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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Catcher-in-the-Rye-CliffsNotes-Audiobook/B004RQO0M2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Catcher in the Rye: CliffsNotes Author: Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: This CliffsNotes study guide on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read The Catcher in the Rye. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Salingers The Catcher in the Rye. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on J.D. Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stanley P. Baldwin) Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:11:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Catcher-in-the-Rye-CliffsNotes-Audiobook/B004RQO0M2 thebookvoice.com 03:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Catcher in the Rye: CliffsNotes Author: Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: This CliffsNotes study guide on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read The Catcher in the Rye. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Salingers The Catcher in the Rye. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on J.D. Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Catcher in the Rye: CliffsNotes Author: Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: This CliffsNotes study guide on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read The Catcher in the Rye. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Salingers The Catcher in the Rye. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on J.D. Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. Members Reviews: Caught Without I was trying to buy The Catcher in the Rye. Somehow I ended up with this thing that's called The Catcher in the Rye but it doesn't even include the original book. What a waste. How did they make it so difficult to find a simple book title? Great way to review classics As an English teacher (way back) I tend to read the entire book, but find this is a great way to review for the fun of it. Had forgotten where the title came from -- surprising. Misguided This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? If you've read the book How could the performance have been better? The description could have been accurate. It made it sound like the entire book was there with extra's Any additional comments? Disappointing. Wanted the book and was under the impression that the book along with insight was here....wasted time and money. I thought it was the book Would you try another book from Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. and/or Nick Podehl? yeah well this is an explanation of what the autor ment and so on. Not the actual story, so read/ listen the book first and then if you want to know more about it check this audiobook :) Any additional comments? I havent listen it yet... I guess I'll have to read the full version first Not the book Would you try another book written by Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. or narrated by Nick Podehl? Was not happy it's somebody's notes about the book. Would you ever listen to anything by Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. again? Maybe What didnt you like about Nick Podehls performance? Did listen. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Anger and disappointment Any additional comments? A waste of time https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Courage-Tree-Audiobook/B017C0LY1Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Courage Tree Author: Diane Chamberlain Narrator: Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Eight-year-old Sophie Donohue just wanted to be like every other little girl. Which is why her mother, Janine, reluctantly agreed to let her go on the weekend camping trip with her Brownie troop. But when Janine arrives to pick up Sophie after the trip, her daughter is not with the others. Somehow, along the forested route from West Virginia, Sophie has disappeared. Sophie is no ordinary eight-year-old. She suffers from a rare disease, and Janine has recently enrolled her in an experimental treatment as a last effort to save her life - despite the vehement objections of her ex-husband, Joe. Without her medication, Sophie cannot survive long. All her mother's instincts tell Janine that Sophie is alive, but time is running out. Critic Reviews: "Well-drawn characters and an unexpected and riveting plot make this a memorable thriller in the tradition of Joy Fielding and Mary Higgins Clark." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Chamberlain) Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:03:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Courage-Tree-Audiobook/B017C0LY1Y thebookvoice.com 13:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Courage Tree Author: Diane Chamberlain Narrator: Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Eight-year-old Sophie Donohue just wanted to be like every other little girl. Which is why her mother, Janine, reluctantly agreed to let her go on the weekend camping trip with her Brownie troop. But when Janine arrives to pick up Sophie after the trip, her daughter is not with the others. Somehow, along the forested route from West Virginia, Sophie has disappeared. Sophie is no ordinary eight-year-old. She suffers from a rare disease, and Janine has recently enrolled her in an experimental treatment as a last effort to save her life - despite the vehement objections of her ex-husband, Joe. Without her medication, Sophie cannot survive long. All her mother's instincts tell Janine that Sophie is alive, but time is running out. Critic Reviews: "Well-drawn characters and an unexpected and riveting plot make this a memorable thriller in the tradition of Joy Fielding and Mary Higgins Clark." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Courage Tree Author: Diane Chamberlain Narrator: Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Eight-year-old Sophie Donohue just wanted to be like every other little girl. Which is why her mother, Janine, reluctantly agreed to let her go on the weekend camping trip with her Brownie troop. But when Janine arrives to pick up Sophie after the trip, her daughter is not with the others. Somehow, along the forested route from West Virginia, Sophie has disappeared. Sophie is no ordinary eight-year-old. She suffers from a rare disease, and Janine has recently enrolled her in an experimental treatment as a last effort to save her life - despite the vehement objections of her ex-husband, Joe. Without her medication, Sophie cannot survive long. All her mother's instincts tell Janine that Sophie is alive, but time is running out. Critic Reviews: "Well-drawn characters and an unexpected and riveting plot make this a memorable thriller in the tradition of Joy Fielding and Mary Higgins Clark." (Booklist) Members Reviews: He said she said distracting and annoying not necessary He said she said distracting and annoying not necessary.story does not need this childlike reading. Awesome! Diane Chamberlain doesn't fail in twisting, turning contemporary fiction. Thank you, Diane, for hours of intriguing entertainment and distraction from real life. Wonderful book Stick with this book. There are frustrating people that you want to lash out at & a main character you support with all your heart. There is a mystery man that has an interesting story when it finally comes out. I don't think I've heard a bad Diane Chamberlain book yet!!! I'm off to decide on my next one! Loved it Loved it. The story is very compelling. Narration is very good. Listened twice so I didn't miss anything. Great read This book kept you on the edge of your seat. It was a great listen highly recommend. A great ending in the last chapter. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Gustav-Sonata-Audiobook/B01LWV1SKE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gustav Sonata Subtitle: A Novel Author: Rose Tremain Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gustav Perle grows up in a small town in Switzerland, where the horrors of the Second World War seem only a distant echo. An only child, he lives alone with Emilie, the mother he adores but who treats him with bitter severity. He begins an intense friendship with a Jewish boy his age, talented and mercurial Anton Zweibel, a budding concert pianist. Moving backward to the war years and the painful repercussions of an act of conscience, and forward through the lives and careers of two men, The Gustav Sonata explores the passionate love of childhood friendship as it is lost, transformed, and regained over a lifetime. Moving between the 1930s and the 1990s, this fierce and beautifully orchestrated novel explores the vast human issues of racism and tolerance, flight and refuge, cruelty and tenderness. It is a powerful and deeply moving addition to the beloved oeuvre of one of our greatest contemporary novelists. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rose Tremain) Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:60:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Gustav-Sonata-Audiobook/B01LWV1SKE thebookvoice.com 08:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gustav Sonata Subtitle: A Novel Author: Rose Tremain Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gustav Perle grows up in a small town in Switzerland, where the horrors of the Second World War seem only a distant echo. An only child, he lives alone with Emilie, the mother he adores but who treats him with bitter severity. He begins an intense friendship with a Jewish boy his age, talented and mercurial Anton Zweibel, a budding concert pianist. Moving backward to the war years and the painful repercussions of an act of conscience, and forward through the lives and careers of two men, The Gustav Sonata explores the passionate love of childhood friendship as it is lost, transformed, and regained over a lifetime. Moving between the 1930s and the 1990s, this fierce and beautifully orchestrated novel explores the vast human issues of racism and tolerance, flight and refuge, cruelty and tenderness. It is a powerful and deeply moving addition to the beloved oeuvre of one of our greatest contemporary novelists. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gustav Sonata Subtitle: A Novel Author: Rose Tremain Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gustav Perle grows up in a small town in Switzerland, where the horrors of the Second World War seem only a distant echo. An only child, he lives alone with Emilie, the mother he adores but who treats him with bitter severity. He begins an intense friendship with a Jewish boy his age, talented and mercurial Anton Zweibel, a budding concert pianist. Moving backward to the war years and the painful repercussions of an act of conscience, and forward through the lives and careers of two men, The Gustav Sonata explores the passionate love of childhood friendship as it is lost, transformed, and regained over a lifetime. Moving between the 1930s and the 1990s, this fierce and beautifully orchestrated novel explores the vast human issues of racism and tolerance, flight and refuge, cruelty and tenderness. It is a powerful and deeply moving addition to the beloved oeuvre of one of our greatest contemporary novelists. Members Reviews: Loyalty and Other Human Foibles The story takes place in a small town in Switzerland. Gustav and Anton are to be lifelong friends. They meet on their first day of kindergarten, with Anton in tears about his first day away from home and Gustav summoned by the teacher to keep him company. Gustav's mother is strict and unfeeling. Gustav is used to her unpleasant ways and doesn't take special notice of them. Anton is destined to become a concert pianist, showing signs of prodigality at a young age. Their childhood takes place in the 50s. Anton is Jewish with a banker father and doting mother. Gustav's mother holds a grudge against Jews, claiming she lost her husband because he tried to help their cause during the Holocaust. This novel does indeed feel like a sonata, with intimate portraits of each of the characters, going backward and forward in time, from the 30s and a newfound vocation for Gustav's mother, to the early 21st century, when both men have a loaded past separately and together. The characters come in and out of contact, in a kind of gentle dance. Rose Tremain's beautiful writing shines in this book, as it has done in the other five novels I've read by her in recent years. I learned a little bit about Switzerland, where nationalism was one of the core values and played a large part in helping that small county remain neutral during European conflicts. Loyalty is one of the themes explored here in depth, and once again, Tremain demonstrates a beautiful sensitivity to what makes humans tick. Highly recommendedone I will revisit for sure. Excellent narration by Derek Perkins on the audio version. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Manual-del-guerro-de-la-luz-Warrior-of-Light-Manual-Audiobook/B013I8K0NW Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Manual del guerro de la luz [Warrior of Light Manual] Autor: Paulo Coelho Narrador: Gustavo Bonfigli Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-06-15 Editor: Sant Jordi Asociados, Agencia Literaria S.L.U Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 26 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Si bien somos capaces de contemplar sin espanto viajes interplanetarios y clonaciones de seres vivos, tal vez nos falte, en cambio, el valor suficiente para sumergirnos en la más íntimo de nuestro ser. Los textos que se reúnen en este libro nos recuerdan que en cada uno de nosotros vive un guerrero de la luz, alguien capaz de escuchar el silencio de su corazón, de aceptar las derrotas sin dejarse abatir por ellas y de alimentar la esperanza en medio del cansancio y el desaliento. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paulo Coelho) Thu, 06 Aug 2015 06:53:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Manual-del-guerro-de-la-luz-Warrior-of-Light-Manual-Audiobook/B013I8K0NW thebookvoice.com 02:09:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Manual del guerro de la luz [Warrior of Light Manual] Autor: Paulo Coelho Narrador: Gustavo Bonfigli Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-06-15 Editor: Sant Jordi Asociados, Agencia Literaria S.L.U Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 26 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Si bien somos capaces de contemplar sin espanto viajes interplanetarios y clonaciones de seres vivos, tal vez nos falte, en cambio, el valor suficiente para sumergirnos en la más íntimo de nuestro ser. Los textos que se reúnen en este libro nos recuerdan que en cada uno de nosotros vive un guerrero de la luz, alguien capaz de escuchar el silencio de su corazón, de aceptar las derrotas sin dejarse abatir por ellas y de alimentar la esperanza en medio del cansancio y el desaliento. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Manual del guerro de la luz [Warrior of Light Manual] Autor: Paulo Coelho Narrador: Gustavo Bonfigli Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-06-15 Editor: Sant Jordi Asociados, Agencia Literaria S.L.U Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 26 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Si bien somos capaces de contemplar sin espanto viajes interplanetarios y clonaciones de seres vivos, tal vez nos falte, en cambio, el valor suficiente para sumergirnos en la más íntimo de nuestro ser. Los textos que se reúnen en este libro nos recuerdan que en cada uno de nosotros vive un guerrero de la luz, alguien capaz de escuchar el silencio de su corazón, de aceptar las derrotas sin dejarse abatir por ellas y de alimentar la esperanza en medio del cansancio y el desaliento. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Bringing-Stan-In-Audiobook/B00XYEQZ7G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bringing Stan In Author: Julia Rochester Narrator: Avita Jay Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 524 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Why do you want to be a boat builder?" "Because," said Morwenna, "I like the way the boats grow." Morwenna and Corwin are eight years old, wind-swept and salty-haired twins growing up on the Devon coast. In the soft autumn light, they play as their grandfather, Matthew, watches the boats come in. But it is a day unlike any other. Bringing Stan In is the short-story prequel to The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester. If you liked this, youll love the full-length novel. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julia Rochester) Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:00:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Bringing-Stan-In-Audiobook/B00XYEQZ7G thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bringing Stan In Author: Julia Rochester Narrator: Avita Jay Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 524 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Why do you want to be a boat builder?" "Because," said Morwenna, "I like the way the boats grow." Morwenna and Corwin are eight years old, wind-swept and salty-haired twins growing up on the Devon coast. In the soft autumn light, they play as their grandfather, Matthew, watches the boats come in. But it is a day unlike any other. Bringing Stan In is the short-story prequel to The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester. If you liked this, youll love the full-length novel. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bringing Stan In Author: Julia Rochester Narrator: Avita Jay Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 524 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Why do you want to be a boat builder?" "Because," said Morwenna, "I like the way the boats grow." Morwenna and Corwin are eight years old, wind-swept and salty-haired twins growing up on the Devon coast. In the soft autumn light, they play as their grandfather, Matthew, watches the boats come in. But it is a day unlike any other. Bringing Stan In is the short-story prequel to The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester. If you liked this, youll love the full-length novel. Members Reviews: OK book I decided to give this free chapter audio book a try might as well I mean figure I listen to it and see how it is. I thought this book was an okay book to listen to . Sweet story not at all what I expectedbut it pulled me in. very sweet. loved the names corwin and morwinna Good-ish What disappointed you about FREE SHORT STORY: Bringing Stan In? The story seemed to short. It was also hard to get into. How could the performance have been better? she did great. However, when she started acting out the different characters it got awkward. She has a great natural voice with a pleasant accent. Surprised by joy A world of lives in a very short story. Wonderfilled! So many perspectives knit together in a tightly woven net. Bringing Stan In Nice, story a must read for new members will surely follow from beginning till the end https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Alchemist-by-Paulo-Coelho-Summary-Analysis-Audiobook/B01GUEVXHI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alchemist: by Paulo Coelho | Summary & Analysis Author: Dave Cooper Narrator: Eric Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-16 Publisher: Dave Cooper Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Alchemist is the mystic story of Santiago, who is a young and adventurous Andalusian shepherd boy. Santiago desires to travel in pursuit of a worldly treasure as profligate as any ever found. He hailed from Spain and journeyed to the markets of Tangiers through the Egyptian desert where he had a fateful encounter with the alchemist. He is troubled with a recurring dream he has each time he sleeps under a sycamore tree that grew out of the relics of a church. Throughout the dream, a child speaks to him to search for treasure at the foot of the Egyptian pyramids. He made consultation with a gypsy woman to construe the dream, and to his surprise she articulates that he should go to Egypt. Melchizedek, who is represented as an outlandish, magical old man and claimed to be the King of Salem, repeated the advice of the gypsy woman and told Santiago that it is his personal legend to travel to the pyramids. Melchizedek influenced Santiago to sell his flock and set off to Tangier. On arrival to Tangier, a thief robs Santiago forcing him to look for work with a local crystal merchant. The conventional and kindhearted merchant teaches Santiago numerous lessons, and Santiago emboldens the merchant to take possibilities with his business. The risks pay off, and Santiago turns into a wealthy man within a year. Please note: This is a summary and analysis of Paulo Coelho' s book The Alchemist. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dave Cooper) Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:03:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Alchemist-by-Paulo-Coelho-Summary-Analysis-Audiobook/B01GUEVXHI thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alchemist: by Paulo Coelho | Summary & Analysis Author: Dave Cooper Narrator: Eric Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-16 Publisher: Dave Cooper Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Alchemist is the mystic story of Santiago, who is a young and adventurous Andalusian shepherd boy. Santiago desires to travel in pursuit of a worldly treasure as profligate as any ever found. He hailed from Spain and journeyed to the markets of Tangiers through the Egyptian desert where he had a fateful encounter with the alchemist. He is troubled with a recurring dream he has each time he sleeps under a sycamore tree that grew out of the relics of a church. Throughout the dream, a child speaks to him to search for treasure at the foot of the Egyptian pyramids. He made consultation with a gypsy woman to construe the dream, and to his surprise she articulates that he should go to Egypt. Melchizedek, who is represented as an outlandish, magical old man and claimed to be the King of Salem, repeated the advice of the gypsy woman and told Santiago that it is his personal legend to travel to the pyramids. Melchizedek influenced Santiago to sell his flock and set off to Tangier. On arrival to Tangier, a thief robs Santiago forcing him to look for work with a local crystal merchant. The conventional and kindhearted merchant teaches Santiago numerous lessons, and Santiago emboldens the merchant to take possibilities with his business. The risks pay off, and Santiago turns into a wealthy man within a year. Please note: This is a summary and analysis of Paulo Coelho' s book The Alchemist. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alchemist: by Paulo Coelho | Summary & Analysis Author: Dave Cooper Narrator: Eric Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-16 Publisher: Dave Cooper Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Alchemist is the mystic story of Santiago, who is a young and adventurous Andalusian shepherd boy. Santiago desires to travel in pursuit of a worldly treasure as profligate as any ever found. He hailed from Spain and journeyed to the markets of Tangiers through the Egyptian desert where he had a fateful encounter with the alchemist. He is troubled with a recurring dream he has each time he sleeps under a sycamore tree that grew out of the relics of a church. Throughout the dream, a child speaks to him to search for treasure at the foot of the Egyptian pyramids. He made consultation with a gypsy woman to construe the dream, and to his surprise she articulates that he should go to Egypt. Melchizedek, who is represented as an outlandish, magical old man and claimed to be the King of Salem, repeated the advice of the gypsy woman and told Santiago that it is his personal legend to travel to the pyramids. Melchizedek influenced Santiago to sell his flock and set off to Tangier. On arrival to Tangier, a thief robs Santiago forcing him to look for work with a local crystal merchant. The conventional and kindhearted merchant teaches Santiago numerous lessons, and Santiago emboldens the merchant to take possibilities with his business. The risks pay off, and Santiago turns into a wealthy man within a year. Please note: This is a summary and analysis of Paulo Coelho' s book The Alchemist. Members Reviews: Wrong purchase! The narrator doesnt even know how to pronounce the authors name, this is a review and NOT the book. The tittle is misleading when you search for the book. Waste of my money and time. Beware- this is not the actual book Made the mistake of buying this without looking closely! IT IS JUST A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE STORY. The one star is only because I didnt realize it was a review. I never finished listening to it https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Notes-of-a-Dirty-Old-Man-Audiobook/B076PLLL4C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notes of a Dirty Old Man Author: Charles Bukowski Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "He loads his head full of coal and diamonds shoot out of his finger tips. What a trick. The mole genius has left us with another digest. It's a full house - read 'em and weep." - Tom Waits Born from Bukowski's columns, the LA underground press of the 1960s, Bukowski defined his early alter ego, Hank Chinaski, as a self-described dirty old man who eyes his defeatist attitude about himself with his clarity to see humor and holiness in others. Addictive and instructive listening, Bukowski delivers the humanity and intelligence of all the unseen. Filled with his usual obsessions - sex, booze, gambling - Notes features Bukowski's offbeat insights into politics and literature, and his tortured, violent relationships. "People come to my door - too many of them really - and knock to tell me Notes of a Dirty Old Man turns them on. A bum off the road brings in a gypsy and his wife and we talk...drink half the night. A long distance operator from Newburgh, N.Y. sends me money. She wants me to give up drinking beer and to eat well. I hear from a madman who calls himself 'King Arthur' and lives on Vine Street in Hollywood and wants to help me write my column. A doctor comes to my door: 'I read your column and think I can help you. I used to be a psychiatrist.' I send him away...." "Bukowski writes like a latter-day Celine, a wise fool talking straight from the gut about the futility and beauty of life...." (Publishers Weekly) OBIE winner Will Patton (Remember the Titans, The Good Wife, Armageddon) recreates Bukowski in his visceral prime, along with every eye-popping character in his life, each adversary, lover, and stranger in a lost city. More about the author: Charles Bukowski is one of America's best-known contemporary writers of poetry and prose, and, many would claim, its most influential and imitated poet. He was born in Andernach, Germany and raised in Los Angeles, where he lived for 50 years. He published his first story in 1944, when he was 24, and began writing poetry at the age of 35. He died in San Pedro, California, on March 9, 1994, at the age of 73, shortly after completing his last novel, Pulp. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Bukowski) Tue, 31 Oct 2017 23:37:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Notes-of-a-Dirty-Old-Man-Audiobook/B076PLLL4C thebookvoice.com 07:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notes of a Dirty Old Man Author: Charles Bukowski Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "He loads his head full of coal and diamonds shoot out of his finger tips. What a trick. The mole genius has left us with another digest. It's a full house - read 'em and weep." - Tom Waits Born from Bukowski's columns, the LA underground press of the 1960s, Bukowski defined his early alter ego, Hank Chinaski, as a self-described dirty old man who eyes his defeatist attitude about himself with his clarity to see humor and holiness in others. Addictive and instructive listening, Bukowski delivers the humanity and intelligence of all the unseen. Filled with his usual obsessions - sex, booze, gambling - Notes features Bukowski's offbeat insights into politics and literature, and his tortured, violent relationships. "People come to my door - too many of them really - and knock to tell me Notes of a Dirty Old Man turns them on. A bum off the road brings in a gypsy and his wife and we talk...drink half the night. A long distance operator from Newburgh, N.Y. sends me money. She wants me to give up drinking beer and to eat well. I hear from a madman who calls himself 'King Arthur' and lives on Vine Street in Hollywood and wants to help me write my column. A doctor comes to my door: 'I read your column and think I can help you. I used to be a psychiatrist.' I send him away...." "Bukowski writes like a latter-day Celine, a wise fool talking straight from the gut about the futility and beauty of life...." (Publishers Weekly) OBIE winner Will Patton (Remember the Titans, The Good Wife, Armageddon) recreates Bukowski in his visceral prime, along with every eye-popping character in his life, each adversary, lover, and stranger in a lost city. More about the author: Charles Bukowski is one of America's best-known contemporary writers of poetry and prose, and, many would claim, its most influential and imitated poet. He was born in Andernach, Germany and raised in Los Angeles, where he lived for 50 years. He published his first story in 1944, when he was 24, and began writing poetry at the age of 35. He died in San Pedro, California, on March 9, 1994, at the age of 73, shortly after completing his last novel, Pulp. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notes of a Dirty Old Man Author: Charles Bukowski Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "He loads his head full of coal and diamonds shoot out of his finger tips. What a trick. The mole genius has left us with another digest. It's a full house - read 'em and weep." - Tom Waits Born from Bukowski's columns, the LA underground press of the 1960s, Bukowski defined his early alter ego, Hank Chinaski, as a self-described dirty old man who eyes his defeatist attitude about himself with his clarity to see humor and holiness in others. Addictive and instructive listening, Bukowski delivers the humanity and intelligence of all the unseen. Filled with his usual obsessions - sex, booze, gambling - Notes features Bukowski's offbeat insights into politics and literature, and his tortured, violent relationships. "People come to my door - too many of them really - and knock to tell me Notes of a Dirty Old Man turns them on. A bum off the road brings in a gypsy and his wife and we talk...drink half the night. A long distance operator from Newburgh, N.Y. sends me money. She wants me to give up drinking beer and to eat well. I hear from a madman who calls himself 'King Arthur' and lives on Vine Street in Hollywood and wants to help me write my column. A doctor comes to my door: 'I read your column and think I can help you. I used to be a psychiatrist.' I send him away...." "Bukowski writes like a latter-day Celine, a wise fool talking straight from the gut about the futility and beauty of life...." (Publishers Weekly) OBIE winner Will Patton (Remember the Titans, The Good Wife, Armageddon) recreates Bukowski in his visceral prime, along with every eye-popping character in his life, each adversary, lover, and stranger in a lost city. More about the author: Charles Bukowski is one of America's best-known contemporary writers of poetry and prose, and, many would claim, its most influential and imitated poet. He was born in Andernach, Germany and raised in Los Angeles, where he lived for 50 years. He published his first story in 1944, when he was 24, and began writing poetry at the age of 35. He died in San Pedro, California, on March 9, 1994, at the age of 73, shortly after completing his last novel, Pulp. Members Reviews: Not much quality content Unless you want a glimpse into the life of a dirty old foggy, there is no reason why you should buy this depressing, mad shit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Appointment-in-Samarra-Audiobook/B00GM3JIAW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appointment in Samarra Subtitle: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Author: John O'Hara, Charles McGrath (introduction) Narrator: Christian Camargo Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: One of the great novels of small-town American life, Appointment in Samarra is John O'Hara's crowning achievement. In December 1930, just before Christmas, the Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, social circuit is electrified with parties and dances. At the center of the social elite stand Julian and Caroline English. But in one rash moment born inside a highball glass, Julian breaks with polite society and begins a rapid descent toward self-destruction. Brimming with wealth and privilege, jealousy and infidelity, O'Hara's iconic first novel is an unflinching look at the dark side of the American dream - and a lasting testament to the keen social intelligence of a major American writer. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John O'Hara) Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:49:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Appointment-in-Samarra-Audiobook/B00GM3JIAW thebookvoice.com 06:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appointment in Samarra Subtitle: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Author: John O'Hara, Charles McGrath (introduction) Narrator: Christian Camargo Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: One of the great novels of small-town American life, Appointment in Samarra is John O'Hara's crowning achievement. In December 1930, just before Christmas, the Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, social circuit is electrified with parties and dances. At the center of the social elite stand Julian and Caroline English. But in one rash moment born inside a highball glass, Julian breaks with polite society and begins a rapid descent toward self-destruction. Brimming with wealth and privilege, jealousy and infidelity, O'Hara's iconic first novel is an unflinching look at the dark side of the American dream - and a lasting testament to the keen social intelligence of a major American writer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appointment in Samarra Subtitle: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Author: John O'Hara, Charles McGrath (introduction) Narrator: Christian Camargo Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: One of the great novels of small-town American life, Appointment in Samarra is John O'Hara's crowning achievement. In December 1930, just before Christmas, the Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, social circuit is electrified with parties and dances. At the center of the social elite stand Julian and Caroline English. But in one rash moment born inside a highball glass, Julian breaks with polite society and begins a rapid descent toward self-destruction. Brimming with wealth and privilege, jealousy and infidelity, O'Hara's iconic first novel is an unflinching look at the dark side of the American dream - and a lasting testament to the keen social intelligence of a major American writer. Members Reviews: Quite good, but not a classic OHara thought he was better than Hemingwayhe wasnt. Yet this novel has its points, examining the power of society and belief. I did not find this one of the best novels of the twentieth century, but it is more than respectable. The power of the story is the all too obvious inability of humans to be themselves. Hemingway liked this novel, which makes sense. Hemingway and OHara examined the same issue (society vs. individuality) from utterly different perspectives and both valued truth. Both perspectives are interesting making this, for me, a good read, if not a must read. I did not find this a downer as the point is to avoid reaching your end without ever being your true self. The narration is good, but not great, occasionally losing intensity necessary to the story. O'Hara's Best? Although this was his first novel, in some ways, I think it's O'Hara's best. His style is fully formed, his voice distinct. It's much more focused than his longer, more rambling novels, and the portrait of a time and place are incredibly strong. The characters are vivid and unforgettable, and watching Julian's downward slide is a harrowing experience. Christian Camargo's reading is flawless. He inserts just the right amount of bitterness and tenderness, makes the characters distinct without exaggeration. It's brilliant. An American classic and highly recommended. excellent & a bit existentialist & Hemingway-esque very nice writing. nice period detail. a bit Gatsby-ish but written with Hemingway-esque tone, and with the "lost generation" themes running through it, some aimless, drunken living, frank detail and again i think very existentialist feeling. Not worth using your point The reader did a great job with a tedious story of a member of the Gibbsville country club set getting drunk, doing dumb things, and having massive hangovers. I got tired of it all. What happens with Julian English was earned (O'Hara gives us plenty of warning). And yes, there is a little lesson about how these people lived and how people like Julian were naive, callow, excessive, and totally unprepared for what life was about to dish out. But I just didn't care. Hemmingway loved this novel. That alone, should have warned me off. Book is a downer. This book is often considered a classic. It has a catchy start and end with a Persian folk tale. Everything in between is depressing. The entire story transpires in less than a week as a salesman destroys himself by stupid misbehavior during periods of heavy drinking. Nothing in this book is cheerful. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Forest-Audiobook/B008I3BSWA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forest Author: Edward Rutherfurd Narrator: Lynn Redgrave Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Edward Rutherfurd's new audiobook covers four centuries of British history, with the New Forest as background, culminating in a five-family saga set in the days of Jane Austen. Few places in England are more resonant, more mysterious yet more friendly than the huge forest that lies by England's southern coast, that provided hunting for England's Saxon and Norman kings, and whose ancient oaks were used to build Nelson's navy. Jane Austen and her family lived just 25 miles northeast of the forest. The river Avon runs down the forest's western edge. On its eastern side is the ancient Saxon capital of Winchester, the great port of Southampton from which the Titanic set out, and the QE2 sails to this day, and beyond that Portsmouth, home of the British Navy. It is against this backdrop that Rutherfurd tells a tale of woodsmen, monks, sailors, craftswomen and families. The largest family in the novel is modeled loosely upon the extended family of Jane Austen, together with certain other known families from the New Forest area. And so, we have the magical formula of previous Rutherfurd novels with the same sense of the passing of centuries but a shorter time period allowing for more character development and drama, culminating in the Austen period, a favorite in British history, just at the time when the New Forest was at its most bustling. Critic Reviews: "Not all good things come in small packages. If you like books that are big, Edward Rutherfurd is your man. He writes wonderful sagas, tales that cover centuries, always keeping these long stories lively by telling us about the events and conflicts of people's lives. Rutherfurd does the painstaking research; the reader has all the fun." (Seattle Times) "Many of the most memorable characters are women - Adela the Norman, bold in the face of injustice; her descendant Alice Albion, almost brave enough to defeat the hatred of the civil war; tough old Adelaide, so loyal to ancient grievances that she can't let her sweet niece Fanny take hold of love." (Kansas City Star) "The novel covers 10 centuries, tracking a half-dozen or so families and their fates, their fortunes, and intrigues moving the stories along. But the trees have tales to tell, too. As fiction, it works like a charm.... English majors will love this, and so will almost anyone else who starts page one and follows Puckle, Godwin Pride, Cola the Huntsman and their descendents along Rutherfurd's twisting road." (New York Daily News) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward Rutherfurd) Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:42:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Forest-Audiobook/B008I3BSWA thebookvoice.com 05:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forest Author: Edward Rutherfurd Narrator: Lynn Redgrave Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Edward Rutherfurd's new audiobook covers four centuries of British history, with the New Forest as background, culminating in a five-family saga set in the days of Jane Austen. Few places in England are more resonant, more mysterious yet more friendly than the huge forest that lies by England's southern coast, that provided hunting for England's Saxon and Norman kings, and whose ancient oaks were used to build Nelson's navy. Jane Austen and her family lived just 25 miles northeast of the forest. The river Avon runs down the forest's western edge. On its eastern side is the ancient Saxon capital of Winchester, the great port of Southampton from which the Titanic set out, and the QE2 sails to this day, and beyond that Portsmouth, home of the British Navy. It is against this backdrop that Rutherfurd tells a tale of woodsmen, monks, sailors, craftswomen and families. The largest family in the novel is modeled loosely upon the extended family of Jane Austen, together with certain other known families from the New Forest area. And so, we have the magical formula of previous Rutherfurd novels with the same sense of the passing of centuries but a shorter time period allowing for more character development and drama, culminating in the Austen period, a favorite in British history, just at the time when the New Forest was at its most bustling. Critic Reviews: "Not all good things come in small packages. If you like books that are big, Edward Rutherfurd is your man. He writes wonderful sagas, tales that cover centuries, always keeping these long stories lively by telling us about the events and conflicts of people's lives. Rutherfurd does the painstaking research; the reader has all the fun." (Seattle Times) "Many of the most memorable characters are women - Adela the Norman, bold in the face of injustice; her descendant Alice Albion, almost brave enough to defeat the hatred of the civil war; tough old Adelaide, so loyal to ancient grievances that she can't let her sweet niece Fanny take hold of love." (Kansas City Star) "The novel covers 10 centuries, tracking a half-dozen or so families and their fates, their fortunes, and intrigues moving the stories along. But the trees have tales to tell, too. As fiction, it works like a charm.... English majors will love this, and so will almost anyone else who starts page one and follows Puckle, Godwin Pride, Cola the Huntsman and their descendents along Rutherfurd's twisting road." (New York Daily News) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forest Author: Edward Rutherfurd Narrator: Lynn Redgrave Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Edward Rutherfurd's new audiobook covers four centuries of British history, with the New Forest as background, culminating in a five-family saga set in the days of Jane Austen. Few places in England are more resonant, more mysterious yet more friendly than the huge forest that lies by England's southern coast, that provided hunting for England's Saxon and Norman kings, and whose ancient oaks were used to build Nelson's navy. Jane Austen and her family lived just 25 miles northeast of the forest. The river Avon runs down the forest's western edge. On its eastern side is the ancient Saxon capital of Winchester, the great port of Southampton from which the Titanic set out, and the QE2 sails to this day, and beyond that Portsmouth, home of the British Navy. It is against this backdrop that Rutherfurd tells a tale of woodsmen, monks, sailors, craftswomen and families. The largest family in the novel is modeled loosely upon the extended family of Jane Austen, together with certain other known families from the New Forest area. And so, we have the magical formula of previous Rutherfurd novels with the same sense of the passing of centuries but a shorter time period allowing for more character development and drama, culminating in the Austen period, a favorite in British history, just at the time when the New Forest was at its most bustling. Critic Reviews: "Not all good things come in small packages. If you like books that are big, Edward Rutherfurd is your man. He writes wonderful sagas, tales that cover centuries, always keeping these long stories lively by telling us about the events and conflicts of people's lives. Rutherfurd does the painstaking research; the reader has all the fun." (Seattle Times) "Many of the most memorable characters are women - Adela the Norman, bold in the face of injustice; her descendant Alice Albion, almost brave enough to defeat the hatred of the civil war; tough old Adelaide, so loyal to ancient grievances that she can't let her sweet niece Fanny take hold of love." (Kansas City Star) "The novel covers 10 centuries, tracking a half-dozen or so families and their fates, their fortunes, and intrigues moving the stories along. But the trees have tales to tell, too. As fiction, it works like a charm.... English majors will love this, and so will almost anyone else who starts page one and follows Puckle, Godwin Pride, Cola the Huntsman and their descendents along Rutherfurd's twisting road." (New York Daily News) Members Reviews: Beware, Abridged. Just a "Readers Digest" version. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? No, I was disappointed. I didn't realize it was an abridged copy. Most would say "so what?". Well, I started reading this book when it first came out. I was not able to finish for one reason or another, but the picture in my head of what I did read stayed with me for all these years. After listening to this audio version, something was flat. Missing... It didn't inspire the imaginative pictures like the first time. Then I checked and found out it was an abridgement. Something really good was left out. The mood, the atmosphere, whatever. It just does not feel more than mundane now. Like reading a "Readers Digest" version of "Gone with the Wind" or some such thing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/From-the-Moment-We-Met-Audiobook/B00JPJ7O5Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From the Moment We Met Author: Marina Adair Narrator: Renee Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: After years of designing her familys grand wineries (and a few not-so-grand closets on the side), Abby DeLuca knows she has what it takes to be an award-winning interior designer. Newly divorced and happily man-free, Abby lands the career opportunity of a lifetime and refuses to let anything - or anyone - stand in her way. And that includes St. Helenas most irresistible contractor, the man who makes her melt every time she sees him - even though he shattered her heart years ago. A former NFL star, Jack "Hard Hammer" Tanner now spends his days doing contract work for the beautiful women of St. Helena - and his nights doing off-the-books projects in their bedrooms. Yet the more time the sexy tool-belt-for-hire spends with Abby, the more he longs to fix her broken heart. Soon, rekindled sparks fly. But when Jacks dream job comes calling, he faces a tough choice: building in the big leagues, or building forever with his first love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Adair) Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:26:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/From-the-Moment-We-Met-Audiobook/B00JPJ7O5Q thebookvoice.com 10:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From the Moment We Met Author: Marina Adair Narrator: Renee Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: After years of designing her familys grand wineries (and a few not-so-grand closets on the side), Abby DeLuca knows she has what it takes to be an award-winning interior designer. Newly divorced and happily man-free, Abby lands the career opportunity of a lifetime and refuses to let anything - or anyone - stand in her way. And that includes St. Helenas most irresistible contractor, the man who makes her melt every time she sees him - even though he shattered her heart years ago. A former NFL star, Jack "Hard Hammer" Tanner now spends his days doing contract work for the beautiful women of St. Helena - and his nights doing off-the-books projects in their bedrooms. Yet the more time the sexy tool-belt-for-hire spends with Abby, the more he longs to fix her broken heart. Soon, rekindled sparks fly. But when Jacks dream job comes calling, he faces a tough choice: building in the big leagues, or building forever with his first love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From the Moment We Met Author: Marina Adair Narrator: Renee Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: After years of designing her familys grand wineries (and a few not-so-grand closets on the side), Abby DeLuca knows she has what it takes to be an award-winning interior designer. Newly divorced and happily man-free, Abby lands the career opportunity of a lifetime and refuses to let anything - or anyone - stand in her way. And that includes St. Helenas most irresistible contractor, the man who makes her melt every time she sees him - even though he shattered her heart years ago. A former NFL star, Jack "Hard Hammer" Tanner now spends his days doing contract work for the beautiful women of St. Helena - and his nights doing off-the-books projects in their bedrooms. Yet the more time the sexy tool-belt-for-hire spends with Abby, the more he longs to fix her broken heart. Soon, rekindled sparks fly. But when Jacks dream job comes calling, he faces a tough choice: building in the big leagues, or building forever with his first love. Members Reviews: Good series Thoroughly enjoyed this entire series. Enough variety in all the stories to keep your interest and want to continue with the series The Best in the Series!!!!! If you could sum up From the Moment We Met in three words, what would they be? The best in the series. Jack and Abbey had a love that with stood deception, hurt, and heart break. Poor Babs just wanted some attention. Collins was a prick Contemporary but Not too Cheesy What did you love best about From the Moment We Met? I liked how the heroine was not a nubile virgin. She was a businesswoman with her own home and her own past. I also liked how we were introduced to her love interest before getting to know their back story. I felt it gave me as a reader a chance to size him up, before the heroine did. What was one of the most memorable moments of From the Moment We Met? When she shares embarrassing details over speaker phone to Jack and her brothers hear. Have you listened to any of Renee Raudmans other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not, but I really enjoyed this one. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, I listened to it in segments while I cleaned the house. fabulous final book Fantastic end to a brilliant series of books, which I have enjoyed so much I never wanted them tobend. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nightmare-in-Berlin-Audiobook/B075ZF74MW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightmare in Berlin Author: Hans Fallada, Allan Blunden - translator Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Available for the first time in English, here is an unforgettable novel about the desolation of postwar Germany after Hitler. The war is over, yet Dr. Doll, a loner and "moderate pessimist", lives in constant fear. By night, he is still haunted by nightmarish images of the bombsite in which he is trapped - he, and the rest of Germany. More than anything, he wishes to vanquish the demon of collective guilt, but he is unable to right any wrongs, especially in his position as mayor of a small town in northeast Germany that has been occupied by the Red Army. Dr. Doll flees this place for Berlin, where he finds escape in a morphine addiction: each dose is a "small death." He tries to make his way in the chaos of a city torn apart by war, accompanied by his young wife, who shares his addiction. Fighting to save two lives, he tentatively begins to believe in a better future. Nightmare in Berlin captures the demoralized and desperate atmosphere of postwar Germany in a way that has never been matched or surpassed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hans Fallada) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:32:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nightmare-in-Berlin-Audiobook/B075ZF74MW thebookvoice.com 08:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightmare in Berlin Author: Hans Fallada, Allan Blunden - translator Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Available for the first time in English, here is an unforgettable novel about the desolation of postwar Germany after Hitler. The war is over, yet Dr. Doll, a loner and "moderate pessimist", lives in constant fear. By night, he is still haunted by nightmarish images of the bombsite in which he is trapped - he, and the rest of Germany. More than anything, he wishes to vanquish the demon of collective guilt, but he is unable to right any wrongs, especially in his position as mayor of a small town in northeast Germany that has been occupied by the Red Army. Dr. Doll flees this place for Berlin, where he finds escape in a morphine addiction: each dose is a "small death." He tries to make his way in the chaos of a city torn apart by war, accompanied by his young wife, who shares his addiction. Fighting to save two lives, he tentatively begins to believe in a better future. Nightmare in Berlin captures the demoralized and desperate atmosphere of postwar Germany in a way that has never been matched or surpassed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightmare in Berlin Author: Hans Fallada, Allan Blunden - translator Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Available for the first time in English, here is an unforgettable novel about the desolation of postwar Germany after Hitler. The war is over, yet Dr. Doll, a loner and "moderate pessimist", lives in constant fear. By night, he is still haunted by nightmarish images of the bombsite in which he is trapped - he, and the rest of Germany. More than anything, he wishes to vanquish the demon of collective guilt, but he is unable to right any wrongs, especially in his position as mayor of a small town in northeast Germany that has been occupied by the Red Army. Dr. Doll flees this place for Berlin, where he finds escape in a morphine addiction: each dose is a "small death." He tries to make his way in the chaos of a city torn apart by war, accompanied by his young wife, who shares his addiction. Fighting to save two lives, he tentatively begins to believe in a better future. Nightmare in Berlin captures the demoralized and desperate atmosphere of postwar Germany in a way that has never been matched or surpassed. Members Reviews: So-So novel... "Hans Fallada" was the nom-de-plume of German author Rudolf Ditzen, who wrote a number of novels in his rather short lifetime. The one he's best known for is "Every Man Dies Alone", which is about resistance in Nazi Germany by a married couple who had lost their only child in battle in France. That book was written right after the war, though he had been famous in Germany for his work begin in the 1920's. As an opponent to the Nazi regime, he didn't leave Germany with other authors to external exile, but rather went into an "internal exile" in the country and tried to avoid Nazi officialdom which wanted him to write pro-Nazi material. He died from bad health, exacerbated by a morphine habit, in 1947 at the age of 53. The readers of Fallada's work need to know a bit about the author's life because, like many writers, he includes his own life experiences in his novels. This is particularly true in "Nightmare in Berlin", written in the last year of his life. It's been recently republished. It tells the story of a famous author, "Dr Doll", in the last months of the war and the next year or so. Set first in a farming village northeast of Berlin, and then Berlin, itself, "Dr Doll" is an older man, married to a young, impetuous woman. Both are morphine addicts and have gone to live in the village during the war, leaving their apartment in Berlin for the safety of a country village. They eventually return to Berlin and succumb to the depths of their addictions. "Nightmare in Berlin" is a bit of a nightmare of a book. None of the characters are particularly appealing. That's not as much of a problem as you might think in a novel, as long as the unappealing characters are interesting. But "Dr Doll", his wife, and the supporting characters are neither appealing nor interesting. What is interesting, though, is the contemporaneous look at post-war society in Germany. There's something about reading about society that's not filtered through the mist of history. That's the main reason to read this book. I would also recommend a well-written biography of Hans Fallada, "More Lives Than One", by Jenny Williams. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nada-Audiobook/B002V8KPAE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nada Author: Carmen Laforet Narrator: Alma Cuervo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Called a Spanish Gothic, this haunting tale of a girl and her bizarre family life during the Franco regime in Spain is available for the first time in English. As 18-year-old Andrea stuggles to transition into adulthood, so does her country. ©1945 Carmen Loforte; (P)2007 Recorded Books Critic Reviews: "Laforet's moody and sepulchral debut novel, a 1945 Spanish cult classic, has been given new life by acclaimed translator [Edith] Grossman." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carmen Laforet) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:42:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nada-Audiobook/B002V8KPAE thebookvoice.com 08:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nada Author: Carmen Laforet Narrator: Alma Cuervo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Called a Spanish Gothic, this haunting tale of a girl and her bizarre family life during the Franco regime in Spain is available for the first time in English. As 18-year-old Andrea stuggles to transition into adulthood, so does her country. ©1945 Carmen Loforte; (P)2007 Recorded Books Critic Reviews: "Laforet's moody and sepulchral debut novel, a 1945 Spanish cult classic, has been given new life by acclaimed translator [Edith] Grossman." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nada Author: Carmen Laforet Narrator: Alma Cuervo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Called a Spanish Gothic, this haunting tale of a girl and her bizarre family life during the Franco regime in Spain is available for the first time in English. As 18-year-old Andrea stuggles to transition into adulthood, so does her country. ©1945 Carmen Loforte; (P)2007 Recorded Books Critic Reviews: "Laforet's moody and sepulchral debut novel, a 1945 Spanish cult classic, has been given new life by acclaimed translator [Edith] Grossman." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great story I loved the way that the speaker made the story more alive and really vivid Wonderful Read The narrator was very wonderful and brought each and every character to life. She was also very good at expressing each emotion within the book. I'd recommend this audible read to anyone. One of the best books I've read in awhile! I recommend this book to everyone. It has captured character essence in a way that seems surreal. I didn't want to bookmark, I wanted to know what happens next. I had found myself being able to relate to some of the characters and enjoyed the transition of this nada to somewhere Andrea can create herself. It's an uplifting story despite the odd descriptions- listen to it! You will not regret to be taken into this world. Written in 1945; Still Imperative Read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Coming of age story as real today as it was in 1945. Written at a time when war had ravaged Barcelona, a wealthy family suffers the humiliations of poverty. Their niece, an orphan, 18 years old, struggles to grow up without the scars of the family and the war destroying her search for identity. This is a Who was your favorite character and why? Andrea is a fighter for her dignity and a new post-war life. Which character as performed by Alma Cuervo was your favorite? Alma Cuervo made each character distinctive, all were individual and remarkable. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? No idea Any additional comments? Read this classic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Tuchvilla-Die-Tuchvilla-Saga-1-Audiobook/B072M5BR2M Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Tuchvilla (Die Tuchvilla-Saga 1) Autor:: Anne Jacobs Erzähler: Anna Thalbach Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 43 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-19-17 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 3 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Nr. 1-SPIEGEL-Bestseller jetzt endlich auch als Hörbuch Augsburg, 1913. Die junge Marie tritt eine Anstellung als Küchenmagd in der imposanten Tuchvilla an, dem Wohnsitz der Industriellenfamilie Melzer. Während das Mädchen aus dem Waisenhaus seinen Platz unter den Dienstboten sucht, sehnt die Herrschaft die winterliche Ballsaison herbei, in der Katharina, die hübsche, jüngste Tochter der Melzers, in die Gesellschaft eingeführt wird. Nur Paul, der Erbe der Familie, hält sich dem Trubel fern und zieht sein Münchner Studentenleben vor - bis er Marie begegnet... Grandios gelesen von Anna Thalbach. ©2015 Anne Jacobs / Blanvalet Verlag (P)2017 Random House Audio biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Jacobs) Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:25:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Tuchvilla-Die-Tuchvilla-Saga-1-Audiobook/B072M5BR2M thebookvoice.com 17:43:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Tuchvilla (Die Tuchvilla-Saga 1) Autor:: Anne Jacobs Erzähler: Anna Thalbach Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 43 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-19-17 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 3 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Nr. 1-SPIEGEL-Bestseller jetzt endlich auch als Hörbuch Augsburg, 1913. Die junge Marie tritt eine Anstellung als Küchenmagd in der imposanten Tuchvilla an, dem Wohnsitz der Industriellenfamilie Melzer. Während das Mädchen aus dem Waisenhaus seinen Platz unter den Dienstboten sucht, sehnt die Herrschaft die winterliche Ballsaison herbei, in der Katharina, die hübsche, jüngste Tochter der Melzers, in die Gesellschaft eingeführt wird. Nur Paul, der Erbe der Familie, hält sich dem Trubel fern und zieht sein Münchner Studentenleben vor - bis er Marie begegnet... Grandios gelesen von Anna Thalbach. ©2015 Anne Jacobs / Blanvalet Verlag (P)2017 Random House Audio Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Tuchvilla (Die Tuchvilla-Saga 1) Autor:: Anne Jacobs Erzähler: Anna Thalbach Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 43 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-19-17 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 3 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Nr. 1-SPIEGEL-Bestseller jetzt endlich auch als Hörbuch Augsburg, 1913. Die junge Marie tritt eine Anstellung als Küchenmagd in der imposanten Tuchvilla an, dem Wohnsitz der Industriellenfamilie Melzer. Während das Mädchen aus dem Waisenhaus seinen Platz unter den Dienstboten sucht, sehnt die Herrschaft die winterliche Ballsaison herbei, in der Katharina, die hübsche, jüngste Tochter der Melzers, in die Gesellschaft eingeführt wird. Nur Paul, der Erbe der Familie, hält sich dem Trubel fern und zieht sein Münchner Studentenleben vor - bis er Marie begegnet... Grandios gelesen von Anna Thalbach. ©2015 Anne Jacobs / Blanvalet Verlag (P)2017 Random House Audio Mitglieder Bewertungen: Three Stars Nice book, nothing special. A story like so many others... Interessant Man kann es gar nicht erwarten, den nächsten Band zu lesen. Interessante Zeit in der deutschen Geschichte, die durch die verschiedensten Charakter lebhaft beschrieben wird. Einmalig! Enjoy history Her description of Augsburg is especially thorough and nicely done. For me it was a very nice read in which I enjoyed the walks through my home town. It is an interesting story line, but the writing ... It is an interesting story line, but the writing is somewhat cheesy and over the top at times. The writing style seems to improve towards the 2nd half of the book. Five Stars Nice and easy entertainment https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/After-the-Quake-Audiobook/B00H25XTUO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the Quake Subtitle: Stories Author: Haruki Murakami Narrator: Rupert Degas, Teresa Gallagher, Adam Sims Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The six stories in Haruki Murakamis mesmerizing collection are set at the time of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake, when Japan became brutally aware of the fragility of its daily existence. But the upheavals that afflict Murakamis characters are even deeper and more mysterious, emanating from a place where the human meets the inhuman. An electronics salesman who has been abruptly deserted by his wife agrees to deliver an enigmatic package - and is rewarded with a glimpse of his true nature. A man who has been raised to view himself as the son of God pursues a stranger who may or may not be his human father. A mild-mannered collection agent receives a visit from a giant talking frog who enlists his help in saving Tokyo from destruction. As haunting as dreams, as potent as oracles, the stories in After the Quake are further proof that Murakami is one of the most visionary writers at work today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Haruki Murakami) Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:43:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/After-the-Quake-Audiobook/B00H25XTUO thebookvoice.com 04:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the Quake Subtitle: Stories Author: Haruki Murakami Narrator: Rupert Degas, Teresa Gallagher, Adam Sims Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The six stories in Haruki Murakamis mesmerizing collection are set at the time of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake, when Japan became brutally aware of the fragility of its daily existence. But the upheavals that afflict Murakamis characters are even deeper and more mysterious, emanating from a place where the human meets the inhuman. An electronics salesman who has been abruptly deserted by his wife agrees to deliver an enigmatic package - and is rewarded with a glimpse of his true nature. A man who has been raised to view himself as the son of God pursues a stranger who may or may not be his human father. A mild-mannered collection agent receives a visit from a giant talking frog who enlists his help in saving Tokyo from destruction. As haunting as dreams, as potent as oracles, the stories in After the Quake are further proof that Murakami is one of the most visionary writers at work today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the Quake Subtitle: Stories Author: Haruki Murakami Narrator: Rupert Degas, Teresa Gallagher, Adam Sims Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The six stories in Haruki Murakamis mesmerizing collection are set at the time of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake, when Japan became brutally aware of the fragility of its daily existence. But the upheavals that afflict Murakamis characters are even deeper and more mysterious, emanating from a place where the human meets the inhuman. An electronics salesman who has been abruptly deserted by his wife agrees to deliver an enigmatic package - and is rewarded with a glimpse of his true nature. A man who has been raised to view himself as the son of God pursues a stranger who may or may not be his human father. A mild-mannered collection agent receives a visit from a giant talking frog who enlists his help in saving Tokyo from destruction. As haunting as dreams, as potent as oracles, the stories in After the Quake are further proof that Murakami is one of the most visionary writers at work today. Members Reviews: Clean, sparing, surreal Iâve been a fan of Murakamiâs novels since a co-worker gifted me with âWind Up Bird Chronicleâ three years ago. This is the first time Iâve read any of his short stories though, so Iâm glad I stumbled across this collection. There are six stories altogether, each one of them set after the Kobe Earthquake of 1995. Iâve listed them below in the order of my most to least favorite: 1) Superfrog Saves Tokyo 2) All Godâs Children Can Dance 3) Thailand 4) Honeypie 5) UFO in Kushiro 6) Landscape with Flatiron If youâre looking to get a firsthand account of the natural disaster that claimed the lives of thousands: look elsewhere. Nearly all the characters are tangentially related; their experiences secondhand. Even so, the fallout affects them in subtle and surprising ways, mirroring the small tremors or âafter quakesâ that often happen after an earthquake of that magnitude â its seismic activity was, at one point, officially measured at the highest intensity (Level 7) against the scale by the JMA (Japanese Meteorological Agency). Still, all six stories bear all the hallmarks of Murakamiâs style: clean prose, sparing detail and surreal flourish. At the end of the day, After the Quake is a deeply meditative piece on how we cope with disaster. Murakami paints, with broad and economical strokes, the psychological repercussions of the choices we make as we wait for the dust to settle. How tragedy affects us all Murakami writes at his straightforward best in this collection of six short stories. Using the tragic 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake as his jumping off point, Murakami beautifully and eloquently captures moments in the lives of a handful of Japanese citizens- none of them actually living in Kobe at the time of the quake- and illustrates how catastrophic events affect us all, even if we are not directly impacted. An unhappy wife becomes obsessed with news of the earthquake and suddenly decides to leave her husband, inspiring him to undertake a spiritual journey of his own. A young man, raised to believe that his father is God, decides to seek out his real father. An overworked business woman takes a much needed vacation and undergoes a spiritual reading that would profoundly change her life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Shantaram-German-Edition-Audiobook/B00TKNIWL2 Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Shantaram [German Edition] Autor:: Gregory David Roberts Erzähler: Jürgen Holdorf Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 45 hrs and 16 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-21-11 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine ebenso tollkühne wie bewegende Reise ohne Rückfahrkarte in das Indien abseits der touristischen Routen. Als der Australier Lindsay mit falschen Papieren in Bombay strandet, hat er einen spektakulären Ausbruch aus einem Hochsicherheitsgefängnis hinter sich und ist auf der Flucht vor Interpol. Ohne Sprachkenntnisse und Kontakte ist das Überleben in der chaotischen Metropole jedoch schwer. Zu seinem Glück begegnet Lindsay dem jungen Inder Prabaker, der in den Slums lebt und ihn unter seine Fittiche nimmt. Auf ihren Streifzügen durch die exotische, schillernde, aber auch zutiefst brutale und gnadenlose Stadt schließen die beiden eine innige Freundschaft. Von Prabaker lernt Lindsay nicht nur die Landessprache, sondern auch, mit sich ins Reine zu kommen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen: Als "Shantaram", als "Mann des Friedens" wird er zum Anwalt der Armen und kämpft fortan mutig und aufopferungsvoll für eine menschenwürdigere Welt. ©2008 Wilhelm Goldmann Verlag (P)2011 Der Hörverlag Redaktionelle Rezensionen: Was zählt im Leben und wie finden wir uns wieder? Dass dies nur zwei Aspekte sind, denen Gregory David Robert in "Shantaram" nachgeht, deutet auf die Vielseitigkeit der Geschichte vor der atemberaubenden exotischen Kulisse Indiens. In "Shantaram" spricht Jürgen Holdorf die spannende Geschichte des Australiers Lindsay, der nach zwei Jahren Gefängnis auf der Flucht vor Interpol ist. Er taucht in Bombay unter und trifft dort auf Prabaker, einen jungen Inder, der ihm die Metropole und die Möglichkeiten zeigt, die eigene innere Mitte wiederzufinden. Als Lindsay sich an der Seite der Armen in Sicherheit glaubt, macht ihm die Bekanntschaft einer jungen Frau einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Dieses Hörbuch lädt Sie ein, das faszinierende Indien kennenzulernen und gleichzeitig einer spannenden Geschichte über den Sinn des Lebens zu lauschen. Audible wünscht gute Unterhaltung! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregory David Roberts) Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:40:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Shantaram-German-Edition-Audiobook/B00TKNIWL2 thebookvoice.com 45:16:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Shantaram [German Edition] Autor:: Gregory David Roberts Erzähler: Jürgen Holdorf Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 45 hrs and 16 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-21-11 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine ebenso tollkühne wie bewegende Reise ohne Rückfahrkarte in das Indien abseits der touristischen Routen. Als der Australier Lindsay mit falschen Papieren in Bombay strandet, hat er einen spektakulären Ausbruch aus einem Hochsicherheitsgefängnis hinter sich und ist auf der Flucht vor Interpol. Ohne Sprachkenntnisse und Kontakte ist das Überleben in der chaotischen Metropole jedoch schwer. Zu seinem Glück begegnet Lindsay dem jungen Inder Prabaker, der in den Slums lebt und ihn unter seine Fittiche nimmt. Auf ihren Streifzügen durch die exotische, schillernde, aber auch zutiefst brutale und gnadenlose Stadt schließen die beiden eine innige Freundschaft. Von Prabaker lernt Lindsay nicht nur die Landessprache, sondern auch, mit sich ins Reine zu kommen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen: Als "Shantaram", als "Mann des Friedens" wird er zum Anwalt der Armen und kämpft fortan mutig und aufopferungsvoll für eine menschenwürdigere Welt. ©2008 Wilhelm Goldmann Verlag (P)2011 Der Hörverlag Redaktionelle Rezensionen: Was zählt im Leben und wie finden wir uns wieder? Dass dies nur zwei Aspekte sind, denen Gregory David Robert in "Shantaram" nachgeht, deutet auf die Vielseitigkeit der Geschichte vor der atemberaubenden exotischen Kulisse Indiens. In "Shantaram" spricht Jürgen Holdorf die spannende Geschichte des Australiers Lindsay, der nach zwei Jahren Gefängnis auf der Flucht vor Interpol ist. Er taucht in Bombay unter und trifft dort auf Prabaker, einen jungen Inder, der ihm die Metropole und die Möglichkeiten zeigt, die eigene innere Mitte wiederzufinden. Als Lindsay sich an der Seite der Armen in Sicherheit glaubt, macht ihm die Bekanntschaft einer jungen Frau einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Dieses Hörbuch lädt Sie ein, das faszinierende Indien kennenzulernen und gleichzeitig einer spannenden Geschichte über den Sinn des Lebens zu lauschen. Audible wünscht gute Unterhaltung! Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Shantaram [German Edition] Autor:: Gregory David Roberts Erzähler: Jürgen Holdorf Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 45 hrs and 16 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-21-11 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine ebenso tollkühne wie bewegende Reise ohne Rückfahrkarte in das Indien abseits der touristischen Routen. Als der Australier Lindsay mit falschen Papieren in Bombay strandet, hat er einen spektakulären Ausbruch aus einem Hochsicherheitsgefängnis hinter sich und ist auf der Flucht vor Interpol. Ohne Sprachkenntnisse und Kontakte ist das Überleben in der chaotischen Metropole jedoch schwer. Zu seinem Glück begegnet Lindsay dem jungen Inder Prabaker, der in den Slums lebt und ihn unter seine Fittiche nimmt. Auf ihren Streifzügen durch die exotische, schillernde, aber auch zutiefst brutale und gnadenlose Stadt schließen die beiden eine innige Freundschaft. Von Prabaker lernt Lindsay nicht nur die Landessprache, sondern auch, mit sich ins Reine zu kommen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen: Als "Shantaram", als "Mann des Friedens" wird er zum Anwalt der Armen und kämpft fortan mutig und aufopferungsvoll für eine menschenwürdigere Welt. ©2008 Wilhelm Goldmann Verlag (P)2011 Der Hörverlag Redaktionelle Rezensionen: Was zählt im Leben und wie finden wir uns wieder? Dass dies nur zwei Aspekte sind, denen Gregory David Robert in "Shantaram" nachgeht, deutet auf die Vielseitigkeit der Geschichte vor der atemberaubenden exotischen Kulisse Indiens. In "Shantaram" spricht Jürgen Holdorf die spannende Geschichte des Australiers Lindsay, der nach zwei Jahren Gefängnis auf der Flucht vor Interpol ist. Er taucht in Bombay unter und trifft dort auf Prabaker, einen jungen Inder, der ihm die Metropole und die Möglichkeiten zeigt, die eigene innere Mitte wiederzufinden. Als Lindsay sich an der Seite der Armen in Sicherheit glaubt, macht ihm die Bekanntschaft einer jungen Frau einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Dieses Hörbuch lädt Sie ein, das faszinierende Indien kennenzulernen und gleichzeitig einer spannenden Geschichte über den Sinn des Lebens zu lauschen. Audible wünscht gute Unterhaltung! Mitglieder Bewertungen: Can you get it in English? Can you get it in English?! I accidentally bought it in German as there is no English version. Is there somewhere to request? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Burial-Rites-Audiobook/B00CJF9N70 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burial Rites Author: Hannah Kent Narrator: Morven Christie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 137 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Shortlisted for the 2014 Indie Awards In northern Iceland, 1829, Agnes Magnúsdóttir is condemned to death for her part in the brutal murder of two men. Agnes is sent to wait out the months leading up to her execution on the farm of district officer Jón Jónsson, his wife, and their two daughters. Horrified to have a convicted murderess in their midst, the family avoid contact with Agnes. Only Tóti, the young assistant priest appointed her spiritual guardian, will listen to Agness side of the story. As the year progresses and the hardships of rural life force everyone to work side by side, the familys attitude to Agnes starts to change - until one winter night, she begins her whispered confession to them, and they realise that all is not as they had assumed. Based on a true story, Burial Rites is an astonishing and moving book about the truths we claim to know and the ways in which we interpret what were told. In beautiful, cut-glass prose, Hannah Kent portrays Icelands formidable landscape, in which every day is a battle for survival. Critic Reviews: "Here is an original new voice, with a deep and lovely grasp of language and story. Hannah Kent's first novel, Burial Rites, is an accomplished gem, its prose as crisp and sparkling as its northern setting." (Geraldine Brooks) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hannah Kent) Wed, 01 May 2013 00:32:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Burial-Rites-Audiobook/B00CJF9N70 thebookvoice.com 11:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burial Rites Author: Hannah Kent Narrator: Morven Christie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 137 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Shortlisted for the 2014 Indie Awards In northern Iceland, 1829, Agnes Magnúsdóttir is condemned to death for her part in the brutal murder of two men. Agnes is sent to wait out the months leading up to her execution on the farm of district officer Jón Jónsson, his wife, and their two daughters. Horrified to have a convicted murderess in their midst, the family avoid contact with Agnes. Only Tóti, the young assistant priest appointed her spiritual guardian, will listen to Agness side of the story. As the year progresses and the hardships of rural life force everyone to work side by side, the familys attitude to Agnes starts to change - until one winter night, she begins her whispered confession to them, and they realise that all is not as they had assumed. Based on a true story, Burial Rites is an astonishing and moving book about the truths we claim to know and the ways in which we interpret what were told. In beautiful, cut-glass prose, Hannah Kent portrays Icelands formidable landscape, in which every day is a battle for survival. Critic Reviews: "Here is an original new voice, with a deep and lovely grasp of language and story. Hannah Kent's first novel, Burial Rites, is an accomplished gem, its prose as crisp and sparkling as its northern setting." (Geraldine Brooks) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burial Rites Author: Hannah Kent Narrator: Morven Christie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 137 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Shortlisted for the 2014 Indie Awards In northern Iceland, 1829, Agnes Magnúsdóttir is condemned to death for her part in the brutal murder of two men. Agnes is sent to wait out the months leading up to her execution on the farm of district officer Jón Jónsson, his wife, and their two daughters. Horrified to have a convicted murderess in their midst, the family avoid contact with Agnes. Only Tóti, the young assistant priest appointed her spiritual guardian, will listen to Agness side of the story. As the year progresses and the hardships of rural life force everyone to work side by side, the familys attitude to Agnes starts to change - until one winter night, she begins her whispered confession to them, and they realise that all is not as they had assumed. Based on a true story, Burial Rites is an astonishing and moving book about the truths we claim to know and the ways in which we interpret what were told. In beautiful, cut-glass prose, Hannah Kent portrays Icelands formidable landscape, in which every day is a battle for survival. Critic Reviews: "Here is an original new voice, with a deep and lovely grasp of language and story. Hannah Kent's first novel, Burial Rites, is an accomplished gem, its prose as crisp and sparkling as its northern setting." (Geraldine Brooks) Members Reviews: Icelandic Drama What did you love best about Burial Rites? The story was unfolded in a most intriguing manner. What did you like best about this story? The descriptions of the characters, the cold icelandic weather and the living environs that the characters performed their day to day tasks in. Which character as performed by Morven Christie was your favorite? Agnes Who was the most memorable character of Burial Rites and why? Agnes was revealed as an intelligent and compassionate lady who was convicted of a crime that she was sentenced to die for, but the unraveling of the story reveal the unfortunate circumstances and a questionable application of justice. A fascinating journey I selected this book as it had got so much press and the reviews were gushing to say the least. The reviews don't exaggerate - It is an amazingly well written story about a place that I have never even thought about. Hannah Kent has a very bright future, her novel is incredibly engrossing. Morven Christie's narration is pretty close to perfect - she knows how to pause for dramatic effect and how not to rush, which is integral to this story.There were times when the narration was so evocative that I started shivering, empathizing with the cold conditions in the novel. The pronunciation of the Icelandic names was a joy to listen to and added immensely to my enjoyment. If you like novel's that take you to new and different locations (seriously who would have known anything about 19th century Iceland??) then this truly is a delight. Brilliant . I couldn't stop listening. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Very well written. The story moves at a slow pace but is enthralling. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Claire-of-the-Sea-Light-Audiobook/B00DUF01EM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Claire of the Sea Light Author: Edwidge Danticat Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Claire Limyè Lanmè - Claire of the Sea Light - is an enchanting child born into love and tragedy in Ville Rose, Haiti. Claires mother died in childbirth, and on each of her birthdays Claire is taken by her father, Nozias, to visit her mothers grave. Nozias wonders if he should give away his young daughter to a local shopkeeper, who lost a child of her own, so that Claire can have a better life. But on the night of Claires seventh birthday, when at last he makes the wrenching decision to do so, she disappears. As Nozias and others look for her, painful secrets, haunting memories, and startling truths are unearthed among the community of men and women whose individual stories connect to Claire, to her parents, and to the town itself. Told with piercing lyricism and the economy of a fable, Claire of the Sea Light is a tightly woven, breathtaking tapestry that explores what it means to be a parent, child, neighbor, lover, and friend, while revealing the mysterious bonds we share with the natural world and with one another. Embracing the magic and heartbreak of ordinary life, it is Edwidge Danticats most spellbinding, astonishing book yet. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edwidge Danticat) Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:30:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Claire-of-the-Sea-Light-Audiobook/B00DUF01EM thebookvoice.com 07:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Claire of the Sea Light Author: Edwidge Danticat Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Claire Limyè Lanmè - Claire of the Sea Light - is an enchanting child born into love and tragedy in Ville Rose, Haiti. Claires mother died in childbirth, and on each of her birthdays Claire is taken by her father, Nozias, to visit her mothers grave. Nozias wonders if he should give away his young daughter to a local shopkeeper, who lost a child of her own, so that Claire can have a better life. But on the night of Claires seventh birthday, when at last he makes the wrenching decision to do so, she disappears. As Nozias and others look for her, painful secrets, haunting memories, and startling truths are unearthed among the community of men and women whose individual stories connect to Claire, to her parents, and to the town itself. Told with piercing lyricism and the economy of a fable, Claire of the Sea Light is a tightly woven, breathtaking tapestry that explores what it means to be a parent, child, neighbor, lover, and friend, while revealing the mysterious bonds we share with the natural world and with one another. Embracing the magic and heartbreak of ordinary life, it is Edwidge Danticats most spellbinding, astonishing book yet. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Claire of the Sea Light Author: Edwidge Danticat Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Claire Limyè Lanmè - Claire of the Sea Light - is an enchanting child born into love and tragedy in Ville Rose, Haiti. Claires mother died in childbirth, and on each of her birthdays Claire is taken by her father, Nozias, to visit her mothers grave. Nozias wonders if he should give away his young daughter to a local shopkeeper, who lost a child of her own, so that Claire can have a better life. But on the night of Claires seventh birthday, when at last he makes the wrenching decision to do so, she disappears. As Nozias and others look for her, painful secrets, haunting memories, and startling truths are unearthed among the community of men and women whose individual stories connect to Claire, to her parents, and to the town itself. Told with piercing lyricism and the economy of a fable, Claire of the Sea Light is a tightly woven, breathtaking tapestry that explores what it means to be a parent, child, neighbor, lover, and friend, while revealing the mysterious bonds we share with the natural world and with one another. Embracing the magic and heartbreak of ordinary life, it is Edwidge Danticats most spellbinding, astonishing book yet. Members Reviews: Claire Shines, Other Characters Not So Much A young Haitian girl is born on the same day her mother passes and raised by a father who wasn't sure he wanted to be a parent from the start. While he loves her, he grapples with the decision to let the village fabric shop owner keep her as she has lost her own daughter and can provide more opportunities than the poor fisherman. Beautiful, brief, and honest novel explores the question of what it means to be a parent from mother's, father's, and a friend's (who ran away from fatherhood only to be smacked into reality later) point of view. The beginning was well written, but the middle diverged course with an inconsequential character loosely threaded to the story. The last 1/4 of the book returned to original form with a satisfying ending. Wonderful! Robin Miles did great with the narration. The story was very emotional and I found myself tearing up a few times. At the heart of it, "Claire" looks at what it means to be a parent, a child and to sacrifice and who benefits or hurts from that sacrifice the most. Overall, I recommend it but I agree with some of the other reviews on here that the ending was rather anti-climatic. I was waiting for a wrap up or a point to it all but in the end, I was left with just a beautiful story. An insight into the life in Haiti I had a hard time getting into this book at first. It's very detailed and descriptive and I found it hard to connect to the characters in the first section. Then as it moved on to the second set of characters, it felt more like a set of short stories before I figured out that each story was interconnected with another story somehow. Then I wanted to know how everyone was connected, and wanted to solve the mysteries that were slowing being told. I loved all the French/Creole in the book. I love the language and can understand French well, so it was nice to have it weaved into the story. (**Note: The narration by Robin Miles certainly helps to comb through the way these words are spelled or pronounced. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nocturnes-Audiobook/B002V19UPC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nocturnes Subtitle: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Narrator: Mark Bramhall, Kirby Heyborne, Lincoln Hoppe, Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turning from the one certainty in his life... A man whose unerring taste in music is the only thing his closest friends value in him... A struggling singer-songwriter unwittingly involved in the failing marriage of a couple he's only just met... A gifted, underappreciated jazz musician who lets himself believe that plastic surgery will help his career... A young cellist whose tutor promises to "unwrap" his talent.... Passion or necessity, or the often uneasy combination of the two, determines the place of music in each of these lives. And, in one way or another, music delivers each of them to a moment of reckoning: sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, sometimes just eluding their grasp. An exploration of love, need, and the ineluctable force of the past, Nocturnes reveals these individuals to us with extraordinary precision and subtlety, and with the arresting psychological and emotional detail that has marked all of Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed works of fiction. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant new book . . . Art, its dangers, its pains and its gaiety [are] all topics seriously considered in this accomplished book." (Frank Kermode, London Review of Books) "It is hardly surprising that a writer as resonant, and as emotionally pitch-perfect, as Kazuo Ishiguro should be so keen on music.... [The title story's] set-up is so beautifully engineered that it left me simultaneously gasping in admiration and shaking with laughter." (Sunday Telegraph) "These stories come up on you quietly, in Ishiguro's strangely weightless style [and] haunt you for days . . . A nocturne is a piece of music inspired by, or evocative of, the night.... These little pieces could only be the work of a great composer." (Evening Standard) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kazuo Ishiguro) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nocturnes-Audiobook/B002V19UPC thebookvoice.com 06:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nocturnes Subtitle: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Narrator: Mark Bramhall, Kirby Heyborne, Lincoln Hoppe, Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turning from the one certainty in his life... A man whose unerring taste in music is the only thing his closest friends value in him... A struggling singer-songwriter unwittingly involved in the failing marriage of a couple he's only just met... A gifted, underappreciated jazz musician who lets himself believe that plastic surgery will help his career... A young cellist whose tutor promises to "unwrap" his talent.... Passion or necessity, or the often uneasy combination of the two, determines the place of music in each of these lives. And, in one way or another, music delivers each of them to a moment of reckoning: sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, sometimes just eluding their grasp. An exploration of love, need, and the ineluctable force of the past, Nocturnes reveals these individuals to us with extraordinary precision and subtlety, and with the arresting psychological and emotional detail that has marked all of Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed works of fiction. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant new book . . . Art, its dangers, its pains and its gaiety [are] all topics seriously considered in this accomplished book." (Frank Kermode, London Review of Books) "It is hardly surprising that a writer as resonant, and as emotionally pitch-perfect, as Kazuo Ishiguro should be so keen on music.... [The title story's] set-up is so beautifully engineered that it left me simultaneously gasping in admiration and shaking with laughter." (Sunday Telegraph) "These stories come up on you quietly, in Ishiguro's strangely weightless style [and] haunt you for days . . . A nocturne is a piece of music inspired by, or evocative of, the night.... These little pieces could only be the work of a great composer." (Evening Standard) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nocturnes Subtitle: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Narrator: Mark Bramhall, Kirby Heyborne, Lincoln Hoppe, Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turning from the one certainty in his life... A man whose unerring taste in music is the only thing his closest friends value in him... A struggling singer-songwriter unwittingly involved in the failing marriage of a couple he's only just met... A gifted, underappreciated jazz musician who lets himself believe that plastic surgery will help his career... A young cellist whose tutor promises to "unwrap" his talent.... Passion or necessity, or the often uneasy combination of the two, determines the place of music in each of these lives. And, in one way or another, music delivers each of them to a moment of reckoning: sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, sometimes just eluding their grasp. An exploration of love, need, and the ineluctable force of the past, Nocturnes reveals these individuals to us with extraordinary precision and subtlety, and with the arresting psychological and emotional detail that has marked all of Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed works of fiction. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant new book . . . Art, its dangers, its pains and its gaiety [are] all topics seriously considered in this accomplished book." (Frank Kermode, London Review of Books) "It is hardly surprising that a writer as resonant, and as emotionally pitch-perfect, as Kazuo Ishiguro should be so keen on music.... [The title story's] set-up is so beautifully engineered that it left me simultaneously gasping in admiration and shaking with laughter." (Sunday Telegraph) "These stories come up on you quietly, in Ishiguro's strangely weightless style [and] haunt you for days . . . A nocturne is a piece of music inspired by, or evocative of, the night.... These little pieces could only be the work of a great composer." (Evening Standard) Members Reviews: Wow! This is a wonderfully written and beautifully read collection of semi-related short stories by the acclaimed novelist Kazuo Ishiguro. The first story was so powerful I had to wait awhile before I listened to the next. The stories are about musicians, fame, (mis)communication, understanding and love. Of course, Ishiguro's use of "unreliable" narrators is a common factor. If you have enjoyed Ishiguro's prior works, you'll enjoy this. A masterpiece These stories were extremely moving for me, and most admirable. Especially the first story is haunting and the narration is spectacular, more than masterful. Great material, average delivery Though based on a common theme, there was a great diversity in storyline of each. Very Inferior Ishiguro Work This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I am mystified by the good reviews. I can't imagine anyone enjoying or being touched by these stories. To me, they had none of the depth, subtlety, and originality of his novels. