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Last Call at the 7-Eleven Audiobook by Kevin Cowherd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kevin Cowherd) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:32:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Call at the 7-Eleven Subtitle: Fine Dining at 2 A.M., the Search for Spandex People, and Other Reasons to Go On Living Author: Kevin Cowherd Narrator: Gary Roelofs Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-14 Publisher: Element Books Ltd. Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Kevin Cowherd was a humor columnist and feature writer for the Baltimore Sun. His columns, which have varied from three times a week to once a week to occasional, began in 1987, and were a featured attraction for the LA Times-Washington Post news service. His column appeared in large, small, and in-between circulation newspapers in every part of the U.S. and Canada. Cowherd lives with his wife and three children in the Baltimore suburbs. In 1990, his humor columns took the top prize for commentary in a prestigious contest: the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors Excellence in Feature Writing Awards. Last Call at the 7-Eleven, an audiobook of Cowherds conversational essays/columns, offers a fresh, inventive comic voice discoursing on the travails of everyday life. Members Reviews: Very Amusing and Fun Listen Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes I would recommend this audiobook to anyone who is looking for a chuckle What did you like best about this story? These are humorous American newspaper columns that haven't dated at all Have you listened to any of Gary Roelofss other performances? How does this one compare? no, but I think that Gary Roelof read the columns in an entertaining manner Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no it was a book to listen to when you want a chuckle you can listen to one column at a time or a few at a time Any additional comments? These columns are in the vein of the humorist Dave Barry. The columns contain amusing observations about daily life

Soup Audiobook by Robert Newton Peck

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Newton Peck) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:23:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soup Author: Robert Newton Peck Narrator: Amon Purinton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: With over a dozen books now in the wildly popular Soup series, Robert Newton Peck started it all with this hilarious account of the nonstop mischief he and his best friend Soup got into as children in 1920s Vermont. You'll learn all about the time Soup taught Rob how to whack apples, only to wind up breaking a church's stained-glass window! Sure, the 2 pals have lots of fun doing things like rolling down a steep hill in barrels, but they just can't seem to stay out of trouble. (P)1995 Audio Bookshelf; ©1974 by Robert Newton Peck Members Reviews: Fun Story I have enjoyed this book since I was a teenager and I felt the need to listen to it again as an adult. It was funny and I laughed out loud in my car as I was listening. I wish they had the other 12 books in audio for the kids. For all the trouble the 2 kids get into, Soup proves in the end why he's really Rob's best friend. Soup Very funny book. I only gave it 4 stars because there seemed like there should have been more. I would still recommend this book, worth listening to. Great Book and a Beautiful Childhood! Funny and heart warming. Reminds me of my childhood and the crazy things we did. I think we all can learn a thing or two from it. I just love that young narrator's voice.Definitely reading this again.

Just William's Greatest Hits! Audiobook by Richmal Crompton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richmal Crompton) — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:28:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just William's Greatest Hits! Author: Richmal Crompton Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-06 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 17 favourite stories about the irrepressible William Brown, specially selected and read by Martin Jarvis. Whether a long-standing fan or a first time listener, this collection of stories is the ultimate Just William audio experience. With over four hours of laugh-out-loud stories, including two stories performed to a live audience, Just William's Greatest Hits! is the perfect entertainment for the whole family. Boring car journeys are a thing of the past! Along with the live stories are Martin Jarvis' personal reflections of recording Just William, giving the listener a true 'behind the scenes' insight into how he brings those marvellous characters to life. This is the perfect gift for the Just William fan, whether young or old. © & (P)2006 BBC Audiobooks Ltd Critic Reviews: "Martin Jarvis' readings of Richmal Crompton's Just William stories are works of genius." (The Independent) Members Reviews: William I love the time setting and Williams personality it is very good and the performance is great laugh out loud stories! Timeless stories which are tremendously well written. What wonderful use of the English language. you will get addicted to these funny and charming short stories. very cheerful i really enjoyed these tales. very funny and relaxing to listen to. Was very amusing and well read. My boys loved it - laugh out loud funny Where does Just William's Greatest Hits! rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is a great book, certainly one we would rank highly What about Martin Jarviss performance did you like? Great! Any additional comments? Whilst this is an old book therefore the language is dated, it still works and is fun! Family Entertainment! Would you listen to Just William's Greatest Hits! again? Why? We all JUST love 'Just William' Witty and charming like the main character! My Son is eight and has grown up enjoying the audio books he's now getting some of the jokes which went over his head in previous years and is able to join in with my husband and myself when we laugh out loud at the daft scenarios that William gets himself into. Our youngest is four and still misses the main points of laughter but can enjoy from more basic level. What was one of the most memorable moments of Just William's Greatest Hits!? Every story is full of laughter and depth. Have you listened to any of Martin Jarviss other performances? How does this one compare? All of the books are wonderful and we have enjoyed on many a long car journey.

My Adventures with God Audiobook by Stephen Tobolowsky

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Tobolowsky) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:14:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Adventures with God Author: Stephen Tobolowsky Narrator: Stephen Tobolowsky Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky - who currently appears on The Goldbergs, HBO's Silicon Valley, and Norman Lear's new One Day at a Time, author of The Dangerous Animals Club and The Tobolowsky Files podcast - My Adventures with God is a funny, introspective collection about love, catastrophe, and triumph, all told through the lens of his evolving relationship with the mystery that is "God". As Tobolowsky explains, "It's hard to believe in nothing. Even cats believe in suppertime. As much as we love certainty, we are often shaped by the invisible, the unexplainable - something we call faith. We are inclined to acknowledge the holy. Even if it is only a paper heart we find in an old suitcase." My Adventures with God is a series of short stories exploring the idea that most people's lives seem to fit into the template of the Old Testament. We all have powerful creation myths: tales of our childhood and family, our first battles won and lost. It is our Genesis. Then, like in the Book of Exodus, we go into slavery. Rather than building pyramids, we lose ourselves in fear and ambition - in first loves, first jobs, too many dreams mixed with too much beer. We eventually become free, only to wander in the wilderness. At some point we stop and proclaim to the universe who we are. This is our Leviticus moment. We reconcile what we thought we would be with what we have become. We often attempt a mid-course correction. Then, as in the Book of Numbers, we are shaped by mortality as we bear the loss of family and friends. Finally, we retell our stories to our children hoping to make sense of the journey, as Moses did in Deuteronomy. Tobolowsky's stories tell of a boy growing up in the wilds of Texas, finding and losing love, losing and finding himself - all told through the prism of the Torah and Talmud, mixed with insights from science, and refined through a child's sense of wonder. My Adventures with God not only shines a light into the life of one of America's most beloved actors, but also provides a structure to evaluate our own lives and relationship with God. Members Reviews: love love love! the existential musings of a sensitive and honest human being. there was laughing and crying and more laughing. like life. Stirring and Personal Loved it! Stephen is a brilliant storyteller. He's truly brave to share his personal experiences and introspections in such a sensitive manner. I'm going to read it again Thank you for this book. I will be looking for miracles as I know they are around us. Great Read!!! Thought this was a very engaging memoir with great narration by the author. Loved reading about his life adventures and ruminations on God. Seemed honest and oh so humorous!Can't remember when I laughed out loud so many times while reading one book. Was so sorry when it was over! Wonderful! I came for the stories, humor and wit, but left with so very much more. loved every second.

The Last Testament Audiobook by David Javerbaum (contributor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Javerbaum (contributor)) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:33:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Testament Subtitle: A Memoir by God Author: David Javerbaum (contributor) Narrator: David Javerbaum Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Over the course of his long and distinguished career, God has literally seen it all. And not just seen. In fact, the multi-talented deity has played a pivotal role in many major events, including the Creation of the universe, the entirety of world history, the life of every human being who has ever lived, and the successful transitioning of American Idol into the post-Simon Cowell era. Now, as the earth he has godded so magnificently draws to a Mayan-induced close, God breaks his 1,400-year literary silence with his final masterpiece, The Last Testament. As dictated to his mortal amanuensis, 11-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer David Javerbaum, God looks back with unprecedented candor on his time in the public sector. He takes us behind the scenes of Genesis, setting the record (un)straight on the real first couple, Adam and Steve, and challenging long-held notions about the viability of containing a phylogenetically complete double bestiary within a 450,000-cubic-cubit watercraft. For the first time, he breaks his silence on Jesus Christ, shedding light on a father-son relationship as heartwarming as Will and Jaden Smiths. And he reveals his true feelings about his third great faith, Islam, WHICH ARE NOTHING BUT POSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL. But The Last Testament doesnt just look back. It also offers Gods perspectives on the perennial quagmires of love, marriage, and smiting. And he takes an 27.99 unfiltered look at contemporary society, addressing such hot-button topics as: Critic Reviews: "Damned comical. Amen." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: I Am Smitten Not smitten in the way the Almighty liked to smite, but in a good way. I see that I am the first reviewer, perhaps because others fear that if they were critical of this book then they might be cast into the waters or cast into the depths or cast asunder. Yet I have no fear, for I bring only praise. Not just for God, but for his casting. This time it's not asunder, but Javerbaum and In choosing him, God has picked the perfect reader. Pitch, tone, nuance, timing - it's all there. Javerbaum does a great God impression and it had me laughing the whole way. I'm sure this book is funny on the page, but I can't imagine it is as good as hearing Javerbaum's rendition. My only hesitation in buying this was my fear that the conceit wouldn't sustain, but, verily and merrily, (also the name of a famous sister vaudeville act) though I'm only 3 hours in, it still works and I'm still loving it and I couldn't wait to recommend it, which am doing not just here, but to all my friends and my mother and my Rabbi as soon as I see him. Lest you think I'm an easy laugh, I will tell you that I am not. Like Javerbaum, I have been a stand-up comedian and a writer for sitcoms (Seinfeld) and can tell you that generally other comedy writers make for a tough room. Even good humor books, though I appreciate them, rarely surprise me. We comedy writers already have the jokes figured out. However, this one constantly has me laughing out loud. I usually delete my books as soon as I'm done, but this one will stay on there to listen to again and to play favorite excerpts for others.

If My Body Is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott Davis) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:34:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If My Body Is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch Subtitle: My Journey of Losing 132 Pounds with No Exercise Author: Scott Davis, Tim Luke, Mark Lowry (foreword) Narrator: Scott Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If there is one thing that is guaranteed, it is that you will bust a gut reading comedian Scott Davis' hilarious, yet poignant, story about how he lost 132 pounds without any exercise. Spiced with his trademark comedy and self-deprecating humor, Scott serves up a dose of reality about the correlation between the state of our hearts and the location of our waistline. Scott explores the spiritual depths and practical steps to losing significant weight and shows how you can adopt a healthy lifestyle too. Whether you need to lose 150 pounds or five pounds, this hilarious memoir will not only make you laugh but will also equip you for your own journey to a happier and healthier you. Foreword by Christian singer and comedian Mark Lowry. Members Reviews: Wrong Audience Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? No. I thought I'd get diet information, and an inspiring story, interspersed with humor. Basically, he decided to go on a diet and did. And to top it off, it's not that funny. Any additional comments? The book is from more of a religious / church-going viewpoint than indicated in the description. Based on the title, I thought he'd be dealing with the subject with tongue-in-cheek sense of humor. You'd have to be pretty immersed in the church / evangelistic culture to get some of his jokes. Definitely not a good read for someone with more moderate religious beliefs. The evangelical speak gets in the way of the story, which was supposed to be: My Journey of Losing 132 Pounds with No Exercise. This is not a book but an extended pamphlet. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Fundamentalist Christians who believe god and the devil rule everything Has If My Body Is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch turned you off from other books in this genre? Definitely. There is no place in the Audible catalogue for these proselytizing diatribes - it's not literature or falls into entertainment genres. Did Scott Davis do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? He read his own words with conviction and understands rhythm and tempo. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Annoyed at the fundamentalist rhetoric whilst advertising a diet management business despite no claims of benefit for his endorsement. As a diet book it suggests eat less, eat healthy foods and take responsibility for planning your daily diet. Astounding insights. Any additional comments? These sort of 'books' should not be part of the Audible offering. Would you offer books advocating racism, sexism or prejudice?

Humorous Happenings in Holy Places Audiobook by Barbara Eubanks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Eubanks) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:11:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Humorous Happenings in Holy Places Subtitle: 101 Anecdotes & Devotionals Author: Barbara Eubanks Narrator: Barbara Eubanks Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-07 Publisher: Tate Publishing Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Barbara's stories encompass everything from funny things children say, to what can happen when song lyrics are misunderstood, to crazy things that happen during church services. Each story is followed by a short devotion and scripture, and is sure to lift your spirit and to encourage you in your walk with the Lord. Members Reviews: Not Funny! I thought I had a sense of humor but after listening to about 20 minutes, I gave up. I cried instead of laughing.

The LawDog Files Audiobook by D. Lawdog

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (D. Lawdog) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:15:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The LawDog Files Author: D. Lawdog Narrator: David T. Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-18 Publisher: Castalia House Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: LawDog had the honor of representing law and order in the Texas town of Bugscuffle as a sheriff's deputy, where he became notorious for, among other things, the famous Case of the Pink Gorilla Suit. In The LawDog Files, he chronicles his official encounters with everything from naked bikers, combative eco-warriors, suicidal drunks, respectful methheads, prison tattoo artists, and creepy children to six-foot chickens and lethal chihuahuas. The LawDog Files range from the bittersweet to the explosively hilarious, as LawDog relates his unforgettable experiences in a laconic, self-deprecating manner that is funny in its own right. The audiobook is more than mere entertainment, it is an education in two English dialects, Police and Texas Country. And underlying the humor is an unmistakable sympathy for society's less fortunate - and in most cases, significantly less intelligent - whose encounters with the law are an all-too-frequent affair. Members Reviews: You'll enjoy it! I must say I have been reading these shorts since the early 2000s on TFL, and it's great to see them finally collected in a single place. By turns hilarious, poignant, and thought provoking they show the life of a deputy sheriff in small town West Texas, and the miscreants one encounters in the course of duty. It's a defacto tribute to all those who wear the badge, day in and day out, and the things and people they have to put up with. Highly recommended! Lawdog has become my favorite cop, and one of my favorite writers Lawdog has become my favorite cop, and one of my favorite writers. You've never seen such wit and skill with words bring hilarious and previously unfathomable cop experiences in the charming town of Bugscuffle to life before this. His Africa book is equally worth reading. My only regret about Lawdog's writing is that there isn't more of it. I'm hoping he'll make enough money on the books that he can retire from crimefighting and have more time to write, but I'm also hoping that doesn't happen too soon because I want more funny things to happen to him first. Old school Storytelling, by a master of the craft. This is storytelling pure and simple. It takes me back to my younger days, when my dad and his friends would get together and tell hunting stories, or work stories of the oddness of the military. It has nothing to do with the military, but it's that same feel. That feel of blue collar workers unwinding and just shooting the breeze. And if you have been lucky enough to experience this by someone who really knew how to tell a good story. Who really knew how to be entertaining without being showy, then Lawdog will be a Completely familiar, and welcome, experience. ROTFLMAO! I went through this book in one sitting laughing like a loon for the whole thing! So do not read this in public! I've read LawDog a while back, it's fantastic to see all of these stories in one place. Very enjoyable collection of short humorous stories. This is a great collection of short stores. These from Lawdogs blog. It is an overused cliche that a story made you laugh out loud but some of these stories really did. (to the point that it was hard to breath).

The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell Audiobook by W. Kamau Bell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. Kamau Bell) — Tue, 02 May 2017 08:53:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell Subtitle: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian Author: W. Kamau Bell Narrator: W. Kamau Bell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 617 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You may know W. Kamau Bell from his new Emmy-nominated hit show on CNN, United Shades of America. Or maybe you've read about him in The New York Times, which called him "the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years." Or maybe from The New Yorker fawning over his brand of humor writing: "Bell's gimmick is intersectional progressivism: he treats racial, gay, and women's issues as inseparable." After all this love and praise, it's time for the next step: a book. The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell is a humorous, well-informed take on the world today, tackling a wide range of issues, such as race relations; fatherhood; the state of law enforcement today; comedians and superheroes; right-wing politics; left-wing politics; failure; his interracial marriage; white men; his upbringing by very strong-willed, race-conscious, yet ideologically opposite parents; his early days struggling to find his comedic voice, then his later days struggling to find his comedic voice; why he never seemed to fit in with the black comedy scene...or the white comedy scene; how he was a black nerd way before that became a thing; how it took his wife and an East Bay lesbian to teach him that racism and sexism often walk hand in hand; and much, much more. Critic Reviews: "Although the text version is an interesting, if curiously structured, work, the audiobook allows Bell a more apt platform for his offbeat intelligence and idiosyncratic voice. The experience of listening to the text, which clocks in at 10 hours and 31 minutes, is like being the sole patron in a comedy club while Bell performs a marathon stand-up routine.... [T]he audiobook allows a listener to hear the jokes as they were meant to be delivered." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: White Woman Raising a Black Son Any additional comments? I have raised my bi-racial son by myself in the same small town I grew up in, which lacks ethnic diversity. As a 6'2" 17-year-old black nerd and future Mechanical Engineer, I have always been afraid to send him out into the collegiate world not knowing what obstacles await him outside of our peaceful hometown. Has he experienced racism? Sure. But mostly from ignorant schoolmates that have never known a black person. Kamau put many things into a perspective that made me assign this book to my son as his "black homework". I think they share a lot of the same obstacles- my son and Kamau are both Blerd's and are both extremely politically educated. I enjoyed his personal story of growing up, his comedic journey, his relationship, etc- all while peppering in the political and racial issues of our time. It's as much a story of his life as it is a lesson on logical thoughts and ideas from a brilliant mind. This book gave me "the feels", and as a white woman I wasn't sure I would relate, but was doing my due diligence as the mother of a black man. I was wrong. This book is for everyone. Another great think from Bell I always love hearing the insights of W. Kamau Bell. Be it his podcast or his shows I always love the man's perspective humor and good natured view.

The Joy of Hate Audiobook by Greg Gutfeld

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Gutfeld) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:26:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Joy of Hate Subtitle: How to Triumph over Whiners in the Age of Phony Outrage Author: Greg Gutfeld Narrator: Steve Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 394 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the irreverent star of Fox Newss Red Eye and The Five, hilarious observations on the manufactured outrage of an oversensitive, wussified culture. Greg Gutfeld hates artificial tolerance. At the root of every single major political conflict is the annoying coddling Americans must endure of these harebrained liberal hypocrisies. In fact, most of the time liberals use the mantle of tolerance as a guise for their pathetic intolerance. And what we really need is smart intolerance, or as Gutfeld reminds us, what we used to call common sense. The Joy of Hate tackles this conundrum head on- - replacing the idiocy of open-mindness with a shrewd judgmentalism that rejects stupid ideas, notions, and people. With countless examples grabbed from the headlines, Gutfeld provides readers with the enormous tally of what pisses us all off. For example: Funny and sarcastic to the point of being mean (but in a nice way), The Joy of Hate points out the true jerks in this society and tells them all off. Critic Reviews: "Gutfeld is like Voltaire if Voltaire were actually funny." (Dennis Miller) "Greg Gutfeld is a sweet, hysterical, evil genius. Liberals fear him because whenever they look down their noses, they see him. Or at least the top of his head. This is a man who would take time out from starring in two daily television shows just to help someone who has fallen down on the sidewalk. Mainly because it would be so funny to watch him fall. Viva Gutfeld!" (Ann Coulter) "According to the Internet, Mother Teresa once defined Joy as 'a net of love by which you can catch souls'. In The Joy of Hate, Greg Gutfeld continues her mission - in a completely different way. Hilarious, outrageous, and brilliant, this is the best book on how to think about your fellow man since Atlas Shrugged, and the best book on how to deal with your enemies since The Anarchist Cookbook.." (Jonah Goldberg) Members Reviews: Indisputable. Without the usual tactic of resorting to personal attacks, it would be nearly impossible to find fault with ANY of the points Gutfeld makes in this book. Gutfeld chose to illustrate each point with examples that actually happened, rather than conjecture or opinion. When taken point-by-point, every topic is fully explored and explained... and most importantly, proven. The humor or Greg Gutfeld may well be an acquired taste, but it makes what might be described as a "partisan" perspective much more palatable. Greg Gutfeld is a polarizing figure in today's media. If you were to only look at his resume', you might he was a typical American liberal. UC-Berkeley, Huffington Post, etc. Perhaps this is what gives his political perspective credibility. His history allows him to describe the 'political left' from the view of someone who spent a long time on the inside. He is able to paint a vivid picture of what the modern liberal community is like... because he's been there. This book is filled with criticism of how our world operates and labels people. And it shows with clear and vivid examples, how unfair and intolerant the modern world has become. Tolerance enforced with an unshakable intolerance. A true 'Joy of Hate'. I challenge anyone who describes themselves as a liberal to give this book an honest objective read.

New Rules Audiobook by Bill Maher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bill Maher) — Fri, 08 Jul 2005 21:23:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New Rules Subtitle: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer Author: Bill Maher Narrator: Bill Maher Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-05 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 758 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now, his popular new HBO television show, Real Time with Bill Maher, has put him more front and center than ever. In particular, one of the show's segments entitled "New Rules" has struck a chord with viewers. It's within his rules that Maher takes serious aim, bringing all his incisiveness, wit, and his signature exasperation to bear on topics ranging from cell phones ("I don't need my cell phone to take pictures or access the Internet. I just need to make a phone call. From everywhere! Not just the places it likes!") to fast food ("New Rule: No more McDonald's in hospitals. I'm not kidding!") to the conservative agenda ("Stop claiming it's an agenda. It's not an agenda. It's a random collection of laws that your corporate donors paid you to pass."), Maher brings these brilliantly conceived riffs to audio for the first time, along with some singularly Maher-ian "editorials", editorials nothing like the standard fare found on the pages of the local newspaper! Members Reviews: Funny and true but also Annoying Most segments start off with Maher saying "New Rule" and then launching into a socio-political diatribe with a humourous edge. Some of this book is funny and imaginative but it often falls flat as over-obvious and contrived. The "New Rule" shtick got old for me but I do like Maher and his "rock the world" attitude. I think he could do better. Ho-Hum I am a big Bill Maher fan and I'm glad that I read this book. Yet - when someone is just doing their stand up act on paper - it that a book? While I love watching him on Real Time, he doesn't pack the same punch in this format. He's still funny and smart, but his comments somehow seem out of context without hte back drop of hte show. PS. don't his writers create "New Rules" anyway? Why doens't his writing staff get a credit here? Hysterical! Cynical, mean, vicious and... hilarious! Humorless, rightwing, gun-toting, narrow-minded Bible-thumpers will not enjoy. Everyone else - buy this audiobook and laugh - it's all we have left. If you like Maher... ... Then get the book, you're assured to like it. If you don't like Maher, then don't. None of Bill's flare is lost in this book, it's full of the crisp thoughts and pop culture references he's become known for. If you're looking to sprinkle your conversations with a few good one liners then I highly reccomend getting this. A hilarious book for fans only I have been a fan of Maher since Politically Incorrect, which by its very name was enough to draw me in. All his wit and sarcasm is here. Some segments had me laughing for minutes afterward, although I didn't like the format. Saying "new rule" before every segment got a little annoying, especially since some were only a sentence or two long. As usual with our polarized society, anyone who doesn't agree with him won't take the time to listen, so mark this one for fans only. Right wing nuts will stick with Coulter, where facts are rare because they interfere with her rhetoric. Maher takes real news and puts his own spin on it, and ends up bashing everyone about equally -- except for Dubya. If you are a Dubya lover you definitely won't like this book.

This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral by Mark Leibovich Audiobook by Save Time Summaries

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Save Time Summaries) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 23:57:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral by Mark Leibovich Subtitle: Summary, Review & Analysis Author: Save Time Summaries Narrator: Dan McGowan Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-13 Publisher: Save Time Summaries Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: SAVE TIME &UNDERSTAND MORE! WARNING: This is not the actual audiobook, This Town by Mark Leibovich. Do not buy this summary & analysis if you are looking for a full copy of this fascinating and often hilarious audiobook, which can be found back on the Amazon search page. Instead, we have already read This Town and pulled out some of the key take-away points and insights to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary & review. In doing so, unfortunately we do not have the space to include all of the many important ideas and anecdotes found in This Town. To get it all, you should first order the full audiobook. Packaged together in an engaging and easily digestible format, this concise summary & analysis works best as an unofficial guide or companion to listen to alongside the audiobook. Members Reviews: Reveling in the swamp I can't bear to listen to this whole book, yet anyway. So, it does me a service to let me peek at the revelers in this den of snakes, Washington DC, and return to my regular preoccupations. It shines through this summary that the author enjoys relating all this, and dissecting all these strange fauna and flora of that (thankfully) faraway capital, preening and elbowing each other and in their brief star-turns in that weird spotlight. One couldn't make this sort of thing up. I'm sure the full-length book has all sorts of gaudy apparitions. I like how it puts supposed opponents in smarmy clubbiness in some of these scenes. But as a previous practicing lawyer who had cordial lunches with opponents, I sort of understand. But not completely. I can certify I was not screwing MY clients; I was being civil, and letting our civilized contest remain within its arena. I can only shudder and hope this is true of these folks. (Fingers crossed, nervous expression.)

Conservatize Me Audiobook by John Moe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Moe) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:28:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conservatize Me Author: John Moe Narrator: John Moe Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: We always hear that everyone in America is firmly planted in red or blue, that they're permanently conservative or irreversibly liberal. But are we all really that locked into the left or the right? John Moe, raised in a family of proud left-wingers and living in deeply liberal Seattle most of his life, sets out to determine if what we believe is based on environment or actual conviction. Moe puts himself on a strict conservative regimen: He resets his radio dial from NPR to Rush Limbaugh, goes head-to-head with some of today's most influential conservative thinkers for a series of "conversion sessions", and through it all tries to maintain a positive standing with his lefty wife and young but already liberal kids. Conservatize Me will strike a powerful chord with millions of disgruntled Americans ready for a fresh, humorous, and highly entertaining look at our country's political landscape. Will Moe end up getting a Dick Cheney tattoo and swearing loyalty to the Christian Coalition? Will he get a Dennis Kucinich tattoo and dedicate his life to cooking vegan food at protest rallies? Listen and find out. Members Reviews: Liberal Snark Author uses the premise to coat an unpalatable pill of Liberal condescension and snark. Kept hoping for some redemption or insight, but alas there was none. I don't think the author made any serious effort to be open minded, nor did he come away with a single position altered by one iota. He started a liberal, bashes conservatism throughout, and comes out a liberal fully intact and utterly unmoved. A total waste of time unless you are a liberal looking to have all of your misconceptions validated. Finally a balance Finally someone from one side of the political spectrum tries to move the other way. I believe the majority of Americans find themselves in the middle, yet are convinced by the media that they have to be on one side or the other. John Moe keeps you engrossed in his experiment. You laugh with him, feel his frustration, and experience his personal growth throughout the process. 4 stars for being creative, entertaining, and intelligent. Becoming Conservative I really enjoyed this book. The only reason I didn't give it four stars is because it was abridged. John Moe did a great job reading. It was funny, but not ROTFLMAO funny, but very amusing. I would recommend it, especially to any liberal who listens to conservative talk radio or watches Fox. This explains so much I spent years trying to fit into a conservative world, and it just made me crazy. Listening to Moes experience of trying to force himself into the world of conservatism I understood why. The harder he tried the more hostile he became. No matter how hard he tried to focus on simple family values his intellect rebelled. After awhile it just hurts physically and psychically to continue trying to make the complicated difficult world simple. good politics This is REALLY funny!

Awkward Sitatuions for Men: Summer Audiobook by Danny Wallace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danny Wallace) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:26:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Awkward Sitatuions for Men: Summer Author: Danny Wallace Narrator: Danny Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-10 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Danny Wallace is a man. And a man is a very tricky thing to be these days. A toe-curling moment, an embarrassing faux-pas or a bewildering social situation is always just round the corner. Here, we follow a year in Danny's life in - Spring, Summer (this audio), Autumn and Winter. It becomes obvious to the attentive listener that here is a man who finds it a challenge to even look after himself properly as even greater responsibility looms on the horizon Danny's Summer is passed by having his party gatecrashed by a minor celebrity; sniffing at strangers; and discovering the joys of wearing little pyjamas, to his wife's horror. Once you have listened to this book you will see Awkward Situations everywhere you go and life will never be the same again. And, its very, very funny.

Plato Sucks Audiobook by Andrei Codrescu

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrei Codrescu) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:26:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato Sucks Subtitle: A Collection of Essays Author: Andrei Codrescu Narrator: Andrei Codrescu Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "Plato sucks because the ideal world pales in comparison with the mysterious complexity of the real one." So writes Andrei Codrescu in this kaleidoscope of riffs and rants about the passions and nightmares of a poet at millennium's end. What does the collapse of communism and rise of nationalism in Eastern Europe look like from the perspective of this reporter who experienced it firsthand? How does a ceramicist and child of photographers view the origin myths of pottery and photography? From the mind of a brilliant thinker, these are stories that revel in the poetry, sexiness, and paradoxes of our time. Copyright ©1995 by Andrei Codrescu; Copyright (P)1996 Dove Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "[Andrei Codrescu is] one of our most prodigiously talented and magical writers." (The New York Times Book Review)

A Chip Off the Old Black Audiobook by Arthur Black

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Black) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:07:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Chip Off the Old Black Author: Arthur Black Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Arthur Black's voice is unmistakable on the radio and on the page. His is the voice of reason, with a generous helping of funny; the voice that scolds us for our universal human quirks, but who says it with the tone and words that make us laugh out loud at ourselves and our neighbors. A Chip Off the Old Black, Black's latest collection of stories, will knock a sense of humor into any reader, boasting nearly 100 tales featuring everything from yarnbombing to Bambi, from Black's love of the Farmer's Almanac to his loathing of snowmobiles and his...problem...with David Suzuki. With a talent for ranting, minus the malice, Black sticks up for the chocolate-covered marshmallow confection of New Zealand - the politically-incorrect "Eskimo" candies. Those inclined to kvetching - a Yiddish word describing the tendency to complain persistently about everything - may just reconsider after reading A Chip Off the Old Black. After all, as Black demonstrates, it's far more enjoyable to take the opportunity to laugh. Editorial Reviews: Canadian radio personality Arthur Black has a knack for finding the humor in our everyday quirks and foibles. A Chip Off The Old Black brims with tales of all the silly things that humans do. Whether it be taking awe at an adventurous man's enthusiastic worldview or ranting about airport security, Black manages to convey a sense of wonder at the crazy and amazing things that happen in our world. These are peculiar and entertaining tales, and Jeffrey Kafer performs with a dry, unassuming wit that suits Black's comic insights.

Awkward Situations for Men: Spring Audiobook by Danny Wallace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danny Wallace) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:07:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Awkward Situations for Men: Spring Author: Danny Wallace Narrator: Danny Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-10 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Danny Wallace is a man. And a man is a very tricky thing to be these days. A toe-curling moment, an embarrassing faux-pas or a bewildering social situation is always just round the corner. We follow a year in Danny's life - Spring (this audio), Summer, Autumn, and Winter. It becomes obvious to the attentive listener that here is a man who finds it a challenge to even look after himself properly as even greater responsibility looms on the horizon. Danny, full of the joys of spring, feasts on the BEST sandwich he's ever eaten - from Subway, gets caught out by an innocent lie about a Turkish thimble, and is befuddled by the gender of department-store staff. Once you have listened to this book you will see Awkward Situations everywhere you go, and life will never be the same again. And, its very, very funny. Members Reviews: funny cos it's funny if you identify with Peep Show You Will identify with this. men and women alike

Awkward Situations for Men: Autumn Audiobook by Danny Wallace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danny Wallace) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:21:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Awkward Situations for Men: Autumn Author: Danny Wallace Narrator: Danny Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-10 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Danny Wallace is a man. And a man is a very tricky thing to be these days. A toe-curling moment, an embarrassing faux-pas or a bewildering social situation is always just round the corner. Here, we follow a year in Danny's life - Spring, Summer, Autumn (this audio), and Winter. It becomes obvious to the attentive listener that here is a man who finds it a challenge to even look after himself properly as even greater responsibility looms on the horizon. In amongst the autumn leaves, Danny finds himself tricking Su Pollard out of some money, being confused for a deaf man, and betraying his hairdresser. Once you have listened to this book you will see Awkward Situations everywhere you go, and life will never be the same again. And, its very, very funny.

And the Angels Laughed Audiobook by Barbara Eubanks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Eubanks) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 06:35:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And the Angels Laughed Author: Barbara Eubanks Narrator: Barbara Eubanks Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-07 Publisher: Tate Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Barbara Eubanks finds humor in unusual places. As a pastor's wife, she spends much time at church-related events. Her keen sense of humor doesn't allow malapropisms, incongruent happenings, and absurd events to escape her collection of church-related anecdotes. Eubanks blends this humor beautifully with devotions, drawing listeners closer to the Lord. Not only does the seasoned Christian receive a blessing from And the Angels Laughed, but it also proves an ideal gift for those needing a humor nudge toward God's Word. Members Reviews: religious If you like scriptures you will love this book. I do not like bible verses read to me, thus I did not get too far into this book.

I'm Not Gonna Lie Audiobook by George Lopez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George Lopez) — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:31:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Not Gonna Lie Subtitle: And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50 Author: George Lopez Narrator: George Lopez Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From one of the most celebrated and beloved comedians and actors of our time, George Lopez, comes this hilarious, touching, and often wacky chronicle of life after 50. George Lopez just hit the half-century mark and the reset button on his life. Newly single and ready to embrace life, George was excited to turn 50. It would be a welcome new phase in his life, a chance to say goodbye to a decade that included a kidney transplant and a divorce. But when he looked around a room full of his childhood friends, all gathered to celebrate his birthday, many now bald or overweight, it suddenly hit him that he was old. What happened? And more importantly, what was he going to do about it? George learns the hard way that when you turn 50, everything changes. You pull a muscle in your sleep. You avoid mirrors at all costs, and always, always wear a robe. You have to schedule an appointment to have sex. You have to dye your hair and buy a bathtub with a door. As George learns to embrace life after 50, he invites listeners into his world, sharing the ups and downs of getting older - from his relationship with a much younger woman to a bizarre session with a pet psychic, to a trip behind the scenes at his tumultuous two years at Lopez Tonight, to an intimate look at his sacred ground, the golf course - and, for the first time, he reveals in moving detail, the story of the battle for his life against kidney disease. Im Not Gonna Lie will make you laugh at yourself, cry about yourself, and look at turning 50 in a way you never wouldve imagined - through the eyes of George Lopez. Members Reviews: Boring Story I found his reading very monotonous and boring. I realized after listening to his book that George Lopez is really not that funny. Very true to life. Great start slow middle great finish. Made me laugh out loud. I have listened to it again and again Funny and entertaining I really enjoyed this book, especially listening to it read by George himself. He tells it like it is and I really enjoyed that. It's a good listen for moments you are just looking for a little entertainment. great If you could sum up I'm Not Gonna Lie in three words, what would they be? funny was good enjoyed the life story i got this What other book might you compare I'm Not Gonna Lie to and why? stories Have you listened to any of George Lopezs other performances before? How does this one compare? watched Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? his life story was great Any additional comments? enjoyed listening Was not what I was expecting was disappointed because it was not at all what I was expecting. I wanted a funnier book something that made me laugh like he does, but the book tended to be serious and not like the title leads you to believe!

