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Service with a Smile Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:02:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Service with a Smile Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-10 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The debonair Uncle Fred makes a welcome return to Blandings, where plotting and confusion is rife. Blackmail, sabotage, jilted lovers and pigs under threat of kidnap all feature largely, making this hilarious instalment in the Blandings series irresistible to fans and newcomers alike. The story sees lovely debutante Myra Schoonmaker unhappily ensconced in Blandings at the insistence of Lady Constance Keeble, who objects to Myras entanglement with down-at-heel curate Bill Bailey. But Blandings never has been a place to stifle the wants of the heart for long. Soon, all kinds of subterfuge and shifty goings-on are afoot to reunite the lovebirds, with the help of an unbeatable cast of misfits and society schmoozers including Pongo Twistleton, Lord Tilbury, Lavender Briggs and of course, amiably vague Lord Emsworth and his trusty man-mountain butler Beach. Members Reviews: Wonderful escape book! What did you like most about Service with a Smile? The humour. PG Wodehouse is a firm favourite. What was one of the most memorable moments of Service with a Smile? Difficult as it's all wonderful prose. I suppose when Clarence jumps into the lake with all his clothes on!!! What does Martin Jarvis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? He's pure genius. He narration of all the different voices and characters is spot on! If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? What's a tag line!? "The Wonderful World of Wodehouse!"? Any additional comments? Anyone who needs a break from the problems of everyday life should escape to the magical world of PG Wodehouse. He is very underrated and is a literary genius.

Alpha Audiobook by Taylor Hohulin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Taylor Hohulin) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:01:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alpha Author: Taylor Hohulin Narrator: Steve Siegel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Taylor Hohulin Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Alpha is the world's first robotic soldier, but he would rather woo his mechanic than wage war. This probably has something to do with his human heart. Once the greatest soldier the Planet Earth Military Forces had seen, Meat can't help but think this new age of robotic soldiers will leave people like him in the dust. Lucas Sharpe wishes he'd managed to work his way to CEO of the Planet Earth Military Forces before its leaders traded their plasma rifles for stacks of paperwork. Now he's just bored. Alpha is having enough trouble winning his mechanic's heart - as it turns out, robots aren't her type - but when Meat begins to stalk Alpha's inventor, Lucas sees a chance to return to action, even if it means breaking a few rules. Unfortunately, Lucas's involvement only makes Meat angrier, and before long, the ex-soldier's obsession escalates into all-out suburban warfare. Everything Alpha loves is threatened, and it becomes clear he will have to fight. And he would fight - he really would - if not for an unfortunate, deadly malfunction that should come as no surprise to anyone who knows his inventor is the worst military scientist of all time. Members Reviews: Fun Writing Style About Robots and Feelings and One Guy with Something to Prove âEverything about Alpha was an inhumanly perfect imitation of humanity.â (Page 48). In Alpha by Taylor Hohulin, four characters come together to form a hilariously written story about how hard it is to build a military-ready robot and to get everyone to accept the idea of a robot military. The Doctor who builds the robots is all consumed with creating a robot that will be loyal to its military and fierce but not too threatening. The first robot he builds, his Alpha, is consumed with his heartâs desire and wants to love the doctorâs sister over anything else. Meat is the soldier with a chip on his shoulder, just forced into retirement from a military life and nothing to do but plot to destroy the very robot that threatens the careers of all future human soldiers. And finally there is the leader and CEO of the Planet Earth Military Forces who just wants to get back into action and be done with all the paperwork. With robots the likes of Douglas Adamsâ characters in Hitchhikerâs Guide to the Galaxy, the book is full of little laugh moments. The way the story is written and the writing style itself will blow you away with its funny little insights into humanity and how people think and look at the world. Hohulin has built a hilarious world out of a mashup of what ifs in this book. What if a robot fell in love? What if a scientist wanted to create a military robot but kept failing? What if a former soldier didnât want to retire? Meat is your classic all brawn and no brain character but he isnât pathetically dimwitted. He can reason out logical conclusions and utilize resources and go about trying to attain his goal. He is not stupid, he is just single-minded. All he wants is to be a soldier and if he canât do that for the Planet Earth Military Defense, well then he will wage war against any who opposed him rejoining the military and any who newly oppose him.

I Hate the Internet Audiobook by Jarett Kobek

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jarett Kobek) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 04:01:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Hate the Internet Author: Jarett Kobek Narrator: Kathryn Merry Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Novel Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: What if you told the truth and the whole world heard you? What if you lived in a country swamped with Internet outrage? What if you were a woman in a society that hated women? Set in the San Francisco of 2013, I Hate the Internet offers a hilarious and obscene portrayal of life among the victims of the digital boom. As billions of tweets fuel the city's gentrification and the human wreckage piles up, a group of friends suffers the consequences of being useless in a new world that despises the pointless and unprofitable. In his first full-length novel, Jarett Kobek tackles the pressing questions of our moment. Why do we applaud the enrichment of CEOs at the expense of the weak and the powerless? Why are we giving away our intellectual property? Why is activism in the 21st century nothing more than a series of morality lectures typed into devices built by slaves? Here, at last, comes an explanation of the Internet in the crudest possible terms. Members Reviews: you should read this Hilarious, but made me want to delete all of my social media accounts. but ultimately exactly perfect for the moment This book can be compared to a lovely Campari cocktail; bitter, biting, campy, but ultimately exactly perfect for the moment. Kobek creates and then writes from inside intensely crafted structures. He overlays a series of short youtube-esque mini-screeds with heretical rants about nearly everything holy in a modern capitalist society. All of the book's actions are carried out by unlikeable characters who somehow become the reader's friends by the middle of the story. The summation of all of this is a terrible novel (but very good something else) that challenges what literary fiction means in 2017, while tweaking the beard of Uncle Sam and grabbing your mom's ass. I can't wait to read what Kobek's working on next. Funny, biting but too lazy to worry about structure Some of Kobek's writing is absolutely hilarious, and wickedly, darkly cynical about new media and all its attendant problems. Still, I had the feeling while reading that it was really a stand-up routine of periodic side-slapping humor, punctuated with long, rambling, redundant, uninteresting stretches of nonsense. A little more narrative glue would have helped, and perhaps he'll come around to that in the future. And it's not only a rant about social media and "the internet," but Kobek seems to be taking on the literary novel structure (and business of novel writing including writing a good novel) itself, with a kind of lame chapter 25, that describes what would have been in that chapter if the chapter was there. But it is there, so, well, I guess that sort of works as modern rebellion against the constraints of tradition. Sort of. Again, very biting and insightful take on the effect of new media channels on modern life, but he could have been much more successful with a touch more structure that would have required less of his readers and more from him. Frustrating repetitive read of a (maybe) interesting story I liked the story, but the delivery was a rather frustrating read. And soooooo repetitive. Yes, the author chose this style on purpose - it just doesn't work. As others described it before: It might work as a stand-up routine, but in written form it just drags on and on. The author comes across as someone who'd love to hear himself talk, self-absorbed, not tolerating or accepting opinions other than his.

Prevítem snadno a rychle Audiobook by Simon Brett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Simon Brett) — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:10:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prevítem snadno a rychle Author: Simon Brett Narrator: Václav Postráneck Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-15 Publisher: Tympanum s.r.o. Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Jste zkuení rodie a myslíte si, e víte, co vae milé a roztomilé batole potebuje? Najíst, pohladit, pochovat, novou plenku? Nikoliv. Batolata nejsou roztomilá a bezbranná. Batolata jsou cílevdomá stvoení, kterm je to vae vatlání k smíchu, ale neprozradí se ani náznakem, protoe je to pro n vhodné. Tato kniha vám oteve oi, a chcete nebo ne. Teprve díky ní pochopíte, e kadé dít je od narození pedevím prevít a e je poteba bt stále ve stehu a nepodléhat jeho lstiv roztomilm úsmvm, nemotornm pohybm a sladkému broukání. A nestujte si pak, e jsme vás nevarovali. Please note: This audiobook is in Czech. ©1992 Simon Brett (P)2010 Tympanum

Ragnarok Audiobook by C. Gockel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. Gockel) — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:23:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ragnarok Subtitle: I Bring the Fire, Book 6 Author: C. Gockel Narrator: Barrie Kreinik Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Loki vowed that Asgard would burn. Bohdi Patel, latest incarnation of Chaos, wants nothing to do with Loki's psychotic oath. Stranded on the icy world of Jotunheim with Amy Lewis, his friend Steve Rogers, and an unlikely band of civilians, magical beings, and elite military, Bohdi just wants to keep himself and his friends alive - but when you're Chaos incarnate, even the simplest goals are complicated. If Jotunheim doesn't kill them, Odin will. And if Odin doesn't, the secrets they harbor might. In the final installment of the I Bring the Fire series, Bohdi, Amy, Steve, and their companions learn that Chaos cannot be contained, some secrets cannot be kept, and some vows cannot be broken. Members Reviews: Gockel brilliantly weaves ancient & contemporary Even if you don't know or like Norse mythology the author makes it fascinating as she weaves ancient characters in to contemporary situations. I love Loki as chaos and necessary part of the whole picture of creation. The author captivates the reader with compelling characters,storyline, philosophy, science, love and adventure better than most attempting science fiction fantasy novels today. My second read was almost more enjoyable than the first She knows her mythology, mixes several in a convincing manner, and then brings the legends to life with normal people we can identify with and care about. If you are familiar with the series you know what to expect. All I will say is the performance does it justice. If you haven't read or heard the previous books, start with 'Monsters'. In either case, I can recommend the series and this performance absolutely. Enjoy!

Besser als Bus fahren Hörbuch von Renate Bergmann

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Renate Bergmann) — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:02:19 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Besser als Bus fahren Untertitel: Die Online-Omi legt ab Autor:: Renate Bergmann Erzähler: Carmen-Maja Antoni Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 37 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-04-17 Herausgeber: Der Audio Verlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Was braucht man denn als alter Mensch groß? Die Rente reicht für die Miete, und ich kann mir trotzdem noch eine Busfahrt leisten und einen schönen Urlaub mit Gertrud ein-, zweimal im Jahr. Man muss das Leben genießen, solange man noch krauchen kann! Wer weiß denn, wie lange wir noch reisen können ohne Pflegekraft? Also sind wir los und haben eine Kreuzfahrt gemacht. Die fahren gar nicht über Kreuz, sondern eine große Schleife. Wussten Sie das? Wir haben viel erlebt. Ich habe den ganzen Schrank voll mit neuen flauschigen Handtüchern, und im Froster ist Dauerwurst für bis Ostern hin! Viel Freude wünscht: Renate Bergmann. ©2017 Rowohlt (P)2017 Der Audio Verlag

Always with Love Audiobook by Giovanna Fletcher

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Giovanna Fletcher) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:46:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Always with Love Author: Giovanna Fletcher Narrator: Hannah Tointon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Always With Love by Giovanna Fletcher, read by Hannah Tointon. The next much-anticipated romantic chapter in Billy and Sophie's love story from best-selling author Giovanna Fletcher. Sophie's got used to being the girlfriend of Billy Buskin, the biggest movie star in the world. Sort of. But when she and Billy take a trip to visit his family in Los Angeles, she quickly discovers she's totally unprepared for the chaos of Hollywood, the paparazzi and Billy's controlling mother. And when Billy extends his stay in LA, leaving Sophie to fly home to Rosefont Hill alone, it seems there's more than just miles between them. Now Sophie must decide if they can overcome their differences for good. Because not every love story lasts the distance.... Members Reviews: love it I loved it! Giovanna Just get better and better! Loved the audio, my first audiobook ever! Gripping A beautifully gripping sequal to Giovannas first novel Billy and me. Also fantastically read. Disappointed. I'm really disappointed with this follow up story. to Billy and Me. It lacked the cuteness and the overall ahhhhh of the first book. I felt the story line was a little flat and moved slowly with the constant questing/whining/uncertainty of the main character. I had to give the performance only 1* also. In the first book the lady reading the book was excellent, using different accents and tones of her voice. With a different person reading this book, it felt all wrong. I don't think it helped that I know the actress that reads it and constantly pictured her in my head and the characters she has played on screen. I found her voice annoying. I would recommend this book if you want to know the ending of Sophie and Billies story only. Not recommended if you have never read Billy and Me. Always a triumph I love Giovanna Fletchers books. She tells a love story in the most real way possible without the fluff around the edges. thanks for another great read. Hannah Tointon did a lovely job of narrating as well. True Love? At first l was a little put out that a different narrator was used from the first book. However, it didn't take long to get used to her and she did an excellent job. The story takes up after Christmas. Will Sophie and Billy's relationship survive not only the miles between them but his domineering mother, the press spreading lies and Sophie's secret? This book involves both Billy's and Sophie's families and the pressure that can bring on a relationship. l listened to this story but it would be equally difficult to put done if l was reading the book. l cannot wait for the next book! l do hope she will write another. l loved this book! You won't be disappointed.

Alles außer irdisch Hörbuch von Horst Evers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Horst Evers) — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 01:25:16 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Alles außer irdisch Autor:: Horst Evers Erzähler: Horst Evers Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 9 hrs and 35 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-21-16 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Flughafen BER wird eröffnet. Ein großer Tag für Berlin und Brandenburg. Genau 7,34 Sekunden lang läuft er wunderbar. Dann stürzt ein Raumschiff auf alle drei Startbahnen. Dies ist der Auftakt zu einer Geschichte, die alles, was wir über außerirdisches Leben zu wissen meinten, über den Haufen wirft. Es treten auf: hochentwickelte Zivilisationen, denen lange Weltraumflüge längst viel zu mühsam sind; hyperintelligentes, sprechendes Plastik; Chamäleonsoldaten, die automatisch die Form annehmen, die ihnen gerade den größten Vorteil verschafft - und Goiko Schulz, 36 Jahre alt und eigentlich nur für seine Mutter etwas Besonderes. Gemeinsam mit einer schlecht gelaunten Fahrradkurierin und einem alten russischen Zeitreiseforscher wird er zur letzten Hoffnung der Menschheit. ©2016 Rowohlt Berlin Verlag, Berlin (P)2016 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin

The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days Audiobook by Ian Frazier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Frazier) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:07:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ian Frazier Narrator: Cynthia Nixon Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Humor, 2013 Based on his widely read columns for The New Yorker, Ian Fraziers uproarious first novel, The Cursing Mommys Book of Days, centers on a profoundly memorable character, sprung from an impressively fertile imagination. Structured as a daybook of sorts, with the Cursing Mommy - beleaguered wife of Larry and mother of two boys, twelve and nine - trying (more or less) valiantly to offer tips on how to do various tasks around the home, only to end up on the ground, cursing, surrounded by broken glass. Her voice is somewhere between Phyllis Dillers and Sylvia Plaths: a hilariously desperate housewife with a taste for swearing and large glasses of red wine, who speaks to the frustrations of everyday life. From On the Rez, an investigation into the lives of modern-day Oglala Sioux written with an impressive mix of humor, compassion, and imagination, to Dating Your Mom, a side-splitting collection of humorous essays that imagines, among other things, how you might begin a romance with your mother, Frazier has demonstrated an astonishing ability to operate with ease in a variety of registers. Here he tackles yet another genre with his usual grace and aplomb, and an extra helping of his trademark wicked wit. The Cursing Mommys failures and weaknesses are our own - and Frazier, at the height of his powers as a writer and observer, gives them a loving, satirical spin that is uniquely his own. Members Reviews: Laughed 'till I cried. This is the funniest book I have listened to since the halcyon days of S.J. Perelman. Initially I was listening to the book as I walked around the neighborhood but stopped as I feared the spectacle of a middle-aged woman alternately laughing and crying (to herself, apparently) might attract unfavorable attention, i.e., the men in little white coats. Not only was the book funny, it was cathartic as well. Cursing Mommy's long rants against everybody, especially the Bush Administration, left me feeling curiously relieved, lighter almost. I think most people can relate to the simple little task that turns into a complicated nightmare even if we don't end up on the floor amid broken glass cursing Dick Cheney. Cursing Mommy will never win an award for Mother of the Year but her dysfunctional family putters along in its own way and the tale has its own kind of morality. For example Cursing Mommy never succumbs to the temptation to investigate the particular shade of grass represented by the client/boss's unflagging pursuit of her (he's rich too). Given that her husband's love is devoted to his capacitor hobby and her eldest son bids fair to become another Ted Bundy (if setting fires in childhood is indeed a early warning sign of serial killerdom), her steadfastness is admirable altho it may be due to her fondness for alcoholic products. The narrator's tone is exactly suited to Cursing Mommy's life. I love the way she can go from soft, Yoga-inspired cliches of peace & harmony to full-out Defcon 3 cussing. Perfect. Not to be listened to in one sitting The wrong narrator could really sink this one - Cynthia Nixon makes her lovable and not whiny or scary. Like any comedic piece, especially one originally written in installments, it should be listened to as it was meant: one episode at a time. Otherwise it gets pretty wearing and predictable.

Friends with More Benefits Audiobook by Luke Young

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Luke Young) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:20:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Friends with More Benefits Author: Luke Young Narrator: Summer Morton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Friends with More Benefits is the third book in the Friends with Benefits series. And although the stories are connected, they can be heard on their own. Book three features summaries of the first two series books and is a great introduction to the hilarious and complicated world of Jillian and Victoria. Victoria, Jim, Brian, Jillian, Rob, Laura, and Caroline are back with more eye-opening revelations, steamy triangles, and sexy surprises in the third book in the Friends with Benefits series. As Jillian and Brian's destination wedding date nears, Jillian's just-released novel's complicated success threatens to destroy their big day. While Rob's new job grows extraordinarily more mysterious, Brian's becomes infinitely more unfulfilling, and both struggle to find the answers. Victoria finds it more and more difficult to hide her secrets, and when they are finally exposed there is no shortage of collateral damage. When thoughts are revealed, will the wedding be ruined? Will Jillian's career survive, and will everyone forgive Victoria? Note: Recommended for listeners who are 18+. This book contains explicit language, sexual content, and slightly inappropriate humor and is recommended for mature audiences who like that sort of thing. Members Reviews: Never a dull moment This book is a great continuation of the story, I love the characters and found myself laughing out loud as I listened. I can't wait for more. Amazing Follow up I love how the story continues and the characters relationship continue to develop. Love the drama and all the secrets. I can't wait to see have the rest of this series continues to build. YOU CAN TELL A MAN WROTE THIS!!! Would you try another book from Luke Young and/or Summer Morton? I was disappointed with this book. The story had too much sex and way to many details about sex. I mean, who do you know that talks and acts like these characters? Enough with the blow jobs and anal sex!!! Has Friends with More Benefits turned you off from other books in this genre? Yes! I am so glad I did not pay for this book. Which scene was your favorite? I did like the scene when Brian gets a Brazillian wax. That was actually funny but Victoria ruined it for me by having her hands all over him and looking at his parts that NO one but his fiance should have seen! You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really. Pretty gross! Any additional comments? I want another free book! This one sucked!

A Parcel for Anna Browne Audiobook by Miranda Dickinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Miranda Dickinson) — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:31:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Parcel for Anna Browne Author: Miranda Dickinson Narrator: Clare Corbett Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-15 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: An inspiring and enchanting novel from Sunday Times best seller Miranda Dickinson. The gift of a lifetime? Anna Browne is an ordinary woman living an ordinary life. Her day job as a receptionist in bustling London isn't exactly her dream, yet she has everything she wants. But someone thinks Anna Browne deserves more.... When a parcel addressed to Anna Browne arrives, she has no idea who has sent it. Inside she finds a beautiful gift - one that is designed to be seen. And so begins a series of incredible deliveries, each one bringing Anna further out of the shadows and encouraging her to become the woman she was destined to be. As Anna grows in confidence, others begin to notice her - and her life starts to change. But who is sending the mysterious gifts, and why? A Parcel for Anna Browne is an utterly captivating novel by Sunday Times best-selling author Miranda Dickinson. Please note that following customer feedback, sections of this product have been rerecorded. New audio has been made available as of 4 November 2015. Members Reviews: Cute idea but a bit of an eye-roll Is there anything you would change about this book? The main thing I would like to have seen was a lot more "showing" and less "telling". The reader was told about all sorts of character development through 3rd-person narration without actually getting to see a lot of character development happening. I would also have changed the love-interest altogether - it simply wasn't believable at all. There was nothing about Anna Browne's love-interest that seemed terribly appealing other than that he was allegedly handsome. His character wasn't developed at all; I actually found myself saying "why??" out loud whenever Anna talked longingly about this fellow - not because I thought he was awful but because as the reader I'd not been shown anything about him or their relationship that demonstrated the growing attraction that I was supposed to now believe in. What was most disappointing about Miranda Dickinsons story? Like other reviewers, I warmed to Anna after a while, but I just didn't understand the interest in Ben, the man she supposedly falls in love with. It was so unbelievable, and disappointing in the end that this is the guy she fawns over. Which character as performed by Clare Corbett was your favorite? Anna's mum is performed really believably and in a cringe-worthy way. It was raw and uncomfortable - just as it was supposed to be. Bravo! Was A Parcel for Anna Browne worth the listening time? By about halfway through, I found myself rolling my eyes quite a bit at the way the backstory and character development seems to be thrown together rather haphazardly through the narrator simply adding facts along the way, rather than the picture having been painted in a believable way. I'm not sure that I'd recommend spending 13 hours on this. Inspiring This book shows how simple acts of kindness and daily interactions can impact people in more ways than you might realize. I truly enjoyed this book. Surprisingly entertaining Quite a bit of redundancy, but I found it much more entertaining than I expected it to be. It's just THAT GOOD! What did you love best about A Parcel for Anna Browne? Wonderful mystery about an unassuming, average woman that draws you in from the start. Beautifully written, great dialogue, setting details without being too sugary.

Pillow Stalk Audiobook by Diane Vallere

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Vallere) — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 23:35:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pillow Stalk Subtitle: A Mad for Mod Mystery, Book 1 Author: Diane Vallere Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Interior decorator Madison Night might look like a throwback to the 60s, but as business owner and landlord, she proves that independent women can have it all. When a killer targets women dressed in her signature style - estate sale vintage to play up her resemblance to fave actress Doris Day - what makes her unique might make her dead. The local detective connects the new crime to a 20-year-old cold case, and Madison's long-trusted contractor emerges as the leading suspect. As the body count piles up, Madison uncovers a Soviet spy, a campaign to destroy all Doris Day movies, and six minutes of film that will change her life forever. Members Reviews: It took awhile but worth the wait
It took awhile for me to get into the novel. There was something initially annoying about the reader and the protagonist that turned me off. But I kept on and am glad that I did. Good mystery, plot twists and touches of humor. It was okay This was an okay mystery. The biggest problem was the narrator. I didn't like her voice. I will probably get the next one.

Another Bite-Size: A Collection of Short Stories Audiobook by Matt Shaw

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Shaw) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:21:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Another Bite-Size: A Collection of Short Stories Author: Matt Shaw Narrator: Julian Seager Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-16 Publisher: Matt Shaw Publications Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The follow-up to Matt Shaw's Bite-Size: A Collection of Short Stories. Hear five more previously unpublished short stories from one of Britain's most warped imaginations. This book includes: Members Reviews: A lovely Collection of stories Would you consider the audio edition of Another Bite-Size: A Collection of Short Stories to be better than the print version? Yes because I can listen to this book in the car and get thru the huge amount of books I have What other book might you compare Another Bite-Size: A Collection of Short Stories to, and why? Another Matt Shaw books Any additional comments? A collection of short stories. A fun little read. Some are bittersweet. All are well written. Matt is a great writer

Those Grand Occasions at the End of the Road Audiobook by Tom Bodett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Bodett) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:14:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Those Grand Occasions at the End of the Road Author: Tom Bodett Narrator: Tom Bodett Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The best-selling humorist returns to The End of the Road, Alaska, to bring to life a new collection of stories about the colorful inhabitants of the unusual town. ©1993 Tom Bodett; (P)2009 Random House Members Reviews: :ove It!! Another great Tom Bodett book. Tom narrates as well as he writes, very good. Great short stories. Excellent Published by Random House Audio in 2009 Read by the author, Tom Bodett Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes. Abridged This book focuses on town celebrations, thus the references to "Grand Occasions" in the title. The quirky town of End of the Road, Alaska puts its own twist on everything. If you follow this series, that is no surprise. If you have not followed this series, do not start with this one. It is excellent but it depends on the listener actually knowing who the characters are beforehand. Adolescent Norman Tuttle struggles with being treated like a kid when at Thanksgiving and in other family activities. Meanwhile, the town gets a town Christmas tree thanks to finally getting a public park and, of course, this somehow becomes controversial. New Year's celebrations become more than a bit weird due to the weather. Perhaps the funniest story is about how the town tries to open a safe that was used as a time capsule. Why? In their excitement to put important documents in it decades ago someone put the only copy of the plans to the city water system in it and now no one can get the capsule open. In their defense, they were asked to put important documents in the time capsule and the water plans are certainly important and no one needed them for years. Tom Bodett's voice and the piano accompaniment are perfect for these stories. I cannot recommend this series enough. I rate this audiobook 5 stars out of 5.

Mother Land Audiobook by Paul Theroux

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Theroux) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:22:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mother Land Author: Paul Theroux Narrator: Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Everyone in Cape Cod thinks that Mother is a wonderful woman: pious, hardworking, frugal. Everyone except her husband and seven children. To them she is a selfish and petty tyrant, endlessly comparing her many living children to the one who died in childbirth, keeping a viselike hold on her offspring even as they try to escape into adulthood. Welcome to Mother Land: a suffocating kingdom of parental narcissism. Critic Reviews: "Theroux possesses a fabulously nasty sense of humour." (Stephen King) "Detailed, intricate, and dark." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Narcissism and dysfunction make for a great novel Would you listen to Mother Land again? Why? Im listening to it again in case I missed anything first time as I listen to this at night on a timer. What other book might you compare Mother Land to, and why? This compares to earlier Theroux novels where you wonder which parts are fiction and which parts are autobiography. What does Jefferson Mays bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Mays offers a good voice characterisation of the various individuals in the novel. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This is comic but does make one think about the workings of ones own family Any additional comments? A narcissistic mother and a dysfunctional family - whats not to love! Brilliant A modern day family saga , wry, ironic observations of siblings and their mother, had me laughing out loud. Fabulous a must read I am sure you will be reminded of your own mother and your own family at some point during your listening . I thought of the similarities with Joyce Carol Oates, We Were the Mulvaneys and the family angst when listening to Motherland. Paul Theroux has a huge genius in making me feel very guilty and then making me laugh and feel no guilt about my own Mothers Death

Summer Moonshine Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:29:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer Moonshine Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The hideous Walsingford Hall is home to an odd assortment of covesThe vile premises belong to Sir Buckstone, who is in a little financial difficulty. So for a little monetary help he puts a roof over the heads of people like (among others) Tubby Vanringham, the adoring slave of cold-hearted Miss Whittaker. His brother Joe has fallen head over heels for Sir Bucks daughter, Jane. She, however, only has eyes for Adrian Peake, who has already formed a liaison with the terrifying - but superbly wealthy - Princess Dwornitzchek. Is there no end to the confusion? Members Reviews: All the Wodehouse regulars, but lacking in charm. Regular readers/listeners of the fiction of P.G. Wodehouse will recognize immediately that 'Summer Moonshine' is populated with all the familiar characters and situations that make his fiction so comfortably predictable. One may cavil that--as one feasts more and more heavily on the banquet of his stories and novels--the formula begins to feel, well, formulaic, but the Master's light touch and brilliantly epigrammatic prose style keep the atmosphere so frothy that it seems churlish to mention that one is once again reading the tale of Young Love torn Asunder by an imperious Aunt, and the dizzying ballet of secondary characters whose fortunes become entwined with those of the principal hero and heroine. Indeed, it is sometimes unclear that there IS a principal hero and heroine--often we are served up an undifferentiated pile of men and women all of whom find the path of love blocked by obstacles which must be overcome. Wodehouse's solutions for extricating the hapless lovers from 'the Stew' run the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous, but I have, until now, always consumed the stories at a gulp--loving the structure, the language and the humor of the tales. I say "until now", because--for the first time--"Summer Moonshine" has fallen far short of the mark. Whereas most of the Wodehouse stories have a guardian angel of some sort--Gallahad Threepwood, Jeeves, Lord Ickenham--to guide events and produce, when needed, the deus ex-machina necessary to tie things up nicely, "Moonshine" simply gives us an English country house full of thwarted and mis-matched lovers, and leaves them to their own devices. Waiting as they blunder around, stumbling over their own faulty assumptions and mis-understandings becomes tedious. Moreover, the book is populated with a singularly unpleasant cast of antagonists. While no-one would claim that Alaric, the Duke of Dunstable is a Good Guy, he is such a buffoon that his evil plots do not rankle. Adrian Peake and the Princess Dwarnitzchek, however, are so thoroughly unpleasant that reading of their exploits brought me no pleasure. It would not surprise me to learn that this story--like the play written by one of the characters--is a malicious roman a clef, written by Wodehouse to settle a personal vendetta against a real-life Peake/Dwarnitzchek duo. If, like me, you are reaching the point where there aren't too many un-read Wodehouse books, then purchase "Summer Moonshine" by all means. Second-rate Wodehouse is still far better than no Wodehouse at all. If, on the other hand, you are relatively new to the Wodehouse canon, I urge you to try something else--any of the 'Jeeves', 'Blandings', 'Mulliner' or 'Ukridge' books will bring you hours of pure pleasure.

Meet Mr Mulliner Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:60:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meet Mr Mulliner Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In the Anglers Rest, drinking hot scotch and lemon, sits one of Wodehouses greatest raconteurs. Mr Mulliner, his vivid imagination lubricated by Miss Postlethwaite the barmaid, has fabulous stories to tell of the extraordinary behaviour of his far-flung family... One of them concerns Wilfred, who lights on the formula for Buck-U-Uppo, a tonic given to elephants to enable them to face tigers with the necessary nonchalance. Its explosive effects on a shy young curate and then the higher clergy is gravely revealed. Members Reviews: Not bad at all Any additional comments? Chapter 8 is the cradle of all American Action movies, in which they select the best of the best for the mission, normally a retired so and so, in this case the hero is Clarence Mulliner. i strongly recommend reading this book, and i strongly recommend the narrator Jonathan Cecil

Sugary Sweets: A Romantic Comedy Audiobook by A.M. Willard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (A.M. Willard) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 15:27:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sugary Sweets: A Romantic Comedy Subtitle: A Taste of Love Series, Book 2 Author: A.M. Willard Narrator: Kathryn LaPlante Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-16 Publisher: A.M. Willard Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Zara James never expected to fall in love, leaving the hopeless romantic lifestyle to her friends. She also never imagined she'd be expecting a baby and married to the one guy she fought so hard to keep at arm's length. Faced with life's challenges of insecurities, pregnancy hormones, and the pressures of being a new wife in the burbs of Atlanta, Georgia, Zara tries to master them one cupcake at a time. Well, that is until her world is turned upside down by one accident that could change everything. Hatcher James knew his smart-mouthed wife was the only woman for him years ago. He just had to figure out the correct formula to make her fall in love with him. Putting together the perfect mixture of intimacy, spice, and frosting might just do the trick, and bring joy to both of their lives. As Hatcher tries to come up with the right ingredients, will all the hard work end in smoke or will they conquer life's hurdles together, one tasty treat after another? Sugary Sweets continues the Taste of Love series as we join the gang for some comical scenes, life challenges, friendship, and, most of all, love covered in sugar. Members Reviews: ZARA & HATCHER!!! Not going to lie, I completely harassed Willard for this book! I devoured it! Then I was able to listen to Kathryn LaPlante narrate it and though she has more of a country twang she did a great job! This is just one of the outrageously funny stories! Love this book! I loved this book! It was awesome! I couldn't put it down. I would highly recommend you to read all of A. M. Willard's books. For the Sweet Tooth Romantic Comedy Lover I thoroughly enjoyed this funny, romantic, and slightly zany story of Zara and Hatcher told by Kathryn LaPlante. A.M. Willard gives us a story that delves into the insecurities that most women experience with pregnancy. I really love the way the narrator captured Zara's bit of craziness but also made me fall in love with the relationship that Hatcher and Zara have. The characters were well written and the narration drew me into the story completely. I'm looking forward to continuing the series. I highly recommend that you listen to this story , you won't be disappointed.

Odesskiy yumor Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arkadiy Averchenko) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:33:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odesskiy yumor Author: Arkadiy Averchenko, Vlas Doroshevich, Efim Zozulya, Aleksandr Kuprin, Sasha Chernyiy Narrator: Vladimir Samoylov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-14 Publisher: Dmytro Strelbytskyy / Ardis studio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Odesskiy yumor - yavlenie unikalnoe. Eto osobyiy zhanr - blestyaschee ostroumie, aforistichnost i estestvennost, nepodrazhaemyiy stil i samobyitnyiy yazyik, zhivaya intonatsiya i udivitelnaya legkost vyirazheniya.V sbornike predstavlenyi rasskazyi, feletonyi, parodii, zarisovki, tak ili inache svyazannyie s Odessoy. Ih avtoryi - priznannyie klassiki satiryi i yumora - rodilis v etom gorode, kak Ilya Ilf ili Sasha Chernyiy, nachinali zdes svoyu literaturnuyu deyatelnost, kak Vlas Doroshevich, ili prosto talantlivo i veselo pisali ob Odesse i odessitah, kak Kuprin, Averchenko ili Teffi. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Coco Pinchard's Must-Have Toy Story Audiobook by Robert Bryndza

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Bryndza) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:42:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coco Pinchard's Must-Have Toy Story Author: Robert Bryndza Narrator: Jan Cramer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Team Bryndza Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A sparkling feel-good comedy, which asks the question - how far would you go to get your child the must-have Christmas toy? It's December 1992, and children are going crazy for the Tracy Island toy - almost as crazy as the parents! Christmas day is fast approaching and Coco Pinchard is desperately trying to track one down for her four-year-old son Rosencrantz. Throw into the mix a horrible boss, a lazy husband, and the prospect of her in-laws arriving for the festivities, and Coco wishes she could cancel Christmas and sail off to a desert island somewhere - preferably with the gorgeous-yet-unattainable Tom from work. But retail therapy is at hand! Coco's faithful friends Chris and Marika rally round, and even her mother-in-law Ethel tries to help in her own eccentric way. From dodgy dealings in a motorway lay-by, to extreme shopping in Hamley's with a Sylvanian Families fanatic, to having a go at the Blue Peter make-your-own Tracy Island, Coco tries everything in the hope that Rosencrantz will open his must-have toy on Christmas morning. Critic Reviews: "Kick off your shoes, grab a mug (or four in Ethel's case) of mulled wine and laugh your festive socks off with this brilliant addition to the Coco Pinchard series!" ( Bookaholic Confessions Blog) Members Reviews: Just goes to show, that every day life, really is hilarious, sometimes. I just love the way Robert Bryndza writes. The story flows along so smoothly. This is such a simple plot idea, but one, that many a parent has encountered and feared. Of course, most of us have never! resorted to the extremes that Coco goes to (we would, if we were as brave as she). But... that's what's makes it so funny, and entertaining. That one damn Christmas present your kid just has! to have. And of course, there's always Ethel... Not worth the time It was painful. My resolution was to quit reading books hoping for it to turn and this was one I am glad I decided to do that with. I stayed until 1/3 of the book and then couldn't take it anymore. When a book puts me to sleep, it's time to shut it down! I had high hopes from other reviews. A Hilarious Must-Read for Parents! Totally love this series! This short story, although it is the 4th or 5th book in the series (I lost track,) it takes place in the earlier years. It carries over the same humor, and all our favorite characters are there. What I like with this one is that you learn a bit more about events that take place in the previous books, such as when Coco and Marika met. :) If you're a parent who has ever searched for that one toy that every child wants (Tickle Me Elmo comes to mind,) you will totally get this story. I always look forward to the next book! Fun, fun,fun! It was just a light and fun read with a great ending. A swear word here or there but used appropriately to add to the effect. I am becoming addicted to the "Coco" character books. Funny Christmas Brit Lit(yes, it is literature) This is a very funny British novel, that will resound with anybody who has had to find the perfect child's Christmas present, especially when assisted by clueless and helpful friends and relatives.

Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant Midwives Audiobook by Michael Bond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Bond) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:60:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant Midwives Author: Michael Bond Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Having delivered a particularly stirring speech at his recently deceased colleague's funeral, Monsieur Pamplemousse is more than a little disturbed when the coffin explodes during the ceremony. Luckily, his faithful hound Pommes Frites gave out a warning cry just in time, so there were no casualties. But, who exactly is behind this explosion? And was the same person responsible for his late co-worker's demise? This latest in their wild romps find the entertaining duo causing chaos at a prestigious hotel, where the dish of the day is red herrings. With delectable wit, sharp dialogue and a marvellous sense of timing, this is the latest in the adventures of Monsieur Pamplemousse and his beloved bloodhound. Members Reviews: very funny You mean you have not read each and every Pamplemousse saga? You simply must! I imagine Michael Bond, the author of the wonderful Paddington Bear books, taking an "adult" break every once in awhile - the result being Pamplemouse. The books are adult without being crude, hysterically funny, brilliantly written, and just plain fun. Oh, and did I mention the dog? Every dog will aspire to be Pommes Frites, every culinary critic (or food lover!) will want MP's job, and every mystery lover will laugh. Hilarious The rules say one must type 20 words about the product. One word suffices for this: hilarious. We love the whole series. After the doom and gloom of the news sometimes, some just plain funny stores are welcome. a joy of a book If you haven't tried Monsieur Pamplemousse adventures, you need to! It has laugh-out-loud fun with the entire series great fun to read again and again. Not up to snuff Didn't get the fun and laughs - the least favorite of all of them. I kept wondering how the militant midwives were involved - and it was sort of an after-thought to include them. Different but I like the Pamplemousse books. Some humor, some detective work. Easy reading and the insights into food service is interesting. I have read several other Pamplemousse books and enjoy them without being in love with them.

Daisy Does It All Audiobook by Kylie Gilmore

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kylie Gilmore) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 07:56:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daisy Does It All Subtitle: Clover Park, Book 2 Author: Kylie Gilmore Narrator: Charles Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-16 Publisher: Extra Fancy Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Reality is overrated. Exhausted single mom Daisy Garner is shocked when her blog about life with Darling Husband and Baby Delight in their charming Victorian home brings a national talk show to her door. Amazing! Except she made the whole thing up. Panic! Now she needs to borrow a Victorian house and find a man to play her fake husband on TV. Travis O'Hare steps up for the role, as long as she'll marry him for real. He wants their son to have the stable home life Travis never had. But before the wedding can happen, Travis and Daisy have to get through the interview with a ratings hungry host and a slick producer with ties to Daisy's troubled past. When a winter storm traps them all, it begs the question: can two people pretending at love finally discover the real thing? Members Reviews: Sometimes you have it all and just can't see it! In this beautiful story Daisy Garner came back to her hometown of Clover Park to raise her baby boy and get her life together while having the support of her family and the baby's father, who happens to be the brother of her sister's fiance. While Daisy is struggling with everyday life as the mother of a not so easy Bryce she decides to start blogging about life with her baby and her oh so perfect life when she's not waitressing at her family's restaurant. When a talk show asks for an interview because of the popularity of her blog she's so excited she doesn't think the situation through. She doesn't have a perfect anything and she's scrambling to try to pull off an epic act and fool the world. Travis in the meantime is happy to play along but his act come with stipulations. He wants them to be a family and this may just be the way to reach that goal but then again maybe not. With Daisys ex thrown in and all kinds of obstacles can these two people overcome it all and find a way to love and live together. Beautifully narrated and full of laughs, fun and sweet and sexy moments that will keep your ears and heart happy. This series is quickly becoming one of my favorites! I love this Audible! I love this book by Kylie Gilmore. Charles Lawrence does a fantastic job with this book. He had me falling in love with Trav from the beginning. He did a fabulous job with Daisys story. The book is all about Daisy who is a single mom that writes a blog. In this blog she makes up thing that are not true like where she lives and the great husband and kid she has. Travis is trying to be a great father to his son and get Daisy to marry him. Until a TV show want to do a show on her and she needs her darling husband that she has made up. he uses this as a way to get what he want or at least he try. Will it work out? Will they get married? Can they keep up with everything for the show? Get this amazing book to get all the answers. You will not be disappointed. Daisy HAS it all What a fun book to listen to! The storyline was great, there were enough twists and turns to keep it interesting, the characters were well developed, the humor, especially with Gran, was really good, and there was plenty of sizzle between Daisy and Travis. Even if Daisy couldn't do it all she could have it all once she figured it out with Travis, and wow it took her long enough!! The narrator did a good job with the many characters in the story. He made it easy to stay interested.

Pride and Persistence Audiobook by Jeanna Ellsworth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeanna Ellsworth) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:14:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pride and Persistence Author: Jeanna Ellsworth Narrator: Nancy Peterson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Hey Lady Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Undaunted by a threatening storm, Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley insists he must deliver his letter to Miss Elizabeth Bennet - then tragedy strikes. Riddled with guilt, Elizabeth comes to the aid of the comatose Mr. Darcy and stays by his side until he regains consciousness. She soon learns that although Mr. Darcy has awoken, he has not returned to himself. And with no memory of his first disastrous proposal, he has concluded that there is nothing he wants more than to propose to Miss Elizabeth. This humorous journey of love leaves one asking, can persistence pacify prejudice? Can Elizabeth see the real gentleman behind the injury, a man who persists in professing his love to her every chance he gets? In this regency variation of Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet both learn the value of persistence. Members Reviews: A worthwhile P&P Variation/ Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? There are many, many P&P variations out there. This was well done. Plain and simple. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, but I would want to listen and read all P&P variations in one sitting! I love P&P and truly enjoy Austen fan fiction to read other's take on plausible variations. I don't like when authors change P&P characters a lot -- somethings must be maintained as Miss Austen originally created! Any additional comments? This audiobook was given voluntarily at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom. Lots of drama A wonderful, interesting and entertaining Pride and Prejudice variation. Lots of drama, suspense and angst. Love it. The story was unique from other variations I've read. Nancy Peterson did a really good job. Great performance. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review. Persistence Pays Off Pride and Persistence takes Pride and Prejudice in a whole new direction. Pride and Persistence takes place after Elizabeth has rejected Mr. Darcy's proposal to her. In this version, Mr. Darcy tried to win back Elizabeth's hand except he gets injured while delivering a letter to Elizabeth. Throughout this story, Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth's each day without remembering that he has already proposed to Elizabeth the day before. With the help of Colonel Fitzwilliam, Madeline, the nurse in charge of Darcy's care, and Mrs Wilkinson, the Collins's cook, and the good doctor, Elizabeth might be able to see the man that Mr. Darcy is truly is. Elizabeth stills has to deal with Lady Catherine and Mr. Collins who wants to keep her from Mr. Darcy. It is a great revelation in discovering Lady Catherine's past. Mr. Collins still remains and is a self-righteous pompous ass and lapdog for Lady Catherine. The narrator, Nancy Peterson delivers a wonderful narration of the story for Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. This is a variation of Pride and Prejudice that readers/listeners are going to enjoy listening. The audiobook gives the perfect personalities of the characters and especially the voice for Elizabeth. I was given this audiobook by the author/narrator/publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated or influenced in any way for writing this review. Lovely P & P Variation I am a huge Jane Austen fan and revisit her books quite often.

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

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 15:09:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: How fortunate that Stilton Cheesewright drew Bertie Wooster, the red-hot favourite, in the Drones Club annual darts tournament. Had he not he would surely have beaten Bertie to a pulp and buttered the lawn with him. Stilton does not like men trifling with his fiancee Florence Craye's affections. In the event Florence would seem to prefer Percy Gorringe, stepson of L.G. Trotter. What is Aunt Dahlia's obsessive interest in the wretched Trotter? Can there be more then one rope of false pearls? Will Jeeves deign to put things right, given that Bertie has grown a moustache of which he disapproves strongly? ©1954 P.G. Wodehouse; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Jonathan Cecil amazes as he reads this larky narrative, capturing perfectly the befuddled Wooster, the conniving Stilton Cheesewright, and the divine Florence with flawless aplomb." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Absolutely wonderful PG Wodehouse is a genius. These books are fantastic. The world of Bertie is wonderful and I love visiting it. Funny, wonderful phrases run throughout. Bertie reminds us that it is enough simply to be kind and have the best intentions. I couldn't recommend these books highly enough and (without wanting to seem too gushing) I think my life would be poorer and darker without Jeeves and Wooster. Thank you PGW narration not skippy enough for Bertie sorry, narrator too slow and too received pronunciation to convey Bertie's joie de vivre. will be looking for other readers What Ho, Jeeves Bertie is growing a moustache and Jeeves disapproves. Bertie is determined to keep said moustache but unfortunately, novelist and ex-fiance Florence Craye, admires the moustache resulting in the wrath of Stilton Cheesewright, a "combustible chap", who considers the moustache a cheap trick by Bertie to steal his girl. When Bertie gets a call for assistance from Aunt Dahlia to rush down to her "country pile" at Brinkley Court, he unfortunately finds himself in close proximity to Florence Craye, and Stilton Cheesewright. Bring on those Jeeves specials. Contains the fabulous insult: You revoting young piece of cheese. Dated but still ingenious 1 have not read Wodehouse for years, and found many aspects of his style had not worn well. However, he and this reader still had me laughing often.

Hummeldumm Hörbuch von Tommy Jaud

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tommy Jaud) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:32:21 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Hummeldumm Autor:: Tommy Jaud Erzähler: Tommy Jaud Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 32 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-08-10 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 6 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Schuld an allem ist sowieso Matzes Freundin: Sina fand, dass eine Gruppenreise durch Namibia genau das Richtige vor dem Umzug wäre. Und sie hat den falschen Handyadapter gekauft. Nicht schlimm eigentlich, hätte Matze nicht vor der Abreise vergessen, die Reservierungsgebühr für die Eigentumswohnung zu überweisen. Jetzt ist es zu spät. Jetzt wird er mit neun Volltrotteln in alberner Wanderkleidung zwei Wochen lang in einem Minibus quer durch Namibia gerüttelt. Als Sina ihm dann auch noch immer neue Einrichtungsideen präsentiert, weiß Matze, dass er heimlich das Geld überweisen und die Wohnung retten muss. Keine leichte Aufgabe zwischen Feldbett und Funkloch. Vor allem, wenn der einzige Ort mit Handyempfang die riesige Holzgiraffe am Pool ist. (c)+(p) 2010 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin Redaktionelle Rezensionen: Hummeldumm bedeutet Dumm wie ein Rindvieh. Der vierte Roman von Autor Tommy Jaud wurde zu dessen bisher größtem Erfolg. Da Jaud bereits für die Comedyserie Ladykracher, die SAT1-Wochenshow und die heute-show geschrieben hat, ist Lachen bei ihm Programm. Matze Klein lässt Freundin Sina freie Hand bei der Urlaubsplanung. Heraus kommt eine Gruppenrundreise durch Namibia. Hier versucht Matze gleichzeitig, die Wohnungssuche in der weit entfernten Heimat zu managen, und mit den besonderen Eigenheiten vor Ort zurecht zu kommen. Darüber hinaus sind die Mitreisenden so unterschiedlich, dass es zu vielen amüsanten Missverständnissen kommt. Am Ende wird jedoch alles gut: Matze steht nicht wie ein Vollidiot da und genießt seinen Resturlaub. Tommy Jaud schlüpft im Hörbuch selbst in die Rolle von Matze Klein. So erzählt er dem Hörer auf höchst unterhaltsame Weise, was einem bei einer Urlaubsreise alles passieren kann. Dabei gelingt es ihm, die unterschiedlichen Dialekte der Mitreisenden perfekt wiederzugeben. Dieses Hörbuch lässt uns herzlich lachen und angesichts des wiederholten Pechs von Matze gleichzeitig ungläubig die Hände über dem Kopf zusammenschlagen. Absolut empfehlenswert! Audible wünscht gute Unterhaltung! Mitglieder Bewertungen: Klasse Fantastisch lustig und sehr unterhaltsam! Genau das richtige wenn man im Urlaub ist und zu faul ist das Buch selbst zu lesen!

Carry On, Jeeves! Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:47:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carry On, Jeeves! Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: At his best, Jeeves miraculously keeps Bertie and his helpless friends in the good graces of their rich uncles. He deals knowingly with attractive, lovelorn young ladies, patching up their affairs of the heart just the way he thinks they should be mended. Carry On, Jeeves! is inspired comedy that will delight everyone who loves to laugh. Members Reviews: Our family favorite Both this book and this reader are absolute favorites in our family. We wore out our public library's copy of this audio book, and we are delighted to have it now in our Audible collection! Excellent Introduction to Wodehouse This is a wonderful introduction to P.G. Wodehouse, very well narrated by Frederick Davidson. These are all early Bertie and Jeeves stories and contain some of the great scenes and characters fans have enjoyed for several decades. Wodehouse fans have their favorite narrators; I've enjoyed Martin Jarvis in other productions. Davidson has a great range of voices, and by the end of the book I couldn't imagine anyone giving a better performance. Wonderful Wodehouse, Awful narration No aspersions on Wodehouse - the stories are gold, as usual. But, this narrator is terrible - he can't hold a candle to Jonathan Cecil, for whom I searched as narrator of this collection in vain. This narrator's voice is stringy, smarmy and sibilant. Words are swallowed at the ends of sentences. It's a chore to listen. I will never purchase another audiobook narrated by him.

The Pirates! Band of Misfits (Movie Tie-in Edition) Audiobook by Gideon Defoe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gideon Defoe) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:05:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pirates! Band of Misfits (Movie Tie-in Edition) Subtitle: An Adventure with Scientists & An Adventure with Ahab Author: Gideon Defoe Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Now a major motion picture. Adventure? Yes, more than one! Derring-do? Yes! Storms? Sea monsters? Rival pirates? Of course! Cameos by frequently anachronistic historical figures? You betcha! All that and more. Not since Moby-Dick.... No, not since Treasure Island.... Actually, not since Jonah and the Whale has there been a group of seafarers to rival The Pirates! and their leader, the greatest ocean-faring hero of all time, the immortal Pirate Captain, who, although he lives for months at a time on the bounding main, somehow manages to keep his beard silky and in good condition. Critic Reviews: "Be it an odd and funny book about a roguish pirate captain, Charles Darwin, and a radioactive elephant ye seek, then seek ye no more!" (Entertainment Weekly) "Prose Prozac for the nautically inclined.... gently satiric and genuinely funny.... a seaworthy little page-turner.... Rated: Aaarrr!" (The Village Voice) "Hilarious. Destined to become a classic of pirate comic fiction." (Eric Idle) Members Reviews: Hilarious This pairing of the first two novels of the Pirates! series is super funny! Pirate captain with his glorious beard and love of ham and his rag tag crew of pirates get themselves into the most hilarious situations (i.e adventures)! I found myself chuckling out loud at some things they got up to. Thoroughly enjoyable listen even if it does get a little silly. John Lee does an awesome job narrating, Fingers crossed that he does the other books in this series as well!

Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers Audiobook by Clyde Edgerton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clyde Edgerton) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:44:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers Subtitle: Advice to Dads of All Ages Author: Clyde Edgerton Narrator: David Aaron Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Clyde Edgerton has four kids ranging in age from 6 to 31 years old. After three decades of fatherhood, there are certain things he has learned during his tenure. His way of raising his children involves, of course, lots of humor (don't curse near a mimicking child), but also the sound advice of a lifelong educator (you can't start reading to a baby too early). With Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers, a great storyteller gives wise counsel to new parents - both fathers and mothers, young and old alike. Writing from experience, observation, and his vivid imagination, Clyde Edgerton conveys both caution and joy - mostly joy. Members Reviews: Empowered to write your own story Any fan of Edgerton's fiction knows this man can spin a yarn. Like so much of his work, these pages are filled with humor, often at the author's own expense. But don't be fooled into thinking this book is some backwoods parenting guide that one of his characters, like Mrs. Toomey of Where Trouble Sleeps, would have written: he cites and reflects upon modern research, incorporating his lifelong experience of a father into shifting cultural patterns and trends. His advice is solid and dependable. For me, the highlights are Edgerton's descriptions of make believe games, which offer imaginative and creative opportunities for children and adults to make up their own stories. It's like taking your child to a writer's workshop. What a treat! Andrew Taylor-Troutman Dublin, VA This is a fun book filled with several gems of paternal advice This is a fun book filled with several gems of paternal advice. I don't want to take anything away from the author by sharing them here, but as mentioned in other reviews the letters written to the author's children are very inspiring and endearing. It's a quick and easy read, so if you are a busy dad, you could probably finish this book over a couple hours worth of your daily commute. I laughed out loud a few times on the subway while reading this book. The author's writing style reminded me of Kurt Vonnegut, as it seemed as though the occurrence of tangents came up frequently, often as short one paragraph stories. Also, random drawings are spread throughout. Cousin Caleb takes the place of Kilgore Trout in this circumstance (as a foil for the author?) My one contention with this advice book is the price. If I had paid the cover price of $25, I likely would not have enjoyed the content as much. There isn't a tremendous amount of content here to justify the $25 price tag. Funny and practical Love Clyde Edgerton, this shows his funny, yet practical side. Must read for all dads Must read for new,old, and grand dads. Edgerton continues as a top southern writer mixing common sense with a healthy dose of humor. Five Stars Great, funny book. I'm not even a human father and I really enjoyed the book.

The Atheist's Guide to Christmas Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ariane Sherine (editor)) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:14:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Atheist's Guide to Christmas Author: Ariane Sherine (editor), Richard Dawkins, Simon Le Bon Narrator: Richard Dawkins, Simon Le Bon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The Atheist's Guide to Christmas is a fantastic listen that was edited by Ariane Sherine, who started the Atheist Bus Campaign in response to an evangelical Christian bus advertisement that gave the URL of a website "telling non-Christians they would spend 'all eternity in torment in hell'." With the backing of Richard Dawkins, officially supporting the UK's first atheist advertising initiative, Sherine managed to compile a wonderful concoction of the world's most entertaining writers, scientists, comedians, and philosophers to read, perform, and narrate pieces that they had all written for the print book, which was published on October 1, 2009. This audio version is magnificent! It's funny, uplifting, and is read by all of the book's contributors, including Derren Brown, Richard Dawkins, Mitch Benn, Ben Goldacre, Simon Le Bon, Charlie Brooker, and David Baddiel. Members Reviews: Cant duplicate Brit humor Great rants from our friends across the pond. As my title implies, the Brits have a patent on very good, dry humor...and is worth the time to bask in it's glory. Recommend reading! Great Listen. This is a collection of stories, each story narrated by the person that wrote it. Some stories are better than others. Great all the way around. and so worth the 6 bucks. Keep em coming. I loved it A series of short stories ranging from good to excellent, but worth it alone just for Richard Dawkins' contribution. His works are always top notch and this time he is also very funny. Hilarious in fact. An instant favourite. Fun(d) Raiser This Guide was obviously an adjunct to a fund raising venture to assist the Terry Higgins Trust, a UK HIV charity. It is a collection of 42 (in honour of the late Douglas Adams) short essays read by the respective authors. This makes for an eclectic mix of style, quality and interest. Some were very entertaining listens; funny or thought provoking. I enjoyed Simon Singh's ode to star watching and Simon Le Bon's simple message of festive (secular) cheer, to name but two. Some are a bit dull and some downright annoying. Some are from the famous (Dawkins etal) and some are a bit unknown (at least to Australian audiences). But overall, it's a bit of fun and was for a worthy cause. PS: I suggest that you listen at Christmas. It makes it more pertinent. PSS: the last two essayists are repeated, so don't sit through the same thing twice by accident, like I did! Surprisingly good I listened to several audio books from Audible pertaining to atheism and this was the best by far. Educational and funny!

Tropical Depression Audiobook by Laurence Shames

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurence Shames) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:18:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tropical Depression Subtitle: Key West Capers, Book 4 Author: Laurence Shames Narrator: Jem Matzan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Laurence Shames Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When Murray Zemelman, a.k.a. The Bra King, pops another Prozac and heads to the Keys, he has nothing much in mind beyond a quixotic hope of winning back his first wife, Franny, whom he dumped years before. But when he forms an unlikely friendship with Tommy Tarpon, the last remaining member of an obscure Indian tribe, another plan also starts shaping up in his fevered brain. Why not open up Key West's first casino? Why not? Well, how about because the Mafia, in league with some of the nastiest politicians you will ever meet, is determined to kill anyone who tries? Somehow, Murray, Tommy, and Franny didn't think of that until they were in way too deep. Laugh along as they improvise a manic and ever more desperate campaign to keep their casino dreams - and themselves - alive. Members Reviews: Great book, Great read.. Would you consider the audio edition of Tropical Depression to be better than the print version? Have not read the book. What about Jem Matzans performance did you like? Jem delivered a very enjoyable performance. This is the first audio book to ever pass my ears. Kept me hanging on. Who was the most memorable character of Tropical Depression and why? The Bra King and Tommie of course were quite a pair, loved their interactions. Any additional comments? Really enjoyed this book, listened to it in two segments. This book had it all, suspense, humor, drama, great characters, wow, may listen to it again.

Manche mögen's steil: (K)ein Liebes-Roman Hörbuch von Ellen Berg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellen Berg) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:13:52 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Manche mögen's steil: (K)ein Liebes-Roman Autor:: Ellen Berg Erzähler: Tessa Mittelstaedt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 9 hrs and 24 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-02-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wie steil ist das denn? Vic liebt ihren Job bei einer Medical-Software-Firma, kennt Jahreszeiten aus der Wetter-App und Freundschaften nur auf Facebook. Dann soll sie für ein Teamtraining in die Berge geschickt werden - das pure Grauen für die digitale Großstadtpflanze. Da Vic jedoch fürchtet, ihr Konkurrent Konstantin könnte sie auf der Karriereleiter überholen, muss sie wohl oder übel den Gipfel erklimmen. Wenn nur nicht dieser unerträglich wetterfeste Bergführer Johannes wäre. Sofort fliegen die Fetzen. Bis Vic jenseits von WLAN und veganer Ernährung entdeckt, dass es sie doch gibt - die wahre Liebe im falschen Leben. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2017 Aufbau Verlag GmbH & Co. KG (P)2017 Audible Studios

The Hags of Black County Audiobook by Michelle Bowser

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Bowser) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:15:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hags of Black County Author: Michelle Bowser Narrator: Michelle Bowser Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-17 Publisher: Burning Bulb Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Ruled by a committee of Hags, and fueled by toothless rivalries, Black County lurks just far enough out of the way to be completely unnoticed by the rest of civilization. Its inhabitants have been mentally warped for generations and the land itself seems to have the power to drive anyone unlucky enough to visit into ridiculous hillbilly madness. When a construction Company needs to bury a pipeline through its ludicrous hills and valleys, a twisted charm goes to work and every aspect of already bizarre Black County life takes a gory turn for the hysterical. Take a preposterous trip along with its citizens, both native and new, through escapades such as the Hag parade, the grand opening of Madame Skunk's House of Ill Repute, the demolition derby riot, and the rabid zombie clown apocalypse. Members Reviews: A New Bizarro Talent on the Scene What can be said about The Hags of Black County that hasn't already been said about similar great works by Shakespeare and Proust? Actually, The Hags of Black County aspires only to be a fun read and it successfully reaches that primary goal. Unpretentious and uncomplicated, the novella tells a `slice of life' story covering a few days in a bizarre place called Black County, where wacked-out witches, called hags, carry out their extraordinary exhibitionist activities in full public view. The hags' extroverted antics reach a crescendo of weirdness at the annual Black County Fair. While the hags busy themselves with bingo, fortune telling, potion preserves production, reanimating dead animals and transforming themselves into a variety of were-species, the county fair is also interfused with rabid clowns, feuding demo-derby hillbillies, demented hag minions, buffoonish law enforcement and other sideshow attractions. Giving the reader a stabilized normal perspective on these strange shenanigans is the central character named (of course) Joe Schmoe. Mr. Schmoe is a foreman with a pipeline company who had the misfortune of being transferred to Black County. But unlike most transient oil and pipeline workers, he doesn't spend all his free time at nudie bars. Nope, Joe decides to go to the Black County Fair, where he meets a common food vendor named Sadie, who agrees to acclimate Joe to his new surroundings. Thus, we readers get a tour de force course on Black County haggery, courtesy of pedestrian Sadie, who has learned to accept her spectator-on-the-sideline status within the sick society. (There may be a social allegory there, but I doubt it). Anyway, long-brewing resentment over a former hag war, mixed with jealousy and power struggles within the hag community, eventually come to a climax as the story nears its end. Throw some escaped zombies, a whore-mongering mayor and a perverted child-stealing skull-effer into the mix and you have the makings of an eye-popping conclusion. Author Michelle Bowser is a natural humorist and none of the comedic scenes she creates seem forced or contrived, which is a problem for more pretentious bizarro and horror authors who try to inject humor into their otherwise "serious works." You're either born with the gift of comedic timing and absurdity, like Michelle obviously is, or you're not. recommended reading A surreal comedy horror. It's good if you are looking for a laugh. I bet you've never read anything like it! Funny, irreverent Funny, irreverent, and just a little on the odd side.

A Dog's Purpose Audiobook by W. Bruce Cameron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. Bruce Cameron) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:28:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dog's Purpose Subtitle: A novel for humans Author: W. Bruce Cameron Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog's Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of eight-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures, Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders - will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Members Reviews: one of my favourites! i loved it! a wonderful story filled with humour and tons of emotion! the film doesnt do the book justice! A dogs tail If you love dogs you will love this book This book goes through all the human emotions but from a dogs viewpoint I loverly easy listen which I listened to over two days the best fantastic,beautiful, sad, happy tear jerker cool- such a roller coaster of - keeps you on your toes and holding an hanky to wipe away your tears form listening to such a great book - I loved this book- sure you will too! Wonderful Wow simply the greatest audiobook I've ever listened to from Audible and I've over 300 on my account so far. All dog lovers will love this. You'll laugh. You'll feel sad. You'll maybe even cry. But come what may whenever your pooch tilts it's head listening to you you'll think of Bailey and wonder just what on Earth you little dog is planning. Beautifully written and it's one of the few audible that I've started to listen to again straight after. Highly, highly recommended. Amazing I loved this book so touching and funny and cute. The narrator read beautifully and made impressions of what the characters would sound like.

Floodgate Audiobook by Johnny Shaw

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johnny Shaw) — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:46:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Floodgate Subtitle: A Novel Author: Johnny Shaw Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Andy Destra is a mostly honest cop in the most notoriously corrupt and crime-ridden city in America: Auction City. After discovering explosive information that reveals corruption within the highest levels of the police department, Andy is kicked off the force, framed, and disgraced, left to wage a lonely one-man crusade against conspiracies he can't prove. Andy's investigation plunges him into a blackly comic maelstrom of one-armed gang members, slick pickpockets, criminal syndicates, hired mercenaries, escaped convicts, sewer dwellers, and one sinister ice cream truck. At the same time, he must contend with a mystery closer to home: the true identity of his parents, his most unshakeable obsession. Understanding their past may be the key to Auction City's future as it teeters on the brink of chaos. If Andy can't solve this case, the Floodgate will fail...and his city will burn. Members Reviews: It's not very often that I think "will this book just end already!" But this time I did. It's a long, drawn out, boring story line. I've read everything Johnny Shaw has written and until this book, absolutely loved his style. If you haven't read The Big Maria or the Jimmy Vedeer series stop here and go read them. They are fantastic!!! I fear if you introduce yourself to his work with this novel you will not give him another thought and that would be a true loss. His other novels are brilliantly executed. I gave this book 3 stars because I downloaded the audible version and the narrator deserves credit, he did a good job. What in the World I'm not too sure what happen to Johnny Shaw's writing, but "Floodgate" is not his style from his other books. There is no humor in this book and all of the sentences are very choppy. There is no flow to the plot and very edgy use of words. Mr. Shaw, what in the world happen to you? I was expecting another Dove Season, Big Maria and Plaster City, but then you gave us a curve ball with "Floodgate" that doesn't makes any sense. Your humor is missing this one for sure. Total bomb on this one.

That's Me in the Middle Audiobook by Donald Jack

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald Jack) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:27:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That's Me in the Middle Subtitle: The Bandy Papers, Volume 2 Author: Donald Jack Narrator: Robin Gabrielli Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-17 Publisher: Prelude Books Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bartholomew Bandy has become an air ace. On the ground, he causes disasters wherever he goes, but in the air, he's deadly, shooting down dozens of German planes in the course of thrilling aerial combats. To the amazement of all who know him, he becomes Lieutenant Colonel Bandy, and thanks to his new rank, he meets all sorts of people, including his fiancée's memorable family. As a handy but disposable war hero, he encounters a number of hair-raising adventures, not to mention English plumbing and an unforgettable honeymoon night. That's Me in the Middle is exciting, full of military action in the trenches and in the air, and, as it continues to flirt with history, very funny. Members Reviews: Great read I first came across this author when I purchased three cheers for me. I then kept my eye out and by chance found book two. I have since read many more. I enjoy the fact that Bandys antics make me laugh out loud. Much to my wife's displeasure. I promise you a good read and a laugh or two along the way Another enjoyable episode I am enjoying the Bandy Papers series. Like the first volume, I found That's Me In The Middle a bit variable but never less than enjoyable and exceptionally good in places. Bandy spends the first half of the book as Top Brass in London, giving Jack an opportunity for some well aimed potshots at official incompetence and infighting, treacherous politicians and so on. There is also the usual smattering of pure farce and Bandy's endearingly hopeless social and romantic escapades. This part is well written and amusing but nothing that special, I think. It's very Wodehousian, with some episodes very reminiscent of Sir Roderick Spode and Edwin the Boy Scout, but it didn't really engage me. As before, it is when Bandy returns to the fighting, with Jack's brilliant balance of humour and the terror of war, that the book really excels. He manages to make the narrative both funny and exciting, and captures both the chaotic nature of the combat and its genuine horror. It reminded me a little in tone of the excellent TV drama The Wipers Times and these passages, making up most of the second half of the book, had me completely riveted. Parts of this are quite outstanding - and if you have more of a taste for farce than I do, you will enjoy all of it very much. I will certainly be reading Volume Three (It's Me Again), and I can recommend this one. An excellent read! I received a free electronic copy of this historical novel from Netgalley, the estate of Donald Jack and Farrago, Prelude Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all, for sharing your hard work with me. This book was originally published in 1973 by Doubleday. The second of a series titled The Bandy Papers, this book is completely stand alone. I loved the insights into protocol involving flight training in WWI England, and I particularly loved Bart Bandy and his lady love, Katherine Lewis. I enjoyed the way they both loosened up and found humor and compassion as their relationship grew. But especially I consumed the planes - the making of, the flying of, the repairing of the precursors of modern military flight. This humorous telling of early days of WWI in England and France is an excellent lesson on finding a bright cloud in a stormy sky. One of my all time favourite book series One of my all time favourite book series.

Great Apes Audiobook by Will Self

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Will Self) — Mon, 04 May 2015 04:49:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Apes Author: Will Self Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Some people lost their sense of proportion, others their sense of scale, but Simon Dykes, a middle-aged, successful London painter, has lost his sense of perspective in a most disturbing fashion. After a night of routine, pedestrian debauchery, traipsing from toilet to toilet, and imbibing a host of narcotics on the way, Simon wakes up cuddled in his girlfriend's loving arms. Much to his dismay, however, his girlfriend has turned into a chimpanzee. To add insult to injury, the psychiatric crash team sent to deal with him as he flips his lid is also comprised of chimps. Indeed, the entire city is overrun by clever primates, who, when they are not jostling for position, grooming themselves, or mating some of the females, can be found driving Volvos, hanging out on street corners, and running the world. Nonetheless convinced that he is still a human, Simon is confined to the emergency psychiatric ward of Charing Cross Hospital, where he becomes the patient of Dr. Zack Busner, clinical psychologist, medical doctor, anti-psychiatrist, and former television personality - an expert at the height of his reign as alpha male. As Busner attempts to convince him that everyone who is fully sentient in this world are chimpanzees, Simon struggles with the horrifying delusion that he is really a human trapped in a chimp's body. Written with the same brilliant satiric wit that has distinguised Self's earlier fiction, Great Apes is a hilarious, often disturbing, and absolutely original take on man's place in the evolutionary chain. In a strange and twisted tale that recalls Jonathan Swift and Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, Will Self's comic genius is impossible to ignore. Members Reviews: Interesting Interesting story. Though I don't know if I would have finished listening if it weren't for John Lee narrating.

