden 10:40 (a Siberian Legend, read by Yvette Freeman) Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind 8:15 (an American Tall Tale, read by Paula Poundstone) The musical instruments used in accompanying the stories include the guitar, harmonica, keyboards, glockenspiel, percussion, saxophone, finger cymbals, violin, trombone, clarinet, etc. The stories are wondrous and will give flight to one's imagination. The multi-cultural nature of these stories also help children to develop an appreciation of stories from diverse cultures. Recommended! Stories for Girls My daughter for whom I bought this is almost five years old. Even though a few of the stories are a little over her head, she loves them all and is able to understand the messages in each. I always look for stories that showcase strong females for her to emulate. Fortunately, these stories also have a moral or positive lesson. The narrators were very lively, animated and clear and the accompanying music was wonderful. I enjoy listening to all as much as she does. Happy Granddaughter Bought three of these CD's for my granddaughter (6yrs) and she loves to listen to them with her mom. What's not to like when your granddaughter and mommy are sharing time together. Gift I purchased this as a gift for my 95 year-old mother who is a storyteller and is also visually impaired. She really liked it. ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL ADDITON TO A WONDERFUL SERIES BY AMY FRIEDMAN This CD is the third in one of the most delightful offerings of this nature I have had the pleasure of listening to in years! The art of true story telling and the wisdom and lore from our many folktales is being slowly lost, year after year. Offerings such as this and the two preceding CDs help keep both the traditional story telling skills and the tradition of folk legends alive. When a good tale and a good teller of tales come together, a certain magic is present; a magic like no other and both traditions are alive and well due to Amy Friedman. She is providing us a wonderful service. Tell Me a Story 3, Women of Wonder is a collection of six myths and legends from around the world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Bite-Size-Audiobook/B01I3LXS2Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bite-Size Subtitle: A Collection of Short Stories Author: Matt Shaw Narrator: Julian Seager Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Matt Shaw Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sometimes people do not have much time in their lives. Deadlines are looming at work, kids are playing up, dinners need to be prepared, errands need to be run. That is where short stories fit so nicely into their lives. A quick little escape to another world whilst battling with the stress of everyday life. A quick listen here, a quick listen there. This is a collection of short stories from author Matt Shaw: "Let Go" "Reminiscing" "Next-Gen" "Laughter in the Night" "Slither" "Fun and Games" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Shaw) Fri, 08 Jul 2016 02:17:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Bite-Size-Audiobook/B01I3LXS2Y thebookvoice.com 01:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bite-Size Subtitle: A Collection of Short Stories Author: Matt Shaw Narrator: Julian Seager Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Matt Shaw Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sometimes people do not have much time in their lives. Deadlines are looming at work, kids are playing up, dinners need to be prepared, errands need to be run. That is where short stories fit so nicely into their lives. A quick little escape to another world whilst battling with the stress of everyday life. A quick listen here, a quick listen there. This is a collection of short stories from author Matt Shaw: "Let Go" "Reminiscing" "Next-Gen" "Laughter in the Night" "Slither" "Fun and Games" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bite-Size Subtitle: A Collection of Short Stories Author: Matt Shaw Narrator: Julian Seager Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Matt Shaw Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Sometimes people do not have much time in their lives. Deadlines are looming at work, kids are playing up, dinners need to be prepared, errands need to be run. That is where short stories fit so nicely into their lives. A quick little escape to another world whilst battling with the stress of everyday life. A quick listen here, a quick listen there. This is a collection of short stories from author Matt Shaw: "Let Go" "Reminiscing" "Next-Gen" "Laughter in the Night" "Slither" "Fun and Games" Members Reviews: A Safe, But Pleasing Compendium.... A collection of simple horror tales not far removed from "Creepshow" or "Tales From The Crypt". I was expecting something a bit more hardcore, but was surprised reading the first two tales "Let Go" and "Reminiscing" , as they were ethereal and heartfelt; The subjects of crossing over and what waits on the "other" side. Not horror per se., but were my favorites.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Defender-of-the-Innocent-Audiobook/B00NLMNWIG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defender of the Innocent Subtitle: The Casebook of Martin Ehrengraf Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Don Sobczak Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Lawrence Block Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The criminal defense lawyer. Redefined. Martin H. Ehrengraf, dapper and diabolical, may be Lawrence Block's darkest creation. He's the defense attorney who never sees the inside of a courtroom, because all his clients are innocent - no matter how guilty they may seem. Some even believe themselves to be guilty: They remember pulling the trigger, or wiring the dynamite to their spouse's car, or holding the bloody blade. But things have a way of working out when Martin Ehrengraf is on the case. Evidence turns up, incriminating someone else. More murders occur, with the same M.O. And the gate of the jail cell opens, and the accused walks free. But be careful - hiring Martin Ehrengraf comes with a price. A high price, one that comes due even if he appears to have done nothing on your behalf. And you'd better be prepared to pay... Here at last are the complete exploits of Martin Ehrengraf: a dozen delicious tales of vice and villainy including one - ''The Ehrengraf Fandango'' - that is appearing for the first time anywhere. It's a 12-course meal of sinister surprises, exquisitely prepared and served simmering hot by the greatest living master of mystery fiction. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:44:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Defender-of-the-Innocent-Audiobook/B00NLMNWIG thebookvoice.com 06:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defender of the Innocent Subtitle: The Casebook of Martin Ehrengraf Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Don Sobczak Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Lawrence Block Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The criminal defense lawyer. Redefined. Martin H. Ehrengraf, dapper and diabolical, may be Lawrence Block's darkest creation. He's the defense attorney who never sees the inside of a courtroom, because all his clients are innocent - no matter how guilty they may seem. Some even believe themselves to be guilty: They remember pulling the trigger, or wiring the dynamite to their spouse's car, or holding the bloody blade. But things have a way of working out when Martin Ehrengraf is on the case. Evidence turns up, incriminating someone else. More murders occur, with the same M.O. And the gate of the jail cell opens, and the accused walks free. But be careful - hiring Martin Ehrengraf comes with a price. A high price, one that comes due even if he appears to have done nothing on your behalf. And you'd better be prepared to pay... Here at last are the complete exploits of Martin Ehrengraf: a dozen delicious tales of vice and villainy including one - ''The Ehrengraf Fandango'' - that is appearing for the first time anywhere. It's a 12-course meal of sinister surprises, exquisitely prepared and served simmering hot by the greatest living master of mystery fiction. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defender of the Innocent Subtitle: The Casebook of Martin Ehrengraf Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Don Sobczak Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Lawrence Block Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The criminal defense lawyer. Redefined. Martin H. Ehrengraf, dapper and diabolical, may be Lawrence Block's darkest creation. He's the defense attorney who never sees the inside of a courtroom, because all his clients are innocent - no matter how guilty they may seem. Some even believe themselves to be guilty: They remember pulling the trigger, or wiring the dynamite to their spouse's car, or holding the bloody blade. But things have a way of working out when Martin Ehrengraf is on the case. Evidence turns up, incriminating someone else. More murders occur, with the same M.O. And the gate of the jail cell opens, and the accused walks free. But be careful - hiring Martin Ehrengraf comes with a price. A high price, one that comes due even if he appears to have done nothing on your behalf. And you'd better be prepared to pay... Here at last are the complete exploits of Martin Ehrengraf: a dozen delicious tales of vice and villainy including one - ''The Ehrengraf Fandango'' - that is appearing for the first time anywhere. It's a 12-course meal of sinister surprises, exquisitely prepared and served simmering hot by the greatest living master of mystery fiction. Members Reviews: Guilty as sin Martin H. Ehrengraf is a smooth motherf**ker. Cunning, too. Devious might be a better word. He's a lawyer after all. If you're in a real jam, he's the man you call. Martin's trick is that he hates going to court. He'd much rather get everything settled before he has to set foot in the halls of justice to defend his client. He's got a flawless record, though. And that comes at a fairly high price. There are twelve stories in all, eleven of which previously appeared in the pages of Ellery Queen Mystery Magaine. From what little I've read of that mag, it highlights the more clever mysteries as opposed to the more hard-boiled, hard-bitten tales, and this bunch certainly falls into the realm of clever. There is, by virtue of the rather ominous deals struck between Ehrengraf and his clients, that I suspect stood out from the usual fare of that mag. For many of his clients, it appears on the surface that he hasn't done much lawyering at all to ensure their exoneration. Extenuating circumstances and simple strokes of luck seem to be the order of the day, and that gives some pause in honoring the steep payments demanded of them. And there's one thing you do not do with Ehrengraf and that is renege on an agreement. Don Sobczak's voice work for the audiobook is really good in capturing that casually sophisticated tone of Ehrengraf that holds an undercurrent of menace. It's just a hint really when he gives his subtle warnings to his clients about the costs of his services and the resoluteness of his approach to keeping them "innocent." The stories may come off a bit repetitive when digested in one swoop, but bear in mind these were published weeks or months apart originally, and the setting is always the same, so there are some limits to how the story can progress and how multiple stories can be received all at once. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Spinoza-of-Market-Street-Audiobook/B00MXIZWZU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spinoza of Market Street Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: "The Spinoza of Market Street" is yet another masterful short story from literary great Isaac Bashevis Singer. The story is set in Warsaw in the days leading up to World War I. There, Dr. Nahum Fischelson lives alone in an attic room overlooking Market Street. From on high he observes the crowd below, showing equal disdain for merchants and thieves alike. Rather than mingle with the people, he devotes his time and energy to explicating the philosophical works of Benedict de Spinoza. But before long he will have to break free of his isolationand perhaps see what else life has to offer. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isaac Bashevis Singer) Fri, 22 Aug 2014 04:58:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Spinoza-of-Market-Street-Audiobook/B00MXIZWZU thebookvoice.com 00:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spinoza of Market Street Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: "The Spinoza of Market Street" is yet another masterful short story from literary great Isaac Bashevis Singer. The story is set in Warsaw in the days leading up to World War I. There, Dr. Nahum Fischelson lives alone in an attic room overlooking Market Street. From on high he observes the crowd below, showing equal disdain for merchants and thieves alike. Rather than mingle with the people, he devotes his time and energy to explicating the philosophical works of Benedict de Spinoza. But before long he will have to break free of his isolationand perhaps see what else life has to offer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spinoza of Market Street Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: "The Spinoza of Market Street" is yet another masterful short story from literary great Isaac Bashevis Singer. The story is set in Warsaw in the days leading up to World War I. There, Dr. Nahum Fischelson lives alone in an attic room overlooking Market Street. From on high he observes the crowd below, showing equal disdain for merchants and thieves alike. Rather than mingle with the people, he devotes his time and energy to explicating the philosophical works of Benedict de Spinoza. But before long he will have to break free of his isolationand perhaps see what else life has to offer. Members Reviews: Remarkable confluence of wonder and love This is the first I have read or heard this story, though I been a long time fan of both Theodore Bikel and Isaac Bashevis Singer. Only Bikel could render this story as wonderfully as he did. It has only been within the last few years that I have become somewhat familiar with the philosophy of Barach Spinoza. In this short story, Singer demonstrates that he has long studied and pondered over the works of this great Jewish philosopher, though Jews of Spinoza's time and since have disowned him. Only in the modern era has this turned around, and Singer shows us both his appreciation and comeuppance with the man, as impossible as that may seem. This story is about a man who has become a scholar of the well reasoned Spinoza, so much so that he has lost his position in the synagogue for this heresy. He is an old man who meets an older woman, and it is here where our protagonist is presented with a cosmic contradiction, which resolves in a greater understanding of the sublime. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fifteen-Inches-Tall-and-Bulletproof-And-Other-Stories-about-Animals-Audiobook/B078WGNGR8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifteen Inches Tall and Bulletproof: And Other Stories about Animals Author: Melinda R. Cordell Narrator: Kimberly Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Melinda R. Cordell Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories about the link between humans and animals. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melinda R. Cordell) Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:43:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fifteen-Inches-Tall-and-Bulletproof-And-Other-Stories-about-Animals-Audiobook/B078WGNGR8 thebookvoice.com 03:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifteen Inches Tall and Bulletproof: And Other Stories about Animals Author: Melinda R. Cordell Narrator: Kimberly Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Melinda R. Cordell Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories about the link between humans and animals. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifteen Inches Tall and Bulletproof: And Other Stories about Animals Author: Melinda R. Cordell Narrator: Kimberly Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Melinda R. Cordell Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Short stories about the link between humans and animals. Members Reviews: Life Is What You Make Of It. This is a group of haunting short stories. They all seem to have the common thread of a person who doesnât fit in, for a variety of reasons. These are well written stories that fit the classical definition of a short story; no excessive words at all. I could identify with so many of the characters portrayed that I spent a lot of time digesting the stories. The animal characters fit into the plots very well. I think I will keep this book to re-read again. I have read quite a bit of this authorâs work in both fiction and non-fiction and have never been disappointed in her work. Bullet proof just not Bull proof. I received this free thru BookBub and enjoyed reading it. It's 8 short stories of various kinds. The one I liked best was about Buster (the title is about him) I have a male chihuahua that will try to attack any dog of any size and usually they run from him. Buster especially had a thing about Dobermans and Rottweilers, but when he was faced with a mad bull he was scared. These stories are not romantic, but are stories about true to life situations and I think you will enjoy them. PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME AND READ THIS HEART FELT STORIES!!! Such a sweet tale with so much more emotion that's almost palpable you could cut it with a knife. It will make you laugh at a few parts, but it also allows you to cry over their losses. Such honesty, hardship and getting to be with the people who are there to help you through it all, is just guy wretching to read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Lament-Audiobook/B003HU5UNM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lament Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-10 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian short-story writer and playwright. He is considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers in the history of world literature and "The Lament" is one of the most memorable of his stories. Editorial Reviews: With its somber introspection and psychoanalytic underpinnings, "The Lament" perhaps resembles the intense character probings of Anton Chekovs influential predecessors - Fyodor Dostoevsky and Nikolai Gogol - more than Chekovs typical dealings in irreverent humor and situational irony. Nevertheless, the short story