I Can't Make This Up Audiobook by Neil Strauss - contributor, Kevin Hart

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neil Strauss - contributor) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:04:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Can't Make This Up Subtitle: Life Lessons Author: Neil Strauss - contributor, Kevin Hart Narrator: Kevin Hart Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22669 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller. It begins in North Philadelphia. He was born an accident, unwanted by his parents. His father was a drug addict who was in and out of jail. His brother was a crack dealer and petty thief. And his mother was overwhelmingly strict, beating him with belts, frying pans, and his own toys. The odds, in short, were stacked against our young hero, just like the odds that are stacked against the release of a new book in this era of social media (where Hart has a following of over 100 million, by the way). But Kevin Hart, like Ernest Hemingway, J.K. Rowling, and Chocolate Droppa before him, was able to defy the odds and turn it around. In his literary debut, he takes the listener on a journey through what his life was, what it is today, and how he's overcome each challenge to become the man he is today. And that man happens to be the biggest comedian in the world, with tours that sell out football stadiums and films that have collectively grossed over $3.5 billion. He achieved this not just through hard work, determination, and talent: It was through his unique way of looking at the world. Because just like a book has chapters, Hart sees life as a collection of chapters that each person gets to write for himself or herself. "Not only do you get to choose how you interpret each chapter, but your interpretation writes the next chapter," he says. "So why not choose the interpretation that serves your life the best?" Editorial Reviews: "In I Cant Make This Up: Life Lessons, Kevin Hart shares his memoir in a way only he can, showcasing the charisma, personality, and talent that made him one of the most popular entertainers in the planet. This is a true rags to riches story but its more than that: its also a blueprint for how to become your best self, and a demonstration of how perspective can triumph even the most challenging circumstances. Ive had the pleasure of reading this twice (work perks!) once in print, and then in audio and while both left an indelible imprint, listening was a completely immersive and exceedingly powerful experience. Committing 150% to every moment from the epic, ad-libbed pre-introduction down to the chapter headings Kevin takes us on a highly personal, no-holds-barred journey filled with heartbreak, inspiration and hilarity. Add continuous "off-script" asides and anecdotes, and youve got one of the must-listen audiobooks of the year or any year, for that matter." -- Jess, Audible Editor "While I was thrilled to learn that Kevin Hart would be narrating his own memoir, it wasnt until I had the privilege of attending a recording session that I became out-of-my-mind ecstatic. There are rare instances in which a performance not only transcends the words on the page, but actually defines how the story should be told and experienced. This is one of them. With great skill, good-natured humor and disarming honesty, Mr. Hart shares all the ups, downs, and arounds of his life (so far), accompanied by some lessons hes learned along the way.

Vacationland Audiobook by John Hodgman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Hodgman) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:37:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vacationland Subtitle: True Stories from Painful Beaches Author: John Hodgman Narrator: John Hodgman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 801 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: John Hodgman - New York Times best-selling author, semifamous personality, deranged millionaire, increasingly elderly husband, father, and human of Earth - has written a memoir about his cursed travels through two wildernesses: from the woods of his home in Massachusetts, birthplace of rage, to his exile on the coast of Maine, so-called Vacationland, home to the most painful beaches on Earth. Vacationland is also about Hodgman's wandering in the metaphoric wilderness of his 40s, those years when dudes especially must painfully stop pretending to be the children of bright potential they were and settle into the failing bodies of the wiser, weirder dads that they are. Other subjects covered include the horror of freshwater clams, the evolutionary purpose of the mustache, which animals to keep as pets and which to kill with traps and poison, and advice on how to react when the people of coastal Maine try to sacrifice you to their strange god. After three best-selling books of fake facts, Hodgman is finally ready to tell the truth - in the same outlandish, audacious, and inimitable style that has won him fans in every medium he has worked: books, stage, social media, television, and movies. Members Reviews: Not your typical coming of age story If you've ever liked anything fromJohn Hodgman- Vacstionlabd is for you. If you have never heard of John Hodgman-re-evaluate your life. And also Vacationland is for you. Layered with absurdist humor and sober sincerity, Hodgman captures snapshots of moments between his mid-twenties and early forties to tell his own coming of age story from early to mid adulthood. The book deals with family, and friendship, and the meeting place of who you were and who you have become. Moments in Hodgman's life and their place in the world are described so beautifully and cleverly that I often found myself simultaneously laughing and weeping while listening on the subway (which-yes-made me look like a crazy person). Also, both having read some of Vacationland in print and listened to all of it on audio, having it read out loud to me by Hodgman makes something that's already great even better. I would read from my fiancée's hard cover of the book, but even then I would go back and re-listen to the audible (buzz-marketing) version just so that I could listen to Hodgman tell the stories himself. It really grew on me. Even funnier than I expected, the author has a droll, deadpan delivery that is hilarious to listen to. Seemingly random anecdotes all come together to deliver thoughtful and conclusions that were more meaningful than I expected. It made me want to go to Maine- even if the water there is made of hate. Funny, happy, sad, melancholic John Hodgeman has a self awareness that grants him a rare sense of humor. This part-memoir part-reflection gives the reader a glimpse into the forces that have shaped his life. If you are a fan of John in any way, you will likely enjoy this book thoroughly. Funny, a bit uneven, a bit TMI There are some very funny moments in this memoir, and Johns narration is excellent. It is interesting to hear about his childhood as an only, rather indulged kid, who went on to Yale, and became a literary agent, before becoming a writer as well a comedic actor. The book goes into the time spent in his summer homes in Massachusetts and Maine with his family. The house in Massachusetts left to him by his parents.

Me Talk Pretty One Day Audiobook by David Sedaris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Sedaris) — Fri, 30 Jun 2000 04:38:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Talk Pretty One Day Author: David Sedaris Narrator: David Sedaris Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-00 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6703 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: David Sedaris' new collection of essays - including live recordings! - tells a most unconventional life story. It begins with a North Carolina childhood filled with speech-therapy classes ("There was the lisp, of course, but more troubling than that was my voice itself, with its excitable tone and high, girlish pitch") and unwanted guitar lessons taught by a midget. From budding performance artist ("The only crimp in my plan was that I seemed to have no talent whatsoever") to "clearly unqualified" writing teacher in Chicago, Sedaris' career leads him to New York City and eventually, of all places, France. His move to Paris poses a number of challenges, chief among them his inability to speak the language. Arriving a "spooky man-child" capable of communicating only through nouns, he undertakes language instruction that leads him ever deeper into cultural confusion. Whether describing the Easter bunny to puzzled classmates or watching a group of men play soccer with a cow, Sedaris brings a view and a voice like no other to every unforgettable encounter. ©2000 by David Sedaris, All Rights Reserved; (P)2000 by Time Warner AudioBooks, A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing Critic Reviews: "At his best, he makes you laugh out loud, which indeed may be worth the price of admission." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Subtly Funny Musings on Life Experiences This is my first Sedaris book and chuckled throughout. The book isn't a straightforward novel, but a compilation of different events/periods in his life coupled with live performances. It's deeply reflective and humorous in a subtle manner. Highly recommend and can't wait to download his other titles. A constant set of chuckles and a few gotchas! I really like this Sedaris book. True to his other novels, this is a compendium of stories. The title is taken from the first story where David, as a 3rd grader, goes to a speech therapist. You cannot help but laugh as the story unwinds and young David gets the best of the teacher in the end. And so the stories continue one by one making you laugh and every now and again he slips in a potent serious message. Sedaris narrates his own work, so the stories comes off more powerful than a classic text might; especially in the first story where he talks about a lisping problem he had as a child. This is a relatively short listen and it should appeal to anyone who like satirical humor drawn from personal introspection. Although many of the stories involve family members, they are not mean spirited. You feel like you are at a dinner table and just reliving the 'best of' stories with family members. I highly recommend this series of stories -- they are all winners. You will ROFL In spite of being leery about books read by their authors, I listened to this book read by Sedaris himself. My concerns were ungrounded as I quickly realized he was as good a narrator, or maybe I should say performer, as he was an author: he kept me in stitches throughout this whole book. It is a collection of memoirs based on Sedaris' life, but told through exceptionally good writing and with insightful humor, making his drug addiction and other excesses seem forgivable.

We Are Never Meeting in Real Life Audiobook by Samantha Irby

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Samantha Irby) — Tue, 30 May 2017 21:35:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life Subtitle: Essays Author: Samantha Irby Narrator: Samantha Irby Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 560 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Sometimes you just have to laugh, even when life is a Dumpster fire. With We Are Never Meeting in Real Life., "bitches gotta eat" blogger and comedian Samantha Irby turns the serio-comic essay into an art form. Whether talking about how her difficult childhood has led to a problem in making "adult" budgets, explaining why she should be the new Bachelorette - she's "35-ish, but could easily pass for 60-something" - detailing a disastrous pilgrimage-slash-romantic-vacation to Nashville to scatter her estranged father's ashes, sharing awkward sexual encounters, or dispensing advice on how to navigate friendships with former drinking buddies who are now suburban moms - hang in there for the Costco loot - she's as deft at poking fun at the ghosts of her past self as she is at capturing powerful emotional truths. Members Reviews: The perfect balance of humour and pathos I never wanted this book to end. There were several legitimate spit takes as I listened (coffee is my constant listening companion) and so many places where I absolutely connected with the anecdotes and found myself thinking "me too!" Thank God this woman and her perfect deadpan delivery exist and that she wrote this wonderful book. I will read or listen to anything she writes. The best Literally so so funny, true and hilarious. Deeply touching and personal. Also just laughing out load through the whole thing. Thank you for this book. hilarious! I laughed out loud multiple times throughout the book! highly recommend for those that don't get easily offended! she's real, she's honest and she's hilarious! There, But For The Grace Of God This is the reality television of essay writing. The author takes self deprecation to its extreme, so much so that it made me uncomfortable. I was looking for a companion to sit with me in my ivory tower (John Jeremiah Sullivan). Instead, I was pulled down to her painfully real version of modern day life, complete with spoken LOLs and emojis. This book almost killed me. I am saying this as a nearly-rabid fan of Mindy Kaling, who exposes the worst of herself as well, but does so in a way I find inexplicably charming. Irby shows off her grossness in the same way Sarah Silverman does in Bedwetter, but Silverman is proud of who she is, and doesn't suck the reader into a self-shame party. This book is too real for me, and I see too many of my own bad qualities in Irby. I don't hate you, Author. And I don't think you're "literally the worst". I think you tried to self-satirize, in an effort to show me that it's okay to be me. But the "I hate myself", completely naked approach was too much for me. I got it. I just can't defend it. Soda water forever I laughed, I cried, I love Helen Keller. Seriously. I wish there were more authors like Irby.

Based on a True Story Audiobook by Norm Macdonald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Norm Macdonald) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 01:56:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Based on a True Story Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Norm Macdonald Narrator: Tim O'Halloran, Norm Macdonald Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2202 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Wild, dangerous, and flat-out unbelievable, here is the incredible memoir of the actor, gambler, raconteur, and SNL veteran and one of the best stand-up comedians of all time. As this book's title suggests, Norm Macdonald tells the story of his life - more or less - from his origins on a farm in the-back-of-beyond Canada and an epically disastrous appearance on Star Search to his account of auditioning for Lorne Michaels and his memorable run as the anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live - until he was fired because a corporate executive didn't think he was funny. But Based on a True Story is much more than a memoir; it's the hilarious, inspired epic of Norm's life. In dispatches from a road trip to Las Vegas (part of a plan hatched to regain the fortune he'd lost to sports betting and other vices) with his sidekick and enabler, Adam Eget, Norm recounts the milestone moments, the regrets, the love affairs, the times fortune smiled on his life, and the times it refused to smile. As the clock ticks down, Norm's debt reaches record heights, and he must find a way to evade the hefty price that's been placed on his head by one of the most dangerous loan sharks in the country. As a comedy legend should, Norm peppers these minutes with classic jokes and fondly mythologized Hollywood stories. This wildly adventurous, totally original, and absurdly funny saga turns the conventional comic's memoir on its head and gives the listener an exclusive pass into the mad, glorious mind of Norm Macdonald. Critic Reviews: "Norm is one of my all-time favorites, and this book was such a great read I forgot how lonely I was for a while." (Amy Schumer) "I always thought Normie's stand-up was the funniest thing there was. But this book gives it a run for its money." (Adam Sandler) "Norm only has to grunt to make me laugh. And this book is three hundred pages? Sign me up." (Sophia Amoruso, author of #GIRLBOSS) Members Reviews: Brilliant! Norm is a natural story teller who seems to transcend stand-up. Even though he says at the beginning of the book that this is all true, its extremely hard to believe based on its outlandish nature. My only complaint is that the audio book doesn't include the forward by Louis CK. "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" but with a killer answering machine joke. Norm's comedic voice is sui generis and comes through in this book. Whether recounting anecdotes featuring Kinison, Dangerfield, Sandler, Silverman, Jim Downey, and Lorne Michaels, listing the top 25 Weekend Update jokes, or flirting with genuine profundity in his melancholic existential musings on the fleeting nature of human existence and the fragility of fame, Norm has crafted an amusing and poignant memoir. And who's memoir is next? You guessed it: Frank Stallone. Bizarre, funny ride I'm so glad I got the audio version, I can't imagine it any other way. Norm obviously knows how he wanted the story told and he delivered it perfectly. If you're at all a fan of Mr Macdonald's you owe it to yourself to get this book. norm nails it If you could sum up Based on a True Story in three words, what would they be? Literature, subversive, brilliant. Who was your favorite character and why? Norm, obviously. But 'character' is a key word here.

Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality Audiobook by Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rhett McLaughlin) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:36:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality Subtitle: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery Author: Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal Narrator: Link Neal, Rhett McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1030 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From YouTube superstars and creators of Good Mythical Morning comes the ultimate guide to living a "mythical" life, featuring stories from their lifelong friendship as well as tips for laughing more, learning more, and never taking yourself too seriously. "Internetainers" Rhett & Link met in first grade, when their teacher made them miss recess for writing profanity on their desks, and they have been best friends ever since. Today, their daily YouTube talk show, Good Mythical Morning, is the most-watched daily talk show on the Internet, and nearly 12 million subscribers tune in to see the guys broadcast brainy trivia, wild experiments, and hilarious banter (not to mention the occasional cereal bath). Now, the award-winning comedians are finally bringing their "Mythical" world to their first book. A hilarious blend of autobiography, trivia, and advice, Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery will offer 20 ways to add "mythicality" to your life, including: The goal of these offbeat prompts? To learn new things, laugh more often, and earn a few grown-up merit badges along the way. Heartfelt and completely original, this book will be the perfect gift for anyone looking for a fresh dose of humor and fun. Rhett & Link, best friends since the first grade, are an LA-based comedic duo known for hosting the most-watched daily talk show on the Internet, Good Mythical Morning, their narrative series Rhett & Link's Buddy System, and the award-winning weekly podcast Ear Biscuits as well as their wildly popular comedic songs, sketches, and viral low-budget local commercials. Rhett & Link's YouTube channels have a combined subscriber base of over 19 million people, with over four billion total views. They have been featured on and in The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Conan O'Brien Show, Variety, USA Today, and Mashable. Members Reviews: Great as a companion to actual book. My wife bought the actual book, and I bought the audible version. I love hearing Rhett and Link plus wives and staff read and sing the book, but it's a very visual book which leaves something to be desired if just listening. I recommend getting both. Also if you haven't already check them out on YouTube GMM ( GOOD MYTHICAL MORNING) They are usually hillarious! will it book? YES! This collection of true storys about the lives of two best friends is both inspireing and hilarious. the writeing is very creative and preformed beautifully. my favorate chapter was not written by the Rhett and link as we know them today, but rather by future Rhett and link who have sent their memoirs back more than 50 years via a Pontiac Aztec.

Everything Is Awful Audiobook by Matt Bellassai

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Matt Bellassai) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 02:31:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything Is Awful Subtitle: And Other Observations Author: Matt Bellassai Narrator: Matt Bellassai Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the break-out star of BuzzFeed and the People's Choice Award-winning comedian behind the web series Whine About It and To Be Honest comes a collection of hilariously anguished essays chronicling awful moments from his life so far, the humiliations of being an adult, and other little indignities. Matt Bellassai has no idea what he's doing. Well, to be fair, he did become semi-Internet famous by getting drunk at work, making him a socially-acceptable - nay - professional alcoholic. He's got some things figured out. But the rest is all just a terrible, disgusting mess. This is Matt's book. Just to clarify, though, it is absolutely not a memoir; Matt is far too young to have done anything worth remembering (though he did win an actual People's Choice Award for his BuzzFeed web series, Whine About It, which is pretty good, if you ask his mother). This is also most certainly not a book of advice; he is too woefully ill-prepared for life to offer anything in the way of counsel (though that won't stop him from talking). Call this a collection of awful moments that led to his grumbling, blundering adulthood - a chronicle of little indignities that, when taken together, amount to a life of hilarious anguish. With keen wit and plenty of self-deprecation, Matt reveals how hard it is to shed his past as the Midwest's biggest nerd, that one time a taquito nearly murdered him at his brother's surprise birthday party, and the time he came out to his friends and family (the closet was a bit messy). Matt also wrestles with the humiliations of adulthood, like giving up on love in New York City, living alone with no one to heat his microwave dinners, and combating the inner voice that tells him to say aloud all the things the rest of us are smart enough to keep to ourselves. You probably don't need this book, but, let's be honest - you do. Since you're already here, you might as well pull up a chair, grab your glass(es) of wine, and enjoy. Members Reviews: Best Audio Book Ive heard ever. Not only is Matts book superbly written, his performance is hilarious as he always is, heartfelt and insurmountably entertaining. I listened to it while preparing Thanksgiving dinner and laughed the entire time. I even had to rewind parts to laugh again. Seriously everyone needs to download this audiobook right now. F-ing Hilarious!! Some of the things I could really relate to. Which I dont know if it is good or bad... either way this man knows how to captivate an audience. Love this book and love Matt This book was everyting I wanted it to be, being a long time fan and turning so many people on to Matt , I am so proud of him and of how well this book was done. Wish him all the best! Looking forward to seeing him in Philly! Full of fun This book is funny, I enjoyed it and it was much like his wine about it segments, but way better! Matt Bellassai, Will You Be My Bestie? This book is absolutely hilarious with dozens of laugh out loud moments. Matt Bellassai is relatable story teller and I can't wait for his next book.

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim Audiobook by David Sedaris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Sedaris) — Thu, 27 May 2004 02:40:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim Author: David Sedaris Narrator: David Sedaris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-04 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5048 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In his newest collection of essays, David Sedaris lifts the corner of ordinary life, revealing the absurdity teeming below its surface. His world is alive with obscure desires and hidden motives, a world where forgiveness is automatic and an argument can be the highest form of love. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim is another unforgettable collection from one of the wittiest and most original writers at work today. Critic Reviews: "In his latest collection, Sedaris has found his heart. This is not to suggest that the author of Me Talk Pretty One Day and other best-selling books has lost his edge. The 27 essays here include his best and funniest writing yet....What emerges is the deepest kind of humor, the human comedy." (Publishers Weekly) "Sedaris is a careful writer, with a no-muss, no-fuss style that rarely misfires." (The New York Times Book Review) "Sedaris' piquant essays are as meticulously honed and precisely timed as the best stand-up comic routines, which is, of course, what they are....Sedaris, openly gay, nervy as a tightrope walker, sharply hilarious, teasingly misanthropic yet genuinely compassionate, has a unique ability to supply exactly the right details to bring every funny, awkward, ludicrous, painful, horrible real-life moment into harrowingly crisp focus....He is mesmerizing." (Booklist) "Sedaris has a satirical brazenness that holds up next to Mark Twain and Nathanael West." (The New Yorker) Members Reviews: Read on...Hilarity Ensues If you're unfamiliar w/David Sedaris, start with this or any of his books. He writes in a simple prose essay format with humor sprinkled throughout. Everyday familial situations become hilarious stories and I can only imagine his family dodging his calls and visits less they end up as foddor for his writing. In this collection, he introduces his redneck brother, Rooster; the sly mother returns; his practical, pragmatic father weighs in; and we hear more about his rebellious sister and her unkempt, breezy lifestyle. Of course he shares insights on his relationship w/Hugh. You'll laugh throughout and even feel a little sad at how he can encapsulate moments of pure clarity at the unfairness of life. A must read if you enjoy humorous prose. Fantastic I blew through this book in several days because I was addicted to the belly laughs. In fact, I listened to this book while running, which provoked more than a few suspicious glances, as I would occasionally have to stop and grab my knees in spasms of laughter. My favorite parts are when Sedaris reads his material in front of a live audience; he plays up the timing and the voices. Also, the piece about his brother is unbelievable. You really have to hear it (not read it) to get the full effect. Wait for the bit about the "watery coffee," -- you'll see what I mean. Sedaris is the gay Mark Twain. He finds what is funny and what is sad about life right now.

You Can't Touch My Hair Audiobook by Phoebe Robinson, Jessica Williams - foreword

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Phoebe Robinson) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:26:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Can't Touch My Hair Subtitle: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain Author: Phoebe Robinson, Jessica Williams - foreword Narrator: Phoebe Robinson, John Hodgman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1090 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Best Seller "A must-read...Phoebe Robinson discusses race and feminism in such a funny, real, and specific way, it penetrates your brain and stays with you." (Ilana Glazer, cocreator and costar of Broad City) A hilarious and timely essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from upcoming comedy superstar and 2 Dope Queens podcaster Phoebe Robinson Being a black woman in America means contending with old prejudices and fresh absurdities every day. Comedian Phoebe Robinson has experienced her fair share over the years: She's been unceremoniously relegated to the role of "the black friend", as if she is somehow the authority on all things racial; she's been questioned about her love of U2 and Billy Joel ("isn't that...white people music?"); she's been called "uppity" for having an opinion in the workplace; she's been followed around stores by security guards; and yes, people do ask her whether they can touch her hair all. The. Time. Now she's ready to take these topics to audio - and she's going to make you laugh as she's doing it. Using her trademark wit alongside pop-culture references galore, Robinson explores everything from why Lisa Bonet is "Queen. Bae. Jesus" to breaking down the terrible nature of casting calls to giving her less-than-traditional advice to the future female president and demanding that the NFL clean up its act, all told in the same conversational voice that launched her podcast, 2 Dope Queens, to the top spot on iTunes. As personal as it is political, You Can't Touch My Hair examines our cultural climate and skewers our biases with humor and heart, announcing Robinson as a writer on the rise. One of Glamour's "Top 10 Books of 2016" Featured on Refinery 29's list of "The Best Books of 2016 So Far" Read by the author, and featuring additional narration by Jessica Williams and John Hodgson Members Reviews: Phoebe, You Rock Would you listen to You Can't Touch My Hair again? Why? I don't normally write reviews, but after the promos on 2 DopeQueens (which I love), I went to download this audiobook and was a bit astonished that, despite the super high star rating, all the reviews that were showing up were so damned negative!!! I almost didn't download it (I needed something fun to get me through the drive home from family thanksgiving), then I remembered, Phoebe is awesome, and I want to hear what she has to say.I'm a 42 year old divorced white lady. Phoebe says a lot that ring true to me about the experience of being a lady and from knowing POC. She also says a lot of things that I didn't know from the perspective of a POC, that I found enlightening. I am really, really grateful for all that she says. YES, the cadence of this book is a bit rough if you are used to Phoebe from 2 Dope Queens, where she feels just off the cuff. In this audiobook, you can definitely feel that she's reading -- but, she's reading her book, and I'm okay with that. One review I read suggested reading it at 1.1 speed-- unfortunately, my app only broke down to 1.25 - which was okay for awhile (1 chapter), then when I could hear in her voice that genuineness that we know and love, it was weird.

Food: A Love Story Audiobook by Jim Gaffigan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jim Gaffigan) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:27:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Food: A Love Story Author: Jim Gaffigan Narrator: Jim Gaffigan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2776 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: What are my qualifications to write this book? None really. So why should you read it? Heres why: Im a little fat. If a thin guy were to write about a love of food and eating Id highly recommend that you do not read his book." Bacon. McDonalds. Cinnabon. Hot Pockets. Kale. Stand-up comedian and author Jim Gaffigan has made his career rhapsodizing over the most treasured dishes of the American diet ("choking on bacon is like getting murdered by your lover") and decrying the worst offenders ("kale is the early morning of foods"). Fans flocked to his New York Times best-selling book Dad Is Fat to hear him riff on fatherhood, but now, in his second book, he will give them what they really crave - his thoughts on all things culinary(ish). Insights such as: why he believes coconut water was invented to get people to stop drinking coconut water, why pretzel bread is number three on his most important inventions of humankind (behind the wheel and the computer), and the answer to the age-old question "which animal is more delicious: the pig, the cow, or the bacon cheeseburger?" Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, October 2014 - Jim Gaffigan's Dad Is Fat was the first purchase I ever made on Audible. Long before I started working here, I came to the site to download a few of his comedy sketches, having always appreciated his honest and self-deprecating brand of humor. Food: A Love Story, Gaffigan's second full-length book after his 2013 best seller, is full of the hilarious and relatable anecdotes that fans have come to expect. His love of food is perhaps unmatched, and his portly belly and extensive research whilst touring go a long way in adding credibility to his reviews and thoughts on our nation's best (and worst) dishes. I cant wait to revisit Gaffigan's favorite meals with him as narrator. Members Reviews: Funny, but read more like a series of jokes I am not sure who introduced me to Jim Gaffigan, but I thank whoever it was. I have a tendency to be a bit overly serious and so I have to be intentional about adding humor into my world. Jim Gaffigan is my favorite stand up comic right now. I read his Dad is Fat right after it came out last year, and bought the audiobook of Food: A Love Story on Tuesday, the day it came out. If you are going to read a comics book, you should get the audiobook if they are narrating. Comics understand delivery, even if they are not professional narrators. There were a few places were it was clear that Gaffigan was reading, but most of the time the delivery was good and more similar to a stand up show than a narrated book. That is also part of why I did not enjoy the book (and Dad is Fat) as much as I thought I would. Yes, there were lots of funny moments. And I still definately recommend it if you are a Gaffigan fan. The problem is that Gaffigan is a comic, not a writer. As a comic he is focused on one liners and short funny stories. So the book really wasnt structured as a whole. It all loosely connected around the theme of food. (And Gaffigan is good talking about food.) But it lacked cohesion. There were glimmers of what a better book could be. He could not have a book on food without talking about Hot Pockets. But anyone that has a slightest knowledge of Gaffigan has heard his Hot Pockets stuff. So he talked a bit about how the Hot Pocket jokes evolved. And that was good, but then it went back to more jokes. The laziest part of the book was the lists.

Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings Audiobook by Tyler Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tyler Perry) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:05:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings Author: Tyler Perry Narrator: Tyler Perry Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 786 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now Madea is telling her own story, dishing her memoirs and hard-won, hilarious wisdom in her own inimitable voice (with a little help from her friend Tyler Perry). Madea covers every topic you want to hear her on, from the art of flirting, to love and marriage (sometimes two very separate topics), and raising kids (including the full story on the bag o' belts). She also opines on beauty tips (featuring her indispensable advice on the miraculous benefits of Vasoline), the healthy choice of a deep-fried diet, and the Bible (including her favorite Bible story, as you have definitely never heard it before) - and pretty much everything else. Madea has lived quite a life, and she has some stories to tell. And they're all here. As she's fond of saying, "Sometimes life is hard, and you have to laugh your way through it." Critic Reviews: "Inimitable." (Ebony) "Wicked." (Entertainment Weekly) "Hilarious." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Absolutely Hysterical This book is absolutely hyterical. Tyler Perry is a genious. I have always loved his accounts of Madea, the bigger than life, grandmotherly Black woman in charge of her life and those around her. She is often my hero (chuckle), for who hasn't thought at one time or another to be a pistol-packin' mama or to order our kids into submission! I laugh every time I think about it. What made this book exceptional and a must listen rather than reading the hard copy, is that Tyler Perry narrates the book himself with his ever-familiar voice of Madea. This book starts as a memoir of Madea's life that shocked and thrilled me for it's hillarity. My niece and I both listened at the same time, just to call each other and laugh hysterically at each and every account conveyed by Madea. The book leads to advise for the reader on such things as child-rearing, visiters, and money. Every page is a surprise. Tyler can shock even those of us with the sickest sense of humor. I even have to continually laugh at Madea's mispronunciation of words and her critiques on how people misspeak the English language. TOOOO Funnny!!!! I have read it twice already, and keep it on my MP3 player so I can get a quick laugh at any time I need it, for any place I listen in on is a gut buster. I loved this book!!!! What more can I say. I simply loved it! And I'm laughing once again at just the thought of it. Getting the Audiobook was the best choice If you are already familiar with Tyler Perry or 'old school' you will be pleased. Having some of both helps you really relate to the humor and his customary good advise. The biggest plus is that BOTH Tyler Perry AND Madea are reading it. So reading the hardback would not have nearly the same affect as hearing this duo by audiobook. This was the best choice. I'm really enjoying it. Crazy Crazy Crazy Mother Dear I loved all of the plays and movies, but to hear Madea on audio was hilarious. Tyler makes valid points in a humorous way. I hope he makes another audio book. This Audible is so funny. Lots of drama. Would you consider the audio edition of Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings to be better than the print version? Yes I prefer the audio version. Who was your favorite character and why? Madea. She tells it like it is.

Sh-t My Dad Says Audiobook by Justin Halpern

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Justin Halpern) — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:24:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sh-t My Dad Says Author: Justin Halpern Narrator: Sean Schemmel Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3104 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, 28-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his 73-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair, has never minced words, and when Justin moved back home, he began to record all the ridiculous things his dad said to him: That woman was sexy...Out of your league? Son, let women figure out why they wont screw you. Dont do it for them. Do people your age know how to comb their hair? It looks like two squirrels crawled on their heads and started fucking. The worst thing you can be is a liar...Okay, fine, yes, the worst thing you can be is a Nazi, but then number two is liar. Nazi one, liar two. More than a million people now follow Mr. Halperns philosophical musings on Twitter, and in this book, his son weaves a brilliantly funny, touching coming-of-age memoir around the best of his quotes. An all-American story that unfolds on the Little League field, in Dennys, during excruciating family road trips, and, most frequently, in the Halperns kitchen over bowls of Grape-Nuts, Sh-t My Dad Says is a chaotic, hilarious, true portrait of a father-son relationship from a major new comic voice. Critic Reviews: If youre wondering if there is a real man behind the quotes on Twitter, the answer is a definite and laugh-out-loud yes. (Christian Lander, New York Times best-selling author of Stuff White People Like) Members Reviews: Really Funny! Should Be Up for an Audie Award This book had me laughing so hard that I woke my wife up and got curious stares on the bus. While the run time of this audio book is only 3 hours it is the perfect length to get an idea of how Justin's father thinks and you also get a sense that there is absolutely no filter when he thinks something to when he speaks what's on his mind. This very funny book that does use course language because Justin's father is a little gruff! IF you are offended by such language, then stay away. Funny Book, Great Voice If you could sum up Sh-t My Dad Says in three words, what would they be? Funny as sh!t. What did you like best about this story? I thought the way the chapters were summarized by a one liner from his dad were the best. I was laughing so hard, my sides and cheeks hurt. Have you listened to any of Sean Schemmels other performances before? How does this one compare? I listened to "I Suck at Girls" and thought Mr. Schemmel's performance was hilarious. He used many different voices for the characters, which is something I think is important. He also uses inflection in his voice and makes the story come alive. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The whole book is great. Did it move me? Sure- it moved me to the kleenex box because I was laughing so hard, I cried. Any additional comments? Don't listen to this one around other people unless they know what you're doing. You may get hauled off to the looney bin because you're laughing at nothing. Amusing but not as funny as some made it sound Enjoyable enough.........I listened to this on an airplane ride. It is clear that the father was very fond of his son and visa versa. Some funny moments. Once I even laughed aloud. I really like the story that led to the writing of this book (Tweets on Twitter.) How in the world, though, can someone remember so many incidents from his life! He would have had to write all those incidents on paper to get the memories straight.

Life of the Party Audiobook by Bert Kreischer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bert Kreischer) — Tue, 27 May 2014 13:58:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life of the Party Subtitle: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child Author: Bert Kreischer Narrator: Bert Kreischer Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1702 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A collection of outrageous stories by the stand-up comic, TV host, and inspiration for the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder. Bert Kreischer doesn't know how to say "no". If he did, he wouldn't have gotten himself mixed up with a group of Russian mobsters on a class trip to Moscow, earning him his nickname "The Machine". He wouldn't have wrestled with a bear or swum with sharks on national television. He wouldn't have (possibly) smoked PCP with a star of Saturday Night Live. And he wouldn't have been named the Number-One Partier in the Nation by Rolling Stone, inspired the movie National Lampoon\'s Van Wilder, or performed standup to sellout crowds across the country. The stories Kreischer shares in Life of the Party are a guidebook on how not to grow up. From his fraternity days at Florida State University, to his rise as a standup, to his marriage and first brushes with fatherhood, Kreischer shows you a path that may not lead you to maturity or personal growth. But it will lead you to a shitload of fun. Members Reviews: Fart Chrysler Hey mommy, Bert is so fat. You can tell by this book. Great stories and a wonderful job narrating. Thanks Jeans. (PS. Long live the water champ) Big Fan of Bert Enjoyed the hell out of this audiobook. Need Bert to read some of my less entertaining books. Totally recommend this to any fan of comedy Fat Bert Is Amazing even though bert is fat he is a great comedian and a great guy. bernt! The machine!!!! Would you consider the audio edition of Life of the Party to be better than the print version? it is definitely better then the print version just because of all the extra tid bits bert throws in as he reads it it hilarious What other book might you compare Life of the Party to and why? life of the party can't be compared to anything it has a life of its own in a universe of its own where bert is king and court jester Which scene was your favorite? my favorite scene starts at the beginning and ends at the end lol its one gigantic laugh fest Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? hell yes Any additional comments? if you haven't read the print version get both the print and audiobook and if you have the print version you have to get the audiobook bert throws in small tid bits and extras through out the book and anyone familiar with bert kreischer will not get disappointed you will laugh your ass off Bert is Fat Loved every bit of this book. Bert's just a fun dude with a grip of stories, an excellent collection of comedic life experiences.

Uganda Be Kidding Me Audiobook by Chelsea Handler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chelsea Handler) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:53:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uganda Be Kidding Me Author: Chelsea Handler Narrator: Chelsea Handler Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2143 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Wherever Chelsea Handler travels, one thing is certain: she always ends up in the land of the ridiculous. Now, in this uproarious collection, she sneaks her sharp wit through airport security and delivers her most absurd and hilarious stories ever. On safari in Africa, it's anyone's guess as to what's more dangerous: the wildlife or Chelsea. But whether she's fumbling the seduction of a guide by not knowing where tigers live (Asia, duh) or wearing a bathrobe into the bush because her clothes stopped fitting seven margaritas ago, she's always game for the next misadventure. The situation gets down and dirty as she defiles a kayak in the Bahamas, and outright sweaty as she escapes from a German hospital on crutches. When things get truly scary, like finding herself stuck next to a passenger with bad breath, she knows she can rely on her family to make matters even worse. Thank goodness she has the devoted Chunk by her side - except for the time she loses him in Telluride. Complete with answers to the most frequently asked traveler's questions, hot travel trips, and travel etiquette, none of which should be believed, Uganda Be Kidding Me has Chelsea taking on the world, one laugh-out-loud incident at a time. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Yes! What did you love best about Uganda Be Kidding Me? Love, Love, Loved this whole book it's hard to pick a "best" but I think the best is that Chelsea Handler read it to me. What was one of the most memorable moments of Uganda Be Kidding Me? africa Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Hysterical. As usual If you've read and enjoyed Chelsea's other books, than you'd also like this. Hysterical reaction to a breakup. You can tell she's getting older and her interests are changing, but she's still amazing. Chelsea gets funnier and funnier I have to admit, after having read every single one of her other books, I was skeptical about this one because I figured that at SOME point she had to run out of funny material. I could not have been MORE WRONG. This is the story of Chelsea and her somehow comparably hilarious group of friends as they go on safari in Africa. The chapters are literally laugh out loud funny. Listening to Chelsea tell her story on Audible added immeasurable amounts of hilarity to her already Hilarious! Loved this book!! Hearing Chelsea read her own words had me laughing all over town. Just wish the audio version came out when the book did. Mediocre & Arrogant Did the narration match the pace of the story? Chelsea sounded bored and reluctant to read this. I bought it and cringed most the time. However, if youre into her sometimes offensive humor, flippant approach, or want to feel like a friend is reluctantly telling you a story then this could be for you. Wouldn't recommend.