El traspié [The Setback] Audio Libro por Fernando Savater

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fernando Savater) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:22:37 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Título: El traspié [The Setback] Autor: Fernando Savater Narrador: Chema Agulló Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 27 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-13-14 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Fiction, Humor Resumen del editor: Al final de su vida, el filósofo Arthur Schopenhauer alcanzó al menos en parte el reconocimiento público de su obra que durante tanto tiempo se le había negado. Una joven y prometedora artista, Elisabeth Ney, solicitó permiso para hacerle un busto. Halagado, el gran pesimista accedió a esta petición. Durante varios meses posó para la joven y entre tanto conversó con ella de todo lo imaginable. Entre el viejo pensador célebre por su misoginia y la bella artista se trabó una relación extrañamente dulce. En algunos momentos, Schopenhauer pareció revisar su opinión sobre el género femenino...En esta comedia filosófica, elocuente y sutil, se imagina una de aquellas sesiones entre la escultora y su ilustre modelo. El filósofo exhibe sus ideas ante una oyente tan atenta como ocasionalmente irónica. Se repasa el destino del hombre, orgulloso de sus certezas y martirizado por sus perplejidades. Mientras, la superstición ronda, llega un forastero atrevido, se prepara una invocación a los espíritus y la carne dicta urgencias que se burlan de los alambicados sistemas intelectuales. Y suena al fondo una alegre melodía de Rossini. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

The Clicking of Cuthbert and Other Golf Stories Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:12:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clicking of Cuthbert and Other Golf Stories Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-07 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The stories included are: "The Clicking of Cuthbert", "A Woman Is Only a Woman", "A Mixed Threesome", "Sundered Hearts", "The Salvation of George Mackintosh", "Ordeal by Golf", "The Long Hole", "The Heel of Achilles", "The Rough Stuff", and "The Coming of Gowf". Critic Reviews: "Wonderful, comical golf stories." (John Updike) "[The stories] are sheer, kick-your-heels-up bliss." (Lynne Truss) Members Reviews: LOL! How enjoyable can a book be! Love the characters, the courting stories, and the golf stories. Laughed out loud. I really enjoyed this book. I thought it to be hilarious! Well worth listen. Cecil shines Jonathan Cecil shines. He makes Wodehouse's words dance and sing. There is no better performance artist of Wodehouse than Jonathan Cecil. He is simply the best - period!

The Adventures of Sally Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:32:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of Sally Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Pretty, impecunious Sally never dreamed a fortune could prove a disadvantage. Until she became an heiress and watched in bewilderment as her orderly existence went haywire. (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Classic (non-Jeeves) Wodehouse Whenever I'm reading a non-Jeeves or non-Blandings Wodehouse story, I mostly feel like I'm reading the book for some old-fashioned musical: a story full of plucky heroines, misguided heroes, misunderstandings, and delightfully happy endings. And 'The Adventures of Sally" is another in this vein. Well-read as usual by Jonathan Cecil (my favourite Wodehouse reader), it's a nice little story. Not a lot of laugh-out-loud moments, and a little predictable, but still enjoyable - especially if you're in the mood for a happy ending! P G Wodehouse, Sally and Jonathan Cecil -- Perfect What made the experience of listening to The Adventures of Sally the most enjoyable? Jonathan Cecil is the perfect narrator for P G Wodehouse stories. The two go together like cheese and wine. Who was your favorite character and why? Sally is the main character and someone you love. What does Jonathan Cecil bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Jonathan Cecil brings this excellent story to life with his excellent delivery. In my opinion, there is no other narrator - for P G Wodehouse stories - than Jonathan Cecil. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? This book is heart-warming and great fun. Any additional comments? A must for all P G Wodehouse and Jonathan Cecil fans

About a Boy Audiobook by Nick Hornby

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Hornby) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:31:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About a Boy Author: Nick Hornby Narrator: Stephen Mangan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of About a Boy by Nick Hornby, read by Stephen Mangan. Nick Hornby's second best-selling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is 36, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is 12 and a little bit nerdish: he's got the kind of mother who made him listen to Joni Mitchell rather than Nirvana. Perhaps they can help each other out a little bit, and both can start to act their ages. Members Reviews: Great! I've been quite ill recently and needed a way to pass the time without needed to look at anything. So audio books have been perfect. I've seen the film, and very much enjoyed the book. Read brilliantly, I would recommend. Miles better than the film... What made the experience of listening to About a Boy the most enjoyable? Nick Hornby writes in such a way as to make you feel as though you know the characters. Plus, since it's a long time since I first read the book, I was pleased that the book was significantly better than the film! Who was your favorite character and why? It's hard to say. Will and Marcus need one another to be effective, I think. Which scene did you most enjoy? When Marcus is trying to hide the fact that Kurt Cobain has died. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No I can never do that, I like to spread the story out over a few trips to and from work. Enter than the film I bought this as I'd love the film version but this was so much more enjoyable. More detail and a different storyline in places.

That Ghoul Ava...On the Lam Audiobook by TW Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (TW Brown) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:03:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That Ghoul Ava...On the Lam Subtitle: That Ghoul Ava, Book 5 Author: TW Brown Narrator: Pamela Lorence Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-15 Publisher: May December Publications, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Children are being murdered. What's a ghoul to do when the latest job dropped in her lap involves the sudden disappearance and murder of several children in the area? It's not like she doesn't already have enough on her plate; what, with being recently declared Public Enemy Number One by the Templars (an organization of which her roommate and best friend, Lisa Jenkins, is a member), and a problem involving the neighbor's massive dogs using her lawn as a toilet, which is becoming a real issue for the goblin horde living in her basement. When Ava discovers the source of the killing might blow the lid off the Supernatural community, she charges in like she has so often in the past: unprepared. Can she defeat this monster, or will she finally find that she has bitten off more than she can chew? That Ghoul Ava...on the Lam! Members Reviews: Fun series! I am not usually into this genre, but a friend recommended the That Ghoul, Ava series to me, so I decided to give it a shot. I am glad I did! Author TW Brown weaves a fun bit of yarn that involves a tapestry of characters, including a cold and sardonic supernatural psychic, an overly confident Queen of the Zombies, a couple hot (but not sparkling) vampires, a templar-in-training, and of course, That Ghoul, Ava. I originally read the books, and liked them so much, that when I got the chance to listen to and review the series on Audible, I leapt at the chance. Ava becomes a Ghoul in the first book of the series. Her inner monologue is an adventure all on its own. She may or may not have a raging case of ADHD, which makes her an easy to identify with character for me. Her mind-wandering inner monologues rival that of JD on the TV show, Scrubs. The cast of characters are fun and interesting, especially the way Ava describes them. Combine all of the above with a nice dose of '80s music fangirling, and you've got a recipe for a great listen. Pamela Lorence does a nice job of narrating the stories, though I must say that my mind's voice for Ava was a lot more droll and Daria-like. Even so, I think she was a good choice for Ava's audiobook presence. Something that is an added bonus is that the author of the series is on Facebook, and he is very nice, likes input, and actually replies when you write on his wall. It's not too often that you can have actual contact with writers of the books you're reading! You should just go ahead and use your credits or buy the series now. You can't go wrong. Fun books! I hope TW Brown does more with Ava. I love Ava! If you could sum up That Ghoul Ava...On the Lam in three words, what would they be? Ava saves children! What did you like best about this story? It was fun that Ava had a hard time with the Lamia and took a lot of damage. Not everything is cutsie but Ava comes out on top once again! Go Ava! What about Pamela Lorences performance did you like? I love listening to Pamela Lorence. She is the perfect voice of Ava, If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? I would LOVE to see an Ava film. Edge of your seat Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This book left me wanting more the second it was over. I loved it from start to finish. Ava is a fantastic and real character Wonderful! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a wonderful well told story.

Uncle Fred In The Springtime Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:60:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uncle Fred In The Springtime Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-08 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: His lordship requires an expert in human behaviour to prevent the egg-throwing Duke of Dunstable from stealing Emsworth's treasured pig, Empress of Blandings. The plot's eccentricities naturally include love and romance and, crucially, three imposters. Add to the cocktail some 'Mickey Finn's', a brace of financially embarrassed nephews and a private investigator, 'Mustard Pott'. As the mixture boils there are shot guns in the night time - plus redoubtable Lady Constance, Emsworth's sister, who could halt a cavalry charge merely with her voice. A happy and appropriate ending is of course on the cards. Members Reviews: Had a great time with this This was my first exposure to P.G. Wodehouse and therefore my first visit to Blandings Castle as well, and I enjoyed it enough that I'm looking for more. I thought the reading by Jarvis wonderful with all the voice characterizations he brings to it. At first, not being familiar with the people and doings at Blandings Castle, I thought the story was a bit slow developing, but it gained great momentum as it proceeds through all the funny complications of the story. Wonderful performance of a classic Wodehouse What other book might you compare Uncle Fred In The Springtime to, and why? Nothing compares to Wodehouse. Other Wodehouse books maybe? What about Martin Jarviss performance did you like? Real commitment to the characters. Brilliant voices - like listening to a full cast performance. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Would happily have done so. Any additional comments? The last hour and a half of the download is something else (Murder by someone or other) - I didn't listen to it, and it was a real surprise when the book suddenly ended and a new story started. It's not mentioned in the cover blurb so seems to be some sort of mistake (?)

The SSMC Reluctant Audiobook by Christopher P. Young, John P. Logsdon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher P. Young) — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:19:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The SSMC Reluctant Subtitle: Platoon F, Book 1 Author: Christopher P. Young, John P. Logsdon Narrator: John P. Logsdon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-16 Publisher: Crimson Myth Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In mission number one of the hilarious Platoon F series, Lieutenant Orion Murphy finds himself scheduled for execution due to a clerical error. His only out is to undergo a complete physical makeover, get rank and name changes, and agree to take over a new platoon in the Segnal Space Marine Corps (SSMC). Seeing that it's a case of comply or die, he accepts the offer. A week later, he's standing on the bridge of the SSMC Reluctant with a misfit crew, an insane special agent, an antiquated robot mechanic, and his updated identity. Will the newly named Commodore Don Harr be able to get control of the ship and crew? Can they all survive their first mission, even though they're not really supposed to? And who the hell came up with this mission, anyway? Oh, and space ships on rails? Seriously? That doesn't make any damn sense at all! After only a few days in, Commodore Harr can't help but wonder if execution may have been the better option. Members Reviews: Good, funny Sci fi Great series, this is the beginning book, I can't wait to listen to more adventures of platoon f Another Top book (audio) John P Logsdon Another top book by the author John P Logsdon, humour, innuendo mixed in with great characters, easy listening and great fun, very much in the mould of Terry Pratchett. Add the author to your read list you won't be disappointed.

A Pelican at Blandings Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:32:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Pelican at Blandings Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Nigel Lambert Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, sank back in his chair looking like the good old man in a Victorian melodrama whose mortgage the villain had just foreclosed. He felt the absence of that gentle glow which customarily accompanied the departure of one of his sisters. Lord Emsworth needed Galahad....There are tricky corners to be rounded, and assorted godsons, impostors, and pretty girls to be paired off. Fortunately, many years' membership of the Pelican Club means the Hon. Galahad Threepwood is able to keep cool, stiffen his upper lip, and always think a shade quicker then the next man. © Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "It would be easy to drive off the road while you whoop with laughter over this audiobook." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: a rollicking wodehouse comedy If you could sum up A Pelican at Blandings in three words, what would they be? entertaining, clever, witty Who was your favorite character and why? clarence - he's so completely absorbed in his own interests What about Nigel Lamberts performance did you like? his ability to assume the character with each voice One of my Top-5 favorite books of all-time I have a growing love for P.G. Wodehouse's books. I've read many, and have many audiobook versions as well. This is one of my favorites. Nigel Lambert is my favorite reader of the Blandings series of books. His reading is so well done. It's a joy to listen to (and a I have many times!). Highly recommended. Corking! A lovely romp round Blandings Castle, complete with mad relatives, impeccable butlers, mistaken identity, duplicity and revenge. What a treat to be transported back to a simpler time what a fellows word was his bind, couples fell in love at the drop of a summer hat and Lords spent their time ogling fat swine. A sweet read that really helped me chill on the way home after a rough day. No stresses could withstand the gentle pace, intrigue and laughter provided by such a lovely story. Audio quality is fine although you can hear when the narrator has taken a break but this in no way detracts from the pleasure. The pace is measured beautifully and delivery is perfect, splendid all round. I am off to try an earlier book about Blandings residents and brothers who should have set thier faces against sisters right from the start. Classic Wodehouse I was really surprised to come across a PGW work which I had not previously read - what a lovely treat! This is a Blandings Castle adventure with all the usual ingredients - Lord Emsworth beset by the dragon Connie, an unwelcome guest in the person of the ghastly Duke of Dunstable, complicated love interest, impostors and the wonderful Galahad Threepwood coming to the rescue of all in his own brilliant style. Perhaps the plot does not achieve the same supremely inventive daftness of some of the earlier Blandings tales, but it is wonderfully entertaining nonetheless. Nigel Lambert is a superb narrator; he paces the book brilliantly; he really savours the jokes and he brings all the characters vividly to life, especially the horrible Dunstable. Strongly recommended. Pleasurable Wodehouse Well read by Nigel Lambert, this is very entertaining and typical of Wodehouse. Guaranteed to cheer you up.

Eggs, Beans, and Crumpets Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:49:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eggs, Beans, and Crumpets Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: These wonderfully funny short stories feature a cast of outrageous characters, all plotting to save themselves from wedlock, poverty, or ignominy - with various degrees of success. This recording includes the following stories: "All's Well with Bingo", "Bingo and the Peke Crisis", "The Editor Regrets", "Sonny Boy", "Anselm Gets His Chance", "Romance at Droitgate Spa", "A Bit of Luck for Mabel", "Buttercup Day", and "Ukridge and the Old Stepper". Members Reviews: A Universal Review for all the Wodehouse Books Like all the other Wodehouse books I've bought for my son over the years, this is not only funny in a dry way, it's a beautifully made book with original illustrations and what I believe to be the original appearance of the book from decades ago. Five Stars Loved the series of short stories, many fun characters. The Wodehouse touch This collection of short stories is classic Wodehouse, cutting a witty swath through upper class Brits and their foibles. No more need be said. Eggs, Beans and Crumpets A very competent process, ordering, shipping and delivery, top class, as has always been the case with my purchases through the Amazon system. Congratulations to Amazone and its trustworthy network of suppliers, you render a great service to the consuming public. An excellent collection of short stories from Wodehouse's prime This collection contains four stories starring Bingo Little and his pals from the Drones Club, one Mulliner story, three Ukridge stories (not to be confused with Psmith, as I did in an earlier version of this review!), and one story not featuring a series character. If you are familiar with Wodehouse, you know the general tenor of the stories. If you don't know Wodehouse, these stories -- like most of his others -- are set in the early twentieth century and involve upper-class Englishmen getting themselves into and (barely) out of various comic fixes. These stores were originally written between 1925 and 1940 (the book itself was first published in 1940). This was the prime of Wodehouse's career and the stories are uniformly fresh and well-plotted and the writing is brilliant, with many laugh-out-loud lines. Wodehouse's characters live in a Neverland that bears a passing resemblance to pre-1914 England. Wodehouse spent very little time in England after World War I and the manners, actions, and clothes of his characters were dated by the 1920s and 1930s, much less by the post-World War II period during which he continued to turn out novels and short stories. For instance, the members of the Drones Club continued to wear spats decades after they had fallen out of style. None of this much mattered to readers of these stories when they were first published and they are even less important now. Wodehouse rarely attempted to satirize actual events or recognizable persons (the Oswald Mosley character in the novel, "The Code of the Woosters," being a rare example). Instead, he was content to create a self-contained world that continues to entertain us many years later. If you are unfamiliar with Wodehouse, this collection is not a bad place to start. If you like these stores, there are plenty more where they come from. If you don't like them, Wodehouse is probably not for you. Finally, these Overlook editions are very well done.

Sneaky Pie for President Audiobook by Rita Mae Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rita Mae Brown) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:58:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sneaky Pie for President Subtitle: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery, Book 21 Author: Rita Mae Brown Narrator: Kate Forbes Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: With help from her friends - the irascible gray cat Pewter, the wise corgi Tee Tucker, and Tally, the exuberant Jack Russell - Sneaky crisscrosses her home state of Virginia hoping to go where no cat since Socks Clinton has gone: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. In the tradition of her heroine, Sojourner Truth, she takes her case to the masses. Journeying from the lair of the red-shouldered hawk to the nest of the tufted titmouse, from a pasture full of curmudgeonly cows to the stately halls of Monticello, the tenacious tiger cat even secures the chattering support of Thomas Jeffersons mice. Mice backing a cat for president? Yes, we can! Now, if Sneaky can get the animal community to band together for the common good, why not the humans? After all, who better to get the economy purring again than an honest tabby with authentic political stripes? Human candidates have had their chance in Washington, with dubious results of late: Nowhere does it say in the Constitution that the president cannot be a cat. Members Reviews: This is a political commentary. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Someone looking for political commentary, not a mystery. Would you ever listen to anything by Rita Mae Brown again? Yes, but not in this genre. How could the performance have been better? Never finished it. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment and a bit of anger that this was billed as a Sneaky Pie mystery. I kept listening for the story line--there is none, just commentary by the usual Sneaky Pie characters. Not at all what I was looking for. Not a Mrs. Murphy Book What would have made Sneaky Pie for President better? The blurb indicated it was a Mrs Murphy story, it is not. I would never have purchased this had I known that up front. I love Mrs Murphy and the interaction between the animals and humans. This is the worst Rita Mae Brown book I have read, and I have read most of her fiction works including Venus Envy. Would you ever listen to anything by Rita Mae Brown again? yes. What does Kate Forbes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Kate Forbes always does a good job on the Rita Mae Brown books she reads Awful awful awful What would have made Sneaky Pie for President better? Having a story not a political commercial What was most disappointing about Rita Mae Browns story? This was not a story all in the animals voice Any additional comments? Don't waste your money or a credit. I listened to the whole thing hoping for an improvement Not a mystery Dissapointing - This is no mystery but a political statement. I loved this series with Mrs. Murphy. But I missed her! Well, I cannot tell for sure if she ever appeared in this book, because I got out after an hour or so. This Volume should not be set in the Series of Mrs. Murphy. It should be the first one in the 'co-author' Sneaky Pie Brown Very Unlike Sneaky What disappointed you about Sneaky Pie for President? I wanted a good Sneaky Pie mystery, not a political diatribe on the issues facing us today.

Psmith Journalist Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:19:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Psmith Journalist Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Meet Psmith, with a silent 'P' as in psychic. A gallant, charming individual, Psmith has a gift for getting into awful scrapes, and when he takes over a gentile journal known as Cosy Moments with the aid of Billy Windsor, its sub-editor, he turns it into a radical publication...with alarming and hilarious results. © The Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Very bad sound quality My enthusiasm for P G Wodehouse stories caused me to overlook the reviews. The sound is muffled and very hard to hear. Do not purchase this audiobook. Terrible quality I'm with Frank. I love Wodehouse and Jonathan Cecil but I can't listen to this. Poor sound quality in format 4 I hope the enhanced version is better. I almost couldn't finish this in format 4. The sound was very muddy and I often couldn't understand what the narrator was saying (a sin in a Wodehouse story). Love Jonathan Cecil and Wodehouse, but not this recording. AUDIO QUALITY PERFECT NOW!! Would you listen to Psmith Journalist again? Why? Although the book is overall great, the racial slurs against african americans, italians and the irish are very disappointing. Because I love P.G. Wodehouse, it makes me sad to see this side of his character. If youve listened to books by P.G. Wodehouse before, how does this one compare? This book is great. But, 'Leave It To Psmith' is still the funniest ever. Have you listened to any of Jonathan Cecils other performances before? How does this one compare? Outstanding as always! Hard to hear I always enjoy Wodehouse and especially read by Jonathon Cicil, however, the quality of the recording is terrible. Need a quite road, crank the volume but adjust the bass and treble and at the same time turn down your player to minimize static.

Gappy's Gadgets Audiobook by John P. Logsdon, Christopher P. Young

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John P. Logsdon) — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:53:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gappy's Gadgets Subtitle: Tales from the Land of Ononokin, Book 4 Author: John P. Logsdon, Christopher P. Young Narrator: Jus Sargeant Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-17 Publisher: John P. Logsdon Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The endearingly hilarious tale about a young Gnome who strikes out on his own! Gappy Whirligig is an industrious Gnome who has yet to reach the Age of Tinkering. He's 42. But, as anyone who lives in the Gnome town of Hubintegler can tell you, things have a way of exploding when least expected. In a flash, Gappy's life flips upside down, leaving him to make the decision to either strike out on his own or become a 42-year-old foster child. Gappy demonstrates his industrious spirit as he leaves Hubintegler's rules and regulations behind and instead seeks to make his mark in the seedy town of Planoontik. Along with his Orc assistant, Shrit, Gappy fights through the red tape of starting a business, running a business, dealing with the local Halfia (the Halfling Mafia), and battling the competition. The land of Ononokin gets its influence as a hodgepodge from Monty Python, National Lampoon, Family Guy, Terry Pratchett, Discworld, Robert Asprin, Myth Adventures, Piers Anthony, Xanth, Douglas Adams, Harry Harrison, and countless other comedic mediums. Listeners will find a new, fun, comedic fantasy world to play in. Wizards, magic, Dwarfs, Orcs, Ogres, Trolls, Gnomes, Halflings, Vampires, Zombies, Dragons, Gorgans, and more fill the vastness of Ononokin. Members Reviews: The Land of Ononokin I have greatly enjoyed the Ononokin series!! The stories and interesting, humorous, and....just so entertaining! Jus Sargeant is the perfect narrator, wonderfully giving voice to each character! Can't wait for the next Would you listen to Gappy's Gadgets again? Why? If I needed to recap for the next in series I would. What other book might you compare Gappy's Gadgets to, and why? Same sort of humour as Kevin hearne books Have you listened to any of Jus Sargeants other performances? How does this one compare? Others in series, just as good Any additional comments? Very enjoyable easy listening, more please! very enjoyable.good light hearted listening. very enjoyable.good light hearted listening. can recommend the series. A pratchettesc fantasy world which encourages a rethink of how and why things are whilst raising a smile.

Shriver Audiobook by Chris Belden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Belden) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:40:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shriver Subtitle: A Novel Author: Chris Belden Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Mistaken for a famous but reclusive author of the same name, lonely Shriver attends a writers' conference at a small Midwestern liberal arts college. Completely unfamiliar with the novel he supposedly wrote and utterly unprepared for the magnitude of the reputation that precedes him, Shriver is feted, fawned over, and featured at stuffy literary panels and barely manages to play it cool. Things quickly go awry when one of the other guest authors suddenly disappears, and Shriver becomes a prime suspect in the investigation. Amid eager fans, Shriver must contend with a persistent police detective, a pesky journalist determined to unearth his past, and a mysterious and possibly dangerous stalker who seems to know his secret. But most vexing of all, Shriver has fallen in love with the conference organizer, who believes he's someone else. When the "real" Shriver (or is he?) arrives to claim his place among the literati, the conference - and Shriver's world - threaten to unravel. Filled with witty dialogue, hilarious antics, and a cast of bizarre and endearing characters, Shriver is at once a touching love story, a surreal examination of identity, and an affectionate tribute to the power of writing. Members Reviews: Want to come speak at a writers' conference? Not qualified? Come anyway!!! I can't remember how I learned of this book, but I ordered it and it arrived one day in the mail. Contrary to my normal custom of adding a new book to my overflowing piles, I opened it and started reading while still standing in the kitchen. Something about it grabbed my attention, and I couldn't put it down. Mr. Shriver: probably on the far side of middle-age, boring, unexceptional physically, and someone you'd probably never think twice about, somehow seized my sympathies and left me thinking about him even when I wasn't reading. I found myself recounting the story to my husband and speculating about how it all might end. My hunches didn't pan out . . . but maybe they did. In the end I was utterly satisfied and still suspicious that he maybe WAS Shriver after all. Belden's best yet Like all Chris Belden novels, Shriver operates in a world of its own inescapable logic, where characters are irresistibly drawn into ill-advised adventures and the siren songs of better angels inevitably drown out the fretful pleas of better judgment, leading ultimatelyâno spoiler hereâto a kind of haphazard salvation. As with, say, Kafka, Hitchcock, Flannery O'Connor, or the Coen brothers, one of the lasting pleasures of a Chris Belden novel is that once you've come to know his world, you can dip back in again and visit there anytime you like. Loved this novel Loved this novel. It was difficult to put down because it was so entertaining and delightful. On top of it's readability, everyone can relate to feeling like an imposter at some point in their lives. The main character's anxieties and coping mechanisms are hilarious as well as believable. I don't think a book has given me this much pleasure in a long time. Very entertaining! Not being in the writing business, it's hard to know how much of this account of a writer's conference is based in fact or fiction. However, I found this book very entertaining with a large cast of interesting characters. Once I got started, I couldn't put it down.

Two Across Audiobook by Jeffrey Bartsch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Bartsch) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:53:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Across Author: Jeffrey Bartsch Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Highly awkward teenager Stanley Owens meets his match in beautiful, brainy Vera Baxter when they tie for first place in the annual national spelling bee - and the two form a bond that will change both of their lives. Though their mothers have big plans for them - Stanley will become a senator, Vera a mathematics professor - neither wants to follow these predetermined paths. So Stanley hatches a scheme to marry Vera in a sham wedding for the cash gifts, hoping they will enable him to pursue his one true love: crossword puzzle construction. In enlisting Vera to marry him, though, he neglects one variable: she's secretly in love with him, which makes their counterfeit ceremony an exercise in misery for her. Realizing the truth only after she's moved away and cut him out of her life, Stanley tries to atone for his mistakes and win her back. But he's unable to find her until one day he comes across a puzzle whose clues make him think it could only have been created by Vera. Intrigued, he plays along, communicating back to her via his own gridded clues. But will they connect again before it's all too late? Critic Reviews: "What a quirky, witty, wonderful read. I ignored my family for the better part of a beach vacation because I couldn't bear to put down this gem of a book. Jeff Bartsch is an immensely talented writer." (Cristina Alger, author of The Darlings) Members Reviews: A Different Kind Of Love Story... The year was 1960 and a fifteen-year-old Vera Baxter was driven to succeed. It didnât matter if it was mastering mathematics or science, she could do it all. As the child of an equally ambitious mother, they travelled from one spelling bee to another while Vera plans out her bright future. First, she will attend a prestigious ivy league university and then she will go on to change the world. And then she met Stanley. Stanley Owens struggled under the weight of his motherâs love. He grew up living in a suite at the Hawthorne Hotel where until his death, his father served as the hotelâs concierge. His dreams are filled with adventure and crossword puzzles â not attending Harvard as his mother demands. So when he encounters Vera, he recognizes the same wanderlust inside of her and devises a plan that might be the ultimate answer for both of them. All they have to do is get married when they turn eighteen. After that, it seemed that every single one of Stanleyâs grand designs only worked to separate him from Vera. By the time that he realizes what he actually has â itâs too late â sheâs gone. He searches for her in the only way that he knows how â with clues in a crossword puzzle. How long is too long to look for the other half of your soul? Two Across is a one of a kind intellectual love affair. Thereâs something about the way that the words express so much more than their literal meaning that somehow makes it both daring and poignant all at the same time. Youâll laugh at the absurdity and cry at the feeling of loneliness â and your heart will be unforgettably full in the endâ Enjoyable read, will bring smile to face! I saw a review of the book on npr.org. After reading it, the book sounded interesting. This is a compelling love story that begins when the main characters tie for 1st place at the National Spelling Bee. The two main characters are Stanley Owens and Vera Baxter, each a certifiable genius and potential MENSA member.

The Better Part of the End of the Road Audiobook by Tom Bodett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Bodett) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:28:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Better Part of the End of the Road Author: Tom Bodett Narrator: Tom Bodett Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The author of The End of the Road and Small Comforts returns to his fictional Alaska town, The End of the Road, to present more unforgettable stories about its colorful inhabitants and their doings. ©2009 Tom Bodett; (P)2009 Random House Audio Members Reviews: Another touching addition to the series Tom Bodett's End of the Road series is a collection of beautifully told stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad... always full of heart. There is nothing else like it. Another great visit to the End of the Road It's always good to check in and see how the folks are doing in The End of the Road , Alaska . Always a good place to visit . Some times I even think about settling down there . Brilliant storytelling Where does The Better Part of the End of the Road rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is the best combination of story and voice I've ever heard. I hardly remember this fellow, but am now going to find the rest of his stuff. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Imagine if Garrison Keillor was four times as funny and had a pleasant voice. Bodett never disapoints Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a relaxed read What was one of the most memorable moments of The Better Part of the End of the Road? There was not just one, its the entire book, a true bit of Alaska life Have you listened to any of Tom Bodetts other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, and as always its a grand preformance If you could rename The Better Part of the End of the Road, what would you call it? I would not rename Another great set of stories I love listening to Tom Bodett stories his storytelling is amazing. Makes you long to live there.

Bad Taste in Men Audiobook by Kylie Gilmore

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kylie Gilmore) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:12:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Taste in Men Subtitle: Clover Park, Book 3 Author: Kylie Gilmore Narrator: Charles Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: Extra Fancy Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Something's brewing between friends. Rachel Miller knows opening a café with coffee and pastries will make her struggling bookstore the place to hang out. But when the bank turns her down and her best friend Shane steps in, she vows business will never ruin their friendship. Gourmet ice cream maker Shane O'Hare knows food, not women. To sweep Rachel off her feet, he secretly sells his beloved '67 Shelby Mustang and becomes a partner in her café. And then she sets him up with a friend. As they build the café together and Rachel learns what Shane has sacrificed for her, she finds herself falling for him. Now way too much is riding on the success of this business venture - her career, her best friend, and her heart. Members Reviews: Friends to Lovers What did you like best about this story? I loved the friends to lovers story line! I am a sucker for those! Which character as performed by Charles Lawrence was your favorite? Shane! I adored Shane! If you could take any character from Bad Taste in Men out to dinner, who would it be and why? Rachel! She owns a book shop and who better to give me awesome book recommendations? Any additional comments? I loved Shane and Rachel's story! I loved that they grew gradually from friends to lovers. I loved that Shane didn't let Rachel pretend that they were only friends anymore. It was just a great story and I loved the pop ins from previous characters too! Delicious! Would you listen to Bad Taste in Men again? Why? Yes! As a bookaholic, I have kept hundreds of my very favorite reads so that I can revisit characters that touched my heart and made my toes curl. It's like buying your favorite flavor of ice cream time and again because your taste buds can't wait to taste that yummy experience again. I know I can recreate the magic of falling in love again, and audio books that are stored on my tablet take up a lot less room. I love the comedic side of life and I really enjoy Kylie's interpretation of the silly side of love. What did you like best about this story? I love the close sibling relationship between Ryan, Travis and Shane, who are always ready to lend a hand, give advice, and torment each other with memories from the past. I also like how protective the brothers are with their grandma Maggie, who took them in and did an awesome job of making them the men that they are today. We see the same relationships between Ryan and Travis's wives who happen to be sisters, and Shane's girlfriend Rachel and her sister. Family relationships and shared experiences are the heart of this series. What does Charles Lawrence bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Listening to Charles Lawrence narrating a book is like the difference between black and white TV and color TV. The characters all have different quirks and personalities and Charles acts them out with a change of voice so effortlessly it's like magic. Listening to him describe Shane's love of cooking, baking, development of ice cream flavors, and the coffee making tutorials was deliciously descriptive. I swear I could smell the flavors of this book through Charles' voice alone.

Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed Audiobook by Lance Carbuncle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lance Carbuncle) — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:13:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed Author: Lance Carbuncle Narrator: Kailaan "The Soliloquy Man" Carter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-16 Publisher: Vicious Galoot Books, Co. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Idjit Galoot has a problem. He escaped from his master's house for a brief romp around town, seeking out easy targets such as bitches in heat, fresh roadkill, and unguarded garbage cans. When he returns to his house, the aged basset hound discovers that his master has packed up their belongings and moved to Florida without him. Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed is the story of Idjit Galoot's ne'er-do-well owner and his efforts to work his way back to the dog that he loves. Along the way Idjit's owner encounters Christian terrorists, swamp-dwelling taxidermists, carnies, a b-list poopie-groupie, bluesmen on the run from a trickster deity, and the Florida skunk ape. Members Reviews: Ridiculously funny More like 3.5 stars This book was a ridiculously funny adventure about a man who is on a mission to find his beloved dog. On moving day Idjit Galoot goes out galavanting and doesn't return in time to catch the van. This sends his owner on a wild ride all over with the intention of delivering his mother's stuff to the new place all the while in search of his hound. This journey includes dream wanderings, a sale of his soul to a waitress, several near death experiences, fat Elvis, a club foot blues guitarist, bags of frozen poop, taxidermy and many more crazy characters and situations. It often had me laughing out loud. Believe it or not Idjit Galoot is often the voice of reason. Without his advice his owner would not have gotten through most of his life! Many of the thing thy happen are unbelievable, gross and hysterical but that's what makes this book unique. I was gifted a copy of this audiobook by the author. This is an unbiased review and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Dang, Dr. Rev! What made the experience of listening to Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed the most enjoyable? Kailaan "The Soliloquy Man" Carter's excellent voice work helped bring this insane smattering of wordage to life. What other book might you compare Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed to and why? Without going into spoiler territory, I'd call this a very dirty south romp, comparable to Irvine Welsh's Maribou Stork Nightmares. It's weird, wild, hilarious, and sometimes kinda gross. Which scene was your favorite? The description of the titular dish made my mouth water and my stomach churn for that fine bucket o' goodness. If you could take any character from Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed out to dinner, who would it be and why? I'd probably have a dinner 'n' brew with the blues man. We'd have a buck wild time, peppered with impromptu jams. Any additional comments? The Dr. Reverend Lance Carbuncle has a wonderful style that always brings a smile.

¡Duermete, carajo! [Go the F--k to Sleep] Audio Libro por Adam Mansbach

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Mansbach) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:29:48 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Título: ¡Duermete, carajo! [Go the F--k to Sleep] Autor: Adam Mansbach Narrador: George Lopez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-04-11 Editor: Penguin Audio Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 24 votos Categorías: Fiction, Humor Resumen del editor: ¡Duérmete, carajo! es un cuento para dormir para los padres que viven en el mundo real, en el cual un par de gatitos ronroneando y unas líneas simpáticas no son lo suficiente para zumbar a un niño pequeño a dormir felizmente. Profano, cariñoso, y franco de manera radical, cuenta la conocida - y callada - tribulación de acostar a su angelito. Bello, subversivo - y para mearse - ¡Duérmete, carajo! es un libro para padres experimentados, nuevos e incipientes. (Y probablemente es mejor no leérselo a los pequeños.) The Spanish edition of the number-one New York Times best seller Go the F--k to Sleep, this is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes dont always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbachs verses perfectly capture the familiar - and unspoken - tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the process, they open up a conversation about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations and laugh at their absurdity. Please note: this audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Meh... Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? At 6 minutes you can't really go wrong... How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? It's a 6 minute story not much you can change... Who would you have cast as narrator instead of George Lopez? Eugenio Derbez Do you think ¡Duermete, carajo! [Go the F--k to Sleep] needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? lol no... because no... Classic bedtime book If you could sum up ¡Duermete, carajo! [Go the F--k to Sleep] in three words, what would they be? Funny, light-hearted What did you like best about this story? Any parent could relate to this bedtime book even if they wouldn't read it to their children.