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/We-the-Animals-Audiobook/B005I5TXZA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We the Animals Author: Justin Torres Narrator: Frankie J. Alvarez Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: An exquisite, blistering debut novel. Three brothers tear their way through childhoodsmashing tomatoes all over each other, building kites from trash, hiding out when their parents do battle, tiptoeing around the house as their mother sleeps off her graveyard shift. Paps and Ma are from Brooklynhes Puerto Rican, shes whiteand their love is a serious, dangerous thing that makes and unmakes a family many times. Life in this family is fierce and absorbing, full of chaos and heartbreak and the euphoria of belonging completely to one another. From the intense familial unity felt by a child to the profound alienation he endures as he begins to see the world, this beautiful novel reinvents the coming-of-age story in a way that is sly and punch-in-the-stomach powerful. Written in magical language with unforgettable images, this is a stunning exploration of the viscerally charged landscape of growing up, how deeply we are formed by our earliest bonds, and how we are ultimately propelled at escape velocity toward our futures. Critic Reviews: "We the Animals is a dark jewel of a book. Its heartbreaking. Its beautiful. It resembles no other book Ive read. We should all be grateful for Justin Torres, a brilliant, ferocious new voice." (Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer Prizewinning author) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Justin Torres) Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:24:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/We-the-Animals-Audiobook/B005I5TXZA thebookvoice.com 03:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We the Animals Author: Justin Torres Narrator: Frankie J. Alvarez Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: An exquisite, blistering debut novel. Three brothers tear their way through childhoodsmashing tomatoes all over each other, building kites from trash, hiding out when their parents do battle, tiptoeing around the house as their mother sleeps off her graveyard shift. Paps and Ma are from Brooklynhes Puerto Rican, shes whiteand their love is a serious, dangerous thing that makes and unmakes a family many times. Life in this family is fierce and absorbing, full of chaos and heartbreak and the euphoria of belonging completely to one another. From the intense familial unity felt by a child to the profound alienation he endures as he begins to see the world, this beautiful novel reinvents the coming-of-age story in a way that is sly and punch-in-the-stomach powerful. Written in magical language with unforgettable images, this is a stunning exploration of the viscerally charged landscape of growing up, how deeply we are formed by our earliest bonds, and how we are ultimately propelled at escape velocity toward our futures. Critic Reviews: "We the Animals is a dark jewel of a book. Its heartbreaking. Its beautiful. It resembles no other book Ive read. We should all be grateful for Justin Torres, a brilliant, ferocious new voice." (Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer Prizewinning author) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We the Animals Author: Justin Torres Narrator: Frankie J. Alvarez Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: An exquisite, blistering debut novel. Three brothers tear their way through childhoodsmashing tomatoes all over each other, building kites from trash, hiding out when their parents do battle, tiptoeing around the house as their mother sleeps off her graveyard shift. Paps and Ma are from Brooklynhes Puerto Rican, shes whiteand their love is a serious, dangerous thing that makes and unmakes a family many times. Life in this family is fierce and absorbing, full of chaos and heartbreak and the euphoria of belonging completely to one another. From the intense familial unity felt by a child to the profound alienation he endures as he begins to see the world, this beautiful novel reinvents the coming-of-age story in a way that is sly and punch-in-the-stomach powerful. Written in magical language with unforgettable images, this is a stunning exploration of the viscerally charged landscape of growing up, how deeply we are formed by our earliest bonds, and how we are ultimately propelled at escape velocity toward our futures. Critic Reviews: "We the Animals is a dark jewel of a book. Its heartbreaking. Its beautiful. It resembles no other book Ive read. We should all be grateful for Justin Torres, a brilliant, ferocious new voice." (Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer Prizewinning author) Members Reviews: Brilliant! This beautifully crafted novel is written with amazing authenticity, and delivers a powerful and complex coming of age story. The rhythmic texture and emotional force of the text are well suited to the audible format and nicely narrated. Moving! Justin Torres has written a great, illuminating story that is well narrated by Frankie J. Alvarez. "We the Animals" is very moving and I found myself overcome with emotion. All I could manage to say was "wow." Did not catch my interest I felt the story was sometimes hard to follow regarding what was going on, like trying to decipher poetry. And at no point did the story really grab my attention. I was surprised regarding the ending but don't see how the story supported it. I didn't connect with the characters, they all kind of annoyed me. I finished the book because it was chosen for book club but I didn't enjoy it at any point. We are all Animals! Rambunctious, noisy, boisterous, hungry, or simply just being adolescent, that makes you one of the animals. Be different, you will be a cast away, adrift, alone, left by your families, no longer be part of the pack. Dark lyrical prose to fine storytelling, we are all animals. A change in focus This novel, which reads more like a memoir, begins with a wonderful tale of three rambunctious boys, fighting and causing trouble and trying to figure out their weird mother and financially strapped and sometimes absent father. Then, two thirds of the way through, the focus shifts to the narrator's self-discovery as he grows up. His differences separate him from his older brothers, which is downplayed but sad. The novel is beautifully written, with a gritty realistic feel throughout, even in some of the less credible scenes. The characters are lively and likeable, often when they are being mean or irresponsible. As the narrator grows up, his writing becomes more poetic. Frankie J. Alvarez does a good job with the narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Two-Days-Gone-Audiobook/B01N4EXFT2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Days Gone Subtitle: A Ryan DeMarco Mystery Author: Randall Silvis Narrator: Graham Winton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The perfect family. The perfect house. The perfect life. All gone now. What could cause a man, when all the stars of fortune are shining upon him, to suddenly snap and destroy everything he has built? This is the question that haunts Sergeant Ryan DeMarco after the wife and children of beloved college professor and best-selling author Thomas Huston are found slaughtered in their home. Huston himself has disappeared and so is immediately cast as the prime suspect. DeMarco knows - or thinks he knows - that Huston couldn't have been capable of murdering his family. But if Huston is innocent, why is he on the run? And does the half-finished manuscript he left behind contain clues to the mystery of his family's killer? A masterful new novel by acclaimed author Randall Silvis, Two Days Gone is a taut, suspenseful story that will break your heart as much as it will haunt your dreams. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Randall Silvis) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 04:31:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Two-Days-Gone-Audiobook/B01N4EXFT2 thebookvoice.com 11:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Days Gone Subtitle: A Ryan DeMarco Mystery Author: Randall Silvis Narrator: Graham Winton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The perfect family. The perfect house. The perfect life. All gone now. What could cause a man, when all the stars of fortune are shining upon him, to suddenly snap and destroy everything he has built? This is the question that haunts Sergeant Ryan DeMarco after the wife and children of beloved college professor and best-selling author Thomas Huston are found slaughtered in their home. Huston himself has disappeared and so is immediately cast as the prime suspect. DeMarco knows - or thinks he knows - that Huston couldn't have been capable of murdering his family. But if Huston is innocent, why is he on the run? And does the half-finished manuscript he left behind contain clues to the mystery of his family's killer? A masterful new novel by acclaimed author Randall Silvis, Two Days Gone is a taut, suspenseful story that will break your heart as much as it will haunt your dreams. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Days Gone Subtitle: A Ryan DeMarco Mystery Author: Randall Silvis Narrator: Graham Winton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The perfect family. The perfect house. The perfect life. All gone now. What could cause a man, when all the stars of fortune are shining upon him, to suddenly snap and destroy everything he has built? This is the question that haunts Sergeant Ryan DeMarco after the wife and children of beloved college professor and best-selling author Thomas Huston are found slaughtered in their home. Huston himself has disappeared and so is immediately cast as the prime suspect. DeMarco knows - or thinks he knows - that Huston couldn't have been capable of murdering his family. But if Huston is innocent, why is he on the run? And does the half-finished manuscript he left behind contain clues to the mystery of his family's killer? A masterful new novel by acclaimed author Randall Silvis, Two Days Gone is a taut, suspenseful story that will break your heart as much as it will haunt your dreams. Members Reviews: This book is AMAZING! I listen to a lot of books and this one is a gem. Detective story with a professor/novelist as a character brings forth a great story as well as a depth of knowledge of the writing process that I deeply appreciate. All the people in Two Days Gone are real, expertly fleshed out and believable characters. No cliches! Thank you Randall Silvis, I will read anything you write. And please hurry up, I can't wait! :) Very Unbelievable Characters I did finish this book, but most of the time I was thinking about what a stupid story it is. The actions of the characters are just not believable. I thought the writing was very weak, the author over uses the "F" word. I don't have a problem with the word but when it is over done I think the writer should expand his vocabulary. I would not recommend this book to anyone. sounds like narrator is in a tunnel... refund ple narrator sounded like he was in a tunnel... could not understand him... refund please... thanks fantastic loved it! fantastic story. I can't wait to read more of this character. highly recommend! Two Days Gone loved this story great to the last word. I would recommend this to story to anyone! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Passage-Audiobook/B007IKJW8G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Passage Author: Connie Willis Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 428 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A tunnel, a light, a door. And beyond it...the unimaginable. Dr. Joanna Lander is a psychologist specializing in near-death experiences. She is about to get help from a new doctor with the power to give her the chance to get as close to death as anyone can. A brilliant young neurologist, Dr. Richard Wright has come up with a way to manufacture the near-death experience using a psychoactive drug. Joannas first NDE is as fascinating as she imagined so astounding that she knows she must go back, if only to find out why that place is so hauntingly familiar. But each time Joanna goes under, her sense of dread begins to grow, because part of her already knows why the experience is so familiar, and why she has every reason to be afraid. Yet just when Joanna thinks she understands, shes in for the biggest surprise of all a shattering scenario that will keep you feverishly reading until the final climactic page. Critic Reviews: A true heir to John Donne, Kurt Gödel and Preston Sturges, a wit with a common touch whos read more great books, and makes better use of them in her work, than two or three lit professors put together. ( Newsday) Willis has developed an idea that bears all the authority of a genuine insight: disturbingly plausible, compelling, intensely moving, and ultimately uplifting. ( Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review) Thoughtful, often fascinating ... Willis makes Landers journeys into the afterworld increasingly frightening and compelling." ( Chicago Tribune) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Connie Willis) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:60:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Passage-Audiobook/B007IKJW8G thebookvoice.com 29:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Passage Author: Connie Willis Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 428 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A tunnel, a light, a door. And beyond it...the unimaginable. Dr. Joanna Lander is a psychologist specializing in near-death experiences. She is about to get help from a new doctor with the power to give her the chance to get as close to death as anyone can. A brilliant young neurologist, Dr. Richard Wright has come up with a way to manufacture the near-death experience using a psychoactive drug. Joannas first NDE is as fascinating as she imagined so astounding that she knows she must go back, if only to find out why that place is so hauntingly familiar. But each time Joanna goes under, her sense of dread begins to grow, because part of her already knows why the experience is so familiar, and why she has every reason to be afraid. Yet just when Joanna thinks she understands, shes in for the biggest surprise of all a shattering scenario that will keep you feverishly reading until the final climactic page. Critic Reviews: A true heir to John Donne, Kurt Gödel and Preston Sturges, a wit with a common touch whos read more great books, and makes better use of them in her work, than two or three lit professors put together. ( Newsday) Willis has developed an idea that bears all the authority of a genuine insight: disturbingly plausible, compelling, intensely moving, and ultimately uplifting. ( Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review) Thoughtful, often fascinating ... Willis makes Landers journeys into the afterworld increasingly frightening and compelling." ( Chicago Tribune) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Passage Author: Connie Willis Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 428 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A tunnel, a light, a door. And beyond it...the unimaginable. Dr. Joanna Lander is a psychologist specializing in near-death experiences. She is about to get help from a new doctor with the power to give her the chance to get as close to death as anyone can. A brilliant young neurologist, Dr. Richard Wright has come up with a way to manufacture the near-death experience using a psychoactive drug. Joannas first NDE is as fascinating as she imagined so astounding that she knows she must go back, if only to find out why that place is so hauntingly familiar. But each time Joanna goes under, her sense of dread begins to grow, because part of her already knows why the experience is so familiar, and why she has every reason to be afraid. Yet just when Joanna thinks she understands, shes in for the biggest surprise of all a shattering scenario that will keep you feverishly reading until the final climactic page. Critic Reviews: A true heir to John Donne, Kurt Gödel and Preston Sturges, a wit with a common touch whos read more great books, and makes better use of them in her work, than two or three lit professors put together. ( Newsday) Willis has developed an idea that bears all the authority of a genuine insight: disturbingly plausible, compelling, intensely moving, and ultimately uplifting. ( Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review) Thoughtful, often fascinating ... Willis makes Landers journeys into the afterworld increasingly frightening and compelling." ( Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Disappointing......... I'm a Connie Willis fan. My favorite is To Say Nothing of the Dog. I've also read The Doomsday book, Blackout and All Clear. This book, Passages, was my least favorite. You have to get to hour 12 of the recording before anything really happens in the story. Then, another 12 hours of listening for something else to happen. In between, it's just the same details over and over........and over again. By the 24th hour, I couldn't care less what happened to the characters, I just wanted the book to end! You Can't Get There From Here During the course of this novel, my attitude shifted from eager interest, to patient progress, to determined resolve, to anguished plodding, to absolute fixation. Ms. Willis has this way of making you feel so comfortable in the worlds she creates that you begin to grow attached to her characters, while putting up with things you know full well are bad decisions or wrong attitudes on their part. And then things happen, that make you terribly invested in the outcome. This was an easier process to endure in the Oxford Time Travel books because of the immediate and understandable hazards at play there, plague, the blitz, the end of time as we know it, etc. It seems to work well in her shorter novels too. Passage suffers, I think, from its generally "normal" setting and hefty length, taking a little too long to get where it needs to go, and in the process making the protagonists seemed by turns close-minded and scatterbrained. Of course, then that moment comes along and the stakes are suddenly different, or are revealed for what they truly are as the case may be, and you're back on board again. Where the author continues to excel is creating a broad cast of characters that all have their own problems and deal with them in their own ways. I have always enjoyed Ms. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Where-All-Light-Tends-to-Go-Audiobook/B00RYASL7S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where All Light Tends to Go Author: David Joy Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1080 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the country-noir tradition of Winter's Bone meets Breaking Bad, a savage and beautiful story of a young man seeking redemption. The area surrounding Cashiers, North Carolina, is home to people of all kinds, but the world that Jacob McNeely lives in is crueler than most. His father runs a methodically organized meth ring, with local authorities on the dime to turn a blind eye to his dealings. Having dropped out of high school and cut himself off from his peers, Jacob has been working for this father for years, all on the promise that his payday will come eventually. The only joy he finds comes from reuniting with Maggie, his first love, and a girl clearly bound for bigger and better things than their hardscrabble town. Jacob has always been resigned to play the cards that were dealt him, but when a fatal mistake changes everything, he's faced with a choice: stay and appease his father, or leave the mountains with the girl he loves. In a place where blood is thicker than water and hope takes a back seat to fate, Jacob wonders if he can muster the strength to rise above the only life he's ever known. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, March 2015 - Where All Light Tends to Go was first described to me as Breaking Bad meets Winter's Bone. I was in the middle of binge-watching Walter White's journey at the time and couldn't get enough so had to start reading this book. David Joy's debut, about a young man trying to escape the cycle of violence passed on in his family, is beautifully written and truly haunting. It's dark, gritty, and not for the faint of heart. I can't help but think that Joy who I'm told is a big fan of audio will be just as excited as we are to have listener favorite MacLeod Andrews performing his work. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Joy) Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:25:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Where-All-Light-Tends-to-Go-Audiobook/B00RYASL7S thebookvoice.com 07:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where All Light Tends to Go Author: David Joy Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1080 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the country-noir tradition of Winter's Bone meets Breaking Bad, a savage and beautiful story of a young man seeking redemption. The area surrounding Cashiers, North Carolina, is home to people of all kinds, but the world that Jacob McNeely lives in is crueler than most. His father runs a methodically organized meth ring, with local authorities on the dime to turn a blind eye to his dealings. Having dropped out of high school and cut himself off from his peers, Jacob has been working for this father for years, all on the promise that his payday will come eventually. The only joy he finds comes from reuniting with Maggie, his first love, and a girl clearly bound for bigger and better things than their hardscrabble town. Jacob has always been resigned to play the cards that were dealt him, but when a fatal mistake changes everything, he's faced with a choice: stay and appease his father, or leave the mountains with the girl he loves. In a place where blood is thicker than water and hope takes a back seat to fate, Jacob wonders if he can muster the strength to rise above the only life he's ever known. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, March 2015 - Where All Light Tends to Go was first described to me as Breaking Bad meets Winter's Bone. I was in the middle of binge-watching Walter White's journey at the time and couldn't get enough so had to start reading this book. David Joy's debut, about a young man trying to escape the cycle of violence passed on in his family, is beautifully written and truly haunting. It's dark, gritty, and not for the faint of heart. I can't help but think that Joy who I'm told is a big fan of audio will be just as excited as we are to have listener favorite MacLeod Andrews performing his work. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where All Light Tends to Go Author: David Joy Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1080 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the country-noir tradition of Winter's Bone meets Breaking Bad, a savage and beautiful story of a young man seeking redemption. The area surrounding Cashiers, North Carolina, is home to people of all kinds, but the world that Jacob McNeely lives in is crueler than most. His father runs a methodically organized meth ring, with local authorities on the dime to turn a blind eye to his dealings. Having dropped out of high school and cut himself off from his peers, Jacob has been working for this father for years, all on the promise that his payday will come eventually. The only joy he finds comes from reuniting with Maggie, his first love, and a girl clearly bound for bigger and better things than their hardscrabble town. Jacob has always been resigned to play the cards that were dealt him, but when a fatal mistake changes everything, he's faced with a choice: stay and appease his father, or leave the mountains with the girl he loves. In a place where blood is thicker than water and hope takes a back seat to fate, Jacob wonders if he can muster the strength to rise above the only life he's ever known. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, March 2015 - Where All Light Tends to Go was first described to me as Breaking Bad meets Winter's Bone. I was in the middle of binge-watching Walter White's journey at the time and couldn't get enough so had to start reading this book. David Joy's debut, about a young man trying to escape the cycle of violence passed on in his family, is beautifully written and truly haunting. It's dark, gritty, and not for the faint of heart. I can't help but think that Joy who I'm told is a big fan of audio will be just as excited as we are to have listener favorite MacLeod Andrews performing his work. Members Reviews: Perfection Wow this is a great book, I just loved it. The development of the main character was so deep and thorough, I was completely invested in what happened to him. He was flawed and likable and I really rooted for him. The other main "character" in this book was the setting of the story. There was a darkness, and a hopelessness, that had such a weight that it brought it's own emotional reaction. The story, and pace, and interactions were perfect. The story was very centered around the main character and how he interacted with the other characters, but it was done with a great story, good action, and a great pace. I don't have a single negative critique about this book. The narrator was ridiculously perfect. I'm not sure I've ever heard a better pairing of a book and a narrator as this one. As an audible listener, the experience is definitely better than reading it. The narrator brought an extra depth to the story. I highly recommend this book. So Sad and Dark - Still Thinking About this Story I didn't know what to expect, but I couldn't let go of the listen once I started. If I had understood what it was truly about, I may not have ever started this book -- which would have been too bad for me. I finished this book a month ago, but still think about it all the time. I feel like I knew the main character so well and rooted for him to escape his hard scrabble life in a hopeless place. Perfect for a book club because I am dying to discuss it with someone. I listen to lots of violent books because I love thrillers and mysteries. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Vurt-Audiobook/B00C78CKG0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vurt Author: Jeff Noon Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: If you like literary science fiction, then Jeff Noon is the author for you. Vurt, winner of the 1994 Arthur C. Clarke award, is a cyberpunk novel with a difference, a rollicking, dark, yet humorous examination of a future in which the boundaries between reality and virtual reality are as tenuous as the brush of a feather. Vurt is a feather - a drug, a dimension, a dream state, a virtual reality. It comes in many colours: legal Blues for lullaby dreams. Blacks, filled with tenderness and pain, just beyond the law. Pink Pornovurts, doorways to bliss. Silver feathers for techies who know how to remix colors and open new dimensions. And Yellows - the feathers from which there is no escape. The beautiful young Desdemona is trapped in Curious Yellow, the ultimate Metavurt, a feather few have ever seen and fewer still have dared ingest. Her brother Scribble will risk everything to rescue his beloved sister. Helped by his gang, the Stash Riders, hindered by shadowcops, robos, rock and roll dogmen, and his own dread, Scribble searches along the edges of civilization for a feather that, if it exists at all, must be bought with the one thing no sane person would willingly give. Jeff Noon has been a pop musician (guitarist with Manicured Noise), a painter (exhibited as part of the Northern Young Contemporaries) and a playwright. His first play, Woundings, won The Mobil Playwriting Competition, and he was subsequently playwright in residence at The Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. He was also winner of the John W. Campbell Memorial Award 1995. Critic Reviews: "As hip and breathless as William Gibson, but spiced with dark humor and the horrible realisation that Noon knows of what he writes....Vurt is passionate, distinctive, demanding and enthralling--first-time novelist Noon has started with a bang." (The London Times) "Too beautiful for bikers,too harsh for hippies." (New Statesman and Society) "To say that Jeff Noon is a talented author is like saying that Neil Armstrong has travelled a bit." (Starburst) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Noon) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:02:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Vurt-Audiobook/B00C78CKG0 thebookvoice.com 09:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vurt Author: Jeff Noon Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: If you like literary science fiction, then Jeff Noon is the author for you. Vurt, winner of the 1994 Arthur C. Clarke award, is a cyberpunk novel with a difference, a rollicking, dark, yet humorous examination of a future in which the boundaries between reality and virtual reality are as tenuous as the brush of a feather. Vurt is a feather - a drug, a dimension, a dream state, a virtual reality. It comes in many colours: legal Blues for lullaby dreams. Blacks, filled with tenderness and pain, just beyond the law. Pink Pornovurts, doorways to bliss. Silver feathers for techies who know how to remix colors and open new dimensions. And Yellows - the feathers from which there is no escape. The beautiful young Desdemona is trapped in Curious Yellow, the ultimate Metavurt, a feather few have ever seen and fewer still have dared ingest. Her brother Scribble will risk everything to rescue his beloved sister. Helped by his gang, the Stash Riders, hindered by shadowcops, robos, rock and roll dogmen, and his own dread, Scribble searches along the edges of civilization for a feather that, if it exists at all, must be bought with the one thing no sane person would willingly give. Jeff Noon has been a pop musician (guitarist with Manicured Noise), a painter (exhibited as part of the Northern Young Contemporaries) and a playwright. His first play, Woundings, won The Mobil Playwriting Competition, and he was subsequently playwright in residence at The Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. He was also winner of the John W. Campbell Memorial Award 1995. Critic Reviews: "As hip and breathless as William Gibson, but spiced with dark humor and the horrible realisation that Noon knows of what he writes....Vurt is passionate, distinctive, demanding and enthralling--first-time novelist Noon has started with a bang." (The London Times) "Too beautiful for bikers,too harsh for hippies." (New Statesman and Society) "To say that Jeff Noon is a talented author is like saying that Neil Armstrong has travelled a bit." (Starburst) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vurt Author: Jeff Noon Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: If you like literary science fiction, then Jeff Noon is the author for you. Vurt, winner of the 1994 Arthur C. Clarke award, is a cyberpunk novel with a difference, a rollicking, dark, yet humorous examination of a future in which the boundaries between reality and virtual reality are as tenuous as the brush of a feather. Vurt is a feather - a drug, a dimension, a dream state, a virtual reality. It comes in many colours: legal Blues for lullaby dreams. Blacks, filled with tenderness and pain, just beyond the law. Pink Pornovurts, doorways to bliss. Silver feathers for techies who know how to remix colors and open new dimensions. And Yellows - the feathers from which there is no escape. The beautiful young Desdemona is trapped in Curious Yellow, the ultimate Metavurt, a feather few have ever seen and fewer still have dared ingest. Her brother Scribble will risk everything to rescue his beloved sister. Helped by his gang, the Stash Riders, hindered by shadowcops, robos, rock and roll dogmen, and his own dread, Scribble searches along the edges of civilization for a feather that, if it exists at all, must be bought with the one thing no sane person would willingly give. Jeff Noon has been a pop musician (guitarist with Manicured Noise), a painter (exhibited as part of the Northern Young Contemporaries) and a playwright. His first play, Woundings, won The Mobil Playwriting Competition, and he was subsequently playwright in residence at The Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. He was also winner of the John W. Campbell Memorial Award 1995. Critic Reviews: "As hip and breathless as William Gibson, but spiced with dark humor and the horrible realisation that Noon knows of what he writes....Vurt is passionate, distinctive, demanding and enthralling--first-time novelist Noon has started with a bang." (The London Times) "Too beautiful for bikers,too harsh for hippies." (New Statesman and Society) "To say that Jeff Noon is a talented author is like saying that Neil Armstrong has travelled a bit." (Starburst) Members Reviews: Innovative and very weird The book itself is very dark and weird, with a serious Philip K Dick vibe. The performance was good, with solid narration. Some characters are less distinct than others, but his characterization of Game Cat is perfect. I got it because of a new RPG based on the novel, and I wanted to see if I liked the world. I'm glad I got it. Curiouser and curiouser What happens when Philip K. Dick and Chuck Palahniuk have a British love child? Vurt! The love child of Gibson and Burroughs I thoroughly enjoyed this futuristic tale of communal drug use. I found it thought provoking, cool and utterly enjoyable. It is fast paced with great characters and interesting concepts. However, it is written in that William Gibson style of introducing you, fleetingly, to strange new ideas and creatures with minimal explanation of the how and why. This sometimes leaves me feeling like a tourist in a breath-taking city being dragged around, opened mouthed, by a local to whom this is all commonplace. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Reminders-Audiobook/B0727RDY7B Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reminders Author: Val Emmich Narrator: Cassandra Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Rosie Project meets Tell the Wolves I'm Home in this endearing debut about what happens when a girl who can't forget befriends a man who's desperate to remember. Grief-stricken over his partner's death, Gavin Winters sets fire to every physical reminder in the couple's home. A neighbor captures the ordeal on video, turning this unsung TV actor into a household name. Now Gavin is fleeing the hysteria of Los Angeles for New Jersey, hoping to find peace with the family of an old friend. Instead, he finds Joan. Joan, the family's 10-year-old daughter, was born with the rare ability to recall every day of her life in cinematic detail. In seconds she can tell you how many times her mother has uttered the phrase "it never fails" in the last six months (27) or what she was wearing when her grandfather took her fishing on a particular Sunday in June years ago (fox socks). Joan has never met Gavin until now, but she did know his partner, Sydney, and waiting inside her uncanny mind are a half dozen startlingly vivid memories to prove it. Gavin strikes a deal with Joan: In return for sharing all her memories of Sydney, Gavin will help Joan win a local songwriting contest she's convinced could make her unforgettable. The unlikely duo set off on their quest until Joan reveals unexpected details about Sydney's final months, forcing Gavin to question not only the purity of his past with Sydney but the course of his own immediate future. Told in the alternating voices of these two irresistible characters, The Reminders is a hilarious and tender exploration of loss, memory, friendship, and renewal. Critic Reviews: "Emmich captures the voices of Joan and Gavin, two such different characters, brilliantly. Actor and musician Emmich (Vinyl; Ugly Betty; 30 Rock) can confidently add 'novelist' to his list of achievements. He has written a quirky, touching, and addictive read." (Library Journal) "In a story that is both startlingly original and deeply familiar, [Val Emmich] has given literature a remarkable young heroine, Joan, and a series of seemingly small events that add up to the kind of story small classics are made of. I could not stop reading, and was bereft when the story ended." (Jacquelyn Mitchard, best-selling author The Deep End of the Ocean) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Val Emmich) Tue, 30 May 2017 13:31:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Reminders-Audiobook/B0727RDY7B thebookvoice.com 09:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reminders Author: Val Emmich Narrator: Cassandra Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Rosie Project meets Tell the Wolves I'm Home in this endearing debut about what happens when a girl who can't forget befriends a man who's desperate to remember. Grief-stricken over his partner's death, Gavin Winters sets fire to every physical reminder in the couple's home. A neighbor captures the ordeal on video, turning this unsung TV actor into a household name. Now Gavin is fleeing the hysteria of Los Angeles for New Jersey, hoping to find peace with the family of an old friend. Instead, he finds Joan. Joan, the family's 10-year-old daughter, was born with the rare ability to recall every day of her life in cinematic detail. In seconds she can tell you how many times her mother has uttered the phrase "it never fails" in the last six months (27) or what she was wearing when her grandfather took her fishing on a particular Sunday in June years ago (fox socks). Joan has never met Gavin until now, but she did know his partner, Sydney, and waiting inside her uncanny mind are a half dozen startlingly vivid memories to prove it. Gavin strikes a deal with Joan: In return for sharing all her memories of Sydney, Gavin will help Joan win a local songwriting contest she's convinced could make her unforgettable. The unlikely duo set off on their quest until Joan reveals unexpected details about Sydney's final months, forcing Gavin to question not only the purity of his past with Sydney but the course of his own immediate future. Told in the alternating voices of these two irresistible characters, The Reminders is a hilarious and tender exploration of loss, memory, friendship, and renewal. Critic Reviews: "Emmich captures the voices of Joan and Gavin, two such different characters, brilliantly. Actor and musician Emmich (Vinyl; Ugly Betty; 30 Rock) can confidently add 'novelist' to his list of achievements. He has written a quirky, touching, and addictive read." (Library Journal) "In a story that is both startlingly original and deeply familiar, [Val Emmich] has given literature a remarkable young heroine, Joan, and a series of seemingly small events that add up to the kind of story small classics are made of. I could not stop reading, and was bereft when the story ended." (Jacquelyn Mitchard, best-selling author The Deep End of the Ocean) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reminders Author: Val Emmich Narrator: Cassandra Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Rosie Project meets Tell the Wolves I'm Home in this endearing debut about what happens when a girl who can't forget befriends a man who's desperate to remember. Grief-stricken over his partner's death, Gavin Winters sets fire to every physical reminder in the couple's home. A neighbor captures the ordeal on video, turning this unsung TV actor into a household name. Now Gavin is fleeing the hysteria of Los Angeles for New Jersey, hoping to find peace with the family of an old friend. Instead, he finds Joan. Joan, the family's 10-year-old daughter, was born with the rare ability to recall every day of her life in cinematic detail. In seconds she can tell you how many times her mother has uttered the phrase "it never fails" in the last six months (27) or what she was wearing when her grandfather took her fishing on a particular Sunday in June years ago (fox socks). Joan has never met Gavin until now, but she did know his partner, Sydney, and waiting inside her uncanny mind are a half dozen startlingly vivid memories to prove it. Gavin strikes a deal with Joan: In return for sharing all her memories of Sydney, Gavin will help Joan win a local songwriting contest she's convinced could make her unforgettable. The unlikely duo set off on their quest until Joan reveals unexpected details about Sydney's final months, forcing Gavin to question not only the purity of his past with Sydney but the course of his own immediate future. Told in the alternating voices of these two irresistible characters, The Reminders is a hilarious and tender exploration of loss, memory, friendship, and renewal. Critic Reviews: "Emmich captures the voices of Joan and Gavin, two such different characters, brilliantly. Actor and musician Emmich (Vinyl; Ugly Betty; 30 Rock) can confidently add 'novelist' to his list of achievements. He has written a quirky, touching, and addictive read." (Library Journal) "In a story that is both startlingly original and deeply familiar, [Val Emmich] has given literature a remarkable young heroine, Joan, and a series of seemingly small events that add up to the kind of story small classics are made of. I could not stop reading, and was bereft when the story ended." (Jacquelyn Mitchard, best-selling author The Deep End of the Ocean) Members Reviews: Didn't love it This was rather tedious to get through, especially the chapters narrated by Kevin T. Collins. His narration style was uneven. Cassandra Morris was excellent. The story itself was just ok, although I found it slow. There are better books out there. LOVED it! What a unique book! Loved the characters! Great ending! Loved all of the John Lennon and Beatle references! Makes me want to visit NYC again! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Dog-of-the-South-Audiobook/B0079MNOQ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dog of the South Author: Charles Portis Narrator: David Aaron Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-16-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Charles Portis has drawn widespread critical acclaim for his inventive prose. In The Dog of the South, Ray Midge is on the trail of his wife, Norma, whos headed for Mexico with her ex-husband. On the way Ray meets the eccentric Dr. Reo Symes, a man with more get-rich-quick schemes than common sense. Together, theyll have to overcome tropical storms, grifters, and plenty of car trouble en route to their destinationwherever that may be. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Portis) Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:26:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Dog-of-the-South-Audiobook/B0079MNOQ4 thebookvoice.com 08:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dog of the South Author: Charles Portis Narrator: David Aaron Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-16-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Charles Portis has drawn widespread critical acclaim for his inventive prose. In The Dog of the South, Ray Midge is on the trail of his wife, Norma, whos headed for Mexico with her ex-husband. On the way Ray meets the eccentric Dr. Reo Symes, a man with more get-rich-quick schemes than common sense. Together, theyll have to overcome tropical storms, grifters, and plenty of car trouble en route to their destinationwherever that may be. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dog of the South Author: Charles Portis Narrator: David Aaron Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-16-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Charles Portis has drawn widespread critical acclaim for his inventive prose. In The Dog of the South, Ray Midge is on the trail of his wife, Norma, whos headed for Mexico with her ex-husband. On the way Ray meets the eccentric Dr. Reo Symes, a man with more get-rich-quick schemes than common sense. Together, theyll have to overcome tropical storms, grifters, and plenty of car trouble en route to their destinationwherever that may be. Members Reviews: A Gem that Defies Description Reviewers typically give up when it comes to the work of Charles Portis, saying in one way or another that it simply cant be described. Thats just how I feel after hearing A Dog of the South and learning of him for the first time, long after I should have. It is a rambling little yarn of the Deep South in the 1970sso Deep that it rambles into Belize. The characters are a tattered, mismatched bunch of shifty failures, grifters, evangelists, shallow dreamers and a couple of weird children, all of whom, for some reason, are easily imagined as shadowy figures in the dim light of a bare bulb in some rundown hotel. Ray Midges friend has stolen his wife and his car and headed to Mexico and beyond, and Ray goes after themto retrieve his car. The people and puzzlements he encounters are beyond imagining. The plot is a barely-necessary device to support the authors hilarious and inventive prose. For example, he arrives at the steamy, seedy Fair Play Hotel in Belize and meets the night clerk: She woke a small Negro boy named Webster Spooner, who slept in a box in the foyer. It was a pretty good wooden box, with bedding in it. I knew his name because he had written it on a piece of paper and taped it to his box. At the foot of his makeshift bed, there was a tomato plant growing in an old Texaco grease bucket. The first sentence would be plenty good by itself, but Portis piles on unexpected details that yield rich and riveting descriptions of an exceedingly strange world. It is deliciously funny. As I said, it cant be described. The soft Southern accent of David Aaron Baker provides the perfect first-person voice for Ray Midgea decent fellow with good intentions and vague ambitions you know he will never realize. But listening to his zany adventure unfold is an excellent way to spend eight hours. You wont regret it. America's Gogol I tell you I can't answer questions like that. You see me as a can-do guy from the States, but I don't have all the answers. I'm white and I don't dance but that doesn't mean I have all the answers. Charles Portis, The Dog of the South Charles Portis isn't God. But I believe he can do no wrong and can walk on water when I read his books. In fact, while reading his novels, the exact feeling I get can only be described as eating an overcooked eucharist; some crunchy, holy, wafer of truth that has been burnt by the absurdity of the modern world. I open the world-weary pages of a Portis novel and suddenly I am taken-up in a vision that contains the body and the blood of all that is great with American Fiction. He reminds me of some unholy combination of Cormac McCarthy and Walker Percy -- with a bit of Saul Bellow thrown in for flavor. Let's get out of the way: the truth. This is the same dude from Arkansas that wrote True Grit. Great book. Fantastic novel and both movies were fantastic. Great. Good. Hallelujah! Now let's put that away. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/One-Last-Thing-Before-I-Go-Audiobook/B008YXB8QA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Last Thing Before I Go Author: Jonathan Tropper Narrator: John Shea Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The best-selling author of This Is Where I Leave You returns with a hilarious and heart-rending tale about one family's struggle to reconnect. You don't have to look very hard at Drew Silver to see that mistakes have been made. His fleeting fame as the drummer for a one-hit wonder rock band is nearly a decade behind him. He lives in the Versailles, an apartment building filled almost exclusively with divorced men like him, and makes a living playing in wedding bands. His ex-wife, Denise, is about to marry a guy Silver can't quite bring himself to hate. And his Princeton-bound teenage daughter, Casey, has just confided in him that she's pregnant - because Silver is the one she cares least about letting down. So when he learns that his heart requires emergency, lifesaving surgery, Silver makes the radical decision to refuse the operation, choosing instead to use what little time he has left to repair his relationship with Casey, become a better man, and live in the moment, even if that moment isn't destined to last very long. As his exasperated family looks on, Silver grapples with the ultimate question of whether or not his own life is worth saving. With the wedding looming and both Silver and Casey in crisis, this broken family struggles to come together, only to risk damaging each other even more. One Last Thing Before I Go is Jonathan Tropper at his funny, insightful, heartbreaking best. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Tropper) Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:40:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/One-Last-Thing-Before-I-Go-Audiobook/B008YXB8QA thebookvoice.com 08:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Last Thing Before I Go Author: Jonathan Tropper Narrator: John Shea Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The best-selling author of This Is Where I Leave You returns with a hilarious and heart-rending tale about one family's struggle to reconnect. You don't have to look very hard at Drew Silver to see that mistakes have been made. His fleeting fame as the drummer for a one-hit wonder rock band is nearly a decade behind him. He lives in the Versailles, an apartment building filled almost exclusively with divorced men like him, and makes a living playing in wedding bands. His ex-wife, Denise, is about to marry a guy Silver can't quite bring himself to hate. And his Princeton-bound teenage daughter, Casey, has just confided in him that she's pregnant - because Silver is the one she cares least about letting down. So when he learns that his heart requires emergency, lifesaving surgery, Silver makes the radical decision to refuse the operation, choosing instead to use what little time he has left to repair his relationship with Casey, become a better man, and live in the moment, even if that moment isn't destined to last very long. As his exasperated family looks on, Silver grapples with the ultimate question of whether or not his own life is worth saving. With the wedding looming and both Silver and Casey in crisis, this broken family struggles to come together, only to risk damaging each other even more. One Last Thing Before I Go is Jonathan Tropper at his funny, insightful, heartbreaking best. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Last Thing Before I Go Author: Jonathan Tropper Narrator: John Shea Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The best-selling author of This Is Where I Leave You returns with a hilarious and heart-rending tale about one family's struggle to reconnect. You don't have to look very hard at Drew Silver to see that mistakes have been made. His fleeting fame as the drummer for a one-hit wonder rock band is nearly a decade behind him. He lives in the Versailles, an apartment building filled almost exclusively with divorced men like him, and makes a living playing in wedding bands. His ex-wife, Denise, is about to marry a guy Silver can't quite bring himself to hate. And his Princeton-bound teenage daughter, Casey, has just confided in him that she's pregnant - because Silver is the one she cares least about letting down. So when he learns that his heart requires emergency, lifesaving surgery, Silver makes the radical decision to refuse the operation, choosing instead to use what little time he has left to repair his relationship with Casey, become a better man, and live in the moment, even if that moment isn't destined to last very long. As his exasperated family looks on, Silver grapples with the ultimate question of whether or not his own life is worth saving. With the wedding looming and both Silver and Casey in crisis, this broken family struggles to come together, only to risk damaging each other even more. One Last Thing Before I Go is Jonathan Tropper at his funny, insightful, heartbreaking best. Members Reviews: sentimental but strong... Five hours in the car and I was truly sad to hear the last of him, even replayed the ending. Death is around us and changes us but not until it feels real enough. The story is a little movie-structured, but feels honest enough. It's not action packed or even startling with big changes - it's just, well - "true" feeling. The read from John Shea feels spot on and really let's you feel for the guy despite his obvious issues. I confess, I didn't think I'd like it. Then I found myself liking it enough to want to keep following him and find out how he made out with the rest of his life. Nice. DIDN'T WANT IT TO END! Where does One Last Thing Before I Go rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I devour audio books and have read a ton, from David Sedaris to David Halberstam. Jonathan Tropper is one of my favorite authors, for his contemporary voice and incisive views into human foibles. I loved, loved, loved, this book. It drew me in from the first sentence. I got to the point where I didn't want to listen becaues I knew the ending would come sooner than I wanted. What did you like best about this story? I love the idea of this middle-aged loser, so sweet and basically kind, but so lost. And how he finds his way. The way we all want to find ours. This book is also funny, even laugh-out-loud funny in places. Have you listened to any of John Sheas other performances before? How does this one compare? I'm not sure if I've heard this narrator before, but he did an outstanding job.There is a very fine line between giving one's characters unique voices--or ruining the listener's experience by giving secondary characters weird voices that stand out and destroy the book. Shea navigated this line with aplomb. I enjoyed his narration tremendously. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed, I cried. I have "liked" it on FB. I want all my friends to read it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Man-of-the-People-Audiobook/B014HWVK8M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Man of the People Author: Chinua Achebe Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: By the renowned author of Things Fall Apart, this novel foreshadows the Nigerian coups of 1966 and shows the color and vivacity as well as the violence and corruption of a society making its own way between the two worlds. Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Lifetime Achievement, Chinua Achebe is universally recognized as one of Africas greatest 20th-century writers. In a work that foreshadowed the 1966 Nigerian coup, schoolteacher Odili feuds with his former mentor, now a corrupt government minister. When the two vie viciously for the same seat in an election, their fury leads to revolution. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chinua Achebe) Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:43:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Man-of-the-People-Audiobook/B014HWVK8M thebookvoice.com 05:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Man of the People Author: Chinua Achebe Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: By the renowned author of Things Fall Apart, this novel foreshadows the Nigerian coups of 1966 and shows the color and vivacity as well as the violence and corruption of a society making its own way between the two worlds. Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Lifetime Achievement, Chinua Achebe is universally recognized as one of Africas greatest 20th-century writers. In a work that foreshadowed the 1966 Nigerian coup, schoolteacher Odili feuds with his former mentor, now a corrupt government minister. When the two vie viciously for the same seat in an election, their fury leads to revolution. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Man of the People Author: Chinua Achebe Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: By the renowned author of Things Fall Apart, this novel foreshadows the Nigerian coups of 1966 and shows the color and vivacity as well as the violence and corruption of a society making its own way between the two worlds. Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Lifetime Achievement, Chinua Achebe is universally recognized as one of Africas greatest 20th-century writers. In a work that foreshadowed the 1966 Nigerian coup, schoolteacher Odili feuds with his former mentor, now a corrupt government minister. When the two vie viciously for the same seat in an election, their fury leads to revolution. Members Reviews: Entertaining. Gripping. Insightful. Educational. Great book. Reading it for a class I'm taking on Developing Nations. The story Achebe tells , makes the the theory and concepts of your class come alive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Summers-End-Audiobook/B00X4AR6V4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summer's End Subtitle: Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the powerful and heartwarming conclusion to her best-selling Lowcountry Summer trilogy, New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe brings her listeners back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, to reveal how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong and steady as the tides. It is summer's end, and Sea Breeze, the family's beloved estate on Sullivan's Island, must be sold. It is an emotional time of transition as Mamaw and the three sisters each must face loss and find a new place in the world. Harper, the youngest sister, arrives at Sea Breeze intending to stay only a weekend. But a rift with her wealthy, influential mother leaves her without direction or a home. During this remarkable summer, free from her mother's tyranny and with the help of her half sisters, Harper discovers her talents and independent spirit. But summer is ending, and the fate of Sea Breeze hinges on her courage to decide the course of her own life. To do so she must release her insecurities and recognize her newfound strengths. Harper must accept love fully into her life - the love of Mamaw, Carson, and Dora, the love of Sea Breeze and the lowcountry, and most of all the love of a wounded warrior who has claimed her heart. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Alice Monroe) Tue, 19 May 2015 08:38:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Summers-End-Audiobook/B00X4AR6V4 thebookvoice.com 12:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summer's End Subtitle: Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the powerful and heartwarming conclusion to her best-selling Lowcountry Summer trilogy, New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe brings her listeners back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, to reveal how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong and steady as the tides. It is summer's end, and Sea Breeze, the family's beloved estate on Sullivan's Island, must be sold. It is an emotional time of transition as Mamaw and the three sisters each must face loss and find a new place in the world. Harper, the youngest sister, arrives at Sea Breeze intending to stay only a weekend. But a rift with her wealthy, influential mother leaves her without direction or a home. During this remarkable summer, free from her mother's tyranny and with the help of her half sisters, Harper discovers her talents and independent spirit. But summer is ending, and the fate of Sea Breeze hinges on her courage to decide the course of her own life. To do so she must release her insecurities and recognize her newfound strengths. Harper must accept love fully into her life - the love of Mamaw, Carson, and Dora, the love of Sea Breeze and the lowcountry, and most of all the love of a wounded warrior who has claimed her heart. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summer's End Subtitle: Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the powerful and heartwarming conclusion to her best-selling Lowcountry Summer trilogy, New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe brings her listeners back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, to reveal how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong and steady as the tides. It is summer's end, and Sea Breeze, the family's beloved estate on Sullivan's Island, must be sold. It is an emotional time of transition as Mamaw and the three sisters each must face loss and find a new place in the world. Harper, the youngest sister, arrives at Sea Breeze intending to stay only a weekend. But a rift with her wealthy, influential mother leaves her without direction or a home. During this remarkable summer, free from her mother's tyranny and with the help of her half sisters, Harper discovers her talents and independent spirit. But summer is ending, and the fate of Sea Breeze hinges on her courage to decide the course of her own life. To do so she must release her insecurities and recognize her newfound strengths. Harper must accept love fully into her life - the love of Mamaw, Carson, and Dora, the love of Sea Breeze and the lowcountry, and most of all the love of a wounded warrior who has claimed her heart. Members Reviews: But Wait - There's More The third book of a summer with a Grandmother and her three grand-daughters, all half sisters. They have shared the same father (Mamaw's son) but have different mothers. They are all quite different, have bonds that draw them together although at times there are tensions between them. This book is essentially Harper's one. However each of these books build on one another as the three girls develop and grow as people. It is definitely a series that needs to be read in order as the struggles and challenges go from one book to the next. Harper has come from a wealthier background compared to the other two girls, yet she has an ice queen for a mother. One who tries to control her and is unable to let her go. Just as well Mamaw is such a warm mothering character or where would Harper be. In this book the reality of needing to sell Sea Breeze the home that they all love bites in. Each one as well must take the next step in their journey. And that's where The Summer's End brings this phase of their lives to a close, so that they can open on to a new one. Again I enjoyed the author's narration. While she didn't always have a distinctive voice for each character, her phrasing and understanding of the characters shone through. I believe there is at least one more in this series, titled Low Country Wedding due to publish May 2016. I wonder whose wedding it will be! I want my money back! This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Why did the author feel compelled to read the book? I can't even listen to it its so horrible! What did you like best about this story? Like,this series, just wish I was reading it What didnt you like about Mary Alice Monroes performance? Hum, everything! She's not an actress and her voice inflections,are just weird. Trying to listen to her be a 20something woman is painful. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Zero Any additional comments? Read IT sweet story I love this trilogy. I feel like I know the characters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Night-Train-to-Lisbon-Audiobook/B006RIBO40 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night Train to Lisbon Author: Pascal Mercier Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Raimund Gregorius teaches classical languages at a Swiss lycée, and lives a life governed by routine. One day, a chance encounter with a Portuguese woman inspires him to question his life - and leads him to an extraordinary book that will open the possibility of changing it. Inspired by the words of Amadeu de Prado, a doctor whose intelligence and magnetism left a mark on everyone who met him and whose principles led him into a confrontation with Salazars dictatorship, Gregorius boards a train to Lisbon. As Gregorius becomes fascinated with unlocking the mystery of who Prado was, an extraordinary tale unfolds. Critic Reviews: A treat for the mind. One of the best books I have read in a long time. (Isabel Allende) A rare reading pleasure. (San Francisco Chronicle) One of the great European novels of the past few years. (Page des libraires, France) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pascal Mercier) Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:24:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Night-Train-to-Lisbon-Audiobook/B006RIBO40 thebookvoice.com 17:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night Train to Lisbon Author: Pascal Mercier Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Raimund Gregorius teaches classical languages at a Swiss lycée, and lives a life governed by routine. One day, a chance encounter with a Portuguese woman inspires him to question his life - and leads him to an extraordinary book that will open the possibility of changing it. Inspired by the words of Amadeu de Prado, a doctor whose intelligence and magnetism left a mark on everyone who met him and whose principles led him into a confrontation with Salazars dictatorship, Gregorius boards a train to Lisbon. As Gregorius becomes fascinated with unlocking the mystery of who Prado was, an extraordinary tale unfolds. Critic Reviews: A treat for the mind. One of the best books I have read in a long time. (Isabel Allende) A rare reading pleasure. (San Francisco Chronicle) One of the great European novels of the past few years. (Page des libraires, France) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night Train to Lisbon Author: Pascal Mercier Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Raimund Gregorius teaches classical languages at a Swiss lycée, and lives a life governed by routine. One day, a chance encounter with a Portuguese woman inspires him to question his life - and leads him to an extraordinary book that will open the possibility of changing it. Inspired by the words of Amadeu de Prado, a doctor whose intelligence and magnetism left a mark on everyone who met him and whose principles led him into a confrontation with Salazars dictatorship, Gregorius boards a train to Lisbon. As Gregorius becomes fascinated with unlocking the mystery of who Prado was, an extraordinary tale unfolds. Critic Reviews: A treat for the mind. One of the best books I have read in a long time. (Isabel Allende) A rare reading pleasure. (San Francisco Chronicle) One of the great European novels of the past few years. (Page des libraires, France) Members Reviews: Took me a LONG time to finish this one! First of all, I want to get out of the way that I had no real problem with the translation, being hooked almost right away into the premise of Gregorious abruptly jettisoning his academic rut to pursue the "mystery" of an obscure Portuguese author's story. Nor did I mind the narration, which I felt was fine. The first half went by quite quickly, with our protagonist deciding spontaneously to leave for Lisbon, traveling by train for a couple of days, and then settling down there to look into the background of Dr. Prado, author of the book. I liked the description of the city, and Gregorious' sense of wonder at the places he sees and new people he meets. Part Two nearly lost me entirely. The 3rd quarter of the story consists almost entirely of flashbacks to Prado's past, with Gregorious nearly absent altogether, except as a catalyst for Mercier to provide all that backstory; I ended up fast forwarding through correspondence between Prado and his father. That issue eased up later when Gregorious decides to head for Finisterre, Spain based upon Prado's obsession with medieval concepts of the land beyond the end of the (known) world. Didn't really fit in with the overall story to me, but anything to get us back to the present day! Ending was a bit unresolved to me, but I was left feeling that the adventure had, indeed, changed Gregorious' life. A wonderful and worth reading book I really, really enjoyed this book. The story is, at least I think, absolutely fantastic. The main characters time in Portugal, learning about these other people, is such a great thing to witness. We never know what could have happened if we'd taken this or that turn in life, and Pascal Mercier does a great job of fleshing that out. Probably my favorite part of the book is when Gregorius is talking with an old friend of Amadeu and she says something like, "His biggest regret seemed to be that we didn't go to Avila together." The narrator did a good job. His work with the accents and different European names was really well done. At times his narration was a little airy, there were times, too, towards the second half of the book, where it kind of carried on and on, and it got a little old hearing the airiness of the narrator's voice talking about tea, but, in a sense, this has more to do with the characters and text the narrator is working with rather than the man himself. Overall, though, this book is definitely worth reading. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Great-Books-Audiobook/B002V0QF6U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Books Subtitle: My Adventures with Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World Author: David Denby Narrator: Edward Asner Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: At the age of 48, film critic David Denby returned to his alma mater, Columbia University, to re-experience the core humanities courses he had taken as a freshman 30 years before. Facing the question of what he really knows, Denby re-examines the besieged Western classics, ranging from Homer, Sappho, and Sophocles to Dante, Nietzsche, and Woolf. What relevance do the writers and thinkers of the past have to our current life? The answer surprised Denby and will surprise and enlighten his listeners. Great Books is a fascinating look at the crisis of literature in the late 20th century, mixing personal reflection, criticism, and the story of one man's effort "to create a self." ©1996 by David Denby; Recording (P)1997 by Audio Literature biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Denby) Wed, 15 Dec 1999 13:14:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Great-Books-Audiobook/B002V0QF6U thebookvoice.com 06:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Books Subtitle: My Adventures with Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World Author: David Denby Narrator: Edward Asner Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: At the age of 48, film critic David Denby returned to his alma mater, Columbia University, to re-experience the core humanities courses he had taken as a freshman 30 years before. Facing the question of what he really knows, Denby re-examines the besieged Western classics, ranging from Homer, Sappho, and Sophocles to Dante, Nietzsche, and Woolf. What relevance do the writers and thinkers of the past have to our current life? The answer surprised Denby and will surprise and enlighten his listeners. Great Books is a fascinating look at the crisis of literature in the late 20th century, mixing personal reflection, criticism, and the story of one man's effort "to create a self." ©1996 by David Denby; Recording (P)1997 by Audio Literature Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Books Subtitle: My Adventures with Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World Author: David Denby Narrator: Edward Asner Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: At the age of 48, film critic David Denby returned to his alma mater, Columbia University, to re-experience the core humanities courses he had taken as a freshman 30 years before. Facing the question of what he really knows, Denby re-examines the besieged Western classics, ranging from Homer, Sappho, and Sophocles to Dante, Nietzsche, and Woolf. What relevance do the writers and thinkers of the past have to our current life? The answer surprised Denby and will surprise and enlighten his listeners. Great Books is a fascinating look at the crisis of literature in the late 20th century, mixing personal reflection, criticism, and the story of one man's effort "to create a self." ©1996 by David Denby; Recording (P)1997 by Audio Literature Members Reviews: Read this book, don't listen to it I would strongly recommend reading this book rather than listening to it. I loved this book when I read it and was looking forward to listening to it. It was a huge disappointment as an audiobook (this is the first book that this has happened with and it is difficult to pin-point why - it is partly the narrator but not exclusively). Superb, wise, great fun. Treat yourself! I have given numerous copies of this book to friends and family. Dancing through Western Civ, Lit, with enormous humor, wisdom, astute observation of youthful students, self reflection, pedagogical strategy observations... Rich brew! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Your-Heart-Is-a-Muscle-the-Size-of-a-Fist-Audiobook/B019E8CV6Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist Author: Sunil Yapa Narrator: Aaron Landon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Flamethrowers meets Let the Great World Spin in this electrifying debut novel set amid the heated conflict of Seattle's 1999 WTO protests. On a rainy, cold day in November, young Victor - a nomadic, scrappy teenager who's run away from home - sets out to sell as much marijuana as possible to the throng of WTO demonstrators determined to shut down the city. With the proceeds, he plans to buy a plane ticket and leave Seattle forever, but it quickly becomes clear that the history-making 50,000 antiglobalization protestors - from anarchists to environmentalists to teamsters - are testing the patience of the police, and what started out as a peaceful protest is threatening to erupt into violence. Over the course of one life-altering afternoon, the fates of seven people will change forever: foremost among them police Chief Bishop, the estranged father Victor hasn't seen in three years; two protesters struggling to stay true to their nonviolent principles as the day descends into chaos; two police officers in the street; and the coolly elegant financial minister from Sri Lanka, whose life, as well as his country's fate, hinges on getting through the angry crowd, out of jail, and to his meeting with the president of the United States. When Chief Bishop reluctantly unleashes tear gas on the unsuspecting crowd, it seems his hopes for reconciliation with his son as well as the future of his city are in serious peril. In this raw and breathtaking novel, Yapa marries a deep rage with a deep humanity. In doing so he casts an unflinching eye on the nature and limits of compassion and the heartbreaking difference between what is right and what is possible. Critic Reviews: "A symphony of a novel. Sunil Yapa inhabits the skins of characters vastly different to himself: a riot cop in Seattle, a punk activist, a disillusioned world traveler and a high-level diplomat, among others. Through it all, Yapa showcases a raw and rare talent. This is a protest novel which finds, at its core, a deep and abiding regard for the music of what happens. In the contemporary tradition of Aleksandar Hemon and Phillipp Meyer, with echoes of Michael Ondaatje and Arundhati Roy, Yapa strives forward with a literary molotov cocktail to light up the dark." (Colum McCann, author of the National Book Award winner Let the Great World Spin) "Chilling.... A memorable, pulse-pounding literary experience." (Publisher's Weekly) "[A] gripping debut.... Yapa is a skilled storyteller, revealing just enough about his characters and the direction of his plot to engage his readers, yet effectively building dramatic impact by withholding certain key details. In the style of Colum McCann's Let the Great World Spin, Yapa ties together seemingly disparate characters and narratives through a charged moment in history, showing how it still affects us all in different ways." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sunil Yapa) Tue, 12 Jan 2016 11:06:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Your-Heart-Is-a-Muscle-the-Size-of-a-Fist-Audiobook/B019E8CV6Y thebookvoice.com 08:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist Author: Sunil Yapa Narrator: Aaron Landon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Flamethrowers meets Let the Great World Spin in this electrifying debut novel set amid the heated conflict of Seattle's 1999 WTO protests. On a rainy, cold day in November, young Victor - a nomadic, scrappy teenager who's run away from home - sets out to sell as much marijuana as possible to the throng of WTO demonstrators determined to shut down the city. With the proceeds, he plans to buy a plane ticket and leave Seattle forever, but it quickly becomes clear that the history-making 50,000 antiglobalization protestors - from anarchists to environmentalists to teamsters - are testing the patience of the police, and what started out as a peaceful protest is threatening to erupt into violence. Over the course of one life-altering afternoon, the fates of seven people will change forever: foremost among them police Chief Bishop, the estranged father Victor hasn't seen in three years; two protesters struggling to stay true to their nonviolent principles as the day descends into chaos; two police officers in the street; and the coolly elegant financial minister from Sri Lanka, whose life, as well as his country's fate, hinges on getting through the angry crowd, out of jail, and to his meeting with the president of the United States. When Chief Bishop reluctantly unleashes tear gas on the unsuspecting crowd, it seems his hopes for reconciliation with his son as well as the future of his city are in serious peril. In this raw and breathtaking novel, Yapa marries a deep rage with a deep humanity. In doing so he casts an unflinching eye on the nature and limits of compassion and the heartbreaking difference between what is right and what is possible. Critic Reviews: "A symphony of a novel. Sunil Yapa inhabits the skins of characters vastly different to himself: a riot cop in Seattle, a punk activist, a disillusioned world traveler and a high-level diplomat, among others. Through it all, Yapa showcases a raw and rare talent. This is a protest novel which finds, at its core, a deep and abiding regard for the music of what happens. In the contemporary tradition of Aleksandar Hemon and Phillipp Meyer, with echoes of Michael Ondaatje and Arundhati Roy, Yapa strives forward with a literary molotov cocktail to light up the dark." (Colum McCann, author of the National Book Award winner Let the Great World Spin) "Chilling.... A memorable, pulse-pounding literary experience." (Publisher's Weekly) "[A] gripping debut.... Yapa is a skilled storyteller, revealing just enough about his characters and the direction of his plot to engage his readers, yet effectively building dramatic impact by withholding certain key details. In the style of Colum McCann's Let the Great World Spin, Yapa ties together seemingly disparate characters and narratives through a charged moment in history, showing how it still affects us all in different ways." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist Author: Sunil Yapa Narrator: Aaron Landon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Flamethrowers meets Let the Great World Spin in this electrifying debut novel set amid the heated conflict of Seattle's 1999 WTO protests. On a rainy, cold day in November, young Victor - a nomadic, scrappy teenager who's run away from home - sets out to sell as much marijuana as possible to the throng of WTO demonstrators determined to shut down the city. With the proceeds, he plans to buy a plane ticket and leave Seattle forever, but it quickly becomes clear that the history-making 50,000 antiglobalization protestors - from anarchists to environmentalists to teamsters - are testing the patience of the police, and what started out as a peaceful protest is threatening to erupt into violence. Over the course of one life-altering afternoon, the fates of seven people will change forever: foremost among them police Chief Bishop, the estranged father Victor hasn't seen in three years; two protesters struggling to stay true to their nonviolent principles as the day descends into chaos; two police officers in the street; and the coolly elegant financial minister from Sri Lanka, whose life, as well as his country's fate, hinges on getting through the angry crowd, out of jail, and to his meeting with the president of the United States. When Chief Bishop reluctantly unleashes tear gas on the unsuspecting crowd, it seems his hopes for reconciliation with his son as well as the future of his city are in serious peril. In this raw and breathtaking novel, Yapa marries a deep rage with a deep humanity. In doing so he casts an unflinching eye on the nature and limits of compassion and the heartbreaking difference between what is right and what is possible. Critic Reviews: "A symphony of a novel. Sunil Yapa inhabits the skins of characters vastly different to himself: a riot cop in Seattle, a punk activist, a disillusioned world traveler and a high-level diplomat, among others. Through it all, Yapa showcases a raw and rare talent. This is a protest novel which finds, at its core, a deep and abiding regard for the music of what happens. In the contemporary tradition of Aleksandar Hemon and Phillipp Meyer, with echoes of Michael Ondaatje and Arundhati Roy, Yapa strives forward with a literary molotov cocktail to light up the dark." (Colum McCann, author of the National Book Award winner Let the Great World Spin) "Chilling.... A memorable, pulse-pounding literary experience." (Publisher's Weekly) "[A] gripping debut.... Yapa is a skilled storyteller, revealing just enough about his characters and the direction of his plot to engage his readers, yet effectively building dramatic impact by withholding certain key details. In the style of Colum McCann's Let the Great World Spin, Yapa ties together seemingly disparate characters and narratives through a charged moment in history, showing how it still affects us all in different ways." (Booklist) Members Reviews: if you can withstand your emotional reactions... Difficult to get through because of the intense violence and hate which is the core of the story, but worth every moment if you can get to the end. A gripping tale, despite arch dramatic narration Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The book has a strong structure: a ensemble castseven different points of view plus a narrators voiceweaving around an actual event with vivid details that rise to the level of mythic symbolism. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Temple-of-the-Golden-Pavillion-Audiobook/B004GIGP38 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Temple of the Golden Pavillion Author: Yukio Mishima Narrator: Brian Nishii Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A hopeless stutterer, taunted by his schoolmates, Mizoguchi feels utterly alone until he becomes an acolyte at a famous temple in Kyoto. But he quickly becomes obsessed with the temple's beauty, and cannot live in peace as long as it exists. Critic Reviews: "An amazing literary feat in its minute delineation of a neurotic personality." (Chicago Tribune) "Beautifully translated... Mishima re-erects Kyoto, plain and mountain, monastery, temple, town, as Victor Hugo made Paris out of Notre Dame." (The Nation) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Yukio Mishima) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:48:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Temple-of-the-Golden-Pavillion-Audiobook/B004GIGP38 thebookvoice.com 09:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Temple of the Golden Pavillion Author: Yukio Mishima Narrator: Brian Nishii Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A hopeless stutterer, taunted by his schoolmates, Mizoguchi feels utterly alone until he becomes an acolyte at a famous temple in Kyoto. But he quickly becomes obsessed with the temple's beauty, and cannot live in peace as long as it exists. Critic Reviews: "An amazing literary feat in its minute delineation of a neurotic personality." (Chicago Tribune) "Beautifully translated... Mishima re-erects Kyoto, plain and mountain, monastery, temple, town, as Victor Hugo made Paris out of Notre Dame." (The Nation) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Temple of the Golden Pavillion Author: Yukio Mishima Narrator: Brian Nishii Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A hopeless stutterer, taunted by his schoolmates, Mizoguchi feels utterly alone until he becomes an acolyte at a famous temple in Kyoto. But he quickly becomes obsessed with the temple's beauty, and cannot live in peace as long as it exists. Critic Reviews: "An amazing literary feat in its minute delineation of a neurotic personality." (Chicago Tribune) "Beautifully translated... Mishima re-erects Kyoto, plain and mountain, monastery, temple, town, as Victor Hugo made Paris out of Notre Dame." (The Nation) Members Reviews: A difficult and disturbing paradox Any additional comments? This novel introduces a disturbing paradox: there are many people in this world who, at the very least deserve our empathy yet to actually understand them would actually cause us despise them because how disturbed they are. I kept thinking of people who commit mass violence, such as school shooters while reading this book. Typically the range of emotion from learning such a tragedy has occurred is first outrage, "Who would do such a thing? Why did they do it? What has the world come to?". When we learn who the culprit was we can then put a face to the crime and we say the person is sick and evil and they should be put to death. We don't see them as human, we see them as monsters who are sick. But are they monsters? What if we were truly empathetic and tried to get to know these people. What would we discover then? Unfortunately, I don't think the answer is an easy one because while religious morality tells us to empathize with even the worst people, if we actually could know the minds of such disturbed people we would be even more disgusted and confused. All we might discover is this person who committed such a terrible act is, in fact, a terrible person. And so how do you empathize for and with a person who is so totally far removed from the rest of humanity, who is so wrapped up in their own delusions, whose point of view on the world is so fractured that you just can't even force yourself to want to care about them? That's the paradox I discovered because of this book and with the main character Mizoguchi. Mizoguchi is, putting aside his skewed interpretation of humanity, an otherwise rational person. Yet all of his otherwise normal thought processes stems totally from a decayed root that infects the entire tree. His actions, his motives, his opinions seem to make a sort of sense, but only in the context that he is basically a sick person. And everything he decides to do, all his planning and his final actions are because he is sick, because he doesn't care one shred for humanity. Mizoguchi does not love or does't care about anyone. And so how do we empathize with him? That's a real problem here because it makes for a very difficult novel. On the one hand Yukio Mishima, the author, is giving us an insight into the mind of a person beyond redemption but because Mizoguchi is beyond redemption we have a hard time even liking the novel. This novel is basically a physical manifestation of the character Mizoguchi, or to broaden the scope, the novel is the manifestation of all such people who commit these terrible crimes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Juneteenth-Audiobook/B005IRGHAM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Juneteenth Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ralph Ellison Narrator: Joe Morton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From Ralph Ellison - author of the classic novel of African-American experience, Invisible Man - the long-awaited second novel. Here is the master of American vernacular - the rhythms of jazz and gospel and ordinary speech - at the height of his powers, telling a powerful, evocative tale of a prodigal of the twentieth century. "Tell me what happened while there's still time," demands the dying Senator Adam Sunraider to the itinerate Negro preacher whom he calls Daddy Hickman. As a young man, Sunraider was Bliss, an orphan taken in by Hickman and raised to be a preacher like himself. Bliss's history encompasses the joys of young southern boyhood; bucolic days as a filmmaker, lovemaking in a field in the Oklahoma sun. And behind it all lies a mystery: how did this chosen child become the man who would deny everything to achieve his goals? Brilliantly crafted, moving, wise, Juneteenth is the work of an American master. Critic Reviews: "[A] vastly ambitious informing allegory, an allegory made rich, as in Invisible man, with the sensory details of which Ellison was such a master." (The New York Review of Books) "[A]n extraordinary book, a work of staggering virtuosity. With its publication, a giant world of literature has just grown twice as tall." (Newsday) "[A] stunning achievement.... Juneteenth is a tour de force of untutored eloquence. Ellison sought no less than to create a Book of Blackness, a literary composition of the tradition at its most sublime and fundamental." (Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Time) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ralph Ellison) Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:43:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Juneteenth-Audiobook/B005IRGHAM thebookvoice.com 14:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Juneteenth Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ralph Ellison Narrator: Joe Morton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From Ralph Ellison - author of the classic novel of African-American experience, Invisible Man - the long-awaited second novel. Here is the master of American vernacular - the rhythms of jazz and gospel and ordinary speech - at the height of his powers, telling a powerful, evocative tale of a prodigal of the twentieth century. "Tell me what happened while there's still time," demands the dying Senator Adam Sunraider to the itinerate Negro preacher whom he calls Daddy Hickman. As a young man, Sunraider was Bliss, an orphan taken in by Hickman and raised to be a preacher like himself. Bliss's history encompasses the joys of young southern boyhood; bucolic days as a filmmaker, lovemaking in a field in the Oklahoma sun. And behind it all lies a mystery: how did this chosen child become the man who would deny everything to achieve his goals? Brilliantly crafted, moving, wise, Juneteenth is the work of an American master. Critic Reviews: "[A] vastly ambitious informing allegory, an allegory made rich, as in Invisible man, with the sensory details of which Ellison was such a master." (The New York Review of Books) "[A]n extraordinary book, a work of staggering virtuosity. With its publication, a giant world of literature has just grown twice as tall." (Newsday) "[A] stunning achievement.... Juneteenth is a tour de force of untutored eloquence. Ellison sought no less than to create a Book of Blackness, a literary composition of the tradition at its most sublime and fundamental." (Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Time) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Juneteenth Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ralph Ellison Narrator: Joe Morton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From Ralph Ellison - author of the classic novel of African-American experience, Invisible Man - the long-awaited second novel. Here is the master of American vernacular - the rhythms of jazz and gospel and ordinary speech - at the height of his powers, telling a powerful, evocative tale of a prodigal of the twentieth century. "Tell me what happened while there's still time," demands the dying Senator Adam Sunraider to the itinerate Negro preacher whom he calls Daddy Hickman. As a young man, Sunraider was Bliss, an orphan taken in by Hickman and raised to be a preacher like himself. Bliss's history encompasses the joys of young southern boyhood; bucolic days as a filmmaker, lovemaking in a field in the Oklahoma sun. And behind it all lies a mystery: how did this chosen child become the man who would deny everything to achieve his goals? Brilliantly crafted, moving, wise, Juneteenth is the work of an American master. Critic Reviews: "[A] vastly ambitious informing allegory, an allegory made rich, as in Invisible man, with the sensory details of which Ellison was such a master." (The New York Review of Books) "[A]n extraordinary book, a work of staggering virtuosity. With its publication, a giant world of literature has just grown twice as tall." (Newsday) "[A] stunning achievement.... Juneteenth is a tour de force of untutored eloquence. Ellison sought no less than to create a Book of Blackness, a literary composition of the tradition at its most sublime and fundamental." (Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Time) Members Reviews: Moreton's Brilliant Performance of Juneteenth Where does Juneteenth rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is one of the best books and certainly one of the best narrators I've enjoyed in a decade of Audible experiences. Who was your favorite character and why? Rev. A.Z. Hickman is a total, compelling protagonist, clear-eyed and poetic. What does Joe Morton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I think Joe Morton should be performing this book on stage. He paints this book with his voice, and listening to him is definitely a richer experience than reading the book in print. Astounding "Invisible Man" and "Juneteenth" are necessary, brilliant and will have an undeniable physical, emotional, intellectual and moral impact on any reader. Stunningly written and beautifully voiced by Mr. Morton. Hopefully would have been better if it was finishe Would you try another book from Ralph Ellison and/or Joe Morton? Yes Would you be willing to try another book from Ralph Ellison? Why or why not? Yes. His other book, Invisible Man has been on my list of books to read for a long time. What does Joe Morton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He's a great orator, which is a plus in this book with all it's orations. He also does the quieter parts well. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No Any additional comments? Its a shame Ralph Ellison never was able to finish his second novel. In this edition, editor John Callahan tells the story of how he was working on it for years and years, and just when he had it nearly finished, the manuscript, or at least a large part of it, was destroyed in a fire. He went back to working on it, but was never able to get it to that point again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/All-the-Winters-After-Audiobook/B01AK8PY1G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Winters After Subtitle: A Novel Author: Seré Prince Halverson Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1296 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Snow Child meets The Shipping News in this atmospheric novel about a man who returns to his Alaskan hometown after 20 years away. Kachemak Winkel never intended to come back to his hometown of Caboose, Alaska, where his family died in a plane crash 20 years earlier. When he finally musters the courage to return and face his painful memories, he's surprised to find a mysterious young woman living in his abandoned house. Hiding from a past that gives her nightmares and withdrawn from a world she can't find her place in, Nadia certainly never expected one of the owners to come knocking on the door 10 years after she turned the little abandoned cabin into her home. Set in the majestic yet dangerous natural beauty of Alaska, All the Winters After is ultimately a love story about two lost, broken souls who discover the healing powers of forgiveness and family. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Seré Prince Halverson) Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:28:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/All-the-Winters-After-Audiobook/B01AK8PY1G thebookvoice.com 10:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Winters After Subtitle: A Novel Author: Seré Prince Halverson Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1296 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Snow Child meets The Shipping News in this atmospheric novel about a man who returns to his Alaskan hometown after 20 years away. Kachemak Winkel never intended to come back to his hometown of Caboose, Alaska, where his family died in a plane crash 20 years earlier. When he finally musters the courage to return and face his painful memories, he's surprised to find a mysterious young woman living in his abandoned house. Hiding from a past that gives her nightmares and withdrawn from a world she can't find her place in, Nadia certainly never expected one of the owners to come knocking on the door 10 years after she turned the little abandoned cabin into her home. Set in the majestic yet dangerous natural beauty of Alaska, All the Winters After is ultimately a love story about two lost, broken souls who discover the healing powers of forgiveness and family. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Winters After Subtitle: A Novel Author: Seré Prince Halverson Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1296 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Snow Child meets The Shipping News in this atmospheric novel about a man who returns to his Alaskan hometown after 20 years away. Kachemak Winkel never intended to come back to his hometown of Caboose, Alaska, where his family died in a plane crash 20 years earlier. When he finally musters the courage to return and face his painful memories, he's surprised to find a mysterious young woman living in his abandoned house. Hiding from a past that gives her nightmares and withdrawn from a world she can't find her place in, Nadia certainly never expected one of the owners to come knocking on the door 10 years after she turned the little abandoned cabin into her home. Set in the majestic yet dangerous natural beauty of Alaska, All the Winters After is ultimately a love story about two lost, broken souls who discover the healing powers of forgiveness and family. Members Reviews: Ambivalent I have ambivalent feelings about the book. The descriptions of the people and scenery were exquisitely drawn. Their emotions and struggles were beautifully portrayed and yet Central to the story are the Old Believers whose heritage is Russian Orthodox. They are much like the Mennonites or Amash in their strict beliefs and ways of doing things. This side story added a great deal to the novel. The book dragged. It was one I could easily put down and it was very predictable. I felt my efforts to finish the book were betrayed by the open ending. The Old Old Story An excellent version of the old old story of loving and letting go. The unique setting was refreshing but the story could have been told in any setting. Finding and losing love is a universal emotion with which everyone can identify. It is encouraging that the storyteller illustrates, with heartbreaking realness, the love of LBGT persons and the societal struggles they have had to face for too long. Love is within everyone and along with its euphoria, it seemingly always brings trials and tribulations. Halverson has done a masterful job of presenting that case. Research, research, research Three chapters in and my skin is crawling. The narrator nails the pronunciation of "Kachemak" correctly, but fails miserably with "Kenai" and "Redoubt." Maybe this is nitpicky, but it takes a few minutes to confirm the correct pronunciation of place names. The narrator sounds like my GPS. I loved this story I normally fall asleep to audiobooks, but this one kept me up a couple nights. Beautifully written, well told. Want a spin-off. Loved this "feel-good" story! In a promo, this novel was compared to The Snow Child (which was only "okay"), and I almost did not get it as a result. Remembering Audible's return policy, I took a chance, and I am so glad I did. What a great novel! It is a relationship story that takes place in rural Alaska, and has equal appeal to men and women. The main character is Kache, a man returning to his homestead after being away for 20 years. He left when the rest of his immediate family was killed in a plane crash. Now, he meets a strange woman of Russian descent, living alone in his isolated house. This is a novel of tragedy, and a great feel-good story too. It is a multi-generational family saga. I cared so much about all the characters, and the reader was SO GOOD. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Strangeness-in-My-Mind-Audiobook/B014EMKPDG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Strangeness in My Mind Subtitle: A Novel Author: Orhan Pamuk, Ekin Oklap - translator Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the Nobel Prize winner and best-selling author of Snow and My Name Is Red: a soaring, panoramic new novel - his first since The Museum of Innocence - telling the unforgettable tale of an Istanbul street vendor and the love of his life. Since his boyhood in a poor village in Central Anatolia, Mevlut Karata has fantasized about what his life would become. Not getting as far in school as he'd hoped, at the age of 12 he comes to Istanbul - "the center of the world" - and is immediately enthralled by both the old city that is disappearing and the new one that is fast being built. He follows his father's trade, selling boza (a traditional, mildly alcoholic Turkish drink) on the street and hoping to become rich like other villagers who have settled the desolate hills outside the booming metropolis. But luck never seems to be on Mevlut's side. As he watches his relations settle down and make their fortunes, he spends three years writing love letters to a girl he saw just once at a wedding, only to elope by mistake with her sister. And though he grows to cherish his wife and family, he stumbles toward middle age in a series of jobs leading nowhere. His sense of missing something leads him sometimes to the politics of his friends and intermittently to the teachings of a religious guide. But every evening, without fail, Mevlut still wanders the streets of Istanbul, selling boza and wondering at the "strangeness" in his mind, the sensation that makes him feel different from everyone else, until fortune conspires once more to let him understand at last what it is he has always yearned for. Told from different perspectives by a host of beguiling characters, A Strangeness in My Mind is a modern epic of coming of age in a great city, a brilliant tableau of life among the newcomers who have changed the face of Istanbul over the past 50 years. Here is a mesmerizing story of human longing, sure to take its place among Pamuk's finest achievements. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Orhan Pamuk) Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:40:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Strangeness-in-My-Mind-Audiobook/B014EMKPDG thebookvoice.com 21:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Strangeness in My Mind Subtitle: A Novel Author: Orhan Pamuk, Ekin Oklap - translator Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the Nobel Prize winner and best-selling author of Snow and My Name Is Red: a soaring, panoramic new novel - his first since The Museum of Innocence - telling the unforgettable tale of an Istanbul street vendor and the love of his life. Since his boyhood in a poor village in Central Anatolia, Mevlut Karata has fantasized about what his life would become. Not getting as far in school as he'd hoped, at the age of 12 he comes to Istanbul - "the center of the world" - and is immediately enthralled by both the old city that is disappearing and the new one that is fast being built. He follows his father's trade, selling boza (a traditional, mildly alcoholic Turkish drink) on the street and hoping to become rich like other villagers who have settled the desolate hills outside the booming metropolis. But luck never seems to be on Mevlut's side. As he watches his relations settle down and make their fortunes, he spends three years writing love letters to a girl he saw just once at a wedding, only to elope by mistake with her sister. And though he grows to cherish his wife and family, he stumbles toward middle age in a series of jobs leading nowhere. His sense of missing something leads him sometimes to the politics of his friends and intermittently to the teachings of a religious guide. But every evening, without fail, Mevlut still wanders the streets of Istanbul, selling boza and wondering at the "strangeness" in his mind, the sensation that makes him feel different from everyone else, until fortune conspires once more to let him understand at last what it is he has always yearned for. Told from different perspectives by a host of beguiling characters, A Strangeness in My Mind is a modern epic of coming of age in a great city, a brilliant tableau of life among the newcomers who have changed the face of Istanbul over the past 50 years. Here is a mesmerizing story of human longing, sure to take its place among Pamuk's finest achievements. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Strangeness in My Mind Subtitle: A Novel Author: Orhan Pamuk, Ekin Oklap - translator Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the Nobel Prize winner and best-selling author of Snow and My Name Is Red: a soaring, panoramic new novel - his first since The Museum of Innocence - telling the unforgettable tale of an Istanbul street vendor and the love of his life. Since his boyhood in a poor village in Central Anatolia, Mevlut Karata has fantasized about what his life would become. Not getting as far in school as he'd hoped, at the age of 12 he comes to Istanbul - "the center of the world" - and is immediately enthralled by both the old city that is disappearing and the new one that is fast being built. He follows his father's trade, selling boza (a traditional, mildly alcoholic Turkish drink) on the street and hoping to become rich like other villagers who have settled the desolate hills outside the booming metropolis. But luck never seems to be on Mevlut's side. As he watches his relations settle down and make their fortunes, he spends three years writing love letters to a girl he saw just once at a wedding, only to elope by mistake with her sister. And though he grows to cherish his wife and family, he stumbles toward middle age in a series of jobs leading nowhere. His sense of missing something leads him sometimes to the politics of his friends and intermittently to the teachings of a religious guide. But every evening, without fail, Mevlut still wanders the streets of Istanbul, selling boza and wondering at the "strangeness" in his mind, the sensation that makes him feel different from everyone else, until fortune conspires once more to let him understand at last what it is he has always yearned for. Told from different perspectives by a host of beguiling characters, A Strangeness in My Mind is a modern epic of coming of age in a great city, a brilliant tableau of life among the newcomers who have changed the face of Istanbul over the past 50 years. Here is a mesmerizing story of human longing, sure to take its place among Pamuk's finest achievements. Members Reviews: A Strangeness in My Mind: A Delight for my Commute Of the dozens of books I've listened to from Audible over the past five years, this was my favorite, and the first to inspire me to write a review. Pamuk's tale is utterly charming, bringing to life a city a knew very little about, and a wonderful cast of well-developed characters who, despite having little in common outwardly with the people in my world, are completely recognizable once you get to know them. And I can't imagine a better narrator than John Lee, who gives Pamuk's story, which is epic in structure, the feel of a fable. Lee's affection for all of the characters -- even those whose behavior is not always exemplary -- is apparent, and matched my own. I can't recommend this book highly enough, and only regret that all those to whom I'm recommending it will probably read it rather than listen to Lee's masterful performance of it. But YOU, dear Audible compatriot, are privileged to have that opportunity. So do it -- you won't regret it! Ah, Pamuk Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? It's just wonderful -- no wonder Pamuk got the Nobel for literature. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Seize-the-Day-Audiobook/B005WX8KIO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seize the Day Author: Saul Bellow Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Fading charmer Tommy Wilhelm has reached his day of reckoning and is scared. In his forties, he still retains a boyish impetuousness that has brought him to the brink of chaos: he is separated from his wife and children; at odds with his vain, successful father; failed in his acting career (a Hollywood agent once placed him as the type that loses the girl); and in a financial mess. In the course of one climactic day he reviews his past mistakes and spiritual malaise, until a mysterious, philosophizing con man grants him a glorious, illuminating moment of truth and understanding and offers him one last hope. Saul Bellow (19152005), author of numerous novels, novellas, and stories, was the only novelist to receive three National Book Awards. He also received the Pulitzer Prize, the Nobel Prize in Literature, and the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Critic Reviews: It is the special distinction of Mr. Bellow as a novelist that he is able to give us, step by step, the world we really live each day - and in the same movement to show us that the real suffering of not understanding, the deprivation of light. It is this double gift that explains the unusual contribution he is making to our fiction. ( New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Saul Bellow) Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:33:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Seize-the-Day-Audiobook/B005WX8KIO thebookvoice.com 03:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seize the Day Author: Saul Bellow Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Fading charmer Tommy Wilhelm has reached his day of reckoning and is scared. In his forties, he still retains a boyish impetuousness that has brought him to the brink of chaos: he is separated from his wife and children; at odds with his vain, successful father; failed in his acting career (a Hollywood agent once placed him as the type that loses the girl); and in a financial mess. In the course of one climactic day he reviews his past mistakes and spiritual malaise, until a mysterious, philosophizing con man grants him a glorious, illuminating moment of truth and understanding and offers him one last hope. Saul Bellow (19152005), author of numerous novels, novellas, and stories, was the only novelist to receive three National Book Awards. He also received the Pulitzer Prize, the Nobel Prize in Literature, and the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Critic Reviews: It is the special distinction of Mr. Bellow as a novelist that he is able to give us, step by step, the world we really live each day - and in the same movement to show us that the real suffering of not understanding, the deprivation of light. It is this double gift that explains the unusual contribution he is making to our fiction. ( New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seize the Day Author: Saul Bellow Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Fading charmer Tommy Wilhelm has reached his day of reckoning and is scared. In his forties, he still retains a boyish impetuousness that has brought him to the brink of chaos: he is separated from his wife and children; at odds with his vain, successful father; failed in his acting career (a Hollywood agent once placed him as the type that loses the girl); and in a financial mess. In the course of one climactic day he reviews his past mistakes and spiritual malaise, until a mysterious, philosophizing con man grants him a glorious, illuminating moment of truth and understanding and offers him one last hope. Saul Bellow (19152005), author of numerous novels, novellas, and stories, was the only novelist to receive three National Book Awards. He also received the Pulitzer Prize, the Nobel Prize in Literature, and the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Critic Reviews: It is the special distinction of Mr. Bellow as a novelist that he is able to give us, step by step, the world we really live each day - and in the same movement to show us that the real suffering of not understanding, the deprivation of light. It is this double gift that explains the unusual contribution he is making to our fiction. ( New York Times) Members Reviews: A sad day in the life of a man Today is the day of reckoning for failed actor... Failed extra turned speculator Tommy Willham. He is a broken man trying to come to grips with an unloving dismissive father and an ex wife wants all and more from Tommy. This is on of Bellow's sadder tales but worth while and interesting! Well narrated and full of characters you can't help but relate to. A good character sketch -- a disappointing story Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I've always liked the way Bellow captures characters by their dress, their expressions, their manners, and this short novel has some good ones, starting with Tommy Wilhelm. But he places Wilhelm in a predicament and then leaves us hanging. When I read this decades ago, I thought it was moving. Listening to it now, I found it frustrating. What about Grover Gardners performance did you like? Excellent as usual. Worthy of All the Praise Great characters and a fascinating story. Beautifully written. My first Saul Bellow read. I want more! Slighly annoying book about very annoying people Any additional comments? I can't say it isn't a good book. It is well written and insightful. It just isn't a great pleasure to read. The lead character is so unlikeable I found myself hoping he would have a heart attack and the book would end. The rest of the characters aren't much better. It is actually something of an achievement to cram so many character flaws into one short account https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Every-Day-Is-for-the-Thief-Audiobook/B00J9QOO4Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Day Is for the Thief Author: Teju Cole Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Every Day Is for the Thief is an account of a Nigerian in the diaspora who returns home after many years abroad. The book gains its strength as much from its subject matter (contemporary Lagosian life as experienced by a visiting former resident) as from its prose style (reminiscent of John Berger and J.M. Coetzee). Teju Cole's nuanced book explores themes as diverse as the minor joys of daily Lagosian existence and the crudities of contemporary forms of corruption. His work is both a critique and a message of hope to a Nigeria rapidly in transformation. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Teju Cole) Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:50:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Every-Day-Is-for-the-Thief-Audiobook/B00J9QOO4Y thebookvoice.com 04:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Day Is for the Thief Author: Teju Cole Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Every Day Is for the Thief is an account of a Nigerian in the diaspora who returns home after many years abroad. The book gains its strength as much from its subject matter (contemporary Lagosian life as experienced by a visiting former resident) as from its prose style (reminiscent of John Berger and J.M. Coetzee). Teju Cole's nuanced book explores themes as diverse as the minor joys of daily Lagosian existence and the crudities of contemporary forms of corruption. His work is both a critique and a message of hope to a Nigeria rapidly in transformation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Day Is for the Thief Author: Teju Cole Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Every Day Is for the Thief is an account of a Nigerian in the diaspora who returns home after many years abroad. The book gains its strength as much from its subject matter (contemporary Lagosian life as experienced by a visiting former resident) as from its prose style (reminiscent of John Berger and J.M. Coetzee). Teju Cole's nuanced book explores themes as diverse as the minor joys of daily Lagosian existence and the crudities of contemporary forms of corruption. His work is both a critique and a message of hope to a Nigeria rapidly in transformation. Members Reviews: Terrible accent and even worse pronunciations The narrator clearly knows nothing about the pronunciation of any of the Yoruba or Igbo words used in the book. The performance was so bad it was distracting. One particularly egregious mispronunciation was of the term 419 which the author pronounced as four nineteen, instead of four one nine, the way anyone even vaguely familiar with Nigeria would pronounce it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Masada-Caballo-de-Troya-2-Masada-Audiobook/B002V1JPQQ Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Masada. Caballo de Troya 2 [Masada Subtitular: The Trojan Horse, Book 2] Autor: J.J. Benitez Narrador: full cast Formato: Abridged Duración: 4 hrs and 45 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-06-06 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 131 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: El caudal informativo de Masada. Caballo de Troya 2 le emocionará o le irritará, pero no le dejará indiferente. FonoLibro se complace de traerle el segundo el segundo viaje en el tiempo del mayor norteamericano en una magnifica producción, con un elenco completo, música original y efectos de sonido los cuales les hará sentir como si usted estuviera presente en la historia. biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.J. Benitez) Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:52:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Masada-Caballo-de-Troya-2-Masada-Audiobook/B002V1JPQQ thebookvoice.com 04:45:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Masada. Caballo de Troya 2 [Masada Subtitular: The Trojan Horse, Book 2] Autor: J.J. Benitez Narrador: full cast Formato: Abridged Duración: 4 hrs and 45 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-06-06 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 131 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: El caudal informativo de Masada. Caballo de Troya 2 le emocionará o le irritará, pero no le dejará indiferente. FonoLibro se complace de traerle el segundo el segundo viaje en el tiempo del mayor norteamericano en una magnifica producción, con un elenco completo, música original y efectos de sonido los cuales les hará sentir como si usted estuviera presente en la historia. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Masada. Caballo de Troya 2 [Masada Subtitular: The Trojan Horse, Book 2] Autor: J.J. Benitez Narrador: full cast Formato: Abridged Duración: 4 hrs and 45 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-06-06 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 131 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: El caudal informativo de Masada. Caballo de Troya 2 le emocionará o le irritará, pero no le dejará indiferente. FonoLibro se complace de traerle el segundo el segundo viaje en el tiempo del mayor norteamericano en una magnifica producción, con un elenco completo, música original y efectos de sonido los cuales les hará sentir como si usted estuviera presente en la historia. Opiniones de los miembros: exceptional de lo mejor gracias quiero la serie completa de caballo de Troya desde la 1 asta la 9 por favor I expected much more for this book Perhaps the first book was so good that is no way this book could be better. Caballo de Troya collection One of the best novels ever wrote. I recommend these books to the people interested in the Superstar of all times, Jesus Christ. Muy buen relato. Ojalá vengan las demás sagas aqui Muy buena historia. Muy interesante volver a la época pasada. El libro esta muy bien relatado. simplemente fascinante. me encantó, la historia es toda una hora de arte, sobretodo la manera de narrarla. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-True-Story-of-Hansel-and-Gretel-Audiobook/B00JAPQYGA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Subtitle: A Novel of War and Survival Author: Louise Murphy Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the last months of the Nazi occupation of Poland, two children are left by their father and stepmother to find safety in a dense forest. Because their real names will reveal their Jewishness, they are renamed "Hansel" and "Gretel". They wander in the woods until they are taken in by Magda, an eccentric and stubborn old woman called "witch" by the nearby villagers. Magda is determined to save them, even as a German officer arrives in the village with his own plans for the children. Combining classic themes of fairy tales and war literature, Louise Murphy's haunting novel of journey and survival, of redemption and memory, powerfully depicts how war is experienced by families and especially by children. The True Story of Hansel and Gretel tells a resonant, riveting story. Critic Reviews: "Lyrical, haunting, unforgettable." ( Kirkus, Starred Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louise Murphy) Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:02:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-True-Story-of-Hansel-and-Gretel-Audiobook/B00JAPQYGA thebookvoice.com 09:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Subtitle: A Novel of War and Survival Author: Louise Murphy Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the last months of the Nazi occupation of Poland, two children are left by their father and stepmother to find safety in a dense forest. Because their real names will reveal their Jewishness, they are renamed "Hansel" and "Gretel". They wander in the woods until they are taken in by Magda, an eccentric and stubborn old woman called "witch" by the nearby villagers. Magda is determined to save them, even as a German officer arrives in the village with his own plans for the children. Combining classic themes of fairy tales and war literature, Louise Murphy's haunting novel of journey and survival, of redemption and memory, powerfully depicts how war is experienced by families and especially by children. The True Story of Hansel and Gretel tells a resonant, riveting story. Critic Reviews: "Lyrical, haunting, unforgettable." ( Kirkus, Starred Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Subtitle: A Novel of War and Survival Author: Louise Murphy Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the last months of the Nazi occupation of Poland, two children are left by their father and stepmother to find safety in a dense forest. Because their real names will reveal their Jewishness, they are renamed "Hansel" and "Gretel". They wander in the woods until they are taken in by Magda, an eccentric and stubborn old woman called "witch" by the nearby villagers. Magda is determined to save them, even as a German officer arrives in the village with his own plans for the children. Combining classic themes of fairy tales and war literature, Louise Murphy's haunting novel of journey and survival, of redemption and memory, powerfully depicts how war is experienced by families and especially by children. The True Story of Hansel and Gretel tells a resonant, riveting story. Critic Reviews: "Lyrical, haunting, unforgettable." ( Kirkus, Starred Review) Members Reviews: Intriguing Title As I am sure was the point: it was the title that intrigued me. It was a clever way to weave the fairy tale into a story, but over all I didnt love it. Not a bad story, but more disturbing and alarming than interesting and compelling of course the plight of Jews in WW2 is disturbing; but Ive read better. Great narration; content disturbing I almost didn't finish listening to this book; the content and details were extremely graphic and upsetting. The story was engaging. Another example of the horrors of war and, sadly, pertinent in our world today. although tough truths, story is interesting. I had a hard time listening to war realities. Very good mixing the story with history. I did want to know about the characters. Don't miss out! Wow! I LOVED IT! So cleverly written and engrossing. It kept me on the edge. A MUST READ/LISTEN! Rated R for violence & rape This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? People who aren't bothered by awful details about a child being raped Has The True Story of Hansel and Gretel turned you off from other books in this genre? No, I love historical fiction. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The True Story of Hansel and Gretel? I would cut out the gruesome language & unnecessary details about the awful things that happened in the book. Any additional comments? Not for people who like to keep their entertainment PG13. I felt like I lost a bit of my innocence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-One-Person-Audiobook/B00802QSHY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In One Person Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Irving Narrator: John Benjamin Hickey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 771 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A compelling novel of desire, secrecy, and sexual identity, In One Person is a story of unfulfilled lovetormented, funny, and affectingand an impassioned embrace of our sexual differences. Billy, the bisexual narrator and main character of In One Person, tells the tragicomic story (lasting more than half a century) of his life as a sexual suspect, a phrase first used by John Irving in 1978 in his landmark novel of terminal cases, The World According to Garp. His most political novel since The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irvings In One Person is a poignant tribute to Billys friends and loversa theatrical cast of characters who defy category and convention. Not least, In One Person is an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the solitariness of a bisexual man who is dedicated to making himself worthwhile. Critic Reviews: "A profound truth is arrived at in these pages. It is Irving at his most daring, at his most ambitious. It is America and American writing, both at their very best. (Abraham Verghese) "His most daringly political, sexually transgressive, and moving novel in well over a decade." (Vanity Fair) In One Person is a rich and absorbing book, even beautiful. (Esquire) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Irving) Tue, 08 May 2012 12:14:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-One-Person-Audiobook/B00802QSHY thebookvoice.com 16:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In One Person Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Irving Narrator: John Benjamin Hickey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 771 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A compelling novel of desire, secrecy, and sexual identity, In One Person is a story of unfulfilled lovetormented, funny, and affectingand an impassioned embrace of our sexual differences. Billy, the bisexual narrator and main character of In One Person, tells the tragicomic story (lasting more than half a century) of his life as a sexual suspect, a phrase first used by John Irving in 1978 in his landmark novel of terminal cases, The World According to Garp. His most political novel since The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irvings In One Person is a poignant tribute to Billys friends and loversa theatrical cast of characters who defy category and convention. Not least, In One Person is an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the solitariness of a bisexual man who is dedicated to making himself worthwhile. Critic Reviews: "A profound truth is arrived at in these pages. It is Irving at his most daring, at his most ambitious. It is America and American writing, both at their very best. (Abraham Verghese) "His most daringly political, sexually transgressive, and moving novel in well over a decade." (Vanity Fair) In One Person is a rich and absorbing book, even beautiful. (Esquire) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In One Person Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Irving Narrator: John Benjamin Hickey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 771 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A compelling novel of desire, secrecy, and sexual identity, In One Person is a story of unfulfilled lovetormented, funny, and affectingand an impassioned embrace of our sexual differences. Billy, the bisexual narrator and main character of In One Person, tells the tragicomic story (lasting more than half a century) of his life as a sexual suspect, a phrase first used by John Irving in 1978 in his landmark novel of terminal cases, The World According to Garp. His most political novel since The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irvings In One Person is a poignant tribute to Billys friends and loversa theatrical cast of characters who defy category and convention. Not least, In One Person is an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the solitariness of a bisexual man who is dedicated to making himself worthwhile. Critic Reviews: "A profound truth is arrived at in these pages. It is Irving at his most daring, at his most ambitious. It is America and American writing, both at their very best. (Abraham Verghese) "His most daringly political, sexually transgressive, and moving novel in well over a decade." (Vanity Fair) In One Person is a rich and absorbing book, even beautiful. (Esquire) Members Reviews: VINTAGE IRVINE AT ITS BEST! I have been a devoted fan of John Irving for decades. He has the rare talent needed to wrap hard issues in literate laughter. In One Person is Vintage Irving. His signature symbols and character types are all present. As in his earlier books, from Garp through Twisted River, Irving continues to address socio/political controversies thoughtfully and fearlessly. The themes in this book remind us of Robert/Roberta the pro football player defender of Nurse Jenny, of Dr. Larch, the non-practicing homosexual who gave women choices and orphans second chances, of Frannie who learned how to live after gang rape, of Owen who tried to understand his religious parents as he lived out his own dream and even of the twisted multi-generational hatreds in Twisted River. And bears, of course. It is set in a private boys (originally) school in New England where we are reminded of elderly professors freezing in the snow and of warm, padded wrestling rooms, and a year in Vienna. And while it is fun to encounter the archetypes from his previous books, the social and political questions still remain to be explored and confronted. As he carefully built his arguments for questioning the status quo opinions, social norms, natural morals and blind prejudices of earlier generations about prostitution, abortion, sexual orientation, womens rights, racial justice, child abuse, the handicapped etc, he again argues for Questioning and questing and for sympathy. In Irvings words, dont categorize me before you even know me. He asks for tolerance, even for tolerance of the intolerant. To all of this, add Irvings tragicomIc writing genius and his story telling skills and we have another thoughtful provocative John Irving book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/American-Psycho-Audiobook/B004HARZSE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Psycho Author: Bret Easton Ellis Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Patrick Bateman is 26 and works on Wall Street. He is handsome, sophisticated, charming, and intelligent. He is also a psychopath. And he is taking us to a head-on collision with America's greatest dream - and its worst nightmare... ©1991 Bret Easton Ellis (P)2009 Recorded Books LLC biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bret Easton Ellis) Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:02:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/American-Psycho-Audiobook/B004HARZSE thebookvoice.com 17:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Psycho Author: Bret Easton Ellis Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Patrick Bateman is 26 and works on Wall Street. He is handsome, sophisticated, charming, and intelligent. He is also a psychopath. And he is taking us to a head-on collision with America's greatest dream - and its worst nightmare... ©1991 Bret Easton Ellis (P)2009 Recorded Books LLC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Psycho Author: Bret Easton Ellis Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Patrick Bateman is 26 and works on Wall Street. He is handsome, sophisticated, charming, and intelligent. He is also a psychopath. And he is taking us to a head-on collision with America's greatest dream - and its worst nightmare... ©1991 Bret Easton Ellis (P)2009 Recorded Books LLC Members Reviews: Be prepared for this book Undoubtedly this book is filled with violence and disturbing imagery. So if you are particularly sensitive to these things then perhaps be wary of listening to it. However, it provides a satirical account of our hyper-consumptive way of life; alienation and boredom. The protagonist is utterly deplorable - he is a psychopath after all - but seeing an extreme version of the wealthy late 80's/early 90's New York through his eyes is intriguing. In terms of the audio production the narration is excellent and I will look for other books read by Nick Landrum. A good listen! The narration was very good, both in terms of pronunciation and animation in the voice. The book was written in such a way, as to make a point, and in my opinion it is a social critique. There are a lot of details and they will sometimes be somewhat boring to a listener, but there are also scenes that are terribly violent and brutal, but both of these characteristics help to underline the author's point, so it works! Believe me, u ain't ready for this... Would you listen to American Psycho again? Why? Absolutely. So addictive. Easton Ellis gave me something, and now it's over, and I'm sad. What did you like best about this story? Bateman's eye for detail. Have you listened to any of Nick Landrums other performances before? How does this one compare? No. Who was the most memorable character of American Psycho and why? Bateman obviously. I think aspects of his character will resonate with most people. Any additional comments? Also, a very interesting insight into 80's yuppie America. So much of the social commentary holds true today. The worse book I have ever listen too I gave up after listening to 75% of this book. Patrick is unlikable and is nothing more than evil. The details of his violence is horrific. The characters in the book both boring and rude. I don't care if this is some social commentary on the period, the book can not be classed as entertaining or informative. It is garbage and does not deserve its status. I will not listen to or read anything else Bret Easton Elllis has written as this book has turned me off both his style and thinking. Nick Landrum is fantastic in his narration. I wished I had read the other reviews before listening to this disgusting piece of literature. There are some things you don't need to know and wish you never experience, this book is one of them. depraved I find this review hard to write. The book itself may be (in my view) described as depraved, corrupt, lacking in any literary content, a selection of words looking for a plot and not finding it . There was no content here, one can but wonder how it was published at all, it contributed nothing to American literature. The characters (such as they were) were shallow in the extreme, nothing , nothing at all to recommend it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Where-Theres-Smoke-A-Short-Story-Audiobook/B00O2GW376 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where There's Smoke: A Short Story Subtitle: And Larger Than Life: A Novella Author: Jodi Picoult Narrator: Kathe Mazur, Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Where There's Smoke": Best-selling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who "writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships" (The Boston Globe). Now, in this original short story, Picoult introduces Serenity Jones, one of the fascinating characters from her eagerly awaited new novel, Leaving Time. Even as a child, Serenity Jones knew she possessed unusual psychic gifts. Now, decades later, shes an acclaimed medium and host of her own widely viewed TV show, where she delivers messages to the living from loved ones who have passed. Lately, though, her efforts to boost ratings and garner fame have compromised her clairvoyant instincts. When Serenity books a young war widow to appear as a guest, the episode quickly unravels, stirring up a troubling controversy. And as she tries to undo the damage - to both her reputation and her show - Serenity finds that pride comes at a high price. Larger than Life: A gripping and beautifully written novella. Set in the wilds of Africa, Larger than Life introduces Alice, the unforgettable character at the center of Picoult's anticipated new novel, Leaving Time. A researcher studying memory in elephants, Alice is fascinated by the bonds between mother and calf - the mothers powerful protective instincts and her newborns unwavering loyalty. Living on a game reserve in Botswana, Alice is able to view the animals in their natural habitat - while following an important rule: She must only observe and never interfere. Then she finds an orphaned young elephant in the bush and cannot bear to leave the helpless baby behind. Thinking back on her own childhood, and on her shifting relationship with her mother, Alice risks her career to care for the calf. Yet what she comes to understand is the depth of a parents love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jodi Picoult) Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:46:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Where-Theres-Smoke-A-Short-Story-Audiobook/B00O2GW376 thebookvoice.com 00:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where There's Smoke: A Short Story Subtitle: And Larger Than Life: A Novella Author: Jodi Picoult Narrator: Kathe Mazur, Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Where There's Smoke": Best-selling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who "writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships" (The Boston Globe). Now, in this original short story, Picoult introduces Serenity Jones, one of the fascinating characters from her eagerly awaited new novel, Leaving Time. Even as a child, Serenity Jones knew she possessed unusual psychic gifts. Now, decades later, shes an acclaimed medium and host of her own widely viewed TV show, where she delivers messages to the living from loved ones who have passed. Lately, though, her efforts to boost ratings and garner fame have compromised her clairvoyant instincts. When Serenity books a young war widow to appear as a guest, the episode quickly unravels, stirring up a troubling controversy. And as she tries to undo the damage - to both her reputation and her show - Serenity finds that pride comes at a high price. Larger than Life: A gripping and beautifully written novella. Set in the wilds of Africa, Larger than Life introduces Alice, the unforgettable character at the center of Picoult's anticipated new novel, Leaving Time. A researcher studying memory in elephants, Alice is fascinated by the bonds between mother and calf - the mothers powerful protective instincts and her newborns unwavering loyalty. Living on a game reserve in Botswana, Alice is able to view the animals in their natural habitat - while following an important rule: She must only observe and never interfere. Then she finds an orphaned young elephant in the bush and cannot bear to leave the helpless baby behind. Thinking back on her own childhood, and on her shifting relationship with her mother, Alice risks her career to care for the calf. Yet what she comes to understand is the depth of a parents love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where There's Smoke: A Short Story Subtitle: And Larger Than Life: A Novella Author: Jodi Picoult Narrator: Kathe Mazur, Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Where There's Smoke": Best-selling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who "writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships" (The Boston Globe). Now, in this original short story, Picoult introduces Serenity Jones, one of the fascinating characters from her eagerly awaited new novel, Leaving Time. Even as a child, Serenity Jones knew she possessed unusual psychic gifts. Now, decades later, shes an acclaimed medium and host of her own widely viewed TV show, where she delivers messages to the living from loved ones who have passed. Lately, though, her efforts to boost ratings and garner fame have compromised her clairvoyant instincts. When Serenity books a young war widow to appear as a guest, the episode quickly unravels, stirring up a troubling controversy. And as she tries to undo the damage - to both her reputation and her show - Serenity finds that pride comes at a high price. Larger than Life: A gripping and beautifully written novella. Set in the wilds of Africa, Larger than Life introduces Alice, the unforgettable character at the center of Picoult's anticipated new novel, Leaving Time. A researcher studying memory in elephants, Alice is fascinated by the bonds between mother and calf - the mothers powerful protective instincts and her newborns unwavering loyalty. Living on a game reserve in Botswana, Alice is able to view the animals in their natural habitat - while following an important rule: She must only observe and never interfere. Then she finds an orphaned young elephant in the bush and cannot bear to leave the helpless baby behind. Thinking back on her own childhood, and on her shifting relationship with her mother, Alice risks her career to care for the calf. Yet what she comes to understand is the depth of a parents love. Members Reviews: This is Serenity's Story "Where There's Smoke" is an situational expansion in the life of Serenity, a proferssional psychic that you meet in the novel "Leaving Time" by Jodi Picoult. You can read it before or after the novel.. there are no spoilers, and this story can stand alone. Reading it after might be the best choice, only because the character Serenity is very strong in the novel, and you will enjoy knowing her in entirety prior to reading this short story. Whether you read it before or after, don't cheat yourself by missing the novel. It would be my nomination for Audible's book of the year in fiction. Until reading "Leaving Time," if anyone had ever told me that I would have said that about one of Jodi Picoult's novels, I would have said they were crazy. Reader I listen to audible while I run or walk the dog. I made it through 15 minutes of listening and tripped 5 times as the reader droned on to the point that I lost my pace and my mind. Not the best choice .. Guess I'll skip this book!!! A wonderful follow up to Leaving Time Was very happily surprised about these 2 short stories with Serenity and Alice from Leaving Time. Narrated by the same actresses. Great short stories! I love everything this author creates! Her words are visually captivating. Never disappointed with her. Superb performance! 2 short stories kept me engaged through out. Loved both of them. Larger than Life was particularly touching and a tear jerker. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Keep-the-Aspidistra-Flying-Audiobook/B0055P1WO8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keep the Aspidistra Flying Author: George Orwell Narrator: Richard E. Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gordon Comstock loathes dull, middle-class respectability and worship of money. He gives up a 'good job' in advertising to work part-time in a bookshop, giving him more time to write. But he slides instead into a self-induced poverty that destroys his creativity and his spirit. Only Rosemary, ever-faithful Rosemary, has the strength to challenge his commitment to his chosen way of life. Through the character of Gordon Comstock, Orwell reveals his own disaffection with the society he once himself renounced. biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Orwell) Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:39:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Keep-the-Aspidistra-Flying-Audiobook/B0055P1WO8 thebookvoice.com 09:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keep the Aspidistra Flying Author: George Orwell Narrator: Richard E. Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gordon Comstock loathes dull, middle-class respectability and worship of money. He gives up a 'good job' in advertising to work part-time in a bookshop, giving him more time to write. But he slides instead into a self-induced poverty that destroys his creativity and his spirit. Only Rosemary, ever-faithful Rosemary, has the strength to challenge his commitment to his chosen way of life. Through the character of Gordon Comstock, Orwell reveals his own disaffection with the society he once himself renounced. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keep the Aspidistra Flying Author: George Orwell Narrator: Richard E. Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gordon Comstock loathes dull, middle-class respectability and worship of money. He gives up a 'good job' in advertising to work part-time in a bookshop, giving him more time to write. But he slides instead into a self-induced poverty that destroys his creativity and his spirit. Only Rosemary, ever-faithful Rosemary, has the strength to challenge his commitment to his chosen way of life. Through the character of Gordon Comstock, Orwell reveals his own disaffection with the society he once himself renounced. Members Reviews: Gordon's Grey World is Colored with Grant Where does Keep the Aspidistra Flying rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? At times certain wonderful books, by towering authors and read by notable narrators often end up with a rather dull effect. For 'Keep the Aspidistra Flying', narrated by the immensely talented Richard E. Grant, this is not the case. The atmosphere of Orwell's terse satire is fully developed in this dramatic reading by Grant, who manages to deliver character after character without loosing any of the pacing allowing the social and political underscore of the book to be fully experienced by the listener. What was one of the most memorable moments of Keep the Aspidistra Flying? Of the many painfully satirical moments in the performance to look out for is the exchange between Gordon Comstock and the french waiter at the country pub.- enjoy. fantastically sarcastic performance What a pleasure to listen to Richard Grant capture every nuance and drop of sarcasm in Orwell's great prose masterpiece, The book feels very modern in sensibility; the narrator is exceptionally brilliant and funny. It was really a delight. I wish Richard E. Grant'd record more audiobooks On the extremely slim chance that he or his agent or someone responsible for casting audiobook narrators is reading this, please cajole Mr. Grant to record more audiobooks. Great performance. Loathsome character Gordon Comstock may just be the least appealing character in any book I have ever read. Whining, self pitying, grasping (of everything but money) he is almost completely devoid of human sympathy. At one point I nearly abandoned the book because he is such an unsympathetic persona. But it is an Orwell. You can't give up on an Orwell. It's the law. And Gordon does finally redeem himself for the most human of all reasons. If you love Orwell you need to work your way through all of his work. If you don't love Orwell you need to work your way through all of his work so that you eventually will. This is certainly no "Animal Farm" and "Coming up for Air" is a friendlier read (next please Audible) but it certainly repays the listening time. Richard E Grant's performance is excellent. Just the right amount of self important sneer in his voice and just the right tone of undeserved and unappreciated privilege in his delivery. All round a very good audiobook. You can't kill an aspidistra What did you love best about Keep the Aspidistra Flying? The scene where Gordon finally sells a poem and ends up blowing the money on booze and tarts. You can feel his hangover when he wakes up in jail. Gives me a headache just thinking about it. What did you like best about this story? Gordon's tenacity, although like everyone he ends up with his own aspidistra. What does Richard E. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Middlesteins-Audiobook/B009K8S1CM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Middlesteins Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jami Attenberg Narrator: Molly Ringwald Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 259 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: For more than 30 years, Edie and Richard Middlestein shared a solid family life together in the suburbs of Chicago. But now things are splintering apart, for one reason, it seems: Edie's enormous girth. She's obsessed with food - thinking about it, eating it - and if she doesn't stop, she won't have much longer to live. When Richard abandons his wife, it is up to the next generation to take control. Robin, their schoolteacher daughter, is determined that her father pay for leaving Edie. Benny, an easy-going, pot-smoking family man, just wants to smooth things over. And Rachelle - a whippet thin perfectionist - is intent on saving her mother-in-law's life, but this task proves even bigger than planning her twin children's spectacular b'nai mitzvah party. Through it all, they wonder: do Edie's devastating choices rest on her shoulders alone? Or are others at fault, too? With pitch-perfect prose, huge compassion, and sly humor, Jami Attenberg has given us an epic story of marriage, family, and obsession. The Middlesteins explores the hopes and heartbreaks of new and old love, the yearnings of Midwestern America, and our devastating, fascinating preoccupation with food. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jami Attenberg) Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:49:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Middlesteins-Audiobook/B009K8S1CM thebookvoice.com 06:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Middlesteins Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jami Attenberg Narrator: Molly Ringwald Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 259 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: For more than 30 years, Edie and Richard Middlestein shared a solid family life together in the suburbs of Chicago. But now things are splintering apart, for one reason, it seems: Edie's enormous girth. She's obsessed with food - thinking about it, eating it - and if she doesn't stop, she won't have much longer to live. When Richard abandons his wife, it is up to the next generation to take control. Robin, their schoolteacher daughter, is determined that her father pay for leaving Edie. Benny, an easy-going, pot-smoking family man, just wants to smooth things over. And Rachelle - a whippet thin perfectionist - is intent on saving her mother-in-law's life, but this task proves even bigger than planning her twin children's spectacular b'nai mitzvah party. Through it all, they wonder: do Edie's devastating choices rest on her shoulders alone? Or are others at fault, too? With pitch-perfect prose, huge compassion, and sly humor, Jami Attenberg has given us an epic story of marriage, family, and obsession. The Middlesteins explores the hopes and heartbreaks of new and old love, the yearnings of Midwestern America, and our devastating, fascinating preoccupation with food. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Middlesteins Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jami Attenberg Narrator: Molly Ringwald Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 259 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: For more than 30 years, Edie and Richard Middlestein shared a solid family life together in the suburbs of Chicago. But now things are splintering apart, for one reason, it seems: Edie's enormous girth. She's obsessed with food - thinking about it, eating it - and if she doesn't stop, she won't have much longer to live. When Richard abandons his wife, it is up to the next generation to take control. Robin, their schoolteacher daughter, is determined that her father pay for leaving Edie. Benny, an easy-going, pot-smoking family man, just wants to smooth things over. And Rachelle - a whippet thin perfectionist - is intent on saving her mother-in-law's life, but this task proves even bigger than planning her twin children's spectacular b'nai mitzvah party. Through it all, they wonder: do Edie's devastating choices rest on her shoulders alone? Or are others at fault, too? With pitch-perfect prose, huge compassion, and sly humor, Jami Attenberg has given us an epic story of marriage, family, and obsession. The Middlesteins explores the hopes and heartbreaks of new and old love, the yearnings of Midwestern America, and our devastating, fascinating preoccupation with food. Members Reviews: Ended too soon I heard this book reviewed on NPR and was happy to see that it was available on Audible. The NPR review mentioned Attenberg's unflinchingly honest character portrayals and that piqued my interest. During several of the first chapters, I wasn't sure if I really liked the book, or if I was easily delighted by the amazingly accurate portrayal of life on the North side of the Chicago metro area. I'm originally from there, and the detail the author paints on that setting is so realistic, I felt like I was home for the holidays. But as I got to the end of the book, I can confirm that it was the story in its entirety that charmed me. To be sure, I was left wanting so much more. It felt like it ended too soon, I wanted to know so much more about the characters past and present. That is bad news for me, but a credit to the author. Speaking of credits, I usually download really long tomes to get my credit worth in Audible, so this was an usually short book for me. Ringwald did a nice job narrating. She was a little bit stilted at times, but it did not interfere with my enjoyment of this book and the sound of her voice likely contributed to the overall nostalgia I experienced visiting Superdogs on Milwaukee, Wicker Park, and Polish nail salons in Skokie. Great story - Narration leaves A LOT to be desired Any additional comments? Wonderful story but it was embarrassing to hear Molly Ringwald mispronounce the Jewish words (e.g. "meshugah, b'nai mitzvah, dayenu...") It took away from the book's authenticity. I am surprised the author, director and producer didn't consider those as necessary edits. Her tone was also very flat and I felt that it did a disservice to what was a great story. A Slice of Life Having struggled with weight and also being Jewish, allowed me to really identify with the book. I too remember the Weight Watcher "tips" like removing the center piece of bread from a Big Mac to save calories. I too have been to many Bar/Bar Mitzvah's where the elaborate affair overshadowed what the Bar Mitzvah ceremony was all about. I too know of many dysfunctional families, as a matter of fact, I don't know too many who aren't. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Comedians-Audiobook/B004MCHSWK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Comedians Author: Graham Greene Narrator: Joseph Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Three men meet on a ship bound for Haiti, where corruption and terror reign. Disillusioned and noncommittal, they are the comedians of Greenes title, hiding from lifes pain and love behind their chosen masks. Critic Reviews: Graham Greene arouses responses of curiosity and attention comparable to those set up by MalrauxFaulkner and Hemingway. (New Statesman) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Graham Greene) Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:28:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Comedians-Audiobook/B004MCHSWK thebookvoice.com 11:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Comedians Author: Graham Greene Narrator: Joseph Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Three men meet on a ship bound for Haiti, where corruption and terror reign. Disillusioned and noncommittal, they are the comedians of Greenes title, hiding from lifes pain and love behind their chosen masks. Critic Reviews: Graham Greene arouses responses of curiosity and attention comparable to those set up by MalrauxFaulkner and Hemingway. (New Statesman) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Comedians Author: Graham Greene Narrator: Joseph Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Three men meet on a ship bound for Haiti, where corruption and terror reign. Disillusioned and noncommittal, they are the comedians of Greenes title, hiding from lifes pain and love behind their chosen masks. Critic Reviews: Graham Greene arouses responses of curiosity and attention comparable to those set up by MalrauxFaulkner and Hemingway. (New Statesman) Members Reviews: We are bad comedians, we aren't bad men "We mustn't complain too much of being comediansit's an honourable profession. If only we could be good ones the world might gain at least a sense of style. We have failedthat's all. We are bad comedians, we aren't bad men." I started out thinking I was going to just listen to a 'minor' Greene, and finished the novel once again shocked by my ability to completely underestimate Greene once again. The Comedians is a dark tragedy set in a Haitian Hell ruled by Papa Doc and his Tonton Macoute. Into this tortured hell floats Brown, the Smiths and Jones. This sad troupe each struggles with overcoming fear, death, love and apathy while dancing on the edge of the abyss. It reminded me a little of Under the Volcano, but instead of one man's struggle with mescal, it is humanity's struggle with apathy and fear. Worst reader ever Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? It is a wonderful, disturbing story. I would not recommend this version because the reader preforms his task so poorly. I have listened to dozens of recorded books. This was the worst performance I have heard. What other book might you compare The Comedians to and why? The End of the Affair, of course. How could the performance have been better? I was astounded at how badly the book was read. The reader's attempts at accents were...I don't know what to say...a little like a stew made by a drunken house-painter. Beyond that, the reader betrayed no understanding of timing, inflection, or the intent of the author. He almost manages to ruin the story itself...but not quite. Fine book, misguided performance. How did the narrator detract from the book? I don't think he necessarily meant it that way, but his delivery came off snide and condescending instead of ironic and empathic. I don't think Haitians sound as he made them sound, and his American accents were lame caricatures. A Good Passtime...but not great. I went to Haiti in 1986, two days after Baby Doc left. I was immersed in the foreknowledge of VooDoo thanks to an excellent book (later a horrible movie) titled "Serpent & The Rainbow". I was able to see a whole different layer of complexity thanks to the author's experience recorded in the book. So I read "The Comedians" with vested interest. I wanted historical facts as much as anything. And I got that. What was missing was story. Though full of color, it was thin in meaning. I didn't care about the people. Ever. And the reader's voice didn't help. Terrible Narrator What disappointed you about The Comedians? I somehow missed that Joseph Porter was the narrator. He is a truly awful voice talent. I couldn't get past chapter 2. I don't know if it is a good story - I just can't get past his narration. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Joseph Porter? Anyone. Really, anyone else. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Some-Sing-Some-Cry-Audiobook/B0041HQHM8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Some Sing, Some Cry Author: Ntozake Shange, Ifa Bayeza Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 569 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Audible presents the multigenerational epic Some Sing, Some Cry. Created by Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bayeza, this audiobook takes listeners on a journey through Reconstruction, two world wars, the Harlem renaissance, and Vietnam to modern day America. Some Sing, Some Cry begins at the threshold of one familys freedom. We meet Betty Mayfield, newly emancipated from Sweet Tamarind, a lush and haunted rice plantation off the Carolina coast. Betty and her feisty teenage granddaughter Eudora are leaving for the mainland, bringing with them the ghosts, scars, and songs they have carried for so long as they meet unknown challenges ahead. From there, we meet seven generations of Mayfield men and women, and hear the songs that provide the score to their lives. Acclaimed narrator Robin Miles goes beyond the prose to transform song lyrics sprinkled throughout the book into beautiful music, making this a uniquely rich literary and audio experience. Playwright, poet, and novelist Ntozake Shanges Obie Award-winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf will be a star-studded major motion picture this fall, directed by Tyler Perry. Ifa Bayeza is an Edgar Award-winning playwright, producer, and conceptual theater artist. Yale Drama School-trained Robin Miles has appeared on stage and TV and narrated over 100 audiobooks. Free with this audiobook: an exclusive interview with the authors. Critic Reviews: If there are shoulders modern African-American women's literature stands upon they belong to Ntozake Shange who revolutionized theater and literature with her iconic work for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf in the 1970's. Any of us writing today are inheritors of her genius. Some Sing, Some Cry will show her to be as potent and irrepressible a force as she was thirty years ago. (Sapphire, author of Push) In this epic saga, the sister-sister author combination of Bayeza and Shange offers a richly detailed and boldly colored account of one familys experience in slavery and its legacies for the generations that followed. Some Sing, Some Cry is both moving and arresting. (Annette Gordon-Reed, author of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family) This is a complex poetic treatise on race, culture, love, and family, the use of regional vernacular, dialect, and pure song, resulting in a provocative fictional history. (Publishers Weekly) "Vibrant... Some Sing, Some Cry is Shange and Bayeza at their poetic best." (Essence) "Keeps the reader turning page after page. This story of lifesaving music and heartbroken maternity is engaging from start to finish. The Mayfield women are hilarious and sexy, gorgeous and strong." (New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ntozake Shange) Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:01:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Some-Sing-Some-Cry-Audiobook/B0041HQHM8 thebookvoice.com 26:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Some Sing, Some Cry Author: Ntozake Shange, Ifa Bayeza Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 569 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Audible presents the multigenerational epic Some Sing, Some Cry. Created by Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bayeza, this audiobook takes listeners on a journey through Reconstruction, two world wars, the Harlem renaissance, and Vietnam to modern day America. Some Sing, Some Cry begins at the threshold of one familys freedom. We meet Betty Mayfield, newly emancipated from Sweet Tamarind, a lush and haunted rice plantation off the Carolina coast. Betty and her feisty teenage granddaughter Eudora are leaving for the mainland, bringing with them the ghosts, scars, and songs they have carried for so long as they meet unknown challenges ahead. From there, we meet seven generations of Mayfield men and women, and hear the songs that provide the score to their lives. Acclaimed narrator Robin Miles goes beyond the prose to transform song lyrics sprinkled throughout the book into beautiful music, making this a uniquely rich literary and audio experience. Playwright, poet, and novelist Ntozake Shanges Obie Award-winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf will be a star-studded major motion picture this fall, directed by Tyler Perry. Ifa Bayeza is an Edgar Award-winning playwright, producer, and conceptual theater artist. Yale Drama School-trained Robin Miles has appeared on stage and TV and narrated over 100 audiobooks. Free with this audiobook: an exclusive interview with the authors. Critic Reviews: If there are shoulders modern African-American women's literature stands upon they belong to Ntozake Shange who revolutionized theater and literature with her iconic work for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf in the 1970's. Any of us writing today are inheritors of her genius. Some Sing, Some Cry will show her to be as potent and irrepressible a force as she was thirty years ago. (Sapphire, author of Push) In this epic saga, the sister-sister author combination of Bayeza and Shange offers a richly detailed and boldly colored account of one familys experience in slavery and its legacies for the generations that followed. Some Sing, Some Cry is both moving and arresting. (Annette Gordon-Reed, author of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family) This is a complex poetic treatise on race, culture, love, and family, the use of regional vernacular, dialect, and pure song, resulting in a provocative fictional history. (Publishers Weekly) "Vibrant... Some Sing, Some Cry is Shange and Bayeza at their poetic best." (Essence) "Keeps the reader turning page after page. This story of lifesaving music and heartbroken maternity is engaging from start to finish. The Mayfield women are hilarious and sexy, gorgeous and strong." (New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Some Sing, Some Cry Author: Ntozake Shange, Ifa Bayeza Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 569 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Audible presents the multigenerational epic Some Sing, Some Cry. Created by Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bayeza, this audiobook takes listeners on a journey through Reconstruction, two world wars, the Harlem renaissance, and Vietnam to modern day America. Some Sing, Some Cry begins at the threshold of one familys freedom. We meet Betty Mayfield, newly emancipated from Sweet Tamarind, a lush and haunted rice plantation off the Carolina coast. Betty and her feisty teenage granddaughter Eudora are leaving for the mainland, bringing with them the ghosts, scars, and songs they have carried for so long as they meet unknown challenges ahead. From there, we meet seven generations of Mayfield men and women, and hear the songs that provide the score to their lives. Acclaimed narrator Robin Miles goes beyond the prose to transform song lyrics sprinkled throughout the book into beautiful music, making this a uniquely rich literary and audio experience. Playwright, poet, and novelist Ntozake Shanges Obie Award-winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf will be a star-studded major motion picture this fall, directed by Tyler Perry. Ifa Bayeza is an Edgar Award-winning playwright, producer, and conceptual theater artist. Yale Drama School-trained Robin Miles has appeared on stage and TV and narrated over 100 audiobooks. Free with this audiobook: an exclusive interview with the authors. Critic Reviews: If there are shoulders modern African-American women's literature stands upon they belong to Ntozake Shange who revolutionized theater and literature with her iconic work for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf in the 1970's. Any of us writing today are inheritors of her genius. Some Sing, Some Cry will show her to be as potent and irrepressible a force as she was thirty years ago. (Sapphire, author of Push) In this epic saga, the sister-sister author combination of Bayeza and Shange offers a richly detailed and boldly colored account of one familys experience in slavery and its legacies for the generations that followed. Some Sing, Some Cry is both moving and arresting. (Annette Gordon-Reed, author of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family) This is a complex poetic treatise on race, culture, love, and family, the use of regional vernacular, dialect, and pure song, resulting in a provocative fictional history. (Publishers Weekly) "Vibrant... Some Sing, Some Cry is Shange and Bayeza at their poetic best." (Essence) "Keeps the reader turning page after page. This story of lifesaving music and heartbroken maternity is engaging from start to finish. The Mayfield women are hilarious and sexy, gorgeous and strong." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Southern Soul This book was beautifully narated by a voice that can take you to another time, a time in the deep south in the depth of slavery, and forward to an era a jazz and soul music. The can feel the love for music of the authors as they take you on a journey of stuggles and triumphs with a family that evokes a strenth of love and pride. Robin Miles, brings the voices of these characters to life. The voice characterizations brings forth a mental visionary story you will enjoy, with a delivery that will make you too, sing and cry. I loved this book! Excellant listen! Beautiful story I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/All-the-Rivers-Audiobook/B06XPWLQPY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Rivers Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dorit Rabinyan Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A controversial, award-winning story about the passionate but untenable affair between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, from one of Israel's most acclaimed novelists. When Liat meets Hilmi on a blustery autumn afternoon in Greenwich Village, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. Charismatic and handsome, Hilmi is a talented young artist from Palestine. Liat, an aspiring translation student, plans to return to Israel the following summer. Despite knowing that their love can be only temporary, that it can exist only away from their conflicted homeland, Liat lets herself be enraptured by Hilmi - by his lively imagination, by his beautiful hands and wise eyes, by his sweetness and devotion. Together they explore the city, sharing laughs and fantasies and pangs of homesickness. But the unfettered joy they awaken in each other cannot overcome the guilt Liat feels for hiding him from her family in Israel and her Jewish friends in New York. As her departure date looms and her love for Hilmi deepens, Liat must decide whether she is willing to risk alienating her family, her community, and her sense of self for the love of one man. Banned from classrooms by Israel's Ministry of Education, Dorit Rabinyan's remarkable novel contains multitudes. A bold portrayal of the strains - and delights - of a forbidden relationship, All the Rivers (published in Israel as Borderlife) is a love story and a war story, a New York story and a Middle East story, an unflinching foray into the forces that bind us and divide us. "The land is the same land," Hilmi reminds Liat. "In the end all the rivers flow into the same sea." Critic Reviews: "A fine, subtle, and disturbing study of the ways in which public events encroach upon the private lives of those who attempt to live and love in peace with each other, and, impossibly, with a riven and irreconcilable world." (John Banville, Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea) "I'm with Dorit Rabinyan. Love, not hate, will save us. Hatred sows hatred, but love can break down barriers." (Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature) "Rabinyan's writing reflects the honesty and modesty of a true artisan." (Haaretz) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorit Rabinyan) Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:37:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/All-the-Rivers-Audiobook/B06XPWLQPY thebookvoice.com 09:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Rivers Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dorit Rabinyan Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A controversial, award-winning story about the passionate but untenable affair between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, from one of Israel's most acclaimed novelists. When Liat meets Hilmi on a blustery autumn afternoon in Greenwich Village, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. Charismatic and handsome, Hilmi is a talented young artist from Palestine. Liat, an aspiring translation student, plans to return to Israel the following summer. Despite knowing that their love can be only temporary, that it can exist only away from their conflicted homeland, Liat lets herself be enraptured by Hilmi - by his lively imagination, by his beautiful hands and wise eyes, by his sweetness and devotion. Together they explore the city, sharing laughs and fantasies and pangs of homesickness. But the unfettered joy they awaken in each other cannot overcome the guilt Liat feels for hiding him from her family in Israel and her Jewish friends in New York. As her departure date looms and her love for Hilmi deepens, Liat must decide whether she is willing to risk alienating her family, her community, and her sense of self for the love of one man. Banned from classrooms by Israel's Ministry of Education, Dorit Rabinyan's remarkable novel contains multitudes. A bold portrayal of the strains - and delights - of a forbidden relationship, All the Rivers (published in Israel as Borderlife) is a love story and a war story, a New York story and a Middle East story, an unflinching foray into the forces that bind us and divide us. "The land is the same land," Hilmi reminds Liat. "In the end all the rivers flow into the same sea." Critic Reviews: "A fine, subtle, and disturbing study of the ways in which public events encroach upon the private lives of those who attempt to live and love in peace with each other, and, impossibly, with a riven and irreconcilable world." (John Banville, Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea) "I'm with Dorit Rabinyan. Love, not hate, will save us. Hatred sows hatred, but love can break down barriers." (Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature) "Rabinyan's writing reflects the honesty and modesty of a true artisan." (Haaretz) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Rivers Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dorit Rabinyan Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A controversial, award-winning story about the passionate but untenable affair between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, from one of Israel's most acclaimed novelists. When Liat meets Hilmi on a blustery autumn afternoon in Greenwich Village, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. Charismatic and handsome, Hilmi is a talented young artist from Palestine. Liat, an aspiring translation student, plans to return to Israel the following summer. Despite knowing that their love can be only temporary, that it can exist only away from their conflicted homeland, Liat lets herself be enraptured by Hilmi - by his lively imagination, by his beautiful hands and wise eyes, by his sweetness and devotion. Together they explore the city, sharing laughs and fantasies and pangs of homesickness. But the unfettered joy they awaken in each other cannot overcome the guilt Liat feels for hiding him from her family in Israel and her Jewish friends in New York. As her departure date looms and her love for Hilmi deepens, Liat must decide whether she is willing to risk alienating her family, her community, and her sense of self for the love of one man. Banned from classrooms by Israel's Ministry of Education, Dorit Rabinyan's remarkable novel contains multitudes. A bold portrayal of the strains - and delights - of a forbidden relationship, All the Rivers (published in Israel as Borderlife) is a love story and a war story, a New York story and a Middle East story, an unflinching foray into the forces that bind us and divide us. "The land is the same land," Hilmi reminds Liat. "In the end all the rivers flow into the same sea." Critic Reviews: "A fine, subtle, and disturbing study of the ways in which public events encroach upon the private lives of those who attempt to live and love in peace with each other, and, impossibly, with a riven and irreconcilable world." (John Banville, Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea) "I'm with Dorit Rabinyan. Love, not hate, will save us. Hatred sows hatred, but love can break down barriers." (Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature) "Rabinyan's writing reflects the honesty and modesty of a true artisan." (Haaretz) Members Reviews: Irreconcilable Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes Would you be willing to try another book from Dorit Rabinyan? Why or why not? Yes What does Gabra Zackman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Excellent narration albeit some fine-tuning errors with accents. Was All the Rivers worth the listening time? Yes Any additional comments? A fine etching in a place and time which brings a Palestinian NYC based artist and an Israeli women into a complex relationship of deep love and attraction and stark difference in national identity. Doomed to failure due to the cultural, national and religious schisms a kind of slow motion intensity pervades. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Unterleuten-Audiobook/B01C8RGSGC Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Unterleuten Autor:: Juli Zeh Erzähler: Helene Grass Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 9 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-05-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 9 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: "Die Geschichte ist wie ein Kaleidoskop. Man dreht ein wenig, und alles sieht anders aus." Juli Zeh Manchmal kann die Idylle auch die Hölle sein. Wie das Dorf "Unterleuten" irgendwo in Brandenburg. Wer nur einen flüchtigen Blick darauf wirft, ist bezaubert von den schrulligen Originalen, die den Ort nach der Wende prägen, von der unberührten Natur mit den seltenen Vogelarten, von den kleinen Häusern, die sich Stadtflüchtige aus Berlin gerne kaufen. Doch als eine Investmentfirma einen Windpark in unmittelbarer Nähe der Ortschaft errichten will, brechen Streitigkeiten wieder auf, die lange Zeit unterdrückt wurden. Kein Wunder, dass schon wenige Tage später im Dorf die Hölle los ist... Mit "Unterleuten" hat Juli Zeh einen großen Gesellschaftsroman über die wichtigen Fragen unserer Zeit geschrieben, der hochspannend wie ein Thriller ist. Gibt es im 21. Jahrhundert noch eine Moral jenseits des Eigeninteresses? Woran glauben wir? Und wie kommt es, dass immer alle nur das Beste wollen, und am Ende trotzdem Schreckliches passiert? ©2016 S. Fischer (P)2016 der Hörverlag biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juli Zeh) Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:27:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Unterleuten-Audiobook/B01C8RGSGC thebookvoice.com 18:09:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Unterleuten Autor:: Juli Zeh Erzähler: Helene Grass Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 9 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-05-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 9 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: "Die Geschichte ist wie ein Kaleidoskop. Man dreht ein wenig, und alles sieht anders aus." Juli Zeh Manchmal kann die Idylle auch die Hölle sein. Wie das Dorf "Unterleuten" irgendwo in Brandenburg. Wer nur einen flüchtigen Blick darauf wirft, ist bezaubert von den schrulligen Originalen, die den Ort nach der Wende prägen, von der unberührten Natur mit den seltenen Vogelarten, von den kleinen Häusern, die sich Stadtflüchtige aus Berlin gerne kaufen. Doch als eine Investmentfirma einen Windpark in unmittelbarer Nähe der Ortschaft errichten will, brechen Streitigkeiten wieder auf, die lange Zeit unterdrückt wurden. Kein Wunder, dass schon wenige Tage später im Dorf die Hölle los ist... Mit "Unterleuten" hat Juli Zeh einen großen Gesellschaftsroman über die wichtigen Fragen unserer Zeit geschrieben, der hochspannend wie ein Thriller ist. Gibt es im 21. Jahrhundert noch eine Moral jenseits des Eigeninteresses? Woran glauben wir? Und wie kommt es, dass immer alle nur das Beste wollen, und am Ende trotzdem Schreckliches passiert? ©2016 S. Fischer (P)2016 der Hörverlag Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Unterleuten Autor:: Juli Zeh Erzähler: Helene Grass Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 9 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-05-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 9 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: "Die Geschichte ist wie ein Kaleidoskop. Man dreht ein wenig, und alles sieht anders aus." Juli Zeh Manchmal kann die Idylle auch die Hölle sein. Wie das Dorf "Unterleuten" irgendwo in Brandenburg. Wer nur einen flüchtigen Blick darauf wirft, ist bezaubert von den schrulligen Originalen, die den Ort nach der Wende prägen, von der unberührten Natur mit den seltenen Vogelarten, von den kleinen Häusern, die sich Stadtflüchtige aus Berlin gerne kaufen. Doch als eine Investmentfirma einen Windpark in unmittelbarer Nähe der Ortschaft errichten will, brechen Streitigkeiten wieder auf, die lange Zeit unterdrückt wurden. Kein Wunder, dass schon wenige Tage später im Dorf die Hölle los ist... Mit "Unterleuten" hat Juli Zeh einen großen Gesellschaftsroman über die wichtigen Fragen unserer Zeit geschrieben, der hochspannend wie ein Thriller ist. Gibt es im 21. Jahrhundert noch eine Moral jenseits des Eigeninteresses? Woran glauben wir? Und wie kommt es, dass immer alle nur das Beste wollen, und am Ende trotzdem Schreckliches passiert? ©2016 S. Fischer (P)2016 der Hörverlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: loved it great story line gripping never a dull moment and very well written enjoyed from start to finish must read https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tampa-Audiobook/B00D8G28DK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tampa Author: Alissa Nutting Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 239 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Celeste Price is an eighth-grade English teacher in suburban Tampa. She's undeniably attractive. She drives a red Corvette with tinted windows. Her husband, Ford, is rich, square-jawed, and devoted to her. But Celeste's devotion lies elsewhere. She has a singular sexual obsession: 14-year-old boys. Celeste pursues her craving with sociopathic meticulousness and forethought; her sole purpose in becoming a teacher is to fulfill her passion and provide her access to her compulsion. As the novel opens, fall semester at Jefferson Jr. High is beginning. In mere weeks, Celeste has chosen and lured the lusciously naive Jack Patrick into her web. Jack is enthralled and in awe of his teacher, and, most important, willing to accept Celeste's terms for a secret relationship - car rides after school; rendezvous at Jack's house while his single father works late; body-slamming encounters in Celeste's empty classroom between periods. Ever mindful of the danger - the perpetual risk of exposure, Jack's father's own attraction to her, and the ticking clock as Jack leaves innocent boyhood behind - the hyperbolically insatiable Celeste bypasses each hurdle with swift thinking and shameless determination, even when the solutions involve greater misdeeds than the affair itself. In slaking her sexual thirst, Celeste Price is remorseless and deviously free of hesitation, a monstress driven by pure motivation. She deceives everyone, and cares nothing for anyone or anything but her own pleasure. With crackling, rampantly unadulterated prose, Tampa is a grand, uncompromising, seriocomic examination of want and a scorching literary debut. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alissa Nutting) Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:07:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tampa-Audiobook/B00D8G28DK thebookvoice.com 08:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tampa Author: Alissa Nutting Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 239 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Celeste Price is an eighth-grade English teacher in suburban Tampa. She's undeniably attractive. She drives a red Corvette with tinted windows. Her husband, Ford, is rich, square-jawed, and devoted to her. But Celeste's devotion lies elsewhere. She has a singular sexual obsession: 14-year-old boys. Celeste pursues her craving with sociopathic meticulousness and forethought; her sole purpose in becoming a teacher is to fulfill her passion and provide her access to her compulsion. As the novel opens, fall semester at Jefferson Jr. High is beginning. In mere weeks, Celeste has chosen and lured the lusciously naive Jack Patrick into her web. Jack is enthralled and in awe of his teacher, and, most important, willing to accept Celeste's terms for a secret relationship - car rides after school; rendezvous at Jack's house while his single father works late; body-slamming encounters in Celeste's empty classroom between periods. Ever mindful of the danger - the perpetual risk of exposure, Jack's father's own attraction to her, and the ticking clock as Jack leaves innocent boyhood behind - the hyperbolically insatiable Celeste bypasses each hurdle with swift thinking and shameless determination, even when the solutions involve greater misdeeds than the affair itself. In slaking her sexual thirst, Celeste Price is remorseless and deviously free of hesitation, a monstress driven by pure motivation. She deceives everyone, and cares nothing for anyone or anything but her own pleasure. With crackling, rampantly unadulterated prose, Tampa is a grand, uncompromising, seriocomic examination of want and a scorching literary debut. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tampa Author: Alissa Nutting Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 239 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Celeste Price is an eighth-grade English teacher in suburban Tampa. She's undeniably attractive. She drives a red Corvette with tinted windows. Her husband, Ford, is rich, square-jawed, and devoted to her. But Celeste's devotion lies elsewhere. She has a singular sexual obsession: 14-year-old boys. Celeste pursues her craving with sociopathic meticulousness and forethought; her sole purpose in becoming a teacher is to fulfill her passion and provide her access to her compulsion. As the novel opens, fall semester at Jefferson Jr. High is beginning. In mere weeks, Celeste has chosen and lured the lusciously naive Jack Patrick into her web. Jack is enthralled and in awe of his teacher, and, most important, willing to accept Celeste's terms for a secret relationship - car rides after school; rendezvous at Jack's house while his single father works late; body-slamming encounters in Celeste's empty classroom between periods. Ever mindful of the danger - the perpetual risk of exposure, Jack's father's own attraction to her, and the ticking clock as Jack leaves innocent boyhood behind - the hyperbolically insatiable Celeste bypasses each hurdle with swift thinking and shameless determination, even when the solutions involve greater misdeeds than the affair itself. In slaking her sexual thirst, Celeste Price is remorseless and deviously free of hesitation, a monstress driven by pure motivation. She deceives everyone, and cares nothing for anyone or anything but her own pleasure. With crackling, rampantly unadulterated prose, Tampa is a grand, uncompromising, seriocomic examination of want and a scorching literary debut. Members Reviews: This author is pretty gutsy The whole premise of this book is off-putting to some, and if that's how it strikes you just stop there. Because not only is it about an adult woman preying on 14-year-olds, it's quite sexually graphic, and since it's written from Celeste's perspective, the sex is actually pretty sexy. I'm not bothered by anything in fiction (no 14-year-old boys were actually harmed in the writing of this book!) so I found it a bit fascinating. Celeste is a great unlikeable protagonist and I thought the story progressed well all the way to its satisfying ending. I actually tried this one in print first and found the quality of the writing inconsistent, but the audio worked much better for me. The narrator somehow made Celeste's voice more palatable and I binge-listened to this over the long weekend. I like when authors take risks by tackling taboo subjects, and Alissa Nutting pulled it off quite well. It had potential Is there anything you would change about this book? The ending... to start with. The first half of the book you think that Celest is a highly intelligent female willing to do anything to satisfy her obsession: teenage males. Her wishes are crazy, but very enthralling as well. She's an interesting character to say the least. Second half of the book she becomes stupid and arrogant and other people like her even more for that. It was annoying and it didn't fit with the character created in the first half. Is like the author wanted us to hate her. And that's cheating. I would have enjoyed the rational, pervert feminist much more than the beautiful sheltered pedophile. Also, the idea that beautiful people have it easy... don't really dig it. I've seen lots of beautiful people get bullied and ugly ones as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/La-breve-y-maravillosa-vida-de-Oscar-Wao-The-Brief-Wondrous-Life-of-Oscar-Wao-Audiobook/B073BJHQVX Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: La breve y maravillosa vida de Óscar Wao [The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao] Autor: Junot Díaz Narrador: Jane Santos, Yamil Ureña Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Novela ganadora del Pulitzer 2008. La vida nunca ha sido fácil para Óscar Wao, un dominicano dulce, obeso y desastroso que vive con su madre y su hermana disfuncional en un gueto de Nueva Jersey. Óscar sueña con convertirse en un J. R. R. Tolkien dominicano y, por encima de todo, sueña con encontrar el amor de su vida. Pero puede que Óscar nunca alcance sus metas debido a una extraña maldición que ha estado en su familia por generaciones, enviando a los Wao a prisión, predisponiéndolos a accidentes trágicos y, ante todo, al desamor. En la noche, cuando estaba echado en la cama pensando en la chica de la que estaba enamorado, una fresita cuya familia era de Cancún, tuve la visión de un pobre nerd negro y jodido del gueto llamado Óscar Wao, el tipo de nerd del gueto que habría sido yo si no me hubieran "descubierto" las chicas el primer año de high school. Óscar no iba a ser el caribeño sexy por el que la industria del turismo vive y muere. Me di cuenta de que podía escribir acerca de este chico nerd que vive obsesionado por la historia y por las chicas, que solo es bueno para la fantasía y para la ciencia ficción y que, sin embargo (trágica, cómicamente), pertenece a una comunidad y a una cultura que propiamente no se enloquece por los nerds de color ni por sus intereses. Junot Díaz Reseñas: "Innovadora, divertida y arriesgada, constituye una valiosa aportación a las letras americanas." Eduardo Lago, Revista de libros "Una obra imprescindible. Junot Díaz ha escrito una novela que le sitúa en la primera fila de la narrativa contemporánea." Michiko Kakutami, The New York Times "Junot Díaz posee un talento potente, fresco y auténtico." Hanif Kureishi biacuaduc@gmail.com (Junot Díaz) Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:21:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/La-breve-y-maravillosa-vida-de-Oscar-Wao-The-Brief-Wondrous-Life-of-Oscar-Wao-Audiobook/B073BJHQVX thebookvoice.com 11:34:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: La breve y maravillosa vida de Óscar Wao [The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao] Autor: Junot Díaz Narrador: Jane Santos, Yamil Ureña Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Novela ganadora del Pulitzer 2008. La vida nunca ha sido fácil para Óscar Wao, un dominicano dulce, obeso y desastroso que vive con su madre y su hermana disfuncional en un gueto de Nueva Jersey. Óscar sueña con convertirse en un J. R. R. Tolkien dominicano y, por encima de todo, sueña con encontrar el amor de su vida. Pero puede que Óscar nunca alcance sus metas debido a una extraña maldición que ha estado en su familia por generaciones, enviando a los Wao a prisión, predisponiéndolos a accidentes trágicos y, ante todo, al desamor. En la noche, cuando estaba echado en la cama pensando en la chica de la que estaba enamorado, una fresita cuya familia era de Cancún, tuve la visión de un pobre nerd negro y jodido del gueto llamado Óscar Wao, el tipo de nerd del gueto que habría sido yo si no me hubieran "descubierto" las chicas el primer año de high school. Óscar no iba a ser el caribeño sexy por el que la industria del turismo vive y muere. Me di cuenta de que podía escribir acerca de este chico nerd que vive obsesionado por la historia y por las chicas, que solo es bueno para la fantasía y para la ciencia ficción y que, sin embargo (trágica, cómicamente), pertenece a una comunidad y a una cultura que propiamente no se enloquece por los nerds de color ni por sus intereses. Junot Díaz Reseñas: "Innovadora, divertida y arriesgada, constituye una valiosa aportación a las letras americanas." Eduardo Lago, Revista de libros "Una obra imprescindible. Junot Díaz ha escrito una novela que le sitúa en la primera fila de la narrativa contemporánea." Michiko Kakutami, The New York Times "Junot Díaz posee un talento potente, fresco y auténtico." Hanif Kureishi Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: La breve y maravillosa vida de Óscar Wao [The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao] Autor: Junot Díaz Narrador: Jane Santos, Yamil Ureña Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Novela ganadora del Pulitzer 2008. La vida nunca ha sido fácil para Óscar Wao, un dominicano dulce, obeso y desastroso que vive con su madre y su hermana disfuncional en un gueto de Nueva Jersey. Óscar sueña con convertirse en un J. R. R. Tolkien dominicano y, por encima de todo, sueña con encontrar el amor de su vida. Pero puede que Óscar nunca alcance sus metas debido a una extraña maldición que ha estado en su familia por generaciones, enviando a los Wao a prisión, predisponiéndolos a accidentes trágicos y, ante todo, al desamor. En la noche, cuando estaba echado en la cama pensando en la chica de la que estaba enamorado, una fresita cuya familia era de Cancún, tuve la visión de un pobre nerd negro y jodido del gueto llamado Óscar Wao, el tipo de nerd del gueto que habría sido yo si no me hubieran "descubierto" las chicas el primer año de high school. Óscar no iba a ser el caribeño sexy por el que la industria del turismo vive y muere. Me di cuenta de que podía escribir acerca de este chico nerd que vive obsesionado por la historia y por las chicas, que solo es bueno para la fantasía y para la ciencia ficción y que, sin embargo (trágica, cómicamente), pertenece a una comunidad y a una cultura que propiamente no se enloquece por los nerds de color ni por sus intereses. Junot Díaz Reseñas: "Innovadora, divertida y arriesgada, constituye una valiosa aportación a las letras americanas." Eduardo Lago, Revista de libros "Una obra imprescindible. Junot Díaz ha escrito una novela que le sitúa en la primera fila de la narrativa contemporánea." Michiko Kakutami, The New York Times "Junot Díaz posee un talento potente, fresco y auténtico." Hanif Kureishi Opiniones de los miembros: Hermosa y cruel. La cultura, la tradición y ... Hermosa y cruel. La cultura, la tradición y el ser nacional de un pueblo tercermundista, descriptos con amor y crudeza. Junot Díaz narra con humor y ritmo, las penurias de los pueblos sojuzgados por regímenes dictatoriales bananeros. Imperdible. Five Stars Great book, I bought it for my mom and she said it was a great to read it. ¡Una joya! El libro fue espléndido. Los diversos géneros utilizados para narrar esta historia fueron majestuosamente lazadas. Este libro es una verdadera joya. Four Stars Came in good quality. No annotations or ripped pages. Got a good used copy. This book is excellent in English This book is excellent in English. The translation doesn't 100% capture the tone of everything that is said in the English version but it does capture the broad message and story https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Peach-Audiobook/B0773GM4HR Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peach Author: Emma Glass Narrator: Yasmin Paige Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Something has happened to Peach. Blood runs down her legs, and the scent of charred meat lingers on her flesh. It hurts to walk, but she staggers home to parents that don't seem to notice. Peach must patch herself up alone so she can go to college and see her boyfriend, Green. But sleeping is hard, working is hard, and eating is impossible when her stomach is swollen tight as a drum. Critic Reviews: "An immensely talented young writer.... A strange and original work of art that manages to be both genuinely terrifying and undeniably joyful." (George Saunders, award-winning, Man Booker-nominated author of Lincoln in the Bardo) "Impossible to categorise, intimately weird and exhilaratingly bold...Emma Glass's massive talent is all her own." (Laline Paull, author of The Bees) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Emma Glass) Thu, 11 Jan 2018 07:12:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Peach-Audiobook/B0773GM4HR thebookvoice.com 02:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peach Author: Emma Glass Narrator: Yasmin Paige Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Something has happened to Peach. Blood runs down her legs, and the scent of charred meat lingers on her flesh. It hurts to walk, but she staggers home to parents that don't seem to notice. Peach must patch herself up alone so she can go to college and see her boyfriend, Green. But sleeping is hard, working is hard, and eating is impossible when her stomach is swollen tight as a drum. Critic Reviews: "An immensely talented young writer.... A strange and original work of art that manages to be both genuinely terrifying and undeniably joyful." (George Saunders, award-winning, Man Booker-nominated author of Lincoln in the Bardo) "Impossible to categorise, intimately weird and exhilaratingly bold...Emma Glass's massive talent is all her own." (Laline Paull, author of The Bees) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peach Author: Emma Glass Narrator: Yasmin Paige Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Something has happened to Peach. Blood runs down her legs, and the scent of charred meat lingers on her flesh. It hurts to walk, but she staggers home to parents that don't seem to notice. Peach must patch herself up alone so she can go to college and see her boyfriend, Green. But sleeping is hard, working is hard, and eating is impossible when her stomach is swollen tight as a drum. Critic Reviews: "An immensely talented young writer.... A strange and original work of art that manages to be both genuinely terrifying and undeniably joyful." (George Saunders, award-winning, Man Booker-nominated author of Lincoln in the Bardo) "Impossible to categorise, intimately weird and exhilaratingly bold...Emma Glass's massive talent is all her own." (Laline Paull, author of The Bees) Members Reviews: not a book - an experience See my review of Peach on Amazon. It was way too long to do from a phone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Make-Your-Home-Among-Strangers-Audiobook/B013TJKIPU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Make Your Home Among Strangers Author: Jennine Capó Crucet Narrator: Marisol Ramirez Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Lizet, a daughter of Cuban immigrants and the first in her family to graduate from high school, secretly applies and is accepted to an ultra-elite college. Her parents are furious at her decision to leave Miami, and amid a painful divorce, her father sells her childhood home, leaving Lizet, her mother, and older sister, a newly single mom, without a steady income and scrambling for a place to live. Amid this turmoil, Lizet begins college, but the privileged world of the campus feels utterly foreign to her, as does her new awareness of herself as a minority. Struggling both socially and academically, she returns home for a Thanksgiving visit only to be overshadowed by the arrival of Ariel Hernandez, a young boy whose mother died fleeing with him from Cuba on a raft. The ensuing immigration battle puts Miami in a glaring spotlight, captivating the nation and entangling Lizet's entire family. Pulled between life at college and the needs of those she loves, Lizet is faced with hard decisions that will change her life forever. Her urgent, mordantly funny voice leaps off the page to tell this moving story of a young woman torn between generational, cultural, and political forces; it's the new story of what it means to be American today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennine Capó Crucet) Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:04:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Make-Your-Home-Among-Strangers-Audiobook/B013TJKIPU thebookvoice.com 14:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Make Your Home Among Strangers Author: Jennine Capó Crucet Narrator: Marisol Ramirez Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Lizet, a daughter of Cuban immigrants and the first in her family to graduate from high school, secretly applies and is accepted to an ultra-elite college. Her parents are furious at her decision to leave Miami, and amid a painful divorce, her father sells her childhood home, leaving Lizet, her mother, and older sister, a newly single mom, without a steady income and scrambling for a place to live. Amid this turmoil, Lizet begins college, but the privileged world of the campus feels utterly foreign to her, as does her new awareness of herself as a minority. Struggling both socially and academically, she returns home for a Thanksgiving visit only to be overshadowed by the arrival of Ariel Hernandez, a young boy whose mother died fleeing with him from Cuba on a raft. The ensuing immigration battle puts Miami in a glaring spotlight, captivating the nation and entangling Lizet's entire family. Pulled between life at college and the needs of those she loves, Lizet is faced with hard decisions that will change her life forever. Her urgent, mordantly funny voice leaps off the page to tell this moving story of a young woman torn between generational, cultural, and political forces; it's the new story of what it means to be American today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Make Your Home Among Strangers Author: Jennine Capó Crucet Narrator: Marisol Ramirez Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Lizet, a daughter of Cuban immigrants and the first in her family to graduate from high school, secretly applies and is accepted to an ultra-elite college. Her parents are furious at her decision to leave Miami, and amid a painful divorce, her father sells her childhood home, leaving Lizet, her mother, and older sister, a newly single mom, without a steady income and scrambling for a place to live. Amid this turmoil, Lizet begins college, but the privileged world of the campus feels utterly foreign to her, as does her new awareness of herself as a minority. Struggling both socially and academically, she returns home for a Thanksgiving visit only to be overshadowed by the arrival of Ariel Hernandez, a young boy whose mother died fleeing with him from Cuba on a raft. The ensuing immigration battle puts Miami in a glaring spotlight, captivating the nation and entangling Lizet's entire family. Pulled between life at college and the needs of those she loves, Lizet is faced with hard decisions that will change her life forever. Her urgent, mordantly funny voice leaps off the page to tell this moving story of a young woman torn between generational, cultural, and political forces; it's the new story of what it means to be American today. Members Reviews: I would not recommend this book The narrator is terrible. The story was.just alright. The word folded was used too many times. the flow of the story was not good. narrator paused too many times in the middle of sentences. I will avoid any books she is in. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gabe-Dove-Audiobook/B01JGQHHYA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gabe Dove Author: Sonya Larson Narrator: Emily Caudwell Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Chuntao is still reeling from being tossed aside by her white boyfriend - and his enchantingly cozy family - when her coworker sets her up with a Burmese-American man named Gabe Dove. Out with a fellow Asian for the first time, Chuntao finds their commonality both attractive and repellant, intimate and embarrassing, familiar, and dangerously distancing. As their relationship deepens, Chuntao is both alert and blind to her own motives, as she starts treating Gabe Dove in ways even she doesn't understand. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sonya Larson) Tue, 02 Aug 2016 01:39:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gabe-Dove-Audiobook/B01JGQHHYA thebookvoice.com 00:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gabe Dove Author: Sonya Larson Narrator: Emily Caudwell Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Chuntao is still reeling from being tossed aside by her white boyfriend - and his enchantingly cozy family - when her coworker sets her up with a Burmese-American man named Gabe Dove. Out with a fellow Asian for the first time, Chuntao finds their commonality both attractive and repellant, intimate and embarrassing, familiar, and dangerously distancing. As their relationship deepens, Chuntao is both alert and blind to her own motives, as she starts treating Gabe Dove in ways even she doesn't understand. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gabe Dove Author: Sonya Larson Narrator: Emily Caudwell Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Chuntao is still reeling from being tossed aside by her white boyfriend - and his enchantingly cozy family - when her coworker sets her up with a Burmese-American man named Gabe Dove. Out with a fellow Asian for the first time, Chuntao finds their commonality both attractive and repellant, intimate and embarrassing, familiar, and dangerously distancing. As their relationship deepens, Chuntao is both alert and blind to her own motives, as she starts treating Gabe Dove in ways even she doesn't understand. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Kellers-Fedora-Audiobook/B01HFI118E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keller's Fedora Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Lawrence Block Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-16 Publisher: LB Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In this brand-new novella, Keller, everyone's favorite assassin for hire, is Chicago-bound on Amtrak's City of New Orleans, ready to do what he does best. But it's complicated. Usually there's someone ready to point him toward the target. Or he'll have a photo, say. Or, bare minimum, a name and address. Not this time. When he gets to Baker's Bluff, Illinois, he'll have to play private detective before he can get down to business. Well, okay. He knows how it works. So before he boards his train, before he even packs his suitcase, Keller buys a fedora. Keller, a faithful husband, doting father, and dedicated philatelist, has become a guilty pleasure for an increasing number of listeners. They don't think they should like the guy - but they just can't help themselves. Cover design by Adil Dara. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:13:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Kellers-Fedora-Audiobook/B01HFI118E thebookvoice.com 02:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keller's Fedora Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Lawrence Block Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-16 Publisher: LB Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In this brand-new novella, Keller, everyone's favorite assassin for hire, is Chicago-bound on Amtrak's City of New Orleans, ready to do what he does best. But it's complicated. Usually there's someone ready to point him toward the target. Or he'll have a photo, say. Or, bare minimum, a name and address. Not this time. When he gets to Baker's Bluff, Illinois, he'll have to play private detective before he can get down to business. Well, okay. He knows how it works. So before he boards his train, before he even packs his suitcase, Keller buys a fedora. Keller, a faithful husband, doting father, and dedicated philatelist, has become a guilty pleasure for an increasing number of listeners. They don't think they should like the guy - but they just can't help themselves. Cover design by Adil Dara. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keller's Fedora Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Lawrence Block Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-16 Publisher: LB Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In this brand-new novella, Keller, everyone's favorite assassin for hire, is Chicago-bound on Amtrak's City of New Orleans, ready to do what he does best. But it's complicated. Usually there's someone ready to point him toward the target. Or he'll have a photo, say. Or, bare minimum, a name and address. Not this time. When he gets to Baker's Bluff, Illinois, he'll have to play private detective before he can get down to business. Well, okay. He knows how it works. So before he boards his train, before he even packs his suitcase, Keller buys a fedora. Keller, a faithful husband, doting father, and dedicated philatelist, has become a guilty pleasure for an increasing number of listeners. They don't think they should like the guy - but they just can't help themselves. Cover design by Adil Dara. Members Reviews: Great Fun on Many Levels Where does Keller's Fedora rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This question is difficult to answer because Keller's Fedora is a novella and I have so many different genres of audiobooks in my library so comparing this to all of the others cannot be done easily. Having said that... As a mystery/thriller Keller's Fedora is definitely in the top 5. The plot is good, the characters are well presented, there is humor peppered throughout and I looked forward to getting back into my car so that I could hear more. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, mainly because the plot is fast moving. The main (and title) character, Keller, is a hired killer, and thus the author structures this with the invitation, the planning, the execution, but as always there is a twist that must also be handled. The plot kept unfolding and my interest was kept. What does Lawrence Block bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Himself. Rarely do I have the chance to hear an author read his or her own audiobook. In one book, a former President does so, but does not do so well. In "Keller's Fedora" I felt that Lawrence Block's narration helped draw me into the story further. The author can do what many cannot, translate his work in the way he intended to when he first put the words down up on the page. A few of the wry jokes and humorous musings might have been lost if not for the author making sure, through his vocal styling, to make sure that me, the reader, got the joke. I also loved Block's Eastern (New York?) accent, not to heavy but just enough to add some credence to the characters he presents through his oral reading. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Keller, the killer for hire, is the narrator of the story and he looks at life, makes observations, and offers satirical comments, and many of these led me to laughing out loud. Any additional comments? If you need a break from that 33 and a half hour audiobook that you are planning to delve into, then I recommend this as a short respite and a satisfying listen. A bit different It was fun to have Keller back and with such an interesting twist to the story. I think Jill had some input on this one, but Keller came up with his usual excellent plan tto dispense with the client's problem and prevent Dot's total dislike of giving money back. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/El-capitan-Alatriste-Captain-Alatriste-Audiobook/B01MF9F71S Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: El capitán Alatriste [Captain Alatriste] Subtitular: Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste 1 [The Adventures of Captain Alatriste, Book 1] Autor: Arturo Pérez-Reverte Narrador: Raúl Llorens Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 35 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 48 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Acción, historia y aventura se dan cita como un torbellino en las inolvidables páginas de esta primera novela de la serie "Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste", que comienza cuando el valeroso protagonista acepta un peligroso encargo..."No era el hombre más honesto ni el más piadoso, pero era un hombre valiente." Con estas palabras empieza El capitán Alatriste, la historia de un soldado veterano de los tercios de Flandes que malvive como espadachín a sueldo en el Madrid del siglo XVII. Sus aventuras peligrosas y apasionantes nos sumergen sin aliento en las intrigas de una España corrupta y en decadencia, las emboscadas en callejones oscuros entre el brillo de dos aceros, las tabernas donde Francisco de Quevedo compone sonetos entre pendencias y botellas de vino, o los corrales de comedias donde las representaciones de Lope de Vega terminan a cuchilladas. Todo ello de la mano de personajes entrañables y fascinantes: el joven Íñigo Balboa, el implacable inquisidor fray Emilio Bocanegra, el peligroso asesino Gualterio Malatesta, o el diabólico secretario del rey, Luis de Alquézar.La crítica ha dicho..."Arturo Pérez-Reverte, entre cuyas obras anteriores cabe destacar La Reina del Sur, ha creado Alatriste con un afecto evidente. El autor comparte con el espadachín un indudable talento. El capitán Alatriste está escrito con brillantez y un contagioso entusiasmo hacia el género que intenta revivir..." Janet Maslin, The New York Times"[...]tenemos como resultado una novela fascinante, que agarra nada más empezar y sujeta hasta su última página. [...] la novela me ha subyugado con tanta fuerza que la vista se adelantaba al texto porque el corazón estaba en suspenso o se aceleraba a causa de los azarosos sucesos que pasaban en el papel." Santos Sanz Villanueva, El Mundo"Digámoslo claro: nunca se agradecerá lo bastante a Reverte haber hecho entrar a tantos lectores en esa literatura y esa historia cautivándolos con unas narraciones apasionantes y, por la fascinación que produce el héroe, implicándolos como coprotagonistas." Francisco Rico "El estilo recrea la lengua del Siglo de Oro, con su léxico, modismos y frases hechas, numerosos versos e incluso algunas voces de germanía, todo ello bien integrado en un texto de suma eficacia narrativa." Ángel Basanta Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arturo Pérez-Reverte) Wed, 19 Oct 2016 01:57:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/El-capitan-Alatriste-Captain-Alatriste-Audiobook/B01MF9F71S thebookvoice.com 05:35:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: El capitán Alatriste [Captain Alatriste] Subtitular: Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste 1 [The Adventures of Captain Alatriste, Book 1] Autor: Arturo Pérez-Reverte Narrador: Raúl Llorens Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 35 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 48 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Acción, historia y aventura se dan cita como un torbellino en las inolvidables páginas de esta primera novela de la serie "Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste", que comienza cuando el valeroso protagonista acepta un peligroso encargo..."No era el hombre más honesto ni el más piadoso, pero era un hombre valiente." Con estas palabras empieza El capitán Alatriste, la historia de un soldado veterano de los tercios de Flandes que malvive como espadachín a sueldo en el Madrid del siglo XVII. Sus aventuras peligrosas y apasionantes nos sumergen sin aliento en las intrigas de una España corrupta y en decadencia, las emboscadas en callejones oscuros entre el brillo de dos aceros, las tabernas donde Francisco de Quevedo compone sonetos entre pendencias y botellas de vino, o los corrales de comedias donde las representaciones de Lope de Vega terminan a cuchilladas. Todo ello de la mano de personajes entrañables y fascinantes: el joven Íñigo Balboa, el implacable inquisidor fray Emilio Bocanegra, el peligroso asesino Gualterio Malatesta, o el diabólico secretario del rey, Luis de Alquézar.La crítica ha dicho..."Arturo Pérez-Reverte, entre cuyas obras anteriores cabe destacar La Reina del Sur, ha creado Alatriste con un afecto evidente. El autor comparte con el espadachín un indudable talento. El capitán Alatriste está escrito con brillantez y un contagioso entusiasmo hacia el género que intenta revivir..." Janet Maslin, The New York Times"[...]tenemos como resultado una novela fascinante, que agarra nada más empezar y sujeta hasta su última página. [...] la novela me ha subyugado con tanta fuerza que la vista se adelantaba al texto porque el corazón estaba en suspenso o se aceleraba a causa de los azarosos sucesos que pasaban en el papel." Santos Sanz Villanueva, El Mundo"Digámoslo claro: nunca se agradecerá lo bastante a Reverte haber hecho entrar a tantos lectores en esa literatura y esa historia cautivándolos con unas narraciones apasionantes y, por la fascinación que produce el héroe, implicándolos como coprotagonistas." Francisco Rico "El estilo recrea la lengua del Siglo de Oro, con su léxico, modismos y frases hechas, numerosos versos e incluso algunas voces de germanía, todo ello bien integrado en un texto de suma eficacia narrativa." Ángel Basanta Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: El capitán Alatriste [Captain Alatriste] Subtitular: Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste 1 [The Adventures of Captain Alatriste, Book 1] Autor: Arturo Pérez-Reverte Narrador: Raúl Llorens Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 35 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 48 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Acción, historia y aventura se dan cita como un torbellino en las inolvidables páginas de esta primera novela de la serie "Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste", que comienza cuando el valeroso protagonista acepta un peligroso encargo..."No era el hombre más honesto ni el más piadoso, pero era un hombre valiente." Con estas palabras empieza El capitán Alatriste, la historia de un soldado veterano de los tercios de Flandes que malvive como espadachín a sueldo en el Madrid del siglo XVII. Sus aventuras peligrosas y apasionantes nos sumergen sin aliento en las intrigas de una España corrupta y en decadencia, las emboscadas en callejones oscuros entre el brillo de dos aceros, las tabernas donde Francisco de Quevedo compone sonetos entre pendencias y botellas de vino, o los corrales de comedias donde las representaciones de Lope de Vega terminan a cuchilladas. Todo ello de la mano de personajes entrañables y fascinantes: el joven Íñigo Balboa, el implacable inquisidor fray Emilio Bocanegra, el peligroso asesino Gualterio Malatesta, o el diabólico secretario del rey, Luis de Alquézar.La crítica ha dicho..."Arturo Pérez-Reverte, entre cuyas obras anteriores cabe destacar La Reina del Sur, ha creado Alatriste con un afecto evidente. El autor comparte con el espadachín un indudable talento. El capitán Alatriste está escrito con brillantez y un contagioso entusiasmo hacia el género que intenta revivir..." Janet Maslin, The New York Times"[...]tenemos como resultado una novela fascinante, que agarra nada más empezar y sujeta hasta su última página. [...] la novela me ha subyugado con tanta fuerza que la vista se adelantaba al texto porque el corazón estaba en suspenso o se aceleraba a causa de los azarosos sucesos que pasaban en el papel." Santos Sanz Villanueva, El Mundo"Digámoslo claro: nunca se agradecerá lo bastante a Reverte haber hecho entrar a tantos lectores en esa literatura y esa historia cautivándolos con unas narraciones apasionantes y, por la fascinación que produce el héroe, implicándolos como coprotagonistas." Francisco Rico "El estilo recrea la lengua del Siglo de Oro, con su léxico, modismos y frases hechas, numerosos versos e incluso algunas voces de germanía, todo ello bien integrado en un texto de suma eficacia narrativa." Ángel Basanta Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Buen libro, buen narrador. Una novela con base histórica, amena e interesante. La recomiendo. Espero que salga pronto El audiolibro con la continuation. Muy buena narración. Consigue recrear la época y los personajes están bien definidos con la voz del locutor. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-unertraegliche-Leichtigkeit-des-Seins-Audiobook/B00ST2VU0A Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die unerträgliche Leichtigkeit des Seins Autor:: Milan Kundera Erzähler: Heikko Deutschmann Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 21 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-23-15 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine der schönsten Liebesgeschichten seit Romeo und Julia... Ein erfolgreicher Arzt und Frauenheld trifft ein unbedarftes Mädchen aus der Provinz - so begegnen sich Tomas und Teresa 1968 in Prag. Er lebt seine amourösen Abenteuer aus, sie sucht bei ihm die eine große Liebe und reagiert verletzt und eifersüchtig. Dennoch werden sie ein Paar. Doch mit dem Ende des Prager Frühlings verändert sich ihr Leben dramatisch. ©1984 Hanser (P)2015 Random House Audio biacuaduc@gmail.com (Milan Kundera) Mon, 23 Feb 2015 04:30:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-unertraegliche-Leichtigkeit-des-Seins-Audiobook/B00ST2VU0A thebookvoice.com 10:21:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die unerträgliche Leichtigkeit des Seins Autor:: Milan Kundera Erzähler: Heikko Deutschmann Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 21 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-23-15 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine der schönsten Liebesgeschichten seit Romeo und Julia... Ein erfolgreicher Arzt und Frauenheld trifft ein unbedarftes Mädchen aus der Provinz - so begegnen sich Tomas und Teresa 1968 in Prag. Er lebt seine amourösen Abenteuer aus, sie sucht bei ihm die eine große Liebe und reagiert verletzt und eifersüchtig. Dennoch werden sie ein Paar. Doch mit dem Ende des Prager Frühlings verändert sich ihr Leben dramatisch. ©1984 Hanser (P)2015 Random House Audio Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die unerträgliche Leichtigkeit des Seins Autor:: Milan Kundera Erzähler: Heikko Deutschmann Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 21 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-23-15 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine der schönsten Liebesgeschichten seit Romeo und Julia... Ein erfolgreicher Arzt und Frauenheld trifft ein unbedarftes Mädchen aus der Provinz - so begegnen sich Tomas und Teresa 1968 in Prag. Er lebt seine amourösen Abenteuer aus, sie sucht bei ihm die eine große Liebe und reagiert verletzt und eifersüchtig. Dennoch werden sie ein Paar. Doch mit dem Ende des Prager Frühlings verändert sich ihr Leben dramatisch. ©1984 Hanser (P)2015 Random House Audio https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-History-of-the-Siege-of-Lisbon-Audiobook/B006M4NH8A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Siege of Lisbon Author: Jose Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero (translator) Narrator: Robert Blumenfeld Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "If proofreaders were given their freedom and did not have their hands and feet tied by a mass of prohibitions more binding than the penal code, they would soon transform the face of the world, establish the kingdom of universal happiness, giving drink to the thirsty, food to the famished, peace to those who live in turmoil, joy to the sorrowful... for they would be able to do all these things simply by changing the words...." The power of the word is evident in Portuguese author José Saramago's novel, The History of the Siege of Lisbon. His protagonist, a proofreader named Raimundo Silva, adds a key word to a history of Portugal and thus rewrites not only the past, but also his own life. Brilliantly translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero, The History of the Siege of Lisbon is a meditation on the differences between historiography, historical fiction, and "stories inserted into history". The novel is really two stories in one: the reimagined history of the 1147 siege of Lisbon that Raimundo feels compelled to write and the story of Raimundo's life, including his unexpected love affair with the editor, Maria Sara. In Saramago's masterful hands, the strands of this complex tale weave together to create a satisfying whole. Critic Reviews: "Saramago raises provocative questions about the nature of history and language. Serious readers willing to devote the time the book deserves will be dazzled by Saramago's inventiveness, intelligence, and wit. Offered in a superb translation, it is not to be missed." (Booklist) "The best work we've seen yet from a consummate artificer who may well be one of the greatest living novelists." (Kirkus Reviews) "Narrator Robert Blumenfeld does a fine job of rendering the spirit and manner of the great Portuguese fabulist..." (Audiofile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jose Saramago) Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:25:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-History-of-the-Siege-of-Lisbon-Audiobook/B006M4NH8A thebookvoice.com 11:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Siege of Lisbon Author: Jose Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero (translator) Narrator: Robert Blumenfeld Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "If proofreaders were given their freedom and did not have their hands and feet tied by a mass of prohibitions more binding than the penal code, they would soon transform the face of the world, establish the kingdom of universal happiness, giving drink to the thirsty, food to the famished, peace to those who live in turmoil, joy to the sorrowful... for they would be able to do all these things simply by changing the words...." The power of the word is evident in Portuguese author José Saramago's novel, The History of the Siege of Lisbon. His protagonist, a proofreader named Raimundo Silva, adds a key word to a history of Portugal and thus rewrites not only the past, but also his own life. Brilliantly translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero, The History of the Siege of Lisbon is a meditation on the differences between historiography, historical fiction, and "stories inserted into history". The novel is really two stories in one: the reimagined history of the 1147 siege of Lisbon that Raimundo feels compelled to write and the story of Raimundo's life, including his unexpected love affair with the editor, Maria Sara. In Saramago's masterful hands, the strands of this complex tale weave together to create a satisfying whole. Critic Reviews: "Saramago raises provocative questions about the nature of history and language. Serious readers willing to devote the time the book deserves will be dazzled by Saramago's inventiveness, intelligence, and wit. Offered in a superb translation, it is not to be missed." (Booklist) "The best work we've seen yet from a consummate artificer who may well be one of the greatest living novelists." (Kirkus Reviews) "Narrator Robert Blumenfeld does a fine job of rendering the spirit and manner of the great Portuguese fabulist..." (Audiofile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Siege of Lisbon Author: Jose Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero (translator) Narrator: Robert Blumenfeld Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "If proofreaders were given their freedom and did not have their hands and feet tied by a mass of prohibitions more binding than the penal code, they would soon transform the face of the world, establish the kingdom of universal happiness, giving drink to the thirsty, food to the famished, peace to those who live in turmoil, joy to the sorrowful... for they would be able to do all these things simply by changing the words...." The power of the word is evident in Portuguese author José Saramago's novel, The History of the Siege of Lisbon. His protagonist, a proofreader named Raimundo Silva, adds a key word to a history of Portugal and thus rewrites not only the past, but also his own life. Brilliantly translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero, The History of the Siege of Lisbon is a meditation on the differences between historiography, historical fiction, and "stories inserted into history". The novel is really two stories in one: the reimagined history of the 1147 siege of Lisbon that Raimundo feels compelled to write and the story of Raimundo's life, including his unexpected love affair with the editor, Maria Sara. In Saramago's masterful hands, the strands of this complex tale weave together to create a satisfying whole. Critic Reviews: "Saramago raises provocative questions about the nature of history and language. Serious readers willing to devote the time the book deserves will be dazzled by Saramago's inventiveness, intelligence, and wit. Offered in a superb translation, it is not to be missed." (Booklist) "The best work we've seen yet from a consummate artificer who may well be one of the greatest living novelists." (Kirkus Reviews) "Narrator Robert Blumenfeld does a fine job of rendering the spirit and manner of the great Portuguese fabulist..." (Audiofile) Members Reviews: Worthwhile book and interesting read This was an interesting book to read though the reader probably didn't appreciate it enough. This is a "what if" story based on a translator intentionally adding a word to a translation which significantly changes the history the book writes about. This probably could have been a short story but the author uses his character well, adds detail, writes one of the lter native history, adds a romantic/business interest and turns it into good book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Wall-Audiobook/B009RVRA7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wall Author: Marlen Haushofer Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: I can allow myself to write the truth; all the people for whom I have lied throughout my life are dead.... writes the heroine of Marlen Haushofers The Wall, a quite ordinary, unnamed middle-aged woman who awakens to find she is the last living human being. Surmising her solitude is the result of a military experiment gone awry, she begins the terrifying work of not only survival but also self-renewal. The Wall is at once a simple and moving journal - with talk of potatoes and beans, of hoping for a calf, of counting matches, of forgetting the taste of sugar and the use of ones name - and a disturbing meditation on 20th-century history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marlen Haushofer) Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:03:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Wall-Audiobook/B009RVRA7E thebookvoice.com 09:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wall Author: Marlen Haushofer Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: I can allow myself to write the truth; all the people for whom I have lied throughout my life are dead.... writes the heroine of Marlen Haushofers The Wall, a quite ordinary, unnamed middle-aged woman who awakens to find she is the last living human being. Surmising her solitude is the result of a military experiment gone awry, she begins the terrifying work of not only survival but also self-renewal. The Wall is at once a simple and moving journal - with talk of potatoes and beans, of hoping for a calf, of counting matches, of forgetting the taste of sugar and the use of ones name - and a disturbing meditation on 20th-century history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wall Author: Marlen Haushofer Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: I can allow myself to write the truth; all the people for whom I have lied throughout my life are dead.... writes the heroine of Marlen Haushofers The Wall, a quite ordinary, unnamed middle-aged woman who awakens to find she is the last living human being. Surmising her solitude is the result of a military experiment gone awry, she begins the terrifying work of not only survival but also self-renewal. The Wall is at once a simple and moving journal - with talk of potatoes and beans, of hoping for a calf, of counting matches, of forgetting the taste of sugar and the use of ones name - and a disturbing meditation on 20th-century history. Members Reviews: Stunningly Gorgeous Once Past the Grief I can see how listeners can go either way on this: I made myself listen to it at one go because I knew the sorrow of it all might make it difficult to pick up again, but there was soooo much there I wanted to see it through. I know others might listen, think, Crap, what a bummer, and just stop. Oh, DON'T! Yes, the woman (who doesn't bother giving her name as it doesn't matter any longer) speaks slowly, what's the rush after all? (By the way, I listened at x1.25, and it worked out splendidly, flowed well.) Yes, the world has, for all intents and purposes, ended and all she knows may very well be dead. Yes, her own death will be upon her. Yes, she suffers the deaths of animals she loves. Sounds awful and depressing, right? But only those who aren't listening closely will turn it off and go on to another book because the prose is beautiful, the way the woman picks the truth from the tangles of her thoughts is beautiful, the way she learns to love what is around her is beautiful. And the way that, through it all, AFTER the very worst, her heart beats with love and with hope, glorious hope? It's drop dead gorgeous! Because the whole book has these wonderful golden threads of love and truth woven in, quiet, yes, no bells or whistles, just simple warmth. Extraordinary! Plus, it made me start looking at the world around me, crows in particular, with new smiles, special affection. Not the most interesting book It seemed as if the same territory was covered over and over. I kept hoping and waiting for it to get more interesting, but it never did. I found myself relieved when it was finally over. The narrator wasn't the problem. The storyline was. Haunting, yet unexpectedly realistic Lots to think about in this book: how would I react in this situation, what would I do, what would be the worst parts, maybe some good parts? Just as one thinks there is something that has gone unconsidered or that one could argue with the character's actions, the story addresses that point. The narrator is pitch perfect to convey the feel of the story, which is in the form of a report written by perhaps the last person alive: quiet, yet urgent. One can clearly visualize the main character telling the story in her own head as she writes it down. Introspective and a little hard to read/listen to What made the experience of listening to The Wall the most enjoyable? I have always had a curiosity about survivor stories. What does one need to know to survive? What does one really need? Consequently I have read a whole lot of books of this ilk. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Museum-of-Innocence-Audiobook/B002V1NEU4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Museum of Innocence Author: Orhan Pamuk, Maureen Freely (translator) Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: So begins the new novel, his first since winning the Nobel Prize, from the universally acclaimed author of Snow and My Name Is Red. It is 1975, a perfect spring in Istanbul. Kemal, scion of one of the city's wealthiest families, is about to become engaged to Sibel, daughter of another prominent family, when he encounters Füsun, a beautiful shopgirl and a distant relation. Once the long-lost cousins violate the code of virginity, a rift begins to open between Kemal and the world of the Westernized Istanbul bourgeoisie - a world, as he lovingly describes it, with opulent parties and clubs, society gossip, restaurant rituals, picnics, and mansions on the Bosphorus, infused with the melancholy of decay - until finally he breaks off his engagement to Sibel. But his resolve comes too late. For eight years Kemal will find excuses to visit another Istanbul, that of the impoverished backstreets where Füsun, her heart now hardened, lives with her parents, and where Kemal discovers the consolations of middle-class life. His obsessive love will also take him to the demimonde of Istanbul film circles, a scene of seedy bars, run-down hotels, and small men with big dreams doomed to failure. In his feckless pursuit, Kemal becomes a compulsive collector of objects that chronicle his lovelorn progress and his afflicted heart's reactions: anger and impatience, remorse and humiliation, and daydreams that transform Istanbul into a cityscape of signs and specters of his beloved, from whom he can now extract only meaningful glances and stolen kisses in cars, movie houses, and shadowy corners of parks. A last change to realize his dream will come to an awful end before Kemal discovers that all he finally can possess, certainly and eternally, is the museum he has created of his collection, this map of a society's manners and mores, and of one man's broken heart. Critic Reviews: "[An] enchanting new novel of first love painfully sustained over a lifetime....Freelys translation captures the novelists playful performance as well as his serious collusion with Kemal. Her melding of tones follows Pamuks agility, to redirect our vision to the gravity of his tale" (Maureen Howard, New York Times Book Review) "A Startling original. Every turn in the story seems fresh, disquieting, utterly unexpected...spellbindingly told....The genius of Pamuks novel is that although it can be read as a simpel romance, it is a richly complicated work with subtle and intricate layers." (Marie Arana, The Washington Post) "a soaring, detailed...mausoleum of love....a masterful work." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Orhan Pamuk) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:04:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Museum-of-Innocence-Audiobook/B002V1NEU4 thebookvoice.com 20:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Museum of Innocence Author: Orhan Pamuk, Maureen Freely (translator) Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: So begins the new novel, his first since winning the Nobel Prize, from the universally acclaimed author of Snow and My Name Is Red. It is 1975, a perfect spring in Istanbul. Kemal, scion of one of the city's wealthiest families, is about to become engaged to Sibel, daughter of another prominent family, when he encounters Füsun, a beautiful shopgirl and a distant relation. Once the long-lost cousins violate the code of virginity, a rift begins to open between Kemal and the world of the Westernized Istanbul bourgeoisie - a world, as he lovingly describes it, with opulent parties and clubs, society gossip, restaurant rituals, picnics, and mansions on the Bosphorus, infused with the melancholy of decay - until finally he breaks off his engagement to Sibel. But his resolve comes too late. For eight years Kemal will find excuses to visit another Istanbul, that of the impoverished backstreets where Füsun, her heart now hardened, lives with her parents, and where Kemal discovers the consolations of middle-class life. His obsessive love will also take him to the demimonde of Istanbul film circles, a scene of seedy bars, run-down hotels, and small men with big dreams doomed to failure. In his feckless pursuit, Kemal becomes a compulsive collector of objects that chronicle his lovelorn progress and his afflicted heart's reactions: anger and impatience, remorse and humiliation, and daydreams that transform Istanbul into a cityscape of signs and specters of his beloved, from whom he can now extract only meaningful glances and stolen kisses in cars, movie houses, and shadowy corners of parks. A last change to realize his dream will come to an awful end before Kemal discovers that all he finally can possess, certainly and eternally, is the museum he has created of his collection, this map of a society's manners and mores, and of one man's broken heart. Critic Reviews: "[An] enchanting new novel of first love painfully sustained over a lifetime....Freelys translation captures the novelists playful performance as well as his serious collusion with Kemal. Her melding of tones follows Pamuks agility, to redirect our vision to the gravity of his tale" (Maureen Howard, New York Times Book Review) "A Startling original. Every turn in the story seems fresh, disquieting, utterly unexpected...spellbindingly told....The genius of Pamuks novel is that although it can be read as a simpel romance, it is a richly complicated work with subtle and intricate layers." (Marie Arana, The Washington Post) "a soaring, detailed...mausoleum of love....a masterful work." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Museum of Innocence Author: Orhan Pamuk, Maureen Freely (translator) Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: So begins the new novel, his first since winning the Nobel Prize, from the universally acclaimed author of Snow and My Name Is Red. It is 1975, a perfect spring in Istanbul. Kemal, scion of one of the city's wealthiest families, is about to become engaged to Sibel, daughter of another prominent family, when he encounters Füsun, a beautiful shopgirl and a distant relation. Once the long-lost cousins violate the code of virginity, a rift begins to open between Kemal and the world of the Westernized Istanbul bourgeoisie - a world, as he lovingly describes it, with opulent parties and clubs, society gossip, restaurant rituals, picnics, and mansions on the Bosphorus, infused with the melancholy of decay - until finally he breaks off his engagement to Sibel. But his resolve comes too late. For eight years Kemal will find excuses to visit another Istanbul, that of the impoverished backstreets where Füsun, her heart now hardened, lives with her parents, and where Kemal discovers the consolations of middle-class life. His obsessive love will also take him to the demimonde of Istanbul film circles, a scene of seedy bars, run-down hotels, and small men with big dreams doomed to failure. In his feckless pursuit, Kemal becomes a compulsive collector of objects that chronicle his lovelorn progress and his afflicted heart's reactions: anger and impatience, remorse and humiliation, and daydreams that transform Istanbul into a cityscape of signs and specters of his beloved, from whom he can now extract only meaningful glances and stolen kisses in cars, movie houses, and shadowy corners of parks. A last change to realize his dream will come to an awful end before Kemal discovers that all he finally can possess, certainly and eternally, is the museum he has created of his collection, this map of a society's manners and mores, and of one man's broken heart. Critic Reviews: "[An] enchanting new novel of first love painfully sustained over a lifetime....Freelys translation captures the novelists playful performance as well as his serious collusion with Kemal. Her melding of tones follows Pamuks agility, to redirect our vision to the gravity of his tale" (Maureen Howard, New York Times Book Review) "A Startling original. Every turn in the story seems fresh, disquieting, utterly unexpected...spellbindingly told....The genius of Pamuks novel is that although it can be read as a simpel romance, it is a richly complicated work with subtle and intricate layers." (Marie Arana, The Washington Post) "a soaring, detailed...mausoleum of love....a masterful work." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: one of the very best I've ever heard That's not an exaggeration. This is one of the very best audio books I've ever listened to and I've listened to hundreds. (Okay, so I'm a Pamuk fan, too.) True, the book is not about heavy plot or action or even suspense. It's about a man's obsessive search for his past (Istanbul) with the major themes being the role of women, love and loss and guilt and social class- change. In a sense it's about Istanbul itself. The first person protagonist is not a particularly likable guy - he's rich, spoiled, selfish and hypocritical. He's engaged to a woman of his own class but has a totally illicit affair with his much younger and very beautiful cousin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dear-Mother-Audiobook/B01L2F3U1W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Mother Subtitle: A Gripping and Emotional Story That Will Make You Sob Your Heart Out Author: Angela Marsons Narrator: Alison Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Three sisters. Three childhoods ruined. One chance to heal the scars of the past. After their death of their cruel and abusive mother, estranged sisters Alex, Catherine and Beth reunite once again. Alex, the youngest, is a bitter, unhappy woman who refuses to face the horrors of her childhood. Finding solace in a bottle, her life is spiraling dangerously out of control. Eldest child, Catherine, has striven for success, despite her difficult upbringing. But behind the carefully constructed façade lies a secret that could shatter her world forever. Beth, the middle child, bore the greatest burden. But having blocked out the cruelty they suffered, she remained with their mother until her death. Now she must confront the devastating reality of the past. Brought together as strangers, the sisters embark on a painful journey to heal themselves and each other. Can they finally put their terrible childhoods to rest and start over? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angela Marsons) Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:43:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dear-Mother-Audiobook/B01L2F3U1W thebookvoice.com 07:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Mother Subtitle: A Gripping and Emotional Story That Will Make You Sob Your Heart Out Author: Angela Marsons Narrator: Alison Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Three sisters. Three childhoods ruined. One chance to heal the scars of the past. After their death of their cruel and abusive mother, estranged sisters Alex, Catherine and Beth reunite once again. Alex, the youngest, is a bitter, unhappy woman who refuses to face the horrors of her childhood. Finding solace in a bottle, her life is spiraling dangerously out of control. Eldest child, Catherine, has striven for success, despite her difficult upbringing. But behind the carefully constructed façade lies a secret that could shatter her world forever. Beth, the middle child, bore the greatest burden. But having blocked out the cruelty they suffered, she remained with their mother until her death. Now she must confront the devastating reality of the past. Brought together as strangers, the sisters embark on a painful journey to heal themselves and each other. Can they finally put their terrible childhoods to rest and start over? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Mother Subtitle: A Gripping and Emotional Story That Will Make You Sob Your Heart Out Author: Angela Marsons Narrator: Alison Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Three sisters. Three childhoods ruined. One chance to heal the scars of the past. After their death of their cruel and abusive mother, estranged sisters Alex, Catherine and Beth reunite once again. Alex, the youngest, is a bitter, unhappy woman who refuses to face the horrors of her childhood. Finding solace in a bottle, her life is spiraling dangerously out of control. Eldest child, Catherine, has striven for success, despite her difficult upbringing. But behind the carefully constructed façade lies a secret that could shatter her world forever. Beth, the middle child, bore the greatest burden. But having blocked out the cruelty they suffered, she remained with their mother until her death. Now she must confront the devastating reality of the past. Brought together as strangers, the sisters embark on a painful journey to heal themselves and each other. Can they finally put their terrible childhoods to rest and start over? Members Reviews: Soul enlightening This book brutally laid bare my soul and gently healed it at the same time. I'm speechless. Thank you Angela Marsons Kept me enthralled Well written story of family dysfunction and secrets. Gives great thought to the impact of abuse on the human psyche and personality. Great story Beautifully told and I thoroughly enjoyed it . This author is becoming my favorite author I prefer the original title! Dear Mother was originally titled The Middle Child. It is about Catherine, Beth, and Alex, three adult sisters who as they deal with their horrid mistreatment by their mother when they were children. if you can listen to the entire novel without shedding any tears, you are a stronger person than I. Dear Mother This book kept my interest well,the book is the same as The Middle Child which I purchased before. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Memory-Wall-Audiobook/B005EHTXD4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memory Wall Subtitle: Stories Author: Anthony Doerr Narrator: Louis Changchien, Jennifer Ikeda, Lisette Lecat, Christina Moore, Tom Stechschulte, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Anthony Doerr, a Guggenheim Fellow, has had his fiction honored with three O. Henry Prizes and the Rome Prize, among other accolades. This collections titular story won the National Magazine Award for Fiction, and each poignant tale touches in some way on the elusiveness of memory and on humans daily interactions with fleeting - and not so fleeting - remembrances. Critic Reviews: Doerr has set a new standard for what a story can do. (Dave Eggers) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony Doerr) Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:60:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Memory-Wall-Audiobook/B005EHTXD4 thebookvoice.com 09:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memory Wall Subtitle: Stories Author: Anthony Doerr Narrator: Louis Changchien, Jennifer Ikeda, Lisette Lecat, Christina Moore, Tom Stechschulte, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Anthony Doerr, a Guggenheim Fellow, has had his fiction honored with three O. Henry Prizes and the Rome Prize, among other accolades. This collections titular story won the National Magazine Award for Fiction, and each poignant tale touches in some way on the elusiveness of memory and on humans daily interactions with fleeting - and not so fleeting - remembrances. Critic Reviews: Doerr has set a new standard for what a story can do. (Dave Eggers) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memory Wall Subtitle: Stories Author: Anthony Doerr Narrator: Louis Changchien, Jennifer Ikeda, Lisette Lecat, Christina Moore, Tom Stechschulte, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Anthony Doerr, a Guggenheim Fellow, has had his fiction honored with three O. Henry Prizes and the Rome Prize, among other accolades. This collections titular story won the National Magazine Award for Fiction, and each poignant tale touches in some way on the elusiveness of memory and on humans daily interactions with fleeting - and not so fleeting - remembrances. Critic Reviews: Doerr has set a new standard for what a story can do. (Dave Eggers) Members Reviews: hard to pick a favorite story each short story was powerful with lush narratives that were easy to sink in to and visualize. the producers did a great job of matching the readers' voices to the content and tone of the story. I've listened to a number of books now and this is the first one I thought I'd listen to again. Anthony Doerr is one of my favorite writers, and this is right at the top for me. I hope you enjoy it too. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Autobiography-of-Red-Audiobook/B01FQJFXFQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Autobiography of Red Subtitle: Vintage Contemporaries Series Author: Anne Carson Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The award-winning poet Anne Carson reinvents a genre in Autobiography of Red, a stunning work that is both a novel and a poem, both an unconventional recreation of an ancient Greek myth and a wholly original coming-of-age story set in the present. Geryon, a young boy who is also a winged red monster, reveals the volcanic terrain of his fragile, tormented soul in an autobiography he begins at the age of five. As he grows older, Geryon escapes his abusive brother and affectionate but ineffectual mother, finding solace behind the lens of his camera and in the arms of a young man named Herakles, a cavalier drifter who leaves him at the peak of infatuation. When Herakles reappears years later, Geryon confronts again the pain of his desire and embarks on a journey that will unleash his creative imagination to its fullest extent. By turns whimsical and haunting, erudite and accessible, richly layered and deceptively simple, Autobiography of Red is a profoundly moving portrait of an artist coming to terms with the fantastic accident of who he is. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Carson) Tue, 24 May 2016 06:21:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Autobiography-of-Red-Audiobook/B01FQJFXFQ thebookvoice.com 03:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Autobiography of Red Subtitle: Vintage Contemporaries Series Author: Anne Carson Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The award-winning poet Anne Carson reinvents a genre in Autobiography of Red, a stunning work that is both a novel and a poem, both an unconventional recreation of an ancient Greek myth and a wholly original coming-of-age story set in the present. Geryon, a young boy who is also a winged red monster, reveals the volcanic terrain of his fragile, tormented soul in an autobiography he begins at the age of five. As he grows older, Geryon escapes his abusive brother and affectionate but ineffectual mother, finding solace behind the lens of his camera and in the arms of a young man named Herakles, a cavalier drifter who leaves him at the peak of infatuation. When Herakles reappears years later, Geryon confronts again the pain of his desire and embarks on a journey that will unleash his creative imagination to its fullest extent. By turns whimsical and haunting, erudite and accessible, richly layered and deceptively simple, Autobiography of Red is a profoundly moving portrait of an artist coming to terms with the fantastic accident of who he is. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Autobiography of Red Subtitle: Vintage Contemporaries Series Author: Anne Carson Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The award-winning poet Anne Carson reinvents a genre in Autobiography of Red, a stunning work that is both a novel and a poem, both an unconventional recreation of an ancient Greek myth and a wholly original coming-of-age story set in the present. Geryon, a young boy who is also a winged red monster, reveals the volcanic terrain of his fragile, tormented soul in an autobiography he begins at the age of five. As he grows older, Geryon escapes his abusive brother and affectionate but ineffectual mother, finding solace behind the lens of his camera and in the arms of a young man named Herakles, a cavalier drifter who leaves him at the peak of infatuation. When Herakles reappears years later, Geryon confronts again the pain of his desire and embarks on a journey that will unleash his creative imagination to its fullest extent. By turns whimsical and haunting, erudite and accessible, richly layered and deceptively simple, Autobiography of Red is a profoundly moving portrait of an artist coming to terms with the fantastic accident of who he is. Members Reviews: and wonderful book of poetry Such a mystical, strange, and wonderful book of poetry. Anne Carson is definitely one of my favorites because of this work. A Modern Classic Anne Carson is a master of experimental narrative poetry. And âAutobiography of Redâ is her masterpiece. Iâve never read another novel in verse that floored me the way this one has. Iâve lost count how many times Iâve read it. Each reading delights my senses more than the first reading. Hard to believe but true! Her simple experimental structure is deceptively complex. Like all masterpieces, this one continues to unravel like the layers of an onion. Itâs absolute perfection. Thatâs really all you can say about it. It. Is. Perfect. Read this book!!! Phenomenally written. I highly recommend this book. Very enjoyable to read with a great deal of depth. Beautiful and touching. I have gotten so much out of this little book of fantastic poems... it has completely reinvented the way I think of poetry. Anne Carson speaks truth, but in such a way that it feels like the first time you heard those ideas. Five Stars This is the best book written in the English language. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Good-Scent-from-a-Strange-Mountain-Audiobook/B003VSI97Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain Author: Robert Olen Butler Narrator: Robert Olen Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 1993 Robert Olen Butler's lyrical and poignant collection of stories about the aftermath of the Vietnam War and its impact on the Vietnamese was acclaimed by critics across the nation and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993. This edition includes two subsequently published stories - "Salem" and "Missing" - that brilliantly complete the collection's narrative journey with a return to the jungles of Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Butler's literary ventriloquism, as he mines the experiences of a people with a great literary tradition of their own, is uncanny; but his talents as a writer of universal truths is what makes this a collection for the ages." (Amazon.com review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Olen Butler) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:18:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Good-Scent-from-a-Strange-Mountain-Audiobook/B003VSI97Y thebookvoice.com 09:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain Author: Robert Olen Butler Narrator: Robert Olen Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 1993 Robert Olen Butler's lyrical and poignant collection of stories about the aftermath of the Vietnam War and its impact on the Vietnamese was acclaimed by critics across the nation and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993. This edition includes two subsequently published stories - "Salem" and "Missing" - that brilliantly complete the collection's narrative journey with a return to the jungles of Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Butler's literary ventriloquism, as he mines the experiences of a people with a great literary tradition of their own, is uncanny; but his talents as a writer of universal truths is what makes this a collection for the ages." (Amazon.com review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain Author: Robert Olen Butler Narrator: Robert Olen Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 1993 Robert Olen Butler's lyrical and poignant collection of stories about the aftermath of the Vietnam War and its impact on the Vietnamese was acclaimed by critics across the nation and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993. This edition includes two subsequently published stories - "Salem" and "Missing" - that brilliantly complete the collection's narrative journey with a return to the jungles of Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Butler's literary ventriloquism, as he mines the experiences of a people with a great literary tradition of their own, is uncanny; but his talents as a writer of universal truths is what makes this a collection for the ages." (Amazon.com review) Members Reviews: RARE AND WONDERFUL STORIES! The author, a white man who served in Vietnam, was the perfect person to read these wonderful stories. He pronounces everything properly and moves along in a comfortable way. I had recently listened to a novel about a stolen painting -- 32 hours of the main character being drunk or stoned. When the next day it won the Pullitzer Prize, I was ready to scream in the street! This book, however, is so deserving! This writing is so rich. Most of the stories are told from the viewpoint of a Vietnamese person,man or woman, elderly or younger, usually a Vietnamese who came to the U.S. -- usually Lake Charles, Louisiana -- to settle. Not all the stories are about war at all. Some are about family life, co-workers, romance, trying to fit the old teachings and ideals into the new American framework. I thought I already knew too much about Vietnam. I have a half-Vietnamese step-daughter who un-friended me on FaceBook, who got into serious drugs, whose daughter photographed her pregnant belly in the bathroom to show all of FaceBook, etc. etc. As the third wife, I listened to sickening stories of cutting down our tortured soldiers in the jungle, the naughty little lizard who uses the F-word. I've been screamed at by a Vietnamese-American boss one-third my age. . . . Americans tend to assume that brown people who don't understand English probably don't have much to say anyway. Butler shows how wrong this is as he paints the most subtle thoughts of his sweet and interesting characters. These stories call for more than one listen -- and not more than two stories at a sitting! They're pungent! And sometimes funny. Among my favorites was the sleepy girl at the restaurant and Mr. Cohen. I also loved the ending of the one about bringing grandpa home from the airport, how the family prepared a feast and was so excited to have this dear old man come to live with them after many years of separation. How could the husband offer some kind of healing to his wife? Listen and see! These stories are a treasure. Thank you, Mr. Butler! One of my all-time favorite book. I loved this book. I read and re-read and listened to this book several times. it reminded me of my Vietnamese-ness. The author spent several years in Vietnam and got to know the Vietnamese and their culture in depth, and it showed in the richness of the language that being conveyed... what a trip into a post Vietnam world, I loved the stories and I loved the narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Man-in-the-Wooden-Hat-Audiobook/B004HCC906 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man in the Wooden Hat Author: Jane Gardam Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-04-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 366 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The New York Times called Sir Edward Feathers one of the most memorable characters in modern literature. A lyrical novel that recalls his fully lived life, Old Filth has been acclaimed as Jane Gardam's masterpiece, a book where life and art merge. And now that beautiful, haunting novel has been joined by a companion that also bursts with humor and wisdom: The Man in the Wooden Hat. Old Filth was Eddie's story. The Man in the Wooden Hat is the history of his marriage told from the perspective of his wife, Betty, a character as vivid and enchanting as Filth himself. They met in Hong Kong after the war. Betty had spent the duration in a Japanese internment camp. Filth was already a successful barrister, handsome, fast becoming rich, in need of a wife but unaccustomed to romance. A perfect English couple of the late 1940s. As a portrait of a marriage, with all the bittersweet secrets and surprising fulfillment of the 50-year union of two remarkable people, the novel is a triumph. The Man in the Wooden Hat is fiction of a very high order from a great novelist working at the pinnacle of her considerable power. Critic Reviews: "Witty, subversive, moving." (The Times, London) "[T]old with quintessentially British humor.... Gardam's prose is witty and precise." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Gardam) Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:47:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Man-in-the-Wooden-Hat-Audiobook/B004HCC906 thebookvoice.com 06:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man in the Wooden Hat Author: Jane Gardam Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-04-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 366 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The New York Times called Sir Edward Feathers one of the most memorable characters in modern literature. A lyrical novel that recalls his fully lived life, Old Filth has been acclaimed as Jane Gardam's masterpiece, a book where life and art merge. And now that beautiful, haunting novel has been joined by a companion that also bursts with humor and wisdom: The Man in the Wooden Hat. Old Filth was Eddie's story. The Man in the Wooden Hat is the history of his marriage told from the perspective of his wife, Betty, a character as vivid and enchanting as Filth himself. They met in Hong Kong after the war. Betty had spent the duration in a Japanese internment camp. Filth was already a successful barrister, handsome, fast becoming rich, in need of a wife but unaccustomed to romance. A perfect English couple of the late 1940s. As a portrait of a marriage, with all the bittersweet secrets and surprising fulfillment of the 50-year union of two remarkable people, the novel is a triumph. The Man in the Wooden Hat is fiction of a very high order from a great novelist working at the pinnacle of her considerable power. Critic Reviews: "Witty, subversive, moving." (The Times, London) "[T]old with quintessentially British humor.... Gardam's prose is witty and precise." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man in the Wooden Hat Author: Jane Gardam Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-04-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 366 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The New York Times called Sir Edward Feathers one of the most memorable characters in modern literature. A lyrical novel that recalls his fully lived life, Old Filth has been acclaimed as Jane Gardam's masterpiece, a book where life and art merge. And now that beautiful, haunting novel has been joined by a companion that also bursts with humor and wisdom: The Man in the Wooden Hat. Old Filth was Eddie's story. The Man in the Wooden Hat is the history of his marriage told from the perspective of his wife, Betty, a character as vivid and enchanting as Filth himself. They met in Hong Kong after the war. Betty had spent the duration in a Japanese internment camp. Filth was already a successful barrister, handsome, fast becoming rich, in need of a wife but unaccustomed to romance. A perfect English couple of the late 1940s. As a portrait of a marriage, with all the bittersweet secrets and surprising fulfillment of the 50-year union of two remarkable people, the novel is a triumph. The Man in the Wooden Hat is fiction of a very high order from a great novelist working at the pinnacle of her considerable power. Critic Reviews: "Witty, subversive, moving." (The Times, London) "[T]old with quintessentially British humor.... Gardam's prose is witty and precise." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: great read really enjoyed the story and setting. Jane Gardam has a gift of taking you back in time to the 30s and bringing you back to the present. Old Filth Married Read "Old Filth" first, and then dig into this book. It is an expansion of some of the stories from Old Filth, but much more tender in its treatment of long-term marriage. The story is set in Hong Kong, post WWII and continues in London, and then back and forth. If you have ever wondered about "settling" in a marriage, this is a good book -- it really addresses the compromises we all make when we commit our lives to a partnership with another person. The tale and its telling is wonderful. I will listen again. Jane Gardam is one of my new favorite authors. I hope there will be more. Graeme Malcolm is a great reader. Wonderful book A wonderful addition to _Old Filth_. I did not want to let go of the characters when I'd finished it and was so pleased to learn that I could continue our "relationship" a bit longer. Wonderful reader. Betty's Point of View Another lovely installment in the Old Filth trilogy, this one told from the point of view of Betty Macintosh Feathers, Old Filth's wife. Like Edward Feathers, Betty was raised in the far eastern parts of the British commonwealth, and she, too, had lost her parents at a young age. She understands his loneliness and the pleas that comes with his proposal: "Don't ever leave me." Yet almost as soon as she accepts, Betty has regrets--particularly when she meets Eddie's arch rival, Terry Veneering. But a promise is a promise . . . This is the same story we heard in Old Filth, at least from the time that Betty meets Edward Feathers, but here we get her perspective. It's quite intriguing to see how Eddie's interpretation of events differs from the reality that Betty reveals, and to learn of secrets that apparently were never revealed. Like so many women of her day, Betty focused on fulfilling her wifely duties and appeared to lead a rather dull life focused on her tulips, dinner parties, and her husband's career. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Say-Youre-One-of-Them-Audiobook/B0036KLYGA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Say You're One of Them Author: Uwem Akpan Narrator: Robin Miles, Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A family living in a makeshift shanty in urban Kenya scurries to find gifts of any kind for the impending Christmas holiday. A Rwandan girl relates her family's struggles to maintain a facade of normalcy amid unspeakable acts. A young brother and sister cope with their uncle's attempt to sell them into slavery. Aboard a bus filled with refugees - a microcosm of today's Africa - a Muslim boy summons his faith to bear a treacherous ride across Nigeria. Through the eyes of childhood friends the emotional toll of religious conflict in Ethiopia becomes viscerally clear. Uwem Akpan's debut signals the arrival of a breathtakingly talented writer who gives a matter-of-fact reality to the most extreme circumstances in stories that are nothing short of transcendent. Critic Reviews: "All the promise and heartbreak of Africa today are brilliantly illuminated in this debut collection." (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Uwem Akpan) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:19:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Say-Youre-One-of-Them-Audiobook/B0036KLYGA thebookvoice.com 11:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Say You're One of Them Author: Uwem Akpan Narrator: Robin Miles, Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A family living in a makeshift shanty in urban Kenya scurries to find gifts of any kind for the impending Christmas holiday. A Rwandan girl relates her family's struggles to maintain a facade of normalcy amid unspeakable acts. A young brother and sister cope with their uncle's attempt to sell them into slavery. Aboard a bus filled with refugees - a microcosm of today's Africa - a Muslim boy summons his faith to bear a treacherous ride across Nigeria. Through the eyes of childhood friends the emotional toll of religious conflict in Ethiopia becomes viscerally clear. Uwem Akpan's debut signals the arrival of a breathtakingly talented writer who gives a matter-of-fact reality to the most extreme circumstances in stories that are nothing short of transcendent. Critic Reviews: "All the promise and heartbreak of Africa today are brilliantly illuminated in this debut collection." (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Say You're One of Them Author: Uwem Akpan Narrator: Robin Miles, Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A family living in a makeshift shanty in urban Kenya scurries to find gifts of any kind for the impending Christmas holiday. A Rwandan girl relates her family's struggles to maintain a facade of normalcy amid unspeakable acts. A young brother and sister cope with their uncle's attempt to sell them into slavery. Aboard a bus filled with refugees - a microcosm of today's Africa - a Muslim boy summons his faith to bear a treacherous ride across Nigeria. Through the eyes of childhood friends the emotional toll of religious conflict in Ethiopia becomes viscerally clear. Uwem Akpan's debut signals the arrival of a breathtakingly talented writer who gives a matter-of-fact reality to the most extreme circumstances in stories that are nothing short of transcendent. Critic Reviews: "All the promise and heartbreak of Africa today are brilliantly illuminated in this debut collection." (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Members Reviews: Highly Recommended!!! This book invokes so many different emotions. I makes you wonder how much of it is fiction because the narrators did such a wonderful job at reading the story that one would think that they were telling their own life stories. I love this book and I recommend it. Ugly but Beautiful I picked this up because of a review I heard on NPR, not because of anything to do with Oprah, but I almost feel like I must have listened to a different book than the other reviewers. The stories were fresh and engaging. Akpan is a morbid O'Henry, or maybe a Rhole Dahl (as in his adult stories, not Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). If I had any criticisms of this book they would be that first, I knew where each train wreck was headed (though like a train wreak I could not look away) and second that I could see where someone could have a hard time with the ascent of the first narrator (though it makes sense for an African to narrate a story of an African child). I loved this book. Save your Money! I downloaded this book because Oprah recommended it. I had to FORCE myself to finish it. It was boring, and I just never actually cared about the characters. Not that the stories weren't tragic, but I was bored beyond belief. I kept looking at my I-phone to see how much was left. I do not recommend this book. Hard to follow I listen to at least one audio book a week and this one was very hard to follow. I didn't finish it its boring I downloaded this book for all the promotion I heard in Oprah show. It's not as good as they said it was. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Station-Eleven-Audiobook/B00N2ZIRIC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Station Eleven Author: Emily St John Mandel Narrator: Jack Hawkins Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2015 Day one: The Georgia Flu explodes over the surface of the Earth like a neutron bomb. News reports put the mortality rate at over 99%. Week Two: Civilization has crumbled. Year Twenty: A band of actors and musicians called the Travelling Symphony move through their territories performing concerts and Shakespeare to the settlements that have grown up there. Twenty years after the pandemic, life feels relatively safe. But now a new danger looms, and it threatens the hopeful world every survivor has tried to rebuild. Moving backwards and forwards in time, from the glittering years just before the collapse to the strange and altered world that exists twenty years after, Station Eleven charts the unexpected twists of fate that connect six people: famous actor Arthur Leander; Jeevan, a bystander warned about the flu just in time; Arthur's first wife, Miranda; Arthur's oldest friend, Clark; Kirsten, an actress with the Travelling Symphony; and the mysterious and self-proclaimed 'prophet'. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Emily St John Mandel) Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:55:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Station-Eleven-Audiobook/B00N2ZIRIC thebookvoice.com 10:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Station Eleven Author: Emily St John Mandel Narrator: Jack Hawkins Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2015 Day one: The Georgia Flu explodes over the surface of the Earth like a neutron bomb. News reports put the mortality rate at over 99%. Week Two: Civilization has crumbled. Year Twenty: A band of actors and musicians called the Travelling Symphony move through their territories performing concerts and Shakespeare to the settlements that have grown up there. Twenty years after the pandemic, life feels relatively safe. But now a new danger looms, and it threatens the hopeful world every survivor has tried to rebuild. Moving backwards and forwards in time, from the glittering years just before the collapse to the strange and altered world that exists twenty years after, Station Eleven charts the unexpected twists of fate that connect six people: famous actor Arthur Leander; Jeevan, a bystander warned about the flu just in time; Arthur's first wife, Miranda; Arthur's oldest friend, Clark; Kirsten, an actress with the Travelling Symphony; and the mysterious and self-proclaimed 'prophet'. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Station Eleven Author: Emily St John Mandel Narrator: Jack Hawkins Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2015 Day one: The Georgia Flu explodes over the surface of the Earth like a neutron bomb. News reports put the mortality rate at over 99%. Week Two: Civilization has crumbled. Year Twenty: A band of actors and musicians called the Travelling Symphony move through their territories performing concerts and Shakespeare to the settlements that have grown up there. Twenty years after the pandemic, life feels relatively safe. But now a new danger looms, and it threatens the hopeful world every survivor has tried to rebuild. Moving backwards and forwards in time, from the glittering years just before the collapse to the strange and altered world that exists twenty years after, Station Eleven charts the unexpected twists of fate that connect six people: famous actor Arthur Leander; Jeevan, a bystander warned about the flu just in time; Arthur's first wife, Miranda; Arthur's oldest friend, Clark; Kirsten, an actress with the Travelling Symphony; and the mysterious and self-proclaimed 'prophet'. Members Reviews: Loved it If you could sum up Station Eleven in three words, what would they be? Compelling and thought provoking Any additional comments? I really enjoyed it and will probably listen again at some stage. Dullest apocalypse ever Nothing new here from post outbreak reimaginings of recent films. I'm disappointed with this esp as it made top ten lists of 2014. A refreshing change for the genre I enjoyed this book from start to finish. The intertwining tales of the characters all had depth and emotion. It does not run chronologically, part flash backs and jumps through each character or groups but I never felt lost as can often happen with the format. The novel flowed beautifully. I particularly enjoyed that it delves into human behaviour & emotion, the light & dark sides of people and made me think a lot about regret. The human condition is undoubtedly flawed but this book left me feeling more positive for the unknown future & how there are more goodies than baddies out there! And no zombies!! Great narration too, pitch perfect throughout. Intelligent Sci Fi really well told. Firstly - it's a great story. It is a really fresh feeling Sci Fi with an engrossing female lead. It also has to be mentioned how good the narrator is. It might sound strange that I man is narrating a book with a female lead but it works very well. Not just another dystopian novel Would you listen to Station Eleven again? Why? Yes. It was well narrated and very well written. What other book might you compare Station Eleven to, and why? The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. Perhaps because I read them back to back but it's another novel that transcends the genre by being character driven, therefore appeals to people who may not be fans of science fiction. Any additional comments? Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Although the premise is a dystopian science fiction novel, Station Eleven is a character driven plot. The book switches back and forth between several narrators, both before and after society crumbles due to the onset of a massive flu epidemic. The characters lives all intertwine in some way or another, some straight away, others not until the climax of the book, but all their lives seem to have been affected by the movie star Arthur Leander, whose death marks the beginning of each of their journeys. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Guns-of-Navarone-Audiobook/B01N14PSZG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guns of Navarone Author: Alistair MacLean Narrator: Jonathan Oliver Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The classic World War II thriller from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. Twelve hundred British soldiers isolated on the small island of Kheros off the Turkish coast, waiting to die. Twelve hundred lives in jeopardy, lives that could be saved if only the guns could be silenced. The guns of Navarone, vigilant, savage and catastrophically accurate. Navarone itself, grim bastion of narrow straits manned by a mixed garrison of Germans and Italians, an apparently impregnable iron fortress. To Captain Keith Mallory, skilled saboteur, trained mountaineer, fell the task of leading the small party detailed to scale the vast, impossible precipice of Navarone and to blow up the guns. The Guns of Navarone is the story of that mission, the tale of a calculated risk taken in the time of war.... Critic Reviews: "Could hardly be bettered." (Sunday Times) "Its strength comes from the speed of its narrative, its vivid creation of tensions and its power in handling descriptions of action." (Evening Standard) "Action sustained at a high pitch. From the outset there is a feeling of suspense: a problem that can only be solved by action involving danger and demanding courage...an insistently gripping tale." (Scotsman) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alistair MacLean) Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:56:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Guns-of-Navarone-Audiobook/B01N14PSZG thebookvoice.com 11:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guns of Navarone Author: Alistair MacLean Narrator: Jonathan Oliver Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The classic World War II thriller from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. Twelve hundred British soldiers isolated on the small island of Kheros off the Turkish coast, waiting to die. Twelve hundred lives in jeopardy, lives that could be saved if only the guns could be silenced. The guns of Navarone, vigilant, savage and catastrophically accurate. Navarone itself, grim bastion of narrow straits manned by a mixed garrison of Germans and Italians, an apparently impregnable iron fortress. To Captain Keith Mallory, skilled saboteur, trained mountaineer, fell the task of leading the small party detailed to scale the vast, impossible precipice of Navarone and to blow up the guns. The Guns of Navarone is the story of that mission, the tale of a calculated risk taken in the time of war.... Critic Reviews: "Could hardly be bettered." (Sunday Times) "Its strength comes from the speed of its narrative, its vivid creation of tensions and its power in handling descriptions of action." (Evening Standard) "Action sustained at a high pitch. From the outset there is a feeling of suspense: a problem that can only be solved by action involving danger and demanding courage...an insistently gripping tale." (Scotsman) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guns of Navarone Author: Alistair MacLean Narrator: Jonathan Oliver Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The classic World War II thriller from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. Twelve hundred British soldiers isolated on the small island of Kheros off the Turkish coast, waiting to die. Twelve hundred lives in jeopardy, lives that could be saved if only the guns could be silenced. The guns of Navarone, vigilant, savage and catastrophically accurate. Navarone itself, grim bastion of narrow straits manned by a mixed garrison of Germans and Italians, an apparently impregnable iron fortress. To Captain Keith Mallory, skilled saboteur, trained mountaineer, fell the task of leading the small party detailed to scale the vast, impossible precipice of Navarone and to blow up the guns. The Guns of Navarone is the story of that mission, the tale of a calculated risk taken in the time of war.... Critic Reviews: "Could hardly be bettered." (Sunday Times) "Its strength comes from the speed of its narrative, its vivid creation of tensions and its power in handling descriptions of action." (Evening Standard) "Action sustained at a high pitch. From the outset there is a feeling of suspense: a problem that can only be solved by action involving danger and demanding courage...an insistently gripping tale." (Scotsman) Members Reviews: amazing and adventurous! classic adventure tale! so good. nothing better then blowing up some Nazi's. highly recommended for all who like the genre. One of Maclean's best I enjoyed this book immensely. It brought back great memories of the first time I enjoyed this author's work. I recommend the others as well. Great performance by the narrator also. Nice to see, painful to listen ? Where does The Guns of Navarone rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Having seen the movie and listened to the abridged cassette (?), read by Patrick Allen, in my teens it was a pleasant surprise to find a full unabridged version available on Audible. The story, although written in 1957 is still a great roller coaster ride and thoroughly enjoyable. A great piece of WWII fiction. Would you be willing to try another one of Jonathan Olivers performances? Oliver is good at the straight forward narrative parts. He struggles with accents and it really shows here. For example, Andrea, pronounced as An-drey-ah to me and most greeks is pronounced as And-rea, much like your great aunt, and I found myselt constantly correcting him! Some of the german and greek accents are cringeworthy and the New Zealander, Mallory, comes across as rather.... wet. Miller was equally painful and Brown tolerable. Oliver also struggles with moving between the accents and there are a number of overly long pauses in the diagloue. and also one horrendous edit (or my download glitched) within the first couple of hours. I think the director/producers have something to answer to here, and they let MacLean down here. I nearly put it down (and that would have been the first time for any audible book) because of the accents in the narration, but persevered to the end. It would appear that Oliver is going to be the voice for this round of releases on MacLean's stories and therefore works like, When Eight Bells Toll, could play more to his strengths, rather than accentuate (bad pun) his weaknesses. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Book-of-Laughter-and-Forgetting-Audiobook/B0081HQWC4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Laughter and Forgetting Subtitle: A Novel Author: Milan Kundera, Aaron Asher (translator) Narrator: Richmond Hoxie Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Rich in its stories, characters, and imaginative range, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting is the novel that brought Milan Kundera his first big international success in the late 1970s. Like all his work, it is valuable for far more than its historical implications. In seven wonderfully integrated parts, different aspects of human existence are magnified and reduced, reordered and emphasized, newly examined, analyzed, and experienced. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Milan Kundera) Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Book-of-Laughter-and-Forgetting-Audiobook/B0081HQWC4 thebookvoice.com 08:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Laughter and Forgetting Subtitle: A Novel Author: Milan Kundera, Aaron Asher (translator) Narrator: Richmond Hoxie Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Rich in its stories, characters, and imaginative range, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting is the novel that brought Milan Kundera his first big international success in the late 1970s. Like all his work, it is valuable for far more than its historical implications. In seven wonderfully integrated parts, different aspects of human existence are magnified and reduced, reordered and emphasized, newly examined, analyzed, and experienced. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Laughter and Forgetting Subtitle: A Novel Author: Milan Kundera, Aaron Asher (translator) Narrator: Richmond Hoxie Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Rich in its stories, characters, and imaginative range, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting is the novel that brought Milan Kundera his first big international success in the late 1970s. Like all his work, it is valuable for far more than its historical implications. In seven wonderfully integrated parts, different aspects of human existence are magnified and reduced, reordered and emphasized, newly examined, analyzed, and experienced. Members Reviews: A well-lubricated orgy of ideas Brilliant in parts, but also messy and uneven. It is a twisting novel of lovers, sex, names, poets, poltiics, borders, history, memory, nations and being. It slides from one original idea into another like remote lovers in a well-lubricated orgy of ideas. I don't know if it loses me because I loved The Unbearable Lightness of Being so much more, or if Kundera just failed to grab me by the intellectual shorthairs. I'm almost positive I would probably rate it higher if I had the chance to tease out the flesh a bit more. It reads (not in specifics, just in style and tone) like someone took several Wim Wenders films and randomly spliced pieces from his oevre; sometimes backwards, sometimes upsidedown, frequently disorienting. Kundera Masterpiece Where does The Book of Laughter and Forgetting rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I love Milan Kundera. Love, love love. I'll admit this book is a bit choppy, not your typical novel, a bit heady over hearty. But that's why it's my favorite of his books, and it was great to hear life breathed into it by Richmond Hoxie. What other book might you compare The Book of Laughter and Forgetting to and why? If you liked this you'll love The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Immortality, or Farewell Waltz - some of Kundera's more approachable works. But for me, this one is tops. Mostly Forgetting.... Not a rivetting experience for me. But then I though F.Scott was a bit wishy washy because his characters were lost. Maybe that's what I feel here. If you are chasing Kundera to understand him, go ahead. It didn't make a lasting impression on me. Too Much Authorial Prodding 3.5 stars. I'm aware this is a philosophical novel, important in criticizing the Czech communist regime then in power and, indeed, resulted in that regime's revocation of Kundera's citizenship. Nonetheless, I cannot in good conscience give a novel 4 or 5 stars on that basis when I dislike the type of author interactivity in a work of fiction that pervades this "novel." That is to say, I have a hard time reading as a story, i.e., enjoying or being vivified by a fictional narrative in which the author repeatedly reminds me that he is making it all up, such as saying why he picked out this name or that and why he decided the character would take off her clothes in a public place or make whoopee with the protagonist or go to an island of misfit 12 year old boys, be made to disrobe then be touched repeatedly and privately as a kind of gross anti-goddess. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beware-of-Pity-Audiobook/B072N3M2F5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beware of Pity Author: Stefan Zweig Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a young cavalry officer is invited to a dance at the home of a rich landowner. There - with a small act of attempted charity - he commits a simple faux pas. But from this seemingly insignificant blunder comes a tale of catastrophe arising from kindness and of honour poisoned by self-regard. Beware of Pity has all the intensity and the formidable sense of torment and of character of the very best of Zweig's work. Definitive translation by the award-winning Anthea Bell. Critic Reviews: "Zweigs fictional masterpiece." (Guardian) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stefan Zweig) Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:53:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beware-of-Pity-Audiobook/B072N3M2F5 thebookvoice.com 14:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beware of Pity Author: Stefan Zweig Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a young cavalry officer is invited to a dance at the home of a rich landowner. There - with a small act of attempted charity - he commits a simple faux pas. But from this seemingly insignificant blunder comes a tale of catastrophe arising from kindness and of honour poisoned by self-regard. Beware of Pity has all the intensity and the formidable sense of torment and of character of the very best of Zweig's work. Definitive translation by the award-winning Anthea Bell. Critic Reviews: "Zweigs fictional masterpiece." (Guardian) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beware of Pity Author: Stefan Zweig Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a young cavalry officer is invited to a dance at the home of a rich landowner. There - with a small act of attempted charity - he commits a simple faux pas. But from this seemingly insignificant blunder comes a tale of catastrophe arising from kindness and of honour poisoned by self-regard. Beware of Pity has all the intensity and the formidable sense of torment and of character of the very best of Zweig's work. Definitive translation by the award-winning Anthea Bell. Critic Reviews: "Zweigs fictional masterpiece." (Guardian) Members Reviews: Masterpiece that is also extremely enjoyable If you could sum up Beware of Pity in three words, what would they be? Extremely enjoyable masterpiece Have you listened to any of Nicholas Boultons other performances before? How does this one compare? This is the first time I listened and his performance is excellent Who was the most memorable character of Beware of Pity and why? The doctor, because he gives off an amazing amount of philosophy, advice, background history, opinion and is a very colorful character in everyday life as well. Any additional comments? The reading of this book could not have done a better job, it was excellent. There are so many layers to this story and different references to pity. Besides pity to the girl Edit these is also pity elicited to the lieutenant. In addition, the father of Edit is in need of pity. There are substories within the story which are of high interest as well. The entire story is packed with meaning and submeaning. In addition the mood is set so well that the reader can feel the mood of that period in Vienna and the mindset of a soldier and the atmosphere of the times. Zweig is a master at conveying mood and bringing the reader into his world. The writing is very erudite and there is philosophy at every corner. On top of all that, the story comes off anything but dry and instead is immensely entertaining. This is a classic for all time. Recommended by Jeffrey Archer In Oxford Union Discussion someone asked Jeffrey Archer which author he really admired and he mentioned this one. If it's good enough for Mr.Archer it is fantastic for me. I must comment on the Narrator. He added the passion and drama to the story, so much, that I almost came close to tears at times. truly remarkable piece of writing. I am glad I found it. Brilliant tangle of class, disability, and sex. Set in an idealized Hapsburg Austria, characters lack the emotional maturitu/dexterity to manage attraction, disappointment, disparity, or constraint leading to disaster. I read it as an allegory alongside "The World of Yesterday." https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Im-Schatten-des-Berges-Audiobook/B01M15M50X Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Im Schatten des Berges Autor:: Gregory David Roberts Erzähler: Jürgen Holdorf Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 33 hrs and 39 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-17-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: "Shantaram" ist zurück! "Shantaram" hat Millionen Menschen auf der ganzen Welt berührt. Die Geschichte des Australiers Lin, der aus dem Gefängnis ausbrach, in Mumbai untertauchte, als Arzt im Slum arbeitete und um die Liebe seines Lebens kämpfte, geht weiter. Zwei Jahre sind seitdem vergangen. Lin hat einen wichtigen Menschen verloren, den Mafiaboss Khaderbai, den er verehrte wie einen Vater. Seitdem bekämpfen sich die verschiedenen Gangs immer unerbittlicher, und die Gewalt eskaliert. Dann begegnet Lin einem heiligen Mann, der alles infrage stellt, was Lin über die Liebe und das Leben zu wissen glaubte. Lin würde die Stadt am liebsten verlassen, aber zwei Dinge halten ihn davon ab: die Liebe und ein fatales Versprechen, das er nicht brechen kann... Gelesen von dem renommierten Hörbuchsprecher Jürgen Holdorf, der bereits dem Bestseller "Shantaram" seine Stimme geliehen hat. ©2015 Gregory David Roberts. Übersetzung von Sibylle Schmidt (P)2016 Der Hörverlag biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregory David Roberts) Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:00:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Im-Schatten-des-Berges-Audiobook/B01M15M50X thebookvoice.com 33:39:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Im Schatten des Berges Autor:: Gregory David Roberts Erzähler: Jürgen Holdorf Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 33 hrs and 39 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-17-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: "Shantaram" ist zurück! "Shantaram" hat Millionen Menschen auf der ganzen Welt berührt. Die Geschichte des Australiers Lin, der aus dem Gefängnis ausbrach, in Mumbai untertauchte, als Arzt im Slum arbeitete und um die Liebe seines Lebens kämpfte, geht weiter. Zwei Jahre sind seitdem vergangen. Lin hat einen wichtigen Menschen verloren, den Mafiaboss Khaderbai, den er verehrte wie einen Vater. Seitdem bekämpfen sich die verschiedenen Gangs immer unerbittlicher, und die Gewalt eskaliert. Dann begegnet Lin einem heiligen Mann, der alles infrage stellt, was Lin über die Liebe und das Leben zu wissen glaubte. Lin würde die Stadt am liebsten verlassen, aber zwei Dinge halten ihn davon ab: die Liebe und ein fatales Versprechen, das er nicht brechen kann... Gelesen von dem renommierten Hörbuchsprecher Jürgen Holdorf, der bereits dem Bestseller "Shantaram" seine Stimme geliehen hat. ©2015 Gregory David Roberts. Übersetzung von Sibylle Schmidt (P)2016 Der Hörverlag Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Im Schatten des Berges Autor:: Gregory David Roberts Erzähler: Jürgen Holdorf Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 33 hrs and 39 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-17-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: "Shantaram" ist zurück! "Shantaram" hat Millionen Menschen auf der ganzen Welt berührt. Die Geschichte des Australiers Lin, der aus dem Gefängnis ausbrach, in Mumbai untertauchte, als Arzt im Slum arbeitete und um die Liebe seines Lebens kämpfte, geht weiter. Zwei Jahre sind seitdem vergangen. Lin hat einen wichtigen Menschen verloren, den Mafiaboss Khaderbai, den er verehrte wie einen Vater. Seitdem bekämpfen sich die verschiedenen Gangs immer unerbittlicher, und die Gewalt eskaliert. Dann begegnet Lin einem heiligen Mann, der alles infrage stellt, was Lin über die Liebe und das Leben zu wissen glaubte. Lin würde die Stadt am liebsten verlassen, aber zwei Dinge halten ihn davon ab: die Liebe und ein fatales Versprechen, das er nicht brechen kann... Gelesen von dem renommierten Hörbuchsprecher Jürgen Holdorf, der bereits dem Bestseller "Shantaram" seine Stimme geliehen hat. ©2015 Gregory David Roberts. Übersetzung von Sibylle Schmidt (P)2016 Der Hörverlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Endless drivel Sorry but this was a big letdown Self involved with annoying characters and too much metaphors Really wanted to like this but wonder what the author wanted to tell us beyond crash boom bang https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Edward-Adrift-Audiobook/B00C2URQQW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Edward Adrift Author: Craig Lancaster Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 898 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Thats the flummoxed state of Edward Stanton, a 42-year-old with Aspergers syndrome. His job, his therapist, and his best friends are all gone. Even his nightly ritual of watching Dragnet reruns has short-circuited. But a call from his friend Donna in Idaho, telling him that her son Kyle is in trouble, launches Edward from his rigidly scheduled existence in Billings, Montana, to the open road. He and Kyle, a sweet little boy turned sullen adolescent, debate football, music, and bodily functions (Why do you pee so much? Kyle asks). All the while, inspired by dreams of the past, Edward tries to make peace with his life - and when he meets an eccentric motel owner, perhaps open it to love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Craig Lancaster) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:29:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Edward-Adrift-Audiobook/B00C2URQQW thebookvoice.com 07:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Edward Adrift Author: Craig Lancaster Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 898 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Thats the flummoxed state of Edward Stanton, a 42-year-old with Aspergers syndrome. His job, his therapist, and his best friends are all gone. Even his nightly ritual of watching Dragnet reruns has short-circuited. But a call from his friend Donna in Idaho, telling him that her son Kyle is in trouble, launches Edward from his rigidly scheduled existence in Billings, Montana, to the open road. He and Kyle, a sweet little boy turned sullen adolescent, debate football, music, and bodily functions (Why do you pee so much? Kyle asks). All the while, inspired by dreams of the past, Edward tries to make peace with his life - and when he meets an eccentric motel owner, perhaps open it to love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Edward Adrift Author: Craig Lancaster Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 898 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Thats the flummoxed state of Edward Stanton, a 42-year-old with Aspergers syndrome. His job, his therapist, and his best friends are all gone. Even his nightly ritual of watching Dragnet reruns has short-circuited. But a call from his friend Donna in Idaho, telling him that her son Kyle is in trouble, launches Edward from his rigidly scheduled existence in Billings, Montana, to the open road. He and Kyle, a sweet little boy turned sullen adolescent, debate football, music, and bodily functions (Why do you pee so much? Kyle asks). All the while, inspired by dreams of the past, Edward tries to make peace with his life - and when he meets an eccentric motel owner, perhaps open it to love. Members Reviews: At first I was flummoxed.... What did you love best about Edward Adrift? about Edward Stanton in this book. I had just finished "600 Hours of Edward" and in "Edward Adrift" Edward seemed to be so much more exuberant (l love the word exuberant). This new Edward with his lively energy was hard to figure out until I got a little further along in the book. I think the narrator, Luke Daniels, did an excellent job of show the listeners the changes Edward was feeling in his life through his narration. When later in the book, Edward thought he wanted to go back to his isolated, regimented (I love the word regimented) life I felt as if the narrator took the lively energy out of his voice to show Edward in a much more complacent (I love the word complacent) place in his life. LOVED this book... LOVED "600 Hours of Edward"... really hope Craig Lancaster finishes a third book about Edward Stanton. Edward Stretches Himself Edward Adrift is the second great book about the character, Edward. This book is best appreciated after reading the first Edward book (600 Hours of Edward). The two books could have been combined into Part I and then Part II, but having two books worked also. I just loved Edward's well-intentioned, honest, and rigid life. The reader is taken gently into the inner workings of Edward's thinking and routines; its fun and interesting to see life through his eyes. By the time that I had finished this book, I wished that I could have him over for coffee. He is quite hilarious and lovable while at the same time his character is absolutely believable. It's like he could live next door. In this book, he stretches past the boundaries of comfort and rigidity as he begins to make connections and feel a part of a circle of friendships. He also explores his parental relationships and begins to establish a stronger sense of self as he moves past his diagnoses and into a more complex life. Of course with more people in his life, all of his routines become compromised causing him much consternation and consideration. The considerations and conversations that he has with himself and others are genuinely human and are quite touching while at the same time are humorous and, sometimes, side-splitting hilarious. I laughed out loud several times while listening. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a sweet, entertaining novel delving into the life of another quirky human...... maybe just like you or someone you know? Both Books Are Amazing This is the follow-up to 600 Hours of Edward. I would recommend reading that one first. It is not strictly necessary for your enjoyment of Edward Adrift, but it will make it much better. Both books are amazing, as my title says. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sweetgirl-Audiobook/B017C6C2NC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweetgirl Author: Travis Mulhauser Narrator: Cassandra Morris, MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With the heart, daring, and evocative atmosphere of Winter's Bone and True Grit, and driven by the raw, whip-smart voice of Percy James, a blistering debut about a fearless 16-year old girl whose search for her missing mother leads to an unexpected discovery and a life-or-death struggle in the harsh, frozen landscape of the Upper Midwest. As a blizzard bears down, Percy James sets off to find her troubled mother, Carletta. For years Percy has had to take care of herself and Mama - a woman who's been unraveling for as long as her daughter can remember. Fearing Carletta is strung out on meth and that she won't survive the storm, Percy heads for Shelton Potter's cabin, deep in the woods of Northern Michigan. A two-bit criminal, as incompetent as he his violent, Shelton has been smoking his own cook and grieving the death of his beloved Labrador, Old Bo. But when Percy arrives, there is no sign of Carletta. Searching the house, she finds Shelton and his girlfriend drugged into oblivion - and a crying baby girl left alone in a freezing room upstairs. From the moment the baby wraps a tiny hand around her finger, Percy knows she must save her - a split-second decision that is the beginning of a dangerous odyssey in which she must battle the elements and evade Shelton and a small band of desperate criminals hell-bent on getting that baby back. Knowing she and the child cannot make it alone, Percy seeks help from Carletta's ex, Portis Dale, who is the closest thing she's ever had to a father. As the storm breaks and violence erupts, Percy will be forced to confront the haunting nature of her mother's affliction and finds her own fate tied more and more inextricably to the baby she is determined to save. Filled with the sweeping sense of cultural and geographic isolation of its setting - the hills of fictional Cutler County in Northern Michigan - and told in Percy's unflinching style, Sweetgirl is an affecting exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the ties that bind - a taut and darkly humorous tour de force that is horrifying, tender, and hopeful. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Cassandra Morris is extraordinary.... A tour de force." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Travis Mulhauser) Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:23:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sweetgirl-Audiobook/B017C6C2NC thebookvoice.com 05:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweetgirl Author: Travis Mulhauser Narrator: Cassandra Morris, MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With the heart, daring, and evocative atmosphere of Winter's Bone and True Grit, and driven by the raw, whip-smart voice of Percy James, a blistering debut about a fearless 16-year old girl whose search for her missing mother leads to an unexpected discovery and a life-or-death struggle in the harsh, frozen landscape of the Upper Midwest. As a blizzard bears down, Percy James sets off to find her troubled mother, Carletta. For years Percy has had to take care of herself and Mama - a woman who's been unraveling for as long as her daughter can remember. Fearing Carletta is strung out on meth and that she won't survive the storm, Percy heads for Shelton Potter's cabin, deep in the woods of Northern Michigan. A two-bit criminal, as incompetent as he his violent, Shelton has been smoking his own cook and grieving the death of his beloved Labrador, Old Bo. But when Percy arrives, there is no sign of Carletta. Searching the house, she finds Shelton and his girlfriend drugged into oblivion - and a crying baby girl left alone in a freezing room upstairs. From the moment the baby wraps a tiny hand around her finger, Percy knows she must save her - a split-second decision that is the beginning of a dangerous odyssey in which she must battle the elements and evade Shelton and a small band of desperate criminals hell-bent on getting that baby back. Knowing she and the child cannot make it alone, Percy seeks help from Carletta's ex, Portis Dale, who is the closest thing she's ever had to a father. As the storm breaks and violence erupts, Percy will be forced to confront the haunting nature of her mother's affliction and finds her own fate tied more and more inextricably to the baby she is determined to save. Filled with the sweeping sense of cultural and geographic isolation of its setting - the hills of fictional Cutler County in Northern Michigan - and told in Percy's unflinching style, Sweetgirl is an affecting exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the ties that bind - a taut and darkly humorous tour de force that is horrifying, tender, and hopeful. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Cassandra Morris is extraordinary.... A tour de force." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweetgirl Author: Travis Mulhauser Narrator: Cassandra Morris, MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With the heart, daring, and evocative atmosphere of Winter's Bone and True Grit, and driven by the raw, whip-smart voice of Percy James, a blistering debut about a fearless 16-year old girl whose search for her missing mother leads to an unexpected discovery and a life-or-death struggle in the harsh, frozen landscape of the Upper Midwest. As a blizzard bears down, Percy James sets off to find her troubled mother, Carletta. For years Percy has had to take care of herself and Mama - a woman who's been unraveling for as long as her daughter can remember. Fearing Carletta is strung out on meth and that she won't survive the storm, Percy heads for Shelton Potter's cabin, deep in the woods of Northern Michigan. A two-bit criminal, as incompetent as he his violent, Shelton has been smoking his own cook and grieving the death of his beloved Labrador, Old Bo. But when Percy arrives, there is no sign of Carletta. Searching the house, she finds Shelton and his girlfriend drugged into oblivion - and a crying baby girl left alone in a freezing room upstairs. From the moment the baby wraps a tiny hand around her finger, Percy knows she must save her - a split-second decision that is the beginning of a dangerous odyssey in which she must battle the elements and evade Shelton and a small band of desperate criminals hell-bent on getting that baby back. Knowing she and the child cannot make it alone, Percy seeks help from Carletta's ex, Portis Dale, who is the closest thing she's ever had to a father. As the storm breaks and violence erupts, Percy will be forced to confront the haunting nature of her mother's affliction and finds her own fate tied more and more inextricably to the baby she is determined to save. Filled with the sweeping sense of cultural and geographic isolation of its setting - the hills of fictional Cutler County in Northern Michigan - and told in Percy's unflinching style, Sweetgirl is an affecting exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the ties that bind - a taut and darkly humorous tour de force that is horrifying, tender, and hopeful. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Cassandra Morris is extraordinary.... A tour de force." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: It's sadly about real life. A work of fiction, but real-world themes. Breathtaking and heartbreaking. It's amazing how accurately the worst of mankind is portrayed in this piece. Right down to the way the characters behave and interact with one another. The themes of drug addiction, irresponsible parenting, and just outright trashiness of the characters in the story reflect individuals and situations which we all hear about in society; and many times from our own family. For me especially, this book hit home. Travis Mulhauser was my English 111 instructor back in 2009 at a community college in North Carolina. This book is clearly influenced by many of the stories of his own students. He was especially privy to their situations as they would write their experiences into their academic works for him to read and grade. Not long after he moved back to Michigan, I became an instructor at the very same college. And unfortunately, it's in an area where methamphetamine and heroin is the drug of choice for many, children are neglected, and situations like those in the book are nearly a weekly event. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Memoirs-of-an-Imaginary-Friend-Audiobook/B008X9YLAU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend Author: Matthew Dicks Narrator: Matthew Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 577 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Imaginary friend Budo narrates this heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and the power of the imagination - the perfect read for anyone who has ever had a friend...real or otherwise. Budo is lucky as imaginary friends go. He's been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. But Budo feels his age, and thinks constantly of the day when eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. When that happens, Budo will disappear. Max is different from other children. Some people say that he has Aspergers Syndrome, but most just say hes "on the spectrum". None of this matters to Budo, who loves Max and is charged with protecting him from the class bully, from awkward situations in the cafeteria, and even in the bathroom stalls. But he cant protect Max from Mrs. Patterson, the woman who works with Max in the Learning Center and who believes that she alone is qualified to care for this young boy. When Mrs. Patterson does the unthinkable and kidnaps Max, it is up to Budo and a team of imaginary friends to save him - and Budo must ultimately decide which is more important: Maxs happiness or Budo's very existence. Narrated by Budo, a character with a unique ability to have a foot in many worlds - imaginary, real, child, and adult - Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend touches on the truths of life, love, and friendship as it races to a heartwarming...and heartbreaking conclusion. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Dicks) Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:25:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Memoirs-of-an-Imaginary-Friend-Audiobook/B008X9YLAU thebookvoice.com 10:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend Author: Matthew Dicks Narrator: Matthew Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 577 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Imaginary friend Budo narrates this heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and the power of the imagination - the perfect read for anyone who has ever had a friend...real or otherwise. Budo is lucky as imaginary friends go. He's been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. But Budo feels his age, and thinks constantly of the day when eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. When that happens, Budo will disappear. Max is different from other children. Some people say that he has Aspergers Syndrome, but most just say hes "on the spectrum". None of this matters to Budo, who loves Max and is charged with protecting him from the class bully, from awkward situations in the cafeteria, and even in the bathroom stalls. But he cant protect Max from Mrs. Patterson, the woman who works with Max in the Learning Center and who believes that she alone is qualified to care for this young boy. When Mrs. Patterson does the unthinkable and kidnaps Max, it is up to Budo and a team of imaginary friends to save him - and Budo must ultimately decide which is more important: Maxs happiness or Budo's very existence. Narrated by Budo, a character with a unique ability to have a foot in many worlds - imaginary, real, child, and adult - Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend touches on the truths of life, love, and friendship as it races to a heartwarming...and heartbreaking conclusion. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend Author: Matthew Dicks Narrator: Matthew Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 577 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Imaginary friend Budo narrates this heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and the power of the imagination - the perfect read for anyone who has ever had a friend...real or otherwise. Budo is lucky as imaginary friends go. He's been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. But Budo feels his age, and thinks constantly of the day when eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. When that happens, Budo will disappear. Max is different from other children. Some people say that he has Aspergers Syndrome, but most just say hes "on the spectrum". None of this matters to Budo, who loves Max and is charged with protecting him from the class bully, from awkward situations in the cafeteria, and even in the bathroom stalls. But he cant protect Max from Mrs. Patterson, the woman who works with Max in the Learning Center and who believes that she alone is qualified to care for this young boy. When Mrs. Patterson does the unthinkable and kidnaps Max, it is up to Budo and a team of imaginary friends to save him - and Budo must ultimately decide which is more important: Maxs happiness or Budo's very existence. Narrated by Budo, a character with a unique ability to have a foot in many worlds - imaginary, real, child, and adult - Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend touches on the truths of life, love, and friendship as it races to a heartwarming...and heartbreaking conclusion. Members Reviews: A Brilliant Book I could not stop listening to this book, both the story and the reader were exceptional. Matthew Brown was able to capture the inventive and creative personalities of each imaginary friend and to make the childlike personalities sound "normal" rather than contrived. The innocence of Max and all the imaginary friends shone through. The author was able to take the serious subjects of autism and child abduction and combine them with a fantasy background that was brilliant and magical. The insight into an autistic child's thought process were excellent, as well as his parents struggles and those of the caring teacher who tries so hard to help Max learn and relate to his peers. The imaginary friends belong in a Spielberg or Scorcese film, I truly hope that happens one day as I would love to see them come to life. I believe this story will appeal to young and old alike and would be a great YA read. I can't wait to share this touching, magical,inventive and brilliant story!" LOVED IT! Too bad about the spotty language throughout although I understand. I was truly hoping to be able to allow my kids to listen to it. What a great idea in regards to narration. Very clever and insightful to bring one into the mind of a child with autism and/or asbergers. Really enjoyed I was intrigued by the premise of this book, a book written by an imaginary friend. So, I picked it up to give it a shot. In the first couple of chapters I had already shed a few tears, the story was sweet and poignant. As the story went on I couldn't help but fall in love with little Max and his way of dealing with and seeing the world. Max is a special needs kid, and though they never come out and say it based on how he was described I would say he is Autistic. But Max has this great imaginary friend who is always there for him through thick and thin. The story was good, great pace, good writing, and good feeling to the whole story line. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/La-Odisea-The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V5D5NQ Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: La Odisea [The Odyssey] Autor: Homer Narrador: Daniel Quintero Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-13-06 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 24 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit and willingess for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his 10-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:01:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/La-Odisea-The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V5D5NQ thebookvoice.com 02:54:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: La Odisea [The Odyssey] Autor: Homer Narrador: Daniel Quintero Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-13-06 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 24 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit and willingess for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his 10-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: La Odisea [The Odyssey] Autor: Homer Narrador: Daniel Quintero Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-13-06 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 24 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit and willingess for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his 10-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. Opiniones de los miembros: Be aware of the small font! Overall, good quality. Book cover is very nice. However, be aware: the font is SMALL. Luckily I bought the book for my 15 year old nephew who has good eyesight. But if it were for an adult, it would be difficult to read unless you had glasses. A Classic! Very Recommended. A Classic. What else to say, it is a surely predictable literary work, but just because we all now what is it about. Talking about the physical qualities of the book, i can say that it is a great antique looking book, that will look perfect between your collection. It was very well presented, nice cover, all pages in palmost perfect conditions. Very recommended. Five Stars excelente No apto para uso en grupos; errores de ortografía Esta edición de Kindle tiene varios errores de ortografía. Ya que el libro en sí usa un vocabulario poco corriente hoy, estos errores dificultan aún más la comprensión, porque no se encuentran las palabras en un diccionario (o son otras palabras). No tiene números de línea ni de paginación. No es la traducción de Segala y Estalella. Obra maestra de la literatura occidental. Podría considerarse como ... Obra maestra de la literatura occidental. Podría considerarse como una continuación de la Iliada. Narra las aventuras del heroe griego Odiseo, Rey de Itaca, tras el regreso a su patria luego de finalizar la guerra de Troya, perdido durante veinte años en el vasto ponto (mar egeo) sometido al capricho de los Dioses. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Der-Spiegel-im-Spiegel-1-Staffel-Audiobook/B00UDH4LOQ Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Der Spiegel im Spiegel (1. Staffel) Untertitel: Der erste Buchstabe Autor:: Michael Ende Erzähler: Friedrich Schönfelder, Gudrun Landgrebe, Heinz Hönig Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 32 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-06-11 Herausgeber: steinbach sprechende bücher Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein großes Ensemble singt, spricht und spielt: Mario Adorf, Andreas Fröhlich, Jens Wawrczeck, Oliver Rohrbeck, Joachim Kerzel, Hans-Jürgen Wolf, Helmut Krauss, Frank Glaubrecht, Carlo v. Tiedemann, Tobias Meister, Annelie Krügel, Regina Lemnitz, Karin Buchholz, Erich Räuker, Gilla Cremer, Klaus Dittmann, Sven Dahlem, Peter Hawig, u.v.a. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Ende) Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:15:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Der-Spiegel-im-Spiegel-1-Staffel-Audiobook/B00UDH4LOQ thebookvoice.com 02:32:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Der Spiegel im Spiegel (1. Staffel) Untertitel: Der erste Buchstabe Autor:: Michael Ende Erzähler: Friedrich Schönfelder, Gudrun Landgrebe, Heinz Hönig Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 32 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-06-11 Herausgeber: steinbach sprechende bücher Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein großes Ensemble singt, spricht und spielt: Mario Adorf, Andreas Fröhlich, Jens Wawrczeck, Oliver Rohrbeck, Joachim Kerzel, Hans-Jürgen Wolf, Helmut Krauss, Frank Glaubrecht, Carlo v. Tiedemann, Tobias Meister, Annelie Krügel, Regina Lemnitz, Karin Buchholz, Erich Räuker, Gilla Cremer, Klaus Dittmann, Sven Dahlem, Peter Hawig, u.v.a. Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Der Spiegel im Spiegel (1. Staffel) Untertitel: Der erste Buchstabe Autor:: Michael Ende Erzähler: Friedrich Schönfelder, Gudrun Landgrebe, Heinz Hönig Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 32 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-06-11 Herausgeber: steinbach sprechende bücher Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein großes Ensemble singt, spricht und spielt: Mario Adorf, Andreas Fröhlich, Jens Wawrczeck, Oliver Rohrbeck, Joachim Kerzel, Hans-Jürgen Wolf, Helmut Krauss, Frank Glaubrecht, Carlo v. Tiedemann, Tobias Meister, Annelie Krügel, Regina Lemnitz, Karin Buchholz, Erich Räuker, Gilla Cremer, Klaus Dittmann, Sven Dahlem, Peter Hawig, u.v.a. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-del-intramundo-Audiobook/B01723HZPA Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Cuentos del intramundo Autor: Alejandro Jodorowsky Narrador: Fernando Solís Formato: Unabridged Duración: 28 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-26-15 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, S. A. U. Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 14 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Fiel al carácter terapéutico de todos sus escritos, Alejandro Jodorowsky se interna en el mundo de las fábulas espirituales, de los cuentos sanadores, para que intentemos encauzar nuestro ser maltratado por la vida, hacia el autoconocimiento y la paz. Esta colección de microcuentos nos da, a través de la metáfora, pequeñas pistas de quiénes somos. En resumidas cuentas, Jodorowsky en estado puro.Estos relatos forman parte de la antología Cuentos mágicos y del intramundo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "La suya es una erudición apasionada." (The New York Times) "Un hombre de creatividad explosiva y controvertida." (Penthouse) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alejandro Jodorowsky) Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:36:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-del-intramundo-Audiobook/B01723HZPA thebookvoice.com 00:28:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Cuentos del intramundo Autor: Alejandro Jodorowsky Narrador: Fernando Solís Formato: Unabridged Duración: 28 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-26-15 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, S. A. U. Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 14 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Fiel al carácter terapéutico de todos sus escritos, Alejandro Jodorowsky se interna en el mundo de las fábulas espirituales, de los cuentos sanadores, para que intentemos encauzar nuestro ser maltratado por la vida, hacia el autoconocimiento y la paz. Esta colección de microcuentos nos da, a través de la metáfora, pequeñas pistas de quiénes somos. En resumidas cuentas, Jodorowsky en estado puro.Estos relatos forman parte de la antología Cuentos mágicos y del intramundo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "La suya es una erudición apasionada." (The New York Times) "Un hombre de creatividad explosiva y controvertida." (Penthouse) Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Cuentos del intramundo Autor: Alejandro Jodorowsky Narrador: Fernando Solís Formato: Unabridged Duración: 28 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-26-15 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, S. A. U. Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 14 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Fiel al carácter terapéutico de todos sus escritos, Alejandro Jodorowsky se interna en el mundo de las fábulas espirituales, de los cuentos sanadores, para que intentemos encauzar nuestro ser maltratado por la vida, hacia el autoconocimiento y la paz. Esta colección de microcuentos nos da, a través de la metáfora, pequeñas pistas de quiénes somos. En resumidas cuentas, Jodorowsky en estado puro.Estos relatos forman parte de la antología Cuentos mágicos y del intramundo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "La suya es una erudición apasionada." (The New York Times) "Un hombre de creatividad explosiva y controvertida." (Penthouse) Opiniones de los miembros: Jodorowsky always surprises me. He's a heck of a writer, being able to write in a way that you can discover your own stuff. He is not a healer, but he can give you the tools so that you can learn how to heal yourself. This little book will show you his very transpersonal way of thinking, with little clues about what we should be looking for in life. For those who have heart. And would like to discover what's in it. Five Stars EXCELENT Interesante. No se trata de un libro en si mismo, sino de la recopilación de historias muy, muy cortas que buscan dejar algo en ti, o si lo miras de otra forma, historias en las que podrías ver algo de ti mismo, en cualquier caso resulta interesante y satisfactorio leer cualquiera de las historias en este libro contenidas. Great Tales from Jorowsky Muy cortos pero largos en sentido. Una Buena complilacion de cuentos que seguramente encontraras en otros trabajos de Jodorowsky. En este llibro estan todos compilados. Lo recomiendo ampliamente. Antes de comprarlo, recomiendo leer el sample, ya ... Antes de comprarlo, recomiendo leer el sample, ya que así es todo el libro. No está mal, pero no esperaba que fueran microrrelatos, sin embargo están interesantes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sex-and-Rage-Audiobook/B071CMSLNM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sex and Rage Author: Eve Babitz Narrator: Mia Barron Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The popular rediscovery of Eve Babitz continues with this very special reissue of her novel, originally published in 1979, about a dreamy young girl moving between the planets of Los Angeles and New York City. We first meet Jacaranda in Los Angeles. She's a beach bum, a part-time painter of surfboards, sun-kissed and beautiful. Jacaranda has an on-again, off-again relationship with a married man and glitters among the city's pretty creatures, blithely drinking pink ladies with any number of tycoons, unattached and unworried in the pleasurable mania of California. She rises from the mists to the discovery that she's 28, jobless, with no sense of purpose, that her wild friendships with Gilbert and Max and Etienne might not be as real as they seem. So she pries herself away from this immensely seductive place and moves to New York, to seriousness and work, to meet the agents of her new world. Sex and Rage delights in its sensuous, dreamlike narrative and its spontaneous embrace of fate, work, and certain meetings and chances. Jacaranda moves beyond the tango of sex and rage into the open challenge of a defined and more fulfilling expressive life. Sex and Rage further solidifies Eve Babitz's place as a singularly important voice in Los Angeles literature - haunting, alluring, and alive. Critic Reviews: "Her words are worth a thousand moving pictures!" (Joseph Heller) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eve Babitz) Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:52:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sex-and-Rage-Audiobook/B071CMSLNM thebookvoice.com 06:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sex and Rage Author: Eve Babitz Narrator: Mia Barron Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The popular rediscovery of Eve Babitz continues with this very special reissue of her novel, originally published in 1979, about a dreamy young girl moving between the planets of Los Angeles and New York City. We first meet Jacaranda in Los Angeles. She's a beach bum, a part-time painter of surfboards, sun-kissed and beautiful. Jacaranda has an on-again, off-again relationship with a married man and glitters among the city's pretty creatures, blithely drinking pink ladies with any number of tycoons, unattached and unworried in the pleasurable mania of California. She rises from the mists to the discovery that she's 28, jobless, with no sense of purpose, that her wild friendships with Gilbert and Max and Etienne might not be as real as they seem. So she pries herself away from this immensely seductive place and moves to New York, to seriousness and work, to meet the agents of her new world. Sex and Rage delights in its sensuous, dreamlike narrative and its spontaneous embrace of fate, work, and certain meetings and chances. Jacaranda moves beyond the tango of sex and rage into the open challenge of a defined and more fulfilling expressive life. Sex and Rage further solidifies Eve Babitz's place as a singularly important voice in Los Angeles literature - haunting, alluring, and alive. Critic Reviews: "Her words are worth a thousand moving pictures!" (Joseph Heller) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sex and Rage Author: Eve Babitz Narrator: Mia Barron Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The popular rediscovery of Eve Babitz continues with this very special reissue of her novel, originally published in 1979, about a dreamy young girl moving between the planets of Los Angeles and New York City. We first meet Jacaranda in Los Angeles. She's a beach bum, a part-time painter of surfboards, sun-kissed and beautiful. Jacaranda has an on-again, off-again relationship with a married man and glitters among the city's pretty creatures, blithely drinking pink ladies with any number of tycoons, unattached and unworried in the pleasurable mania of California. She rises from the mists to the discovery that she's 28, jobless, with no sense of purpose, that her wild friendships with Gilbert and Max and Etienne might not be as real as they seem. So she pries herself away from this immensely seductive place and moves to New York, to seriousness and work, to meet the agents of her new world. Sex and Rage delights in its sensuous, dreamlike narrative and its spontaneous embrace of fate, work, and certain meetings and chances. Jacaranda moves beyond the tango of sex and rage into the open challenge of a defined and more fulfilling expressive life. Sex and Rage further solidifies Eve Babitz's place as a singularly important voice in Los Angeles literature - haunting, alluring, and alive. Critic Reviews: "Her words are worth a thousand moving pictures!" (Joseph Heller) Members Reviews: Delightful Sex and Rage is a gem of a novel. The personality of the main character, Jacaranda, is satisfyingly developed in layer after layer. Good Read the book was a great read but I thought the ending just stopped. I had to make sure I didn't somehow skip it. So I just felt like it left me hanging ) Very disappointed in the book and if I see the name ... found it almost unreadable. There was neither sex or rage (unless you count my rage in trying to get through it.) Very disappointed in the book and if I see the name Jaracandra or whatever I will lose it. great book great book! I really loved it. Very interesting insight into a time gone by, with a deeply flawed main character that feels real. I wish I could meet Jacaranda. This book was a good coming of age store This book was a good coming of age store, but definitely was a bit confusing at times with all the back and forth stories and character references coming in and out of the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Alopenin-Odasi-Alopes-Odasi-Audiobook/B078WDL2TJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alopenin Odasi [Alope's Odasi] Author: Mehmet Gureli Narrator: Alparslan Ali Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: K. Gercek Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Alope'nin Odasi, cok zengin bir birikimin, dil zevkinin, zeka ve duyarlik arasinda ustaca kurulmus bir dengenin urunu. Konur Ertop Mehmet Gureli'nin Alope'nin Odasi'na gelince... O da kendi labirentlerinden suzuyor anlatimini. Yazi dallarinin en zor turlerinden biridir "modern deneme". Kendi dusunce ve gonul irmaklarindan, col ortasinda kalmislara, dilerlerse iclerinde gizli duran tekneleri yuzdurebilecekleri goller sunmaya calisir bu tur yazarlar. Cetin Altan Mehmet Gureli, her seyden once bir "imaj zengini". Anlatacagini zenginlestirerek anlatmasini biliyor. Onder Senyapili Mehmet Gureli'nin oykulerine girmek kolay degil. Kolay okumaya alismis okuru biraz zorlayacak, ama degisik bir tad verecek oykuler bunlar. Ahmet Altan. Please Note: This audiobook is in Turkish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mehmet Gureli) Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:60:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Alopenin-Odasi-Alopes-Odasi-Audiobook/B078WDL2TJ thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alopenin Odasi [Alope's Odasi] Author: Mehmet Gureli Narrator: Alparslan Ali Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: K. Gercek Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Alope'nin Odasi, cok zengin bir birikimin, dil zevkinin, zeka ve duyarlik arasinda ustaca kurulmus bir dengenin urunu. Konur Ertop Mehmet Gureli'nin Alope'nin Odasi'na gelince... O da kendi labirentlerinden suzuyor anlatimini. Yazi dallarinin en zor turlerinden biridir "modern deneme". Kendi dusunce ve gonul irmaklarindan, col ortasinda kalmislara, dilerlerse iclerinde gizli duran tekneleri yuzdurebilecekleri goller sunmaya calisir bu tur yazarlar. Cetin Altan Mehmet Gureli, her seyden once bir "imaj zengini". Anlatacagini zenginlestirerek anlatmasini biliyor. Onder Senyapili Mehmet Gureli'nin oykulerine girmek kolay degil. Kolay okumaya alismis okuru biraz zorlayacak, ama degisik bir tad verecek oykuler bunlar. Ahmet Altan. Please Note: This audiobook is in Turkish. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alopenin Odasi [Alope's Odasi] Author: Mehmet Gureli Narrator: Alparslan Ali Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: K. Gercek Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Alope'nin Odasi, cok zengin bir birikimin, dil zevkinin, zeka ve duyarlik arasinda ustaca kurulmus bir dengenin urunu. Konur Ertop Mehmet Gureli'nin Alope'nin Odasi'na gelince... O da kendi labirentlerinden suzuyor anlatimini. Yazi dallarinin en zor turlerinden biridir "modern deneme". Kendi dusunce ve gonul irmaklarindan, col ortasinda kalmislara, dilerlerse iclerinde gizli duran tekneleri yuzdurebilecekleri goller sunmaya calisir bu tur yazarlar. Cetin Altan Mehmet Gureli, her seyden once bir "imaj zengini". Anlatacagini zenginlestirerek anlatmasini biliyor. Onder Senyapili Mehmet Gureli'nin oykulerine girmek kolay degil. Kolay okumaya alismis okuru biraz zorlayacak, ama degisik bir tad verecek oykuler bunlar. Ahmet Altan. Please Note: This audiobook is in Turkish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Black-Arrow-Audiobook/B007EFC2UK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Arrow Subtitle: A Tale of the Two Roses Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In this swashbuckling novel set in 15th-century England, young Richard Shelton discovers that he has been betrayed by the guardian who raised him - a man involved in the murder of his father. Seventeen-year-old Richard joins the fellowship of the Black Arrow to avenge the death, rescue the woman he loves, and participate in the struggle between the Yorks and Lancasters in the War of the Roses. Though history records two sides fighting for control of England,The Black Arrowpresents a third side: the exploited commoners joined together by their black-arrow weaponry. To survive the war, Richard must rely on his cunning. Through adventures in castles, villages, forests, and aboard a ship, Richard outfoxes captors, bargains his way out of crises, and ultimately proves himself worthy of knighthood. Critic Reviews: The time is 15th-century England, and Richard Shelton, the young hero, overcomes one obstacle after another." (School Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Louis Stevenson) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:39:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Black-Arrow-Audiobook/B007EFC2UK thebookvoice.com 08:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Arrow Subtitle: A Tale of the Two Roses Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In this swashbuckling novel set in 15th-century England, young Richard Shelton discovers that he has been betrayed by the guardian who raised him - a man involved in the murder of his father. Seventeen-year-old Richard joins the fellowship of the Black Arrow to avenge the death, rescue the woman he loves, and participate in the struggle between the Yorks and Lancasters in the War of the Roses. Though history records two sides fighting for control of England,The Black Arrowpresents a third side: the exploited commoners joined together by their black-arrow weaponry. To survive the war, Richard must rely on his cunning. Through adventures in castles, villages, forests, and aboard a ship, Richard outfoxes captors, bargains his way out of crises, and ultimately proves himself worthy of knighthood. Critic Reviews: The time is 15th-century England, and Richard Shelton, the young hero, overcomes one obstacle after another." (School Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Arrow Subtitle: A Tale of the Two Roses Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In this swashbuckling novel set in 15th-century England, young Richard Shelton discovers that he has been betrayed by the guardian who raised him - a man involved in the murder of his father. Seventeen-year-old Richard joins the fellowship of the Black Arrow to avenge the death, rescue the woman he loves, and participate in the struggle between the Yorks and Lancasters in the War of the Roses. Though history records two sides fighting for control of England,The Black Arrowpresents a third side: the exploited commoners joined together by their black-arrow weaponry. To survive the war, Richard must rely on his cunning. Through adventures in castles, villages, forests, and aboard a ship, Richard outfoxes captors, bargains his way out of crises, and ultimately proves himself worthy of knighthood. Critic Reviews: The time is 15th-century England, and Richard Shelton, the young hero, overcomes one obstacle after another." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: A goodly storywell written, and well read Written in wonderful, archaic, almost poetical prose, this delightful story will seem familiar to all, with its intrigues, disguises, chivalry, battles, and damsels in distress. Gildart Jackson's reading is beautifully rendered, lending excellent clarity to what might have been difficult to understand in the hands of a less skillful narrator. Ultimately, it's Stevenson's use of language, and his characterizations that set this book apart. For me, listening to this book was an education in prose, storytelling, and diction. Truly, time well spent. The Black Arrow I was disappointed in this book. I had high expectations since it was R.L Stevenson. I loved treasure island. But this particular book, while written and broken down in a similar way, did not have nearly as interesting a story. It was a little to convoluted for me. The setting of the story was also difficult. This made it hard to understand not only what people we saying, but what they were feeling and why they felt the way they did. I may try it again to see if I get more out of it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/1Q84-Audiobook/B00607GOC0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1Q84 Author: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin (translator), Philip Gabriel (translator) Narrator: Allison Hiroto, Marc Vietor, Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 46 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo. A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver's enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realises, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 - 'Q' is for 'question mark'. A world that bears a question. Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled. As Aomame's and Tengo's narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector. A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell's, 1Q84 is Haruki Murakami's most ambitious undertaking yet: an instant best seller in his native Japan, and a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers. BONUS AUDIO: Audible interviews the translators of 1Q84, Jay Rubin and Philip Gabriel. Critic Reviews: "It is a work of maddening brilliance and gripping originality, deceptively casual in style...vibrating with wit, intellect and ambition." (The Times) "Eerie, suspenseful and packed full of gorgeous ordinary details and provocative extraordinary events...funny, fresh and intensely surreal. Unmissable." (Marie Claire) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Haruki Murakami) Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:27:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/1Q84-Audiobook/B00607GOC0 thebookvoice.com 46:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1Q84 Author: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin (translator), Philip Gabriel (translator) Narrator: Allison Hiroto, Marc Vietor, Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 46 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo. A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver's enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realises, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 - 'Q' is for 'question mark'. A world that bears a question. Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled. As Aomame's and Tengo's narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector. A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell's, 1Q84 is Haruki Murakami's most ambitious undertaking yet: an instant best seller in his native Japan, and a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers. BONUS AUDIO: Audible interviews the translators of 1Q84, Jay Rubin and Philip Gabriel. Critic Reviews: "It is a work of maddening brilliance and gripping originality, deceptively casual in style...vibrating with wit, intellect and ambition." (The Times) "Eerie, suspenseful and packed full of gorgeous ordinary details and provocative extraordinary events...funny, fresh and intensely surreal. Unmissable." (Marie Claire) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1Q84 Author: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin (translator), Philip Gabriel (translator) Narrator: Allison Hiroto, Marc Vietor, Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 46 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo. A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver's enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realises, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 - 'Q' is for 'question mark'. A world that bears a question. Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled. As Aomame's and Tengo's narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector. A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell's, 1Q84 is Haruki Murakami's most ambitious undertaking yet: an instant best seller in his native Japan, and a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers. BONUS AUDIO: Audible interviews the translators of 1Q84, Jay Rubin and Philip Gabriel. Critic Reviews: "It is a work of maddening brilliance and gripping originality, deceptively casual in style...vibrating with wit, intellect and ambition." (The Times) "Eerie, suspenseful and packed full of gorgeous ordinary details and provocative extraordinary events...funny, fresh and intensely surreal. Unmissable." (Marie Claire) Members Reviews: Imagine if you were a character within a book... Imagine how it would feel if you were a character within a narrative world - and knew it. To top it off the pesky author of the novel you live in keeps changing his mind. There are subtle differences in the way your world is articulated - mirroring the editing process. There is a sense of melancholy in that some characters, such as the Leader, are unable to be something other than how they are figured in the narrative. He is restricted by this story world. His communiaction with the little people suggests his constructedness - he is aware of his fictionality - he knows he is merely a figment of an author's imagination, and is bound to do what the little people tell him to do. I don't think I could get through this book by reading the print version. I've read a lot of Murakami's novels before, but this one is particularly long. In addition, there is a lot of layering to this novel, where there is the slightly nuanced repetition of story lines. It was nice listening to them- they are like the receding and returning tides of the ocean (yes, a weird simile, but you'll get what I mean if you listen long enough). I highly recommend this to people who enjoy fantasy,science fiction, magic realism, narrative studies, Eng Lit majors, people who love Japan, Murakami, etc. etc. complex, surreal and very very long I am a huge Murakami fan. I think his style is very suited to the audiobook format, especially as music features as almost another character. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gehen-ging-gegangen-Audiobook/B016W5RB6C Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Gehen, ging, gegangen Autor:: Jenny Erpenbeck Erzähler: Friedhelm Ptok Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 8 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-20-15 Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wie erträgt man das Vergehen der Zeit, wenn man zur Untätigkeit gezwungen ist? Wie geht man um mit dem Verlust derer, die man geliebt hat? Wer trägt das Erbe weiter? Richard, emeritierter Professor, kommt durch die zufällige Begegnung mit den Asylsuchenden auf dem Oranienplatz auf die Idee, die Antworten auf seine Fragen dort zu suchen, wo sonst niemand sie sucht: Bei jenen jungen Flüchtlingen aus Afrika, die in Berlin gestrandet und seit Jahren zum Warten verurteilt sind. Und plötzlich schaut diese Welt ihn an, den Bewohner des alten Europas, und weiß womöglich besser als er selbst, wer er eigentlich ist. Jenny Erpenbeck erzählt auf ihre unnachahmliche Weise eine Geschichte vom Wegsehen und Hinsehen, von Tod und Krieg, vom ewigen Warten und von all dem, was unter der Oberfläche verborgen liegt. ©2015 Knaus Verlag, München (P)2015 Hörbuch Hamburg HHV GmbH, Hamburg biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jenny Erpenbeck) Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:25:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gehen-ging-gegangen-Audiobook/B016W5RB6C thebookvoice.com 10:08:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Gehen, ging, gegangen Autor:: Jenny Erpenbeck Erzähler: Friedhelm Ptok Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 8 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-20-15 Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wie erträgt man das Vergehen der Zeit, wenn man zur Untätigkeit gezwungen ist? Wie geht man um mit dem Verlust derer, die man geliebt hat? Wer trägt das Erbe weiter? Richard, emeritierter Professor, kommt durch die zufällige Begegnung mit den Asylsuchenden auf dem Oranienplatz auf die Idee, die Antworten auf seine Fragen dort zu suchen, wo sonst niemand sie sucht: Bei jenen jungen Flüchtlingen aus Afrika, die in Berlin gestrandet und seit Jahren zum Warten verurteilt sind. Und plötzlich schaut diese Welt ihn an, den Bewohner des alten Europas, und weiß womöglich besser als er selbst, wer er eigentlich ist. Jenny Erpenbeck erzählt auf ihre unnachahmliche Weise eine Geschichte vom Wegsehen und Hinsehen, von Tod und Krieg, vom ewigen Warten und von all dem, was unter der Oberfläche verborgen liegt. ©2015 Knaus Verlag, München (P)2015 Hörbuch Hamburg HHV GmbH, Hamburg Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Gehen, ging, gegangen Autor:: Jenny Erpenbeck Erzähler: Friedhelm Ptok Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 8 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-20-15 Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wie erträgt man das Vergehen der Zeit, wenn man zur Untätigkeit gezwungen ist? Wie geht man um mit dem Verlust derer, die man geliebt hat? Wer trägt das Erbe weiter? Richard, emeritierter Professor, kommt durch die zufällige Begegnung mit den Asylsuchenden auf dem Oranienplatz auf die Idee, die Antworten auf seine Fragen dort zu suchen, wo sonst niemand sie sucht: Bei jenen jungen Flüchtlingen aus Afrika, die in Berlin gestrandet und seit Jahren zum Warten verurteilt sind. Und plötzlich schaut diese Welt ihn an, den Bewohner des alten Europas, und weiß womöglich besser als er selbst, wer er eigentlich ist. Jenny Erpenbeck erzählt auf ihre unnachahmliche Weise eine Geschichte vom Wegsehen und Hinsehen, von Tod und Krieg, vom ewigen Warten und von all dem, was unter der Oberfläche verborgen liegt. ©2015 Knaus Verlag, München (P)2015 Hörbuch Hamburg HHV GmbH, Hamburg Mitglieder Bewertungen: An important book What made the experience of listening to Gehen, ging, gegangen the most enjoyable? Erpenbeck's story is courageous, subtle and beautifully written. I was hooked from the beginning. The book, set in present-day Berlin, makes me see the city and its struggles in a new light. At the same time, the current issues around the "refugee crisis" are presented in the context of Germany's past, including the ideologies of the Third Reich, the GDR and the transformation after the country's reunification. The main character, a retired classics professor, also makes interesting observations of the current moment to Europe's ancient history. Besides this intellectual inspiration, I also felt really drawn to the characters. The book works on so many levels I strongly recommend it. What does Friedhelm Ptok bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? A beautiful, sensitive reading. Couldn't get enough of it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-terra-inteira-e-o-ceu-infinito-The-Whole-Earth-and-the-Infinite-Sky-Audiobook/B078SYF2H8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A terra inteira e o céu infinito [The Whole Earth and the Infinite Sky] Author: Ruth Ozeki Narrator: Arianny Carvalho, Cláudia Barcellos Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: O que acontece quando um diário perdido cai nas mos da pessoa certa? Catando mariscos na praia de uma remota ilha do Canadá, a escritora Ruth se depara com um saco plástico coberto de cracas que envolve uma lancheira da Hello Kitty. Dentro, encontra o livro de Marcel Proust, Em busca do tempo perdido, e se surpreende ao descobrir que na verdade se trata do diário da menina japonesa, Nao. A sacola misteriosa, segundo os rumores dos habitantes, é mais um dos vestígios do último tsunami que devastou o Japo, e foi levada até a ilha pelas correntezas. Desde ento, Ruth se deixa absorver pela história do diário de Nao, uma menina que, para escapar de sua dura realidade, resolve passar seus últimos dias lendo as cartas de seu bisavô, um falecido piloto kamikaze da Segunda Guerra Mundial, e relembrando a vida de sua avó, uma monja budista de 104 anos. O que Ruth no esperava era que o diário a levaria ao encontro de Nao, em uma viagem fora do tempo e do espaço. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Critic Reviews: "Uma obra muito bem escrita sobre perdas e os elos incompreensíveis que unem nossas vidas. Amei." (Elizabeth Gilbert, autora do livro mais vendido Comer, rezar e amar) "Magnífico.... So personagens que nos tocam profundamente e nos do liçes de vida, através da magia de contar histórias. Uma obra-prima, pura e simplesmente." (Kirkus Reviews) "A voz de Nao Yasutani, uma estudante de dezesseis anos, é o coraço e a alma deste livro muito gratificante. O estilo japonês contemporâneo e o uso do realismo mágico lembram o autor Haruki Murakami." (USA Today) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ruth Ozeki) Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:51:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-terra-inteira-e-o-ceu-infinito-The-Whole-Earth-and-the-Infinite-Sky-Audiobook/B078SYF2H8 thebookvoice.com 16:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A terra inteira e o céu infinito [The Whole Earth and the Infinite Sky] Author: Ruth Ozeki Narrator: Arianny Carvalho, Cláudia Barcellos Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: O que acontece quando um diário perdido cai nas mos da pessoa certa? Catando mariscos na praia de uma remota ilha do Canadá, a escritora Ruth se depara com um saco plástico coberto de cracas que envolve uma lancheira da Hello Kitty. Dentro, encontra o livro de Marcel Proust, Em busca do tempo perdido, e se surpreende ao descobrir que na verdade se trata do diário da menina japonesa, Nao. A sacola misteriosa, segundo os rumores dos habitantes, é mais um dos vestígios do último tsunami que devastou o Japo, e foi levada até a ilha pelas correntezas. Desde ento, Ruth se deixa absorver pela história do diário de Nao, uma menina que, para escapar de sua dura realidade, resolve passar seus últimos dias lendo as cartas de seu bisavô, um falecido piloto kamikaze da Segunda Guerra Mundial, e relembrando a vida de sua avó, uma monja budista de 104 anos. O que Ruth no esperava era que o diário a levaria ao encontro de Nao, em uma viagem fora do tempo e do espaço. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Critic Reviews: "Uma obra muito bem escrita sobre perdas e os elos incompreensíveis que unem nossas vidas. Amei." (Elizabeth Gilbert, autora do livro mais vendido Comer, rezar e amar) "Magnífico.... So personagens que nos tocam profundamente e nos do liçes de vida, através da magia de contar histórias. Uma obra-prima, pura e simplesmente." (Kirkus Reviews) "A voz de Nao Yasutani, uma estudante de dezesseis anos, é o coraço e a alma deste livro muito gratificante. O estilo japonês contemporâneo e o uso do realismo mágico lembram o autor Haruki Murakami." (USA Today) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A terra inteira e o céu infinito [The Whole Earth and the Infinite Sky] Author: Ruth Ozeki Narrator: Arianny Carvalho, Cláudia Barcellos Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: O que acontece quando um diário perdido cai nas mos da pessoa certa? Catando mariscos na praia de uma remota ilha do Canadá, a escritora Ruth se depara com um saco plástico coberto de cracas que envolve uma lancheira da Hello Kitty. Dentro, encontra o livro de Marcel Proust, Em busca do tempo perdido, e se surpreende ao descobrir que na verdade se trata do diário da menina japonesa, Nao. A sacola misteriosa, segundo os rumores dos habitantes, é mais um dos vestígios do último tsunami que devastou o Japo, e foi levada até a ilha pelas correntezas. Desde ento, Ruth se deixa absorver pela história do diário de Nao, uma menina que, para escapar de sua dura realidade, resolve passar seus últimos dias lendo as cartas de seu bisavô, um falecido piloto kamikaze da Segunda Guerra Mundial, e relembrando a vida de sua avó, uma monja budista de 104 anos. O que Ruth no esperava era que o diário a levaria ao encontro de Nao, em uma viagem fora do tempo e do espaço. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Critic Reviews: "Uma obra muito bem escrita sobre perdas e os elos incompreensíveis que unem nossas vidas. Amei." (Elizabeth Gilbert, autora do livro mais vendido Comer, rezar e amar) "Magnífico.... So personagens que nos tocam profundamente e nos do liçes de vida, através da magia de contar histórias. Uma obra-prima, pura e simplesmente." (Kirkus Reviews) "A voz de Nao Yasutani, uma estudante de dezesseis anos, é o coraço e a alma deste livro muito gratificante. O estilo japonês contemporâneo e o uso do realismo mágico lembram o autor Haruki Murakami." (USA Today) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Land-of-Love-and-Drowning-Audiobook/B00LV6QPJ2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Land of Love and Drowning Author: Tiphanie Yanique Narrator: Cherise Boothe, Korey Jackson, Rachel Leslie, Myra Lucretia Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A major debut from an award-winning writer - an epic family saga set against the magic and the rhythms of the Virgin Islands. In the early 1900s an important ship sinks into the Caribbean Sea, just as the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule. Orphaned by the sunk vessel are two sisters and their half-brother, now faced with an uncertain identity and future. Each of them is unusually beautiful, and each is in possession of a particular magic that will either sink or save them. Chronicling three generations of an island family from 1916 to the 1970s, Land of Love and Drowning is a novel of love and magic, set against the emergence of Saint Thomas into the modern world. Wholly unique, with echoes of Toni Morrison, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the author's own Caribbean family history, the story is told in a language and rhythm that evokes an entire world and way of life and love. Following the Bradshaw family through 60 years of fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, love affairs, curses, magical gifts, loyalties, births, deaths, and triumphs, Land of Love and Drowning is a gorgeous, vibrant debut by an exciting, prize-winning young writer. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tiphanie Yanique) Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:60:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Land-of-Love-and-Drowning-Audiobook/B00LV6QPJ2 thebookvoice.com 14:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Land of Love and Drowning Author: Tiphanie Yanique Narrator: Cherise Boothe, Korey Jackson, Rachel Leslie, Myra Lucretia Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A major debut from an award-winning writer - an epic family saga set against the magic and the rhythms of the Virgin Islands. In the early 1900s an important ship sinks into the Caribbean Sea, just as the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule. Orphaned by the sunk vessel are two sisters and their half-brother, now faced with an uncertain identity and future. Each of them is unusually beautiful, and each is in possession of a particular magic that will either sink or save them. Chronicling three generations of an island family from 1916 to the 1970s, Land of Love and Drowning is a novel of love and magic, set against the emergence of Saint Thomas into the modern world. Wholly unique, with echoes of Toni Morrison, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the author's own Caribbean family history, the story is told in a language and rhythm that evokes an entire world and way of life and love. Following the Bradshaw family through 60 years of fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, love affairs, curses, magical gifts, loyalties, births, deaths, and triumphs, Land of Love and Drowning is a gorgeous, vibrant debut by an exciting, prize-winning young writer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Land of Love and Drowning Author: Tiphanie Yanique Narrator: Cherise Boothe, Korey Jackson, Rachel Leslie, Myra Lucretia Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A major debut from an award-winning writer - an epic family saga set against the magic and the rhythms of the Virgin Islands. In the early 1900s an important ship sinks into the Caribbean Sea, just as the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule. Orphaned by the sunk vessel are two sisters and their half-brother, now faced with an uncertain identity and future. Each of them is unusually beautiful, and each is in possession of a particular magic that will either sink or save them. Chronicling three generations of an island family from 1916 to the 1970s, Land of Love and Drowning is a novel of love and magic, set against the emergence of Saint Thomas into the modern world. Wholly unique, with echoes of Toni Morrison, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the author's own Caribbean family history, the story is told in a language and rhythm that evokes an entire world and way of life and love. Following the Bradshaw family through 60 years of fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, love affairs, curses, magical gifts, loyalties, births, deaths, and triumphs, Land of Love and Drowning is a gorgeous, vibrant debut by an exciting, prize-winning young writer. Members Reviews: The Girl Done Good What made the experience of listening to Land of Love and Drowning the most enjoyable? I loved listening to this novel with the various voices Who was your favorite character and why? Annette, she truly found her soulmate. What about the narratorss performance did you like? Great voice quality and patois If you could take any character from Land of Love and Drowning out to dinner, who would it be and why? Eonna to hear more of the family's secrets. Any additional comments? Great book. It ignited a fire and family memories in me to further explore my Jamaican roots. Magic and myth superb! Enjoyed from beginning to end. Would *read" again, and again. The reclaiming of the beaches is glorious. back to the drawing board,,, I think this story was written in order for the author to rant about a couple of issues . 1 American politics as it pertains to the take over of u,s. virgin islands. and 2 . the inferiority complex that many islanders felt after the take over. I am not an American so I do not take offense to her comments. The general theme though out the novel is " loss of control" . Unfortunately, she uses incest to keep the audience tethered to a light weight story. All the magic and folklore in st. thomas can't save this. The two main woman characters are feeble minded and dim witted. The author sprinkles colloquiallisms from the neighboring island of trinidad and Tobago into the every day dialect of the st. thomian. this aberration creates a false impression of St Thomas . You can't use well known Trinidadian slang and incorporate into another country , people will notice! The narrators saved the day. the author can write but she needs to develop a better heart to hand connection. Moving an enthralling story Lovely performances and beautiful imagery makes this audio book a positively wonderful listen. Highly recommended! TW: incest This is a beautifully written book, truly lovely language. Trigger warning: this novel is full of many types and layers of incest, which will naturally be very disturbing and/or triggering for some of us. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Olga-Audiobook/B078XB9VBN Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Olga Autor:: Bernhard Schlink Erzähler: Burghart Klaußner Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-12-18 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Geschichte der Liebe zwischen einer Frau, die gegen die Vorurteile ihrer Zeit kämpft, und einem Mann, der sich mit afrikanischen und arktischen Eskapaden an die Träume seiner Zeit von Größe und Macht verliert. Erst im Scheitern wird er mit der Realität konfrontiert - wie viele seines Volks und seiner Zeit. Die Frau bleibt ihm ihr Leben lang verbunden, in Gedanken, Briefen und einem großen Aufbegehren. ©2018 Diogenes Verlag AG Zürich (P)2018 Diogenes Verlag AG Zürich biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernhard Schlink) Fri, 12 Jan 2018 04:22:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Olga-Audiobook/B078XB9VBN thebookvoice.com 05:52:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Olga Autor:: Bernhard Schlink Erzähler: Burghart Klaußner Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-12-18 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Geschichte der Liebe zwischen einer Frau, die gegen die Vorurteile ihrer Zeit kämpft, und einem Mann, der sich mit afrikanischen und arktischen Eskapaden an die Träume seiner Zeit von Größe und Macht verliert. Erst im Scheitern wird er mit der Realität konfrontiert - wie viele seines Volks und seiner Zeit. Die Frau bleibt ihm ihr Leben lang verbunden, in Gedanken, Briefen und einem großen Aufbegehren. ©2018 Diogenes Verlag AG Zürich (P)2018 Diogenes Verlag AG Zürich Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Olga Autor:: Bernhard Schlink Erzähler: Burghart Klaußner Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-12-18 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Geschichte der Liebe zwischen einer Frau, die gegen die Vorurteile ihrer Zeit kämpft, und einem Mann, der sich mit afrikanischen und arktischen Eskapaden an die Träume seiner Zeit von Größe und Macht verliert. Erst im Scheitern wird er mit der Realität konfrontiert - wie viele seines Volks und seiner Zeit. Die Frau bleibt ihm ihr Leben lang verbunden, in Gedanken, Briefen und einem großen Aufbegehren. ©2018 Diogenes Verlag AG Zürich (P)2018 Diogenes Verlag AG Zürich https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Two-Years-Eight-Months-and-Twenty-Eight-Nights-Audiobook/B0143O96IU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights Subtitle: A Novel Author: Salman Rushdie Narrator: Robert G. Slade Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 439 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From Salman Rushdie, one of the great writers of our time, comes a spellbinding work of fiction that blends history, mythology, and a timeless love story. A lush, richly layered novel in which our world has been plunged into an age of unreason, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights is a breathtaking achievement and an enduring testament to the power of storytelling. In the near future, after a storm strikes New York City, the strangenesses begin. A down-to-earth gardener finds that his feet no longer touch the ground. A graphic novelist awakens in his bedroom to a mysterious entity that resembles his own sub-Stan Lee creation. Abandoned at the mayor's office, a baby identifies corruption with her mere presence, marking the guilty with blemishes and boils. A seductive gold digger is soon tapped to combat forces beyond imagining. Unbeknownst to them, they are all descended from the whimsical, capricious, wanton creatures known as the jinn, who live in a world separated from ours by a veil. Centuries ago, Dunia, a princess of the jinn, fell in love with a mortal man of reason. Together they produced an astonishing number of children, unaware of their fantastical powers, who spread across generations in the human world. Once the line between worlds is breached on a grand scale, Dunia's children and others will play a role in an epic war between light and dark spanning a thousand and one nights - or two years, eight months, and 28 nights. It is a time of enormous upheaval, in which beliefs are challenged, words act like poison, silence is a disease, and a noise may contain a hidden curse. Inspired by the traditional "wonder tales" of the East, Salman Rushdie's novel is a masterpiece about the age-old conflicts that remain in today's world. Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights is satirical and bawdy, full of cunning and folly, rivalries and betrayals, kismet and karma, rapture and redemption. Critic Reviews: "In his latest novel, [Salman] Rushdie invents his own cultural narrative - one that blends elements of One Thousand and One Nights, Homeric epics, and sci-fi and action/adventure comic books...." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Salman Rushdie) Tue, 08 Sep 2015 08:03:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Two-Years-Eight-Months-and-Twenty-Eight-Nights-Audiobook/B0143O96IU thebookvoice.com 11:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights Subtitle: A Novel Author: Salman Rushdie Narrator: Robert G. Slade Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 439 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From Salman Rushdie, one of the great writers of our time, comes a spellbinding work of fiction that blends history, mythology, and a timeless love story. A lush, richly layered novel in which our world has been plunged into an age of unreason, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights is a breathtaking achievement and an enduring testament to the power of storytelling. In the near future, after a storm strikes New York City, the strangenesses begin. A down-to-earth gardener finds that his feet no longer touch the ground. A graphic novelist awakens in his bedroom to a mysterious entity that resembles his own sub-Stan Lee creation. Abandoned at the mayor's office, a baby identifies corruption with her mere presence, marking the guilty with blemishes and boils. A seductive gold digger is soon tapped to combat forces beyond imagining. Unbeknownst to them, they are all descended from the whimsical, capricious, wanton creatures known as the jinn, who live in a world separated from ours by a veil. Centuries ago, Dunia, a princess of the jinn, fell in love with a mortal man of reason. Together they produced an astonishing number of children, unaware of their fantastical powers, who spread across generations in the human world. Once the line between worlds is breached on a grand scale, Dunia's children and others will play a role in an epic war between light and dark spanning a thousand and one nights - or two years, eight months, and 28 nights. It is a time of enormous upheaval, in which beliefs are challenged, words act like poison, silence is a disease, and a noise may contain a hidden curse. Inspired by the traditional "wonder tales" of the East, Salman Rushdie's novel is a masterpiece about the age-old conflicts that remain in today's world. Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights is satirical and bawdy, full of cunning and folly, rivalries and betrayals, kismet and karma, rapture and redemption. Critic Reviews: "In his latest novel, [Salman] Rushdie invents his own cultural narrative - one that blends elements of One Thousand and One Nights, Homeric epics, and sci-fi and action/adventure comic books...." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights Subtitle: A Novel Author: Salman Rushdie Narrator: Robert G. Slade Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 439 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From Salman Rushdie, one of the great writers of our time, comes a spellbinding work of fiction that blends history, mythology, and a timeless love story. A lush, richly layered novel in which our world has been plunged into an age of unreason, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights is a breathtaking achievement and an enduring testament to the power of storytelling. In the near future, after a storm strikes New York City, the strangenesses begin. A down-to-earth gardener finds that his feet no longer touch the ground. A graphic novelist awakens in his bedroom to a mysterious entity that resembles his own sub-Stan Lee creation. Abandoned at the mayor's office, a baby identifies corruption with her mere presence, marking the guilty with blemishes and boils. A seductive gold digger is soon tapped to combat forces beyond imagining. Unbeknownst to them, they are all descended from the whimsical, capricious, wanton creatures known as the jinn, who live in a world separated from ours by a veil. Centuries ago, Dunia, a princess of the jinn, fell in love with a mortal man of reason. Together they produced an astonishing number of children, unaware of their fantastical powers, who spread across generations in the human world. Once the line between worlds is breached on a grand scale, Dunia's children and others will play a role in an epic war between light and dark spanning a thousand and one nights - or two years, eight months, and 28 nights. It is a time of enormous upheaval, in which beliefs are challenged, words act like poison, silence is a disease, and a noise may contain a hidden curse. Inspired by the traditional "wonder tales" of the East, Salman Rushdie's novel is a masterpiece about the age-old conflicts that remain in today's world. Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights is satirical and bawdy, full of cunning and folly, rivalries and betrayals, kismet and karma, rapture and redemption. Critic Reviews: "In his latest novel, [Salman] Rushdie invents his own cultural narrative - one that blends elements of One Thousand and One Nights, Homeric epics, and sci-fi and action/adventure comic books...." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: 1001 whimsical, capricious, and wanton jinn "This is a story from our past, from a time so remote we argue, sometimes, about wither we should call it history or mythology. Some of us call it a fairy tale. But on this we agree: that to tell a story about the past is to tell a story about the present. To recount a fantasy, a story of the imaginary, is also a way of recounting a tale about the actual. If this were not true then the deed would be pointless, and we try in our daily lives to eschew pointlessness whenever possible." - Salman Rushdie, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights. "In the end, rage, no matter how profoundly justified, destroys the enraged. Just as we are created anew by what we love, so we are reduced and unmade by what we hate." - Salman Rushdie, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights. Probably 3.5 stars. Don't misunderstand me. I liked the book. I liked its playfulness. The mixture of high and low, of jinn and man, of future telling its past. I loved how it streaks across 1001 days (or nights), a strange myth of the time of strangeness told 1001 years later. How it mixes Harry Potter with Henry James. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Big-Green-Tent-Audiobook/B01MSHCY6Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Green Tent Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ludmila Ulitskaya, Polly Gannon - translator Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Big Green Tent epitomizes what we think of when we imagine the classic Russian novel. With epic breadth and intimate detail, Ludmila Ulitskaya's remarkable work tells the story of three school friends who meet in Moscow in the 1950s and go on to embody the heroism, folly, compromise, and hope of the Soviet dissident experience. These three boys - an orphaned poet; a gifted, fragile pianist; and a budding photographer with a talent for collecting secrets - struggle to reach adulthood in a society where their heroes have been censored and exiled. Rich with love stories, intrigue, and a cast of dissenters and spies, The Big Green Tent offers a panoramic survey of life after Stalin and a dramatic investigation into the prospects for individual integrity in a society defined by the KGB. Each of the central characters seeks to transcend an oppressive regime through art, a love of Russian literature, and activism. And each of them ends up face-to-face with a secret police that is highly skilled at fomenting paranoia, division, and self-betrayal. A man and his wife both become collaborators without the other knowing; an artist is chased into the woods, where he remains in hiding for four years; a researcher is forced to deem a patient insane, damning him to torture in a psychiatric ward. Ludmila Ulitskaya's novel belongs to the tradition of Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Pasternak: It is a work consumed with politics, love, and belief - and a revelation of life in dark times. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ludmila Ulitskaya) Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:15:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Big-Green-Tent-Audiobook/B01MSHCY6Y thebookvoice.com 22:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Green Tent Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ludmila Ulitskaya, Polly Gannon - translator Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Big Green Tent epitomizes what we think of when we imagine the classic Russian novel. With epic breadth and intimate detail, Ludmila Ulitskaya's remarkable work tells the story of three school friends who meet in Moscow in the 1950s and go on to embody the heroism, folly, compromise, and hope of the Soviet dissident experience. These three boys - an orphaned poet; a gifted, fragile pianist; and a budding photographer with a talent for collecting secrets - struggle to reach adulthood in a society where their heroes have been censored and exiled. Rich with love stories, intrigue, and a cast of dissenters and spies, The Big Green Tent offers a panoramic survey of life after Stalin and a dramatic investigation into the prospects for individual integrity in a society defined by the KGB. Each of the central characters seeks to transcend an oppressive regime through art, a love of Russian literature, and activism. And each of them ends up face-to-face with a secret police that is highly skilled at fomenting paranoia, division, and self-betrayal. A man and his wife both become collaborators without the other knowing; an artist is chased into the woods, where he remains in hiding for four years; a researcher is forced to deem a patient insane, damning him to torture in a psychiatric ward. Ludmila Ulitskaya's novel belongs to the tradition of Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Pasternak: It is a work consumed with politics, love, and belief - and a revelation of life in dark times. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Green Tent Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ludmila Ulitskaya, Polly Gannon - translator Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Big Green Tent epitomizes what we think of when we imagine the classic Russian novel. With epic breadth and intimate detail, Ludmila Ulitskaya's remarkable work tells the story of three school friends who meet in Moscow in the 1950s and go on to embody the heroism, folly, compromise, and hope of the Soviet dissident experience. These three boys - an orphaned poet; a gifted, fragile pianist; and a budding photographer with a talent for collecting secrets - struggle to reach adulthood in a society where their heroes have been censored and exiled. Rich with love stories, intrigue, and a cast of dissenters and spies, The Big Green Tent offers a panoramic survey of life after Stalin and a dramatic investigation into the prospects for individual integrity in a society defined by the KGB. Each of the central characters seeks to transcend an oppressive regime through art, a love of Russian literature, and activism. And each of them ends up face-to-face with a secret police that is highly skilled at fomenting paranoia, division, and self-betrayal. A man and his wife both become collaborators without the other knowing; an artist is chased into the woods, where he remains in hiding for four years; a researcher is forced to deem a patient insane, damning him to torture in a psychiatric ward. Ludmila Ulitskaya's novel belongs to the tradition of Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Pasternak: It is a work consumed with politics, love, and belief - and a revelation of life in dark times. Members Reviews: Modern female Russian writer writing a saga starting with Stalin's death and ending with the poet Brodsky's. It also 3 male frie Three male friends and to a lesser extent 3 female fiends It is equivalent to War and Peace for the depth and development of character and for the fullness of ideas https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Name-of-the-Rose-Audiobook/B00EV2O6TE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Name of the Rose Author: Umberto Eco Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: This hugely engaging story of murder, superstition, religious politics and drama in a medieval monastery was one of the most striking novels to appear in the 1980s. The Name of the Rose is a thrilling story enriched with period detail and laced with tongue-in-cheek allusions to fictional characters, the most striking of which is the Franciscan friar William of Baskerville, who displays many characteristics of Sherlock Holmes. Although he looks at the past through a postmodern lens, Eco catapults his listeners into the dark medieval world as Brother William tries to discover why people are dying inexplicably and nastily in the monastery. There is something not altogether right within the library that is the pride of the establishment.... The old man Adso, who was an impressionable novice at the time, tells the story. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Umberto Eco) Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:04:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Name-of-the-Rose-Audiobook/B00EV2O6TE thebookvoice.com 21:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Name of the Rose Author: Umberto Eco Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: This hugely engaging story of murder, superstition, religious politics and drama in a medieval monastery was one of the most striking novels to appear in the 1980s. The Name of the Rose is a thrilling story enriched with period detail and laced with tongue-in-cheek allusions to fictional characters, the most striking of which is the Franciscan friar William of Baskerville, who displays many characteristics of Sherlock Holmes. Although he looks at the past through a postmodern lens, Eco catapults his listeners into the dark medieval world as Brother William tries to discover why people are dying inexplicably and nastily in the monastery. There is something not altogether right within the library that is the pride of the establishment.... The old man Adso, who was an impressionable novice at the time, tells the story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Name of the Rose Author: Umberto Eco Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: This hugely engaging story of murder, superstition, religious politics and drama in a medieval monastery was one of the most striking novels to appear in the 1980s. The Name of the Rose is a thrilling story enriched with period detail and laced with tongue-in-cheek allusions to fictional characters, the most striking of which is the Franciscan friar William of Baskerville, who displays many characteristics of Sherlock Holmes. Although he looks at the past through a postmodern lens, Eco catapults his listeners into the dark medieval world as Brother William tries to discover why people are dying inexplicably and nastily in the monastery. There is something not altogether right within the library that is the pride of the establishment.... The old man Adso, who was an impressionable novice at the time, tells the story. Members Reviews: The medium is the stupendous message. If you could sum up The Name of the Rose in three words, what would they be? Sensational.. ( in the truest sense of the word) Humbling. Illuminating. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Name of the Rose? Near the ending of this dense, labyrinth- like novel, the novice Adso, through whose now aged eyes we share the myriad incidents and and ancient tales, witnesses his Master and champion for what he in part is. William of Baskerville is a man full of his own vanity sparring with another man full of hubris in the literary, intellectual vastness of each other's intelligence. It is remarkably rare to have the privilege to share the sounds of the philosopher's sword clash repeatedly with the maniacal clang of a frenzied believer over a Thought or Notion. The stakes are terribly high, have always been and one hopes always will be. One man utterly believes that if the gravitas of Aristotle is accorded to Comedy and Laughter all fear and therefore power over others will be irretrievably lost. The other believes that all freedoms are ours to take and use, whatever the consequences. The feelings aroused by this purely spoken interchange ( one of many, many throughout the novel) are overpowering and as visceral as the ubiquitous visual equivalents,No car chases, no explosions, no overt body count. Yet what is being discussed is the power of words wherever they are uttered and the often dreadful but also so often empowering gift some other person' s words can bring to us. Have you listened to any of Sean Barretts other performances before? How does this one compare? Again I sought out this actor's name and again, when it intersected with an interest of mine ,I chose to listen to his performance. What a tour de force. His voice is redolent of a medieval, cosmopolitan milieu...ranging from youthful, Latin, mad and arrogantly intelligent monks to an aged but still insightful narrator. What sustained, remarkable skill.To think last week I was transported through the streets of contemporary Oslo in a police car with the voice of this Actor. That in itself is a testament to the marvels of free imagining and the remarkable freedoms available to some. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sinbad-Audiobook/B01M0VGT7Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinbad Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: I had an uncle who left his hometown and the family business there to become a fine actor. His talent was a minor one, but a pretty one. It lasted for 15 years and was gone. He came home with the ashes of it and died 20 years later, poor and, as it happened, drunk. Previously unpublished, brilliant and deeply personal, Sinbad is Kurt Vonnegut's story of a young man who decides, against the wishes of his family, to leave home to pursue life as a painter. The result is a picaresque as bizarre and imaginative as any of Vonnegut's most beloved stories. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kurt Vonnegut) Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:24:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sinbad-Audiobook/B01M0VGT7Y thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinbad Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: I had an uncle who left his hometown and the family business there to become a fine actor. His talent was a minor one, but a pretty one. It lasted for 15 years and was gone. He came home with the ashes of it and died 20 years later, poor and, as it happened, drunk. Previously unpublished, brilliant and deeply personal, Sinbad is Kurt Vonnegut's story of a young man who decides, against the wishes of his family, to leave home to pursue life as a painter. The result is a picaresque as bizarre and imaginative as any of Vonnegut's most beloved stories. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinbad Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: I had an uncle who left his hometown and the family business there to become a fine actor. His talent was a minor one, but a pretty one. It lasted for 15 years and was gone. He came home with the ashes of it and died 20 years later, poor and, as it happened, drunk. Previously unpublished, brilliant and deeply personal, Sinbad is Kurt Vonnegut's story of a young man who decides, against the wishes of his family, to leave home to pursue life as a painter. The result is a picaresque as bizarre and imaginative as any of Vonnegut's most beloved stories. Members Reviews: Early Vonnegut A little known novella by Vonnegut. If you like his unique outlook on life, get his sense of humor, and appreciate the economy of his writing, as I do, you will enjoy this book. If not, read it anyway as it is a touchstone of its era. Very good, quick read I've been a fan of Vonnegut for years. I never knew this was out there. It is a short story which can be read fairly quickly. I read it in one sitting. It held my interest from beginning to end. A very good read. Available In print? Is there anywhere to find this in print? I loved it and would like to have it in my library. Everything I found said that it is only available via Amazon and in ebook and audio format Hypnosis An interesting scenario but very far-fetched! For completists only! Atypical Vonnegut story released as a Kindle single has an interesting premise (once he gets to it), but is awkwardly constructed and not funny. Not that Vonnegut has to be funny all the time, but this story hardly sounds like Vonnegut at all. The voice is missing. This appears to be a very early story that someone dug up after Vonnegut's death. Not sure they did him a favor, but for real Vonnegut fans, it is (somewhat) interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Was-vom-Tage-uebrig-blieb-Audiobook/B0784R7KBQ Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Was vom Tage übrig blieb Autor:: Kazuo Ishiguro Erzähler: Gert Heidenreich Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 49 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-18-17 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ausgezeichnet mit dem Nobelpreis für Literatur 2017 Seit Jahrzehnten dient Stevens als Butler auf Darlington Hall. Er sorgt für einen tadellosen Haushalt und ist die Verschwiegenheit in Person: Er hat sein Leben voll und ganz in den Dienst seines Herrn gestellt, niemals würde er auch nur ein Wort über die merkwürdigen Vorgänge im Herrenhaus verlieren. Jetzt bricht er zum ersten Mal aus seiner gewohnten Welt aus, um seine ehemalige Kollegin, Miss Stenton, in Cornwall zu besuchen. Die Fahrt wird für Stevens zu einer Reise in die Vergangenheit und schließlich auch zu einer Reise zu sich selbst. Das kritische Portrait einer von Klasse und Hierarchien geprägten Gesellschaft und eine bittersüße Liebesgeschichte, erzählt von einem, der seinen Stand nie hinterfragt und der nie auch nur geahnt hat, dass er liebte. Meisterlich gelesen von Gert Heidenreich. ©2017 Blessing. Übersetzung von Hermann Stiehl (P)2017 Random House Audio biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kazuo Ishiguro) Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:24:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Was-vom-Tage-uebrig-blieb-Audiobook/B0784R7KBQ thebookvoice.com 08:49:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Was vom Tage übrig blieb Autor:: Kazuo Ishiguro Erzähler: Gert Heidenreich Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 49 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-18-17 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ausgezeichnet mit dem Nobelpreis für Literatur 2017 Seit Jahrzehnten dient Stevens als Butler auf Darlington Hall. Er sorgt für einen tadellosen Haushalt und ist die Verschwiegenheit in Person: Er hat sein Leben voll und ganz in den Dienst seines Herrn gestellt, niemals würde er auch nur ein Wort über die merkwürdigen Vorgänge im Herrenhaus verlieren. Jetzt bricht er zum ersten Mal aus seiner gewohnten Welt aus, um seine ehemalige Kollegin, Miss Stenton, in Cornwall zu besuchen. Die Fahrt wird für Stevens zu einer Reise in die Vergangenheit und schließlich auch zu einer Reise zu sich selbst. Das kritische Portrait einer von Klasse und Hierarchien geprägten Gesellschaft und eine bittersüße Liebesgeschichte, erzählt von einem, der seinen Stand nie hinterfragt und der nie auch nur geahnt hat, dass er liebte. Meisterlich gelesen von Gert Heidenreich. ©2017 Blessing. Übersetzung von Hermann Stiehl (P)2017 Random House Audio Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Was vom Tage übrig blieb Autor:: Kazuo Ishiguro Erzähler: Gert Heidenreich Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 49 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-18-17 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ausgezeichnet mit dem Nobelpreis für Literatur 2017 Seit Jahrzehnten dient Stevens als Butler auf Darlington Hall. Er sorgt für einen tadellosen Haushalt und ist die Verschwiegenheit in Person: Er hat sein Leben voll und ganz in den Dienst seines Herrn gestellt, niemals würde er auch nur ein Wort über die merkwürdigen Vorgänge im Herrenhaus verlieren. Jetzt bricht er zum ersten Mal aus seiner gewohnten Welt aus, um seine ehemalige Kollegin, Miss Stenton, in Cornwall zu besuchen. Die Fahrt wird für Stevens zu einer Reise in die Vergangenheit und schließlich auch zu einer Reise zu sich selbst. Das kritische Portrait einer von Klasse und Hierarchien geprägten Gesellschaft und eine bittersüße Liebesgeschichte, erzählt von einem, der seinen Stand nie hinterfragt und der nie auch nur geahnt hat, dass er liebte. Meisterlich gelesen von Gert Heidenreich. ©2017 Blessing. Übersetzung von Hermann Stiehl (P)2017 Random House Audio https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Death-with-Interruptions-Audiobook/B006JRO28Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death with Interruptions Author: Jose Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa (translator) Narrator: Paul Baymer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question: What happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This of course causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, morticians, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially celebration - flags are hung out on balconies, people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home - families are left to care for the permanently dying, life-insurance policies become meaningless, and funeral parlors are reduced to arranging burials for pet dogs, cats, hamsters, and parrots. Death sits in her chilly apartment, where she lives alone with scythe and filing cabinets, and contemplates her experiment: What if no one ever died again? What if she, death with a small d, became human and were to fall in love? Critic Reviews: Saramago being Saramago, he turns what could be the stuff of late-night stoner debate into a lucid, playful and politically edgy novel of ideas.... Saramago adds two satisfying cliffhangershow far can he go with the concept, and will death succumb to human love? The package is profound, resonant andbonusentertaining." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jose Saramago) Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:35:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Death-with-Interruptions-Audiobook/B006JRO28Y thebookvoice.com 07:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death with Interruptions Author: Jose Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa (translator) Narrator: Paul Baymer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question: What happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This of course causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, morticians, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially celebration - flags are hung out on balconies, people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home - families are left to care for the permanently dying, life-insurance policies become meaningless, and funeral parlors are reduced to arranging burials for pet dogs, cats, hamsters, and parrots. Death sits in her chilly apartment, where she lives alone with scythe and filing cabinets, and contemplates her experiment: What if no one ever died again? What if she, death with a small d, became human and were to fall in love? Critic Reviews: Saramago being Saramago, he turns what could be the stuff of late-night stoner debate into a lucid, playful and politically edgy novel of ideas.... Saramago adds two satisfying cliffhangershow far can he go with the concept, and will death succumb to human love? The package is profound, resonant andbonusentertaining." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death with Interruptions Author: Jose Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa (translator) Narrator: Paul Baymer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question: What happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This of course causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, morticians, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially celebration - flags are hung out on balconies, people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home - families are left to care for the permanently dying, life-insurance policies become meaningless, and funeral parlors are reduced to arranging burials for pet dogs, cats, hamsters, and parrots. Death sits in her chilly apartment, where she lives alone with scythe and filing cabinets, and contemplates her experiment: What if no one ever died again? What if she, death with a small d, became human and were to fall in love? Critic Reviews: Saramago being Saramago, he turns what could be the stuff of late-night stoner debate into a lucid, playful and politically edgy novel of ideas.... Saramago adds two satisfying cliffhangershow far can he go with the concept, and will death succumb to human love? The package is profound, resonant andbonusentertaining." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent well written, fantastic story. written in a laconic Portuguese style. the kind of story that some will think a waste of time and others will adore interesting but slightly boring fell asleep listening to this book a few times. there are very interesting concepts it's just not the most exciting book Not for me I just didn't like it. It wasn't a book for me. It was very hard to keep up. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Help-for-the-Haunted-Audiobook/B00EO2WUYO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Help for the Haunted Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Searles Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 224 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: It begins with a call one snowy February night. Lying in her bed, young Sylvie Mason overhears her parents on the phone across the hall. This is not the first late-night call they have received, since her mother and father have an uncommon occupation: helping "haunted souls" find peace. And yet something in Sylvie senses that this call is different from the others, especially when they are lured to the old church on the outskirts of town. Once there, her parents disappear, one after the other, behind the church's red door, leaving Sylvie alone in the car. Not long after, she drifts off to sleep, only to wake to the sound of gunfire. As the story weaves back and forth through the years leading up to that night and the months following, the ever-inquisitive Sylvie searches for answers and uncovers secrets that have haunted her family for years. Capturing the vivid eeriness of Stephen King's works and the quirky tenderness of John Irving's novels, Help for the Haunted is told in the captivating voice of a young heroine who is determined to discover the truth about what happened on that winter night. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Searles) Tue, 17 Sep 2013 05:36:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Help-for-the-Haunted-Audiobook/B00EO2WUYO thebookvoice.com 14:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Help for the Haunted Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Searles Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 224 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: It begins with a call one snowy February night. Lying in her bed, young Sylvie Mason overhears her parents on the phone across the hall. This is not the first late-night call they have received, since her mother and father have an uncommon occupation: helping "haunted souls" find peace. And yet something in Sylvie senses that this call is different from the others, especially when they are lured to the old church on the outskirts of town. Once there, her parents disappear, one after the other, behind the church's red door, leaving Sylvie alone in the car. Not long after, she drifts off to sleep, only to wake to the sound of gunfire. As the story weaves back and forth through the years leading up to that night and the months following, the ever-inquisitive Sylvie searches for answers and uncovers secrets that have haunted her family for years. Capturing the vivid eeriness of Stephen King's works and the quirky tenderness of John Irving's novels, Help for the Haunted is told in the captivating voice of a young heroine who is determined to discover the truth about what happened on that winter night. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Help for the Haunted Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Searles Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 224 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: It begins with a call one snowy February night. Lying in her bed, young Sylvie Mason overhears her parents on the phone across the hall. This is not the first late-night call they have received, since her mother and father have an uncommon occupation: helping "haunted souls" find peace. And yet something in Sylvie senses that this call is different from the others, especially when they are lured to the old church on the outskirts of town. Once there, her parents disappear, one after the other, behind the church's red door, leaving Sylvie alone in the car. Not long after, she drifts off to sleep, only to wake to the sound of gunfire. As the story weaves back and forth through the years leading up to that night and the months following, the ever-inquisitive Sylvie searches for answers and uncovers secrets that have haunted her family for years. Capturing the vivid eeriness of Stephen King's works and the quirky tenderness of John Irving's novels, Help for the Haunted is told in the captivating voice of a young heroine who is determined to discover the truth about what happened on that winter night. Members Reviews: Perfect for Halloween This was a great Halloween read/listen. The blend of Gothic ghost story, contemporary coming-of-age story, and twisty-turn mystery made for a unique mix. I also thought the narration by Emma Galvin was spot on. Fuzzy on the Haunted Part This is a YA read, and that may be a factor in how much you like or dislike this book. I was unaware of that when I purchased this book, after the suggestion from a reader friend. I haven't read Searles before but have seen him on the Today show and know he has a big following. Generally, I don't read YA books and the fact that I continued to the end after I realized the intended audience speaks to Searles' writing talent. I wouldn't steer readers away from this choice, but I would advise them to lower their expectations. The story has a spooky and eerie quality from the beginning. The parents were wonderfully dysfunctional; a dubious pair of spiritualist whose work is only lightly talked about with the 2 daughters, both urged to keep the family business private. Sylvie's youth has her still obedient and dependent on her parents, while her older sister Rosie is rebellious and questioning of the shady events occurring at all hours in their home. The house itself is surrounded with *no trespassing* warnings, contains a mysterious basement room, and both the artifacts from the parents *jobs* exorcising demons from the haunted, and the religious symbols of the mother's juxtaposed devotion to Christianity. The story goes back and forth between time from the night Sylvie's parents were brutally murdered to the events that led up to the crime. No ghosts, no demons, just a very strange family with a very strange business. The story began to unravel as it spread, characters popped into the plot without clearing up any of the mystery, and even Sylvie -- whom the reader is counting on to keep us heading toward the light -- starts to become unreliable (beyond the *unreliable narrator* tactic). It is never clear if Searles intended Sylvie's memory of the events to be tinged with the recollections of a young teen, or whether Sylvie was a manipulative chip off the ol' parental block. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/How-to-Set-a-Fire-and-Why-Audiobook/B01GS8Y8E6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Set a Fire and Why Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jesse Ball Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: How to Set a Fire and Why, Jesse Ball's singular, blistering new novel, tells the story of a teenage girl who has lost everything - and will burn anything. Lucia's father is dead, her mother is in a mental hospital, and she's living in a garage-turned-bedroom with her aunt. And now she's been kicked out of school - again. Making her way through the world with only a book, a Zippo lighter, a pocketful of stolen licorice, a biting wit, and the striking intelligence that she tries to hide, Lucia spends her days riding the bus to visit her mother and following the only rule that makes any sense to her: Don't do things you aren't proud of. But when she discovers that her new school has a secret Arson Club, she's willing to do anything to be a part of it, and her life is suddenly lit up. As Lucia's fascination with the Arson Club grows, her story becomes one of misguided friendship and, ultimately, destruction. Critic Reviews: "Jesse Ball began his writing career as a poet, which explains a lot. His novels Silence Once Begun and A Cure for Suicide are both spare and elliptical, frog-hopping from scene to scene, making stories that aren't plot-driven into page-turners. How to Set a Fire and Why seems to be no exception; it's told by a teenage protagonist who can't manage to stay in school in spite of her knack for seeing straight through to the truth that underlies things. She's a lovable misfit worth hanging out with." (Maddie Crum, The Huffington Post) "Lucia is a seriously troubled teen girl, ready to burn it all to the ground, who has her world entirely changed when she discovers the Arson Club at her new school. Covering questions of morality, choice, and destruction, the novel hits a chord with the rebellious, feeling, overwhelmed teen in all of us." (Elena Sheppard, HelloGiggles) "Jesse Ball has written an unforgettably memorable character in the pyromaniac Lucia, who anyone who was once a cynical teenager will recognize and relate to." (Jarry Lee, Buzzfeed) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jesse Ball) Tue, 05 Jul 2016 04:09:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/How-to-Set-a-Fire-and-Why-Audiobook/B01GS8Y8E6 thebookvoice.com 05:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Set a Fire and Why Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jesse Ball Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: How to Set a Fire and Why, Jesse Ball's singular, blistering new novel, tells the story of a teenage girl who has lost everything - and will burn anything. Lucia's father is dead, her mother is in a mental hospital, and she's living in a garage-turned-bedroom with her aunt. And now she's been kicked out of school - again. Making her way through the world with only a book, a Zippo lighter, a pocketful of stolen licorice, a biting wit, and the striking intelligence that she tries to hide, Lucia spends her days riding the bus to visit her mother and following the only rule that makes any sense to her: Don't do things you aren't proud of. But when she discovers that her new school has a secret Arson Club, she's willing to do anything to be a part of it, and her life is suddenly lit up. As Lucia's fascination with the Arson Club grows, her story becomes one of misguided friendship and, ultimately, destruction. Critic Reviews: "Jesse Ball began his writing career as a poet, which explains a lot. His novels Silence Once Begun and A Cure for Suicide are both spare and elliptical, frog-hopping from scene to scene, making stories that aren't plot-driven into page-turners. How to Set a Fire and Why seems to be no exception; it's told by a teenage protagonist who can't manage to stay in school in spite of her knack for seeing straight through to the truth that underlies things. She's a lovable misfit worth hanging out with." (Maddie Crum, The Huffington Post) "Lucia is a seriously troubled teen girl, ready to burn it all to the ground, who has her world entirely changed when she discovers the Arson Club at her new school. Covering questions of morality, choice, and destruction, the novel hits a chord with the rebellious, feeling, overwhelmed teen in all of us." (Elena Sheppard, HelloGiggles) "Jesse Ball has written an unforgettably memorable character in the pyromaniac Lucia, who anyone who was once a cynical teenager will recognize and relate to." (Jarry Lee, Buzzfeed) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Set a Fire and Why Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jesse Ball Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: How to Set a Fire and Why, Jesse Ball's singular, blistering new novel, tells the story of a teenage girl who has lost everything - and will burn anything. Lucia's father is dead, her mother is in a mental hospital, and she's living in a garage-turned-bedroom with her aunt. And now she's been kicked out of school - again. Making her way through the world with only a book, a Zippo lighter, a pocketful of stolen licorice, a biting wit, and the striking intelligence that she tries to hide, Lucia spends her days riding the bus to visit her mother and following the only rule that makes any sense to her: Don't do things you aren't proud of. But when she discovers that her new school has a secret Arson Club, she's willing to do anything to be a part of it, and her life is suddenly lit up. As Lucia's fascination with the Arson Club grows, her story becomes one of misguided friendship and, ultimately, destruction. Critic Reviews: "Jesse Ball began his writing career as a poet, which explains a lot. His novels Silence Once Begun and A Cure for Suicide are both spare and elliptical, frog-hopping from scene to scene, making stories that aren't plot-driven into page-turners. How to Set a Fire and Why seems to be no exception; it's told by a teenage protagonist who can't manage to stay in school in spite of her knack for seeing straight through to the truth that underlies things. She's a lovable misfit worth hanging out with." (Maddie Crum, The Huffington Post) "Lucia is a seriously troubled teen girl, ready to burn it all to the ground, who has her world entirely changed when she discovers the Arson Club at her new school. Covering questions of morality, choice, and destruction, the novel hits a chord with the rebellious, feeling, overwhelmed teen in all of us." (Elena Sheppard, HelloGiggles) "Jesse Ball has written an unforgettably memorable character in the pyromaniac Lucia, who anyone who was once a cynical teenager will recognize and relate to." (Jarry Lee, Buzzfeed) Members Reviews: A very thought-provoking book. Plan to get my 16 ... A very thought-provoking book. Plan to get my 16 year old granddaughter a copy. Due to the language, she's got to promise that she won't mention that her grandmother got it for her. I love Jesse Ball's other novels and poems I love Jesse Ball's other novels and poems, but I was expecting more here. The voice felt inconsistent and unsure of itself, and a little bit...derivative? I read Ball's work to be surprised - and will probably continue to purchase everything he writes - but this one fell way short for me. I was very disappointed by this book I was very disappointed by this book. Ball's previous works had such beautiful, evocative language. They lacked narrative drive but the intricate construction of word and phrase carried you along. Since this book purports to be written by a teenage narrator it can't have that same style that made Ball so special. I could see this book catching on in high school or college literature classes that celebrate the antihero- a 21st century Catcher in the Rye. It just wasn't my thing Author's Creativity Abounds The most creative novel I've read this year (and I read a lot!). The protagonist is unique, a complex troubled teenager, obsessed with fire. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Heart-of-It-All-Audiobook/B078WF7XR3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of It All Author: Justin Courter Narrator: Benjamin D. Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Owl Canyon Press Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gold medal winner for contemporary fiction - 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards. John Ritter, a frustrated artist, demonstrates that self-destruction can be a form of protest - or maybe just the last resort for those who refuse to grow up. After years of adventure on the West Coast, he returns to Cincinnati to care for his grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer's, and to protect her farmland from commercial development. Still in love with his ex-girlfriend and his youthful ideals, John lives in denial of the facts that his ex has moved on, that he is ill-equipped to serve as a caretaker, and that his life is in limbo. Unreliable, unstable, but hilarious and brutally honest, John's artistic sensibility and his job as a landscaper make his situation even more maddening. Wearing his wounded heart on his sleeve, he turns his life into a piece of performance art that involves late-night graffiti raids and car theft. He aims to illustrate how the forces of love, freedom, and individuality can triumph over greed, conformity, and corporatization. In the eyes of those around him, his project is a failure, but for the listener, it offers a dangerously veering joy ride. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Justin Courter) Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:51:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Heart-of-It-All-Audiobook/B078WF7XR3 thebookvoice.com 06:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of It All Author: Justin Courter Narrator: Benjamin D. Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Owl Canyon Press Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gold medal winner for contemporary fiction - 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards. John Ritter, a frustrated artist, demonstrates that self-destruction can be a form of protest - or maybe just the last resort for those who refuse to grow up. After years of adventure on the West Coast, he returns to Cincinnati to care for his grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer's, and to protect her farmland from commercial development. Still in love with his ex-girlfriend and his youthful ideals, John lives in denial of the facts that his ex has moved on, that he is ill-equipped to serve as a caretaker, and that his life is in limbo. Unreliable, unstable, but hilarious and brutally honest, John's artistic sensibility and his job as a landscaper make his situation even more maddening. Wearing his wounded heart on his sleeve, he turns his life into a piece of performance art that involves late-night graffiti raids and car theft. He aims to illustrate how the forces of love, freedom, and individuality can triumph over greed, conformity, and corporatization. In the eyes of those around him, his project is a failure, but for the listener, it offers a dangerously veering joy ride. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of It All Author: Justin Courter Narrator: Benjamin D. Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Owl Canyon Press Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Gold medal winner for contemporary fiction - 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards. John Ritter, a frustrated artist, demonstrates that self-destruction can be a form of protest - or maybe just the last resort for those who refuse to grow up. After years of adventure on the West Coast, he returns to Cincinnati to care for his grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer's, and to protect her farmland from commercial development. Still in love with his ex-girlfriend and his youthful ideals, John lives in denial of the facts that his ex has moved on, that he is ill-equipped to serve as a caretaker, and that his life is in limbo. Unreliable, unstable, but hilarious and brutally honest, John's artistic sensibility and his job as a landscaper make his situation even more maddening. Wearing his wounded heart on his sleeve, he turns his life into a piece of performance art that involves late-night graffiti raids and car theft. He aims to illustrate how the forces of love, freedom, and individuality can triumph over greed, conformity, and corporatization. In the eyes of those around him, his project is a failure, but for the listener, it offers a dangerously veering joy ride. Members Reviews: Witty and Moving There are many funny, perceptive observations and so many felicitous surprises in this novel that after you finish it, you'll want to read it again. Courter is a writer who deserves to be well known, and I look forward to his next book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Augustown-Audiobook/B071HJBXQQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Augustown Author: Kei Miller Narrator: Dona Croll Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the wake of Marlon James' Man Booker Prize-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings, Augustown - set in the backlands of Jamaica - is a magical and haunting novel of one woman's struggle to rise above the brutal vicissitudes of history, race, class, collective memory, violence, and myth. Ma Taffy may be blind, but she sees everything. So when her great-nephew Kaia comes home from school in tears, what she senses sends a deep fear running through her. While they wait for his mama to come home from work, Ma Taffy recalls the story of the flying preacherman and a great thing that did not happen. A poor suburban sprawl in the Jamaican heartland, Augustown is a place where many things that should happen don't, and plenty of things that shouldn't happen do. For the story of Kaia leads back to another momentous day in Jamaican history, the birth of the Rastafari, and the desire for a better life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kei Miller) Tue, 23 May 2017 13:05:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Augustown-Audiobook/B071HJBXQQ thebookvoice.com 07:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Augustown Author: Kei Miller Narrator: Dona Croll Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the wake of Marlon James' Man Booker Prize-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings, Augustown - set in the backlands of Jamaica - is a magical and haunting novel of one woman's struggle to rise above the brutal vicissitudes of history, race, class, collective memory, violence, and myth. Ma Taffy may be blind, but she sees everything. So when her great-nephew Kaia comes home from school in tears, what she senses sends a deep fear running through her. While they wait for his mama to come home from work, Ma Taffy recalls the story of the flying preacherman and a great thing that did not happen. A poor suburban sprawl in the Jamaican heartland, Augustown is a place where many things that should happen don't, and plenty of things that shouldn't happen do. For the story of Kaia leads back to another momentous day in Jamaican history, the birth of the Rastafari, and the desire for a better life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Augustown Author: Kei Miller Narrator: Dona Croll Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the wake of Marlon James' Man Booker Prize-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings, Augustown - set in the backlands of Jamaica - is a magical and haunting novel of one woman's struggle to rise above the brutal vicissitudes of history, race, class, collective memory, violence, and myth. Ma Taffy may be blind, but she sees everything. So when her great-nephew Kaia comes home from school in tears, what she senses sends a deep fear running through her. While they wait for his mama to come home from work, Ma Taffy recalls the story of the flying preacherman and a great thing that did not happen. A poor suburban sprawl in the Jamaican heartland, Augustown is a place where many things that should happen don't, and plenty of things that shouldn't happen do. For the story of Kaia leads back to another momentous day in Jamaican history, the birth of the Rastafari, and the desire for a better life. Members Reviews: SUPERB Beautifully written. Captivating story. Narration excellent. Felt such nostalgia with the detailed descriptions of Jamaican life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bookshop-Audiobook/B01N55XCUM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bookshop Author: Penelope Fitzgerald, David Nicholls - introduction Narrator: Eve Karpf, David Nicholls, Stephanie Racine Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Short-listed for the Booker Prize. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. Hardborough becomes a battleground. Florence has tried to change the way things have always been done, and as a result she has to take on not only the people who have made themselves important but natural and even supernatural forces, too. Her fate will strike a chord with anyone who knows that life has treated them with less than justice. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Penelope Fitzgerald) Thu, 15 Dec 2016 07:35:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bookshop-Audiobook/B01N55XCUM thebookvoice.com 04:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bookshop Author: Penelope Fitzgerald, David Nicholls - introduction Narrator: Eve Karpf, David Nicholls, Stephanie Racine Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Short-listed for the Booker Prize. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. Hardborough becomes a battleground. Florence has tried to change the way things have always been done, and as a result she has to take on not only the people who have made themselves important but natural and even supernatural forces, too. Her fate will strike a chord with anyone who knows that life has treated them with less than justice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bookshop Author: Penelope Fitzgerald, David Nicholls - introduction Narrator: Eve Karpf, David Nicholls, Stephanie Racine Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Short-listed for the Booker Prize. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. Hardborough becomes a battleground. Florence has tried to change the way things have always been done, and as a result she has to take on not only the people who have made themselves important but natural and even supernatural forces, too. Her fate will strike a chord with anyone who knows that life has treated them with less than justice. Members Reviews: Short but sweet What made the experience of listening to The Bookshop the most enjoyable? This was a lovely little book. I especially enjoyed the narration this time. What did you like best about this story? It had a bitter sweet theme. What about the narratorss performance did you like? Three different narrators and all very good. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Quite sad really with the odd chuckle. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mezzanine-Audiobook/B006C4H1BE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mezzanine Author: Nicholson Baker Narrator: David LeDoux Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In his startling, witty, and inexhaustibly inventive first novel, first published in 1986, the author of Vox and The Fermata uses a one-story escalator ride as the occasion for a dazzling reappraisal of everyday objects and rituals. From the humble milk carton to the act of tying one's shoes, The Mezzanine at once defamiliarizes the familiar world and endows it with loopy and euphoric poetry. Nicholson Baker's accounts of the ordinary become extraordinary through his sharp storytelling and his unconventional, conversational style. At first glance, The Mezzanine appears to be a book about nothing. In reality, it is a brilliant celebration of things, simultaneously demonstrating the value of reflection and the importance of everyday human human experiences. Critic Reviews: "[A[ cheerfully original novel." (Publishers Weekly) "A very funny, enjoyable novel by a writer whose work frequently appears in The New Yorker." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholson Baker) Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:42:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mezzanine-Audiobook/B006C4H1BE thebookvoice.com 06:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mezzanine Author: Nicholson Baker Narrator: David LeDoux Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In his startling, witty, and inexhaustibly inventive first novel, first published in 1986, the author of Vox and The Fermata uses a one-story escalator ride as the occasion for a dazzling reappraisal of everyday objects and rituals. From the humble milk carton to the act of tying one's shoes, The Mezzanine at once defamiliarizes the familiar world and endows it with loopy and euphoric poetry. Nicholson Baker's accounts of the ordinary become extraordinary through his sharp storytelling and his unconventional, conversational style. At first glance, The Mezzanine appears to be a book about nothing. In reality, it is a brilliant celebration of things, simultaneously demonstrating the value of reflection and the importance of everyday human human experiences. Critic Reviews: "[A[ cheerfully original novel." (Publishers Weekly) "A very funny, enjoyable novel by a writer whose work frequently appears in The New Yorker." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mezzanine Author: Nicholson Baker Narrator: David LeDoux Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In his startling, witty, and inexhaustibly inventive first novel, first published in 1986, the author of Vox and The Fermata uses a one-story escalator ride as the occasion for a dazzling reappraisal of everyday objects and rituals. From the humble milk carton to the act of tying one's shoes, The Mezzanine at once defamiliarizes the familiar world and endows it with loopy and euphoric poetry. Nicholson Baker's accounts of the ordinary become extraordinary through his sharp storytelling and his unconventional, conversational style. At first glance, The Mezzanine appears to be a book about nothing. In reality, it is a brilliant celebration of things, simultaneously demonstrating the value of reflection and the importance of everyday human human experiences. Critic Reviews: "[A[ cheerfully original novel." (Publishers Weekly) "A very funny, enjoyable novel by a writer whose work frequently appears in The New Yorker." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Like William Carlos Williams Wrote A Novel... You will never look at the every object or task the same way ever again! Wonderfully written book of nostalgia and insight into the things that make our lives easier, bearable and civilized. Refrigerated by Interruption "The mind is refrigerated by interruption; the thoughts are diverted from the principle subject; the reader is weary, he suspects not why; and at last throws away the book, which he has too diligently studied." - Samuel Johnson, The Mezzanine "Too fat, fat you must cut lean. You got to take the elevator escalator to the mezzanine, Chump, change, and it's on, super bon bon Super bon bon, Super bon bon." - Soul Coughing, Super Bon Bon Lyrics This book is a literary scrimshaw of the mundane. It is basically a man breaking his shoe lace, using an office urinal, taking the escalator down to the first floor, visiting the CVS, buying a cookie and milk, and riding the escalator back up. That is it. I've totally ruined the plot for you. Sorry. The rest is just filigree and details fracturing and fractaling into discussions of straws, milk cartons, urinals, urination, papertowls, escalator etiquette, etc. This is Proust expanding on a urinal cake instead of a madeleine. This is a micro Ulysses. This is deuteroscopy of dust. I remember first being exposed to Nicholson Baker right after I left high school. I read 'The Fermata' and 'Vox', two of Baker's early literotic efforts. 'Vox' was made famous because, if I remember right Bill Clinton gave Monica Lewinsky a copy of 'Vox' in celebration of their phone flirtations. Anyway, this novel isn't one of Baker's dirty bits. It is just an exploration of details and exploration of the bits. I think it was Stephen King who once remarked that Baker book Vox was a meaningless little finger paring. But that is really where Baker's genius lies. All those forgotten parings, those little details can be infinitely described. Like Microcosmos, you are invited to lower the glass and look at sand, or salt, or grass and you become lost in a whole new world. Baker glances at an escalator and describes a universe. What a wonderful surprise! I read this on the recommendation of podcast and what a pleasure it was. Funny, thoughtful and nostalgic--Baker's character grew up in many of the venues I did in Rochester, N.Y. and not much later in time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Son-of-a-Trickster-Audiobook/B074QV15KK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Son of a Trickster Author: Eden Robinson Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With striking originality and precision, Eden Robinson, the Giller-shortlisted author of the classic Monkey Beach and winner of the Writers' Trust Engel/Findley Award, blends humor with heartbreak in this compelling coming-of-age novel. Everyday teen existence meets indigenous beliefs, crazy family dynamics, and cannibalistic river otter.... The exciting first novel in her Trickster trilogy. Everyone knows a guy like Jared: the burnout kid in high school who sells weed cookies and has a scary mom who's often wasted and wielding some kind of weapon. Jared does smoke and drink too much, and he does make the best cookies in town, and his mom is a mess, but he's also a kid who has an immense capacity for compassion and an impulse to watch over people more than twice his age, and he can't rely on anyone for consistent love and support, except for his flatulent pit bull, Baby Killer (he calls her Baby) - and now she's dead. Jared can't count on his mom to stay sober and stick around to take care of him. He can't rely on his dad to pay the bills and support his new wife and step-daughter. Jared is only 16 but feels like he is the one who must stabilize his family's life, even look out for his elderly neighbors. But he struggles to keep everything afloat...and sometimes he blacks out. And he puzzles over why his maternal grandmother has never liked him, why she says he's the son of a trickster, that he isn't human. Mind you, ravens speak to him - even when he's not stoned. You think you know Jared, but you don't. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eden Robinson) Mon, 14 Aug 2017 01:01:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Son-of-a-Trickster-Audiobook/B074QV15KK thebookvoice.com 08:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Son of a Trickster Author: Eden Robinson Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With striking originality and precision, Eden Robinson, the Giller-shortlisted author of the classic Monkey Beach and winner of the Writers' Trust Engel/Findley Award, blends humor with heartbreak in this compelling coming-of-age novel. Everyday teen existence meets indigenous beliefs, crazy family dynamics, and cannibalistic river otter.... The exciting first novel in her Trickster trilogy. Everyone knows a guy like Jared: the burnout kid in high school who sells weed cookies and has a scary mom who's often wasted and wielding some kind of weapon. Jared does smoke and drink too much, and he does make the best cookies in town, and his mom is a mess, but he's also a kid who has an immense capacity for compassion and an impulse to watch over people more than twice his age, and he can't rely on anyone for consistent love and support, except for his flatulent pit bull, Baby Killer (he calls her Baby) - and now she's dead. Jared can't count on his mom to stay sober and stick around to take care of him. He can't rely on his dad to pay the bills and support his new wife and step-daughter. Jared is only 16 but feels like he is the one who must stabilize his family's life, even look out for his elderly neighbors. But he struggles to keep everything afloat...and sometimes he blacks out. And he puzzles over why his maternal grandmother has never liked him, why she says he's the son of a trickster, that he isn't human. Mind you, ravens speak to him - even when he's not stoned. You think you know Jared, but you don't. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Son of a Trickster Author: Eden Robinson Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With striking originality and precision, Eden Robinson, the Giller-shortlisted author of the classic Monkey Beach and winner of the Writers' Trust Engel/Findley Award, blends humor with heartbreak in this compelling coming-of-age novel. Everyday teen existence meets indigenous beliefs, crazy family dynamics, and cannibalistic river otter.... The exciting first novel in her Trickster trilogy. Everyone knows a guy like Jared: the burnout kid in high school who sells weed cookies and has a scary mom who's often wasted and wielding some kind of weapon. Jared does smoke and drink too much, and he does make the best cookies in town, and his mom is a mess, but he's also a kid who has an immense capacity for compassion and an impulse to watch over people more than twice his age, and he can't rely on anyone for consistent love and support, except for his flatulent pit bull, Baby Killer (he calls her Baby) - and now she's dead. Jared can't count on his mom to stay sober and stick around to take care of him. He can't rely on his dad to pay the bills and support his new wife and step-daughter. Jared is only 16 but feels like he is the one who must stabilize his family's life, even look out for his elderly neighbors. But he struggles to keep everything afloat...and sometimes he blacks out. And he puzzles over why his maternal grandmother has never liked him, why she says he's the son of a trickster, that he isn't human. Mind you, ravens speak to him - even when he's not stoned. You think you know Jared, but you don't. Members Reviews: Voyage of self discovery This book has been described as Harry Potter meets Catcher in the Rye and there is some justice to that tag. Taking place in Northern BC, this is a tale of a boy's coming of age in a dysfunctional family -- if family is in fact the appropriate word given the maladjusted individuals gravitating around and through him who seem to have some blood ties to him-- within a group of people malfunctioning to various degrees as a result of, or leading to, their being cast out of society at different levels. There are countless descriptions of getting stoned, sloshed, 'shroomed out of one's mind, or waking up in unknown locations with unknown people passed out around. And yet, there is a storyline behind this, a voyage of discovery of sorts. As the drug-induced hallucinations get increasingly potent and long-lasting, the reader is nudged to the point where rational explanation may in fact fall apart and magic is the only explanation. Perhaps. The author could have avoided the quantum entanglements pseudo-explanations, however: stick to pure magic or not but mixing it up with hints of scientific explanation are tricky to pull off. But this is a minor issue. Overall this is an enjoyable and innovative read. Great characters Will be awaiting the rest of the trilogy. This book had some great characters and I found myself rooting for Jared. Honestly I would have enjoyed this book for Jared's story alone but the peek into the Trickster aspect of the story is fascinating and has me wanting more. I did want more at the end and more backstory but I guess I will just have to wait. I always hate seeing the phrase ' a coming of age story' in a book blurb because often I find those stories contrived and boring but fortunately this is not at all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fingal-OReilly-Irish-Doctor-Audiobook/B00F0WQC64 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor Subtitle: An Irish Country Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 349 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Fans of Taylor's best-selling Irish Country novels know Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly as the irascible senior partner of a general practice in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. Newly married to his once-long-lost sweetheart, he's ready to settle into domestic bliss, but there's always something requiring his attention, be it a riding accident, a difficult patient with a worrisome heart condition, a spot of grouse-hunting, or even some tricky shenanigans at the local dog races. The everyday complications of village life are very different from the challenges Fingal faced nearly 30 years earlier, when fresh out of medical school, the young Dr. O'Reilly accepts a post at the Aungier Street Dispensary, tending to the impoverished denizens of Dublin's tenement slums. Yet even as he tries to make a difference, Fingal's tireless devotion to his patients may cost him his own true love.... Shifting back and forth between the present and the past, Patrick Taylor's captivating Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor, brings to life both the green young man O'Reilly once was and the canny village doctor listeners have come to know and admire. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Taylor) Tue, 15 Oct 2013 06:14:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fingal-OReilly-Irish-Doctor-Audiobook/B00F0WQC64 thebookvoice.com 16:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor Subtitle: An Irish Country Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 349 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Fans of Taylor's best-selling Irish Country novels know Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly as the irascible senior partner of a general practice in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. Newly married to his once-long-lost sweetheart, he's ready to settle into domestic bliss, but there's always something requiring his attention, be it a riding accident, a difficult patient with a worrisome heart condition, a spot of grouse-hunting, or even some tricky shenanigans at the local dog races. The everyday complications of village life are very different from the challenges Fingal faced nearly 30 years earlier, when fresh out of medical school, the young Dr. O'Reilly accepts a post at the Aungier Street Dispensary, tending to the impoverished denizens of Dublin's tenement slums. Yet even as he tries to make a difference, Fingal's tireless devotion to his patients may cost him his own true love.... Shifting back and forth between the present and the past, Patrick Taylor's captivating Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor, brings to life both the green young man O'Reilly once was and the canny village doctor listeners have come to know and admire. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor Subtitle: An Irish Country Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 349 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Fans of Taylor's best-selling Irish Country novels know Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly as the irascible senior partner of a general practice in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. Newly married to his once-long-lost sweetheart, he's ready to settle into domestic bliss, but there's always something requiring his attention, be it a riding accident, a difficult patient with a worrisome heart condition, a spot of grouse-hunting, or even some tricky shenanigans at the local dog races. The everyday complications of village life are very different from the challenges Fingal faced nearly 30 years earlier, when fresh out of medical school, the young Dr. O'Reilly accepts a post at the Aungier Street Dispensary, tending to the impoverished denizens of Dublin's tenement slums. Yet even as he tries to make a difference, Fingal's tireless devotion to his patients may cost him his own true love.... Shifting back and forth between the present and the past, Patrick Taylor's captivating Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor, brings to life both the green young man O'Reilly once was and the canny village doctor listeners have come to know and admire. Members Reviews: Full of Irish wit and Wisdom I enjoyed the Irish Doctor series and thought it was finished a number of years ago. I was pleasantly surprised to discover it is still on going. This book is the first one out after I had stop reading the series. In this book the author flashes back and forth between the past and present of OReillys life. Taylor goes back to OReillys early days just after graduating from medical school. In 1936, he goes to work in the Dublin tenements in a street dispensary (medical clinic). It is here we meet nurse Kitty OHalloran as they are dating. Then Taylor flashed forward to when Kitty and Fingal are married and he is a senior partner in a practice in Ballybucklebo in Northern Ireland. OReilly has hired a woman physician and some of the patients are balking at seeing a woman. If I remember from the other books, the series ranges in time from late 1920s to late 1950s. I found the section where OReilly is participating in a research project with sulfur drugs most interesting. The book is well written. The characters are unforgettable and Fingal is getting grumpy as he ages. The house keeper Kinky is a delight. The book is ideal for an audio book because of the various Irish accents and words. I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is almost seventeen hours long. John Keating does a superb job narrating the book. Keating is an actor and an award -winning audiobook narrator. Another Winner in the Series! I never grow tired of the books by Patrick Taylor, and narrated by John Keating, about Dr. Fingal Flahertie OReilly, the sometimes crusty, often surprisingly kind old doctor who takes care of a delightful group of villagers in Ballybucklebo. He began his career in the poorest area of Dublin, where he met the nurse Kitty O'Halloran, whom he loves but does not marry for the next 30 years. I cherish the stories that Taylor weaves in and out of his books--and this one gives us a look at the newly married O'Reillys, with contrasting flashbacks between the village where he practices now (at the time of this story--which I think is in the 1960's) and the earlier time in Dublin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/How-Fiction-Works-Audiobook/B002V0K9NU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Fiction Works Author: James Wood Narrator: James Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Ranging widely from Homer to David Foster Wallace, from What Maisie Knew to Make Way for Ducklings, Wood takes the listener through the basic elements of the art, step by step. He sums up two decades of insight with wit and concision, resulting in nothing less than a philosophy of the novel, which has won critical acclaim nationwide, from the San Francisco Chronicle to the New York Times Book Review. Critic Reviews: "Deservedly famous for [his] intellectual dazzle, literary acuteness and moral seriousness....Wood writes like a dream." (New York Times Book Review) "[Wood proves] that superior criticism not only unifies and interprets a literary culture but has the power to imagine it into being." (Cynthia Ozick) biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Wood) Fri, 01 May 2009 12:40:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/How-Fiction-Works-Audiobook/B002V0K9NU thebookvoice.com 05:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Fiction Works Author: James Wood Narrator: James Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Ranging widely from Homer to David Foster Wallace, from What Maisie Knew to Make Way for Ducklings, Wood takes the listener through the basic elements of the art, step by step. He sums up two decades of insight with wit and concision, resulting in nothing less than a philosophy of the novel, which has won critical acclaim nationwide, from the San Francisco Chronicle to the New York Times Book Review. Critic Reviews: "Deservedly famous for [his] intellectual dazzle, literary acuteness and moral seriousness....Wood writes like a dream." (New York Times Book Review) "[Wood proves] that superior criticism not only unifies and interprets a literary culture but has the power to imagine it into being." (Cynthia Ozick) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Fiction Works Author: James Wood Narrator: James Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Ranging widely from Homer to David Foster Wallace, from What Maisie Knew to Make Way for Ducklings, Wood takes the listener through the basic elements of the art, step by step. He sums up two decades of insight with wit and concision, resulting in nothing less than a philosophy of the novel, which has won critical acclaim nationwide, from the San Francisco Chronicle to the New York Times Book Review. Critic Reviews: "Deservedly famous for [his] intellectual dazzle, literary acuteness and moral seriousness....Wood writes like a dream." (New York Times Book Review) "[Wood proves] that superior criticism not only unifies and interprets a literary culture but has the power to imagine it into being." (Cynthia Ozick) Members Reviews: Educational! Written in short chapters, this book is a sensible diagnosis of narrative construction with good examples. What is not is a simplistic how-to book. It forces one to work a bit to understand. I especially like the chapters on "free indirect style," which I found useful as a concept that can be applied to not only writing but also filmmaking. Give it a chance! Closely Reasoned I try to approach books that will fill gaps in my knowledge. How Fiction Works by James Wood fit that bill. It is short, but full of insights into fiction. I have no background in literary criticism, but was able to follow Woods arguments for the most part. Wood throughout the volume stresses how fiction writers need to be observers. The chapters demonstrated that insight throughout and reveals how various authors have presented their subjects as a result. The book is well worth the time, but come expecting to apply yourself to the subject for the duration. Otherwise, I was disappointed in the asides that Wood made toward religion. It was out of place in this volume because this book was about fiction and how it works. Frankly, statements referring to Jesus as that cheerless psychologist and to religion as That vast musical moth eaten brocade were simply out of place. Woods uses other passages from the Old Testament to good advantage and they were informative. My beef isnt with religion or quoting religious texts. I just found Woods cracks about religion not germane to the topic at hand and a distraction. Otherwise, the reading of James Adams is good though his accent was difficult for me to follow in places. Not sure that this is appropriate for audible I enjoyed the book very much. It got me thinking about the mechanics of the books that I read. However, there are 2 things to keep in mind before purchasing it: 1) It would have been nice if I could have referred back and read over previous sentences, but this is impossible with a spoken book 2) If you are not well read you will miss a lot of the references. If you are an aspiring writer... If you are an aspiring novelist (like me) the chances are, this book will make you (as it has made me) feel utterly inadequate, and develop an urge to rework your writing. Which I think can be a good thing so long as you keep your confidence about the uniqueness of your talent, I learned much from this book, and am looking forward to complete my draft of novel before doing stylish revision and reworking. Pretty Scholarly I bought this book because I'm interested in the art of writing and it was a worthwhile listen. I could see it being used in an academic setting rather than for a casual read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/My-Life-as-a-Man-Audiobook/B003G635UW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life as a Man Author: Philip Roth Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: At its heart lies the marriage of Peter and Maureen Tarnopol, a gifted young writer and the woman who wants to be his muse but who instead is his nemesis. Their union is based on fraud and shored up by moral blackmail, but it is so perversely durable that, long after Maureens death, Peter is still tryingand failingto write his way free of it. Out of desperate inventions and cauterizing truths, acts of weakness, tenderheartedness, and shocking cruelty, Philip Roth creates a work worthy of Strindberga fierce tragedy of sexual need and blindness. Critic Reviews: "Roth's best.... No writer alive can sustain a full-length novel at as high a decibel level as Philip Roth." (Newsweek) "A very grand work...in invention, in perception...in coming to grips with the wild inconsistencies of life and art." (New York) "[My Life as a Man is] a scalding, unique addition to the lasting literature about men and women."(Newsday) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Roth) Sat, 15 May 2010 13:48:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/My-Life-as-a-Man-Audiobook/B003G635UW thebookvoice.com 12:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life as a Man Author: Philip Roth Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: At its heart lies the marriage of Peter and Maureen Tarnopol, a gifted young writer and the woman who wants to be his muse but who instead is his nemesis. Their union is based on fraud and shored up by moral blackmail, but it is so perversely durable that, long after Maureens death, Peter is still tryingand failingto write his way free of it. Out of desperate inventions and cauterizing truths, acts of weakness, tenderheartedness, and shocking cruelty, Philip Roth creates a work worthy of Strindberga fierce tragedy of sexual need and blindness. Critic Reviews: "Roth's best.... No writer alive can sustain a full-length novel at as high a decibel level as Philip Roth." (Newsweek) "A very grand work...in invention, in perception...in coming to grips with the wild inconsistencies of life and art." (New York) "[My Life as a Man is] a scalding, unique addition to the lasting literature about men and women."(Newsday) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life as a Man Author: Philip Roth Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: At its heart lies the marriage of Peter and Maureen Tarnopol, a gifted young writer and the woman who wants to be his muse but who instead is his nemesis. Their union is based on fraud and shored up by moral blackmail, but it is so perversely durable that, long after Maureens death, Peter is still tryingand failingto write his way free of it. Out of desperate inventions and cauterizing truths, acts of weakness, tenderheartedness, and shocking cruelty, Philip Roth creates a work worthy of Strindberga fierce tragedy of sexual need and blindness. Critic Reviews: "Roth's best.... No writer alive can sustain a full-length novel at as high a decibel level as Philip Roth." (Newsweek) "A very grand work...in invention, in perception...in coming to grips with the wild inconsistencies of life and art." (New York) "[My Life as a Man is] a scalding, unique addition to the lasting literature about men and women."(Newsday) Members Reviews: One of Roth's best books Would you listen to My Life as a Man again? Why? I would read Roth's novel again and again just as I read Don Quijote again and again. It's that good. Roth Plays with the Characters inverting the relationship between author and character. This was Roth's breakout novel. If one liked His novel The Counterlife she or he will also love this book. Disapointing read unfortunately As a long time fan of Phillip Roth I found this waffling on sometimes inanely. Another tour du force from Philip Roth Would you consider the audio edition of My Life as a Man to be better than the print version? I have not read the print version, but the audible version is so vivid, with the superb narrator, who narrates with passion and feeling, I don't feel the need to read the print version. What other book might you compare My Life as a Man to, and why? The Human Stain, because both deal with intelligent protagonists with a distinct self destroying character trait. What does Dan John Miller bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Passion, pace, intensity. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes. Any additional comments? I would like to hear more from the same author https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Woman-Upstairs-Audiobook/B00B3YC6RC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman Upstairs Author: Claire Messud Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 526 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Emperor's Children, a brilliant new novel: the riveting confession of a woman awakened, transformed, and betrayed by passion and desire for a world beyond her own. Nora Eldridge, a 37-year-old elementary school teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who long ago abandoned her ambition to be a successful artist, has become the "woman upstairs", a reliable friend and tidy neighbor always on the fringe of others' achievements. Then into her classroom walks Reza Shahid, a child who enchants as if from a fairy tale. He and his parents - dashing Skandar, a Lebanese scholar and professor at the École Normale Supérleure; and Sirena, an effortlessly glamorous Italian artist - have come to Boston for Skandar to take up a fellowship at Harvard. When Reza is attacked by schoolyard bullies who call him a "terrorist" Nora is drawn into the complex world of the Shahid family: She finds herself falling in love with them, separately and together. Nora's happiness explodes her boundaries, until Sirena's careless ambition leads to a shattering betrayal. Told with urgency, intimacy, and piercing emotion, this story of obsession and artistic fulfillment explores the thrill - and the devastating cost - of giving in to one's passions. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Claire Messud) Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:58:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Woman-Upstairs-Audiobook/B00B3YC6RC thebookvoice.com 11:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman Upstairs Author: Claire Messud Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 526 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Emperor's Children, a brilliant new novel: the riveting confession of a woman awakened, transformed, and betrayed by passion and desire for a world beyond her own. Nora Eldridge, a 37-year-old elementary school teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who long ago abandoned her ambition to be a successful artist, has become the "woman upstairs", a reliable friend and tidy neighbor always on the fringe of others' achievements. Then into her classroom walks Reza Shahid, a child who enchants as if from a fairy tale. He and his parents - dashing Skandar, a Lebanese scholar and professor at the École Normale Supérleure; and Sirena, an effortlessly glamorous Italian artist - have come to Boston for Skandar to take up a fellowship at Harvard. When Reza is attacked by schoolyard bullies who call him a "terrorist" Nora is drawn into the complex world of the Shahid family: She finds herself falling in love with them, separately and together. Nora's happiness explodes her boundaries, until Sirena's careless ambition leads to a shattering betrayal. Told with urgency, intimacy, and piercing emotion, this story of obsession and artistic fulfillment explores the thrill - and the devastating cost - of giving in to one's passions. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman Upstairs Author: Claire Messud Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 526 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Emperor's Children, a brilliant new novel: the riveting confession of a woman awakened, transformed, and betrayed by passion and desire for a world beyond her own. Nora Eldridge, a 37-year-old elementary school teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who long ago abandoned her ambition to be a successful artist, has become the "woman upstairs", a reliable friend and tidy neighbor always on the fringe of others' achievements. Then into her classroom walks Reza Shahid, a child who enchants as if from a fairy tale. He and his parents - dashing Skandar, a Lebanese scholar and professor at the École Normale Supérleure; and Sirena, an effortlessly glamorous Italian artist - have come to Boston for Skandar to take up a fellowship at Harvard. When Reza is attacked by schoolyard bullies who call him a "terrorist" Nora is drawn into the complex world of the Shahid family: She finds herself falling in love with them, separately and together. Nora's happiness explodes her boundaries, until Sirena's careless ambition leads to a shattering betrayal. Told with urgency, intimacy, and piercing emotion, this story of obsession and artistic fulfillment explores the thrill - and the devastating cost - of giving in to one's passions. Members Reviews: Disturbing, Frustrating, Messed Up and AWESOME! this book was amazing, freaky, scary, frustrating and totally totally F'ed up. this is a story of obsession and insanity, yes. but it's also a story of friendship and love, unhealthy love. of dependence and self loathing. of how decisions can stunt and haunt someone. it's a story of race and intolerance. it's a story of art and literature and beauty and freedom. nora, a teacher in cambridge, is psycho. i mean...seriously. she becomes obsessed with a family -- not as a family -- but as three separate units. she's in love with all three of them, mother, father, son -- in unhealthy and insane ways.i truly do think that nora is clinically psychotic. but god, what a fascinating narrator she makes for this story. so...i will say without any doubts, i did not like nora. i think for all she pats herself on the back for being such a great person, friend, woman, teacher...she's really kind of an asshole. but i guess it all goes back to the fact that shes INSANE. and so, as unlikeable as i find her, i couldn't stop reading her story. of course in a book like this, i know upfront that i cannot trust her as a narrator and so i found myself doubting everything she said. at times, she even said as much...that she was telling these events as SHE perceived them...maybe not how they actually occurred. but how well Claire Messud wrote her perceptions....it's amazing. i reveled in hearing each moment she spent with the three members of the Shahid family (reza, sirena and skandar). i was excited for every new development that progressed in each string of the story...and how they all wove and intertwined with each other. i've listened to a few books read by Cassandra Campbell in the past. i'm the first to admit that she is not usually my favorite narrator. there is something about her that irks me. and in this book -- that only lent itself to making her voicing nora's insanity strong and true. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nightwood-Audiobook/B06XYRSXP5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightwood Author: Djuna Barnes, T. S. Eliot - introduction, Jeanette Winterson - preface Narrator: Gemma Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Nightwood, Djuna Barnes's strange and sinuous tour de force novel unfolds in the decadent shadows of Europe's great cities, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna - a world in which the boundaries of class, religion, and sexuality are bold but surprisingly porous. The outsized characters who inhabit this world are some of the most memorable in all of fiction - there is Guido Volkbein, the Wandering Jew and son of a self-proclaimed baron; Robin Vote, the American expatriate who marries him and then engages in a series of affairs, first with Nora Flood and then with Jenny Petherbridge, driving all of her lovers to distraction with her passion for wandering alone in the night; and there is Dr. Matthew-Mighty-Grain-of-Salt-Dante-O'Connor, a transvestite and ostensible gynecologist, whose digressive speeches brim with fury, keen insights, and surprising allusions. Barnes's depiction of these characters and their relationships has made the novel a landmark of feminist and lesbian literature. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Djuna Barnes) Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:51:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Nightwood-Audiobook/B06XYRSXP5 thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightwood Author: Djuna Barnes, T. S. Eliot - introduction, Jeanette Winterson - preface Narrator: Gemma Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Nightwood, Djuna Barnes's strange and sinuous tour de force novel unfolds in the decadent shadows of Europe's great cities, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna - a world in which the boundaries of class, religion, and sexuality are bold but surprisingly porous. The outsized characters who inhabit this world are some of the most memorable in all of fiction - there is Guido Volkbein, the Wandering Jew and son of a self-proclaimed baron; Robin Vote, the American expatriate who marries him and then engages in a series of affairs, first with Nora Flood and then with Jenny Petherbridge, driving all of her lovers to distraction with her passion for wandering alone in the night; and there is Dr. Matthew-Mighty-Grain-of-Salt-Dante-O'Connor, a transvestite and ostensible gynecologist, whose digressive speeches brim with fury, keen insights, and surprising allusions. Barnes's depiction of these characters and their relationships has made the novel a landmark of feminist and lesbian literature. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightwood Author: Djuna Barnes, T. S. Eliot - introduction, Jeanette Winterson - preface Narrator: Gemma Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Nightwood, Djuna Barnes's strange and sinuous tour de force novel unfolds in the decadent shadows of Europe's great cities, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna - a world in which the boundaries of class, religion, and sexuality are bold but surprisingly porous. The outsized characters who inhabit this world are some of the most memorable in all of fiction - there is Guido Volkbein, the Wandering Jew and son of a self-proclaimed baron; Robin Vote, the American expatriate who marries him and then engages in a series of affairs, first with Nora Flood and then with Jenny Petherbridge, driving all of her lovers to distraction with her passion for wandering alone in the night; and there is Dr. Matthew-Mighty-Grain-of-Salt-Dante-O'Connor, a transvestite and ostensible gynecologist, whose digressive speeches brim with fury, keen insights, and surprising allusions. Barnes's depiction of these characters and their relationships has made the novel a landmark of feminist and lesbian literature. Members Reviews: A great novella about love and life in 1920's Paris. This compact little novella has quite a punch. Set mostly in Paris during the 1920âs, itâs the story of a torturous love triangle between 3 complex and enigmatic women. What could be a common story of love unfulfilled was written with such intelligence and sharpness that I was blown away. A true Modernist treasure. Best book for LGBT issues I really enjoyed the first few chapters of this book. It was weird and quite entertaining to me at first, plus, the author is a great writer and has a unique style. In general though, the subject matter isn't especially appealing to me. It would really interest people who are bi-sexual, gay, or transgender though because the majority of the characters are struggling with these issues and trying to come to terms with how to be themselves in a world that finds it difficult to except them. It gives an interesting perspective, and is quite well written, but it's just not my cup of tea as far as the topics covered. Not a bad book though if you are interested in gay literature; in fact, this might be the best book out there which is written from that perspective. I read it for a college class. Bizarre This is just a very odd book and though I really wanted to like it - because I like experimental writing - I couldn't. In the end, I didn't like the characters and I didn't care very much what happened to them. Perhaps I read it too late in life, but it felt too melodramatic and overwhelmed without enlightenment. It could have just been 'off' but I could not get into this book. Woman Odysseus character - few stories that I remember so well 25 years later - this is one of them There are few stories that I remember so well 25 years later - this is one of them. That image of a woman who is semi-feral, cavorts with women, finds a hapless man to have a baby with, then leaves the baby with him to raise -- kind of an Odysseus Ulysses story. To me it was like an American baby hybrid between Virginia Woolf and James Joyce. It is rare for me to want to reread a story -- there are so so many I have not read once -- but I am going to reread this one. It was alright... It was an okay book... honestly it doesn't make much sense and it utterly confused me, and the class. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-Chancery-Audiobook/B002V0JUI0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Chancery Subtitle: The Forsyte Saga, Book 2 Author: John Galsworthy Narrator: David Case Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-13-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: After suffering the death of her lover and abuse from her husband, Soames, Irene Forsyte finally leaves her marriage for good. Though socially disgraced by her affair, she forms a bond with the late Old Jolyon, a father of the Forsyte clan who had grown distant from the family after reconciling with one of his outcast sons. The young Jolyon had been disinherited after divorcing his wife to marry a penniless foreign governess. Now, with both his father and his beloved wife dead, the younger Jolyon finds himself drawn in sympathy to Irene, who was so dear to Old Jolyon in his final days. Their shared troubles blossom into a romance, to the horror of Soames Forsyte. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Galsworthy) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:15:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/In-Chancery-Audiobook/B002V0JUI0 thebookvoice.com 00:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Chancery Subtitle: The Forsyte Saga, Book 2 Author: John Galsworthy Narrator: David Case Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-13-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: After suffering the death of her lover and abuse from her husband, Soames, Irene Forsyte finally leaves her marriage for good. Though socially disgraced by her affair, she forms a bond with the late Old Jolyon, a father of the Forsyte clan who had grown distant from the family after reconciling with one of his outcast sons. The young Jolyon had been disinherited after divorcing his wife to marry a penniless foreign governess. Now, with both his father and his beloved wife dead, the younger Jolyon finds himself drawn in sympathy to Irene, who was so dear to Old Jolyon in his final days. Their shared troubles blossom into a romance, to the horror of Soames Forsyte. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Chancery Subtitle: The Forsyte Saga, Book 2 Author: John Galsworthy Narrator: David Case Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-13-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: After suffering the death of her lover and abuse from her husband, Soames, Irene Forsyte finally leaves her marriage for good. Though socially disgraced by her affair, she forms a bond with the late Old Jolyon, a father of the Forsyte clan who had grown distant from the family after reconciling with one of his outcast sons. The young Jolyon had been disinherited after divorcing his wife to marry a penniless foreign governess. Now, with both his father and his beloved wife dead, the younger Jolyon finds himself drawn in sympathy to Irene, who was so dear to Old Jolyon in his final days. Their shared troubles blossom into a romance, to the horror of Soames Forsyte. Members Reviews: Keeps getting better I've just finished the second volume and the story keeps getting better! One note about the recording: in the last hour of the recording there is some repetition of material just read and there seems to be a short section that's out-of-order. Might be best to have the book in hand for the last 10-15 pages. The Saga Continues This second installment of The Forsyte Saga didn't quite measure up to the first, The Man of Property, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It is mainly taken up with the marital difficulties of the second generation; Soames's indecision over whether or not to divorce Irene, who left him twelve years earlier, and Winifred's decision to divorce her alcoholic, spendthrift, philandering husband, Monty Darty. In between we have second cousins Holly and Val falling in love and marrying against their parents' wishes, and Irene, Soames, and Young Jolyn each give love a second (well, in the case of Jolly, third) chance. I missed Old Jolyn and the aunts, and old James grumbles towards death with slightly less charm than previously. But alas, times are moving on: Queen Victoria has passed, and the flower of England are fading away in the first world war. Nonetheless, I liked In Chancery well enough to continue with the series. Excellent: but note that end of file is incorrect I will someday write a review of the full Case reading of The Forsyte Saga, which as you see by my ratings I think is outstanding, but just wanted to note here that the last "chapter" in this download ("Interlude") includes instructions to "turn the cassette over", deletes some material, and repeats two large sections of text, which destroys the beauty of the Interlude. Just a warning for those who do not have a printed copy of the book. This corruption was noted by Chad in Texas way back on 01-27-09, and Audible should fix this. Excellent, just like the first book! It is amazing how a book written so long ago is so current! Galsworthy catches all the small nuances of life and relationships and the narrator just adds to the enjoyment Fascinating story - great insight The Forsyte Saga series starts off a little slowly at the beginning of "The Man of Property", then inexorably draws us into its world of complicated passions and motivations. David Case's inimitable narration brings the story into vivid life. Positively addicting! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fortunes-Daughters-Audiobook/B0724Z26TC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fortune's Daughters Author: Consuelo Saah Baehr Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Faith Simpson is born at the dawn of the twentieth century into a dynasty that gives her everything she will ever need - except her parents' love and attention. Often misunderstood, she trusts few as she grows up on the family's manicured Long Island estate. Just twenty-nine miles away, on lower Manhattan's dirty, crowded streets, Hope Lee's world is one of poverty and desperation. The scrappy child of hard-working Irish and Chinese immigrants has learned to fend for herself, until a terrible disaster thrusts her into a strange, new world of privilege. When she meets Faith, Hope has faced enough loss to last a lifetime, and, like Faith, she has built an emotional wall to survive. Compelled by the tragic bonds of very different childhoods, they soon forge a strong alliance. But when Faith's father chooses Hope as his protégé, and, worse yet, both Faith and Hope fall in love with the same man, resentment and betrayal threaten their bond. Caught in the tumult of World War I, Wall Street, union fights, and changing women's roles, these two extraordinary women find that true fortune can't be bought or sold. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Consuelo Saah Baehr) Tue, 09 May 2017 23:23:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fortunes-Daughters-Audiobook/B0724Z26TC thebookvoice.com 09:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fortune's Daughters Author: Consuelo Saah Baehr Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Faith Simpson is born at the dawn of the twentieth century into a dynasty that gives her everything she will ever need - except her parents' love and attention. Often misunderstood, she trusts few as she grows up on the family's manicured Long Island estate. Just twenty-nine miles away, on lower Manhattan's dirty, crowded streets, Hope Lee's world is one of poverty and desperation. The scrappy child of hard-working Irish and Chinese immigrants has learned to fend for herself, until a terrible disaster thrusts her into a strange, new world of privilege. When she meets Faith, Hope has faced enough loss to last a lifetime, and, like Faith, she has built an emotional wall to survive. Compelled by the tragic bonds of very different childhoods, they soon forge a strong alliance. But when Faith's father chooses Hope as his protégé, and, worse yet, both Faith and Hope fall in love with the same man, resentment and betrayal threaten their bond. Caught in the tumult of World War I, Wall Street, union fights, and changing women's roles, these two extraordinary women find that true fortune can't be bought or sold. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fortune's Daughters Author: Consuelo Saah Baehr Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Faith Simpson is born at the dawn of the twentieth century into a dynasty that gives her everything she will ever need - except her parents' love and attention. Often misunderstood, she trusts few as she grows up on the family's manicured Long Island estate. Just twenty-nine miles away, on lower Manhattan's dirty, crowded streets, Hope Lee's world is one of poverty and desperation. The scrappy child of hard-working Irish and Chinese immigrants has learned to fend for herself, until a terrible disaster thrusts her into a strange, new world of privilege. When she meets Faith, Hope has faced enough loss to last a lifetime, and, like Faith, she has built an emotional wall to survive. Compelled by the tragic bonds of very different childhoods, they soon forge a strong alliance. But when Faith's father chooses Hope as his protégé, and, worse yet, both Faith and Hope fall in love with the same man, resentment and betrayal threaten their bond. Caught in the tumult of World War I, Wall Street, union fights, and changing women's roles, these two extraordinary women find that true fortune can't be bought or sold. Members Reviews: LOVED! Such a wonderful book. So happy to have found it. What a great story, the character development was perfect and the writing kept you enthralled. I loved some of the historical elements she included. She did some great research. I can't wait to try some books by this author. predictable story I expected turns or twists in the story yet was able to predict all. Predictable Eh! Gives a feel for this period in history, but not enough to keep my interest. Read more like a soap opera that lost its edge - starting out about strong women and didn't sustain momentum. Exciting I could read this book ten times and it would have the same effect on me. I love it struggled shame to see how this Author has compromised in 3 years....three daughters was brilliant...this book has no depth. I did finish it to see if there would be some twist which would mind it but sadly not. the Narrator sou ds like she was made for high drama...overdoing most words whereas Karen Peake o the last book was fab. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Ugly-Duchess-Audiobook/B0090NPZ9Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ugly Duchess Author: Eloisa James Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: How can she dare to imagine he loves her... when all London calls her The Ugly Duchess? Theodora Saxby is the last woman anyone expects the gorgeous James Ryburn, heir to the Duchy of Ashbrook, to marry. But after a romantic proposal before the prince himself, even practical Theo finds herself convinced of her soon-to-be duke's passion. Still, the tabloids give the marriage six months. Theo would have given it a lifetime... until she discovers that James desired not her heart, and certainly not her countenance, but her dowry. Society was shocked by their wedding... and is scandalized by their separation. Now James faces the battle of his life, convincing Theo that he loves the duckling who blossomed into the swan. And Theo will quickly find that, for a man with the soul of a pirate, All's Fair in Love - and War. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eloisa James) Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:32:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Ugly-Duchess-Audiobook/B0090NPZ9Y thebookvoice.com 09:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ugly Duchess Author: Eloisa James Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: How can she dare to imagine he loves her... when all London calls her The Ugly Duchess? Theodora Saxby is the last woman anyone expects the gorgeous James Ryburn, heir to the Duchy of Ashbrook, to marry. But after a romantic proposal before the prince himself, even practical Theo finds herself convinced of her soon-to-be duke's passion. Still, the tabloids give the marriage six months. Theo would have given it a lifetime... until she discovers that James desired not her heart, and certainly not her countenance, but her dowry. Society was shocked by their wedding... and is scandalized by their separation. Now James faces the battle of his life, convincing Theo that he loves the duckling who blossomed into the swan. And Theo will quickly find that, for a man with the soul of a pirate, All's Fair in Love - and War. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ugly Duchess Author: Eloisa James Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: How can she dare to imagine he loves her... when all London calls her The Ugly Duchess? Theodora Saxby is the last woman anyone expects the gorgeous James Ryburn, heir to the Duchy of Ashbrook, to marry. But after a romantic proposal before the prince himself, even practical Theo finds herself convinced of her soon-to-be duke's passion. Still, the tabloids give the marriage six months. Theo would have given it a lifetime... until she discovers that James desired not her heart, and certainly not her countenance, but her dowry. Society was shocked by their wedding... and is scandalized by their separation. Now James faces the battle of his life, convincing Theo that he loves the duckling who blossomed into the swan. And Theo will quickly find that, for a man with the soul of a pirate, All's Fair in Love - and War. Members Reviews: Overly Depressing I love the pure entertainment found in a well-narrated historical romance novel. I accept that these books follow a certain formula with misunderstanding, angst and reconcilliation. Sometimes the journey is humorous and sometimes the journey is sad, but the best books have a mix of both. This one did not. I liked the premise of this book with the ugly duckling and the rich handsome hero who has the character to see past the surface. I didn't get too hung up on the fact that they were raised as siblings. I just couldn't get beyond the passive behaviors of supposedly strong personalities -- a take-charge woman and a successful pirate captain -- who wallow in misery for years. Even the life changing events are weak -- she says "get out" and he says "OK" and disappears for seven years. I could have gotten past the plot weaknesses if there had been a touch of humor or quirky secondary characters. For my taste, the pendulum swung too far to extreme sadness and wallowing. I had to keep listening because I knew there would be a happy ending -- I just wanted to get past the many years of truly miserable lives. The books I enjoy tend to have some relief along the way, but this one required perseverance. As usual, Susan Duerden does a stellar job of narration. It's always a pleasure to hear her performances. A fresh approach to a classic tale Any additional comments? I was pulled right into the story from the beginning. James and Daisy (Theodora) were star crossed lovers from the start but torn apart by lies and deceit. Although there were parts that lagged, overall the story was interesting and fun. I felt to much attention was payed to things of no interest and not enough to things that were but I can forgive because I really enjoy Eloisa James writing overall. The story is fun and adventurous, it's plot bound up in Hans Christian Anderson's book "The ugly duckling". Although Theodora is not classically beautiful in the eyes of society, her husband James finds her lovely beyond compare. His unwavering love and admiration for Theodora is touching. Don't we all want to be adored by someone? Theodora's independence and strength are refreshing and a good role model for young girls everywhere. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. The narrator is really good. I didn't think I cared for her at first but as the story went on I realized her strength. She moved the story along very well, not reading to fast or to slow. She could change gender roles very well and pronounced things clearly and concisely. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/How-Should-a-Person-Be-Audiobook/B01KN1YZWE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Should a Person Be? Author: Sheila Heti Narrator: Allyson Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Reeling from a failed marriage, Sheila, a 20-something playwright, finds herself unsure of how to live and create. When Margaux, a talented painter and free spirit, and Israel, a sexy and depraved artist, enter her life, Sheila hopes that through close - sometimes too close - observation of her new friend, her new lover, and herself, she might regain her footing in art and life. Using transcribed conversations, real emails, plus heavy doses of fiction, the brilliant and always innovative Sheila Heti crafts a work that is part literary novel, part self-help manual, and part bawdy confessional. It's a totally shameless and dynamic exploration into the way we live now, which breathes fresh wisdom into the eternal questions: What is the sincerest way to love? What kind of person should you be? Critic Reviews: "Brutally honest and stylistically inventive, cerebral, and sexy." ( San Francisco Chronicle) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheila Heti) Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:48:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/How-Should-a-Person-Be-Audiobook/B01KN1YZWE thebookvoice.com 05:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Should a Person Be? Author: Sheila Heti Narrator: Allyson Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Reeling from a failed marriage, Sheila, a 20-something playwright, finds herself unsure of how to live and create. When Margaux, a talented painter and free spirit, and Israel, a sexy and depraved artist, enter her life, Sheila hopes that through close - sometimes too close - observation of her new friend, her new lover, and herself, she might regain her footing in art and life. Using transcribed conversations, real emails, plus heavy doses of fiction, the brilliant and always innovative Sheila Heti crafts a work that is part literary novel, part self-help manual, and part bawdy confessional. It's a totally shameless and dynamic exploration into the way we live now, which breathes fresh wisdom into the eternal questions: What is the sincerest way to love? What kind of person should you be? Critic Reviews: "Brutally honest and stylistically inventive, cerebral, and sexy." ( San Francisco Chronicle) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Should a Person Be? Author: Sheila Heti Narrator: Allyson Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Reeling from a failed marriage, Sheila, a 20-something playwright, finds herself unsure of how to live and create. When Margaux, a talented painter and free spirit, and Israel, a sexy and depraved artist, enter her life, Sheila hopes that through close - sometimes too close - observation of her new friend, her new lover, and herself, she might regain her footing in art and life. Using transcribed conversations, real emails, plus heavy doses of fiction, the brilliant and always innovative Sheila Heti crafts a work that is part literary novel, part self-help manual, and part bawdy confessional. It's a totally shameless and dynamic exploration into the way we live now, which breathes fresh wisdom into the eternal questions: What is the sincerest way to love? What kind of person should you be? Critic Reviews: "Brutally honest and stylistically inventive, cerebral, and sexy." ( San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: Heti Succeeds by Writing What She Knows Recommended for every artist, every woman and everyone who wants something more for themselves- something that takes work and thought. Heti knows how to "Write what you know," and does it with grace, grit and insight. Because the story and characters are authentically her own, her writing succeeds at being flawlessly experimental, original and informative. I want to savor this book again and again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Under-the-Udala-Trees-Audiobook/B015NL12PC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Udala Trees Author: Chinelo Okparanta Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 414 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Nigeria's folktales and war, Under the Udala Trees is a deeply searching, powerful debut about the dangers of living and loving openly. Ijeoma comes of age as her nation does; born before independence, she is 11 when civil war breaks out in the young republic of Nigeria. Sent away to safety, she meets another displaced child, and the star-crossed pair fall in love. They are from different ethnic communities. They are also both girls. When their love is discovered, Ijeoma learns that she will have to hide this part of herself. But there is a cost to living inside a lie. As Edwidge Danticat has made personal the legacy of Haiti's political coming of age, Okparanta's Under the Udala Trees uses one woman's lifetime to examine the ways in which Nigerians continue to struggle toward selfhood. Even as their nation contends with and recovers from the effects of war and division, Nigerian lives are wrecked and lost from taboo and prejudice. But this story offers a glimmer of hope - a future where a woman might just be able to shape her life around truth and love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chinelo Okparanta) Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:33:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Under-the-Udala-Trees-Audiobook/B015NL12PC thebookvoice.com 11:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Udala Trees Author: Chinelo Okparanta Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 414 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Nigeria's folktales and war, Under the Udala Trees is a deeply searching, powerful debut about the dangers of living and loving openly. Ijeoma comes of age as her nation does; born before independence, she is 11 when civil war breaks out in the young republic of Nigeria. Sent away to safety, she meets another displaced child, and the star-crossed pair fall in love. They are from different ethnic communities. They are also both girls. When their love is discovered, Ijeoma learns that she will have to hide this part of herself. But there is a cost to living inside a lie. As Edwidge Danticat has made personal the legacy of Haiti's political coming of age, Okparanta's Under the Udala Trees uses one woman's lifetime to examine the ways in which Nigerians continue to struggle toward selfhood. Even as their nation contends with and recovers from the effects of war and division, Nigerian lives are wrecked and lost from taboo and prejudice. But this story offers a glimmer of hope - a future where a woman might just be able to shape her life around truth and love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Udala Trees Author: Chinelo Okparanta Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 414 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Nigeria's folktales and war, Under the Udala Trees is a deeply searching, powerful debut about the dangers of living and loving openly. Ijeoma comes of age as her nation does; born before independence, she is 11 when civil war breaks out in the young republic of Nigeria. Sent away to safety, she meets another displaced child, and the star-crossed pair fall in love. They are from different ethnic communities. They are also both girls. When their love is discovered, Ijeoma learns that she will have to hide this part of herself. But there is a cost to living inside a lie. As Edwidge Danticat has made personal the legacy of Haiti's political coming of age, Okparanta's Under the Udala Trees uses one woman's lifetime to examine the ways in which Nigerians continue to struggle toward selfhood. Even as their nation contends with and recovers from the effects of war and division, Nigerian lives are wrecked and lost from taboo and prejudice. But this story offers a glimmer of hope - a future where a woman might just be able to shape her life around truth and love. Members Reviews: Great Listen! I gave this book five stars due to the content. It's well written but more importantly it sheds light on an important issue. This author gives voice to inner turmoil gay people in Nigeria go through as well as the underground life they have to lead for safety. Good book that left me wanting more. The narrator was excellent. The story at times left me wanting more, especially at the end. I felt the author should have developed the second lesbian relationship a bit more and given more insight into their reunion and lifestyle. The lack of this exploration left me with many questions and thoughts. The author addresses many important themes such as sexual identity, culture, tradition, religion and death to name a few. The author writes beautifully in full, rich detail. narrator makes this story shine idjeoma is such a strong character but she's surrounded by people who are trying to bring her down with tradition and religion. the story was so frustrating as our heroine is helpless through much of the story. fortunately i finished the story with the help of the narrator. robin miles has a way of making the many accents and various languages in this book come alive. her reading, as well as superbly acted distinct voices between characters brought an additional layer of enjoyment to this story. she did such a good job that I'm going to seek out other books she's read aloud. Heavy story about a queer Nigerian woman's journey So much to unpack. This book follows around Ijeoma, a queer Nigerian woman, throughout her life in a country that's not the most queer friendly. I was surprised at how sex positive the book was with Ijeoma exploring her feelings, both emotionally and sexually. From her first love, Ameena, a hausa girl, to feeling pressures to marry her childhood friend, her story wasn't easy to tell, nor was it meant to be a love story. Its cerebral but I liked it. I wish I knew of more narratives of African queer women, but this definitely set the bar high. Slower paced book, but very beautiful The story itself sort of meanders along as it follows the life of the main character. That. Ring said, the moments in it are heartfelt and emotional. I kept getting stuck at some of the slower parts, but the ending left me crying. It was perfect. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Romance-Reader-Audiobook/B006CQC19E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Romance Reader Author: Pearl Abraham Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Filled with laughter and tears, author Pearl Abrahams moving novel takes you behind the mysterious, closed doors of a Chassidic Jewish community in New York state. The Romance Reader is her absorbing tale of a headstrong, teenaged girl attempting to live in two worlds: one traditional, one modern. Since Rachel is the rabbis oldest child, everyone expects her to set a proper example for other young believers. But at night, after everyone is in bed, she hungrily reads books - forbidden books about romance and contemporary women. She wonders if the life she reads about in those pages actually exists. Do beautiful, daring women really travel alone? Can they choose their own gallant, broad-shouldered husbands? Soon Rachels search for answers clashes with the restrictive world she knows only too well. Having grown up in a Chassidic family enables Pearl Abraham to write with poignancy and authority about this intriguing, ultra-Orthodox lifestyle. Her sensitive story earned a chorus of praise from reviewers, and Library Journal named it a Best Book. With Suzanne Torens compelling narration, Rachel will become your friend, and you wont want to say good-by. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pearl Abraham) Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:15:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Romance-Reader-Audiobook/B006CQC19E thebookvoice.com 09:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Romance Reader Author: Pearl Abraham Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Filled with laughter and tears, author Pearl Abrahams moving novel takes you behind the mysterious, closed doors of a Chassidic Jewish community in New York state. The Romance Reader is her absorbing tale of a headstrong, teenaged girl attempting to live in two worlds: one traditional, one modern. Since Rachel is the rabbis oldest child, everyone expects her to set a proper example for other young believers. But at night, after everyone is in bed, she hungrily reads books - forbidden books about romance and contemporary women. She wonders if the life she reads about in those pages actually exists. Do beautiful, daring women really travel alone? Can they choose their own gallant, broad-shouldered husbands? Soon Rachels search for answers clashes with the restrictive world she knows only too well. Having grown up in a Chassidic family enables Pearl Abraham to write with poignancy and authority about this intriguing, ultra-Orthodox lifestyle. Her sensitive story earned a chorus of praise from reviewers, and Library Journal named it a Best Book. With Suzanne Torens compelling narration, Rachel will become your friend, and you wont want to say good-by. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Romance Reader Author: Pearl Abraham Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Filled with laughter and tears, author Pearl Abrahams moving novel takes you behind the mysterious, closed doors of a Chassidic Jewish community in New York state. The Romance Reader is her absorbing tale of a headstrong, teenaged girl attempting to live in two worlds: one traditional, one modern. Since Rachel is the rabbis oldest child, everyone expects her to set a proper example for other young believers. But at night, after everyone is in bed, she hungrily reads books - forbidden books about romance and contemporary women. She wonders if the life she reads about in those pages actually exists. Do beautiful, daring women really travel alone? Can they choose their own gallant, broad-shouldered husbands? Soon Rachels search for answers clashes with the restrictive world she knows only too well. Having grown up in a Chassidic family enables Pearl Abraham to write with poignancy and authority about this intriguing, ultra-Orthodox lifestyle. Her sensitive story earned a chorus of praise from reviewers, and Library Journal named it a Best Book. With Suzanne Torens compelling narration, Rachel will become your friend, and you wont want to say good-by. Members Reviews: A Window into Rebellion Enjoyed the book, very much. The beginning was slow, but it held my interest and opened the door to what it feels like to be part of a situation (her family) against one's thoughts. Actually, having thoughts and a mind in this scenario is what the problems is. As women are treated as non-people in these sects. Creatures to be led by men who live in the 19th Century. This world of marrying at a very young age, with little education and bearing upmteen children, is such a negative for women. Very provoking. A good read. Debut novel I love this novel. I do. I love it. Is it perfect? Hardly. But there's something I love about a debut--the rough edges, perhaps--that makes this one of my favorites. It's also important to note that this book reads like a Yiddish novel in translation. The language is imperfect and at times imprecise, but honest and truthful in its own right. Abraham's following novels are much more complex and mature, but this one has, and always will, ring with some truth to me. A super book Having grown up quite close to the orthodox community in Brooklyn, and having many Jewish friends and step-relatives, I have to admit that much of this material was familiar to me. I am not so sure that anyone who did not have a fair amount of exposure to this type fo community would understand everything the author has written about in the novel. Having said that, the main character can really represent any teen girl trying to find love and happiness and make her way in the world. Very poignant in places, funny in others, it is a wonderful debut novel. Five Stars great Couldn't put it down A fascinating glimpse into the world of Orthodox Jews and a bittersweet coming of age story. I read it in one day and thought about the charactors for days afterwards. I highly recommend this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Swept-Away-Audiobook/B00C7XK0WQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swept Away Author: Mary Connealy Narrator: Barbara McCulloh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isn't all that upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All they've ever done is work her to the bone. She prayed for a chance to get away, and then came the raging flood. Alive but disoriented, she's rescued by Luke Stone...so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future. Luke is heading home to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men who killed his father are working hard to ensure Luke doesn't make it alive. He has no choice but to keep moving. Still, he can't just abandon Ruthy, so she'll have to come along. His friends--a ragtag group of former Civil War soldiers--take a fast interest in the pretty gal. Luke thinks that's rather rude--he's the one who found her. And the more time he spends around the hard-working young woman who is a mighty good cook, the more he finds himself thinking beyond revenge and toward a different future. For the first time in a long time, Luke is tempted to turn from his destructive path and be swept away by love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Connealy) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:41:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Swept-Away-Audiobook/B00C7XK0WQ thebookvoice.com 09:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swept Away Author: Mary Connealy Narrator: Barbara McCulloh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isn't all that upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All they've ever done is work her to the bone. She prayed for a chance to get away, and then came the raging flood. Alive but disoriented, she's rescued by Luke Stone...so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future. Luke is heading home to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men who killed his father are working hard to ensure Luke doesn't make it alive. He has no choice but to keep moving. Still, he can't just abandon Ruthy, so she'll have to come along. His friends--a ragtag group of former Civil War soldiers--take a fast interest in the pretty gal. Luke thinks that's rather rude--he's the one who found her. And the more time he spends around the hard-working young woman who is a mighty good cook, the more he finds himself thinking beyond revenge and toward a different future. For the first time in a long time, Luke is tempted to turn from his destructive path and be swept away by love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swept Away Author: Mary Connealy Narrator: Barbara McCulloh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isn't all that upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All they've ever done is work her to the bone. She prayed for a chance to get away, and then came the raging flood. Alive but disoriented, she's rescued by Luke Stone...so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future. Luke is heading home to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men who killed his father are working hard to ensure Luke doesn't make it alive. He has no choice but to keep moving. Still, he can't just abandon Ruthy, so she'll have to come along. His friends--a ragtag group of former Civil War soldiers--take a fast interest in the pretty gal. Luke thinks that's rather rude--he's the one who found her. And the more time he spends around the hard-working young woman who is a mighty good cook, the more he finds himself thinking beyond revenge and toward a different future. For the first time in a long time, Luke is tempted to turn from his destructive path and be swept away by love. Members Reviews: A sweet western romance, but with reality.... It's worth the credit for this listen. Although the narrator isn't good with the voices for each character. it's not distracting from the story. With twists and turns, the story winds around a good tale. Texas after the Civil War A story with all the elements of a great western . . . a wagon train, a flooded river, gun fighters, Texas Rangers . . . and the girl . . . When Ruthie MacNeil survives the ill-fated river crossing that leaves the rest of her party dead and is rescued by Luke Stone, she could never imagine how her life would change . . . and Luke, headed home to Texas, following the Civil War, has one thing on his mind: Reclaiming the ranch stolen from him and avenging the murder of his father. I fell in love with the gentle, yet honest writing style of Mary Connealy in Swept Away . . . and with the folks making their homes and lives in Texas . . . there is an under girding of faith and conviction in Luke and his friends who are fighting to reclaim his ranch . . . and Rosie (Ruthie) who has been abused and used by the family who took her in after her parents died, is finding that she can once again trust people. An element of subtle romance does not overshadow the overall story of life and comradeship in the emerging settlement of a young and growing Texas. An excellent listen. western drama How could the performance have been better? The men's voices either sounded whiny or squeaky like boy's voices changing. Hard to tell sometimes who's talking unless the name is stated. Any additional comments? Lots of drama in the old west, but if this is supposed to be Christian fiction, the Christian aspect is not brought out much. Decent Story, Poor Narration The Story: The plot is pretty standard for the genre, but the characters are quite enjoyable. I like that there is some real psychology in the villain; his characterization was certainly the most complex and interesting (though he is in NO way sympathetic). The romance(s) were sweet and done more realistically for the time period. Our hero is a zero in the romance department most of the time, but you can't help but love him like Ruthie does anyway. Ruthie herself is a fun spitfire, which speaks to my inner feminist :) The biggest flaw is in McCulloh's narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tschick-Audiobook/B01HCY04HK Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Tschick Autor:: Wolfgang Herrndorf Erzähler: Marius Clarén Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-29-16 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 12 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Maik, Sohn einer zerrütteten, wohlhabenden Unternehmerfamilie, verbringt die Ferien allein am Pool der elterlichen Villa. Am ersten Ferientag sind alle anderen zu Tatjanas Geburtstagsfeier eingeladen, außer den Idioten, den Fetten, dem Nazi, Maik und Tschick. Tschick, eigentlich Andrej, ist Deutschrusse, wohnt im Hochhaus und sieht unerhört asiatisch aus und ein bisschen gefährlich. Plötzlich ist er da und drängt sich dem widerstrebenden Maik auf. Im Handumdrehen hat er aus Maik herausgekitzelt, dass der unsterblich in Tatjana verliebt ist. Kurze Zeit später sitzen die beiden in einem geklauten Lada und machen sich auf in Richtung Südosten, in die Walachei, denn da wohnt Tschicks Opa. Eine somnambul-schöne Reise durch die sommerglühende deutsche Provinz beginnt, unvergesslich wie die Flussfahrt von Tom Sawyer und Huck Finn. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2010 Rowohlt Berlin Verlag GmbH, Berlin. Cover: Lago Film GmbH, Studiocanal Film GmbH (P)2016 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wolfgang Herrndorf) Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:02:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tschick-Audiobook/B01HCY04HK thebookvoice.com 06:18:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Tschick Autor:: Wolfgang Herrndorf Erzähler: Marius Clarén Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-29-16 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 12 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Maik, Sohn einer zerrütteten, wohlhabenden Unternehmerfamilie, verbringt die Ferien allein am Pool der elterlichen Villa. Am ersten Ferientag sind alle anderen zu Tatjanas Geburtstagsfeier eingeladen, außer den Idioten, den Fetten, dem Nazi, Maik und Tschick. Tschick, eigentlich Andrej, ist Deutschrusse, wohnt im Hochhaus und sieht unerhört asiatisch aus und ein bisschen gefährlich. Plötzlich ist er da und drängt sich dem widerstrebenden Maik auf. Im Handumdrehen hat er aus Maik herausgekitzelt, dass der unsterblich in Tatjana verliebt ist. Kurze Zeit später sitzen die beiden in einem geklauten Lada und machen sich auf in Richtung Südosten, in die Walachei, denn da wohnt Tschicks Opa. Eine somnambul-schöne Reise durch die sommerglühende deutsche Provinz beginnt, unvergesslich wie die Flussfahrt von Tom Sawyer und Huck Finn. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2010 Rowohlt Berlin Verlag GmbH, Berlin. Cover: Lago Film GmbH, Studiocanal Film GmbH (P)2016 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Tschick Autor:: Wolfgang Herrndorf Erzähler: Marius Clarén Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-29-16 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 12 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Maik, Sohn einer zerrütteten, wohlhabenden Unternehmerfamilie, verbringt die Ferien allein am Pool der elterlichen Villa. Am ersten Ferientag sind alle anderen zu Tatjanas Geburtstagsfeier eingeladen, außer den Idioten, den Fetten, dem Nazi, Maik und Tschick. Tschick, eigentlich Andrej, ist Deutschrusse, wohnt im Hochhaus und sieht unerhört asiatisch aus und ein bisschen gefährlich. Plötzlich ist er da und drängt sich dem widerstrebenden Maik auf. Im Handumdrehen hat er aus Maik herausgekitzelt, dass der unsterblich in Tatjana verliebt ist. Kurze Zeit später sitzen die beiden in einem geklauten Lada und machen sich auf in Richtung Südosten, in die Walachei, denn da wohnt Tschicks Opa. Eine somnambul-schöne Reise durch die sommerglühende deutsche Provinz beginnt, unvergesslich wie die Flussfahrt von Tom Sawyer und Huck Finn. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2010 Rowohlt Berlin Verlag GmbH, Berlin. Cover: Lago Film GmbH, Studiocanal Film GmbH (P)2016 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin Mitglieder Bewertungen: Five Stars Fun and entertaining. Must read! Very imaginative, well written and a fun ride! Delightful!! A warm coming of age story about ... Delightful!! A warm coming of age story about two 14 year old boys who explore the countryside but ultimately discover the power of friendship. Five Stars Awfully long shipping time but product is great. Highly recommended book! I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did. It's well written, funny, and has strong themes of self-discovery. It's kind of like a modern version of The Catcher in the Rye. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ampd-Audiobook/B01ES6EJPS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amp'd Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ken Pisani Narrator: Ari Fliakos Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Aaron is not a man on a hero's journey. In the question of fight or flight, he'll choose flight every time. So when a car accident leaves him suddenly asymmetrical, his left arm amputated, looking on the bright side just isn't something he's equipped to do. Forced to return to his boyhood home to recuperate, Aaron is confronted with an aging father (a former Olympic biathlete turned hoarder), a mother who's chosen to live in a yurt with a fireman 12 years her junior, and a well-meaning sister whose insufferable husband proves love isn't just blind but also painfully stupid. As Aaron tries to make the world around him disappear in a haze of Vicodin and medical marijuana, the only true joy in his life comes from daily 90-second radio spots of fun science facts: the speed of falling raindrops, batteries made out of starfish, and sexual responses triggered by ringtones - all told in the lush, disembodied voice of commentator Sunny Lee, with whom he falls helplessly, ridiculously in love. Aaron's obsession with Sunny only hastens his downward spiral, like pouring accelerant on a fire. Pressured to do something - anything - to move his life forward, he takes the only job he can get. As a "fish counter" at the nearby dam, he concludes that an act of violent sacrifice to liberate the river might be his best, final option. Critic Reviews: "Complete with painfully wry observations and delightfully caustic wit, this novel is a gritty exploration of what it's like to feel incomplete in the world. All five fingers up for this bitterly satisfying tale." ( Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ken Pisani) Tue, 10 May 2016 01:56:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ampd-Audiobook/B01ES6EJPS thebookvoice.com 06:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amp'd Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ken Pisani Narrator: Ari Fliakos Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Aaron is not a man on a hero's journey. In the question of fight or flight, he'll choose flight every time. So when a car accident leaves him suddenly asymmetrical, his left arm amputated, looking on the bright side just isn't something he's equipped to do. Forced to return to his boyhood home to recuperate, Aaron is confronted with an aging father (a former Olympic biathlete turned hoarder), a mother who's chosen to live in a yurt with a fireman 12 years her junior, and a well-meaning sister whose insufferable husband proves love isn't just blind but also painfully stupid. As Aaron tries to make the world around him disappear in a haze of Vicodin and medical marijuana, the only true joy in his life comes from daily 90-second radio spots of fun science facts: the speed of falling raindrops, batteries made out of starfish, and sexual responses triggered by ringtones - all told in the lush, disembodied voice of commentator Sunny Lee, with whom he falls helplessly, ridiculously in love. Aaron's obsession with Sunny only hastens his downward spiral, like pouring accelerant on a fire. Pressured to do something - anything - to move his life forward, he takes the only job he can get. As a "fish counter" at the nearby dam, he concludes that an act of violent sacrifice to liberate the river might be his best, final option. Critic Reviews: "Complete with painfully wry observations and delightfully caustic wit, this novel is a gritty exploration of what it's like to feel incomplete in the world. All five fingers up for this bitterly satisfying tale." ( Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amp'd Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ken Pisani Narrator: Ari Fliakos Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Aaron is not a man on a hero's journey. In the question of fight or flight, he'll choose flight every time. So when a car accident leaves him suddenly asymmetrical, his left arm amputated, looking on the bright side just isn't something he's equipped to do. Forced to return to his boyhood home to recuperate, Aaron is confronted with an aging father (a former Olympic biathlete turned hoarder), a mother who's chosen to live in a yurt with a fireman 12 years her junior, and a well-meaning sister whose insufferable husband proves love isn't just blind but also painfully stupid. As Aaron tries to make the world around him disappear in a haze of Vicodin and medical marijuana, the only true joy in his life comes from daily 90-second radio spots of fun science facts: the speed of falling raindrops, batteries made out of starfish, and sexual responses triggered by ringtones - all told in the lush, disembodied voice of commentator Sunny Lee, with whom he falls helplessly, ridiculously in love. Aaron's obsession with Sunny only hastens his downward spiral, like pouring accelerant on a fire. Pressured to do something - anything - to move his life forward, he takes the only job he can get. As a "fish counter" at the nearby dam, he concludes that an act of violent sacrifice to liberate the river might be his best, final option. Critic Reviews: "Complete with painfully wry observations and delightfully caustic wit, this novel is a gritty exploration of what it's like to feel incomplete in the world. All five fingers up for this bitterly satisfying tale." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Really enjoyed Dark at times, yet Very informative and funny. Loved it! Would read more from this author. Awesome! Funny!! Cool!! Cute!!! Optimistic with just the right amount of Satire!! And an alligator! Awesome! Single point of view narration I liked the humour in the story Language made it more authentic. Overall its a great listen. Superb!! A very memorable, unique, quirky and funny story. I loved every character and every second of of it! Edgy, funny, clever The lead character and narrator, Aaron, is simultaneously acerbic and very witty. He also turns out to have a lot more heart than even he expected. Terrific listen. The narrator, Ari Fliakos, is once again excellent, but doesn't have as much opportunity to show his versatility (as he does in The Nix) because the voice is almost entirely that of Aaron. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Balthazar-Audiobook/B0047W4S0A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Balthazar Subtitle: The Alexandria Quartet Author: Lawrence Durrell Narrator: Jack Klaff Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In Balthazar, the second volume in Durrells Alexandria Quartet, the story and the characters come more clearly into focus. Darley, the reflective Englishman, receives from Balthazar, the pathologist, a mass of notes which attempt to explain what really happened between the tempestuous Justine, her husband Nessim, Clea the artist, and Pursewarden the writer. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Lawrence Durrell's book, you'll also receive an exclusive Jim Atlas interview. This interview where James Atlas interviews Daniel Mendelsohn about the life and work of Lawrence Durrell begins as soon as the audiobook ends. Listen to all four novels in . This production is part of our line, a collection of important works from groundbreaking authors. Critic Reviews: "Lawrence Durrell's Justine was certainly one of the finest novels of the last ten years. If anything, Balthazar is more convincing... Durrell is moving up, onto the highest levels of the novelist's art." (The Nation) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Durrell) Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:25:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Balthazar-Audiobook/B0047W4S0A thebookvoice.com 10:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Balthazar Subtitle: The Alexandria Quartet Author: Lawrence Durrell Narrator: Jack Klaff Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In Balthazar, the second volume in Durrells Alexandria Quartet, the story and the characters come more clearly into focus. Darley, the reflective Englishman, receives from Balthazar, the pathologist, a mass of notes which attempt to explain what really happened between the tempestuous Justine, her husband Nessim, Clea the artist, and Pursewarden the writer. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Lawrence Durrell's book, you'll also receive an exclusive Jim Atlas interview. This interview where James Atlas interviews Daniel Mendelsohn about the life and work of Lawrence Durrell begins as soon as the audiobook ends. Listen to all four novels in . This production is part of our line, a collection of important works from groundbreaking authors. Critic Reviews: "Lawrence Durrell's Justine was certainly one of the finest novels of the last ten years. If anything, Balthazar is more convincing... Durrell is moving up, onto the highest levels of the novelist's art." (The Nation) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Balthazar Subtitle: The Alexandria Quartet Author: Lawrence Durrell Narrator: Jack Klaff Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In Balthazar, the second volume in Durrells Alexandria Quartet, the story and the characters come more clearly into focus. Darley, the reflective Englishman, receives from Balthazar, the pathologist, a mass of notes which attempt to explain what really happened between the tempestuous Justine, her husband Nessim, Clea the artist, and Pursewarden the writer. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Lawrence Durrell's book, you'll also receive an exclusive Jim Atlas interview. This interview where James Atlas interviews Daniel Mendelsohn about the life and work of Lawrence Durrell begins as soon as the audiobook ends. Listen to all four novels in . This production is part of our line, a collection of important works from groundbreaking authors. Critic Reviews: "Lawrence Durrell's Justine was certainly one of the finest novels of the last ten years. If anything, Balthazar is more convincing... Durrell is moving up, onto the highest levels of the novelist's art." (The Nation) Members Reviews: horrible narration What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I could hardly understand the narrator when he did different characters. It was way over done. It really ruined the beloved series for me. Would you be willing to try another one of Jack Klaffs performances? NO! transcendent prose, maturing plot and characters A new layer of history, interpersonal intricacies, told through another point of view, was added to the characters of Justine, while the persona of the city Alexandria and theme of love and desires permeates and ferments like aged wines. Durrell's masterly prose is further enriched by germinating characters and maturing plots. Good listening A fascinating story, made easier by being read, as it was hard to read oneself in cold blood. The narrator has a very good way of differentiating between the characters and bringing them to some sort of life. Listen to sample! Found the reader's voice took the pleasure out of this book, have read before and looked forward to listening, very disappointed. Balthazar This is the second novel in the quartet. It does not carry on from Justine but challenges the assumptions of that first book. Darley, the story teller, sends the manuscript which we know as Justine to Balthazar, a doctor with a great interest in the Cabala. And it is Balthazar who has diligently examined the bundle of papers and written extensive notes which bring to the recorded events a new aspect and further information. It is in this book that the successful writer Purswarden emerges as an enigmatic actor in the drama. We have another element in which Durrell can explore the process of creativity and its cost. None of this is boring. For the vitality, colour and humour of the writing took me on my own journey of reminiscence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Saving-Grace-Audiobook/B00QFUAYUU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saving Grace Author: Jane Green Narrator: Jane Green Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Grace and Ted Chapman. Literary power couple. On the surface, they seem to have it all. Beneath, what no one sees, is Ted's rages. His mood swings. And the precarious house of cards that their lifestyle is built upon. When Ted's longtime assistant and mainstay leaves, the house of cards begins to crumble, and Grace, with dark secrets in her past, is most vulnerable. To the rescue comes Beth, a new assistant. Someone who will help handle Ted. Someone who has the calm efficiency to weather the storms that threaten to engulf their household. Soon, though, it's clear to Grace that Beth might be too good to be true. And that this new interloper might be the biggest threat of all, one that could cost Grace her marriage, her reputation, and even her sanity. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Green) Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:48:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Saving-Grace-Audiobook/B00QFUAYUU thebookvoice.com 10:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saving Grace Author: Jane Green Narrator: Jane Green Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Grace and Ted Chapman. Literary power couple. On the surface, they seem to have it all. Beneath, what no one sees, is Ted's rages. His mood swings. And the precarious house of cards that their lifestyle is built upon. When Ted's longtime assistant and mainstay leaves, the house of cards begins to crumble, and Grace, with dark secrets in her past, is most vulnerable. To the rescue comes Beth, a new assistant. Someone who will help handle Ted. Someone who has the calm efficiency to weather the storms that threaten to engulf their household. Soon, though, it's clear to Grace that Beth might be too good to be true. And that this new interloper might be the biggest threat of all, one that could cost Grace her marriage, her reputation, and even her sanity. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saving Grace Author: Jane Green Narrator: Jane Green Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Grace and Ted Chapman. Literary power couple. On the surface, they seem to have it all. Beneath, what no one sees, is Ted's rages. His mood swings. And the precarious house of cards that their lifestyle is built upon. When Ted's longtime assistant and mainstay leaves, the house of cards begins to crumble, and Grace, with dark secrets in her past, is most vulnerable. To the rescue comes Beth, a new assistant. Someone who will help handle Ted. Someone who has the calm efficiency to weather the storms that threaten to engulf their household. Soon, though, it's clear to Grace that Beth might be too good to be true. And that this new interloper might be the biggest threat of all, one that could cost Grace her marriage, her reputation, and even her sanity. Members Reviews: Fabulous I listen to many books and I am hard to satisfy, so when I find something that I can't stop listening to I have to share. I always read others reviews and I want to write one on this book. Basically, it kept me hooked wanting to find out what going to happen. Great character development and tension build up. I couldn't stop for 6 hours! If you liked Gone Girl you will like this. It was better. One of my new favorites This story is spectacular. I love Jane Green and her amazing imagination. These characters are so believable and i could not stop myself. i felt like i had to know what would happen next. Random and unrealistic What a hideously fake and unrealistic story. Absolutely dreadful and laughable. I couldn't believe what I was hearing! So ridiculous. Not the best from Green Very average at best, kept thinking it would be better as it went on and it wasn't. Did finish it, but was sort of happy to move on to something else. Have read most of Green's novels, this is one of the worst. is "Ted", her? this felt like she was just fulfilling her publishing contract. even down to the amount of words required. i put it down a few times but eventually came back out of respect but Jane phoned it in on this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Never-Let-Me-Go-Audiobook/B077KN5XYL Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Let Me Go Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Vintage Canada Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans, comes an unforgettable edge-of-your-seat mystery that is at once heartbreakingly tender and morally courageous about what it means to be human. Hailsham seems like a pleasant English boarding school, far from the influences of the city. Its students are well tended and supported, trained in art and literature, and become just the sort of people the world wants them to be. But, curiously, they are taught nothing of the outside world and are allowed little contact with it. Within the grounds of Hailsham, Kathy grows from schoolgirl to young woman, but it's only when she and her friends Ruth and Tommy leave the safe grounds of the school (as they always knew they would) that they realize the full truth of what Hailsham is. Never Let Me Go breaks through the boundaries of the literary novel. It is a gripping mystery, a beautiful love story, and also a scathing critique of human arrogance and a moral examination of how we treat the vulnerable and different in our society. In exploring the themes of memory and the impact of the past, Ishiguro takes on the idea of a possible future to create his most moving and powerful book to date. Critic Reviews: "So exquisitely observed that even the most workaday objects and interactions are infused with a luminous, humming otherworldliness. The dystopian story it tells, meanwhile, gives it a different kind of electric charge.... An epic ethical horror story, told in devastatingly poignant miniature.... Ishiguro spins a stinging cautionary tale of science outpacing ethics." (Publishers Weekly) "Perfect pacing and infinite subtlety.... That this stunningly brilliant fiction echoes Caryl Churchill's superb play A Number and Margaret Atwood's celebrated dystopian novels in no way diminishes its originality and power. A masterpiece of craftsmanship that offers an unparalleled emotional experience. Send a copy to the Swedish Academy." (Kirkus Reviews) "Elegiac, compelling, otherworldly, deeply disturbing and profoundly moving." [Sunday Herald (UK)] biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kazuo Ishiguro) Tue, 21 Nov 2017 08:15:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Never-Let-Me-Go-Audiobook/B077KN5XYL thebookvoice.com 09:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Let Me Go Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Vintage Canada Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans, comes an unforgettable edge-of-your-seat mystery that is at once heartbreakingly tender and morally courageous about what it means to be human. Hailsham seems like a pleasant English boarding school, far from the influences of the city. Its students are well tended and supported, trained in art and literature, and become just the sort of people the world wants them to be. But, curiously, they are taught nothing of the outside world and are allowed little contact with it. Within the grounds of Hailsham, Kathy grows from schoolgirl to young woman, but it's only when she and her friends Ruth and Tommy leave the safe grounds of the school (as they always knew they would) that they realize the full truth of what Hailsham is. Never Let Me Go breaks through the boundaries of the literary novel. It is a gripping mystery, a beautiful love story, and also a scathing critique of human arrogance and a moral examination of how we treat the vulnerable and different in our society. In exploring the themes of memory and the impact of the past, Ishiguro takes on the idea of a possible future to create his most moving and powerful book to date. Critic Reviews: "So exquisitely observed that even the most workaday objects and interactions are infused with a luminous, humming otherworldliness. The dystopian story it tells, meanwhile, gives it a different kind of electric charge.... An epic ethical horror story, told in devastatingly poignant miniature.... Ishiguro spins a stinging cautionary tale of science outpacing ethics." (Publishers Weekly) "Perfect pacing and infinite subtlety.... That this stunningly brilliant fiction echoes Caryl Churchill's superb play A Number and Margaret Atwood's celebrated dystopian novels in no way diminishes its originality and power. A masterpiece of craftsmanship that offers an unparalleled emotional experience. Send a copy to the Swedish Academy." (Kirkus Reviews) "Elegiac, compelling, otherworldly, deeply disturbing and profoundly moving." [Sunday Herald (UK)] Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Let Me Go Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Vintage Canada Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans, comes an unforgettable edge-of-your-seat mystery that is at once heartbreakingly tender and morally courageous about what it means to be human. Hailsham seems like a pleasant English boarding school, far from the influences of the city. Its students are well tended and supported, trained in art and literature, and become just the sort of people the world wants them to be. But, curiously, they are taught nothing of the outside world and are allowed little contact with it. Within the grounds of Hailsham, Kathy grows from schoolgirl to young woman, but it's only when she and her friends Ruth and Tommy leave the safe grounds of the school (as they always knew they would) that they realize the full truth of what Hailsham is. Never Let Me Go breaks through the boundaries of the literary novel. It is a gripping mystery, a beautiful love story, and also a scathing critique of human arrogance and a moral examination of how we treat the vulnerable and different in our society. In exploring the themes of memory and the impact of the past, Ishiguro takes on the idea of a possible future to create his most moving and powerful book to date. Critic Reviews: "So exquisitely observed that even the most workaday objects and interactions are infused with a luminous, humming otherworldliness. The dystopian story it tells, meanwhile, gives it a different kind of electric charge.... An epic ethical horror story, told in devastatingly poignant miniature.... Ishiguro spins a stinging cautionary tale of science outpacing ethics." (Publishers Weekly) "Perfect pacing and infinite subtlety.... That this stunningly brilliant fiction echoes Caryl Churchill's superb play A Number and Margaret Atwood's celebrated dystopian novels in no way diminishes its originality and power. A masterpiece of craftsmanship that offers an unparalleled emotional experience. Send a copy to the Swedish Academy." (Kirkus Reviews) "Elegiac, compelling, otherworldly, deeply disturbing and profoundly moving." [Sunday Herald (UK)] Members Reviews: Another mesmerizing story by Ishiguro. A deeply touching story of love and compassion. It is terrifying to think that this dystopian story may not be that far off from what may be possible in the nearest future. Makes us think about technological advancement vs the choices that we make as a society. Quite terrifying.... Rosalyn Landor is the perfect reader for this story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-espia-The-Spy-Audiobook/B01N65DLRG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A espi [The Spy] Author: Paulo Coelho Narrator: Sandra Branca Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-16 Publisher: Sant Jordi Asociados Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Mata Hari foi a mulher mais desejada de sua época: a famosa bailarina de danças orientais que chocava e encantava as plateias ao se desnudar nos palcos, a companheira de confidências e de encontros amorosos com os homens ricos e poderosos de seu tempo, a pessoa de passado enigmático que despertava o ciúme e a inveja das damas da aristocracia parisiense. Ela ousou libertar-se do moralismo e dos costumes provincianos das primeiras décadas do século XX e pagou caro por isso. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paulo Coelho) Mon, 21 Nov 2016 21:56:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-espia-The-Spy-Audiobook/B01N65DLRG thebookvoice.com 03:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A espi [The Spy] Author: Paulo Coelho Narrator: Sandra Branca Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-16 Publisher: Sant Jordi Asociados Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Mata Hari foi a mulher mais desejada de sua época: a famosa bailarina de danças orientais que chocava e encantava as plateias ao se desnudar nos palcos, a companheira de confidências e de encontros amorosos com os homens ricos e poderosos de seu tempo, a pessoa de passado enigmático que despertava o ciúme e a inveja das damas da aristocracia parisiense. Ela ousou libertar-se do moralismo e dos costumes provincianos das primeiras décadas do século XX e pagou caro por isso. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A espi [The Spy] Author: Paulo Coelho Narrator: Sandra Branca Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-16 Publisher: Sant Jordi Asociados Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Mata Hari foi a mulher mais desejada de sua época: a famosa bailarina de danças orientais que chocava e encantava as plateias ao se desnudar nos palcos, a companheira de confidências e de encontros amorosos com os homens ricos e poderosos de seu tempo, a pessoa de passado enigmático que despertava o ciúme e a inveja das damas da aristocracia parisiense. Ela ousou libertar-se do moralismo e dos costumes provincianos das primeiras décadas do século XX e pagou caro por isso. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Members Reviews: Entediante A história até que é legal mas a leitura parece com a de uma máquina. Podia ser muito melhor Would you try another book from Paulo Coelho and/or Sandra Branca? Com certeza o nome de Paulo Coelho é garantia de bom entretenimento. O porém fica com a narraço desmotivada e monocórdica de Sandra Branca. O que poderia ser um ótimo audiobook por pouco no chega a ser ruim. Depois que você se acostuma com a ausência de interpretaço da narradora é até possível apreciar a história, mas a todo momento me vinha o pensamento de como o livro poderia ser fantástico se lido pela pessoa certa. What did you like best about this story? O melhor da história é a criatividade de Paulo Coelho em criar uma teia de momentos para a história no contada da espi Mata Hari. Dá vontade de saber mais sobre a dançaria e assim ficar sabendo o que era ou no verdade... Any additional comments? Eu recomendo livro por causa do autor, mas esteja preparado para se desapontar com a narraço canhestra e muito aquém do que um livro do autor brasileiro de maior renome atualmente mereceria... Average As I got to the end of the book, I found it boring enough that I wanted it to hurry up and finish. Sure the Mata Hari stuff is interesting, but it could have been made more exciting by fictionalising it some more. (a student of Portuguese) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lost-in-Arcadia-Audiobook/B0716ZZVFV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost in Arcadia Subtitle: A Novel Author: Sean Gandert Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The America of 2037 is a country distracted by, infatuated with, and addicted to Arcadia. The brainchild of reclusive genius Juan Diego Reyes, Arcadia is a wickedly immersive, all-encompassing social-media platform and virtual-reality interface. Although Arcadia has made the Reyes family fabulously wealthy, it's left them - and the rest of the country - impoverished of that rare currency: intimacy. When Juan Diego mysteriously vanishes, the consequences shatter the lives of the entire Reyes clan. As matriarch Autumn struggles to hold the family together, siblings Gideon, Holly, and Devon wrestle with questions of purpose and meaning - seeking self-worth in a world where everything has been cheapened. Outside the artificial safety of Arcadia, America has crumbled into an unrecognizable nation where a fundamentalist ex-preacher occupies the Oval Office, megacorporations blithely exploit their full citizenship, and a twenty-foot-high Great Wall of Freedom plastered with lucrative advertising bestrides the US-Mexican border. In a polarized society now cripplingly hooked on manufactured highs, the Reyes family must overcome the seduction of simulation to find the kind of authentic human connection that offers salvation for all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sean Gandert) Sat, 01 Jul 2017 13:07:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lost-in-Arcadia-Audiobook/B0716ZZVFV thebookvoice.com 11:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost in Arcadia Subtitle: A Novel Author: Sean Gandert Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The America of 2037 is a country distracted by, infatuated with, and addicted to Arcadia. The brainchild of reclusive genius Juan Diego Reyes, Arcadia is a wickedly immersive, all-encompassing social-media platform and virtual-reality interface. Although Arcadia has made the Reyes family fabulously wealthy, it's left them - and the rest of the country - impoverished of that rare currency: intimacy. When Juan Diego mysteriously vanishes, the consequences shatter the lives of the entire Reyes clan. As matriarch Autumn struggles to hold the family together, siblings Gideon, Holly, and Devon wrestle with questions of purpose and meaning - seeking self-worth in a world where everything has been cheapened. Outside the artificial safety of Arcadia, America has crumbled into an unrecognizable nation where a fundamentalist ex-preacher occupies the Oval Office, megacorporations blithely exploit their full citizenship, and a twenty-foot-high Great Wall of Freedom plastered with lucrative advertising bestrides the US-Mexican border. In a polarized society now cripplingly hooked on manufactured highs, the Reyes family must overcome the seduction of simulation to find the kind of authentic human connection that offers salvation for all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost in Arcadia Subtitle: A Novel Author: Sean Gandert Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The America of 2037 is a country distracted by, infatuated with, and addicted to Arcadia. The brainchild of reclusive genius Juan Diego Reyes, Arcadia is a wickedly immersive, all-encompassing social-media platform and virtual-reality interface. Although Arcadia has made the Reyes family fabulously wealthy, it's left them - and the rest of the country - impoverished of that rare currency: intimacy. When Juan Diego mysteriously vanishes, the consequences shatter the lives of the entire Reyes clan. As matriarch Autumn struggles to hold the family together, siblings Gideon, Holly, and Devon wrestle with questions of purpose and meaning - seeking self-worth in a world where everything has been cheapened. Outside the artificial safety of Arcadia, America has crumbled into an unrecognizable nation where a fundamentalist ex-preacher occupies the Oval Office, megacorporations blithely exploit their full citizenship, and a twenty-foot-high Great Wall of Freedom plastered with lucrative advertising bestrides the US-Mexican border. In a polarized society now cripplingly hooked on manufactured highs, the Reyes family must overcome the seduction of simulation to find the kind of authentic human connection that offers salvation for all. Members Reviews: Odd Story At it's core it's a character study, though there's a lot of social (and a little political) commentary. The author envisions and all too possible future. But the story is tough to follow, many parts are rambling, a little disjointed. The ending comes abruptly. After all the set up of the converging story lines (almost too many of which to mentally keep track) your left to wonder if someone forgot to include the final chapter. The implications of what logically comes next are fairly obvious. However one does not wade through a tangled story of personal relationships with intricately crafted interconnections so we could create our own ending. No. You, the author, are the story teller. We are here to consume your story. To be clear, it's not about leaving the reader something to think about, it's about bringing your narrative to a conclusion, tying up loose ends, finishing all the connecting you spawned along the way. Despite my above gripes, I found it hard to stop listening. I also found myself relating to some of the characters in surprising ways. The character development and their arcs are excellent. Also the subtle way that the different threads are drawn together really rewards the reader's/listener's patience with extraneous information. However, despite my attention wandering during long dialogs or informational interludes, the sum of said information makes the people and world feel very real and complete. You feel like you know the characters, you understand their thoughts and gain an insight in to their actions. The only complaint about the narrator was the occasional robotic tone to his voice. Not often, but noticeable toward the end. It was entertaining to listen to him read chat messages and forum posts and even a few websites. I imagine the visual presentation in the book wasn't meant to be read word for word, but I got a kick out of listening to him read webpage headers and footers, screen names and URLs. Ultimately it was a good listen and I plan on returning to it again in the future. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Second-Nature-Audiobook/B005IRG4CI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Second Nature Subtitle: A Love Story Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jacquelyn Mitchards novels, with their riveting stories and unforgettable characters, have won the hearts of millions of readers. Now, from the author of The Deep End of the Ocean and No Time to Wave Goodbye, comes the fierce and moving tale of one womans fight for her identity and her life when fate holds out a second chance. Sicily Coyne was just thirteen when her father was killed in a school fire that left her face disfigured. Twelve years later, a young surgeon, Eliza Cappadora, offers hope in the form of a revolutionary new surgery that may give Sicily back the grace and function she lost. Raised by a dynamic, tenacious aunt who taught her to lead a normal life, and engaged to a wonderful man who knew her long before the accident, Sicily rejects the offer: She knows who she is, and so do the people who love her. But when a secret surfaces that shatters Sicilys carefully constructed world, she calls off the wedding and agrees to the radical procedure in order to begin a new life. Her beauty restored virtually overnight, Sicily rushes toward life with open arms, seeking new experiences, adventures, and, most of all, love. But she soon discovers that her new face carries with it risks that no one could have imagined. Confronting a moral and medical crisis that quickly becomes a matter of life and death, Sicily is surrounded by experts and loving family, but the choice that will transform her future, for better or worse, is one she must make alone. An intense and moving story of courage, consequence, and possibility, Second Nature showcases the acclaimed storyteller at her very best. Critic Reviews: Jacquelyn Mitchard is back with a fascinating story that only she can tell. The characters are the sort that stay with you long after the last page is turned. (Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help) Second Nature is a love story like no other. Sicily Coyne survives an unimaginable tragedy, skillfully imagined by Jacquelyn Mitchard, and must then face seemingly insurmountable obstacles and struggle against impossible odds in her quest to find what we all want - true connection, fulfillment, and lasting love. (Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice) Mitchard writes with passion and artistry, weaving a vivd story that both moves and astonishes. From the very first paragraph, you know you are in the hands of a gifted writer. (Tess Gerritsen, author of Ice Cold) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacquelyn Mitchard) Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:15:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Second-Nature-Audiobook/B005IRG4CI thebookvoice.com 13:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Second Nature Subtitle: A Love Story Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jacquelyn Mitchards novels, with their riveting stories and unforgettable characters, have won the hearts of millions of readers. Now, from the author of The Deep End of the Ocean and No Time to Wave Goodbye, comes the fierce and moving tale of one womans fight for her identity and her life when fate holds out a second chance. Sicily Coyne was just thirteen when her father was killed in a school fire that left her face disfigured. Twelve years later, a young surgeon, Eliza Cappadora, offers hope in the form of a revolutionary new surgery that may give Sicily back the grace and function she lost. Raised by a dynamic, tenacious aunt who taught her to lead a normal life, and engaged to a wonderful man who knew her long before the accident, Sicily rejects the offer: She knows who she is, and so do the people who love her. But when a secret surfaces that shatters Sicilys carefully constructed world, she calls off the wedding and agrees to the radical procedure in order to begin a new life. Her beauty restored virtually overnight, Sicily rushes toward life with open arms, seeking new experiences, adventures, and, most of all, love. But she soon discovers that her new face carries with it risks that no one could have imagined. Confronting a moral and medical crisis that quickly becomes a matter of life and death, Sicily is surrounded by experts and loving family, but the choice that will transform her future, for better or worse, is one she must make alone. An intense and moving story of courage, consequence, and possibility, Second Nature showcases the acclaimed storyteller at her very best. Critic Reviews: Jacquelyn Mitchard is back with a fascinating story that only she can tell. The characters are the sort that stay with you long after the last page is turned. (Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help) Second Nature is a love story like no other. Sicily Coyne survives an unimaginable tragedy, skillfully imagined by Jacquelyn Mitchard, and must then face seemingly insurmountable obstacles and struggle against impossible odds in her quest to find what we all want - true connection, fulfillment, and lasting love. (Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice) Mitchard writes with passion and artistry, weaving a vivd story that both moves and astonishes. From the very first paragraph, you know you are in the hands of a gifted writer. (Tess Gerritsen, author of Ice Cold) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Second Nature Subtitle: A Love Story Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jacquelyn Mitchards novels, with their riveting stories and unforgettable characters, have won the hearts of millions of readers. Now, from the author of The Deep End of the Ocean and No Time to Wave Goodbye, comes the fierce and moving tale of one womans fight for her identity and her life when fate holds out a second chance. Sicily Coyne was just thirteen when her father was killed in a school fire that left her face disfigured. Twelve years later, a young surgeon, Eliza Cappadora, offers hope in the form of a revolutionary new surgery that may give Sicily back the grace and function she lost. Raised by a dynamic, tenacious aunt who taught her to lead a normal life, and engaged to a wonderful man who knew her long before the accident, Sicily rejects the offer: She knows who she is, and so do the people who love her. But when a secret surfaces that shatters Sicilys carefully constructed world, she calls off the wedding and agrees to the radical procedure in order to begin a new life. Her beauty restored virtually overnight, Sicily rushes toward life with open arms, seeking new experiences, adventures, and, most of all, love. But she soon discovers that her new face carries with it risks that no one could have imagined. Confronting a moral and medical crisis that quickly becomes a matter of life and death, Sicily is surrounded by experts and loving family, but the choice that will transform her future, for better or worse, is one she must make alone. An intense and moving story of courage, consequence, and possibility, Second Nature showcases the acclaimed storyteller at her very best. Critic Reviews: Jacquelyn Mitchard is back with a fascinating story that only she can tell. The characters are the sort that stay with you long after the last page is turned. (Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help) Second Nature is a love story like no other. Sicily Coyne survives an unimaginable tragedy, skillfully imagined by Jacquelyn Mitchard, and must then face seemingly insurmountable obstacles and struggle against impossible odds in her quest to find what we all want - true connection, fulfillment, and lasting love. (Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice) Mitchard writes with passion and artistry, weaving a vivd story that both moves and astonishes. From the very first paragraph, you know you are in the hands of a gifted writer. (Tess Gerritsen, author of Ice Cold) Members Reviews: Fascinating read Loved this book. Reading about a face transplant was totally fascinating. The characters, flawed and intriguing, riled and raptured you as most people do. Everyone grew and the ending was thoroughly satisfying, though of course, as with all fine books, you'd like to tag along for a bit longer. Home Run! This book stayed with me a long time. Mitchard writes a compelling, moving story with characters that bring up emotions and empathy in me. Rebecca Lowman is excellent, as usual, in her narration. If you like stories that move you to tears, this is the book for you. I wish I hadn't heard it yet so I can hear it now. A Great "First Listen" Where does Second Nature rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This was the first book I listened to on Audible.com and I am glad it was the one I chose. I loved the story and the characters - they were believable and engaging, and very flawed, but still lovable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Ministry-of-Utmost-Happiness-Audiobook/B01N6Y8L7F Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness Author: Arundhati Roy Narrator: Arundhati Roy Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, written and read by Arundhati Roy. An intimate author-read recording of the richly moving new novel - the first since the author's Booker-Prize winning, internationally celebrated debut, The God of Small Things, went on to become a beloved best seller and enduring classic. Arundhati's voice transports us across a subcontinent on a journey of many years in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. It takes us deep into the lives of its gloriously rendered characters, each of them in search of a place of safety - in search of meaning, and of love. In a graveyard outside the walls of Old Delhi, a resident unrolls a threadbare Persian carpet. On a concrete sidewalk, a baby suddenly appears, just after midnight. In a snowy valley, a bereaved father writes a letter to his five-year-old daughter about the people who came to her funeral. In a second-floor apartment, a lone woman chain-smokes as she reads through her old notebooks. At the Jannat Guest House, two people who have known each other all their lives sleep with their arms wrapped around each other, as though they have just met. A braided narrative of astonishing force and originality, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is at once a love story and a provocation - a novel as inventive as it is emotionally engaging. It is told with a whisper, in a shout, through joyous tears and sometimes with a bitter laugh. Its heroes, both present and departed, have been broken by the world we live in - and then mended by love. For this reason, they will never surrender. How to tell a shattered story? By slowly becoming everybody. No. By slowly becoming everything. Humane and sensuous, beautifully narrated by the author herself, this extraordinary audiobook demonstrates the miracle of Arundhati Roy's storytelling gifts. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arundhati Roy) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:53:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Ministry-of-Utmost-Happiness-Audiobook/B01N6Y8L7F thebookvoice.com 16:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness Author: Arundhati Roy Narrator: Arundhati Roy Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, written and read by Arundhati Roy. An intimate author-read recording of the richly moving new novel - the first since the author's Booker-Prize winning, internationally celebrated debut, The God of Small Things, went on to become a beloved best seller and enduring classic. Arundhati's voice transports us across a subcontinent on a journey of many years in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. It takes us deep into the lives of its gloriously rendered characters, each of them in search of a place of safety - in search of meaning, and of love. In a graveyard outside the walls of Old Delhi, a resident unrolls a threadbare Persian carpet. On a concrete sidewalk, a baby suddenly appears, just after midnight. In a snowy valley, a bereaved father writes a letter to his five-year-old daughter about the people who came to her funeral. In a second-floor apartment, a lone woman chain-smokes as she reads through her old notebooks. At the Jannat Guest House, two people who have known each other all their lives sleep with their arms wrapped around each other, as though they have just met. A braided narrative of astonishing force and originality, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is at once a love story and a provocation - a novel as inventive as it is emotionally engaging. It is told with a whisper, in a shout, through joyous tears and sometimes with a bitter laugh. Its heroes, both present and departed, have been broken by the world we live in - and then mended by love. For this reason, they will never surrender. How to tell a shattered story? By slowly becoming everybody. No. By slowly becoming everything. Humane and sensuous, beautifully narrated by the author herself, this extraordinary audiobook demonstrates the miracle of Arundhati Roy's storytelling gifts. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness Author: Arundhati Roy Narrator: Arundhati Roy Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, written and read by Arundhati Roy. An intimate author-read recording of the richly moving new novel - the first since the author's Booker-Prize winning, internationally celebrated debut, The God of Small Things, went on to become a beloved best seller and enduring classic. Arundhati's voice transports us across a subcontinent on a journey of many years in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. It takes us deep into the lives of its gloriously rendered characters, each of them in search of a place of safety - in search of meaning, and of love. In a graveyard outside the walls of Old Delhi, a resident unrolls a threadbare Persian carpet. On a concrete sidewalk, a baby suddenly appears, just after midnight. In a snowy valley, a bereaved father writes a letter to his five-year-old daughter about the people who came to her funeral. In a second-floor apartment, a lone woman chain-smokes as she reads through her old notebooks. At the Jannat Guest House, two people who have known each other all their lives sleep with their arms wrapped around each other, as though they have just met. A braided narrative of astonishing force and originality, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is at once a love story and a provocation - a novel as inventive as it is emotionally engaging. It is told with a whisper, in a shout, through joyous tears and sometimes with a bitter laugh. Its heroes, both present and departed, have been broken by the world we live in - and then mended by love. For this reason, they will never surrender. How to tell a shattered story? By slowly becoming everybody. No. By slowly becoming everything. Humane and sensuous, beautifully narrated by the author herself, this extraordinary audiobook demonstrates the miracle of Arundhati Roy's storytelling gifts. Members Reviews: beautifully written , a simple yet storming story beautifully written, there's magic in this book , I mean real magic , must read . a story from the heart . Buried in the undergrowth of a forgotten garden I can only think that Ms Roy used almost every fibre of her being to write this book. For anybody who has lived in a place where all is not as it seems on a fairly grand, enduring scale you'll appreciate the layers upon layers of this narrative. If those are not experiences familiar to you then the beauty of the images countered by others quite unexpected, some funny, many thought provoking, may hold your attention. I hope the person who gave the first review tries again. Ms Roy's reading may not be polished to perfection, but that is what gives this audiobook both charm and a sense of the story's immense wealth. A definite should-read! Arundhati Roys follow-up to her 1997 Booker Prize winning The God of Small Things has been long awaited, and after her twenty years as a high profile political activist, it is no surprise that listening to 16 hours of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is a challenging, deeply uncomfortable but rewarding experience. Theres a sort of narrative following mainly Anjum, a transwoman struggling to live in Delhi and finally finding some kind of peace along with others in a city graveyard, and Tilo a strong woman activist not unlike Roy herself and the three men who fall unhappily in love with her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Pretty-Audiobook/B005IPRA28 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pretty Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jillian Lauren Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: An electrifying debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Some Girls. Jillian Laurens breathtakingly honest memoir, Some Girls, earned both critical praise and outstanding sales. In Pretty, Lauren delivers on her promise as a natural storyteller (Los Angeles Weekly) with a powerful novel about a broken girl looking to be saved. Bebe Baker is an ex-everything: ex-stripper, ex-Christian, exdrug addict, expretty girl. Its been one year since the car accident that killed her boyfriend left her scarred and shaken. Flanked by an eccentric posse of friends, she is serving out a self-imposed sentence at a halfway house while trying to finish cosmetology school. Amid the rampant diagnoses, over-medication, compulsive eating, and acrylic nails of Los Angeles, Bebe looks for something to believe in before somethingher past, the dangerously magnetic men in her life, her own bad choicesknocks her off course again. Jillian Lauren is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Some Girls and has an MFA from Antioch University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, and their son. Critic Reviews: Utterly riveting. Jillian Lauren renders the taste and feel of wretched excessbe it sex, drugs, food, or Los Angeleswith a savage veracity and style all her ownJillian Lauren is the real deal. (Jerry Stahl, author of Permanent Midnight) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jillian Lauren) Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:50:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Pretty-Audiobook/B005IPRA28 thebookvoice.com 07:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pretty Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jillian Lauren Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: An electrifying debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Some Girls. Jillian Laurens breathtakingly honest memoir, Some Girls, earned both critical praise and outstanding sales. In Pretty, Lauren delivers on her promise as a natural storyteller (Los Angeles Weekly) with a powerful novel about a broken girl looking to be saved. Bebe Baker is an ex-everything: ex-stripper, ex-Christian, exdrug addict, expretty girl. Its been one year since the car accident that killed her boyfriend left her scarred and shaken. Flanked by an eccentric posse of friends, she is serving out a self-imposed sentence at a halfway house while trying to finish cosmetology school. Amid the rampant diagnoses, over-medication, compulsive eating, and acrylic nails of Los Angeles, Bebe looks for something to believe in before somethingher past, the dangerously magnetic men in her life, her own bad choicesknocks her off course again. Jillian Lauren is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Some Girls and has an MFA from Antioch University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, and their son. Critic Reviews: Utterly riveting. Jillian Lauren renders the taste and feel of wretched excessbe it sex, drugs, food, or Los Angeleswith a savage veracity and style all her ownJillian Lauren is the real deal. (Jerry Stahl, author of Permanent Midnight) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pretty Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jillian Lauren Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: An electrifying debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Some Girls. Jillian Laurens breathtakingly honest memoir, Some Girls, earned both critical praise and outstanding sales. In Pretty, Lauren delivers on her promise as a natural storyteller (Los Angeles Weekly) with a powerful novel about a broken girl looking to be saved. Bebe Baker is an ex-everything: ex-stripper, ex-Christian, exdrug addict, expretty girl. Its been one year since the car accident that killed her boyfriend left her scarred and shaken. Flanked by an eccentric posse of friends, she is serving out a self-imposed sentence at a halfway house while trying to finish cosmetology school. Amid the rampant diagnoses, over-medication, compulsive eating, and acrylic nails of Los Angeles, Bebe looks for something to believe in before somethingher past, the dangerously magnetic men in her life, her own bad choicesknocks her off course again. Jillian Lauren is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Some Girls and has an MFA from Antioch University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, and their son. Critic Reviews: Utterly riveting. Jillian Lauren renders the taste and feel of wretched excessbe it sex, drugs, food, or Los Angeleswith a savage veracity and style all her ownJillian Lauren is the real deal. (Jerry Stahl, author of Permanent Midnight) Members Reviews: A surprising find, haunting, revealing & dangerous Have you listened to any of Julia Whelans other performances before? How does this one compare? Julia Whelan is brilliant -- brilliant -- in her performance. She brought this book to life with all of her voices. "Pretty" is a wonderful book, and Julia brought out ever inch of the wonder. Any additional comments? I love a book when it makes me want to both smile and cry at the end, and this novel does that. It is a gripping story, dark but alive, and it is beautifully written -- I picked this up after plowing through "Some Girls," and as much as I liked that story, I loved the way this book was written. It is playful and sad, it is dramatic and droll, it finds signs in the clouds and spiders & ponders, ponders, ponders. This book got stuck in my head and I like that, and I ended up replaying the ending three times, which is rare for me. Is this book for everyone? No, but it was for me, and I think it should be required reading for therapists. Not for me What would have made Pretty better? This book is very religious and that's fine if that's what you like to read. I just felt it was too much. There's literally moments when the character mantras about Jesus being in everyday objects. "Jesus is in my nails. Jesus is in the stucco." Etc. It's not my cup of tea. I stopped reading when I heard the character talk about how unbaptized people go to hell. Any additional comments? Should be mentioned that the book has religious overtones. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Entdeckung-der-Currywurst-Audiobook/B00URQHF3W Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Entdeckung der Currywurst Autor:: Uwe Timm Erzähler: Devid Striesow Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 24 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-23-15 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Uwe Timms Bestseller über die Liebe in Zeiten des Krieges und über die Nachkriegszeit, als Erfindungsreichtum das Überleben sicherte! In Erinnerung an seine Kindheit macht sich der Erzähler auf die Suche nach der ehemaligen Besitzerin einer Imbissbude am Hamburger Großneumarkt. Er findet die hochbetagte Lena Brücker in einem Altersheim und erfährt die Geschichte ihrer "schönsten Jahre" und wie es zur Entdeckung der Currywurst kam. Der Bogen spannt sich weit zurück in die letzten Apriltage des Jahres 1945... ©1993 Kiepenheuer & Witsch (P)2015 Random House Audio biacuaduc@gmail.com (Uwe Timm) Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:51:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Entdeckung-der-Currywurst-Audiobook/B00URQHF3W thebookvoice.com 05:24:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Entdeckung der Currywurst Autor:: Uwe Timm Erzähler: Devid Striesow Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 24 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-23-15 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Uwe Timms Bestseller über die Liebe in Zeiten des Krieges und über die Nachkriegszeit, als Erfindungsreichtum das Überleben sicherte! In Erinnerung an seine Kindheit macht sich der Erzähler auf die Suche nach der ehemaligen Besitzerin einer Imbissbude am Hamburger Großneumarkt. Er findet die hochbetagte Lena Brücker in einem Altersheim und erfährt die Geschichte ihrer "schönsten Jahre" und wie es zur Entdeckung der Currywurst kam. Der Bogen spannt sich weit zurück in die letzten Apriltage des Jahres 1945... ©1993 Kiepenheuer & Witsch (P)2015 Random House Audio Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Entdeckung der Currywurst Autor:: Uwe Timm Erzähler: Devid Striesow Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 24 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-23-15 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Uwe Timms Bestseller über die Liebe in Zeiten des Krieges und über die Nachkriegszeit, als Erfindungsreichtum das Überleben sicherte! In Erinnerung an seine Kindheit macht sich der Erzähler auf die Suche nach der ehemaligen Besitzerin einer Imbissbude am Hamburger Großneumarkt. Er findet die hochbetagte Lena Brücker in einem Altersheim und erfährt die Geschichte ihrer "schönsten Jahre" und wie es zur Entdeckung der Currywurst kam. Der Bogen spannt sich weit zurück in die letzten Apriltage des Jahres 1945... ©1993 Kiepenheuer & Witsch (P)2015 Random House Audio Mitglieder Bewertungen: Currywurst The only good thing about this book concerns the fact that the backgropund information has been thoroughly searched. However, the stile is flat, the content way too much drawn out. Boring is the best word to chracterize this book. Und hier fur deutche Leser: Das einzig Gute an diesem Buch ist die sorgfaltige Darstellung des historischen Hintergrundes. Doch der Stil ist seicht, die Handlung unnotig lang hingezogen. Das Buch ist schlicht und einfach langweilig. If you love Currywurst... I bought this on the recommendation of a friend. It's a wonderful story of life and unexpected love in the last days of WW II in the most beautiful city in the world, Hamburg. And if you love Currywurst this will be a delightful story to think about when you eat your favorite fast food. I have dieses Buch auf die Empfehlung eines Freundes gekauft. Es ist eine wundervolle Geschichte vom Leben und von unerwarteter Liebe in den letzten Tagen des Zweiten Weltkriegs in der schönsten Stadt der Welt, Hamburg. Und wenn Sie Currywurst mögen, dann ist dies eine entzückende Geschichte die Ihren Lieblingsimbiss noch verzückender macht. Great Story I really loved this book. I was forced to read it in my German class but we got to a point where I actually wanted to keep reading, and read ahead of the class. It's not just nonfiction as the title suggests. It really is a beautiful story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Frau-auf-der-Treppe-Audiobook/B00U5K62UC Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Frau auf der Treppe Autor:: Bernhard Schlink Erzähler: Charles Brauer Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 2 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-28-14 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Bewertung: 3.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Das berühmte Bild einer Frau, lange verschollen, taucht plötzlich wieder auf. Überraschend für die Kunstwelt, aber auch für die drei Männer, die diese Frau einst liebten - und sich von ihr betrogen fühlen. In einer Bucht an der australischen Küste kommt es zu einem Wiedersehen: Die Männer wollen wiederhaben, was ihnen vermeintlich zusteht. Nur einer ergreift die Chance, der Frau neu zu begegnen, auch wenn ihnen nicht mehr viel Zeit bleibt. ©2014 Diogenes Verlag (P)2014 Diogenes Verlag biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernhard Schlink) Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:18:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Frau-auf-der-Treppe-Audiobook/B00U5K62UC thebookvoice.com 07:02:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Frau auf der Treppe Autor:: Bernhard Schlink Erzähler: Charles Brauer Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 2 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-28-14 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Bewertung: 3.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Das berühmte Bild einer Frau, lange verschollen, taucht plötzlich wieder auf. Überraschend für die Kunstwelt, aber auch für die drei Männer, die diese Frau einst liebten - und sich von ihr betrogen fühlen. In einer Bucht an der australischen Küste kommt es zu einem Wiedersehen: Die Männer wollen wiederhaben, was ihnen vermeintlich zusteht. Nur einer ergreift die Chance, der Frau neu zu begegnen, auch wenn ihnen nicht mehr viel Zeit bleibt. ©2014 Diogenes Verlag (P)2014 Diogenes Verlag Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Frau auf der Treppe Autor:: Bernhard Schlink Erzähler: Charles Brauer Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 2 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-28-14 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Bewertung: 3.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Das berühmte Bild einer Frau, lange verschollen, taucht plötzlich wieder auf. Überraschend für die Kunstwelt, aber auch für die drei Männer, die diese Frau einst liebten - und sich von ihr betrogen fühlen. In einer Bucht an der australischen Küste kommt es zu einem Wiedersehen: Die Männer wollen wiederhaben, was ihnen vermeintlich zusteht. Nur einer ergreift die Chance, der Frau neu zu begegnen, auch wenn ihnen nicht mehr viel Zeit bleibt. ©2014 Diogenes Verlag (P)2014 Diogenes Verlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Five Stars This this a very good written book with an interesting plot with unexpected turns. Nobelpreis. Schlink sollte Nobelpreis gewinnen! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Hauptstadt-Audiobook/B075GWMKLC Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Hauptstadt Autor:: Robert Menasse Erzähler: Christian Berkel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-18-17 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wo die Fäden zusammenlaufen Fenia Xenopoulou, Beamtin in der Generaldirektion Kultur in Brüssel, steht vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe. Sie soll das Image der EU-Kommission aufpolieren. Aber wie? Sie beauftragt den Referenten Martin Susman, eine Idee zu entwickeln. Die Idee nimmt Gestalt an - die Gestalt eines Gespensts aus der Geschichte. David de Vriend dämmert in einem Altenheim seinem Tod entgegen. Als Kind ist er von einem Deportationszug gesprungen, der seine Eltern in den Tod führte. Nun soll er bezeugen, was er im Begriff ist zu vergessen. Auch Kommissar Brunfaut steht vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe. Er muss aus politischen Gründen einen Mordfall auf sich beruhen lassen; und Alois Erhart, Emeritus der Volkswirtschaft, soll in einem Thinktank der Kommission Worte sprechen, die seine letzten sein könnten. Und was macht Brüssel? Es sucht einen Namen - für ein Schwein, das durch die Straßen läuft. ©2017 Suhrkamp Verlag Berlin (P)2017 Hessischer Rundfunk / der Hörverlag biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Menasse) Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:20:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Hauptstadt-Audiobook/B075GWMKLC thebookvoice.com 14:18:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Hauptstadt Autor:: Robert Menasse Erzähler: Christian Berkel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-18-17 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wo die Fäden zusammenlaufen Fenia Xenopoulou, Beamtin in der Generaldirektion Kultur in Brüssel, steht vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe. Sie soll das Image der EU-Kommission aufpolieren. Aber wie? Sie beauftragt den Referenten Martin Susman, eine Idee zu entwickeln. Die Idee nimmt Gestalt an - die Gestalt eines Gespensts aus der Geschichte. David de Vriend dämmert in einem Altenheim seinem Tod entgegen. Als Kind ist er von einem Deportationszug gesprungen, der seine Eltern in den Tod führte. Nun soll er bezeugen, was er im Begriff ist zu vergessen. Auch Kommissar Brunfaut steht vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe. Er muss aus politischen Gründen einen Mordfall auf sich beruhen lassen; und Alois Erhart, Emeritus der Volkswirtschaft, soll in einem Thinktank der Kommission Worte sprechen, die seine letzten sein könnten. Und was macht Brüssel? Es sucht einen Namen - für ein Schwein, das durch die Straßen läuft. ©2017 Suhrkamp Verlag Berlin (P)2017 Hessischer Rundfunk / der Hörverlag Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Hauptstadt Autor:: Robert Menasse Erzähler: Christian Berkel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-18-17 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wo die Fäden zusammenlaufen Fenia Xenopoulou, Beamtin in der Generaldirektion Kultur in Brüssel, steht vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe. Sie soll das Image der EU-Kommission aufpolieren. Aber wie? Sie beauftragt den Referenten Martin Susman, eine Idee zu entwickeln. Die Idee nimmt Gestalt an - die Gestalt eines Gespensts aus der Geschichte. David de Vriend dämmert in einem Altenheim seinem Tod entgegen. Als Kind ist er von einem Deportationszug gesprungen, der seine Eltern in den Tod führte. Nun soll er bezeugen, was er im Begriff ist zu vergessen. Auch Kommissar Brunfaut steht vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe. Er muss aus politischen Gründen einen Mordfall auf sich beruhen lassen; und Alois Erhart, Emeritus der Volkswirtschaft, soll in einem Thinktank der Kommission Worte sprechen, die seine letzten sein könnten. Und was macht Brüssel? Es sucht einen Namen - für ein Schwein, das durch die Straßen läuft. ©2017 Suhrkamp Verlag Berlin (P)2017 Hessischer Rundfunk / der Hörverlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Die Idee war nicht schlecht, gerade in diesen Tagen ... Die Idee war nicht schlecht, gerade in diesen Tagen, um die Europäische Union in den Mittelpunkt von allem zu stellen, ist weder einfach noch offensichtlich, schade, dass ich aufgrund meines Deutschs das Buch nicht so schätzen konnte, wie ich es wollte. L'idea non era male, specialmente di questi tempi mettere l'Unione Europea al centro di tutto non é né semplice né scontato, peccato che a causa sicuramente del mio tedesco, non sono riuscita ad apprezzare il libro quanto avrei voluto. Five Stars Noch nicht gelesen, aber ich erwarte, daß dieses Buch sehr interessant sein wird. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sunset-Park-Audiobook/B0049IK1UI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Park Author: Paul Auster Narrator: Paul Auster Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Luminous, passionate, expansive, an emotional tour de force, Sunset Park follows the hopes and fears of a cast of unforgettable characters brought together by the mysterious Miles Heller during the dark months of the 2008 economic collapse. An enigmatic young man employed as a trash-out worker in southern Florida obsessively photographing thousands of abandoned objects left behind by the evicted families. A group of young people squatting in an apartment in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The Hospital for Broken Things, which specializes in repairing the artifacts of a vanished world. William Wyler's 1946 classic The Best Years of Our Lives. A celebrated actress preparing to return to Broadway. An independent publisher desperately trying to save his business and his marriage. These are just some of the elements Auster magically weaves together in this immensely moving novel about contemporary America and its ghosts. Sunset Park is a surprising departure that confirms Paul Auster as one of our greatest living writers. Critic Reviews: "With a plot that encompasses war in the Middle East, economic recession and the perils of the publishing industry, a contemporary vitality distinguishes the latest from the veteran author. Sure to please Auster fans and likely to attract new readers as well." (Kirkus, Starred Review) "Passionately literary every element is saturated with implication as each wounded, questing character's story illuminates our tragic flaws and profound need for connection, coherence, and beauty. In a time of daunting crises and change, Auster reminds us of lasting things, of love, art, and the miraculous strangeness of being alive.'" (Donna Seaman, Booklist, Starred Review) "Auster deftly balances minute details that evoke New York City, post-financial meltdown, with marvelously drawn characters bruised but unbowed by life's vicissitudes. He has an impressive array of literary nominations to his credit, but this should be the novel that brings him a broader readership." (Sally Bissell, Library Journal, Starred Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Auster) Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:37:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sunset-Park-Audiobook/B0049IK1UI thebookvoice.com 07:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Park Author: Paul Auster Narrator: Paul Auster Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Luminous, passionate, expansive, an emotional tour de force, Sunset Park follows the hopes and fears of a cast of unforgettable characters brought together by the mysterious Miles Heller during the dark months of the 2008 economic collapse. An enigmatic young man employed as a trash-out worker in southern Florida obsessively photographing thousands of abandoned objects left behind by the evicted families. A group of young people squatting in an apartment in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The Hospital for Broken Things, which specializes in repairing the artifacts of a vanished world. William Wyler's 1946 classic The Best Years of Our Lives. A celebrated actress preparing to return to Broadway. An independent publisher desperately trying to save his business and his marriage. These are just some of the elements Auster magically weaves together in this immensely moving novel about contemporary America and its ghosts. Sunset Park is a surprising departure that confirms Paul Auster as one of our greatest living writers. Critic Reviews: "With a plot that encompasses war in the Middle East, economic recession and the perils of the publishing industry, a contemporary vitality distinguishes the latest from the veteran author. Sure to please Auster fans and likely to attract new readers as well." (Kirkus, Starred Review) "Passionately literary every element is saturated with implication as each wounded, questing character's story illuminates our tragic flaws and profound need for connection, coherence, and beauty. In a time of daunting crises and change, Auster reminds us of lasting things, of love, art, and the miraculous strangeness of being alive.'" (Donna Seaman, Booklist, Starred Review) "Auster deftly balances minute details that evoke New York City, post-financial meltdown, with marvelously drawn characters bruised but unbowed by life's vicissitudes. He has an impressive array of literary nominations to his credit, but this should be the novel that brings him a broader readership." (Sally Bissell, Library Journal, Starred Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Park Author: Paul Auster Narrator: Paul Auster Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Luminous, passionate, expansive, an emotional tour de force, Sunset Park follows the hopes and fears of a cast of unforgettable characters brought together by the mysterious Miles Heller during the dark months of the 2008 economic collapse. An enigmatic young man employed as a trash-out worker in southern Florida obsessively photographing thousands of abandoned objects left behind by the evicted families. A group of young people squatting in an apartment in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The Hospital for Broken Things, which specializes in repairing the artifacts of a vanished world. William Wyler's 1946 classic The Best Years of Our Lives. A celebrated actress preparing to return to Broadway. An independent publisher desperately trying to save his business and his marriage. These are just some of the elements Auster magically weaves together in this immensely moving novel about contemporary America and its ghosts. Sunset Park is a surprising departure that confirms Paul Auster as one of our greatest living writers. Critic Reviews: "With a plot that encompasses war in the Middle East, economic recession and the perils of the publishing industry, a contemporary vitality distinguishes the latest from the veteran author. Sure to please Auster fans and likely to attract new readers as well." (Kirkus, Starred Review) "Passionately literary every element is saturated with implication as each wounded, questing character's story illuminates our tragic flaws and profound need for connection, coherence, and beauty. In a time of daunting crises and change, Auster reminds us of lasting things, of love, art, and the miraculous strangeness of being alive.'" (Donna Seaman, Booklist, Starred Review) "Auster deftly balances minute details that evoke New York City, post-financial meltdown, with marvelously drawn characters bruised but unbowed by life's vicissitudes. He has an impressive array of literary nominations to his credit, but this should be the novel that brings him a broader readership." (Sally Bissell, Library Journal, Starred Review) Members Reviews: Lovely book I love Paul Auster and his beautiful writing. This was as lyrical as his others though I was less satisfied with the ending. The journey through his characters lives was truly a pleasure to be taken on. Just sorry he seemed to run out of steam at the end. Beautiful reading too by Paul Auster! Not disappointing Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I recommend this book because of its insight into people and the human condition. Moving and illuminating, if not always happy and hopeful. The sense of truth beneath the book is rare and liberating. What did you like best about this story? Weaving together many well-developed characters. What does Paul Auster bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Auster is a fine interpreter of his own book. His reading colors the words and sentences you might not feel if you just read it. Any additional comments? The ending is not disappointing, but I found myself at a loss. So I listened to that last 90 minutes again, more carefully. Major things happen fast, sometimes even off-stage, but in the end, everything is tied up without loss of verisimilitude. This is a great accomplishment for an author who is trying to deliver felt life. Auster is serious. I look forward to another. The author forgot to write an ending! This started off as a great book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Blind-Guide-to-Stinkville-Audiobook/B017BP082G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Blind Guide to Stinkville Author: Beth Vrabel Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Before Stinkville, Alice didn't think albinism - or the blindness that goes with it - was a big deal. Sure, she uses a magnifier to read books. And a cane keeps her from bruising her hips on tables. Putting on sunscreen and always wearing a hat are just part of life. But life has always been like this for Alice. Until Stinkville. For the first time in her life, Alice feels different - like she's at a disadvantage. Back in her old neighborhood in Seattle, everyone knew Alice, and Alice knew her way around. In Stinkville, Alice finds herself floundering - she can't even get to the library on her own. But when her parents start looking into schools for the blind, Alice takes a stand. She's going to show them - and herself - that blindness is just a part of who she is, not all that she can be. To prove it, Alice enters the Stinkville Success Stories essay contest. No one, not even her new friend, Kerica, believes she can scout out her new town's stories and write the essay by herself. The funny thing is, as Alice confronts her own blindness, everyone else seems to see her for the first time. This is a stirring small-town story that explores many different issues - albinism, blindness, depression, dyslexia, growing old, and more - with a light touch and lots of heart. Beth Vrabel's characters are complicated and messy, but they come together in a story about the strength of community and friendship. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beth Vrabel) Fri, 30 Oct 2015 03:26:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Blind-Guide-to-Stinkville-Audiobook/B017BP082G thebookvoice.com 05:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Blind Guide to Stinkville Author: Beth Vrabel Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Before Stinkville, Alice didn't think albinism - or the blindness that goes with it - was a big deal. Sure, she uses a magnifier to read books. And a cane keeps her from bruising her hips on tables. Putting on sunscreen and always wearing a hat are just part of life. But life has always been like this for Alice. Until Stinkville. For the first time in her life, Alice feels different - like she's at a disadvantage. Back in her old neighborhood in Seattle, everyone knew Alice, and Alice knew her way around. In Stinkville, Alice finds herself floundering - she can't even get to the library on her own. But when her parents start looking into schools for the blind, Alice takes a stand. She's going to show them - and herself - that blindness is just a part of who she is, not all that she can be. To prove it, Alice enters the Stinkville Success Stories essay contest. No one, not even her new friend, Kerica, believes she can scout out her new town's stories and write the essay by herself. The funny thing is, as Alice confronts her own blindness, everyone else seems to see her for the first time. This is a stirring small-town story that explores many different issues - albinism, blindness, depression, dyslexia, growing old, and more - with a light touch and lots of heart. Beth Vrabel's characters are complicated and messy, but they come together in a story about the strength of community and friendship. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Blind Guide to Stinkville Author: Beth Vrabel Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Before Stinkville, Alice didn't think albinism - or the blindness that goes with it - was a big deal. Sure, she uses a magnifier to read books. And a cane keeps her from bruising her hips on tables. Putting on sunscreen and always wearing a hat are just part of life. But life has always been like this for Alice. Until Stinkville. For the first time in her life, Alice feels different - like she's at a disadvantage. Back in her old neighborhood in Seattle, everyone knew Alice, and Alice knew her way around. In Stinkville, Alice finds herself floundering - she can't even get to the library on her own. But when her parents start looking into schools for the blind, Alice takes a stand. She's going to show them - and herself - that blindness is just a part of who she is, not all that she can be. To prove it, Alice enters the Stinkville Success Stories essay contest. No one, not even her new friend, Kerica, believes she can scout out her new town's stories and write the essay by herself. The funny thing is, as Alice confronts her own blindness, everyone else seems to see her for the first time. This is a stirring small-town story that explores many different issues - albinism, blindness, depression, dyslexia, growing old, and more - with a light touch and lots of heart. Beth Vrabel's characters are complicated and messy, but they come together in a story about the strength of community and friendship. Members Reviews: Quality storywriting with fantastic characters! Great book club book for schools! I chose this book for the book club that I run at the school because I loved it so much. I read this book with my daughter, and was pulled in by the characters, the pace of the story (it was a page turner!) and the quality of the story. The location of the story, a paper mill town called Sinkville, is beautifully painted by Beth Vrabel's words through the characters and their stories. At the heart of the story is Alice, a lovely, honest and very strong character with a caring heart, going through some tremendous change. This story will pull you in and make you feel as if you are a resident of Sinkville, through your tour guide, Alice. And even though Alice has albinism, this is hardly at the core of the story - it doesn't define her, it's just something she happens to live with. I cannot recommend this book enough, particularly for parents. It's great story to read out loud to your kids, and even more fun to discuss! I knew this was going to be a perfect, age-appropriate book for my eleven year old boy With just reading the first page of A Blind Guide to Stinkville, I knew this was going to be a perfect, age-appropriate book for my eleven year old boy. With a dog named Tooter, adequately named for wiping his butt all over the floor and constantly farting, it couldnât be any funnier to a silly little boy. The book captures the attention of both child and adult for very different reasons. The child is enthralled by the jokes and funny events such as the dog peeing on a bratty girl, while the adult is concerned over more serious issues such as a depressed Mother who has seemed to give up on life and her family. The content is perfect for middle-school kids learning about serious issues such as the civil rights movements in the South, visual impairments, albinism, law suits, and dyslexia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Italian-Shoes-Audiobook/B0032C5FWQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Italian Shoes Author: Henning Mankell Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With more than 30 million copies of his works published, in 37 languages, award-winning author Henning Mankell may be Sweden's most accomplished novelist. Here he crafts the icy, atmospheric tale of Fredrik Welin, a disgraced surgeon living in exile on a small island. When Fredrik receives a surprise visit from a lover he abandoned decades earlier, he begins the difficult road to redemption. ©2006 Henning Mankell (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Mankell continues to write literary fiction in addition to his popular crime series starring Swedish policeman Kurt Wallander. This time he tells the story of a lonely old man living alone on an isolated island. Why is former surgeon Fredrik Welin hiding on his grandparents' island? Can anything break him loose from his self-imposed exile? These two questions guide this short, beautiful, and ultimately life-affirming novel, as first one woman and then another enter Fredrik's island prison." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henning Mankell) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:22:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Italian-Shoes-Audiobook/B0032C5FWQ thebookvoice.com 09:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Italian Shoes Author: Henning Mankell Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With more than 30 million copies of his works published, in 37 languages, award-winning author Henning Mankell may be Sweden's most accomplished novelist. Here he crafts the icy, atmospheric tale of Fredrik Welin, a disgraced surgeon living in exile on a small island. When Fredrik receives a surprise visit from a lover he abandoned decades earlier, he begins the difficult road to redemption. ©2006 Henning Mankell (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Mankell continues to write literary fiction in addition to his popular crime series starring Swedish policeman Kurt Wallander. This time he tells the story of a lonely old man living alone on an isolated island. Why is former surgeon Fredrik Welin hiding on his grandparents' island? Can anything break him loose from his self-imposed exile? These two questions guide this short, beautiful, and ultimately life-affirming novel, as first one woman and then another enter Fredrik's island prison." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Italian Shoes Author: Henning Mankell Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: With more than 30 million copies of his works published, in 37 languages, award-winning author Henning Mankell may be Sweden's most accomplished novelist. Here he crafts the icy, atmospheric tale of Fredrik Welin, a disgraced surgeon living in exile on a small island. When Fredrik receives a surprise visit from a lover he abandoned decades earlier, he begins the difficult road to redemption. ©2006 Henning Mankell (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Mankell continues to write literary fiction in addition to his popular crime series starring Swedish policeman Kurt Wallander. This time he tells the story of a lonely old man living alone on an isolated island. Why is former surgeon Fredrik Welin hiding on his grandparents' island? Can anything break him loose from his self-imposed exile? These two questions guide this short, beautiful, and ultimately life-affirming novel, as first one woman and then another enter Fredrik's island prison." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Nothing like Kurt Wallander I love Henning Mankell's work and expected to love this novel, even though it is not a mystery nor does it cast the same characters as I know from the Wallander books. But right from the first, I found this a difficult read. The characters are not in the least appealing and selfishness and petty grudges get tiresome after awhile. Not all grudges are petty, however, and the ones that aren't, make me like these people even less. There is an amazing streak of recklessness that runs through all of the major players. Some of them have paid a high price for mistakes in the past, but they certainly have not learned from those mistakes. If I were to meet any of the major characters out in the real world, I would watch them with morbid fascination for a bit, then have to turn away in disgust. Sadly, the book continued long after my fascination ended. I will continue to read any Mankell books that I find as he is a marvelous writer, but I hope I do not come across any more failed doctors or terrible mothers in the process, or at least any like those in this book. The narrator did a fine job and was credible as the aging, dissolute protagonist. Wonderful So insightful into the Nordic personality -- more said unspoken than spoken. A great book full of tragedy, loss, redemption, and love. Mankell's versatility shines here and it made me want to go live on an island in the Swedish archipelago! Good narration, too. Italian shoes: a study in introspection A quietly engrossing character development of a man we might know. Mankell describes the hurts of his characters, bound by problems, insecurities. He opens a window into our minds, and exposes our means of coping with life. The narrator does a fine job. A great read. My first taste of Henning Mankell, and I'll look for more. Mors slow moving than Mankell's other stories... What did you love best about Italian Shoes? I liked the overall story and setting but found it a bit depressing... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Anthills-of-the-Savannah-Audiobook/B016IRU9P4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anthills of the Savannah Author: Chinua Achebe Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the fictional West African nation of Kangan, newly independent of British rule, the hopes and dreams of democracy have been quashed by a fierce military dictatorship. Chris Oriko is a member of the cabinet of the president for life, one of his oldest friends. When the president is charged with censoring the oppositionist editor of the state-run newspaper - another childhood friend - Chris' loyalty and ideology are put to the test. The fate of Kangan hangs in the balance as tensions rise and a devious plot is set in motion to silence the firebrand critic. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chinua Achebe) Tue, 13 Oct 2015 02:08:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Anthills-of-the-Savannah-Audiobook/B016IRU9P4 thebookvoice.com 09:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anthills of the Savannah Author: Chinua Achebe Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the fictional West African nation of Kangan, newly independent of British rule, the hopes and dreams of democracy have been quashed by a fierce military dictatorship. Chris Oriko is a member of the cabinet of the president for life, one of his oldest friends. When the president is charged with censoring the oppositionist editor of the state-run newspaper - another childhood friend - Chris' loyalty and ideology are put to the test. The fate of Kangan hangs in the balance as tensions rise and a devious plot is set in motion to silence the firebrand critic. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anthills of the Savannah Author: Chinua Achebe Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the fictional West African nation of Kangan, newly independent of British rule, the hopes and dreams of democracy have been quashed by a fierce military dictatorship. Chris Oriko is a member of the cabinet of the president for life, one of his oldest friends. When the president is charged with censoring the oppositionist editor of the state-run newspaper - another childhood friend - Chris' loyalty and ideology are put to the test. The fate of Kangan hangs in the balance as tensions rise and a devious plot is set in motion to silence the firebrand critic. Members Reviews: Not convinced The story was very abstract and took a while to understand. Poor direction of where the story was going if anywhere. Anticlimatic end found it hard to pay attention What would have made Anthills of the Savannah better? I found my mind wandering as the story seemed boring. Not sure why - for one thing, a lot of names, which i'm never good at remembering, which makes it difficult to follow. Have a feeling it would have been a good story if I could have listened to the entire book. May also have to do with the narration, not sure https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Hundred-Small-Lessons-Audiobook/B074XH2245 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Hundred Small Lessons Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ashley Hay Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the author of the highly acclaimed The Railwayman's Wife, called a "literary and literate gem" by Psychology Today, comes an emotionally resonant and profound new novel of two families, interconnected through the house that bears witness to their lives. When Elsie Gormley leaves the Brisbane house in which she has lived for more than 60 years, Lucy Kiss and her family move in, eager to establish their new life. As they settle in, Lucy and her husband, Ben, struggle to navigate their transformation from adventurous lovers to new parents, taking comfort in memories of their vibrant past as they begin to unearth who their future selves might be. But the house has secrets of its own, and the rooms seem to share recollections of Elsie's life with Lucy. In her nearby nursing home, Elsie traces the span of her life - the moments she can't bear to let go and the places to which she dreams of returning. Her beloved former house is at the heart of her memories of marriage, motherhood, love, and death, and the boundary between present and past becomes increasingly porous for both her and Lucy. Over the course of one hot Brisbane summer, two families' stories intersect in sudden and unexpected ways. Through the richly intertwined narratives of two ordinary, extraordinary women, Ashley Hay uses her "lyrical prose, poetic dialogue, and stunning imagery" (RT magazine) to weave an intricate, bighearted story of what it is to be human. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ashley Hay) Tue, 28 Nov 2017 07:12:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Hundred-Small-Lessons-Audiobook/B074XH2245 thebookvoice.com 08:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Hundred Small Lessons Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ashley Hay Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the author of the highly acclaimed The Railwayman's Wife, called a "literary and literate gem" by Psychology Today, comes an emotionally resonant and profound new novel of two families, interconnected through the house that bears witness to their lives. When Elsie Gormley leaves the Brisbane house in which she has lived for more than 60 years, Lucy Kiss and her family move in, eager to establish their new life. As they settle in, Lucy and her husband, Ben, struggle to navigate their transformation from adventurous lovers to new parents, taking comfort in memories of their vibrant past as they begin to unearth who their future selves might be. But the house has secrets of its own, and the rooms seem to share recollections of Elsie's life with Lucy. In her nearby nursing home, Elsie traces the span of her life - the moments she can't bear to let go and the places to which she dreams of returning. Her beloved former house is at the heart of her memories of marriage, motherhood, love, and death, and the boundary between present and past becomes increasingly porous for both her and Lucy. Over the course of one hot Brisbane summer, two families' stories intersect in sudden and unexpected ways. Through the richly intertwined narratives of two ordinary, extraordinary women, Ashley Hay uses her "lyrical prose, poetic dialogue, and stunning imagery" (RT magazine) to weave an intricate, bighearted story of what it is to be human. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Hundred Small Lessons Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ashley Hay Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From the author of the highly acclaimed The Railwayman's Wife, called a "literary and literate gem" by Psychology Today, comes an emotionally resonant and profound new novel of two families, interconnected through the house that bears witness to their lives. When Elsie Gormley leaves the Brisbane house in which she has lived for more than 60 years, Lucy Kiss and her family move in, eager to establish their new life. As they settle in, Lucy and her husband, Ben, struggle to navigate their transformation from adventurous lovers to new parents, taking comfort in memories of their vibrant past as they begin to unearth who their future selves might be. But the house has secrets of its own, and the rooms seem to share recollections of Elsie's life with Lucy. In her nearby nursing home, Elsie traces the span of her life - the moments she can't bear to let go and the places to which she dreams of returning. Her beloved former house is at the heart of her memories of marriage, motherhood, love, and death, and the boundary between present and past becomes increasingly porous for both her and Lucy. Over the course of one hot Brisbane summer, two families' stories intersect in sudden and unexpected ways. Through the richly intertwined narratives of two ordinary, extraordinary women, Ashley Hay uses her "lyrical prose, poetic dialogue, and stunning imagery" (RT magazine) to weave an intricate, bighearted story of what it is to be human. Members Reviews: CONNECTING LIVES... When Elsie Gormley leaves the Brisbane house in which she has lived for more than sixty years, Lucy Kiss and her family move in, eager to establish their new life. As they settle in, Lucy and her husband Ben struggle to navigate their transformation from adventurous lovers to new parents, taking comfort in memories of their vibrant past as they begin to unearth who their future selves might be. But the house has secrets of its own, and the rooms seem to share recollections of Elsieâs life with Lucy. In her nearby nursing home, Elsie traces the span of her lifeâthe moments she canât bear to let go and the places to which she dreams of returning. Her beloved former house is at the heart of her memories of marriage, motherhood, love, and death, and the boundary between present and past becomes increasingly porous for both her and Lucy. My Thoughts: Like a character in its own right, the small cottage in Brisbane was home to Elsie Gormley, her husband Clem, and her twins, Don and Elaine. After Elsie moved into a care facility, her grown children sold the house to Ben Carter, Lucy Kiss and their young son Tom. A Hundred Small Lessons: A Novelis an unfolding of their life stories, through alternating narratives. We visualize them in the past and the present, in a non-linear fashion, and occasionally, they almost seem to be in the same time/space spectrum, crossing paths in the old house as they experience significant moments. Sometimes Lucy feels Elsieâs presence, almost as if the old woman has come to visit in the middle of the night. Mysterious things happenâlike roses appearing from an unknown giver. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Glamorama-Audiobook/B002VA8YR8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Glamorama Author: Bret Easton Ellis Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From his first novel Less Than Zero published when he was still a college student to his most recent the fierce American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis has been a powerful and original presence in contemporary literature, whether giving voice to a previously inchoate generation or provoking a controversy that raged throughout the culture. Now he takes a quantum leap forward: an awesome reckoning of the American Century at endgame. In Glamorama, a young man in what is recognizably fashion and celebrity-obsessed Manhattan is gradually, imperceptibly drawn into a shadowy looking-glass of that society, there and in London and Paris, and then finds himself trapped on the other side, in a much darker place where fame and terrorism and family and politics are inextricably linked and sometimes indistinguishable. At once implicated and horror-stricken, his ways of escape blocked at every turn, he ultimately discovers back on the other, familiar side that there was no mirror, no escape, no world but this one in which hotels implode and planes fall from the sky. Time and again, the novel confounds one's expectations of it, and Bret Easton Ellis accomplishes the transitions from comic to surreal to horrific to humane with astonishing confidence. Matching ambition with artistic maturity, Glamorama is at once hilarious, savage in its worldly observation, and compassionate in its vision: a defining novel of our times. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Bret Easton Ellis' book, you'll also get an exclusive Jim Atlas interview that begins when the audiobook ends. Critic Reviews: "One of the passing delights of Glamorama is to imagine how scholars of postmodern fiction will explain it a century hence... Ellis invests a fresh hell on every page... [And] through all this mayhem the style remains mysteriously elegant." (The New Yorker) "Impeccable... cold and pitiless and modern... [Ellis] captures a cultural moment of racial dandyhood, where distinctions of sexuality seem less important that whether you look like a model and wear Prada." (The Village Voice) "His best work to date... He remains a laser-precise satirist but the wit now dominates. " (Esquire) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bret Easton Ellis) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:24:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Glamorama-Audiobook/B002VA8YR8 thebookvoice.com 20:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Glamorama Author: Bret Easton Ellis Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From his first novel Less Than Zero published when he was still a college student to his most recent the fierce American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis has been a powerful and original presence in contemporary literature, whether giving voice to a previously inchoate generation or provoking a controversy that raged throughout the culture. Now he takes a quantum leap forward: an awesome reckoning of the American Century at endgame. In Glamorama, a young man in what is recognizably fashion and celebrity-obsessed Manhattan is gradually, imperceptibly drawn into a shadowy looking-glass of that society, there and in London and Paris, and then finds himself trapped on the other side, in a much darker place where fame and terrorism and family and politics are inextricably linked and sometimes indistinguishable. At once implicated and horror-stricken, his ways of escape blocked at every turn, he ultimately discovers back on the other, familiar side that there was no mirror, no escape, no world but this one in which hotels implode and planes fall from the sky. Time and again, the novel confounds one's expectations of it, and Bret Easton Ellis accomplishes the transitions from comic to surreal to horrific to humane with astonishing confidence. Matching ambition with artistic maturity, Glamorama is at once hilarious, savage in its worldly observation, and compassionate in its vision: a defining novel of our times. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Bret Easton Ellis' book, you'll also get an exclusive Jim Atlas interview that begins when the audiobook ends. Critic Reviews: "One of the passing delights of Glamorama is to imagine how scholars of postmodern fiction will explain it a century hence... Ellis invests a fresh hell on every page... [And] through all this mayhem the style remains mysteriously elegant." (The New Yorker) "Impeccable... cold and pitiless and modern... [Ellis] captures a cultural moment of racial dandyhood, where distinctions of sexuality seem less important that whether you look like a model and wear Prada." (The Village Voice) "His best work to date... He remains a laser-precise satirist but the wit now dominates. " (Esquire) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Glamorama Author: Bret Easton Ellis Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: From his first novel Less Than Zero published when he was still a college student to his most recent the fierce American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis has been a powerful and original presence in contemporary literature, whether giving voice to a previously inchoate generation or provoking a controversy that raged throughout the culture. Now he takes a quantum leap forward: an awesome reckoning of the American Century at endgame. In Glamorama, a young man in what is recognizably fashion and celebrity-obsessed Manhattan is gradually, imperceptibly drawn into a shadowy looking-glass of that society, there and in London and Paris, and then finds himself trapped on the other side, in a much darker place where fame and terrorism and family and politics are inextricably linked and sometimes indistinguishable. At once implicated and horror-stricken, his ways of escape blocked at every turn, he ultimately discovers back on the other, familiar side that there was no mirror, no escape, no world but this one in which hotels implode and planes fall from the sky. Time and again, the novel confounds one's expectations of it, and Bret Easton Ellis accomplishes the transitions from comic to surreal to horrific to humane with astonishing confidence. Matching ambition with artistic maturity, Glamorama is at once hilarious, savage in its worldly observation, and compassionate in its vision: a defining novel of our times. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Bret Easton Ellis' book, you'll also get an exclusive Jim Atlas interview that begins when the audiobook ends. Critic Reviews: "One of the passing delights of Glamorama is to imagine how scholars of postmodern fiction will explain it a century hence... Ellis invests a fresh hell on every page... [And] through all this mayhem the style remains mysteriously elegant." (The New Yorker) "Impeccable... cold and pitiless and modern... [Ellis] captures a cultural moment of racial dandyhood, where distinctions of sexuality seem less important that whether you look like a model and wear Prada." (The Village Voice) "His best work to date... He remains a laser-precise satirist but the wit now dominates. " (Esquire) Members Reviews: Riotous, as funny and brutal as American Psycho I pondered over much time if I should get this book. "American Psycho" is one of my favorite books because of the humor and the unflinching brutality in it. Glamorama was just that for me, Victor Ward is a male model whom lives his life with paparazzi following him and celebrity obsessed himself, until later in the book which I won't mention. The narrator does an excellent job keeping it fresh and cool. If you enjoyed "American Psycho" then you're bound to enjoy "Glamorama" The Fever Dream of Fame Where does Glamorama rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Performance wise, 'Glamorama' is among the best, with outstanding narration by Jonathan Davis that perfectly matches the chaotic beat driven by Ellis' masterful writing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/You-Should-Have-Known-Audiobook/B00I9HGB86 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Should Have Known Author: Jean Hanff Korelitz Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 568 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Grace Reinhart Sachs is living the only life she ever wanted for herself. Devoted to her husband, a pediatric oncologist at a major cancer hospital, their young son Henry, and the patients she sees in her therapy practice, her days are full of familiar things: She lives in the very New York apartment in which she was raised, and sends Henry to the school she herself once attended. Dismayed by the ways in which women delude themselves, Grace is also the author of a book You Should Have Known, in which she cautions women to really hear what men are trying to tell them. But weeks before the book is published a chasm opens in her own life: A violent death, a missing husband, and, in the place of a man Grace thought she knew, only an ongoing chain of terrible revelations. Left behind in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster, and horrified by the ways in which she has failed to heed her own advice, Grace must dismantle one life and create another for her child and herself. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean Hanff Korelitz) Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:07:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/You-Should-Have-Known-Audiobook/B00I9HGB86 thebookvoice.com 16:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Should Have Known Author: Jean Hanff Korelitz Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 568 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Grace Reinhart Sachs is living the only life she ever wanted for herself. Devoted to her husband, a pediatric oncologist at a major cancer hospital, their young son Henry, and the patients she sees in her therapy practice, her days are full of familiar things: She lives in the very New York apartment in which she was raised, and sends Henry to the school she herself once attended. Dismayed by the ways in which women delude themselves, Grace is also the author of a book You Should Have Known, in which she cautions women to really hear what men are trying to tell them. But weeks before the book is published a chasm opens in her own life: A violent death, a missing husband, and, in the place of a man Grace thought she knew, only an ongoing chain of terrible revelations. Left behind in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster, and horrified by the ways in which she has failed to heed her own advice, Grace must dismantle one life and create another for her child and herself. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Should Have Known Author: Jean Hanff Korelitz Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 568 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Grace Reinhart Sachs is living the only life she ever wanted for herself. Devoted to her husband, a pediatric oncologist at a major cancer hospital, their young son Henry, and the patients she sees in her therapy practice, her days are full of familiar things: She lives in the very New York apartment in which she was raised, and sends Henry to the school she herself once attended. Dismayed by the ways in which women delude themselves, Grace is also the author of a book You Should Have Known, in which she cautions women to really hear what men are trying to tell them. But weeks before the book is published a chasm opens in her own life: A violent death, a missing husband, and, in the place of a man Grace thought she knew, only an ongoing chain of terrible revelations. Left behind in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster, and horrified by the ways in which she has failed to heed her own advice, Grace must dismantle one life and create another for her child and herself. Members Reviews: Fantastic reading;literary soap opera What did you like best about You Should Have Known? What did you like least? The reading of this book was absolutely first-rate. Delaine read all the characters from a 12-year-old boy to older women, even one minor character with a Scottish accent, superbly. Korelitz is very skilled in sketching out her characters and their environs. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Reading this novel is like following a trail scattered with breadcrumbs. At first you admire the view and easy of passage, but then you start to get annoyed that it's so easy and that there are no twists and turns. Was You Should Have Known worth the listening time? Yes, thanks to the reading. Intelligent It's always a pleasure to read a book that doesn't rehash hundreds of others, that keeps you alternately guessing and speaking aloud to the character, and makes you want to drive the long way home so you have an excuse to keep listening. Brava! watch out -- you will have trouble unplugging i listened at 2x for 2 reasons: i wanted the next plot twist (that's good) and the narrative was bloated (that's bad). But you'll overlook the latter for the former. I thoroughly enjoyed this, for all the yucky Upper East Side self-satisfied parts of it, found it insightful and always absorbing. Excellent ! What did you love best about You Should Have Known? I was absolutely riveted by the story and the narration. This was one of those audio books where I felt the emotional arc of the story because of the excellent reading by Christine Delaine. What was one of the most memorable moments of You Should Have Known? There were many, but one of the most memorable was when Grace reconnected with her estranged friend, Vida. I also loved the meeting with Jonathan's family. What does Christina Delaine bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her voice conveyed, beautifully, the emotional impact that each disclosure of how little Grace knew about her husband. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I felt connected to all the emotions that Grace experienced throughout the story, especially the sense of dread as her orders life crumbled. Maybe I should have known better This book was hyped a lot in the press, and so I anticipated so much more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ways-to-Disappear-Audiobook/B01A7GXBFM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ways to Disappear Author: Idra Novey Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A debut novel about the disappearance of a famous Brazilian novelist and the young translator who turns her life upside down to follow her author's trail. Deep in gambling debt, the celebrated Brazilian writer Beatriz Yagoda is last seen holding a suitcase and a cigar and climbing into an almond tree. She abruptly vanishes. In snowy Pittsburgh, her American translator, Emma, hears the news and, against the wishes of her boyfriend and Beatriz's two grown children, flies immediately to Brazil. There, in the sticky, sugary heat of Rio, Emma and her author's children conspire to solve the mystery of Yagoda's curious disappearance and staunch the colorful demands of her various outstanding affairs: the rapacious loan shark with a zeal for severing body parts and the washed-up and disillusioned editor who launched Yagoda's career years earlier. Idra Novey's exhilarating debut is an international romp: a madcap blend of mystery, romance, noir, and humor. Critic Reviews: "With tremendous intelligence and wit, Ways to Disappear up-ends all the misleading memes about magical realism and in the process makes its own very real and unprecedented magic; this is a fantastic book." (Rivka Galchen) " Ways to Disappear centers on the complicated and mysterious relationship between author and text and reader and writer. Idra Novey has given us a first rate novel of ideas, a book that is also funny, poignant, and profound." (Darcey Steinke) "I fell immediately under the spell of this short, strange, glorious novel. When Beatriz Yagoda, famous writer, international treasure, and mother of two, disappears into a tree in Copacabana and takes an arboreal leave of absence from the world, her worried translator, Emma, takes it upon herself to track Beatriz down. In addition to being a sui generis detective story, Emma's quest to find her author is also a metaphysical journey along the fluid coastlines of life and art. Novey gives us a kaleidoscopic vision of a full universe and of her character's devious hearts." (Karen Russell) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Idra Novey) Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:02:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ways-to-Disappear-Audiobook/B01A7GXBFM thebookvoice.com 04:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ways to Disappear Author: Idra Novey Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A debut novel about the disappearance of a famous Brazilian novelist and the young translator who turns her life upside down to follow her author's trail. Deep in gambling debt, the celebrated Brazilian writer Beatriz Yagoda is last seen holding a suitcase and a cigar and climbing into an almond tree. She abruptly vanishes. In snowy Pittsburgh, her American translator, Emma, hears the news and, against the wishes of her boyfriend and Beatriz's two grown children, flies immediately to Brazil. There, in the sticky, sugary heat of Rio, Emma and her author's children conspire to solve the mystery of Yagoda's curious disappearance and staunch the colorful demands of her various outstanding affairs: the rapacious loan shark with a zeal for severing body parts and the washed-up and disillusioned editor who launched Yagoda's career years earlier. Idra Novey's exhilarating debut is an international romp: a madcap blend of mystery, romance, noir, and humor. Critic Reviews: "With tremendous intelligence and wit, Ways to Disappear up-ends all the misleading memes about magical realism and in the process makes its own very real and unprecedented magic; this is a fantastic book." (Rivka Galchen) " Ways to Disappear centers on the complicated and mysterious relationship between author and text and reader and writer. Idra Novey has given us a first rate novel of ideas, a book that is also funny, poignant, and profound." (Darcey Steinke) "I fell immediately under the spell of this short, strange, glorious novel. When Beatriz Yagoda, famous writer, international treasure, and mother of two, disappears into a tree in Copacabana and takes an arboreal leave of absence from the world, her worried translator, Emma, takes it upon herself to track Beatriz down. In addition to being a sui generis detective story, Emma's quest to find her author is also a metaphysical journey along the fluid coastlines of life and art. Novey gives us a kaleidoscopic vision of a full universe and of her character's devious hearts." (Karen Russell) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ways to Disappear Author: Idra Novey Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A debut novel about the disappearance of a famous Brazilian novelist and the young translator who turns her life upside down to follow her author's trail. Deep in gambling debt, the celebrated Brazilian writer Beatriz Yagoda is last seen holding a suitcase and a cigar and climbing into an almond tree. She abruptly vanishes. In snowy Pittsburgh, her American translator, Emma, hears the news and, against the wishes of her boyfriend and Beatriz's two grown children, flies immediately to Brazil. There, in the sticky, sugary heat of Rio, Emma and her author's children conspire to solve the mystery of Yagoda's curious disappearance and staunch the colorful demands of her various outstanding affairs: the rapacious loan shark with a zeal for severing body parts and the washed-up and disillusioned editor who launched Yagoda's career years earlier. Idra Novey's exhilarating debut is an international romp: a madcap blend of mystery, romance, noir, and humor. Critic Reviews: "With tremendous intelligence and wit, Ways to Disappear up-ends all the misleading memes about magical realism and in the process makes its own very real and unprecedented magic; this is a fantastic book." (Rivka Galchen) " Ways to Disappear centers on the complicated and mysterious relationship between author and text and reader and writer. Idra Novey has given us a first rate novel of ideas, a book that is also funny, poignant, and profound." (Darcey Steinke) "I fell immediately under the spell of this short, strange, glorious novel. When Beatriz Yagoda, famous writer, international treasure, and mother of two, disappears into a tree in Copacabana and takes an arboreal leave of absence from the world, her worried translator, Emma, takes it upon herself to track Beatriz down. In addition to being a sui generis detective story, Emma's quest to find her author is also a metaphysical journey along the fluid coastlines of life and art. Novey gives us a kaleidoscopic vision of a full universe and of her character's devious hearts." (Karen Russell) Members Reviews: unique writing style and mystery wow. What a book! Just finished listening to ways to disappear. chapters are broken down into such small segments that there are about 70 chapters lol. that plus some other writing styles I've never seen before really made it for an interesting listen. informative, funny, and captivating! I was sitting in my driveway listening do it for 15 minutes after I got home! Highly recommend. Interesting, if somewhat rushed, story This book was interesting enough...the story was good, with lots of twists and turns...but I found it rushed and somewhat harried because of that. I'm usually a proponent of good editing, but in this case I could have used a bit more to this story...it seemed like we got from beginning to end without enough explanation of what came in between. Beautifully written and narrated and overall thoughtful story...just wanted more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hairstyles-of-the-Damned-Audiobook/B002V8MHQO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hairstyles of the Damned Author: Joe Meno Narrator: Joshua Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Following the riotous exploits of Brian, a Catholic-school malcontent, and his best friend Gretchen, a punk-rock girl fond of brawling, this work of fiction unflinchingly pursues the truth in discovering what it means to develop your own identity. Critic Reviews: "Meno's third novel is a funny, hard-rocking first-person tale of teenage angst and discovery." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe Meno) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:17:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hairstyles-of-the-Damned-Audiobook/B002V8MHQO thebookvoice.com 09:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hairstyles of the Damned Author: Joe Meno Narrator: Joshua Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Following the riotous exploits of Brian, a Catholic-school malcontent, and his best friend Gretchen, a punk-rock girl fond of brawling, this work of fiction unflinchingly pursues the truth in discovering what it means to develop your own identity. Critic Reviews: "Meno's third novel is a funny, hard-rocking first-person tale of teenage angst and discovery." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hairstyles of the Damned Author: Joe Meno Narrator: Joshua Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Following the riotous exploits of Brian, a Catholic-school malcontent, and his best friend Gretchen, a punk-rock girl fond of brawling, this work of fiction unflinchingly pursues the truth in discovering what it means to develop your own identity. Critic Reviews: "Meno's third novel is a funny, hard-rocking first-person tale of teenage angst and discovery." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good Book, Okay Audio Book Having read the book a few years ago, I was curious to hear the audio book version. I've been a fan of Meno's writing since his Punk Planet days (RIP) and really enjoy all of his books. This one is a particularly heartfelt tale of a kid who goes from being a nerdy metal head to being punk (which is probably not what you imagine) in the true sense of the word (i.e. Mission of Burma and Fugazi versus whatever dreck you might be imagining). It doesn't do it cheaply, though. The character of Brian Oswald deals with crushes, coming of age, sex, and drugs in very realistic ways. So much so that at the end when he half denounces all the kids with mohawks and bondage pants as not even punk, it's not cheap or trivial: he's come out of something and didn't just affect a shocking style to piss off his parents. The audio book has a few mistakes, however. The most annoying of which is the narrator's "singing" of the Misfits songs "We Are 138" in which he sings "we are one hundred and thirty eight" versus "we are one thirty eight" which is a pretty big mistake considering the context. That and the bizarre intro/outro music (which is truly abhorrent and about the least punk, silk shirt with a pony tail, mid 90s jazz something) sort of hurt the strength and authenticity of the book. All that aside, in book or audio book form it is an excellent story. Captures highschool without being painful I really enjoyed this, despite it really capturing the difficulties of being a teenager. The author crams a lot into the story - broken families, drugs, sex, that special attachment to music that teenagers have - without the story getting jumbled. The author also manages to keep the story from being cliche, although, to be sure, coming of age tales are nothing new. The characters are so well developed that as they move through the well-worn path of trying to fit in, while being yourself, while figuring out who you are, I never once got bored. great book, ok audiobook this is the first book I ever got hooked into in highschool. I related to Brian in so many ways. this audiobook was a nice trip down memory lane. narration was ok, not amazing but not experience breaking. girl impressions all the same very ditzy sounding, and every smoker and skater sounded like burnouts who could barely function. aside from that it was decent. also a complaint on editing, the music at the end starts too soon and kinda kills the vibe that was intended. We are one hundred thirty eight... Where does Hairstyles of the Damned rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This has been one of the better audiobooks I've listened to thus far. The sound quality was pretty good and the narrator wasn't particularly annoying (like many are). I've been fond of Joe Meno for a while and have read this book more times than I can count. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/10-04-Audiobook/B00OYFW8CK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10:04 Author: Ben Lerner Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the last year, the narrator of 10:04 has enjoyed unexpected literary success, has been diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition, and has been asked by his best friend to help her conceive a child, despite his dating a rising star in the visual arts. In a New York of increasingly frequent super storms and political unrest, he must reckon with his biological mortality, the possibility of a literary afterlife, and the prospect of (unconventional) fatherhood in a city that might soon be under water. Exploring sex, friendship, medicine, memory, art, and politics, 10:04 is both a riveting work of fiction and a brilliant examination of the role fiction plays in our lives. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Lerner) Tue, 28 Oct 2014 05:19:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/10-04-Audiobook/B00OYFW8CK thebookvoice.com 07:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10:04 Author: Ben Lerner Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the last year, the narrator of 10:04 has enjoyed unexpected literary success, has been diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition, and has been asked by his best friend to help her conceive a child, despite his dating a rising star in the visual arts. In a New York of increasingly frequent super storms and political unrest, he must reckon with his biological mortality, the possibility of a literary afterlife, and the prospect of (unconventional) fatherhood in a city that might soon be under water. Exploring sex, friendship, medicine, memory, art, and politics, 10:04 is both a riveting work of fiction and a brilliant examination of the role fiction plays in our lives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10:04 Author: Ben Lerner Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: In the last year, the narrator of 10:04 has enjoyed unexpected literary success, has been diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition, and has been asked by his best friend to help her conceive a child, despite his dating a rising star in the visual arts. In a New York of increasingly frequent super storms and political unrest, he must reckon with his biological mortality, the possibility of a literary afterlife, and the prospect of (unconventional) fatherhood in a city that might soon be under water. Exploring sex, friendship, medicine, memory, art, and politics, 10:04 is both a riveting work of fiction and a brilliant examination of the role fiction plays in our lives. Members Reviews: A novel worth reading Any additional comments? A couple of things. First is that I completely disagree with the other reviewer. He sort of looked past the writing and was more interested in trying to ascribe what was and wasnt from Ben Lerners real life. Anyone interested in fiction knows that is unfair. Maybe Lerner invites the distraction given the narrative ambiguity about where the novel actually comes from. In any case, its beside the point and the most dull reaction you can have to sit and write a review guessing what might be the real Ben Lerner. Who cares? I admit it took more than a minute for me to get into the novel. In retrospect, Im not even sure when it fully had me or if it ever fully had me. its not for everyone. Its intellectual. It can be dry. And there is a level of personal and philosophical self absorption that makes sense in context, but will piss off some people who have a narrow sense of what it means to be humble. A big part of Lerners novel is dissecting how an artist processes life material to his art, which is by far the most interesting part. I suspect there is some autobiography in there and some completely made up stuff. Some recent history in NYC. Its a stew of things. If youre interested in a plot heavy journey where a character finds answers to flaws and changes forever, you probably wont like this novel (although aspects of that kind of journey are in here). If you ever tried to write a story or a novel, if you are a literary person, youll find something to latch onto here. Its worthwhile. Literary. And Im glad I read it. Thats about all. Dont expect Ben Lerners autobiography though. The author as octopus poet Ben Lerner gives us, his and Whitman's"you," a novel of walking and talking with a mind as sieve, straining out frightened emotions through the ink clouds of the overactive protection of intellect. A fine novel from a strong poet. Too Much of Himself This well-received quasi-novel focuses on a guy a lot like Ben Lerner, I guess. Other readers found it brilliant, but I found it too self-satisfied and too self-indulgent. There are lots of scenes around New York that show off his cleverness and sensitivity, at dinner parties and natural history museums and lunch with his agent and fertility clinics. But only one character struck me as real: Mr. Lerner himself. The others were one-dimensional mirrors for the narrator, not much more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fieldwork-in-Ukrainian-Sex-Audiobook/B0083I0I94 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex Author: Oksana Zabuzhko, Halyna Hryn (translator) Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Language - any language - thats what I would call the capital love of my life: nothing else has the power to synthesize music and myth, two things without which the world would be a totally unlivable place." Oksana Zabuzhko Called the most influential Ukrainian book for the 15 years of independence", Field Work in Ukrainian Sex by Oksana Zabuzhko is the tale of one womans personal revolt. It provoked the top literary scandal of the decade. The author, a noted Ukrainian poet and novelist, explains, When you turn 30, you inevitably start reconsidering what you have been taught in your formative years - that is, if you really seek for your own voice as a writer. In my case, my personal identity crisis had coincided with the one experienced by my country after the advent of independence. The result turned explosive: Field Work in Ukrainian Sex. The novel was first published in Ukraine in 1996, unleashing a storm of controversy and propelling the author to national fame. It topped the bestseller list in Ukraine for more than ten years, making it the most successful Ukrainian-language book of the '90s in every regard. Today, Oksana Zabuzhko is one of the few authors in Ukraine (and the only Ukrainian-language writer) to make a living exclusively from her writing. Critic Reviews: Oksana Zabuzhko is a well-known Ukrainian poet of the younger generation as well as a literary critic and translator. Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex, her debut in the genre of the novel, marks the emergence of a powerful new voice in Ukrainian belles-lettres. This work immediately strikes the reader with its novelty of form and with the original way it presents eternal issues like love, life, and creativity, intertwining them with uniquely Ukrainian themes. (Slavic and East European Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Oksana Zabuzhko) Wed, 16 May 2012 06:33:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fieldwork-in-Ukrainian-Sex-Audiobook/B0083I0I94 thebookvoice.com 04:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex Author: Oksana Zabuzhko, Halyna Hryn (translator) Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Language - any language - thats what I would call the capital love of my life: nothing else has the power to synthesize music and myth, two things without which the world would be a totally unlivable place." Oksana Zabuzhko Called the most influential Ukrainian book for the 15 years of independence", Field Work in Ukrainian Sex by Oksana Zabuzhko is the tale of one womans personal revolt. It provoked the top literary scandal of the decade. The author, a noted Ukrainian poet and novelist, explains, When you turn 30, you inevitably start reconsidering what you have been taught in your formative years - that is, if you really seek for your own voice as a writer. In my case, my personal identity crisis had coincided with the one experienced by my country after the advent of independence. The result turned explosive: Field Work in Ukrainian Sex. The novel was first published in Ukraine in 1996, unleashing a storm of controversy and propelling the author to national fame. It topped the bestseller list in Ukraine for more than ten years, making it the most successful Ukrainian-language book of the '90s in every regard. Today, Oksana Zabuzhko is one of the few authors in Ukraine (and the only Ukrainian-language writer) to make a living exclusively from her writing. Critic Reviews: Oksana Zabuzhko is a well-known Ukrainian poet of the younger generation as well as a literary critic and translator. Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex, her debut in the genre of the novel, marks the emergence of a powerful new voice in Ukrainian belles-lettres. This work immediately strikes the reader with its novelty of form and with the original way it presents eternal issues like love, life, and creativity, intertwining them with uniquely Ukrainian themes. (Slavic and East European Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex Author: Oksana Zabuzhko, Halyna Hryn (translator) Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: "Language - any language - thats what I would call the capital love of my life: nothing else has the power to synthesize music and myth, two things without which the world would be a totally unlivable place." Oksana Zabuzhko Called the most influential Ukrainian book for the 15 years of independence", Field Work in Ukrainian Sex by Oksana Zabuzhko is the tale of one womans personal revolt. It provoked the top literary scandal of the decade. The author, a noted Ukrainian poet and novelist, explains, When you turn 30, you inevitably start reconsidering what you have been taught in your formative years - that is, if you really seek for your own voice as a writer. In my case, my personal identity crisis had coincided with the one experienced by my country after the advent of independence. The result turned explosive: Field Work in Ukrainian Sex. The novel was first published in Ukraine in 1996, unleashing a storm of controversy and propelling the author to national fame. It topped the bestseller list in Ukraine for more than ten years, making it the most successful Ukrainian-language book of the '90s in every regard. Today, Oksana Zabuzhko is one of the few authors in Ukraine (and the only Ukrainian-language writer) to make a living exclusively from her writing. Critic Reviews: Oksana Zabuzhko is a well-known Ukrainian poet of the younger generation as well as a literary critic and translator. Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex, her debut in the genre of the novel, marks the emergence of a powerful new voice in Ukrainian belles-lettres. This work immediately strikes the reader with its novelty of form and with the original way it presents eternal issues like love, life, and creativity, intertwining them with uniquely Ukrainian themes. (Slavic and East European Journal) Members Reviews: Intriguing fiction; painful listen This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I'm really enthralled with Zabuzhko's words but the aggressive narration has an unrelenting pissed off "slam" quality to it that I've found not only monotonous but weakening to the work in its tone of defensiveness. I've been trying to listen to the story in spite of the narration, but suspect I'll have to find a text copy of the book in order to experience it with a clear mind. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Confessions-of-a-Crap-Artist-Audiobook/B009SRXOJA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Crap Artist Author: Philip K. Dick Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Jack Isidore doesnt see the world like most people. According to his brother-in-law, Charley, hes a crap artist, obsessed with his own bizarre theories and ideas, which he fanatically records in his many notebooks. He is so grossly unequipped for real life that his sister and brother-in-law feel compelled to rescue him from it. But while Fay and Charley Hume put on a happy face for the world, they prove to be just as sealed off from reality, in thrall to obsessions that are slightly more acceptable than Jacks but a great deal uglier. When they take Jack into their home, he finds himself in the middle of a maelstrom of suburban angst from which he may not be able to escape. Confessions of a Crap Artist is one of Philip K. Dicks most accomplished novels, and the only non-science-fiction novel published in his lifetime. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip K. Dick) Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:32:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Confessions-of-a-Crap-Artist-Audiobook/B009SRXOJA thebookvoice.com 08:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Crap Artist Author: Philip K. Dick Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Jack Isidore doesnt see the world like most people. According to his brother-in-law, Charley, hes a crap artist, obsessed with his own bizarre theories and ideas, which he fanatically records in his many notebooks. He is so grossly unequipped for real life that his sister and brother-in-law feel compelled to rescue him from it. But while Fay and Charley Hume put on a happy face for the world, they prove to be just as sealed off from reality, in thrall to obsessions that are slightly more acceptable than Jacks but a great deal uglier. When they take Jack into their home, he finds himself in the middle of a maelstrom of suburban angst from which he may not be able to escape. Confessions of a Crap Artist is one of Philip K. Dicks most accomplished novels, and the only non-science-fiction novel published in his lifetime. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Crap Artist Author: Philip K. Dick Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Jack Isidore doesnt see the world like most people. According to his brother-in-law, Charley, hes a crap artist, obsessed with his own bizarre theories and ideas, which he fanatically records in his many notebooks. He is so grossly unequipped for real life that his sister and brother-in-law feel compelled to rescue him from it. But while Fay and Charley Hume put on a happy face for the world, they prove to be just as sealed off from reality, in thrall to obsessions that are slightly more acceptable than Jacks but a great deal uglier. When they take Jack into their home, he finds himself in the middle of a maelstrom of suburban angst from which he may not be able to escape. Confessions of a Crap Artist is one of Philip K. Dicks most accomplished novels, and the only non-science-fiction novel published in his lifetime. Members Reviews: Captivating from the first sentence onward From the first sentence onward, you know you are not listening to an ordinary story written by an ordinary writer. This is my first introduction to the author, Philip K. Dick, and it won't be my last. He's noted for his science fiction and this story only skirts around the edges of that genre. Things aren't what they appear and he makes you realize that the normal (the sister Fay) is more crazy than the bizarre (Jack, the brother and crap artist). The story is a a pure pleasure to listen to. The observations on life in the 50s are cutting and fun. Self serving interest can lead to absurdities. It took me a while to realize who was the real crazy person in the story. Philip K. Dick is now on my to listen list. Don't know what to expect even after listening I had no expectations about the author or the book. Possibly science fiction or perhaps just a comedy. It isn't either. Possibly you could say Philip K. Dick is in the same style as Kurt Vonnegut but I am not sure. I got sick of the 'he said', 'she said' but I guess that is needed. Peter Berkrot is fine narrating the book but I didn't enjoy this book and have been left a little confused by it. Funny, retro dark comedy. I like PKD's science fiction better, but there are always endearing characters and those you detest. Wish he were with us still writing. He was one of the best. Perfect for the PKD enthusiast Shorn of the science fiction elements, the book clearly shows Dick's style of narrative, that of rapidly switching narrators, and giving each a dillusional edge. I loved each character: their self involvement, and fickle mental states, or joyless cruelty https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Geschichte-der-Bienen-Audiobook/B06XJ6LTTH Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Geschichte der Bienen Autor:: Maja Lunde Erzähler: Bibiana Beglau, Markus Fennert, Thomas M. Meinhardt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-20-17 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Von Bienen und Menschen. England, 1852: William, Biologe, Samenhändler und Vater von acht Kindern, verlässt seit Wochen das Bett nicht. Das Geschäft liegt brach. Doch eine Idee könnte alles verändern: ein völlig neuartiger Bienenstock. Ohio, 2007: Der Imker George arbeitet hart für seinen Traum. Der Hof soll größer werden, sein Sohn Tom eines Tages übernehmen. Der aber träumt vom Journalismus. Plötzlich geschieht das Unglaubliche: Die Bienen verschwinden. China, 2098: Die Arbeiterin Tao bestäubt von Hand Bäume, denn Bienen gibt es längst nicht mehr. Mehr als alles andere wünscht sie sich ein besseres Leben für ihren Sohn. Doch dann steht alles auf dem Spiel: das Leben ihres Kindes und die Zukunft der Menschheit. Ein hellsichtiger Roman darüber, wie alles mit allem zusammenhängt: Verlust und Hoffnung, das Schicksal der Generationen, die Geschichte der Bienen und die Geschichte der Menschen. ©2017 btb Verlag, München. Übersetzung von Ursel Allenstein (P)2017 der Hörverlag biacuaduc@gmail.com (Maja Lunde) Mon, 20 Mar 2017 05:24:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Die-Geschichte-der-Bienen-Audiobook/B06XJ6LTTH thebookvoice.com 12:52:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Geschichte der Bienen Autor:: Maja Lunde Erzähler: Bibiana Beglau, Markus Fennert, Thomas M. Meinhardt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-20-17 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Von Bienen und Menschen. England, 1852: William, Biologe, Samenhändler und Vater von acht Kindern, verlässt seit Wochen das Bett nicht. Das Geschäft liegt brach. Doch eine Idee könnte alles verändern: ein völlig neuartiger Bienenstock. Ohio, 2007: Der Imker George arbeitet hart für seinen Traum. Der Hof soll größer werden, sein Sohn Tom eines Tages übernehmen. Der aber träumt vom Journalismus. Plötzlich geschieht das Unglaubliche: Die Bienen verschwinden. China, 2098: Die Arbeiterin Tao bestäubt von Hand Bäume, denn Bienen gibt es längst nicht mehr. Mehr als alles andere wünscht sie sich ein besseres Leben für ihren Sohn. Doch dann steht alles auf dem Spiel: das Leben ihres Kindes und die Zukunft der Menschheit. Ein hellsichtiger Roman darüber, wie alles mit allem zusammenhängt: Verlust und Hoffnung, das Schicksal der Generationen, die Geschichte der Bienen und die Geschichte der Menschen. ©2017 btb Verlag, München. Übersetzung von Ursel Allenstein (P)2017 der Hörverlag Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Titel: Die Geschichte der Bienen Autor:: Maja Lunde Erzähler: Bibiana Beglau, Markus Fennert, Thomas M. Meinhardt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-20-17 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Literary Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Von Bienen und Menschen. England, 1852: William, Biologe, Samenhändler und Vater von acht Kindern, verlässt seit Wochen das Bett nicht. Das Geschäft liegt brach. Doch eine Idee könnte alles verändern: ein völlig neuartiger Bienenstock. Ohio, 2007: Der Imker George arbeitet hart für seinen Traum. Der Hof soll größer werden, sein Sohn Tom eines Tages übernehmen. Der aber träumt vom Journalismus. Plötzlich geschieht das Unglaubliche: Die Bienen verschwinden. China, 2098: Die Arbeiterin Tao bestäubt von Hand Bäume, denn Bienen gibt es längst nicht mehr. Mehr als alles andere wünscht sie sich ein besseres Leben für ihren Sohn. Doch dann steht alles auf dem Spiel: das Leben ihres Kindes und die Zukunft der Menschheit. Ein hellsichtiger Roman darüber, wie alles mit allem zusammenhängt: Verlust und Hoffnung, das Schicksal der Generationen, die Geschichte der Bienen und die Geschichte der Menschen. ©2017 btb Verlag, München. Übersetzung von Ursel Allenstein (P)2017 der Hörverlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Two Stars It is not worth the price. It should be Free. Bees are securing our future! Interesting story. A plaidoyer to support bees and to save our future. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Annie-John-Audiobook/B01HC3HRJO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Annie John Author: Jamaica Kincaid Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Jamaica Kincaid presents a haunting and provocative story of a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua. An adored only child, Annie has until recently lived an idyllic life. She is inseparable from her beautiful mother, a powerful presence at the very center of the little girl's existence. Loved and cherished, Annie grows and thrives within her mother's benign shadow. Looking back on her childhood, she reflects, "It was in such a paradise that I lived". When she turns 12, however, Annie's life changes in ways that are often mysterious to her. She begins to question the cultural assumptions of her island world; at school she instinctively rebels against authority; and, most frighteningly, her mother, seeing Annie as a "young lady", ceases to be the source of unconditional adoration and takes on the new and unfamiliar guise of adversary. At the end of her school years, Annie decides to leave Antigua and her family but not without a measure of sorrow, especially for the mother she once knew and never ceases to mourn. "For I could not be sure," she reflects, "whether for the rest of my life I would be able to tell when it was really my mother and when it was really her shadow standing between me and the rest of the world." A classic coming-of-age story in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Annie John focuses on a universal, tragic, and often comic theme: the loss of childhood. Annie's voice - urgent, demanding to be heard - is one that will not soon be forgotten. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jamaica Kincaid) Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:23:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Annie-John-Audiobook/B01HC3HRJO thebookvoice.com 04:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Annie John Author: Jamaica Kincaid Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Jamaica Kincaid presents a haunting and provocative story of a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua. An adored only child, Annie has until recently lived an idyllic life. She is inseparable from her beautiful mother, a powerful presence at the very center of the little girl's existence. Loved and cherished, Annie grows and thrives within her mother's benign shadow. Looking back on her childhood, she reflects, "It was in such a paradise that I lived". When she turns 12, however, Annie's life changes in ways that are often mysterious to her. She begins to question the cultural assumptions of her island world; at school she instinctively rebels against authority; and, most frighteningly, her mother, seeing Annie as a "young lady", ceases to be the source of unconditional adoration and takes on the new and unfamiliar guise of adversary. At the end of her school years, Annie decides to leave Antigua and her family but not without a measure of sorrow, especially for the mother she once knew and never ceases to mourn. "For I could not be sure," she reflects, "whether for the rest of my life I would be able to tell when it was really my mother and when it was really her shadow standing between me and the rest of the world." A classic coming-of-age story in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Annie John focuses on a universal, tragic, and often comic theme: the loss of childhood. Annie's voice - urgent, demanding to be heard - is one that will not soon be forgotten. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Annie John Author: Jamaica Kincaid Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Jamaica Kincaid presents a haunting and provocative story of a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua. An adored only child, Annie has until recently lived an idyllic life. She is inseparable from her beautiful mother, a powerful presence at the very center of the little girl's existence. Loved and cherished, Annie grows and thrives within her mother's benign shadow. Looking back on her childhood, she reflects, "It was in such a paradise that I lived". When she turns 12, however, Annie's life changes in ways that are often mysterious to her. She begins to question the cultural assumptions of her island world; at school she instinctively rebels against authority; and, most frighteningly, her mother, seeing Annie as a "young lady", ceases to be the source of unconditional adoration and takes on the new and unfamiliar guise of adversary. At the end of her school years, Annie decides to leave Antigua and her family but not without a measure of sorrow, especially for the mother she once knew and never ceases to mourn. "For I could not be sure," she reflects, "whether for the rest of my life I would be able to tell when it was really my mother and when it was really her shadow standing between me and the rest of the world." A classic coming-of-age story in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Annie John focuses on a universal, tragic, and often comic theme: the loss of childhood. Annie's voice - urgent, demanding to be heard - is one that will not soon be forgotten. Members Reviews: Love love love This reminds of my childhood, growing up in Jamaica brings back so many memories good and bad https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Outline-Audiobook/B00QXIFIIW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outline Author: Rachel Cusk Narrator: Kate Lock Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A woman writer goes to Athens to teach a writing course. Though her own circumstances remain indistinct, she becomes the audience to a chain of narratives, as the people she meets tell her one after another the stories of their lives. The more they talk the more certain themes begin to emerge: the experience of loss, the difficulty of intimacy, and the mystery of creativity itself. Critic Reviews: "A stellar accomplishment." (Guardian) "[T]his has to be one of the oddest, most breathtakingly original and unsettling novels I've read in a long time... Outline is a triumph of attitude and daring, a masterclass in tone." (Observer) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel Cusk) Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:30:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Outline-Audiobook/B00QXIFIIW thebookvoice.com 07:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outline Author: Rachel Cusk Narrator: Kate Lock Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A woman writer goes to Athens to teach a writing course. Though her own circumstances remain indistinct, she becomes the audience to a chain of narratives, as the people she meets tell her one after another the stories of their lives. The more they talk the more certain themes begin to emerge: the experience of loss, the difficulty of intimacy, and the mystery of creativity itself. Critic Reviews: "A stellar accomplishment." (Guardian) "[T]his has to be one of the oddest, most breathtakingly original and unsettling novels I've read in a long time... Outline is a triumph of attitude and daring, a masterclass in tone." (Observer) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outline Author: Rachel Cusk Narrator: Kate Lock Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: A woman writer goes to Athens to teach a writing course. Though her own circumstances remain indistinct, she becomes the audience to a chain of narratives, as the people she meets tell her one after another the stories of their lives. The more they talk the more certain themes begin to emerge: the experience of loss, the difficulty of intimacy, and the mystery of creativity itself. Critic Reviews: "A stellar accomplishment." (Guardian) "[T]his has to be one of the oddest, most breathtakingly original and unsettling novels I've read in a long time... Outline is a triumph of attitude and daring, a masterclass in tone." (Observer) Members Reviews: Appalling Performance What would have made Outline better? Someone needs to tell Kate Lock That. She. Doesn't. Need. To. Read. So. Slowly. And also that she isn't reading to children. So she doesn't need to put weird and inappropriate inflections on the words. I couldn't get more than a chapter in to this book because the performance was so dreadful. Potentially a nice book utterly ruined. Would you be willing to try another one of Kate Locks performances? NO! Spoiled by the narration What would have made Outline better? It would have been preferable to have a straight narration, rather than an actorly audible interpretation, of the text Has Outline put you off other books in this genre? Yes What didnt you like about Kate Locks performance? She tried to give an audible character to the people in the book. The interpretation was over the top and did not match my view of the characters. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment I wanted to love this more The story really intrigued me, but I found the narration tiresome. I wanted to love this so much more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-de-Eva-Luna-The-Stories-of-Eva-Luna-Audiobook/B06XDRWGK1 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Cuentos de Eva Luna [The Stories of Eva Luna] Autor: Isabel Allende Narrador: Juanita Devis Formato: Unabridged Duración: 10 hrs and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-30-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Veintitrés relatos de amor y violencia secretamente entrelazados por un fino hilo narrativo y un rico lenguaje que recrea azarosas peripecias en un mundo exuberante y voluptuoso. Una niña solitaria se enamora del amante de su madre y practica misteriosas ceremonias rituales; una mujer permanece medio siglo encerrada en un sótano, víctima de un caudillo celoso; en el fragor de una batalla, un hombre viola a una muchacha y mata a su padre.... Éstas son algunas de las historias reunidas en este volumen, que recupera con pulso vibrante los inolvidables protagonistas de la novela Eva Luna: Rolf Carlé, la maestra Inés, el Benefactor...Reseña: "Estos cuentos son delicados, sus imágenes parecen poesía. Y, como la poesía, esta prosa requiere la más cuidadosa atención." -Barbara Kingsolver, The New York Times Book Review Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isabel Allende) Thu, 30 Mar 2017 07:16:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cuentos-de-Eva-Luna-The-Stories-of-Eva-Luna-Audiobook/B06XDRWGK1 thebookvoice.com 10:08:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Cuentos de Eva Luna [The Stories of Eva Luna] Autor: Isabel Allende Narrador: Juanita Devis Formato: Unabridged Duración: 10 hrs and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-30-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Veintitrés relatos de amor y violencia secretamente entrelazados por un fino hilo narrativo y un rico lenguaje que recrea azarosas peripecias en un mundo exuberante y voluptuoso. Una niña solitaria se enamora del amante de su madre y practica misteriosas ceremonias rituales; una mujer permanece medio siglo encerrada en un sótano, víctima de un caudillo celoso; en el fragor de una batalla, un hombre viola a una muchacha y mata a su padre.... Éstas son algunas de las historias reunidas en este volumen, que recupera con pulso vibrante los inolvidables protagonistas de la novela Eva Luna: Rolf Carlé, la maestra Inés, el Benefactor...Reseña: "Estos cuentos son delicados, sus imágenes parecen poesía. Y, como la poesía, esta prosa requiere la más cuidadosa atención." -Barbara Kingsolver, The New York Times Book Review Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Cuentos de Eva Luna [The Stories of Eva Luna] Autor: Isabel Allende Narrador: Juanita Devis Formato: Unabridged Duración: 10 hrs and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-30-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Veintitrés relatos de amor y violencia secretamente entrelazados por un fino hilo narrativo y un rico lenguaje que recrea azarosas peripecias en un mundo exuberante y voluptuoso. Una niña solitaria se enamora del amante de su madre y practica misteriosas ceremonias rituales; una mujer permanece medio siglo encerrada en un sótano, víctima de un caudillo celoso; en el fragor de una batalla, un hombre viola a una muchacha y mata a su padre.... Éstas son algunas de las historias reunidas en este volumen, que recupera con pulso vibrante los inolvidables protagonistas de la novela Eva Luna: Rolf Carlé, la maestra Inés, el Benefactor...Reseña: "Estos cuentos son delicados, sus imágenes parecen poesía. Y, como la poesía, esta prosa requiere la más cuidadosa atención." -Barbara Kingsolver, The New York Times Book Review Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: no me parece que le de la entonacion debida carece se emociones, es como que solo fuera una lectura comun, es muy pausada, sin embargo el contenido es bueno https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Martin-Dressler-Audiobook/B004QY6O2E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Dressler Subtitle: The Tale of an American Dreamer Author: Steven Millhauser Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 1997 The American Dream is a theme so compelling it resonates throughout our culture. In Martin Dressler, Steven Millhauser creates a young man who, in dedicating his life to it, becomes a symbol of that dream. Powerful, lyrical, finely crafted, this best-selling book won the Pulitzer Prize, was a National Book Award finalist, and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Martin Dressler, son of an immigrant cigar maker, believes he can achieve anything if he works hard enough. At the turn of the century, he rises from the shadows of his fathers shop in New York City to become a powerful entrepreneur and builder of hotels. But, as he contemplates this land of almost limitless opportunity, his plans grow impossibly grand. Through the curve of Martins spectacular rise and eventual downfall in the business world, his tale remains a uniquely American one. Martin may not always control an empire, but he will always be able to dream. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Millhauser) Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:34:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Martin-Dressler-Audiobook/B004QY6O2E thebookvoice.com 08:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Dressler Subtitle: The Tale of an American Dreamer Author: Steven Millhauser Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 1997 The American Dream is a theme so compelling it resonates throughout our culture. In Martin Dressler, Steven Millhauser creates a young man who, in dedicating his life to it, becomes a symbol of that dream. Powerful, lyrical, finely crafted, this best-selling book won the Pulitzer Prize, was a National Book Award finalist, and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Martin Dressler, son of an immigrant cigar maker, believes he can achieve anything if he works hard enough. At the turn of the century, he rises from the shadows of his fathers shop in New York City to become a powerful entrepreneur and builder of hotels. But, as he contemplates this land of almost limitless opportunity, his plans grow impossibly grand. Through the curve of Martins spectacular rise and eventual downfall in the business world, his tale remains a uniquely American one. Martin may not always control an empire, but he will always be able to dream. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Dressler Subtitle: The Tale of an American Dreamer Author: Steven Millhauser Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 1997 The American Dream is a theme so compelling it resonates throughout our culture. In Martin Dressler, Steven Millhauser creates a young man who, in dedicating his life to it, becomes a symbol of that dream. Powerful, lyrical, finely crafted, this best-selling book won the Pulitzer Prize, was a National Book Award finalist, and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Martin Dressler, son of an immigrant cigar maker, believes he can achieve anything if he works hard enough. At the turn of the century, he rises from the shadows of his fathers shop in New York City to become a powerful entrepreneur and builder of hotels. But, as he contemplates this land of almost limitless opportunity, his plans grow impossibly grand. Through the curve of Martins spectacular rise and eventual downfall in the business world, his tale remains a uniquely American one. Martin may not always control an empire, but he will always be able to dream. Members Reviews: It Builds a Great Foundation What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He's one of the greats. Any additional comments? You should go into this knowing that it's a period piece. Millhouser is pushing against the Naturalistic strain of the literature of a century ago, and he infuses it with a sense of the fantastic. Martin's ambitions as a builder -- and his successes -- give this a haunting beauty, and there are absolutely parts of it to savor. Just as Martin loses interest in his own creations, however, Millhouser seems to sour on his own novel. I recognize that's part of the beauty in the conception -- this America invites us to dream things larger than the world can accommodate, and it's high art to gauge the course of our best such dreamers -- but it's nevertheless disappointing to find as little retrospective insight as we do. a great story of American Enterprise I listen to it twice as I lived Life with Martin Dressler at the turn of the century https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mabinogion-Audiobook/B01NB17U61 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mabinogion Author: Charlotte Guest Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Mabinogion, the earliest literary jewel of Wales, is a collection of ancient tales and legends compiled around the 12th and 13th century deriving from storytelling and the songs of bards handed down over the ages. It is a remarkable document in many ways. From an historical perspective, it is the earliest prose literature of Britain. But it is in its drama that many surprises await, not least the central role of King Arthur, his wife, Gwenhwyvar, and his court at Caerlleon upon Usk. There are tales of jousting, of quests, of damsels in distress, of abandoned wives, of monsters and dragons, of loyalty, deception and honour. Heroes and villains abound; there is courage and suffering in abundance. This is why The Mabinogion has a rightfully important position within the early literature of Europe. There are 12 stories of varying lengths in the collection. Some, such as 'The Lady of the Fountain' and 'Geraint, the Son of Erbin', are centred on the Arthurian legend, and they display all the chivalric elements we expect from greater familiarity with later texts such as Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. However, here, in The Mabinogion, we inhabit an earthier world, before the Round Table and the Grail Legend, though hints of these exist. Emotions, intentions and actions are real and direct! Nevertheless, The Mabinogion was drawn from a variety of sources, and there are tales of very different character, such as 'The Dream of Maxen Wledig', which harks back to the period of the Roman Empire, and 'The Story of Llud and Llevelys', which involves the Island of Britain and the Kingdom of France. This recording presents the classic, groundbreaking translation by Charlotte Guest. It brought The Mabinogion to a wider audience for the first time, and we can enjoy the grandeur of her literary style - one that particularly suits the audiobook medium. This is especially so in this skillful performance by Richard Mitchley. Welsh was his first language, though he has for decades divided his time between English and Welsh audiobooks and radio plays; furthermore, he guides walking holidays in Wales and is thus personally familiar with areas mentioned in The Mabinogion. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Guest) Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:04:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Mabinogion-Audiobook/B01NB17U61 thebookvoice.com 10:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mabinogion Author: Charlotte Guest Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Mabinogion, the earliest literary jewel of Wales, is a collection of ancient tales and legends compiled around the 12th and 13th century deriving from storytelling and the songs of bards handed down over the ages. It is a remarkable document in many ways. From an historical perspective, it is the earliest prose literature of Britain. But it is in its drama that many surprises await, not least the central role of King Arthur, his wife, Gwenhwyvar, and his court at Caerlleon upon Usk. There are tales of jousting, of quests, of damsels in distress, of abandoned wives, of monsters and dragons, of loyalty, deception and honour. Heroes and villains abound; there is courage and suffering in abundance. This is why The Mabinogion has a rightfully important position within the early literature of Europe. There are 12 stories of varying lengths in the collection. Some, such as 'The Lady of the Fountain' and 'Geraint, the Son of Erbin', are centred on the Arthurian legend, and they display all the chivalric elements we expect from greater familiarity with later texts such as Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. However, here, in The Mabinogion, we inhabit an earthier world, before the Round Table and the Grail Legend, though hints of these exist. Emotions, intentions and actions are real and direct! Nevertheless, The Mabinogion was drawn from a variety of sources, and there are tales of very different character, such as 'The Dream of Maxen Wledig', which harks back to the period of the Roman Empire, and 'The Story of Llud and Llevelys', which involves the Island of Britain and the Kingdom of France. This recording presents the classic, groundbreaking translation by Charlotte Guest. It brought The Mabinogion to a wider audience for the first time, and we can enjoy the grandeur of her literary style - one that particularly suits the audiobook medium. This is especially so in this skillful performance by Richard Mitchley. Welsh was his first language, though he has for decades divided his time between English and Welsh audiobooks and radio plays; furthermore, he guides walking holidays in Wales and is thus personally familiar with areas mentioned in The Mabinogion. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mabinogion Author: Charlotte Guest Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The Mabinogion, the earliest literary jewel of Wales, is a collection of ancient tales and legends compiled around the 12th and 13th century deriving from storytelling and the songs of bards handed down over the ages. It is a remarkable document in many ways. From an historical perspective, it is the earliest prose literature of Britain. But it is in its drama that many surprises await, not least the central role of King Arthur, his wife, Gwenhwyvar, and his court at Caerlleon upon Usk. There are tales of jousting, of quests, of damsels in distress, of abandoned wives, of monsters and dragons, of loyalty, deception and honour. Heroes and villains abound; there is courage and suffering in abundance. This is why The Mabinogion has a rightfully important position within the early literature of Europe. There are 12 stories of varying lengths in the collection. Some, such as 'The Lady of the Fountain' and 'Geraint, the Son of Erbin', are centred on the Arthurian legend, and they display all the chivalric elements we expect from greater familiarity with later texts such as Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. However, here, in The Mabinogion, we inhabit an earthier world, before the Round Table and the Grail Legend, though hints of these exist. Emotions, intentions and actions are real and direct! Nevertheless, The Mabinogion was drawn from a variety of sources, and there are tales of very different character, such as 'The Dream of Maxen Wledig', which harks back to the period of the Roman Empire, and 'The Story of Llud and Llevelys', which involves the Island of Britain and the Kingdom of France. This recording presents the classic, groundbreaking translation by Charlotte Guest. It brought The Mabinogion to a wider audience for the first time, and we can enjoy the grandeur of her literary style - one that particularly suits the audiobook medium. This is especially so in this skillful performance by Richard Mitchley. Welsh was his first language, though he has for decades divided his time between English and Welsh audiobooks and radio plays; furthermore, he guides walking holidays in Wales and is thus personally familiar with areas mentioned in The Mabinogion. Members Reviews: A Wonder Whose Origin is Unknown When we listen to a Bach violin concerto, were hearing the actual music people heard almost 300 years ago. If youre one of those strange people (like me) who wonder what was it like back then? that idea can be thrilling. Things like a Bach concerto or, say, the Mabinogion, arent so much windows offering glimpses into the past as they are doors through which we can step and, for as long as the music or the story lasts, inhabit that country. Granted, you dont need to translate music, nor do you need to bridge centuries of archaic customs. But for me, at least, its a kick to experience, even at a distant second-hand, the tales our ancestors heard. No, I dont understand it all; sometimes the action gets so fantastical that I need to Google synopses just to make sure Im hearing what Im hearing. But even if you and I dont happen to be doctoral candidates in early Medieval studies, theres plenty here for us to enjoy. Things like bottomless bags. Shape shifting. Women made out of flowers. Men so large no house can contain them. And the all-important ill-considered boon. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sweet-Caress-Audiobook/B014LJV0TK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweet Caress Subtitle: The Many Lives of Amory Clay Author: William Boyd Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-15 Publisher: Whole Story AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: It is Amory's photographer uncle, Greville, who gives her a camera and some rudimentary lessons in photography and unleashes a passion that will irrevocably shape her future. Her search for life, love and artistic expression will take her to the demimonde of Berlin of the late '20s, to New York of the '30s, to the Blackshirt riots in London and to France in the Second World War, where she becomes one of the first women war photographers. Critic Reviews: "Serious, provocative, intelligent, Boyd's writing is endlessly open to ideas." (Daily Telegraph) "His eccentric wit and restless intelligence exert a powerful appeal." (New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Boyd) Thu, 10 Sep 2015 06:31:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sweet-Caress-Audiobook/B014LJV0TK thebookvoice.com 15:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweet Caress Subtitle: The Many Lives of Amory Clay Author: William Boyd Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-15 Publisher: Whole Story AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: It is Amory's photographer uncle, Greville, who gives her a camera and some rudimentary lessons in photography and unleashes a passion that will irrevocably shape her future. Her search for life, love and artistic expression will take her to the demimonde of Berlin of the late '20s, to New York of the '30s, to the Blackshirt riots in London and to France in the Second World War, where she becomes one of the first women war photographers. Critic Reviews: "Serious, provocative, intelligent, Boyd's writing is endlessly open to ideas." (Daily Telegraph) "His eccentric wit and restless intelligence exert a powerful appeal." (New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweet Caress Subtitle: The Many Lives of Amory Clay Author: William Boyd Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-15 Publisher: Whole Story AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: It is Amory's photographer uncle, Greville, who gives her a camera and some rudimentary lessons in photography and unleashes a passion that will irrevocably shape her future. Her search for life, love and artistic expression will take her to the demimonde of Berlin of the late '20s, to New York of the '30s, to the Blackshirt riots in London and to France in the Second World War, where she becomes one of the first women war photographers. Critic Reviews: "Serious, provocative, intelligent, Boyd's writing is endlessly open to ideas." (Daily Telegraph) "His eccentric wit and restless intelligence exert a powerful appeal." (New York Times) Members Reviews: I think it is the narrator.... Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes and No. I have a feeling that the story is good, and I am a great admirer of William Boyd. But the narration was about the most annoying performance I have ever experienced. I pushed on to the end, in respect to Mr Boyd, and hoping something would change. But no, every time I switched it on, SO wishing to enjoy it - I just cringed at the reading. What was most disappointing about William Boyds story? Without doubt, the horrible reading. She made the character of Amory so enormously annoying, shallow and unlikeable. She had this peculiar way of ending every sentence with this sort of 'cute' and usually completely inappropriate impression that she has a broad smile on her face and a stifled giggle. Most bizarre. It seemed also a very light story line - but again, it is so hard to separate it from the narrator who made it all sound so flippant. Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Jilly Bond? Possibly ANYONE else would have been better. But to be more helpful - I thought Barbara Flynn (who read an abridged version on BBC Radio 4) was very good - and it was hearing some of that broadcast that made me want to hear the whole book on Audible. Was Sweet Caress worth the listening time? No, I am sorry - I didn't think so. It may well be worth reading - but it is too late now for me to find out! Any additional comments? I think I've said plenty! - and I am aware that I may be in the minority as other reviews are so good! Therefore - to the person who is considering it - you may find it wonderful! Not the best Boyd Having said as the title "Not the best Boyd", William Boyd can tell a pretty good story at his worst. However, I didn't feel that he had got inside Amory Clay and that despite all her adventures she remained a shallowly drawn character. But the reader for me ruined the book, and I find it interesting to read other reviewers who found the reading an attractive one. Beauty is in the ear of the listener. I finally realised that the reader made the heroine sound to me like Linda Snell out of the Archers (I'm not an Archers' fan) and that did it. Although she described herself at the beginning as being a touch sardonic, I think Amory Clay and the prose would have been better served by a lighter touch from the reader. The other characters (with the exception of the Australian) were well read, though. Irritating narration. I read and enjoy everything by William Boyd and found "Any Human Heart" such a rewarding audiobook that I listened twice. I feel rather unkind taking such a dislike to the voice of this narrator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ana-Karenina-Anna-Karenina-Audiobook/B002V8LBIO Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Ana Karenina [Anna Karenina] Autor: Leo Tolstoy Narrador: Laura Garcia Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 47 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-27-06 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 20 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Ana is a good, moral woman, but she simply cannot resist, is not strong enough to resist, this tragic dangerous romantic temptation of the persistent Count. But even though the premise is a very familiar one that had already been done by many authors time and time again, Tolstoy's talent covers it with a depth and freshness that makes this one of the most powerful novels of the 19th century. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:21:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ana-Karenina-Anna-Karenina-Audiobook/B002V8LBIO thebookvoice.com 03:47:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Ana Karenina [Anna Karenina] Autor: Leo Tolstoy Narrador: Laura Garcia Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 47 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-27-06 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 20 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Ana is a good, moral woman, but she simply cannot resist, is not strong enough to resist, this tragic dangerous romantic temptation of the persistent Count. But even though the premise is a very familiar one that had already been done by many authors time and time again, Tolstoy's talent covers it with a depth and freshness that makes this one of the most powerful novels of the 19th century. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> Título: Ana Karenina [Anna Karenina] Autor: Leo Tolstoy Narrador: Laura Garcia Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 47 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-27-06 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 20 votos Categorías: Fiction, Literary Resumen del editor: Ana is a good, moral woman, but she simply cannot resist, is not strong enough to resist, this tragic dangerous romantic temptation of the persistent Count. But even though the premise is a very familiar one that had already been done by many authors time and time again, Tolstoy's talent covers it with a depth and freshness that makes this one of the most powerful novels of the 19th century. Opiniones de los miembros: It's spanish!!! Ok... so first of all before downloading it, you must know it's in spanish!!! Clásico bien resumido Have you listened to any of Laura Garcias other performances before? How does this one compare? Laura García es una excelente narradora, tiene una excelente voz y su acento en español podría considerarse "neutro" (lo cual es agradable al oído). Any additional comments? El libro es más largo, pero las horas en que se resumió son suficientes para disfrutarlo. No se pierdan este clásico de la literatura rusa y universal. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Three-Moments-of-an-Explosion-Audiobook/B012HWTQC6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Moments of an Explosion Subtitle: Stories Author: China Miéville Narrator: Bruce Mann, MacLeod Andrews, Hillary Huber, Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The fiction of multiple award-winning author China Miéville is powered by intelligence and imagination. Like George Saunders, Karen Russell, and David Mitchell, he pulls from a variety of genres with equal facility, employing the fantastic not to escape from reality but instead to interrogate it in provocative, unexpected ways. London awakes one morning to find itself besieged by a sky full of floating icebergs. Destroyed oil rigs, mysteriously reborn, clamber from the sea and onto the land, driven by an obscure but violent purpose. An anatomy student cuts open a cadaver to discover impossibly intricate designs carved into a corpse's bones - designs clearly present from birth, bearing mute testimony to...what? Of such concepts and unforgettable images are made the 28 stories in this collection - many published here for the first time. By turns speculative, satirical, and heart-wrenching, fresh in form and language, and featuring a cast of damaged yet hopeful seekers who come face to face with the deep weirdness of the world - and at times the deeper weirdness of themselves - Three Moments of an Explosion is a fitting showcase for one of literature's most original voices. Editorial Reviews: "Miéville moves effortlessly among realism, fantasy, and surrealism in this dark, sometimes horrific short story collection.... His characters...are invariably well drawn and compelling." ( Publishers Weekly starred review) Critic Reviews: "Horror, noir, fantasy, politics, and poetry swirl into combinations as satisfying intellectually as they are emotionally.... Bradbury meets Borges, with Lovecraft gibbering tumultuously just out of hearing." ( Kirkus Reviews starred review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (China Miéville) Tue, 04 Aug 2015 05:18:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Three-Moments-of-an-Explosion-Audiobook/B012HWTQC6 thebookvoice.com 14:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Moments of an Explosion Subtitle: Stories Author: China Miéville Narrator: Bruce Mann, MacLeod Andrews, Hillary Huber, Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The fiction of multiple award-winning author China Miéville is powered by intelligence and imagination. Like George Saunders, Karen Russell, and David Mitchell, he pulls from a variety of genres with equal facility, employing the fantastic not to escape from reality but instead to interrogate it in provocative, unexpected ways. London awakes one morning to find itself besieged by a sky full of floating icebergs. Destroyed oil rigs, mysteriously reborn, clamber from the sea and onto the land, driven by an obscure but violent purpose. An anatomy student cuts open a cadaver to discover impossibly intricate designs carved into a corpse's bones - designs clearly present from birth, bearing mute testimony to...what? Of such concepts and unforgettable images are made the 28 stories in this collection - many published here for the first time. By turns speculative, satirical, and heart-wrenching, fresh in form and language, and featuring a cast of damaged yet hopeful seekers who come face to face with the deep weirdness of the world - and at times the deeper weirdness of themselves - Three Moments of an Explosion is a fitting showcase for one of literature's most original voices. Editorial Reviews: "Miéville moves effortlessly among realism, fantasy, and surrealism in this dark, sometimes horrific short story collection.... His characters...are invariably well drawn and compelling." ( Publishers Weekly starred review) Critic Reviews: "Horror, noir, fantasy, politics, and poetry swirl into combinations as satisfying intellectually as they are emotionally.... Bradbury meets Borges, with Lovecraft gibbering tumultuously just out of hearing." ( Kirkus Reviews starred review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/713/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Moments of an Explosion Subtitle: Stories Author: China Miéville Narrator: Bruce Mann, MacLeod Andrews, Hillary Huber, Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: The fiction of multiple award-winning author China Miéville is powered by intelligence and imagination. Like George Saunders, Karen Russell, and David Mitchell, he pulls from a variety of genres with equal facility, employing the fantastic not to escape from reality but instead to interrogate it in provocative, unexpected ways. London awakes one morning to find itself besieged by a sky full of floating icebergs. Destroyed oil rigs, mysteriously reborn, clamber from the sea and onto the land, driven by an obscure but violent purpose. An anatomy student cuts open a cadaver to discover impossibly intricate designs carved into a corpse's bones - designs clearly present from birth, bearing mute testimony to...what? Of such concepts and unforgettable images are made the 28 stories in this collection - many published here for the first time. By turns speculative, satirical, and heart-wrenching, fresh in form and language, and featuring a cast of damaged yet hopeful seekers who come face to face with the deep weirdness of the world - and at times the deeper weirdness of themselves - Three Moments of an Explosion is a fitting showcase for one of literature's most original voices. Editorial Reviews: "Miéville moves effortlessly among realism, fantasy, and surrealism in this dark, sometimes horrific short story collection.... His characters...are invariably well drawn and compelling." ( Publishers Weekly starred review) Critic Reviews: "Horror, noir, fantasy, politics, and poetry swirl into combinations as satisfying intellectually as they are emotionally.... Bradbury meets Borges, with Lovecraft gibbering tumultuously just out of hearing." ( Kirkus Reviews starred review) Members Reviews: Reading Miéville is both Delicious AND Disturbing Maybe even 4.5 stars. I really liked this collection. Some of the stories I loved. Adored even. Some were too light. Some extremely dense. But none were uninteresting. Many SF/horror/noir writers get funky by bending the plot. Miéville does it by bending his words. He alters reality by converting language, both known and familiar, into something alien and the strange. Those thin threads he weaves between the normal and the exotic are done often (not always) with a slight of hand with language; a flick of his prose tongue. He is also getting better and better at the polished, palitable otherworldiness of his worlds. There is a glaze in his stories that makes reading Miéville both delicious AND disturbing at the same time. Part of Miéville's genius [and NO, I don't use genius lightly] is his ability to find the strange in our world and escalate it. Use it as a mental catalyst to unlock some deeper key. Space elevators? He will take that to the next level. Marxist materialism? Just wait to read what he does with the Ash Heap of History. Scrimshaw? Therapy? Card tricks? Enhanced Interrogation? He will outsmart your expectations with each one. He will extract the magic from old bones or a discarded rag.