Sidemen: The Audiobook Audiobook by The Sidemen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Sidemen) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:18:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sidemen: The Audiobook Author: The Sidemen Narrator: JJ/KSI, Harry/Wroetoshaw, Simon/Miniminter, Vik/Vikkstar123, Josh/Zerkaa, Ethan/Behzinga, Tobi/Tobjizzle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 651 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Billions of you have watched their videos, and millions of you have followed them on social media. So here we go: it's time to back up, because YouTube superstars The Sidemen are finally here in audiobook form, and they're dishing the dirt on each other as well as the YouTube universe. The guys are behind the mic, and it's about to get messy. There's nowhere to hide as the guys go in hard on their living habits, their football ability, and their dodgy clobber while also talking FIFA, Vegas and superheroes. Exclusively in the audiobook you'll hear behind-the-scenes commentary, extra material and a few surprises! You've seen them already - now get ready to hear them in all their glory. They will let you in on a few secrets, before telling you about their hall of fame as well as revealing some of their greatest shames. Along the way you'll learn how seven of the world's biggest YouTube stars started off with nothing more than computer consoles, PCs and bad haircuts before joining forces to crush the Internet. And they'll tell you just how they did it (because they're nice like that) with their ultimate guide to YouTube while also sharing their memories of recording their favourite videos as well as a typical day in the life of The Sidemen.You'll feel like you're with them every step of the way, smelling the 'sweet' aroma of the boys' favourite dishes in the kitchen, following them on their trips around the world and kicking every ball as the boys gear up for the biggest football match of their lives. It's going to get personal. It's going to get intense, and JJ is going to have lots of tantrums, so take a moment to prepare yourself, because this is The Sidemen audiobook you've been waiting for! Members Reviews: #Baldski Like a very funny extended sidemen podcast. Top class from the boys. It's worth the purchase Amazing! Loved it as much as I love the guys. They made the book so much more enjoyable than if it were read by someone else and I loved the content. Very funny! Definitely Worth the Listen It's great to get to know a bit more about the Sidemen and how they interact with one another. Nothing gets too deep, but it is entertaining. Just like a 5 hour long video. Great book Loved the audiobook. It's not just a regular basic reading. It's the boys being themselves but still reading. I also love the bloopers Great! Entertaining from beginning to end. You get to know your favourite youtuber's even better. 100% Worth it!

I Like You Just the Way I Am Audiobook by Jenny Mollen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenny Mollen) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 01:53:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Like You Just the Way I Am Subtitle: Stories About Me and Some Other People Author: Jenny Mollen Narrator: Jenny Mollen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 430 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A New York Times best seller! By the actress, writer, and one of the funniest women on Twitter, an outrageous, hysterical memoir of acting on impulse, plotting elaborate hoaxes, and refusing to acknowledge boundaries in any form. Jenny Mollen is an actress and writer living in Los Angeles. She is also a wife, married to a famous guy (which is annoying only because he gets free shit and she doesn't). She doesn't want much from life. Just to be loved - by everybody: her parents, her dogs, her ex-boyfriends, her ex-boyfriends' dogs, her husband, her husband's ex-girlfriends, her husband's ex-girlfriend's new boyfriends, etc. Some people might call that impulse crazy, but isn't "crazy" really just a word boring people use to describe fun people? (And Jenny is really, really fun, you guys!) In this program, you'll find stories of Jenny at her most genuine, whether it's stalking her therapist (because he knows everything about her so shouldn't she get to know everything about him?); throwing a bachelorette party so bad that one of the guests is suspected dead; or answering the eternal question: Would your best friend blow your husband on a car ride to dinner if she didn't know you were hiding in the backseat? I Like You Just the Way I Am is about not doing the right thing - about indulging your inner crazy person. It is Jenny when she's not trying to impress anyone or come across as a responsible, level-headed member of society. With any luck it will make you better acquainted with who you really are and what you really want. Which, let's be honest, is most likely someone else's email password. Members Reviews: Hmm...Why am I listening to a bio of Jenny Mollen? I applaud Jenny for being willing to put her warts out there for all to see - and there are a lot - but are we really that interested? This is the story of an actress who never makes it, then realizes her true talent may lie in writing. Her greatest claim to fame seems to be marrying American Pie actor Jason Biggs. While Jenny's writing is amusing, it is extremely crude. This usually doesn't bother me, but much of it seems gratuitous. Not a bad book; just left me wondering why her life merits a biography, at least at this point. Looking forward to the second book. Overall, not bad for a first effort. It's really just a collection of her blog work in stories for Playboy. I honestly think her second book will be a better effort as long as she doesn't pull together a bunch stories and make them a collection. Look was a little too "short essay" for me. Just plain good times ... I think we are the same person. Good laughs while walking!! Her humor and wit kept me engaged. Setting a bad example for pretty much everyone Exactly the woman you don't want your daughter to end up like. Not even funny. not funny. I've read other books by Tina Fey, Amy Polher, Mindy Kaling, and Rachel Dratch, however this one does not measure up. Stopped listening less than half way through. Not interesting, or funny.

The Geography of Bliss Audiobook by Eric Weiner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Weiner) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Geography of Bliss Subtitle: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World Author: Eric Weiner Narrator: Eric Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 701 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This book uses a beguiling mixture of travel, psychology, science and humor to investigate not what happiness is, but where it is. Are people in Switzerland happier because it is the most democratic country in the world? Do citizens of Singapore benefit psychologically by having their options limited by the government? Is the King of Bhutan a visionary for his initiative to calculate Gross National Happiness? Why is Asheville, North Carolina so damn happy? With engaging wit and surprising insights, Eric Weiner answers those questions and many others, offering travelers of all moods some interesting new ideas for sunnier destinations and dispositions. Critic Reviews: "In the end, Weiner's travel tales - eating rotten shark meat in Iceland, smoking hashish in Rotterdam, trying to meditate at an Indian ashram - provide great happiness for his readers." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Brew your coffee, get some cookies Thoroughly enjoyed it. I haven't listened to many books - but the author does a great job here. His narration was fun, fluid, and when he makes attempts to replicate accents, it's funny. He does Arab accents, new york accents, Thai, British, and it's not always good, but always funny. The book starts strong and starts to lose it's intensity toward the end. The first countries seem to take hours to investigate, but he seems to rush through the last few places which include; Florida, North Carolina, England and India. Basically, Weiner, uses an academically based "Happy Scale" to find the happiest places on earth. The scale is measured on a number of attributes. These attributes are given good exploration at the beginning. If anything, it is the basis for the entire book. Each visit, incidentally, seems to confirm the scale's validity. It starts in the Netherlands at a hash bar and just gets more colorful from there. In his search for happy people, he decides to visit an unhappy place; Maldova. supposedly Maldova is one of the worlds unhappiest places. Indeed, the country seems so miserable that I caught myself laughing out loud a number times. Even the Peace Corp volunteers agree (they're interviewed). The worst place was a highlight for me and the happiest places seemed far less colorful (like Switzerland). Ugliness and misery make for character I guess. In the end, I felt as confused as the author. It was refreshing that he spared us a sanctimonious lecture on happiness and instead seemed to honestly theorize that happiness is more about basics, general rules of thumb, then anything else. Then it ended and, man, I was sad for a few minutes.. Wonderful, Funny, Intelligent, Informative One grump's search for happiness leads Eric Weiner, the author and narrator, to various countries where people are happy, or where one might at least expect people to be happy, and, for contrast, to some places where people seem to strive to be pissy and glum. The author is very knowledgeable about and shares some of the scientific research on happiness, and he learns during his travels about philosophical perspectives on happiness. Still, he does not let authoritative views get in the way of his conveying different cultural viewpoints and how others around the globe feel about the world and their place in it.

The Grasshopper Trap Audiobook by Patrick McManus

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick McManus) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:03:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grasshopper Trap Author: Patrick McManus Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In this collection of 30 tall tales, McManus introduces you to the perils of Trailer Trials and Mean Tents. Like Hemingway, McManus hunts the big fish in "Down and Way Out in Brazil". The title tale, "The Grasshopper Trap", unveils an ingenious invention for catching fish bait in motion. And in "Hunting Camp Etiquette", McManus becomes a rustic Miss Manners. Narrator Norman Dietz adds additional spice to each impish line. You won't want to miss the other audio productions of McManus' works, including Never Sniff a Gift Fish and The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw. Critic Reviews: "McManus captures the innocence most of us lose when we become grown up, and reading him you can't help recalling similar times and events in yor own life." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Good enough to listen to over and over Would you listen to The Grasshopper Trap again? Why? I listen to it ALL the time What was one of the most memorable moments of The Grasshopper Trap? The title story. Pat McManus is a superb humor writer and Norman Dietz does a fabulous job with the voicing and the narration. Have you listened to any of Norman Dietzs other performances before? How does this one compare? I have chosen books BECAUSE he is the narrator. I think he's one of the best. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I have listened to it more than 100 times (no exaggeration) and I still laugh. Any additional comments? I realize not everyone Classic Pat McManus The combination of Pat McManus's storytelling and Norman Dietz's masterful narration makes this an enduring work of humor. I have listened to this book at least once a week for 10 years and still laugh at the antics. For me, this book never grows old. laughter Actually burst into laughter., several times while listening to the antidotes of these characters. just OK I have been happy reading his stories in the past, but this seemed to drag on with some predictable story lines. More McManus What did you love best about The Grasshopper Trap? Laughing...a whole bunch! What other book might you compare The Grasshopper Trap to and why? Any of McManus' other humor books...same premise on all of them. All very funny. What about Norman Dietzs performance did you like? OK...Some of the voice characterizations were a bit over the top Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I was moved with laughter a lot. Any additional comments? If you are at all outdoorsy, you will have fun listening to these stories.

In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks... Audiobook by Adam Carolla

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Carolla) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:46:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks... Subtitle: And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy Author: Adam Carolla Narrator: Adam Carolla Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1849 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "A couple years back, I was at the Phoenix airport bar. It was empty except for one heavy-set, gray bearded, grizzled guy who looked like he just rode his donkey into town after a long day of panning for silver in them thar hills. He ordered a Jack Daniels straight up, and that's when I overheard the young guy with the earring behind the bar asking him if he had ID. At first the old sea captain just laughed. But the guy with the twinkle in his ear asked again. At this point it became apparent that he was serious. Dan Haggerty's dad fired back, 'You've got to be kidding me, son.' The bartender replied, 'New policy. Everyone has to show their ID.' Then I watched Burl Ives reluctantly reach into his dungarees and pull out his military identification card from World War II." It's a sad and eerie harbinger of our times that the Oprah-watching, crystal-rubbing, Whole Foods-shopping moms and their whipped attorney husbands have taken the ability to reason away from the poor schlub who makes the Bloody Marys. What we used to settle with common sense or a fist, we now settle with hand sanitizer and lawyers. Adam Carolla has had enough of this insanity and he's here to help us get our collective balls back. In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks is Adam's comedic gospel of modern America. He rips into the absurdity of the culture that demonized the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, turned the nation's bathrooms into a lawless free-for-all of urine and fecal matter, and put its citizens at the mercy of a bunch of minimum wagers with axes to grind. Peppered between complaints, Carolla shares candid anecdotes from his day to day life as well as his past Sunday football at Jimmy Kimmel's house, his attempts to raise his kids in a society that he mostly disagrees with, his big showbiz break, and much, much more. Brilliantly showcasing Adam's spot-on sense of humor, this book cements his status as a cultural commentator/comedian/complainer extraordinaire. Critic Reviews: "If comedy books were a big-breasted porn collection, In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks would be Christy Canyon." (Bill Simmons, ESPN columnist and best-selling author of The Book of Basketball) "Adam Carolla is a genius. And no, I'm not kidding."(Jimmy Kimmel) I dont know this guy from Adam, but Carollas humor - fearlessly crass, shamelessly honest and irresistibly funny - sucks out like liposuction the layers of fatty pride to expose the often warped and wounded psyche buried deep within the modern American male.(Ken Burns) Members Reviews: Hilarious Book This book is awesome. The fact the "Ace" (Adam Carolla) reads it himself makes it even better. I laughed so many times while listening to this book that I had to stop it just to catch my breath on a few ocassions. Kudos to Adam for writing this and pointing out the little things in life that are both irritating and funny. If you like witty and ocassionally offensive sarcasm, you would be a fool not to buy this book. Thanks for reading this Adam. No other reader could have made it as good as you did. Don't like my review...well too !#%$!#% bad. What would have made In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks... better? My title summaries what I think of this book and his rant.

The Funny Thing Is... Audiobook by Ellen DeGeneres

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen DeGeneres) — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 19:07:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Funny Thing Is... Author: Ellen DeGeneres Narrator: Ellen DeGeneres Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 905 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After years of painstaking, round-the-clock research, surviving on a mere twenty minutes of sleep a night, and collaborating with lexicographers, plumbers, and mathematicians, DeGeneres has crafted a work that is both easy on the ears and very funny. Along with her trademark ramblings, The Funny Thing Is...contains hundreds of succinct insights into her psyche, and offers innovative features including: more than 50,000 simple, short words arranged in sentences that form paragraphs; thousands of observations on everyday life, from terrible fashion trends to how to handle seating arrangements for a Sunday brunch with Paula Abdul, Diane Sawyer and Eminem; all twenty-six letters of the alphabet read aloud. Sure to make you laugh, The Funny Thing Is... is Ellen in top form. Critic Reviews: "Her off-kilter observations are guaranteed to have listeners in stitches." (AudioFile) "The laid-back, observational comedienne's stream-of-conscience musings gain additional zest from her wry and adroit delivery....Degeneres is a delight." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Ya got ta love her. There can't be anyone who dislikes Ellen. She is just so lovable and it comes out in this book. Some parts are laugh out loud funny. I was a little disappointed in the times the book moved into fantasy and made up stuff just to fill time. I think she needed a little help putting this together and coming up with material. Ellen's latest book- The Funny Thing Is... The funny thing is... that I was very disappointed. Being an Ellen fan it was disappointing to find so little new comic material in this book. If you have seen her two HBO specials and heard her album (circa 1995), there's no need to buy this book. If it was marketed as merely a collection of her material rather than a "new" book, my expectations would have been more in check. Excellent I'm not an Ellen fan at all, but I got a sample of it on my MP3 player, and I listened to it, it was the most hysterical thing i've heard in a long time, I bought the audiobook and it is so much fun to listen to when I need a kick. This book is a great buy, if you have a sense of humor. Hilarious! I loved this from start to finish, the only problem being my tendency to laugh out loud often while listening. I attracted stares in the library and had to stop listening in the office, people were beginning to guess my attention was not completely on work. If you like Ellen Degeneres's humor, this book is a delight! Great book by Great Comedienne I found this book very pleasurable to both read and listen to. I read several negative reviews of this book. I found her observations clever and very funny. Many people don't really notice a lot of the things she points out. But the main thing I remember about this book is that I had only a few moments when I did not laugh.

Attempting Normal Audiobook by Marc Maron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Maron) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:41:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Attempting Normal Author: Marc Maron Narrator: Marc Maron Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 989 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: People make a mess. Marc Maron was a parent-scarred, angst-filled, drug-dabbling, love-starved comedian who dreamed of a simple life: a wife, a home, a sitcom to call his own. But instead he woke up one day to find himself fired from his radio job, surrounded by feral cats, and emotionally and financially annihilated by a divorce from a woman he thought he loved. He tried to heal his broken heart through whatever means he could find - minor-league hoarding, Viagra addiction, accidental racial profiling, cat fancying, flying airplanes with his mind - but nothing seemed to work. It was only when he was stripped down to nothing that he found his way back. Attempting Normal is Marc Marons journey through the wilderness of his own mind, a collection of explosively, painfully, addictively funny stories that add up to a moving tale of hope and hopelessness, of failing, flailing, and finding a way. From standup to television to his outrageously popular podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, Marc has always been a genuine original, a disarmingly honest, intensely smart, brutally open comic who finds wisdom in the strangest places. This is his story of the winding, potholed road from madness and obsession and failure to something like normal, the thrillingly comic journey of a sympathetic f--kup whos trying really hard to do better without making a bigger mess. Most of us will relate. Critic Reviews: "Ive known Marc for years and I can tell you first hand that hes passionate, fearless, honest, self-absorbed, neurotic, and screamingly funny." (David Cross) "Devastatingly funny." (Los Angeles Times) "The stuff of comedy legend." (Rolling Stone) Members Reviews: A sad, funny man I'm sure this book will polarise listeners / readers. If you have your life all together, then you will most likely thoroughly dislike this needy, self centred and often pathetic man, and hate the book. If however, you have you own special basket of issues you wrestle with on a daily basis, chances are you will warm to and be charmed by this needy, self centred and often pathetic man, and love the book. I loved the book - its one of the best I've heard on audible. Laugh out loud funny in places. Great for just about anyone! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Absolutely. Marc is not only funny, but manages to be amazingly honest while doing so. His accounts of his own experiences are both harrowing, and hilarious at the same time. His world view is different from most, and the way things are described is evidence to this. What did you like best about this story? I don't recall one single part that stood out, however I remember laughing out loud several times which is quite rare for me. There are several stories that are too outrageous to be made up, and another few that seem to be quite easy to relate to my own life and experiences. What about Marc Marons performance did you like? These questions are fairly annoying... Marc did extremely well, and I'm fairly positive that after listening to the podcast for a while that I wouldn't have been able to accept someone else reading this book. His voice is expressive in a way that brings out the tone of what he is trying to say. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I almost did. I listened to most of it during a car ride, and the rest while working. I do wish it was longer... Any additional comments? No...

The Areas of My Expertise Audiobook by John Hodgman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Hodgman) — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:07:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Areas of My Expertise Author: John Hodgman Narrator: John Hodgman Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1277 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the great tradition of the American almanac, The Areas of My Expertise is a brilliant and hilarious compendium of handy reference tables, fascinating trivia, and sage wisdom on all topics large and small. Although best sellers such as Poor Richard's Almanack and The Book of Lists were certainly valuable, they also were largely true. Here is a different kind of handy desk reference, one in which all of the historical oddities and amazing true facts are sifted through the singular, illuminating imagination of John Hodgman, which is the nice way of saying: He made it all up. ©2005 John Hodgman; (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Critic Reviews: "One of the funniest and most entertaining books to play on readers' imaginations in recent memory. Highly recommended." (Library Journal) "For the hyper-well-read fans of publications like McSweeney's, this is a treasure trove of twisted absurdist miscellany." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Wow! I must admit that I was a little dubious about this one. If you've seen the actual book, you know it is full of tables and lists and lots of other things that would seem to make for a truly horrid audiobook. What a great surprise! The audio version of "Areas...." is *completely* reworked, absolutely hilarious, and an excellent example to anyone who would like to work in this medium. Hodgman adds examples, music, and stories to replace the most of the hopelessly complex tables. This obviously took more effort than the typical "sit down and read it" audiobook, and it was well worth it. This is very very funny. Don't play it for anyone under 13; there is some risque language, and they won't get it anyway. Endlessly enjoyable. Clearly this is not for all tastes, but I adore this recording; I revisit it regularly, something I hardly ever do with audio books. It is frequently hilarious, but more than that, it is simply engaging: when I listen to it, I feel like I am hanging out with some eccentric old friend. Absolutely Hillarious I purchased the print copy of this book a few months ago and never got around to reading it until one day I opened it up randomly and dove in. It made me spill my milk. The book is comic brillance. Audio version is a treat as well with the author's sardonic delivery. I would much rather spend an evening with John Hodgman, or this audio book, than any of the people who couldn't find the humor in it. The Best Almanac of Fake Facts Money Can Buy Any additional comments? After going through this book, I can't help but wonder what it must be like to even spend one single minute as John Hodgman. It truly must be an extraordinary experience to which nothing compares. It must have taken him a lifetime to amass THIS much fake knowledge/trivia... Which doesn't seem to make sense, but he is, in fact, living proof. If you're hoping that this book will get you some interesting tidbits of information you can whip out at a party to impress friends and associates, don't bother. On the other hand, if you're interested in the secret code-language of hobos, then this is the book for you! 9.2 / 10 Delightfully silly. The word "droll" was invented for this pleasantly silly, highly-listenable collection of nonsense.

The Joke Man Audiobook by Jackie Martling

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jackie Martling) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:45:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Joke Man Subtitle: Bow to Stern Author: Jackie Martling Narrator: Artie Lange, Jackie Martling Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: For the first time, Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling opens up about his life as a cast member and head writer for the comedy powerhouse The Howard Stern Show. In The Joke Man: Bow to Stern, Jackie tells of his beginnings as a working comedian and writer and his climb to the top on The Howard Stern Show. Jackie saw it all, and in The Joke Man: Bow to Stern he shares personal stories as well a look from behind the scenes at one of the highest-rated radio shows of all time. You'll also get his take on his falling out with Howard and the show, and plenty of the raunchy, laugh-out-loud humor that Jackie "The Joke Man" is famous for. So sit back, relax, and enjoy as "The Joke Man" riffs on his one-of-a-kind career in show business, Howard Stern and the gang, and his very unique life - an American success story like no other. Members Reviews: Jackie is the BEST! I always loved Jackie and the Stern Show. Now that I have a better understanding of what really happened, I respect Jackie as well. Not to mention he is truly a great guy who is very approachable and sincere. I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2004 at Les Pauls, Iridium Jazz Club. Hiya! Jackie still remembers me and go buy this great book! not a bad read it wasn't horrible it just wasn't what I expected. When I heard he was writing a tell-all book I thought we were going to get some behind-the-scenes Stern Show information. there was very little if any of that and this was more of a book based on the life of Jackie Martling. Again not a bad book just not what I expected Warning; language may be inappropriate for morons I found this book astounding, especially the use of big words. I didn't know Jackie knew them. This book is a warm and honest retelling of his life story, an interesting one at that. And you don't have to be a Howard Stern fan to enjoy it. classic Jackie! F Jackie! such a good listen! miss you Jackie! Stern show classic, baba fn booey Waste of time, and I returned it... Jackie, Jackie, Jackie... I think this is only the second time I've left a review on audible. Half way through this book I felt like I had a gun to my head with a voice telling me it was my civic duty as a retired Stern fan to inform the public of this mockery of a tell all. Let me be clear, I very much enjoyed Jackie with his time spent on the Stern show, and as the years have passed, I've lost all respect for the PCMarci Turk years, and no longer even subscribe to Sirius (thank god for podcasts). Jackie had a chance to really open up and and cast a light on Stern and inform fans about the bipolar,hypocritical,fascist dictator that once ruled the air ways. Through out this entire book their are only TWO stories that remotely suggest Howard is chemically unbalanced in any way. 1) Howard used the delay button to remove a compliment Jackie gave Fred for writing the lyrics to the Elton John "Why isnt Howard Stern on TV?" 2) Howard didn't have his back during Jackies final contract negotiations. THATS IT... the book is titled Bow to Stern! Yet it reads more like a fluff piece attempt of getting his job back some day opposed to a tell all. If you listened to the Stern show during the Jackie years, you already know about 85% of what's in this book.

How to Talk Dirty and Influence People Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lenny Bruce) — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:59:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Talk Dirty and Influence People Subtitle: An Autobiography Author: Lenny Bruce, Lewis Black - preface, Howard Reich - foreword Narrator: Ronnie Marmo Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: During the course of a career that began in the 1940s, Lenny Bruce challenged the sanctity of organized religion and other societal and political conventions and widened the boundaries of free speech. Critic Ralph Gleason said, "So many taboos have been lifted, and so many comics have rushed through the doors Lenny opened. He utterly changed the world of comedy." He died in 1966 at the age of 40, his influence on the worlds of comedy, jazz, and satire incalculable, and How to Talk Dirty and Influence People - now republished to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Lenny Bruce's death - remains a brilliant existential account of his life and the forces that made him the most important and controversial entertainer in history. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Appreciating the use of a four letter word Would you consider the audio edition of How to Talk Dirty and Influence People to be better than the print version? I enjoyed the honesty and humor that Lenny Bruce portrayed. He went through a lot of trials and somehow through his interpretation, he did it with clarify, humor, and a bit of leveled hope. What did you like best about this story? This was one book that was on the wishful bookshelf for a long time. I understood Mr. Bruce to be pioneer of comedy. However, I now know him as someone who fought very hard for freedom of speech and ideals. In many ways, He reminds the reader to be very aware of the message he is sending but also delivers to be honest about one's shortcomings and mistakes. Which character as performed by Ronnie Marmo was your favorite? I found that Mr Bruce had a way of describing the events in his life like catching up with old friend. Better yet, his delivery sometimes came more off as a confession in someone he could trust. Although I know the history of this book to be originally publicized through Playboy, I will still what secrets he has confided in me to myself. :D If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? I think it would be a stretch to find something wrong about the performance but if there must something: I guess I say that he read Lenny Bruce's song All Alone rather than sing it. Any additional comments? I first saw this when I first saw 'Pump up the Volume'. I wish I had a chance to get to it earlier. fascinating story, annoying narration A really compelling story. Overall I really enjoyed it but after a while Reich's attempt at impersonation becomes annoying. He sounds nothing like Bruce and more like Larry from the Three Stooges. important piece of American history Lenny Bruce was such an astounding person. I don't believe that without him we would have Richard Pryor Rodney Dangerfield Bill Burr or any other great comic. he has made such an impact on freedom of speech laws. the material and this book is still so relevant today it's shocking. a great listen Court reports If you like reading court records. Then this is a book for you. Help me my brain dropped today from this book. Just great. Not only a legend of the craft of stand up, but the trailblazer. An honest & insightful listen into the great mans' life.

Fraud Audiobook by David Rakoff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Rakoff) — Tue, 08 May 2001 05:31:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fraud Author: David Rakoff Narrator: David Rakoff Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-08-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 511 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: And Rakoff tries to be nasty; heaven knows nothing succeeds like the cheap sneer, but he can't quite help noticing that these are actual human beings he's writing about. In his attempts not to pull any punches, the most damaging blows, more often than not, land squarely on his own jaw - hilariously satirizing the writer, not the subject. And therein lies David Rakoff's genius and his burgeoning appeal. The wry and the heartfelt join in his prose to resurrect that most neglected of literary virtues: wit. Critic Reviews: "A talented new humorist...Rakoff has a rapier wit." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: OMG Laugh Out Loud I am so very glad I downloaded this book, sadly however because we've just lost this great humorist. And now I've just found his books. I've heard him on "This American Life" and loved him. This book had me embarrassing myself laughing loudly while walking in to work. The first half was best but the whole book very worthwhile. Enjoy!!!! A View Off Skew "This American Life" has exposed us to so many superb essayists that it's hard to lift one above the crowd, but David Rakoff is one of the best. He presents himself unapologetically and with just enough of a sense of self-absorbtion that any apology would seem, well, fraudulant. Rakoff's tight writing, keen observation, and wry wit combine to produce a work of self & social satire that stands with the best. I wish I could give 4 1/2 stars instead of 4, because a 5 star rating is just too much, implying perfection. The imperfection of the presentation is only that it's abridged. No as funny as Sedaris Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I did not finish the book. I have listened to the first hour or so and then got really bored with it. I listened while driving and my mind would just drift away. The stories were not engaging or funny. It's witty at times, but too self-absorbed and self-centred. If you like Woody Allen's comedy, you may like this. It was not for me. You must HEAR these stories I first heard David Rakoff on NPR's weekly radio show, This American Life, as I'm sure many of his fans have. Once I had heard him tell several of his stories, I knew I had to have them on audio, not just as books in text. Many other writers I've come to love are also people I first heard on This American Life, like David Sadaris. I love David Rakoff's voice. It's soft,carefully articulated, and has a wry quality bordering on "droll" which he uses to great and sometimes very humorous effect. Some people might first think this man who "prefers the indoors" is an artist and intellectual that could be inaccessable, perhaps asuming he's a cynic, or a wild eccentric; hyper critical of all everyday experience or emotion. Soon enough, you realize this storyteller is both uniquely himself, which is a gift, and sweet and compassionate and like anyone else you'd want to learn more about living a thoughtful life from. He's not afraid to let you in on what he thinks about the world, North America, our society and its leaders.

President Me Audiobook by Adam Carolla

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Carolla) — Tue, 13 May 2014 21:27:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Me Subtitle: The America That's in My Head Author: Adam Carolla Narrator: Adam Carolla Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 995 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Imagine a world where New York Times best-selling author, comedian, actor, television, and podcast host Adam Carolla is the President of the United States. Cant do it? You dont have to! Adam has done it for you! Podcast king Adam Carolla first shared his unique, but always funny world view in his New York Times best seller, In Fifty Years Well All Be Chicks - but hes not done. In President Me, Carolla shares his vision for a different, better America free from big issues like big government down to small problems like hotel alarm clock placement. Running on an anti-narcissism platform, President Carolla calls for a return to the values of an earlier time when stew and casserole were on every dinner table and there were no service dogs on airplanes. President Me hits right at the heart of what makes our country really annoying, and offers a plan to make all of our lives, but mostly Adams, much better. Members Reviews: Hilarious and Painfully True I know Carolla is a comedian and I know he is joking about some of the topics but he hits the nail directly on the head. This book will not sit well with liberals and people who take themselves too seriously. He comes off as a racist and insensitive. Oh well! It is very funny and takes topics on directly in your face. I am able to look past the fact that he is saying the things that some don't want to say and that he does point out things most want to brush under the rug and see the bigger point. He has made a very funny book that addresses real issues. I will definitely be looking into more from Carolla. Funny, Truthy, Douchey What made the experience of listening to President Me the most enjoyable? Adam's performance of the title made it top notch. He's a comedian, so you would expect his timing/delivery to be great, and it was. There was a lot of politically incorrect truth here mixed with a fed-up attitude. There were some stories that ran on too long and times when I said, "What a douchebag", but overall, really funny. He's like the Libertarian version of John Stewart. What did you like best about this story? Funny, truthful and not afraid to ruffle the panties of some liberals and Democrats. Started off a bit slow but picked up When he got to the UN part it was laugh out loud funny. That alone was probably worth the purchase. Quite entertaining, but repetitive... The only problem for me was that, as an avid Adam Carolla daily podcast listener, I'd heard 99.5% of the stories in this book several times. Though there was very little new, Adam's delivery is always entertaining. Classic Carolla Would you listen to President Me again? Why? No, because its stand-up comedy on paper.... but I'd recommend it to others. What other book might you compare President Me to and why? Any good comedian's humor book. What does Adam Carolla bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? No one can deliver a comedian's words like the comedian themself. Carolla read by anyone else would be bad. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? His logical politics , they match up so easily with my own ... and they are both humorous and revealing in contrast to real politicians. Any additional comments? If you enjoyed either of his first two books, or his podcast, its a must read.

Holidays on Ice Audiobook by David Sedaris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Sedaris) — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 03:18:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holidays on Ice Author: David Sedaris Narrator: David Sedaris Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-05 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 686 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The SantaLand Diaries", "Dinah, the Christmas Whore", and "Season's Greetings Greetings to our Friends and Family!!!", all previously published stories, have been joined by a trio of equally charming newcomers. A network television executive strong arms the congregation of a small Pentecostal church in "Based on A True Story". "Front Row Center with Thaddeus Bristol" finds a bitter local theater critic savagely attacking the various holiday plays and pageants presented by the area's elementary schools. And finally, in "Christmas Means Giving", two competitive families celebrate the season by giving the gift of themselves. Members Reviews: brilliant Sedaris is now one of my favorites! This is going to be a new Holiday tradition. We have all begun to hear "HO HO HO" in a new and exciting way. Enjoyed the Book Enjoyed the book very much. It reminded me of my first job and similar experience. I will look forward to reading and / or listening to more David Sedaris books. dark and scary I found this -- enjoyable -- no big laughs. The first story as an elf is the kind of story that makes you grin -- sometimes with shame. He shows the dark corners of us all. The character David Sedaris writes is xenophobic, cynical, sarcastic... etc People are like this and that makes you laugh -- or just grin. The second story is even more so. Although the end left me somewhat in shock. Spooky, scary, against the stream. The third set of stories was more ammusing than the second. Again, the main character is showing all of our dark corners. Lust for money, looking for a job... not your everyday christmas stories. Some of the characters actually gave me the shivers -- it scares me that some of them do actually exist.(check out Borat in case you doubt this) So-So This was recommended to me as being "hilarious", but I actually found it depressing. Frankly, I think it was the naration, not the writing. This might be better on paper. Not his best I love David Sedaris but this was weaker than I expected. His career as a Christmas elf was great. Went downhill from there (until his rendition of Silent Night). If you're looking to try something, go with 'Corduroy and Denim' or 'Me Talk Pretty' first.

Cheers to Eternity Audiobook by Ben Carraway, Al Carraway

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Carraway) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 04:06:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cheers to Eternity Author: Ben Carraway, Al Carraway Narrator: Ben Carraway, Al Carraway Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-17 Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Al Carraway, and her husband Ben, teamed up to write a beautifully open audiobook, with a collection of funny, embarrassing, and honest stories. Al and Ben share lessons they've learned, that make marriage just as amazing as it's meant to be. Members Reviews: Love Love Love! I love the idea of duel narrators. It feels most like a story in a conversation than being talked at for hours! Also their advice is so genuine and true! So many issues they hit upon are things people often don't think about or realize they need to work on especially before marriage. They cover all the big stumbling blocks with tips to overcome or ways to prepare yourself through fun anecdotes! I loved it! It's never boring or preachy. It made me look at my own marriage and pat myself on the back for the things we're doing well and take notes of how to be better in other areas. They even go through advice for those not yet married and bring everything back to Christ, who is truly the one who shows us how and helps us succeed in our relationships. I'd recommend this book to everyone from the beginning of their dating years to those already in relationships or marriages to those still struggling to know God's will for them!

I Can Barely Take Care of Myself Audiobook by Jen Kirkman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jen Kirkman) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:58:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Can Barely Take Care of Myself Subtitle: Tales from a Happy Life Without Kids Author: Jen Kirkman Narrator: Jen Kirkman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 372 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "You'll change your mind." That's what everyone says to Jen Kirkman - and countless women like her - when she confesses she doesn't plan to have children. But you know what? It's hard enough to be an adult. You have to dress yourself and pay bills and remember to buy birthday gifts. You have to drive and get annual physicals and tip for good service. Some adults take on the added burden of caring for a tiny human being with no language skills or bladder control. Parenthood can be very rewarding, but let's face it, so are margaritas at the adults-only pool. Jen's stand-up routine includes lots of jokes about not having kids (and some about masturbation and Johnny Depp), after which complete strangers constantly approach her and ask, "But who will take care of you when you're old?" (Servants!) Some insist, "You'd be such a great mom!" (Really? You know me so well!) Whether living rent-free in her childhood bedroom while trying to break into comedy (the best free birth control around, she says), or taking the stage at major clubs and joining a hit TV show - and along the way getting married, divorced, and attending excruciating afternoon birthday parties for her parent friends - Jen is completely happy and fulfilled by her decision not to procreate. I Can Barely Take Care of Myself is a beacon of hilarious hope for anyone whose major life decisions have been questioned by friends, family, and strangers in a comedy club bathroom. And it should satisfy everyone who wonders if Jen will ever know true love without looking into the eyes of her child. Critic Reviews: "Jen Kirkman has written an excellent - and very funny - guide to promote not having children. Thanks girl, for saving me the time." (Chelsea Handler) Members Reviews: Funny. Not fall down laughing funny, but funny I don't think parents will enjoy this book very much. As a adult that has chosen NOT to have children I enjoyed Jen's take on being purposefully childless. Everything she said was spot on. I love her on Chelsey Lately so I was not surprised I like the book. As my title says, I never fell down laughing or busted my gut laughing, but there were quite a few chuckles in this on. Loved It I am a HUGE fan of Jen's from her apprearances on Chelsea Lately and After Lately on E! Her new book was a great listen and especially refreshing as she riffs a LOT on being childless (and happy!) Her raw honesty was refreshing and hilarious. I could totally relate and I'm glad someone finally wrote on the topic. Just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you should :) So honest and true I'm a 40 year old child free woman who sometimes felt bad about my choice because I am always questioned about it. Stupid questions I must add. After listening to this book I feel 100% confident with my decision not to have a child knowing I am not alone. Thank you Jen for speaking up for us. Everything you say is so true. Finally! Someone child free and proud! Jen Kirkman has put into words what I've been thinking for years. She opened up her heart and life to true vulnerability. Although I may disagree with some of what she says, you can't help but respect the woman's decisions and feelings. Very well written. the other reviewer is dumb Jen Kirkman is brilliant and hilarious.