The Ferryman Institute Audiobook by Colin Gigl

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colin Gigl) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:02:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ferryman Institute Subtitle: A Novel Author: Colin Gigl Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In this stunning, fantastical debut novel from a bold new voice in the best-selling traditions of Christopher Moore and Jasper Fforde, a ferryman for the dead finds his existence unraveling after making either the best decision or the biggest mistake of his immortal life. Ferryman Charlie Dawson saves dead people - somebody has to convince them to move on to the afterlife, after all. Having never failed a single assignment, he's acquired a reputation for success that's as legendary as it is unwanted. It turns out that serving as a Ferryman is causing Charlie to slowly lose his mind. Deemed too valuable by the Ferryman Institute to be let go and too stubborn to just give up in his own right, Charlie's pretty much abandoned all hope of escaping his grim existence. Or he had, anyway, until he saved Alice Spiegel. To be fair, Charlie never planned on stopping Alice from taking her own life - that sort of thing is strictly forbidden by the institute - but he never planned on the president secretly giving him the choice to, either. Charlie's not quite sure what to make of it, but Alice is alive, and it's the first time he's felt right in more than 200 years. When word of the incident reaches Inspector Javrouche, the Ferryman Institute's resident internal affairs liaison, Charlie finds he's in a world of trouble. But Charlie's not about to lose the only living, breathing person he's ever saved without a fight. He's ready to protect her from Javrouche and save Alice from herself, and he's willing to put the entire continued existence of mankind at risk to do it. Written in the same vein as best-selling modern classics such as The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde and A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore, The Ferryman Institute is a thrilling supernatural adventure packed with wit and humor. Members Reviews: Narrator does not capture tone of the story Would you try another book from Colin Gigl and/or Stephen Hoye? I would read Colin Gigl. I would not listen to another book by the narrator. What did you like best about this story? The sarcasm and the dark humor was great. It was an interesting take and a fresh story. How could the performance have been better? The narrator sounded like a sports announcer. None of it sounded genuine and it really colored the story for me. For an edgy book dealing with an extremely serious and tragic topic with humor, the sports announcer just didn't do it for me. Any additional comments? Don't listen to this book. Buy hard copy and read it yourself. Humor/Dark Comedy at its Best! I loved this story. I loved everything about it, and Stephen Hoye was the perfect narrator for it. I found myself re-listening to chapters over again just because it was THAT good. slow start but suspenseful and captivating. Very captivating story when I finally got into it. i definitely think its a binge worthy book. Not sure why it didn't work for me The idea is good, and the plot was good, yet I plodded through this book without enjoyment. I know the narration was annoying at first. I am starting to think that narrators that use the snarky sing-song voice do that in lieu of an ability to do a variety of character voices.

Der kategorische Imperativ ist keine Stellung beim Sex Hörbuch von Horst Evers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Horst Evers) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:59:39 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Der kategorische Imperativ ist keine Stellung beim Sex Autor:: Horst Evers Erzähler: Horst Evers Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 31 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-26-17 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Samstagmorgen. Das Kind übernachtet außer Haus. Daher beschließt die Partnerin, beim Frühstück mal Dinge zu besprechen, die sie sonst so eher nicht erörtern würde: "Ach, ich habe übrigens ein Verhältnis angefangen." Ich möchte wie ein moderner Mann reagieren, andererseits aber auch nicht zu gelassen wirken. Entscheide mich daher für ein in aller Sachlichkeit möglichst freundliches: "Hm." Sie scheint zufrieden. "Ja, mit einem außerordentlich gutaussehenden, sportlich-athletischen jungen Mann Anfang dreißig. Er ist sehr intelligent, charmant, recht wohlhabend und hat praktisch immer Zeit." Nehme mir möglichst würdevoll eine Brötchenhälfte, lege in lasziver Nonchalance eine Scheibe Stinkekäse drauf, kratze mich weltmännisch am Hintern und antworte: "Und was genau hat jetzt der, was ich nicht habe?" ©2017 Buchvorlage: "Der kategorische Imperativ ist keine Stellung beim Sex" von Horst Evers / Rowohlt Berlin Verlag GmbH, Berlin (P)2017 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin Kritik Bewertungen: >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen im Download exklusiv von Audible präsentiert.

That Ghoul Ava on a Roll! Audiobook by TW Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (TW Brown) — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:21:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That Ghoul Ava on a Roll! Subtitle: That Ghoul Ava, Book 6 Author: TW Brown Narrator: Pamela Lorence Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-16 Publisher: May December Publications, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Ava Birch is just your average ghoul next door. It has only been a short while since the lamia was slain, and life has not come close to settling down. With renegade Templars in possession of a powerful weapon that can end her existence, Ava has a lot to worry about these days. So, when a phone call from Texas comes and her services are requested to deal with possible Valkyries infiltrating a roller derby league, Ava does just what you would expect. First, she hangs up; then she agrees to come down and do the job. Of course, it is never that easy. Morgan also enlists her to finish off the Dallas region's psychic, Claude Mortier, and then hand over the region to a friend and (hopefully) potential ally as the coming war in the Supernatural community looms closer. With Nose Wart the goblin at her side, Ava heads off on her latest adventure. That Ghoul Ava on a Roll. Members Reviews: a+++ T.W. Brown really hit a home run with this series. the narration is very well done, not to serious , Ava makes for a fun read She's at it again... and again... and again lol Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes i would, this book kept me interested from start to finish, wanting to know what would happen next between fairies, vampires, etc What was one of the most memorable moments of That Ghoul Ava on a Roll!? The guys at the roller derby.... what jerks they were and loved what happened to them... I wish i could do that to a few people... (insert evil laugh, or the minion laugh... whichever suites you) What does Pamela Lorence bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I just love her inflections. She brings across Ava's personality really awesome and her voices for the other Characters are just as good! love her. If you could rename That Ghoul Ava on a Roll!, what would you call it? I think this title is perfect! I wouldn't change it for the life of me. Any additional comments? There have been a few Ava books that i have noticed that i kinda wonder off in my mind from time to time... kinda like Ava's ramblings :), but this book i didn't do that and the only reason i went back and re-listened to a few parts was because there was a lot going on and i wanted to make sure i didn't miss anything. Awesome book!

The Average American Marriage Audiobook by Chad Kultgen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chad Kultgen) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:53:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Average American Marriage Subtitle: A Novel Author: Chad Kultgen Narrator: Chad Kultgen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In the beginning, there was The Average American Male. Maxim called it "pure filth". Even Penthouse called it "appalling". The New York Times called it "the literary love child of Neil LaBute, Judy Blume, and Eminem". Now, Chad Kultgen's unforgettable antihero is back - this time as a married man. "I can feel something hot twisting and burning in the pit of my stomach. For a fleeting moment I think back to a time when I was with Casey, my girlfriend before Alyna.... I tried to initiate something by grabbing her tit and kissing her when we walked through her front door. She turned to me and said something about how our relationship didn't always have to be about sex. I remember how much I wanted to smash something when she said that, how much I wanted to scream in her face that our relationship was only about sex.... Relationships between men and women are only about sex. The rest of the sh*t is incidental." Welcome back. Members Reviews: Great book Not something for the week minded. some people will get offended by comments, and that's why I love it. great male read/listen An honest view point of an average working class male, not for the easily offended. Hilarious, and sad, just like life This book was just as funny as the first, but with more complexity and some sad realization mixed in. This is life Whatever guys tell you, this is what they're thinking. This is life for a man. It is sad, yet amazingly accurate. Depressing because it's true I read it first and then listened to it. It is definitely an eye opener and it has nearly made me dump my girlfriend on numerous occasions.

Which Witch Is Wicked? Audiobook by Kerrigan Byrne, Tiffinie Helmer, Cynthia St. Aubin, Cindy Stark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kerrigan Byrne) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:07:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Which Witch Is Wicked? Subtitle: The Witches of Port Townsend, Book 2 Author: Kerrigan Byrne, Tiffinie Helmer, Cynthia St. Aubin, Cindy Stark Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Kerrigan Byrne Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The de Moray witches are back, and this time there's hell to pay.... Claire How does a fire witch battle her feelings for a sexy apocalyptic horseman when he's burned his way into her heart? In a world now plagued with signs of the four opened seals, Claire must choose between her loyalty to her sisters and her longing to embrace her taste for War. When faced with a new evil, will Claire's desperate attempt to fix the past incinerate them all? Aerin How does an air witch learn to fly when she's falling for the wrong man? With an army of vengeful undead rattling the gates, Aerin feels powerless to save her sisters from their ominous destiny. Turning to Pestilence for help is the first in a series of choices that might tempt her to embrace her darker nature. When faced with a whirlwind of dangerous decisions, she's left to wonder: does the end justify the means? Tierra How does an earth witch come to terms with the fact that she and Death created a life? Consumed with the terrifying possibility that she's carrying the antichrist, Tierra must also contend with her sisters dabbling in the dark arts. But will Tierra's newfound powers help stop the apocalypse or widen the growing chasm between them all? Moira How does a water witch stay afloat when she finds herself at the mercy of a man who has none? Kidnapped by Conquest and separated from her sisters, Moira must face down not only the demons within herself, but also a force whose lust for power could destroy everything she loves. But when Moira learns of a new threat larger than anything she or her sisters had ever imagined, will joining forces with Conquest turn the tide for good...or evil? The de Moray sisters will have a devil of a time fighting the most sinister threat they've encountered yet...the wickedness within. Members Reviews: good. where is the next installment i am tired of starting a series and all the books are not on site

Rude Behavior Audiobook by Dan Jenkins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Jenkins) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:51:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rude Behavior Author: Dan Jenkins Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Dan Jenkins' uproarious comedic novels deliver barrels of belly laughs. Former football star Billy Clyde Puckett's raunchy humor and obsession with the game collide head first when he founds his own NFL expansion team in West Texas. ©1998 Dan Jenkins; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: Funny, it's not..... I love books on sport particularly funny ones but I'm sorry to have to admit to having listened to the first half of this book.

Party Girls Die in Pearls Audiobook by Plum Sykes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plum Sykes) — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:09:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Party Girls Die in Pearls Subtitle: An Oxford Girl Mystery Author: Plum Sykes Narrator: Sarah Winter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Brideshead, bon-bons, cucumber sandwiches - and now a murder. In the decadent world of Oxford University, c.1985, Pimms, punting and ball gowns are de rigeur. Ursula Flowerbutton, a studious country girl, arrives for her first term, anticipating nothing more sinister than days spent poring over history books - and, perhaps, an invitation to a ball. But when she discovers a body, Ursula is catapulted into a murder investigation. Determined to bag her first scoop for the famous student newspaper Cherwell, Ursula enlists the help of glamorous American student Nancy Feingold to unravel the case. While navigating a whirl of black-tie parties and secret dining societies, the girls discover a surfeit of suspects. From broken-hearted boyfriends to snobby Sloanes, lovelorn librarians to dishy dons, none can be presumed innocent. Clueless meets Agatha Christie in this wickedly funny tale of high society, low morals and a middle class girl, the first book in Plum Sykes' irresistible new series. Members Reviews: Satirical but also factual Any additional comments? I listened to this book while driving back home from Oxford University for the summer and the combination of slightly caricature-esque characters as well as the well developed setting of the novel made me laugh out loud at points. The Oxford setting is very true to reality even if it is portrayed in the 80s. The storyline was gripping and while dealing with murder managed to remain light and entertaining to the end. The narration too was very well done, with each character easily differentiated by the narrator adding to the character development. Highly recommend for those who appreciate mystery novels but are not wanting anything too heavy. Just too sweet There is something very silly about it. If you want something that does not tax your brain this is it. :) A slow Start but really interesting once you get into it, if you love gossip then you'll love this How did this get published What would have made Party Girls Die in Pearls better? Nothing - the book is dreadful. Would you ever listen to anything by Plum Sykes again? Never ever. How could the performance have been better? Performance was fine but the material was so awful that she could not overcome the material. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? It annoys me that this get published and made into an audio book when it is clearly rubbish of the first order. She is well connected and has important friends so her book gets published and gets loads of publicity. One review compared it to Agatha Christie - which is laughable if you are being kind. Any additional comments? Do not waste your time or money or credit. Awful The reader sounded half drunk throughout the whole book. Very, very badly read. And a fairly lame storyline

Stolz und Vorurteil und Zombies Hörbuch von Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Austen) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:50:46 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Stolz und Vorurteil und Zombies Autor:: Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith Erzähler: Stefan Kaminski Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 11 hrs and 2 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-14-11 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. Kritik Bewertungen: Eine gelungene Travestie, die die satirischen Züge des Originals verschärft. --Deutschlandradio Kultur

Nuclear Family Audiobook by Susanna Fogel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susanna Fogel) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:16:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nuclear Family Subtitle: A Tragicomic Novel in Letters Author: Susanna Fogel Narrator: Gabra Zackman, Bailey Carr, Oliver Wyman, Dara Rosenberg, Michael David Axtell, Allison Hiroto, Scott Aiello Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: From filmmaker and New Yorker contributor Susanna Fogel comes a comedic novel about a fractured family of New England Jews and their discontents. Told entirely in letters to a heroine we never meet, we get to know the Fellers through their check-ins with Julie over the course of three decades: their thank-you notes, letters of condolence, family gossip, and good old-fashioned familial passive-aggression. Together, their missives - some sardonic, others absurd, others heartbreaking - weave a tapestry of a very modern family trying (and often failing) to show one another they care. The titular "nuclear family" includes, among many others, a narcissistic former-child-prodigy father who has taken up haiku writing in his old age and his new wife, a traditional Chinese woman whose attempts to help her stepdaughter find a man include FedExing her silk gowns from Filene's Basement; their six-year-old son, Stuart, whose favorite condiment is truffle oil and who wears suits to bed; and Julie's mother, a psychologist who never remarried but may be in love with her arrogant rabbi and overshares about everything, including the threesome she had with Dutch grad students in 1972. Full cast of narrators includes Ellen Archer, Lauren Fortgang, Jessica Almasy, Suzanne Toren, Jonathan Davis, Carol Monda, Richard Ferrone, Stephen Bel Davies, L. J. Ganser, Dan Bittner, Lance Rubin, and Josh Hurley. Members Reviews: A somewhat biased review Disclosure, I am related to Susanna... Dear Susanna, At first glance/listen, I was skeptical of the concept of an epistolary novel. However, it really grew on me that you could hear the voices of the characters coming through in a more realistic way than Id heard in many other novels written in more conventional formats. The fact that they are letters does impose a separation between letters unlike chapters; yet, you build an intimacy with each character that way. I found each characters humor very unique and fun. I particularly liked the mother and father and their different distances from the recipient of the letters. I enjoyed the performances from each of the large ensemble that put this show on. Ive never heard such a large and diverse cast. It felt extremely theatrical, but not overly so. However, since I last heard Allison Hiroto voicing Aomame in 1Q84, it was a little hard removing her very intense performance in that role from my head (I have listened to that book 3 times... its quite lengthy). Yet, she was excellent here as well. In fact, I couldnt stop listening to this book, always waiting for the next expressive performance in a truly fun book. Thank you for writing this! Im sure there are many more letters that could have been in here. Sincerely, Your cousin, Eli

A Piece of Sky: A Fractured Retelling of Chicken Little Audiobook by Ann Hunter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Hunter) — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:36:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Piece of Sky: A Fractured Retelling of Chicken Little Subtitle: Crowns of the Twelve, Book 5 Author: Ann Hunter Narrator: JoBe Cerny Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-15 Publisher: Afterglow Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "It's about you.... It matters who you believe you are.... Your potential is infinite." - Shiver, the last gryphon of Tór The most powerful force in creation has been stolen from the Tree of Life. Nurgal, Lord of Decay, is convinced the golden seed he possesses will help him end man's time on earth. The last thing he expects is for a little red hen to try and stop him. When the magic acorn strikes Rós in the head and changes how she sees the entire world, she believes the sky is falling. Determined to discover the identity of the seed, she strikes out into the big, wide world to find her answers. Many factions are in play, and lives are at stake when she learns that an even greater evil is at hand. Life as she knows it is at its end. Can one little red hen save the world? In this twist on the classic tale of Chicken Little, no one is too small to make a difference. Members Reviews: would certainly recommend it to youngsters This was a fun little story, Children's fantasy, of the Fairytale variety. Rós is a simple little red hen who has an adventure - quite literally - fall on her head. When "A Piece of Sky" falls out of nowhere, Rós knows something has gone amiss, so she picks it up and sets out to put things right. "Sky" a golden acorn from the Father Tree, just wants to grow, but he's not sure when or where to do it. So, with the company of her chicken friend Grania (sp?), Rós takes Sky and goes to find help. There's some kind of strange mythos/analogy in this book, I'm not entirely sure what legends or history was being drawn on. The Father Tree is definitely a god type figure, with some correlations between it and the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil found in the book of Genesis. There is also some rather Norse mythology tied in, withNurgal, the Lord of Decay, who is certainly a devil-like figure with some similarities to Loki. The story is cute, and I did enjoy it, and would certainly recommend it to youngsters. The writing is good, if slightly repetitive in places. Considering the high profile adventure setting of the story, I just can't take a chicken heroine seriously enough to consider this epic fantasy, but I don't think the budding fantasy read would mind that. The quality of the recording is good. Crystal clear. JoBe Cerny is a good narrator, and he has quite a variety of vocal styles he uses with this book. I personally find his voice a little annoying at times, but that's mainly his delivery style, he reads this like a children's book, in that slightly condescending tone that adults use to young people. But really, his performance was excellent. On the whole, I liked everything about this. I'm giving a higher star rating because I consider it to be a very good children's story. Audiobook was provided for review by the author. Please find this complete review and many others at my review blog [If this review helped, please press YES. Thanks!] Completely In Awe. Absolutely Wonderful! Strongly written. Performance was masterful. Beautiful language and presentation. In complete love with this book. Pure Storytelling Delight Who was your favorite character and why? The little Red Hen Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This was such a joy. The story was wonderful.

Transformed: POTUS Audiobook by Jack Harvey, Suzanne Falter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Harvey) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:13:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Transformed: POTUS Author: Jack Harvey, Suzanne Falter Narrator: Sharon Eisenhauer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: New Heights Publishing Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In this hilarious, fast-paced romantic suspense, the first post-Trump president is a sex addict who likes to hang in Vegas on the weekends and pick up women. He also has a tendency to misplace the nuclear "biscuit" of gold codes hes meant to carry at all times. Which has obvious security issues, especially when its discovered a bad actor is about to infiltrate POTUS' inner circle. The CIA calls in Charley, a charismatic trans-man spy, to use his intuitive skills to vet everyone around POTUS, including his harem. Which is fine, until the president's biscuit goes missing once again. Simultaneously, Charley's charismatic ex-lover suddenly appears and becomes a key suspect. Meanwhile, Charley is trying to marry his fiancée on one of her few weekends off from CIA training camp, 2,000 miles away. When POTUS finds out that Charleys fiancée is Electra, the world-famous Society Dom, he yanks her out of training so he can have sessions with her in Vegas. Does Charley seriously have to surrender his fiancée to POTUS as he struggles to find the infiltrator? Members Reviews: It was a fun read and made me want to read the rest ... Very entertaining book. The book was well written with interesting, engaging and unusual characters with enough depth that it pulled me into the story. It was a fun read and made me want to read the rest of the series! A fun read - mixes action and farce in equal measure Transformed: POTUS is the third entry in Suzanne Falter & Jack Harvey's series of quirky romantic thrillers featuring Charley and Electra. Following the events of their Paris outing, the CIA has promoted Charley to the President's Secret Service detail, while they have enrolled Electra in an intensive CIA training camp. Part of what I love about this series is how flawed the characters are. Charley is one of the most charismatic and engaging transmen I have ever encountered in fiction, but his polyamorous heart continues to challenge his relationship with Electra, and it is becoming increasingly clear that he is not very good at the day-to-day aspect of his job. As for Electra, she is a complex woman, an ex-wife and an ex-dominatrix. She never expected to fall in love with someone like Charley, and certainly never expected that her refusal to shy away from danger would see her in CIA training. She has her own challenges with intimacy and commitment, but she has the personality and sense of personal responsibility that could, ironically, make her a better CIA agent than Charley. It would be easy to use this story as a political commentary on the current POTUS, but Falter & Harvey limit themselves to one offhand remark about how his presidency made it possible for a single rich kid with no political experience to buy himself the job. The first half of the story is largely concerned with him using Charley to arrange blind dates, but just when that is starting to become a bit tedious, two critical events take place - he loses the country's nuclear codes, and he becomes enamored of Charley's dominatrix fiancee. From there, the slow-burning thriller kicks into high gear, mixing action and farce in equal measure.

That Ghoul Ava Kicks Some Fairy A** Audiobook by TW Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (TW Brown) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:06:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That Ghoul Ava Kicks Some Fairy A** Author: TW Brown Narrator: Pamela Lorence Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-14 Publisher: May December Publications, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Ava Birch is a ghoul. Still wading through the world of Supernaturals, she is discovering that daytime soaps have nothing on the drama in her life. Lisa Jenkins, her best friend and human companion, is training to join an organization that tried to eradicate every ghoul on the planet. Morgan, her so-called adviser, continues to answer in as little detail as possible...and now the faeries are causing people to have orgies in the middle of a shopping mall. Welcome to the real world of the Supernaturals where all that stuff you read is based on fact. Members Reviews: Super Fun Read and great narration. What made the experience of listening to That Ghoul Ava Kicks Some Fairy A** the most enjoyable? The series is getting more gripping & more interesting! the narrator is doing a wonderful job of portraying Ava and the other characters. Totally enjoying the progression of the series and the fun take on some supernatural dudes :) Who was your favorite character and why? Ava!!! she's kinda coming into her own!! I want to be her friend!!! What about Pamela Lorences performance did you like? her perkiness and the way she brings the story to life :) If you could take any character from That Ghoul Ava Kicks Some Fairy A** out to dinner, who would it be and why? Ava!!! but not sure where I could find her a meal for the night :) I just wanna pick her brain and hang out :) Any additional comments? Can't wait for more!!! That Ghoul Ava This was a terrific book!It has SO much action, fun and death it will make you silly.Pamela Lorrence is the perfect narrator.She makes me really want to listen to the first 2 that I missed.Ava is a ghoul.She eats dead people that she keeps frozen.She has a handler named Morgan that sends her on missions with little to no information.Ava is sent to a mall to find out what the Fate are up to.The descriptions are hysterical!I was provided this book free by the author ,narrator or publisher. a+++ T.W. Brown really hit a home run with this series. the narration is very well done, not to serious , Ava makes for a fun read Yay...for Ava!! Would you listen to That Ghoul Ava Kicks Some Fairy A** again? Why? Yes, I actually went back an listened again because there is a lot of things happening right from the beginning. What other book might you compare That Ghoul Ava Kicks Some Fairy A** to and why? Hard to say, Ava is in a league of her own. If you are into supernatural stories.. this series will be very enjoyable. What about Pamela Lorences performance did you like? Pamela Lorence voice of Ava.. it is the best. I can't imagine anyone else doing Ava's voice. If you could take any character from That Ghoul Ava Kicks Some Fairy A** out to dinner, who would it be and why? I would have to take out Ava. There is so many things that is happening when she's around that dinner would be very interesting. Any additional comments? I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Scatter brained ghouling going on OK so I thought the name sounded funny so I gave it a try... MAN I listened and could not get enough. I have bought the rest of the series that is out right now. You won't have to read the first book to get into this one, This is actually the 3rd book. The characters are well thought out, the plot is not in a straight line but it gets to the conclusion well enough.

Aforismele tranzitiei Audiobook by Radu Paraschivescu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Radu Paraschivescu) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 04:02:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aforismele tranzitiei Subtitle: Catalog de perle romanesti Author: Radu Paraschivescu Narrator: Andrei Plesu Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-16 Publisher: Humanitas Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Romanian. Members Reviews: Educatia româneasc Perlele "aforismele tranziiei" descriu foarte bine nivelul educaiei româneti. De-a râsu' plânsu' de viitorul rii noastre. Brilliant! A match made in heaven! Pleu citind pe Radu Paraschivescu, what a combo! I I loved every second of it!

Badass: The Birth of a Legend Audiobook by Ben Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Thompson) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:01:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Badass: The Birth of a Legend Subtitle: Spine-Crushing Tales of the Most Merciless Gods, Monsters, Heroes, Villains, and Mythical Creatures Ever Envisioned Author: Ben Thompson Narrator: Darren Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-12 Publisher: Ben Thompson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: From sex-crazed gods to ravenous monsters, Ben Thompson brings legendary titans to life in tales of adventure, bloodlust, and unrelenting badassitude. Since the beginning of human history people have created myths, tall tales, superheroes, and arch-villains - men and women who embarked on insane adventures, performed extraordinary feats of unparalleled awesomeness, and overcame all odds to violently smite their foes into bloody pulp. In Badass: The Birth of a Legend, Ben Thompson compiles these fantastical tales from the beginning of time to today and tells them in the completely over-the-top manner in which they were intended, including: Members Reviews: Hilarious Not as good as the other books in the series, but still paints very amusing images about some very important characters in mythology and fiction. A gateway book to finer literature. Because of this book, I have been inspired to read more books about the bad-asses in this book. I will probably be reading Beowulf and learning more about the Egyptians. I like how he gave props to Joseph Campbell who came up with the hero's journey and figured out the recipe for every great story ever written. This book is very entertaining and is a great way for the average man's man to learn a little about culture. A break from the classics. Just asskickingly fun. Five stars for creative writing, cultural education, laughter, a chapter on James T. Kirk, and unfiltered exuberance on the books topic. Envisioning the ancient slayers through a contemporary and slang lens, and including subjects of the present for good measure, this book is fluidly badass. Thank you, Ben Thompson, for knowing your shit and having the balls to share it. Terrible narrator When I literally read Badass 2, I had the screaming, cool, chill, clever author in my head telling me these stories. With this audiobook version of Badass (one), a robotic, monotone, boring person reads the story like the evidence in a court case. This is what Siri sounds like when she's been asked the same question 600 times by a 5 year old. I have HOURS left of this book and I just can't do it. You need Samuel L Jackson to read this book. The makings of a History Nerd This is the second book by Ben Thompson I have read. What a fantastic way of teaching history, of sharing knowledge in a most entertaining way. The narration was great as well. Thank you.

Much Obliged, Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:02:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Much Obliged, Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Dinsdale Landen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Everyone - even Augustus the cat - has cause to be obliged to Jeeves when he manages to retrieve the infamous Book - the book which lays bare the private lives of three-quarters of the upper classes. And which could prove to be political dynamite at the Market Snodsbury by-election. ©1971 P.G Wodehouse; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Much Obliged, Jeeves The book is quite funny, but the reader Dinsdale Landen does not do it justice. He has a pleasant voice, and I'm sure he's very talented - but he reads too fast, crowding the sentences, and the voices of different speakers are too much alike. I found it difficult to tell who was speaking and when the speaker changed, and I kept wishing that it was Martin Jarvis or Jonathan Cecil reading, instead. It was heavy going, to quote Mr. Wodehouse..... I'd give it 5 stars if Jarvis or Cecil was reading. Difficult narrator Compared to some of the other narrators of P.G. Wodehouse's books, this one was not pleasant to listen to--the characters often sounded alike and the narration seemed rushed. Not a bad PGW story; wish it would have been a different narrator. Hilarious Wodehouse never disappoints, giving me many belly-laughs which must make the neighbours question my sanity if they hear. Good stuff from the master I love listening to P G Wodehouse audiobooks. He is such a good writer that it is sheer pleasure to go at the pace of the narrator so you can savour every word and chortle at every joke. PGW is on top form in this quite short Jeeves outing. Dinsdale Landen is a fine narrator - really enjoying himself and bringing the book splendidly to life - but he goes just a tad too fast for my liking. Still, well worth a listen and excellent entertainment. Read too fast What did you like most about Much Obliged, Jeeves? The usual Wodehouse story. Fun and beautiful use of language. How could the performance have been better? This is read far too fast! It is read at such a rate that I had to listen to it on 75% speed - the first time I have ever had to use this facility. It's not too slow at this speed but it is sometimes difficult to know who is speaking as the characters are not differentiated sufficiently.

Bubba and the Mysterious Murder Note Audiobook by C. L. Bevill

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. L. Bevill) — Thu, 11 May 2017 08:16:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bubba and the Mysterious Murder Note Author: C. L. Bevill Narrator: Mike Alger Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: CL Bevill LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Pegramville...Oh no! Bubba's got problems...again! For months, Pegramville and Pegram County have been relatively peaceful. But then there's the "attack" of the Pegramville Murder Mystery Festival, organized by none other than Miz Demetrice herself. Who knew people would make fun of the murders that happened in their own town? To add a spoonful of hot pepper to the mix, the local judge has just announced his run for the gubernatorial seat of Texas, and The Purple Singapore Sling has a new persona, causing all kinds of confusion, chaos, and commotion. During the midst of the festival madness, Bubba's truck has broken down, and he's found a cache of original car parts. One of the boxes contains a lost soul's plea that may be as old as the antique truck, "If someone finds this note, then I have been murdered. My name is M - ." And you thought small towns were boring.... Members Reviews: Highly Recommened This was a very fun listen. Great story and colorful characters brought to life by great narration.

Barefoot Boy with Cheek Audiobook by Max Shulman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Max Shulman) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:20:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barefoot Boy with Cheek Author: Max Shulman Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: On his first day of college, farm boy Asa Hearthrug enthusiastically jumps out of bed - and discovers that his pajama pants are caught in the bedsprings. He learns that his dog has died, and his father, in an effort to soften the blow, tells an absurd story about a female bullfighter. Next, the freshman pays a visit to his high school sweetheart to say a heartfelt good-bye, but Lodestone La Toole is more interested in hamburgers than vows of devotion. And when Asa finally arrives at the University of Minnesota - wham! - he gets run over by a frat boy's convertible. Max Shulman's best-selling debut novel, written when he was almost as fresh-faced as his protagonist, delightfully skewers every sacred cow of collegiate life. Members Reviews: Max is a great 50's humorist and it's a great pleasure to laugh ... I grew up on Shulman's books...kind've. My father and his brothers read all of them and would recite lines to each other and howl with laughter. I later grew up with The Many Loves of Dobbie Gillis on TV and the movie Rally Round the Flag Boys with Paul Newman. When I was able to obtain this classic 50s novel of a boy going to the U of Minnesota. I could relive my family legacy. Max is a great 50's humorist and it's a great pleasure to laugh along with my father again! Funny writing style Re-read from years ago. Funny writing style. Probably funnier first time. A skewering of college life in the 1940s This is a satirical look at college life in the early 1940s, written in 1943 by Max Shulman, a popular humorist from that era. The story's narrator and protagonist is Asa Hearthrug, an appealingly nave country bumpkin who is off to his freshman year at the University of Minnesota, which Shulman - in one of the book's funniest passages - identifies as a "wholly imaginary" institution in the book's foreword. From there the book progresses as a kind of comedy of errors, all of which serve to introduce characters with improbable names that were undoubtedly funny and/or subversive at the time (Noblesse Oblige, Shylock Fiscal, Eino Ffliikkiinnenn), and situations that almost certainly reflected the cultural mileposts of the era. Satire (as opposed to straight comedy) almost never ages well, because it depends so heavily on the current events it strives to skewer. As a result contemporary readers generally miss the nuances of narration and dialogue meant to reflect events and speech patterns of the time. That is definitely the case with this book, which is naturally heavy with slang, phraseology and pop culture references that lost their relevance long ago. Having said that, Max Shulman was clearly a gifted comic writer, and with this book he left us with some brilliant and timeless humor. While I've read a lot of supposedly humorous literature, the only material that really resonates and stays with me are the books that create truly memorable characters (think "Confederacy of Dunces" and "Tomcat In Love") or whose wordplay can charm and challenge me while making me laugh out loud (think "Catch 22" and "The Sot-Weed Factor"). I would put this book into the latter category, though by no means on the same literary scale. I read this book at the suggestion of a friend who actually went to college in this era.

Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish Audiobook by Andrew Buckley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Buckley) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:14:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish Author: Andrew Buckley Narrator: Jon Cross Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-13 Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: From the Bahamas to Heathrow airport, to the rain soaked streets of London the dead have ceased dying. This is inconvenient for a number of reasons but what's the real reason behind the chaos? In London we find Nigel Reinhardt, a disgraced, confused, and gifted London police constable who owns a prophetic goldfish. In Ireland the Angel of Death questions the value and position of his current employment. At Majestic Technologies Celina McMannis works diligently on a top secret project. At the South Pole there lives a very unhappy penguin. When the Devil hatches a nefarious plot to take over the world by possessing a cute little kitty and seizing a factory of robotic Christmas elves it's up to Nigel and his group of unlikely companions to save the world or die trying.... Or both. Members Reviews: My Advice, Read the Book In the vein of Tom Holt and A. Lee Martinez, this was a very fun story that was nearly ruined by poor narration. Mr. Cross rushed through most of the story so quickly that many of the jokes were lost and his character voices were awful. I very much want to get the book so that I can really enjoy the work the author put into the story. Gripping and endlessly funny Would you listen to Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish again? Why? Yes and I have. It's a great book and perfectly performed. Reminds me of Douglas Adams, Doctor Who, or a Guy Richie flick. Quirky and hysterical If you could take any character from Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish out to dinner, who would it be and why? Death seems like a fun guy but wouldn't let him get drunk Delightfully ridiculous Would you listen to Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish again? Why? Sure! It's a funny, easy listen. What did you like best about this story? This story reminded me of Douglas Adams, full of absurd British humor. Buckley has a clever and rich voice. I laughed throughout the story. Which character as performed by Jon Cross was your favorite? Jon Cross made the narrative come alive. I loved his interpretation of the characters, especially the voice he chose for the Devil. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would if I had time! Pratchetty, funny and clever It's not just Pratchetty because there is an anthropomorphized death, but because it is also an amusing and engaging and absurd satire of human behavior. I'm not giving anything else away - but I've been a little disappointed with the long earth books, as they are so not like the discworld books, and I wish there was more Buckley on Audible, because it seems a promising way to fill the void of funny, smart satires. Ruined by the narrator This may be an interesting book but I don't think I can finish it because of the narrator. He speaks too quickly and runs all of his sentences together. I even tried playing it at half speed, which I have never had to do before, but it is still intolerable. He then sounds bored and the sentences are still run together with no breath in between. It is exhausting to listen to and very hard to follow. I might try this one in print, because I do think it may be worth a read.