masters penchant for understatement and brevity - his ability to say more with less - is in fine form in this simple but poignant tale of cabbie Iona Potapov, grief stricken at the loss of his only son. Performer Walter Zimmerman recounts this tale of sorrow and empathy, capturing Potapovs lonely dejection as he struggles to share his sorrow with his fares. A brilliant character actor, Zimmerman contrasts the quiet sorrow of Potapov - prisoner in his own mind - with the hurried detachment of his passengers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:41:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Lament-Audiobook/B003HU5UNM thebookvoice.com 00:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lament Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-10 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian short-story writer and playwright. He is considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers in the history of world literature and "The Lament" is one of the most memorable of his stories. Editorial Reviews: With its somber introspection and psychoanalytic underpinnings, "The Lament" perhaps resembles the intense character probings of Anton Chekovs influential predecessors - Fyodor Dostoevsky and Nikolai Gogol - more than Chekovs typical dealings in irreverent humor and situational irony. Nevertheless, the short story masters penchant for understatement and brevity - his ability to say more with less - is in fine form in this simple but poignant tale of cabbie Iona Potapov, grief stricken at the loss of his only son. Performer Walter Zimmerman recounts this tale of sorrow and empathy, capturing Potapovs lonely dejection as he struggles to share his sorrow with his fares. A brilliant character actor, Zimmerman contrasts the quiet sorrow of Potapov - prisoner in his own mind - with the hurried detachment of his passengers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lament Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-10 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian short-story writer and playwright. He is considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers in the history of world literature and "The Lament" is one of the most memorable of his stories. Editorial Reviews: With its somber introspection and psychoanalytic underpinnings, "The Lament" perhaps resembles the intense character probings of Anton Chekovs influential predecessors - Fyodor Dostoevsky and Nikolai Gogol - more than Chekovs typical dealings in irreverent humor and situational irony. Nevertheless, the short story masters penchant for understatement and brevity - his ability to say more with less - is in fine form in this simple but poignant tale of cabbie Iona Potapov, grief stricken at the loss of his only son. Performer Walter Zimmerman recounts this tale of sorrow and empathy, capturing Potapovs lonely dejection as he struggles to share his sorrow with his fares. A brilliant character actor, Zimmerman contrasts the quiet sorrow of Potapov - prisoner in his own mind - with the hurried detachment of his passengers. Members Reviews: So Sad and Beautiful This is a beautiful and haunting tale which touched my heart deeply. Very nice narration too. I found this very touching. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hungry-Tales-Audiobook/B00A0XZGLA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hungry Tales Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry presents a quirky collection of five stories starring a whole cast of the ever-popular undead. Here you will find a semi-sequel to Dead of Night in which four Army reservists are assigned to hold a small rural bridge during the early days of the zombie apocalypse; a comedic story involving a couple of idiot moonshiners, a comet, gangsters, zombies, and the Great Chicago Fire; a downbeat psychological drama set in the bleak wastelands a few years after the zombie apocalypse; and more - including a story written exclusively for Blackstone. Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author. Critic Reviews: "Maberry breathes new life into modern horror fiction." (Scott Nicholson, best-selling author ofThe Red Church) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:46:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hungry-Tales-Audiobook/B00A0XZGLA thebookvoice.com 03:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hungry Tales Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry presents a quirky collection of five stories starring a whole cast of the ever-popular undead. Here you will find a semi-sequel to Dead of Night in which four Army reservists are assigned to hold a small rural bridge during the early days of the zombie apocalypse; a comedic story involving a couple of idiot moonshiners, a comet, gangsters, zombies, and the Great Chicago Fire; a downbeat psychological drama set in the bleak wastelands a few years after the zombie apocalypse; and more - including a story written exclusively for Blackstone. Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author. Critic Reviews: "Maberry breathes new life into modern horror fiction." (Scott Nicholson, best-selling author ofThe Red Church) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hungry Tales Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry presents a quirky collection of five stories starring a whole cast of the ever-popular undead. Here you will find a semi-sequel to Dead of Night in which four Army reservists are assigned to hold a small rural bridge during the early days of the zombie apocalypse; a comedic story involving a couple of idiot moonshiners, a comet, gangsters, zombies, and the Great Chicago Fire; a downbeat psychological drama set in the bleak wastelands a few years after the zombie apocalypse; and more - including a story written exclusively for Blackstone. Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author. Critic Reviews: "Maberry breathes new life into modern horror fiction." (Scott Nicholson, best-selling author ofThe Red Church) Members Reviews: Damn good collection of diverse Zombie tales What did you love best about Hungry Tales? The variety within the tales. What was one of the most memorable moments of Hungry Tales? When the sound of the picks stopped. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The final story made me very sad. Any additional comments? This short collection of stories is absolutely outstanding. I liked all of the tales in this book but my favorite has to be the final story about the Samurai searching for an honorable death. Very impressive Any additional comments? I discovered Jonathan Maberry when a friend recommended Patient Zero to me. I was very surprised to find it so enjoyable. His writing is impeccable. His attention to detail and knowledge of a variety of different areas of science and politics really blew me away. So when I saw a collection of short stories from him I grabbed it immediately, anxious to see if he could do more than a good zombie story. Well, I was not disappointed. This one and also Tales From the Fire Zone were both completely engaging and incredibly well written. His writing is smart and crisp and the stories move quickly and make sense. The gore is just the right amount, the romance is just the right amount, and the tension is perfectly drawn out. With these books Mr. Maberry has solidified himself as one of my top 3 writers. I hope that Hollywood will take note - his books would make fantastic movies. Excellent, as always. The stories are very very good. The narration is excellent. Jonathan Mayberry never disappoints me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/El-Rubi-Azul-The-Blue-Carbuncle-Audiobook/B0051BJA04 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: El Rubi Azul [The Blue Carbuncle] Autor: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: A veces un sombrero viejo y un ganso pueden decirle mucho a quien les entienda. Peter el recadero trajo al estudio de Sherlock Holmes un sombrero viejo de fieltro y un hermoso ganso. Ante la sugerencia de Holmes, Watson intentó averiguar algo de tan singulares objetos, ...pero sin éxito. Una vez más tuvo que quedarse con la boca abierta cuando Holmes empezó a deducir datos de tan insignificantes objetos....hasta el punto de que iba a empezar para ellos una nueva aventura, con un peliagudo problema, que solo la inteligente capacidad deductiva de Holmes podía solucionar. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) Wed, 18 May 2011 04:52:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/El-Rubi-Azul-The-Blue-Carbuncle-Audiobook/B0051BJA04 thebookvoice.com 00:37:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: El Rubi Azul [The Blue Carbuncle] Autor: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: A veces un sombrero viejo y un ganso pueden decirle mucho a quien les entienda. Peter el recadero trajo al estudio de Sherlock Holmes un sombrero viejo de fieltro y un hermoso ganso. Ante la sugerencia de Holmes, Watson intentó averiguar algo de tan singulares objetos, ...pero sin éxito. Una vez más tuvo que quedarse con la boca abierta cuando Holmes empezó a deducir datos de tan insignificantes objetos....hasta el punto de que iba a empezar para ellos una nueva aventura, con un peliagudo problema, que solo la inteligente capacidad deductiva de Holmes podía solucionar. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> Título: El Rubi Azul [The Blue Carbuncle] Autor: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Resumen del editor: A veces un sombrero viejo y un ganso pueden decirle mucho a quien les entienda. Peter el recadero trajo al estudio de Sherlock Holmes un sombrero viejo de fieltro y un hermoso ganso. Ante la sugerencia de Holmes, Watson intentó averiguar algo de tan singulares objetos, ...pero sin éxito. Una vez más tuvo que quedarse con la boca abierta cuando Holmes empezó a deducir datos de tan insignificantes objetos....hasta el punto de que iba a empezar para ellos una nueva aventura, con un peliagudo problema, que solo la inteligente capacidad deductiva de Holmes podía solucionar. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hurtling-Wings-Audiobook/B004XC79S2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hurtling Wings Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Jim Meskimen, Bob Caso, Eric Matheny, Tamra Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Cast Spencer Tracy as Speed Kyle, master-builder of the hottest, fastest planes around. Then give the role of Cal Bradley, daredevil test pilot who pushes those planes to the limit, to a young hotshot like Tony Curtis. Add Grace Kelly as Speed's blond bombshell daughter who fears that Cal will go too far - and you've got a winner. And as far as Speed and Cal are concerned, winning is everything. Speed's company is bleeding cash, and they need money quick. They're competing in the upcoming National Air Meet, and to the victor goes the spoils - some extremely lucrative contracts. But there's sabotage in the air and love on the ground - and together they make a very volatile mix. If you love fast planes, fast action and unforgettable women, grab onto Hurtling Wings and hold on for dear life. As a barnstorming pilot in the early days of aviation, Hubbard was dubbed "Flash" Hubbard by the aviation magazines of the day. He covered air meets and the latest developments in aviation, advising pilots on flying in adverse conditions. His unique and pioneering insight of flight streaks across the page in novels like Hurtling Wings. Critic Reviews: ...unabashedly entertaining books. (Kevin J. Anderson) biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Ron Hubbard) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:27:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hurtling-Wings-Audiobook/B004XC79S2 thebookvoice.com 01:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hurtling Wings Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Jim Meskimen, Bob Caso, Eric Matheny, Tamra Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Cast Spencer Tracy as Speed Kyle, master-builder of the hottest, fastest planes around. Then give the role of Cal Bradley, daredevil test pilot who pushes those planes to the limit, to a young hotshot like Tony Curtis. Add Grace Kelly as Speed's blond bombshell daughter who fears that Cal will go too far - and you've got a winner. And as far as Speed and Cal are concerned, winning is everything. Speed's company is bleeding cash, and they need money quick. They're competing in the upcoming National Air Meet, and to the victor goes the spoils - some extremely lucrative contracts. But there's sabotage in the air and love on the ground - and together they make a very volatile mix. If you love fast planes, fast action and unforgettable women, grab onto Hurtling Wings and hold on for dear life. As a barnstorming pilot in the early days of aviation, Hubbard was dubbed "Flash" Hubbard by the aviation magazines of the day. He covered air meets and the latest developments in aviation, advising pilots on flying in adverse conditions. His unique and pioneering insight of flight streaks across the page in novels like Hurtling Wings. Critic Reviews: ...unabashedly entertaining books. (Kevin J. Anderson) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hurtling Wings Author: L. Ron Hubbard Narrator: R. F. Daley, Jim Meskimen, Bob Caso, Eric Matheny, Tamra Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-11 Publisher: Galaxy Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Cast Spencer Tracy as Speed Kyle, master-builder of the hottest, fastest planes around. Then give the role of Cal Bradley, daredevil test pilot who pushes those planes to the limit, to a young hotshot like Tony Curtis. Add Grace Kelly as Speed's blond bombshell daughter who fears that Cal will go too far - and you've got a winner. And as far as Speed and Cal are concerned, winning is everything. Speed's company is bleeding cash, and they need money quick. They're competing in the upcoming National Air Meet, and to the victor goes the spoils - some extremely lucrative contracts. But there's sabotage in the air and love on the ground - and together they make a very volatile mix. If you love fast planes, fast action and unforgettable women, grab onto Hurtling Wings and hold on for dear life. As a barnstorming pilot in the early days of aviation, Hubbard was dubbed "Flash" Hubbard by the aviation magazines of the day. He covered air meets and the latest developments in aviation, advising pilots on flying in adverse conditions. His unique and pioneering insight of flight streaks across the page in novels like Hurtling Wings. Critic Reviews: ...unabashedly entertaining books. (Kevin J. Anderson) Members Reviews: An Air Adventure The audio version of this air adventure was absolutely incredible, and added so much to the excitement of the story itself. Cal Bradley, an amazing pilot, is contracted to fly in the National Air Meet by Speed Kyle - a company famous for building top of the line planes. Speed Kyle, though known for their planes, is having financial problems, so it is imperative for them to win the competition. Why? Because the one that wins, will be given a contract to build the air mail carriers. Speed Kyle knows this is the chance they need to get back on their feet. As for Cal Bradley, he is happy to do it, as he is dating Georgia, Speed Kyle's daughter. Bradley knows this will be a great opportunity for the two of them to spend some much needed time together, as the competition seems to be a no-problem win. That is, until the event begins. When Bradley is in the middle of one of the events, he looses control of his plane. Sabotage! There are other not-so-honest businesses that too want the contract, and are willing to do what they have to so they can win the prize. Bradley spends the rest of the competition trying to keep the saboteurs away, and his planeup in the air. It was almost frustrating to listen to at times, as all we wanted was for Cal Bradley to easily win. But I guess then there would be no story would there. Listening to this one, was almost like listening to sports, so many emotions as you sit and hope everything works out the way you want it to. So if you are looking for an exciting, and truly amazing to listen to air adventure, then I completely recommend Hurtling Wings. exciting air adventures from the Golden Age of stories. "Hurtling Wings" by L. Ron Hubbard Multicast Performance Produced by Galaxy Audio Approx 2 hours I've got to tell you, these audio book releases from Galaxy audio are just plain fun. During the mid-20th century L. Ron Hubbard eked out a living by writing stories for the many pulp fiction magazines that were in heavy circulation at the time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cougar-Romance-Secret-Shades-of-the-Alpha-Blood-Series-The-Complete-Collection-Set-4-6-Audiobook/B01CF63GZ2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood Series - The Complete Collection Set 4-6 Author: Paula Knight Narrator: Piper Fairweather Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-16 Publisher: Kindled Romance Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Once a serial trilogy, Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood This complete collection of Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood series includes: Everyone has secrets, but some can change your life forever.... Charlie insists that Catahassa Yazzie is a traitor bent on killing Diana and destroying the Zuni prophecy. However, Diana soon learns that it is not Cat but Charlie and his mysterious female companion who seek her demise. Trapped in an isolated cave with Charlie, Diana must now do whatever she can to ensure her survival. Meanwhile, Catahassa is convinced that Diana is in danger even though no one else, including his own grandfather, seem to take him seriously. Now, he must journey to the Salt Lake with only his sister, Amanda, and a Navajo companion in order to save both Diana and his people from unspeakable destruction.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paula Knight) Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:17:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cougar-Romance-Secret-Shades-of-the-Alpha-Blood-Series-The-Complete-Collection-Set-4-6-Audiobook/B01CF63GZ2 thebookvoice.com 03:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood Series - The Complete Collection Set 4-6 Author: Paula Knight Narrator: Piper Fairweather Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-16 Publisher: Kindled Romance Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Once a serial trilogy, Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood This complete collection of Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood series includes: Everyone has secrets, but some can change your life forever.... Charlie insists that Catahassa Yazzie is a traitor bent on killing Diana and destroying the Zuni prophecy. However, Diana soon learns that it is not Cat but Charlie and his mysterious female companion who seek her demise. Trapped in an isolated cave with Charlie, Diana must now do whatever she can to ensure her survival. Meanwhile, Catahassa is convinced that Diana is in danger even though no one else, including his own grandfather, seem to take him seriously. Now, he must journey to the Salt Lake with only his sister, Amanda, and a Navajo companion in order to save both Diana and his people from unspeakable destruction.