When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? Audiobook by George Carlin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George Carlin) — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 05:25:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? Author: George Carlin Narrator: George Carlin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-04 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1215 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Ranging from his absurdist side (Message from a Cockroach; TV News: The Death of Humpty Dumpty; Tips for Serial Killers) to his unerring ear for American speech (Politician Talk; Societal Cliches; 13 Sections of Euphemisms) to his unsparing views on America and its values (War, God, Stuff Like That; Zero Tolerance; Tired of the Handi-crap), Carlin's legendary irreverence and iconoclasm are on full display as he vainly scours the American landscape for signs of intelligence. He also has a silly side: Critic Reviews: "There's no better way to enjoy one of Carlin's books than to hear him read it himself....Carlin has his comic timing down pat. His energetic reading is punctuated by conversational bits and enhanced by his deft vocal variation, making listeners feel as if they've got a front-row seat at one of his comedy shows." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Wonderful! I loved this book, I own it in hardback, cd audio book, and am about to download it in "audible" format for my ipod. Like most things I love, it seems people either love or hate this book, with no middle ground. I think a simple "not for practicing Christians, or people of deeply held religious beliefs" label might solve this problem. In short, if you are an atheist, or just sick of the religious right, this book is one of the funniest ever. I've listened to it many times and I love it just as much as the first time I heard it. If you are a Christian with strongly held beliefs, or just uncomfortable with jokes at religions expense, especially Christianity, then download something else, and leave the Carlin to us heathens. We will take your share happily. I am an atheist, and I laughed nonstop through this book, as it stomped on sacred cows, ranted and poked society in all the places you "are not supposed to make fun of/suppposed to talk about" It leaves no stone unturned digging for moralist hypocracy, and it shows. The best review of any book that really shakes people and hits them where they live is its measure of how many people people go out of their way to write slanderous reviews in hopes of discouraging others from hearing the ideas within. In the end its a book of ideas, and if you don't like the ideas, you won't like the book. I loved it, I think its his best yet and I really hope he lives to write many more. I can't wait to see how he tops this one! Tak a#344 Laugh outloud funny... I think the other people reviewing this book are missing the point. George Carlin is known for his fowl-mouthed inane humor and he certainly delivers in this book. The fact that he is the narrator just adds to the humor. Not for the easily offended or persistently PC crowd. C'mon everybody - lighten up! I nice pragmatic view of life. Consisting of recycled material from his rather large catalog of standup material this book is George Carlin at his pragmatic best. Looking at everything from Religion to Airline travel through the eyes of a man looking for the easiest answer to lifes mysteries no matter how much it upsets the average person. Like his previous books there is very little new here that hasn't been in his standup act, however, it is still as entertaining as every to listen to him reading it in this audiobook style. Highly Recommended. George Does it Again I love George Carlin. It still amazes me to recall him as Mr. Conductor on Shinny Time Station.

Sloppy Seconds: The Tucker Max Leftovers Audiobook by Tucker Max

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tucker Max) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:16:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sloppy Seconds: The Tucker Max Leftovers Author: Tucker Max Narrator: Tucker Max Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Blue Heeler Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Tucker Max's books - I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, Assholes Finish First, and Hilarity Ensues - are a uniquely engaging trilogy composed of his best, craziest stories. They've sold millions of copies to fans all over the world. Their success has meant his success. As a thank you to those who have loved the stories and supported him for so long, Tucker has gone back through his massive archive of material one last time, culled out what you might call the "best of the rest" and arranged it here, in Sloppy Seconds, like an audiobook version of deleted scenes. Unlike most deleted scenes, however, these don't suck. So enjoy. Members Reviews: Fucking hilarious! Get ready to die laughing! I laughed out loud over and over again. It's a keeper! another awesome book from tucker loved it. time flew when I listened to it. extremely funny and entertaining. tucker is the best. Not bad! His earlier work is better, this is just some remaining stories. Read the earlier stuff before this. Leftovers, but still some good ones. I had low expectations for this book since Tucker admitted at the end of 'Hilarity Ensues' he was finished with the fratire genre. It's short, but there are several funny stories that make it worthwhile if you're a fan. awesome book bought it twice now awesome book I bought it as soon as it came out and loved hearing it again in his own words

Dear Fahrenheit 451 Audiobook by Annie Spence

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annie Spence) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:30:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Fahrenheit 451 Subtitle: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks Author: Annie Spence Narrator: Stephanie Spicer Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Librarians spend their lives weeding - not weeds, but books - books that have reached the end of their shelf life both literally and figuratively. They remove books that patrons no longer check out, and they put back books they treasure. Annie Spence, who has a decade of experience as a Midwestern librarian, does this not only at her Michigan library but also at home, for her neighbors, at cocktail parties - everywhere. In Dear Fahrenheit 451, she addresses those books directly. We hear her love letters to The Goldfinch and Matilda as well as her snarky break-ups with 50 Shades of Grey and Dear John. Her notes to The Virgin Suicides and The Time Traveler's Wife feel like classics that are sure to strike a powerful chord. Through the lens of the books in her life, Annie comments on feminism, culture, health, poverty, childhood aspirations, and more. Hilarious, compassionate, and wise, Dear Fahrenheit 451 is the consummate book-lover's birthday present, stocking stuffer, holiday gift, and all-purpose humor book. Members Reviews: Dear Dear Fahrenheit 451... Well, we certainly agree on most books! It's refreshing to find someone that agrees with my passion for Fahrenheit, as well as my distain for The Hobbit. While our opinions differ on the "Killing" series, it's nice to have someone helping me avoid other humans to be with my books. I think this is the beginning of a long, wonderful friendship. And if you like this style of writing directly to the book, you will adore Dear Fahrenheit 451 as much as I do. Every bibliophile needs this book. Librarian humor - must read Funny, smart, informative. I never knew librarians were so wity. Now I know which books to select at the library. Thanks, Annie Great Read! This was a wonderful book that is easily read when you just have a few minutes. The letters were very entertaining and the book added at least 20 new reads to my "wish list". I highly recommend...especially if you are looking for books to add to your list. My favorite read of 2017! I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. The entire time I was reading it those words were running through my head over and over and over. Most of the book is letters written by Annie Spence to various books, many on the shelves of libraries where she has worked, or book-related items she has encountered. The last fifth or so of Dear Fahrenheit 451 contains books recommendations, excuses for staying home so you can read, books about librarians, and her all-time favorite reads. Upon finishing the book, my first impression was how well-read Spence is. Itâs truly impressive the range of books she covers in this gem. My second thought is that I wish she was my local librarian. Her humor, quality of character, thoughts on various books, open-mindedness, and her absolute love of reading shone through on each and every page. In addition, she references things like The Cutting Edge (one of my all-time favorite movies), loves Frog and Toad and does not like Nicholas Sparks or Twilight. There are places we diverge: I love To Kill a Mockingbird (she does not), and I am not sure her all-time favorite book, The Virgin Suicides, would be for me. But those are minor details. Dear Fahrenheit 451 is clever in so many ways. First and foremost, the format is of the book is ingenious.

Never Sniff a Gift Fish Audiobook by Patrick McManus

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick McManus) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:39:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Sniff a Gift Fish Author: Patrick McManus Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the chapters of Never Sniff a Gift Fish, McManus will teach you the wisdom that is usually shared only in the close ranks of modern-day hunters and gatherers. To complete your arsenal, McManus also includes "The Hunter's Workout Guide" and a special "Family Camper's Dictionary". Exercises like the hindquarter shuffle will make you move like a hunter. And phrases like "Yip-yip-yip-Owoooooo!" will help you sound like one, too. Whether he's poking fun at fly fishing or taking on some other sportsman's icon, Patrick F. McManus is sure to have you laughing aloud. And Norman Dietz's wry narration is the perfect vehicle for McManus' best-selling, tongue-in-cheek works. Members Reviews: McManus, a favorite author for two decades Would you listen to Never Sniff a Gift Fish again? Why? McManus has been a favorite author of mine for over two decades, and I'm not yet 31, so I can say that his works appeal to kids, teens, and older adults. I can also attest that no one whom I know who has read his works dislikes his writing. Who was your favorite character and why? Rancid Crabtree, and for too many reasons to enumerate. Have you listened to any of Norman Dietzs other performances before? How does this one compare? The best professional reader I have heard for the works of Patrick F McManus is currently deceased, so I doubt he'll produce any more performances; otherwise, Norman Dietz and Dick Hall are very amazing readers for McManus's work. I won't say which of those two is the better, but the difference in their skill is so slim one might as well say they are tied. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? If by "listen to all in one sitting" one means, did I want to turn it off at any point, then let me say I did not want to turn it off, then yes, I wanted to "listen to all in one sitting." Any additional comments? Start Time Title 0:00:00 Blowing Smoke 0:17:05 PoofNo Eyebrows! 0:34:18 I Fish; Therefore, I Am 0:44:18 Running on Empty 0:56:52 The Cat and the Cat Burglar 1:10:43 Salami on Rye and Hold the Wild Gobo 1:24:31 Two-Man-Tent Fever 1:37:28 Fish Poles, and Other Useful Terminology 1:51:33 The Man Who Notices Things 2:06:48 The Elk Trappers 2:23:55 The Short Happy Life of Francis Cucumber 2:35:38 The Arkansas Prank Hound 2:46:29 Well, Excuuuuse Me! 2:54:18 The Mountain Car 3:12:57 The Christmas Hatchet 3:25:40 The Night Grandma Shot Shorty 3:34:00 The Kindest Cut of All 3:50:19 The Bush Pilots 4:07:21 Share and Share Alike 4:20:19 Never Sniff a Gift Fish 4:33:39 Backseats I Have Known 4:46:44 Edgy Rider 5:09:14 Strange Scenes and Eerie Events 5:19:28 The Hunters Workout Guide 5:32:28 Temporary Measures 5:41:53 The Fibricators 5:54:34 The Family Campers Dictionary 6:06:39 The Big Match I laugh so hard, it hurts! McManus delivers a hilarious perspective of growing up and adult experiences mostly centered around outdoor life: hunting, fishing and the mischievous friends who are right there with him. The narrative is the closest thing to McManus himself. A must-have for the outdoorsman with a sense of humor. Patrick McManus is pure brilliance! I have always loved McManus' stories (since I was a child).

Zombie Spaceship Wasteland Audiobook by Patton Oswalt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patton Oswalt) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:06:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zombie Spaceship Wasteland Subtitle: A Book by Patton Oswalt Author: Patton Oswalt Narrator: Patton Oswalt Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1259 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Prepare yourself for a journey through the world of Patton Oswalt, one of the most creative, insightful, and hysterical voices on the entertainment scene today. Widely known for his roles in the films Big Fan and Ratatouille, as well as the television hit The King of Queens, Patton Oswalta staple of Comedy Centralhas been amusing audiences for decades. Now, with Zombie Spaceship Wasteland, he offers a fascinating look into his most unusual, and lovable, mindscape. Oswalt combines memoir with uproarious humor, from snow forts to Dungeons & Dragons to gifts from Grandma that had to be explained. He remembers his teen summers spent working in a movie Cineplex and his early years doing stand-up. Readers are also treated to several graphic elements, including a vampire tale for the rest of us and some greeting cards with a special touch. Then theres the books centerpiece, which posits that before all young creative minds have anything to write about, they will home in on one of three story lines: zombies, spaceships, or wastelands. Oswalt chose wastelands, and ever since he has been mining our societys wasteland for perversion and excess, pop culture and fatty foods, indie rock and single-malt scotch. Zombie Spaceship Wasteland is an inventive account of the evolution of Patton Oswalts wildly insightful worldview, sure to indulge his legion of fans and lure many new admirers to his very entertaining wasteland. Critic Reviews: "Patton Oswalt is a brilliant rarity; a relentlessly creative and original comic who is also a superb writer. If you dont buy this book you are a fool and I will, I swear, fight you. (Conan OBrien) Fans of Patton Oswalts standup comedy have always known he was a born writer at heart, and now heres the proof. This is a surprisingly affecting, sincere and daresay vulnerable collection of essays, all keenly observed, always very funny. (Dave Eggers) PerfectI can describe Pattons book the same way I describe his stand upbrilliant and prolific, I am slackjawed, amazed, and left feeling both inspired and fraudulent. (Sarah Silverman) Patton Oswalt is among the funniest on-stage talking humans I am aware of, so it annoys me deeply that he is also an incredibly talented writer. It annoys me, but it does not surprise me. Every sentence in this book is funny (except for the sad ones), but it also brims with Oswalt-ian smarts and surprising poignancy. (John Hodgman) Members Reviews: Fantastic This is essential for fans of Patton, as well as insight in growing up, finding strength in weird places over the struggles we have as humans. It even has chapters that work as small sketches. This could really only work as an audiobook, Patton's narration as well as guests voices and the inflection for the sketches add so much more than simply reading it. An interesting peek into the mind of Oswalt If you could sum up Zombie Spaceship Wasteland in three words, what would they be? Funny, real, unique What other book might you compare Zombie Spaceship Wasteland to and why? None. This is strictly Patton Oswalt. Which scene was your favorite? I like when he discussess his memories of working in a movie theater, Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? There were several moment when I laughed out loud. Any additional comments? Patton Oswalt is incredibly funny and very intelligent. If you like his comedy you will like this book.

Pure Drivel Audiobook by Steve Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Martin) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 07:28:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pure Drivel Author: Steve Martin Narrator: Steve Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 522 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In this ingeniously funny collection of humorous riffs, those who thought Steve Martin's gifts were confined to the screen will discover what readers of The New Yorker already know: that Martin is a master of the written word. Hilariously funny and intelligent in their skewering of the topic at hand, these pieces, some of which first appeared in The New Yorker, feature Martin at his finest. With a playwright's ear for dialogue, a sense of irony only Martin could muster, and a first-class comic ability to perfectly time the punch line, Pure Drivel will have listeners crying with laughter, and marveling at the fact that in addition to all of his many talents, Steve Martin is also a superb writer. Don't miss Steve Martin, Christopher Buckley, and other humorists discussing their craft at the . ©1998 40 Share Productions, Inc.; (P)1998 Simon & Schuster Audio, All Rights Reserved, AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc. Critic Reviews: "...humor raised to the abstract." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: May be dangerous to people with stitches This book is ths funniest thing written since Woody Allen's Without Feathers. It can make a good claim to be slightly funnier (though not as subtle) as The Hitchiker's Guide. Brilliant timing, inspired wordplay, new inventive comedic concepts, are all utilized to make this an unparalleled lethal combination of humourous innovations. BEWARE: Sid effects may include, laugh generated hernias, rapid humour induced tear expulsion, and peeing yourself. Do not stand on high tension power lines while listening to this audiobook. Really? Only 2 hours and 14 minutes? Seemed longer. I wanted to like it based on the excerpt from the book which was the free download for joining Audible.com. I thought that was wonderful. The rest of the book -- not so much. Very forgettable. Read as only Steve Martin Can A laugh-out loud read by Steve Martin. Wonderful use of language and some sophisticated humor. The stories aren't all on the same level, but the book was enjoyable. Not as good as I thought What would have made Pure Drivel better? Better stories Has Pure Drivel turned you off from other books in this genre? Not really Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Steve Martin? Steve Martin was fine.. It is his book You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Only a few part were funny other wise not worth it only a few funny ones Would you try another book from Steve Martin and/or Steve Martin? yes What do you think your next listen will be? don't know How did the narrator detract from the book? not that funny in this one What character would you cut from Pure Drivel? don't know Any additional comments? would not recommend. The funniest one is the free one Dear Amanda.

Mother, Can You Not? Audiobook by Kate Siegel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kate Siegel) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 06:12:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mother, Can You Not? Author: Kate Siegel Narrator: Kate Siegel, Kim Friedman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 363 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Based on the wildly popular Instagram account @CrazyJewishMom, Kate Siegel's essay collection is about life with the woman who redefined the term helicopter mom. There is nothing more wonderful than a mother's love. There is also nothing more annoying. Who else can proudly insist that you're perfect while simultaneously making you question every career, fashion, and relationship decision you have ever made? No one understands the delicate mother-daughter dynamic better than Kate Siegel - her own mother drove her so crazy that she decided to broadcast their hilarious conversations on Instagram. Soon hundreds of thousands of people were following their daily text exchanges, eager to see what outrageous thing Kate's mom would do next. Now, in Mother, Can You Not?, Kate pays tribute to the woman whose helicopter parenting may make your mom look like Mother Teresa. If fans think Kate's mom's texts are insane, they will laugh out loud at the anecdotes her daughter shares in this collection. From embarrassing moments (like her mother's surprise early morning visit, catching Kate in bed with her crush) to outrageous stories (such as the time she moved cross country to be near Kate's college) to hilarious mantras ("NO STD TEST, YOU WON'T BE GETTING SEXED!"), Mother, Can You Not? lovingly lampoons the lengths to which our mothers will go to better our lives (even if it feels like they're ruining them in the process). Members Reviews: Mother you are awesome Since stumbling upon @crazyjewishmom back when there was just a handful of other people following I have been entertained constantly. The book provides the same humor, and is so incredibly laugh out loud funny that I had to touch up my mascara twice. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone ...except those who are offended easily because they have no sense of humor and wouldn't get the jokes. Lol awesome book! She got my mother, daughter and I relationship to a T and we are not Jewish lol. Hilarious and Heartwarming! I have been following the #crazyjewishmom account for awhile now and it provides me and my own mother with daily laughs and relatable posts! I have been patiently waiting for this book to finally come out and now that it has I am so glad I got it on audio! I laughed so hard while listening to this and couldn't help but relate to almost every chapter (except my mother is Polish). This is a 5-star book and I recommend it to anyone! So much fun! Love her mom! Great fun! The stories are a riot. My mom was just like Kim, this made me miss her even more! Loved it - and it reminded me to do my kegels This is a great book. Kate does an excellent job of transitioning from story to life lesson, and the performances were hilarious. It's witty and honest - I feel like I know Kim & Kate personally. I wish it had been longer! I can't wait to see where Kate goes in her career from here. Kim has some great advice, and this is definitely a pass-along book. Great job @crazyjewishmom!!

The Good Samaritan Strikes Again Audiobook by Patrick McManus

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick McManus) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:05:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Samaritan Strikes Again Author: Patrick McManus Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Narrator Norman Dietz's comic genius brings out the full flavor of McManus' unique style. With Dietz's narration, you'll feel you're sitting in a patio chair, with a can of "beverage" and box of cigars, swapping stories with a buddy. Members Reviews: Positive, clean, funny stories - brighten your day I had a big lump in my throat from another Audible book I had listened to. An excellent book, with stories of horses and the people who trained them, good and bad. The last chapter left me with a lump in my throat and sad heart and it was still there the next day. I needed a humorous book to take away that big lump in my throat and empty feeling in my chest from the true story I had read and the sad ending of a man in many of the chapters. I love Patrick McManus' s humor, stories built upon years of insightful observations of human behavior, and woven with a rare gift of story telling. This book has some funny laught-out-loud stories, and the rest are simply good stories that put a smile on your face or will at least lighten your heart. Laughter is good medicine for a heavy heart, and this book did the trick. It erased the lump in my throat, the sadness left from the end of another book and as long as I don't think about that other book, this book has done the trick and lightened the load and brightened my day. If you ever have stressed out days, or sad days, I'd recommend any of Patrick McManus' books. Not that I'm a prude, but it's interesting how he manages to get laughter without using foul language or crude references. I am a person who has been opposed to hunting, yet I still enjoy his stories, even those with a hunting or fishing theme, maybe because he writes them from the point of view of a hapless hunter or fisherman. They are a hoot. Dry country wit; falls short of humor After reading reviews, I was expecting a Garrison Keillor storyteller or a Dave Barry humorist. Wry style, but doesn't quite reach humor. I bailed. Good "guy" book A great book for those who enjoy hunting and fishing. Wasnt my cup of tea, but I could see others liking it. It make me laugh several times. A book about funny things a guy does as an adult and while he is growing up. *****humor What did you love best about The Good Samaritan Strikes Again? Patrick McManus reminds me of the childhood I didn't quite have, but sure would have been willing to try. What did you like best about this story? love all his stories. What about Norman Dietzs performance did you like? perfect The Good Samaritan Strikes Again This audio book is good clean humor. There are parts that are extremely funny. I did not get the level of chuckles that I expected though. Perhaps the material was directed toward someone with similar interest as the author.

Letting Go of God Audiobook by Julia Sweeney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julia Sweeney) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:19:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Letting Go of God Author: Julia Sweeney Narrator: Julia Sweeney Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-06 Publisher: Julia Sweeney Blum Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1823 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Equally comedic and insightful, Letting Go of God is Sweeney's brilliant one-woman show about her struggle with her faith. Grappling with the seeming contradictions in Adam and Eve, Noah, the Ten Commandments, and even the teachings of Jesus - and trying to understand the Bible's messages about morality, family values, and human suffering while faced with door-knocking Mormons and wise-cracking priests - Sweeney takes listeners on her very personal journey from God to "not-God". This performance was recorded on November 19, 2005, at the Ars Nova Theatre in New York City. Julia Sweeney was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1989-94, and is best known for the mysteriously androgynous character, "It's Pat!". She has also served as a consulting producer on Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives. Letting Go of God is her third monologue. She performed her first, God Said, "Ha!", in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and on Broadway, as well as in a film produced by Quentin Tarantino. The CD version was nominated for a Grammy. Editorial Reviews: Why we think it's Essential: Anyone who thinks that Julia Sweeney is just the comedian who played "Pat" on Saturday Night Live, doesn't know Julia Sweeney. Letting Go of God, an elegantly written and beautifully performed monologue about her loss of faith, made me laugh - a lot - and think even more. Far from being an angry atheistic screed, it is an uplifting journey of the heart. Steve Feldberg Critic Reviews: "Searing and bracingly funny....Letting Go of God is refreshingly unrancorous, lucid and, yes, inspirational." (The New York Times) "Letting Go of God is a gale-force breath of fresh air into the mostly political dialogue about religion in our time." (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: A Brilliant Personal Journey of Discovery You can read Dawkins, Harris, or Dennett and find yourself informed, inflamed, or even affirmed, but none of them is as "humanly" insightful as Julia Sweeney. This is not juat another comic "rant" about the foibles of religion. Sweeney's deep personal journey was not just about her reactions but also about her explorations. She speaks profoundly as someone who both feels the emotional implications of her journey and the knows the intellectual basis for it. If you've ever been anywhere near the route she's traveled, you'll recognize the terrain as if it's being described by an old friend. If you've been afraid to take the journey, Sweeney's caring and poignant account will urge you forward. And if you're threatened by such journeys of discovery, you might just discover there's less to be afraid of that you thought. All of this is delivered in Julia Sweeney's impecable comic timing - she's speaking from the heart but she's also speaking as someone who knows how to get her message across in a way it can be heard and enjoyed. At 2 hours, this audiobook is just the right length to engage you but not overwhelm you. Buy, listen, enjoy, and think. Entertaining and Thought Provoking As a former believing Mormon, I could not stop listening to Julia's story. I went through the SAME journey and came to her same conclusions. She is surprisingly well read and has a genuine quest for truth. I really admire her intellectual honesty with herself.

You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again Audiobook by Heather McDonald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Heather McDonald) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:10:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again Subtitle: One Woman's Painfully Funny Quest to Give It Up Author: Heather McDonald Narrator: Heather McDonald Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Youll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again is the laugh-out-loud story of an attractive Los Angeles woman who found herself in the predicament of being an unwilling virgin. As an actress, writer, and stand-up comedienne, Heather McDonald passed up ample opportunities to have her V-card revoked by handsome, rich, and sometimes even fabulously famous men, but she could not bring herself to do "it" until well after her friends had been deflowered. As Chelsea Handler so lovingly puts it, "Thank God, Heather waited 27 years to lose her virginity or she wouldn't have any material for this book." Whether in a backseat, a community pool, or a sports stadium, with a frat boy, a doctor, or an A-list celebrity, Heather McDonald knew how to turn those boys blue. Unlike "putting out", blue balling might not have paid her rent or landed her free trips to Hawaii, but it did provide her with hilarious stories and adventures in her search for true love - and, ultimately, her very own happy ending. Now, Heather McDonald will never blue ball in this town again. Critic Reviews: "The only thing funnier than Heather's impersonation of us is... this book!" (Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian) Members Reviews: Hooray for me and screw You!!! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Only to let a friend know how self possessed and usury some women can be, How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Stop with all of the how I took advantage of men and look how pretty and smart I amexcerpts. Did Heather McDonald do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Her being the main character was the most expanded part, and she played the connivingcoed sorority girl to the hilt. Did You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again inspire you to do anything? Avoid women like Heather McDonald. Any additional comments? During the summer I read Chelsea Handler, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Lena DunnAmy Poeller, and Tina Faye. With exceptions of Tina Fey & Amy Poeller all of their books are very similar. The Jewish girls are hung up on their Dads and telling everyone about their gynecological issues and how they lost their virginity, while struggling to be good comedians.. Lena Dunn's book was the worst of all of the books. She may be a genius but she has a lot of "physco" baggage and disgusting physical issues" to get off her mind. Also Amy Poeller is very rude to a man siting in first class.. She assume he's rich, because he bumped her getting off the plane. Maybe he upgraded with points and or paid extra to enjoy a first class flight, but she had to call him a rich Mother F**ker because her and her girlfriends wanted to be noisy on the plane.I lost a lot of respect for Amy after reading that excerpt.. Best storyteller I love Heather McDonald. From her comedy to her podcast to now her book. I've been listening to her for some time now and finally decided to check out her book. It's hilarious. Heather has this great ability to make you really visualize whatever story she is telling.

Belle Weather Audiobook by Celia Rivenbark

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Celia Rivenbark) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:42:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Belle Weather Subtitle: Mostly Sunny With a Chance of Hissy Fits Author: Celia Rivenbark Narrator: Celia Rivenbark Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: No matter what side of the Mason-Dixon line you live on, you will find Celia Rivenbark's hilarious observations about Southern living as easy as a tall drink of sweet tea on a hundred-degree day. In this latest collection of laugh-out-loud essays, you'll experience: ©2008 Celia Rivenbark (P)2008 Macmillan Audio Members Reviews: A darn funny listen y'all I truly enjoyed listening to this book read by the author. There were humorous observations of life from the perspective of a southerner, but they ring true no matter where you are! She tells it like it is. BLESS HER HEART I am in love with Celia's books . What a ...wait for it...HOOT! My southern spirit animal This book is funny. Really funny. Maybe because Celia is like the southern version of myself. From falling in love with granite, to dealing with popular moms and tween sleepovers, she is my spirit animal. This book was written around 10 years ago, so there are some references yall might not get if you are younger. But they are still funny. One of my all time fav listens This is one of my a time fav listens. This is on my regular rotation of bed time listening Story? What story?! This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I think that maybe southern belles would enjoy this, although, not knowing any, I still have my doubts. Has Belle Weather turned you off from other books in this genre? No. This is pegged as a comedy book and I love nothing more than laughing so hard it hurts. This didn't even get a snicker. How did the narrator detract from the book? The narrator is the author and I don't know who told her she should read her book herself because it's almost painful to the ears. What character would you cut from Belle Weather? The main character.

I'm a Stranger Here Myself Audiobook by Bill Bryson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bill Bryson) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 07:50:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm a Stranger Here Myself Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 644 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After living in Britain for 2 decades, Bill Bryson recently moved back to the United States with his English wife and 4 children (he had read somewhere that nearly 3 million Americans believed they had been abducted by aliens - as he later put it, "it was clear my people needed me"). They were greeted by a new-and-improved America that boasts microwave pancakes, 24-hour dental-floss hotlines, and the staunch conviction that ice is not a luxury item. Delivering the brilliant comic musings that are a Bryson hallmark, I'm a Stranger Here Myself recounts his sometimes disconcerting reunion with the land of his birth. From garbage disposals ("everything a labor-saving device should be...and so dazzlingly good at what it does you cannot imagine how you ever managed without one") to careless barbers ("in the mirror I am confronted with an image that brings to mind a lemon meringue pie with ears"), I'm a Stranger Here Myself chronicles the quirkiest aspects of life in America, right down to our hardware-store lingo, tax-return instructions, and the cupholder revolution ("cupholders are taking over the world"). Members Reviews: Enjoyable This isn't a deep meaningful book. It's not even really a book so much as a collection of columns. Having finished it, I couldn't tell you what was in it. But I can tell you that I enjoyed it immensely, in a laugh-out-loud-in-several-places way. The real problem is that some crackhead in an office somewhere decided that it needed to be abridged, because apparently people who buy audiobooks don't like hearing long engaging stuff by talented writers that make fabulous readers. AKA "Notes from a Big Country" I love Bill Bryson and would love to hear and read everything he has written. So a word of caution to those like myself. "I'm A Stranger Here Myself" was published in Britain as "Notes from a Big Country". Do not make the same mistake as I did and purchase it twice. Otherwise, I enjoy Bryson's wit and sarcasm. I laughed out loud several times listening to this. A little disappointing I wouldn't go so far as to say "worst book," but this one was pretty disappointing. I'm a big fan of Bill Bryson, but this book -- which is a collection of newspaper columns -- seems choppy and gets more than a little formulaic. Practically every one ends with "Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go (do something related to what I was just talking about)," something you can get away with, I suppose, as long as people aren't reading a string of your columns at once. It's clear Bryson is more comfortable with and much better at the longer format. Poor Bryson Even if you are a Bryson fan, I would pass on this book. Bryson explains (warns) at the begining that this is just a collection of weekly columns that he wrote for a British magazine, and that he often did not really have much to stay. I am a fan of his work, and thought he was being modest - he wasn't. It is very clear that most of the columns were written at the last moment and based on what he did that day or is seeing out the window - and those are the good ones. For the others it seems that he just picked an article out of the paper, grabbed a few facts (usually getting them wrong) and then get sanctimonious about the subject he clearly does not have any clue about.

Nothing's Sacred Audiobook by Lewis Black

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lewis Black) — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 05:12:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nothing's Sacred Author: Lewis Black Narrator: Lewis Black Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 798 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: With subversive wit and intellectual honesty, Lewis examines the events of his life that shaped his anti-authoritarian point of view and developed his comedic perspective. Growing up in 1950s suburbia when father knew best and there was a sitcom to prove it, he began to regard authority with a jaundiced eye at an early age. And as that sentiment grew stronger with each passing year, so did his ability to hone in on the absurd. True to form, he puts common sense above ideology and distills hilarious, biting commentary on all things politically and culturally relevant. Critic Reviews: "No one is safe from Lewis Black's comic missiles." (New York Times) Members Reviews: Unusual Black? The autobiographical style of this book might disappoint those expecting the short barbs of Blacks usually cutting standup humor but it will delight book readers. Lewis Black takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through the times of his life with particular focus on the sixties and that decade?s influence on contemporary culture. There are many funny moments but mostly it contains a contemplative humor and anecdotes. This is a good book not a standup comedy album. Interesting, funny and moving Unlike the other reviewers I was pleasantly surprised by this book...I had expected another stand up routine (which would have been fine), instead I learned of his background through entertaining stories. I would not hesitate to recommend this book. Not the Lewis you would expect This is not a bad chronicle of how Lewis Black came to acquire the cynicism and angst that drives his great comedy, but the book seems rather disjointed and lacking somehow. As I listened, I kept getting the feeling that he could have put a bit of the emotion that he shows in his comedy into the tales describing the events that made him become the person and entertainer that he is, but in the end the book left me somewhat disappointed. Delivery Is Lackluster Even though this book doesn't contain the typical side-splitting humor that typically comprise Lewis Black's writing, I did like the stories he tells in this book. I am amazed, though, at the incredibly boring and even amateurish delivery he gives of his stories. For somebody who has (supposedly) studied theater and written many plays and monologues, Mr. Black does his own book a disservice. In fact, I found myself rethinking many of the lines once Mr. Black read them, trying to come up with the inflections and cantor the pieces so badly need. So, I like the content, but hope any second editions will be read by a more experienced narrator, like Shadoe Stevens or Homer Simpson. Nothing's creative in this clunker Here's my Lewis Black history: originally though he was a loud-mouthed hack of a comic who would deliver punch lines with all the subtly of a Mack truck. The louder the scream, the funnier it must be when the philosophy. But as time went on, I grew to enjoy his scathing sarcasm and increasingly looked forward to his stints on the Daily Show. I bought this audiobook with some anticipation. The book, however, contains very little of Black's humor and even less of his style and delivery. If you're interested in hearing how yet another comic/entertainer/person of note got to where they are today, by all means pick this one up. You'll get your fill of "growing up" stories and descriptions of a "summer in Europe".

Everything Is Perfect When You're a Liar Audiobook by Kelly Oxford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kelly Oxford) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:26:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything Is Perfect When You're a Liar Author: Kelly Oxford Narrator: Kelly Oxford Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-02-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 163 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Kelly Oxford is.... A wunderkind producer of pirated stage productions for six-year-olds Not the queen of the world An underage schnitzel-house dishwasher The kid who stood up to a bully and almost passed out from the resulting adrenaline rush A born salesman Capable of willing her eyesight to be 20/20 That girl who peed her pants in the gas station that one time Totally an expert on strep throat Incapable of making Leonardo DiCaprio her boyfriend A writer A certified therapy assistant who heals with Metallica mixtapes "Not fat enough to be super snuggly." (Bea, age four) Not above using raspberry-studded sh*t to get out of a speeding ticket "Bitingly funny. But everybody knows that." (Roger Ebert) Sad that David Copperfield doesn't own a falcon A terrible liar Members Reviews: Couldn't finish it When I picked out this book I hadn't heard of the author. Now i know that she is Twitter-famous for being funny, so if I was familiar with her in that way my take on this book might have been different. The writing itself is good, but I didn't find it funny--nor did I find Kelly Oxford likeable. I think it comes down to her sharing anecdotes from her life that are completely self-centered depictions of herself. Without having the context of those moments where she might show that she cares about others, her common phrase throughout the book, "I am an asshole," rings true. I just couldn't listen to an asshole talk about herself anymore. Absorbing humorous memoir I was just wishing for a new humorous memoir à la Bossypants or Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me, so I was thrilled to spend an audible credit on Oxfords book. Oxfords unfiltered sense of humor is entertaining to listen to and shes gained a new twitter follower in me. She talks about growing up and working odd jobs and her adventures in parenting, so its all very relatable. Kelly Oxford is from Canada and the book chronicles her life growing up in Calgary, before starting a family and later moving to Los Angeles. The book starts out with Oxford at age six, going through hoops to try to cast a stage adaptation of Star Wars. She later goes on a wild trip to Los Angeles to try to meet Leonardo DiCaprio and be his girlfriend before Titanic makes him a superstar. She also talks about peeing at a gas station while waiting in line to buy cigarettes, and her weekend trip to Vegas hosted by magician David Copperfield. Oxford is brutally honest in her observations and a fearless sharer of embarrassing moments. Oxford is a good storyteller and I found all the essays absorbing. She does find the humor in everyday life, and even when shes discussing a serious topic she gives it a light touch in keeping with the tone of the book. For instance, she talks about the worry that her husband will die and she wont have a job to support herself, so she takes a job at a nursing home. Oxford actually had a few interesting jobs before doing the writing thing, like washing dishes at a German restaurant at age 12. My favorite stories were the Vegas trip and the familys trip to Disneyland, but they all are pretty amusing. Kelly Oxford reads the audiobook herself, something I always appreciate with memoirs. Who better than the author to read her own stories, right? Oxford speaks clearly and reads with an easy, conversational manner. I did speed up the narration a tad (to 1.25x) with the audible app, and that was just perfect for me.

Cupcake Factory Audiobook by DJ Ass Maggots

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (DJ Ass Maggots) — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 01:36:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cupcake Factory Author: DJ Ass Maggots Narrator: Sherie DaBooke Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-15 Publisher: Ben Zandpour Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Following in the fire trails of his first two raucous assortments of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll stories, author DJ Ass Maggots spins a third literary record off the presses, this one affectionately titled Cupcake Factory. It delivers a playlist of semiautobiographical stories organized into five major parties, and the beat never stops. DJ Maggots bookends the collection with actual conversations absconded from his secret Facebook group, "The Council." The interactions are wildly erratic, adult themed, and hard to follow - which is largely the point. Party number two, "Occupy Wall Street", tells how DJ Maggots wrote the story while protesting the banking bailout. It reveals a previously unseen side of his personality, as he pauses to provide genuine political commentary. Another addition unique to this book arrives in the form of guest contributions from a few of Maggots' cohorts. Everything else is there waiting to be discovered, from Hollywood debauchery to the Burning Man desert festival, with its electronic euphoria and spiritual reflection. So have a seat, and let the DJ spin you a few yarns that will inform, offend, delight, and leave you breathlessly hoping for more. Members Reviews: Take a tour of the factory... Raw, mostly brilliant, sometimes simultaneously absurd and spot on, this book, like all of Ass Maggots' work will touch you in places you never knew you even had, probing and ripping open deliciously suppurative gashes in your psyche, leaving you gasping, scrambling to slurp back your splattered ichor before you fade into non sequitur obscurity, gazing back at you from your mirror, unflinching. A Guilty Pleasure! I really enjoyed the Cupcake Factory. This is the 3rd book that I read from this author. The music is a nice touch. I haven't really seen or heard that in any other book. You should have a QR reader on your phone to get the music effect. it is not likely you'll like all of them but you will find some that ... As in most cupcake factories, it is not likely you'll like all of them but you will find some that are simply delicious, some that tickle your sense of humor, and others that stimulate your intellect. It is honest and fearlessly written. The format is as varied as the content, a free verse of thoughts, poems and stories. REVOLUTIONARY I stopped paying my Federal Income Tax because I refuse to support our murderous American government. Then this book popped up.... D J Ass Maggots...really? Really? This is actually a literary work or something? I don't think so. Disappointed that this is actually listed...clean up your act Kindle.