Trailer Park Wives Audiobook by Denise Gwen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Denise Gwen) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:55:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trailer Park Wives Subtitle: The Single-Wide Edition Author: Denise Gwen Narrator: Lindsey Corey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-15 Publisher: Barone Literary Agency Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Why, oh why, did Anne Marie Whitehall take her own life, swallowing away her pain and her grief with a handful of Nembutal capsules and a bottle of Merlot? Does Samantha Jacobs, the red-haired vixen grinding away on a pole at the Revue know? Or perhaps Deena Cook, harried mother of four and a regular visitor at Children's Services? Or does Cierra Maldonado, mother of two children by two different men, not receiving a penny of child support and working as a cocktail waitress at a chi-chi club in downtown Cincinnati know why? Or perhaps Lettie Robinson, a 400-pound housewife of three healthy and hungry little boys, who knows the meat display at Wal-Mart better than the inside of her own trailer. Well, someone knows why Anne Marie Whitehall committed suicide, but she isn't talking. Members Reviews: Crazy Funny Book For Sure! This was very different than what I am used to reading. There is some crude language, some very obese women, strippers, neglecting moms, irresponsible babysitters, drug trafficking, betrayal, some mystery around an unexpected suicide, and all men are a waste of space. There are crazy moments, funny moments, bonding moments between the women that live in the same trailer park. We are familiar with the stereotypes and this audiobook brings them to reality. The narration was excellent and brought the story to life. Anne Maries suicide seems to be more complex than at first glance. The story is told in multiple POV. We learn about each of them and their struggles. We are left with multiple cliffhangers. Im planing to get the second book to see how this story concludes. "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." Depressing... I had a difficult time with this book....and, now, this review. The book is interesting and well written but, where others found it amusing, I found it sad and depressing. I dont know what else to say. Its a good book, interesting story, great narration. I received a review copy at my request and voluntarily reviewed. Compelling story with sad circumstances This book is very interesting. Many reviewers have written how the book is funny, but I didn't find it so. That doesn't mean that it wasn't interesting, it was. It's just that in many ways it was sad. I cared for the characters, but their life really was not very good. Also, there were no really decent men in the book other than maybe a gay bartender. The book was well written and the narrator did a good job, but I found it to be more of a drama than a comedy. With that as an expectation, I think that readers will be sucked into the story. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. good This book wasn't exactly what I was expecting but I still enjoyed it. It's definitely different from the other books I've done recently and the story \kept me interested. Good narration! **audiobook provided in exchange for an honest review** Excellent Story And Performance!!! This Book Is Extraordinarily Entertaining!...I Love The Characters That Made This Story Stick Like Glue!!! The Narrator Was Exhilarating As Well...Very Well Done!!!

The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service Audiobook by Beth Kendrick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beth Kendrick) — Tue, 30 May 2017 13:53:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service Author: Beth Kendrick Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Ideal Audiobooks Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: From Beth Kendrick comes a hilarious and heartwarming story about bad dogs and the women who love them.... Lara Madigan has a gift. She can help you find your soul mate - your canine soul mate, that is. As a dog trainer with a soft spot for strays, she's found the perfect home for sulky Shih Tzus, broken-down Border collies, and diabolical Dalmatians. But while she'll always make room for one more rescue mutt, she's not sure she's ready to commit to another human being - especially after her long-term boyfriend drops the bomb: He's not a dog person. Horrified and temporarily homeless, Lara and her furry pack move in with her mother, a wealthy fashionista who forbids even a single drop of drool. As word gets around the exclusive gated community, Lara is overwhelmed with demands for her services. A model wants personal training for her overweight "flabrador"; an aging socialite preps her pedigreed puppy for dog show domination. If Lara can survive the breakup, the outrageous requests of her high-maintenance clientele, and her dogs' systematic destruction of her mother's McMansion, she might finally find the rescue dog who rescues her in return - by leading her straight to the guy who could be her perfect match. Critic Reviews: "Kendrick not only shines in portraying the subtleties of female friendships, but also at rendering the unbreakable bond between man (or woman) and dog.... Kendrick has a...talent for matchmaking: pairing her winsome heroine and her delightful group of canines in the service of a tale of nurturing ones true calling and rekindling relationships." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Good story-bad ending I wanted to read this because I really liked Nearlyweds and some of her other books. Her other novels are full of humor and romantic twists. This book started strong. The couple of Lara and Evan struggle to make a new life in a new home with her five dogs. The dogs can be destructive, but Lara has a way of dealing with them. Evan doesn't. They break up twenty percent of the way through the story. Lara eventually moves in with her mother. Kendrick can write some quick witty banter. The conversations or arguements between Lara and her mother Justine provide that fun banter. It seemed like I waited for the story to begin while I was in the midst of the story. I still enjoyed the story and the characters, dog and human, to stick with it. I didn't care for the ending. I felt the business she was so devoted to got no mention in the final chapters. I really felt the story ended three chapters before the book did. I don't know if she had to pad it out to justify the cover price. I can't see how her editors would think the reader needed the end it got. The unnecesary end ruined this for me. Adorable Puppy-Lit! Having grown up with a mostly absent father and a sometimes overly critical mother, Lara Madigan has always been more comfortable with, and trusting of dogs than with people, with the exception of her best friend Kerri and her live-in boyfriend Evan. Unfortunately, when the dogs take over her house and home, it drives a wedge between Lara and Evan.

Facts & Fancies Audiobook by Armando Iannucci

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Armando Iannucci) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:09:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Facts & Fancies Author: Armando Iannucci Narrator: Armando Iannucci Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: This is a compilation of readings from the book of the same name by the co-creator of the comedy series, Knowing Me, Knowing You. Iannucci proffers his inaccurate insights into science, the arts, and such topics as the first fist-fight on the moon, an official history of noises, the war between savoury eaters and the sweet-toothed peoples, and the existence of nonsense. Facts and Fancies is read by Armando Iannucci. Members Reviews: Laugh-out-loud nonsense Daft, very clever and far too short. This is one of the audiobooks I expect to enjoy a good few times. brilliant Nonsensical fun from the master word smith himself... plus 7 more words like fudge cottage

Don't Tell the Boss Audiobook by Anna Bell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Bell) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 04:41:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Tell the Boss Author: Anna Bell Narrator: Penelope Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When newlywed Penny begins some casual wedding planning, she only wants to help women afford the big day of their dreams. But taming bridezillas turns out to be a full-time occupation, and what began as a hobby becomes a nightmare. Soon Penny is struggling to keep her day job and prevent her own marriage from collapsing: Tired, stressed, and knee-deep in ivory satin, is Penny's life and livelihood hanging by a thread? Critic Reviews: "Funny, surprising and touching, this feel-good read has bags of charm" (Closer) "This is a real feel-good story with loads of laughs, twists, tears and miscommunications" (The Chicklit Club) Members Reviews: Very predictable Is there anything you would change about this book? I found that the entire story was really obvious. It was humorous in parts and it did flow well from the last book. Something minor would happen or be said and I felt it was just a bit too obvious what then happened. If youve listened to books by Anna Bell before, how does this one compare? I felt the first book was a lot better. Which character as performed by Penelope Rawlins was your favourite? I did like the main character Penny and Henry was good Do you think Don't Tell the Boss needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? There is scope for a follow on book Any additional comments? Very well read

Five Go on a Strategy Away Day Audiobook by Bruno Vincent

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bruno Vincent) — Thu, 18 May 2017 21:15:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Five Go on a Strategy Away Day Author: Bruno Vincent Narrator: Bruno Vincent Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: Quercus Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy confront a new challenge: what exactly is this puzzling scrape referred to as a 'strategy away day'? The Five have gone on their greatest adventure yet - to become an even better team! They are booked into an exciting hotel right next to the jolly motorway services, where the nice (if somewhat nervous and sweating and depressed) man teaches them a number of exercises that will make them work better. But wait! Who's been sneaking messages through the hotel dumb waiter about secret assignations? Is there a smuggler's plot afoot? Or is Shelly from Production shagging Postroom Luke? All will be revealed...Ideal for those who are allergic to corporate jargon and will throw a sickie before having to play a trust game with colleagues. Members Reviews: Wonderful, you really think its them. Woof! All these books take me back to being a young boy who wanted to get out there and follow in the adventures of the Famous Five. Bit suspicious about the age of Timmy. The stories are great and the characters really well painted. The miles flew by in the car... Annoying and waste of listening time A really annoying story about how the Famous Five have turned into corporate mainstream employees and win the day by over hearing a piece of information that they are able to act upon. Not worth your time listening.

The Heart of Henry Quantum Audiobook by Pepper Harding

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pepper Harding) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:58:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of Henry Quantum Author: Pepper Harding Narrator: Candace Thaxton, Madeleine Maby, Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In the best-selling tradition of A Man Called Ove and the beloved film Love Actually, a quirky, socially awkward man goes on a quest to find his wife a last-minute Christmas gift and encounters several distractions - including bumping into his ex-girlfriend who was the one who got away. Henry Quantum has several thoughts going through his head at any given time, so it's no surprise when he forgets something very important - specifically, a Christmas gift for his wife, which he realizes on the morning of December 23. Henry sets off that day in search of the perfect present for her: a bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume. But much like Henry's ever-wandering mind, his quest takes him in different and unexpected directions, including running into the former love of his life, Daisy. His wife, meanwhile, unhappy in her marriage, is hiding a secret of her own. And Daisy, who has made the unsettling choice of leaving her husband to strike out on her own, finds herself questioning whether she and Henry belong together after all. A sweet, funny, and touching debut from author Pepper Harding shows how the seemingly insignificant events of one single day can change our lives forever - perhaps, if we're lucky, for the better. Members Reviews: Charming Enjoyable from beginning to end. Great story structure and especially interesting to me as a person who once worked in advertising in San Francisco. The characters are engaging and I found it hard to put down. A thinking person's love story Smart, humorous, beautifully written with original characters - all three fully developed. A love story with unexpected twists and turns. And a love story to San Francisco. Easy read, but kind of boring to me Easy read, but kind of boring to me. Both people in the marriage cheat on each other. Not a real happy story. A delightful story with a main character you find yourself rooting for. What a cute, delightful book. Pepper Harding managed to introduce yin and yang, Buddhism, physics and quantum physics into a novel and made them all come together to produce a very nice story. great read. great story. different and very entertaining. loved it.

An Eclair to Remember Audiobook by Rich Amooi

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rich Amooi) — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:57:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Eclair to Remember Author: Rich Amooi Narrator: Ryan Kennard Burke Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-16 Publisher: Rich Amooi Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Sydney St. James has decided to settle. She says yes to Mr. Not Quite Right and sets sail on a cruise to Alaska for her bachelorette party. But when Sydney meets Silicon Valley's most eligible bachelor aboard the ship, her world turns upside down. Oscar Martin is handsome, charming, and to make matters worse...he gets her completely. Oscar has his own problems - and his own fiancée. He'd planned the cruise as a last ditch attempt to save their relationship, but she decided to skip it. The tide turns when he meets Sydney as they both reach for the last éclair at the dessert station. Now he can't get the beautiful, feisty woman off his mind. Oscar is certain serendipity brought them together. Sydney is not so sure. But the cruise will be a trip of self-discovery for both of them, and fate will have the final word. Members Reviews: Light and funny! A very enjoyable listen! I was given this audio book in exchange for an honest review. This was my second Romantic Comedy Rich Amooi book and I was very anxious to listen to it. This is the story of Sydney and Oscar. They are engaged (to other people) and are on a cruise to Alaska without their fiances--a sure sign of trouble in paradise. They meet over the dessert table and ensue "fighting" over the last eclair.They soon discover that they are perfect for each other, but there is the teeny, tiny issue of the fiances left at home. What to do? They come up with a plan, We all know things don't always go as planned. Will they ever make it back together or should they just have shared the eclair and gone their separate ways? This book made me laugh. Yea! The performance by Ryan Kennard Burke was spot on! If you like this book I highly recommend Kissing Frogs by Rich Amooi, which I enjoyed even more than An Eclair to Remember. Serendipity wins! Who would have thought that a modern-day guy could write such a beautiful love story? I loved it! Think I sat with a huge grin plastered on my face 90% of the time. The rest of the time I still listened/read with rapt attention. Where has this author been hiding until recently? He is so talented and all his stories just communicate and make you feel and love along with the characters. If you're not a believer in serendipity, you will be by the end of this story. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dotcom. Great Book! Any additional comments? This is another great humorous romance by Rich Amooi and narrated by Ryan Kennard Burke. This book can be listened to in one sitting if you have the time, once I started listening to it I didnt want to put it down until the end. Sydney St. James is working a job she hates and is engaged to a man who works nonstop and she is having cold feet. She takes off on a cruise with her best friend to Alaska. Oscar is Silicon Valleys most eligible bachelor and is also having issues he is ready to call off his engagement to his fiancé. He is hoping that they can save their relationship on a cruise to Alaska, but he fiancé refuses to go, so he goes without her. On the first night of the cruise he meets Sydney as they both reach for the last éclair at the dessert station; she ends up smashing it in his face.

Musings and Mutterings of a Maltese Misanthrope Audiobook by Rupert Grech

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rupert Grech) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:07:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Musings and Mutterings of a Maltese Misanthrope Author: Rupert Grech Narrator: Matt Standley Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Hope & Life Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Musings and Mutterings of a Maltese Misanthrope is an anthology of 13 short stories in the Melitensia genre by Rupert Grech. Provoking heartfelt laughter with satire like "George Washingmachine"; "Procedures Rule, Okay!"; "Crap Day, Big Weekend"; and "The (re)Gifted Ones"; or moving reminiscences with "A Girl Called Jo"; "Music and Nostalgia"; "Rugby League and the Lido Shuffle"; and "A Cafe, Hank Williams, and a Pretty Girl" among others, this audiobook effectively captures the unique Maltese sense of humor and appeals to resident Maltese and expatriates alike, as well as anyone wishing to understand more about Malta and its people. Members Reviews: Five Stars Loved the writing style. Author has a way of immersing you in his everyday life. Intriguingly interesting!

Disastrous Leigh Audiobook by Melanie James

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melanie James) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:10:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Disastrous Leigh Subtitle: Literal Leigh Marriage Diaries Book 1 Author: Melanie James Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-16 Publisher: Melanie James Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Planning the perfect wedding can be stressful, even for a seasoned witch. But for a newbie like Leigh Epstein and her coven of zany BFFs, it's more like running a 100-yard dash through a minefield as they prepare for the ultimate paranormal wedding. Leigh takes a break from writing her latest paranormal romance novel, Shifty Blades of Fae, when her friends take her out for a night of shameless depravity filled with witch's brew, shape-shifting strippers, and unfortunately, arrest warrants - aka her bachelorette party. The gang soon finds out they are once again up to their necks in another mystery. Join these hapless witches as they confront Voodoo practitioners, faeries, selkies, demons, ghosts, dragons, and more. The witches even run into the washed up heavy metal band, Twisted Shifter, as they mount a comeback. It's a journey fraught with hilarious disaster at every turn. In this wedding gone wild, will Leigh finally get to say "I do"? Members Reviews: WOW!! Would you listen to Disastrous Leigh again? Why? Yes this series is amazing and keeps you laughing. What does Hollie Jackson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I love Hollie's voices! She does a really amazing job with this series! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Its a big white Cock! Any additional comments? Melanie James has done it again! I so love these witches, you never know what they are going to end up in next, but you know it will be fun. Freaking hilarious!!!! The reason I love Melanie James' books is simple. They are some of the most hilarious, yet thought provoking, characters available on the internet. If Rosanne Barr, Buffy the vampire slayer, Lula, and Haely Cuoco all sat down to dinner at Chuck-E-Cheese, you MIGHT be able to comprehend the hilarity that has ensued in this series... maybe. Add in the weirdness of Charmed, and I think you might get the picture. I really wish this had been a tv show, not beholden to the "charged" status of my headphones. I probably would have pulled an all-nighter! WARNING: If you are over 40, you might want to make sure you are rocking some Depends, before you press play. Trust me...I've done a lot of laundry today. Leigh Wow, what a book! Disastrous Leigh is laugh out loud funny. The things that happen are just too funny to keep it to yourself. Melanie James is an author on my go-to list. Her stories and her creative mine have never let me down, and I don't believe they ever will. She is brilliant, and I hope I get the opportunity to listen to the rest of the series! Hollie Jackson is another favorite of mine. The way she narrates will blow your mind. She does great at changing her voice up to make sure you know who is who. So great. I love Melanie James!!! Laugh so much my face hurt. I absolutely love this book and Melanie James. I have never laughed so hard I actually woke my husband up. The characters are awesome...Leigh and Hunter are getting married so the families come to help with the wedding plans. Hollie Jackson narrating makes the story come alive and you can picture it like a movie. This is a must listen or read book, if you are looking for a fun enjoyable book here it is.

The Portable Door Audiobook by Tom Holt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Holt) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:23:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Portable Door Author: Tom Holt Narrator: Ray Sawyer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Starting a new job is always stressful (especially when you don't particularly want one), but when Paul Carpenter arrives at the office of J. W. Wells he has no idea what trouble lies in store. Because he is about to discover that the apparently respectable establishment now paying his salary is in fact a front for a deeply sinister organisation that has a mighty peculiar agenda. It seems that half the time his bosses are away with the fairies. But they're not, of course. They're away with the goblins. Mister Tom Holt, Master of the Comic Fantasy Novel, cordially invites you to join him in his world of madness by reading his next hilarious masterpiece. Members Reviews: A weird one but worth it It took me a little while to get into this story, but once I did, I found it fun and interesting. Really rather a delightful listen. The narrator was good too - brought the fun out in the book! If you want something fun, a little odd, and imaginative, give this a go. Alternative! I have just listened to another of Tom Holt's books, and I like his style, and his very quirky take on life! I liked this book, too and I have the next one in the series in my library. Some parts are very funny, other parts are just silly, but it grabs you and you just have to listen to find the answer! Narration is good, without any annoying lilts that sometimes iritate me. It's not "Discworld" but it's not far behind! Best belly laugh I've had in ages, from Tom Holt. I was dubious about listening to Tom Holts The portable door as I had previously read the book & enjoyed it so much that I didn't want to be disappointed which usually happens when watching a DVD of a previously read book, however the quite the reverse happened, I could not disconnect much to the angst of my family. they sat in growing irritation & grew rapidly thiner due to them not being able to feed themselves, (that will teach them to find the food closet themselves). The narrative was far better than even my reading & Tom Holts quirky humour had me belly laughing all the way through.The story line of a luckless geek battling with the unimaginable was priceless, Adrian Mole Meets Harry Potter Any additional comments? Finally I've found another brilliant book series to read. Although The Portable Door starts slow, it's worth the wait, and the early mundanity is entirely complimentary to the story line. In fact the whole of Tom Holt's magical world is a beautiful beige in comparison to the perhaps rainbow colours of Harry Potter to which it nods it's head more than once. It's hard to ignore the similarities, but to Tom Holts credit, he uses the device of a parallel wizarding universe to invent a vastly different creation which has a lot in common with the drab but completely hilarious world of Adrian Mole. In summary then : Harry Potter meets Adrian Mole (in the best possible way). Brilliantly read by Ray Sawyer, and worth more than the one credit that I paid. Worth the Read What other book might you compare The Portable Door to, and why? This book is definitely from the Terry Pratchett school of writing. It is full of weird and wonderful creatures with a 21st century sense of humour. Any additional comments? It is a little slow to start, but hang on in there, it's worth it. I'm looking forward to reading more Holt in the future.

Just Add Trouble Audiobook by Jinx Schwartz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jinx Schwartz) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:52:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Add Trouble Subtitle: Hetta Coffey Series, Book 3 Author: Jinx Schwartz Narrator: Beth Richmond Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: But where Hetta goes, trouble follows, and chaos is sure to ensue. After a run-in with a couple of sea serpents that threaten to rock the boat, she nevertheless decides to take on a project in the port city of Guaymas. After all, Jenks is headed back to Kuwait, so why not cash in on the best of both worlds by making some dough while living aboard her boat in Mexico? Once again Hetta's indomitable spirit, stubborn independence and penchant for deceit will keep the reader in stitches as she launches herself and her best friend, Jan, into a sea of trouble. A pesky parrot, a drunken aunt and a shadowy figure who is handsome in a "criminal sort of way" lead to murder, mayhem, kidnapping, and run-ins with several federal agencies on both sides of the border. Members Reviews: terrible just terrible. Could not finish this the storyline is so nonsensical it's unbelievable. The main character is truly unlikable, she is whiny brat. the rest of the characters are so two-dimensional it's pathetic, the point where I had to put down the book was where is somebody with the gun all the sudden was Charmed into letting them go because so terrible. The "flirting" was more likely to get them shot and that would have been better, as they couldn't end of the book right there and then. I don't understand how anybody like this or this was published. What age were the characters supposed to be? Would you try another book from Jinx Schwartz and/or Beth Richmond? nope Would you ever listen to anything by Jinx Schwartz again? yes, for sure Any additional comments? I'm out of this demographic but the characters were so shallow and not all that bright. I gave up listening because it just never got better.

Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 15:30:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When the news breaks that Madeline Bassett is engaged to Gussie Fink-Nottle, Bertie's relief is intense. But when Madeline attempts to turn Gussie vegetarian, Bertie's instinct for self-preservation sends him with the steadfast Jeeves on another uproariously funny mission to Sir Watkyn Bassett's residence, Totleigh Towers. © The Trustees of the Wodehouse Trust; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Very poor sound quality I give the book 2 star because of the poor sound quality. I would prefer better sound instead of small download size. Jonathan Cecil - a superb Wodehouse narator Would you consider the audio edition of Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves to be better than the print version? His performance is sublime in telling the many tales or Bertie Wooster, and his faithful savior Jeeves. His portrayal of the characters and the narrative far outshines that of my own, as perceived by my own reading of the text. What other book might you compare Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves to, and why? The Code of the Woosters. Probably the best of all the Jeeves stories, and for this one I would recommend the one available here, as performed by Martin Jarvis. I don't think there is a Jonathan Cecil version available, though I might be wrong. What about Jonathan Cecils performance did you like? His ability to convey a vast array of diverse characters. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Always amusing, and engrossing. These particular performances, being shorter than most complete audio books, can be consumed easily within one sitting. Had many a journey become most enjoyable, with such things to accompany me. Any additional comments? Nope, other than Wodehouse is great fun, easy to absorb, and enjoy. As read by Jonathan Cecil in this case, even more so. Wodehouse in mid-season form What made the experience of listening to Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves the most enjoyable? The wonderful world of Wodehouse and his eccentric characters is brought to life by the excellent performance of Jonathan Cecil, whose range of voices and characterisation both male and female is remarkable. It is a delight to be taken back to the carefree lives of the idle rich between the wars and be immersed in the exploits of the hapless Bertie Wooster and his running battles with his formidable aunts. Trouble at Totleigh Towers... Any additional comments? When told that Stiffy Byng requires his presence at Totleigh Towers to perform a little task for her, Bertie issues a strong nolle prosequi. This young menace to society, Stiffy, while undoubtedly easy on the eye, is well known for landing her friends in hot water up to their chins. Plus Totleigh Towers is the home of Sir Watkyn Bassett who, due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, is convinced that Bertie is a habitual thief. Only Jeeves' brilliance in the past has prevented Bertie from serving time at His Majesty's pleasure, and Bertie has no desire to risk another encounter with Sir Watkyn. But storm clouds are gathering. There is a rift in the lute of love between Madeline, daughter of Sir Watkyn, and Gussie Fink-Nottle, keeper of newts, over the issue of steak pies Gussie would like to eat them while Madeline is insisting on him sticking to a vegetarian diet. In the past, Madeline has made it clear that, should she find it necessary to return Gussie to store, Bertie will be expected to fill the vacancy for prospective bridegroom.

Young Men in Spats Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:12:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Men in Spats Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The stories are: "Fate, Tried in the Furnace", "Trouble Down at Tudsleigh", "The Amazing Hat Mystery", "Good-bye to All Cats", "The Luck of the Stiffhams", "Noblesse Oblige", "Uncle Fred Flist By", "Archibald and the Masses", "The Code of the Mulliners", and "The Fiery Wooing of Mordred". Members Reviews: Wodehouse brilliance! The whole thing was great from start to finish. The narrator is THE definitive Wodehouse narrator. Buy it!

Ring for Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:02:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ring for Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Nigel Lambert Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Bill, (Lord) Rowcester was well and truly in the gumbo. With the benefit of hindsight he could see that setting himself up as a Silver Ring bookie might not have been his smartest move ever. Particularly when being down on his dibbs threatens his oncoming nuptials with the sterling Jill Wyvern. Lucky for Bill he had the land-lease of Jeeves. Lucky indeed that the fish-fed mastermind's formidable genius was at liberty to take a header into such teasers as borrowing the stellar Mrs Spottsworth's pendent for an hour or three or overseeing the added ingredients of Abbey's Derby Dinner, to say nothing of his lordship's mauve pyjamas. (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: A sort of time capsule of post-war Britain One of the things I like most about Wodehouse books is that everyone's always talking about money - having it, losing it, marrying for it, borrowing it - in great detail. The result is that you end up learning a lot about the economic conditions of the time in which the stories are set. And that's one of the best aspects of this book. 'Ring for Jeeves' is set in post-WWII Britain, when the term 'impoverished nobility' was more applicable than ever before: the economy was a mess, the pound had been devalued, and even titled aristocrats - who formerly had lived on 'private income' or income from large country estates - had to start getting real jobs and selling their 15-bedroom castles to Americans, who were the only ones with enough money to handle the upkeep. The male members of the leisure class are forced to take jobs at Harrods-like department stores, and the 'delicately nurtured' female members are becoming more independent and career-minded: Hilarity ensues! In many ways, the story feels like a Blandings Castle novel onto which Jeeves has been grafted. It's not entirely successful (apparently wrote the play first, and then turned it into a book, and I think the retrofitting is apparent) but overall it's a decent story, has some good moments of humor, and provides a great insight into the upper classes in the late 40s and early 50s. Delightful I avoided this for a long time because Bertie Wooster isn't in it. Big mistake. It's a delightful story, every bit as laugh-out-loud funny as any Wooster and Jeeves outing, and Nigel Lambert is a wonderful reader. Wodehouse treats his characters badly, ratcheting up the tension and the potential calamities down to the last 15 minutes - and then Jeeves, as always, saves the day with a few brilliant, fish-fed suggestions. It's all based on the psychology of the individual - and no one is better manager of that than Jeeves. A fun romp I'm a big fan of Wodehouse and have most of the audiobooks and love them all. This one have a fun story and was a bit different, being that Bertie Wooster is only mentioned and Jeeves is on lone to the hero of this story. It takes place after WWII in an England where the aristocracy had lost much of it's power and wealth and the characters watch horse races on tv. The story itself is basically the typical Wodehouse kind of story, ludicrous and pretty funny. The reader does a great job, and I enjoyed it a lot.

The Antipope Audiobook by Robert Rankin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Rankin) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:03:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Antipope Subtitle: The First Part of the Brentford Trilogy Author: Robert Rankin Narrator: Andy Greenhalgh, David Gooderson, Robert Rankin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-06 Publisher: SmartPass Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: You could say it all started with the red-eyed tramp with the slimy fingers who put the wind up Neville, the part-time barman, something rotten. Or when Archroy's wife swapped his trusty Morris Minor for five magic beans while he was out at the rubber factory. On the other hand, you could say it all started a lot earlier. Like 450 years ago, when Borgias walked the earth. Pooley and Ornally, stars of the Brentford Labour Exchange and the Flying Swan, want nothing to do with it, especially if there's a Yankee and a pint of Large in the offing. Pope Alexander VI, last of the Borgias, has other ideas. Critic Reviews: "Wonderful, a heavy smoker's Lord of the Rings." (Time Out) Members Reviews: Fun and silly A hilarious parody of Lovecraftian horror. The humor is whimsical, over-the-top, and very British. Would've given it five stars if not for the overuse of sound effects; those got pretty irritating after a while, but certainly weren't bad enough to keep me from enjoying the rest. The voice acting was delightful. Another good Rankin. This was a really good listen. Strange and quite silly in parts. Particularly like the cowboy theme night. Clearly read, acted and so on. Very good and very funny. Laugh out loud A very good book. The voices were excellent but the sound effects did get a bit irrating though not near enough to stop listening. It reminds me some what of Douglas Adams with a little Agatha Christie thrown in for good measure. The added soundtrack was distracting. Any additional comments? I found the added sounds distracting. Frankly if your book needs to have a soundtrack instead of just reading the book then maybe the author should work on describing the atmosphere more. After about a half an hour in I felt the plot was going nowhere and I had no attachment to any of the characters, and decided not to waste any more of my time. The Anti-pope The book is in the vein of Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett but in the occult rather than sci-fi or fantasy. A friend recommended this book a long time ago and I never got around to getting a copy. Browsing audible I saw it and thought I would give it a try. It was an excellent choice on my part, which shows I do make some occasionally. It is well written and superbly read, with wry, dry humour and characters that don't just live but are likeable, and I really wanted to see how it would pan out. I subsequently got 'Hollow chocolate bunnies of the apocalypse' which I also enjoyed. In a publishing world where clones of success swarm, Rankin and his work stand apart. You get the idea that he is a genuine story teller who wants about all to entertain, which certainly does. The only negative comment is that none of the rest of the series are available on audible. If they do become available I will be the first to buy.

Side Effects Audiobook by Woody Allen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Woody Allen) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:06:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Side Effects Author: Woody Allen Narrator: Woody Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 497 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Now, available in audio for the first time, Side Effects is narrated by Woody Allen himself. A humor classic by one of the worlds funniest writers, Side Effects is a treat for Allen fans and those just discovering how gifted he is. In classics including "Remembering Needleman", "The Kugelmass Episode", "Confessions of a Burglar", and others, Allen discusses such subjects as the nature of relativity, the UFO menace, and the predicament of modern man. Side Effects compiles 17 of Allens best New Yorker essays and offers wisdom and laughs in equal measure: "Ah, God, how the mind boggles when it turns to moral or ethical considerations. Better not to think too much. Rely more on the body - the body is more dependable. It shows up for meetings, it looks good in a sports jacket, and where it really comes in handy is when you want to get a rubdown." Woody Allens short story collections Side Effects, Getting Even, Without Feathers, and Mere Anarchy are available separately or together as part of The Woody Allen Collection. Critic Reviews: "Throughout my life, literally thousands of people have made me feel inadequate, but none more so than Woody Allen." (Larry David, Producer, Writer, Actor) "Woody Allen brought modern comedy to the cinema screen." (Ricky Gervais) Members Reviews: Great short story writer This is a writers short story masterpiece. Yes I'm a WA fan. But if you like the art of short story writing and intelligent comedy you cannot go wrong with this purchase. If you ARE a WOODY ALLEN fan well, you'll feel right at home almost instantly. Pretty good. Several laugh out loud moments. My main problem was the narrator Woody Allen who is also the author. He did not pause enough. When I was having a laugh or thoughtful reaction, he sped onto the next item. That was frustrating. Several times I had to stop the tape so I could savor the humor and not quickly forget it. If he were standing before an audience hed stop for the laughs. Genre: humorous thoughts Ah, Woody Any additional comments? I listened to this as an audio-book which was a little strange because Woody Allen is such a talker it feels like he's actually there. I kept visualizing us as some stranger-than-fiction couple living together in a small apartment: He's occasionally brushing his teeth in the bathroom while talking, he's chopping liver in the main room while talking, he's sleeping with the neighbor on the sofa while talking, and at some point I'm fantasizing about strangling him while he's still talking and I'm wearing black nylon stockings and he's saying things like "oh, stop it, you're starting to look like Niedelman's gorgeous wife Miss Vazanrakoff" and in the middle of the scene come our little fat kids named Weissmendoodle and Brazaravatski and start laughing hysterically. Woody is humorous and often out of control with his words, puns and imagination, but sometimes he has too much fun with himself and appears to be too excited about his own jokes, like he wants to stop and say "can you see how funny this is?" and roar for "more! more!" while sitting alone in the front row. I have to say that some chapters were more fun than others.

The Young Widower's Handbook Audiobook by Tom McAllister

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom McAllister) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:30:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Young Widower's Handbook Subtitle: A Novel Author: Tom McAllister Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: For Hunter Cady, meeting Kaitlyn is the greatest thing that has ever happened to him. Whereas he had spent most of his days accomplishing very little, now his life has a purpose. Smart, funny, and one of a kind, Kait is somehow charmed by Hunter's awkwardness and droll humor, and her love gives him reason to want to be a better man. And then, suddenly, Kait is gone, her death as unexpected as the happiness she had brought to Hunter. Numb with grief, he stumbles forward in the only way he knows how: by running away. He heads due west from his Philadelphia home, taking Kait's ashes with him. Kait and Hunter had always meant to travel. Now, with no real plan in mind, Hunter is swept into the adventures of fellow travelers on the road, among them a renegade Renaissance Faire worker; a boisterous yet sympathetic troop of bachelorettes; a Midwest couple and Elvis, their pet parrot; and an older man on an endless cross-country journey in search of a wife who walked out on him many years before. Along the way listeners get glimpses of Hunter and Kait's lovely, flawed, and very real marriage, and the strength Hunter draws from it, even when contemplating a future without it. And each encounter, in its own peculiar way, teaches him what it means to be a husband and what it takes to be a man. Written in the spirit of Jonathan Tropper and Matthew Quick, with poignant insight and wry humor, The Young Widower's Handbook is a testament to the enduring power of love. Cover design by Jim Tierney. Cover image by Map Resources. Critic Reviews: "Funny, sad, and smart... Part wacky road novel, part romantic comedy, McAllister's debut flies along yet reaches deep." (Stewart O'Nan, author of West of Sunset) Members Reviews: An Intriguing and Accurate Look at Widowhood "Your life had been completely built around the idea of being a married man until the day you died, but now that plan is ruined and it's difficult to know how to begin again. You're not even sure exactly who you are anymore; your personality and hers molded themselves to each other over time, subtle alterations, gradual erosion of certain habits, accretion of new beliefs and mannerisms, the accumulation of inside jokes and a shared history." As a widowed person, I was amazed that Tom McAllister so poignantly portrayed not only the pain of losing a spouse but also, in this quote, described so accurately, what it means to be in a true marriage; one in which you become part of that person and your spouse becomes part of you. You literally grow together and when a spouse dies, a part of you has been ripped away. This book was not a downer but rather a fascinating look at one person's journey through grief. In parts humorous, other parts touchingly sad, it gives the hope that one can traverse this difficult journey, brushed, broken, but able to embrace life once again. I was positive that the author had indeed lost a wife and this was his personal grief journey but upon reading "A Note From The Author" at the end of the book, I was pleased to hear that actually, he and his wife conceived the idea of the book together and that they are both very much alive. It is my hope that they may continue to enjoy "the best days of our lives" for many, many years to come. and it was the kind of thing that can make you believe in love.