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood Series - The Complete Collection Set 4-6 Author: Paula Knight Narrator: Piper Fairweather Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-16 Publisher: Kindled Romance Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Once a serial trilogy, Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood This complete collection of Cougar Romance: Secret Shades of the Alpha Blood series includes: Everyone has secrets, but some can change your life forever.... Charlie insists that Catahassa Yazzie is a traitor bent on killing Diana and destroying the Zuni prophecy. However, Diana soon learns that it is not Cat but Charlie and his mysterious female companion who seek her demise. Trapped in an isolated cave with Charlie, Diana must now do whatever she can to ensure her survival. Meanwhile, Catahassa is convinced that Diana is in danger even though no one else, including his own grandfather, seem to take him seriously. Now, he must journey to the Salt Lake with only his sister, Amanda, and a Navajo companion in order to save both Diana and his people from unspeakable destruction.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Snack-Run-Audiobook/B01F64NK4M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snack Run Author: Erik Schubach Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Erik Schubach Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This short story follows two ex-employees of an online gaming company as they struggle to find their way in a dystopian future that has no mercy for the weak. They have each other's backs as they go on a snack run. Heather and Emma have the munchies. Things just got real. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erik Schubach) Thu, 05 May 2016 08:24:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Snack-Run-Audiobook/B01F64NK4M thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snack Run Author: Erik Schubach Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Erik Schubach Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This short story follows two ex-employees of an online gaming company as they struggle to find their way in a dystopian future that has no mercy for the weak. They have each other's backs as they go on a snack run. Heather and Emma have the munchies. Things just got real. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snack Run Author: Erik Schubach Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Erik Schubach Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This short story follows two ex-employees of an online gaming company as they struggle to find their way in a dystopian future that has no mercy for the weak. They have each other's backs as they go on a snack run. Heather and Emma have the munchies. Things just got real. Members Reviews: Way too adorkable :) Any additional comments? LOL I dove into this short story having not looked at anything but the name of the author (really, that's all it takes to sell me on anything Erik Schubach... but I digress..). So colour me wonderfully surprised when I realized that it wasn't quite what I had expected! I won't give any spoilers in the hopes that someone else might have the same experience :) I listened to this story three times in a row and I'll probably toss it on for a fourth a little bit later just to enjoy the cute and quirky interactions between Heather and Emma. These two have great chemistry and I really hope the story can be fleshed out into a full novel or series. There's a lot of potential for world-building here and I'd love to see what kind of take ES might have it! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quick, fun, well-performed audio experience with all of the sweetness, quirkiness and badass female amazingness that is Erik Schubach (and the Queen of All Things Audio, Hollie Jackson)! Batter Up! Would you consider the audio edition of Snack Run to be better than the print version? I have a soft spot for print since i have started reading since i was young, but i cannot deny that the audio makes the characters more alive to me and it feels like I am immersed into the story. What did you like best about this story? the fact that it's another take on a zombie apocalypse rather than being man made it's alien and that there are actual characters that are immune and can survive What does Hollie Jackson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? making the characters more alive. I already have a wide imagination but she makes them more human when i hear it Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? it made me laugh yes but not that extreme of a laughter i CAN control myself you know but overall it was a very nice audiobook, a quick listen for a short ride on the bus or cab. Any additional comments? Keep up the good work I love hearing more!!! Excellent short. I'd love to read more I'm not usually a fan of short audio books, but I legit enjoyed this one. The story gives you a glimpse into a future of zombies and possibly other creep tastic creatures. Hopefully, there are more books in this series. As always, the narrator is excellent. Definitely worth the listen. Definately worth listening too Defibately a book worth listening too. Short but interseting. Erik Schubach is a very talented writer. I have read all of his books and always look forward to a new one coming out. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bridegroom-Audiobook/B073X5C169 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bridegroom Subtitle: Stories Author: Ha Jin Narrator: Feodor Chin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From the remarkable Ha Jin, winner of the National Book Award for his celebrated novel Waiting, comes this collection of comical and deeply moving tales of contemporary China that are as warm and human as they are surprising, disturbing, and delightful. In the title story, the head of security at a factory is shocked, first when the handsomest worker on the floor proposes marriage to his homely adopted daughter, and again when his new son-in-law is arrested for the "crime" of homosexuality. In "After Cowboy Chicken Came to Town", the workers at an American-style fast-food franchise receive a hilarious crash course in marketing, deep frying, and that frustrating capitalist dictum, "the customer is always right". Ha Jin has triumphed again with his unforgettable storytelling in The Bridegroom. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ha Jin) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:31:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bridegroom-Audiobook/B073X5C169 thebookvoice.com 06:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bridegroom Subtitle: Stories Author: Ha Jin Narrator: Feodor Chin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From the remarkable Ha Jin, winner of the National Book Award for his celebrated novel Waiting, comes this collection of comical and deeply moving tales of contemporary China that are as warm and human as they are surprising, disturbing, and delightful. In the title story, the head of security at a factory is shocked, first when the handsomest worker on the floor proposes marriage to his homely adopted daughter, and again when his new son-in-law is arrested for the "crime" of homosexuality. In "After Cowboy Chicken Came to Town", the workers at an American-style fast-food franchise receive a hilarious crash course in marketing, deep frying, and that frustrating capitalist dictum, "the customer is always right". Ha Jin has triumphed again with his unforgettable storytelling in The Bridegroom. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bridegroom Subtitle: Stories Author: Ha Jin Narrator: Feodor Chin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From the remarkable Ha Jin, winner of the National Book Award for his celebrated novel Waiting, comes this collection of comical and deeply moving tales of contemporary China that are as warm and human as they are surprising, disturbing, and delightful. In the title story, the head of security at a factory is shocked, first when the handsomest worker on the floor proposes marriage to his homely adopted daughter, and again when his new son-in-law is arrested for the "crime" of homosexuality. In "After Cowboy Chicken Came to Town", the workers at an American-style fast-food franchise receive a hilarious crash course in marketing, deep frying, and that frustrating capitalist dictum, "the customer is always right". Ha Jin has triumphed again with his unforgettable storytelling in The Bridegroom. Members Reviews: Three Stars Not bad. Immigrant Story. Five Stars Fast and what i was expecting. Thank you! Five Stars good Four Stars Different stories that take place in China. An Insight to a Very Different Culture It is a bit of an insight to the Chinese culture and how, at both the same time, different and alike we humans are. I always enjoy anything by Ha Jin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ghostly-Tales-Audiobook/B00470D57Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghostly Tales Author: Bram Stoker, Amelia B. Edwards, Walter Scott, Jerome K. Jerome Narrator: Michael Maloney, Eleanor Bron, Andrew Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Four spine-tingling short stories from masters of the genre, read by Michael Maloney, Eleanor Bron, and Andrew Sachs. 