UFOs, JFK, and Elvis Audiobook by Richard Belzer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Belzer) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 20:47:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: UFOs, JFK, and Elvis Subtitle: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe Author: Richard Belzer Narrator: Richard Belzer Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Conspiracy buff or not, who can resist a book that blows the lid off some of our time's most controversial issues? For example, if astronauts, pilots, and nearly every culture since time immemorial believe UFOs exists, why does the U.S. government deny it? And just how could the President of the United States die of a frontal would inflicted by a sniper shooting from behind? Legendary stand-up comedian and Homicide: Life on the Street star Richard Belzer decided it was time for straight answers, and he dug deep enough to get them. If you're looking for the truth, it's in here. Members Reviews: Lone gunmen, beware! Belz hit a home run with this book. Do you think Oswald was a patsy? That the moon landing was filmed on a sound stage in Hollywood? That the men in black have paid you a visit? This is the book for you. As a fan of Richard Belzer's standup work, and later his character on SVU, I was tickled to see this book in the audible "stacks". It doesn't disappoint. Belzer's delightfully acerbic, and surprisingly compelling, paranoia shines here. Whether talking about the Kennedy assasination (which he devotes more than half of the book to) or the cover-up of alien encounters, Belz injects each argument with enough common sense, humor and (partially) plausible evidence to make the book both engaging and thought-provoking. I listened to this poolside during a recent vacation and it made an excellent diversion. If you're looking for Anna Karenina, this won't be the book for you. On the other hand, if you enjoyed the x-files, have an open mind, and think Oliver Stone may have been on to something, pick this one up. bad recording I have just bought the audible book and only listened to maybe 15 minutes of it. Im sure the book is great but im finding it very hard to listen to with the sound effects and the tinny sound of his voice. It sounds like the reader is in the bathroom or somewhere and is in a hurry to read it. An Excellent Book, a HORRIBLE recording ruined it. Where does UFOs, JFK, and Elvis rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was RUINED by tragic recording session, and Belzer is not a narrator (But an exceptional actor!). Was this recorded at his kitchen table? Richard, did you record this on a pocket cassette recorder? Tragic, so I picked up the actual book. VERY good. GO GET THE ACTUAL BOOK! How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Fixed the recording. Just nightmarish. Other than that, the work is exceptional. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Richard Belzer? Roy Dotrice, perhaps. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? You couldn't make a movie of this book. At least, not ONE movie. Any additional comments? Again, this book has been ruined by the author's narration, and the pathetic recording session. Go get the book. You'll like the book. Loved Every Moment! Belzer is a man of many talents. This book was laugh out loud funny, filled with wisdom and revelations. I dont buy all the conspiracies noted, but I dont trust our government enough to say that everything herein is made up. Belzer was funny and thoughtful. His performance was so ON POINT. His impersonations were SPOT ON.

A Bad Idea I'm About to Do Audiobook by Chris Gethard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Gethard) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:20:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bad Idea I'm About to Do Subtitle: True Tales of Seriously Poor Judgment and Stunningly Awkward Adventure Author: Chris Gethard Narrator: Andy Ingalls Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Chris Gethard has often found himself in awkward situations most people, including you, probably would have safely avoided. The good news is now, thanks to this book, you can enjoy the painfully funny consequences of his unfortunate decisions at a safe distance. A Bad Idea I'm About to Do invites listeners to join Chris as he navigates an adolescence and adulthood mired in hilariously ill-fated nerdom, and to take comfort in the fact that - as his experiences often prove - things could always be much, much worse. Critic Reviews: "If you like underdog stories told by a secret comedy superhero, Chris Gethard is your man. Each story is the perfect combination of hilarious and heartbreaking." (Amy Poehler) "Chris Gethard is comedy in a fighter's crouch." (Seth Meyers) "There's truly no poorer judgment than not buying this book. Except maybe diving into a swimming pool full of malaria." (Patton Oswalt) Members Reviews: Not as funny as I though I picked this book after listening to several 30+ hour novels in a row. I wanted something light and funny...I picked this book based on a few reviews that said it was laugh out loud funny. I did not laugh out loud. I chuckled a few times and found some of the stories amusing, but I didn't find this book funny enough to give it more than 3 stars. Amazing! A little weird that Chris didn't read this himself. Still AMAZING!!! Really an amazing book. For those of us who have come to love Chris through his comedy and former weekly public access show, now picked up by cable in its second season, it might be weird to hear Thomas in any voice other than Chris' because it's so easy to hear how Chris himself would say certain things in your head. At least for some 'Geth Heads.' That aspect was also a little entertaining though and I felt the narrator/vocal performer did a good job with an impossible task, being Gethards voice, his performance is very enjoyable. If you like stories about weird but awesome people who do things considered Fringe/Unconventional, you need to read this book. I'm on my 5th or 6th listen. Awesome book-wish it was narrated by the author What did you love best about A Bad Idea I'm About to Do? I found this book incredibly relatable. Gethard writes about being socially awkward, needlessly aggressive, and the difficulties of struggling with mental illness in a way that is both endearing and humorous. Gethard has a truly comedic mind. Who was your favorite character and why? My favorite character is the hapless, pudgy, rich kid from Princeton named Derick (pronounced Dare-eek). What does Andy Ingalls bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Nothing against Andy Ingalls or the job that he did in narrating this book, but I was expecting the book to be narrated by the author himself, which is typical of comedic memoirs.

A Futile and Stupid Gesture Audiobook by Josh Karp

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Josh Karp) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:49:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Futile and Stupid Gesture Subtitle: How Doug Kenney and National Lampoon Changed Comedy Forever Author: Josh Karp Narrator: Chris Lutkin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This ultimate biography of National Lampoon and its cofounder Doug Kenney offers the first complete history of the immensely popular magazine and its brilliant and eccentric characters. Relying on wonderful stories about the comedy scene in New York City in the 1970s and National Lampoon's place at the center of it, author Josh Karp chronicles how the magazine spawned a popular radio show and two long-running theatrical productions that helped launch the careers of John Belushi, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, and Gilda Radner and that went on to inspire Saturday Night Live. That history along with interviews conducted with more than 130 people connected to Kenney and the magazine - including Chevy Chase, John Hughes, P. J. O'Rourke, Tony Hendra, Sean Kelly, Chris Miller, and Bruce McCall - and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Animal House and Caddyshack help to capture the nostalgia, humor, and popular culture that National Lampoon still inspires. Members Reviews: Funny A good read, funny and an great introduction into the world of Belushi and SNL. Not to forget Animal House, Caddyshack and the whole world of national lampoon and the people who made millions writing the jokes we laugh at today. excellent biography of a man and a magazine Ever since Esquire published their cover story on Doug Kenney, "Life and Death of a Comic Genius," many years ago, I've been hoping for a book like this to appear. Mention the name Doug Kenney to your co-workers and see what sort of reaction you get until you start talking about National Lampoon and Animal House. As a comic novelist who was deeply inspired by the take-no-prisoners attitude of the Lampoon, I feel indebted to Kenney (as many other writers and comedians should) and hope this book brings wider attention to his comic genius and important contributions to the history of modern comedy. Josh Karp does a wonderful job of weaving the interesting life of a magazine, with the interesting and tragic life of Kenney. This could have easily been an on-the-fly trash bio, but Karp approaches his subjects with intelligence and obviously did a lot of homework, interviewing key people related to Kenney and the Lampoon. I have some misgiving about the cover. I understand the choice, given that Rick Meyerowitz was a key artist in the development of National Lampoon, but it makes the book seem just a bit slighter than what it is, which is a really thoughtful, intelligent biography. That said, I hope I'm wrong and the book get all the attention it deserves. insightful read for early NL fans I enjoyed the book thoroughly, Well written and thoughtful. But I was an early subscriber of the magazine from its early days. Younger readers may not realize how big a change the NL represented in humor, and therefore not appreciate the book as much. For fans of NL from the beginning I would give it a full 5 stars. Only Because I Paid for It. I more or less forced myself to read the entire book because there were some great anecdotes and also several nodes of connectivity where someone famous first got their start working with some of the other persons mentioned in its pages. But the factual detail and the amount of time spent on uninteresting background and financial dealings made for slow reading. I really wasn't all that interested in the various ownership deals between the principals of the story.

Wherever You Go, There They Are Audiobook by Annabelle Gurwitch

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annabelle Gurwitch) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:56:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wherever You Go, There They Are Subtitle: Stories About My Family You Might Relate To Author: Annabelle Gurwitch Narrator: Annabelle Gurwitch Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A hysterically funny and slyly insightful new collection of essays from New York Times best-selling author Annabelle Gurwitch, about her own family of scam artists and hucksters as well as the sisterhoods, temporary tribes, and show-biz klatches who have become surrogates along the way. When Annabelle Gurwitch was a child, surrounded by a cast of epically dysfunctional relatives, she secretly prayed that it was all a terrible mistake. Maybe she was a long-lost daughter of Joni Mitchell or a reincarnation of the Russian princess Anastasia. A family of bootleggers, gamblers, and philanderers, the Gurwitches have always been a bit vague on the standard ideal of a loving and supportive family. Their definition includes people you can count on to borrow money from, hold a grudge against, or blackmail. One day, unfortunately, Gurwitch woke up to realize that she'd made similar, if not the same, mistakes as everyone else before her - just in a new zip code. Wherever she went, there they were. With her wry wit and hard-learned wisdom, Gurwitch explores the inescapable yet rewarding realities of life with her relatives and her Southern Jewish roots as well as her flirtation with surrogate families including theater folk, pet people, the secular humanist brotherhood, a tribe of vegan cosplaying plushies, the "Arbonne sisterhood", and the ladies who brunch at Tel Aviv Gardens Retirement Home in Miami, Florida. She's learned that for better or for worse (you can guess which), it's worth celebrating the traditions, rituals, and recipes that come with a shared mythology and legacy, even if her own inheritance amounts to a small plot of land split between five relatives on an ill-fated sliver of sand known as Massacre Island. Beautifully written, and filled with surreal yet poignant family moments and social commentary, Gurwitch delivers a provocative treatise on the importance and insanity of family. Wherever You Go, There They Are is a must-listen for anyone who's even occasionally been frustrated by the people they share carbohydrate-laden meals with every year. Members Reviews: I struggled to listen to this until I couldn't l She has a great voice.. she is animated and funny, sometimes even thought provoking. at other times she talked and talked and talked and I wondered what she was talking about and what is the point? I continued listening, listening, listening and I had to ask myself "how is this story enriching my life?" it wasn't. I had to turn it off. sorry

We Thought You Would be Prettier Audiobook by Laurie Notaro

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laurie Notaro) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:29:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Thought You Would be Prettier Subtitle: True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive Author: Laurie Notaro Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: She thought she'd have more time. Laurie Notaro figured she had at least a few good years yet. But no---it's happened. She has officially lost her marbles. From the kid at the pet-food store checkout line whose coif is so bizarre it makes her seethe "I'm going to kick his hair's ass" to the hapless Sears customer service rep on the receiving end of her Campaign of Terror, no one is safe from Laurie's wrath. Her cranky side seems to have eaten the rest of her---inner-thigh Chub Rub and all. And the results are breathtaking. Her riffs on e-mail spam, eBay ("There should be an eBay wading pool, where you only get to bid on Precious Moments figurines and Avon products, and you have to make it through that first before jumping into the deep end"), and the perils of St. Patrick's Day ("When I'm driving, the last think I need is a herd of inebriates darting in and out of traffic like loaded chickens") are the stuff of legend. And for Laurie, it's all 100 percent true. Members Reviews: A hilarious look at life As usual Laurie Notaros look at life is hilarious her books are just so much fun. The story of the flippy hair guy or otherwise known as the day you realize you are no longer cool and have your mothers voice living in your head! I loved this chapter!! There was some funny stories about her book tour where only one person showed up and what happened before she went up on stage (in the bathroom) or losing your wallet or locking yourself out are all something that would happen to me or the shopping trip with your skinny friend where you cant find anything in your size. I think that is why I enjoy her books because I am a bit sarcastic and kind of look at life in a similar skewed view that she does! I listened to this one on audio and Hilary Huber does a great job on the narration of these humorous books. 4 stars Laugh out loud funny! The author is witty and her self deprecating depictions of events leaves you wanting more. Meh... very so-so Is there anything you would change about this book? I would make it funnier!!! Laurie is waaaay too whiny and complains waaay too much to listen to for very long! Would you recommend We Thought You Would be Prettier to your friends? Why or why not? Nope... It's just not very funny and it get's irritating quickly. There are some funny moments- but few and far between. Did Hillary Huber do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? She was fine. Good whiny New York mom accent, for sure.

But Enough About You Audiobook by Christopher Buckley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher Buckley) — Tue, 06 May 2014 18:45:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: But Enough About You Subtitle: Essays Author: Christopher Buckley Narrator: Bob Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Christopher Buckley at his best: an extraordinary, wide-ranging selection of essays both hilarious and poignant, irreverent and delightful. In his first book of essays since his 1997 best seller, Wry Martinis, Buckley delivers a rare combination of big ideas and truly fun writing. Tackling subjects ranging from How to Teach Your Four-Year-Old to Ski to A Short History of the Bug Zapper, and The Art of Sacking to literary friendships with Joseph Heller and Christopher Hitchens, he is at once a humorous storyteller, astute cultural critic, adventurous traveler, and irreverent historian. Listening to these essays is the equivalent of being in the company of a tremendously witty and enlightening companion. Praised as both deeply informed and deeply funny by The Wall Street Journal, Buckley will have you laughing and reflecting in equal measure. Members Reviews: Generally interesting Where does But Enough About You rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Around the middle--this one, being a compilation of the author's previous works, isn't suspenseful or exciting, but it is well done and, for the most part, interesting. Some satire, some history--just a collection of previous short works. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Some of the author's descriptions of travel. The least interesting was the sad fact that Buckley is, frankly, a bit of a name-dropper and something of an elitist--sad, really. But, considering that many of the articles are taken from his Forbes fluff-pieces, that's the sort of thing that does appeal to that demographic. Also, some of his faux lists or questionnaires fall short of the satirical mark they aim for. Fortunately, Buckley is an excellent writer with a remarkable command of the language, and for the most part that saved the day--IMO, 70% of the thing was excellent, 30% was a bit tired or reaching. Not a bad ratio, all things considered. What does Bob Walter bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His tone was great at all times; his pauses well-considered; his pronunciations of foreign words excellent--he imbued the material with a life it would not have otherwise had. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not by a long shot. When he goes on a name-dropping spree, you really need a break. Even one article that appears to want to satirize the whole name-dropping thing (quite reminiscent of JP Donleavy's Unexpurgated Code) was a bit odd because it appears that Buckley doesn't fully realize he's been doing that the whole time, as if the list of his "good friends" somehow validates him in a way the popularity of his prose does not. Any additional comments? Buckley is a well-educated and thoughtful writer, but those expecting purely satirical works may be disappointed.

Other People's Dirt Audiobook by Louise Rafkin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Louise Rafkin) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:30:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Other People's Dirt Subtitle: A Housecleaner's Curious Adventures Author: Louise Rafkin Narrator: Louise Rafkin Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Louise Rafkin never imagined she'd end up cleaning refrigerators or having a preference for a particular brand of paper towels. But what started out as a quick way to earn a living became a curious preoccupation with all things clean...and messy. Other People's Dirt is a collection of Rafkin's observation and commentary about her and her clients' dilemmas with dirt. Her articles and essays have appeared in numerous periodicals, including The New York Times, Ladies' Home Journal, and The Los Angeles Times. ©1998 Louise Rafkin; (P)1998 Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Cleaning was never so steeped in meaning as it is in Rafkin's scintillating reflection....delivers the dirt on cleaning with investigative zeal and remarkable depth." (Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: Eh - not recommended I thought this had such potential...too bad the author isn't a very good narrator. She should have left it to a professional. Her pacing was off and pretty distracting. The sound quality was also lacking quite a bit. I'm really disappointed in this audio book and would NOT suggest anyone buy it. An entertaining story of the philosophy of clean This was a fun look at the lives of those who clean up after the rest of us. Some observations on what you should and shouldn't do if you hire people to clean your home, and some discussion of the economics of housecleaning (it's a bad deal pay-wise for many of the people who do it for a living, but not all ).There' were also many of her own experiences, and some stories of other people who have lived as housekeepers.

The Jerusalem Syndrome Audiobook by Marc Maron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Maron) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:41:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jerusalem Syndrome Subtitle: My Life as a Reluctant Messiah Author: Marc Maron Narrator: Marc Maron Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 120 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The Gospel according to Maron: a spiritual memoir of your average hyperintelligent, ultraneurotic, superhip Jewish standup comedian and seeker. The Jerusalem Syndrome is a genuine psychological phenomenon that often strikes visitors to the Holy Land - the delusion that they are suddenly direct vessels for the voice of God. Marc Maron seems to have a distinctly American version of the Jerusalem Syndrome, which has led him on a lifelong quest for religious significance and revelation in the most unlikely of places. Maron riffs on Beat phenomena with its sacred texts, established rituals, and prescribed pilgrimages. He spends some time exploring the dark side of things, as his obsessions with cocaine (known to Maron as magic powder), conspiracy theories, and famous self-destructive comedians convince him that the gates of hell open beneath Los Angeles. As his quest matures, he reveals the religious aspects of Corporate America, pontificating on the timeless beauty of the Coca-Cola logo and even taking a trip to the Philip Morris cigarette factory, where the workers puff their own products with a zealot-like fervor. The culmination of Marons Jerusalem Syndrome comes during his own tour of the Holy Land, where, with Sony camcorder glued to his eye socket, he comes face-to-face with his own ambiguous relationship to Judaism and reaches the brink of spiritual revelation - or is it nervous breakdown? Marc Maron has considerably adapted and expanded his praised one-man show to craft a genuine literary memoir. Whether hes a genuine prophet or a neurotic mess, hell make you laugh as you question the meaning of life. Members Reviews: Funny, but very intense! I had to listen to this relatively short book in bursts because Maron is so intense he could be overwhelming! I had preordered his newest book, but it was delayed so I downloaded this book to tide me over for the month. Very funny and I look forward to comparing it to his newest. I like that he talks about his marriage- something he hints at on WTF, but never directly addresses (because he is a gentleman). In this book he is still married. Good time capsule for a currently listener. Highly recommend. Worth it Found it interesting to hear a story that was personal and at times uncomfortable that give you an uneasy, yet wanting to listen to story line. Big fan of Maron, so do your self a favor and give this book a listen. Give Maron a chance Marc Maron is hilarious. He's raw, emotional and I believe he has a great narrative voice. Check out this and his other book! Surprisingly Great It gets as dark as I expected. But I didn't except the light to get in like if did. Very beautiful and meaningful. Maron's singular voice n vision again From this ealier work to last weeks episode on IFC, his voice, vision and perspective remain the same. He continues to try to find his way in life. You might find that amusing, so listen to this.

Would Everybody Please Stop? Audiobook by Jenny Allen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenny Allen) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:49:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Would Everybody Please Stop? Subtitle: Reflections on Life and Other Bad Ideas Author: Jenny Allen Narrator: Jenny Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In Would Everybody Please Stop?, a collection of first-person essays and humor pieces, Jenny Allen asks the tough questions: Why do people say "it is what it is"? What's the point of fat-free half-and-half? Why don't the women detectives on TV carry purses, and where are we supposed to think they keep all their stuff? And haven't we heard enough about memes? Reporting from the potholes midway through life's journey, Allen addresses these and other more serious matters, like the rude awakenings of being single after 25 years, of mothering a teenager, and of living with a serious illness. She also discusses life's everyday trials, like the horrors of attempting a crafts project, the anxieties of being a houseguest, and the ever-changing rules of recycling. Allen is a performer at heart - her one-woman show I Got Sick Then I Got Better premiered in 2009, and she regularly acts in other plays - and she brings that same spirit to these 35 short essays, which sound like the work of a female Dave Barry. Writing on places both real (like a swag den for celebrities at Sundance and the parking lot at L.L. Bean's flagship store) and imaginary (a Buddhist retreat attended by Martha Stewart, Elmer Fudd's psychotherapy appointment), Allen's wit and compassion give a fresh slant on the vicissitudes of day-to-day and not so day-to-day life. Critic Reviews: "One of the funniest writers in America." (Andy Borowitz) Members Reviews: Too much interference from cursing Wish I knew about the use of curse words every 5 sentences. Makes jokes seem like the back drop....like clean satire... it works better for me... Nonsense Was excited about this book, heard about it on NPR and the interview made it seem promising. It was spastic and nonsensical and what the heck was the Elmer Fud bit?!?! Terrible. Listened for 3 hours just waiting for it to get good, never happened.

Diary of a Jackwagon Audiobook by Tim Hawkins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tim Hawkins) — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:51:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Diary of a Jackwagon Author: Tim Hawkins Narrator: Tim Hawkins Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-15 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: He's a comedian. He's a YouTube sensation. And now he becomes an author. Best known for his song parodies and riffs on yoga pants and homeschooling, Tim Hawkins now shares his perspective on life in the 21st century in his long-awaited debut book. Tim's topics are as wide-ranging as his stand-up comedy, including marital communications ("Marriage needs a challenge flag, like in pro football"), worship music ("Pick the right key, because I'm not Barry White and I'm not a Bee Gee"), and food ("Eating a Krispy Kreme donut is like eating a baby angel"). Diary of a Jackwagon reveals a witty and relatable voice reminding listeners that for life's many difficulties, laughter is always the best medicine - when there aren't any pills left. Members Reviews: Amazing Tim has the ability to say what most of us think I'd never do get the gumption to say. Very funny man! And blessed to see his show twice and well worth the money. Thumbs up Super funny Tim's jokes never get old. Narration was awesome. I really enjoyed all the stories. Not just a funny "Christian Comedian" Tim Hawkins is one of the funniest people on the planet! if you love his YouTube videos you'll love Diary of a Jackwagon! The best comedian ever! Tim Hawkins, since he came out, has been a person I can laugh at all the time his new book is just perfect to combine all of his best, and not so best, yet funny jokes. I chose this reading because it totally deserves it, he wrote it so well! P.S It's so good you'll want to slap your mama! His journal is as good as his stand-up once again Tim Hawkins delivers Laugh Out Loud Comedy be warned do not walk around in public places with headphones while listening to this people will give you strange looks as you bust up out loud and try to contain yourself

Round Ireland with a Fridge Audiobook by Tony Hawks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tony Hawks) — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:06:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Round Ireland with a Fridge Author: Tony Hawks Narrator: Tony Hawks Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-06 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Only in the magical land of Ireland could such a notion lead to such fruitful adventure. Here is his record of the unlikely pair's fortunes as they made their way from Dublin to Donegal, from Sligo through Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork, Wexford, Wicklow, and back again to Dublin. In their month of madness, Tony and his fridge met a real prince and a bogus one; they surfed together and entered a bachelor festival; the fridge was christened; and one of the pair had sex without the other knowing. And unexpectedly, the fridge itself became a momentary focus for the people of Ireland. As the days rolled by, the fridge grew into a personality in its own right, developing its own identity and bringing people together wherever it went. Critic Reviews: "A lively celebration of contemporary Irish society and the goodwill of its people." (Publishers Weekly) "Not just brilliantly written, but far too hilarious to read alone in a public place." (The Independent) "Round Ireland with a Fridge...is a sort of alternative Michael Palin tome and a far better read than you would expect. It is part autobiography, part travelogue, and part Guinness-addled ramblings." (Irish Times) Members Reviews: Stunning but beware This book is fantastic, as it says on the cover - you shouldn't read it alone on a bus. I listened to it on a plane to Italy and laughed so hard the guy next to me asked to move!!! This book inspired numerous stupid challenges at work, including having your picture taken by a sign with the name Shennington on it and being photographed by a soap star holding a kitchen utensil. Paddy from Emmerdale thought I was really weird when I presented him a frying pan. Beware what this book can do to you. Strange World I have never been to Ireland, but after reading this book I will visit. I have got to find out if the Irish are as much fun as this book suggests. It does make you laugh out loud A funny listen. Tony Hawkes has an easy manner and tells a good story - the characters are believable and funny - worth a listen. Really enjoyable audio book and highly recommended Excellent audio book and one we listen to often, its narrated very well by the author of the book and makes it a very enjoyable listen. My husband read this book years ago and enjoyed it thoroughly so we had to get the audio book version as well. He enjoyed it and having Tony Hawks as the narrator adds a new dimension to the book. I enjoyed it also having never read the book and its not even the kind of thing I would usually go for. We would both recommend this audio book and it really is great to listen too. Great but too short I really enjoyed it but I only wish Audible would bring out the unabridged version.

Have a Nice Guilt Trip Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline, Francesca Serritella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:17:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Have a Nice Guilt Trip Author: Lisa Scottoline, Francesca Serritella Narrator: Lisa Scottoline, Francesca Serritella Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This four-book series is among the best-reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron. Booklist raved of the third book in the series, Meet Me at Emotional Baggage Claim: "[R]eaders can count on an ab-toning laugh session, a silly giggle, a sympathetic sigh, and a lump in the throat as lifes moments are rehashed through the keen eyes and wits of this lovable mother-daughter duo." This fourth volume, Have a Nice Guilt Trip, maintains the same sterling standard of humor and poignancy as Lisa and Francesca continue on the road of life, acquiring men and puppies. To be honest, Lisa is acquiring the puppies, while Francesca is lucky enough to have dates with actual men. They leave it to the listeners to decide which is more desirable and/or easier to train. Members Reviews: Just what we needed New to audio books-my daughters boyfriend broke his neck due to a car accident. We visit him an hour away every weekend. After an unusually difficult visit it is so nice to be entertained by your reality. Hits the spot. Thank you for the smiles when so needed. Good Listen This book made me tear up here and there. I also learned a lot of life listens. The greatest thing I have learned that it's okay to to let something fall threw the cracks. It's a really good listen. NYC girl I love the concept of a mother and daughter team in this book. Their voices bring the words in the page to life. BLEH! Don't bother with this one! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I'm not sure what was worse, the fact that someone wrote a (supposedly) humorous book about getting wasted and farting with mom, or the fact that it was made into an audiobook. I was hoping for something heartfelt - I got vapid, shallow women with gas. Would you ever listen to anything by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella again? NO. Would you be willing to try another one of Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella s performances? NO. Why waste more time on this drivel? What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment and feeling like a wasted a free download. Bewilderment as to how this POS book could have sold at all. Any additional comments? Seriously, don't waste your time or money. Not My Cup of Tea Any additional comments? Im going to have to give this an unusual review, because I love Lisa Scottoline for a variety of reasons. I love her Rosato & Associates mysteries. I love that she lives in and uses the Philadelphia area in her books. I love her daily posts to Facebook, with her darling King Charles Spaniels. I loved the Giveaway that she had with the release of Have a Nice Guilt Trip. All of that being said, I didnt love the Audible version of Have a Nice Guilt Trip. I think that its possible I might have enjoyed reading it more than listening. Im definitely anxiously awaiting the release of Betrayed: A Rosato & Associates Novel on November 25, 2014. Sorry, but for me, Have a Nice Guilt Trip was not a great listen.

Making Lite of Myself Audiobook by John Pinette

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Pinette) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:59:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making Lite of Myself Author: John Pinette Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-07 Publisher: Uproar Entertainment Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Track Listing: 1. The Gym 2. Subway Diet 3. The Herbalist and the Blocked Colon 4. Low Carb Diets and Dr. Phil 5. Extreme Sports 6. Camping 7. Pennsylvania/Thanksgiving 8. England 9. France 10. Viva El Gordo 11. Get Outta the Line! 12. Toilet Paper Editorial Reviews: John Pinette's second album stays pretty solidly in tried and tested territory for this affable comedian, whose self-deprecating and sarcastic ruminations on weight compose the bulk of this boisterous performance. Pinette is a likable, jovial guy, whose jokes are made largely at his own expense, and whose attitude seems to be, "Laugh with me", always, rather than at anyone else. Pinette's favorite subject might be heaviness, but his tone is, in contrast, light and airy and his material is accessible and entertaining. Listening to Making Lite of Myself feels like a casual hangout with a good friend - or at least, a good friend who knows how to get big laughs! Critic Reviews: "In a consistently funny set, Friesen sacrifices his own pride to gain the audience's trust and ultimately score a ton of laughs. As a married man and a father of two, he can't help but tackle the things most pressing on his mind. His segues are so seamless you'll barely notice a wrinkle in his act when one minute he's ranting about his college misadventures, likening it to a giant poker game, especially when tuition rises each year...and the next minute he's outlining the pitfalls of marriage." (Punchline Magazine) Members Reviews: Best Ever! John Pinette has got to be the funniest and cutest comedian ever. Do not, I repeat DO NOT drive while listening to him, you will be rolling off the seat! I hope that he comes out with more of his performances because we will get them all. It's a great listen to hear it over and over again and it's still funny. Loved it! Great to listen while driving or in the subway Great for all ages. finally a comic nice to listen to at any time especially during long rides Non stop laughing Listening to this while traveling, and laughing the entire time. So so funny, well worth the effort hilarious he is so so so funny. original and refreshing. good clean humor. I can listen to this with friends or family. ANOTHER HILARIOUS PERFORMANCE!!! Would you listen to Making Lite of Myself again? Why? I HAVE--several times!!! Any additional comments? I was proud to know that Mr. Pinette had lost 100lbs. but VERY SAD to learn that he died in 2014 at the age of 50. This is a bittersweet legacy for those of us who indulge in food, but still need to take care of our health. RIP John!!! : (

Don't Worry, It Gets Worse Audiobook by Alida Nugent

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alida Nugent) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:10:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Worry, It Gets Worse Subtitle: One Twentysomething's (Mostly Failed) Attempts at Adulthood Author: Alida Nugent Narrator: Alida Nugent Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-15 Publisher: ListenUp Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Alida Nugent graduated college with a degree in one hand and a drink in the other, eager to trade in parties and all-nighters for "the real world". But post-grad wasn't the glam life she imagined. Soon buried under a pile of bills, laundry, and three-dollar bottles of wine, it quickly became clear that she had no idea what she was doing. But hey, what twentysomething does? In Don't Worry, It Gets Worse, Nugent shares what it takes to make the awkward leap from undergrad to "mature and responsible adult that definitely never eats peanut butter straight from the jar and considers it a meal". From trying to find an apartment on the black hole otherwise known as Craigslist to the creative maneuvering needed to pay off student loans and still enjoy happy hour, Nugent documents the formative moments of being a twentysomething with a little bit of snark and a lot of heart. Perfect for fans of HBO's Girls and Allie Brosh's Hyperbole and a Half, and based on her popular Tumblr blog The Frenemy, Don't Worry, It Gets Worse is a love note to boozin', bitchin' ladies everywhere. Members Reviews: Don't read if you're over 25. What did you like best about Don't Worry, It Gets Worse? What did you like least? Alida Nugent is funny, witty & clever. I enjoyed her narration and stories about her life... but a several chapters in I realized that at 27 years old I couldn't relate. I would have really loved this book five years ago. So while I didn't finish the book... It did make me feel better about my current state in life. :) Interesting and funny memoir by 20 something girl Would you listen to Don't Worry, It Gets Worse again? Why? Perhaps, but it is unusual for me to listen to a book more than once. made me feel like a pretty successful adult. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, especially my twenty-something lady friends. Very relatable and, honestly, kind of comforting to know that not only does not everyone have their lives together, some of them have it way less together than I do. Ha! What about Alida Nugents performance did you like? Alida Nugent is a writer, not a professional narrator, and that shows. Her tone wasn't as conversational as I prefer in a narrator, but that was made up for by the authenticity in her storytelling.

Never Shoot a Stampede Queen Audiobook by Mark Leiren-Young

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Leiren-Young) — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:41:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Shoot a Stampede Queen Author: Mark Leiren-Young Narrator: Mark Leiren-Young Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-13 Publisher: Perpetual Motion Productions Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Winner - The Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour The cops wanted to shoot me, my bosses thought I was a Bolshevik, and a local lawyer warned me that some people I was writing about might try to test the strength of my skull with a steel pipe. What more could any young reporter hope for from his first real job? The night Mark Leiren-Young drove into Williams Lake, British Columbia, in 1985 to work as a reporter for the venerableWilliams Lake Tribune, he arrived on the scene of an armed robbery. And that was before things got weird. For a 22-year-old from Vancouver, a stint in the legendary Cariboo town was a trip to another world and another era. From the explosive opening, where Mark finds himself in a courtroom just a few feet away from a defendant with a bomb strapped to his chest, to the case of a plane that crashed without its pilot on board,Never Shoot a Stampede Queenis an unforgettable comic memoir of a city boy learning aboutand learning to lovelife in a cowboy town. Editorial Reviews: Never Shoot a Stampede Queen isnt just sound advice, its also the most fun Ive had this year. God does not subtract from ones allotted span the hours spent reading books as wise, warm and witty as this City Mouses comic memoir of his years in the Countryof another planet. Indeed, the residents of remote Williams Lake, in the heart of the Cariboo, satisfy science fiction editor John W. Campbells classic definition of alien creatures: They think as well as a human being, but not like one. Mark Leiren-Young is a natural storyteller, a peer of writers like Stephen Leacock, W. O. Mitchell, Jack Douglas and W. P. Kinsella: Quietly hilarious, effortlessly moving, and always surprising. Like them, he makes it look easy. (Spider Robinson, co-author (with Robert A. Heinlein) of Variable Star) Critic Reviews: Never Shoot a Stampede Queen is a terrific debut; funny, moving and profound. You will laugh out loud. (Will Ferguson, author) Never Shoot a Stampede Queen is a terrific debut; funny, moving and profound. You will laugh out loud. (Will Ferguson, author) Members Reviews: Funny, Fun, great stories, an enjoyable book This book, read by the author, has some laugh out loud parts, and some parts that really make you think about humanity. The author does a great job narrating his own book. At first, the book felt like it stumbled a little, but within a few chapters the book hit a good stride and had me laughing or smiling or pondering. There were some stories that really made me think about how people treat each other, and I learned a little bit of history too. The book starts in a courtroom, and flashes back through various experiences before coming back to the courtroom and picking up from there with a few more stories. That worked very well, so I'm not certain where I felt a bit of a stumble in the beginning where I wondered if I had picked a good book, but that was pretty short and the book got really good pretty fast. The author's clean and folksy style kind of reminds me of Patrick McManus's humorous tales, and I hope he'll be as prolific a writer of humorous books as Mr McManus has been.