How My Gay Uncle F'ed up Christmas Audiobook by Nicholas Black

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholas Black) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:20:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How My Gay Uncle F'ed up Christmas Subtitle: The Legend of Sodomy Cat Author: Nicholas Black Narrator: Rich Camillucci Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-15 Publisher: surreal.media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Originally titled, Sodomy Cat (which was somewhat misleading because this story has nothing to do with either sodomy, or cats:) The groundbreaking novel by Nicholas Black In this coming of age story a tragic accident leaves Trevor looking for a place to call home. And now that his parents are gone the only one he can turn to is his uncle Gary - the legendary fetish-porn producer. Surrounded by new friends, a new school, and an environment that he could never have imagined, Trevor finds that the past he thought he knew was a well-constructed lie. Little by little, the disturbing truth is brought to the surface and he finds that guidance and understanding can come from the most unlikely of people. Just when he thinks he is getting his life back together, tragedy strikes again. And then he is given the Diary. Be warned - this story is not for the faint of heart. It is an incredible mix of mystery and comedy, turmoil and suspense. Sodomy Cat has a way of getting under your skin. It'll knock on your door at 3 in the morning, sneak into your bedroom, and pull your panties down. Members Reviews: A truly good read and an author to take note of Nicholas Black is a gifted and creative writer. He has a knack for turning the vernacular into poetry. He inhabits the main character with an uncanny insight that feels as if the reader was actually conjuring each thought on their own power. The subject matter, in lesser hands, would have come off as crass and gratuitous. Not so with Black. We forgive the unseemliness because he earns our trust, from the onset, in that we are experiencing each taboo subject with the same novice wonder as the protagonist. A truly good read and an author to take note of. Bravo! LOVED IT! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! This is not one to take to bed with you thinking you'll read for a few minutes and go to sleep...let me just finish these next few pages, okay, maybe just this next chapter.... Not for the faint of heart. It's irreverent, it's raucous, it's laugh out loud funny and downright dirty in a few spots, but it's also heartwarming and thoughtful and will leave you smiling. I'll be reading more of Nicholas Black's titles in the very near future. Well done sir. A very good read! This book is a great read regardless of the time of year. If you like funny, epic stories, you have to ccheck this one out. I don't want to give you a rating..that's lame..ahh it's making me! Rating someone's work is s***ty. It's judging; I won't be doing that. This book was awesome. I read a lot of indie stuff; I love obscure and real writing. Great job, Trevor is amazing. I'm giving this to my 23 year old son to read. Fantastic message in there covered in lewd, crazy other stuff. Lol Thanks for entertaining me! Sjlgirl123@aol.com This book will you thinking. There were times in this book that I would burst out laughing and in the next couple of pages find myself in tears. The subject matter in the book could be disturbing to some people. I do not recommend this book for anyone under 18. It will be sometime before I forget this book.

Fill the Grand Canyon and Live Forever Audiobook by Andersen Prunty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andersen Prunty) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 11:14:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fill the Grand Canyon and Live Forever Author: Andersen Prunty Narrator: Andersen Prunty Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-14 Publisher: Atlatl Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Social networks can be used for a number of things such as finding out what friends and family members are up to, trying to get girls to take their clothes off on camera, raising awareness, and organizing protests, revolutions, and relief efforts. But what if one man decided to use a social network for one of the most idiotic causes in human history? Join the hopeless and brain damaged Andy Boring in his quest to Fill the Grand Canyon and Live Forever!!!! Members Reviews: Dead Man's Bizarro Andy Boring is just that and Andersen Prunty somehow makes this creampuff interesting. We all are Andy Boring (especially if you're male) from time to time, day to day. Prunty tackles once again the current state of affairs regarding the ever-growing class war of the have-alls and have-nothings. Boring is the Undead American Male who sheepishly gets by and fears rocking any boats (even if it could save his life) as he munches McNuggets. It takes a hazy breakup and Estelle, an octagenarian piece of filth, to tear him out of his anesthesia zone and do SOMETHING. That something is a rash of abject and criminal adventures that wakes Andy up in fits and spurts like an old alternator. The book treads dangerously towards protest of matriarchical opression as all the women are depicted as violent sociopaths and the men, their victims, are clueless wimps. Prunty's too smart for that pointless slugfest as he gets to the root of this very real battle of the sexes by turning attentions straight to the patriarchical archons who are really running the show by playing a deadly game of Divide and Conquer while they laugh their honeyed rumps off. At you. The solution presents itself as all of America's Slaves can come together in peace and chaos. And the only place the broken, divided, and fractured can meet eye-to-eye is at the Grand Canyon. This book proves that this guy really knows what's happening and I sleep better at night because of that. Brilliant. My T-Shirt reads: TURBIDWELLOFINIQUITY Now this is bizarro! Modern, edgy, crusty stuff. It's like punk rock, grunge metal and Frank Sinatra all in one messy little ball. Then add some Fear and Loathing, Seinfeld, and Twin Peaks (the movie), stir with a melon-baller--and there you have it. Maybe. Though this really stands on its own in its wonderful, strung-out, and deliciously madcap glory. I like brownies, too. Wild rides with geriatrics, wives (maybe) and their lovers with sores, a lost man, and of course the Grand Canyon. Why are you looking at me? Do you think I'm fat? I like it like that... so what was I talking about? Oh yeah, this book. Yeah, er, hand me those flares, will you? Thanks. Prunty is one hell of a writer and he captures the genre perfectly. While this is his only work I 've read so far, it is terrific, and it has me looking for more wonderful works from this guy. First I have to move this busted-up cheerleader... there, OK. I have sparks for eyes. Do I really need to say more? This is great stuff and I really enjoyed reading it. Fast-paced with cool pictures between the chapters, and no fillers. MacGruber! Where's my throat? Damn, this is good, so good I need to take a bath in rose petals and cashmere-coated peanuts. Funniest book I've read this year This book surprised me in it's ability to both shock me and make me laugh out loud.

That Ghoul Ava Audiobook by TW Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (TW Brown) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:28:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That Ghoul Ava Subtitle: Her First Adventures Author: TW Brown Narrator: Celia Aurora de Blas Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-11-13 Publisher: Todd Brown Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: That Ghoul Ava: Her First Adventures gives you two entertainingly funny Ava tales. Relive the day she first joined the supernatural community and discover how her bond with the human Lisa Jenkins first began. Also meet regional Psychic, Morgan and the vampire that would get under Ava's skin from their first encounter in a 24 hour super market. Then, In Ava versus the Rogue Vampire, follow Ava and Lisa on their first real "assignment" on behalf of Morgan when a rogue vampire slips into Vampire Queen Belinda's territory and starts killing indiscriminately. Just don't expect Ava and Belinda to share a hug when it is done... Members Reviews: I want to be a Ghoul too!!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, this is such a fun story. If you are a fan of the supernatural you will definitely love this one. What did you like best about this story? Ghoul. I never thought a Ghoul can be cool, but Ava was super cool!! Which character as performed by Celia Aurora de Blas was your favorite? All of them. Celia really brought the story to life. I was hooked from the beginning. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes and I was disappointed that this story was only 3 hours long Any additional comments? I am so looking forward to the next book in the series.. can't wait to find out what Ava is up to next!! This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom. Fun Story Diana Rowlands fans will enjoy. This story is about a girl named Ava, an average 32 year old waitress, kind of drifting aimlessly through life. After yet another relationship epically fails, she end up swallowing the contents of her medicine cabinet. Death ensues. However, it doesnt stick. She wakes up 2 days later, smelling an amazingly good smell. Well, that smell is a dead body. Ava has turned into a ghoul, and corpses are whats on the menu. So starts a wild ride where Ava gets a Teen sidekick she saves from an abusive, much older boyfriend, a controller in the local psychic(basically the supernatural cop on the block), and en enemy in the queen of the local vampire Kiss(Coven). Ava is a really fun character who muddles along and still manages to succeed. She is well written, with a really good inner voice. The plot moves along nicely, and has lots of room to expand the storyline. Any fans of Diana Rowland's White Trash Zombie series should really be able to sink their teeth into this series. As far as narration, Celia Aurora de Blas does a great job differntiating the characters, giving each a distinctive voice, all while moving the narrating along well. I was given a copy of this audiobook by the author free of charge in exchange for an honest review through Audiobook Boom. Ava is definitely worth getting to know. Where does That Ghoul Ava rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I haven't listened to a lot of audiobooks but out of the few that I have heard, this was near the top in terms of the story. I really didn't much care for the narrator's voice. She didn't seem to catch the right tone for the main character.

Pohozhdeniya bravogo soldata Shveyka [The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Svejk During the

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ya. Gashek) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 01:27:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pohozhdeniya bravogo soldata Shveyka [The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Svejk During the World War] Author: Ya. Gashek Narrator: Vladimir Samoylov Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-14 Publisher: Dmytro Strelbytskyy Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Yozef Shveyk - zabavnyiy malenkiy chelovechek, skromnyiy i nekazistyiy, dobrodushnyiy i neunyivayuschiy - odin iz samyih izvestnyih i lyubimyih geroev mirovoy literaturyi.Zhivost i ostroumie, nepodrazhaemyiy yumor, ironiya i grotesk, metkiy i sochnyiy yazyik, kotoryim napisana kniga Yaroslava Gasheka, - svoeobraznyiy protest protiv voynyi, krovi, smerti, absurda i gluposti etogo mira. Please Note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Very Good Jeeves, Volume 1 Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:56:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Very Good Jeeves, Volume 1 Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-11 Publisher: CSA Word no PD Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Jeeves and Wooster never disappoint on audio and these unabridged stories are of course no exception. Wodehouse/Jarvis deliver another excellent audio collection featuring all your favourite characters, not forgetting our intrepid duo of course! Full Story Listings: Members Reviews: FUNNY! HILARIOUS "LOL" Would you listen to Very Good Jeeves, Volume 1 again? Why? Yes, wish I could speak like that and maybe, listening to it more than once could rub of on me. What did you like best about this story? Mrs Pendlebury has given you a somewhat to hungry expression, a little like that of a dog looking at a distant bone. Very funny. Which character as performed by Martin Jarvis was your favorite? Jeeves Entertaining Read Jarvis does a great line in Woostering, for me he the ideal narrator for the works of Wodehouse. It's part way between dramatisation and a verbatim read, the broad canvas of voices he uses adding to the enjoyment. I also like that is read quite fast, other samples I've listened to and slightly ponderous and I think it has to be fleet to ready hit the comedy. Horden and Briars, often on BBC radio is my other favourite. A Blast From the Past What made the experience of listening to Very Good Jeeves, Volume 1 the most enjoyable? I've always known about Wodehouse, Wooster and Jeeves. These books were always in my father's library. Listening to them now brought back that golden age of England's aristocracy and memories of my father's smile as he sat reading them. But the book in itself is so enjoyable, the delivery is excellent, bringing the characters to life, each in its own excellence. I was laughing out loud as I listened to them come to life. What did you like best about this story? The pranks are amazing, the style of writing excepcional and so specific to Wodehouse. Which scene did you most enjoy? Any scene where Wooster is confronted by a new problem sends me laughing. Poor man! Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed out loud many times! My husband came to ask what was I laughing about. I'm even smiling now! Any additional comments? Thank you for this amazing book. And please convey my deepest gratitude and appreciation to the performer. P.G.Wodehouse makes the sun shine! I loved everything about this book, the use of the language is simply perfect. Pure bliss. Wonderful again. Once again Martin Jarvis has expertly performed PG Woodhouse's narrative in an expressive and enjoyable way. Cannot recommend this enough!

Getting Even Audiobook by Woody Allen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Woody Allen) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:05:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting Even Author: Woody Allen Narrator: Woody Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 527 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Woody Allen's early comic fiction was heavily influenced by the zany, pun-ridden humor of S.J. Perelman. And now, for the first time, Woody Allen narrates one of his early collections of short stories, Getting Even. Listen to Woody Allen revenge himself on such significant subjects as death, obesity, organized crime, the invention of the sandwich, and much more. Getting Even is a collection of seventeen of Allen's magazine pieces, discussing such eclectic topics as the invention of the sandwich, laundry lists, death, obesity, and, of course, rabbis. Here's Woody Allen as psychologist: "...death is an acquired trait." Philosopher: "I do not believe in an afterlife, although I am bringing a change of underwear." Woody Allens short-story collections Getting Even, Without Feathers, Side Effects, and Mere Anarchy are available separately or together as part of The Woody Allen Collection. Critic Reviews: "Throughout my life, literally thousands of people have made me feel inadequate, but none more so than Woody Allen." (Larry David, Producer, Writer, Actor) "Woody Allen brought modern comedy to the cinema screen." (Ricky Gervais) Members Reviews: Get read for awkward stares... Get ready for awkward stares on the subway, on the street, at a restaurant or wherever you listen to any one of the brilliant stories in the book. Written in Mr. Allen's prime, the 70's, these stories would be hilarious if read by your tax accountant, much less by the witty neurotic performer that is Woody Allen. Excellent If you could sum up Getting Even in three words, what would they be? Pretty Damn Funny Who was your favorite character and why? Mr. Schmeed Have you listened to any of Woody Allens other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to any other audio books performed by Woody Allen before, but I would have to say that he does a cracking job in this one. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes, I had an extreme reaction to this book: at one point I laughed so hard that I had tea spurting out of my nose and my monocle popped out. This was followed by a a brief exclamation of "damn" (as I had made a mess of my table cloth) and a rather violent throwing of a napkin to the floor. Fortunately I was able to regain my composure quickly and by the time my butler had arrived to investigate the commotion I was once again calm. Any additional comments? If you happen to have a time machine, please go back in time and convince Mr. Allen to produce more works of this kind. Wonderful, Classic Woody Allen What Monty Python has done for Christian lore, Woody Allen does for 20th century culture and Rabbinic Judaism.

Exponential Apocalypse Audiobook by Eirik Gumeny

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eirik Gumeny) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:36:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exponential Apocalypse Author: Eirik Gumeny Narrator: Lee Ann Howlett Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-18-13 Publisher: Eirik Gumeny Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: There had been twenty-two apocalypses to date. There were now four distinct variations of humanity roaming the Earth - six, if you counted the undead. It had been suggested that there really should have been a new word to describe "the end of everything forever," but most people had stopped noticing, much less caring, after the tally hit double digits. Not to mention the failure of "forever" in living up to its potential. The last apocalypse wasn't even considered a cataclysm by most major governments. It was just a Thursday. Exponential Apocalypse is the tender, heart-stirring tale of crappy jobs, a slacker cult, an alcoholic Aztec god, reconstituted world leaders, werewolves, robots, and the shenanigans of multiple persons living after the twentieth-aught end of the world. Fast-paced, frenetic, funny, and frequently fond of other f-words, Exponential Apocalypse is the only book that will have you looking forward to the end of the world. Members Reviews: Demented Post Apocalypse I did not think I would enjoy this book as much as I did; it was laugh out loud in many parts. It is not your typical post apocalyptic book, it not only contains walking and talking zombies, robots, fallen gods, drones, werewolves, few humans, you name it their there. You will notice the take on some of the characters fiction and real. My favorite part was the doctor. Recommend if you want a different laugh. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you! good book author has a great sense of humour, fun plotline and as this is my first audiobook I'm impressed with this book Fast and Funny Would you listen to Exponential Apocalypse again? Why? Oh yes, I'm sure I will as there are plenty of things I probably missed the first time through. What was one of the most memorable moments of Exponential Apocalypse? The "morning after" awkward conversation was hilarious and well written. Also "are we there yet?" I'm not sure why I found that part so funny, but I truly did laugh out loud at all of that. Which character as performed by Lee Ann Howlett was your favorite? She does such an excellent job with Thor!!! Her droll intonation matches exactly to how I imagine Thor to be after transitioning from the exciting life of a mystical god into an existence that lacks....a lot...of everything. If you could take any character from Exponential Apocalypse out to dinner, who would it be and why? It would be Thor and I would both pay and do the ordering. Answer too short, word word. Any additional comments? Glad I picked this up and took a chance even though it had no reviews at the time. It's a fast fun listen. ironically funny, but probably a better read I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. So, this was both a hit and a miss for me. I liked the satirical, snarky feel of the story. I liked that there had been so many apocalypses that people took them in stride. It very much had a British humor feel to it, with the dry sarcasm. That being said, I was rather disappointed in the narrator, though, as the sound quality wasn't great, and she had a monotone delivery throughout the book. I can give her some ground, as that was probably on purpose for the style of story, but it just missed the mark for me.

The Hitman Diaries Audiobook by Danny King

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danny King) — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 20:55:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hitman Diaries Author: Danny King Narrator: Dave John Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-06 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Ian Bridges works as a hitman and is on permanent stand-by for West End gangster John Broad. He does maybe three or four jobs a year and spends the rest of his lite desperately trying to find Mrs Right so he can settle down, but can't and it feels like the world is conspiring against him. He's about to find out he's right. But he can't. ©2003 Danny King; (P)2005 W.F. Howes Ltd. Members Reviews: Well worth buying The only challenge is to try and keep a straight face when you are listening to this on the train. Excellent book - brilliant on audio - thought it was Ray Winstone narrating at first, excellently done and you will laugh out loud. It's impossible not to. Superb Laugh, I have never laughed so much out loud! This book is a real trip though the trails and tribulation of a gangster.. very lock, stock. Brilliant narration. Excellent and funny read Not quite as good as the Burglar diaries, but still a very good read, most enjoyable, easy going, but with a serious side to some of it. Plenty of action. It kept my attention really well. A Brilliant Read I strongly recommend The Hitman Diaries to anybody who likes comedy with a dark twist. This brilliant action packed book by Danny King kept me entertained from beginning to end and Dave John's narration of this book was simply fantastic. Not for me I'm afraid I just couldn't get into this at all, I have read some of Danny King's books and found them amusing, but this was just pants, Now, I don't mind a bit of swearing and I well expected it but every other word (if you're offended by the c-word, dont bother getting this audiobook) just took the story away, Ian was just a throughly unlikable character, I didn't even make it to the end. Sorry

The Burglars' Club, Vol. 2 Audiobook by Gareth Tilley, Henry A. Hering

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gareth Tilley) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:54:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burglars' Club, Vol. 2 Author: Gareth Tilley, Henry A. Hering Narrator: The Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-14 Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The Burglars' Club is the most exclusive of exclusive Gentleman's Clubs in Victorian London. To pay their dues, members must steal something very valuable and hard to get, and present it to the club at the following meeting. (They return it afterward, of course, if possible.) Full of comedy, suspense, and mystery, the award winning Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air brings these wonderful stories to life with a full cast, music score, and sound effects. Stories in this volume include:

Plötzlich Shakespeare Hörbuch von David Safier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Safier) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:20:27 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Plötzlich Shakespeare Autor:: David Safier Erzähler: Anneke Kim Sarnau, Christoph Maria Herbst Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 4 hrs and 58 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-17-13 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Rosa darf erst wieder zurück in die Gegenwart, wenn sie herausfindet was die wahre Liebe ist. Keine einfache Aufgabe: Sie muss sich als Mann im mittelalterlichen London nicht nur mit liebestollen Verehrerinnen rumschlagen, sondern auch mit Shakespeare selber, der nicht gerade begeistert ist, dass eine Frau seinen Körper kontrolliert. Der Barde hat zwar Romeo und Julia geschrieben, aber von der wahren Liebe versteht er noch weniger als Rosa. Und während die beiden Liebeslaien sich in ihrem gemeinsamen Körper kabbeln, entwickelt sich zwischen ihnen die merkwürdigste Lovestory der Weltgeschichte. Mitglieder Bewertungen: Super Klasse Buch. 2 tolle Sprecher und eine tolle Geschichte! Entspannend, lustig und dennoch mit einer wichtigen Botschaft!

Fifty Shames of Earl Grey Audiobook by Fanny Merkin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fanny Merkin) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:03:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifty Shames of Earl Grey Subtitle: A Parody Author: Fanny Merkin Narrator: Allyson Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Young, arrogant tycoon Earl Grey seduces the naïve coed Anna Steal with his overpowering good looks and staggering amounts of money, but will she be able to get past his fifty shames, including shopping at Walmart on Saturdays, bondage with handcuffs, and his love of BDSM (Bards, Dragons, Sorcery, and Magick)? Or will his dark secrets and constant smirking drive her over the edge? Critic Reviews: "Erotica is hard. Comedy is harder. If anyone can pull this off, it's Andrew Shaffer." (Paul Bogaards, publicist for E. L. James) Members Reviews: An Amusing Parody - Good if you're a guy Face it. You're a guy and you want to know what these books are all about but you don't really want to get caught reading the Original. Henceforth, this amusing and charming parody written by Fanny Merkin and wonderfully read/performed by Allyson Ryan. Ryan captures the outrageousness of the story and makes you giggle and the expanded themes ...and sometimes overexpanded themes (I hope) which are in the original "Fifty Shades of Grey". I found it funny, the storyline a bit thin, but good for a laugh and roll of the eyes. Impulse Buy An impulse buy from years ago, during my 'vitriolic anti-Meyer teen' phase. The premise is a little dull, and the satire is not quite biting, but the narrator herself has enough fun to let you do the same.

Three Men on the Bummel Audiobook by Jerome K. Jerome

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jerome K. Jerome) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:53:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Men on the Bummel Author: Jerome K. Jerome Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: George, Harris, and J. decide to take a cycling trip through the Black Forest - to be accomplished on a tandem plus one. Whether it is Harris's harrowing experience with a Hanoverian road-waterer or George's valiant attempt to buy a cushion for his aunt, their experiences are hilarious - - and they may even offer some important lessons to all who may be contemplating a cycling trip in the U.S. Members Reviews: Another Fine Trip Anyone who has read or listened to Jerome K. Jerome's best known book, Three Men on a Boat, will come to this audiobook with high expectations. (And if you haven't, you are missing something great. Rush out at once and get a copy.) I consider Three Men on the Bummel to be a worthy follow up book, and Frederick Davidson does a capable job of reading the story. The three men are planning a holiday, away from wives and family. They end up taking their bikes through Germany. The sections of the book where they are planning this trip alone are worth the price! For example, when the main character, "J" (a version of Jerome himself) remembers his error in allowing someone to "overhaul" his bike, it has me rolling with laughter every time I read or hear it. But this is also an interesting historical viewpoint. We learn about Germany and the German people as seen through the eyes of middle class Englishmen in the years just prior to WWI. Reading this book, knowing that within a very few years the countries will be engulfed in war gives the book an additional depth. And, obviusly, the author had no way of knowing what was ahead, but the modern reader does know. Dreadful narration of wonderful 1900 Jerome story. What did you like about this audiobook? Jerome creates comedy not only from his choice of words but from the raised-eyebrow pauses between them. Several characters are timeless because their traveling equivalents exist today: the arrogant traveller who expects every system to run exactly as it does at home; the quarrelsome member of a tour who criticizes the route but offers no help with directions. How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? There are traditions and occupations described which I am sure have vanished and others which, I am surprised to find, have persisted. I was delighted to find that the German tradition of putting a restaurant at the top of every picturesque peak amused Jerome in 1900 as much as it did me seventy years later. But I was disturbed to find out that academic dueling has not disappeared from Eastern Europe. Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this? Tucked into an overall lighthearted story are Jerome's impressions of pre-war Imperial Germany. These are time-capsules and some are now impossible to read without sharp pangs of sadness: Jerome could not have known the devastation that two World Wars would bring. Particularly painful to read, with modern retrospection, is his observation that a venerable 800-year-old Jewish ghetto in Prague is gradually being repaired with new streets, promising in future years to be "the handsomest part of the town." What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? Frederick Davison's narration is too sneering to suit the story.

Monsieur Pamplemousse Hits the Headlines Audiobook by Michael Bond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Bond) — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:23:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monsieur Pamplemousse Hits the Headlines Author: Michael Bond Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: During his time as an inspector with the Paris Sûreté, Monsieur Pamplemousse had been 'in at the death' on more than one occasion, but even he had to admit that the phrase took on an entirely new meaning when he was present at the spectacular ending to Cuisine de Chavignol, France's premier television cookery programme. Seated in the front row of an invited studio audience, he watched in silent horror as the eponymous host, having downed an oyster in close-up, uttered a strangled cry and sank from view behind a kitchen worktop. Pommes Frites, sniffer dog extraordinaire, has his own views on the matter: Claude Chavignol was a really bad egg... Members Reviews: Nice story well told. Michael Bond is an excellent story teller, good lighthearted crime yarn with plenty subtle humour.

Ich will es doch auch! Hörbuch von Ellen Berg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellen Berg) — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:34:27 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Ich will es doch auch! Untertitel: (K)ein Beziehungs-Roman Autor:: Ellen Berg Erzähler: Sonngard Dressler Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 46 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-07-14 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 3 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Frikadelle zum Frühstück. Charlotte ist Ärztin, hat einen tollen Job, eine tolle Wohnung, tolle Freunde - nur leider keinen Mann. Und das mit 39! Langsam wird es eng. Da taucht plötzlich Uwe auf, der attraktive, aber ziemlich ungehobelte Klempner. Geht gar nicht. Tja, geht doch! Denn Hals über Kopf verliebt sich Charlotte in sein umwerfendes Lächeln und seine unkonventionelle Art: Buletten zum Frühstück, Tanzen im Regen, Poolbillard in düsteren Kneipen. Charlotte ist selig, ihr Umfeld entsetzt. Downdating? Das kann doch nichts werden! Was willst du denn mit dem? >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2014 Aufbau Verlag GmbH & Co. KG (P)2014 Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: Herrlich fieser Humor. -- cosmopolitan Mitglieder Bewertungen: Tolle Erzählerin, Geschichte ok Die Erzählerin ist sehr toll. Die Geschichte war an sich manchmal etwas seicht, aber zum großen Teil doch meist recht unterhaltsam.

Turning Forty Audiobook by Mike Gayle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Gayle) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:27:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Forty Author: Mike Gayle Narrator: Matt Bates Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-13 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Matt Beckford's sole ambition is to turn forty with his life sorted. With a Porsche on the drive and a high-flying job, it looks like things are perfect. But when Matt's wife unexpectedly calls time on their marriage, a chain of events is set in motion that very quickly sees him facing forty broke, homeless and completely alone. But all is not lost because Matt has a plan Members Reviews: Really really good Such a good story. I don't usually pick stories narrated by men but this was a gem. Its the count-down to turning 40 with all the hic-ups inbetween. Highly recommended Perfect beach listen Mike Gayle does what I have come to think of as 'Blokelit' - a blokey relationship story for girls to read, done really, really well. Very enjoyable story and narration - you really come to care about the characters. Almost (but not quite) as good as 'My New Best Friend', but great fun in its own right. Check out its prequel 'Turning 30', if you haven't already, as well as agony uncle Mike Gayle's other books. This is not what I would usually read - I don't tend to do chicklit, e.g. - but I loved it. Great summer read Where does Turning Forty rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is a great light read about a guy reluctantly entering his fortieth year. From a happy married life with a great paying job, his whole life changes. This is how he works towards managing his impending "adulthood" and change of circumstances. Some happy and funny moments. What was one of the most memorable moments of Turning Forty? The great finish. What three words best describe Matt Batess performance? Well read, you just thought the guy was talking to you. If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? It could be so much worse, but you didn't know it at the time. Any additional comments? Great beach read for men or women. Good Alternative to a Woman's Tale Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. The story flowed well and listening to a mans story of coping with a break up and heading for a milestone birthday is unusual but worked really well. Who was your favorite character and why? The main character was my favourite (note English spelling). His emotions and thoughts seemed real and believable. What about Matt Batess performance did you like? The narration was excellent. Clear, good use of voices and flow was good. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Parts did make me SALTS (smile a little then stopped). Humour was good. Any additional comments? A nice alternative to a woman in the same situation.

The Hunger Pains Audiobook by The Harvard Lampoon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Harvard Lampoon) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:24:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunger Pains Subtitle: A Parody Author: The Harvard Lampoon Narrator: Joy Osmanski Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: WINNING MEANS WEALTH, FAME, AND A LIFE OF THERAPY LOSING MEANS DEATH, BUT ALSO FAME! THIS IS THE HUNGER PAINS When Kantkiss Neverclean replaces her sister as a contestant on the Hunger Games - the second-highest-rated reality TV show in Peaceland, behind Extreme Home Makeover - she has no idea what to expect. Having lived her entire life in the telemarketing districts worst neighborhood, the Crack, Kantkiss feels unprepared to fight to the death while simultaneously winking and looking adorable for the cameras. But when her survival rests on choosing between the dreamy hunk from home, Carol Handsomestein, or the doughy klutz, Pita Malarkey, Kantkiss discovers that the toughest conflicts may not be found on the battlefield but in her own heart... which is unfortunately on a battlefield. Members Reviews: A good parody The Hunger Pains is a spot on parody. It retells the story of the hunger games pointing out some of the more gapping plot holes and some of the sillier plot points. The story is well put together and the characters of humorous. I would recommend reading the hunger games first as it helps you understand some of the jokes. Overall a good parody. Read hunger games first very fun book if hunger games fan read this you most first understand the plot to get the jokes HILARIOUS This book is complete amazingness! I loved every bit of it, and the narration made it even funnier! I would recommend this to anyone who has already read the Hunger Games for the sake of not spoiling. Also it's more funny if you already know the actual story. awful This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? fantasy fiction What could The Harvard Lampoon have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? thought i was getting Hunger GAMES that someone had referred...didnt realize this was a parady. difficult to identify that on my phone. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? no Any additional comments? wish I could

Go de Rass to Sleep (A Jamaican Translation) Audiobook by Adam Mansbach

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Mansbach) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:60:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Go de Rass to Sleep (A Jamaican Translation) Author: Adam Mansbach Narrator: Shaggy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Buck 50 Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The bestselling Go the F*** to Sleep has been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. Now it is finally translated for Jamaican and other Caribbean parents of the world. Go de Rass to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book Award - winning author Adam Mansbach's verses perfectly capture the familiar - and unspoken - tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the process, they open up a conversation about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations and laugh at their absurdity. Go de Rass to Sleep is beautiful, subversive, and pants-wettingly funny - a book for parents new, old, and expectant. You probably should not read it to your children. Please note: This audiobook is in Jamaican Patois. Members Reviews: Perfect! I thoroughly enjoyed this reading. It's every parent's experience at one time or another. A very funny listen.

Santa vs. Krampus Audiobook by Jim Hodgson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Hodgson) — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:25:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Santa vs. Krampus Author: Jim Hodgson Narrator: Quintin W Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: Jim Hodgson Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: What if wizards were real but we knew them as mall Santas? The Santa Claus myth we know and love is just a cover for a secret order of wizards. They wield a system of magic that draws on the power of swear words to battle the forces of the evil Krampus. Daniel is a college kid who needs a job. He finds work at the mall Santa kiosk but almost loses his life on his first day when Krampus's minions attack. He learns magic is real, Santas are wizards, and swear words hold great power. There's an ongoing battle against evil for the fate of the world. Can Daniel take up the fight? Can he learn to do magic too? Will the Santas survive the onslaught of the forces of Krampus? Find out in Santa vs. Krampus! Members Reviews: interesting concept at first I wasn't sure I would like it, but from the first chapter it held my attention stayed up until 2:30am reading just had to finish it. Funny, interesting and totally enjoyable looking forward to reading the next one in the series It's a Yes from me. Hilarious, interesting, well paced, and just a fun read. This is a kind of "not" Christmas story that I will be reading annually every December. fun and entertaining book about "Christmas" or not!!! Clever book based on santa claus and Krampus. I know you will enjoy the high jinx and humor of this novel. Jim Hodgson is a Gem of a writer!!!! Every now and then I take a chance on an independent writer in hopes of finding a hidden gem. Jim Hodgson is that gem. I've read several of his books and am in love with his writing. He is funny, intelligent and spins a masterful tale. I read Santa vs. Krampus in one day. I laughed out loud several times and couldn't put it down. Daniel is a super likable protagonist who learns magic, lots of swear words and helps Santas battle the evil of Krampus to save the world. I am starting on Jim's "Ten Thousand God's" series today. I would describe this book as "The Kingsmen meets 'The Stupidest Angel. '" The writing style has the same ... I couldn't pass when I saw the title "Santa vs. Krampus," and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. I would describe this book as "The Kingsmen meets 'The Stupidest Angel.'" The writing style has the same intentionally bizarre humor as Christopher Moore. It's action-packed, and the character's are pretty likeable. For a book that has the word "Santa" in the title, this really isn't a Christmas story. Yes, it takes place near the holidays, and yes, Santa is involved, but the author adds some nice twists to the Santa mythos that keep the story refreshing. I won't say more than that to preserve anything from getting spoiled, but just know that this isn't too Christmas-y, if that's a turn-off for you. There were a few typos, and also some sections that were difficult to follow, which is why I gave this four stars instead of five. Other than that, a fun kind-of Christmas story.

And God Said, Billy! Audiobook by Frank Schaeffer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frank Schaeffer) — Thu, 08 May 2014 05:24:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And God Said, Billy! Subtitle: A Novel Author: Frank Schaeffer Narrator: Frank Schaeffer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-14 Publisher: Frank Schaeffer Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: And God Said 'Billy!' is a darkly comic coming-of-age story written by the master story teller that House of Sand and Fog author Andre Dubus III hailed as the funniest American writer since Mark Twain. The story is set in the 1980s and is about Billy, a young fundamentalist Christian who feels called to go to Hollywood to make "God's movie." But everything goes off the rails when he accepts a job to direct a soft-porn slasher/exploitation film in apartheid-era South Africa. He makes this "It's a deal not a movie" picture even though he has to bust the US entertainment industry's anti-apartheid sanctions in hopes his "worldly movie" will be "used by God" as a "stepping stone" to making his own divinely sanctioned "End Times" picture. Billy loses his fundamentalist faith, his film career, his family and more. Critic Reviews: "When the family business is religion, it is especially perilous. To millions of evangelical Christians, the Schaeffer name is royal, and Frank Schaeffer is the reluctant, wayward, traitorous prince. His crime... is turning his back on Christian conservatives." (The New York Times) "Frank Schaeffer exposes the insanity and the corruption of what has become a powerful and frightening force in American politics... As someone who has made redemption his work, he has, in fact, shown amazing grace." (Jane Smiley, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of A Thousand Acres) "Schaeffer's gifts as a novelist are more than comic his writing has a deeper river flowing through it, one that is sensual and full of true grace." (Andre Dubus III, author of House of Sand and Fog) Members Reviews: Allegory of a fundamentalist Would you listen to And God Said, Billy! again? Why? Probably not, because its value wasn't that it was a thrilling, spell-binding or complex story but rather in the meaning one can derive from the allegory of "Billy Graham" for understanding current fundamentalist rationalizations of living contrary to the teachings of the one's chosen deity in the name of spreading His [sic] gospel! What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Revealing the full name of "Billy" about 2/3 of the way through the book. It sharpens the irony. The spiritual journey of Billy once he has fled SA one senses is perhaps more autobiographical than contributing to the allegory. It ends somewhat weakly. What does Frank Schaeffer bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? No reader can interpret the words like the author. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Stop the carousel and let me off What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? It was no where near 4 or 5 stars. The first 15 minutes were funny. I get the point about fundamentalist Christianity but it was the same thing over and over and over. Would you ever listen to anything by Frank Schaeffer again? Yes, Frank Schaeffer's non-fiction is much better than this work of fiction.