'The Phantom Coach' by Amelia B. Edwards; 'The Judges House' by Bram Stoker; 'The Tapestried Chamber' by Sir Walter Scott; 'The Man of Science' by Jerome K. Jerome. In 'The Phantom Coach', a young man lost on the moors in a snowstorm takes refuge in a lonely farmhouse. Anxious not to be stranded overnight, he makes a fateful decision.... 'The Tapestried Chamber' sees General Browne visiting his old friend Lord Woodville in his picturesque castle. But Brownes night in the tapestried chamber is not to be a pleasant one. 'The Judges House' finds Malcolm Malcolmson searching for a quiet place to study for his exams. His choice of an isolated house previously owned by an evil hanging judge is to have terrible consequences.... Finally, in 'The Man of Science', the hate of one man and the fear of another lead to a dreadful revenge. These four classic tales from the golden age of the ghost story are sure to induce a frisson of fear. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bram Stoker) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:22:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ghostly-Tales-Audiobook/B00470D57Y thebookvoice.com 02:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghostly Tales Author: Bram Stoker, Amelia B. Edwards, Walter Scott, Jerome K. Jerome Narrator: Michael Maloney, Eleanor Bron, Andrew Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Four spine-tingling short stories from masters of the genre, read by Michael Maloney, Eleanor Bron, and Andrew Sachs. 'The Phantom Coach' by Amelia B. Edwards; 'The Judges House' by Bram Stoker; 'The Tapestried Chamber' by Sir Walter Scott; 'The Man of Science' by Jerome K. Jerome. In 'The Phantom Coach', a young man lost on the moors in a snowstorm takes refuge in a lonely farmhouse. Anxious not to be stranded overnight, he makes a fateful decision.... 'The Tapestried Chamber' sees General Browne visiting his old friend Lord Woodville in his picturesque castle. But Brownes night in the tapestried chamber is not to be a pleasant one. 'The Judges House' finds Malcolm Malcolmson searching for a quiet place to study for his exams. His choice of an isolated house previously owned by an evil hanging judge is to have terrible consequences.... Finally, in 'The Man of Science', the hate of one man and the fear of another lead to a dreadful revenge. These four classic tales from the golden age of the ghost story are sure to induce a frisson of fear. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghostly Tales Author: Bram Stoker, Amelia B. Edwards, Walter Scott, Jerome K. Jerome Narrator: Michael Maloney, Eleanor Bron, Andrew Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Four spine-tingling short stories from masters of the genre, read by Michael Maloney, Eleanor Bron, and Andrew Sachs. 'The Phantom Coach' by Amelia B. Edwards; 'The Judges House' by Bram Stoker; 'The Tapestried Chamber' by Sir Walter Scott; 'The Man of Science' by Jerome K. Jerome. In 'The Phantom Coach', a young man lost on the moors in a snowstorm takes refuge in a lonely farmhouse. Anxious not to be stranded overnight, he makes a fateful decision.... 'The Tapestried Chamber' sees General Browne visiting his old friend Lord Woodville in his picturesque castle. But Brownes night in the tapestried chamber is not to be a pleasant one. 'The Judges House' finds Malcolm Malcolmson searching for a quiet place to study for his exams. His choice of an isolated house previously owned by an evil hanging judge is to have terrible consequences.... Finally, in 'The Man of Science', the hate of one man and the fear of another lead to a dreadful revenge. These four classic tales from the golden age of the ghost story are sure to induce a frisson of fear. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Water-Museum-Audiobook/B00WAN9BUA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Water Museum Subtitle: Stories Author: Luis Alberto Urrea Narrator: Luis Alberto Urrea Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A new short-story collection from Luis Alberto Urrea, best-selling author of The Hummingbird's Daughter and The Devil's Highway. From one of America's preeminent literary voices comes a new story collection that proves once again why the writing of Luis Alberto Urrea has been called "wickedly good" (Kansas City Star), "cinematic and charged" (Cleveland Plain Dealer), and "studded with delights" (Chicago Tribune). Examining the borders between one nation and another, between one person and another, Urrea reveals his mastery of the short form. This collection includes the Edgar Award-winning "Amapola" and his now-classic "Bid Farewell to Her Many Horses", which had the honor of being chosen for NPR's Selected Shorts not once but twice. Suffused with wanderlust, compassion, and no small amount of rock and roll, The Water Museum is a collection that confirms Luis Alberto Urrea as an American master. Critic Reviews: "A spirited and enjoyable fable." (San Francisco Chronicle) "Magical." (Vanity Fair) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Luis Alberto Urrea) Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:17:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Water-Museum-Audiobook/B00WAN9BUA thebookvoice.com 06:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Water Museum Subtitle: Stories Author: Luis Alberto Urrea Narrator: Luis Alberto Urrea Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A new short-story collection from Luis Alberto Urrea, best-selling author of The Hummingbird's Daughter and The Devil's Highway. From one of America's preeminent literary voices comes a new story collection that proves once again why the writing of Luis Alberto Urrea has been called "wickedly good" (Kansas City Star), "cinematic and charged" (Cleveland Plain Dealer), and "studded with delights" (Chicago Tribune). Examining the borders between one nation and another, between one person and another, Urrea reveals his mastery of the short form. This collection includes the Edgar Award-winning "Amapola" and his now-classic "Bid Farewell to Her Many Horses", which had the honor of being chosen for NPR's Selected Shorts not once but twice. Suffused with wanderlust, compassion, and no small amount of rock and roll, The Water Museum is a collection that confirms Luis Alberto Urrea as an American master. Critic Reviews: "A spirited and enjoyable fable." (San Francisco Chronicle) "Magical." (Vanity Fair) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Water Museum Subtitle: Stories Author: Luis Alberto Urrea Narrator: Luis Alberto Urrea Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A new short-story collection from Luis Alberto Urrea, best-selling author of The Hummingbird's Daughter and The Devil's Highway. From one of America's preeminent literary voices comes a new story collection that proves once again why the writing of Luis Alberto Urrea has been called "wickedly good" (Kansas City Star), "cinematic and charged" (Cleveland Plain Dealer), and "studded with delights" (Chicago Tribune). Examining the borders between one nation and another, between one person and another, Urrea reveals his mastery of the short form. This collection includes the Edgar Award-winning "Amapola" and his now-classic "Bid Farewell to Her Many Horses", which had the honor of being chosen for NPR's Selected Shorts not once but twice. Suffused with wanderlust, compassion, and no small amount of rock and roll, The Water Museum is a collection that confirms Luis Alberto Urrea as an American master. Critic Reviews: "A spirited and enjoyable fable." (San Francisco Chronicle) "Magical." (Vanity Fair) Members Reviews: I got lost i n the timeline.. I have read several of Urreas' books and could always follow a time frame period..in this one I could not... Wonderful writing. I loved the stories. Powerful imagery eliciting poignant emotions. I'm looking forward to reading more of Luis Alberto Urrea's work. Five Stars A great collection of short stories by a talent author! He has never disappointed me! Five Stars This mans books are amazing! Love this author! Gift for my mom who likes this author - dark and somewhat disturbing Bought this book for my mom who has read and enjoyed others by the same author. She said that this book in particular is pretty dark - she avoids reading it at night before bed. She's pretty tough and likes this author - be warned... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GTDEO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories Subtitle: The Timeless Collection Author: Jerome K. Jerome, Saki, Lewis Carroll Narrator: Hugh Laurie, Maimie McCoy, Nigel Hawthorne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-08 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection contains: "Idle Thoughts on Babies" - Written by Jerome K. Jerome, read by Hugh Laurie; "The Schartz-Meterklume Method" - Written by Saki, read by Maimie McCoy; "A Photographer's Day Out" - Written by Lewis Carroll, read by Nigel Hawthorne; "Gentlemen and Players" - Written by E.W. Hornung - read by Nigel Planer; "Mrs. Amworth" - Written by E.F. Benson, read by Richard Pasco; "Timber" - Written by John Galsworthy, read by Patrick Malahide; "Into The Sun" - Written by Robert Duncan Milne, read by Nicky Henson"; and much more. ©2007 CSA Word; (P)2007 CSA Word biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jerome K. Jerome) Tue, 06 May 2008 08:36:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GTDEO thebookvoice.com 07:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories Subtitle: The Timeless Collection Author: Jerome K. Jerome, Saki, Lewis Carroll Narrator: Hugh Laurie, Maimie McCoy, Nigel Hawthorne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-08 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection contains: "Idle Thoughts on Babies" - Written by Jerome K. Jerome, read by Hugh Laurie; "The Schartz-Meterklume Method" - Written by Saki, read by Maimie McCoy; "A Photographer's Day Out" - Written by Lewis Carroll, read by Nigel Hawthorne; "Gentlemen and Players" - Written by E.W. Hornung - read by Nigel Planer; "Mrs. Amworth" - Written by E.F. Benson, read by Richard Pasco; "Timber" - Written by John Galsworthy, read by Patrick Malahide; "Into The Sun" - Written by Robert Duncan Milne, read by Nicky Henson"; and much more. ©2007 CSA Word; (P)2007 CSA Word Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories Subtitle: The Timeless Collection Author: Jerome K. Jerome, Saki, Lewis Carroll Narrator: Hugh Laurie, Maimie McCoy, Nigel Hawthorne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-08 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This collection contains: "Idle Thoughts on Babies" - Written by Jerome K. Jerome, read by Hugh Laurie; "The Schartz-Meterklume Method" - Written by Saki, read by Maimie McCoy; "A Photographer's Day Out" - Written by Lewis Carroll, read by Nigel Hawthorne; "Gentlemen and Players" - Written by E.W. Hornung - read by Nigel Planer; "Mrs. Amworth" - Written by E.F. Benson, read by Richard Pasco; "Timber" - Written by John Galsworthy, read by Patrick Malahide; "Into The Sun" - Written by Robert Duncan Milne, read by Nicky Henson"; and much more. ©2007 CSA Word; (P)2007 CSA Word Members Reviews: What an odd use of excellent materials What would have made Short Stories better? The stories were well chosen, mostly ones I had already read but enough new-to-me gems to keep this interesting. The problem with the presentation is that it is disconcerting to have only SOME of the stories introduced with the story and author names [and better yet, narrator name, too]. How much time and money could a fast identification per story have added? A Table of Contents (and a better way to search by story) would have been a HUGE help. The bottom line is that this could have been SO much better with simple better organization. All of the individual pieces were good; the fault was in the package. What did you like best about this story? The narrator selections were wonderful. What's not to love about the line up? Hugh Laurie, Patrick Malahide, Stephen Fry, Mamie McCoy go without saying, but Nigel Hawthorne reading Lewis Carroll could have been the highest point, even if the Carroll story wasn't the strongest literature. Disappointed The readers do not read the names or authors of the stories. This is very weird. It is hard for me to enjoy the stories without first hearing the title and author of the story. There's work to do Although the content of this book was very good and the readers excellent I was very disappointed not to have a list of contents, ability to search and find a story to listen to again and a too-quick follow-on from story to story. At the very minimum a content list should be provided to enhance enjoyment. Worth it A veru good collection of short stories from a variety of master authors. What more could one ask? A Pleasant Listen I enjoyed this very much. The narrators and sound quality was very good. The stories themselves are mostly engaging and enjoyable, though I'm sure in a varied collection like this every listener will find at least one story they don't like. The only negative I can think of is that it may not be something I can listen to again and again. Most short stories rely on a surprise or twist at the end, and once you have heard it once they can't hold you in the same suspense. I will certainly give it another listen in a few months when I've hopefully forgotten some of the endings! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Paratime-Audiobook/B007SYMET6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paratime! Subtitle: Collected Paratime Stories Author: H. Beam Piper Narrator: Craig Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: H. Beam Piper was one of the classic writers of science fiction's Golden Age. Among his most famous creations are the "Little Fuzzy" novels and the "Paratime" alternate history series. This volume collects all six of Piper's short stories and novellas in the Paratime universe, including the classic tales "He Walked around the Horses", "Police Operation", and "Time Crime". biacuaduc@gmail.com (H. Beam Piper) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:60:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Paratime-Audiobook/B007SYMET6 thebookvoice.com 09:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paratime! Subtitle: Collected Paratime Stories Author: H. Beam Piper Narrator: Craig Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: H. Beam Piper was one of the classic writers of science fiction's Golden Age. Among his most famous creations are the "Little Fuzzy" novels and the "Paratime" alternate history series. This volume collects all six of Piper's short stories and novellas in the Paratime universe, including the classic tales "He Walked around the Horses", "Police Operation", and "Time Crime". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paratime! Subtitle: Collected Paratime Stories Author: H. Beam Piper Narrator: Craig Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: H. Beam Piper was one of the classic writers of science fiction's Golden Age. Among his most famous creations are the "Little Fuzzy" novels and the "Paratime" alternate history series. This volume collects all six of Piper's short stories and novellas in the Paratime universe, including the classic tales "He Walked around the Horses", "Police Operation", and "Time Crime". Members Reviews: No Lord Kalvan. Great classic sf. Could use better breaks between stories. I wish it contained Lord Kalyan of Otherwhen. narrator I like Piper's books. However the narrator did not seem to even try to differentiate the characters' voices, making this recording harder to finish. Excellent stories, marred by shoddy audiobook While I enjoyed Paratime!, I'm unlikely to listen to it again without significant work, as the final story is completely destroyed by having several chapters in the wrong order. As Audible doesn't present you with the ability to download audiobooks in chapters any more, I'd have to chop the file up and restructure it myself in order to make it listenable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Occult-45-Audiobook/B00T3GWMSA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Occult .45 Subtitle: Four Tales of Gunrunning in the Weird West, Volume 4 Author: Nick Carcano Narrator: Jon Padgett Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Dominic Bulone Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Preston Cobb is always looking to make a quick buck selling any kind of gun he can get his hands on, but when the denizens of the weird west get in the way, Preston's his own best customer. Join Preston as he faces an ancient evil in the snowy Sierra Nevadas in "Abominable", finds romance and bloody mystery in Nevada mining country in "Silver Moon", and squares off with the undead south of the border in "Dead to Rites". Finally, Cobb finds retirement more exciting than he'd like in an exclusive bonus short story: "Gunrunner to the Stars". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Carcano) Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:19:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Occult-45-Audiobook/B00T3GWMSA thebookvoice.com 04:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Occult .45 Subtitle: Four Tales of Gunrunning in the Weird West, Volume 4 Author: Nick Carcano Narrator: Jon Padgett Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Dominic Bulone Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Preston Cobb is always looking to make a quick buck selling any kind of gun he can get his hands on, but when the denizens of the weird west get in the way, Preston's his own best customer. Join Preston as he faces an ancient evil in the snowy Sierra Nevadas in "Abominable", finds romance and bloody mystery in Nevada mining country in "Silver Moon", and squares off with the undead south of the border in "Dead to Rites". Finally, Cobb finds retirement more exciting than he'd like in an exclusive bonus short story: "Gunrunner to the Stars". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Occult .45 Subtitle: Four Tales of Gunrunning in the Weird West, Volume 4 Author: Nick Carcano Narrator: Jon Padgett Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Dominic Bulone Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Preston Cobb is always looking to make a quick buck selling any kind of gun he can get his hands on, but when the denizens of the weird west get in the way, Preston's his own best customer. Join Preston as he faces an ancient evil in the snowy Sierra Nevadas in "Abominable", finds romance and bloody mystery in Nevada mining country in "Silver Moon", and squares off with the undead south of the border in "Dead to Rites". Finally, Cobb finds retirement more exciting than he'd like in an exclusive bonus short story: "Gunrunner to the Stars". Members Reviews: I LOVE THE TASTE OF FREE WHISKEY WEST VIRGINIA, THE RAMSHACKLE STATE This is four stories about a gun runner who runs into werewolves, aliens and more. I liked the main character and all the stories had interesting beginnings. The first story, SILVER MOON, was the best. I don't want to give away the surprise, but let me say we are introduced to a character, which according to what happened in this story, lead me to believe this character would appear in the other stories. That did not happen, which is a shame. The rest of the stories quickly went downhill and I could not finish them. This author is just not up to the level of someone like Joe R. Lansdale or Jack Ketchum. I like the genre of Weird Westerns, but finding good authors in the field is difficult. The old west wasn't just filled with cowboys... Any additional comments? Occult .45: Four Tales of Gunrunning in the Weird West is a superbly entertaining collection of stories detailing the (mis)adventures of Mr. Preston Cobb, a gun-seller that cant seem to keep himself from winding-up neck deep in the worst supernatural happenings the old west has to offer. Nick Carcano has served up four fun yet brutal courses featuring trysts with lycanthrope ladies, strange goings-on in the Sierra Nevadas, and tough-as-nails nuns with guns. Oh yeah! Are we excited yet? The stories are not high-brow horror symbolizing the vicissitudes of certain sociopolitical groups likely to be found on the bookshelves of English professors and concerned citizens. They are just plain, unadulterated entertainment from beginning to end. Preston Cobb, though a yella-belly and quasi-conman, is so charming and real that one cant help but be pulled in by his wit and pomp. The man knows his trade and is able to survive by the skin of his teeth. Id also like to mention the qualities of the reader, Mr. Jon Padgett. Ive been listening to other recordings of Jons for some years now. For those interested in glimpsing the talent of this man, I recommend you mosey on over to Thomas Ligotti Online, ligotti dot net, the site dedicated to the great horror legend and founded by Jon himself, and sample his readings of Ligottis works, including The Bungalow House, and Aikens wonderfully creepy Silent Snow, Secret Snow. Let me not mince words: Jon possesses a talent for capturing the nuances of each characters personality and quirks like I havent heard in quite some time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Esther-Kreindel-the-Second-Audiobook/B00MXHASOG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Esther Kreindel the Second Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This short story from the collection Gimpel the Fool, and Other Stories is infused with the wit and imagination, the humor and wisdom, that characterizes all of Isaac Bashevis Singer's work. Theodore Bikel reads this tale in classic Yiddish storyteller cadence, injecting special warmth and resonance. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isaac Bashevis Singer) Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:20:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Esther-Kreindel-the-Second-Audiobook/B00MXHASOG thebookvoice.com 00:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Esther Kreindel the Second Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This short story from the collection Gimpel the Fool, and Other Stories is infused with the wit and imagination, the humor and wisdom, that characterizes all of Isaac Bashevis Singer's work. Theodore Bikel reads this tale in classic Yiddish storyteller cadence, injecting special warmth and resonance. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Esther Kreindel the Second Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: This short story from the collection Gimpel the Fool, and Other Stories is infused with the wit and imagination, the humor and wisdom, that characterizes all of Isaac Bashevis Singer's work. Theodore Bikel reads this tale in classic Yiddish storyteller cadence, injecting special warmth and resonance. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Garden-of-Eden-and-Other-Criminal-Delights-Audiobook/B00LTZTHDQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: George Guidall, Danielle Ferland, Simon Prebble, Alyssa Bresnahan, David Chandler, Jessica Almasy, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Kellerman delights with 17 short mysteries, including three all-new pieces featuring Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus, a mystery introducing Faye's newest heroine Cindy Decker, and a story co-written by Faye and her son, budding novelist Jesse Kellerman. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Faye Kellerman) Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:15:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Garden-of-Eden-and-Other-Criminal-Delights-Audiobook/B00LTZTHDQ thebookvoice.com 09:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: George Guidall, Danielle Ferland, Simon Prebble, Alyssa Bresnahan, David Chandler, Jessica Almasy, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Kellerman delights with 17 short mysteries, including three all-new pieces featuring Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus, a mystery introducing Faye's newest heroine Cindy Decker, and a story co-written by Faye and her son, budding novelist Jesse Kellerman. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/426/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: George Guidall, Danielle Ferland, Simon Prebble, Alyssa Bresnahan, David Chandler, Jessica Almasy, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Kellerman delights with 17 short mysteries, including three all-new pieces featuring Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus, a mystery introducing Faye's newest heroine Cindy Decker, and a story co-written by Faye and her son, budding novelist Jesse Kellerman. Members Reviews: Garden of Eden I had not read any of these stories before and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was interesting to learn more about one of my favorite authors, simply by reading more of her work. A somewhat uneven, mixed bag of stories Faye Kellerman's novels of crime and psychological turmoil have earned a permanent spot on my reading shelves, albeit I've noticed a general slide towards a flat, repetitive style in the last few novels. But now she is taking a slightly different turn with this collection of short stories from throughout her career. Several of her stories feature her most popular characters, those of Peter Decker, and his wife, Rina Lazarus. Others feature historical figures, characters on the edge, and all sorts of human nature. There isn't any sort of linking theme here, just that they are stories by Kellerman, and several either co-written with or inspired by her children or husband. And as usual with short story collections, several are downright creepy, a few are very good, and one or two fall short of the mark. The Garden of Eden This one, and the next three, are stories that feature the Deckers, a married, Orthodox Jewish couple that are very real, and good to read about. In this one, Rina and Peter have a problem at home when Rina's indoor gardening starts to get out of hand. Mixed in with this is the death of an elderly friend that has hints of foul-play and a stash of money that is missing. How both problems are resolved is done with Kellerman's deft hand at suspense. Open House A dead body turns up in a vacant home, and it's up to Decker and his officers to puzzle out the how and why. It's a sordid little tale of a man who gets caught with his pants down and the girlfriend is getting a little too annoying. While it's a simplistic tale, I was glad to see more of the policemen that Decker gets to work with. Bull's-eye This one features Decker's daughter, Cindy, who is a chip off the old block when it comes to solving crimes. This time, the murder is particularly close when one of Cindy's instructors at the police academy is gunned down in front of witnesses. But the question is who and why. Kellerman kept this one from getting too stale by tucking in a twist or two, and it's a good, tight story, perfect for your coffee break. A Woman of Mystery This is one of the saddest stories that I've read in a long time. Rina has an encounter with a young, troubled woman without a name or past, and it's a tale that will make all of us wonder how far we should visit the sins of the past onto the future. The Stalker For every woman who has been the victim of an abusive relationship, this one is sweet, sweet revenge. While I wouldn't recommend being this drastic, it's certainly soul-satisfying. Mummy and Jack Cowritten with her son, Jesse, Kellerman takes on the old Jack the Ripper story, but this time with a twist or two that makes it unique.