Me Talk Pretty One Day Audiobook by David Sedaris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Sedaris) — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 09:44:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Talk Pretty One Day Author: David Sedaris Narrator: David Sedaris Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: David Sedaris' new collection of essays - including live recordings! - tells a most unconventional life story. It begins with a North Carolina childhood filled with speech-therapy classes ("There was the lisp, of course, but more troubling than that was my voice itself, with its excitable tone and high, girlish pitch") and unwanted guitar lessons taught by a midget. From budding performance artist ("The only crimp in my plan was that I seemed to have no talent whatsoever") to "clearly unqualified" writing teacher in Chicago, Sedaris' career leads him to New York City and eventually, of all places, France. His move to Paris poses a number of challenges, chief among them his inability to speak the language. Arriving a "spooky man-child" capable of communicating only through nouns, he undertakes language instruction that leads him ever deeper into cultural confusion. Whether describing the Easter bunny to puzzled classmates or watching a group of men play soccer with a cow, Sedaris brings a view and a voice like no other to every unforgettable encounter. ©2000 David Sedaris, All Rights Reserved; (P)2000, 2001 Time Warner AudioBooks Critic Reviews: "At his best, he makes you laugh out loud, which indeed may be worth the price of admission." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: I wept I am a huge recent fan of David Sedaris, and this book didn't disappoint. My whole family was listening to it on a long drive. At one point I thought my husband was going to run off the road he was laughing so hard. I was weeping with laughter, so couldn't even take over the driving. David Sedaris has the best delivery, and the best self-deprecating humour that comes through even when the subject matter is less hilarious than piquant. We'll listen to it more than once. No laughs here Not funny. The author details the adversity he faced growing up as a young homosexual. Not a comedy at all. Very sad at times. Was not expecting an autobiography. I thought I would be annoyed. I thought David's voice would irritate me but no - he is a brilliant reader. His stories are a "slice of life" about growing up in his large family, surviving the education system and bulls****ing his way through various careers, while keeping a firm grasp on his sense of humour. The only irritating bit was the section where he was reading to an audience and we have to hear their laughter - fortunately this is short. I loved the chapter on the family's succession of ill fated pets. The book is well worth listening to. Hilarious! Fantastic narration and very very funny. Very easy to listen to and giggle along with the anecdotes. Loved it Where does Me Talk Pretty One Day rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? How does a guy get so funny. Loved every word of this book. Definitely my best so far. What was one of the most memorable moments of Me Talk Pretty One Day? Too many to list What about David Sedariss performance did you like? Everything. The writing, his delivery, his self-deprecation (so refreshing compared to so many people these days), his pathos, his empathy. He is just a great writer across the board. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? His writing about learning French in Paris.

Happily Ali After Audiobook by Ali Wentworth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ali Wentworth) — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:48:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Happily Ali After Subtitle: And Other Fairly True Tales Author: Ali Wentworth Narrator: Ali Wentworth Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The actress, comedian, media darling, and New York Times best-selling author picks up where she left off in Ali in Wonderland, dissecting modern life - and this time, on a mission of self-improvement - in a series of laugh-out-loud comic vignettes. Moved by a particularly inspirational tweet one day, Ali Wentworth resolves to live by the pithy maxims she discovers in her feeds. What begins as a sort of self-help project quickly turns into something far grander - and increasingly funnier - as the tweets she once viewed with irony become filled with increasing metaphysical importance. And thus begins her "Unhappiness Project". It's not long before Ali expands her self-improvement quest to include parenting, relationship, fitness (or lack thereof), and dieting advice. The results are painfully (at times literally) clear: when it comes to self-help, sometimes you should leave it to the professionals. At once endearing and hilarious, thoughtful and absurd, Happily Ali After is a thoroughly entertaining collection from "the girlfriend you want to have a glass of wine with, the one who makes you laugh because she sees the funny and the absurd in everything" (Huffington Post). Members Reviews: Not As Good or Relevant as Her First Ali Wentworths first book, Ali in Wonderland, recounted her younger years growing up in a ritzy DC family to moving to LA and pursuing a career in show business while going on a series of horrible blind dates. It was hilarious, and I could completely relate to Ali. Happily Ali After, published three years after Ali in Wonderland, contains more stories about married life and raising two children. Although I still chuckled at times, the effect was completely different for me, as I am single and childless and likely to spend the rest of my life this way until I eventually meet an untimely death completely alone. But I digress. I enjoyed Alis stories about being a keynote speaker at a college graduation, her attempts at reliving her childhood on her daughters birthday, her feelings on the topic of couples therapy and pretty much all the other chapters in the book. Its not bad by any means, just not me at my current stage in life. This is going to be a painfully short blurb because I really have nothing more to say about it. I would probably recommend this book to women my mothers age, but it doesnt have all too much to offer for a 25-year-old single gal like me. L O L ! ALI NAILED IT! I have never listened to a funnier audio book! Ali Wentworth is hilarious. I have enjoyed her sense of humor for years. Very happy I bought this book! Can't wait to read everything she's written! Love! I want to read everything she's written!! Funny, witty, real and wise. Ali is my new favorite celebrity. I didn't really have one before but you know what I'm saying. Laugh Out Loud loved it kept me laughing.great pick me up. listened while flying (hate flying). made me forget where I was. Schmoopie!!! Maybe I've been living under a rock, but I had no idea who Ali Wentworth is. So, I googled her and after reading about the many hats she has worn and things she is known for, she will forever be "Schmoopie" to me. She is funny throughout this book and I loved her stories and antidotes. However, what I loved most was her honesty about her insecurities and her faults regarding life in general, beauty, jealousy, marriage, and being a parent.

She's a Keeper! Audiobook by Lee St. John

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lee St. John) — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:27:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: She's a Keeper! Subtitle: Anecdotes from a Southern Girl's Attic, Book 2 Author: Lee St. John Narrator: Lee St. John Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-17 Publisher: Lee St. John Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Lee St. John is a she-devil with a halo, a Southern Belle who doesn't play by the rules, and a prankster setting her next trap. But like a train wreck, we can't help but peek at her shenanigans. She is just plain naughty but with a heart. While most of Lee's roguish memoirs are inspired by Erma Bombeck, Lewis Grizzard, Ali Wentworth, and Seinfeld episodes, she also expresses sentimental anecdotes. The mementos found in her closet, attic, basement, and even her school classroom unleash her secrets about mothers, husbands, former boyfriends, children, friends, jobs, families, students, and more. Lee's 41 amusing adventures were supposed to remain confidential. But she's spilling the beans. And there are some doozies! Members Reviews: Loved it! Lee St. John has done it again! Loved it! Lee St. John has done it again. I just finished reading her second book and couldn't put it down. Her stories are hysterical and as a high school teacher I can relate to her actions and reactions in the classroom. I loved her stories about living and growing up in the South. Lee St. John has had a very full life. Reading her books is like sitting on the front porch sharing fun stories with a dear friend. I am looking forward to her next book. I highly recommend She's a Keeper-Anecdotes from a Southern Girl's Attic. It is a very quick book full of lively stories and lots of laughs. Uh-Oh! Geriatrics??? I think my favorite story in Anecdotes by Lee St. John was "GERIATRIC RUN". She visited a nursing home and was surprised by the actions of a few "geriatrics". Well, she shouldn't have been surprised as we all know things can happen in that environment! Lots of great stories in this one! Sassy and Southern!! Lee St. John is taking her place among my favorite southern writers....keep these great stories coming, Lee! I cannot wait for the next collection. One Star Very poorly written and repetitive Another Homerun! Lee St. John's second book is as good as the first, if not better! The laughing, crying, and all around feel-good vibes are as ever present in her second book as they are in her first. As a (brand) new mom since her first book was released, I have a whole new perspective while reading some of her stories in her second book. Rubber Ducky particularly hit home - not that my daughter is eating solid foods yet, but what a totally smart idea! Not only am I getting some much-needed laughs during this emotionally up-and-down period of early motherhood, I'm getting some tips too! I highly recommend both of Lee St. John's books, and look forward to hopefully a third!

A Goomba's Guide to Life Audiobook by Charles Fleming, Steven R. Schirripa

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Fleming) — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 03:28:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Goomba's Guide to Life Author: Charles Fleming, Steven R. Schirripa Narrator: Steven R. Schirripa Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: With insider information on how to think goomba, speak goomba, cook and eat goomba, and even how to behave at goomba weddings and funerals, A Goomba's Guide to Life will show any wiseguy wannabe how to sing like a Soprano. Critic Reviews: "[It] absolutely killed me, stuffed my body in the trunk of a Monte Carlo, and then dumped me in the river." (Bill Maher) "Finally, a Goomba guide for everyone that is one, knows one, or wants to be one. Steve Schirripa is a great storyteller with a touching and humorous story to tell." (James Gandolfini) Members Reviews: Great Listen This is well worth the effort. It is less than three hours long but that is plenty of time to enjoy the topic and the way Steve presents it. Well done and very funny. Funny The story itself told by Steve was very comical but hard to follow at times Goomba Time Wonderfully written and narrated book. I've known a few Italian's in my time and no one compares to what a true Gumba is except one in Philadelphia. Steven Schirripa is a great storyteller and yet he tells it like it is. Loved the book and it gave be a better insight to Italians. Both of his books were fabulous. Keeping them in my library for future referencing.

The Lighter Side Audiobook by Andy Thompson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andy Thompson) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:11:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lighter Side Subtitle: An NHS Paramedic's Selection of Humorous Mess Room Tales Author: Andy Thompson Narrator: Pete Nottage Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Andy Thompson Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the paramedic pondering a dignified solution as he surveys his previously digested Pot Noodle adorning the naked genitalia of a recently deceased lady, to the man who rang the doctor Out of Hours service with an audibly severe case of excess flatulence, with hilarious consequences, and the old lady's wig that caused one chuckling paramedic to struggle to keep a hold of the carry-chair, The Lighter Side - An NHS Paramedic's Selection of Humorous Mess Room Tales will have you laughing out loud then looking around furtively, wondering if you should! In his The Dark Side series, Andy Thompson gives us a taste of the dark sense of humor paramedics use as a coping mechanism; here he packs laugh-out-loud moments into every word as he recalls health care professionals' encounters with the weirdest of behavior, hilarious misunderstandings, and cringingly embarrassing episodes. You'll soon be relating to the sense of humor that moves an ambulance driver to respond to his friend and fellow paramedic's predicament on a hot summer's day, as a powerful smell engulfs the saloon of the vehicle. What would you do? Open the cab windows and the hatch through to the saloon to provide some extra ventilation? Of course not! You switch the heating on, causing the already intolerable pong to become even more unbearable, making for a bangin' mess room tale on your later return! This book is an eye-watering insight into the Lighter Side of working on the Dark Side, straight from the mess rooms of ambulance stations up and down the UK. There's also a heartening reminder of the power of a flamin' good belly laugh and its analgesic effect even in situations of severe pain. This is a book that laughs in the face of extreme emotion and stress. Outrageous? Perhaps. Distasteful? Probably. Humorous? Absolutely! Members Reviews: Ambulance Tales On The Far Side Of The Pond It's a little different over there, but after you get used to their terminology and Spence of humor it is great. good, but not great. Was a good story to fill the time. Nothing against the author, but as an EMT myself, the stories just weren't that funny. Overall worth the read! Could not finish Would you try another book from Andy Thompson and/or Pete Nottage? No Any additional comments? This is the 10th book of medical stories that I have purchased and listened to - but could not finish it - kept thinking the next story would be interesting, funny, or something - but they were very shallow. Awesome Hilarious feels like your with them on every call out cant wait to listen to the dark side 2 can't stop listening Repetitive following The Dark side 1 & 2 Was quite good but at least 4 of the stories had featured in The Dark Side 1 or 2

Through It All I've Always Laughed Audiobook by Arthur Strong

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Strong) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 12:40:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through It All I've Always Laughed Subtitle: Memoirs of Count Arthur Strong Author: Arthur Strong Narrator: Arthur Strong Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-14 Publisher: Faber & Faber Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Count Arthur Strong reads the story of his extraordinary journey from his humble early years as the only son of a contortionist in wartime Doncaster to the dizzy heights and excesses of fame as one of the shining lights of popular entertainment. Count Arthur Strong is a show business legend, after-dinner speaker and a leading authority on Ancient Egypt, having been stationed there during his nation service. He has countless friends in the showbiz world. People like Barry Cryer, the white haired one with glasses off I'm Sorry I Haven't Got A Clue and Jokers Wild. This is his first volume, of what he believes may be a six volume collection, of his memoirs. He has a few select dates still available for anything (except window cleaning) and is represented, (if you can call it that) by Richard Daws at Komedia Entertainment. (Or if you want to go directly through me and pay cash, I can do that as well.) (In fact I prefer that.) Thank you. Members Reviews: Great for a smile. Big smile. I love count Arthur strong. I don't know if this book is available in print but you definitely need to hear him read it. A wonderful change from the normal comedy routine. I have every count arthur radio episodes released on c.d.and every time I listen something I missed pops up. I love every word. The TV programmes let him down but listen audibly and let arthur take you to his world. Tries too hard to be funny - it isn't Not seen the TV programme/ heard the radio show, but after reading the reviews thought it would raise a few chortles. Well in the nearly five hours I laughed, once. About sausages. Enjoyed Toast on Toast, which is similar mock-autobiography, but this just tries too hard to be funny and isnt. Getting names/ words muddled up might be funny a few times, but all the way through the book, it gets irritating. AS GOOD AS I HAD HOPED! Was easily one of the best books I have listened to recently. love the cliffhanger! when is the next volume out? Well he makes me chuckle. Only recently discovered ' the count', and that was on T V so found this on Audio and again made me chuckle. Love his look at life and his individual style of humour.

Hi-Ho Silver, Anyway Audiobook by Bill Stokes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bill Stokes) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:44:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hi-Ho Silver, Anyway Subtitle: Potpourri of Delightful Columns from Wisconsins Favorite Journalist Author: Bill Stokes Narrator: MacLeod Andrews, R. C. Bray, James Foster, Joe Hempel, Stefan Rudnicki, David Stifel Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Skyboat Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: For 10 years Bill Stokes was a roving reporter and columnist for the Milwaukee Journal. He has written reams of material about his vivid impressions of people, animals, events, personal activities, and "things in general". Through his travels, Bill has met with the unusual and unique to the humorous, trivial, and tragic. This select group from his collection of stories and columns indicates the broad scope of his journalistic efforts, brilliant talents, and professional ability. Listeners will enjoy this potpourri of delightful columns as they move with Bill through the seasonal changes of life in Wisconsin. People rarely succeed at anything unless they have fun doing it. Bill Stokes obviously enjoys his role as Wisconsin's favorite journalist. In this delightful book he shares that fun with all. Members Reviews: Geezers, Young and Old Will Love This Would you listen to Hi-Ho Silver, Anyway again? Why? Yes, I will! It's down home. Thought provoking "folksiness". The selected narrators are wonderful to listen to. What did you like best about this story? These are newspaper column entries originally published in the late 1960's. They are well expressed. Timeless. Have you listened to any of the narratorss other performances before? How does this one compare? This group are all Valedictorian level voice actors, storytellers, narrators, Artists. Each lends a uniqueness to the stories chosen. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Absolutely NOT! This should be ingested in small bites. Savor the writings!! Any additional comments? Every once in a while I'm lucky enough to come across an Audible book that stays with me long after. This is one of them in the most positive meaning of that statement. I strongly suggest adding "Hi-Ho Silver, Anyway: Potpourri of Delightful Columns from Wisconsins Favorite Journalist" to your Audible and Kindle libraries!! If you haven't caught on by my review, this was an entertaining work. And well done! Thanks for the opportunity to review it! This review copy audiobook was provided by the author at no cost. Which I can only assume was voluntary on their part. I am happy to give my honest review of it. I think I'm suppose to mention how reviewing this was voluntary on my part too. Great collection of Bill's stories! This is a great collection of Bill's stories from when he was a journalist for the Milwaukee Journal. These stories are all about his life experiences growing up in Wisconsin. They will certainly make you laugh! I had several strange looks at work when I burst out laughing a few times at these stories. Bill is a great writer and I have enjoyed all of his books so far that he has brought to audio. Each book has some very skilled narrators as well. This one is no exception! Great audio talents in this book. I am very familiar with Joe Hempel, R. C. Bray, and David Stifel's work but all of the narrators did a great job telling Bill's stories! Certainly looking forward to hearing more of Bill's work! Written years ago but still great today I've read a few of Bill Stokes short stories and I've enjoyed them all. I didn't grow up in Wisconsin or even near it.

The Diary of Two Nobodies Audiobook by Mary Killen, Giles Wood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Killen) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 06:56:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diary of Two Nobodies Author: Mary Killen, Giles Wood Narrator: Mary Killen, Giles Wood Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: What is life for Gogglebox's Giles and Mary outside the willow-patterned cocoon? Giles is a countryman who relishes solitude. His wife, Mary, thrives in company and enjoys frequent escapes to London. After 30 years in a marriage of opposites, Giles and Mary have adapted to a life of domestic misunderstandings within comical misadventures. In The Diary of Two Nobodies, you will have the unique opportunity to discover, first hand, what occurs when a man who sees himself as a cross between Mr Bean and Basil Fawlty shares his life with a woman who identifies closely with the Queen. Accompanying this diary, is a candid and amusing Audible Sessions interview with Giles and Mary, in which they discuss how they made it onto Gogglebox, what the most annoying things about each other are, and why 'nutty' is their go-to term of endearment. Members Reviews: Brilliant I absolutely loved this book. I am a huge follower of Gogglebox and of these two. I love Giles protestations but if I was married to him I would probably kill him lol. Please can we have some more Gogglebox stories. Delightful I loved every second of this. It provided an oasis of deliciousness during my dreary commute throughout a stressful week. I think I am going to miss Mary and Giles very much and hope they will give us another diary next year. Refreshing, humorous, touching and utterly human. absolutely fantastic! love these two! Giles and Mary are enchanting in their honesty about longevity in marriage. I hope you get that programme about gardening Giles, I would watch it! Wonderful, a tonic! Please write more books Mary and Giles, this was heaven to listen to, a must buy! Marriage - eject or sit it out? Before Gogglebox, Giles Wood and Mary Killen could never have believed that the intricacies of their marriage of opposites would be aired before millions. And now here is their year-long Diary of Two Nobodies read here by themselves. I just loved it wonderful sharp listening for gloomy days. Giles is an artist but it takes him a year to complete a painting, partly because since journalist Mary works frenetically, he keeps the show on the road in their draughty Wiltshire cottage and conscientiously nurtures all the soil, winged life and trees in the garden. As a child Giles learned the unfortunate trick that being annoying earned him attention a behaviour he has continued through 30 years of spectacular marital clashes. (In the past a succession of much-loved live-in helpers have acted as buffers between them). Mary is not blameless she has never managed to pass a driving test and admits to squirting Pledge through the keyhole to ward off Giles. Whilst Giles loathes social occasions, Mary is a party-holic, but they are both brimful of ideas. What makes this such rewarding listening is that their arguments and furies arising from their differences are measured, intellectual and absolutely reasonable, and beneath all is a heart-warming and binding love, mutual respect and companionship. Giles is completely splendid in his trenchant views. Happy to stay in the 70s, he deplores an awful lot about society (and why not?), including social kissing, hugging, ubiquitous welling up as well as the despicable trend of bucket lists.

What Would Beyoncé Do?! Audiobook by Luisa Omielan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Luisa Omielan) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:33:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Would Beyoncé Do?! Author: Luisa Omielan Narrator: Luisa Omielan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You know when you find yourself approaching 30 and your dreams are broken? You've got a temping career going nowhere and a student debt that's mounting, and you've just had to move back into your mum's house. Then, to top it all off, you get absolutely annihilated with heartbreak because of an ex who is just 'not ready' but then manages to be ready, a week later, with someone else. And it is here, at your lowest point, that one of your best friends decides to remind you that you are the same age as Beyoncé. FML. Luisa Omielan is a stand-up comedian who turned her life around after she answered the mantra every person needs in their life: What Would Beyoncé Do?! Hilariously funny, wonderfully uplifting and brutally honest, Luisa's memoir shows us all that there is no situation in which Bey can't save the day. Members Reviews: "What do we want?" Deep and meaningful..... And well this book delivers. Thank you Luisa for taking me on such an emotional roller coaster. I'm so glad that I picked up this audio version because I loved that it felt you were reading right to me! I loved the character accents and I secretly (well not so secret now) hope that they actually talk like that! This book made me laugh and smile like an idiot driving so thanks for that too. Hilarious inspiring a favorite Highly recommend this funny inspirational work. Some bits are problematic cuz of Bey exploitation but that aside i love it and i feel the author would be open to convo about it. Soooo creative and well done! Good bio I enjoyed hearing your story Keep working hard ! You're funny as hell ! You're bound to make it big ! So great. Can't recommend enough She is so so great. This isn't just for women, or anyone that like biographies. This is a book for anyone that appreciates comedy that is true, the kind that makes you cringe, laugh and nod your head way too enthusiastically on the commute. Brilliant. Thank you Luisa. Energetic and inspiring I absolutely loved this book. Luisa is funny and hugely inspiring. If you have ever struggled, or are struggling in any way, read this book for a brilliant boost of energy.

We're Just Like You, Only Prettier Audiobook by Celia Rivenbark

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Celia Rivenbark) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:13:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We're Just Like You, Only Prettier Subtitle: Confessions of a Tarnished Southern Belle Author: Celia Rivenbark Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Humorous essays on life in the south. A Southern woman's take on daily life. ©2005 Celia Rivenbark (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: Narrator was so distracting What made the experience of listening to We're Just Like You, Only Prettier the most enjoyable? Celia Rivenbark's writing is hilarious! How did the narrator detract from the book? I think the narrator sounded as if she may have had a cold and was congested. It was the only reason I could imagine for hearing her breathing, swallowing, and long pauses. I wanted to hand her a bottle of water so she could rehydrate. It was also strange listening to a much older woman talk about her preschooler. I prefer when Celia reads her own books. :) Not what I expected... What would have made We're Just Like You, Only Prettier better? A different narrator and more of a story line. Would you ever listen to anything by Celia Rivenbark again? maybe How did the narrator detract from the book? She seemed unsure, lot of pauses... could hear her breathing... voice was not one of a southern belle. Any additional comments? Typically, I must finish what I start, but I had to turn this audio book off. The narrator kills the book - & not in a good way For anyone who has listeded to Celia Rivenbark narrate any of her other books, you will be SORELY disappointed with the narration of this book, which is not narrated by Celia. Rather, the publishers seem to have found an 80-year old emphazemic with no comedic timing to narrrate this book. It's hard to believe that this 80-year old sounding woman, who is supposed to be speaking in Celia's voice, is the mother of a three year old daughter or knows anything about popular culture. Because the narrator has no comedic timing or a sense of sarcasm, much of the humor in the book lays flat. If I had not read this book in hard copy when it was originally published and this was my first exposure to one of Celia's books, I would never purchase another. In addition to the 80+ year old emphazemic voice, it's hard to get over that you can actually hear that the narrator either has a bad case of dry mouth and/ or she is inhaling and exhaling her cigarettes. You hear those sticky mouth sounds like people get when they don't have enough saliva in their mouth. If I could have given the performance 0 stars, I would have. Shame on the publishers and audio director for ruining an otherwise good book. If you are looking to purchase this book, I would highly recommend getting it in paperback and reading it yourself rather than listen to this low-rent production of the book. Narration was distracting Would you try another book from Celia Rivenbark and/or Steven Crossley? Not sure How did the narrator detract from the book? The narrator was breathy. I know that sounds picky but there were pauses and backgound noises that made it sound like pages turning. The narration was also slow like the narrator was bored. Do you think We're Just Like You, Only Prettier needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No, I didn't find the author's humor to be that witty. I love Southern humor but the delivery in this book seemed to spoil the punch lines. Great book, wrong narrator. Unfortunately I listened to these in the wrong order & loved the other two with Celia Rivenbark as the narrator.

Monster in a Box Audiobook by Spalding Gray

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Spalding Gray) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 20:17:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monster in a Box Author: Spalding Gray Narrator: Spalding Gray Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Spalding Gray first arrived in New York City in 1959, it was to become a writer of great sprawling novels. He got sidetracked into the theater for 30 years until one day his literary agent said, "I think you've got a novel inside you." Instead of elective surgery, Spalding sat down to write if he could, or pace floors in different cities plumbing the depths of writer's block if he couldn't. In this recording, Gray, now one of America's premiere monologists, performs Monster in a Box, the story of one man's struggle against publication, the writing of a 1900-page manuscript that became the much smaller Impossible Vacation. Gray recounts the horrors of putting one word after another, and another, and another... Recording (P)1996 by Audio Literature Critic Reviews: "The nation's outstanding storyteller." (The Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Improved sound! One great feature of audible is that if you've purchased this already, you get to download this hugely improved version! I can only hope they do the same for "Terrors of Pleasure." Wonderful content, poor audio Spalding, as usual is brilliant, but if you are sensitive to audio quality you might want to pass on this one. Oh Spalding! I miss you so much!! I first saw Spalding Gray in person doing his "Personal History of American Theater" piece in Charlottesville, Va. In the early 80's. Wow. I thought. That guy is amazing. And I listened and I watched over his amazing career of sharing himself with us. And laughed and cried and loved him. Get this audio book. It's Spald...he lives!! I love him. Vintage Spaulding Gray Any additional comments? If you like Spalding Gray's other work (Swimming to Cambodia being his best known) you will very likely enjoy this. A great performance that moves between deftly between light and dark and has plenty of enjoyable twists and turns.

The Dangerous Animals Club Audiobook by Stephen Tobolowsky

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Tobolowsky) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:28:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dangerous Animals Club Author: Stephen Tobolowsky Narrator: Stephen Tobolowsky Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 294 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If you ran into Stephen Tobolowsky on the street, you would not be mistaken: Yes, youve seen him before. A childhood dentist? A former geometry teacher? Your local florist? Tobolowsky is a character actor, one of the most prolific screen and stage presences of our time, having appeared in productions that range from Deadwood to Glee, from Mississippi Burning to Groundhog Day. But Stephen Tobolowsky, it turns out, is not just an actor; he is also a dazzlingly talented storyteller and writer. He has earned a devoted base of fans for his original stories, told in front of live audiences as well as in a popular podcast. Now, for the first time, he has assembled those stories here. The result is creative mitzvah, a work of art, and a narrative feat that combines biography and essay, ranging in tone from the hilarious to the introspective. To read these pages is to enter an astonishing world that, like all art, is universal yet individual, familiar yet disquieting. A dangerous world, indeed. Critic Reviews: "Stephen Tobolowsky has found his true calling as a storyteller. He is candid, insightful, often profound, and very, very funny, especially when he recounts his adventures in show business. By blending sharp memories of his childhood with astute, adult observations of the world around him, he weaves a spell not unlike Jean Shepherd or Garrison Keillor but he has a voice all his own, and I love it." (Leonard Maltin, film critic and author) "I LOVE THIS!" (Sarah Silverman) "Great storytelling, beautiful stuff." (Rian Johnson, director of The Brothers Bloom and Brick) Members Reviews: Will Rogers, Spalding Gray, Alexandre Dumas HACKS! If you could sum up The Dangerous Animals Club in three words, what would they be? Charming, human, inspirational. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dangerous Animals Club? It happens a lot with the way Tobo crafts a tale. There is an A and B story line and they always intertwine at the end with a great "youseetimmy" Which of course is the morale to a given story. The term is derived from the end of Lassie episodes. "you see, Timmy...." What does Stephen Tobolowsky bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His own experience. These stories are his own. He knows where to slow down, where to punch a line, where to pause. I can't imagine them told in any other voice. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I honestly feel like I am a better human being for hearing this book, not to mention his podcast. I giggle, I get misty, even with repeated listens. I have bought this book and the audiobook for family and friends, I suggest you do the same. Any additional comments? I've had one cyber run in with the author. My daughter who was 11 at the time, was auditioning for a play and subsequently got the lead. She was freaking out about a fast approaching opening night and worried about learning all her lines. I had been a fan of the Tobolowsky Files podcast and I shot a tweet to him. Not only did he respond to my tweet, but he sent my daughter a long email spelling out different techniques for learning a script and preparing a part.

Almost Black Audiobook by Vijay Jojo Chokal-Ingam, Matthew Scott Hansen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Vijay Jojo Chokal-Ingam) — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:23:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Almost Black Subtitle: The True Story of How I Got into Medical School by Pretending to Be Black Author: Vijay Jojo Chokal-Ingam, Matthew Scott Hansen Narrator: Spencer Cannon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: V & O Consulting, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: I got into medical school by saying I was black. I lied. Honestly, I am about as black as my sister Mindy Kaling. Once upon a time, I was an ethically challenged, hard-partying Indian-American frat boy enjoying my third year of college. That is until I realized I didn't have the grades or test scores to get into medical school. Legitimately. Still, I was determined to be a doctor and discovered that affirmative action provided a loophole that might help. The only problem? I wasn't a minority. So I became one. I shaved my head, trimmed my long Indian eyelashes, and applied as an African American. Not even my own frat brothers recognized me. I joined the Organization of Black Students and used my middle name, Jojo. Vijay, the Indian American frat boy, became Jojo, the African American affirmative action applicant. Not everything went as planned. During a med school interview, an African American doctor angrily confronted me for not being black. Cops harassed me. Store clerks accused me of shoplifting. Women were either scared of me or found my bald black dude look sexually mesmerizing. What started as a scam to get into med school turned into a twisted social experiment, teaching me lessons I would never have learned in the classroom. I became a serious contender at some of America's greatest schools, including Harvard University, Washington University, University of Pennsylvania, Case Western Reserve University, George Washington University, University of Pittsburgh, Yale University, University of Rochester, University of Nebraska Omaha, and Columbia University. I interviewed at 11 schools while posing as a black man. After all that, I finally got accepted into medical school. Critic Reviews: "Mindy Kaling's brother is a cool prankster upsetting the status quo." (Gawker) "This sounds like it's straight out of a sitcom!" (Perez Hilton) "Vijay Chokal-Ingam, the brother of writer and actress Mindy Kaling, has sparked controversy with his new book." (NBC News) Members Reviews: Interesting story I found the premise interesting and read the book out of curiosity. Very audacious of the author to write about his illegal scam! He is a very dislikeable character for sure. Sad state of affairs where different metrics are used for admission depending on race. This is no news, but it is interesting to read the authors experience. I listened at 1.5 speed but wish I had not paid for this book.

The Guy Under the Sheets Audiobook by Chris Elliott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Elliott) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:49:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guy Under the Sheets Subtitle: The Unauthorized Autobiography Author: Chris Elliott Narrator: Chris Elliott Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Because no one will write an unauthorized biography about Emmy-winning actor and comedian Chris Elliott, he has done it himself. Listener, youre hereby warned that much of this book will be disturbing. The Guy Under the Sheets is a behind-the-scenes memoir so personal, so provocative, that Elliott nearly sued himself to halt publication: The most shocking revelation, corroborated by numerous unnamed sources, is that Elliott is not the absurdist comedian that Rolling Stone once called "a genius". In fact, hes a slightly dim-witted no-talent from a celebrity family who managed to convince a whole generation of disillusioned youth that he was funny. Few have seen his dark side: a ghastly childhood spent on Manhattans posh Upper East Side; a torrid first love affair with Lee Radziwill; a torrid second one with Kathie Lee Gifford; his first job dismembering bodies for the Mob; and countless episodes from the life of a mediocre artist who somehow faked his way to the top - of semi-moderate fame and fortune. But seriously, Elliott is a brilliantly comic best-selling writer - and while there is plenty of fictional fun in The Guy Under the Sheets, also woven throughout are wonderful real-life anecdotes, including Elliotts start at Late Night with David Letterman alongside Andy Kaufman, his work in films from Groundhog Day to Cabin Boy, and much more. If the author does not prevail in his lawsuit, this book is bound to delight many new listeners and loyal fans alike. Members Reviews: truly startling Chris Elliot is easily the most talented book readers I have ever listened to read a book. The book he read was an excellent book that was a true story about the sordid life of professional book reader, Chris Elliot. Brilliant!!!!...in a totally moronic kind of way When Chris Elliott's lifeless body was found in his home show business lost one of those rare creative geniuses that only comes around once in a generation. Elliott was a gifted writer and actor whose television show "get a life" and film "cabin boy" as well as his ground breaking work on the david letterman show shattered the myth that comedy had to be funny to be good. Chris Elliott is the perfect choice for narrator for this one! And his Chris Elliott like delivery is flawless. For those familiar with Chris' humour If you could sum up The Guy Under the Sheets in three words, what would they be? False absurd memoir What did you like best about this story? The author's sensibilities, a story like this really needs the authors voice. Which character as performed by Chris Elliott was your favourite? Adam Resnick If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Not Cabin Boy 2 Any additional comments? Chris has at three other books, seek them out, especially the book with his father.

The Darwin Awards II Audiobook by Wendy Northcutt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wendy Northcutt) — Thu, 19 Jun 2003 03:17:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Darwin Awards II Subtitle: Unnatural Selection Author: Wendy Northcutt Narrator: Jason Harris Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-03 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Included are over 100 stories of award-winners, honorable mentions, and (debunked) urban legends - verified by the author and endorsed by Web site readers - together with a few returning all-time favorites, and exclusive material never before heard, including special science and safety tips for readers on how to avoid the scythe of natural selection! Appealing to Darwin fans old and new, The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection is a must-have humor audiobook, illustrating the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest in all its selective glory! Critic Reviews: "Jason Harris does an excellent job of reading each reported incident; basically, they sound like standup comedy." (Publishers Weekly) "The Darwin Awards is a riot.Deeply entertaining." (San Francisco Weekly) Members Reviews: Funny! This is an amazingly funny book. The crazy ways people can leave this world is expressed in this book as stories about there deaths. I almost did not buy this book because I thoght "Making A book about people doing stupid things, and then dieing? What horrible person would make a book about this" But soon I found out that Wendy Northcutt has found one of the funniest subjects in comedy. I didn't know that people would do such crazy and stupid things. Jason Harris also contributes to the laughs with his great narration of this book. I will probobly read this book over and over again. Good book, but... Good stories, good narration, but extremely, extremely annoying clown music between chapters. No reason not to get it.

Still Ranting After All These Years Audiobook by Dennis Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Miller) — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 05:09:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Ranting After All These Years Author: Dennis Miller Narrator: Dennis Miller Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If you thought Dennis Miller was done ranting, guess again. In Still Ranting After All These Years, recorded in early 2002, Miller is in fine form, commenting on everything from "War and Terrorism" to Enron; from "Obsessed Parents" to the "End of Class"; to "Truth in the Media" and so much more. Throughout, Miller is what we have come to expect from him: smart, cutting, laugh-out-loud funny, and more times than not...right. Don't miss more . ©2002 Dennis Miller; (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Smirking, acerbic, and sarcastic, Miller delivers a set of observations that will shock and leave you laughing. Hard. At times wildly original, at times completely self-indulgent, Miller rattles off rant after rant while promising not to, skewering any and all annoyances from intolerable American ignorance and cupidity to philosophy and geopolitics. One great benefit of Miller narrating his own satire is that no one could do it better, or could sell these jokes better. Why, he's like a comedic Ken Lay selling Enron stock at a fundraiser for Greenpeace. Members Reviews: A disappointing swansong to Miller's rants series Dennis Miller wrote and starred in one of the funniest shows I have ever seen in "Dennis Miller Live," which ran from 1994 to 2002 on HBO. From 1996 to 2001, four books and accompanying audiobooks were released featuring the "Rants" Miller performed; comedic soliloquies with wordplay, jokes, sarcasm and humorous allusions about the absurdities of politics, life, pop culture, relationships and just about everything imaginable. This was before Miller took a hard-right turn and the rants were often a hipster-ish liberalism and libertarian-ism; a distaste for Clinton and an even greater distaste for the Jerry Farwell and Sean Hannity-like figures of the world. This comedy album was Miller's last in the series of Rants and was not paralleled by a print version. Unfortunately, "Still Ranting After All These Years" was a noticeable step down from previous "Rants" albums. The quality is still good and better than most comedy recording but it is a let down from how hilarious Miller's program often was. He does humorously lament about the lasting impact of the Puritans and how the anti-pleasure dogma of those buckle-shoed killjoys still has a hold on our collective conscious or how some people "view God as a warm, loving father figure, like Bing Crosby inThe Bells of St.