Summer Moonshine Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:21:42 GMT

Bite the Big One! Audiobook by Sharon Karaa

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sharon Karaa) — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:55:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bite the Big One! Subtitle: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy Author: Sharon Karaa Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Sharon Karaa Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Jennifer Owens has her fair share of troubles, what with being pestered by dead people and having to dodge the spells cast by her best friend, Becky, who is the worst witch in the history of witchcraft. On top of that, she has to contend with a sex-mad octogenarian who seems to be stalking her. She doesn't think things can get any worse. But then she becomes the target of a band of vampires who wanted to protect a secret that only she can unlock, if only she can figure out what it is! A steaming hot vampire slayer is determined to be her knight in shining armor, but is he real or another one of Becky's silly spells? And would they be able to figure out the vampire secret before she becomes their dinner? Members Reviews: A fun, often hysterical, adventure! Where does Bite the Big One! rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top 10. One of the best! What was one of the most memorable moments of Bite the Big One!? The talking dog. Too funny! What about Emily Grays performance did you like? Very good job. She really brought it to life. If you could take any character from Bite the Big One! out to dinner, who would it be and why? The dog. He was so funny and so like a real dog. Any additional comments? The pacing was very well done. This book is almost a balancing act between adventure, romance, and humor. One moment you are absorbed in the adventure, then something funny would completely catch you off guard, and then ,surprise, the romance would heat up. Never a dull moment. An absolutely fantastic book :) Fun, Smart and Sexy! I found this book by accident while searching for another title and I'm pleasantly surprised! The story hooks you right from the start and as the story builds there are a lot of fun and intriguing add on that make this book totally unique and addicting. I love the sharp wit and colorful language that makes the scene in my mind much more colorful and funny. it also has excellent sexual tension and charisma that makes you yell and shake the book as to egg the characters to just do it already! The Narrator does an amazing job and her voice and passion in the story is contagious. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves RomCom! Can't wait for the next book from this author. yuck horrible story, narrator was bad. waste of money. I want a refund. I hated it So fun!! Characters are charming and story line is so original! Sharon K is awesome!! So fun! Ok I listen to a lot of books and this one was just ok. It really wasn't very funny or witty which is surprising given the reviews. I typically love this type of book but this one was off the mark. The plot wasn't particularly engaging. The characters weren't developed enough to draw you into the story either. Even if you are able to buy on sale, I say skip it. There are better books in this genre.

You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids Audiobook by Robert G. Barrett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert G. Barrett) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:27:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids Author: Robert G. Barrett Narrator: Dino Marnika Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Les Norton, a big red-headed country boy from Queensland, has just arrived in the big smoke and is set to make his mark. Working as a bouncer at an illegal casino in the Cross, Les encounters a number of fascinating characters who make up the seamier side of one of the most exciting cities in the world gamblers, conmen, bookies, bouncers, hookers, and hit men, who ply their respective trades from the golden sands of Bondi to the tainted gutters of Kings Cross... usually on the wrong side of the law. Members Reviews: norton Would you listen to You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids again? Why? yes les norton is a character and you wouldn,t be dead for quids What did you like best about this story? nortons cunning way,s to scam people Which character as performed by Dino Marnika was your favorite? les norton Who was the most memorable character of You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids and why? warren i think he is a little nieve True Blue Aussie Humour Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes , real easy listening full of fun and great humour What did you like best about this story? so descriptive with every chapter What does Dino Marnika bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? great voice If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? spend a quid and watch hell of a good flick Skip this one This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? No one Would you ever listen to anything by Robert G. Barrett again? Absolutely not Have you listened to any of Dino Marnikas other performances before? How does this one compare? Hes very good You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? None Any additional comments? I am 3/4 through this book and still have not discovered a plot. No plot so the author has les beating people up , including Karate champions. Getting seduced by beautiful women. And letting his brothers dog kill and eat another dog. Oh and his brother eats a little also. I've read other les norton books and found them entertaining. But after this crap I won't be reading anymore. A refund is due me and any other person who bought this trash great story great story well read! laugh out loud funny! good old fashioned male aussie humour and slang Brilliant! Really enjoyed the first book in this series! Hanging to hear the rest :) Mr Wobbly

Turning Face Audiobook by Terry M. West

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry M. West) — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 02:06:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Face Subtitle: A Tale of Horror, Comedy & Wrestling! Author: Terry M. West Narrator: Todd Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-15 Publisher: Pleasant Storm Entertainment, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Tojo Smith has a serious problem. He is the number one heel for a small wrestling promotion in Texas. He is also an earthbound demon and his mission is to inspire hatred in people. This is his service to the greater evil. But suddenly, the wrestling fans start to cheer for Tojo. He goes from the most hated villain of his promotion to the most cheered antihero. And no matter how loathsome his actions in the ring become, his popularity soars. When Hell notices this imbalance, Tojo is given an ultimatum: get the hate flowing again or be sent down into the fiery pits! Members Reviews: Wrestling, good and evil at its best Brought me back to a childhood spent at Madison square garden with macho man, Andre, the sheik, hogan and all the rest. Demons, half breeds angels Heroes and heels. Who could ask for more. Wonderfully written and very well performed. Will look for more by both author and narrator. I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookboom in exchange for an unbiased review. Demon Interesting considering Im not a wrestling fan. It was different from Wests other book my favorite was Dreg (horror) as well as Cecil and Bubba book (funny). I still enjoyed it especially Tojo (demon), book has comedy and action. Only complaint is that West write longer book as he is good! This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom. Thank You! wrestling at its best I am not one for wrestling but it was a good book I will listen to it a again I received this book free from the author or narrator for a honest review and unbiased option via audio book boom Wrestling fans might like it better Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Although it says wrestling in the subtitle, I had not expected that it would be the main focus. As a setting it works, but for me there was too much excited wrestling fan influence, including terms that mean nothing to someone who doesn't care for it. The story was entertaining enough. What three words best describe Todd Curlesss voice? Speak and Spell. At times he sounded like the 80s toy, very robotic. Any additional comments? This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.

Witches Be Crazy Audiobook by Logan J. Hunder

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Logan J. Hunder) — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 01:56:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Witches Be Crazy Author: Logan J. Hunder Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Real heroes never die. But they do get grouchy in middle age. The beloved King Ik is dead, and there was barely time to check his pulse before the royal throne was supporting the suspiciously shapely backside of an impostor pretending to be Ik's beautiful, long-lost daughter. With the land's heroic hunks busy drooling all over themselves, there's only one man left who can save the kingdom of Jenair. His name is Dungar Loloth, a rural blacksmith turned innkeeper, a surly hermit, and an all-around nobody oozing toward middle age, compensating for a lack of height, looks, charm, and tact with guts and an attitude. Normally politics is the least of his concerns, but after everyone in the neighboring kingdom of Farrawee comes down with a severe case of being dead, Dungar learns that the masquerading princess not only is behind the carnage but also has similar plans for his own hometown. Together with the only person senseless enough to tag along, an eccentric and arguably insane hobo named Jimminy, he journeys out into the world he's so pointedly tried to avoid as the only hope of defeating the most powerful person in it. That is, if he can survive the pirates, cultists, radical Amazonians, and assorted other dangers lying in wait along the way. Logan J. Hunder's hilarious debut blows up the fantasy genre with its wry juxtaposition of the fantastic and the mundane, proving that the best and brightest heroes aren't always the best for the job. Members Reviews: Boring, juvenile, unfunny Kept losing the thread, mentally nodding off as the story was unspooling. Am about one hour into it and have decided to call it quits. Sad, I really wanted to like it. Nothing I love more than a good quest. But no. Skip this one. The three Scrooge's meat's the Lord of the rings This story takes a humorous approuch to fantasy and develops it's characters fantastically with twists and turns that will entertain you and leave you scratching uour head

Single Wide Female: The Bucket List: 6 Book Bundle, Books 1-6 Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lillianna Blake) — Thu, 21 May 2015 10:34:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Single Wide Female: The Bucket List: 6 Book Bundle, Books 1-6 Author: Lillianna Blake, P. Seymour Narrator: Gwendolyn Druyor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Lillianna Blake Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: I'm the queen of best intention, but I think I'm the empress of self-delusion too. There was no one happier in the world than me when I lost 70 pounds and I decided that I was going to show the world what the new me could do. So I did, and the world laughed. A lot. Oh, well - I suppose I have found my place in this life, and I think it's destined to be one step behind the beat. The good news is, it's my beat, and I love it. So come join me and discover what happened when the empress of self-delusion took on the world. Try not to laugh too much, though, eh? This bundle collection includes the following: Members Reviews: Enjoyable and Funny Stories To Make you Laugh ! What made the experience of listening to Single Wide Female: The Bucket List: 6 Book Bundle, Books 1-6 the most enjoyable? The fantastic voice artistry of Gwendolyn Druyor kept me smiling and laughing throughout the entire story. She tells the story with such sincerity and humor and uses just the perfect reflections to each situation. What did you like best about this story? I so enjoyed how real Samantha is to the reader. She is so "human" and does not put on any "airs" about herself and her flaws. It's so refreshing to hear someone admit that he or she is not perfect and is trying to improve their lives. What does Gwendolyn Druyor bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Gwendolyn becomes your best friend with her witty and realistic reactions to each situation that Sam encounters. When I listen to Gwendolyn, I get such satisfaction from the book. If you could rename Single Wide Female: The Bucket List: 6 Book Bundle, Books 1-6, what would you call it? Single Wide Female: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Happiness Any additional comments? I was given this audio book in exchange for an honest review and I am totally pleased with this fabulous book. I am going to look online for the author's websites to see if there are more stories about this lovely and adorable character Samantha !! Imperfection is so beautiful I admit to first wanting to read this series just because of the title. I like this sassy full figured intrepid explorer whose expectations are high in making her life more interesting. I have my own bucket list and it led me on so very many interesting roads. Great series and definitely a fun read! I really wish the rest of the series was available It's such a sweet series and I want to continue listening to the adventures of Sammy and max.

Psmith in the City Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 25 May 2001 23:14:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Psmith in the City Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "You and I together, not forgetting Comrade Jackson, the pet of the Smart Set, will toil early and late till we boost up this Postage Department into a shining model of what a Postage Department should be. What that is at present, I do not exactly know." Psmith and his friend Mike Jackson have been pressed into jobs in the city. Psmith intends to keep his knowledge of work limited to hearsay, and uses his wit and sangfroid to smooth over the world of business for Mike and himself. Members Reviews: Such a dilemma It's such a dilemma. Jonathan Cecil does a far better job reading the PSmith books, but the Frederick Davidson recordings have much better sound quality. Davidson presents PSmith as if he is essentially a wordier Bertie Wooster. His tone is all snide-ness and knowing. But PSmith is a far more intelligent, and a far FROM hapless, creature. He is stylish, to be sure, and somewhat affected, but more-than-perfectly competent. Cecil nails the tone, and in his various readings, makes each of the two characters clear, and different. I'm going back to the Cecil. echoes, echoes, echoes I love Wodehouse stories. The narration left something to be desired. Many times the narrator sounded tired or bored. And, it was not fluid. There was a lot of repetitive reading. Maybe the editing is to blame. It was not as enjoyable to listen to as some of the other Wodehouse book. Sound quality Would you try another book from P.G. Wodehouse and/or Frederick Davidson? Yes Any additional comments? Terrible sound quality. Hard to understand. Get the other audio performance with Jonathan Cecil.

A Damsel in Distress Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:18:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Damsel in Distress Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Jonathan Cecil Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When Maud Marsh flings herself into George Bevan's cab in Piccadilly, he starts believing in damsels in distress. George traces his mysterious travelling companion to Belpher Castle, home of Lord Marshmoreton, where things become severely muddled. Maud's aunt, Lady Caroline Byng, wants Maud to marry Reddie, her stepson. Maud, meanwhile, is known to be in love with an unknown American she met in Wales. So when George turns up speaking American, a nasty case of mistaken identity breaks out. In fact the scene is set for the perfect Wodehouse comedy of errors. © Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Solid but probably for fans only Written in 1919, A Damsel in Distress has all the elements of a classic Wodehouse farce: a titled aristocrat or two, an imperious butler, an American interloper and, of course, a charming heroine being prevented from marrying the hero by a bossy, interfering aunt who thinks about nothing but class and money. However, this reads like an early version of the Blandings series: while all the typical characters and setups are there (including the somewhat vague lord of the manor obsessed with an unsuitable agricultural hobby: in the Blandings stories, he's obsessed with his prize pig; here he's obsessed with his roses), the distinctive Wodehouse wit isn't quite as sharp as it becomes later - there aren't a whole lot of laugh-out-loud moments. Jonathan Cecil is a solid reader (not my personal favourite, but I think I'm in the minority there), and this is definitely worth a listen, but if you're new to Wodehouse, this probably isn't the audiobook to start with. If you like his other books, you'll love this one I've listen to quite a few of his books now and I think this is one of his best. Very funny and a great story. Good Fun Normally I wouldn't choose a book like this, but I wanted something different. This book turned out to be a delight. It was a light hearted comedy of errors. It was a fun listen. One of the characters reminded me of Hugh Laurie's character on Black Adder. See if you can guess which one... Good Light Relief Yes, not quite as many 'laugh out loud' moments, but still enjoyable. Pleasant place to have your mind for a few hours of light-heartedness. Charming! This is one of my favorite Whodehouse and Jonathan Cecil is the best. You won't be disappointed.

Il mistero del vaso cinese 1 Audiolibro di Carlo Oliva, Massimo Cirri, G. Sergio Ferrentino

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carlo Oliva) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:37:59 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titolo: Il mistero del vaso cinese 1 Autore: Carlo Oliva, Massimo Cirri, G. Sergio Ferrentino Narratore: Davide Bozzi, Guido Palazzolo, Caterina Pontrandolfo, Lella Costa, Paolo Rossi, Antonio Albanese Formato: Unabridged Durata: 19 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-11-15 Editore: Fonderia Mercury srl Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Fiction, Humor Riepilogo Editore: "Il mistero del vaso cinese", radiodramma giallo in 17 puntate, ha invaso l'etere per la prima volta nel novembre del 1992 sulle frequenze di Radio Popolare Network. Tre gli autori del radiodramma: Sergio Ferrentino, Massimo Cirri e Carlo Oliva. 75 le voci utilizzate per dare vita al progetto. I protagonisti della serie non sono professionisti, ma attori per caso. Le voci delle numerosissime comparse sono di personaggi "di chiara fama" quali Paolo Rossi, Lella Costa, Claudio Bisio, Elio (senza le storie tese), Gabriele Salvatores, Gino e Michele, Luciana Littizzetto, Maurizio Nichetti, Michele Serra, Antonio Albanese (e molti altri!). Il tutto diretto dall'acerba mano del regista Ferrentino e condito dalle musiche originali della Banda Osiris. È notte, un grido di terrore lacera l'etere. Su uno sconcertante sottofondo di ave marie, urla incomprensibili e fragore di porcellane infrante, una donna dall'accento extraeuropeo urla che la vogliono ammazzare. Dopodiché echeggiano due spari, quanto basta a suscitare l'ardente interesse del protagonista Giorgio Fraschini, traduttore di romanzi gialli. Così, con la scorta riluttante dell'amico Francesco Baguzzi, si precipita all'indirizzo da cui è giunta la telefonata. Vi trovano un appartamento vuoto, senza telefono, una radio da cui fuoriescono delle preghiere e alcuni frammenti di un vaso cinese. Quale oscura tragedia si è consumata tra quelle quattro mura? I nostri eroi decidono di proseguire le indagini, andranno a informarsi alla sede della radio a cui è giunta la telefonata. ©1992 Radio Popolare (P)2015 Fonderia Mercury Recensioni critiche: È inevitabile morire, tanto vale morire dal ridere. -- Giallo Mondadori

Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner Audiobook by Jack Caldwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Caldwell) — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:00:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner Subtitle: A Pride & Prejudice Farce Author: Jack Caldwell Narrator: Michaela James Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-11-14 Publisher: Jack Caldwell Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In this humorous re-imagining of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet's pet cat causes an unfortunate accident to befall the haughty Mr. Darcy, forcing the injured gentleman to reluctantly take up residence at Longbourn - more specifically, in the parlor of Longbourn! In pain, forbidden to leave by his doctors, Mr. Darcy cannot escape the ridiculous antics of the Bennet clan. And when Georgiana Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh arrive to visit the invalid, chaos, confusion, and hilarity ensue! Inspired by the classics of comedy, author Jack Caldwell transforms Austen's beloved novel into a tour de force of farce. The Regency will never be the same! Members Reviews: Just good fun! Would you consider the audio edition of Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner to be better than the print version? Yes because the narrator gave such humor to the characters. What did you like best about this story? It brought all my favorite characters together in a cool and funny way. What does Michaela James bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She made it come alive for me. She has a really neat voice and is very talented with her range of crazy voices and accents. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Are you crazy ? It's 11 hours :) Any additional comments? I almost didn't buy it based on the reviews. Just shows there's no accounting for taste. I'm pretty sure that her pronunciations are English. Kinda ok as it is based in England. Don't take the story too seriously, either. It is a farce!! Wonderful What made the experience of listening to Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner the most enjoyable? Michael James has a marvelous voice, and she brings the characters to life, with all her different voices Who was your favorite character and why? Mr. Jones as he was supper funny, and I loved Mr. Bennett Which character as performed by Michaela James was your favorite? Mr Collins I could picture him by the way she did his voice If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? love me or die, funny and romatic Any additional comments? Awesome book Very enjoyable Any additional comments? A lovely book, half farce, half touching family relationship story. It turned out, that what the Bennet family needed was a dose of Mr. Darcy and Georgiana. Elizabeth was as stubborn and jumping to conclusions as ever, but with her father's help ODC learned their lesson. And I really enjoyed Caroline's HEA, and villains' punishment. Interesting view This story was very fun, and had a new story element I've never seen in a P&P variation before--the author had the Bennet family actually like Darcy before Elizabeth! Overall, it was well written and developed, and my only complaint is that there are far too few scenes between Elizabeth and Darcy. Her change of heart has more to do with reports of how he treats her family and staff, rather than personal observation. There are some paragraphs that mention they spend the evening playing games and having lively discussions, but, unfortunately, we don't get any more details. A nice story for all the side characters--just wish it had a little more interaction between the main characters! Fun Silly and entertaining. A very pleasant lighthearted retelling.

Single Wide Female: The Bucket List Audiobook by Lillianna Blake, P. Seymour

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lillianna Blake) — Wed, 04 May 2016 12:09:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Single Wide Female: The Bucket List Subtitle: 6 Book Bundle, Books 7-12 Author: Lillianna Blake, P. Seymour Narrator: Gwendolyn Druyor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-16 Publisher: Lillianna Blake Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: That Isaac Newton guy was quite bright. He said that what goes up, must come down. This may sound right to you, but there's been far too many times I've looked at the scales and disagreed. Then I proved him right and dropped 70 pounds! Excellent. But then I came across another law: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I don't know about opposite reaction, but so far every time I've tried something new on my bucket list it's started a hare running, which reminds me of another law - the law of unintended consequences. I didn't mean to get entwined with that Italian chef, I just wanted to know how to boil an egg. And I really didn't mean to do that Tantric thing, or cause that big problem at the wedding. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Maybe someone should have told me that before I started out on my bucket list, but hey - I've started, so I'll finish. I just hope one of them goes as planned sometime soon, please; pretty please. Anyway, Mr. Newton - if you were so clever, what's the recipe for true love? Tell me first then I'll bottle it, and if you can give me a magic weight loss potion too I'll be a trillionaire. No? Oh well, back to my bucket list for me then - I know something will turn up. Members Reviews: I love it I love these books. They make me laugh out loud to my embarrassment. I never mean to but it just happens. Sammie is someone I can relate to.

Gage Audiobook by Tess Oliver

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tess Oliver) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 09:60:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gage Subtitle: The Barringer Brothers, Book 1 Author: Tess Oliver Narrator: Jennifer Ann, Ian James Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Tess Oliver Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: After nearly losing his friend in a logging accident, Gage Barringer is convinced now more than ever that he needs to find a different job. But his side business of breaking colts at the small Montana ranch he inherited from his grandfather doesn't earn him enough money. He has his mind set on running The Raven's Nest, a popular bar and restaurant near his ranch. The original owner has died, and Gage is waiting for it to be put up for sale. But there is a five-foot-four, brown-eyed obstacle in his way, an obstacle with lips made for sin and a voice made for breaking hearts. And Summer Donovan is one road block Gage Barringer won't be able to find a way around. Mature content intended for listeners 18+ Members Reviews: Narrators are not suited for this book OMG. I found the narrators to be painfully awful. This is not the first time I listened to the narrators. I think they read Ynyr. But YIKES this read is bad. Loved this book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Loved the characters and the story. So looking forward to the next Barringer in the series. Drew me right in. Narration is hard to take. The story is engaging but its hard to lose yourself in a blonde sassy California girl with that accent. If that's not bad enough try to imagine an alpha BA from Minneaota that sounds like he should be asking for tea. I guess it's an Australian accent, not really sure but doesn't work for this book.

The Code of the Woosters Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:21:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Code of the Woosters Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-17-11 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Abridged novel depicting the sinister affair of the 18th century cow-creamer and the small, brown, leather-covered notebook tests the Wooster soul as it has never been tested before. Friends and relations, in urgent need, queue up to beg for assistance in a variety of troublesome situations, and ruthless enemies stop at nothing in their determination to bring Bertie down. Members Reviews: What's not to love I love The P G Woodhouse Jeeves series of books and I can't imagine anyone else narrating them now I have listened the Martin Jarvis. I urge anyone who hasn't yet discovered these to give them a try and to start with this one. I wish I had Woodhouse's facility with words to convince you to try this author, they are just a joy to listen to, sunshine in audible form! The code of the Woosters Very enjoyable. Excellent narrator. Highly recommended. A tangled cow creamer conspiracy. Reviews need twenty words and I have nothing more to add. Here are some filler words. What a ridiculous word limit.

The Management Style of the Supreme Beings Audiobook by Tom Holt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Holt) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:53:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Management Style of the Supreme Beings Author: Tom Holt Narrator: Ray Sawyer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When the Supreme Being and his son decide that being supreme isn't for them anymore, it's inevitable that things get a bit of a shake-up. It soon becomes apparent that our new owners, the Venturi brothers, have a very different perspective on all sorts of things. Take Good and Evil, for example. For them it's an outdated concept that never worked particularly well in the first place. Unfortunately, the sudden disappearance of right and wrong, while welcomed by some, raises certain concerns amongst those still attached to the previous team's management style. In particular there's one of the old gods who didn't move out with the others. A reclusive chap, he lives somewhere up north, and only a handful even believe in him. But he's watching. And he really does need to know if you've been naughty or nice. Members Reviews: Out of this World Irreverent maybe. Not laugh out loud but funny. Classic twist of rolls. Holt pushes the bounderies to another realm. Loved it. Disappointing I love Tom Holt I have all his books so I was super excited for a new release but sadly no, It lost me i'm afraid it just bored me and i got 1 hr from the end and couldn't be bothered to finish it. Truly awful - wish I hadn't wasted the credit I have been a fan of Tom Holt for many years but this was definitely not up to previous standards. I have listened to dozens of audiobooks and rarely fail to finish one. With this book, I couldn't get more than a couple of hours in. There is little by way of plot and what there is progresses at a pedestrian pace. The characters are two-dimensional and I could not feel the least interest in their exploits. The narrator does his best with the material but overall this is simply disappointing. Original and entertaining Imaginative, original, funny and thoughtful. Combined with a great performance it was thoroughly enjoyable. Perhaps a sequel in the future?

Dragon in the Needles Audiobook by Bruce Leslie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bruce Leslie) — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:17:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon in the Needles Subtitle: The Lump Adventures, Book 1 Author: Bruce Leslie Narrator: Bruce Leslie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-17 Publisher: Bruce Leslie Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Thirteen years ago Oliver's father died in a battle against Red Line, the nasty dragon that plagued Aardland. Oliver has since grown into a very large man with little ambition, earning him a new name: The Lump. When Flynn, a glory seeking adventurer, and Meena, a mysterious foreign girl, arrive with news that Red Line has stirred once again, the Lump finds himself reluctantly embroiled in a quest to defeat the dragon. Their journey becomes as dangerous as the dragon when the party is attacked by beasts, brigands and an abbot named Costello. Against all odds, the Lump actually grows fond of his fellow travelers and learns that there is more to them than meets the eye. Will the acquisition of secret knowledge from a hidden tome be enough to conquer the dragon, or will the Lump meet the same fate that befell his father? Members Reviews: Truly Magical This was a delightful romp in the world of sword and sorcery. Bruce Leslie conjures up loads of adventure, and hijinks. Casting a spellbinding tale worthy of some of the legends in the genre. The characters are defty realized, and pull you in. I look forward to more adventure s in the Leslie-Verse. it's a book with words and everything great fun and my kids enjoyed it looking forward to more I hadfun storming thecastle Great story If there's anyone who can tell a heroes tale it is Bruce Leslie. The story has enjoyable characters, my children even loved the voices he did for each character. All in all a cute story that leaves you wanting more.

Something Fresh Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:48:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Something Fresh Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-11 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Part of Wodehouse Blandings series. When a valuable scarab belonging to an American millionaire is absent-mindedly stolen by Lord Emsworth, young writers Ashe Marson and Joan Valentine are tasked with infiltrating Blandings Castle to retrieve it. Meanwhile, vacuous Freddie Threepwood worries that some compromising letters may scupper his engagement to the millionaire's daughter. Wodehouses comic masterpiece combines above and below stairs pretensions with all the fun of a romantic thriller. Members Reviews: good story and narration PG Wodehouse stories are great. but this had very good voice modulation by the narrator. a good story to make into a movie Great fun and very entertaining. Loved it: Martin Jarvis is the perfect reader of Wodehouse. He brings all of the characters to life with skill.

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

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Fletcher) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 07:02:23 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Wie man Deutscher wird in 50 neuen Schritten Untertitel: Eine Anleitung von Apotheke bis Zuckertüte Autor:: Adam Fletcher Erzähler: Otto Strecker Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 38 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-28-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Welcome back, little Ausländer! Mit seinem Kultbuch "Wie man Deutscher wird in 50 einfachen Schritten" hat Adam Fletcher Hunderttausenden von foreigners und Deutschen geholfen, sich in diesem herrlichen Land zurechtzufinden. Jetzt ist es Zeit für die nächsten Schritte der Integration. Sein neues Werk weiht uns ein in die tiefen Geheimnisse von Kaffee und Kuchen, Baumärkten und Weihnachtsmärkten, von Holzspielzeug und Tischfußball. Wir lernen, warum die Deutschen nur mit ihrer Küche umziehen und warum hierzulande zwar die Würze in der Kürze liegt, aber trotzdem jeder begeistert seinen Senf dazugibt. Respektlos und liebevoll durchstreift Adam Fletcher das Land der Dichter, Denker und Döner und ermutigt uns zu den nächsten Schritten auf unserem langen Weg, waschechte Deutsche zu werden: Come on, wir schaffen das... >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2016 Verlag C.H.Beck oHG (P)2017 Audible GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: Funny and kind The book perfectly describes the many things that perplex (and/or unnerve) foreigners that move to Germany to live. At the same time, it is kind and doesn't ridicule Germany or the Germans. The narrator is great (deserves 6 stars out of 5).

Murder by Natural Causes Audiobook by Lee J Isserow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lee J Isserow) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:10:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder by Natural Causes Author: Lee J Isserow Narrator: Lee J Isserow Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Author's Republic Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: George Walther Stott was the richest and most hated man in Stottington, and his three children grew up to be almost as hated as he was. As he took his final breath, George Walther died of natural causes with a smile on his face. For even though he was passing on, he would have the last laugh. His children, those appalling mumblecrusting jizzbags who seeped forth from his former wife's formerly perfect vagina, would only inherit his massive wealth on one condition. That they solve his murder. Members Reviews: What a flaming load of crarp I never would have dreamed there could be an audio book less than 2 hours long that would be too awful to finish. Humor is supposed to make us laugh, not retch. I was looking for an entertaining short read when I happened upon this, but guess I'll have to start vetting shorts by the same rules as full-length novels. I suppose it's my fault for taking a chance, but really, shouldn't this be in a category called Vulgarity?

The Jezebel Remedy Audiobook by Martin Clark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Clark) — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:58:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jezebel Remedy Author: Martin Clark Narrator: Morgan Hallett Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Lisa and Joe Stone, married for 20 years and sole partners in their small law firm in Henry County, Virginia, handle less-than-glamorous cases: domestic disputes, personal injury settlements, or a plethora of complaints from their cantankerous client Lettie VanSandt ("eccentric" by some accounts, "certifiable" by others). When she dies in a freakish incident, the Stones think it's within the realm of possibility that she was cooking meth in her trailer. But details soon emerge that lead them to question how accidental Lettie's demise actually was, and settling her peculiar estate becomes endlessly complicated. Before long the Stones find themselves embroiled in a corporate conspiracy that will require all of their legal prowess - not to mention some serious guts - for them to survive. Meanwhile Lisa is making secret, herculean efforts to shield Joe from an egregious error that she would give anything to erase entirely, even as his career - and her own - hangs in the balance. In The Jezebel Remedy, Clark gives us a stunning portrait of a marriage, a gripping courtroom drama, and a relentlessly entertaining story that is full of inventions, shocks, and understanding. Members Reviews: Martin's best book so far! Any additional comments? Well done! First book I have listened to with Morgan Hallett as narrator. She did a wonderful job. Too much potty mouth language, didn't get past... ...chapter 1. Narrator was okay, from what I listened to. This is another author who can't seem to control the bad language so he goes on my NO list. It's pathetic how many good reviews it got and how many people evidently don't care about all the cursing. Good riddance. Trying to return. Great story with interesting characters! this was a well-written story with interesting characters that kept my interest which is sometimes hard to do. I particularly enjoyed the character of Letty! SOO Glad I discovered Martin Clark! Solid intriguing story. Good twists, a bit of humor. Keeps you guessing all the way through. Totally enjoyable listen. Great book, lamentable narration Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Martin Clark captures the sense of a small southern town in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge. Well-paced, with plenty of suspense that builds right to the end. What other book might you compare The Jezebel Remedy to and why? It's comparable to his other works, particularly The Legal Limit. But overall, it has more moments of hilarity, much like The Many Aspects of Mobile Home Living. His writing is in the same vein as Carl Hiassen, but without the jaded cynicism. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Morgan Hallett? I think a male who can capture the cadence of the southern drawl and its rhythms would have served better. All of her male characters sounded the same, and she is obviously unfamiliar with southern accents. She also made several mistakes in pronunciation where she should have known better. (For instance, firing a shot across one's "bow" is not pronounced like the ribbon on a gift-wrapped present.) Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes; well, maybe two or three sittings, to eat, sleep, and take pee breaks. Any additional comments? Looking forward to Clark's next offering, however long it takes.

Angel Invaders: Reality Check Audiobook by W. P. Norman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. P. Norman) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:55:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angel Invaders: Reality Check Author: W. P. Norman Narrator: Marcus Alexander Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: W.P. Norman Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Mind control, bribery, whipped cream.... Ruthless angels have invaded Silicon Valley, and they will stop at nothing to get nerd genius Rodney Hatmakers augmented reality technology for their own evil purposes. Exploiting humanity is the game, and these evil angels are ready to mobilize the world's greatest super villains to achieve their nefarious goals: Vladimir the Impaler Putin Kim Jung Un-ie Baby-Thrump Fox News Crime Syndicate ...and plenty more evil doers!!! Will nice guy Rodney fall prey to Republican villainy, power-hungry angels, and his stupid last name, or will goodness and barely expired honey buns win the day? Get Reality Check today and enjoy wicked angels doing their best to outwit innocent Rodney - and each other. Members Reviews: For those with a silly side and political bent It is silly, just how I like it, and critical of current politicians, but not dull or depressing. Recommended for those who enjoy a god conspiracy theory as well as a good laugh.

Dont I Know You? Audiobook by Marni Jackson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marni Jackson) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:40:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dont I Know You? Author: Marni Jackson Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: What if some of the artists we feel as if we know - Meryl Streep, Neil Young, Bill Murray - turned up in the course of our daily lives? This is what happens to Rose McEwan, an ordinary woman who keeps having strange encounters with famous people. In this engrossing, original novel-in-stories, we follow her life from age 17, when she takes a summer writing course led by a young John Updike, through her first heartbreak (witnessed by Joni Mitchell) on the island of Crete, through her marriage, divorce, and a canoe trip with Taylor Swift, Leonard Cohen, and Karl Ove Knausgaard. (Yes, read on.) With wit and insight, Marni Jackson takes a world obsessed with celebrity and turns it on its head. In Don't I Know You?, she shows us how fame is just another form of fiction, and how, in the end, the daily dramas of an ordinary woman's life can be as captivating and poignant as any luminary tell-all. Members Reviews: Obnoxious What disappointed you about Dont I Know You?? It sounded like a fun premise, but in execution it was just annoying. Author's fictionalized memoir was boring; portrayal of celebrities had no irony or insight and was just kind of cringe-worthy. What could Marni Jackson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? More fun with fantasy celebrity cameos - instead of taking them so seriously and drawing from facts anyone who's ever read Rolling Stone or People would know. Better "personal" stories. More humor in general. How did the narrator detract from the book? Her extremely deep voice was a little distracting. Her attempts at slight re-creations of the celebrity voices? Substandard. Also, although I prefer listening to books by readers with non-U.S. accents, this (presumably) Canadian could not settle on a consistent pronunciation of "about." It was all over the place. Again, annoying. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Irritation, disappointment and regret that I wasted a credit. Any additional comments? When I ran into Stephen King in a diner in Maine and we became instant confidantes, he told me not to read this. KIDDING!