I Rant, Therefore I Am Audiobook by Dennis Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Miller) — Wed, 24 May 2000 20:50:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Rant, Therefore I Am Author: Dennis Miller Narrator: Dennis Miller Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-00 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Once again there's good news for those of us who rage at the evening news, shake our heads at Washington's business-as-usual, or watch as politicians carom helplessly between political crises and sex scandals: Dennis Miller is back performing his fourth installment of hilarious observations, I Rant, Therefore I Am. Dennis Miller first gained national acclaim as the wise-guy anchor of "Weekend Update" on Saturday Night Live. When HBO premiered his weekly talk show in April 1994, both critics and fans enthusiastically agreed: Dennis Miller Live was the most refreshing talk show on television. The accolades have continued to pour in. In 1999 Ranting Again won the Audie Award for Humor and in 1997 The Rants was nominated for the "Best Spoken Word" Grammy Award in addition to being voted a USA Today Best Bet. When he takes the stage, the audience demands, "The rants, the rants, the rants," and once again, Dennis Miller delivers the goods. Fans of his smart, quirky, irreverent sense of humor are in for another treat - this set of rants is even funnier than the last three rounds. Don't miss more . © and (P)2000 Dennis Miller Critic Reviews: "Piercingly funny." (People) Members Reviews: I rant, Therefor I Am Although the content is fairly witty, the book is read in a completely unengaging way. I kept thinking it would be a funny book to read, but listening to it was at times painful. The tone is flat but not deadpan; it is clear the material is being READ, not performed (which a comedy book must be in order to be effective). I thought it was a waste of money Too many rants... I was a regular watcher of Dennis' show over the years and came to look forward to his rants. For me, however, it's different listening to them back-to-back-to-back. For the most part, each rant is funny. Several taken collectively during a commute is just too much. I got bored listening to them. Miller's act is as thin as his hair Dennis Miller has lost touch and this book must been the beginning of his downfall. Its simply not funny. I was hoping for a couple of laughs and got maybe 3; I was looking for insights and got none. Don't waste your time. There's a reason he's not on TV anymore; he has nothing original to say. For sophisticated tastes only Not everyone likes Dennis Miller, but then again not everybody understands much of what comes out of his mouth, as if you need a Masters Degree in arcane literature. For example, he makes reference to "Fitzcuraldo the boat over the mountain" (spelling?). Nevertheless, his piercing wit is sidesplitting and the rants are especially so because these are the creme of his loquatious crop. Buy it, you'll like it. Cleverly funny Funny, clever and witty, though at times Miller could be a little too witty for his own good. Even still, I enjoyed this listen, Miller does a great job in narrating his own material, making it just like one of his stand-up gigs, and overall, if you're a fan of comedy then this would audio book would be perfect for you.

Dynomite! Audiobook by Jimmie Walker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jimmie Walker) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:53:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dynomite! Subtitle: Good Times, Bad TimesOur Times - A Memoir Author: Jimmie Walker Narrator: Jimmie Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Born into the violence of South Bronx ghetto life, the comic pioneer of TVs Good Times fame offers a hilarious and politically charged review of his career as one of televisions first hugely successful Black stars. From opening for the Black Panthers and getting his first Tonight Show spot to becoming the first Black TV sitcom star, having comedians David Letterman and Jay Leno writing jokes for him, recording number-one comedy albums, and opening for rock n roll bands in 50,000 seat stadiums, Walkers career hit all the highs. Of course, celebrities seldom stay at such highs. But despite going from the cover of TV Guide to becoming a journeyman comedian, Walkers story is one of courage and unbridled belief in oneself. He never crashed and burned like so many in his profession - notably fellow comedians like Richard Pryor and Freddie Prinze. Instead, he kept at his profession through 300 comedy gigs per year, remembering where he came from and where hard work had got him. He developed a view of the world through a conservative social lens, and as a black man in the entertainment industry he surprised many - and pissed off others with his conservative views. In his stand-up routine in 1974, Jimmy frequently told this joke: I think pretty soon there is going to be a black President. Inaugural theme be playing the 'Theme From Shaft'. Prez pulls up - white El Dorado, white bucket seats, bubble top. Prez gets out, tilts his beaver skin hat to the side, braids flowing down his shoulders, looks at the crowd and says, Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, I am very happy to be elected President of these great United States. But moreover, I am even happier to be elected the first black President of these great United States. Right now, Id like to give you the Inaugural Address but firstthe number for today: 7-5-6. You got it? Then you the vice president! It's 2011. We now have President Barack Obama. Yet Jimmy Walker - ever the outspoken contrarian - recently escorted conservative columnist Ann Coulter to an awards ceremony. Walker is a frequent guest on Letterman and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson. And J.J. Evans "Dyn-o-mite! endures - and was recently voted by People magazine as one of The Greatest Moments In Pop Culture, 1974-2011. Members Reviews: Too much about show business Any additional comments? He says little about his personal life. He goes on and on about his business life and then talks about the business lives of others. I turned off the Audible edition early. Fantastic it had a lot of great stuff about the life of Jimmy Walker as well as the history of Comedy in America from his days. Throughout the book, he tells lots of jokes, most of which her pretty funny. Way too much foul language! Would you try another book from Jimmie Walker and/or Jimmie Walker? I would not buy another book due to his foul language. Was Dynomite! worth the listening time? I love autobiographies and thought that there might be some insight about life I could glean from his story. Unfortunately, I didn't learn much and don't plan to listen to his story a second time.

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Audiobook by Mike Stangle, Dave Stangle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Stangle) — Tue, 19 May 2015 10:54:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Subtitle: And a Thousand Cocktails Author: Mike Stangle, Dave Stangle Narrator: Dave Stangle, Mike Stangle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Two reckless but lovable all-American bros make a strong case for maturing slowly through their outrageous yet enlightening misadventures across this great country of ours. My brother and I are looking for wedding dates for our cousin's wedding. We've been told by the bride that bringing dates is "mandatory" so we "won't harass all of my friends all night" and will "stay under control". Rather than ask some fringe women in our lives to go and face the inevitable "does this mean he wants to take it to the next level?!" questions, we'd rather bring complete strangers and just figure it out.... We're both in our 20s, single, dashingly tall, Anglo-Saxon, respectfully athletic, love to party, completely house trained - love our mother, have seen Love Actually several times - raw, emotional, sensitive, but still bad boys. You should be attractive, or our aunts will judge you, but not TOO attractive, or one of our uncles might grope you. Dave and Mike Stangle thought nothing of it when they boozily decided to turn to the "activity partners" section of Craigslist to solicit dates to their cousin's wedding. The hilarious, out-of-this-world ad that they came up with - featuring a picture of the two brothers as centaurs - immediately went viral, eventually landing these Wayfarers-wearing, moped-riding, completely reckless but ultimately loveable bros in the annals of the "Internet famous". In Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, the Stangle brothers bring their trademark off-color humor to everything from their most embarrassing adolescent experiences (like getting beat up by a girl on their front lawn...in front of their dad) to the most outrageous predicaments (like tripping on mushrooms with their bulldog, Frank) to proper sexting etiquette and finally to breaking up a midget bar fight (you have to shoo them away). Members Reviews: Hilarious Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, it's a great read that keeps you laughing and entertained the entire way though. What was one of the most memorable moments of Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates? Midget kick to the nuts...hysterical Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Laugh Any additional comments? You will not be disappointed Funny & crazy I enjoyed the crazy stories & interactions these guys have had. This isn't as much about the Craigslist ad as it is about their lives in general. Raunchy hilarious & unapologetic funny read one of those books that have no point but you cant put it down because you need to know the ending. Hilarious Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is one of the funniest books I've ever read! aweful couple of rich frat boys sharing their rude and stupid adventures. if you like juvenile self indulgence then this is for you.

Egg and Soldiers Audiobook by Miles Jupp

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Miles Jupp) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 06:03:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egg and Soldiers Subtitle: A Childhood Memoir (with Postcards from the Present) by Damien Trench Author: Miles Jupp Narrator: Miles Jupp Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: Headline Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A charming childhood memoir (with postcards from the present) from food writer Damien Trench, protagonist of BBC Radio 4's critically acclaimed sitcom In and Out of the Kitchen, as told to News Quiz presenter and star of Rev, Miles Jupp. 'I have just had one of those absolutely mad mornings when you go out to have a browse at tagines and end up coming home with a brand-new gas ring expander. I think I was probably as surprised as anybody. Sometimes life is just like that, isn't it?' Award-winning food writer Damien Trench takes you on a journey through his childhood and his early inspirations - culinary and otherwise - with occasional diversions to the present. Members Reviews: Just brilliant like catching up with an old friend If like me you loved in and out of the kitchen then you will love this. I binge listened in just 2 days. If you have not listened to in and out of the kitchen I do think it's needed first. There is no massive storyline it's just Damien plodding along telling the listener random tales and going off at many tangents indeed. Hope there is a second one Very very good. If you enjoyed In and Out of the Kitchen as much as I did then this is very much for you. I both laughed out loud and was deeply touched in parts, Miles Jupp has created some thing great in Damien Trench and I hope for much more from both of them. Quite simply brilliant, five stars Loved it I truly adored listening to this book. It took me a short while to get used to not hearing all the characters from 'In and out of the kitchen' but as soon as I did, I was fully immersed in Damian's life as told by Damian himself. Wonderful book and I hope there is a sequel. NB: Miles Jupp, if you read this review, I beg you to release series 4 of In and out of the Kitchen on Audible......Please...... Good but not great Solid and gently witty with Miles giving his trademark Damien performance. Not as good as In and Out of the Kitchen though, as you quickly realise that Damien needs the rest of the ensemble to bounce off (and also to dilute his pomposity). That said, I enjoyed it a lot and it makes a perfect accompaniment to cooking the Sunday lunch Miles Jupp at his best Just as good as In and out of the Kitchen. I did think hed toned down the character of Damien Trench though, but still funny all the same. Glad to see there were a selection of recipes included. I think you need to have listened to In and out of the Kitchen to appreciate this book. I do hope theres a sequel!

When You Ride Alone You Ride with bin Laden Audiobook by Bill Maher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bill Maher) — Fri, 08 Nov 2002 22:37:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When You Ride Alone You Ride with bin Laden Subtitle: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism Author: Bill Maher Narrator: Bill Maher Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-08-02 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 396 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "Bill Maher has inherited the mantle of Mark Twain and Jonathan Swift and he wears it with aplomb. If he were living in any other time or in one of many other countries he would truly be in danger of being put to death for his legendary ability to say the unthinkable and say it better (and before) anyone else. When You Ride Alone You Ride with bin Laden is destined to be the most talked-about book of the year." - Larry King "Bill Maher rides alone daily but it is a hilarious, incisive trip. Maher versus bin Laden? Take Bill, give the points!" - Bill O'Reilly "Bill Maher has the courage to speak his mind - no matter what the consequences - something you can't say about most people these days. And he's damn funny! Now, more than ever, the country needs his outrage. Agree or disagree with him, there is no question that what he has written in this book should be front and center in the great national debate and I, for one, am thrilled that this cantankerous s.o.b. is still there doing battle for the republic we all love." - Michael Moore "Bill Maher loves America, hates conventional thinking, and, despite his curmudgeonly image, has a heart of gold. In the war on terrorism, we could use a little less tolerance and sensitivity and a little more manly anger. In this book, Bill leads the way hilariously." - Ann Coulter Critic Reviews: "Refreshing in an age dominated by irony and cynicism." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Witty and accurate, mostly, but outdated I'm a big Maher fan but I found this book mostly a waste of time. Most of his rants he has done before and funnier -- this one is more "serious". However he wrote the book in 2002 and so much of the material is dated. Some of the rants in this book are off topic as well -- what does euthanasia have to do with terrorists? He does bring up a lot of excellent points. If you need some enlightening as to the decline of Western civilization and the global effects of American gluttony, there are lots here. His wit is sharp as always. However, while stating that American myopia and blissful ignorance about everything outside her borders infuriates the rest of the world (which it does), he promotes that kind of thinking in his own opinions. As Iraq has shown, the President is not the "leader of the free world" anymore, and the mighty American military can't beat any country in the world into submission simply by attacking it. No country can win a war against a determined population -- the Soviets found that out in Afghanistan. America found that out in Viet Nam. And America hasn't the greatest nation on Earth for 200 years, only for the last 50. Before WW2, America was still a struggling new nation. He also neglected to mention the contributions other countries made in Afghanistan and even in WW2, continuing the trend of the American media to rewrite history.

Holidays on Ice Audiobook by David Sedaris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Sedaris) — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 17:25:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holidays on Ice Author: David Sedaris Narrator: David Sedaris Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The SantaLand Diaries", "Dinah, the Christmas Whore", and "Season's Greetings Greetings to our Friends and Family!!!", all previously published stories, have been joined by a trio of equally charming newcomers. A network television executive strong arms the congregation of a small Pentecostal church in "Based on A True Story". "Front Row Center with Thaddeus Bristol" finds a bitter local theatre critic savagely attacking the various holiday plays and pageants presented by the area's elementary schools. And finally, in "Christmas Means Giving", two competitive families celebrate the season by giving the gift of themselves. Members Reviews: Have a Scathing Holiday with David This is over the top and under the edge and into your face type humor. I didn't sense a single misstep: David Sedaris is a writer's writer. As a humorist, you, the reader, must decide if his style appeals to you. I know some people who would be horrified by this book. But I liked it. I did not, however, LOVE it. I respect good writing to the utmost. You get that here. I respect an author who has control over his stories in every aspect. You get that, too. I love humor more than anything, but...but...but I couldn't get around the fact that there was NOTHING nice in this book. I mean, zero. I honestly feel that as humans we have SOME redeeming qualities,and I know he was kidding, but it was kind of creepy. David Sedaris is really, really good at what he does. In fact, there is no one out there who can top him at this. So go ahead and get this book if you like, but don't expect me to say "I laughed out loud through the whole thing" or "I laughed so hard the tears were falling down my face" because, for me, that wasn't the case. Four stars for top quality writing from a top quality writer. One star missing for humanity. best, jean Great Sedaris Book I had never read a complete collection or book by David Sedaris. It was recommended that I read Holidays on Ice and I am glad to did. I will likely read more Sedaris as a result. The book is actually a compilation of six stories--3 that were previously published and 3 new ones. The first story is the money story where Sedaris talks about his time working as an elf in Macy's and the totally crazy people who come in to see Santa. Very very funny. I also enjoyed the Seasons Greetings to our Friends letter that was a great story of going from bad to really worse for a family. Some of these stories are very much laugh out loud and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into Sedaris books. Laughed out loud Fun short stories, perfect for a quick read. Ho ho ho, indeed Here is a fat Christmas stocking stuffed with off-plumb sugar plums, filled to overflowing with mordant and whack-a-doodle observation. Good and trenchant, and a fine antidote for the holiday-afflicted. David Sedaris delivers. As always. I absolutely love this collection of stories from the always talented David ... I absolutely love this collection of stories from the always talented David Sedaris! Highly recommend! Initially I heard this as an audiobook on mult CDâs read by David Sedaris which I would also recommend!

Maybe We'll Have You Back Audiobook by Fred Stoller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fred Stoller) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:51:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maybe We'll Have You Back Subtitle: The Life of a Perennial TV Guest Star Author: Fred Stoller Narrator: Ray Chase Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Fred Stoller has played the annoying schnook in just about every sitcom youve seen on TV - Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Scrubs, Hannah Montana, My Name Is Earl - and was even a staff writer for Seinfeld, but hes never found a solid gig. When it comes to Hollywood, its a case of always the bridesmaid and never the bride, except in his case hes always the snarky waiter, the mopey cousin, or Man Number Two. This hilarious and bittersweet rags-to-rags story of the hardest-working guy in showbiz follows Fred, who started his career as a stand-up comic, from set to set as he tries to find a permanent home for his oddball character. With candor, Fred shares stories of his great adventures pounding the Hollywood pavement, including a humiliating encounter with Billy Crystal, a disastrous one-night stand with Kathy Griffin, and plenty of awkward run-ins at craft service tables. And he always shares his ups and downs with his skeptical yet loving mother waiting by the phone in Brooklyn. Everyone can relate to searching for a dream job or their next big break, and will root for Fred as he weaves his way through the cutthroat world of Tinseltown. Editorial Reviews: Fred Stoller is best known for being "that guy" in classic sitcoms like Murphy Brown, Seinfeld, and Everybody Loves Raymond, and he recalls his life of almost-fame in this humorous and revealing memoir. Ray Chase gives an uncanny performance that uses a languid and slightly adenoidal voice to mimic Stoller's droopy, sad sack persona. It isn't all an act, however, as Stoller examines the downsides of his success with a bracing forthrightness to go along with the juicy tales of the celebrities he's worked with, making Maybe We'll Have You Back a candid look at TV's perennial guest star. Critic Reviews: "I dont know why Fred was never a regular on a show. Maybe because hes annoying...just kidding!" (Ray Romano) Members Reviews: Who in the world is Fred Stoller? I like hearing stories about different kinds of jobs but who in the world was Fred Stoller? Well as it turns out everyone has seen him in as least some the hundreds of appearances he has made as a guest star but (as I learned from this book) guest stars should never outshines the lead actors. Fred is a regular guy who act and writes, he takes us through his career and what it takes to get these guest spots. It's really not about gossip but there is just the right amount sprinkled into the story. When you hear lead actors talk about their shows they certainly don't talk about what the lunch caterer served or if the crew was invited to eat of just the regulars. I laughed many times with his deadpan style as he would make fun of himself. My favorite was when he went up for a part that was described as a "Fred Stoller type" in the description and he didn't get the part! We learn about the casts of Murphy Brown, Everyone Loves Raymond and many others. Because he is also a writer, we also learn about what it is like from that standpoint. As a member of the Screenwriters Guild he was able to see movies for free for a short time every year, it was hilarious to hear how people who never spoke to him would try to get him to take them to movies or flat out ask for his pass. This book kept pulling me back, I think I finished it in three days. In the end, I really liked this guy.

Ranting Again Audiobook by Dennis Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Miller) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 00:48:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ranting Again Author: Dennis Miller Narrator: Dennis Miller Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Dennis Miller is back, and he is Ranting Again in this hilarious compendium of wit, wisdom, and righteous outrage. This is good news for all of us who fume at the country's lack of common sense, and seethe at the absurdity of the daily headlines. Setting his sights higher and wider than ever before, Dennis Miller is at the top of his game in a biting and rowdy performance that unleashes his unique brand of scathing wit on anything and everything. Taking on such targets as illegal immigration, the sobriety movement, the American school system, and men who wear tight T-shirts even though they have big tits, Miller proves that nobody is safe from his hilarious yet hard-hitting scrutiny. Don't miss more . (P) and ©1998 Dennis Miller, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc. Members Reviews: Pre Fox News Dennis One of the high points in comedy in the mid to late nineties was the rants delivered by Dennis Miller on far ranging subjects. Though both the material and the delivery were polished, the ideas behind them seemed like the type of thing that could occur spontaneously between colleagues, siblings, or couples who've been together for awhile. Even though it was apparent even twenty years ago that his politics leaned to the right he wasn't the reactionary he became after the beginning of the Iraq War. Highly literate and intelligent this is an excellent work of comedy by a man who was once extremely funny. Love Miller, annoying listen. Would you try another book from Dennis Miller and/or Dennis Miller? Yes, but I will sample it first. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? As much as I like Dennis Miller and his humor I couldn't listen to this annoying book. Any additional comments? The audio book repeated itself often, as if it were staged to listen to excerpts only and not listen for long periods of time. Best Left Alone I enjoy Dennis Miller's humor, both his very old SNL stuff and some of his more recent material. However, "Ranting Again" is dull and trite. Plus, it's abridged. It wasn't horrible--but then I really like Dennis Miller. Not even recommended for fans. On target He may call them rants, but they are just basic truisms. Miller is always on the mark with comments on things that affect our every day lives. He speaks from the heart, but uses his head. With tongue in cheek he finds a way to say exactly what you've been thinking. Quite often I have to "go back and listen to that again." Listen to this, then listen again and believe it. Incredible!! Bitter, angry, arrogant, sarcastic, intolerant of stupidity.... I LOVE IT!!!! Absolutely, my favorite comedian / writer / social commentator. The infrequent obscenity is used as an emphatic particle, and NOT the punch line as is the case in low-brow comedy. Give Miller a shot! You'll love him!

Miss Fortune Audiobook by Lauren Weedman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Weedman) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:18:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miss Fortune Subtitle: Fresh Perspectives on Having It All from Someone Who Is Not Okay Author: Lauren Weedman Narrator: Lauren Weedman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Lauren Weedman is not okay. She's living what should be the good life in sunny Los Angeles. After a gig as a correspondent with The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, she scored parts in blockbuster movies, which led to memorable recurring roles on HBO's Hung and Looking. She had a loving husband and an adorable baby boy. In these comedic essays, she turns a piercingly observant, darkly funny lens on the ways her life is actually not okay. She tells the story of her husband's affair with their babysitter, her first and only threesome, a tattoo gone horribly awry, and how the birth of her son caused mama drama with her own mother and birth mother with laugh-out-loud wit and a powerful undercurrent of vulnerability that pulls off a stunning balance between comedy and tragedy. Critic Reviews: "Weedman's charm and self-deprecating humor easily draw the reader in, and her willingness to tangle with hard truths make this a deeply affecting account of salvaging a life from wreckage." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: funny, sad and endearing. What made the experience of listening to Miss Fortune the most enjoyable? Really good voices! Hilarious. Have you listened to any of Lauren Weedmans other performances before? How does this one compare? Love L.W.! -Seen several of her one-woman shows- catch one if you can; they are funny. This was similar, with her reading. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The ending was sweet and weird and uplifting. Any additional comments? I'd def buy another book of hers. Very fun. relatable - I wasn't sure at first and sometimes I got a little lost in the situations and it's time lines - but relatable even in situations that weren't ones of my own. I appreciate the author and her wit and openness to her life that would cause vulnerability. Good I heard Lauren on a podcast talking about the book. The conversation about the book made it seem to be it was about the affair. I will say the story she told on the podcast made it very interesting and I was very intrigued. As I'm Listening to the podcast, it jumps around a lot then to only cover the affair briefly. The book is more about her life journey with an affair happened to be just another aspect of her life. It was a good read and I enjoy the audio version. A lot of one liners and awkward jokes. Good but kind of boring compared to the podcast.

New Treasury of Great Humorists Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dave Barry) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New Treasury of Great Humorists Author: Dave Barry, Jonathan Winters, George Burns, Calvin Trillin, Bill Geist, Garrison Keillor Narrator: Arte Johnson, John Ritter, Art Buchwald, George Burns, Andrei Codrescu, Bill Geist, Garrison Keillor Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The full list of authors includes: Joan Rivers, Daniel Pinkwater, Art Linkletter, Mark Leyner, Andrew A. Rooney, Calvin Trillin, Bailey White, Jonathan Winters, Russell Baker, Dave Barry, Art Buchwald, George Burns, Andrei Codrescu, Bill Geist, and Garrison Keillor. From the grand old man of comedy, George Burns, to the up-to-the minute observations of today's everyman, Dave Barry, these great humorists share one thing in common: their very individual, often raucously funny perception of the world around them. Laugh and enjoy! Members Reviews: Sorry Dave. You have overdone boogers. Would you try another book from the authors and/or the narrators? Maybe. I'm looking for funny and laughter. Can't find much to laugh about doing cancer. What do you think your next listen will be? Am still looking. How did the narrator detract from the book? No real problem with narrator. Material just not that funny. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. Any additional comments? Actually, I liked "1000 Years of Laughter" better, and it started with monk's riddles.

See Ya Later Audiobook by Arron Crascall

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arron Crascall) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:54:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: See Ya Later Subtitle: The World According to Arron Crascall Author: Arron Crascall Narrator: Arron Crascall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Orion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A hilarious window into the world of comedian and social-media star Arron Crascall, as he embarks on a life-changing journey of discovering what truly makes him happy. In the same vein as his favourite TV show, The Wonder Years, old Arron (full of See Ya Later wisdom) meets young 13-year-old Arron (who needs a firm steer) and tackles all the big stuff. As he revisits some of the key moments in his life, Arron will give his young self some words of wisdom on how to navigate the big issue of being a contented and fulfilled grown-up. Using a mixture of autobiographical narrative, diaries to his 13-year-old self, love letters, early letters to Santa and a collection of his favourite playlists and TV shows, the book will cover all the key life milestones. Arron will explore his own academic struggles, school bullying, dating mishaps, scrapes, the failed jobs (particularly the full-time job that involved putting up marquees over a six-week period and then not working for the rest of the year), and take us up to the online fame he has found (including some of the funniest pranking situations he has encountered.) As riotous, unique and hilarious as the man himself, See Ya Later is the book for all Arron Crascall fans. Members Reviews: Hilarious I am a highly educated American woman and I really enjoyed this book. Arron does have a lot of British humor that, as an American, I didnt fully grasp. That being said, it made me laugh. He is absolutely right about not taking everything seriously and I appreciate that message. Next time, write one for us Yanks! COULD BE BETTER
I listened to the whole book but I was rather disappointed by it . What I didn't like was too much swearing and talking about what hes done in the toilet. Yes he is very funny with his videos but not in his book . I'm really sorry Arron xx

You'll Grow Out of It Audiobook by Jessi Klein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jessi Klein) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 02:23:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You'll Grow Out of It Author: Jessi Klein Narrator: Jessi Klein Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Two Roads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The instant New York Times Top 10 best seller 'Jessi Klein is a brilliant comedic mind, and this book is a perfect reflection of that. It's like having a glass of wine with the best friend you wish you had' (Amy Schumer) As both a tomboy and a late bloomer, comedian Jessi Klein grew up feeling more like an outsider than a participant in the rites of modern femininity. In You'll Grow Out of It, Klein offers - through an incisive collection of real-life stories - a relentlessly funny yet poignant take on a variety of topics she has experienced along her strange journey to womanhood and beyond. These include her "transformation from Pippi Longstocking-esque tomboy to are-you-a-lesbian-or-what tom man", attempting to find watchable porn, and identifying the difference between being called 'ma'am' and 'miss' ('Miss sounds like you weigh ninety-nine pounds'). Raw, relatable, and consistently hilarious, You'll Grow Out of It is a one-of-a-kind book by a singular and irresistible comic voice. Members Reviews: A must-read This book is a great energy rebooster for any woman! It is empowering and really funny! Tired cliched whine What would have made You'll Grow Out of It better? I was really ready to like this but I found the content of the book whingey and depressing. The author recycles tired cliches about the things she feels bad about - her body, her relationships, her life without adding anything new. Would you ever listen to anything by Jessi Klein again? No

The Actual One Audiobook by Isy Suttie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Isy Suttie) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:22:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Actual One Subtitle: How I Tried, and Failed, to Avoid Adulthood Forever Author: Isy Suttie Narrator: Isy Suttie Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A hilarious, razor-sharp debut memoir about the moment when you realize that your friends have all grown up and left you behind, for listeners of Caitlin Moran's How to Be a Woman, Jenny Lawson's Let's Pretend This Never Happened, and Kelly Williams Brown's Adulting. Isy Suttie wakes up one day in her late 20s to discover that the deal she'd struck with her friends, to put off growing up for as long as possible, had been entirely in her head. Everyone around her is suddenly into mortgages, farmers' markets, and going off the pill rather than running naked into the sea or getting hammered in a country pub with 80-year-old men. After a particularly crushing breakup precipitated by Isy's gifting of a human-size papier-mâché penguin to her boyfriend, her dearest friend advises Isy not to worry: the next guy she meets will be The Actual One. Heartened by this promise, Isy decides to keep delaying the onset of adulthood, whether that means standing on the side of a highway in nothing but an old fur coat and sneakers, dating a man who speaks only in rhyme, or conquering her fears of Alpine skiing by wildly overestimating her athletic ability. Insightful and laugh-out-loud funny, The Actual One is an ode to the confusing wilderness of your late 20s alongside a quest for a genuinely good relationship - or, at the very least, a good story to tell. Members Reviews: Laugh out loud funny This was a really fun book, with lots of entertaining anecdotes and a lot of relate-able issues about growing up as a girl in the UK. I laughed out loud and felt like Isy Suttie would have been my friend at school. Highly recommended to all girls aged 25 and above. Incredibly funny and relatable I absolutely loved this book! It's funny, a little bit heartbreaking and the detailed characters made me think of my delightfully bonkers family and friends. Five Stars You got to get one of these they are very light and very temp. cool

The Darwin Awards Audiobook by Wendy Northcutt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wendy Northcutt) — Wed, 18 Jun 2003 18:31:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Darwin Awards Subtitle: Evolution in Action Author: Wendy Northcutt Narrator: Jason Harris Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-03 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The Darwin Awards commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it, showing us just how uncommon common sense can be. Marvel at the thief who steals electrical wires before shutting off the current. Gape at the would-be-pilot who flies his lawnchair suspended from helium balloons into air-traffic lanes. And learn from the man who peers into a gasoline can using a cigarette lighter. These tales of trial and awe-inspiring error illustrate the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest in all its selective glory! Don't miss the other volumes of the . ©2000 Wendy Northcutt (P)2001 Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The Darwin Awards is a riot to read. Deeply entertaining." (San Francisco Weekly) "Delightfully funny...taken together they constitute a delicious sermon in support of common sense." (The Baltimore Sun) Members Reviews: Funny Stuff Would you listen to The Darwin Awards again? Why? When a book can make you drive and just shake your head at the stupidity of people, then it is worth a second, or in my case, third listen. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Nope, I listen to my audio books in the car when driving. Then next best thing, though, is I found myself turning on and making sure my kindle was plugged up before I even bucked up. Any additional comments? This book made me feel so much better about myself and my IQ.

The 40-Year-Old Version Audiobook by Joel Schwartzberg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joel Schwartzberg) — Tue, 28 May 2013 00:22:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 40-Year-Old Version Subtitle: Humoirs of a Divorced Dad Author: Joel Schwartzberg Narrator: Joel Schwartzberg Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-13 Publisher: Joel Schwartzberg Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In a very funny and endearing collection of personal essays, award-winning and nationally-published writer Joel Schwartzberg shares stories of his ever-evolving, self-defining dadhood. The 40-Year-Old Version is a great read or listen for any parent, particularly dads trying to sharpen their role and looking for insight through hysterical, heartbreaking, and heroic example. The essays are short and sharp, and many have been previously published in major newspapers and magazines including The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, New Jersey Monthly, The New York Post, The Star Ledger, and Babble.com. Critic Reviews: "Hilarious, heart-wrenching tales." ( New Jersey Monthly) "Funny and touching" (The Star Ledger) "A great gift to any father." (About.com) Members Reviews: Rare combo of humor and honesty I enjoy listening to memoirs occasionally because I expect them to bring a level of honesty that isn't found in other genres. Unfortunately though, that is often not the case. What makes this book so good is it's level of honesty. Joel's essays are funny, but also honest, almost raw, which is what makes them interesting. The fact that he reads it allows for moments where it really feels like he is sharing something very deep with the listener. Joel also does a nice job of mixing and matching the length, theme, and rhythm of the essays which makes this collection more enjoyable to listen to than most short story collections. I enjoyed the stories about his children the most. Though at the end, I wondered about Cindy (I think it's Cindy), the twin girl that is rarely talked about. Will she be offended or thrilled that she wasn't represented as she gets older. Sour, Sweet, and Amazingly Complete A collection of bittersweet, sometimes downright sad, sometimes laugh out loud funny, mostly charming true stories, this book is a collection of essays written by, and narrated by a single dad dealing with the trials, tribulations, and surprises of being a divorced parent. It was a much needed refreshment to listen to this audiobook. We've heard all about divorce, and single parenting from the perspective of the mothers, but listening to Schwartz' candid confessions about moving in with his parents, telling his kids about his intentions of remarriage, and sweet lessons with his son about grilling hot dogs, really tugged at my heartstrings. My only complaint has more to do with my own step-momma jealousy in regards to the utopian relationship Schwartz seems to be able to maintain with his ex-wife. Lots of us steppies could only wish we had a Baby Mama who wasn't interested in perpetuating gobs of drama. It was over too quickly, and left me wanting, and waiting for more. This would make a great gift for a newly divorced Dad, and especially a newly divorced Mom. The narration is excellent, and appropriately done by the author himself, which lends a layer of authenticity to the stories. Highly recommended! Over too soon Any additional comments? In our world, it often seems that "Single Mom" holds the ultimate rank. Sadly, dads (especially divorced dads) are too often disregarded. He is "just the dad." Everyone "knows" that mothers are the "real" parents.

The Rants Audiobook by Dennis Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Miller) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 02:41:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rants Author: Dennis Miller Narrator: Dennis Miller Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Dennis Miller is here, folks, and he takes no prisoners. Whether the subject is dope-addled baseball players, do-nothing politicians, or the nation's resigned acceptance of violence as a way of American life, Miller's monologues are funny and angry. More significantly, they shatter the conventions of comedy by simultaneously making us laugh, think, and seethe. Here at last is a collection of 35 of Miller's favorite invigorating and thought-provoking rants, showcasing his singular point of view. Of course, they're just his opinions. He could be wrong. Don't miss more . (P) and ©1996 Dennis Miller, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc. Members Reviews: Remember When He Was Really Funny This was Dennis Miller's first series of rants and now that I've listened to them maybe twenty times over the last twenty years, they're still funny. The author reads his own work naturally, and the entertainment chops he built up through all his years of performing are on display. Miller is intellectually inclined, erudite and his delivery is perfect. For those of you who are familiar only with his post 9/11 right wing screeds against anyone to the left of Joe McCarthy you are in for a pleasant surprise when you hear his balanced, well spoken,fairly mainstream opinions on all manner of cultural and political subjects, it's just over an hour in length and you'll be entertained throughout the entire book. the rants good but old. It's really good but dated. Younger listeners will probably miss most of the references. here's my extra word to meet the word requirements for a review. Dennis WOW's with a collection of his best. Would you listen to The Rants again? Why? Yes. I was driving and missed a word or two here and there. Who was your favorite character and why? Dennis, was totally and wonderfully Dennis. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Made me laugh & think. Any additional comments? Worth your time & money.

Rants Redux Audiobook by Dennis Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Miller) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 20:26:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rants Redux Author: Dennis Miller Narrator: Dennis Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Why has flying in this country, especially boarding the plane, turned into this tedious Bataan death march with American Tourister overnight bags? And when did flight attendants get so cranky? Who do we find ourselves locked in this pointless pas de doo-doo over something called "arts funding?" The federal tab involved here is a lousy 500 million dollars. One-fifth the national budget! Less than the money spent on 1-900 calls from Air Force One. Mothers, immigration, marriage, parenthood, sports, political correctness, and our general attitudes toward each other - all are equally worthy of Dennis Miller's close inspection and ridicule. What's really going on in this country? Ask Dennis Miller. Or don't ask. He'll tell you anyway. Not that he really wants to go off on another rant. Remember, it's only his opinion, he could be wrong. Members Reviews: Intelligent and Humorous This is like a greatest hits version of the rants; the best work he ever did. Do yourself a favor; at this price it's one of the best deals Audible offers. Git it.

Hitler Saved My Life Audiobook by Jim Riswold

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jim Riswold) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:56:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitler Saved My Life Author: Jim Riswold Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Warning: This book makes jokes about the Third Reich, the Reign of Terror, World War I, cancer, Millard Fillmore, and Chernobyl. Advertising legend Jim Riswold is a big f---ing deal. Ask him, he'll tell you. But when Riswold is stricken with leukemia and prostate cancer (a two-fer!), the freewheeling adman quits making commercials and starts making art. But not just any art - Hitler art. Mussolini art. Stalin-in-a-bathtub art. This is not a sad cancer story. This is a molotov cocktail of raunch and heart and 18-gauge biopsy guns. This is a taboo-busting laugh riot, a raspberry blown straight at dying-guy preciousness and monsters of all kinds - cancer and world-historical bad guys included. Be warned - contents of this book include: Relentlessly funny and scorchingly subversive, this is a bruised and bruising memoir - it is also tubed, scarred, stapled, and irradiated. But here's the secret: Jim Riswold, enfant terrible, the man Charles Barkley once called "a role model for morons", is kind of a sweetheart. The wise-guy posturing is just a cover for his pulpy heart. Another secret: This book isn't about Hitler. It's about the beautiful, stupid, gross, foolish, and fantastic things we're willing to do for love and family and not-dying. It's about a guy who, with due respect to Lou Gehrig, considers himself the luckiest man on the face of the earth. Really, Jim Riswold owes cancer a thank you. Thanks to cancer, his tombstone will no longer read: Here Lies That Guy Who Did That "Bo Knows" Commercial. Now, it will say Here Lies the Guy Who Put Cancer in Its Place - and Mussolini on a Tricycle. Members Reviews: The title is misleading! It's not just another book about cancer treatments. It's a most clever way to explain the subject, and you'll laugh. PS - You'll also learn about history, especially when you read the footnotes. Amazing book. Like Riswold's classic advertising, this book is full of heart. It's funny, it's smart, it's poignant. And it's funny. I said that twice because it really is. Enjoy the ride with Jim as he laughs at despots and cancer with equal authority. You laugh, you'll cryâyou'll see Jesus in an Easter basket. A fresh perspective on a killer I experienced a new emotion. I think it was 'craughing'; whereas my laughing mind battled my sad crying mind until they absorbed one another and created this new state. Definitely Jim Riswold writes from a truthful place without regard for your comfort zone. And that's how amazing things are developed. This book is a very quick read a byproduct of the flowing conditions. Do read the captions and footnotes. They add to the depth of the concept. A naked (literally) take on the battle with cancer. Loved it. Riswold's unique perspective on the world comes to life in this naked (literally) take on his battles with cancer. One of advertising's most decorated and demented minds plays it straight, for him. Thought provoking, annoying, irreverent and compassionate. LMFAO Weather its coworkers trying to take credit for your work, a family member that knows no personal bounds, or a loud cell phone talker, HITLER SAVED MY LIFE, gives you the tools for bringing out the best in people at there worst.

Gesundheit! Audiobook by Patch Adams M.D.

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patch Adams M.D.) — Tue, 13 Jun 2000 22:42:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gesundheit! Subtitle: Bringing Good Health to You, the Medical System, and Society through Physician Service, Complementary Therapies, Humor, and Joy Author: Patch Adams M.D. Narrator: Arte Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-00 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Meet Patch Adams, M.D., the revolutionary doctor who has challenged the foundations of modern medicine not only by making healthcare personal, but also by making it free. In 1971, Adams and a few colleagues founded the Gesundheit Institute, a free hospital in West Virginia, dedicated to an unorthodox view of medicine and of the patient- doctor relationship: one employing laughter, listening, and mutual respect. Adams' vision heralds a brighter future, one that offers the possibility of affordable, humane healthcare for all. This extraordinary story was made into a major motion picture starring Robin Williams as Patch Adams. Copyright ©1993 by Patch Adams with Maureen Mylander; Recording (P)1998 by NewStar Media Critic Reviews: "A book full of wisdom that ought to be read by everyone." (Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Medicine and Miracles) Members Reviews: Loved it! Made me laugh and cry This book made me laugh and cry a couple of times. I loved it. If you want to recover faith ib humanity, this is the book to read. Very inspirational. As for the audible version, the sound quality is not the best, but it's clear enough to enjoy Life changing I just finished medical school and started my internship. This book has changed my whole view of the medical profession filling me with a hope that things can really get better. If you are working or interested in health care I can't recommend this book enough for you.

The Un and Only Audiobook by Un-Cabaret

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Un-Cabaret) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:03:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Un and Only Author: Un-Cabaret Narrator: Beth Lapides, Patton Oswalt, Julia Sweeney, Andy Dick Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-06 Publisher: Un-Cabaret Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Contains: Editorial Reviews: There are several ways to get those washboard abs. You could burden yourself with clunky weight machines, you could create a strict regimen of sit-ups, or you could just listen to Un-Cabarets The Un & Only several times a week. With hilarious routines from likes of Patton Oswalt, Julia Sweeney, Bob Odenkirk, and Andy Dick, this raucous production will have you keeled over with laughter and clamoring for the repeat button again and again. The stories here range from the perverse to the oddly spiritual, and each one are sure to have howling with delight. Critic Reviews: "Liberating!" (Entertainment Weekly)

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim Audiobook by David Sedaris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Sedaris) — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 01:20:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim Author: David Sedaris Narrator: David Sedaris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In his newest collection of essays, David Sedaris lifts the corner of ordinary life, revealing the absurdity teeming below its surface. His world is alive with obscure desires and hidden motives, a world where forgiveness is automatic and an argument can be the highest form of love. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim is another unforgettable collection from one of the wittiest and most original writers at work today. ©2004 David Sedaris; (P)2004 Time Warner AudioBooks Critic Reviews: "Sedaris' material (Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day) is never funnier than when he's reading it himself." (AudioFile) "David Sedaris Live at Carnegie Hall is a rollicking comedic masterpiece....This recording will deservedly take its rightful place among the best comedy albums of our time." (AudiobooksTODAY.com) "As uproarious as Sedaris is on the page, he's even funnier reading his wickedly jaundiced reflections. With brilliant deadpan timing, Sedaris is a charm." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Touching, if not always funny This is classic David Sedaris. While there were only a couple of stories that did have me laughing out loud, those were the ones he does live with an audience, all of the stories told are touching, authentic, quirky, and at least put-a-smile-on-your-face amusing. While I can't quite rave about this audio book I certainly enjoyed it and would recommend it. Hilariously morbid. This was a new kind of comedy for me, yet it seemed strangly familiar to real life. Brilliant writing I just love David Sedaris. Lovely collection of stories. Well worth the listen if you don't mind his very unique voice. Some priceless gems I'm one of those who really enjoys Sedaris' reading. His inflections, his emphases and stressors, as he reads adds a whole new interpretation to his words as apposed to having them read on your own. He can be harsh, often, but the beauty is there too, and we forgive him, because his self-deprecation helps silently redeem himself. Not every story is awesome... And I have no doubt he himself knows this. But everyone has the potential to be hilariously charming and sometimes painstakingly heart rending. Outrageously funny. Would you consider the audio edition of Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim to be better than the print version? Yes, I do. David Sedaris' reading of an already great book furthers into the upper echelon of humor. His sardonic wit transfers very well in audio form; his inflections and comedic timing are spot on.

Dumb Around the World: Myanmar Audiobook by Reader's Digest - editor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reader's Digest - editor) — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:01:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dumb Around the World: Myanmar Author: Reader's Digest - editor Narrator: P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: Not Yet Known Language: English Release date: 10-23-15 Publisher: Reader's Digest Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Burma's longstanding, censorship-running Division of Press Scrutiny was finally shut down for good, a former director noted being glad to be done with an ugly job, stating, "We didn't arrest or torture anyone, but we had to torture their writing." Members Reviews: Just a quote The summary is the whole book. Duration is less than a minute. I expected a little more.

Spoiled Rotten America Audiobook by Larry Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Miller) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:55:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spoiled Rotten America Subtitle: Outrages of Everyday Life Author: Larry Miller Narrator: Larry Miller Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Ultimately, though, Spoiled Rotten America is an insightful, and surprisingly heartfelt, plea for us to notice what's best and worst about ourselves. "The American pendulum only swings to extremes," he says. "The news is on all day, but we know less and less; everyone has a phone but nothing to say. It's all or nothing, and the world is going to Hell in a hand basket. What better time for a collection of comic essays?" What better time indeed. Members Reviews: Larry Miller -- The quickening A funny listen. I would have given this one 5 stars, except for Mr. Miller's obsession with "the quickening." It was a real drawback to this book. Humour Is Relative What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? CPR. I wanted to like this. I will give anyone who tries to make me laugh a hall-pass, a mulligan and a get out of jail card. But this book just did not do it for me. I probably like my humour sharper and edgier normally although Bob Newhart's book is one of my favourites and he is not exactly Lenny Bruce. I just found the humour in this border-line uncomfortable, like listening to you stuffy head-master trying to be witty. What do you think your next listen will be? Something funnier What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? He sounds like Bill Maher but with a script written by Bill Cosby. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Annoyance Any additional comments? The fact that I did not enjoy it probably says more about me than the book. Great stories I love Larry's stories. He makes you feel like you are living it with him. The bathroom story is the best. It had me in tears. Not to read when you're trying to go to sleep. Classic Larry Miller If you are a Larry Miller fan, you'll love this. His observations and sense of timing are spot on. Underneath the humor, there's a fair amount of truth. I only wish it was longer. Hey Larry, can you say "Spoiled Rotten America - the Quickening"? Spoiled Rotten America Very interesting, however he seemed to get too caught up on extra marital affairs.

2.5 Minute Ride Audiobook by Lisa Kron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Kron) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:19:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 2.5 Minute Ride Author: Lisa Kron Narrator: Lisa Kron Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Obie Award, The New York Press Award and the L.A. Dramalogue Award. Lisa Kron invites her audience on a roller coaster ride through the Kron family album in 2.5 Minute Ride. Rising and falling between high hilarity and deep disquiet, Kron demonstrates with disarming simplicity that humor and horror can share the same human moment. Kron's' performance switches back and forth between her journey to Auschwitz with her septuagenarian father, a Holocaust survivor; her Michigan family's annual pilgrimage to a Sandusky, Ohio amusement park; and her brother's marriage to his Internet bride. By moving seamlessly between these three diverse recountings, Kron creates a complex, and at times a startling meditation on how human beings make sense of tragedy, grief, and everyday life. Featuring original music by Dan Fleet. Lisa Korn is an American actress and playwright, best known for writing the book and the lyrics to the musical Fun Home, for which she won both the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. Fun Home was also awarded the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2015. Critic Reviews: "Ms. Kron serves up wonderfully evocative, and often seriously funny, strings of words. But it's the pauses around and beneath those words, silences that are respectful to the point of awe, that set off the emotional vibrations that won't stop." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Heartwarming stories Lisa Kron tells of her childhood and expresses her feeling in a way that will also touch your heart. She brought back many bitter-sweet memories for me and I am very excited about her work.

Only the Truth Is Funny Audiobook by Rick Reynolds

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rick Reynolds) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:01:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Only the Truth Is Funny Subtitle: My Family and How I Survived It Author: Rick Reynolds Narrator: Rick Reynolds Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Join Rick Reynolds as he guides you through the foibles, fumbles and pratfalls of his own life beginning with his bizarre childhood. From the drowning of his father at a family picnic, to a bank-robbing stepfather, to his mother's 3 marriages and innumerable affairs, Reynolds portrays a striking picture of the lengths people will go for love and the human connection. His veritable laundry list of obsessive habits, vanities, and personal quirks, provides the most awesome of reactions, the shock of recognition. This is the truth. It may not set you free, make you smarter, or win the lottery, but it may make you more human. And it will definitely make you laugh. Recording (P)1996 by Audio Literature Members Reviews: Best kept secret in comedy Rick Reynolds is the best kept secret in comedy. He's real, what you see is what you get with him. He tells the best stories. He doesn't hold anything back. You feel like Rick is one of your close friends by the end. You want to share his story with everyone. I highly recommend his work. Great performance, terrible quality I think Rick Reynolds is one of the funniest people I have ever heard. The title of his performance tells it all: Only the Truth is Funny. It's true, and Rick does it like no one else. The unfortunate part of this product however is the sound quality. I feel like this was recorded from a speaker in the 1950's played through a tin can. I was very dissapointed but I could only find this performance here. Very funny stuff Don't miss this one, its honest, a little sad, and hilarious.

The Diary of an Expectant Father Audiobook by Pete Sortwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pete Sortwell) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:37:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diary of an Expectant Father Subtitle: The Diary of a Father Book 1 Author: Pete Sortwell Narrator: Will M Watt Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Pete Sortwell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Not only is Graham Peterson unlucky in his choice of careers, he's also been terrible with women throughout his adult life. That changes when he meets Alison on a work night out. Unfortunately for Graham, however, things change so drastically that within a month of dating Alison, he gets the news that he's about to become a father for the first time. The Diary of an Expectant Father charts the months leading up to what should be the happiest day of a young couple's life, but with a relationship so new and a career so bad, can Graham keep everything together for the sake of his unborn child? With all the pitfalls and worries of an expectant father charted, this book is for all those who have been through pregnancy or just want to know how a man deals with all these things internally. Expectant Father is the first in a series of diaries by Graham Peterson, who sometimes thinks he's writing to an alien warlord from the future. The next in the series, The Diary of a Hapless Father: Months 1-3, charts those first three terrifying months of parenthood. Members Reviews: Daddy Diary I love this book. This is about a man and woman, Graham and Alison who get pregnant and he decides to take an active role in her pregnancy. He purchases a book and decides to keep a daddy diary. He goes through everything with her, meanwhile logging everything in his journal. I liked whenever he wrote about morning sickness, wondering who came up with that term as it always happens in the evening. Very true. He goes through wondering about Down Syndrome and the sex of the baby to sonograms and feeling the baby kick. He even notes when her hormone swings really kick in. They decide to move in together but he worries about his job and how he's going to support his family. They're having a midwife deliver the baby but the baby goes past the due date. I really like the idea of this audiobook. It shows a father being active in the pregnancy AND attentive to the mother of his child. I would recommend this one for any expecting parents. I don't think it's meant to be a guidebook but it's a good story. Looking forward to the next in the series. I want to know what happens next. Will Matt does a great job narrating this book. It's told as journal entries which I liked. He fits the part very well. A very nice, easy listen. Audiobook provided for an unbiased review. A must read for expecting parents! This book takes the not so glamorous aspects of pregnancy and makes them down right hilarious. Graham starts off writing his diary as sort of a time capsule for an alien warlord to find. As he starts to get into unloading through his writing he brings up lists of things that worry him. He starts to add in his experiences and you just get drawn in to this book. It is one laugh right after another from the photo booth flood pregnancy test, to the horrible co-workers, to working up the courage to tell the grandparents to be. I loved getting the male point of view on the whole situation. Will M Watt does a fabulous job with the narration.

The Darwin Awards 5 Audiobook by Wendy Northcutt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wendy Northcutt) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:60:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Darwin Awards 5 Subtitle: Next Evolution Author: Wendy Northcutt Narrator: Patrick Lawlor, Julie Schaller Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-08 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The human race's most popular humor series returns with a new collection of macabre mishaps and misadventures. Honoring those who improve our gene pool by inadvertently removing themselves from it, The Darwin Awards 5: Next Evolution shows how uncommon common sense still is. Members Reviews: Hilarious The level of stupidity of man is incredible - some of these had me lauging all day long. I would have rated 5 stars, but I didn't care for the accents that were added for foreign articles - the accents were clearly fake, and were hard to understand. Otherwise, great. A Lot of Good Laughs At Humans Being Human This was a fun book to listen to and it reminds me of how close all us are from time to time being an entry in the next edition. It would be a great book to gather friends an family around to have some great laughs!

The Darwin Awards 4 Audiobook by Wendy Northcutt, Christopher M. Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wendy Northcutt) — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:27:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Darwin Awards 4 Subtitle: Intelligent Design Author: Wendy Northcutt, Christopher M. Kelly Narrator: Julie Schaller, Patrick Lawlor Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-06 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Meet the absentminded terrorist who opens a mail bomb returned to him for insufficient postage. Marvel at the thief who steals electrical wires before shutting off the current. Gape at the would-be pilot who flies his lawn chair suspended from helium balloons into air-traffic lanes. These tales of trial and awe-inspiring error illustrate the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest in all its selective glory! The author has been profiled by USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Daily News, Boston Herald, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, and CNN.com. Members Reviews: Don't know what I expected but this wasn't it. I used to leaf through the books and enjoyed them quite a bit but this was just a letdown. The narration is like a lead weight that drags on and on, even when the material is somewhat comical. Just get the paper copy of you love the series, and only if you REALLY love the series. Not Quite Funny As Previous 3 As with my review of "The Darwin Awards III," I am still finding this series--based on the premise that other people's stupidity is funny--to be quite entertaining. Having said that, I must add that it feels like this is not as funny as the previous installments. I am beginning to find some of the narrative voices a bit tiring. Especially grating are some of the narrations which contain accents meant to portray a given ethnic group. While accents of ethnic groups used in a joke do not necessarily convey bigotry or prejudice, some of the accents used seemed to suggest that the narrator deemed people of that ethnic group to be inferior. This trend of accented narrations almost leans toward suggesting that the stupidity being described is a RESULT OF THAT PERSON'S ETHNICITY, rather than just incidental to the story. Even if one is not particularly sensitive to the possibility of undertones of bigotry--The accents were poorly-executed, in most circumstances. As such, they detracted from the humor, and were sometimes downright annoying! Still, in all, it was a fun listen.

This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store Audiobook by A. K. Turner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. K. Turner) — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:31:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store Subtitle: Unapologetic Admissions from a Non-Contender for Mother of the Year Author: A. K. Turner Narrator: A. K. Turner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-13 Publisher: Fever Streak Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store chronicles what happens when a little girl who scorns the idea of marriage and children (in favor of becoming a stiletto-wearing, attache-carrying Secret Agent), majors in Russian, minors in Vodka, and then one day finds herself with child...and in-laws. Critic Reviews: "A sincere, laugh-out-loud confessional....Refreshingly honest." ( Publishers Weekly) "Empty bladder before reading." (Laurie Notaro, author of We Thought You Would Be Prettier) Members Reviews: Witty, Hilarious, and Very Entertaining What did you like best about this story? I loved this audiobook! I laughed out loud through the entire book. Amanda, has a down-to-earth, hilarious, witty, and sardonic perspective on life events that I find incredibly entertaining and refreshing. She embodies the light-hearted humor that I feel we should all approach life with. I also really like that the book was narrated by the author. I look forward to her future books.

The Road To McCarthy Audiobook by Pete McCarthy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pete McCarthy) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:20:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road To McCarthy Author: Pete McCarthy Narrator: Christopher Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-12 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a veteran traveller, Pete McCarthy has long been intrigued that the emigrant Irish can be found in all corners of the globe. Determined to pin down mythical tales of his own clan history, Pete is thrust into a world-wide adventure that reveals an unsettled and poignant history, while unearthing a good pint in the most unexpected locations. From the Holy Ground of Cork harbour, he travels to Gibraltar and Morocco, then onwards to New York, Tasmania, Montana, and the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat, before finally reaching the remote Alaskan township of McCarthy, with its population of just 14 people and a lot more bears. Members Reviews: brilliant laugh out loud. Loved it made me laugh out loud. been on holiday to Ireland. highly recommended.

Goat Lips Audiobook by Matthew Taylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Matthew Taylor) — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:42:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goat Lips Subtitle: Tales of a Lapsed Englishman Author: Matthew Taylor Narrator: Matthew Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-16 Publisher: Matthew Taylor Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Goat Lips delivers a thought-provoking romp through a lapsed Englishman's life, who - after a quarter century of living in the United States - realized he'd neglected to renew his subscription to England. Matthew's relentless wit and insight is front and center as we bounce between England and the United States, experiencing one hilarious, and sometimes poignant, tale after another - from escaping the clutches of the law to the pain and joy of parenthood, discovering the dangers of real ale and the agony of not being heard, whilst savoring a fiery dessert, the glamour of show business, the awkwardness of nakedness, and the utter wrongness of a Jesus piñata! His ability to question the assumptions of everyday life with a wry grin, tender touch, and a twinkle in his kind eyes makes Matthew's tales endlessly entertaining. You'll want to hear them more than once and even share them aloud with others in your best English accent. Members Reviews: Jolly good! I had only relatively low expectations for this book. Typically, short stories don't quite hit the mark for me. Also, English humor usually strikes me as trying to be funny, but not actually attaining the goal. However, Goat Lips way overachieved on both levels! All of the stories ranged from reasonably funny to hilarious; except for the few that were meant to be poignant. The narration was also excellent, adding another layer of enjoyment to a very fine book. This was a most enjoyable change of pace from what I usually enjoy. I encourage you to let Matthew Taylor bring new meaning to goat lips, and several other things, with his work. I received this book for free in exchange for an unbiased review. Hilarious look at the life of a comedian Fascinating look into the life of a comedian and how everyday situations become the fuel for his comedy. The story of the "goat lips" is prevalent throughout the book in its scope and impact. Love the line about jiggle stoppers. Great read great narration. Optimum listening speed 1.25. I received this audiobook for free from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review. Goat Lips Loving Brits like I do,I assumed I would enjoy this.I did not find it funny, for the most part.Matthew Taylor has a nice narrating voice.I was provided this book by the author,narrator or publisher. well read would I recommend yes, but it takes a certain kinda person to pick up this book. Superb! I have (or had) no idea who Matthew Taylor is. But with a title like "Goat Lips" I had to listen. So funny! So many different levels of humor and all of them clever. I look forward to listening to this one again very soon - something that I rarely ever do. I still don't really know who Mr Taylor is (had to google him) but I certainly know lots about him and I like what I know. I do hope this is not his only book. More please!! He does a good job narrating - lots of emotion and inflections come through. I gave this an overall of 5 stars but only 4 on performance and story. The sum is greater than its parts. I was gifted this fabulous audiobook in exchange for an honest opinion.

Everything Is Perfect When You're a Liar Audiobook by Kelly Oxford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kelly Oxford) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:06:05 GMT

Fat, Fifty, and Menopausal Audiobook by A.J. Goode

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A.J. Goode) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 02:34:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fat, Fifty, and Menopausal Author: A.J. Goode Narrator: Ginger Cucolo Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Amy L. Goodwin Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A.J. Goode may be fat, 50, and menopausal, but that doesn't stop her from finding humor in life's imperfections. She confronts middle age with amusement and brutal honesty in this collection of essays on hot flashes, weight gain, dating after 50, and more. If you're a woman facing middle age, you're no longer alone. You just may recognize yourself in some of the situations in this book, although you may not want to admit to some of the more embarrassing ones. Don't miss this entertaining journey that will take you through everything from speeding tickets to spicy foods, with side trips into sensible shoes and a bad case of memory fog. Members Reviews: Five Stars Funny book! Funny Very funny! Helps knowing other people have the same "extreme" symptoms and can still laugh about it. I will probably read several times!! Three Stars Good. Fat, Funny and Menopausal I love reading memoirs, and I'd just finished one that was quite sad, so I wanted something to make me laugh. I looked through the downloads on my Kindle and noticed this. That might do the trick... Oh wow!! What a hilariously funny book! It's very rare I laugh aloud when I am reading a book, but this had me not only laughing, but laughing so hard the tears were rolling down my cheeks! I loved this book so much I am recommending it to all my friends. Funny and then some I seldom laugh out loud when reading or watching something funny but this book had me giggling all the way through it! I'm in my 70s, not fat but am constantly trying to lose 5 pounds and I really identified with her. This book is a must read for somebody who needs a lift! Great book!!!

The Great American Novel Audiobook by Keith Malley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keith Malley) — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:49:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great American Novel Author: Keith Malley Narrator: Keith Malley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-13 Publisher: Keith and The Girl Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: I took the time to write a whole book, and where do you start? The back cover. Are we living in Israel? That's not the way people read. It's okay. We knew you'd do that, and the debate we had on what to put back here was arduous. Reviews? You need a pretentious review? Fine. "Keith Malley stands out as a new, fresh, leading author with honest talk and a smart style. Seriously: Arduous? Brilliant!" () We thought about a picture for the back. A nice snowman. Who doesn't like snowmen? Maybe a black snowman. It grabs your attention. Then we heard how much more we'd have to pay the artist for a back cover. I tried to explain that it wasn't a separate cover he was making, but rather an extension of the same front cover we agreed on. No dice. Boo that ess. So, instead, do me a favor and just think of your favorite album cover. Let's pretend I chose that. Now that you see everything you like in a back cover, go buy the book. Seriously, think about the last few things you spent your money on. I have to impress you? Members Reviews: All the tings I wanted in an audio book Keith's stream of consciousness is hard to pause because you always want to hear what he's gonna say next. Katg

The Neal Pollack Anthology of American Literature Audiobook by Neal Pollack

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neal Pollack) — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 08:26:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Neal Pollack Anthology of American Literature Subtitle: The Collected Recordings of Neal Pollack Author: Neal Pollack Narrator: Neal Pollack Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This historic audio event includes rare recordings, captured by Alan Lomax in 1936, of Pollack's collaboration with the hillbilly guitarist doc Thompson, who he subsequently murdered. Also included within are Pollack's complete basement poetry sessions from the dawn of the Beat Era, an exclusive interview with Pollack conducted by a bitter sycophant, and a bunch of filler that we slapped together with little care. Nothing like this extraordinary collection exists. Neal Pollack has been the Greatest Living American Writer across six decades, seven continents, and 10 wives. He has won the Pulitzer Prize, the Booker Prize, the PEN/Faulkner Award (twice), and the Premio Simon Bolivar for contributions to the people's struggle in Latin America. In 1985, Pollack's writing was declared "beyond our meager standards" by the Swedish Academy. Critic Reviews: "Perhaps the greatest 'appearing act' since David Copperfield brought the Statue of Liberty back from the void." (AudioFile) "One of the greatest satires of authorial vanity to come along since the actual career of Norman Mailer." (Rolling Stone) Members Reviews: Sooo much better than Eggers. Neal Pollack is a genius with the pen. Nothing is too pure to molest, nothing is too sick to reveal. Mr. Pollack is a legend in his own time and is quite deserving of your attention and respect. You should do what you can to form a cult and sacrifice yourself immediately after his next tour. No, don't do that. You must stick around and buy multiple copies of every book he writes. When he dies, we must pick up the pen and create new works under his name for the masses. Special cloaks will have to be made. Incense will have to be purchased. Colorful translucent plastic sandals will be fashioned. We shall overcome. Dance my beautiful shadow, dance. joke wears a bit thin after a while... The idea is clever, the execution less so. Some of the essays here are pretty weak, but there's a few gems here and there. Still, on the whole, it's all pretty predictable, and doesn't throw many surprises along the way, so the joke begins to wear thin pretty fast. John Updike's 'Bech' is a way funnier and more intelligent literary creation. A one joke non-literary work . . . Like a poorly written sitcom, Pollack has one joke: his exceptional being, together with hyperbole which supports his one joke. The writing is sophomoric at best, tedious at worst. I was appalled that a publisher would put out such drivel. I won't even give this away. This set has been placed--appropriately--in the proverbial circular file. Unless you enjoy his brand of humor (self-aggrandizement carried beyond the extreme), save your money. Profundity, Profundity, I have found thee, dear Profundity I can't read no more! His words are too beautiful. His literary vision consorts with the gods! I can only imagine the entire population of the greater Cosmologic area find themselves imbued with his heavenly goods and turns away in awe. Yes, the profundity blinds and pleasures...hurts so good! The only way to read his words without constant tears is to wear sunglasses with built in P.P.

Minnesota State Fair Audiobook by Ben Nesvig

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Nesvig) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:12:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Minnesota State Fair Subtitle: Deep Fried Thoughts on Cheese Curds, Carnies, and the Human Condition Author: Ben Nesvig Narrator: Ben Nesvig Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-14 Publisher: Ben Nesvig Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Once a year, millions of Minnesotans step out of their air conditioned homes to venture into the dusty outdoor furnace that is late August to congregate at the Minnesota State Fair. Driven by the promise of a deep fried oasis, carnival rides, and people watching, the Minnesota State Fair is a tradition for many Minnesotans, including Ben Nesvig. In the Minnesota State Fair: Deep Fried Thoughts on Cheese Curds, Carnies, and the Human Condition, Ben Nesvig shares his stream of consciousness journey at the Minnesota State Fair with listeners as he explores everything from deep fried cookie dough, the thrill of a giant yellow slide, and ultimately, what prompts Minnesotans to make the greasy pilgrimage. Members Reviews: Funny & So Relatable Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book, as well as Ben Nesvig's First World Problems, to friends. The humor in this book is great and so easy to relate to. You easily picture and feel what is being described. That the book is read by the author adds a lot to the humor because you get exactly the tone he means to convey. Get car trip material even if I felt self conscious giggling at stop lights!

The Real Estate Rookie Audiobook by Bob Boog

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Boog) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:10:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real Estate Rookie Subtitle: A Fun, Sometimes Absurd, Uplifting Story for Anyone Who Owns, Sells, Buys, Rents, Builds or Who Has Even Driven by Real Estate Author: Bob Boog Narrator: Bob Boog Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: THS International Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Bob Boog finally escaped his family home and the constant chatter about real estate, it was to attend UCLA on a merit scholarship. Finally, he thought, he was free from a business he had no desire to be a part of. But on one of his frequent "laundry visits" to the family home, he was suddenly presented with a ticket for a real estate seminar and felt compelled to attend. It was something which changed his opinions, his plans for the future and his life. Inspired by the words of real estate guru Tom Hopkins, Bob decided to get his license and studied harder for the exam than he did for some of the ones on his course, passing it on his first attempt. And then, armed with this new-found ability and a desire to become the "rookie of the year", he entered the world he had sworn he never would. The Real Estate Rookie is the often ridiculous, sometimes absurd, and always hilarious account of his journey from someone who would cringe at the very mention of real estate, to one who lived and breathed every moment of it. Members Reviews: Very Entertaining Story THE REAL ESTATE ROOKIE provides a zany behind the scenes look at how one Real Estate Agent competes in the competitive Real Estate world. I found myself laughing out loud with tears streaming down my face as he related some of his Hallmark moments. I found there was never a dull moment in this book. Bob Boog has presented a fresh new perspective on the world of Real Estate. I loved the humor that he used to be able to describe a moment he faced in his career. I found his writing to be smooth and entertaining. I highly recommend this book as a break away from normal life. Real estate/real life The Real Estate Rookie is a fun ride through the world of California real estate. Though it is non-fiction, it reads like historical fiction (a house in Los Angeles for $85,000?). Rookie is a series of vignettes that blend to portray a life. They tie together seamlessly. While I was focused on the idea that I was reading fart jokes, the author was using jokes to create realistic characters, situations, and outcomes. I was disappointed when the book ended. This is a quick,funny read that leaves you wanting more.

The Adventures of KungFu Mike and the Magic Sunglasses Audiobook by Michael A. Boulerice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael A. Boulerice) — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:15:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of KungFu Mike and the Magic Sunglasses Subtitle: A Confession by Michael Boulerice Author: Michael A. Boulerice Narrator: Mercury Welles Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-16 Publisher: Mike Boulerice Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Remember that Halloween when you accidentally dressed up as an African American slave? What about the time you accidentally digested a piece of your dead father? The Adventures of KungFu Mike and the Magic Sunglasses is a collection of short stories, some of which are so hysterical they will make you laugh uncontrollably - and others so unfortunate they'll surely cause you to cringe or cry. This genre-bending series of real-life short stories blends tales of an ill-fated adolescence with priceless details of an awkward prepubescence and other incredible experiences and recollections. If you're already a fan of David Sedaris, then you're definitely going to be a fan of Michael Boulerice. You won't look at life quite the same after listening to this nonfiction narrative of life, love, friendship, and that feeling you get when you drink too much laxative tea. Members Reviews: NSFW in the best way I purchased the paperback version of this book for my brother when it first came out, and immediately downloaded the audio version for my daily commute when it became available on audible. I can't say enough about how much I love it. It is just SO good. The narrator reminded me of the guy who voiced The Sandlot, which would be fantastic on its own, but is even better when you consider that more than one chapter describes in detail about the author taking a shit. He takes you on a brutally honest journey, not only describing his impressive BM's (Mike, you might have Crohn's disease...), but also the drunken debauchery of his teens and early twenties, his misadventures with girls, and the complicated relationship he has with his family. He opens himself up in a way that you feel like you were there. It's like sitting at a bar with your best friend and hearing them tell a story that you've already heard, but insisting that they tell it again. I can't wait for him to write another one. I'm enjoying it Michael's collection of life experiences translate really well as an Audible book. It's like a collection of funny, well written short stories that are easy to follow as you drive, work, or do whatever task is keeping you from holding a book. Not very interesting stories from a not very likeable guy I liked the sound of this audiobook, thinking it would be a series of funny interesting stories, It wasn't! It's well written and there is the odd laugh to be fair but not enough! I didn't find the stories very interesting or remarkable, just everyday type stuff people get up to really. The main reason I didn't like it though was I got the feeling the author was a bit of a douche bag!

Grumpy Old Women Audiobook by Judith Holder

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Judith Holder) — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:02:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grumpy Old Women Subtitle: The Official Handbook Author: Judith Holder Narrator: Alison Steadman Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-06 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: So what's the difference? Surely what is irritating to the mature members of one sex is equally annoying to the other? Not necessarily, and this is precisely what Grumpy Old Women seeks to address. Body image, visitors, children, animals, shopping, careers, parties, holidays, and yes, grumpy old men themselves, all are very much on the list of what today's mature woman finds a source of concern. From the series producer and stand-up comic Judith Holder, the book will also incorporate material from the new series Grumpy Old Women, which features a diverse, colourful, and very grumpy group of celebrities, including Janet Street Porter, Jenny Eclair, Ann Widdecombe, Germaine Greer, Kathryn Flett, and Jilly Cooper. Written with wit, style, and sympathy, the book is sure to be a source of both amusement and comfort to women everywhere, grumpy, old, or otherwise. Members Reviews: Funny and so very true I'm sure nearly every woman over 40 will laugh as they recognise themselves in this lovely book. As for the wonderful Alison Steadman, she could read the phone book to me and it would be comforting. I listen at bedtime and often giggle away to myself. Highly recommended.

I Thought We Agreed to Pee in the Ocean Audiobook by Alena Dillon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alena Dillon) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:22:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Thought We Agreed to Pee in the Ocean Subtitle: And Other Amusings from a Girl Wearing Sweatpants Author: Alena Dillon Narrator: Julia Maggiola Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Alena Dillon Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From mourning the finale of a beloved television series to accidentally attending a pole dancing class intended for professional strippers, this collection captures life's absurdities through the perspective of an everywoman. Alena Dillon invites listeners to laugh along with her as she reflects on universal experiences including diet frustration (the devil is in the Doritos), as well as situations uniquely Dillon's own, such as pounding on the side of a moving Mister Softee truck. Her widely recognizable stories of love, rejection, body image, snarky baristas, bargain hunting, ill-timed snorting, and, of course, public urination, will leave you reeling. Members Reviews: Very Promising If I had listened to a sample I may not have purchased this book. The audio quality is very poor and the narrator is still coming into her own. She could have been a little less formal but I think she has potential. I'm guessing that this was done on a low budget and you get used to the audio. The essays are very funny and I like her cute wordplay. It made me laugh out loud and I finished the book in one day. Overall, the author & narrator will both benefit from experience, but I would gladly listen to a second book!

What Would MacGyver Do? Audiobook by Brendan Vaughan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brendan Vaughan) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:01:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/57/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Would MacGyver Do? Subtitle: True Stories of Improvised Genius in Everyday Life Author: Brendan Vaughan Narrator: Patrick Lawlor, Shelly Frasier Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Comedy, Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Or maybe you're living in a building without central air conditioning in July. You can't afford an AC; all you have access to are a fan and a bucket of water. In such times of desperation, many have called upon the symbol of all that is inventive, the hero who awed thousands with his cool, quick wit: "What would MacGyver do?" they ask. For anyone who's ever wished they could channel the 1980s action-adventure icon comes this clever collection of 45 true stories, commemorating the use of improvised genius to solve everyday problems. Inspired by television's Angus MacGyver (played by Richard Dean Anderson), a secret agent who relied on his brains and scientific prowess, not to mention duct tape and a Swiss Army knife, to save the day, the "MacGyverisms" recounted range from the concrete to the intangible (saving a relationship with the perfect turn of phrase). Edgy, entertaining, and smirk-to-yourself funny (using Chex Mix to provide traction in an icy parking lot?), these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, you can "MacGyver" yourself out of virtually any predicament. Members Reviews: Nothing innovative Drain a pool by using a siphon? Getting ice for drinks from a restaurant without paying? Getting a big guy to hold your panicky boyfriend? Using a hanger to open a locked car? I have never seen MacGyver, but its got to be more interesting than these stories. Enjoyable, but not MacGyveresque The description and audio clip instilled anticipation in all four human members of my family. Now, after having listened to 3 hours, I've come to the conclusion that every member of my family is either a Certified MacGyger Prodigy or the author just didn't receive many inputs that are truly MacGyveresque. So far, only the Home Built Air Conditioner qualifies as something good ol' mullet headed Angus would have done in his college days. The rest are simply wonderfully written stories about small everyday innovations of necessity of no particular noteworthiness. A few actually left us scratching our pointy heads, wondering, "Huh? What exactly was the MacGyver moment?" Patrick Lawlor did an excellent job reading the male-written stories, but while Shelly Frasier's voice is certainly nice to listen to, her reading was much less engaging. Although most of the stories are well written and enjoyable (and some a bit too risque for young'uns), I would not recommend this book for people with the MacGyver gene. Watching reruns of that campy show will be much more satisfying. Horrible! This is first time I have written an Audible review. But this book was so bad that I have to warn others. I am a huge MacGyver fan - I even named my dog MacGyver 15 years ago. So any book on this topic was a no-brainer; I had to get it, regardless of what anyone else said. I should have taken the advice of the other reviewers. Most of the stories in here barely qualify. There's even a story where all of the MacGyverisms fail! Each chapter has an introduction, and each story has a title.