Lucky Bang Audiobook by Deborah Coonts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah Coonts) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:22:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lucky Bang Subtitle: A Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure, Book 2 Author: Deborah Coonts Narrator: Renee Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Having a blast on the 4th of July in Vegas takes on a whole new meaning for Lucky OToole, head of customer relations for the Babylon, a major Strip property, when she discovers a bomb in a friends restaurant and narrowly escapes becoming part of the "explosive entertainment". And this wasnt the first time. Years ago, when Lucky was small, shed had another narrow escape. Could the two be related? Missing dynamite, an old grudge, and whispers from the past force Lucky to delve into dark secrets best left alone. And when her father disappears, things become personal. Members Reviews: enjoy I enjoyed the book I liked the Narrator Renee raudman . It a fun read.

Ep. 2: Appalachian Demise | Literatue Listicles | Fairy Dust (McSweeney's Internet Tendency)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Caitlin Gill) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 04:55:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ep. 2: Appalachian Demise | Literatue Listicles | Fairy Dust (McSweeney's Internet Tendency) Author: Caitlin Gill, Beth Stelling, Solomon Georgio, Melissa Villasenor Format: Original Recording Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-17 Publisher: McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Audible Comedy Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: [Contains explicit content] An Appalachian demise, literature for millennials and the dangers of fairy dust. Every week, we showcase the very best of Timothy McSweeney's Internet Tendency. With your host, Caitlin Gill. "An Open Letter to Everyone in the Event of My Likely Demise While Hiking the Appalachian Trail." Written by Eliese Colette Goldbach Performed by Beth Stelling "Great Literature Retitled to Boost Website Traffic." Written by Mike Lacher Performed by Solomon Georgio "Peter Pan's Middle School Assembly D.A.R.E. Speech." Written By Olga Oksman Performed by Melissa Villasenor

Ratner's Star Audiobook by Don DeLillo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Don DeLillo) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:34:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ratner's Star Author: Don DeLillo Narrator: Jacques Roy Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: When Billy Twillig, a genius adolescent, wins the first Nobel Prize ever to be given in mathematics, he is recruited to live and work in the company of 30 Nobel laureates in obscurity underground. There, away from the rest of the world, this panel of estranged, demented and lovable scientists work together on a secret scientific project: deciphering a mysterious transmission received from outer space, from just near Ratner's Star. Written in Don DeLillo's characteristically mesmerizing prose, Ratner's Star is a brilliantly observed, funny and deeply thought-provoking novel which explores the mysterious, mind-blowing, mathematical world of the future. Members Reviews: Not for everyone but a challeging, excellent novel Typical DeLillo, dense writing that is rewarding and near poetic. Some readers will find him difficult to read and perhaps find the plot to be slow. If you want a simple read or vacation book this may not be attractive to you. That said, I loved Ratner's Star and it's blend of satire, humor and literate observations on the human condition. Don Delillo writes prose that is evocative yet emotive and postmodern with near hallucinogenic moments that morph to the mundane. He is truly a gifted author although modestly challenging. If you enjoy such a challenge you most likely will enjoy this excellent novel. typewriters? ratner's star is an excellent look at a period in the life of billy, a boy of (it would seem) unequalled brilliance. he's brought to an institute for advanced study-type place to work on a problem that continually changes in its basic character. between billy's basic adolescent nature and his mental abilities, delillo has put together a thoroughly enjoyable story, and if you are the type to go wild with criticism, the book provides and exceptional playground, replete with swings of exceeding height. now as a fun-type book, if you enjoyed the "calvinball" in the "calvin and hobbes," you'll love half-ball, and for fans of "deep thought," delillo's "space brain" provides nearly un-endurable humour (oh, wait, space brain's changed it's mind again. . .). the only way in which i'd fault delillo is that he (as many others have done/continue to do) is under the impression that mathematicians desire to win a nobel prize, but the truth is, not-just-a-few mathematicians see the nobel as a cute prize that pales in comparison to the fields medal. other than this (annoying) hindrence, ratner's star is a truly exceptional book. if you want lighter reading, go with "white noise," but ratner's star is most definitely its equal, and in some ways (that are directly related to how much the book demands of the reader and how much work the reader is willing to put into the book-as-art aspects (i.e. going after meanings not plainly displayed on the surface)) i think it exceeds all of the delillo i've read excepting underworld.

The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Pancol) — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:53:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles Subtitle: A Novel Author: Katherine Pancol, William Rodarmor (translator), Helen Dickinson (translator) Narrator: Ellen Archer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Le Divorce meets The Elegance of the Hedgehog in this hilariously entertaining mega-best seller from France. When her chronically unemployed husband runs off to start a crocodile farm in Kenya with his mistress, Joséphine Cortès is left in an unhappy state of affairs. The mother of two - confident, beautiful teenage Hortense and shy, babyish Zoé - is forced to maintain a stable family life while making ends meet on her meager salary as a medieval history scholar. Meanwhile, Joséphine's charismatic sister Iris seems to have it all - a wealthy husband, gorgeous looks, and a très chic Paris address - but she dreams of bringing meaning back into her life. When Iris charms a famous publisher into offering her a lucrative deal for a twelfth-century romance, she offers her sister a deal of her own: Joséphine will write the novel and pocket all the proceeds, but the book will be published under Iris's name. All is well - that is, until the book becomes the literary sensation of the season. Members Reviews: Fascinating, moving, unforgettable Listened through audible, while walking. The story kept me walking for hours without even knowing I was burning calories by the 1000's Poorly translated and performed This story and its setting are French but the idioms and vocabulary are American. It's jarring and renders the story amateurish at best. Poorly drawn characters and motivations for an American story, but possibly ok for a French sensibility. I finally looked up the book to confirm my suspicion that it was a translation. I wish the narrator had a French accent instead of an American one. It was hard to like any of the characters and their actions and motivations made no sense to me. The story had promise, but not as translated and performed. As substantive as a macaroon Maureen Corrigan recommended The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles as a light, fun escape. I usually like her recommendations, but this is an exception. I thought the plot was predictable and labored, and the characters were tedious. I found it neither fun nor entertaining, and finished it only because it was the only book on tape I had on my iPhone on the long drive home. I'm usually a Francophile and expected to enjoy this book if only because it was written by a French author. But sadly, no. Josephine, you're no Amelie. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FIVE STAR BOOK Would you listen to The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles again? Why? MAYBE I DOUBT IT THO. BUT I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO PEOPLE. IT WAS A FUN LISTEN. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles? THERE WERE SEVERAL. THE SCENE WHEN HENRIETTA CAME TO MARCEL'S OFFICE LOOKING FOR DIRT ON HIM. What does Ellen Archer bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? OH SHE IS WONDERFUL!! SHE WAS GOOD AT DOING DIFFERENT VIOCES FOR DIFFERENT CHARACTERS, SHE MADE IT ALIVE. If you could take any character from The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles out to dinner, who would it be and why? IT WOULD HAVE TO BE GARY. I STILL FELL AS IF I DID NOT KNOW HIM AT THE END OF THE BOOK. I LIKED HIM. HE SEEMED SO MATURE AND IN CONTROL OF HIMSELF. Any additional comments? THE READING WAS AMAZING.

The Hunger but Mainly Death Games Audiobook by Bratniss Everclean

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bratniss Everclean) — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:38:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunger but Mainly Death Games Subtitle: A Parody Author: Bratniss Everclean Narrator: Arielle DeLisle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Mockstrich season has begun. Welcome to The Hunger But Mainly Death Games, the hilarious Hunger Games parody, and the only book brave enough to suggest that Suzanne Collins' epic trilogy was way more about death than food. Or at least this is what Bratniss Everclean discovers, when she leaves the comforts of Slum 12, Pandumb's garbage dump, to shortsightedly volunteer for a teenage death tournament. But she soon realizes there are fates worse than death...like weirdly having to date her fellow competitor, and lifelong stalker, Pita Malarkey. Okay, okay, it's not worse than DEATH, but it's still pretty annoying. Still, with help from her agent Oofie Triptrip and her mentor, Hagridmitch, who's pretty sure he can guide Bratniss to victory in the Tri-Wizard Cup, maybe Bratniss will somehow survive this book that she's the narrator of. The Hunger But Mainly Death Games is the perfect book for anyone who's going through Hunger Games withdrawal and ready for a wonderfully twisted take on their favorite story and characters. This book is also for the unfortunate teens who are trapped in a Hunger Games at this very moment and could really benefit from some levity. We're here for you, assuming you brought your books into the arena. Members Reviews: Huge disappointment!!!! Don't waste your money!!! What would have made The Hunger but Mainly Death Games better? This book is horribly written!!!! The original story was ripe for parody, but this version is an absolute WASTE of money!!! What was most disappointing about Bratniss Evercleans story? Story??? What story???? This is simply a juvenile attempt at re-writing. This could've been so clever, but no. Which scene was your favorite? None What character would you cut from The Hunger but Mainly Death Games? The author. Any additional comments? I'm not one to complain, but this book was so badly done, I felt the need to warn potential customers. I'm incredibly disappointed. I wish Audible offered refunds to disgruntled customers. Actually, I want the writer to give me my money back. Audible should rescind payment to the author! Even my teenage nieces wanted to stop listening, and they're extremely open-minded. I'm a comedy lover. I can find humor in almost ANYTHING. But not this. Don't waste the time it takes to download Would you try another book from Bratniss Everclean and/or Arielle DeLisle? I would give this Author one more chance but apprehensively What could Bratniss Everclean have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? The book could have been burned What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? Nothing perticularly If this book were a movie would you go see it? No way in hell Any additional comments? Why would someone take a book like the Hunger Game and destroy it with a parody like this. Good This audio book is very good I mean I have never read a book on how the hunger games characters are different and a little funnier. funny Its a pretty funny book, but the narrator sounds like a robot, and her accent is hard to understand.

Virgin Heat Audiobook by Laurence Shames

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurence Shames) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 19:16:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Virgin Heat Subtitle: Key West Capers, Book 5 Author: Laurence Shames Narrator: Jem Matzan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Laurence Shames Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Which is more powerful: romance or revenge? Mafia princess Angelina Amaro has only ever loved one man - and even that lone affair was never consummated. Why not? Because her would-be lover, Sal Martucci, fled into the Witness Protection Program after ratting out Big Paul, Angelina's father. Not a great way to begin life with the in-laws.... But when Sal is discovered, a decade later, working as a bartender in Key West, the wildly dysfunctional Amaro clan heads south - one member with love on her mind, the others with murder in their hearts. With an improbable team of allies - Aunt Rose and Uncle Louie and the relentlessly romantic and flamboyant Michael-Angelina sets out to quench her passion before Daddy quenches Sal. And before you can say Romeo and Juliet, the Southernmost City becomes the setting for a touching and hilarious tale of love, the Mob, underdogs rising, bad guys redeemed, and, oh, some incidental cross-dressing. Members Reviews: Will Angelina find her true love? Virgin Heat is a cocktail; Angelina Amaro is approaching thirty, a virgin hot for a bartender, whose hands she sees in her Uncle Louieâs home video mixing the drink in Key West. The hands look familiar â they look like the hands of her one true love, Sal from ten years earlier. Angelina secretly leaves New York and her father, Mafia godfather Paul Amaro, to search for Sal in Key West. The problem? Sal betrayed Paul Amaro and sent him to prison for nine years making him number one on the Mafia hit list. Sal has hidden behind plastic surgery and the Witness Protection Program ever since. So begins another Laurence Shamesâ tale with the same wonderfully descriptive writing, funny dialogue and great quirky characters as the other Key West Capers. Will Angelina find her true love? Will Paul Amaro get his revenge? Will Sal escape with his life? And why is Uncle Louie dressing as a woman, his man boobs fitting snuggly in those brassiere cups? Ziggy ... but it ain't Stardust! Another 5-star book by Laurence Shames. This time the mafiosa comes to Key West -- along with many other characters. Imagine a 27-year old virgin daughter of a mafia boss, and imagine her waiting a decade to .... well, you will just have to read the book to find out more. Me, well ... I am moving on to book 6 and expecting more giggles and well-thoughtout surprises. Meh. It wasn't terrible, just kinda blah. Full of stereotypes and characters I didn't really care for one way or another. I did finish it, so it wasn't a total waste. A masterpiece of wordsmithing This is the first Laurence Shames novel I read, but after finishing it I purchased four more of his works. Granted, this book will never win the Nobel prize for literature, but his use of words is nothing short of spectacular. After reading the first ten pages or so, I got a yellow Hi-Liter and started at the beginning again, this time marking every sentence that stood out as wonderful, so I could flip back through later and admire his best work. His plotting was also clever. Several times in the gay hotel scene near the end I had to throw down the book and clutch my stomach, I was laughing so hard. At one point my wife came running from the kitchen to see if I was all right, because I could barely catch my breath. Shames paints pictures with words in ways that I've never seen another author do.

Depeche Mode Hörbuch von Serhij Zhadan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Serhij Zhadan) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:47:12 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Depeche Mode Autor:: Serhij Zhadan Erzähler: Harry Rowohlt Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 59 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-19-09 Herausgeber: SchallundWahn Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Autorin: Serhij Zhadan, 1974 im ostukrainischen Starobilsk geboren und Verfasser von bereits elf Büchern Lyrik und Prosa, gilt als "ukrainischer Rimbaud" und führt mit seinen Büchern mitten hinein in die Anarchie der postsowjetischen Umbruchszeit. Der Sprecher: Harry Rowohlt, lange Jahre das spätbundesrepublikanische Double von Karl Marx, ist die Seele des souverän gebrummten Hörbuchs. Seine Lesungen sind legendär. Seine Buchkenntnisse ebenso, und seine Liebe zur Literatur kennt keine natürlichen Grenzen. Kritik Bewertungen: Schräges, postsozialistisches Roadmovie. --Deutschlandradio

The Transition Audiobook by Luke Kennard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Luke Kennard) — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:60:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Transition Author: Luke Kennard Narrator: Joe Gaminara Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: An early 30s couple are forced to move in with an older couple in this dark and very funny thought experiment. What do you do with a generation who've had everything but still can't grow up? Perhaps this is you. Perhaps you still owe your student loan and make jokes about how you'll never pay it back, so it's easy to ignore. We know. Perhaps you spend more than you earn. Perhaps you still live with your parents. We know. Perhaps those ignored bills and reminders have become threats and court summonses. We know, and we can help. Welcome to The Transition. While taking part in The Transition, you and your partner will spend six months living under the supervision of your mentors, two successful adults of a slightly older generation. Freed from your financial responsibilities, you will be coached through the key areas of the scheme - employment, nutrition, responsibility, relationship, finances and self-respect - until you are ready to be reintegrated into adult society. At the end of your six months, who knows what discoveries you'll have made about yourself? The 'friends' you no longer need. The talents you'll have found time to nurture. The business you might have kick-started. Who knows where you'll be? Critic Reviews: "That a dark technological dystopia should emanate from the suburban home of a charming and progressive middle-aged couple who love kite boarding and balanced political discourse at breakfast now seems inevitable. Luke Kennard's brilliant first novel offers a fresh, funny and gripping vision of the near-future that rings frighteningly true." (Joe Dunthorne) "Disquieting and witty but with such tenderness at its core that it's often heart-stopping. Gorgeous stuff. I devoured it." (Lisa McInerney, author of The Glorious Heresies) "Extremely smart and extremely funny, Luke Kennard's first novel is a brilliant dismantling of our corporatized century. It also features one of the most endearingly hapless heroes since Lucky Jim. In a world where everything real has been outsourced if it can't be demolished, a book like The Transition is not just a ray of light - it's utterly vital." (Paul Murray, author of Skippy Dies) "Essential reading for generation rent. Funny, necessary and all too close to the bone." (Jenn Ashworth, author of The Friday Gospels) Members Reviews: Funny, Relevant and Brilliant It's rare to find a book written with this much skill that also has important things to say about the state of the world. It reminded me of Helen Phillips' the Beautiful Bureaucrat and a little of the Portable Veblen, only it's by and about a dude. I loved the writing here and wish I could find another book to read just like it right now. Luke Kennard, write more books! The Transition I am still umming and erring about my opinion of this book. I thought the beginning was really good, it lost its way in the middle and the ending felt a bit rushed. I think 3.5 stars rounded up is a fair enough rating though as I think the book overall had potential, even though at times it didn't quite manage to realise it. Karl is a bit of a chancer. He makes his "living" writing reviews for products he has never used and supplements this with ghost writing essays for students to pass off as their own work. He also juggles credit taking the phrase "robbing Peter to pay Paul" to a whole new level.

Old Fools and Young Hearts Audiobook by Tom Bodett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Bodett) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:34:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Old Fools and Young Hearts Author: Tom Bodett Narrator: Tom Bodett Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Popular radio humorist Tom Bodett once again journeys to the End of the Road and introduces listeners to some of the colorful inhabitants of the remote Alaskan town. ©1993 Tom Bodett; (P)2009 Random House Members Reviews: Mark Twain meets Northern Exposure Tom Bodett's name should be Apple Pie. His stories are so heartwarming yet, at the same time, not the least bit cloying. Maybe the only thing better than reading a Tom Bodett story is to sit back and have him read it to us. There isn't a person out there who wouldn't like to hear about the salmon throwing contest or Ed's new age experience. We can all relate to these stories even if they don't (or couldn't) happen to us. I know that I speak for a lot of people when I say I want to live at The End of the Road

Doctor How and the Illegal Aliens: The Doctor Who Is Not a Time Lord Audiobook by Mark Speed

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Speed) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:41:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doctor How and the Illegal Aliens: The Doctor Who Is Not a Time Lord Subtitle: Doctor How, Book 1 Author: Mark Speed Narrator: Mark Speed Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Terra Supra Ltd Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: What doesn't the BBC want you to know? A humorous take on a much-loved series Half a century ago, Doctor How's famous brother sold his fictional life story to the BBC, painting himself as a lone hero. Disillusioned, their four cousins dropped out. For 50 years, it is Doctor How who has protected humanity against the forces of darkness and stupidity. Illegal aliens try to hack Doctor How's systems, and he finds his estranged cousin Where has already been compromised. When reports come in of mysterious attacks by alien creatures, How has to rely on his new assistant Kevin, a petty criminal from south London, and Trinity, a morphing super-predator, as he counters this threat to humanity's existence. His efforts are hampered by bungling agents from MI-16, desperate to capture How's time-travel technology. Can Doctor How keep ahead of MI-16, save Where, and combat the alien threat? This book series is not affiliated with or endorsed by the BBC. It is not a Doctor Who story. Members Reviews: Very enjoyable Doctor How. No, not that Doctor, his brother. And his cousin, Doctor Where. They're from Gaelfrey, NOT Gallifrey, and their travel devices are actually called Spectrels. So much wrong in that series - don't get Doctor How started on his brother or the BBC... Doctor How is a clever, sarcastic, Time *Keeper*, Kevin, his assistant, is a thief who hacks, Doctor Where drives a cab, and lives in a dirty run-down house, much to the ire of his neighbours, who can see the values of their properties plummeting while he remains. Something is stealing diesel and disappearing underground, and Doctor How, Kevin, and Doctor Where set out to solve the mystery. Throw in some blundering bureaucrats, MI16 (yes, 16), and alien hackers, and you end up with a humorous adventure through time and space. This is not a Doctor Who story, and no TARDISes are involved, but they may be parodied. This book is a must for fans of that famous series, as long as they don't mind it being sent up. I thought it was well written and very enjoyable - even more than some incarnations of the TV show. Recommended. Disclaimer: I obtained this book for free - but now I'll have to buy the rest of the series! Travels Through Time {Trilogy} andand In Times Like These {Trilogy by Nathan Van Coops} Evidently can't get enough of Doctor Who not Doctor Who/Doctor How and his twin Who, and cousins What, When, Where, and Why.

The Body in the Piazza Audiobook by Katherine Hall Page

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Hall Page) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:34:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Body in the Piazza Subtitle: A Faith Fairchild Mystery, Book 21 Author: Katherine Hall Page Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: To celebrate their wedding anniversary, intrepid caterer and sometime sleuth Faith Fairchild and her husband, the Reverend Tom Fairchild, are off to Italy for a vacation filled with exquisite indulgences-the art, the Chianti, the food, the Ferragamos! The plan is to spend a romantic weekend in Rome before heading to Tuscany for a stay at Cucina della Rossi, a cooking school founded by Faith's back-in-the-day assistant Francesca Rossi. Faith is certain that the only intrigue in store for her will be learning the secret recipe for Nona Rossi's ragu. But a thicker plot begins to simmer when the Fairchilds accidentally stumble upon a dying man in the Piazza Farnese. It's clear from the knife in the victim's chest that murder is on the menu. Mysterious faces from Rome reappear in Tuscany. To Faith, this is no coincidence. And somebody is intent on sabotaging Francesca's new business by spoiling the cream and salting the flour. As Faith struggles to follow a trail more twisting than fusilli, she may be putting both herself and her husband in hot water. Members Reviews: Don't waste your time or money! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A different narrator - her attempts at different accents were painful to listen to. What do you think your next listen will be? Something from a better narrator like Davina Porter. How could the performance have been better? She kept trying to do things like a British accent or an Australian accent - all attempts were laughably bad. Any additional comments? The whole time I was listening I thought it sounded suspiciously like "North by Northwest". Then the author admitted to stealing the plot from that classic movie. Most of the book was about shopping for groceries or cooking. I usually like Katherine Hall Page, but this was a real stinker.

Angry Robots: 2.0 Audiobook by Christopher P. Young, John P. Logsdon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher P. Young) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:55:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angry Robots: 2.0 Subtitle: Platoon F, Book 2 Author: Christopher P. Young, John P. Logsdon Narrator: John P Logsdon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: John P. Logsdon Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Sometimes being in the special forces stinks...Not intended for children. Contains adult themes/situations/language and is positively not politically correct! A group of antiquated robots have decided that they've had enough of being treated like second-class citizens. Working together, they take over the sewage plant on Segnal Prime and start pumping the sludge back up into the buildings. Seeing that this is bordering on a terrorist-level attack, Platoon F is sent in to regain control of the situation, but it turns out that the robots have just been doing this as a diversion. Captain Don Harr and his team of misfit androids (the special operations unit in the Segnal Space Marine Corps known as Platoon F) have to get back to their ship and chase down the robots before they can make their getaway. Every now and then it becomes abundantly clear what the "F" in Platoon F truly means. Platoon F gets its influence as a hodgepodge from Monty Python, National Lampoon, Family Guy, Red Dwarf, Phule's Company, Robert Asprin, Airplane!, Naked Gun, Douglas Adams, Harry Harrison, and countless other comedic mediums. Listeners will find a new, fun, comedic SciFi world to play in. Aliens, robots, androids, space marines, time travel, galactic mayhem, and more fill the universe of Platoon F. Members Reviews: Pissed Off Robots Have Never Been Funnier What happens when Robots have finally had enough? Well, to avoid a spoiler lets just say it's not pretty and comes with a distinct unpleasant smell. I enjoyed the second book in the Platoon F series as much as the first. I just wish it was a little longer. If you liked Platoon F: The SSMC Reluctant then I think you'll really enjoy this one. Good tongue-in-cheek humor...perfect for a summer's read While this story has a predictable plot, it makes for an enjoyable read. Humor and silliness makes for a lighthearted story...no surprises, just some good fun. Posted off Robots The main character is well developed and Believable. The author has done a great job with the satire and making it a good story. Fun Quick Reading Great fun read! I love the characters. I have read all of the books in the series & enjoyed them immensely. Kinky Looked interesting and could be a good read if the author was less interested in anal sex between men

How to Change a Life Audiobook by Stacey Ballis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stacey Ballis) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:20:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Change a Life Author: Stacey Ballis Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: A dare between friends turning 40 leads to startling revelations and simmering tensions in the latest scrumptious "foodie fiction" novel from the author of Wedding Girl. Eloise is content with her solitary life as a successful private chef. She has her clients, her corgi, and a recipe for the world's most perfect chocolate cream pie. What more could she need? But when her favorite teacher dies and her long-lost trio of high school friends reunite at the wake, Eloise is confronted by how lonely she really is. In honor of Mrs. O'Connor, Eloise, Lynne, and Teresa revamp their senior class assignment and dare each other to create a bucket list of things to accomplish by the time they each turn 40 in May. Together, they choose new goals for each other. Control freak Lynne has to get a dog, Teresa has to spice up her marriage with pole dancing classes, and Eloise has to enter the dreaded world of dating. Enter Shawn, a hunky ex-athlete and the first man that Eloise could see herself falling for. Suddenly, 40 doesn't seem so lonely. Will the bucket listers make it to 40 as friends? Or do some friendships come with expiration dates? Members Reviews: Three women make a life changing bet Scarred and gifted Eloise is hiding from life. An old friend dies. Her friends from high school come back into her life. A bet is made. The race is on between them to change themselves and their lives. Great characters. The PDF didn't work for me to get the recipes for the audiobook from audible.

Kissing Santa Audiobook by Kylie Gilmore

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kylie Gilmore) — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 06:31:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kissing Santa Subtitle: Clover Park, Book 4 Author: Kylie Gilmore Narrator: Charles Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-16 Publisher: Extra Fancy Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Samantha Dixon is about to confess her most secret, romantic Christmas wish to Santa. Heck, what's she got to lose with her disastrous romantic history? Like that player from her horrible blind date last week arranged by her mother. Only guess who's Santa? Rico del Toro loves women. So one bad date with the beautiful Samantha in a string of many, ahem, successful evenings is no big deal. But when a friendly favor playing Santa unexpectedly lands Samantha on his lap for a romantic confessional, he's intrigued. He's never heard a woman open her heart like that before. But if this Santa wants a second chance, he'll have to rethink his womanizing ways and convince her that he is the perfect package. Members Reviews: WOW. What a book to listen to loved every minute. What did you love best about Kissing Santa? This is a great book about finding love where you least expect to What other book might you compare Kissing Santa to and why? All of Kylie Gilmore books in the Clover Park Series. They are all set in the same place and with the same people. She also has the same writing style in them also. What does Charles Lawrence bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I love his voice. He brought out Rico great. It was just so much better listening to Mr. Lawrence then when I read it by my self. If you could take any character from Kissing Santa out to dinner, who would it be and why? Rico. All that he does to try to show Samantha that he is what she want. Who would not want that? Any additional comments? I love all of Kylie Gilmore books and Charles Lawrence does a fantastic job with reading them. I am so ready to listen to the next book. Great Series! Any additional comments? This is a great book; this is the fourth book in the Clover Park series written by Kylie Gilmore and narrated by Charles Lawrence. Samantha Dixon is about to confess her most secret, romantic Christmas wish to Santa. Like that player from her horrible blind date last week arranged by her mother. Rico del Toro loves women. So one bad date with the beautiful Samantha in a string of many, ahem, successful evenings is no big deal. But when a friendly favor playing Santa unexpectedly lands Samantha on his lap for a romantic confessional, he's intrigued. He's never heard a woman open her heart like that before. But if this Santa wants a second chance, he'll have to rethink his womanizing ways and convince her that he is the perfect package. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading/listening long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. The narrator Charles Lawrence did a wonderful job, and was very easy to listen too. He did a great job with the different characters and their voices. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read/listen to this book. I cant wait to read the next book by this author. Once I started listening to this book, I didnt want to stop until the end. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator. Sweet holiday story Excellent narration and superb storytelling bring this beautiful story of two people determined not to fall in love together in a fun and fanciful way.

Bad Mother's Diary Audiobook by Suzy K Quinn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Suzy K Quinn) — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 04:26:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Mother's Diary Author: Suzy K Quinn Narrator: Catherine Carter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-16 Publisher: Devoted Books Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: *"Bridget Jones for millennial mothers, with a seriously feel-good ending" *****"Warm, clever and oh so funny. Get cosy with the literary equivalent of chocolate."****** Juliette had a baby with Mr. Not-Quite-Right. Now what? As a mother, I thought I'd live in a cottage with roses around the door. Possibly married to childhood friend, hotel owner and aftershave model lookalike, Alex Dalton. At the very least, I thought I'd own a rolling pin. I DID NOT expect to be living in sin with Nick (bit-part actor who still drinks way too much), squashed into a tiny London apartment, arguing with drunk executives over elevator use. And worse, I think Nicks cheating on me. You would have thought he'd be too tired, yet I'm sure something is going on *Relax and unwind TODAY with this laugh-out-loud series buy the Bad Mothers Diary in Kindle, paperback or audio format.* Members Reviews: Bad narrator. Shockingly bad narration, mispronounced words, the narration keeps jumping and switching from what sounds like unedited and edited version. Worst I have ever listened to. The book is alright. Couldn't listen to terrible narrator. Awful narrator. Sounds like she's reading a list of options on a telephone service. Book might actually be good, but couldn't get past the voice. Smiley illness Made me smile and laugh out loud. No mean feat post menengitis and midst me bad bout Sounds familiar! What a fantastic read (or listen!) Reassuring for all overthinking , neurotic mums out there to realise its not just us who feel like this. I aspire to be Juliets mum one day! Laugh... i wish i did..... nothing said on cover was true....... correction.. loved from start to finish..... i loved when it was finished

My Man Jeeves Audiobook by P. G. Wodehouse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. G. Wodehouse) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:54:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Man Jeeves Author: P. G. Wodehouse Narrator: Arthur Vincet Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: "My Man Jeeves" is a collection of short stories by the master of British comedy P. G. Wodehouse, published in 1919. The stories all feature the author's most well known characters: the extremely intelligent manservant Jeeves and his dimwitted but kind employer Bertie. As always, Jeeves will be stretched to his utmost in the performance of his protective duties against manipulative stratagems, nosy relatives, shady scams and all kinds of goings on, most often aimed at taking advantage of Bertie's kindness and cluelessness... As always: pure gold for the listener! ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: A clever collection of funny stories My Man Jeeves is a clever collection of stories featuring Wooster, Jeeves, and a variety of other interesting characters. The stories are funny and the narrator (of the audio version) does a good job with them.

Mama, du bist nicht der Bestimmer Hörbuch von Andrea Kiewel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Kiewel) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:10:06 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> Titel: Mama, du bist nicht der Bestimmer Autor:: Andrea Kiewel Erzähler: Andrea Kiewel Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-06-07 Herausgeber: steinbach sprechende bücher Kategorien: Fiction, Humor Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die zwanzig Jahre, die Eltern ungefähr brauchen, um ihre Kinder großzuziehen, erinnern an den Streckenverlauf der Tour de France. Es gibt einfache Etappen, Tagessiege, Höhen und Tiefen und natürlich die Königsetappe, den Berg aller Berge: die Pubertät. Andrea Kiewel hat einen großen und einen kleinen Sohn und erzählt in diesem Buch hinreißende, urkomische, wunderbare Geschichten aus dem Erziehungsalltag und aus ihrer eigenen Kindheit - damals, als Kinder noch ohne Handy draußen gespielt haben, bis es dunkel wurde. Sie sind ein gewitztes Plädoyer dafür, in der Erziehung die Kirche im Dorf zu lassen. Kritik Bewertungen: Liebe Leser, wenn Sie so wie ich in den 70ern Kind waren, dann beglückwünsche ich Sie. Ich gratuliere Ihnen und mir, dass es uns überhaupt gibt. Denn wenn man beobachtet, was Eltern heute alles mit ihren Kindern anstellen, damit sie unter optimalen Bedingungen aufwachsen, gleicht es einem Wunder, dass wir 70er Jahre-Kinder überhaupt noch da sind. Oder bekamen Sie Babymassagen und Kleinkind-Englisch? Ich nicht. --Andrea Kiewel

The Innocent Have Nothing to Fear Audiobook by Stuart Stevens

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Stevens) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:11:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Innocent Have Nothing to Fear Subtitle: A Novel Author: Stuart Stevens Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: In this election caper from a leading political operative and commentator, a cynical campaign manager finds his family skeletons coming out of the closet on the eve of the convention. New Orleans, July 2016: It's hot and sticky, and JD Callahan is fighting the campaign of his life. His candidate, the sitting vice president, is neck and neck with an anti-immigrant right-wing populist as the Republicans head into their first brokered convention in decades. Callahan, a New Orleans native without much affection for his hometown, is frantically trying to coordinate the convention and round up delegates when his estranged brother shows up, asks for an inconvenient favor, and threatens to reveal embarrassing family secrets if JD says no. Soon after, a series of bombs sets off a mass panic and tilts the convention toward the vice president's law-and-order opponent. As JD scrambles to contain the damage, he finds himself contending with a sexy, gun-toting local gossip columnist, an FBI agent convinced that JD is cynical enough to set the bombs himself, and a host of family secrets. The Innocent Have Nothing to Fear is a hilarious, sharply entertaining whodunit and a knowing satire of our political culture - the perfect summer listen for everyone who says he's sick to death of the 2016 campaign but can't stop reading and listening about it. Critic Reviews: "Stuart Stevens is that rare authorial animal: a political novelist who actually understands politics, who appreciates how the ambition to run the country both shapes and warps character, and who can lay it all down on the page with verve and aplomb. Gimlet-eyed, mordantly funny, and staggeringly well-timed, The Innocent Have Nothing to Fear is the perfect fictional echo of the savage surreality playing out in real time on the national stage." (John Heilemann) "Vivid, fresh, and funny. The characters are nuanced, the dialogue zings, and the bracing breeze of authenticity gusts from every page. Stuart Stevens knows a heck of a lot about a lot of things - politics, the press, T.V., D.C., New Orleans, love, lust, ambition, family ties, and the pressures and promises of the world's most powerful job. It all comes together in this terrific book. Smart, crafty, spot-on timely, entirely refreshing and hugely entertaining, The Innocent Have Nothing to Fear is a great read and a total winner." (Mark Halperin) Members Reviews: Was hoping for more convention politics.. Easy book for political junkies, but I wish it had had more political maneuvers, less detective mystery plot. A tangled web of political politics. The tale takes place during a political convention in Louisiana. The characters are colourful and filled with southern charm and views of life. Political hacks, campaign workers, party leaders, reporters, policemen, bombers and supporters' are all characters covered in the story. The language is pure southern drawl and stories. I loved the book and it captures the 2016 Presidential Campaign with fictional characters. Great concept, but ... Would you try another book from Stuart Stevens and/or Dan John Miller? I was very disappointed by the quality of the writing. Really, very amateurish. I bought it after David Axelrod plugged the book on his podcast, but I am sure Axelrod never read it.

The Goji Berry Galaxy Audiobook by David L. Baer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David L. Baer) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:55:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/710/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Goji Berry Galaxy Subtitle: The New Adventures of Hotdog Man, Book 2 Author: David L. Baer Narrator: Steve White Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: David Baer Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: The darkest day is upon us; nearly all our heroes have fallen to the hands of Mecha Hotdog Man and Master Mizuna's diabolical computer. Now, the survivors must travel to the strange Goji Berry Galaxy and uncover the mystical sea salt scrolls; only then can they bring back their friends to this dimension. But along the way, they must encounter the dreaded space pirate, Captain Corncob!