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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/Shantaram-Audiobook/B00KO7HN7C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shantaram Author: Gregory David Roberts Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 42 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A novel of high adventure, great storytelling and moral purpose, based on an extraordinary true story of eight years in the Bombay underworld. In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan... Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It's a profound tribute to his willpower... Critic Reviews: "Extraordinary vivid...a gigantic, jaw-dropping, grittily authentic saga." (Daily Mail) "Powerful and original...a remarkable achievement." (Sunday Telegraph) "Vivid and compassionate...impressive." (Guardian) "A publishing phenomenon." (Sunday Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregory David Roberts) Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:22:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Shantaram-Audiobook/B00KO7HN7C thebookvoice.com 42:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shantaram Author: Gregory David Roberts Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 42 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A novel of high adventure, great storytelling and moral purpose, based on an extraordinary true story of eight years in the Bombay underworld. In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan... Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It's a profound tribute to his willpower... Critic Reviews: "Extraordinary vivid...a gigantic, jaw-dropping, grittily authentic saga." (Daily Mail) "Powerful and original...a remarkable achievement." (Sunday Telegraph) "Vivid and compassionate...impressive." (Guardian) "A publishing phenomenon." (Sunday Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shantaram Author: Gregory David Roberts Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 42 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A novel of high adventure, great storytelling and moral purpose, based on an extraordinary true story of eight years in the Bombay underworld. In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan... Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It's a profound tribute to his willpower... Critic Reviews: "Extraordinary vivid...a gigantic, jaw-dropping, grittily authentic saga." (Daily Mail) "Powerful and original...a remarkable achievement." (Sunday Telegraph) "Vivid and compassionate...impressive." (Guardian) "A publishing phenomenon." (Sunday Times) Members Reviews: Best book I've ever read The metaphors are briliant. the narator is perfect for the role and this book came alive in not just my mind but also my heart. Recommended for all. A true masterpiece What did you love best about Shantaram? This book surely has one of the best performances by it's narrator of any audio book, the characters were brought to life beautifully and visually, quite stunning. The story is magnificent but like any true work of brilliance it would not be possible to do it justice with a mere description. What other book might you compare Shantaram to and why? I honestly can't think of one, I consider myself quite well read and this book is right up there with the best of them Which scene was your favorite? There are several moments which show true insight, the entire book is a pleasure to read Who was the most memorable character of Shantaram and why? So many fantastic characters, Prabaka must be one of the most memorable ~ I can see his smile ;) Any additional comments? Don't hesitate, this is one of the truly great audio books and I've read many of them. The performance alone is worth a listen. Excellent overall Loved every aspect of this book. The narrator was very consistent in his voices. The story was good, long but not boring or tedious. Just generally a good listen. The sights and smells of India A truly stunning book about India, especially Mumbai or as most locals still call the city, Bombay! It paint a great picture of day to day life, albeit the darker side. Having spent a decent amount of time in Bombay and India, I can say hand on heart that it's a brilliant read and always take me back to the glorious sights and smells of India. Well worth the listen. Great story from beginning to end I have read the book and listened twice. This is my favorite! Great narrator! I want more of the same https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sunset-Audiobook/B002V0PU98 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Subtitle: Sunrise Series #4 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Memories of times gone by meet with the changes of today in a story that proves only the support of faith and family can take a person into the sunset years of life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Kingsbury) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:55:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sunset-Audiobook/B002V0PU98 thebookvoice.com 10:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Subtitle: Sunrise Series #4 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Memories of times gone by meet with the changes of today in a story that proves only the support of faith and family can take a person into the sunset years of life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Subtitle: Sunrise Series #4 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Memories of times gone by meet with the changes of today in a story that proves only the support of faith and family can take a person into the sunset years of life. Members Reviews: The end came too soon! Each book held our total attention from start to finish. We can't wait to see where God leads the Basters (and Karen's family, too). amazing I have loved all the Baxter stories! They have truly touched my life! An amazing author who really looks at the hard things in life and how God is there thru it all. Wonderful! Life changing! Thank you KK for an amazing and life hanging series. The Baxter's have changed my life. I will come back to them again and again. The End of an epic Series I have grown so fond of the Baxter Family, I feel like they are all old friends. The joy, sorrow, hope and redemption of these books will never be forgotten just as God planned when He inspired Karen Kinsbury to write them. God is so good. Thanks for your sharing of your gift! it says a review is optional. I enjoy your books and listen to them as I work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Inheritance-of-Loss-Audiobook/B002V57ZNM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Inheritance of Loss Author: Kiran Desai Narrator: Meera Simhan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 457 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: National Book Critics Circle, Fiction, 2007 Man Booker Prize, Fiction, 2007 At the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas lives an embittered old judge who wants nothing more than to retire in peace. But this is far from easy with the arrival of his orphaned granddaughter Sai, come to live with him and his chatty cook. Biju, the cook's son, is trying to make his way in the US, flitting between a succession of grubby kitchen jobs to stay one step ahead of the immigration services. Critic Reviews: "Briskly paced and sumptuously written." (The New Yorker) "Desai imaginatively dramatizes the wonders and tragedies of Himalayan life and, by extension, the fragility of peace and elusiveness of justice, albeit with her own powerful blend of tenderness and wit." (Booklist) "In this alternately comical and contemplative novel, Desai deftly shuttles between first and third worlds, illuminating the pain of exile, the ambiguities of post-colonialism and the blinding desire for a 'better life', when one person's wealth means another's poverty." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kiran Desai) Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:52:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Inheritance-of-Loss-Audiobook/B002V57ZNM thebookvoice.com 12:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Inheritance of Loss Author: Kiran Desai Narrator: Meera Simhan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 457 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: National Book Critics Circle, Fiction, 2007 Man Booker Prize, Fiction, 2007 At the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas lives an embittered old judge who wants nothing more than to retire in peace. But this is far from easy with the arrival of his orphaned granddaughter Sai, come to live with him and his chatty cook. Biju, the cook's son, is trying to make his way in the US, flitting between a succession of grubby kitchen jobs to stay one step ahead of the immigration services. Critic Reviews: "Briskly paced and sumptuously written." (The New Yorker) "Desai imaginatively dramatizes the wonders and tragedies of Himalayan life and, by extension, the fragility of peace and elusiveness of justice, albeit with her own powerful blend of tenderness and wit." (Booklist) "In this alternately comical and contemplative novel, Desai deftly shuttles between first and third worlds, illuminating the pain of exile, the ambiguities of post-colonialism and the blinding desire for a 'better life', when one person's wealth means another's poverty." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Inheritance of Loss Author: Kiran Desai Narrator: Meera Simhan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 457 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: National Book Critics Circle, Fiction, 2007 Man Booker Prize, Fiction, 2007 At the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas lives an embittered old judge who wants nothing more than to retire in peace. But this is far from easy with the arrival of his orphaned granddaughter Sai, come to live with him and his chatty cook. Biju, the cook's son, is trying to make his way in the US, flitting between a succession of grubby kitchen jobs to stay one step ahead of the immigration services. Critic Reviews: "Briskly paced and sumptuously written." (The New Yorker) "Desai imaginatively dramatizes the wonders and tragedies of Himalayan life and, by extension, the fragility of peace and elusiveness of justice, albeit with her own powerful blend of tenderness and wit." (Booklist) "In this alternately comical and contemplative novel, Desai deftly shuttles between first and third worlds, illuminating the pain of exile, the ambiguities of post-colonialism and the blinding desire for a 'better life', when one person's wealth means another's poverty." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Gorgeous prose but grim While the writing is rich and often wonderful, the grim world view of Desai's tale weighs on the listener. There is much to ponder on the despairing gap between the haves and the have nots, and the view of the immigrant's life is searing and unforgettable. But in listening, some of the beauty and complexity of the written word is lost, despite the talents of the narrator, who grew on me. What a crippled and woe-be-gone cast of characters, and what a sad and harsh hand they are dealt. Biju's helpless tumble is almost unbearable. Desai tosses us one crumb of hope at the end but I was numb at that point. Inheritance of Loss Five stars for the book and five stars for the reader. The book is one of the best works of fiction I've listened to in a long time. The reader contributes much to giving the listener the feeling of being there by her use of a different accent for each character. A sad story The reading of this book is absolutely marvelous - many accents come in quick succession and are completely believable. At first the story is amusing; later it becomes truly tragic, and paints an accurate picture of major problems in India, and for Indians. Incisive Incisive look into the Indian psyche, not for the faint hearted or morally ambiguous. Spectacular work by Meera Simhan Smashing read! As an Asian immigrant myself who grew up most of his life in London and went to University there, I immediately connected with the story and the old judge. I now live in the USA and the story of Biju struggling to earn his keep seems so real in so many ways for new migrants. There are so many beautiful and colorful characters in this story each with their own wonderful tales and I was totally lost in nostalgia for the old Raj. The English certainly left an indelible mark in India and post-independent India never recovered. In one sense, this is the story of moving-on and yet it is also the story of longing for the old ways. The vocal delivery is absolutely top-notch in this release. I loved this book and it should not be missed! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Rebecca-Audiobook/B00W19HW6I Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> Titre: Rebecca Auteur: Daphné du Maurier Narrateur: Virginie Méry Format: Unabridged Durée: 15 hrs and 53 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-15-15 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Résumé de l'éditeur: Daphné du Maurier et son inoubliable Rebecca dans une traduction incisive qui en restitue toute la sombre violence. A découvrir ou redécouvrir absolument. Sur la Côte d'Azur, une jeune femme peu sûre d'elle, la narratrice, tombe amoureuse du très riche Maximilien de Winter, d'un rang social plus élevé qu'elle. Ils se marient et partent vivre à Manderley, célèbre et magnifique manoir en Cornouailles. Mais la "présence" invisible de Rebecca, la précédente épouse de Maximilien, est immédiatement perceptible, comme de son vivant, lorsqu'elle dominait le ménage et la maisonnée. Présence obsédante, renforcée par la sévère Mme Danvers, gouvernante du manoir. Rebecca s'est-elle noyée par accident comme tout le monde le pense ? Quand on retrouve un cadavre, l'enquête est rouverte et de Winter est accusé du meurtre : leur amour survivra-t-il ? ©2015 Éditions Albin Michel pour la nouvelle traduction française. Première édition parue sous le titre : "Rebecca", Daphné du Maurier Browning, 1938, 1965. Tous droits réservés. Traduit par Anouk Neuhoff (P)2015 Audiolib biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daphné du Maurier) Wed, 15 Apr 2015 09:29:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Rebecca-Audiobook/B00W19HW6I thebookvoice.com 15:53:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> Titre: Rebecca Auteur: Daphné du Maurier Narrateur: Virginie Méry Format: Unabridged Durée: 15 hrs and 53 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-15-15 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Résumé de l'éditeur: Daphné du Maurier et son inoubliable Rebecca dans une traduction incisive qui en restitue toute la sombre violence. A découvrir ou redécouvrir absolument. Sur la Côte d'Azur, une jeune femme peu sûre d'elle, la narratrice, tombe amoureuse du très riche Maximilien de Winter, d'un rang social plus élevé qu'elle. Ils se marient et partent vivre à Manderley, célèbre et magnifique manoir en Cornouailles. Mais la "présence" invisible de Rebecca, la précédente épouse de Maximilien, est immédiatement perceptible, comme de son vivant, lorsqu'elle dominait le ménage et la maisonnée. Présence obsédante, renforcée par la sévère Mme Danvers, gouvernante du manoir. Rebecca s'est-elle noyée par accident comme tout le monde le pense ? Quand on retrouve un cadavre, l'enquête est rouverte et de Winter est accusé du meurtre : leur amour survivra-t-il ? ©2015 Éditions Albin Michel pour la nouvelle traduction française. Première édition parue sous le titre : "Rebecca", Daphné du Maurier Browning, 1938, 1965. Tous droits réservés. Traduit par Anouk Neuhoff (P)2015 Audiolib Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> Titre: Rebecca Auteur: Daphné du Maurier Narrateur: Virginie Méry Format: Unabridged Durée: 15 hrs and 53 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-15-15 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Résumé de l'éditeur: Daphné du Maurier et son inoubliable Rebecca dans une traduction incisive qui en restitue toute la sombre violence. A découvrir ou redécouvrir absolument. Sur la Côte d'Azur, une jeune femme peu sûre d'elle, la narratrice, tombe amoureuse du très riche Maximilien de Winter, d'un rang social plus élevé qu'elle. Ils se marient et partent vivre à Manderley, célèbre et magnifique manoir en Cornouailles. Mais la "présence" invisible de Rebecca, la précédente épouse de Maximilien, est immédiatement perceptible, comme de son vivant, lorsqu'elle dominait le ménage et la maisonnée. Présence obsédante, renforcée par la sévère Mme Danvers, gouvernante du manoir. Rebecca s'est-elle noyée par accident comme tout le monde le pense ? Quand on retrouve un cadavre, l'enquête est rouverte et de Winter est accusé du meurtre : leur amour survivra-t-il ? ©2015 Éditions Albin Michel pour la nouvelle traduction française. Première édition parue sous le titre : "Rebecca", Daphné du Maurier Browning, 1938, 1965. Tous droits réservés. Traduit par Anouk Neuhoff (P)2015 Audiolib Avis des membres: Horrible, chopped up version of a classic This is a great book - if you get the full book. This Kindle edition doesn't start at the beginning. Rebecca has one literature's most famous first lines: " Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again". This version skips the first chapter entirely and starts around chapter 3. It is an insult to a wonderful book. Don't make a mistake and get it. You will miss the real depth of the book. Beautiful! I am so glad I found this copy. I previously found this same version at a sidewalk sale in Greenwich Village, but then had a friend who permanently "borrrowed" it. So glad to have this gorgeous replacement. Only one side of the pages is gold, though, which is odd. One of the best books written! My favorite book of all time. Such a great read, such creativity. Great character development, as seen through the eyes of a naive, young women, thrust into a world she never imagined. A must read!!! Still among the best mystery/suspense stories ever! I LOVE Rebecca! Du Maurier is still one very fine writer.I have almost every book she ever had published. Her plotting is great, the atmosphere is terrifically suspenseful, & every chapter is fascinating.Her characters are very, very well drawn. I read it the 1st time when I was maybe 13, (a looong time ago,oh my, yes), never forgot it, watched the movie, & still think the opening paragraph is probably among the finest ever written! (Still tied for 1st place with Shirley Jacksons' Hill House, in fact.) I do wish she had at least given her young, yes,sometimes wimpy heroine a name; after all, Maxim gets a great name, so does that witch Danvers, but that's just being picky, picky.... It's still just a great story. Sure does stand the test of time for this reader! DuMaurier writes wonderfully and this is a riveting story DuMaurier writes wonderfully and this is a riveting story. My main reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is a part of the plot I find hard to accept, so it's just a personal preference. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sea-Audiobook/B002V0TKPI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sea Author: John Banville Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The narrator is Max Morden, a middle-aged Irishman who, soon after his wife's death, has gone back to the seaside town where he spent his summer holidays as a child; a retreat from the grief, anger, and numbness of his life without her. But it is also a return to the place where he met the Graces, the well-heeled vacationing family with whom he experienced the strange suddenness of both love and death for the first time. The seductive mother, the imperious father, the twins; Chloe, fiery and forthright, and Myles, silent and expressionless, in whose mysterious connection Max became profoundly entangled; each of them a part of the "barely bearable raw immediacy" of his childhood memories. Interwoven with this story are Morden's memories of his wife, Anna, of their life together, of her death, and the moments, both significant and mundane, that make up his life now: his relationship with his grown daughter, Claire, desperate to pull him from his grief; and with the other boarders at the house where he is staying, where the past beats inside him "like a second heart". What Max comes to understand about the past, and about its indelible effects on him, is at the center of this elegiac, vividly dramatic, beautifully written novel, among the finest we have had from this extraordinary writer. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant." (Booklist) "Magnificent." (Publishers Weekly) "Captivating." (Bookmarks Magazine) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Banville) Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:18:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sea-Audiobook/B002V0TKPI thebookvoice.com 06:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sea Author: John Banville Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The narrator is Max Morden, a middle-aged Irishman who, soon after his wife's death, has gone back to the seaside town where he spent his summer holidays as a child; a retreat from the grief, anger, and numbness of his life without her. But it is also a return to the place where he met the Graces, the well-heeled vacationing family with whom he experienced the strange suddenness of both love and death for the first time. The seductive mother, the imperious father, the twins; Chloe, fiery and forthright, and Myles, silent and expressionless, in whose mysterious connection Max became profoundly entangled; each of them a part of the "barely bearable raw immediacy" of his childhood memories. Interwoven with this story are Morden's memories of his wife, Anna, of their life together, of her death, and the moments, both significant and mundane, that make up his life now: his relationship with his grown daughter, Claire, desperate to pull him from his grief; and with the other boarders at the house where he is staying, where the past beats inside him "like a second heart". What Max comes to understand about the past, and about its indelible effects on him, is at the center of this elegiac, vividly dramatic, beautifully written novel, among the finest we have had from this extraordinary writer. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant." (Booklist) "Magnificent." (Publishers Weekly) "Captivating." (Bookmarks Magazine) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sea Author: John Banville Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The narrator is Max Morden, a middle-aged Irishman who, soon after his wife's death, has gone back to the seaside town where he spent his summer holidays as a child; a retreat from the grief, anger, and numbness of his life without her. But it is also a return to the place where he met the Graces, the well-heeled vacationing family with whom he experienced the strange suddenness of both love and death for the first time. The seductive mother, the imperious father, the twins; Chloe, fiery and forthright, and Myles, silent and expressionless, in whose mysterious connection Max became profoundly entangled; each of them a part of the "barely bearable raw immediacy" of his childhood memories. Interwoven with this story are Morden's memories of his wife, Anna, of their life together, of her death, and the moments, both significant and mundane, that make up his life now: his relationship with his grown daughter, Claire, desperate to pull him from his grief; and with the other boarders at the house where he is staying, where the past beats inside him "like a second heart". What Max comes to understand about the past, and about its indelible effects on him, is at the center of this elegiac, vividly dramatic, beautifully written novel, among the finest we have had from this extraordinary writer. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant." (Booklist) "Magnificent." (Publishers Weekly) "Captivating." (Bookmarks Magazine) Members Reviews: OVERWHELMINGLY FINE The book itself deserves the Booker prize it received and anything else possible in the way of awards. The contrast between the deeply sad story and the intensely gorgeous language evokes that paradox of despair expressed in beauty. I heard about the book in a round-about way and at first took it for a far older work, the author's willingness to lavish language, description, simile, so fooled me. What makes THIS version so outstanding, however, is the reading by John Lee. His voice, phrasing, and emphasis are so perfect, his timing especially so apt, that I have trouble imagining the book without it. the sea I've been inside the heads of alot of old men lately; Mr Sammler's Planet,Gilead,The History of Love. I thought it was as good as these other novels. Without much real action or suspense, I was glad to journey with this old man to the end. It was so beautifully written, insightful, humorous at times and just so human. Dark, depressing, realistic but so poetic! Having a love of Ireland lead me to listen to this book, one of my first audible downloads. While this book has to be described as dark and somewhat depressing, the upside is that the writing is the work of an absolute poet and perfectionist of the English language. Sublime! Regarding the narrator, he is superb. He sounds as if he truly loves the book and each and every character. I felt tentative about this book at first; the language complex, the story dark. But I encourage readers to stick with it because the past and present are subtely inter-woven, the characters mysterious and interesting, and every question falls neatly into place at the end without the need for any purfunctory happy endings or elevation of character. The story is essentially about life and death and the emotions surrounding them, told by a "man"! So...if you are interested in literature but written recently, give this awesome book a read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Any-Witch-Way-You-Can-Wicked-Witches-of-the-Midwest-Book-1-Audiobook/B00S710F90 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Any Witch Way You Can (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 1) Author: Amanda M. Lee Narrator: Aris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Amanda M. Lee Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 522 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bay Winchester is having a tough week. As the local editor of Hemlock Cove's only newspaper, she just happens to be present when a body is found in an area corn maze. To make matters worse, the police believe the murder may have something to do with the occult. This wouldn't be a problem for a normal reporter, but since Bay is descended from a well-known line of actual witches, the town is understandably on edge. Between the suspicious townspeople, the befuddled police presence and that random hot biker guy that may or may not have something to do with the murder -- Bay has her hands full. When you add the typical family problems, multiplying ghosts -- and one monster of a zit that she's sure came from her aunt's curse -- Bay is just struggling to make it through the week. Of course, when the killer sets his sights on Bay, things could get a whole lot worse. Note: These books are full of sarcasm and are a little bit snarky -- so read only if you like to laugh and you aren't easily offended. This is the first book in the Wicked Witches of the Midwest mystery series. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amanda M. Lee) Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:12:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Any-Witch-Way-You-Can-Wicked-Witches-of-the-Midwest-Book-1-Audiobook/B00S710F90 thebookvoice.com 06:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Any Witch Way You Can (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 1) Author: Amanda M. Lee Narrator: Aris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Amanda M. Lee Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 522 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bay Winchester is having a tough week. As the local editor of Hemlock Cove's only newspaper, she just happens to be present when a body is found in an area corn maze. To make matters worse, the police believe the murder may have something to do with the occult. This wouldn't be a problem for a normal reporter, but since Bay is descended from a well-known line of actual witches, the town is understandably on edge. Between the suspicious townspeople, the befuddled police presence and that random hot biker guy that may or may not have something to do with the murder -- Bay has her hands full. When you add the typical family problems, multiplying ghosts -- and one monster of a zit that she's sure came from her aunt's curse -- Bay is just struggling to make it through the week. Of course, when the killer sets his sights on Bay, things could get a whole lot worse. Note: These books are full of sarcasm and are a little bit snarky -- so read only if you like to laugh and you aren't easily offended. This is the first book in the Wicked Witches of the Midwest mystery series. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Any Witch Way You Can (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 1) Author: Amanda M. Lee Narrator: Aris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Amanda M. Lee Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 522 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bay Winchester is having a tough week. As the local editor of Hemlock Cove's only newspaper, she just happens to be present when a body is found in an area corn maze. To make matters worse, the police believe the murder may have something to do with the occult. This wouldn't be a problem for a normal reporter, but since Bay is descended from a well-known line of actual witches, the town is understandably on edge. Between the suspicious townspeople, the befuddled police presence and that random hot biker guy that may or may not have something to do with the murder -- Bay has her hands full. When you add the typical family problems, multiplying ghosts -- and one monster of a zit that she's sure came from her aunt's curse -- Bay is just struggling to make it through the week. Of course, when the killer sets his sights on Bay, things could get a whole lot worse. Note: These books are full of sarcasm and are a little bit snarky -- so read only if you like to laugh and you aren't easily offended. This is the first book in the Wicked Witches of the Midwest mystery series. Members Reviews: Horrible narrator!!! Please get a new one!!! How could the performance have been better? The narrator is HORRIBLE. I gave up on it initially. I went back and stuck with it despite the narrator. PLEASE find a better narrator!!!!! Her pronunciation is terrible. She can't do character voices. Her inflection is practically non existant. I could find no saving graces with this narrator. Be Ware What disappointed you about Any Witch Way You Can (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 1)? The narrator did not read very well. She continuously mispronounced words. If youve listened to books by Amanda M. Lee before, how does this one compare? This is my first book. How did the narrator detract from the book? She did not no how to pronounce certain words. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The story line was interesting. Any additional comments? If the book were free, I wouldn't complain but because I had to use a credit, I am unhappy. narrator needs to slow down and be more diverse in narrator too fast and all voices were alike. good premise though. will try #2. book. This Book What did you like best about Any Witch Way You Can (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 1)? What did you like least? This book wasn't exactly what I had been hoping for. Actually I am not sure how I even made it to the end. Let's face it, the book was boring. It had no substance to it. Even the characters you do not get to know well. The entire book was focused on a house full of women that had to fight and bicker constantly, with a few dead bodies thrown in for good measure. How it could even claim to be a mystery book is beyond me as well. I guessed right away who it was because there was only a handful of people it could of been. Could you see Any Witch Way You Can (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 1) being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? The performance was absolutely horrible. It sounded like someone was reading a book to me and not doing a very good job of it. At one point in the book she was actually reading with her nose plugged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Emerald-Buddha-Audiobook/B01HDT5WQ2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emerald Buddha Author: Russell Blake Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 595 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Drake, Allie, and Spencer reunite in Emerald Buddha, the second Drake Ramsey adventure - a quest to locate the lost treasure of the Khmer Empire, secreted away in a hidden temple somewhere in Myanmar. But nothing is as it seems, and their archaeological expedition soon turns deadly when desperate factions target them in order to safeguard a secret that could topple the US government. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Russell Blake) Tue, 19 Jul 2016 01:54:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Emerald-Buddha-Audiobook/B01HDT5WQ2 thebookvoice.com 09:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emerald Buddha Author: Russell Blake Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 595 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Drake, Allie, and Spencer reunite in Emerald Buddha, the second Drake Ramsey adventure - a quest to locate the lost treasure of the Khmer Empire, secreted away in a hidden temple somewhere in Myanmar. But nothing is as it seems, and their archaeological expedition soon turns deadly when desperate factions target them in order to safeguard a secret that could topple the US government. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emerald Buddha Author: Russell Blake Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 595 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Drake, Allie, and Spencer reunite in Emerald Buddha, the second Drake Ramsey adventure - a quest to locate the lost treasure of the Khmer Empire, secreted away in a hidden temple somewhere in Myanmar. But nothing is as it seems, and their archaeological expedition soon turns deadly when desperate factions target them in order to safeguard a secret that could topple the US government. Members Reviews: A Let Down Any additional comments? Found it a little hard to believe what Drake, Allie, and Spencer all did differently with their monies. Allie taking care of her father's estate REALLY The man said everything was paid for and he was hiding out because of the Russians with no paper trail to follow in the 1st book. So what estate? Didn't you remember that part? Spencer was far to smart for some the incidents in this adventure. I feel Drake is getting whiny. Doesn't have the same charisma he once did. Allie having studied archaeology missed the mark several times. I love Spencer ! This book was not as intriguing as the 1st Slow Start But I Loved The Book What did you love best about Emerald Buddha? Joe. I really liked his character. He made me laugh all the way thru the book. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Hmmmm......I would have been listening to Joe Ledger. This book was just fine the way it was. I enjoyed the whole thing. The tin foil hat twist that it took was awesome. What about Ray Porters performance did you like? It's RAY PORTER people. What ISN'T there to like about Ray Porter. Sheesh. If you could take any character from Emerald Buddha out to dinner, who would it be and why? Probably the Emerald Buddha. Any additional comments? I've read all the comments making jest of this series. I have to say I like it. It's not rocket science. It's entertaining as all get out. AND it's narrated by Ray Porter. I'm glad I came into the series late. The third book comes out in a couple weeks. I can't wait. The first book was better! This one is just ok! Ray Porter's narration was excellent, however, the story in this second book of the series just ok! I enjoyed the first book much more! Audible addict! Santa Fe, NM Fun read, but the characters are 2d These books are great beach reads, but you can't go in expecting a lot of character development. if actually say the female lead is becoming more damsel in distress than she was in the first book. And Drake is even more winey. But hey, the gun fights are well written, the pacing is good, and the stories wrap up nicely in the end. Emerald Buddha Great story, kind of odd characters made for fun, lots of violence of course, no one seems to get their shots first tho...lol... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Someday-Audiobook/B002V8MIZE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Someday Subtitle: Sunrise Series #3 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A heartbreaking loss.... The Flanigan family recognizes the deep loss of the Christian Kids Theater, and they begin to pray for a miracle - that even without the theater, somehow CKT will go on. Bailey and Connor see their CKT friends fitting in with the wrong crowd and making decisions that will harm them. A season of hope.... John Baxter takes the next step in his relationship with Elaine, giving him a season to contemplate selling the Baxter house - and losing a lifetime of memories. As the rest of the family considers the future, they must pull together like never before. Only their undying love for each other can help them overcome today's trials for a life they know is possible...someday. Critic Reviews: "Karen Kingsbury and Sandra Burr combine to give listeners a fascinating story of love, conflict, and faith." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Kingsbury) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:09:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Someday-Audiobook/B002V8MIZE thebookvoice.com 10:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Someday Subtitle: Sunrise Series #3 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A heartbreaking loss.... The Flanigan family recognizes the deep loss of the Christian Kids Theater, and they begin to pray for a miracle - that even without the theater, somehow CKT will go on. Bailey and Connor see their CKT friends fitting in with the wrong crowd and making decisions that will harm them. A season of hope.... John Baxter takes the next step in his relationship with Elaine, giving him a season to contemplate selling the Baxter house - and losing a lifetime of memories. As the rest of the family considers the future, they must pull together like never before. Only their undying love for each other can help them overcome today's trials for a life they know is possible...someday. Critic Reviews: "Karen Kingsbury and Sandra Burr combine to give listeners a fascinating story of love, conflict, and faith." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Someday Subtitle: Sunrise Series #3 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A heartbreaking loss.... The Flanigan family recognizes the deep loss of the Christian Kids Theater, and they begin to pray for a miracle - that even without the theater, somehow CKT will go on. Bailey and Connor see their CKT friends fitting in with the wrong crowd and making decisions that will harm them. A season of hope.... John Baxter takes the next step in his relationship with Elaine, giving him a season to contemplate selling the Baxter house - and losing a lifetime of memories. As the rest of the family considers the future, they must pull together like never before. Only their undying love for each other can help them overcome today's trials for a life they know is possible...someday. Critic Reviews: "Karen Kingsbury and Sandra Burr combine to give listeners a fascinating story of love, conflict, and faith." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Favorite Book - So Far The last two chapters resolve significant personal conflicts and spiritual issues, which had built to crisis levels in earlier chapters. inspirational I love The Baxter and their story I look forward to hearing it and at times applying to my own life. Touching,tear jerker great book. More Baxter Family amazing stories of Faith Through Triumph and Tragedy the Baxter Family always trusts in God's Grace to bring them through. I love these book series 1st with the book titles beginning with R the titles beginning with F and then this series beginning with S. Finally Coming Home, through these books you learn how to trust in God no matter the circumstances. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hoping-for-Love-Audiobook/B00BC7F9GK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hoping for Love Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 5 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: All her life, Grace Ryan was the "fat girl". Taunted and teased and ignored by her peers, she tried every diet ever invented to no avail. Desperate to change her life as her 20s slipped away, she decided it was time for drastic measures and had lap-band surgery. More than a year later, she's lost 130 pounds and is venturing into the dating world for the first time. During a boat trip to Gansett Island with the new guy in her life, Grace refuses to have sex with him and finds herself abandoned without a dollar to her name at McCarthy's Gansett Island Marina. At home for the summer awaiting the launch of his debut CD, music star-in-the-making Evan McCarthy is performing at the Tiki Bar when he notices Grace looking lost in a sea of happy people. Evan comes to her aid and quickly finds himself smitten. But the last thing Grace needs after all shes been through is a guy who "doesn't do relationships". Will Evan change his ways to win Grace's heart?"Another solid entry into the McCarthys of Gansett Island series. Critic Reviews: "Marie Force continues to create characters that readers can identify with and make you want to visit fictional Gansett Island and its residents." (Night Owl Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie Force) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:01:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hoping-for-Love-Audiobook/B00BC7F9GK thebookvoice.com 08:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hoping for Love Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 5 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: All her life, Grace Ryan was the "fat girl". Taunted and teased and ignored by her peers, she tried every diet ever invented to no avail. Desperate to change her life as her 20s slipped away, she decided it was time for drastic measures and had lap-band surgery. More than a year later, she's lost 130 pounds and is venturing into the dating world for the first time. During a boat trip to Gansett Island with the new guy in her life, Grace refuses to have sex with him and finds herself abandoned without a dollar to her name at McCarthy's Gansett Island Marina. At home for the summer awaiting the launch of his debut CD, music star-in-the-making Evan McCarthy is performing at the Tiki Bar when he notices Grace looking lost in a sea of happy people. Evan comes to her aid and quickly finds himself smitten. But the last thing Grace needs after all shes been through is a guy who "doesn't do relationships". Will Evan change his ways to win Grace's heart?"Another solid entry into the McCarthys of Gansett Island series. Critic Reviews: "Marie Force continues to create characters that readers can identify with and make you want to visit fictional Gansett Island and its residents." (Night Owl Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hoping for Love Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 5 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: All her life, Grace Ryan was the "fat girl". Taunted and teased and ignored by her peers, she tried every diet ever invented to no avail. Desperate to change her life as her 20s slipped away, she decided it was time for drastic measures and had lap-band surgery. More than a year later, she's lost 130 pounds and is venturing into the dating world for the first time. During a boat trip to Gansett Island with the new guy in her life, Grace refuses to have sex with him and finds herself abandoned without a dollar to her name at McCarthy's Gansett Island Marina. At home for the summer awaiting the launch of his debut CD, music star-in-the-making Evan McCarthy is performing at the Tiki Bar when he notices Grace looking lost in a sea of happy people. Evan comes to her aid and quickly finds himself smitten. But the last thing Grace needs after all shes been through is a guy who "doesn't do relationships". Will Evan change his ways to win Grace's heart?"Another solid entry into the McCarthys of Gansett Island series. Critic Reviews: "Marie Force continues to create characters that readers can identify with and make you want to visit fictional Gansett Island and its residents." (Night Owl Reviews) Members Reviews: horrible narration This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? someone who can stand to listen to a dull drone Would you recommend Hoping for Love to your friends? Why or why not? i would recommed the book not the audio Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Holly Fielding? anyone has to do a better job. she had no emotion, no character change, i had to replay sevreral times because i couldnt tell who was who. half the time she was gasping for breath at the beginning of each blah sentence. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? anger beacause it could have been so much better and i will purchase the paperback from amazon if available Any additional comments? could someone not tell after the first chapter that this narrator was wrong ??? love e at its sweetest when two finds each ither you never kniw whar brings them together but Marie brings you a story if two dinding live when they wasnt looking for it. a great books to listen to the characters and story really draws you in good romance This one is good for the romance. Not as much of excitement in it as some of the other stories but it's still very good. Love the McArthy family! I love that the boys grow into men as they meet the strong female characters. The way they help the women overcome their fears and troubles, isn't this what all of us want? To meet someone who is not perfect, but willing to own their mistakes and help us to be be better as we do the same for them? I love that Big Mac and Linda are shown to be human, and love their kids enough to take advice!cant wait till I get my ears on the next installment! Grace comes into her own Would you try another book from Marie Force and/or Holly Fielding? I enjoy the books by Marie Force including the Green Mountain and Fatal series. I do not care for the narrator, Holly Fielding. I prefer a performance not a dry reading of words. Who was your favorite character and why? Grace plus Linda & Big Mac Would you be willing to try another one of Holly Fieldings performances? Only so I can complete this series. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Spy-of-the-First-Person-Audiobook/B077GGQ1J7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spy of the First Person Author: Sam Shepard Narrator: Michael Shannon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The final work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, actor, and musician, drawn from his transformative last days In searing, beautiful prose, Sam Shepard's extraordinary narrative has tremendous immediacy and power. It tells in a brilliant braid of voices the story of an unnamed narrator who traces, before our rapt ears, his memories of work, adventure, and travel as he undergoes medical tests and treatments for a condition that is rendering him more and more dependent on the loved ones who are caring for him. The narrator's memories and preoccupations often echo those of our current moment - for here are stories of immigration and community, inclusion and exclusion, suspicion and trust. But at the book's core, and his, is family - his relationships with those he loved and with the natural world around him. Vivid, haunting, and deeply moving, Spy of the First Person takes us from the sculpted gardens of a renowned clinic in Arizona to the blue waters surrounding Alcatraz, from a New Mexico border town to a condemned building on New York City's Avenue C. It is an unflinching expression of the vulnerabilities that make us human - and an unbound celebration of family and life. Critic Reviews: "Snares with virtuoso precision both nature's constant vibrancy and the stop-action of illness. Told in short takes pulsing with life and rueful wit.... Offers acid commentary on episodes in American history, and revels in the resonance of words.... A gorgeously courageous and sagacious coda to Shepard's innovative and soulful body of work." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "A sharply observed, slender novel set in familiar Shepard territory: a dusty, windblown West of limitless horizons and limited means of escape.... Offers arresting portent.... It's exactly of a piece with True West and other early Shepard standards, and one can imagine Shepard himself playing the part of that old man in an understated, stoical film.... In the end, this is a story less of action than of mood, and that mood is overwhelmingly, achingly melancholic. The story is modest, the poetry superb. A most worthy valediction." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Shepard) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:56:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Spy-of-the-First-Person-Audiobook/B077GGQ1J7 thebookvoice.com 01:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spy of the First Person Author: Sam Shepard Narrator: Michael Shannon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The final work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, actor, and musician, drawn from his transformative last days In searing, beautiful prose, Sam Shepard's extraordinary narrative has tremendous immediacy and power. It tells in a brilliant braid of voices the story of an unnamed narrator who traces, before our rapt ears, his memories of work, adventure, and travel as he undergoes medical tests and treatments for a condition that is rendering him more and more dependent on the loved ones who are caring for him. The narrator's memories and preoccupations often echo those of our current moment - for here are stories of immigration and community, inclusion and exclusion, suspicion and trust. But at the book's core, and his, is family - his relationships with those he loved and with the natural world around him. Vivid, haunting, and deeply moving, Spy of the First Person takes us from the sculpted gardens of a renowned clinic in Arizona to the blue waters surrounding Alcatraz, from a New Mexico border town to a condemned building on New York City's Avenue C. It is an unflinching expression of the vulnerabilities that make us human - and an unbound celebration of family and life. Critic Reviews: "Snares with virtuoso precision both nature's constant vibrancy and the stop-action of illness. Told in short takes pulsing with life and rueful wit.... Offers acid commentary on episodes in American history, and revels in the resonance of words.... A gorgeously courageous and sagacious coda to Shepard's innovative and soulful body of work." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "A sharply observed, slender novel set in familiar Shepard territory: a dusty, windblown West of limitless horizons and limited means of escape.... Offers arresting portent.... It's exactly of a piece with True West and other early Shepard standards, and one can imagine Shepard himself playing the part of that old man in an understated, stoical film.... In the end, this is a story less of action than of mood, and that mood is overwhelmingly, achingly melancholic. The story is modest, the poetry superb. A most worthy valediction." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spy of the First Person Author: Sam Shepard Narrator: Michael Shannon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The final work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, actor, and musician, drawn from his transformative last days In searing, beautiful prose, Sam Shepard's extraordinary narrative has tremendous immediacy and power. It tells in a brilliant braid of voices the story of an unnamed narrator who traces, before our rapt ears, his memories of work, adventure, and travel as he undergoes medical tests and treatments for a condition that is rendering him more and more dependent on the loved ones who are caring for him. The narrator's memories and preoccupations often echo those of our current moment - for here are stories of immigration and community, inclusion and exclusion, suspicion and trust. But at the book's core, and his, is family - his relationships with those he loved and with the natural world around him. Vivid, haunting, and deeply moving, Spy of the First Person takes us from the sculpted gardens of a renowned clinic in Arizona to the blue waters surrounding Alcatraz, from a New Mexico border town to a condemned building on New York City's Avenue C. It is an unflinching expression of the vulnerabilities that make us human - and an unbound celebration of family and life. Critic Reviews: "Snares with virtuoso precision both nature's constant vibrancy and the stop-action of illness. Told in short takes pulsing with life and rueful wit.... Offers acid commentary on episodes in American history, and revels in the resonance of words.... A gorgeously courageous and sagacious coda to Shepard's innovative and soulful body of work." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "A sharply observed, slender novel set in familiar Shepard territory: a dusty, windblown West of limitless horizons and limited means of escape.... Offers arresting portent.... It's exactly of a piece with True West and other early Shepard standards, and one can imagine Shepard himself playing the part of that old man in an understated, stoical film.... In the end, this is a story less of action than of mood, and that mood is overwhelmingly, achingly melancholic. The story is modest, the poetry superb. A most worthy valediction." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Good Insight Interesting work with thought-provoking descriptions by Shepard as Shepard does extremely well. Enjoyable listen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Falling-Home-Audiobook/B004GUQZLS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Falling Home Author: Karen White Narrator: Lyssa Browne Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cassie Madison has it all: A high-powered advertising career; a stylish Manhattan apartment; and a sophisticated, rich, and gorgeous fiancé. It's a far cry from her childhood in Walton, Georgia, home of the annual Kudzu Festival and hot, sticky summers. And then there are all the bad memories, the heartache. When Cassie's estranged sister calls to say that her father is dying, Cassie knows it's time to set aside her feelings and go home and face the sister she hasn't seen in 15 years. When her father dies, he leaves the family home to Cassie, who can't wait to get rid of it and get back to New York, her job, and her fiancé, even if it means having a developer tear down the house. But something keeps her in Walton, and she doesn't know if it's her mending relationship with her sister; the irresistible, aggravating Sam Parker, who wants her to preserve her house; or the feeling of finally being home. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen White) Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:44:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Falling-Home-Audiobook/B004GUQZLS thebookvoice.com 15:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Falling Home Author: Karen White Narrator: Lyssa Browne Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cassie Madison has it all: A high-powered advertising career; a stylish Manhattan apartment; and a sophisticated, rich, and gorgeous fiancé. It's a far cry from her childhood in Walton, Georgia, home of the annual Kudzu Festival and hot, sticky summers. And then there are all the bad memories, the heartache. When Cassie's estranged sister calls to say that her father is dying, Cassie knows it's time to set aside her feelings and go home and face the sister she hasn't seen in 15 years. When her father dies, he leaves the family home to Cassie, who can't wait to get rid of it and get back to New York, her job, and her fiancé, even if it means having a developer tear down the house. But something keeps her in Walton, and she doesn't know if it's her mending relationship with her sister; the irresistible, aggravating Sam Parker, who wants her to preserve her house; or the feeling of finally being home. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Falling Home Author: Karen White Narrator: Lyssa Browne Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cassie Madison has it all: A high-powered advertising career; a stylish Manhattan apartment; and a sophisticated, rich, and gorgeous fiancé. It's a far cry from her childhood in Walton, Georgia, home of the annual Kudzu Festival and hot, sticky summers. And then there are all the bad memories, the heartache. When Cassie's estranged sister calls to say that her father is dying, Cassie knows it's time to set aside her feelings and go home and face the sister she hasn't seen in 15 years. When her father dies, he leaves the family home to Cassie, who can't wait to get rid of it and get back to New York, her job, and her fiancé, even if it means having a developer tear down the house. But something keeps her in Walton, and she doesn't know if it's her mending relationship with her sister; the irresistible, aggravating Sam Parker, who wants her to preserve her house; or the feeling of finally being home. Members Reviews: Wasn't sure but glad I did! I wasn't sure about this book but it turned out to be such a great book. Love, laugh and tears all in one book!! I can't wait to listen to another book by Karen White!!! good story I enjoyed this book almost as much as other books by this author. Not as much intrigue as her others but still a good one. The southern drawl.was quite drawn-out at times. If it bothers you just speed it up Good listen I enjoyed listening to this book and would recommend it to others who like this kind of story. It is different enough that you really get into to the characters and near the end I was in tears and laughing with them. very disappointed What disappointed you about Falling Home? narration and story line. Both were silly and trite Would you ever listen to anything by Karen White again? perhaps Would you be willing to try another one of Lyssa Brownes performances? perhaps If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Falling Home? The main characterCassie,would be rewritten to be a stronger woman with more sense. Ho Hum Sorry, but I found this story slow and it just dragged on and on. The longer I listened to this book, the more I began to dislike Cassie. She was a good person, but I found her to have a weak personality. All through the book everyone kept saying she was afraid. She never stood up for herself and maybe I missed something but I don't think the book ever showed her coming to grips about what she was afraid about. She was gone for 15 years and people acted like they knew her better than she knew herself. For as long as this book lasted, not much depth was put into the characters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Triangles-Audiobook/B005SIOIEI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Triangles Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ellen Hopkins Narrator: Michele Pawk, January LaVoy, Jan Maxwell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Three female friends face midlife crises in a no-holds-barred exploration of sex, marriage, and the fragility of life. Holly: Filled with regret for being a stay-at-home mom, she sheds 60 pounds and loses herself in the world of extramarital sex. Will it bring the fulfillment she is searching for? Andrea: A single mom and avowed celibate, she watches her friend Hollys meltdown with a mixture of concern and contempt. Holly is throwing away what Andrea has spent her whole life searching fora committed relationship with a decent guy. So what if Andrea picks up Hollys castaway husband? Marissa: She has more than her fair share of challengesa gay, rebellious teenage son, a terminally ill daughter, and a husband who buries himself in his work rather than face the facts. As one womans marriage unravels, anothers rekindles. As one womans family comes apart at the seams, anothers reconfigures into something bigger and better. In this story of connections and disconnections, one womans up is another ones down, and all of them will learn the meaning of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness. Unflinchingly honest, emotionally powerful, surprisingly erotic, Triangles is the ultimate pause-resister. Hopkinss gorgeous, expertly honed poetic verse perfectly captures the inner lives of her characters. Sometimes it happens like that. Sometimes you just get lost.... Get lost in the world of Triangles, where the lives of three unforgettable women intersect, and where there are no easy answers. Critic Reviews: "Hopkins delivers a raw and riveting tale of love and forgiveness that will captivate readers." ( Publisher's Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellen Hopkins) Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:59:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Triangles-Audiobook/B005SIOIEI thebookvoice.com 08:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Triangles Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ellen Hopkins Narrator: Michele Pawk, January LaVoy, Jan Maxwell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Three female friends face midlife crises in a no-holds-barred exploration of sex, marriage, and the fragility of life. Holly: Filled with regret for being a stay-at-home mom, she sheds 60 pounds and loses herself in the world of extramarital sex. Will it bring the fulfillment she is searching for? Andrea: A single mom and avowed celibate, she watches her friend Hollys meltdown with a mixture of concern and contempt. Holly is throwing away what Andrea has spent her whole life searching fora committed relationship with a decent guy. So what if Andrea picks up Hollys castaway husband? Marissa: She has more than her fair share of challengesa gay, rebellious teenage son, a terminally ill daughter, and a husband who buries himself in his work rather than face the facts. As one womans marriage unravels, anothers rekindles. As one womans family comes apart at the seams, anothers reconfigures into something bigger and better. In this story of connections and disconnections, one womans up is another ones down, and all of them will learn the meaning of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness. Unflinchingly honest, emotionally powerful, surprisingly erotic, Triangles is the ultimate pause-resister. Hopkinss gorgeous, expertly honed poetic verse perfectly captures the inner lives of her characters. Sometimes it happens like that. Sometimes you just get lost.... Get lost in the world of Triangles, where the lives of three unforgettable women intersect, and where there are no easy answers. Critic Reviews: "Hopkins delivers a raw and riveting tale of love and forgiveness that will captivate readers." ( Publisher's Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Triangles Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ellen Hopkins Narrator: Michele Pawk, January LaVoy, Jan Maxwell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Three female friends face midlife crises in a no-holds-barred exploration of sex, marriage, and the fragility of life. Holly: Filled with regret for being a stay-at-home mom, she sheds 60 pounds and loses herself in the world of extramarital sex. Will it bring the fulfillment she is searching for? Andrea: A single mom and avowed celibate, she watches her friend Hollys meltdown with a mixture of concern and contempt. Holly is throwing away what Andrea has spent her whole life searching fora committed relationship with a decent guy. So what if Andrea picks up Hollys castaway husband? Marissa: She has more than her fair share of challengesa gay, rebellious teenage son, a terminally ill daughter, and a husband who buries himself in his work rather than face the facts. As one womans marriage unravels, anothers rekindles. As one womans family comes apart at the seams, anothers reconfigures into something bigger and better. In this story of connections and disconnections, one womans up is another ones down, and all of them will learn the meaning of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness. Unflinchingly honest, emotionally powerful, surprisingly erotic, Triangles is the ultimate pause-resister. Hopkinss gorgeous, expertly honed poetic verse perfectly captures the inner lives of her characters. Sometimes it happens like that. Sometimes you just get lost.... Get lost in the world of Triangles, where the lives of three unforgettable women intersect, and where there are no easy answers. Critic Reviews: "Hopkins delivers a raw and riveting tale of love and forgiveness that will captivate readers." ( Publisher's Weekly) Members Reviews: Great Book, terrible narrator The story was awesome, characters very layered and interesting but the woman who read the Andrea part nearly made me pull the plug on this. One more success for the amazing Ellen Hopkins I love this story. It's entertaining and intriguing. It has love, friendship deception and sex. Very great adult novel. I have never been disappointed by Ellen; she continues to deliver book after book. I didn't mind the narration of the book. I was a little confused because I thought with 3 characters and 3 narrators they would have one for each character...That is not the case. Some of the impressions of the male characters and teenage parts were hard to read and very obnoxious but not bad enough to ruin the story. If you are familiar with Ellen Hopkins or if you are looking for a REAL to life racey adult novel for women...give this a shot!! :) I loved it so much I loved it the story was fantastic I could listen to it again but some of the voices were kind of hard to listen to and really wanted to put me to sleep but other then that it worth it Great Story, felt the characters I really enjoyed the character Andrea although I didn't care for character Holly at all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Catering-to-Nobody-Audiobook/B002V8MJ2Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catering to Nobody Author: Diane Mott Davidson Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 621 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Goldy Bear, recently divorced, has made a home for herself and her young son in scenic Aspen Valley, Colorado. There, calls for Goldilock's Catering have been steady enough to pay the bills. But when a mourner is felled by rat poison during a funeral buffet Goldy is serving, the police quickly close her business. Now it's up to Goldy to find the rat who has tainted her food and her reputation. Diane Mott Davidson whips up a spicy mixture of cooks and crooks, and veteran narrator Barbara Rosenblat brilliantly conveys Goldy's intelligence, wit, and energy. As the mystery unfolds, its tension is sweetened by delectable recipes, including Goldy's Dream Cake, Dungeon Bars, and Honey Ginger Snaps. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Mott Davidson) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:14:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Catering-to-Nobody-Audiobook/B002V8MJ2Q thebookvoice.com 08:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catering to Nobody Author: Diane Mott Davidson Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 621 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Goldy Bear, recently divorced, has made a home for herself and her young son in scenic Aspen Valley, Colorado. There, calls for Goldilock's Catering have been steady enough to pay the bills. But when a mourner is felled by rat poison during a funeral buffet Goldy is serving, the police quickly close her business. Now it's up to Goldy to find the rat who has tainted her food and her reputation. Diane Mott Davidson whips up a spicy mixture of cooks and crooks, and veteran narrator Barbara Rosenblat brilliantly conveys Goldy's intelligence, wit, and energy. As the mystery unfolds, its tension is sweetened by delectable recipes, including Goldy's Dream Cake, Dungeon Bars, and Honey Ginger Snaps. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catering to Nobody Author: Diane Mott Davidson Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 621 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Goldy Bear, recently divorced, has made a home for herself and her young son in scenic Aspen Valley, Colorado. There, calls for Goldilock's Catering have been steady enough to pay the bills. But when a mourner is felled by rat poison during a funeral buffet Goldy is serving, the police quickly close her business. Now it's up to Goldy to find the rat who has tainted her food and her reputation. Diane Mott Davidson whips up a spicy mixture of cooks and crooks, and veteran narrator Barbara Rosenblat brilliantly conveys Goldy's intelligence, wit, and energy. As the mystery unfolds, its tension is sweetened by delectable recipes, including Goldy's Dream Cake, Dungeon Bars, and Honey Ginger Snaps. Members Reviews: Surprises Barbara Rosenblat does an outstanding job narrating this 'light hearted' murder mystery. I love her semi-sarcastic style! The story was not 'corney' although it contained romance, friendship and family love. There were suspenseful scenes and it wasn't easy to figure out the ending! In fact, I didn't figure it out...I had to read it. Quite enjoyable! Great listen- Catering to Nobody! Where does Catering to Nobody rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I would rank this in the middle. What was one of the most memorable moments of Catering to Nobody? Description of Colorado, characters and food. Dianne Mott Davidson is a gifted writer with an outstanding ability to draw you into her story. Which character as performed by Barbara Rosenblat was your favorite? I liked Goldy the most. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, I like to savour the mystery. Any additional comments? I had read a review complaining about Barbara Rosenblat's breathing. I found this to be a trivial matter as most people have idiocycrancies in their breathing patterns. Went well with Goldy's exasperation at being closed for the busiest season of the year. So, so bad...and yet... Any additional comments? I bought this audiobook because it was on sale. I'm glad I didn't spend a lot of money on it. There were several things wrong with this audiobook, so I'm going to try to list them. In no particular order: 1)The Writing. I thought for sure this book was written in the 50s or 60s. You know how those books read; the language is dated and the characters all feel stiff. I couldn't keep up with the amount of times a character said "gee" or "golly". The detective in the story referred to himself and other detectives as "dicks". Then various dates and times were mentioned in the book, and I realized this book had to have been written much later than I'd thought. Turns out, it was published in 1990. I never would have guessed. Then I started doing the math...a lot of the history goes back to when the main character (Goldie)'s ex was 10 (in 1967). They say the current time is 20 years after, so 1987. Goldie's ex is a gynecologist, with an 11 year old son. He was practicing when he met Goldie. If they hooked up right away, that would've made him 19 when they met. I've never in my life met a 19 year old gynecologist, and frankly I never want to. In addition to dated language, the language is just dull. The jokes and puns (and there are a lot of them) aren't funny. Characters would refer to something being odd or unusual, when it wasn't at all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lock-and-Key-Audiobook/B002V5ISUQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lock and Key Author: Sarah Dessen Narrator: Rebecca Soler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Sarah Dessen explores the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again. ©2008 Sarah Dessen; (P)2008 Penguin biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Dessen) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:26:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lock-and-Key-Audiobook/B002V5ISUQ thebookvoice.com 11:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lock and Key Author: Sarah Dessen Narrator: Rebecca Soler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Sarah Dessen explores the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again. ©2008 Sarah Dessen; (P)2008 Penguin Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lock and Key Author: Sarah Dessen Narrator: Rebecca Soler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Sarah Dessen explores the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again. ©2008 Sarah Dessen; (P)2008 Penguin Members Reviews: GREAT book This story about a girl finally learning how to get close to people, makes you really think how fortunate you are in life. This book also makes you think about where you come from and what your family is like and how you help them. The main character develops and learns a lot about relations and helps you change to be a better person too. Must read! What did you like best about this story? How the young girl came to realize her life can change if she lets people in. What about Rebecca Solers performance did you like? Great Job!! Heart touching. The journey that Ruby went through truly tells an amazing story. 10/10 would recommend this book. Excellent The narrator as well as the story were very good. I will definitely listen to it again many times. Fabulous! If you could sum up Lock and Key in three words, what would they be? I'm making myself read different genres this summer. Normally, I only read science fiction or fantasy. However, I love this book about this dysfunctional family. I so related! Once I started, I couldn't put it down. What was one of the most memorable moments of Lock and Key? Nate rescuing Ruby from the forest. Have you listened to any of Rebecca Solers other performances before? How does this one compare? First time listener Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YES! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beach-Town-Audiobook/B00UVX1A7I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach Town Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 664 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Greer Hennessy needs palm trees. As a movie location scout, picture-perfect is the name of the game. But her last project literally went up in flames, and her career is on the verge of flaming out. Greer has been given one more chance, if she can find the perfect undiscovered beach hideaway for a big-budget movie. She zeroes in on a sleepy Florida panhandle town called Cypress Key. There's one motel, a marina, a long stretch of pristine beach and an old fishing pier with a community casino-which will be perfect for the film's explosive climax. There's just one problem. Eben Thibadeaux, the town mayor, completely objects to Greer's plan. A lifelong resident of Cypress Key, Eben wants the town to be revitalized, not commercialized. After a toxic paper plant closed, the bay has only recently been reborn, and Eb has no intention of letting anybody screw with his town again. But Greer has a way of making things happen, regardless of obstacles. And Greer and Eb are way too attracted to each other for either of them to see reason. Between an ambitious director and his entourage-including a spoiled "It Boy" lead actor-who parachute into town, a conniving local ex-socialite, and a cast of local fangirls and opportunists who catch the movie bug, nothing is going to be the same in Cypress Key. Now Greer is forced to make some hard choices: about the people and the town she's come to care about, and about her own life. True love is only for the movies, right? Can Greer find a way to be the heroine in her own life story? Told with inimitable heart and humor, Mary Kay Andrews' Beach Town is the perfect summer destination. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Kay Andrews) Tue, 19 May 2015 12:21:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beach-Town-Audiobook/B00UVX1A7I thebookvoice.com 14:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach Town Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 664 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Greer Hennessy needs palm trees. As a movie location scout, picture-perfect is the name of the game. But her last project literally went up in flames, and her career is on the verge of flaming out. Greer has been given one more chance, if she can find the perfect undiscovered beach hideaway for a big-budget movie. She zeroes in on a sleepy Florida panhandle town called Cypress Key. There's one motel, a marina, a long stretch of pristine beach and an old fishing pier with a community casino-which will be perfect for the film's explosive climax. There's just one problem. Eben Thibadeaux, the town mayor, completely objects to Greer's plan. A lifelong resident of Cypress Key, Eben wants the town to be revitalized, not commercialized. After a toxic paper plant closed, the bay has only recently been reborn, and Eb has no intention of letting anybody screw with his town again. But Greer has a way of making things happen, regardless of obstacles. And Greer and Eb are way too attracted to each other for either of them to see reason. Between an ambitious director and his entourage-including a spoiled "It Boy" lead actor-who parachute into town, a conniving local ex-socialite, and a cast of local fangirls and opportunists who catch the movie bug, nothing is going to be the same in Cypress Key. Now Greer is forced to make some hard choices: about the people and the town she's come to care about, and about her own life. True love is only for the movies, right? Can Greer find a way to be the heroine in her own life story? Told with inimitable heart and humor, Mary Kay Andrews' Beach Town is the perfect summer destination. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach Town Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 664 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Greer Hennessy needs palm trees. As a movie location scout, picture-perfect is the name of the game. But her last project literally went up in flames, and her career is on the verge of flaming out. Greer has been given one more chance, if she can find the perfect undiscovered beach hideaway for a big-budget movie. She zeroes in on a sleepy Florida panhandle town called Cypress Key. There's one motel, a marina, a long stretch of pristine beach and an old fishing pier with a community casino-which will be perfect for the film's explosive climax. There's just one problem. Eben Thibadeaux, the town mayor, completely objects to Greer's plan. A lifelong resident of Cypress Key, Eben wants the town to be revitalized, not commercialized. After a toxic paper plant closed, the bay has only recently been reborn, and Eb has no intention of letting anybody screw with his town again. But Greer has a way of making things happen, regardless of obstacles. And Greer and Eb are way too attracted to each other for either of them to see reason. Between an ambitious director and his entourage-including a spoiled "It Boy" lead actor-who parachute into town, a conniving local ex-socialite, and a cast of local fangirls and opportunists who catch the movie bug, nothing is going to be the same in Cypress Key. Now Greer is forced to make some hard choices: about the people and the town she's come to care about, and about her own life. True love is only for the movies, right? Can Greer find a way to be the heroine in her own life story? Told with inimitable heart and humor, Mary Kay Andrews' Beach Town is the perfect summer destination. Members Reviews: Not The same Mary Kay Andrews I'm used to! I have read every single Mary Kay Andrew's book... This book was long and drawn out. It was quite predictable. The love interests fell for one another too fast and my opinion and they almost didn't seem right for one another/make sense together. The story was actually quite boring. Very very disappointed in this book :-( and I am a diehard MKA fan! Maybe a better one next spring? Not my favorite Mary Kay Andrews book. I usually love Mary Kay Andrews books. I always look forward to reading her new ones and seeing what fun and exciting things she has in store for her characters. I felt this book was flat compared to other books she has written. I didn't laugh out loud like I do with her other books. If you enjoy Mary Kay Andrews this was a decent read. If you are not familiar with her or her writing I would probably read one of her other books first. Very VERY Disappointing! Unless your a Bieber fan Uninteresting, dull and BLAH! Boring characters without depth or personality. Justin Bieber biography? What a let down! Just skip it. Yuck! This was hard to finish. The narrator was horrible, and the story stupid. I wish there was a way to get my money back! Disappointing I always look forward to a new beach read by MKA. Unfortunately this was a let down. Lacked the humor and quirky characters found in her previous novels. Not worth the credit. Wait till it's on sale perhaps. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Black-Flag-Audiobook/B00J5V019A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Flag Subtitle: A Taskforce Story Author: Brad Taylor Narrator: Henry Strozier, Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor' s latest adrenaline-fueled short story, Pike Logan and his fellow Taskforce operators face a team of ruthless modern-day pirates with a devious plan that leaves them fighting for their very survival. On leave after a particularly critical and dangerous mission with the Taskforce - a top secret counterterrorist unit that operates outside the bounds of US law - operators Knuckles and Brett have joined Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill in Charleston, South Carolina. Their goal is to learn more about Grolier Recovery Services, the archaeological research agency that the Taskforce team uses as sophisticated cover for their work. But when Knuckles accepts a job to find missing treasure from the notorious pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, the whole team is put to the test, because their new employers have a very different agenda, one that leaves members of the Taskforce at the mercy of real pirates determined to get their hands on a shipment of precious contraband at any cost. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brad Taylor) Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:28:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Black-Flag-Audiobook/B00J5V019A thebookvoice.com 01:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Flag Subtitle: A Taskforce Story Author: Brad Taylor Narrator: Henry Strozier, Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor' s latest adrenaline-fueled short story, Pike Logan and his fellow Taskforce operators face a team of ruthless modern-day pirates with a devious plan that leaves them fighting for their very survival. On leave after a particularly critical and dangerous mission with the Taskforce - a top secret counterterrorist unit that operates outside the bounds of US law - operators Knuckles and Brett have joined Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill in Charleston, South Carolina. Their goal is to learn more about Grolier Recovery Services, the archaeological research agency that the Taskforce team uses as sophisticated cover for their work. But when Knuckles accepts a job to find missing treasure from the notorious pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, the whole team is put to the test, because their new employers have a very different agenda, one that leaves members of the Taskforce at the mercy of real pirates determined to get their hands on a shipment of precious contraband at any cost. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Flag Subtitle: A Taskforce Story Author: Brad Taylor Narrator: Henry Strozier, Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor' s latest adrenaline-fueled short story, Pike Logan and his fellow Taskforce operators face a team of ruthless modern-day pirates with a devious plan that leaves them fighting for their very survival. On leave after a particularly critical and dangerous mission with the Taskforce - a top secret counterterrorist unit that operates outside the bounds of US law - operators Knuckles and Brett have joined Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill in Charleston, South Carolina. Their goal is to learn more about Grolier Recovery Services, the archaeological research agency that the Taskforce team uses as sophisticated cover for their work. But when Knuckles accepts a job to find missing treasure from the notorious pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, the whole team is put to the test, because their new employers have a very different agenda, one that leaves members of the Taskforce at the mercy of real pirates determined to get their hands on a shipment of precious contraband at any cost. Members Reviews: Very worthwhile...! Probably the best 2 hour short story I've listened to in awhile. Love the Pike Logan series and really appreciate Brad Taylor's writing. Really like the concept of two narrators - especially a different voice for the main character. Finished this short story while sitting in Tampa Bay traffic... Excellent! Consistent with series. Keep 'em coming. As a short, you still get all you'd expect from Pike and company. No Down Time for the Unit I don't know if saying this short is fun makes sense for a suspense espionage thriller but it has a lightness that some of the other stories in this series don't have. The usual action, gender struggle, character interplay are all here. The story doesn't necessarily provide background or advance the over all story of the Task Force or the unit, but does provide a glimpse into the group when they are supposedly on down time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Lowcountry-Wedding-Audiobook/B01E0HQGRE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Lowcountry Wedding Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Wedding season has arrived in New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe's next novel in the "distinct, complex, and endearing" (Charleston Magazine) Lowcountry Summer series, set against the romantic, charming Charleston Lowcountry. Nothing could be more enchanting than a summer wedding - or two! - in Charleston's fabled Lowcountry. A centuries-old church, an avenue of ancient oaks dripping moss, a storied ballroom, a sand dune at sunset.... Yet when a stranger arrives, a long-held family secret could silence the bells ringing for the Muir sisters. Scandals surface, family bonds are questioned, and promises are broken and renewed. In A Lowcountry Wedding, Monroe delves into the heart of marriage, commitment, and family ties. Huffington Post calls the Lowcountry Summer series "the perfect beach read and a whole lot more". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Alice Monroe) Tue, 03 May 2016 07:53:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Lowcountry-Wedding-Audiobook/B01E0HQGRE thebookvoice.com 12:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Lowcountry Wedding Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Wedding season has arrived in New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe's next novel in the "distinct, complex, and endearing" (Charleston Magazine) Lowcountry Summer series, set against the romantic, charming Charleston Lowcountry. Nothing could be more enchanting than a summer wedding - or two! - in Charleston's fabled Lowcountry. A centuries-old church, an avenue of ancient oaks dripping moss, a storied ballroom, a sand dune at sunset.... Yet when a stranger arrives, a long-held family secret could silence the bells ringing for the Muir sisters. Scandals surface, family bonds are questioned, and promises are broken and renewed. In A Lowcountry Wedding, Monroe delves into the heart of marriage, commitment, and family ties. Huffington Post calls the Lowcountry Summer series "the perfect beach read and a whole lot more". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Lowcountry Wedding Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Wedding season has arrived in New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe's next novel in the "distinct, complex, and endearing" (Charleston Magazine) Lowcountry Summer series, set against the romantic, charming Charleston Lowcountry. Nothing could be more enchanting than a summer wedding - or two! - in Charleston's fabled Lowcountry. A centuries-old church, an avenue of ancient oaks dripping moss, a storied ballroom, a sand dune at sunset.... Yet when a stranger arrives, a long-held family secret could silence the bells ringing for the Muir sisters. Scandals surface, family bonds are questioned, and promises are broken and renewed. In A Lowcountry Wedding, Monroe delves into the heart of marriage, commitment, and family ties. Huffington Post calls the Lowcountry Summer series "the perfect beach read and a whole lot more". Members Reviews: Impossible to concentrate I was so excited to read this story but am unable to finish it because the narration is so irritating to me. I will look for the book in the library at some point so I can finish the second half. I tried so hard to make peace with the voice reading the story, which is that of the author, but it is so shaky and obviously that of a much older person trying to read the parts of young people. Totally threw me off course every time I turned it on. Sorry, Ms. Monroe, just couldn't suffer through it. Sacrificing the story for social commentary Is there anything you would change about this book? She is a great story teller and I loved the first 3 books in this series. But with each book the story starts slipping to fit in social commentary (or an agenda). I stopped listening to this book because the story was lagging and the social commentary started taking over the story. What do you think your next listen will be? I won't be listening to the rest of this series. not sure yet What three words best describe Mary Alice Monroes performance? performance in writing or reading??? writing for this book slipped. the new characters sounded a bit like the other male characters. Could you see A Lowcountry Wedding being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? no Any additional comments? I loved the first three books. Please drop the social commentary and get back to the story. extremely poor performance Listening to this performance was painful. Ms. Monroe struggled to remember whether the pronunciation of her main character's name was MaMa or Momma. Ms. Monroe also struggled with her fluency and her diction. Her presentation reminded me of someone not familiar with reading aloud. In the future, Ms. Monroe would do well to stick to writing and leave the performance to someone more skilled. Atticus Green, a Southern Baptist minister, should have never used profanity. But he did. Southern Baptists are never referred to as parishioners. But in this book they were. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cupcakes-and-Ink-Audiobook/B00I2R1XWM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cupcakes and Ink Author: Helena Hunting Narrator: Elizabeth Louise, Jason Carpenter Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The prequel to Clipped Wings - "twisted, dark, incredibly erotica love story like no other" (USA TODAY bestselling author Alice Clayton) - this emotional tale follows Hayden and Tenley as they struggle to let go of their pasts and maintain an emotionally safe distance from each other. Tenley Page is looking for a new start: a new city, a new apartment, a new life. Her plan is to keep to herself and stay focused. But leaving her past behind and starting over isn't as easy as she thought. And neither is maintaining her solitude. As Tenley settles into her new surroundings, she finds herself drawn to Inked Armor, the tattoo studio across the street. But it's the gorgeous, dark-haired tattoo artist who captures her interest. There's something about his severe beauty that captivates her- and not just in her waking hours. Covered in the ink he inscribes on other peoples skin, Hayden Stryker has made a career out of being a tattooist. Hes got his own business and a tight circle of friends. As far as hes concerned, thats all he needs. At least until his aunt, who owns the antiques and used book store across from his tattoo studio, hires a new employee. At first his intrigue is based on physical appeal; hot chick equals something nice to look at. But as he begins to catch glimpses of the fiery personality under the fragile, feminine exterior, his fascination with Tenley grows. Annoyed by his inability to control his fixation, Hayden decides the best way to cure him of the new obsession is to get to know the girl under her skittish façade. But like the ink he wears as armor, Tenley has the ability to get under his skin and stay there. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Helena Hunting) Mon, 03 Feb 2014 06:56:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Cupcakes-and-Ink-Audiobook/B00I2R1XWM thebookvoice.com 01:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cupcakes and Ink Author: Helena Hunting Narrator: Elizabeth Louise, Jason Carpenter Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The prequel to Clipped Wings - "twisted, dark, incredibly erotica love story like no other" (USA TODAY bestselling author Alice Clayton) - this emotional tale follows Hayden and Tenley as they struggle to let go of their pasts and maintain an emotionally safe distance from each other. Tenley Page is looking for a new start: a new city, a new apartment, a new life. Her plan is to keep to herself and stay focused. But leaving her past behind and starting over isn't as easy as she thought. And neither is maintaining her solitude. As Tenley settles into her new surroundings, she finds herself drawn to Inked Armor, the tattoo studio across the street. But it's the gorgeous, dark-haired tattoo artist who captures her interest. There's something about his severe beauty that captivates her- and not just in her waking hours. Covered in the ink he inscribes on other peoples skin, Hayden Stryker has made a career out of being a tattooist. Hes got his own business and a tight circle of friends. As far as hes concerned, thats all he needs. At least until his aunt, who owns the antiques and used book store across from his tattoo studio, hires a new employee. At first his intrigue is based on physical appeal; hot chick equals something nice to look at. But as he begins to catch glimpses of the fiery personality under the fragile, feminine exterior, his fascination with Tenley grows. Annoyed by his inability to control his fixation, Hayden decides the best way to cure him of the new obsession is to get to know the girl under her skittish façade. But like the ink he wears as armor, Tenley has the ability to get under his skin and stay there. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cupcakes and Ink Author: Helena Hunting Narrator: Elizabeth Louise, Jason Carpenter Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The prequel to Clipped Wings - "twisted, dark, incredibly erotica love story like no other" (USA TODAY bestselling author Alice Clayton) - this emotional tale follows Hayden and Tenley as they struggle to let go of their pasts and maintain an emotionally safe distance from each other. Tenley Page is looking for a new start: a new city, a new apartment, a new life. Her plan is to keep to herself and stay focused. But leaving her past behind and starting over isn't as easy as she thought. And neither is maintaining her solitude. As Tenley settles into her new surroundings, she finds herself drawn to Inked Armor, the tattoo studio across the street. But it's the gorgeous, dark-haired tattoo artist who captures her interest. There's something about his severe beauty that captivates her- and not just in her waking hours. Covered in the ink he inscribes on other peoples skin, Hayden Stryker has made a career out of being a tattooist. Hes got his own business and a tight circle of friends. As far as hes concerned, thats all he needs. At least until his aunt, who owns the antiques and used book store across from his tattoo studio, hires a new employee. At first his intrigue is based on physical appeal; hot chick equals something nice to look at. But as he begins to catch glimpses of the fiery personality under the fragile, feminine exterior, his fascination with Tenley grows. Annoyed by his inability to control his fixation, Hayden decides the best way to cure him of the new obsession is to get to know the girl under her skittish façade. But like the ink he wears as armor, Tenley has the ability to get under his skin and stay there. Members Reviews: Good short prequel This short little story is really superfluous to the other 2 books in this series. It just introduces us to the two main characters, without giving any background to their former traumas. They don't have a relationship yet in this story, that starts in the first novel. It just seemed kind of a waste of time and money to me, but if you are into short prequels I guess it's okay. Why? This could have been included with book two as one book. It was a waste of time on its own and a waste of a credit. Not a story....not even a short story This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? This is not a book, it is an intro for a book. There is no plot, no story line, and no ending Sweet I'm excited to listen to this series! I love this narration duo and this author is simply amazing! male narrator much better performance difficult to rate because the female narration was poorly performed. too bad because the male narration was great. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Four-Souls-Tracks-Audiobook/B002UZL6Z6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Souls & Tracks Subtitle: Two Novels Author: Louise Erdrich Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Tracks Set in North Dakota, Tracks is a tale of passion and deep unrest. Over the course of 10 crucial years, as tribal land and trust between people erode ceaselessly, men and women are pushed to the brink of their endurance, yet their pride and humor prohibit surrender. The listener will experience shock and pleasure in encountering characters that are compelling and rich in their vigor, clarity, and indomitable vitality. Four Souls A strange and compelling woman decides to leave home, and the story begins. Fleur Pillager takes her mother's name, Four Souls, for strength and walks from her Ojibwe reservation to the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. She is seeking restitution from and revenge on the lumber baron who has stripped her reservation. But revenge is never simple, and she quickly finds her intentions complicated by her own dangerous compassion for the man who wronged her. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louise Erdrich) Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:40:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Four-Souls-Tracks-Audiobook/B002UZL6Z6 thebookvoice.com 13:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Souls & Tracks Subtitle: Two Novels Author: Louise Erdrich Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Tracks Set in North Dakota, Tracks is a tale of passion and deep unrest. Over the course of 10 crucial years, as tribal land and trust between people erode ceaselessly, men and women are pushed to the brink of their endurance, yet their pride and humor prohibit surrender. The listener will experience shock and pleasure in encountering characters that are compelling and rich in their vigor, clarity, and indomitable vitality. Four Souls A strange and compelling woman decides to leave home, and the story begins. Fleur Pillager takes her mother's name, Four Souls, for strength and walks from her Ojibwe reservation to the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. She is seeking restitution from and revenge on the lumber baron who has stripped her reservation. But revenge is never simple, and she quickly finds her intentions complicated by her own dangerous compassion for the man who wronged her. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Souls & Tracks Subtitle: Two Novels Author: Louise Erdrich Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Tracks Set in North Dakota, Tracks is a tale of passion and deep unrest. Over the course of 10 crucial years, as tribal land and trust between people erode ceaselessly, men and women are pushed to the brink of their endurance, yet their pride and humor prohibit surrender. The listener will experience shock and pleasure in encountering characters that are compelling and rich in their vigor, clarity, and indomitable vitality. Four Souls A strange and compelling woman decides to leave home, and the story begins. Fleur Pillager takes her mother's name, Four Souls, for strength and walks from her Ojibwe reservation to the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. She is seeking restitution from and revenge on the lumber baron who has stripped her reservation. But revenge is never simple, and she quickly finds her intentions complicated by her own dangerous compassion for the man who wronged her. Members Reviews: Tracks and Four Souls I cannot recommend these two linked short novels strongly enough. They have the power of lyric poetry, but there's also a strong narrative thread. They deal with broad issues of family and extended family, race, love, fear, revenge, and more specific issues of native land and its usurpation. The politics of gender, race, ecology are dealt with in ways that manage to be comic as well as tragic, and are never ever simplistic. Similarly, the conclusions are poignant and life-affirming. I am (forgive the pun) tracking down the rest of the novels. How come I had read so little of Erdrich's work in the past? Please more audio by Erdrich Erdrich wrote TRACKS in 1988 and FOUR SOULS in 2004--nearly two decades separate the writing of these two books, yet, listening to them both, all of that seems purely imaginary in the "real" time of the two novels. Erdrich's writing is finely honed: her characters Fleur and Nanapush will stick with you. Anna Fields does a magnificent job with the narration! Read in the order published! Would you listen to Four Souls & Tracks again? Why? I listened to Tracks after reading Love Medicine for a class. Due to the surprises Erdrich lips in, I recommend reading the books in the order they were written, not in chronological order. The detail she puts into her characters and stories is amazing! Who was your favorite character and why? I love Fleur. She's mysterious, strong, independent, and mischievous. Strange but vivid As with her other books, this is a story of fine details and character studies. I didn't find it gripping, but it was kind of soothing and interesting, with memorable imagery. Enthralling Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. What did you like best about this story? The story was captivating and the language pulled you in even further until you are caught up in this strange tale of an unusual woman. Have you listened to any of Anna Fieldss other performances before? How does this one compare? No Who was the most memorable character of Four Souls & Tracks and why? All of them really, although the main character, Fleur, has a certain captivating quality that has also enthralled the narrators as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Out-Stealing-Horses-Audiobook/B002V0PRK0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out Stealing Horses Author: Per Petterson Narrator: Richard Poe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 348 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: 67-year-old Trond Sander lives secluded in a far corner of Norway. Casting his mind back to 1948, he recalls a horse-stealing prank with his best friend that turned tragic and changed his life forever. Critic Reviews: "... on a par with ... Steinbeck, Berry, and Hemingway, and its emotional force and flavor are equivalent to what those authors can deliver, too." - Booklist biacuaduc@gmail.com (Per Petterson) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:31:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Out-Stealing-Horses-Audiobook/B002V0PRK0 thebookvoice.com 07:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out Stealing Horses Author: Per Petterson Narrator: Richard Poe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 348 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: 67-year-old Trond Sander lives secluded in a far corner of Norway. Casting his mind back to 1948, he recalls a horse-stealing prank with his best friend that turned tragic and changed his life forever. Critic Reviews: "... on a par with ... Steinbeck, Berry, and Hemingway, and its emotional force and flavor are equivalent to what those authors can deliver, too." - Booklist Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out Stealing Horses Author: Per Petterson Narrator: Richard Poe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 348 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: 67-year-old Trond Sander lives secluded in a far corner of Norway. Casting his mind back to 1948, he recalls a horse-stealing prank with his best friend that turned tragic and changed his life forever. Critic Reviews: "... on a par with ... Steinbeck, Berry, and Hemingway, and its emotional force and flavor are equivalent to what those authors can deliver, too." - Booklist Members Reviews: Quiet and powerful I really liked reading this book. I thought the writing was beautiful or that the author did a beautiful job of portraying the main character's life from the vantage point of his old age. I was forewarned that the ending of the book was disappointing, HOWEVER, I didn't feel that way at all! It think the ending was perfect, actually. The author gives the reader just enough info to fill in the blanks but still leave you yearning, in a way. And I am yearning for more info about Trond's mother and Lars' mother... but really the story is COMPLETE the way it is. It is such a great character study of Trond. His life was so shaped by the summer of 1948 and his dad's involvement in the war. So, it really becomes another story of the far reaching consequences of the holocaust. Trond SO loves and admires his dad. Through his story, we see how he is LIKE his dad. They don't discuss much. I wonder how the whole story would be changed IF the dad had been more communicative? There is just SO much between the lines of their relationship. I like the way the term "out stealing horses" comes to mean two completely different things, both linked to that summer. I also love that phrase, "You decide when it hurts."Obviously,Trond had made a choice to decide that he would survive the abandonment of his father, and he makes a good life for himself, even though the reader can feel it through and through that he really IS hurt and changed by it. Out stealing an ending The book was very good but where's the ending? The author leaves you wanting more and feeling disappointed. The book has a good flow and a nice mix of past and present. You are drawn into liking the main character so much that the books leaves you wanting to find out more. Not Disappointing - Amazing! Would you listen to Out Stealing Horses again? Why? To say that the ending is disappointing is to miss the point of the book. This book is a first person, stream of consciousness narrative about the impact a person's life adventures have had on him. Characters like What about Richard Poe???s performance did you like? Richard Poe WAS Trond, and he made me care about Trond from Minute One. His narration was understated and perfect for the book. That's how life is... Like so many others, I was almost stunned when the book was over. I was in a grocery store and not paying complete attention when suddenly I heard, "We hope you have enjoyed..." and I fumbled with my iPod to try to find out what happened. Then I realized that not knowing how things turned out is one of the themes of the story. And really - that's how life is, isn't it? I loved the setting in Norway - something different for a change. Extremely well written book! I enjoyed it very much. Disappointing!! I loved the characters in this book, but when I got to the end, I was left hanging. What happened to them? I felt like it just ended, with no conclusion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Baby-Momma-Drama-Audiobook/B0038A9IW0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baby Momma Drama Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Kevin Free, Caroline Clay, SiSi Johnson, Ezra Knight Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: National best-selling author of Married Men and a recipient of the Blackboard Bookseller of the Year Award, Carl Weber is popular for his passionate modern love stories. In Baby Momma Drama, sisters Jasmine and Stephanie struggle to understand the complicated relationships they have with the men in their lives. Luckily, theyve got each other to turn to when the going gets tough. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carl Weber) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:38:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Baby-Momma-Drama-Audiobook/B0038A9IW0 thebookvoice.com 12:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baby Momma Drama Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Kevin Free, Caroline Clay, SiSi Johnson, Ezra Knight Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: National best-selling author of Married Men and a recipient of the Blackboard Bookseller of the Year Award, Carl Weber is popular for his passionate modern love stories. In Baby Momma Drama, sisters Jasmine and Stephanie struggle to understand the complicated relationships they have with the men in their lives. Luckily, theyve got each other to turn to when the going gets tough. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baby Momma Drama Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Kevin Free, Caroline Clay, SiSi Johnson, Ezra Knight Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: National best-selling author of Married Men and a recipient of the Blackboard Bookseller of the Year Award, Carl Weber is popular for his passionate modern love stories. In Baby Momma Drama, sisters Jasmine and Stephanie struggle to understand the complicated relationships they have with the men in their lives. Luckily, theyve got each other to turn to when the going gets tough. Members Reviews: Indeed enough drama Drama and love in one story these ladies in this story were unforgettable. Carl Weber does an amazing job again telling this story and the characters reminded me of different people in my life who have faced the same challenges as the ones in this book. excellant I enjoyed this book I will say there were a couple of times I forgot it was a book and not really happening in one of my friends life. it was so real Great Book This was a great book. Very entertaining. The narrators were excellent. I normally stray away from books of this caliber. "Baby Momma Drama" is not a title I would've choose no matter the author but I took a chance and wasn't disappointed. Drama Yes I love Carl Weber but this was not one of my favorites, I thought it was funny, but not as funny as most of the reviews said. Too many sex scenes This book is ok for a low level reader, not stimulating enough for those who want more substance and dialect. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Assistants-Audiobook/B01D0HZ18A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Assistants Author: Camille Perri Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A wry and astute debut about a young Manhattanite whose embezzlement scam turns her into an unlikely advocate for the leagues of overeducated and underpaid assistants across the city. Tina Fontana is the hapless but brazen 30-year-old executive assistant to Robert Barlow, the all-powerful and commanding CEO of Titan Corp., a multinational media conglomerate. She's excellent at her job and beloved by her famous boss - but after six years of making his reservations for restaurants she'd never get into on her own and pouring his drinks from bottles that cost more than her rent, she's bored, broke, and just a bit over it all. When a technical error with Robert's travel-and-expenses report presents Tina with the opportunity to pay off the entire balance of her student loan debt with what would essentially be pocket change for her boss, she struggles with the decision: She's always played by the rules. But it's such a relatively small amount of money for the Titan Corporation - and for her it would be a life changer. The Assistants speaks directly to a new generation of women who feel stuck and unable to get ahead playing by the rules. It will appeal to all of those who have ever asked themselves, "How is it that after all these years, we are still assistants?" Critic Reviews: "Jorjeana Marie puts this diverse and hilarious cast of New York characters through their many-accented paces like Dorothy Hamill landing a triple axel. In every paragraph. Her warm, bright tone creates just the right mood, and her pacing, balancing humor and looming disaster, is perfect." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Camille Perri) Tue, 03 May 2016 10:28:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Assistants-Audiobook/B01D0HZ18A thebookvoice.com 07:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Assistants Author: Camille Perri Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A wry and astute debut about a young Manhattanite whose embezzlement scam turns her into an unlikely advocate for the leagues of overeducated and underpaid assistants across the city. Tina Fontana is the hapless but brazen 30-year-old executive assistant to Robert Barlow, the all-powerful and commanding CEO of Titan Corp., a multinational media conglomerate. She's excellent at her job and beloved by her famous boss - but after six years of making his reservations for restaurants she'd never get into on her own and pouring his drinks from bottles that cost more than her rent, she's bored, broke, and just a bit over it all. When a technical error with Robert's travel-and-expenses report presents Tina with the opportunity to pay off the entire balance of her student loan debt with what would essentially be pocket change for her boss, she struggles with the decision: She's always played by the rules. But it's such a relatively small amount of money for the Titan Corporation - and for her it would be a life changer. The Assistants speaks directly to a new generation of women who feel stuck and unable to get ahead playing by the rules. It will appeal to all of those who have ever asked themselves, "How is it that after all these years, we are still assistants?" Critic Reviews: "Jorjeana Marie puts this diverse and hilarious cast of New York characters through their many-accented paces like Dorothy Hamill landing a triple axel. In every paragraph. Her warm, bright tone creates just the right mood, and her pacing, balancing humor and looming disaster, is perfect." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Assistants Author: Camille Perri Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A wry and astute debut about a young Manhattanite whose embezzlement scam turns her into an unlikely advocate for the leagues of overeducated and underpaid assistants across the city. Tina Fontana is the hapless but brazen 30-year-old executive assistant to Robert Barlow, the all-powerful and commanding CEO of Titan Corp., a multinational media conglomerate. She's excellent at her job and beloved by her famous boss - but after six years of making his reservations for restaurants she'd never get into on her own and pouring his drinks from bottles that cost more than her rent, she's bored, broke, and just a bit over it all. When a technical error with Robert's travel-and-expenses report presents Tina with the opportunity to pay off the entire balance of her student loan debt with what would essentially be pocket change for her boss, she struggles with the decision: She's always played by the rules. But it's such a relatively small amount of money for the Titan Corporation - and for her it would be a life changer. The Assistants speaks directly to a new generation of women who feel stuck and unable to get ahead playing by the rules. It will appeal to all of those who have ever asked themselves, "How is it that after all these years, we are still assistants?" Critic Reviews: "Jorjeana Marie puts this diverse and hilarious cast of New York characters through their many-accented paces like Dorothy Hamill landing a triple axel. In every paragraph. Her warm, bright tone creates just the right mood, and her pacing, balancing humor and looming disaster, is perfect." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Meh This is a cute book, but nothing more. The characters are one-dimensional with shallow relationships, and the plot is often predictable. Plus, the narrator's voice is childish and rather whiny. A light and fun read Would you try another book from Camille Perri and/or Jorjeana Marie? I might Would you recommend The Assistants to your friends? Why or why not? Yes as a beach read - it's entertaining. Did the narration match the pace of the story? I didn't like the narrator much until the last half of the book. Somehow, she grew on me. Any additional comments? This was a light and entertaining book with a predictably happy ending, but the path to that ending was well paced, and well seeded with setbacks and consequences. Imagine the book Devil Wears Prada but now set in the financial district of New York. Fun. Good vacation read. Decent book I had to get half way through the book before I was invested. It was too long of a set up. I did think the ending was worth getting through the book. I would recommend to a friend as a summer read if they needed something easy but this is not a must read. The narrator did a fantastic job of keeping all the voices consistent with each character. love this book Any additional comments? This book was AMAZING. I just loved it! I have been telling so many people that they NEED to read it. It is a fun, engaging story about what it would be like to take advantage of somebody else's mistake and to pay off ALL your student loans with a click of a few buttons. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Eve-Audiobook/B01ITMHWQU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eve Author: Kwan Narrator: Cary Hite Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Buck 50 Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 202 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of Hoodlum comes a novel about one of the deadliest women to ever grace the streets of Harlem - Eve. The only family Eve Panelli has ever known is the infamous Twenty Gang. Orphaned as a small child, Eve quickly learned the art of the hustle, and by age 17 she had spent two years in prison. But now Eve is 18, back on the streets of Harlem with her gang, and up to one of her old tricks: strong-arm robbery. Despite her edge, she's got a soft spot for Felon, the up-and-coming street king. Eve's life takes a serious turn when the powerful DeNardi family, the city's biggest drug supplier, tries to tighten its hold on Harlem. And when Eve's best friend, Cassidy, is murdered in the crossfire, Eve seeks revenge - starting all the way at the top. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kwan) Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:04:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Eve-Audiobook/B01ITMHWQU thebookvoice.com 11:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eve Author: Kwan Narrator: Cary Hite Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Buck 50 Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 202 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of Hoodlum comes a novel about one of the deadliest women to ever grace the streets of Harlem - Eve. The only family Eve Panelli has ever known is the infamous Twenty Gang. Orphaned as a small child, Eve quickly learned the art of the hustle, and by age 17 she had spent two years in prison. But now Eve is 18, back on the streets of Harlem with her gang, and up to one of her old tricks: strong-arm robbery. Despite her edge, she's got a soft spot for Felon, the up-and-coming street king. Eve's life takes a serious turn when the powerful DeNardi family, the city's biggest drug supplier, tries to tighten its hold on Harlem. And when Eve's best friend, Cassidy, is murdered in the crossfire, Eve seeks revenge - starting all the way at the top. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eve Author: Kwan Narrator: Cary Hite Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Buck 50 Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 202 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of Hoodlum comes a novel about one of the deadliest women to ever grace the streets of Harlem - Eve. The only family Eve Panelli has ever known is the infamous Twenty Gang. Orphaned as a small child, Eve quickly learned the art of the hustle, and by age 17 she had spent two years in prison. But now Eve is 18, back on the streets of Harlem with her gang, and up to one of her old tricks: strong-arm robbery. Despite her edge, she's got a soft spot for Felon, the up-and-coming street king. Eve's life takes a serious turn when the powerful DeNardi family, the city's biggest drug supplier, tries to tighten its hold on Harlem. And when Eve's best friend, Cassidy, is murdered in the crossfire, Eve seeks revenge - starting all the way at the top. Members Reviews: Not what I expected. I think Eve's character could have been more pronounced. Kwan is used to making men the hero and he just couldn't help himself. Eve was written as a sub character when she is supposed to be the leading lady. We should have gone on a journey with her. Help us understand and connect with her. Everything that happened came as an after thought. Or a recant... I just wanted more. NOT Adam's Eve What made the experience of listening to Eve the most enjoyable? Hmmm, I found this book to be good but limited. It played on the same old tale of youth trying to live the American dream by any illegal means necessary. The title of the book is not reflective of the story. Even though Eve's character was strong, the book spotlighted so many other characters it got overshadowed. Leaving me at times wondering who's the main character and where was this story going... I guess to sum everything up, the characters had potential but the story wasn't creative... love Cary Hyte narration and Kwan writing the ending was heart breaking but I am glad Everett found peace. I wish she and Felon could have found happiness. Sad ending. Awesome! This was a great read. I kept me wanting more. i hope there is a #2 coming our way. Could not stop listening! awesome book, intriguing story, interesting characters, and amazing narrator! This is my 1st K'wan book but it definitely will not be the last! Thanks K'wan & Cary! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Blood-Doctor-Audiobook/B003XG0A4E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blood Doctor Author: Barbara Vine Narrator: Robert Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The First Lord Nanther, expert in blood diseases, particularly the royal disease of Heamophilia, and favoured physician to Queen Victoria, clearly hoped to be the subject of an admiring posthumous biography. But when his great-grandson, Martin Nanther begins to research his life for a biography, the Martin comes to suspect that his great-grandfathers old records conceal more than they reveal. Henry had been obsessed with blood, to him, blood was a thing of beauty and he could not fathom how anyone could flinch or faint at the sight of it. As Martins research deepens, he begins to wonder whether the mysterious deaths of a number of friends and relatives of his great-grandfather really were mere coincidence or did Henrys fascination with blood have a much darker side? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbara Vine) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:07:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Blood-Doctor-Audiobook/B003XG0A4E thebookvoice.com 15:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blood Doctor Author: Barbara Vine Narrator: Robert Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The First Lord Nanther, expert in blood diseases, particularly the royal disease of Heamophilia, and favoured physician to Queen Victoria, clearly hoped to be the subject of an admiring posthumous biography. But when his great-grandson, Martin Nanther begins to research his life for a biography, the Martin comes to suspect that his great-grandfathers old records conceal more than they reveal. Henry had been obsessed with blood, to him, blood was a thing of beauty and he could not fathom how anyone could flinch or faint at the sight of it. As Martins research deepens, he begins to wonder whether the mysterious deaths of a number of friends and relatives of his great-grandfather really were mere coincidence or did Henrys fascination with blood have a much darker side? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blood Doctor Author: Barbara Vine Narrator: Robert Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The First Lord Nanther, expert in blood diseases, particularly the royal disease of Heamophilia, and favoured physician to Queen Victoria, clearly hoped to be the subject of an admiring posthumous biography. But when his great-grandson, Martin Nanther begins to research his life for a biography, the Martin comes to suspect that his great-grandfathers old records conceal more than they reveal. Henry had been obsessed with blood, to him, blood was a thing of beauty and he could not fathom how anyone could flinch or faint at the sight of it. As Martins research deepens, he begins to wonder whether the mysterious deaths of a number of friends and relatives of his great-grandfather really were mere coincidence or did Henrys fascination with blood have a much darker side? Members Reviews: clever, excellent storytelling I didn't know what to expect from Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine (except good writing) and feared that this was some kind of gothic horror - but it is an absorbing character-driven story, with a mystery element very secondary. In fact, it's more of a puzzle than a mystery, pieced together in the course of the slowly moving narrative, with storylines nesting inside one another like Russian dolls. Its tone reminded me a bit of French Lieutenant's Woman: Though not set in Victorian England, it evokes and reflects on that period in a similar way as the main character undertakes a biography of an ancestor. The story of writing the Victorian biography is so convincing that at times I forgot I was listening to fiction. As another reviewer pointed out, there are serious editing glitches at around hour 5 and 5:45 of part 1 - annoying, but they don't ruin the listen. This is a slow listen - but that can be good - in fact, to me it's the best novel I've heard this past year (out of approximately 30-40). I love the way her mind works This is one of my favorite Barbara Vine novels, the other being THE MINOTAUR. This is a very good reader, which makes it a good story well-told in every way. Central conceit doesn't work What did you like best about The Blood Doctor? What did you like least? Because the story is told by a British lord, this doesn't have the strangeness of other Barbara Vine novels. Any delicious weirdness of character, which I so enjoy in other novels Ruth Rendell writes as B.V, is not conveyed by the narrow perspective of the proper upper-class narrator. The biggest disappointment for me, though, was that the motive of the great doctor who is the narrator's ancestor, a motive easily guessed at towards the end and eventually spelled out, is not convincing. And, as another reviewer says, the subplot about the lord's trophy wife's efforts to have a baby soon becomes tiresome. It's meant to, I guess. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) The motive of the central figure in the family saga is not fully explained. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Sure. Any additional comments? If you're not a fan of Ruth Rendell's Inspector Wexford, try the altogether different genre of her alter ego Barbara Vine's books. Creepy people hold big secrets for convoluted reasons. Annoyance Chapter 10 contains a repeat of several pages. Editing needed here. Story moves slowly enough without the repetition. Complex and Convincing This is among the best of the Barbara Vine books. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Girl-on-the-Cliff-Audiobook/B007HPKG8C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl on the Cliff Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Gerri Halligan Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 797 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Troubled by recent loss, Grania Ryan has returned to Ireland and the arms of her loving family. It is here, on a cliff edge, that she first meets a young girl, Aurora. Strangely drawn to Aurora, Grania discovers that their families are deeply entwined. From a bittersweet romance in wartime London to a troubled relationship in contemporary New York, the Ryans and the Lisles have been entangled for a century. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucinda Riley) Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:15:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Girl-on-the-Cliff-Audiobook/B007HPKG8C thebookvoice.com 14:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl on the Cliff Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Gerri Halligan Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 797 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Troubled by recent loss, Grania Ryan has returned to Ireland and the arms of her loving family. It is here, on a cliff edge, that she first meets a young girl, Aurora. Strangely drawn to Aurora, Grania discovers that their families are deeply entwined. From a bittersweet romance in wartime London to a troubled relationship in contemporary New York, the Ryans and the Lisles have been entangled for a century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl on the Cliff Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Gerri Halligan Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 797 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Troubled by recent loss, Grania Ryan has returned to Ireland and the arms of her loving family. It is here, on a cliff edge, that she first meets a young girl, Aurora. Strangely drawn to Aurora, Grania discovers that their families are deeply entwined. From a bittersweet romance in wartime London to a troubled relationship in contemporary New York, the Ryans and the Lisles have been entangled for a century. Members Reviews: Sweeping Family Drama Beyond my Expectations The Girl on the Cliff by Lucinda Riley was different from any book that I have read. There were so many stories wrapped up in two families that I was mesmerized until the very end. I listened to this book as an audible on my Kindle. The narrator, Gerri Halligan, must have been challenged by all the different voices, but somehow she made each character stand out as their unique selves. The modern story of Grania and Ryan was often frustrating because of the stubbornness of the characters, but that didnt detract one bit from the book. I was actually speaking to Grania out-loud at certain times in the book - wanting her to just open up about what she was thinking and feeling! The history of the two main families of the book the Lisles and the Ryans takes the reader on a journey from World War I to modern day. We hear much of the story told by Aurora Lisle whom Grania meets in Ireland upon the cliffs above the sea. Their two families had been sharing a history with secrets, betrayal, and love since the first World War. The reader visits the different decades through memories. One of my favorite characters was Kathleen, Granias mother. Her compassion and protectiveness for her family was endearing. Even though her character suffers a great deal in her early years she doesnt appear to be bitter. Auroras character is enchanting and hard to forget. love the story, but not the American dialog Enjoyed the story, but the terrible American dialog very nearly ruined it. The author seems to think that Americans, even those with PhD's, actually speak in the voice of Mickey Rooney in 1930's teenage movies. Every other word is "real" as in "real happy" or "real sure." I expected the next phrase to be "real swell." In my 72 years in America, I have never heard anyone speak in such a terrible manner. Where was the editor? Fortunately, most of the story is written in British English, but I shutter to think that speakers of British English actually think that Americans sound like those in this book. Horrors! Very entertaining chick lit w/some historical fiction I loved the book - it was a wonderfully entertaining story. If you like pure historical fiction though this might not be one for you as about 60% of it takes place in present day. Just a head's up. It's a bit cliché, but so what... It's a great story that kept me listening endlessly. The narrator is great EXCEPT for her American accent, it was a little annoying and pretty inaccurate, but overall she has a lovely voice and is a great performer! Pleasing, keeps you intrigued. Is there anything you would change about this book? I thought this was a good story. It was a little predictable but still worthwhile. If I could change anything it would be something about Grania. Because she was a major character and intertwined in the story, she is very important. However, at times unlikeable, annoying, and unconnected. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tinkers-Audiobook/B002VA8RNE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinkers Author: Paul Harding Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 354 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 2010 A methodical repairer of clocks, he is now finally released from the usual constraints of time and memory to rejoin his father, an epileptic, itinerant peddler, whom he had lost seven decades before. In his return to the wonder and pain of his impoverished childhood in the backwoods of Maine, he recovers a natural world that is at once indifferent to man and inseparable from him, menacing and awe inspiring. Tinkers is about the legacy of consciousness and the porousness of identity from one generation the next. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, it is an elegiac meditation on love, loss, and the fierce beauty of nature. Critic Reviews: "An outstanding debut.... The real star is Harding's language, which dazzles whether he's describing the workings of clocks, sensory images of nature, the many engaging side characters who populate the book, or even a short passage on how to build a bird nest. This is an especially gorgeous example of novelistic craftsmanship." (Publishers Weekly) "This compact, adamantine debut dips in and out of the consciousness of a New England patriarch named George Washington Crosby as he lies dying on a hospital bed in his living room.... In Harding's skillful evocation, Crosby's life, seen from its final moments, becomes a mosaic of memories, 'showing him a different self every time he tried to make an assessment.'" (The New Yorker) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Harding) Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:39:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Tinkers-Audiobook/B002VA8RNE thebookvoice.com 04:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinkers Author: Paul Harding Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 354 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 2010 A methodical repairer of clocks, he is now finally released from the usual constraints of time and memory to rejoin his father, an epileptic, itinerant peddler, whom he had lost seven decades before. In his return to the wonder and pain of his impoverished childhood in the backwoods of Maine, he recovers a natural world that is at once indifferent to man and inseparable from him, menacing and awe inspiring. Tinkers is about the legacy of consciousness and the porousness of identity from one generation the next. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, it is an elegiac meditation on love, loss, and the fierce beauty of nature. Critic Reviews: "An outstanding debut.... The real star is Harding's language, which dazzles whether he's describing the workings of clocks, sensory images of nature, the many engaging side characters who populate the book, or even a short passage on how to build a bird nest. This is an especially gorgeous example of novelistic craftsmanship." (Publishers Weekly) "This compact, adamantine debut dips in and out of the consciousness of a New England patriarch named George Washington Crosby as he lies dying on a hospital bed in his living room.... In Harding's skillful evocation, Crosby's life, seen from its final moments, becomes a mosaic of memories, 'showing him a different self every time he tried to make an assessment.'" (The New Yorker) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinkers Author: Paul Harding Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 354 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 2010 A methodical repairer of clocks, he is now finally released from the usual constraints of time and memory to rejoin his father, an epileptic, itinerant peddler, whom he had lost seven decades before. In his return to the wonder and pain of his impoverished childhood in the backwoods of Maine, he recovers a natural world that is at once indifferent to man and inseparable from him, menacing and awe inspiring. Tinkers is about the legacy of consciousness and the porousness of identity from one generation the next. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, it is an elegiac meditation on love, loss, and the fierce beauty of nature. Critic Reviews: "An outstanding debut.... The real star is Harding's language, which dazzles whether he's describing the workings of clocks, sensory images of nature, the many engaging side characters who populate the book, or even a short passage on how to build a bird nest. This is an especially gorgeous example of novelistic craftsmanship." (Publishers Weekly) "This compact, adamantine debut dips in and out of the consciousness of a New England patriarch named George Washington Crosby as he lies dying on a hospital bed in his living room.... In Harding's skillful evocation, Crosby's life, seen from its final moments, becomes a mosaic of memories, 'showing him a different self every time he tried to make an assessment.'" (The New Yorker) Members Reviews: Unique but valuable read I am glad I read this book, despite some of the posted reviews. True, the book is not "action" as some award books are. It is a psychological piece dealing with secrets, families and the passage of time. The book is best read as a multi-genre "experience," and it has aspects of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. It also employs occasional stream of consciousness and shifting characters. I read the book hard copy as I listened, which helped. This could be a confusing book to "get" if you only have the audio file. But the book is dreamy and intense, and reveals about human relationships by portraying them as foggy and obscure. A sad book overall, but optimistic, too. I liked it. Breath Taking I had no preconceptions when I ordered Tinkers. My wife's book club selected it and in my ongoing effort to be a supportive husband I decided to "read" along. (If I had known the book's premise, I wouldn't have touched it with a ten foot pole. A book about a dieing man? Never.) I was immediately taken by the poetry laced through out the narrative. The master of the well-turned phrase, John Updike, came to mind in light of the extordinary richness and color of the language in Tinkers. Slowly I became increasingly interested in the odd assortment of characters. By the book's conclusion I was swept away by what is certainly the best work of fiction I have "read" in years. Whether you have read Tinkers already or not, if you have not listened to it being read you have missed part of its enchantment. Close your eyes and let the stream of beautiful sentences flow over you. In case you are wondering, I borrowed my wife's copy of Tinkers after her book club and read it through in one setting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/600-Hours-of-Edward-Audiobook/B008UYHZ1U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 600 Hours of Edward Author: Craig Lancaster Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2296 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A 39-year-old with Aspergers syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Edward Stanton lives alone on a rigid schedule in the Montana town where he grew up. His carefully constructed routine includes tracking his most common waking time (7:38 a.m.), refusing to start his therapy sessions even a minute before the appointed hour (10:00 a.m.), and watching one episode of the 1960s cop show Dragnet each night (10:00 p.m.). But when a single mother and her nine-year-old son move in across the street, Edwards timetable comes undone. Over the course of a momentous 600 hours, he opens up to his new neighbors and confronts old grievances with his estranged parents. Exposed to both the joys and heartaches of friendship, Edward must ultimately decide whether to embrace the world outside his door or retreat to his solitary ways. Heartfelt and hilarious, this moving novel will appeal to fans of Daniel Keyes classic Flowers for Algernon and to any reader who loves an underdog. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Craig Lancaster) Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:09:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/600-Hours-of-Edward-Audiobook/B008UYHZ1U thebookvoice.com 07:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 600 Hours of Edward Author: Craig Lancaster Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2296 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A 39-year-old with Aspergers syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Edward Stanton lives alone on a rigid schedule in the Montana town where he grew up. His carefully constructed routine includes tracking his most common waking time (7:38 a.m.), refusing to start his therapy sessions even a minute before the appointed hour (10:00 a.m.), and watching one episode of the 1960s cop show Dragnet each night (10:00 p.m.). But when a single mother and her nine-year-old son move in across the street, Edwards timetable comes undone. Over the course of a momentous 600 hours, he opens up to his new neighbors and confronts old grievances with his estranged parents. Exposed to both the joys and heartaches of friendship, Edward must ultimately decide whether to embrace the world outside his door or retreat to his solitary ways. Heartfelt and hilarious, this moving novel will appeal to fans of Daniel Keyes classic Flowers for Algernon and to any reader who loves an underdog. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 600 Hours of Edward Author: Craig Lancaster Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2296 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A 39-year-old with Aspergers syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Edward Stanton lives alone on a rigid schedule in the Montana town where he grew up. His carefully constructed routine includes tracking his most common waking time (7:38 a.m.), refusing to start his therapy sessions even a minute before the appointed hour (10:00 a.m.), and watching one episode of the 1960s cop show Dragnet each night (10:00 p.m.). But when a single mother and her nine-year-old son move in across the street, Edwards timetable comes undone. Over the course of a momentous 600 hours, he opens up to his new neighbors and confronts old grievances with his estranged parents. Exposed to both the joys and heartaches of friendship, Edward must ultimately decide whether to embrace the world outside his door or retreat to his solitary ways. Heartfelt and hilarious, this moving novel will appeal to fans of Daniel Keyes classic Flowers for Algernon and to any reader who loves an underdog. Members Reviews: A Very Good Book with a Very Difficult Hero I cannot say exactly what made this book so special. The author uses a narrative tool that has been used fairly frequently recently and uses it very well. The main character's developmental problems are often trivialized as nothing more than idiocynracies or quirks in other books. This book treats the psychological problems of Edward quite seriously. And yet he uses them to slowly let you meet then understand Edward and the people who inhabit his life, those that are real and those that live in Edward's favorite TV show. The lessons Edward learns as he slowly and belatedly grows up, the hurts he suffers, the irrational habits he cannot help, the relationships he struggles with, the slights he feel that always result in complaint letters, all of them help you understand a very complicated man. The author understands his character and uses these tools to help you understand him as well. The narrator does a great job, although I would swear that Sam Elliott steps in and does the voice of Edward's father. I really recommend this book. It is complex, layered, detailed and yet really, quite simple. Surprisingly entertaining and witty. I always fear (and sometimes avoid) stories that have disability or impairment as central to the theme because of the tendency authors have to turn every person with disability into a life affirming angel or a sex crazed villain - and not much in between. However, knowing a little about OCD I was well prepared. What I wasnt prepared for was how well the topic was presented and how interestingly the main character was portrayed. Edward very quickly became a person I would gladly live next door to. Craig Lancaster has written a wonderful story for his first novel. Lets hope for more. Surprisingly Charming!! This was a pleasant surprise! It is a quick, well written novel of a gentleman with Asperger's syndrome. You get to peek into his life for a mere 25 days, but Edward's evolution throughout is satisfying. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Silver-Bells-Audiobook/B076FF23K6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silver Bells Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Katherine Fenton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "Silver Bells" by Fern Michaels For years, Amy's wondered what it would be like to leave her shallow Hollywood life and go home to Pennsylvania. This Christmas, she plans to find out - and her high-school boyfriend is ready to give her a welcome she won't forget. "Dear Santa...." by JoAnn Ross When a mystery author's SUV breaks down, lodge owner Gabriel O'Halloran and his five-year-old daughter rekindle her belief in passion, magic, and Christmas wishes. "Christmas Past" by Mary Burton After Nicole receives a very unwelcome Christmas gift - a letter that holds clues to an elusive killer's identity - she enlists the help of a homicide detective, and they embark on a trip that will take them both into the heart of danger and desire. "A Mulberry Park Christmas" by Judy Duarte Every Christmas, the folks living on Sugar Plum Lane pull out all the stops when decorating. After a bitter breakup, Alyssa's heart just isn't in it - but running into her first love fills her with memories of the tender Christmas kiss they once shared.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fern Michaels) Tue, 28 Nov 2017 04:20:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Silver-Bells-Audiobook/B076FF23K6 thebookvoice.com 13:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silver Bells Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Katherine Fenton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "Silver Bells" by Fern Michaels For years, Amy's wondered what it would be like to leave her shallow Hollywood life and go home to Pennsylvania. This Christmas, she plans to find out - and her high-school boyfriend is ready to give her a welcome she won't forget. "Dear Santa...." by JoAnn Ross When a mystery author's SUV breaks down, lodge owner Gabriel O'Halloran and his five-year-old daughter rekindle her belief in passion, magic, and Christmas wishes. "Christmas Past" by Mary Burton After Nicole receives a very unwelcome Christmas gift - a letter that holds clues to an elusive killer's identity - she enlists the help of a homicide detective, and they embark on a trip that will take them both into the heart of danger and desire. "A Mulberry Park Christmas" by Judy Duarte Every Christmas, the folks living on Sugar Plum Lane pull out all the stops when decorating. After a bitter breakup, Alyssa's heart just isn't in it - but running into her first love fills her with memories of the tender Christmas kiss they once shared.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silver Bells Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Katherine Fenton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "Silver Bells" by Fern Michaels For years, Amy's wondered what it would be like to leave her shallow Hollywood life and go home to Pennsylvania. This Christmas, she plans to find out - and her high-school boyfriend is ready to give her a welcome she won't forget. "Dear Santa...." by JoAnn Ross When a mystery author's SUV breaks down, lodge owner Gabriel O'Halloran and his five-year-old daughter rekindle her belief in passion, magic, and Christmas wishes. "Christmas Past" by Mary Burton After Nicole receives a very unwelcome Christmas gift - a letter that holds clues to an elusive killer's identity - she enlists the help of a homicide detective, and they embark on a trip that will take them both into the heart of danger and desire. "A Mulberry Park Christmas" by Judy Duarte Every Christmas, the folks living on Sugar Plum Lane pull out all the stops when decorating. After a bitter breakup, Alyssa's heart just isn't in it - but running into her first love fills her with memories of the tender Christmas kiss they once shared.... Members Reviews: Holiday happiness Great holiday stories that kept you wanting more. Love the settings and the hopeful stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Last-Don-Audiobook/B002V8LCVA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Don Author: Mario Puzo Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 397 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This is a mesmerizing tale that takes us inside the equally corrupt worlds of the mob, the movie industry, and the casinos - where beautiful actresses and ruthless hit men are ruled by lust and violence, where sleazy producers and greedy studio heads are drunk with power, where crooked cops and desperate gamblers play dangerous games of betrayal, and where one man controls them all. Critic Reviews: "The most entertaining read since The Godfather." (The New York Times Book Review) "Skillfully crafted....it gives us Hollywood, Las Vegas, and the mob in one sweet dish." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mario Puzo) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:24:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Last-Don-Audiobook/B002V8LCVA thebookvoice.com 18:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Don Author: Mario Puzo Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 397 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This is a mesmerizing tale that takes us inside the equally corrupt worlds of the mob, the movie industry, and the casinos - where beautiful actresses and ruthless hit men are ruled by lust and violence, where sleazy producers and greedy studio heads are drunk with power, where crooked cops and desperate gamblers play dangerous games of betrayal, and where one man controls them all. Critic Reviews: "The most entertaining read since The Godfather." (The New York Times Book Review) "Skillfully crafted....it gives us Hollywood, Las Vegas, and the mob in one sweet dish." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Don Author: Mario Puzo Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 397 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This is a mesmerizing tale that takes us inside the equally corrupt worlds of the mob, the movie industry, and the casinos - where beautiful actresses and ruthless hit men are ruled by lust and violence, where sleazy producers and greedy studio heads are drunk with power, where crooked cops and desperate gamblers play dangerous games of betrayal, and where one man controls them all. Critic Reviews: "The most entertaining read since The Godfather." (The New York Times Book Review) "Skillfully crafted....it gives us Hollywood, Las Vegas, and the mob in one sweet dish." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Daunte has a Bloody Mouth I enjoy Puzo's writing style and I love hearing about the Mafia. I really liked The Godfather and Six Graves To Munich. I got this hoping to get more on the Mafia. In the 19 hour book, I did get six good hours of Mafia. These parts were action packed, sometimes gory and always interesting. The ending to the book was especially good. I just wish there would have been more. THERE CAN'T BE NO SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE MOVIE BUSINESS. The book is divided into three parts for easy download. At the end of the first part I almost quit. The first half was mostly about the movie business and how they screw writers and everybody else. It sounds as if Puzo has a beef with the movie industry and maybe they screwed him out of a lot of money over The Godfather. Download Part one is a bit whinny. BEWARE OF BEAUTY IN DISTRESS. Each time I was about to quit, some Mafia business would happen and it was so interesting I wanted to stay with it. In part one Puzo gets you interested in a good story, but have you ever had one of those friends who can never tell a straight story? They start a story, but they stop to tell you all the circumstances that lead up to the story they are trying to tell you. They get so side tracked, that you wonder if they will ever tell the story. That is a good description of this book. In download one we start a story and then we get into a bunch of whose screwing who in Hollywood. All the women in Hollywood are whores according to Puzo. Toward the end of download two you get the finish to the story started eleven hours ago. IF A CITY COULD BE AUTISTIC, IT WOULD BE PARIS. Download part three goes on a different tare. In this part we are suppose to feel sorry for the prettiest woman in the world. It is tough being pretty. Yet, don't give up cause the final two hours are worth listening to the whole book. If you like hearing about the Mafia and all the screwing that goes on in Hollywood, you will love this book. If you just want to hear about Hollywood, you will still enjoy it, but if you just want to hear about the Mafia, you will think it is way too long. Interesting Insight This book starts off without the typical mafia storyline, but eventually gets into it, and portrays the role of the mafia in the entertainment industry. Lots of killing and grisly descriptions, as one would expect from this sort of story, so if you are squeamish about such things, would recommend to pass on it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Super-Sad-True-Love-Story-Audiobook/B003WEFK6K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Super Sad True Love Story Subtitle: A Novel Author: Gary Shteyngart Narrator: Ali Ahn, Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 822 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Gary Shteyngart, author of The Russian Debutantes Handbook, creates a compelling reality in this tale about an illiterate America in the not-too-distant future. Lenny Abramov may just be penning the worlds last diary. Which is good, because while falling in love with a rather unpleasant woman and witnessing the fall of a great empire, Lenny has a lot to write about. Critic Reviews: "Shteyngart's earnestly struggling charactersalong with a flurry of running gagskeep the nightmare tour of tomorrow grounded. A rich commentary on the obsessions and catastrophes of the information age and a heartbreaker worthy of its title, this is Shteyngart's best yet." (Publishers Weekly) "Full-tilt and fulminating satirist Shteyngart is mordant, gleeful, and embracive as he funnels today's follies and atrocities into a devilishly hilarious, soul-shriveling, and all-too plausible vision of a ruthless and crass digital dystopia in which techno-addled humans are still humbled by love and death." (Booklist) Its not easy to summarize Shteyngart; theres so much satirical gunpowder packed into every sentence that the effect gets lost in the short version. But basically, this is a love story [that is] ridiculously witty and painfully prescient, but more than either of those, its romantic." (Time) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Shteyngart) Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:18:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Super-Sad-True-Love-Story-Audiobook/B003WEFK6K thebookvoice.com 13:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Super Sad True Love Story Subtitle: A Novel Author: Gary Shteyngart Narrator: Ali Ahn, Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 822 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Gary Shteyngart, author of The Russian Debutantes Handbook, creates a compelling reality in this tale about an illiterate America in the not-too-distant future. Lenny Abramov may just be penning the worlds last diary. Which is good, because while falling in love with a rather unpleasant woman and witnessing the fall of a great empire, Lenny has a lot to write about. Critic Reviews: "Shteyngart's earnestly struggling charactersalong with a flurry of running gagskeep the nightmare tour of tomorrow grounded. A rich commentary on the obsessions and catastrophes of the information age and a heartbreaker worthy of its title, this is Shteyngart's best yet." (Publishers Weekly) "Full-tilt and fulminating satirist Shteyngart is mordant, gleeful, and embracive as he funnels today's follies and atrocities into a devilishly hilarious, soul-shriveling, and all-too plausible vision of a ruthless and crass digital dystopia in which techno-addled humans are still humbled by love and death." (Booklist) Its not easy to summarize Shteyngart; theres so much satirical gunpowder packed into every sentence that the effect gets lost in the short version. But basically, this is a love story [that is] ridiculously witty and painfully prescient, but more than either of those, its romantic." (Time) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Super Sad True Love Story Subtitle: A Novel Author: Gary Shteyngart Narrator: Ali Ahn, Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 822 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Gary Shteyngart, author of The Russian Debutantes Handbook, creates a compelling reality in this tale about an illiterate America in the not-too-distant future. Lenny Abramov may just be penning the worlds last diary. Which is good, because while falling in love with a rather unpleasant woman and witnessing the fall of a great empire, Lenny has a lot to write about. Critic Reviews: "Shteyngart's earnestly struggling charactersalong with a flurry of running gagskeep the nightmare tour of tomorrow grounded. A rich commentary on the obsessions and catastrophes of the information age and a heartbreaker worthy of its title, this is Shteyngart's best yet." (Publishers Weekly) "Full-tilt and fulminating satirist Shteyngart is mordant, gleeful, and embracive as he funnels today's follies and atrocities into a devilishly hilarious, soul-shriveling, and all-too plausible vision of a ruthless and crass digital dystopia in which techno-addled humans are still humbled by love and death." (Booklist) Its not easy to summarize Shteyngart; theres so much satirical gunpowder packed into every sentence that the effect gets lost in the short version. But basically, this is a love story [that is] ridiculously witty and painfully prescient, but more than either of those, its romantic." (Time) Members Reviews: Dystopia Now Brilliant. I very much enjoyed Steyngart's Absurdistan, which satirized the former Soviet Union, but his writing reaches a whole new level here. This is a book about the near future America seems to be headed for, a country that's become a bankrupt, corporate-controlled police state on the verge of collapse, while mainstream Americans lead lives of vapid indifference, aggressively obsessed with youth, beauty, media profiles, and their rankings on a facebook-like service that publicly rates citizens on everything from their credit score to their "f***ability" (this is not a book for the prudish). It's very pointed satire, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, but often depressing because it's just close enough to reality. Steyngart does a marvelous job with his two main characters: there's Lennie, a shlumpy, trod-upon 39 year old who works as a salesman at a life extension company, has a set of hilariously-rendered Russian immigrant parents who spend their day watching "Fox Liberty Ultra", hangs out with self-righteous hipster friends, and clings to his antiquated hobby of collecting old books in a post-literate era. He falls obsessively in love with Eunice Park, a young Korean-American woman who personifies much about Generation iPhone, with her short attention span, text message vocabulary, constant online shopping (for brands with names like "Juicy P***y"), and lifelong immersion in a culture of looks and casual sex, and who struggles with her own old-country parents (including a mom whose advice-filled, English-challenged emails are quite funny). Their relationship captures, in a rich way, so much about the America we're living in. Steyngart doesn't take the easy path of simply mocking his self-absorbed characters (flawed though they are), but gives them them earnest voices, making them people we empathize with as the artificial bubbles of their worlds burst. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Married-Men-Audiobook/B002UZN1DQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Married Men Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Sisi Johnson, Dion Graham, Marc Johnson, Kevin Free, Julia Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 656 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carl Weber is a recipient of the Blackboard Bookseller of the Year Award. Married Men is a fresh and funny take on modern love that has been described as Waiting to Exhale on testosterone. Lifelong friends Kyle, Allen, Wil, and Jay all make mistakes in their marriages-and all get kicked to the curb by their wives. What follows is a wild ride with stops in sleazy hotels, divorce court, and even jail. In their adventure, fueled by Viagra and lovely young ladies, the four men always have each other to lean on. The complete list of narrators includes Myra Lucretia Taylor, Pat Floyd, Peter Jay Fernandez, J. D. Jackson, and Robin Miles. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carl Weber) Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:39:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Married-Men-Audiobook/B002UZN1DQ thebookvoice.com 14:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Married Men Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Sisi Johnson, Dion Graham, Marc Johnson, Kevin Free, Julia Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 656 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carl Weber is a recipient of the Blackboard Bookseller of the Year Award. Married Men is a fresh and funny take on modern love that has been described as Waiting to Exhale on testosterone. Lifelong friends Kyle, Allen, Wil, and Jay all make mistakes in their marriages-and all get kicked to the curb by their wives. What follows is a wild ride with stops in sleazy hotels, divorce court, and even jail. In their adventure, fueled by Viagra and lovely young ladies, the four men always have each other to lean on. The complete list of narrators includes Myra Lucretia Taylor, Pat Floyd, Peter Jay Fernandez, J. D. Jackson, and Robin Miles. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Married Men Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Sisi Johnson, Dion Graham, Marc Johnson, Kevin Free, Julia Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 656 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carl Weber is a recipient of the Blackboard Bookseller of the Year Award. Married Men is a fresh and funny take on modern love that has been described as Waiting to Exhale on testosterone. Lifelong friends Kyle, Allen, Wil, and Jay all make mistakes in their marriages-and all get kicked to the curb by their wives. What follows is a wild ride with stops in sleazy hotels, divorce court, and even jail. In their adventure, fueled by Viagra and lovely young ladies, the four men always have each other to lean on. The complete list of narrators includes Myra Lucretia Taylor, Pat Floyd, Peter Jay Fernandez, J. D. Jackson, and Robin Miles. Members Reviews: An Amazing Book So much suspense and this book kept me at the edge of my seat I couldn't even imagined all the plots for all the characters. The last part of the book was great it was wonderful when the women began narrating. eveything al came together and the different paths in each situation was a true example of what it means to go through life and how age helps you learn lessons you should have picked up along the way. I loved this book made me feel like my life was part of this story. Many Lessons Learned This was an excellent book. My husband and I enjoyed listening to it and feel it is a great learning experience when dealing with relationships. The author delved into serious issues that many couples face. We think this book is very well written and keeps you in suspense waiting to hear the outcomes of the difficult situations the characters find themselves in. We are still discussing how the men continued to come to the aid of each other. But, we definitely believe they could have used better judgement when giving each other advice and how to stay out of trouble as married men. Awesome Book! Once again Carl Weber delivers. This book shows the bond between REAL friends. Awesome storyline. Married Men Explosive !!! Hats off to the author. I really enjoyed this book. The twist and turns of it all while telling some of the most compelling dilemma's wow!! Get it! Read it! and Enjoy it Carl Weber is AMAZING...as usual!!! Carl's ability of being able to introduce so many different characters and have them flawlessly intertwine with each other is just pure talent. And the way things took place and ended was nothing what I expected....it was even better. THIS IS A MUST READ! I promise you will not be disappointed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/I-Couldnt-Love-You-More-Audiobook/B0792LLRWD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Couldn't Love You More Author: Jillian Medoff Narrator: Rachel Fulginiti Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-18 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Which child would you save? A decision no parent can even fathom. Eliot Gordon would do anything for her family. A 38-year-old working mother, she lives an ordinary but fulfilling life in suburban Atlanta with her partner, Grant Delaney, and their three daughters. The two older girls are actually Eliot's stepdaughters, a distinction she is reluctant to make as she valiantly attempts to maintain a safe, happy household.... Then Finn Montgomery, Eliot's long-lost first love, appears, triggering a shocking chain of events that culminates in a split-second decision that will haunt her beloved family forever. How Eliot survives - and what she loses in the process - is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a child. With hilarious honesty, wrenching depth, and a knockout twist, I Couldn't Love You More illuminates the unbreakable bonds of family and reveals the lengths we'll go to save each other, even as we can't save ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Fun, smart and warmhearted...." ( O Magazine) "Incisive, poignant, witty.... How can a book be so harrowing and so acidly funny at the same time? I closed this addictive novel with a satisfied sigh." (Jancee Dunn, author of Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo? And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had to Ask) "Medoff produces another fallible, witty, realistic heroine with whom readers will identify. Eliot's biased and evolving narration brings the characters to life in this gripping story of personal growth. By turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, Medoff's honest writing and realistic dialogue make the book truly enjoyable, while a Sophie's Choice moment and its repercussions make it a real page-turner." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jillian Medoff) Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:06:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/I-Couldnt-Love-You-More-Audiobook/B0792LLRWD thebookvoice.com 15:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Couldn't Love You More Author: Jillian Medoff Narrator: Rachel Fulginiti Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-18 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Which child would you save? A decision no parent can even fathom. Eliot Gordon would do anything for her family. A 38-year-old working mother, she lives an ordinary but fulfilling life in suburban Atlanta with her partner, Grant Delaney, and their three daughters. The two older girls are actually Eliot's stepdaughters, a distinction she is reluctant to make as she valiantly attempts to maintain a safe, happy household.... Then Finn Montgomery, Eliot's long-lost first love, appears, triggering a shocking chain of events that culminates in a split-second decision that will haunt her beloved family forever. How Eliot survives - and what she loses in the process - is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a child. With hilarious honesty, wrenching depth, and a knockout twist, I Couldn't Love You More illuminates the unbreakable bonds of family and reveals the lengths we'll go to save each other, even as we can't save ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Fun, smart and warmhearted...." ( O Magazine) "Incisive, poignant, witty.... How can a book be so harrowing and so acidly funny at the same time? I closed this addictive novel with a satisfied sigh." (Jancee Dunn, author of Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo? And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had to Ask) "Medoff produces another fallible, witty, realistic heroine with whom readers will identify. Eliot's biased and evolving narration brings the characters to life in this gripping story of personal growth. By turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, Medoff's honest writing and realistic dialogue make the book truly enjoyable, while a Sophie's Choice moment and its repercussions make it a real page-turner." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Couldn't Love You More Author: Jillian Medoff Narrator: Rachel Fulginiti Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-18 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Which child would you save? A decision no parent can even fathom. Eliot Gordon would do anything for her family. A 38-year-old working mother, she lives an ordinary but fulfilling life in suburban Atlanta with her partner, Grant Delaney, and their three daughters. The two older girls are actually Eliot's stepdaughters, a distinction she is reluctant to make as she valiantly attempts to maintain a safe, happy household.... Then Finn Montgomery, Eliot's long-lost first love, appears, triggering a shocking chain of events that culminates in a split-second decision that will haunt her beloved family forever. How Eliot survives - and what she loses in the process - is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a child. With hilarious honesty, wrenching depth, and a knockout twist, I Couldn't Love You More illuminates the unbreakable bonds of family and reveals the lengths we'll go to save each other, even as we can't save ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Fun, smart and warmhearted...." ( O Magazine) "Incisive, poignant, witty.... How can a book be so harrowing and so acidly funny at the same time? I closed this addictive novel with a satisfied sigh." (Jancee Dunn, author of Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo? And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had to Ask) "Medoff produces another fallible, witty, realistic heroine with whom readers will identify. Eliot's biased and evolving narration brings the characters to life in this gripping story of personal growth. By turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, Medoff's honest writing and realistic dialogue make the book truly enjoyable, while a Sophie's Choice moment and its repercussions make it a real page-turner." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: The Ties That Bind Eliot Gordon is a young working mom who lives with her long-term partner and their three daughters. Two of the girls are from his previous relationship and the youngest is their own. Eliot is trying to find a way to successfully navigate blended family politics when her first love makes an unexpected return into her life. I'm not entirely sure what the author was trying to achieve with this book. There are so many themes that it's hard to determine what the purpose was. One theme was choices and the unforseeable consequences they have and another was first love and its long lasting effects. A third theme was familial ties, how we fit in within our family structure and how this affects how we view the world and function in relationships outside the family structure. The author unsuccessfully attempts to intersect these themes. The book starts off as a story about first love and then abruptly becomes a story about Eliot's transformation from being a people pleaser and good girl into a woman who speaks her mind and begins to realise the benefits of self-care. The book felt confused and unsure of its own purpose. Wonderful read and a great book to discuss When I began this book I initially thought it started off slow and I wasn't sure where the author was going since I hadn't read what it was about. I have to say I'm glad I stuck with it because it turned out to be a book that totally gripped my emotions and didn't let go. I think it is because I could so identify with this woman's plight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Total-Eclipse-of-the-Heart-Audiobook/B0036IPORW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Total Eclipse of the Heart Author: Zane Narrator: Hevin Hanover, Andre Blake Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 552 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Damon Johnson, who's been married to Carleigh for four years, is one of "the last good men" - compassionate and honest, he worships the ground his wife walks on. But Carleigh treats Damon like a trophy husband, allowing her friends to salivate over him and disrespect their happy home. Damon has dreams beyond his six-figure corporate job and Carleigh views his life aspirations as a joke. Her selfish nature makes Damon wonder if he made the right decision when he asked for her hand in marriage. When a tragic event causes Brooke's and Damon's lives to intersect, truths unfold as they begin to reflect on their own relationships. In this provocative tale of love and heartbreak, Zane explores what happens when you cater to your emotional well-being and discover the meaning of unconditional love - or rather, experience a total eclipse of the heart. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zane) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:54:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Total-Eclipse-of-the-Heart-Audiobook/B0036IPORW thebookvoice.com 08:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Total Eclipse of the Heart Author: Zane Narrator: Hevin Hanover, Andre Blake Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 552 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Damon Johnson, who's been married to Carleigh for four years, is one of "the last good men" - compassionate and honest, he worships the ground his wife walks on. But Carleigh treats Damon like a trophy husband, allowing her friends to salivate over him and disrespect their happy home. Damon has dreams beyond his six-figure corporate job and Carleigh views his life aspirations as a joke. Her selfish nature makes Damon wonder if he made the right decision when he asked for her hand in marriage. When a tragic event causes Brooke's and Damon's lives to intersect, truths unfold as they begin to reflect on their own relationships. In this provocative tale of love and heartbreak, Zane explores what happens when you cater to your emotional well-being and discover the meaning of unconditional love - or rather, experience a total eclipse of the heart. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Total Eclipse of the Heart Author: Zane Narrator: Hevin Hanover, Andre Blake Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 552 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Damon Johnson, who's been married to Carleigh for four years, is one of "the last good men" - compassionate and honest, he worships the ground his wife walks on. But Carleigh treats Damon like a trophy husband, allowing her friends to salivate over him and disrespect their happy home. Damon has dreams beyond his six-figure corporate job and Carleigh views his life aspirations as a joke. Her selfish nature makes Damon wonder if he made the right decision when he asked for her hand in marriage. When a tragic event causes Brooke's and Damon's lives to intersect, truths unfold as they begin to reflect on their own relationships. In this provocative tale of love and heartbreak, Zane explores what happens when you cater to your emotional well-being and discover the meaning of unconditional love - or rather, experience a total eclipse of the heart. Members Reviews: BRING MORE ZANE PLEASE!!! Another Great Read by ZANE. I don't understand why there are not MORE books by ZANE available here at audible.com Total Eclipse This is a great book!! I enjoyed every moment of it!! I just wish they had more zane books on audio. Great listen I commute to work about a 2hrs a day. I loved listening to this book. This was a very good zane book with a great story line. I really hated to get out of the car everyday. I never when have known this was an interracial couple. I hope that they add some more zane books pretty soon. great story i loved it!!!! More romance; Less erotica Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes, I would recommend it but with reservations. Did Hevin Hanover and Andre Blake do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Yes, but it was weird listening to Andre Blake read the lines of the female characters. Actually, I laughed a couple of times. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No, Any additional comments? I agree with the previous reviewers. The twist at the end was so unnecessary. Also, if you're looking for an erotic story, this one isn't it. It's a love story with a few explicitly described sex scenes thrown in. Actually, the sex scenes seemed out of place and as if they were thrown in to meet some erotica requirement. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Family-Tree-Audiobook/B01G49TSE4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Family Tree Subtitle: A Novel Author: Susan Wiggs Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the number one New York Times best-selling author comes a powerful, emotionally complex story of love, loss, the pain of the past - and the promise of the future. Sometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell joining with another. And then dividing. And just like that, the world changes. Annie Harlow knows how lucky she is. The producer of a popular television cooking show, she loves her handsome husband and the beautiful Los Angeles home they share. And now she's pregnant with their first child. But in an instant, her life is shattered. And when Annie awakes from a yearlong coma, she discovers that time isn't the only thing she's lost. Grieving and wounded, Annie retreats to her old family home in Switchback, Vermont, a maple farm generations old. There, surrounded by her free-spirited brother, their divorced mother, and four young nieces and nephews, Annie slowly emerges into a world she left behind years ago: the town where she grew up, the people she knew before, the high school boyfriend turned judge. And with the discovery of a cookbook her grandmother wrote in the distant past, Annie unearths an age-old mystery that might prove the salvation of the family farm. Family Tree is the story of one woman's triumph over betrayal and how she eventually comes to terms with her past. It is the story of joys unrealized and opportunities regained. Complex, clear eyed, and big hearted, funny, sad, and wise, it is a novel to cherish and to remember. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Wiggs) Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:16:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Family-Tree-Audiobook/B01G49TSE4 thebookvoice.com 12:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Family Tree Subtitle: A Novel Author: Susan Wiggs Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the number one New York Times best-selling author comes a powerful, emotionally complex story of love, loss, the pain of the past - and the promise of the future. Sometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell joining with another. And then dividing. And just like that, the world changes. Annie Harlow knows how lucky she is. The producer of a popular television cooking show, she loves her handsome husband and the beautiful Los Angeles home they share. And now she's pregnant with their first child. But in an instant, her life is shattered. And when Annie awakes from a yearlong coma, she discovers that time isn't the only thing she's lost. Grieving and wounded, Annie retreats to her old family home in Switchback, Vermont, a maple farm generations old. There, surrounded by her free-spirited brother, their divorced mother, and four young nieces and nephews, Annie slowly emerges into a world she left behind years ago: the town where she grew up, the people she knew before, the high school boyfriend turned judge. And with the discovery of a cookbook her grandmother wrote in the distant past, Annie unearths an age-old mystery that might prove the salvation of the family farm. Family Tree is the story of one woman's triumph over betrayal and how she eventually comes to terms with her past. It is the story of joys unrealized and opportunities regained. Complex, clear eyed, and big hearted, funny, sad, and wise, it is a novel to cherish and to remember. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Family Tree Subtitle: A Novel Author: Susan Wiggs Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the number one New York Times best-selling author comes a powerful, emotionally complex story of love, loss, the pain of the past - and the promise of the future. Sometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell joining with another. And then dividing. And just like that, the world changes. Annie Harlow knows how lucky she is. The producer of a popular television cooking show, she loves her handsome husband and the beautiful Los Angeles home they share. And now she's pregnant with their first child. But in an instant, her life is shattered. And when Annie awakes from a yearlong coma, she discovers that time isn't the only thing she's lost. Grieving and wounded, Annie retreats to her old family home in Switchback, Vermont, a maple farm generations old. There, surrounded by her free-spirited brother, their divorced mother, and four young nieces and nephews, Annie slowly emerges into a world she left behind years ago: the town where she grew up, the people she knew before, the high school boyfriend turned judge. And with the discovery of a cookbook her grandmother wrote in the distant past, Annie unearths an age-old mystery that might prove the salvation of the family farm. Family Tree is the story of one woman's triumph over betrayal and how she eventually comes to terms with her past. It is the story of joys unrealized and opportunities regained. Complex, clear eyed, and big hearted, funny, sad, and wise, it is a novel to cherish and to remember. Members Reviews: Enjoyed But dragged at times. Good narration, story, just not my favorite. Nice one for car ride Amazing Food, family, hope, and struggle it was an amazing story. The narrator was perfect highly recommended. Not enjoying the narration I'm not sure I'm going to finish this - it's very slow moving, which can be a good thing if it adds to the story line or character development. In this case there is no reason to belabor the details, plus the narrator's inflections go high and low at an uneven pace - either she's too loud or too soft. And I cringe when she speaks in the men's voices -- soooo unnaturally soft and mellow it makes it hard to imagine the men that would own these voices! This might be one of those books better read than listened to. So hard to rate that I had to review This book was well written, but I'm not a fan of jumping around in time and jumping from one person's perspective to another. As a person who is actually the age of the main character, and from a small town not far from the setting of this novel, I have to tell you it felt like this story was being written by someone much older who doesn't have much experience with our generation. We are, after all, the first wave of millennials. The details regarding the parents falling in and out of love were ultimately unnecessary as they didn't change the story of the main character beyond her being a cynical child of divorce. All in al, I won't re-read this book, but I finished it because I needed to know the final outcome. Couldn't put it down I love everything about this book. The characters, the stories, the setting, the food inspiration and the bits of wisdom scattered throughout. When I finished listening I was tempted to immediately start over from the beginning. Didn't want it to end. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Where-the-River-Ends-Audiobook/B002UZMU9M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the River Ends Author: Charles Martin Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Ten years into their marriage, when Abbie faces a life-threatening illness, Doss battles it with her every step of the way. And when she makes a list of 10 things she hopes to accomplish before she loses the fight for good, Doss is there, too, supporting her and making everything possible. Together they steal away in the middle of the night to embark upon a 130-mile trip down the St. Mary's River - a voyage Doss promised Abbie in the early days of their courtship. Where the River Ends chronicles their love-filled, tragedy-tinged journey and a bond that transcends all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Martin) Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:43:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Where-the-River-Ends-Audiobook/B002UZMU9M thebookvoice.com 12:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the River Ends Author: Charles Martin Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Ten years into their marriage, when Abbie faces a life-threatening illness, Doss battles it with her every step of the way. And when she makes a list of 10 things she hopes to accomplish before she loses the fight for good, Doss is there, too, supporting her and making everything possible. Together they steal away in the middle of the night to embark upon a 130-mile trip down the St. Mary's River - a voyage Doss promised Abbie in the early days of their courtship. Where the River Ends chronicles their love-filled, tragedy-tinged journey and a bond that transcends all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the River Ends Author: Charles Martin Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Ten years into their marriage, when Abbie faces a life-threatening illness, Doss battles it with her every step of the way. And when she makes a list of 10 things she hopes to accomplish before she loses the fight for good, Doss is there, too, supporting her and making everything possible. Together they steal away in the middle of the night to embark upon a 130-mile trip down the St. Mary's River - a voyage Doss promised Abbie in the early days of their courtship. Where the River Ends chronicles their love-filled, tragedy-tinged journey and a bond that transcends all. Members Reviews: Perfect Ending. Charles Martin writes so eloquently and descriptively, once bitten by one of his books, its easy to go back for more. Often set along rivers and under trees the stories create peacefulness when reading. Also, a great choice for those readers with descriptive sexual content issues for Charles Martin can write a hot love story without that. I will admit though in this novel it did drag a bit in the to s area for me before finishing better than you could imagine. A love story told from the middle out in a mans prospective, it is not overly thought provoking or sentimental. This is a story about a man trying to make the last days of his wifes life exactly how she wants it to be. I think what makes this book so enjoyable and interesting was the depth that one can love when its not easy. Its not easy to see the best in people when they are not at their best, but if there is true love - it's never a burden. A beautiful love story This is way better than The Notebook (my favorite love story). Although a few inconsistencies had me scratching my head. Was there talk of the Internet and Photoshop, and a line that said, "She pulled her cell phone out of her pocket and smiled..."? But yet this was supposedly 1992. Those inconsistencies don't ruin the story, but it takes the rating down to four stars. Maybe I'm missing something or misheard it, but "hiccups" like that throw off the flow of the book and take it down a notch below spectacular. The narrator kept changing up the level of his southern drawl during the narration, which was also a bit distracting. Still, overall it was a great story and well worth the credit. Could be a good story, but descriptions run on Excrutiating detail of river, cabins, tatoos, people....so slow narrating every word. Then pace picks up during dialog and back to lumbering through the details. An effort to get through the story. Kept waiting for more I kept thinking there had to be more to this book. The descriptions of the river were picturesque, but the story was so predictable. Bleh. I can't believe I listened to the entire thing, but I was so sure it would get better. Reminded me of those Danielle Steele books I read as a teenager. Another great story from Charles Martin I have read all of Charles Martin's books and thoroughly enjoy them all. Great story lines with strong characters. Keep them coming! Audible 20 Review Sweepstakes Entry https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Miracle-at-Speedy-Motors-Audiobook/B002V8DGTG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Miracle at Speedy Motors Subtitle: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 882 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mma Ramotswe is busy investigating her latest case: a woman who is looking for her family. The problem is, the woman doesn't know her real name of whether any members of her family are now living. Meanwhile, Phuti Radiphuti has bought Mma Makutsi a glorious new bed. Unfortunately, it will inadvertently cause her several sleepless nights. And life is no less complicated at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, where Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni--Mma Ramotswe's estimable husband--has fallen under the sway of a doctor who has promised a miracle cure for his daughter's medical condition, which Mma Ramotswe finds hard to believe. But Precious Ramotswe deals with these difficulties with her usual grace and good humor, and in the end discovers that the biggest miracles in life are often the small ones. Critic Reviews: "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." (The New York Times Book Review) "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." (The Plain Dealer) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:04:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Miracle-at-Speedy-Motors-Audiobook/B002V8DGTG thebookvoice.com 08:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Miracle at Speedy Motors Subtitle: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 882 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mma Ramotswe is busy investigating her latest case: a woman who is looking for her family. The problem is, the woman doesn't know her real name of whether any members of her family are now living. Meanwhile, Phuti Radiphuti has bought Mma Makutsi a glorious new bed. Unfortunately, it will inadvertently cause her several sleepless nights. And life is no less complicated at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, where Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni--Mma Ramotswe's estimable husband--has fallen under the sway of a doctor who has promised a miracle cure for his daughter's medical condition, which Mma Ramotswe finds hard to believe. But Precious Ramotswe deals with these difficulties with her usual grace and good humor, and in the end discovers that the biggest miracles in life are often the small ones. Critic Reviews: "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." (The New York Times Book Review) "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." (The Plain Dealer) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Miracle at Speedy Motors Subtitle: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 882 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mma Ramotswe is busy investigating her latest case: a woman who is looking for her family. The problem is, the woman doesn't know her real name of whether any members of her family are now living. Meanwhile, Phuti Radiphuti has bought Mma Makutsi a glorious new bed. Unfortunately, it will inadvertently cause her several sleepless nights. And life is no less complicated at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, where Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni--Mma Ramotswe's estimable husband--has fallen under the sway of a doctor who has promised a miracle cure for his daughter's medical condition, which Mma Ramotswe finds hard to believe. But Precious Ramotswe deals with these difficulties with her usual grace and good humor, and in the end discovers that the biggest miracles in life are often the small ones. Critic Reviews: "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." (The New York Times Book Review) "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." (The Plain Dealer) Members Reviews: Totally Addictive I have found all the titles in the No.1 Ladies detective agency series fabulous. Miracle at speedy motors did not disappoint. They are light mysteries with superb character development and breath-takingly discriptive settings. No sooner am I finished with the newest title and I find myself longing for the next. The Best I have loved all The no.1 Detective Agency books, but this one is the warmest, wittiest, funniest of them all. It made me smile and put a lump in my throat. I envy anyone who still has this lovely book ahead of them. Not one word too long Once again Alexander McCall Smith chronicles the happenings at the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and at Speedy Motors with his usual wit and wisdom, and not one extra word. McCall Smith has the singular gift of writing with awareness, consciousness, acceptance and insight into the human condition without even the merest suggestion of psychobabble. I like the psychobabble books too, no question about that, but this author seems to accomplish the same result with his fictional crew and their life stories. And many bows to the narrator, who continues to bring this now familiar Botswanan cast of characters to life! I love this book I could listen to this narrator read names out of the phone book and I think it would be excellent. But luckily, this book was a little more interesting than the phone book. I am so glad there is a new #1 Ladies Dectective Agency book out, I was beginning to have Mma Ramostsway (sp?) withdraw. As always it was a charming and excellent book. Entertaining !! Alexander McCall Smith's books are all wonderful. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Under-the-Mistletoe-with-Me-Audiobook/B00GMPQZ2O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Mistletoe with Me Author: Kristen Proby Narrator: Jennifer Mack, Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 802 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Isaac and Stacy Montgomery have been married for ten years. They have a beautiful new baby girl, Isaac's construction business is thriving, and Stacy enjoys being a stay at home mom, reviewing sexy romance novels for her blog. With a very large extended family, and the many privileges they enjoy, Stacy will be the first to admit that they are blessed beyond measure. When suspicious phone calls and text messages begin, Stacy questions Isaac's faithfulness for the first time in their marriage. She knows that a new baby brings changes into a relationship, but has the stress of parenthood sent Isaac into another woman's arms, threatening to destroy their marriage? This With Me in Seattle novella shows us a glimpse into Jules' brother, Isaac, and his wife Stacy's lives, introduces us to some new characters, and reminds us of what it means to reconnect with the person you love the most, even if they never left in the first place. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kristen Proby) Tue, 24 Dec 2013 20:01:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Under-the-Mistletoe-with-Me-Audiobook/B00GMPQZ2O thebookvoice.com 02:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Mistletoe with Me Author: Kristen Proby Narrator: Jennifer Mack, Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 802 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Isaac and Stacy Montgomery have been married for ten years. They have a beautiful new baby girl, Isaac's construction business is thriving, and Stacy enjoys being a stay at home mom, reviewing sexy romance novels for her blog. With a very large extended family, and the many privileges they enjoy, Stacy will be the first to admit that they are blessed beyond measure. When suspicious phone calls and text messages begin, Stacy questions Isaac's faithfulness for the first time in their marriage. She knows that a new baby brings changes into a relationship, but has the stress of parenthood sent Isaac into another woman's arms, threatening to destroy their marriage? This With Me in Seattle novella shows us a glimpse into Jules' brother, Isaac, and his wife Stacy's lives, introduces us to some new characters, and reminds us of what it means to reconnect with the person you love the most, even if they never left in the first place. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Mistletoe with Me Author: Kristen Proby Narrator: Jennifer Mack, Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 802 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Isaac and Stacy Montgomery have been married for ten years. They have a beautiful new baby girl, Isaac's construction business is thriving, and Stacy enjoys being a stay at home mom, reviewing sexy romance novels for her blog. With a very large extended family, and the many privileges they enjoy, Stacy will be the first to admit that they are blessed beyond measure. When suspicious phone calls and text messages begin, Stacy questions Isaac's faithfulness for the first time in their marriage. She knows that a new baby brings changes into a relationship, but has the stress of parenthood sent Isaac into another woman's arms, threatening to destroy their marriage? This With Me in Seattle novella shows us a glimpse into Jules' brother, Isaac, and his wife Stacy's lives, introduces us to some new characters, and reminds us of what it means to reconnect with the person you love the most, even if they never left in the first place. Members Reviews: Great Story.....but narrator ruined it. Would you consider the audio edition of Under the Mistletoe with Me to be better than the print version? No not at all. The print version was much better. I have always said the narrator can hurt a story and this is a great example of that. Great story just totally wrong narrator. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jennifer Mack and Eric Michael Summerer ? Stella Bloom, Mindy Kennedy, Fran Jules. Eric Michael Summerer was ok but did not like Jennifer Mack at all. Ruined the story for me. Difficult male voice of narrator The male voice of narrator is had to handle. Wish the voice had been reconsidered before release. If the character had the voice of the epilogue narrator. This made listening tough. The story would have been better with the narration improved. Short and Sexy Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes, I would recommend this book to a friend as quick pick-me-upper. It has just enough feel good and sex to give an emotional boost to your day. I like getting to know the family members better. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) The ending was like a sweet kiss on the cheeks. Would you listen to another book narrated by Jennifer Mack and Eric Michael Summerer ? Yes, I would and have listened to other books by the narrators Jennifer Mack and Eric Michael Summerer. Was Under the Mistletoe with Me worth the listening time? Definitely worth the listening time. Cute I would have wanted more from Isaac and Stacy but this was a cute story nontheless. Love a novella that's equally as hot as the series I listened to this one out the sequence order but it was on par with the others for sure! Loved it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Made-for-Love-Audiobook/B071NGRV6Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Made for Love Subtitle: A Novel Author: Alissa Nutting Narrator: Suzanne Elise Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From one of our most exciting and provocative young writers, a poignant, riotously funny story of how far some will go for love - and how far some will go to escape it. Hazel has just moved into a trailer park of senior citizens, with her father and Diane - his extremely lifelike sex doll - as her roommates. Life with Hazel's father is strained at best, but her only alternative seems even bleaker. She's just run out on her marriage to Byron Gogol, CEO and founder of Gogol Industries, a monolithic corporation hell-bent on making its products and technologies indispensable in daily life. For over a decade, Hazel put up with being veritably quarantined by Byron in the family compound, her every movement and vital sign tracked. But when he demanded to wirelessly connect the two of them via brain chips in a first-ever human "mind-meld", Hazel decided what was once merely irritating had become unbearable. The world she escapes into is a far cry from the dry and clinical bubble she's been living in, a world populated with a whole host of deviant oddballs. As Hazel tries to carve out a new life for herself in this uncharted territory, Byron is using the most sophisticated tools at his disposal to find her and bring her home. His threats become more and more sinister, and Hazel is forced to take drastic measures in order to find a home of her own and free herself from Byron's virtual clutches once and for all. Perceptive and compulsively listenable, Made for Love is at once an absurd, raunchy comedy and a dazzling, profound meditation on marriage, monogamy, and family. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alissa Nutting) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:51:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Made-for-Love-Audiobook/B071NGRV6Q thebookvoice.com 10:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Made for Love Subtitle: A Novel Author: Alissa Nutting Narrator: Suzanne Elise Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From one of our most exciting and provocative young writers, a poignant, riotously funny story of how far some will go for love - and how far some will go to escape it. Hazel has just moved into a trailer park of senior citizens, with her father and Diane - his extremely lifelike sex doll - as her roommates. Life with Hazel's father is strained at best, but her only alternative seems even bleaker. She's just run out on her marriage to Byron Gogol, CEO and founder of Gogol Industries, a monolithic corporation hell-bent on making its products and technologies indispensable in daily life. For over a decade, Hazel put up with being veritably quarantined by Byron in the family compound, her every movement and vital sign tracked. But when he demanded to wirelessly connect the two of them via brain chips in a first-ever human "mind-meld", Hazel decided what was once merely irritating had become unbearable. The world she escapes into is a far cry from the dry and clinical bubble she's been living in, a world populated with a whole host of deviant oddballs. As Hazel tries to carve out a new life for herself in this uncharted territory, Byron is using the most sophisticated tools at his disposal to find her and bring her home. His threats become more and more sinister, and Hazel is forced to take drastic measures in order to find a home of her own and free herself from Byron's virtual clutches once and for all. Perceptive and compulsively listenable, Made for Love is at once an absurd, raunchy comedy and a dazzling, profound meditation on marriage, monogamy, and family. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Made for Love Subtitle: A Novel Author: Alissa Nutting Narrator: Suzanne Elise Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From one of our most exciting and provocative young writers, a poignant, riotously funny story of how far some will go for love - and how far some will go to escape it. Hazel has just moved into a trailer park of senior citizens, with her father and Diane - his extremely lifelike sex doll - as her roommates. Life with Hazel's father is strained at best, but her only alternative seems even bleaker. She's just run out on her marriage to Byron Gogol, CEO and founder of Gogol Industries, a monolithic corporation hell-bent on making its products and technologies indispensable in daily life. For over a decade, Hazel put up with being veritably quarantined by Byron in the family compound, her every movement and vital sign tracked. But when he demanded to wirelessly connect the two of them via brain chips in a first-ever human "mind-meld", Hazel decided what was once merely irritating had become unbearable. The world she escapes into is a far cry from the dry and clinical bubble she's been living in, a world populated with a whole host of deviant oddballs. As Hazel tries to carve out a new life for herself in this uncharted territory, Byron is using the most sophisticated tools at his disposal to find her and bring her home. His threats become more and more sinister, and Hazel is forced to take drastic measures in order to find a home of her own and free herself from Byron's virtual clutches once and for all. Perceptive and compulsively listenable, Made for Love is at once an absurd, raunchy comedy and a dazzling, profound meditation on marriage, monogamy, and family. Members Reviews: Hilarious! This book is amazing in so many ways. Hoping it's made into a twisted, quirky, dark movie. fantastic! far and above the book has been my favorite audio book purchase. tempted to start all over again and catch what I may have missed! Creepy.....and not in a good way! What disappointed you about Made for Love? Sex with mannequins, inter species mating ! come on. I bought the book based on NY Times recommendation....hard to finish the book. Would you ever listen to anything by Alissa Nutting again? NEVER AGAIN Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Suzanne Elise Freeman? Yes...I just found the whole book as annoying (including the narrator) You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Plot had a good premise but never got fully explored....a lot to be desired Love is hopeless I struggle to finish it, not enjoyable to read. I was annoyed by the main character and the issues she had. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Reason-Youre-Alive-Audiobook/B07255QQV5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reason You're Alive Subtitle: A Novel Author: Matthew Quick Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of The Silver Linings Playbook offers a timely novel featuring his most fascinating character yet, a Vietnam vet embarking on a quixotic crusade to track down his nemesis from the war. After 68-year-old David Granger crashes his BMW, medical tests reveal a brain tumor that he readily attributes to his wartime Agent Orange exposure. He wakes up from surgery repeating a name no one in his civilian life has ever heard - that of a Native American soldier whom he was once ordered to discipline. David decides to return something precious he long ago stole from the man he now calls Clayton Fire Bear. It may be the only way to find closure in a world increasingly at odds with the one he served to protect. It may also help him to finally recover from his wife's untimely demise. As David confronts his past to salvage his present, a poignant portrait emerges: that of an opinionated and good-hearted American patriot fighting like hell to stay true to his red, white, and blue heart, even as the country he loves rapidly changes in ways he doesn't always like or understand. Hanging in the balance are Granger's distant art-dealing son, Hank; his adoring seven-year-old granddaughter, Ella; and his best friend, Sue, a Vietnamese American who respects David's fearless sincerity. Through the controversial, wrenching, and wildly honest David Granger, Matthew Quick offers a no-nonsense but ultimately hopeful view of America's polarized psyche. By turns irascible and hilarious, insightful and inconvenient, David is a complex, wounded, honorable, and loving man. The Reason You're Alive examines how the secrets and debts we carry from our pasts define us; it also challenges us to look beyond our own prejudices and search for the good in us all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Quick) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 04:05:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Reason-Youre-Alive-Audiobook/B07255QQV5 thebookvoice.com 05:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reason You're Alive Subtitle: A Novel Author: Matthew Quick Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of The Silver Linings Playbook offers a timely novel featuring his most fascinating character yet, a Vietnam vet embarking on a quixotic crusade to track down his nemesis from the war. After 68-year-old David Granger crashes his BMW, medical tests reveal a brain tumor that he readily attributes to his wartime Agent Orange exposure. He wakes up from surgery repeating a name no one in his civilian life has ever heard - that of a Native American soldier whom he was once ordered to discipline. David decides to return something precious he long ago stole from the man he now calls Clayton Fire Bear. It may be the only way to find closure in a world increasingly at odds with the one he served to protect. It may also help him to finally recover from his wife's untimely demise. As David confronts his past to salvage his present, a poignant portrait emerges: that of an opinionated and good-hearted American patriot fighting like hell to stay true to his red, white, and blue heart, even as the country he loves rapidly changes in ways he doesn't always like or understand. Hanging in the balance are Granger's distant art-dealing son, Hank; his adoring seven-year-old granddaughter, Ella; and his best friend, Sue, a Vietnamese American who respects David's fearless sincerity. Through the controversial, wrenching, and wildly honest David Granger, Matthew Quick offers a no-nonsense but ultimately hopeful view of America's polarized psyche. By turns irascible and hilarious, insightful and inconvenient, David is a complex, wounded, honorable, and loving man. The Reason You're Alive examines how the secrets and debts we carry from our pasts define us; it also challenges us to look beyond our own prejudices and search for the good in us all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reason You're Alive Subtitle: A Novel Author: Matthew Quick Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of The Silver Linings Playbook offers a timely novel featuring his most fascinating character yet, a Vietnam vet embarking on a quixotic crusade to track down his nemesis from the war. After 68-year-old David Granger crashes his BMW, medical tests reveal a brain tumor that he readily attributes to his wartime Agent Orange exposure. He wakes up from surgery repeating a name no one in his civilian life has ever heard - that of a Native American soldier whom he was once ordered to discipline. David decides to return something precious he long ago stole from the man he now calls Clayton Fire Bear. It may be the only way to find closure in a world increasingly at odds with the one he served to protect. It may also help him to finally recover from his wife's untimely demise. As David confronts his past to salvage his present, a poignant portrait emerges: that of an opinionated and good-hearted American patriot fighting like hell to stay true to his red, white, and blue heart, even as the country he loves rapidly changes in ways he doesn't always like or understand. Hanging in the balance are Granger's distant art-dealing son, Hank; his adoring seven-year-old granddaughter, Ella; and his best friend, Sue, a Vietnamese American who respects David's fearless sincerity. Through the controversial, wrenching, and wildly honest David Granger, Matthew Quick offers a no-nonsense but ultimately hopeful view of America's polarized psyche. By turns irascible and hilarious, insightful and inconvenient, David is a complex, wounded, honorable, and loving man. The Reason You're Alive examines how the secrets and debts we carry from our pasts define us; it also challenges us to look beyond our own prejudices and search for the good in us all. Members Reviews: Reasons Why You read A solid story of A veteran adjusting to life 50 years after the Vietnam war. A story about tolerance and racial profiling. Matthew quick never fails to amaze me. yaaaaas read this... amazing book. it makes you think before judging someone, puts you in the mind of an opposing views. renews your love for humanity. fantastic peice of writing. Quick delivers!! I love Matthew Quick and he has never disappointed me. He tells a great story with great narrators! Amazing book! I enjoyed this book largely due to the narrator. Hope to find a similar book. Fabulous This book is awesome in every category. I will surely listen to it over and over. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Neon-in-Daylight-Audiobook/B078KFFB75 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Neon in Daylight Author: Hermione Hoby Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York City in 2012, the sweltering summer before Hurricane Sandy hits. Kate, a young woman newly arrived from England, is staying in a Manhattan apartment while she tries to figure out her future. She has two unfortunate responsibilities during her time in America: to make regular Skype calls to her miserable boyfriend back home, and to cat-sit an indifferent feline named Joni Mitchell. The city has other plans for her. In New York's parks and bodegas, its galleries and performance spaces, its bars and clubs crowded with bodies, Kate encounters two strangers who will transform her stay: Bill, a charismatic but embittered writer made famous by the movie version of his only novel; and Inez, his daughter, a recent high school graduate who supplements her Bushwick cafe salary by enacting the fantasies of men she meets on Craigslist. Unmoored from her old life, Kate becomes infatuated with both of them. Set during a heatwave that feels like it will never break, Neon in Daylight marries deep intelligence with captivating characters to offer us a joyful, unflinching exploration of desire, solitude, and the thin line between life and art. An Indie Next List selection. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hermione Hoby) Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:32:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Neon-in-Daylight-Audiobook/B078KFFB75 thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Neon in Daylight Author: Hermione Hoby Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York City in 2012, the sweltering summer before Hurricane Sandy hits. Kate, a young woman newly arrived from England, is staying in a Manhattan apartment while she tries to figure out her future. She has two unfortunate responsibilities during her time in America: to make regular Skype calls to her miserable boyfriend back home, and to cat-sit an indifferent feline named Joni Mitchell. The city has other plans for her. In New York's parks and bodegas, its galleries and performance spaces, its bars and clubs crowded with bodies, Kate encounters two strangers who will transform her stay: Bill, a charismatic but embittered writer made famous by the movie version of his only novel; and Inez, his daughter, a recent high school graduate who supplements her Bushwick cafe salary by enacting the fantasies of men she meets on Craigslist. Unmoored from her old life, Kate becomes infatuated with both of them. Set during a heatwave that feels like it will never break, Neon in Daylight marries deep intelligence with captivating characters to offer us a joyful, unflinching exploration of desire, solitude, and the thin line between life and art. An Indie Next List selection. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Neon in Daylight Author: Hermione Hoby Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York City in 2012, the sweltering summer before Hurricane Sandy hits. Kate, a young woman newly arrived from England, is staying in a Manhattan apartment while she tries to figure out her future. She has two unfortunate responsibilities during her time in America: to make regular Skype calls to her miserable boyfriend back home, and to cat-sit an indifferent feline named Joni Mitchell. The city has other plans for her. In New York's parks and bodegas, its galleries and performance spaces, its bars and clubs crowded with bodies, Kate encounters two strangers who will transform her stay: Bill, a charismatic but embittered writer made famous by the movie version of his only novel; and Inez, his daughter, a recent high school graduate who supplements her Bushwick cafe salary by enacting the fantasies of men she meets on Craigslist. Unmoored from her old life, Kate becomes infatuated with both of them. Set during a heatwave that feels like it will never break, Neon in Daylight marries deep intelligence with captivating characters to offer us a joyful, unflinching exploration of desire, solitude, and the thin line between life and art. An Indie Next List selection. Members Reviews: Almost Amazing This story has a lot going for it. I don't want to spoil any plot points because going into it not knowing what I was getting into made me enjoy it more... Or at least I assume so. Hoby's writing is fantastic, and kept me reading even when the plot came close to becoming boring (which it seldom did). I really enjoyed the use of multiple perspectives, and the exploration of city life. There are some themes here that have been mishandled by other writers that are explored with maturity here, and I appreciate that. I would say the only real flaw with this book is that it just didn't wow me the way some other great stories have. I give it 4.5 stars out of 5. Couldn't finish it... Slow and hard to get into... Stopped reading with 100 pages to go. Seemed to be going nowhere. I feel like it has potential, great descriptives and writing... but just a bit all over the place. And failed to wow me... Drew me in -- and kept me at arm's length After turning the last page of Neon in Daylight, I realized I had developed a love/hate relationship with this book. So letâs start with the âlove. Hermione Hoby can write and sheâs not afraid to take risks with her characters. Although she is not a native New Yorker, she channels the New York vibe and her style is edgy, witty in places, and often compulsively page-turning. At the core of her novel is a triangle: young Kate, a London transplant, who is spending the summer in her motherâs friendâs apartment trying to figure out who she wants to be when she grows up. Quickly, she meets Inez, a spellbinding girl with an unusual hobby: answering Craigslist ads and fulfilling the fantasies of men who want to be humiliated. She also hooks up with a âone-hit wonderâ middle-aged author named Bill who is weighed down by his glory daysâand just happens to be Inezâs father. For me, the biggest problem was that Kate is the main character, but next to the bigger-than-life Inez and Bill, Kate comes across as a cypher. I couldnât quite understand what either one of them saw in her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Pie-Audiobook/B005P0AONS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pie Author: Sarah Weeks Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Alice's aunt Polly, The Pie Queen of Ipswitch, passes away, she takes with her the secret to her world-famous piecrust recipe. Or does she? In her will, Polly leaves the recipe to her extraordinarily fat, remarkably disagreeable cat, Lardo . . . and then leaves Lardo in the care of Alice. Suddenly, the whole town is wondering how you leave a recipe to a cat. Everyone wants to be the next big pie-contest winner, and its making them pie-crazy. It's up to Alice and her friend Charlie to put the pieces together and discover the not-so-secret recipe for happiness: Friendship. Family. And the pleasure of doing something for the right reason. With Pie, acclaimed author Sarah Weeks has baked up a sweet and satisfying delight, as inviting as a warm pie on a cold day. Youll enjoy every last bite. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Weeks) Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:41:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Pie-Audiobook/B005P0AONS thebookvoice.com 03:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pie Author: Sarah Weeks Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Alice's aunt Polly, The Pie Queen of Ipswitch, passes away, she takes with her the secret to her world-famous piecrust recipe. Or does she? In her will, Polly leaves the recipe to her extraordinarily fat, remarkably disagreeable cat, Lardo . . . and then leaves Lardo in the care of Alice. Suddenly, the whole town is wondering how you leave a recipe to a cat. Everyone wants to be the next big pie-contest winner, and its making them pie-crazy. It's up to Alice and her friend Charlie to put the pieces together and discover the not-so-secret recipe for happiness: Friendship. Family. And the pleasure of doing something for the right reason. With Pie, acclaimed author Sarah Weeks has baked up a sweet and satisfying delight, as inviting as a warm pie on a cold day. Youll enjoy every last bite. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pie Author: Sarah Weeks Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Alice's aunt Polly, The Pie Queen of Ipswitch, passes away, she takes with her the secret to her world-famous piecrust recipe. Or does she? In her will, Polly leaves the recipe to her extraordinarily fat, remarkably disagreeable cat, Lardo . . . and then leaves Lardo in the care of Alice. Suddenly, the whole town is wondering how you leave a recipe to a cat. Everyone wants to be the next big pie-contest winner, and its making them pie-crazy. It's up to Alice and her friend Charlie to put the pieces together and discover the not-so-secret recipe for happiness: Friendship. Family. And the pleasure of doing something for the right reason. With Pie, acclaimed author Sarah Weeks has baked up a sweet and satisfying delight, as inviting as a warm pie on a cold day. Youll enjoy every last bite. Members Reviews: Very fun read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes What other book might you compare Pie to and why? Same feel as "The Penderwicks." What about Kate Rudds performance did you like? The characters were all very distinct. It didn't sound like the same reader. Who was the most memorable character of Pie and why? Polly, the main character, and her Aunt Polly. Lovely story my daughter loved it. Great read for my 5th grader. We listened in the car as she followed along in the book and we both loved it! I loved this book. It made it feel like I was eating the pie myself ! Wonderfully sweet story!! Would you consider the audio edition of Pie to be better than the print version? I have not read the print version of Pie, but I loved the audio version so much I plan to pick up the print version to read the story to my kids one day! What did you like best about this story? I loved how much Alice learned from her Aunt Polly, without even knowing it. Have you listened to any of Kate Rudds other performances before? How does this one compare? I had not listened to any of Kate Rudd's other performances prior to listening to Pie, but I do plan on looking into what other stories she has under her belt. She did a great job on Pie. If you could rename Pie, what would you call it? I think Pie was perfectly named! Any additional comments? Just an overall sweet, silly and fun story. Short and sweet, it made me happy when listening! Good book A robust, surprising, and very satisfying read. I would love to book club this book! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Answered-Prayers-Audiobook/B002VA8JE6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Answered Prayers Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-02 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The sudden death of her stepfather will touch off a journey of change and revelation. At the funeral, painful memories flood back - and an old friend reenters Faith's life. Brad Patterson was her brother Jack's best friend: a lanky boy who protected Faith when, as kids, they fancied themselves "The Three Musketeers." When Jack died years later, Faith and Brad came together in their shared grief, only to lose touch again. Brad has reentered Faith's life as she is making a decision that plunges her marriage into crisis. Determined to fill a long-held desire for a career of her own, Faith applies to law school against her husband's wishes, igniting anger and recrimination. Faith's only solace is her newfound e-mail correspondence with Brad, who is trapped in an empty marriage of his own. As these two childhood friends rediscover each other, Faith and Brad will find the courage to make decisions they should have made years before, and Faith will take the most painful step of all - sharing a haunting secret and opening her heart for the first time in her life. With unerring insight into the hearts of husbands and wives, lovers and families, Danielle Steel tells a moving story about the secrets that wound and the choices that heal. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) Fri, 22 Nov 2002 09:27:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Answered-Prayers-Audiobook/B002VA8JE6 thebookvoice.com 10:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Answered Prayers Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-02 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The sudden death of her stepfather will touch off a journey of change and revelation. At the funeral, painful memories flood back - and an old friend reenters Faith's life. Brad Patterson was her brother Jack's best friend: a lanky boy who protected Faith when, as kids, they fancied themselves "The Three Musketeers." When Jack died years later, Faith and Brad came together in their shared grief, only to lose touch again. Brad has reentered Faith's life as she is making a decision that plunges her marriage into crisis. Determined to fill a long-held desire for a career of her own, Faith applies to law school against her husband's wishes, igniting anger and recrimination. Faith's only solace is her newfound e-mail correspondence with Brad, who is trapped in an empty marriage of his own. As these two childhood friends rediscover each other, Faith and Brad will find the courage to make decisions they should have made years before, and Faith will take the most painful step of all - sharing a haunting secret and opening her heart for the first time in her life. With unerring insight into the hearts of husbands and wives, lovers and families, Danielle Steel tells a moving story about the secrets that wound and the choices that heal. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Answered Prayers Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-02 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The sudden death of her stepfather will touch off a journey of change and revelation. At the funeral, painful memories flood back - and an old friend reenters Faith's life. Brad Patterson was her brother Jack's best friend: a lanky boy who protected Faith when, as kids, they fancied themselves "The Three Musketeers." When Jack died years later, Faith and Brad came together in their shared grief, only to lose touch again. Brad has reentered Faith's life as she is making a decision that plunges her marriage into crisis. Determined to fill a long-held desire for a career of her own, Faith applies to law school against her husband's wishes, igniting anger and recrimination. Faith's only solace is her newfound e-mail correspondence with Brad, who is trapped in an empty marriage of his own. As these two childhood friends rediscover each other, Faith and Brad will find the courage to make decisions they should have made years before, and Faith will take the most painful step of all - sharing a haunting secret and opening her heart for the first time in her life. With unerring insight into the hearts of husbands and wives, lovers and families, Danielle Steel tells a moving story about the secrets that wound and the choices that heal. Members Reviews: Solid, enjoyable and very Danielle Steele The characters are very believeable and Ms Steele makes you care about them as always. It is almost like taking a page out of reality as you travel with them through their struggles and joys. Good read! Danielle Steele "Answered Prayers" Highly recommend this audio book if you are a fan of Danielle Steele! Loved it! LOVED IT! COULDNT STOP LISTENING! From the first book, "TO LOVE AGAIN", I expect nothing less! I will be ordering more books soon! The narration was great. It was like watching a movie! Wonderful!! It is a very loving and heartwarming story with many twists and turns throughout the book and I highly recommend it. Loved IT!! Always have enjoyed her books and look forward to listening to many more. It took a little getting use to the narrator. This was my first book I listened to. Loved It!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Altar-of-Blood-Audiobook/B0184KO4OU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Altar of Blood Subtitle: Empire IX Author: Anthony Riches Narrator: Saul Reichlin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-16 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "A master of the genre." (The Times) The ninth novel in the thrilling Empire sequence leads Centurion Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians to the battlefield that was one of Rome's most disastrous defeats. The Tungrians have no sooner returned to Rome than they find themselves tasked with a very different mission from their desperate exploits in Parthia. Ordered to cross the river Rhenus into barbarian Germany and capture a tribal priestess who may be the most dangerous person on the empire's northern border, they are soon subject to the machinations of an old enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage their plans before they have even set foot on the river's eastern bank. But after their Roman enemy is neutralised, they face a challenge greater still. With two of the Bructeri tribe's greatest treasures in their hands, they must regain Roman territory by crossing the unforgiving wilderness that was the graveyard of Roman imperial strategy 200 years before. And capture by the Bructeri's vengeful chieftain and his warband can end in only one way - a horrific sacrificial death on the tribe's altar of blood. Critic Reviews: "This is fast-paced and gripping 'read-through-the-night' fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both." (Conn Iggulden) "Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field...real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination." (Manda Scott) "A damn fine read...Fast-paced, action-packed." (Ben Kane) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony Riches) Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:33:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Altar-of-Blood-Audiobook/B0184KO4OU thebookvoice.com 15:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Altar of Blood Subtitle: Empire IX Author: Anthony Riches Narrator: Saul Reichlin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-16 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "A master of the genre." (The Times) The ninth novel in the thrilling Empire sequence leads Centurion Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians to the battlefield that was one of Rome's most disastrous defeats. The Tungrians have no sooner returned to Rome than they find themselves tasked with a very different mission from their desperate exploits in Parthia. Ordered to cross the river Rhenus into barbarian Germany and capture a tribal priestess who may be the most dangerous person on the empire's northern border, they are soon subject to the machinations of an old enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage their plans before they have even set foot on the river's eastern bank. But after their Roman enemy is neutralised, they face a challenge greater still. With two of the Bructeri tribe's greatest treasures in their hands, they must regain Roman territory by crossing the unforgiving wilderness that was the graveyard of Roman imperial strategy 200 years before. And capture by the Bructeri's vengeful chieftain and his warband can end in only one way - a horrific sacrificial death on the tribe's altar of blood. Critic Reviews: "This is fast-paced and gripping 'read-through-the-night' fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both." (Conn Iggulden) "Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field...real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination." (Manda Scott) "A damn fine read...Fast-paced, action-packed." (Ben Kane) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Altar of Blood Subtitle: Empire IX Author: Anthony Riches Narrator: Saul Reichlin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-16 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "A master of the genre." (The Times) The ninth novel in the thrilling Empire sequence leads Centurion Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians to the battlefield that was one of Rome's most disastrous defeats. The Tungrians have no sooner returned to Rome than they find themselves tasked with a very different mission from their desperate exploits in Parthia. Ordered to cross the river Rhenus into barbarian Germany and capture a tribal priestess who may be the most dangerous person on the empire's northern border, they are soon subject to the machinations of an old enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage their plans before they have even set foot on the river's eastern bank. But after their Roman enemy is neutralised, they face a challenge greater still. With two of the Bructeri tribe's greatest treasures in their hands, they must regain Roman territory by crossing the unforgiving wilderness that was the graveyard of Roman imperial strategy 200 years before. And capture by the Bructeri's vengeful chieftain and his warband can end in only one way - a horrific sacrificial death on the tribe's altar of blood. Critic Reviews: "This is fast-paced and gripping 'read-through-the-night' fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both." (Conn Iggulden) "Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field...real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination." (Manda Scott) "A damn fine read...Fast-paced, action-packed." (Ben Kane) Members Reviews: Great Reading The descriptive language and masterful reading is not to be missed. if you are into Roman intrigue and battle action, this is the series to read. MORE PLEASE from the first revelation of the death of a main character, I failed to enjoy this last, at least for now I hope, of the series. The story is good but fails to deliver the pace of previous books. A knowing this was the last put me in a mood so I have to admit not enjoying as much as I probably would. also marcus is so subdued throughout that something was missing from continuity. I hope anthony riches writes another to bring our heroes a final grand victory and finish the series with a glorious flourish. Why...... A great story, nice addition to the series especially the hints to the future but why could you not let him have the woman he loved? AMAZING! Never wanted this series to end . Narrator is brilliant. Hanging off every word and always wanting more Not quite what i expected I have enjyed all the previous books and i was always glad when felicia managed to get away or was rescued from any danger. I was very disapointed when i found out what happened to her in this book and it kind of put me off the rest of the book. Big big shame really. I know its only a book but if you're like me then you get totally lost in them. I thought she had gone through enough and could finally be happy. Thats my opinion any way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Be-Careful-What-You-Pray-For-Audiobook/B0049PRF82 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Be Careful What You Pray For Author: Kimberla Lawson Roby Narrator: Caroline Clay Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby dishes out the juiciest of tales. Be Careful What You Pray For - the sequel to her popular The Best of Everything - is another delicious page-turner. Alicia Blacks first marriage didnt work out, but shes still praying for a prince. And so enters the magnetic Pastor JT Valentine. Has Alicia finally found the man of her dreams - or has love blinded her once again? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kimberla Lawson Roby) Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:09:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Be-Careful-What-You-Pray-For-Audiobook/B0049PRF82 thebookvoice.com 08:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Be Careful What You Pray For Author: Kimberla Lawson Roby Narrator: Caroline Clay Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby dishes out the juiciest of tales. Be Careful What You Pray For - the sequel to her popular The Best of Everything - is another delicious page-turner. Alicia Blacks first marriage didnt work out, but shes still praying for a prince. And so enters the magnetic Pastor JT Valentine. Has Alicia finally found the man of her dreams - or has love blinded her once again? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Be Careful What You Pray For Author: Kimberla Lawson Roby Narrator: Caroline Clay Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby dishes out the juiciest of tales. Be Careful What You Pray For - the sequel to her popular The Best of Everything - is another delicious page-turner. Alicia Blacks first marriage didnt work out, but shes still praying for a prince. And so enters the magnetic Pastor JT Valentine. Has Alicia finally found the man of her dreams - or has love blinded her once again? Members Reviews: Good read I am such a fan of this series! Alicia's storyline isn't as interesting to me as that of Curtis and Charlotte, though. I really like this narrator! Very good read; hard to put down This author proves once again that she can write and tell a story! This book is a very good read, and anyone following the Curtis Black family will marvel at his redemption in the faith community, and how his daughter Alisha marries someone just like her father! Overall, an enjoyable read. At times, I found it hard to put this book down!. Definitely worth the read! Worth Hearing This book is true to life and many can place themselves in between the pages. So, Be Caareful What You Pray For. I will listen again for this is a keeper! I am a Fan I have enjoyed the Rev. Black books for years and this one put his daughter in the same footsteps we have seen him make. This time her morales are laxed and her new husband is the pain. It was inevitable!!! It was inevitable that Alicia had a bad marriage she adored her father and he was the epitome of being a screw up when it comes to relationships. Also as a child you absorb your atmosphere good and bad. So it was only natural for Alicia to be attracted to a man exactly like her father. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Round-Robin-Audiobook/B002V9Z95O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Round Robin Subtitle: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel Author: Jennifer Chiaverini Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 395 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Popular author Jennifer Chiaverini fashions a touching story from her beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Deciding to surprise master quilter Sylvia Compson, the quilters pass a work-in-progress from one to another. As the ladies add their personal touches, the finished piece forms a mirror of their lives. Sew much more: listen to all of our titles. ©2000 Jennifer Chiaverini; (P)2008 Recorded Books Critic Reviews: "Highly recommended." (Liibrary Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer Chiaverini) Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:39:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Round-Robin-Audiobook/B002V9Z95O thebookvoice.com 10:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Round Robin Subtitle: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel Author: Jennifer Chiaverini Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 395 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Popular author Jennifer Chiaverini fashions a touching story from her beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Deciding to surprise master quilter Sylvia Compson, the quilters pass a work-in-progress from one to another. As the ladies add their personal touches, the finished piece forms a mirror of their lives. Sew much more: listen to all of our titles. ©2000 Jennifer Chiaverini; (P)2008 Recorded Books Critic Reviews: "Highly recommended." (Liibrary Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Round Robin Subtitle: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel Author: Jennifer Chiaverini Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 395 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Popular author Jennifer Chiaverini fashions a touching story from her beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Deciding to surprise master quilter Sylvia Compson, the quilters pass a work-in-progress from one to another. As the ladies add their personal touches, the finished piece forms a mirror of their lives. Sew much more: listen to all of our titles. ©2000 Jennifer Chiaverini; (P)2008 Recorded Books Critic Reviews: "Highly recommended." (Liibrary Journal) Members Reviews: Climb Under The Quilt I picked this title up because I'd read one of these "Quilting friends" books before and enjoyed it far more than I'd expected to given that I have no real interest in quilting and I'm not usually a big fan of this type of women's fiction. But after reading a few disturbing novels -- "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and a grisly mystery or too I wanted something warm and comforting that didn't depress me -- and as I suspected this book, as with the previous book I'd read in the series, fits the bill nicely. If you like Maeve Binchy, this author is of like mind and spirit. She writes well, many of her observations are trenchant rather than trite, and if the book pulls together in predictable fashion it's okay- this is the kind of book where the reader wants exactly that. I wanted it, and I got it and so was the perfect read at the time. I give it three stars because yeah, at the end of the day it's predictable and formulaic, but if you want entertaining, well-wrought characters that you can relate to and like, and a break from more disturbing material...climb under the quilt! Warm and Healing, Like Grandma's House This is the second in the Elm Creek Quilts series, and I finished it in a day and a half. The women in the quilting circle with their real life problems, as well as the aging Sylvia, accept and love one another in spite of all their short comings, and sometimes, I think BECAUSE of them. The women and the quilt camp guests who come to Elm Creek aren't exempt from any of life's pain, and hearing their stories will bring you comfort. They will become your friends, too. You won't always understand why a person behaves the way she does . . . just like in real life . . . but you learn that you don't always have to know everything to accept . . . and eventually just love them. I know these women in my own life I live to sew and sew to live. I love being able to listen to these wonderful stories of women lives, friendships and challenges while I'm sewing. You really don't need to know how to sew or quilt to appreciate thesae stories. I have also listened while driving and not wanted to get out of the car after an entire day of driving. Wonderful Story - Friends Helping Friends What did you love best about Round Robin? What I liked best about Round Robin was how Jennifer Chiaverini was able to create a sense of well being, where there had been an overload of discord. Who was your favorite character and why? My favorite character was Sara because her difficulties in life continued to pile one on top of the other. She could not see any way that she could overcome the heavy load that her mind carried. Her depression was helped through the efforts of all those who worked for or lived with Sylvia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Beach-Trees-Audiobook/B00529TBAE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Beach Trees Author: Karen White Narrator: Ki Gottberg, Gin Hammond Format: Abridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 331 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the aftermath of tragedy, life goes on - painful and forever altered, but ripe with new beginnings. For Julie Holt, travelling to the beautiful but ravaged coast of Biloxi, Mississippi, is a journey into a secret past, and a life she never expected.... Julie first knew loss at the age of 12, when her sister disappeared, never to be found. As her once close-knit family grew apart, Julie's mother obsessively searched for the girl, and when her mother died, Julie took up the search, never letting go of the hope. Then, at an art exhibition in New York, she meets Monica - a struggling artist and single mother who reminds Julie so much of her sister that she can't help feeling drawn to her: Monica paints a vivid picture of her family, but never says why or how she lost contact with them. And she has another secret: a heart condition that will soon take her life. When Monica dies, Julie inherits from her an antique portrait - as well as custody of her young son. Taking him back to Biloxi and New Orleans to see the family he has never met, Julie discovers a connection of her own. The portrait, of an old relative, was done by her great-grandfather - and unlocks a family history she never knew. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen White) Tue, 24 May 2011 04:01:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Beach-Trees-Audiobook/B00529TBAE thebookvoice.com 15:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Beach Trees Author: Karen White Narrator: Ki Gottberg, Gin Hammond Format: Abridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 331 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the aftermath of tragedy, life goes on - painful and forever altered, but ripe with new beginnings. For Julie Holt, travelling to the beautiful but ravaged coast of Biloxi, Mississippi, is a journey into a secret past, and a life she never expected.... Julie first knew loss at the age of 12, when her sister disappeared, never to be found. As her once close-knit family grew apart, Julie's mother obsessively searched for the girl, and when her mother died, Julie took up the search, never letting go of the hope. Then, at an art exhibition in New York, she meets Monica - a struggling artist and single mother who reminds Julie so much of her sister that she can't help feeling drawn to her: Monica paints a vivid picture of her family, but never says why or how she lost contact with them. And she has another secret: a heart condition that will soon take her life. When Monica dies, Julie inherits from her an antique portrait - as well as custody of her young son. Taking him back to Biloxi and New Orleans to see the family he has never met, Julie discovers a connection of her own. The portrait, of an old relative, was done by her great-grandfather - and unlocks a family history she never knew. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Beach Trees Author: Karen White Narrator: Ki Gottberg, Gin Hammond Format: Abridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 331 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the aftermath of tragedy, life goes on - painful and forever altered, but ripe with new beginnings. For Julie Holt, travelling to the beautiful but ravaged coast of Biloxi, Mississippi, is a journey into a secret past, and a life she never expected.... Julie first knew loss at the age of 12, when her sister disappeared, never to be found. As her once close-knit family grew apart, Julie's mother obsessively searched for the girl, and when her mother died, Julie took up the search, never letting go of the hope. Then, at an art exhibition in New York, she meets Monica - a struggling artist and single mother who reminds Julie so much of her sister that she can't help feeling drawn to her: Monica paints a vivid picture of her family, but never says why or how she lost contact with them. And she has another secret: a heart condition that will soon take her life. When Monica dies, Julie inherits from her an antique portrait - as well as custody of her young son. Taking him back to Biloxi and New Orleans to see the family he has never met, Julie discovers a connection of her own. The portrait, of an old relative, was done by her great-grandfather - and unlocks a family history she never knew. Members Reviews: Great book! Awful southern accent I have never written a review before but Amy's southern accent was so grating that I had to comment about it. The book was great but the awful really was distracting. Good book for a long trip Would you listen to The Beach Trees again? Why? I enjoyed this book while on a long car trip. The long story was a perfect match to the long journey. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Beach Trees? The discriptions of the storm damage were so real I felt like I too was there. What aspect of Ki Gottberg and Gin Hammond s performance would you have changed? The accents didn't ring quite true. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? not really one moment, just the developement of the people. Any additional comments? I would not recomend this book to anyone in a hurry, you need to just enjoy the slow reveal The ending was very weak This book was a very good until chapter 29 and 30. I am tired of the homosexuality thing being crammed down my throat every time I read a book buy a modern-day author Mystery in New Orleans Classic Karen White. Family mystery told in flashback. Great character development. Some may argue a predictable storyline, but there were a few twists to the plot. Overall, a great story. Loved Amy's character. l Loved it from the beginning . Very intriguing One of Karen Whites best. Narrator very good, and pleasant to listen to. Too short. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ladies-Night-Audiobook/B00C7S897E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ladies' Night Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 867 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Take a splash of betrayal, add a few drops of outrage, give a good shake to proper behavior and take a big sip of a cocktail calledLadies' Night! Grace Stantons life as a rising media star and beloved lifestyle blogger takes a surprising turn when she catches her husband cheating and torpedoes his pricey sports car straight into the family swimming pool. Grace suddenly finds herself locked out of her palatial home, checking account, and even the blog she has worked so hard to develop in her signature style. Moving in with her widowed mother, who owns and lives above a rundown beach bar called The Sandbox, is less than ideal. So is attending court-mandated weekly "divorce recovery" therapy sessions with three other women and one man for whom betrayal seems to be the only commonality. When their divorce coach starts to act suspiciously, they decide to start having their own Wednesday "Ladies' Night" sessions at The Sandbox, and the unanticipated bonds that develop lead the members of the group to try and find closure in ways they never imagined. Can Grace figure out a new way home and discover how strong she needs to be to get there? Heartache, humor, and a little bit of mystery come together in a story about lifes unpredictable twists and turns. Mary Kay Andrews' Ladies' Night will have you raising a glass and cheering these characters on. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Kay Andrews) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:38:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ladies-Night-Audiobook/B00C7S897E thebookvoice.com 17:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ladies' Night Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 867 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Take a splash of betrayal, add a few drops of outrage, give a good shake to proper behavior and take a big sip of a cocktail calledLadies' Night! Grace Stantons life as a rising media star and beloved lifestyle blogger takes a surprising turn when she catches her husband cheating and torpedoes his pricey sports car straight into the family swimming pool. Grace suddenly finds herself locked out of her palatial home, checking account, and even the blog she has worked so hard to develop in her signature style. Moving in with her widowed mother, who owns and lives above a rundown beach bar called The Sandbox, is less than ideal. So is attending court-mandated weekly "divorce recovery" therapy sessions with three other women and one man for whom betrayal seems to be the only commonality. When their divorce coach starts to act suspiciously, they decide to start having their own Wednesday "Ladies' Night" sessions at The Sandbox, and the unanticipated bonds that develop lead the members of the group to try and find closure in ways they never imagined. Can Grace figure out a new way home and discover how strong she needs to be to get there? Heartache, humor, and a little bit of mystery come together in a story about lifes unpredictable twists and turns. Mary Kay Andrews' Ladies' Night will have you raising a glass and cheering these characters on. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ladies' Night Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 867 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Take a splash of betrayal, add a few drops of outrage, give a good shake to proper behavior and take a big sip of a cocktail calledLadies' Night! Grace Stantons life as a rising media star and beloved lifestyle blogger takes a surprising turn when she catches her husband cheating and torpedoes his pricey sports car straight into the family swimming pool. Grace suddenly finds herself locked out of her palatial home, checking account, and even the blog she has worked so hard to develop in her signature style. Moving in with her widowed mother, who owns and lives above a rundown beach bar called The Sandbox, is less than ideal. So is attending court-mandated weekly "divorce recovery" therapy sessions with three other women and one man for whom betrayal seems to be the only commonality. When their divorce coach starts to act suspiciously, they decide to start having their own Wednesday "Ladies' Night" sessions at The Sandbox, and the unanticipated bonds that develop lead the members of the group to try and find closure in ways they never imagined. Can Grace figure out a new way home and discover how strong she needs to be to get there? Heartache, humor, and a little bit of mystery come together in a story about lifes unpredictable twists and turns. Mary Kay Andrews' Ladies' Night will have you raising a glass and cheering these characters on. Members Reviews: Man I thought my divorce was the worst! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This book, I admit, got off to a rough start and I had to grit my teeth. My own divorce was fodder for Jerry Springer-but that's judges in Montgomery County, alabummer for you-future advice-do not get a divorce there!. I always loved Mary Kay Andrews' style and this book is no exception. Keep 'em coming so I can keep smiling! What does Kathleen McInerney bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She helped bring out the characters in a way I doubt I would have imagined it! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Had I had more than 24 hours, yes I would have gone thru it in one setting- an excellent book to listen to during long road trips. A Riot! Where does Ladies' Night rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Highest category - I buy audio all based on the narrator - they have to be good and not grind on your nerves - this one was superior! l What other book might you compare Ladies' Night to and why? Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews - which was one of my favorites! What does Kathleen McInerney bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Love the accents - she captures each of the ladies perfectly! If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Ladies Night is not for ladies! Any additional comments? As usual Mary Kay is a riot Have read all her books and love the mixture of antiquing, photography, staging, interior design, restoration, love, revenge, girls time, and romance! Another good one- overcoming tough times no matter what! (especially loved the Sarasota/Siesta Key, Florida tie in since I live in South Florida on east coast and love vacationing southwest Florida! WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN MARRIAGE ENDS I actually found myself talking out loud as the story progressed. Rule number 1, don't move out of your house. Rule number two, secure your savings account immediately. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Southern-Lights-Audiobook/B002V1LRTO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Southern Lights Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 416 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Eleven years have passed since Alexa Hamilton left the South behind, fleeing the pain of her ex-husband's betrayal and the cruelty of his prominent Charleston family. Now an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, Alexa has made a name for herself as a top prosecutor while juggling her role as devoted single mom to a teenage daughter. But everything changes when Alexa is handed her latest case: the trial of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. Alexa prepares for a high-stakes trial...until threatening letters are addressed to her beautiful 17-year-old daughter, Savannah. Alexa is certain that Quentin is behind the letters - and that they are too dangerous to ignore. Suddenly she must make the toughest choice of all - and send her daughter back to the very place she swore she would never return to: the place where her marriage ended in heartbreak...her ex-husband's world of Southern tradition, memories of betrayal, and the antebellum charm of Charleston. Now, while Alexa's trial builds to a climax in New York, her daughter is settling into southern life, discovering a part of her family history and a father she barely knows. As secrets are exposed and old wounds are healed, Alexa and Savannah, after a season in different worlds, will come together again - strengthened by the challenges they have faced, and with Savannah now at home in the Southern world her mother fled. A novel that will catch you off guard at every turn, Southern Lights is Danielle Steel at her electrifying best. ©2009 Danielle Steel; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:21:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Southern-Lights-Audiobook/B002V1LRTO thebookvoice.com 09:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Southern Lights Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 416 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Eleven years have passed since Alexa Hamilton left the South behind, fleeing the pain of her ex-husband's betrayal and the cruelty of his prominent Charleston family. Now an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, Alexa has made a name for herself as a top prosecutor while juggling her role as devoted single mom to a teenage daughter. But everything changes when Alexa is handed her latest case: the trial of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. Alexa prepares for a high-stakes trial...until threatening letters are addressed to her beautiful 17-year-old daughter, Savannah. Alexa is certain that Quentin is behind the letters - and that they are too dangerous to ignore. Suddenly she must make the toughest choice of all - and send her daughter back to the very place she swore she would never return to: the place where her marriage ended in heartbreak...her ex-husband's world of Southern tradition, memories of betrayal, and the antebellum charm of Charleston. Now, while Alexa's trial builds to a climax in New York, her daughter is settling into southern life, discovering a part of her family history and a father she barely knows. As secrets are exposed and old wounds are healed, Alexa and Savannah, after a season in different worlds, will come together again - strengthened by the challenges they have faced, and with Savannah now at home in the Southern world her mother fled. A novel that will catch you off guard at every turn, Southern Lights is Danielle Steel at her electrifying best. ©2009 Danielle Steel; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Southern Lights Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 416 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Eleven years have passed since Alexa Hamilton left the South behind, fleeing the pain of her ex-husband's betrayal and the cruelty of his prominent Charleston family. Now an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, Alexa has made a name for herself as a top prosecutor while juggling her role as devoted single mom to a teenage daughter. But everything changes when Alexa is handed her latest case: the trial of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. Alexa prepares for a high-stakes trial...until threatening letters are addressed to her beautiful 17-year-old daughter, Savannah. Alexa is certain that Quentin is behind the letters - and that they are too dangerous to ignore. Suddenly she must make the toughest choice of all - and send her daughter back to the very place she swore she would never return to: the place where her marriage ended in heartbreak...her ex-husband's world of Southern tradition, memories of betrayal, and the antebellum charm of Charleston. Now, while Alexa's trial builds to a climax in New York, her daughter is settling into southern life, discovering a part of her family history and a father she barely knows. As secrets are exposed and old wounds are healed, Alexa and Savannah, after a season in different worlds, will come together again - strengthened by the challenges they have faced, and with Savannah now at home in the Southern world her mother fled. A novel that will catch you off guard at every turn, Southern Lights is Danielle Steel at her electrifying best. ©2009 Danielle Steel; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Ok ish There were times where I thought the writing was just going on because it had to and it felt a bit drawn out. A good story and even though I just had to finish it, it definitely could have been shorter. Worst Book Ever I have never listened to something so boring. There was absolutely nothing to this book. I love Danielle Steel, but this was awful. Thought this might be different Was so bored with this book I almost didn't listen to the whole thing, but I kept thinking that surely there had to be a plot, or at least a lesson in the book, besides stereotyping Southerners. Danielle Steele needs to visit the South before writing about it. Bless her heart! :) I used to love reading her books, but stopped after they got SO depressing and boring. Guess nothing has changed. Empty Would you ever listen to anything by Danielle Steel again? no Any additional comments? The book is empty and primitive to the extreme. On top of that it is full of snobbery. It's my own fault... I should have known. It was a Danielle Steel book. I shouldn't have said, "Well, maybe this one will be different." This is absolutely the silliest, lightest, most one-sided book I have listened to. I feel so sorry for Nick Podehl who had to narrate this, especially the southern voices. The main character is perfect. Her teenage daughter is perfect. They never fight. They are best friends. The daughter must go to Charleston to live with her dad and EVIL STEPMOTHER - who is completely evil. I wonder, has Danielle Steele ever been to South Carolina? We don't live on plantations with black servants. We don't hate yankees. We are not "steeped" in the confederacy. We don't sit around counting how many generals we had from our family in the Civil War and we will certainly apply to a Northern college if that's where we want to go. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sport-of-Kings-Audiobook/B01D3E8K4M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sport of Kings Subtitle: A Novel Author: C. E. Morgan Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Hellsmouth, an indomitable thoroughbred with the blood of Triple Crown winners in her veins, runs for the glory of the Forge family, one of Kentucky's oldest and most powerful dynasties. Henry Forge has partnered with his daughter, Henrietta, in an endeavor of raw obsession: to breed the next superhorse, the next Secretariat. But when Allmon Shaughnessy, an ambitious young black man, comes to work on their farm after a stint in prison, the violence of the Forges' history and the exigencies of appetite are brought starkly into view. Entangled by fear, prejudice, and lust, the three tether their personal dreams of glory to the speed and grace of Hellsmouth. A spiraling tale of wealth and poverty, racism and rage, The Sport of Kings is an unflinching portrait of lives cast in shadow by the enduring legacy of slavery. A vital new voice, C. E. Morgan has given life to a tale as mythic and fraught as the South itself - a moral epic for our time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. E. Morgan) Tue, 03 May 2016 12:49:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Sport-of-Kings-Audiobook/B01D3E8K4M thebookvoice.com 23:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sport of Kings Subtitle: A Novel Author: C. E. Morgan Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Hellsmouth, an indomitable thoroughbred with the blood of Triple Crown winners in her veins, runs for the glory of the Forge family, one of Kentucky's oldest and most powerful dynasties. Henry Forge has partnered with his daughter, Henrietta, in an endeavor of raw obsession: to breed the next superhorse, the next Secretariat. But when Allmon Shaughnessy, an ambitious young black man, comes to work on their farm after a stint in prison, the violence of the Forges' history and the exigencies of appetite are brought starkly into view. Entangled by fear, prejudice, and lust, the three tether their personal dreams of glory to the speed and grace of Hellsmouth. A spiraling tale of wealth and poverty, racism and rage, The Sport of Kings is an unflinching portrait of lives cast in shadow by the enduring legacy of slavery. A vital new voice, C. E. Morgan has given life to a tale as mythic and fraught as the South itself - a moral epic for our time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sport of Kings Subtitle: A Novel Author: C. E. Morgan Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Hellsmouth, an indomitable thoroughbred with the blood of Triple Crown winners in her veins, runs for the glory of the Forge family, one of Kentucky's oldest and most powerful dynasties. Henry Forge has partnered with his daughter, Henrietta, in an endeavor of raw obsession: to breed the next superhorse, the next Secretariat. But when Allmon Shaughnessy, an ambitious young black man, comes to work on their farm after a stint in prison, the violence of the Forges' history and the exigencies of appetite are brought starkly into view. Entangled by fear, prejudice, and lust, the three tether their personal dreams of glory to the speed and grace of Hellsmouth. A spiraling tale of wealth and poverty, racism and rage, The Sport of Kings is an unflinching portrait of lives cast in shadow by the enduring legacy of slavery. A vital new voice, C. E. Morgan has given life to a tale as mythic and fraught as the South itself - a moral epic for our time. Members Reviews: Wish there was a pronunciation coach The book is an epic. Complex, extravagantly written, brutally honest about how histories undo us as individuals and as a nation. The narrator has a good voice and does a range of accents very well, but there are many big, esoteric words in this novel and it jars to hear them mispronounced. Undoes the underlying intelligence of the writing. Isn't that a director's job? Not a winner I just could not get into this book. Suggest listening to the preview before ordering. This one is all over the place Would you listen to The Sport of Kings again? Why? I will definitely listen to this again in hopes that I'll pick up on more of the nuances. Any additional comments? Being a Kentucky girl, I loved the subject matter and setting (primarily the beautiful Horse Country and farms around Paris and Versailles). The story was breathtaking in spurts, but at times it felt like I was trapped in a Terrence Malick movie. I'm still not sure what actually happened to Allmon, but I liked the book enough to listen to again to try and sort it out. Complicated This is a powerful story, powerfully written. I did not give it the full five stars because of the racism. It is a tale of insanity born of racism and poverty. The characters are haunting. They are beautifully drawn. The story will take you places that are unimaginable. life-altering This book digs deeply into the lines of our Kentuckian family tree in ways that blew me away again and again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Head-over-Heels-Audiobook/B0755P9Y7Z Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Head over Heels Author: Jill Mansell Narrator: Gemma Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Jill Mansell's wonderful world! In the picturesque village of Upper Sisley, everyone thinks they know their neighbors, but nobody knows what scandalous surprise is going to happen next. Plus: Surprises, companionship, crossed wires, and self-discovery in a story that will leave you completely satisfied and begging for more. Critic Reviews: "Jill Mansell keeps on getting better." (Good Housekeeping) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jill Mansell) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:59:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Head-over-Heels-Audiobook/B0755P9Y7Z thebookvoice.com 00:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Head over Heels Author: Jill Mansell Narrator: Gemma Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Jill Mansell's wonderful world! In the picturesque village of Upper Sisley, everyone thinks they know their neighbors, but nobody knows what scandalous surprise is going to happen next. Plus: Surprises, companionship, crossed wires, and self-discovery in a story that will leave you completely satisfied and begging for more. Critic Reviews: "Jill Mansell keeps on getting better." (Good Housekeeping) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Head over Heels Author: Jill Mansell Narrator: Gemma Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Jill Mansell's wonderful world! In the picturesque village of Upper Sisley, everyone thinks they know their neighbors, but nobody knows what scandalous surprise is going to happen next. Plus: Surprises, companionship, crossed wires, and self-discovery in a story that will leave you completely satisfied and begging for more. Critic Reviews: "Jill Mansell keeps on getting better." (Good Housekeeping) Members Reviews: How intriguing! After about three years of listening to mysteries, I kept waiting for someone to be murdered. I was delightfully surprised! Really good I love Jill mansell books because of the happy endings , love a happy ever after I found the book very boring I found this book to be very boring I only finished listening to it because I purchased it question mark Beware- edited for the American market! Good story but the use of American words is thoroughly irritating. Yard instead of garden, trash instead of bin, vacation instead of holiday and so on. A warning would have been welcome. Good story The reason for not giving 5 stars is the book is set in England with English actors but lots of words have been changed for the American market. By the end of the book it was really winding me up. Trash instead of rubbish, diapers instead of nappies, hood instead of bonnet, sidewise instead of sideways it went on. Any possible English word was changed to American English. The actual story was very good but l would hesitate to listen to another from this author incase it happened again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ready-for-Love-Audiobook/B00BC7EZAQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ready for Love Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 3 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 290 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The McCarthys of Gansett Island, Book 3 For four of the best summers of his young life, Luke Harris was in love with Sydney Donovan, a wealthy seasonal visitor to Gansett Island. Then Sydney went off to college and never came back. She married another man and had two children while Luke remained on the island, working at McCarthy's Gansett Marina and wondering what had gone wrong between him and the only woman he ever loved. Fifteen months after Sydney suffers the tragic loss of her husband and children, she's returned to Gansett to figure out what's next, and that may very well be a rekindled love affair with the one man from her past shes never forgotten. But is she ready for a second chance at love? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie Force) Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:05:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Ready-for-Love-Audiobook/B00BC7EZAQ thebookvoice.com 07:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ready for Love Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 3 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 290 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The McCarthys of Gansett Island, Book 3 For four of the best summers of his young life, Luke Harris was in love with Sydney Donovan, a wealthy seasonal visitor to Gansett Island. Then Sydney went off to college and never came back. She married another man and had two children while Luke remained on the island, working at McCarthy's Gansett Marina and wondering what had gone wrong between him and the only woman he ever loved. Fifteen months after Sydney suffers the tragic loss of her husband and children, she's returned to Gansett to figure out what's next, and that may very well be a rekindled love affair with the one man from her past shes never forgotten. But is she ready for a second chance at love? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ready for Love Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 3 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 290 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The McCarthys of Gansett Island, Book 3 For four of the best summers of his young life, Luke Harris was in love with Sydney Donovan, a wealthy seasonal visitor to Gansett Island. Then Sydney went off to college and never came back. She married another man and had two children while Luke remained on the island, working at McCarthy's Gansett Marina and wondering what had gone wrong between him and the only woman he ever loved. Fifteen months after Sydney suffers the tragic loss of her husband and children, she's returned to Gansett to figure out what's next, and that may very well be a rekindled love affair with the one man from her past shes never forgotten. But is she ready for a second chance at love? Members Reviews: Characters come to life What made the experience of listening to Ready for Love the most enjoyable? I have read all of Marie's book & I am a huge fan but listening to her books makes the characters come to life & helps my housework go so much quicker. The narrators do a fantastic job with the different character's "voice", never monotone but with depth & emphasis! Love them all, Marie... Keep them coming!!! Any additional comments? Lukewarm story, flat delivery Any additional comments? I usually go through series one after the other especially if/when the price is right (books that are whispersync enabled) - case in point my all time favorites, Kirsten Ashley, Kristen Proby, Susan Elizabeth Philips, and to some extent Marie Force. So there is usually a reason why I would skip books in series or why I don't listen to the series one after another. It's taking me awhile to go through this series and I now remember why - there's too much going on. I get that Marie introduces the next characters in the current book, but the stories sometimes gets discombobulated. Luke's and Syd's story didn't seem to grasp my interest that much - they have a luke-warm relationship even the supposed to be hot scenes seem uninteresting (unlike Hoping for Love, Book 5 which I liked the best). I guess there was a reason why I skipped 3 and 4 and read 5 after reading 1 and 2. thought Luke and Syd's story would be too hard to listen to because of Syd's loss, so I prepared myself to listen to it. I was ready for some angst -darnIT. But there was no angst - just a couple walking on eggshells and the narrator reading about a bunch of unhappy people. I don't know what it is, but I don't think Holly Fielding was able to project the varied emotions that was needed for the story. If felt like Syd and Luke were always sad - even the love scenes had the same cadence no excitement at all. All in all this book is SAD (yes I mean disappointing) because the couple walked gingerly around each other for most of the book and the narrator's delivery was flat. I feel like I wasted my time on this. B rating overall... My Review: Overall... 3.5 star Performance.... 4.0 star Story... 3.5 star This is one of those books that I honestly think I would have enjoyed more if I'd read it rather than listened to it. And I can honestly say that I think this is the first book that I've found that I felt that way about. There's a lot of emotion to this book and listening to it on audio, I think that I lost some of that emotional connection I would have found if I'd been reading the book to myself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Blind-Item-Audiobook/B06XWZ4ZKC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blind Item Author: Kevin Dickson, Jack Ketsoyan Narrator: Tara Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: No one knows her name, but now everyone wants to. As an assistant publicist in Hollywood, Nicola spends her days (and nights) sweeping up the scandals of singers, movie stars, and TV actors. Fresh from Ohio, she's rapidly discovering the real Hollywood is rotten under its glittering skin. Everyone is a hustler with a hard bottom line and a soap opera sob story. When she breaks her own rules and starts dating a movie star, the Los Angeles scene starts to spill into her own life. As the paparazzi begin the hunt for sexy star Seamus O'Riordan's new mystery girl, Nicola's best friend, Billy, has her back while he prowls parties for the latest scoop to sell to the tabloids. Her roommate, Kara, keeps tabs on things, too - in between befriending a former child star and transforming herself from stylist to reality TV sensation. As the scandals pile up behind them, their pasts will be exposed...and every secret can be sold. Written by two Hollywood insiders, Kevin Dickson and Jack Ketsoyan, Blind Item's jaw-dropping scandals are real, but the names are not. And they'll never tell. Critic Reviews: "This book is as outrageous as any true life tabloid scandal - and is a must read!" (Jenny McCarthy, talk show host, actress, and New York Times best-selling author of Belly Laughs) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kevin Dickson) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:31:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Blind-Item-Audiobook/B06XWZ4ZKC thebookvoice.com 11:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blind Item Author: Kevin Dickson, Jack Ketsoyan Narrator: Tara Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: No one knows her name, but now everyone wants to. As an assistant publicist in Hollywood, Nicola spends her days (and nights) sweeping up the scandals of singers, movie stars, and TV actors. Fresh from Ohio, she's rapidly discovering the real Hollywood is rotten under its glittering skin. Everyone is a hustler with a hard bottom line and a soap opera sob story. When she breaks her own rules and starts dating a movie star, the Los Angeles scene starts to spill into her own life. As the paparazzi begin the hunt for sexy star Seamus O'Riordan's new mystery girl, Nicola's best friend, Billy, has her back while he prowls parties for the latest scoop to sell to the tabloids. Her roommate, Kara, keeps tabs on things, too - in between befriending a former child star and transforming herself from stylist to reality TV sensation. As the scandals pile up behind them, their pasts will be exposed...and every secret can be sold. Written by two Hollywood insiders, Kevin Dickson and Jack Ketsoyan, Blind Item's jaw-dropping scandals are real, but the names are not. And they'll never tell. Critic Reviews: "This book is as outrageous as any true life tabloid scandal - and is a must read!" (Jenny McCarthy, talk show host, actress, and New York Times best-selling author of Belly Laughs) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blind Item Author: Kevin Dickson, Jack Ketsoyan Narrator: Tara Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: No one knows her name, but now everyone wants to. As an assistant publicist in Hollywood, Nicola spends her days (and nights) sweeping up the scandals of singers, movie stars, and TV actors. Fresh from Ohio, she's rapidly discovering the real Hollywood is rotten under its glittering skin. Everyone is a hustler with a hard bottom line and a soap opera sob story. When she breaks her own rules and starts dating a movie star, the Los Angeles scene starts to spill into her own life. As the paparazzi begin the hunt for sexy star Seamus O'Riordan's new mystery girl, Nicola's best friend, Billy, has her back while he prowls parties for the latest scoop to sell to the tabloids. Her roommate, Kara, keeps tabs on things, too - in between befriending a former child star and transforming herself from stylist to reality TV sensation. As the scandals pile up behind them, their pasts will be exposed...and every secret can be sold. Written by two Hollywood insiders, Kevin Dickson and Jack Ketsoyan, Blind Item's jaw-dropping scandals are real, but the names are not. And they'll never tell. Critic Reviews: "This book is as outrageous as any true life tabloid scandal - and is a must read!" (Jenny McCarthy, talk show host, actress, and New York Times best-selling author of Belly Laughs) Members Reviews: Perfect book for summer fun listening! The story follows a young woman as she peeks behind the Hollywood curtain and learns how the game is played. It has all the sheen, grime and sex of a tell-all Hollywood love story with some thinly veiled real life celebrity inspiration. My favorite parts are all of the supporting characters. The world of this book is detailed and surprising. The writing and performance for Gaynor, the high power take no prisoners publicist is so much fun! Highly recommend this book with one caveat, there is a bit of vocal fry throughout, although it is not gratuitous and very character appropriate. Super Fun!! Made my commute much more scandalous than normal! Nicola is endearing. Great fun to hear about the machine behind Hollywood! ehhh slow beyond belief in the beginning. not e believable enough to be real and not fantasy enough to be a get-a-way. just so so. Blind Item Perhaps it is unfair to write a review when I only managed to listen to the first 6 chapters..... I kept hoping that the writing would improve! Sadly I think it is shameful that TWO writers have so little vocabulary between them that they have to resort to the continual use of the word "fuck" as an adjective - serving no real purpose at all.... Thank you Audible.com for your return policy! I was hoping for something fun and light but definitely not this kind of novel! For me it is back to the beautiful writing of Ruth Ozeki, Elena Ferrante, Patrick Flannery, Ann Patchett, even Julian Fellowes, Liane Moriarty, Scott Turow , Joanna Trollope, Belinda Bauer, Kate Morton, Barbara Vine but NEVER anything like this again..... excellent this book kept me engaged all the way to the end. beautiful and humorous story. very well written. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Professional-Part-1-Audiobook/B00HCLROE0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Professional: Part 1 Subtitle: The Game Maker, Book 1 Author: Kresley Cole Narrator: Kimberly Alexis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1124 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From number-one New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole comes The Professional - the first scorching installment in her Game Maker series, an erotica collection that has listeners asking: How hot is too hot? He makes the rules. Mafiya enforcer Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan's loyalty to his boss is unwavering, until he meets the boss's long-lost daughter, a curvy, tantalizing redhead who haunts his mind and heats his blood like no other. Ordered to protect her, Sevastyan will do anything to possess her as well - on his own wicked terms. Rules are made to be broken. PhD student Natalie Porter had barely recovered from her first sight of the breathtakingly gorgeous Sevastyan before the professional hit man whisks her away to Russia, thrusting her into a world of extreme wealth and wanton pleasures. With every day she spends under his protection, she falls deeper under his masterful spell. Are you ready to play? Yet all is not as it seems. To remove Natalie from an enemy's reach, Sevastyan spirits her into hiding. From an opulent palace in Russia to the decadent playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest - and most forbidden - fantasies can come true... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kresley Cole) Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:05:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Professional-Part-1-Audiobook/B00HCLROE0 thebookvoice.com 04:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Professional: Part 1 Subtitle: The Game Maker, Book 1 Author: Kresley Cole Narrator: Kimberly Alexis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1124 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From number-one New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole comes The Professional - the first scorching installment in her Game Maker series, an erotica collection that has listeners asking: How hot is too hot? He makes the rules. Mafiya enforcer Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan's loyalty to his boss is unwavering, until he meets the boss's long-lost daughter, a curvy, tantalizing redhead who haunts his mind and heats his blood like no other. Ordered to protect her, Sevastyan will do anything to possess her as well - on his own wicked terms. Rules are made to be broken. PhD student Natalie Porter had barely recovered from her first sight of the breathtakingly gorgeous Sevastyan before the professional hit man whisks her away to Russia, thrusting her into a world of extreme wealth and wanton pleasures. With every day she spends under his protection, she falls deeper under his masterful spell. Are you ready to play? Yet all is not as it seems. To remove Natalie from an enemy's reach, Sevastyan spirits her into hiding. From an opulent palace in Russia to the decadent playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest - and most forbidden - fantasies can come true... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Professional: Part 1 Subtitle: The Game Maker, Book 1 Author: Kresley Cole Narrator: Kimberly Alexis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1124 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From number-one New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole comes The Professional - the first scorching installment in her Game Maker series, an erotica collection that has listeners asking: How hot is too hot? He makes the rules. Mafiya enforcer Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan's loyalty to his boss is unwavering, until he meets the boss's long-lost daughter, a curvy, tantalizing redhead who haunts his mind and heats his blood like no other. Ordered to protect her, Sevastyan will do anything to possess her as well - on his own wicked terms. Rules are made to be broken. PhD student Natalie Porter had barely recovered from her first sight of the breathtakingly gorgeous Sevastyan before the professional hit man whisks her away to Russia, thrusting her into a world of extreme wealth and wanton pleasures. With every day she spends under his protection, she falls deeper under his masterful spell. Are you ready to play? Yet all is not as it seems. To remove Natalie from an enemy's reach, Sevastyan spirits her into hiding. From an opulent palace in Russia to the decadent playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest - and most forbidden - fantasies can come true... Members Reviews: Serial series = more expensive audiobook Before I gripe about the format, let me be clear that I did very much enjoy this first installment of The Professional. It's written in first-person (Natalie's - only acceptable reason Robert Petkoff isn't narrating this Cole story) which is a nice change, and she doesn't seem to be prone to the over-reacting a lot of that IAD heroines tend to do. The chemistry between the two lovebirds is hot for sure, and I'm surprised at the lessons on Russian culture. Wasn't expecting it but really liking it! Now, the format of this story. It's about 4 hours, and I got the book on sale for $5. Not too bad. But, this is only part 1 of 3, which means in the end I'm going to end up shelling out $15 (or more) for this story by the time it's done, when the IAD novels are less than $10 a pop. LAME! And on top of it, you're going to make me wait a total of 6 weeks to finish the story. I can understand the appeal from a publisher's perspective, and maybe for the print reader, but for audio folks, it's a bummer situation. So, the book is good, but had I been really thinking/ what I'd do if I could do it over - I'd wait to see if they end up releasing it as one volume in a few months at a standard price. Because if you start, you're going to end up like me and overpaying...because now I can't NOT buy the next one as soon as it becomes available since I'm totally sucked into the story! Another great author bites the publishing formula Don't get me wrong - I love KC's writing and the worlds she creates. I work in an Indie bookstore and prop the Arcana Chronicles like the paranormal floozy I am. But, honestly, looking at the publishing schedule and the length of the books, we know the trilogy could be wrapped into one delicious read. But the math works like this: one $20+ audiobook discounted to under $10 in less than a year. Or 3 audios released over two months with the discounted price netting almost $15. It's only her recent books that have pushed the $16 to $20 mark and we all try use credits on those. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Hanged-Mans-Song-Audiobook/B002V8N6XW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hanged Man's Song Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-04 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 390 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In The Hanged Man's Song, a superhacker friend of Kidd's named Bobby suddenly disappears from cyberspace, and Kidd knows that isn't a good sign. Then, when he goes to Bobby's house, Kidd finds him dead on the floor, his head bashed in and his laptop missing, and Kidd knows that really isn't a good sign. The secrets on that laptop are potent enough to hang Kidd and everybody else in Bobby's circle, just to start with, so there's no question that Kidd and LuEllen have to try to track it down, not to mention that Kidd would dearly love to get his hands on the man who killed Bobby. But before Kidd can get very far, the secrets start coming out anyway...and they're more staggering than even he had imagined. Because it's not just about the lives of a circle of friends and colleagues now, oh no, it's about something much, much bigger. And much, much scarier. Filled with the atmosphere, characters, and exceptional drama that have made John Sandford one of America's best-loved thriller writers, The Hanged Man's Song is a masterpiece of suspense. Critic Reviews: "This latest intelligent and exciting thriller proves a worthy addition to Sandford's overall body of work." (Publishers Weekly) "Richard Ferrone's gruff voice fits the novel's tone. His intense style keeps the story moving and gives the characters vitality." (AudioFile) "Ultimately, thrillers are defined by the scariness of the villains, and the bad guys Kidd contends with are a special breed indeed, capable of rendering lives meaningless by the thousands with a few key strokes. Clear a spot on the best-seller lists for this timely and entertaining thriller." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:39:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Hanged-Mans-Song-Audiobook/B002V8N6XW thebookvoice.com 08:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hanged Man's Song Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-04 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 390 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In The Hanged Man's Song, a superhacker friend of Kidd's named Bobby suddenly disappears from cyberspace, and Kidd knows that isn't a good sign. Then, when he goes to Bobby's house, Kidd finds him dead on the floor, his head bashed in and his laptop missing, and Kidd knows that really isn't a good sign. The secrets on that laptop are potent enough to hang Kidd and everybody else in Bobby's circle, just to start with, so there's no question that Kidd and LuEllen have to try to track it down, not to mention that Kidd would dearly love to get his hands on the man who killed Bobby. But before Kidd can get very far, the secrets start coming out anyway...and they're more staggering than even he had imagined. Because it's not just about the lives of a circle of friends and colleagues now, oh no, it's about something much, much bigger. And much, much scarier. Filled with the atmosphere, characters, and exceptional drama that have made John Sandford one of America's best-loved thriller writers, The Hanged Man's Song is a masterpiece of suspense. Critic Reviews: "This latest intelligent and exciting thriller proves a worthy addition to Sandford's overall body of work." (Publishers Weekly) "Richard Ferrone's gruff voice fits the novel's tone. His intense style keeps the story moving and gives the characters vitality." (AudioFile) "Ultimately, thrillers are defined by the scariness of the villains, and the bad guys Kidd contends with are a special breed indeed, capable of rendering lives meaningless by the thousands with a few key strokes. Clear a spot on the best-seller lists for this timely and entertaining thriller." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hanged Man's Song Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-04 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 390 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In The Hanged Man's Song, a superhacker friend of Kidd's named Bobby suddenly disappears from cyberspace, and Kidd knows that isn't a good sign. Then, when he goes to Bobby's house, Kidd finds him dead on the floor, his head bashed in and his laptop missing, and Kidd knows that really isn't a good sign. The secrets on that laptop are potent enough to hang Kidd and everybody else in Bobby's circle, just to start with, so there's no question that Kidd and LuEllen have to try to track it down, not to mention that Kidd would dearly love to get his hands on the man who killed Bobby. But before Kidd can get very far, the secrets start coming out anyway...and they're more staggering than even he had imagined. Because it's not just about the lives of a circle of friends and colleagues now, oh no, it's about something much, much bigger. And much, much scarier. Filled with the atmosphere, characters, and exceptional drama that have made John Sandford one of America's best-loved thriller writers, The Hanged Man's Song is a masterpiece of suspense. Critic Reviews: "This latest intelligent and exciting thriller proves a worthy addition to Sandford's overall body of work." (Publishers Weekly) "Richard Ferrone's gruff voice fits the novel's tone. His intense style keeps the story moving and gives the characters vitality." (AudioFile) "Ultimately, thrillers are defined by the scariness of the villains, and the bad guys Kidd contends with are a special breed indeed, capable of rendering lives meaningless by the thousands with a few key strokes. Clear a spot on the best-seller lists for this timely and entertaining thriller." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great Kidd Novel Another of Sandford's Kidd novels, this one takes us around the country documenting gambling rip offs and computerized shenanigans. It was an enjoyable book to listen to, and the narrator was my favorite. He undrestood Sandford, and understood the context well enough to translate it with a bit of a vocal edge. great tech thriller I really enjoyed this book - another great set of characters and plot line by Sandford. Murderous hacker geek, dirty politicians, big brother government spooks and some great good guy crooks keeping the world safe for democracy. well worth the listen! Fun Techno-thriller This books shows the power of the narrator in selling Audible books. It has been some time since I stumbled across a reading by Ferone and that alone was almost enough to get me to buy this one - that an the 48 hour special. I was not disappointed by either the writing or the reading. If you want a good little piece of escapist literature, go for it. I frankly cannot understand the first reviewers objection to John Sanford's writing, but then again I was only looking for a good listen over the holidays, and that is what I got. Story is not reader friendly. Would you try another book from John Sandford and/or Richard Ferrone? Love both John Sandford and Richard Ferrone. But the Kidd story is of no interest to me. I kept hearing myself say, "Who cares?" It seemed to rattle on with not build up of suspense. What do you think your next listen will be? I am going to start the Virgil Flowers series. What about Richard Ferrones performance did you like? Ferrone IS the voice of Lucas Davenport. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Accidental-Tourist-Audiobook/B006IH3KUG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Tourist Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 614 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Meet Macon Leary - a travel writer who hates both travel and strangeness. Grounded by loneliness, comfort, and a somewhat odd domestic life, Macon is about to embark on a surprising new adventure, arriving in the form of a fuzzy-haired dog obedience trainer who promises to turn his life around. Critic Reviews: "Not a character, including Macon's dog Edward, is untouched by delightful eccentricity in this charming story, full of surprises and wisdom. All of Tyler's novels are wonderful; this is her best yet." (Libarary Journal) "Comic.... Sweetly perverse.... A novel animated by witty invention and lively personalities." (Time) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Tyler) Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:25:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Accidental-Tourist-Audiobook/B006IH3KUG thebookvoice.com 11:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Tourist Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 614 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Meet Macon Leary - a travel writer who hates both travel and strangeness. Grounded by loneliness, comfort, and a somewhat odd domestic life, Macon is about to embark on a surprising new adventure, arriving in the form of a fuzzy-haired dog obedience trainer who promises to turn his life around. Critic Reviews: "Not a character, including Macon's dog Edward, is untouched by delightful eccentricity in this charming story, full of surprises and wisdom. All of Tyler's novels are wonderful; this is her best yet." (Libarary Journal) "Comic.... Sweetly perverse.... A novel animated by witty invention and lively personalities." (Time) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Tourist Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 614 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Meet Macon Leary - a travel writer who hates both travel and strangeness. Grounded by loneliness, comfort, and a somewhat odd domestic life, Macon is about to embark on a surprising new adventure, arriving in the form of a fuzzy-haired dog obedience trainer who promises to turn his life around. Critic Reviews: "Not a character, including Macon's dog Edward, is untouched by delightful eccentricity in this charming story, full of surprises and wisdom. All of Tyler's novels are wonderful; this is her best yet." (Libarary Journal) "Comic.... Sweetly perverse.... A novel animated by witty invention and lively personalities." (Time) Members Reviews: Extraordinary How Underwhelmed I Am I'm trying to figure out what it is. I mean, I loved the book, liked the movie. The audiobook? Where the hell did the charm go? I'm thinking the narration is at fault. Don't get me wrong. Being an Audible Addict, I have plenty of Joe Barrett, and he's brilliant in "Defiant" and "Roberts Ridge." He has the right stuff. But here, he turns a backwards, inside-out, unhappy man into a snappish man with a stick up his wazoo who has to have everything his way (rather than feeling that it would just be safer if things were done such and such way). And he makes people feel stupid. I just couldn't feel for him. Listening to the book, even when Macon's grandfather is discussed in explanation, isn't enough to up the care factor. His presentation throughout the book is exasperating, the love story isn't credible as delivered, and I'm feeling really, really disheartened right about now. Truly, I loved the book, like I said, was even fond of the movie. But I just can't give a rat's patoot about Macon here, and he's what the whole thing hinges on. If you loved the book/movie, listen carefully to the sample. There's a bit of his coldness in there. I mean, can't he show Sarah some warmth, consideration? I don't hear any sort of this-is-just-the-way-I-think; I just hear hear a cold, self-absorbed man. Slow to start but great second half I had read this novel many years ago and loved it. It had been my first Anne Tyler novel. Listening to this now, I was disappointed throughout the first half. The characters were quirky, almost typical Anne Tyler characters, but the freshness of the experience was gone for me. This is the story of Macon, an odd, finicky man dealing with the demise of his marriage after the tragic death of his son. When Macon meets Muriel, an unlikely mate, his life begins to change in big ways. Halfway through the novel, the characters became alive to me, and I loved the second half of the book. It was hard to rate this, as the first half is a basic 3 star novel, but the second half was a 5 star story which kept me glued to my iPod. This does not feel dated, and I recommend it to anyone who likes Anne Tyler or quirky middle-aged romances. great story, frustrating reader Where does The Accidental Tourist rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? in the middle What did you like best about this story? the characters and how they change What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? The main character is named Macon. The reader constantly pronounces it Mee con or meegun. it sounds as if he is saying megan. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Spinster-Wife-Audiobook/B075G1TNXH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spinster Wife Author: Christina McKenna Narrator: Alana Kerr Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In this suspenseful novel, bestselling author Christina McKenna questions whether anyone can ever truly be free of the darkness within us all. Rita-Mae has lived in fear for as long as she can remember. Fear of being alone, fear of her past and, above all, fear of her husband, Harry. Until she spots an advertisement for a vacant cottage in a small town in Northern Ireland. She makes her escape filled with hope, ready to start a new life in a new home, free from the pain of her past. But her place of refuge may not be as safe - or as anonymous - as she thought. In another small town, Dorrie wakes up unaware of where she is or how she got there. Adrift in a world for which she has no explanation, she needs to find answers quickly - before her shadowy past catches up with her. Walled in by secrets and with no one to trust, both Rita-Mae and Dorrie are unsure how to move forward. Can each woman face her inner demons and confront a menacing presence from the past once and for all? Or will the past unravel their second chance at life? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christina McKenna) Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:19:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Spinster-Wife-Audiobook/B075G1TNXH thebookvoice.com 11:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spinster Wife Author: Christina McKenna Narrator: Alana Kerr Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In this suspenseful novel, bestselling author Christina McKenna questions whether anyone can ever truly be free of the darkness within us all. Rita-Mae has lived in fear for as long as she can remember. Fear of being alone, fear of her past and, above all, fear of her husband, Harry. Until she spots an advertisement for a vacant cottage in a small town in Northern Ireland. She makes her escape filled with hope, ready to start a new life in a new home, free from the pain of her past. But her place of refuge may not be as safe - or as anonymous - as she thought. In another small town, Dorrie wakes up unaware of where she is or how she got there. Adrift in a world for which she has no explanation, she needs to find answers quickly - before her shadowy past catches up with her. Walled in by secrets and with no one to trust, both Rita-Mae and Dorrie are unsure how to move forward. Can each woman face her inner demons and confront a menacing presence from the past once and for all? Or will the past unravel their second chance at life? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spinster Wife Author: Christina McKenna Narrator: Alana Kerr Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In this suspenseful novel, bestselling author Christina McKenna questions whether anyone can ever truly be free of the darkness within us all. Rita-Mae has lived in fear for as long as she can remember. Fear of being alone, fear of her past and, above all, fear of her husband, Harry. Until she spots an advertisement for a vacant cottage in a small town in Northern Ireland. She makes her escape filled with hope, ready to start a new life in a new home, free from the pain of her past. But her place of refuge may not be as safe - or as anonymous - as she thought. In another small town, Dorrie wakes up unaware of where she is or how she got there. Adrift in a world for which she has no explanation, she needs to find answers quickly - before her shadowy past catches up with her. Walled in by secrets and with no one to trust, both Rita-Mae and Dorrie are unsure how to move forward. Can each woman face her inner demons and confront a menacing presence from the past once and for all? Or will the past unravel their second chance at life? Members Reviews: Enjoyed Very much enjoyed listening to this book. Kept me in suspense from the start. Will down load this author again. wickedly twisted Lots of twists and turns. I enjoyed the story and had thought I could predict the ending, but was wrong. Reader The story is good. The reader has a pretty voice but the repetitive rhythm that she uses is extremely off putting so much so that I almost had to abandon the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Three-Daughters-Audiobook/B00P2YIY9I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Daughters Subtitle: A Novel Author: Consuelo Saah Baehr Narrator: Karen Peakes Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1815 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the fertile hills of a tiny village near Jerusalem to the elegant townhouses of Georgetown, Three Daughters is a historical saga that chronicles the lives, loves, and secrets of three generations of Palestinian Christian women. Born in rural Palestine, just before the dawn of the 20th century, Miriam adores her father and is certain his love will protect her, but she soon finds that tradition overrides love. Uprooted by war, Miriam enters a world where the old constraints slip away with thrilling and disastrous results. Miriam's rebellious daughter, Nadia, is thrilled with the opportunity for a modern life that her elite education provides. But when she falls in love with an outsider, the clan reins her back with a shocking finality. Nijmeh, Nadia's daughter, is an only child and the path her father, the sheik, sets for her is fraught with difficulties, yet it prepares her for her ultimate journey to America, where she finds her future. Each woman, in her own time and in her own way, experiences a world in transition through war and social change... and each must stretch the bounds of her loyalty, her courage, and her heart. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Consuelo Saah Baehr) Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:08:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Three-Daughters-Audiobook/B00P2YIY9I thebookvoice.com 23:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Daughters Subtitle: A Novel Author: Consuelo Saah Baehr Narrator: Karen Peakes Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1815 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the fertile hills of a tiny village near Jerusalem to the elegant townhouses of Georgetown, Three Daughters is a historical saga that chronicles the lives, loves, and secrets of three generations of Palestinian Christian women. Born in rural Palestine, just before the dawn of the 20th century, Miriam adores her father and is certain his love will protect her, but she soon finds that tradition overrides love. Uprooted by war, Miriam enters a world where the old constraints slip away with thrilling and disastrous results. Miriam's rebellious daughter, Nadia, is thrilled with the opportunity for a modern life that her elite education provides. But when she falls in love with an outsider, the clan reins her back with a shocking finality. Nijmeh, Nadia's daughter, is an only child and the path her father, the sheik, sets for her is fraught with difficulties, yet it prepares her for her ultimate journey to America, where she finds her future. Each woman, in her own time and in her own way, experiences a world in transition through war and social change... and each must stretch the bounds of her loyalty, her courage, and her heart. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Daughters Subtitle: A Novel Author: Consuelo Saah Baehr Narrator: Karen Peakes Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1815 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the fertile hills of a tiny village near Jerusalem to the elegant townhouses of Georgetown, Three Daughters is a historical saga that chronicles the lives, loves, and secrets of three generations of Palestinian Christian women. Born in rural Palestine, just before the dawn of the 20th century, Miriam adores her father and is certain his love will protect her, but she soon finds that tradition overrides love. Uprooted by war, Miriam enters a world where the old constraints slip away with thrilling and disastrous results. Miriam's rebellious daughter, Nadia, is thrilled with the opportunity for a modern life that her elite education provides. But when she falls in love with an outsider, the clan reins her back with a shocking finality. Nijmeh, Nadia's daughter, is an only child and the path her father, the sheik, sets for her is fraught with difficulties, yet it prepares her for her ultimate journey to America, where she finds her future. Each woman, in her own time and in her own way, experiences a world in transition through war and social change... and each must stretch the bounds of her loyalty, her courage, and her heart. Members Reviews: Thrilling This is the story you are looking for! There is plenty of intrigue, mystery, plot excitement and romance. I truly loved every minute of this amazing story of 3 generations of strong loveable and courageous women. the Narrator made this book come to life. Set in the middle east the author made the country, tradditions, characters and story line come to life. I don't want to give the plot away so I'll just say the book kept me interested from the very beginning all the,way till the last sentence. if your on the fence take a leap over and enjoy the journey you will be glad you did. Three daughters This is an excellent book of three very strong women over three generations . I love the book but I will have to say that I didn't like the ending . The author leaves a part of the main hanging . Kind of disappointing but definitely worth the listen or read . Could have been Better... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I loved Karen Peakes as a narrator; emotive, great dialogue and accents. Great performance! As an AUDIO book, it has a lot to recommend it, but as a BOOK, it will likely appeal to women who like a lot of soap opera with their historical fiction. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? You couldn't. You would spend 24 hours listening to it. The first part, in particular, is riveting, the second part still held my interest, but the incredibly graphic sex scenes and coincidences in the third part were a bit too much to swallow... Any additional comments? This book started out with SO much promise. I don't regret reading it, particularly the first half or so, but the second half was MUCH less atmospheric and interesting. Karen Peakes elevated this book; a less competent narrator would have made me give up... Wonderfully written! ! Great storyline crossing generations and periods in history. It's a bit long but keeps you interested. I thought the narration was superb! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Finding-Perfect-Audiobook/B003ZZO90O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Perfect Subtitle: Fool's Gold, Book 3 Author: Susan Mallery Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-31-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 531 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Pia OBrians best friend dies, Pia expects to inherit her cherished cat. Instead, the woman leaves Pia three frozen embryos. With a disastrous track record in the romance department and the parenting skills of a hamster, Pia doesnt think shes meant for motherhood. But determined to do the right thing, Pia decides to become a single mother. Only to meet a gorgeous, sexy hunk the very same day. A former foster-care kid now rich beyond his wildest dreams, Raoul Moreno runs a camp for needy children in Fools Gold, California. After his last relationship, Raoul thought he was done with women and commitment. Still, he cant get sweet, sexy Pia out of his mind - and proposes a crazy plan. But can such an unconventional beginning really result in the perfect ending? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Mallery) Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:31:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Finding-Perfect-Audiobook/B003ZZO90O thebookvoice.com 09:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Perfect Subtitle: Fool's Gold, Book 3 Author: Susan Mallery Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-31-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 531 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Pia OBrians best friend dies, Pia expects to inherit her cherished cat. Instead, the woman leaves Pia three frozen embryos. With a disastrous track record in the romance department and the parenting skills of a hamster, Pia doesnt think shes meant for motherhood. But determined to do the right thing, Pia decides to become a single mother. Only to meet a gorgeous, sexy hunk the very same day. A former foster-care kid now rich beyond his wildest dreams, Raoul Moreno runs a camp for needy children in Fools Gold, California. After his last relationship, Raoul thought he was done with women and commitment. Still, he cant get sweet, sexy Pia out of his mind - and proposes a crazy plan. But can such an unconventional beginning really result in the perfect ending? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Perfect Subtitle: Fool's Gold, Book 3 Author: Susan Mallery Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-31-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 531 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Pia OBrians best friend dies, Pia expects to inherit her cherished cat. Instead, the woman leaves Pia three frozen embryos. With a disastrous track record in the romance department and the parenting skills of a hamster, Pia doesnt think shes meant for motherhood. But determined to do the right thing, Pia decides to become a single mother. Only to meet a gorgeous, sexy hunk the very same day. A former foster-care kid now rich beyond his wildest dreams, Raoul Moreno runs a camp for needy children in Fools Gold, California. After his last relationship, Raoul thought he was done with women and commitment. Still, he cant get sweet, sexy Pia out of his mind - and proposes a crazy plan. But can such an unconventional beginning really result in the perfect ending? Members Reviews: Friendship an unwavering Devotion. Would you listen to Finding Perfect again? Why? Yes I have listened 3 times already. Pia is awesome and such a great person and Raoul is such a welcome character. It is nice to see what happens to himself since he is from the Sweet series. I will read again. What was one of the most memorable moments of Finding Perfect? When he offers to be her "buddy". It shows character and your heart squeezes. Have you listened to any of Tanya Ebys other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. She is consistently awesome. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes. When she agrees to "do it". You will understand after you listen. I don't want any spoiler alerts. Any additional comments? I cant get enough. These books have brought me into this genre. I didn't use to read stuff like this. Between these and a couple other authors I have gotten hooked. The Fool's Gold Series is a great listen. What did you love best about Finding Perfect? I love that the characters from the earlier book are reoccuring. Who was your favorite character and why? I like Pia. She is someone you want to be friends with. Which scene was your favorite? When the older women ganged up of the rude women from out of town. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. I liked listening to it in the car on the way to work for a week. good story of small town living Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes. What did you like best about this story? Good blend of romance and comedy What three words best describe Tanya Ebys performance? Very good at protraying the different characters If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? small town living Any additional comments? no Finding Perfect This series was really great. I listened to the complete Fools Gold series and enjoyed all the books. This is a great author and I have enjoyed all of the book I read. The lead into the next book flowed well, the characters are well defined and showed the human side of the lives we live. Not bad... This isn't my favorite Susan Mallery series, but this third installment to the series isn't half bad (in comparison to the first two books of the series). The story is mildly pleasant, and the characters are likable enough. If you really want a good Susan Mallery series, look for her Buchanan series (starting with Delicious). To me, this Fools Gold series as a whole just lacks the WOW factor of some of SM's earlier work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Carter-Reed-2-Audiobook/B010EDCSAM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carter Reed 2 Subtitle: Carter Reed Series, Book 2 Author: Tijan Narrator: Lucy Rivers, Christian Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carter bought his way out of the Mafia to protect Emma, but when an old ghost returns to the Mauricio family, a chain of events starts that can harm everyone. While Carter must decide to return to the Mauricio family or not, a face that is oddly familiar to Emma comes into her life. She's given the chance to discover more about her family while tension between the rivaling Mauricio and Bertal families comes to a head in an explosive way. The truce is officially off, and when the two worlds collide, Carter's decision is made. He didn't start this war, but he will end it. He will do anything to protect Emma. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tijan) Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:41:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Carter-Reed-2-Audiobook/B010EDCSAM thebookvoice.com 08:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carter Reed 2 Subtitle: Carter Reed Series, Book 2 Author: Tijan Narrator: Lucy Rivers, Christian Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carter bought his way out of the Mafia to protect Emma, but when an old ghost returns to the Mauricio family, a chain of events starts that can harm everyone. While Carter must decide to return to the Mauricio family or not, a face that is oddly familiar to Emma comes into her life. She's given the chance to discover more about her family while tension between the rivaling Mauricio and Bertal families comes to a head in an explosive way. The truce is officially off, and when the two worlds collide, Carter's decision is made. He didn't start this war, but he will end it. He will do anything to protect Emma. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carter Reed 2 Subtitle: Carter Reed Series, Book 2 Author: Tijan Narrator: Lucy Rivers, Christian Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carter bought his way out of the Mafia to protect Emma, but when an old ghost returns to the Mauricio family, a chain of events starts that can harm everyone. While Carter must decide to return to the Mauricio family or not, a face that is oddly familiar to Emma comes into her life. She's given the chance to discover more about her family while tension between the rivaling Mauricio and Bertal families comes to a head in an explosive way. The truce is officially off, and when the two worlds collide, Carter's decision is made. He didn't start this war, but he will end it. He will do anything to protect Emma. Members Reviews: EVERY BIT AS GRIPPING & ENJOYABLE AS BOOK 1 The pulse-pounding action continues as Carter gives up his Mafia interests and hands it all over to his friend/Mafia son Cole despite being begged to take over as Boss. But he can't yet walk away because someone is still after Emma and repeatedly tries to kill her.. and they come very very close to succeeding. This sends Carter into a protective frenzy as he tries to second-guess, outwit and destroy any and all threats against the love of his life. Emma comes face to face with her long lost sister and that stirs up dark memories and there's unexpected answers too but unfortunately her sister is about to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I've loved these two listens - this is equally as riveting, addictive and pulse-pounding as book 1 and this time there's a few more Chapters from Carter's POV. Both narrators did a great job at bringing all the characters and action to life. Worth a credit? Yes.. and I'm eagerly anticipating Cole's story. all around get fast paced, never a boring moment, a book I will most definitely advise my book friends to read/ listen to. Good Follow-Up but not Amazing as Book ! This was a great follow-up to Carter Reed... but not as amazing as book 1! Don't get me wrong... Carter was still bad to the bone Carter, doing his criminal things.. but this time around... we didn't see much of the bad things he did... he was away most of the story, preparing to go legit... WHY!!!??? It was good...well worth a buy, sale or credit... but it was not AMAZING like book 1.... I hate dual narration... hate... so this lost a star in performance for that...although both narrators where great... it just wasn't done simultaneously like dual narration is supposed to be done like.... Story lost a star too, but because it wasn't super great like book 1, just great... Fans of Tijan will enjoy this... especially if they have listen to book 1...which everyone should .... Brilliant Tijan blew me away with this book. I love Carter and Emma's story. It's so beautifully twisted. I could read it over and over again. The literary brilliance of this book is beyond words. Great Book I loved this book. The first one wasn't too bad either, but this one definitely out did the first one. I love the strong character Emma became. This book was full on drama, twists, passion, and even had some funny parts. What a wonderful book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fury-Audiobook/B077W392GX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fury Author: Cat Porter Narrator: Noelle Bridges, Aiden Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "I still have the dreams, baby. Do you? In mine, I plead and wait for your touch to come like it always did. But it never does. I strain against the iron, but you're no longer there in the shadows. I'm alone. One single shard of deep dark hope was enough back then. Not now. My claws, your fangs have sunk deep. Follow my trail of blood, my trail of anger, desolation. Am I the same man? Soul dark, Heart dense, Blood fierce, Purpose raw. Flame burning. Unrelenting. Brewed on vengeance, laced with tenderness, my fury for you." Chained in brutal darkness, they fell in love. Free in the world, they were torn apart. Empires rise, empires fall, and still, she burns in his soul. But between them now runs a wild river of ambition, greed, and blood. So much blood. He'll do anything for revenge, and she'll do anything to protect him. Love and vengeance are the same kind of savage.... Contains mature themes. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cat Porter) Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:33:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fury-Audiobook/B077W392GX thebookvoice.com 21:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fury Author: Cat Porter Narrator: Noelle Bridges, Aiden Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "I still have the dreams, baby. Do you? In mine, I plead and wait for your touch to come like it always did. But it never does. I strain against the iron, but you're no longer there in the shadows. I'm alone. One single shard of deep dark hope was enough back then. Not now. My claws, your fangs have sunk deep. Follow my trail of blood, my trail of anger, desolation. Am I the same man? Soul dark, Heart dense, Blood fierce, Purpose raw. Flame burning. Unrelenting. Brewed on vengeance, laced with tenderness, my fury for you." Chained in brutal darkness, they fell in love. Free in the world, they were torn apart. Empires rise, empires fall, and still, she burns in his soul. But between them now runs a wild river of ambition, greed, and blood. So much blood. He'll do anything for revenge, and she'll do anything to protect him. Love and vengeance are the same kind of savage.... Contains mature themes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fury Author: Cat Porter Narrator: Noelle Bridges, Aiden Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "I still have the dreams, baby. Do you? In mine, I plead and wait for your touch to come like it always did. But it never does. I strain against the iron, but you're no longer there in the shadows. I'm alone. One single shard of deep dark hope was enough back then. Not now. My claws, your fangs have sunk deep. Follow my trail of blood, my trail of anger, desolation. Am I the same man? Soul dark, Heart dense, Blood fierce, Purpose raw. Flame burning. Unrelenting. Brewed on vengeance, laced with tenderness, my fury for you." Chained in brutal darkness, they fell in love. Free in the world, they were torn apart. Empires rise, empires fall, and still, she burns in his soul. But between them now runs a wild river of ambition, greed, and blood. So much blood. He'll do anything for revenge, and she'll do anything to protect him. Love and vengeance are the same kind of savage.... Contains mature themes. Members Reviews: Light in the darkest places I craved this Audio when I was unable to keep listening. I love how it took me on a journey from sorrow and heartbreak in the beginning, to the mad crazy passion through out, to the tears it made me shed towards the end, and then the ending. Absolute perfection. The narrators did a fabulous job of pulling off a story that is not easily told and at times equally as hard to hear. This is a story of pain, love, revenge, redemption, finding the beauty in the darkest of places, its the story of life. This was a long audio but well worth the time. Great job!!! Ahhh Finger I absolutely love this book. Serena and Fingers story is full of love and pain and loss and redemption. I cried at parts where it just shreds your heart. I adore Finger. This book is not to be missed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Learning-Audiobook/B005EMIOFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Learning Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Gabrielle de Cuir, Amanda Carin, Judy Young, Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bailey Flanigan is growing closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York while Cody coaches a small high school football team ... on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with one other. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Or will Cody learn to turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes? Who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself. Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Kingsbury) Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:25:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Learning-Audiobook/B005EMIOFW thebookvoice.com 10:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Learning Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Gabrielle de Cuir, Amanda Carin, Judy Young, Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bailey Flanigan is growing closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York while Cody coaches a small high school football team ... on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with one other. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Or will Cody learn to turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes? Who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself. Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Learning Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Gabrielle de Cuir, Amanda Carin, Judy Young, Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bailey Flanigan is growing closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York while Cody coaches a small high school football team ... on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with one other. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Or will Cody learn to turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes? Who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself. Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family. Members Reviews: Another beauty! Karen Kingsbury writes another amazing novel! Couldn't stop listening. Hurried and bought the next book. Absolutely Annointed Loved this book too, the saddest part was when Bailey gave Cody the box and said goodbye, but Shaine (not sure how you spell her name) is such an amazing person, that I'm happy for Cody, and Brandon is also a special person, though I don't fully trust him. I still hope Cody and Bailey get together, but without anything bad happening to Shaine or Brandon. Narrators were fantastic. Thank you Karen Kingsbury for all you amazing books! God bless you and continue to anoint you! Kept me listening... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I stayed tuned to to the book excited to see what was going to happen to Bailey and Cody... Still wondering how the fireman story connects to Bailey and Cody...? But I didn't listen to the first Bailey series... Anyhow, liked it, and looking forward to part 3! exciting as always Karen Kingsbury never disappoint me. This book is a good example to that I enjoyed it very much. I could hardly wait to find out what's happened to Koedy and Bailey. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bourbon-Thief-Audiobook/B01DPWBLHU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bourbon Thief Author: Tiffany Reisz Narrator: Kim Staunton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Betrayal, revenge, and a family scandal that bore a 150-year-old mystery. When Cooper McQueen wakes up from a night with a beautiful stranger, it's to discover he's been robbed. The only item stolen: a million-dollar bottle of bourbon. The thief, a mysterious woman named Paris, claims the bottle is rightfully hers. After all, the label itself says it's property of the Maddox family, who owned and operated Red Thread Bourbon distillery since the last days of the Civil War, until the company went out of business for reasons no one knows...no one except Paris. In the small hours of a Louisville morning, Paris unspools the lurid tale of Tamara Maddox, heiress to the distillery that became an empire. Theirs is a legacy of wealth and power but also of lies, secrets, and sins of omission. Why Paris wants the bottle of Red Thread remains a secret until the truth of her identity is at last revealed, and the century-old vengeance Tamara vowed against her family can finally be completed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tiffany Reisz) Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:15:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bourbon-Thief-Audiobook/B01DPWBLHU thebookvoice.com 11:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bourbon Thief Author: Tiffany Reisz Narrator: Kim Staunton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Betrayal, revenge, and a family scandal that bore a 150-year-old mystery. When Cooper McQueen wakes up from a night with a beautiful stranger, it's to discover he's been robbed. The only item stolen: a million-dollar bottle of bourbon. The thief, a mysterious woman named Paris, claims the bottle is rightfully hers. After all, the label itself says it's property of the Maddox family, who owned and operated Red Thread Bourbon distillery since the last days of the Civil War, until the company went out of business for reasons no one knows...no one except Paris. In the small hours of a Louisville morning, Paris unspools the lurid tale of Tamara Maddox, heiress to the distillery that became an empire. Theirs is a legacy of wealth and power but also of lies, secrets, and sins of omission. Why Paris wants the bottle of Red Thread remains a secret until the truth of her identity is at last revealed, and the century-old vengeance Tamara vowed against her family can finally be completed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bourbon Thief Author: Tiffany Reisz Narrator: Kim Staunton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Betrayal, revenge, and a family scandal that bore a 150-year-old mystery. When Cooper McQueen wakes up from a night with a beautiful stranger, it's to discover he's been robbed. The only item stolen: a million-dollar bottle of bourbon. The thief, a mysterious woman named Paris, claims the bottle is rightfully hers. After all, the label itself says it's property of the Maddox family, who owned and operated Red Thread Bourbon distillery since the last days of the Civil War, until the company went out of business for reasons no one knows...no one except Paris. In the small hours of a Louisville morning, Paris unspools the lurid tale of Tamara Maddox, heiress to the distillery that became an empire. Theirs is a legacy of wealth and power but also of lies, secrets, and sins of omission. Why Paris wants the bottle of Red Thread remains a secret until the truth of her identity is at last revealed, and the century-old vengeance Tamara vowed against her family can finally be completed. Members Reviews: Mixed Feelings I have to start off by saying that up until now I have absolutely loved everything Tiffany Reisz has written. This book I'm not so sure about. I found myself bored in some parts and totally captured in other parts. The book had enough twists and turns and surprises to keep me listening, but seemed to be a story aimed at older teens and young adults. Lots of angst and melodrama that seemed to stretch credulity at times; even Levi didn't seem to be much more than a teen-aged boy in spite of his age. Kim Staunton was OK with the delivery of thew story except I found it difficult to know who was speaking at times. This meant I had to back track to work that out. One if the best 11+ hours spent listening! I bought this audio book by mistake! And once I started listening I could no stop! I listened the 11 hours 49 minutes in two days! The narration is outstanding; Kim Staunton is one of the best storytellers I have ever heard, and this book is a beautiful story about power, love, bourbon, horses, racial conflicts adultery, incest, and sex. Best used Audible credit in a long time! Very interesting story and full of surprises!!! My wife and I read this book together. We both enjoyed the storyline and the many surprises. Sometimes we were on the edge of our seats!!! While for the most part we enjoyed Kim Staunton's narration, we felt that she was not able to fully capture the nuances of each character. We kept having to rewind to figure out who was talking. I would also like to add that just because we enjoyed this book does not mean there are not parts that did not frustrate us. But I think they all lent to make it the interesting story that it was. No matter how much we yelled at the characters they just kept going down their own paths. :-) We hope there is a part two to this book. Well done Tiffany. Scandal, revenge, murder, blood, sex and money! Would you listen to The Bourbon Thief again? Why? OH. MY. GOD. YES. What I love the most about Tiffany Reisz's books is that they have secrets hidden behind every word and they can only be found by rereading her books. I will repeat The Bourbon Thief at least three or four more times. I need more of these amazing characters. I need more of this taboo story. I need more of revenge. But most of all, I need more of Tiffany's words. She has a way to write that captivates me, makes me think deeply and makes me fall in love more and more with her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Perfect-Assassin-Audiobook/B00BJ6HA48 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Perfect Assassin Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ward Larsen Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Atlantic: A young woman sailing solo across the Atlantic makes an incredible discovery - a man narrowly clinging to life in the open ocean. But the desperate survivor is more than he appears. He is a Kidon - an Israeli assassin - who forcibly commandeers her boat with a new destination in mind: England. There the two are forced into an uneasy partnership as they run from a secretive and lethal organization. The resulting wake of destruction brings Scotland Yard to the hunt - searching for an accomplished killer and a woman whose life has been capsized. One Shot: The Kidon soon uncovers the true enemy - a manipulator responsible for the tragic event that shaped him to be what he is. There is only one solution. With deliberate, inescapable precision, he will hunt down the one who created... The Perfect Assassin. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ward Larsen) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:02:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Perfect-Assassin-Audiobook/B00BJ6HA48 thebookvoice.com 13:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Perfect Assassin Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ward Larsen Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Atlantic: A young woman sailing solo across the Atlantic makes an incredible discovery - a man narrowly clinging to life in the open ocean. But the desperate survivor is more than he appears. He is a Kidon - an Israeli assassin - who forcibly commandeers her boat with a new destination in mind: England. There the two are forced into an uneasy partnership as they run from a secretive and lethal organization. The resulting wake of destruction brings Scotland Yard to the hunt - searching for an accomplished killer and a woman whose life has been capsized. One Shot: The Kidon soon uncovers the true enemy - a manipulator responsible for the tragic event that shaped him to be what he is. There is only one solution. With deliberate, inescapable precision, he will hunt down the one who created... The Perfect Assassin. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Perfect Assassin Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ward Larsen Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Atlantic: A young woman sailing solo across the Atlantic makes an incredible discovery - a man narrowly clinging to life in the open ocean. But the desperate survivor is more than he appears. He is a Kidon - an Israeli assassin - who forcibly commandeers her boat with a new destination in mind: England. There the two are forced into an uneasy partnership as they run from a secretive and lethal organization. The resulting wake of destruction brings Scotland Yard to the hunt - searching for an accomplished killer and a woman whose life has been capsized. One Shot: The Kidon soon uncovers the true enemy - a manipulator responsible for the tragic event that shaped him to be what he is. There is only one solution. With deliberate, inescapable precision, he will hunt down the one who created... The Perfect Assassin. Members Reviews: Reader not appropriate Is there anything you would change about this book? Here is an example of an inappropriate match of reader to book. NEVER have someone with the voice of a soccer mom read an assassin novel! Try as she may - she can't muster the low bass for male characters of high testosterone levels. Audio version has terrible reader Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Possibly the book but not the audio version. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Amy McFadden? She is probably the worse choice for an action novel possible. She reads it as if a "Valley Girl" were reading a book for school children. The emphasis is often at the wrong places making what should be a serious reaction comedic. I cringed at the reading throughout and finally gave up. Good story - inappropriate narration. Well developed and interesting plot that keeps your attention; unfortunately, narration fails. Scott Brick or a narrator with a style similar to Brick would have been much better. HORRIBLE! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Hire a professional reader to read the novel. Would you ever listen to anything by Ward Larsen again? No. What didnt you like about Amy McFaddens performance? I would cringe if I had to deal with the reader in a social situation, mock her in a professional situation, and return the audiobook if I paid for her "performance". What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Anger...I didn't purchase the book with the expectation of returning it...Simply HORRIBLE narration. Only got through 45 mins. Would you try another book from Ward Larsen and/or Amy McFadden? Only got through approximately 45 mins because of the reader I couldn't get any farther. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sunrise-Point-Audiobook/B008B942L0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunrise Point Author: Robyn Carr Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 963 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: RITA Award winner Robyn Carr is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. In this 19th installment of her Virgin River series, Tom Cavanaugh returns home to take over his familys apple orchard and settle down. Single mom Nora Crane is nothing like the kind of woman he thought hed fall foryet he cant take his eyes off her. And while they have different concepts about family, they soon find out how quickly those ideas can change. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robyn Carr) Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:51:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Sunrise-Point-Audiobook/B008B942L0 thebookvoice.com 09:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunrise Point Author: Robyn Carr Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 963 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: RITA Award winner Robyn Carr is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. In this 19th installment of her Virgin River series, Tom Cavanaugh returns home to take over his familys apple orchard and settle down. Single mom Nora Crane is nothing like the kind of woman he thought hed fall foryet he cant take his eyes off her. And while they have different concepts about family, they soon find out how quickly those ideas can change. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunrise Point Author: Robyn Carr Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 963 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: RITA Award winner Robyn Carr is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. In this 19th installment of her Virgin River series, Tom Cavanaugh returns home to take over his familys apple orchard and settle down. Single mom Nora Crane is nothing like the kind of woman he thought hed fall foryet he cant take his eyes off her. And while they have different concepts about family, they soon find out how quickly those ideas can change. Members Reviews: Mood Enhancing Series I enjoy this Virgin River series when I want light reading (listening) with a feel-good ending. This book is a good addition to a light series about normal men and women with everyday lives and problems -- there are no super powers, no world-shattering conspiracies, no extreme technology or special effects. These are stories about people I can relate to and understand. Although I'm usually a stickler for reading a series in order, this book can stand alone. Other characers from around Virgin River are included, but this story does not rely on their histories. However, if you're interested in Reverend Kincaid and Ellie, you can go back to read Forbidden Falls, or if you want to find out more about Jack and Melinda, you can go back to the first Virgin River book (very humerous and touching). The Riordan brothers have their own books in Moonlight Road and Wild Man Creek. As for the narration, Therese Plummer's performance of Robyn Carr's books will alway improve my mood! Great Series! I have totally enjoyed this series. It was nice to follow all the characters through these books. I do suggest you start with the first in the series and follow it through in order. Each story introduces you to a new part of the town and you follow many of the characters and get updates through each book and you learn the story of new characters. This is really a great series and the narrator is really one of the best. I totally recommend this series from start to finish. Surprisingly good... I've enjoyed every Virgin River book but this one kept awake late at night listening to it. It was surprise because the blurb doesn't sound that interesting, but it is. Nora is the daughter of a mentally ill mother and elderly father. Her drug addicted boyfriend dumped her with two babies in Virgin River and now is in jail. So Nora has been to hell and back and is just working really hard to survive with her babies. She looks for work picking apples and that's we're she meets Tom. He's the owner of the farm. Their story is one of heartbreak, family and hope. The added bonus of this book is that you get to meet Hank Cooper, the hero of the new series Thunder Point. Narration: it's Therese Plummer so there's not much to add. She's the best narrator out there. There's a lot of emotional moments in this book and she just make them more intense. Happy Ending to a trouble life. Would you consider the audio edition of Sunrise Point to be better than the print version? Yes but only because Therese Plummer does a GREAT job at bring the book to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Secrets-in-Summer-Audiobook/B0716M2GYM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets in Summer Subtitle: A Novel Author: Nancy Thayer Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "The queen of beach books" (The Star-Ledger) returns to the shores of Nantucket in a novel about one memorable summer when flirtations flourish, family dramas play out, and scandalous secrets surface. Memorial Day weekend means that seasonal visitors have descended on the glamorous island of Nantucket. For year-round resident Darcy Cotterill, it means late-night stargazing in the backyard of the beautiful house she grew up in and inherited from her beloved grandmother. It's also Darcy's chance to hit the beach and meet her new summertime neighbors. But the last person the thirty-year-old librarian expects to see staying next door is her ex-husband, Boyz, along with his wife, Autumn, and stepdaughter, Willow. Darcy must also navigate the highs and lows of a new romantic relationship with local carpenter Nash Forester even as she becomes smitten with handsome vacationer Clive Rush, a musicologist in town to write a book and visit family. And she finds herself pulled into the concerns of Boyz, Autumn, a charming elderly neighbor, and an at-risk teen. As the season nears its end, Darcy must decide her next move: retreating to the comforts of her steady and secure island life, or risking it all for a chance at true happiness. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nancy Thayer) Tue, 30 May 2017 12:39:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Secrets-in-Summer-Audiobook/B0716M2GYM thebookvoice.com 10:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets in Summer Subtitle: A Novel Author: Nancy Thayer Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "The queen of beach books" (The Star-Ledger) returns to the shores of Nantucket in a novel about one memorable summer when flirtations flourish, family dramas play out, and scandalous secrets surface. Memorial Day weekend means that seasonal visitors have descended on the glamorous island of Nantucket. For year-round resident Darcy Cotterill, it means late-night stargazing in the backyard of the beautiful house she grew up in and inherited from her beloved grandmother. It's also Darcy's chance to hit the beach and meet her new summertime neighbors. But the last person the thirty-year-old librarian expects to see staying next door is her ex-husband, Boyz, along with his wife, Autumn, and stepdaughter, Willow. Darcy must also navigate the highs and lows of a new romantic relationship with local carpenter Nash Forester even as she becomes smitten with handsome vacationer Clive Rush, a musicologist in town to write a book and visit family. And she finds herself pulled into the concerns of Boyz, Autumn, a charming elderly neighbor, and an at-risk teen. As the season nears its end, Darcy must decide her next move: retreating to the comforts of her steady and secure island life, or risking it all for a chance at true happiness. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets in Summer Subtitle: A Novel Author: Nancy Thayer Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "The queen of beach books" (The Star-Ledger) returns to the shores of Nantucket in a novel about one memorable summer when flirtations flourish, family dramas play out, and scandalous secrets surface. Memorial Day weekend means that seasonal visitors have descended on the glamorous island of Nantucket. For year-round resident Darcy Cotterill, it means late-night stargazing in the backyard of the beautiful house she grew up in and inherited from her beloved grandmother. It's also Darcy's chance to hit the beach and meet her new summertime neighbors. But the last person the thirty-year-old librarian expects to see staying next door is her ex-husband, Boyz, along with his wife, Autumn, and stepdaughter, Willow. Darcy must also navigate the highs and lows of a new romantic relationship with local carpenter Nash Forester even as she becomes smitten with handsome vacationer Clive Rush, a musicologist in town to write a book and visit family. And she finds herself pulled into the concerns of Boyz, Autumn, a charming elderly neighbor, and an at-risk teen. As the season nears its end, Darcy must decide her next move: retreating to the comforts of her steady and secure island life, or risking it all for a chance at true happiness. Members Reviews: Secrets in Summer Great satisfying story. Lots of twists and turns and important interactions with characters from ages 14 to 90. I think this makes the book realistic and warm. This is a good, cozy listen. a cute book but I didnt get as caught up in it wish it had alittle more substance but it could be because it was an audio book. sometimes books are better to read than listen to. Dragged a bit This was a light, easy listen and the narrator did a good job. I just felt like the author went into the weeds with unnecessary details at time, making things drag in places. Interesting Had a difficult time staying interested Just couldnt finish. Maybe try another one of her books Pleasant read. Was an expected end and I sometimes struggled to stay interested. I enjoy Amy's narrative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Mrs-Pollifax-on-Safari-Audiobook/B0050K1CDO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Pollifax on Safari Author: Dorothy Gilman Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 887 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A safari expedition in Zambia is the disguise Emily employs in order to locate a professional assassin among her fellow explorers. Along the way, she meets an extraordinary man named Cyrus. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothy Gilman) Fri, 13 May 2011 11:57:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Mrs-Pollifax-on-Safari-Audiobook/B0050K1CDO thebookvoice.com 06:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Pollifax on Safari Author: Dorothy Gilman Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 887 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A safari expedition in Zambia is the disguise Emily employs in order to locate a professional assassin among her fellow explorers. Along the way, she meets an extraordinary man named Cyrus. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Pollifax on Safari Author: Dorothy Gilman Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 887 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A safari expedition in Zambia is the disguise Emily employs in order to locate a professional assassin among her fellow explorers. Along the way, she meets an extraordinary man named Cyrus. Members Reviews: At last! I have been waiting for the Mrs. Pollifax books narrated by Barbara Rosenblat since I became an Audible member. I am crossing my fingers and hoping they get the rest of them. I really enjoy the way Ms. Rosenblat handles all the different accents these books require. Having heard her versions first, I just can't get into those read by different narrators. If you aren't familiar with Mrs. P, she is a grandmother who ends up working for the CIA and traveling the world making friends while confronting the bad guys with wit and aplomb. These books are sort of "cozy" espionage tales with plenty of excitement & adventure but definitely character based. This one is #5, but you don't really have to have read the previous ones to be able to get into this one. It is one of my favorites. Excellent Story and Narration! "Mrs. Pollifax on Safari" is an exciting story. It's about international terrorism, kidnapping, assassins, romance and spies. Bored with retirement life Mrs. Pollifax became a courier for the CIA. Needing an agent in a hurry to join a safari to find an elusive assassin and the party who wants to hire him/her they call on Mrs. Pollifax who is the only one in their files available to be sent to Africa on short notice. She is sent on safari by the CIA to take a lot of pictures of everyone on safari; nothing else. They need the pictures to try to identify their man, but in true Mrs. Pollifax style she becomes embroiled in the country's political intrigue and loses her pictures. The story is brought to life by the extraordinary talent of Barbara Rosenblat, and the length of the story is just right for an evening of listening pleasure. Most people Mrs. Pollifax meets are not who they claim to be (including herself) which makes for an interesting story. Mission Accomplished! Once again, Mrs P sets off on what seems a fairly simple mission, only to be drawn into a very dangerous situation. In this case, she goes on a safari in Zambia with instructions to take photos of all her fellow tourists, which will be used to identify a hired assassin. She ends up being kidnapped by "freedom fighters " and then rescued by a band of loyalist guerrillas. (You must remember that the book was written in 1977, so that apartheid played a large role in the politics of that part of Africa at that time.) And along the way through the wilds of jungle and plain, Mrs. Pollifax finds time to fall in love with a lovely, gentle man named Cyrus. This book is the fifth in the Mrs. P series. The plot is as entertaining as ever, but is slightly more serious. While there are still lovely amusing moments, the situations depicted are less fanciful and more plausible than in the previous books. As with the previous books, I cannot adequately describe the magnificence of Barbara Rosenblat's performance as narrator. If you know her from the Amelia Peabody books, you know that she is masterful with accents and voices. But I am amazed that she provides Mrs. Pollifax with a voice that is totally unlike any of the voices I have heard from her before: the perfect voice for a 60-ish widow lady from New Brunswick, NJ. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/One-Day-Audiobook/B003VOQP5G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Day Author: David Nicholls Narrator: Anna Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It's 1988 and Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have only just met. They both know that the next day, after college graduation, they must go their separate ways. But after only one day together, they cannot stop thinking about one another. As the years go by, Dex and Em begin to lead separate liveslives very different from the people they once dreamed they'd become. And yet, unable to let go of that special something that grabbed onto them that first night, an extraordinary relationship develops between the two. Over 20 years, snapshots of that relationship are revealed on the same dayJuly 15thof each year. Dex and Em face squabbles and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. And as the true meaning of this one crucial day is revealed, they must come to grips with the nature of love and life itself. Critic Reviews: "[An] instant classic....One of the most hilarious and emotionally riveting love stories youll ever encounter." (People) Big, absorbing, smart, fantastically readable." (Nick Hornby) "[Nicholls] has a gift for zeitgeist description and emotional empathy that's wholly his own.... [A] light but surprisingly deep romance...thoroughly satisfying." (Entertainment Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Nicholls) Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:37:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/One-Day-Audiobook/B003VOQP5G thebookvoice.com 16:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Day Author: David Nicholls Narrator: Anna Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It's 1988 and Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have only just met. They both know that the next day, after college graduation, they must go their separate ways. But after only one day together, they cannot stop thinking about one another. As the years go by, Dex and Em begin to lead separate liveslives very different from the people they once dreamed they'd become. And yet, unable to let go of that special something that grabbed onto them that first night, an extraordinary relationship develops between the two. Over 20 years, snapshots of that relationship are revealed on the same dayJuly 15thof each year. Dex and Em face squabbles and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. And as the true meaning of this one crucial day is revealed, they must come to grips with the nature of love and life itself. Critic Reviews: "[An] instant classic....One of the most hilarious and emotionally riveting love stories youll ever encounter." (People) Big, absorbing, smart, fantastically readable." (Nick Hornby) "[Nicholls] has a gift for zeitgeist description and emotional empathy that's wholly his own.... [A] light but surprisingly deep romance...thoroughly satisfying." (Entertainment Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Day Author: David Nicholls Narrator: Anna Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It's 1988 and Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have only just met. They both know that the next day, after college graduation, they must go their separate ways. But after only one day together, they cannot stop thinking about one another. As the years go by, Dex and Em begin to lead separate liveslives very different from the people they once dreamed they'd become. And yet, unable to let go of that special something that grabbed onto them that first night, an extraordinary relationship develops between the two. Over 20 years, snapshots of that relationship are revealed on the same dayJuly 15thof each year. Dex and Em face squabbles and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. And as the true meaning of this one crucial day is revealed, they must come to grips with the nature of love and life itself. Critic Reviews: "[An] instant classic....One of the most hilarious and emotionally riveting love stories youll ever encounter." (People) Big, absorbing, smart, fantastically readable." (Nick Hornby) "[Nicholls] has a gift for zeitgeist description and emotional empathy that's wholly his own.... [A] light but surprisingly deep romance...thoroughly satisfying." (Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: Great book, bad ending Story: Great book, great idea, great premise, however...the ending was what killed it for me. For the sake of not wanting to ruin the book I will just say that after spending hours and hours with characters that I really liked and cared about, I felt so emotionally unfulfilled and empty. It sort of left me feeling- 'what?! this can't be it. Seriously! It really can't be it!' Despite the bad ending, the journey was extremely pleasant and I feel that putting this into the romance category is not doing the book its justice since it implies it's a light read- in reality it is anything but. The romance plot, although always looming in the background, is very secondary. The story is mainly about stages of life that one goes through and how the perspective of life changes over the course of 20 years. Some passages actually made me pause and reflect upon since they were remarkably profound. I will for sure try to read more books by Nicholls. Narration: I suspect that a great deal of the book's appeal comes from Ms. Bentinck's narration. She did a splendid job with the voices! I love how she did distinctive accents and how just by listening to her voice I knew what Dexter was up to (if he was drunk/felt depressed/happy). Great narrator and I will definitely try more of her books. Hornby like dialogue only better - on top 10 list One Day grabbed me and never let me go. The most engaging, laugh out loud, true to life dialogue I've ever come across. The characters complex and intriguing - I cared so much for these two that I felt a bit lonely after the last page. It also brought back the sweet, sensual nature of letter writing - right back to the scent of the paper. Please please read or listen to it before seeing the movie. The reader, Anna Bentinck, is such a talented actress. She did men as well as Nicholls wrote women. On my top 10 list for sure! An excellent 'read!' I had read a brief review of this book before ordering it on audible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/North-Haven-Audiobook/B0725G59Q9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: North Haven Author: Sarah Moriarty Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Sarah Moriarty's stunning debut is a portrait of the family scars and faults passed along the generations, brilliantly capturing life on the Maine coastline, where time seems to stand still even as the waters never stop moving. On an island in Maine, four siblings arrive at their sprawling, old summer place for the Fourth of July. It's the Willoughbys' first summer without their parents, and their beloved house is falling apart. When a substantial offer is made on the estate, the two brothers and two sisters are forced to confront issues they had hoped to keep hidden. An homage to the layers and limits of the family bond, North Haven explores the shifting allegiances between siblings as they contend with their inheritance, the truth of family lore, and even the veracity of their own memories. This lyrical and moving novel delves into the secret world that exists between parents, one their children don't fully understand, much as they may think they do. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Moriarty) Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:39:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/North-Haven-Audiobook/B0725G59Q9 thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: North Haven Author: Sarah Moriarty Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Sarah Moriarty's stunning debut is a portrait of the family scars and faults passed along the generations, brilliantly capturing life on the Maine coastline, where time seems to stand still even as the waters never stop moving. On an island in Maine, four siblings arrive at their sprawling, old summer place for the Fourth of July. It's the Willoughbys' first summer without their parents, and their beloved house is falling apart. When a substantial offer is made on the estate, the two brothers and two sisters are forced to confront issues they had hoped to keep hidden. An homage to the layers and limits of the family bond, North Haven explores the shifting allegiances between siblings as they contend with their inheritance, the truth of family lore, and even the veracity of their own memories. This lyrical and moving novel delves into the secret world that exists between parents, one their children don't fully understand, much as they may think they do. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: North Haven Author: Sarah Moriarty Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Sarah Moriarty's stunning debut is a portrait of the family scars and faults passed along the generations, brilliantly capturing life on the Maine coastline, where time seems to stand still even as the waters never stop moving. On an island in Maine, four siblings arrive at their sprawling, old summer place for the Fourth of July. It's the Willoughbys' first summer without their parents, and their beloved house is falling apart. When a substantial offer is made on the estate, the two brothers and two sisters are forced to confront issues they had hoped to keep hidden. An homage to the layers and limits of the family bond, North Haven explores the shifting allegiances between siblings as they contend with their inheritance, the truth of family lore, and even the veracity of their own memories. This lyrical and moving novel delves into the secret world that exists between parents, one their children don't fully understand, much as they may think they do. Members Reviews: Literally Literature I do not even recall why downloaded this novel, but I'm so glad that I did. I am already looking forward to re-reading it. The author captures the beauty and essence of Maine's costal lifestyle, while unraveling a beautiful story of four adult siblings drawing closer together after their mother's death. The writing is almost poetic in the often subtle symbolism makes the story exquisite. Tedious What would have made North Haven better? I don't know if I'll get past (26%) the preparing and cooking of a lobster dinner which goes on for pages, boringly, discussing how each person tears apart and eats their lobster! Almost, if not, a full chapter. I feel that way too much time was spent on a lot of unimportant stuff! Reading might be better since one can skip over the repetitiveness. What three words best describe Emily Sutton-Smiths voice? Pleasant Boring What would have made North Haven better? Another story about Summer People. Should have more local color. What could Sarah Moriarty have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Have it sound like North Haven. This story could have taken place anywhere. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Broken-Silence-Audiobook/B011VQ9O8K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken Silence Subtitle: Silence, Book 2 Author: Natasha Preston Narrator: Anne-Marie Piazza, Kris Dyer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It has been four years since Oakley, her mum, and her brother fled to Australia. With the trials looming, she makes the decision to return to England. Oakley is desperate for closure so she can put the past behind her and move on with her life. How will she cope when she comes face to face with the two people who hurt her the most and the one person she hurt the most? Her love for Cole never faded, but how will he react to her return after so long? Will they be able to put everything behind them in order to have a happy ending? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Natasha Preston) Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:36:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Broken-Silence-Audiobook/B011VQ9O8K thebookvoice.com 07:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken Silence Subtitle: Silence, Book 2 Author: Natasha Preston Narrator: Anne-Marie Piazza, Kris Dyer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It has been four years since Oakley, her mum, and her brother fled to Australia. With the trials looming, she makes the decision to return to England. Oakley is desperate for closure so she can put the past behind her and move on with her life. How will she cope when she comes face to face with the two people who hurt her the most and the one person she hurt the most? Her love for Cole never faded, but how will he react to her return after so long? Will they be able to put everything behind them in order to have a happy ending? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken Silence Subtitle: Silence, Book 2 Author: Natasha Preston Narrator: Anne-Marie Piazza, Kris Dyer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It has been four years since Oakley, her mum, and her brother fled to Australia. With the trials looming, she makes the decision to return to England. Oakley is desperate for closure so she can put the past behind her and move on with her life. How will she cope when she comes face to face with the two people who hurt her the most and the one person she hurt the most? Her love for Cole never faded, but how will he react to her return after so long? Will they be able to put everything behind them in order to have a happy ending? Members Reviews: Nicely written Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, the story line was easy to follow and it kept you interested. What was one of the most memorable moments of Broken Silence? When the Father's fate was determined. Which scene was your favorite? Happy moments between Oakley and Cole. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? ??? We get it, they're in love The end of the first book finished so quick that I wanted to see how they all got on since. Where the book dealt with the trial ok and was rightly or wrongly sensitive around the details of the abuse, the does he love me does she love me drama was irritating to say the least. Talking of irritating. The female actress had a good range of male and female voices whereas the male voice actor was really annoying, like ear piercingly annoying. There was potential in these books which I feel Natasha missed in the pursuit of building suspense to a bloomin obvious romance. loved it brilliant and shocking. shares the experience of being in love with past abuse. I couldn't stop listening. fantastically narrated. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Emma-Audiobook/B00UVX35RG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emma Subtitle: A Modern Retelling Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Susan Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 657 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: An unstoppable combination: Alexander McCall Smith and Jane Austen, as Sandy modernizes the story of Emma Woodhouse. Emma Woodhouse's widowed father is an anxious man, obsessed with nutrition and the latest vitamins. He lives the life of a country gentleman in contemporary England, protectively raising his young daughters, Isabella and Emma. While Isabella grows into a young woman, marries a society photographer for Vogue at the age of 19, and gets down to the business of reproducing herself, Emma pursues a degree in interior design at university in Bath and then returns to set up shop in her home village. With her educated eye for the coordination of pattern and color, Emma thinks she can now judge what person would best be paired with another and sets about matchmaking her young friend, Harriet, with various possible suitors. Little does she know she is not the only person encouraging romantic pairings in the village. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:10:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Emma-Audiobook/B00UVX35RG thebookvoice.com 10:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emma Subtitle: A Modern Retelling Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Susan Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 657 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: An unstoppable combination: Alexander McCall Smith and Jane Austen, as Sandy modernizes the story of Emma Woodhouse. Emma Woodhouse's widowed father is an anxious man, obsessed with nutrition and the latest vitamins. He lives the life of a country gentleman in contemporary England, protectively raising his young daughters, Isabella and Emma. While Isabella grows into a young woman, marries a society photographer for Vogue at the age of 19, and gets down to the business of reproducing herself, Emma pursues a degree in interior design at university in Bath and then returns to set up shop in her home village. With her educated eye for the coordination of pattern and color, Emma thinks she can now judge what person would best be paired with another and sets about matchmaking her young friend, Harriet, with various possible suitors. Little does she know she is not the only person encouraging romantic pairings in the village. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emma Subtitle: A Modern Retelling Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Susan Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 657 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: An unstoppable combination: Alexander McCall Smith and Jane Austen, as Sandy modernizes the story of Emma Woodhouse. Emma Woodhouse's widowed father is an anxious man, obsessed with nutrition and the latest vitamins. He lives the life of a country gentleman in contemporary England, protectively raising his young daughters, Isabella and Emma. While Isabella grows into a young woman, marries a society photographer for Vogue at the age of 19, and gets down to the business of reproducing herself, Emma pursues a degree in interior design at university in Bath and then returns to set up shop in her home village. With her educated eye for the coordination of pattern and color, Emma thinks she can now judge what person would best be paired with another and sets about matchmaking her young friend, Harriet, with various possible suitors. Little does she know she is not the only person encouraging romantic pairings in the village. Members Reviews: A Uncharacteristic Miss This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Someone who has never read the original might like this. What was most disappointing about Alexander McCall Smiths story? The way the author lacked "understanding." His Emma was destructive and cruel. She over-served Elton without his knowledge and let him leave her home driving a vehicle. He wasn't killed, but the subsequent car wreck destroyed his reputation and his livelihood. She abused her power to persuade Harriet to pose nude for her portrait, though it was clear that Harriet was very uncomfortable. The author seemed to lack as much awareness as his heroine. It was creepy as well as disappointing. Cringeworthy! What about Susan Lyonss performance did you like? I didn't like what she said, but she said it clearly. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Emma? I would have suggested that he set it in Botswana and let the heroine be a person who did good things with good intentions that sometimes went awry. Any additional comments? So disappointed! I would not recommend this to anyone. Yes, I did listen to the entire thing. In horror. It was a bit like watching a train wreck. I wasted a credit. I did not like this Emma. Emma, believe it or not, is one of my favorite OF Jane's characters. This Emma, however, was impossible for me to like. She just came across as mean. I did find the story somewhat entertaining, but wish I'd spent my money elsewhere. Great! The first half-hour to hour of this modern update of Jane Austen's great work may be amongst (if I may use that word) the very best writing and reading there is on audible.com. Be prepared for the author's huge charm offensive! Otherwise, this book's main thrust is for us to better consider our dealings with others and urges us to press forward our lives with kindness born of seeing the other person's point of view, and refraining from judging the *apparent* meaning in the conduct of others. (I suppose this could well be done in our respective countries' world relations.) Emma's last day of school leaving her friends for the last time bursting into tears and her silver Mercedes... Emma's friend lives in Darnwell Abbey... Emma's Errors I love Alexander McCall Smith's books, This particular book was not my favorite. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/What-Happens-in-London-Audiobook/B002V5A1MO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Happens in London Author: Julia Quinn Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1048 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancée, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . . biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julia Quinn) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:58:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/What-Happens-in-London-Audiobook/B002V5A1MO thebookvoice.com 10:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Happens in London Author: Julia Quinn Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1048 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancée, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . . Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Happens in London Author: Julia Quinn Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1048 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancée, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . . Members Reviews: Brilliant Have just discovered Julia Quinn, am now listening to this book again,love regency romance this book is so funny,even listened to it while doing housework, cooking etc finished book in record time !!! narration is brilliant,Please audible more Julia Quinn Interesting Story I'm not a romance novel person - but, Ms. Quinn has got me downloading her books. Yes, there's the boy meets girl stuff but the circumstances the characters find themselves in - it's just hilarious! I'm glad to find an author that just doesn't delve in such romantic stuff - she just has a way of telling a story that makes it so funny, too. Pecked to death by pigeons - that's a classic. Oh, and the narration is excellent, too! Boy meets girl fairy tale love story that works I liked this love story because it didn't have the usual "hate each other" or contrived misunderstanding conflict that is prevalent in most romance novels. The couple seams perfect for each other from the beginning and after some witty and fun dialog, they fall in love and fulfill their desires. It is perfect romance that works. The author does a good job of making you feel the excitement of saying the words "I love you" for the first time even though the characters have no doubt they are coming. It just feels good and made the fairy tale real for me. Loved it ! I love Julia Quinn and this book is another instant classic it will make you laugh and fall in love at the same time. Who ever thought that being nosy could find you love! A pleasure to listen to.... What a pleasure to listen to this warm, and whimsical romance of Harry and Olivia. The allure of Harry's work with the war department, his skill in language and Olivia's beauty and intelligence come alive with Rosalyn Landor's excellent narration. The secondary characters were just as well portrayed. This romance confirms why I love spending valuable time amercing myself in a Julia Quinn novel. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Dying-Breed-Audiobook/B01BVY7X9O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dying Breed Author: Peter Hanington Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Two Roads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A debut novel in the vein of Greene and le Carré, A Dying Breed is a brilliant and gripping story of the politics of news reporting, intrigue and blood set between the dark halls of Whitehall, the shadowy corridors of the BBC and the perilous streets of Kabul, in the shadowy le Carré-esque world of foreign correspondents reporting from war zones around the world. Carver, an old BBC hack, is warned off a story when a bomb goes off, killing a local official in Kabul, but his instincts tell him something isn't quite right, and he won't give up until he finds the truth. A junior producer sent out from London to control him is kidnapped, and as the story unravels it looks like there's collusion between the local consul, Whitehall and someone in the BBC to ensure the real story never sees the light of day. Critic Reviews: "A tremendous novel - shot-through with great authenticity and insider knowledge - wholly compelling and shrewdly wise." (William Boyd) "A Dying Breed is a deeply insightful, humane, funny and furious novel. This is both a timely reflection on how Britain does business and a belting good read." (A. L. Kennedy) "A compelling read, and a great insider's view of life in broadcast journalism. I'm disappointed I am not to feature in the book: it is a brilliant read." (Evan Davis) "Buy this book. Find a quiet place. Switch off your phone and devour it. Hanington's ability to wrap a story around the ghosts of truth is superb. He spins his tale with a true writer's gift. I loved every minute in this book's company." (Fi Glover, BBC Radio 4 presenter) "Peter is that rare commodity in the journalistic fraternity...a natural storyteller. You really want to turn the pages. And that's what matters." (John Humphrys) "A deeply intelligent, beautifully constructed story." (Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor) "All journalists seem to think they can write great novels about journalism and 99% of those who try make a hash of it. Hanington is in the 1%. Having created believable characters caught up in the hell that is Afghanistan, he weaves a story that manages to excite, appall and instruct in equal measure. And it reveals one of the trade's most important differences: the chasm that exists between horizontal journalism and vertical journalism." (Roy Greenslade, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist and commentator) "A Dying Breed is a gripping, fast-moving tale of shifting loyalties and creeping betrayal.... Hanington connects the inner-workings and skullduggery of the BBC's London headquarters to the quiet, menacing stillness of the deserts of Central Asia, where the story turns dramatically and violently in a heartbeat and builds to its tempestuous, thrilling conclusion.... A page turner from the first line - and full of insights, some chilling, some hilariously well-observed - into the murky worlds of the war on terror, the secret intelligence services, and the mainstream British news media." (Allan Little, former BBC foreign correspondent and chair of the Edinburgh International Book Festival) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Hanington) Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:28:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Dying-Breed-Audiobook/B01BVY7X9O thebookvoice.com 12:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dying Breed Author: Peter Hanington Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Two Roads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A debut novel in the vein of Greene and le Carré, A Dying Breed is a brilliant and gripping story of the politics of news reporting, intrigue and blood set between the dark halls of Whitehall, the shadowy corridors of the BBC and the perilous streets of Kabul, in the shadowy le Carré-esque world of foreign correspondents reporting from war zones around the world. Carver, an old BBC hack, is warned off a story when a bomb goes off, killing a local official in Kabul, but his instincts tell him something isn't quite right, and he won't give up until he finds the truth. A junior producer sent out from London to control him is kidnapped, and as the story unravels it looks like there's collusion between the local consul, Whitehall and someone in the BBC to ensure the real story never sees the light of day. Critic Reviews: "A tremendous novel - shot-through with great authenticity and insider knowledge - wholly compelling and shrewdly wise." (William Boyd) "A Dying Breed is a deeply insightful, humane, funny and furious novel. This is both a timely reflection on how Britain does business and a belting good read." (A. L. Kennedy) "A compelling read, and a great insider's view of life in broadcast journalism. I'm disappointed I am not to feature in the book: it is a brilliant read." (Evan Davis) "Buy this book. Find a quiet place. Switch off your phone and devour it. Hanington's ability to wrap a story around the ghosts of truth is superb. He spins his tale with a true writer's gift. I loved every minute in this book's company." (Fi Glover, BBC Radio 4 presenter) "Peter is that rare commodity in the journalistic fraternity...a natural storyteller. You really want to turn the pages. And that's what matters." (John Humphrys) "A deeply intelligent, beautifully constructed story." (Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor) "All journalists seem to think they can write great novels about journalism and 99% of those who try make a hash of it. Hanington is in the 1%. Having created believable characters caught up in the hell that is Afghanistan, he weaves a story that manages to excite, appall and instruct in equal measure. And it reveals one of the trade's most important differences: the chasm that exists between horizontal journalism and vertical journalism." (Roy Greenslade, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist and commentator) "A Dying Breed is a gripping, fast-moving tale of shifting loyalties and creeping betrayal.... Hanington connects the inner-workings and skullduggery of the BBC's London headquarters to the quiet, menacing stillness of the deserts of Central Asia, where the story turns dramatically and violently in a heartbeat and builds to its tempestuous, thrilling conclusion.... A page turner from the first line - and full of insights, some chilling, some hilariously well-observed - into the murky worlds of the war on terror, the secret intelligence services, and the mainstream British news media." (Allan Little, former BBC foreign correspondent and chair of the Edinburgh International Book Festival) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dying Breed Author: Peter Hanington Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Two Roads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A debut novel in the vein of Greene and le Carré, A Dying Breed is a brilliant and gripping story of the politics of news reporting, intrigue and blood set between the dark halls of Whitehall, the shadowy corridors of the BBC and the perilous streets of Kabul, in the shadowy le Carré-esque world of foreign correspondents reporting from war zones around the world. Carver, an old BBC hack, is warned off a story when a bomb goes off, killing a local official in Kabul, but his instincts tell him something isn't quite right, and he won't give up until he finds the truth. A junior producer sent out from London to control him is kidnapped, and as the story unravels it looks like there's collusion between the local consul, Whitehall and someone in the BBC to ensure the real story never sees the light of day. Critic Reviews: "A tremendous novel - shot-through with great authenticity and insider knowledge - wholly compelling and shrewdly wise." (William Boyd) "A Dying Breed is a deeply insightful, humane, funny and furious novel. This is both a timely reflection on how Britain does business and a belting good read." (A. L. Kennedy) "A compelling read, and a great insider's view of life in broadcast journalism. I'm disappointed I am not to feature in the book: it is a brilliant read." (Evan Davis) "Buy this book. Find a quiet place. Switch off your phone and devour it. Hanington's ability to wrap a story around the ghosts of truth is superb. He spins his tale with a true writer's gift. I loved every minute in this book's company." (Fi Glover, BBC Radio 4 presenter) "Peter is that rare commodity in the journalistic fraternity...a natural storyteller. You really want to turn the pages. And that's what matters." (John Humphrys) "A deeply intelligent, beautifully constructed story." (Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor) "All journalists seem to think they can write great novels about journalism and 99% of those who try make a hash of it. Hanington is in the 1%. Having created believable characters caught up in the hell that is Afghanistan, he weaves a story that manages to excite, appall and instruct in equal measure. And it reveals one of the trade's most important differences: the chasm that exists between horizontal journalism and vertical journalism." (Roy Greenslade, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist and commentator) "A Dying Breed is a gripping, fast-moving tale of shifting loyalties and creeping betrayal.... Hanington connects the inner-workings and skullduggery of the BBC's London headquarters to the quiet, menacing stillness of the deserts of Central Asia, where the story turns dramatically and violently in a heartbeat and builds to its tempestuous, thrilling conclusion.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Rabbit-Cake-Audiobook/B06WVWGX28 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rabbit Cake Author: Annie Hartnett Narrator: Katie Schorr Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fans of Maria Semple's Where'd You Go Bernadette and and Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You will delight in Annie Hartnett's debut, Rabbit Cake, a darkly comic novel about a young girl named Elvis trying to figure out her place in a world without her mother. Twelve-year-old Elvis Babbitt has a head for the facts: she knows science proves yellow is the happiest color, she knows a healthy male giraffe weighs about 3,000 pounds, and she knows that the naked mole rat is the longest living rodent. She knows she should plan to grieve her mother, who has recently drowned while sleepwalking, for exactly 18 months. But there are things Elvis doesn't yet know - like how to keep her sister Lizzie from poisoning herself while sleep-eating or why her father has started wearing her mother's silk bathrobe around the house. Elvis investigates the strange circumstances of her mother's death and finds comfort, if not answers, in the people (and animals) of Freedom, Alabama. As hilarious a storyteller as she is heartbreakingly honest, Elvis is a truly original voice in this exploration of grief, family, and the endurance of humor after loss. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Annie Hartnett) Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:25:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Rabbit-Cake-Audiobook/B06WVWGX28 thebookvoice.com 07:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rabbit Cake Author: Annie Hartnett Narrator: Katie Schorr Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fans of Maria Semple's Where'd You Go Bernadette and and Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You will delight in Annie Hartnett's debut, Rabbit Cake, a darkly comic novel about a young girl named Elvis trying to figure out her place in a world without her mother. Twelve-year-old Elvis Babbitt has a head for the facts: she knows science proves yellow is the happiest color, she knows a healthy male giraffe weighs about 3,000 pounds, and she knows that the naked mole rat is the longest living rodent. She knows she should plan to grieve her mother, who has recently drowned while sleepwalking, for exactly 18 months. But there are things Elvis doesn't yet know - like how to keep her sister Lizzie from poisoning herself while sleep-eating or why her father has started wearing her mother's silk bathrobe around the house. Elvis investigates the strange circumstances of her mother's death and finds comfort, if not answers, in the people (and animals) of Freedom, Alabama. As hilarious a storyteller as she is heartbreakingly honest, Elvis is a truly original voice in this exploration of grief, family, and the endurance of humor after loss. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rabbit Cake Author: Annie Hartnett Narrator: Katie Schorr Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fans of Maria Semple's Where'd You Go Bernadette and and Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You will delight in Annie Hartnett's debut, Rabbit Cake, a darkly comic novel about a young girl named Elvis trying to figure out her place in a world without her mother. Twelve-year-old Elvis Babbitt has a head for the facts: she knows science proves yellow is the happiest color, she knows a healthy male giraffe weighs about 3,000 pounds, and she knows that the naked mole rat is the longest living rodent. She knows she should plan to grieve her mother, who has recently drowned while sleepwalking, for exactly 18 months. But there are things Elvis doesn't yet know - like how to keep her sister Lizzie from poisoning herself while sleep-eating or why her father has started wearing her mother's silk bathrobe around the house. Elvis investigates the strange circumstances of her mother's death and finds comfort, if not answers, in the people (and animals) of Freedom, Alabama. As hilarious a storyteller as she is heartbreakingly honest, Elvis is a truly original voice in this exploration of grief, family, and the endurance of humor after loss. Members Reviews: Wanted to love it... The story was okay. Had it not been for the reader, I doubt I would have finished it. The older sister was annoying and I didn't have any sympathy for her. Not awful, but not great. Very different I was skeptical about Rabbit Cake, but as I got more and more into it I became more intrigued. I learned a lot of facts about animals that I clearly didn't know. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lost-for-Words-Audiobook/B06XC5KLLF Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost for Words Author: Stephanie Butland Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Loveday Cardew prefers books to people, and her job in a York bookshop is her refuge. If you look carefully, you might see the first lines of the novels she loves the most tattooed on her skin, but there are secrets Loveday will never share. Into the bookshop come a poet, a lover, a friend and three mysterious deliveries, each of which stirs unsettling memories she wants to forget. Turning the pages of her past will be the hardest thing Loveday has ever done. Can she trust those around her? Can she right a heartbreaking wrong? And will she find the words to tell her own story? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephanie Butland) Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:57:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Lost-for-Words-Audiobook/B06XC5KLLF thebookvoice.com 09:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost for Words Author: Stephanie Butland Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Loveday Cardew prefers books to people, and her job in a York bookshop is her refuge. If you look carefully, you might see the first lines of the novels she loves the most tattooed on her skin, but there are secrets Loveday will never share. Into the bookshop come a poet, a lover, a friend and three mysterious deliveries, each of which stirs unsettling memories she wants to forget. Turning the pages of her past will be the hardest thing Loveday has ever done. Can she trust those around her? Can she right a heartbreaking wrong? And will she find the words to tell her own story? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost for Words Author: Stephanie Butland Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Loveday Cardew prefers books to people, and her job in a York bookshop is her refuge. If you look carefully, you might see the first lines of the novels she loves the most tattooed on her skin, but there are secrets Loveday will never share. Into the bookshop come a poet, a lover, a friend and three mysterious deliveries, each of which stirs unsettling memories she wants to forget. Turning the pages of her past will be the hardest thing Loveday has ever done. Can she trust those around her? Can she right a heartbreaking wrong? And will she find the words to tell her own story? Members Reviews: Beautiful I mostly enjoy mysteries and crime novels and although this book does have its own secrets to tell - it's a bit different to my normal book. This book has found a way into my heart, so much so, that I'll be purchasing the hard copy to keep. The author has a mastery of words and humor and the deepest part of the how and why of her characters behaviors. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Loved every minute of it! Such a great story and as per usual, Imogen Church is the best!!! Will miss these characters. Reading is Necessary This book allows you to see how important books and reading and words are for you to grow. Sometimes I got lost in the story but found my way out again Loved it! I absolutely adored this book. I rarely find a book that I care so much about, but these characters and this story will never leave me. The author definitely knows how to win the heart of the reader. I look forward to listening to it again, and again! Really enjoyed this book. Love Imogen Church as a narrator. Looked for books narrated by her since I liked other books she has narrated and found Lost for Words. The title fits the main character Loveday perfectly. The characters and story left me wanting more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Run-Before-the-Wind-Audiobook/B0081IJ7PC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Run Before the Wind Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Rick Holmes, John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Will Lee ran from a life of Southern wealth and privilege to spend a peaceful summer on the coast of Ireland. But there is no peace in this beautiful, troubled land.... Restless and dissatisfied, Will dreams of shipbuilding and sailing on crystal-blue waters. Then an explosion of senseless violence drags the young American drifter into a lethal game of terror and revenge. Now Will Lee must run for his life from a bloody past that is not his own. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) Thu, 10 May 2012 16:10:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Run-Before-the-Wind-Audiobook/B0081IJ7PC thebookvoice.com 11:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Run Before the Wind Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Rick Holmes, John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Will Lee ran from a life of Southern wealth and privilege to spend a peaceful summer on the coast of Ireland. But there is no peace in this beautiful, troubled land.... Restless and dissatisfied, Will dreams of shipbuilding and sailing on crystal-blue waters. Then an explosion of senseless violence drags the young American drifter into a lethal game of terror and revenge. Now Will Lee must run for his life from a bloody past that is not his own. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Run Before the Wind Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Rick Holmes, John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Will Lee ran from a life of Southern wealth and privilege to spend a peaceful summer on the coast of Ireland. But there is no peace in this beautiful, troubled land.... Restless and dissatisfied, Will dreams of shipbuilding and sailing on crystal-blue waters. Then an explosion of senseless violence drags the young American drifter into a lethal game of terror and revenge. Now Will Lee must run for his life from a bloody past that is not his own. Members Reviews: OUTSTANDING Where does Run Before the Wind rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top 10% What other book might you compare Run Before the Wind to and why? Compared favorably to Chiefs which may be the best book I've ever listened to. What about Rick Holmes and John Keating s performance did you like? I liked them a lot. If you could rename Run Before the Wind, what would you call it? Nothing comes to mind! Any additional comments? I had listened to all of the Will Lee series prior to listen to this. As far as I know the audio version of this one had not been available until fairly recently. The Will Lee series is one of my all time favorites, and I have listened to audio books constantly for close to 20 years. Trip to Ireland I read Stuart Woods "Chief" and was impressed with the quality of writing and story telling. This is book two in the series of the Lee family. This book drops a generation to Will Lee Jr. He is drinking and not pulling effort into his law school studies, so decides to take time off from school and visit his maternal grandfather in Ireland. The story takes place mainly in Cork in southern Ireland. Woods does provide a good deal of information about the country side. The opening of the book grabs your attention but you will have to wait to the end of the book to find out what happed. Will meets an English couple and helps them with the building of a sail boat for a cross Atlantic race. The story is suspenseful, with information about Irish politics of the 1970's and the IRA terrorist attack's against the English. There is some romance and humor in the story. Will has a lifetime habit of not finishing anything he starts so part of the story is will he finish the boat, run away when the situation get tough, will Will and Connie get married, will he grow up into a man? John Keating did a great job with the narration and all the accents. Frequent Listner I started this series with Chiefs of course and have listened to many of Stuarts Stone B. series books, however I have to say this book is my absolute favorite. The story kept me engaged, I loved how the characters were developed and intertwined. The only thing about the book I didn't care much for was the ending and the closing one way or another of Will's and Connie's relationship. I was rooting for them to get back together, but alas, it appears not to be so in this book. I guess I'm on to the next book to see. A minor dissapointment Well narrated, but I have no love of sailing and my knowledge of 1970's Irish rebellion is spotty. But even in all my ignorance, I found the plot lines predictable and pretty dull. I chose this book because I was delighted to find that Woods had written a series on Will Lee. This one focuses on a year during law school where Will hangs out in Ireland and goes from being a boy to a man. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Days-of-Anna-Madrigal-Audiobook/B00H8RBHY6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Days of Anna Madrigal Subtitle: A Novel (Tales of the City) Author: Armistead Maupin Narrator: Kate Mulgrew Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Suspenseful, comic, and profoundly moving, the latest novel in Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series follows one of modern literature's most beloved and indelible characters - Anna Madrigal, the transgender landlady of 28 Barbary Lane - as she embarks on a road trip that will take her deep into her complicated past. Now ninety-two, and committed to the notion of "leaving like a lady," Mrs. Madrigal has seemingly found peace with her "logical family" in San Francisco: her devoted young caretaker, Jake Greenleaf; her former tenant Brian Hawkins and his daughter, Shawna; and Michael Tolliver and Mary Ann Singleton, who have known and loved Anna for nearly four decades. Some members of Anna's family are bound for the otherworldly landscape of Burning Man, the art community in Nevada's Black Rock Desert where sixty thousand revelers gather to construct a city designed to last only one week. Anna herself has another Nevada destination in mind: a lonely stretch of road outside of Winnemucca where the 16-year-old boy she once was ran away from the whorehouse he called home. With Brian and his beat-up RV, she journeys into the dusty, troubled heart of her Depression-era childhood to unearth a lifetime of secrets and dreams, and to attend to unfinished business she has long avoided. The ninth and final audiobook in Armistead Maupin's classic Tales of the City series, The Days of Anna Madrigal is the triumphant resolution to a saga of urban family life that has enchanted and enlightened listeners around the world since 1976. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Armistead Maupin) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:07:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Days-of-Anna-Madrigal-Audiobook/B00H8RBHY6 thebookvoice.com 07:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Days of Anna Madrigal Subtitle: A Novel (Tales of the City) Author: Armistead Maupin Narrator: Kate Mulgrew Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Suspenseful, comic, and profoundly moving, the latest novel in Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series follows one of modern literature's most beloved and indelible characters - Anna Madrigal, the transgender landlady of 28 Barbary Lane - as she embarks on a road trip that will take her deep into her complicated past. Now ninety-two, and committed to the notion of "leaving like a lady," Mrs. Madrigal has seemingly found peace with her "logical family" in San Francisco: her devoted young caretaker, Jake Greenleaf; her former tenant Brian Hawkins and his daughter, Shawna; and Michael Tolliver and Mary Ann Singleton, who have known and loved Anna for nearly four decades. Some members of Anna's family are bound for the otherworldly landscape of Burning Man, the art community in Nevada's Black Rock Desert where sixty thousand revelers gather to construct a city designed to last only one week. Anna herself has another Nevada destination in mind: a lonely stretch of road outside of Winnemucca where the 16-year-old boy she once was ran away from the whorehouse he called home. With Brian and his beat-up RV, she journeys into the dusty, troubled heart of her Depression-era childhood to unearth a lifetime of secrets and dreams, and to attend to unfinished business she has long avoided. The ninth and final audiobook in Armistead Maupin's classic Tales of the City series, The Days of Anna Madrigal is the triumphant resolution to a saga of urban family life that has enchanted and enlightened listeners around the world since 1976. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Days of Anna Madrigal Subtitle: A Novel (Tales of the City) Author: Armistead Maupin Narrator: Kate Mulgrew Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Suspenseful, comic, and profoundly moving, the latest novel in Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series follows one of modern literature's most beloved and indelible characters - Anna Madrigal, the transgender landlady of 28 Barbary Lane - as she embarks on a road trip that will take her deep into her complicated past. Now ninety-two, and committed to the notion of "leaving like a lady," Mrs. Madrigal has seemingly found peace with her "logical family" in San Francisco: her devoted young caretaker, Jake Greenleaf; her former tenant Brian Hawkins and his daughter, Shawna; and Michael Tolliver and Mary Ann Singleton, who have known and loved Anna for nearly four decades. Some members of Anna's family are bound for the otherworldly landscape of Burning Man, the art community in Nevada's Black Rock Desert where sixty thousand revelers gather to construct a city designed to last only one week. Anna herself has another Nevada destination in mind: a lonely stretch of road outside of Winnemucca where the 16-year-old boy she once was ran away from the whorehouse he called home. With Brian and his beat-up RV, she journeys into the dusty, troubled heart of her Depression-era childhood to unearth a lifetime of secrets and dreams, and to attend to unfinished business she has long avoided. The ninth and final audiobook in Armistead Maupin's classic Tales of the City series, The Days of Anna Madrigal is the triumphant resolution to a saga of urban family life that has enchanted and enlightened listeners around the world since 1976. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dream-a-Little-Dream-Audiobook/B002V0A9D0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream a Little Dream Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1247 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Rachel Stone is a widow and single mother, broke and alone. Worse, her late husband, a televangelist, stole five million dollars, none of which came to her. Nor did she know about the theft, but it still makes her an outcast, and she is desperate. Then she meets Gabriel Bonner, who gives her a job. Romantic sparks fly, but love is never easy. Gabriel has a tragic loss of his own, and his family, fearing Rachel's motives, campaigns loudly against her. ©1998 Susan Elizabeth Phillips; (P)1998 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "Touching, funny, sexy and humane." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:14:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dream-a-Little-Dream-Audiobook/B002V0A9D0 thebookvoice.com 11:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream a Little Dream Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1247 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Rachel Stone is a widow and single mother, broke and alone. Worse, her late husband, a televangelist, stole five million dollars, none of which came to her. Nor did she know about the theft, but it still makes her an outcast, and she is desperate. Then she meets Gabriel Bonner, who gives her a job. Romantic sparks fly, but love is never easy. Gabriel has a tragic loss of his own, and his family, fearing Rachel's motives, campaigns loudly against her. ©1998 Susan Elizabeth Phillips; (P)1998 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "Touching, funny, sexy and humane." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream a Little Dream Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1247 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Rachel Stone is a widow and single mother, broke and alone. Worse, her late husband, a televangelist, stole five million dollars, none of which came to her. Nor did she know about the theft, but it still makes her an outcast, and she is desperate. Then she meets Gabriel Bonner, who gives her a job. Romantic sparks fly, but love is never easy. Gabriel has a tragic loss of his own, and his family, fearing Rachel's motives, campaigns loudly against her. ©1998 Susan Elizabeth Phillips; (P)1998 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "Touching, funny, sexy and humane." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Read Nobodys Baby first Susan Elizabeth Phillips uses characters that you met in Nobodys Baby But Mine for this novel. This one is less predictable, and I enjoyed every hour of it. Anna Fields is an excellent narrator. This is a romantic comedy with a little suspense thrown in. Great Story and Amazing Narrator This is another lovely story with great narration from Anna Fields who effortlessly captures each character's voice. I Cheered by the End What made the experience of listening to Dream a Little Dream the most enjoyable? The whole story. It tied beautifully into the Chicago Stars story line, but told itsown story which was altogether different that the ones before it. What other book might you compare Dream a Little Dream to and why? It was like two tragedy trains crashed into each otherand developed into a sweet, beautiful, loving, and trusting relationship. Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas and someof Robyn Carr's Virgin River series books are similar to this storyline. What does Anna Fields bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She has a unique ability to put emotion into the story from botha male and females reactions. The females responses send me intolaughter in unexpected places that I have to be careful where I listen.I find myself laughing out loud in the grocery store, walking in the park,and driving my car. People must think I'm crazy. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Want a good laugh and cry? Any additional comments? I've just discovered Susan Elizabeth Phillips and I feellike I've found a friend. Another winner SEP not only writes a great book but her epilogs are the best!!! I continue to enjoy how much this woman makes me laugh."I'm a fox, I'm a fox, I'm a fox." Thanks again for another happy ending. SEP doesn't disappoint If you've read "Nobody's Baby But Mine", this book finishes out the Bonner brothers. It's a great book about a woman who will do whatever it takes to get what she wants, and what she wants is a life that is secure and safe for her young son. She has a backbone made of steel and the hero is a man who is determined to break her so she'll go away. Of course, she doesn't let him and they both end up better for it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Immortal-Nicholas-The-Untold-Story-of-the-Man-and-the-Legend-Audiobook/B011WFVYV0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Immortal Nicholas: The Untold Story of the Man and the Legend Author: Glenn Beck Narrator: Jeremy Lowell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 865 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A thrilling new holiday novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Glenn Beck. BEFORE HE WAS FATHER CHRISTMASHE WAS SIMPLY A FATHER. Thirteen-time #1 national bestselling author Glenn Beck realized years ago that somewhere along the way, his four children had become more focused on Santa than the meaning of Christmas. No matter how he tried, he could not redirect their attention away from presents and elves to the manger instead. Glenn didn't want to be the Grinch who spoiled the magic of Kris Kringle, so he had to find a unique way to turn his kids back toward the true meaning of Christmas. He decided the best place to start was by first turning Santa himself back toward Christ. That was when one of America's best storytellers began to craft a tale that would change everything his kids thought they knew about Santathe incredible story he went on to tell them that Christmas Eve spans over a thousand years and explains the meaning behind the immortality and generosity of the man named Claus. The Immortal Nicholas has now been expanded and reimagined into this novel for adults; a novel full of drama, history, legend, and heart. From the snowy mountains of Western Asia, to the deserts of Egypt, to Yemen's elusive frankincense-bearing boswellia trees, this is an epic tale that gives the legend of Santa a long overdue Christ-centered mission. In this novel, Glenn Beck fundamentally transforms the figure that the world now mainly associates with shopping, all while staying true to the real story of the baby who brought redemption and salvation to the entire world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Glenn Beck) Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:00:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Immortal-Nicholas-The-Untold-Story-of-the-Man-and-the-Legend-Audiobook/B011WFVYV0 thebookvoice.com 06:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Immortal Nicholas: The Untold Story of the Man and the Legend Author: Glenn Beck Narrator: Jeremy Lowell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 865 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A thrilling new holiday novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Glenn Beck. BEFORE HE WAS FATHER CHRISTMASHE WAS SIMPLY A FATHER. Thirteen-time #1 national bestselling author Glenn Beck realized years ago that somewhere along the way, his four children had become more focused on Santa than the meaning of Christmas. No matter how he tried, he could not redirect their attention away from presents and elves to the manger instead. Glenn didn't want to be the Grinch who spoiled the magic of Kris Kringle, so he had to find a unique way to turn his kids back toward the true meaning of Christmas. He decided the best place to start was by first turning Santa himself back toward Christ. That was when one of America's best storytellers began to craft a tale that would change everything his kids thought they knew about Santathe incredible story he went on to tell them that Christmas Eve spans over a thousand years and explains the meaning behind the immortality and generosity of the man named Claus. The Immortal Nicholas has now been expanded and reimagined into this novel for adults; a novel full of drama, history, legend, and heart. From the snowy mountains of Western Asia, to the deserts of Egypt, to Yemen's elusive frankincense-bearing boswellia trees, this is an epic tale that gives the legend of Santa a long overdue Christ-centered mission. In this novel, Glenn Beck fundamentally transforms the figure that the world now mainly associates with shopping, all while staying true to the real story of the baby who brought redemption and salvation to the entire world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Immortal Nicholas: The Untold Story of the Man and the Legend Author: Glenn Beck Narrator: Jeremy Lowell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 865 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A thrilling new holiday novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Glenn Beck. BEFORE HE WAS FATHER CHRISTMASHE WAS SIMPLY A FATHER. Thirteen-time #1 national bestselling author Glenn Beck realized years ago that somewhere along the way, his four children had become more focused on Santa than the meaning of Christmas. No matter how he tried, he could not redirect their attention away from presents and elves to the manger instead. Glenn didn't want to be the Grinch who spoiled the magic of Kris Kringle, so he had to find a unique way to turn his kids back toward the true meaning of Christmas. He decided the best place to start was by first turning Santa himself back toward Christ. That was when one of America's best storytellers began to craft a tale that would change everything his kids thought they knew about Santathe incredible story he went on to tell them that Christmas Eve spans over a thousand years and explains the meaning behind the immortality and generosity of the man named Claus. The Immortal Nicholas has now been expanded and reimagined into this novel for adults; a novel full of drama, history, legend, and heart. From the snowy mountains of Western Asia, to the deserts of Egypt, to Yemen's elusive frankincense-bearing boswellia trees, this is an epic tale that gives the legend of Santa a long overdue Christ-centered mission. In this novel, Glenn Beck fundamentally transforms the figure that the world now mainly associates with shopping, all while staying true to the real story of the baby who brought redemption and salvation to the entire world. Members Reviews: Skeptically Optimistic When I purchased the book, I was hoping to get a good story. I had previously read Glen Beck's Christmas Sweater, but with my background, I didn't relate. This book was highly entertaining with characters that immediately pulled me in. I am happy to say I would recommend this book. An inspirational story paralleling the commercialized Coca-Cola/Macy's Santa with a more substantive character that doesn't treat audiences like customers. This Santa has depth deserving of the character. Filled with the spirit of the season of the birth Christ. I absolutely loved this story!!!! I knew I couldn't delay listening to this book, and now that I've finished, I'm going to give this precious book to as many as I can for Christmas. My prayer is that they will draw closer to the true meaning of Christmas: Christ, through reading this book. Thank you Glenn Beck for touching my heart through this tender story and reminding me yet again why I love Jesus so much. Absolutely phenomenal, a true masterpiece! I could not wait to finish it! What an inspiring story putting Christ back into Christmas & tying the myth of Santa into the spirit of giving as Christ did for us. The serman on the mount so touching to me. This must be made into a movie! Simply Stunning I cannot imagine a better book to read during the Holidays. It is the only book that has ever given me any kind of understanding whatsoever of how Santa can actually beautifully and perfectly align with what Christmas is truly about. I highly recommend this to anyone! A Beautiful Beginning Finally a beautiful way to link the legend of St. Nick with the birth of Christ. Whether you agree with Glenn Beck or not he is a masterful story teller. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dollbaby-Audiobook/B00KY4WASW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dollbaby Subtitle: A Novel Author: Laura Lane McNeal Narrator: January Lavoy Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 846 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A big-hearted coming-of-age debut set in civil rights-era New Orleans - a novel of Southern eccentricity and secrets. When Ibby Bell's father dies unexpectedly in the summer of 1964, her mother unceremoniously deposits Ibby with her eccentric grandmother Fannie and throws in her father's urn for good measure. Fannie's New Orleans house is like no place Ibby has ever been - and Fannie, who has a tendency to end up in the local asylum - is like no one she has ever met. Fortunately, Fannie's black cook, Queenie, and her smart-mouthed daughter, Dollbaby, take it upon themselves to initiate Ibby into the ways of the South, both its grand traditions and its darkest secrets. For Fannie's own family history is fraught with tragedy, hidden behind the closed rooms in her ornate Uptown mansion. It will take Ibby's arrival to begin to unlock the mysteries there. And it will take Queenie and Dollbaby's hard-won wisdom to show Ibby that family can sometimes be found in the least expected places. For fans of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and The Help, Dollbaby brings to life the charm and unrest of 1960s New Orleans through the eyes of a young girl learning to understand race for the first time. By turns uplifting and funny, poignant and full of verve, Dollbabyis an audiobook listeners will take to their hearts. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Lane McNeal) Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:32:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dollbaby-Audiobook/B00KY4WASW thebookvoice.com 11:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dollbaby Subtitle: A Novel Author: Laura Lane McNeal Narrator: January Lavoy Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 846 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A big-hearted coming-of-age debut set in civil rights-era New Orleans - a novel of Southern eccentricity and secrets. When Ibby Bell's father dies unexpectedly in the summer of 1964, her mother unceremoniously deposits Ibby with her eccentric grandmother Fannie and throws in her father's urn for good measure. Fannie's New Orleans house is like no place Ibby has ever been - and Fannie, who has a tendency to end up in the local asylum - is like no one she has ever met. Fortunately, Fannie's black cook, Queenie, and her smart-mouthed daughter, Dollbaby, take it upon themselves to initiate Ibby into the ways of the South, both its grand traditions and its darkest secrets. For Fannie's own family history is fraught with tragedy, hidden behind the closed rooms in her ornate Uptown mansion. It will take Ibby's arrival to begin to unlock the mysteries there. And it will take Queenie and Dollbaby's hard-won wisdom to show Ibby that family can sometimes be found in the least expected places. For fans of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and The Help, Dollbaby brings to life the charm and unrest of 1960s New Orleans through the eyes of a young girl learning to understand race for the first time. By turns uplifting and funny, poignant and full of verve, Dollbabyis an audiobook listeners will take to their hearts. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dollbaby Subtitle: A Novel Author: Laura Lane McNeal Narrator: January Lavoy Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 846 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A big-hearted coming-of-age debut set in civil rights-era New Orleans - a novel of Southern eccentricity and secrets. When Ibby Bell's father dies unexpectedly in the summer of 1964, her mother unceremoniously deposits Ibby with her eccentric grandmother Fannie and throws in her father's urn for good measure. Fannie's New Orleans house is like no place Ibby has ever been - and Fannie, who has a tendency to end up in the local asylum - is like no one she has ever met. Fortunately, Fannie's black cook, Queenie, and her smart-mouthed daughter, Dollbaby, take it upon themselves to initiate Ibby into the ways of the South, both its grand traditions and its darkest secrets. For Fannie's own family history is fraught with tragedy, hidden behind the closed rooms in her ornate Uptown mansion. It will take Ibby's arrival to begin to unlock the mysteries there. And it will take Queenie and Dollbaby's hard-won wisdom to show Ibby that family can sometimes be found in the least expected places. For fans of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and The Help, Dollbaby brings to life the charm and unrest of 1960s New Orleans through the eyes of a young girl learning to understand race for the first time. By turns uplifting and funny, poignant and full of verve, Dollbabyis an audiobook listeners will take to their hearts. Members Reviews: Ibby Bell & The Big House This a coming of age sothern tale about Ibby Bell a 12yr old simply dropped off by her mothers to live with Ms. Fanny. Southern life is nothing like the North and that summer Ibby learns a lesson she will never forget. 5 performance & storyline. The perfect southern story for a quiet rainy day. Narration 5 by January Lavoy. Well worth your credit. Official DeAnn DeVille Review: Narrator, Writer, Audiobook Review Blogger , Mom Great Story What made the experience of listening to Dollbaby the most enjoyable? Loved it. What other book might you compare Dollbaby to and why? It really puts you in the Old South. What does January Lavoy bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I always enjoy January Lavoy's narration. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It's relatable for anyone who has trouble with her mother. Don't miss this one! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a powerful story, well-written. I couldn't stop listening! What other book might you compare Dollbaby to and why? It reminds me of THE HELP and Sue Monk Kidd's THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES. Totally engaging, a sense of being in the world the author portrays. What about January Lavoys performance did you like? She's a good narrator, with a nice voice and a real talent for accents and inflections. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It touched me very deeply. Disappointing After reading the reviews and description I had hopes for this book but sadly it didnt make it. The story isnt new. Orphaned/unwanted/abandoned/mistreated child is delivered into the hands of an eccentric Southern relative(s) where love grows and the child comes of age under the quiet oversight of the kindly, loyal black house help. It has been told by more skilled word crafters and in the voices of much more developed and memorable characters. That is but one of many issues I have. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Irish-Country-Girl-Audiobook/B00310Q84S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Country Girl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: Terry Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 459 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Readers of Patrick Taylor's books know Mrs. Kinky Kincaid as the unflappable housekeeper who looks after two frequently frazzled doctors in the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. She is a trusted fixture in the lives of those around her, and it often seems as though Kinky has always been there. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Some 40-odd years before and many miles to the south, the girl who would someday be Kinky Kincaid was Maureen O'Hanlon, a farmer's daughter growing up in the emerald hills and glens of County Cork. A precocious girl on the cusp of womanhood, Maureen has a head full of dreams, a heart open to romance, and something more: a gift for seeing beyond the ordinary into the mystic realm of fairies, spirits, and even the dreaded Banshee, whose terrifying wail she first hears on a snowy night in 1922. As she grows into a young woman, Maureen finds herself torn between love and her fondest aspirations, for the future is a mystery even for one blessed with the sight. Encountering both joy and sorrow, Maureen at last finds herself on the road to Ballybucklebo---and the strong and compassionate woman she was always destined to become. An Irish Country Girl is another captivating tale by Patrick Taylor, a true Irish storyteller. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Taylor) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:26:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Irish-Country-Girl-Audiobook/B00310Q84S thebookvoice.com 10:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Country Girl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: Terry Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 459 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Readers of Patrick Taylor's books know Mrs. Kinky Kincaid as the unflappable housekeeper who looks after two frequently frazzled doctors in the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. She is a trusted fixture in the lives of those around her, and it often seems as though Kinky has always been there. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Some 40-odd years before and many miles to the south, the girl who would someday be Kinky Kincaid was Maureen O'Hanlon, a farmer's daughter growing up in the emerald hills and glens of County Cork. A precocious girl on the cusp of womanhood, Maureen has a head full of dreams, a heart open to romance, and something more: a gift for seeing beyond the ordinary into the mystic realm of fairies, spirits, and even the dreaded Banshee, whose terrifying wail she first hears on a snowy night in 1922. As she grows into a young woman, Maureen finds herself torn between love and her fondest aspirations, for the future is a mystery even for one blessed with the sight. Encountering both joy and sorrow, Maureen at last finds herself on the road to Ballybucklebo---and the strong and compassionate woman she was always destined to become. An Irish Country Girl is another captivating tale by Patrick Taylor, a true Irish storyteller. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Country Girl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: Terry Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 459 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Readers of Patrick Taylor's books know Mrs. Kinky Kincaid as the unflappable housekeeper who looks after two frequently frazzled doctors in the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. She is a trusted fixture in the lives of those around her, and it often seems as though Kinky has always been there. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Some 40-odd years before and many miles to the south, the girl who would someday be Kinky Kincaid was Maureen O'Hanlon, a farmer's daughter growing up in the emerald hills and glens of County Cork. A precocious girl on the cusp of womanhood, Maureen has a head full of dreams, a heart open to romance, and something more: a gift for seeing beyond the ordinary into the mystic realm of fairies, spirits, and even the dreaded Banshee, whose terrifying wail she first hears on a snowy night in 1922. As she grows into a young woman, Maureen finds herself torn between love and her fondest aspirations, for the future is a mystery even for one blessed with the sight. Encountering both joy and sorrow, Maureen at last finds herself on the road to Ballybucklebo---and the strong and compassionate woman she was always destined to become. An Irish Country Girl is another captivating tale by Patrick Taylor, a true Irish storyteller. Members Reviews: Stick with it! I was undeterred by all of the reviews I had read here and purchased this book. It was my first by this author. The first few chapters, when Kinky is telling her story to the children is very off-putting and, to be honest, I almost abandoned it in agreement with the negative reviews. However, I stuck with it and ended up enjoying this book very much! Definitely worth it if you persist past the first few chapters. Shanachie If you like Irish folktales, this is a book for you. Just sit back and listen to the entertaining story. If you are looking for Ballybucklebo it's not here What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If the author had stuck with the characters and town that the other books in this series are about. This one is a boring long winded story, told to some kids by housekeeper Kinky Kincaid. Some demons or spirits didn't want her neighbor, when she was a young woman, to chop down a tree. So he chops down the tree and now ooooh scary, all these supernatural things are happening. I think Patrick Taylor had a left over short story in his files and thought he could make it part of this series by having good ol Kinky tell the story within the story. Its a huge disappointment! What was most disappointing about Patrick Taylors story? Boring, a story about a kid chopping down a tree drags on forever and ever. Get over it--it's a tree! How could the performance have been better? Narrator appears to be faking an Irish accent. I liked the male reader of the other books in this series much better. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No, none that I can see. Any additional comments? skip this one and read the Irish Country Doctor, Dublin City Student, and Irish Country Village. Love this series I have enjoyed every minute if the Irish Country Doctor series by Patrick Taylor. I will say that this was my least favorite of all the books but evem with that said, I still loved it.It was great to have a backstory on the lovable houskeeper, Kinky Kencaid. I also would have preferred that the same narrator had read this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gansett-Island-Episode-2-Kevin-Chelsea-Audiobook/B076HYBBL4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 18 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Joan Delaware Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: HTJB, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A year after his 31-year marriage imploded, Dr. Kevin McCarthy is enjoying life on Gansett Island. He's opened a small practice, goes fishing with his older brothers any time he wants, and has his sons, nieces, and nephews close by. Best of all is his all-consuming relationship with sexy bartender, Chelsea Rose. What started as a one-night stand a year ago, has turned into something much more significant for Kevin and for Chelsea. The 16-year age difference between them has never mattered, until they realize they may have differing plans for the future. Will they be able to reconcile their divergent paths or will their hearts be broken when they go their separate ways? Find out in Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea where you'll also hear about Big Mac's latest business venture and have a visit with the Gansett Island characters you've come to love! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie Force) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:56:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Gansett-Island-Episode-2-Kevin-Chelsea-Audiobook/B076HYBBL4 thebookvoice.com 04:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 18 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Joan Delaware Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: HTJB, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A year after his 31-year marriage imploded, Dr. Kevin McCarthy is enjoying life on Gansett Island. He's opened a small practice, goes fishing with his older brothers any time he wants, and has his sons, nieces, and nephews close by. Best of all is his all-consuming relationship with sexy bartender, Chelsea Rose. What started as a one-night stand a year ago, has turned into something much more significant for Kevin and for Chelsea. The 16-year age difference between them has never mattered, until they realize they may have differing plans for the future. Will they be able to reconcile their divergent paths or will their hearts be broken when they go their separate ways? Find out in Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea where you'll also hear about Big Mac's latest business venture and have a visit with the Gansett Island characters you've come to love! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea Subtitle: Gansett Island Series, Book 18 Author: Marie Force Narrator: Joan Delaware Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: HTJB, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A year after his 31-year marriage imploded, Dr. Kevin McCarthy is enjoying life on Gansett Island. He's opened a small practice, goes fishing with his older brothers any time he wants, and has his sons, nieces, and nephews close by. Best of all is his all-consuming relationship with sexy bartender, Chelsea Rose. What started as a one-night stand a year ago, has turned into something much more significant for Kevin and for Chelsea. The 16-year age difference between them has never mattered, until they realize they may have differing plans for the future. Will they be able to reconcile their divergent paths or will their hearts be broken when they go their separate ways? Find out in Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea where you'll also hear about Big Mac's latest business venture and have a visit with the Gansett Island characters you've come to love! Members Reviews: So much goodness one little novella This is the 18th book in this series and it is still going strong! Joan is such an awesome narrator and Marie Force sure can write a hella good romance!! I love this series so much!! Even though this novella was ultimately about Kevin and Chelsea, we touch base with many of the other wonderful characters we know and love and so many amazing things happen that I was tearing up and smiling so much! I want to be a McCarthy! Journey of fantastic Events Kevin a man who couldnt believe after 30 years he was etsrting over byt knew it shoukd of come sooner. Chslsey had lived threw infidelity and swore bever to ket her feelings get involved. Thst was before the magic of Gansett Island came after them. listening to the journey and events in everyone ones life is pure pleasure. OMG I need more cant wait until the next journey Another awesome gansett island installment I really enjoyed visiting with all of my friends on Gansett island. It felt like coming home. Please make the next book longer I love the Gansett series (and Green Mountain) and own them all. It is very difficult to justify using a credit to buy a 4 hour book. The episodes are great but put a couple together to make it worth it please. Thanks for the series and the fun way you tell a story. Another great audio I loved it !! Anyone into series books are in for a special treat this series is AMAZING!! Lots of funny, lovable characters. The narrator Joan Delaware has done a phenomenal job!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Frightfuls-Mountain-Audiobook/B00QJFAXWA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frightful's Mountain Author: Jean Craighead George Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Frightful, the peregrine falcon who first appeared in My Side of the Mountain, is back. Her amazing journey through life continues in the face of many rousing wildlife adventures. Will she survive the wilderness, even though she was raised by a human? When an old friend rescues her from captors, Frightful soars into the unfamiliar woodlands and searches for home. Before finding her mountain, she adopts a nest of motherless peregrine chicks. But construction crews, bird poachers, and even a bald eagle threaten her new family. Frightful needs help from Sam Gribley, the human who raised her. Kids and parents alike will be captivated by this action-packed continuation of Sam and Frightfuls journey. Acclaimed author Jean Craighead George has won a Newbery Medal. With Jeff Woodman's splendid rendition, you feel the wind blow through your hair as Frightful glides above the hemlock trees. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean Craighead George) Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:47:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Frightfuls-Mountain-Audiobook/B00QJFAXWA thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frightful's Mountain Author: Jean Craighead George Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Frightful, the peregrine falcon who first appeared in My Side of the Mountain, is back. Her amazing journey through life continues in the face of many rousing wildlife adventures. Will she survive the wilderness, even though she was raised by a human? When an old friend rescues her from captors, Frightful soars into the unfamiliar woodlands and searches for home. Before finding her mountain, she adopts a nest of motherless peregrine chicks. But construction crews, bird poachers, and even a bald eagle threaten her new family. Frightful needs help from Sam Gribley, the human who raised her. Kids and parents alike will be captivated by this action-packed continuation of Sam and Frightfuls journey. Acclaimed author Jean Craighead George has won a Newbery Medal. With Jeff Woodman's splendid rendition, you feel the wind blow through your hair as Frightful glides above the hemlock trees. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frightful's Mountain Author: Jean Craighead George Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Frightful, the peregrine falcon who first appeared in My Side of the Mountain, is back. Her amazing journey through life continues in the face of many rousing wildlife adventures. Will she survive the wilderness, even though she was raised by a human? When an old friend rescues her from captors, Frightful soars into the unfamiliar woodlands and searches for home. Before finding her mountain, she adopts a nest of motherless peregrine chicks. But construction crews, bird poachers, and even a bald eagle threaten her new family. Frightful needs help from Sam Gribley, the human who raised her. Kids and parents alike will be captivated by this action-packed continuation of Sam and Frightfuls journey. Acclaimed author Jean Craighead George has won a Newbery Medal. With Jeff Woodman's splendid rendition, you feel the wind blow through your hair as Frightful glides above the hemlock trees. Members Reviews: A Welcome Return to Frightful Frightful's Mountain is a satisfying end to this trilogy that I enjoyed so much more than the second book in the series (On the Far Side of the Mountain), mainly because it's a welcome return to the writing style of the first book (My Side of the Mountain), with the engaging addition that much of it is from Frightful's viewpoint. Yes, it's an anthropomorphized view, but it still makes for a gratifying and rewarding read. I also had the added benefit of learning that peregrine falcon chicks are called eyases and a male peregrine falcon is called a tiercel! Super! We love the whole series! Our boys age 5 and 6 enjoyed these stories as much as their parents ! Review from my 4 and 7 year old kids She has a baby named Oaksie. There are falcon thieves in it. I love it! It's so cool! There is a series of three books. Not As Good As the First and Second Ones Is there anything you would change about this book? Yes, but in doing so it would defeat the purpose of the novel as a whole. For, I would change the overall dominate talk about Frightful and her journeys. After awhile I really became tired of listening to it, but of course the novel is titled "Frightful's Mountain" so. Has Frightful's Mountain turned you off from other books in this genre? Yes and no. Because of how much I love this novel series I will continue reading novels similar to it. However, now I know going forward that some novels might be through an animal or animals perspectives. Which overall was not very interesting to me. Which scene was your favorite? Definitely the ending when Frightful came back to Sam. I just adored that. For they started off together and now they're remaining together. It was so beautiful and heartwarming. Do you think Frightful's Mountain needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? Not really. The series is fine how it ended anything else would simply take away from the overall meaning of it. Any additional comments? None really. A very nice perspective I loved learning about falcons and how they go about their life. This book has a lot of closure, happy moments, and scares. I recommend it whole heartedly. It is my favorite book of my favorite series. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beach-House-for-Rent-Audiobook/B06XXQC5LY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach House for Rent Subtitle: The Beach House, Book 3 Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times best-selling author of the Lowcountry Summer series, returns to her beloved Beach House series with the highly anticipated follow-up to Beach House Memories and The Beach House! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Alice Monroe) Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:52:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beach-House-for-Rent-Audiobook/B06XXQC5LY thebookvoice.com 11:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach House for Rent Subtitle: The Beach House, Book 3 Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times best-selling author of the Lowcountry Summer series, returns to her beloved Beach House series with the highly anticipated follow-up to Beach House Memories and The Beach House! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach House for Rent Subtitle: The Beach House, Book 3 Author: Mary Alice Monroe Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times best-selling author of the Lowcountry Summer series, returns to her beloved Beach House series with the highly anticipated follow-up to Beach House Memories and The Beach House! Members Reviews: Starts with a bang but fizzles out There are many aspects of this book that are beautifully written and informative. The story begins well with the arrival of an agoraphobic daughter brought to the island to the Beach House by her father. The impact of the death of their mother affects both Heather and her landlady Cara in ways that are revealed later. The dynamics between the Cara and her brother Robert is also interesting. Very early in the story the sudden death of Brett, Cara husband changes everything. The slow recovery of Cara and Heather are credible and fascinating. However, by the middle of the book, I became very bored by the courtship of Bo and Heather and the slow pace of the storyline. I was disappointed by the end. The author writes and reads beautifully but I would have liked more restraint. Low country living Loved this easy read, hard to put it down. Great story. Vivid descriptions, you can feel the breeze & smell the saltwater & jazmin Beach House for rent I have truly enjoyed several of Mary Alice Monroe's wonderful books. The stories are filled with life experiences. The education that is gleaned from each story opens our eyes and our hearts to awareness and love of nature and mankind. Keep it coming Mary Alice. Another great book about the south I love Mary Alice Monroe's books! They're so well-written and put you in the heart of the book in every way. The scenery comes to life in her stories, and is as much a part of the story as the characters and plot. The fact that she reads her own work adds to the story in my opinion. I also love the characters and how things come together at the end. This is such a great series! The Beach House is the first book I've read by this author, and since then, I've read all of her other works. Why I enjoy Mary Alice Monroe's Novels Mary Alice Monroe really does understand our low country life in SC and she captures just how much we love our wildlife like the turtles. Thank you for another delightful beach read! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Girl-Who-Chased-the-Moon-Audiobook/B003BM7KK2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl Who Chased the Moon Author: Sarah Addison Allen Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 748 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In her latest enchanting novel, New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen invites you to a quirky little Southern town with more magic than a full Carolina moon. Here two very different women discover how to find their place in the world - no matter how out of place they feel. Emily Benedict came to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother's life - such as, why did Dulcie Shelby leave her hometown so suddenly? And why did she vow never to return? But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew - a reclusive, real-life gentle giant - she realizes that mysteries aren't solved in Mullaby, they're a way of life: Here are rooms where the wallpaper changes to suit your mood. Unexplained lights skip across the yard at midnight. And a neighbor bakes hope in the form of cakes. Everyone in Mullaby adores Julia Winterson's cakes - which is a good thing, because Julia can't seem to stop baking them. She offers them to satisfy the town's sweet tooth but also in the hope of rekindling the love she fears might be lost forever. Flour, eggs, milk, and sugar...Baking is the only language the proud but vulnerable Julia has to communicate what is truly in her heart. But is it enough to call back to her those she's hurt in the past? Can a hummingbird cake really bring back a lost love? Is there really a ghost dancing in Emily's backyard? The answers are never what you expect. But in this town of lovable misfits, the unexpected fits right in. Critic Reviews: "There are love interests, big family secrets, and magical happenings (color-changing wallpaper, mysterious lights) aplenty as Allen charts the spiraling inter-generational stories, bringing everything together in an unexpected way." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Addison Allen) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Girl-Who-Chased-the-Moon-Audiobook/B003BM7KK2 thebookvoice.com 07:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl Who Chased the Moon Author: Sarah Addison Allen Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 748 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In her latest enchanting novel, New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen invites you to a quirky little Southern town with more magic than a full Carolina moon. Here two very different women discover how to find their place in the world - no matter how out of place they feel. Emily Benedict came to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother's life - such as, why did Dulcie Shelby leave her hometown so suddenly? And why did she vow never to return? But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew - a reclusive, real-life gentle giant - she realizes that mysteries aren't solved in Mullaby, they're a way of life: Here are rooms where the wallpaper changes to suit your mood. Unexplained lights skip across the yard at midnight. And a neighbor bakes hope in the form of cakes. Everyone in Mullaby adores Julia Winterson's cakes - which is a good thing, because Julia can't seem to stop baking them. She offers them to satisfy the town's sweet tooth but also in the hope of rekindling the love she fears might be lost forever. Flour, eggs, milk, and sugar...Baking is the only language the proud but vulnerable Julia has to communicate what is truly in her heart. But is it enough to call back to her those she's hurt in the past? Can a hummingbird cake really bring back a lost love? Is there really a ghost dancing in Emily's backyard? The answers are never what you expect. But in this town of lovable misfits, the unexpected fits right in. Critic Reviews: "There are love interests, big family secrets, and magical happenings (color-changing wallpaper, mysterious lights) aplenty as Allen charts the spiraling inter-generational stories, bringing everything together in an unexpected way." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl Who Chased the Moon Author: Sarah Addison Allen Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 748 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In her latest enchanting novel, New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen invites you to a quirky little Southern town with more magic than a full Carolina moon. Here two very different women discover how to find their place in the world - no matter how out of place they feel. Emily Benedict came to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother's life - such as, why did Dulcie Shelby leave her hometown so suddenly? And why did she vow never to return? But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew - a reclusive, real-life gentle giant - she realizes that mysteries aren't solved in Mullaby, they're a way of life: Here are rooms where the wallpaper changes to suit your mood. Unexplained lights skip across the yard at midnight. And a neighbor bakes hope in the form of cakes. Everyone in Mullaby adores Julia Winterson's cakes - which is a good thing, because Julia can't seem to stop baking them. She offers them to satisfy the town's sweet tooth but also in the hope of rekindling the love she fears might be lost forever. Flour, eggs, milk, and sugar...Baking is the only language the proud but vulnerable Julia has to communicate what is truly in her heart. But is it enough to call back to her those she's hurt in the past? Can a hummingbird cake really bring back a lost love? Is there really a ghost dancing in Emily's backyard? The answers are never what you expect. But in this town of lovable misfits, the unexpected fits right in. Critic Reviews: "There are love interests, big family secrets, and magical happenings (color-changing wallpaper, mysterious lights) aplenty as Allen charts the spiraling inter-generational stories, bringing everything together in an unexpected way." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Lovely This is a really fun read with gorgeous imagery. A chick flick with literary pizzazz. Lovely Writing ends Abruptly I was in the midst of enjoying this book when it suddenly and without warning ended. It leaves many things unsettled or unexplained and I was very dissatisfied. The reader has a lovely voice and I did enjoy listening to her. Disappointing This book starts to unravel at the halfway point, and then it continues to fall apart in the most anticlimactic and cliche-ridden way possible. I greatly enjoyed "Garden Spells", but this book seemed like it was born from the notebook of a teenage Twilight fan. You will not believe how boring the much-hyped town secret is. A little magic The Girl Who Chased the Moon is full of little mysteries and unusual characters which make you wish the world Allen's created in Mulaby, NC could go on and on. Allen must know what I've known since I was eleven, that small Southern towns simply have a bit of magic here and there. Just delicious I really can't rave about Sarah Addison Allen enough. Her books are sweet, charming, and just full of the most wonderful Romance (love stories, not bodice-ripping). They're also beautiful when read aloud. I'm sure it helps that I grew up in North Carolina, but when I listen to them, I always feel a little like a kid listening to grown-up fairy tales. Also, there aren't many great English-language novels that are magical realism. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Her-Fearful-Symmetry-Audiobook/B002V5IRCK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Her Fearful Symmetry Subtitle: A Novel Author: Audrey Niffenegger Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1096 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The girls move to Elspeth's flat, which borders Highgate Cemetery in London. They come to know the building's other residents, including Martin, a brilliant and charming crossword-puzzle setter suffering from crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Marjike, Martin's devoted but trapped wife; and Robert, Elspeth's elusive lover, a scholar of the cemetery. As the girls become embroiled in the fraying lives of their aunt's neighbors, they also discover that much is still alive in Highgate, including - perhaps - their aunt, who can't seem to leave her old apartment and life behind. Niffenegger weaves a captivating story in Her Fearful Symmetry about love and identity, about secrets and sisterhood, and about the tenacity of life - even after death. Critic Reviews: "[S]he has a knack for taking the romantic into the realm of creepiness, and she constructs a taut mystery around the secrets to be found in Elspeth's diaries and the lengths to which she will go to reunite with her younger lover. It's no small achievement that the revelations are both organic and completely unexpected." (The New Yorker) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Audrey Niffenegger) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:27:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Her-Fearful-Symmetry-Audiobook/B002V5IRCK thebookvoice.com 13:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Her Fearful Symmetry Subtitle: A Novel Author: Audrey Niffenegger Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1096 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The girls move to Elspeth's flat, which borders Highgate Cemetery in London. They come to know the building's other residents, including Martin, a brilliant and charming crossword-puzzle setter suffering from crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Marjike, Martin's devoted but trapped wife; and Robert, Elspeth's elusive lover, a scholar of the cemetery. As the girls become embroiled in the fraying lives of their aunt's neighbors, they also discover that much is still alive in Highgate, including - perhaps - their aunt, who can't seem to leave her old apartment and life behind. Niffenegger weaves a captivating story in Her Fearful Symmetry about love and identity, about secrets and sisterhood, and about the tenacity of life - even after death. Critic Reviews: "[S]he has a knack for taking the romantic into the realm of creepiness, and she constructs a taut mystery around the secrets to be found in Elspeth's diaries and the lengths to which she will go to reunite with her younger lover. It's no small achievement that the revelations are both organic and completely unexpected." (The New Yorker) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Her Fearful Symmetry Subtitle: A Novel Author: Audrey Niffenegger Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1096 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The girls move to Elspeth's flat, which borders Highgate Cemetery in London. They come to know the building's other residents, including Martin, a brilliant and charming crossword-puzzle setter suffering from crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Marjike, Martin's devoted but trapped wife; and Robert, Elspeth's elusive lover, a scholar of the cemetery. As the girls become embroiled in the fraying lives of their aunt's neighbors, they also discover that much is still alive in Highgate, including - perhaps - their aunt, who can't seem to leave her old apartment and life behind. Niffenegger weaves a captivating story in Her Fearful Symmetry about love and identity, about secrets and sisterhood, and about the tenacity of life - even after death. Critic Reviews: "[S]he has a knack for taking the romantic into the realm of creepiness, and she constructs a taut mystery around the secrets to be found in Elspeth's diaries and the lengths to which she will go to reunite with her younger lover. It's no small achievement that the revelations are both organic and completely unexpected." (The New Yorker) Members Reviews: What a waste It would be nice to rate the first 2/3 of the book and the last 1/3 separately. Four and a half stars and then one star. It felt kind of like fourth grade...you work really hard on a story, it is going well, then you get tired of doing it and go for a bizarre ending to get out of having to think anymore. Kind of like, "and then the aliens landed and all the pilgrims were eaten by carnivorous plants." If this book were discussed in a Thursday Next (Jasper Fforde) novel, they would probably say that the author had bought a cheap and ridiculous plot device to get out of finishing it. What a waste of interesting characters and complex issues. Could have been great. her fearful science Audrey Niffenegger is a fine writer with a fascinating plot, but inconsistent pace. The story dragged in places but anxious to find out how she would weave the ending I never thought of putting it away. The narrator, Bianca Amato, was excellent. While I'm always intrigued to read authors views on the afterlife, Niffenegger's science was preposterous and at times totally annoying. But, if you can overlook this, this book is an eerie, but gripping tale. A little disappointed I loved "Time Traveler's Wife" and was really excited to get this book when it came out. I was less excited by the time I finished the book. "Her Fearful Symmetry" started off well - interesting characters, a mysterious conflict, unusual demands in a will. By the end, however, things had become so preposterous that I was peeved. It wasn't the supernatural elements that were preposterous - like "Time Traveler's Wife", the not-real-life (paranormal) setup was good. If you were willing to suspend disbelief for a little, the situation was believable. What didn't make sense were the choices the characters made. For example, and without giving away too much, the huge dissatisfaction that one of the main characters experienced pretty much came out of nowhere - and the character's idea for resolving it was just nuts. On the other hand, the narrator was really good. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Poyson-Garden-Audiobook/B00BW5VSK8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Poyson Garden Author: Karen Harper Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The letter came in secret, with a pearl eardrop from an aunt long thought dead, resurrecting the forbidden past. Banished by her spiteful half sister, Queen Mary, to Hatfield House in the English countryside, 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth cannot refuse the summons. The Boleyns are in grave danger. And Elizabeth, daughter of Anne Boleyn, is marked for death by a master poisoner whose reign of terror may have royal sanction. With her few loyal retainers, Elizabeth escapes to Kent. Here, in her ancestral Hever Castle, now held by the Queen's loyalists, Elizabeth seeks to unravel the plot against her. And here, in the embrace of intrigue and betrayal, the princess must find a brilliant, powerfully connected killer - before the killer finds her.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Harper) Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:50:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Poyson-Garden-Audiobook/B00BW5VSK8 thebookvoice.com 07:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Poyson Garden Author: Karen Harper Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The letter came in secret, with a pearl eardrop from an aunt long thought dead, resurrecting the forbidden past. Banished by her spiteful half sister, Queen Mary, to Hatfield House in the English countryside, 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth cannot refuse the summons. The Boleyns are in grave danger. And Elizabeth, daughter of Anne Boleyn, is marked for death by a master poisoner whose reign of terror may have royal sanction. With her few loyal retainers, Elizabeth escapes to Kent. Here, in her ancestral Hever Castle, now held by the Queen's loyalists, Elizabeth seeks to unravel the plot against her. And here, in the embrace of intrigue and betrayal, the princess must find a brilliant, powerfully connected killer - before the killer finds her.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Poyson Garden Author: Karen Harper Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The letter came in secret, with a pearl eardrop from an aunt long thought dead, resurrecting the forbidden past. Banished by her spiteful half sister, Queen Mary, to Hatfield House in the English countryside, 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth cannot refuse the summons. The Boleyns are in grave danger. And Elizabeth, daughter of Anne Boleyn, is marked for death by a master poisoner whose reign of terror may have royal sanction. With her few loyal retainers, Elizabeth escapes to Kent. Here, in her ancestral Hever Castle, now held by the Queen's loyalists, Elizabeth seeks to unravel the plot against her. And here, in the embrace of intrigue and betrayal, the princess must find a brilliant, powerfully connected killer - before the killer finds her.... Members Reviews: Wonderful Combination of History and Mystery! If you could sum up The Poyson Garden in three words, what would they be? Exciting, Educational, Provocative What was one of the most memorable moments of The Poyson Garden? There are several, but I love the end where just as she feels that all is lost, her beloved friends and supporters come to bend down before her and declare her the Queen. Have you listened to any of Katherine Kellgrens other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, she is absolutely my favorite performer. I began reading Her Royal Spyness novels last year and was extremely sad to finish all of the current books in the series. This year I was looking for a Christmas book and read The Queen's Christmas. I look forward to the rest of the books in this series, mainly because of Katherine Kellgren. Who was the most memorable character of The Poyson Garden and why? Every character is memorable, but aside from the Queen, I loved Ned Topside. He is an unlikely ally, but shows throughout the book how his many talents can be used to help the Privy Council. Also, he is not afraid to tease the Queen or say what he thinks. A Spunky Queen Elizabeth I Katherine Kellgren is my favorite narrator. When I am looking for a new book to listen to, I often check out her work. I love how Katherine brings the characters to life with her different accents so I can visualize each person as they speak. It is because of Ms. Kellgren that I discovered this series by Karen Harper. I really like historical fiction, so this seemed like a good fit. Queen Elizabeth I is very spunky and resourceful in this book. She is not queen when the book begins, but as a plot to kill her is thwarted, she becomes queen by the end. There were some steamy parts that I could have done without, but they did not get explicit. Now I want to listen to book 2. Poyson is now my Poison Expertly crafted story, Elizabeth I and all characters come alive in this first novel of the Elizabeth I series. Narration was exciting and kept me totally entranced. Will read all in series and do some historical research into this period. Initially skeptical, but soon gripped I was engrossed by this novel, despite my initial tinge of skepticism about Elizabeth I as amateur sleuth... But it was written well, with great characters and gripping plot of conspiracy and murder. And it was still in a way a cozy, history mystery. Not too verbose or profound, but with just enough names and places to set it firmly in its proper historical and political place without overwhelming. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Summerhouse-Audiobook/B007K9YUD2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summerhouse Author: Jude Deveraux Narrator: Melissa Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jude Deveraux's blockbuster best seller at a new low price! Three best friends, all with the same birthday, are about to turn 40. Celebrating at a summerhouse in Maine, Leslie Headrick, Madison Appleby, and Ellie Abbott are taking stock of their lives and loves, their wishes and choices. But none of them expect the gift that awaits them at the summerhouse: the chance for each of them to turn their "what-might-have-beens" into reality.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jude Deveraux) Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:11:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Summerhouse-Audiobook/B007K9YUD2 thebookvoice.com 10:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summerhouse Author: Jude Deveraux Narrator: Melissa Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jude Deveraux's blockbuster best seller at a new low price! Three best friends, all with the same birthday, are about to turn 40. Celebrating at a summerhouse in Maine, Leslie Headrick, Madison Appleby, and Ellie Abbott are taking stock of their lives and loves, their wishes and choices. But none of them expect the gift that awaits them at the summerhouse: the chance for each of them to turn their "what-might-have-beens" into reality.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summerhouse Author: Jude Deveraux Narrator: Melissa Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jude Deveraux's blockbuster best seller at a new low price! Three best friends, all with the same birthday, are about to turn 40. Celebrating at a summerhouse in Maine, Leslie Headrick, Madison Appleby, and Ellie Abbott are taking stock of their lives and loves, their wishes and choices. But none of them expect the gift that awaits them at the summerhouse: the chance for each of them to turn their "what-might-have-beens" into reality.... Members Reviews: All time favorite Jude Deveraux story... It is a story of redemption, of healing and of love. Three women meet by chance on their shared 21st birthday and reconnect on their 40th. They discover the things that matter most to themselves and each other. This is the first Jude Deveraux book I ever read and it is still my favorite to date. I appreciate the complexity of choices in this story, that there is consequences to each decision made and that they aren't always good or easy, but still worth it. I hope you enjoy each woman's story as much as I did...it makes me long for my very own summerhouse. Really Enjoyed It! What did you love best about The Summerhouse? I cheated, since I've actually read The Summerhouse before and wanted to experience the audible version. What I love the best is the concept of being able to go back and change something that might affect your future for the better. What other book might you compare The Summerhouse to and why? There are a many books with this concept and Deveraux actually did a Summerhouse Returns, really good as well, though the trip back went way back in history! I actually read a short e-book called "Anything" and the main character wanted to know his fiance more deeply and was able to go back and change something bad that happened to her with the caveat that when you change one thing, it can ripple to the present and perhaps change something, yes, for the better, but possibly for the worst. I just love that idea! Which character as performed by Melissa Hughes was your favorite? Leslie, by far is my fave, trying not to give anything away here, as she herself was changed.Something for us to think about sometimes. Leslie had children, so to me you have to think, though her present life left a bit to be desired, you would have to think about the ripple effects. This was my first book with this Narrator as well and I really enjoyed her and will look for other books by her. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? I guess I'd say something like 'What would you do to make your life better or perhaps realize its the best life for you after all?' Any additional comments? I read a lot and have read many of the reviews on audible so I feel my reviews are going to be somewhat plain but I know what I look for in the books I read so that is what I'll most likely be sharing. Awesome Awesome!One of my favorite books of all time! I could listen iver and over! The ending Spoiler-- I was got tired of hearing about Madison's beauty lorrrt ! It kind of got boring at the end , but was a good book overall Great book! Wonderful book! I would recommend it to my friends. It's interesting how how a simple choice in life could change everything! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Full-Tilt-Audiobook/B002V5J0EE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Full Tilt Author: Charlotte Hughes, Janet Evanovich Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 482 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Dear Listener, With Full House, my good friend Charlotte Hughes and I teamed up to create an exciting new series. Now we bring you the second audiobook, Full Tilt, which is filled with even more fast-paced action, crazy characters, steamy sex, suspense, and nonstop hilarity. While these audios are not set in the world of Stephanie Plum, we're convinced they will bring you all the fun, wisecracks, and the adventure that we love. Jamie Swift has one priority in quiet Beaumont, South Carolina: running the local newspaper. Romance runs second. But with the arrival of her silent partner, the notoriously mysterious and sexy Maximillian Holt, Jamie's life gets shaken up. Max claims he's here to give his brother-in-law a vote of confidence. A former wrestler, Frankie Fontana's now taking his shots in the political ring. Beaumont could use a mayor with scruples, but what it gets is a crime - and what Jamie gets is a story that's taking her for a ride on the wild side, complete with two assassins, a washed-up stripper, and an insane poacher. Between a spray of bullets and a fast getaway, could it get any more romantic - or dangerous? Max and Jamie are betting their lives on a long shot. Charlotte and I hope you'll enjoy listening to Full Tilt as much as we have enjoyed creating it. Janet Evanovich P. S. This audiobook is intended for mature listeners. Critic Reviews: "A far-fetched mystery that [sounds] like a carnival ride spun out of control." ((Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Hughes) Fri, 24 Jan 2003 20:49:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Full-Tilt-Audiobook/B002V5J0EE thebookvoice.com 07:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Full Tilt Author: Charlotte Hughes, Janet Evanovich Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 482 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Dear Listener, With Full House, my good friend Charlotte Hughes and I teamed up to create an exciting new series. Now we bring you the second audiobook, Full Tilt, which is filled with even more fast-paced action, crazy characters, steamy sex, suspense, and nonstop hilarity. While these audios are not set in the world of Stephanie Plum, we're convinced they will bring you all the fun, wisecracks, and the adventure that we love. Jamie Swift has one priority in quiet Beaumont, South Carolina: running the local newspaper. Romance runs second. But with the arrival of her silent partner, the notoriously mysterious and sexy Maximillian Holt, Jamie's life gets shaken up. Max claims he's here to give his brother-in-law a vote of confidence. A former wrestler, Frankie Fontana's now taking his shots in the political ring. Beaumont could use a mayor with scruples, but what it gets is a crime - and what Jamie gets is a story that's taking her for a ride on the wild side, complete with two assassins, a washed-up stripper, and an insane poacher. Between a spray of bullets and a fast getaway, could it get any more romantic - or dangerous? Max and Jamie are betting their lives on a long shot. Charlotte and I hope you'll enjoy listening to Full Tilt as much as we have enjoyed creating it. Janet Evanovich P. S. This audiobook is intended for mature listeners. Critic Reviews: "A far-fetched mystery that [sounds] like a carnival ride spun out of control." ((Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Full Tilt Author: Charlotte Hughes, Janet Evanovich Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 482 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Dear Listener, With Full House, my good friend Charlotte Hughes and I teamed up to create an exciting new series. Now we bring you the second audiobook, Full Tilt, which is filled with even more fast-paced action, crazy characters, steamy sex, suspense, and nonstop hilarity. While these audios are not set in the world of Stephanie Plum, we're convinced they will bring you all the fun, wisecracks, and the adventure that we love. Jamie Swift has one priority in quiet Beaumont, South Carolina: running the local newspaper. Romance runs second. But with the arrival of her silent partner, the notoriously mysterious and sexy Maximillian Holt, Jamie's life gets shaken up. Max claims he's here to give his brother-in-law a vote of confidence. A former wrestler, Frankie Fontana's now taking his shots in the political ring. Beaumont could use a mayor with scruples, but what it gets is a crime - and what Jamie gets is a story that's taking her for a ride on the wild side, complete with two assassins, a washed-up stripper, and an insane poacher. Between a spray of bullets and a fast getaway, could it get any more romantic - or dangerous? Max and Jamie are betting their lives on a long shot. Charlotte and I hope you'll enjoy listening to Full Tilt as much as we have enjoyed creating it. Janet Evanovich P. S. This audiobook is intended for mature listeners. Critic Reviews: "A far-fetched mystery that [sounds] like a carnival ride spun out of control." ((Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Fluff I love the Stephanie Plum novels and wanted to like this book. Although the story was fast-paced and action-filled, there was not enough suspense, not enough romance, too few real laughs. My disappointment had much to do with the reader, who though skilled, tried too hard to come up with individual voices to help the listener follow a story that was heavily weighted with dialog. This is a novel I think I would have enjoyed more had I read it instead of listened to it. Full Tilt - full disappointment If you are, as I am, a fan of Stephanie Plum and Granny Mazar, and the rest of Ms. Evanovich's characters and plots, you will probably be as disappointed in Full Tilt as I was. I finished listening, but throughout the book, I kept promising myself that if a character uttered the words 'somebody ought to do something' in "this town"'even one more time I was going to delete the book and start something else! I don't recommend "this book" to anyone! Characters not complex enough. I was intrigued by the description, so I bought the book. I am sorry to say I found it disappointing. The book is definitely not thought provoking and the romance left me tepid, at best. At several points I contemplated just not finishing it. Primarily, I wish the character development would have been more complex. Full Tilt As a fan of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, I found this book to be a disappointment. The traditional dry humor was missing. Instead, it seemed that it was forced and just didn't reach the same standard. Awful I probably would've liked this if I was a teenager in the 50's. Very dissapointing. I wish I had read these reviews. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Silenced-Audiobook/B004T4N8YS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silenced Subtitle: A Novel Author: Brett Battles Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 813 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Professional cleaner Jonathan Quinn has a new client and an odd job: find and remove the remains of a body hidden 20 years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished. But Quinn and his team are being watched. Suddenly caught in the cross fire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine, is rapidly falling apart. And Quinn hasnt been hired just to tie up loose ends - he is one. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brett Battles) Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:32:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Silenced-Audiobook/B004T4N8YS thebookvoice.com 10:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silenced Subtitle: A Novel Author: Brett Battles Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 813 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Professional cleaner Jonathan Quinn has a new client and an odd job: find and remove the remains of a body hidden 20 years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished. But Quinn and his team are being watched. Suddenly caught in the cross fire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine, is rapidly falling apart. And Quinn hasnt been hired just to tie up loose ends - he is one. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silenced Subtitle: A Novel Author: Brett Battles Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 813 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Professional cleaner Jonathan Quinn has a new client and an odd job: find and remove the remains of a body hidden 20 years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished. But Quinn and his team are being watched. Suddenly caught in the cross fire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine, is rapidly falling apart. And Quinn hasnt been hired just to tie up loose ends - he is one. Members Reviews: London: Clean up a 20 year old body? Another great installment. This one does not involve a fresh murder, but an old, hidden, dried up body and someone that wants it cleaned up and some that don't. As always, Quinn has to get involved with the details. Unravelling the mystery while staying alive takes us on another entertaining adventure. Welcome back narrator Scott Brick. It's always a pleasure to hear you voicing a book. My favorite Quinn book yet! The author really seems to hit his stride with this installment. I have really enjoyed the character development as this series has unfolded. The chemistry and banter among the characters is so entertaining. I would recommend this series although you may have to struggle through book 2 due to the deviation in narrators. Brick does a great job (as usual) with the narration. Good listen-keeps your attention Would you listen to The Silenced again? Why? Yes, I will listen to it again. I recently discovered Brett Battles does write my kind of books and, of course, Scott Brick makes the listening even better. What did you like best about this story? I like the character in the book and will listen to other books in the series. What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Scott Brick just does a good job on any book. When choosing a new author and I see Scott has the narrated the book, I will give it a try. Battles does it again!! Best Quinn book yet. What am amazing ride! Brett Battles has done it again. The latest Quinn book "The Silenced" is a non stop action thriller from the start that doesn't end until the end. Battles is a true master. II have read each of the four Quinn books and this one is the best thus far. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in the espionage game or who just wants to reach an extremely well written thriller. Excellent As Usual Fast paced and full of good and bad guys who learn to finally get to know that working together saves a sister and ends the bad guys. Quinn really cleans up. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Stolen-Audiobook/B003ZJHWCC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Author: Lucy Christopher Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 352 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This stunning debut novel from Australian author Lucy Christopher generated considerable buzz for its nonstop suspense and breathtaking imagery. Sixteen-year-old Gemma is on a layover at Bangkok Airport, headed to Vietnam with her parents. Then the vaguely familiar Ty drugs Gemmas drink and steals her away. Her head swirling in confusion, Gemma soon finds herself fighting to survive in the unforgiving Outback. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucy Christopher) Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:18:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Stolen-Audiobook/B003ZJHWCC thebookvoice.com 08:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Author: Lucy Christopher Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 352 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This stunning debut novel from Australian author Lucy Christopher generated considerable buzz for its nonstop suspense and breathtaking imagery. Sixteen-year-old Gemma is on a layover at Bangkok Airport, headed to Vietnam with her parents. Then the vaguely familiar Ty drugs Gemmas drink and steals her away. Her head swirling in confusion, Gemma soon finds herself fighting to survive in the unforgiving Outback. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Author: Lucy Christopher Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 352 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This stunning debut novel from Australian author Lucy Christopher generated considerable buzz for its nonstop suspense and breathtaking imagery. Sixteen-year-old Gemma is on a layover at Bangkok Airport, headed to Vietnam with her parents. Then the vaguely familiar Ty drugs Gemmas drink and steals her away. Her head swirling in confusion, Gemma soon finds herself fighting to survive in the unforgiving Outback. Members Reviews: already listened twice This narrator has the tone of voice that absolutely suits the story. It's a storyline that some will find unbearable if not unbelievable but the whole book relies on people understanding stories. I think it is lovely. I bought it on a whim and although I have already listened to it twice, it is a book I will come back to because it evokes a view of Australia that we would like to be part of or like to be true. Touching story " Stolen" held my interest throughout. I couldn't help but like the two main characters of the story and all the way through I wasn't sure how I wanted their story to end. When I reached the ending I realized that the author got it right. Very enjoyable read. Magnificent, Thought-provoking story Any additional comments? This is not only a story about being kidnapped. It's really a story of whats right and whats wrong. I truly cared for Gemma, Ty, I even felt for the poor chickens and the camel tied up outside. I am so emotionally drained after reading this as it's the kind of story that really messes with your mind! I loved every minute of it. I do caution you, this is not the happily ever after type of story. The narrator did an outstanding job! Great story and great accents I've never ever said that I'd wished that a book was longer, but I wish this book had more details. I was totally invested in this story and wanted to hear more details like what exactly did they eat and did they ever get eggs from the chickens? I wanted to hear more about when it finally rained, I would have enjoyed another couple of hours of this story. I loved the voice, the way it was written. I also loved the ending. I hope she writes a bunch more books. Dark & Thrilling This marks the first fictional audiobook that I have ever listened to! And it is quite an enjoyable experience! Although I probably would have read this book in one evening, listening to it for the last few weeks has really brightened those slow hours at work. At first the slowness of listening frustrated me as Christophers novel is certainly a gripping story! But as I grew accustomed to letting my ears paint the pictures, I started really looking forward to those quieter moments when I could listen to it. The audio version is narrated by one woman, who has a pleasant voice to listen to. The novels format is that of a long letter from the abducted sixteen year old, Gemma, to her captor, Ty. Listening to the you makes this a bit startling at first to listen to, but it really makes it easier to identify with the villain, too. The narrators gruffer voice for male voice and higher one for the other women is a bit startling at first, but even when handling the different accents the narration is clear and easy to listen to and never distracting. The storyline itself is dark for the YA market - definitely targeted towards the older end with its swearing, drinking and the overall abduction premise. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Town-Like-Alice-Audiobook/B002V0TLFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Town Like Alice Author: Nevil Shute Narrator: Robin Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2708 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jean Paget is just twenty years old and working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins. When she is captured she joins a group of other European women and children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle. While on the march, the group run into some Australian prisoners, one of whom, Joe Harman, helps them steal some food, and is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result. After the war, Jean tracks Joe down in Australia and together they begin to dream of surmounting the past and transforming his one-horse outback town into a thriving community like Alice Springs... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nevil Shute) Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:09:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Town-Like-Alice-Audiobook/B002V0TLFW thebookvoice.com 10:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Town Like Alice Author: Nevil Shute Narrator: Robin Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2708 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jean Paget is just twenty years old and working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins. When she is captured she joins a group of other European women and children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle. While on the march, the group run into some Australian prisoners, one of whom, Joe Harman, helps them steal some food, and is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result. After the war, Jean tracks Joe down in Australia and together they begin to dream of surmounting the past and transforming his one-horse outback town into a thriving community like Alice Springs... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Town Like Alice Author: Nevil Shute Narrator: Robin Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2708 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jean Paget is just twenty years old and working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins. When she is captured she joins a group of other European women and children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle. While on the march, the group run into some Australian prisoners, one of whom, Joe Harman, helps them steal some food, and is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result. After the war, Jean tracks Joe down in Australia and together they begin to dream of surmounting the past and transforming his one-horse outback town into a thriving community like Alice Springs... Members Reviews: Wonderful story, beautifully told The story was amazing and engrossing from start to finish (well, not quite from the start; the very beginning sounded boring, with what seemed at the time to be an unneccessarily detailed narrative about an old man hiring a solicitor to write his will, and I almost switched to another book on my iPod. But I stuck it out and was quickly pulled into the story). The characters are wonderful and the plot is fascinating. It never gets slow; I found myself sitting in my car to continue listening when I'd get to work, reluctant to leave the story. I love the narration. The reader was perfect for this book. This is one of the most memorable stories I've listened to in my many years as an Audible subscriber. Could not quit listening This was my first audiobook (book-on-tape in those days); I asked Audible to provide it and was pleased to see it recently appear. Thanks, Audible! On re-listening, it was even better than the first time. It is TERRIFIC. The story is spell-binding, somewhat historical and absolutely riveting. The narrator is simply superb. I can't imagine anyone from pre-teen age onward who would not be spellbound by the combination of narration plus superb writing plus story. MOST highly recommended. Better still in Audio form This is a gentle and genteel adventure story, beautifully told, and even more wonderfully read. Robin Bailey hits the exact right note for every one of the many voices in this tale, and where I might have grown tired of reading this excellent book in print form (I love literature but have been spoiled by good audiobooks), it rolls along at a perfect pace for listening. The book itself is somewhat dated, and the casual racism of 1950s Australia is acknowledged and dismissed without further comment, but read in the context of its times it is a spirited pioneer story, a love story and tempered venture into feminism. One of the few audiobooks I will save for another listen in the future. A Town Like Alice By Michael, Santa Barbara, CA Excellent book. Tends to slow down a bit in the 2nd half, but overall a compelling story about interesting people and times. The descriptions about life in the UK and Australia were fascinating. The narration was quite good, with the narrator going back and forth from the London accent of the UK to the Australia accent. Two Husbands, One Book, Two Stories Way back in the mid seventies my first husband and I divorced. We argued over the custody of three things - our son, the dog and a book, The Legacy. I won 2 of the 3 items (he got the dog). Through the years I delighted in both my son and rereading Nevil Shute's wonderful book. The Legacy was renamed A Town Like Alice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Weird-Sisters-Audiobook/B004IAIKQY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weird Sisters Author: Eleanor Brown Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 544 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A major new talent tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home. There is no problem that a library card can't solve. The Andreas family is one of readers. Their father, a renowned Shakespeare professor who speaks almost entirely in verse, has named his three daughters after famous Shakespearean women. When the sisters return to their childhood home, ostensibly to care for their ailing mother, but really to lick their wounds and bury their secrets, they are horrified to find the others there. See, we love each other. We just don't happen to like each other very much. But the sisters soon discover that everything they've been running from-one another, their small hometown, and themselves-might offer more than they ever expected. Editorial Reviews: I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last. (The Tempest) One of the weird sisters might have said this to another in Eleanor Browns debut novel. These three daughters of a Shakespeare scholar possessing vast repertoires of Bardian quotes might have missed this one, or shunned it out of mutual jealousy and need to keep up appearances. But coming home after years apart, they have all been in pickles. Bookish members of a family where reading is both haven and hideout, the sisters call themselves weird after Macbeths three witches, but Professor Andreas, their Will-obsessed and spouting father named them: Cordelia (King Lear), Rose (Rosalind, As You Like It), and Bean (Bianca, Taming of The Shrew). When they receive news that their beloved, artistic mother has cancer, the sisters arrive, each variously adrift in her life, and lugging resentments and insecurities over her siblings perceived advantages in love, work, or parental favor. How their happily married and devoted (if thinly drawn) parents spawned these discontented 20-to-30-somethings isnt clear. But Rose, a math professor and self-appointed (unnecessary) caretaker of her parents, bemoaning her fiancés temporary relocation abroad, eagerly reassumes the role of boss/protector to her sisters (also unnecessary). The chic, man-eating Manhattanite Bean fudged the books at work to binge-shop, until she was recently and humiliatingly caught. And Cordelia, the indulged youngest yet sweetest, a hand-to-mouth (and often hungry) nomad, now suddenly finds herself pregnant and unattached. Moms illness provides the convenient refuge they all seek. Brown is a good storyteller. Though not exactly original, her tale is entertainingly chick-lit-ish, with romance, both seedy and princely, serendipity, and lessons learned. Listeners who like their Shakespeare a la Hallmark suitable for every occasion or thought will be especially charmed. As an audio experience, the novels communal first-person we narration adds immediacy. But, intended perhaps to foreshadow or add irony, it sometimes sounds forced, given the sisters chronic disunity. Fortunately, actress Kirsten Potter brings it all elegantly, expertly together. She differentiates the sisters personalities and a host of characters from hip priest to (stereotypical) sternly kind librarian skillfully until the very alls well that ends well. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eleanor Brown) Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:56:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Weird-Sisters-Audiobook/B004IAIKQY thebookvoice.com 10:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weird Sisters Author: Eleanor Brown Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 544 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A major new talent tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home. There is no problem that a library card can't solve. The Andreas family is one of readers. Their father, a renowned Shakespeare professor who speaks almost entirely in verse, has named his three daughters after famous Shakespearean women. When the sisters return to their childhood home, ostensibly to care for their ailing mother, but really to lick their wounds and bury their secrets, they are horrified to find the others there. See, we love each other. We just don't happen to like each other very much. But the sisters soon discover that everything they've been running from-one another, their small hometown, and themselves-might offer more than they ever expected. Editorial Reviews: I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last. (The Tempest) One of the weird sisters might have said this to another in Eleanor Browns debut novel. These three daughters of a Shakespeare scholar possessing vast repertoires of Bardian quotes might have missed this one, or shunned it out of mutual jealousy and need to keep up appearances. But coming home after years apart, they have all been in pickles. Bookish members of a family where reading is both haven and hideout, the sisters call themselves weird after Macbeths three witches, but Professor Andreas, their Will-obsessed and spouting father named them: Cordelia (King Lear), Rose (Rosalind, As You Like It), and Bean (Bianca, Taming of The Shrew). When they receive news that their beloved, artistic mother has cancer, the sisters arrive, each variously adrift in her life, and lugging resentments and insecurities over her siblings perceived advantages in love, work, or parental favor. How their happily married and devoted (if thinly drawn) parents spawned these discontented 20-to-30-somethings isnt clear. But Rose, a math professor and self-appointed (unnecessary) caretaker of her parents, bemoaning her fiancés temporary relocation abroad, eagerly reassumes the role of boss/protector to her sisters (also unnecessary). The chic, man-eating Manhattanite Bean fudged the books at work to binge-shop, until she was recently and humiliatingly caught. And Cordelia, the indulged youngest yet sweetest, a hand-to-mouth (and often hungry) nomad, now suddenly finds herself pregnant and unattached. Moms illness provides the convenient refuge they all seek. Brown is a good storyteller. Though not exactly original, her tale is entertainingly chick-lit-ish, with romance, both seedy and princely, serendipity, and lessons learned. Listeners who like their Shakespeare a la Hallmark suitable for every occasion or thought will be especially charmed. As an audio experience, the novels communal first-person we narration adds immediacy. But, intended perhaps to foreshadow or add irony, it sometimes sounds forced, given the sisters chronic disunity. Fortunately, actress Kirsten Potter brings it all elegantly, expertly together. She differentiates the sisters personalities and a host of characters from hip priest to (stereotypical) sternly kind librarian skillfully until the very alls well that ends well. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weird Sisters Author: Eleanor Brown Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 544 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A major new talent tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home. There is no problem that a library card can't solve. The Andreas family is one of readers. Their father, a renowned Shakespeare professor who speaks almost entirely in verse, has named his three daughters after famous Shakespearean women. When the sisters return to their childhood home, ostensibly to care for their ailing mother, but really to lick their wounds and bury their secrets, they are horrified to find the others there. See, we love each other. We just don't happen to like each other very much. But the sisters soon discover that everything they've been running from-one another, their small hometown, and themselves-might offer more than they ever expected. Editorial Reviews: I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last. (The Tempest) One of the weird sisters might have said this to another in Eleanor Browns debut novel. These three daughters of a Shakespeare scholar possessing vast repertoires of Bardian quotes might have missed this one, or shunned it out of mutual jealousy and need to keep up appearances. But coming home after years apart, they have all been in pickles. Bookish members of a family where reading is both haven and hideout, the sisters call themselves weird after Macbeths three witches, but Professor Andreas, their Will-obsessed and spouting father named them: Cordelia (King Lear), Rose (Rosalind, As You Like It), and Bean (Bianca, Taming of The Shrew). When they receive news that their beloved, artistic mother has cancer, the sisters arrive, each variously adrift in her life, and lugging resentments and insecurities over her siblings perceived advantages in love, work, or parental favor. How their happily married and devoted (if thinly drawn) parents spawned these discontented 20-to-30-somethings isnt clear. But Rose, a math professor and self-appointed (unnecessary) caretaker of her parents, bemoaning her fiancés temporary relocation abroad, eagerly reassumes the role of boss/protector to her sisters (also unnecessary). The chic, man-eating Manhattanite Bean fudged the books at work to binge-shop, until she was recently and humiliatingly caught. And Cordelia, the indulged youngest yet sweetest, a hand-to-mouth (and often hungry) nomad, now suddenly finds herself pregnant and unattached. Moms illness provides the convenient refuge they all seek. Brown is a good storyteller. Though not exactly original, her tale is entertainingly chick-lit-ish, with romance, both seedy and princely, serendipity, and lessons learned. Listeners who like their Shakespeare a la Hallmark suitable for every occasion or thought will be especially charmed. As an audio experience, the novels communal first-person we narration adds immediacy. But, intended perhaps to foreshadow or add irony, it sometimes sounds forced, given the sisters chronic disunity. Fortunately, actress Kirsten Potter brings it all elegantly, expertly together. She differentiates the sisters personalities and a host of characters from hip priest to (stereotypical) sternly kind librarian skillfully until the very alls well that ends well. Members Reviews: "I am not bound to please thee with my answers." As an English teacher and a fan of Shakespeare, I was disappointed with Brown's treatment of the Bard. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Food-of-Love-Audiobook/B01M27BXGG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Food of Love Author: Amanda Prowse Narrator: Amanda Prowse Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A loving mother. A perfect family. A shock wave that could shatter everything. Freya Braithwaite knows she is lucky. Nineteen years of marriage to a man who still warms her soul and two beautiful teenage daughters to show for it: confident Charlotte and thoughtful Lexi. Her home is filled with love and laughter. But when Lexi's struggles with weight take control of her life, everything Freya once took for granted falls apart, leaving the whole family with a sense of helplessness that can only be confronted with understanding, unity and, above all, love. In this compelling and heart-wrenching new work by bestselling author Amanda Prowse, one ordinary family tackles unexpected difficulties and discovers that love can find its way through life's darkest moments. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amanda Prowse) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:41:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Food-of-Love-Audiobook/B01M27BXGG thebookvoice.com 10:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Food of Love Author: Amanda Prowse Narrator: Amanda Prowse Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A loving mother. A perfect family. A shock wave that could shatter everything. Freya Braithwaite knows she is lucky. Nineteen years of marriage to a man who still warms her soul and two beautiful teenage daughters to show for it: confident Charlotte and thoughtful Lexi. Her home is filled with love and laughter. But when Lexi's struggles with weight take control of her life, everything Freya once took for granted falls apart, leaving the whole family with a sense of helplessness that can only be confronted with understanding, unity and, above all, love. In this compelling and heart-wrenching new work by bestselling author Amanda Prowse, one ordinary family tackles unexpected difficulties and discovers that love can find its way through life's darkest moments. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Food of Love Author: Amanda Prowse Narrator: Amanda Prowse Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A loving mother. A perfect family. A shock wave that could shatter everything. Freya Braithwaite knows she is lucky. Nineteen years of marriage to a man who still warms her soul and two beautiful teenage daughters to show for it: confident Charlotte and thoughtful Lexi. Her home is filled with love and laughter. But when Lexi's struggles with weight take control of her life, everything Freya once took for granted falls apart, leaving the whole family with a sense of helplessness that can only be confronted with understanding, unity and, above all, love. In this compelling and heart-wrenching new work by bestselling author Amanda Prowse, one ordinary family tackles unexpected difficulties and discovers that love can find its way through life's darkest moments. Members Reviews: AP fan AP has a way of drawing me in with the topics of the day I didn't think that I'd really be interested in a story about an eating disorder but once again she puts it down as if I know the struggle this family is going through that any family can be going through with any type of problem or conflict so she has a great gift of making this seem real and clearly the topics she chooses and How Deeply she gets into the family Dynamics I enjoy listening to her I think I don't care what she writes about I just want her to read to me I enjoy her narrations to say the least Will tear your heart out I consider myself a pretty hard man. I've fought in combat, jumped out of airplanes, raced in Ironman triathlons but Amanda Prowse's story about how easy it is for a child to be struck by an eating disorder brought tears to my eyes. A very hard truth to read. I found myself angry with the parents, even knowing their choices were impossible to make. Separating what's best for our children, and what they want is always difficult. Such a well told story A heart-wrencing recount of a family stricken by anorexia. Absolutely necessary to listen to or read if you or your loved one are struggling with a similar disease. great story of such a terrible struggle real eye opener. I wasn't familiar with how bad the disease really was. What a struggle. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Who-We-Were-Before-Audiobook/B01KKUOC5I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who We Were Before Author: Leah Mercer Narrator: Simon Mattacks, Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 141 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Zoe knows that it wasn't really her fault. Of course it wasn't. But if she'd just grasped harder, run faster, lunged quicker, she might have saved him. And Edward doesn't really blame her, though his bitter words at the time still haunt her, and he can no more take them back than she can halt the car that killed their son. Two years on, every day is a tragedy. Edward knows they should take healing steps together, but he's tired of being shut out. For Zoe, it just seems easier to let grief lead the way. A weekend in Paris might be their last hope for reconciliation, but mischance sees them separated before they've even left Gare du Nord. Lost and alone, Edward and Zoe must try to find their way back to each other - and find their way back to the people they were before. But is that even possible? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leah Mercer) Sat, 01 Oct 2016 11:06:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Who-We-Were-Before-Audiobook/B01KKUOC5I thebookvoice.com 06:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who We Were Before Author: Leah Mercer Narrator: Simon Mattacks, Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 141 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Zoe knows that it wasn't really her fault. Of course it wasn't. But if she'd just grasped harder, run faster, lunged quicker, she might have saved him. And Edward doesn't really blame her, though his bitter words at the time still haunt her, and he can no more take them back than she can halt the car that killed their son. Two years on, every day is a tragedy. Edward knows they should take healing steps together, but he's tired of being shut out. For Zoe, it just seems easier to let grief lead the way. A weekend in Paris might be their last hope for reconciliation, but mischance sees them separated before they've even left Gare du Nord. Lost and alone, Edward and Zoe must try to find their way back to each other - and find their way back to the people they were before. But is that even possible? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who We Were Before Author: Leah Mercer Narrator: Simon Mattacks, Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 141 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Zoe knows that it wasn't really her fault. Of course it wasn't. But if she'd just grasped harder, run faster, lunged quicker, she might have saved him. And Edward doesn't really blame her, though his bitter words at the time still haunt her, and he can no more take them back than she can halt the car that killed their son. Two years on, every day is a tragedy. Edward knows they should take healing steps together, but he's tired of being shut out. For Zoe, it just seems easier to let grief lead the way. A weekend in Paris might be their last hope for reconciliation, but mischance sees them separated before they've even left Gare du Nord. Lost and alone, Edward and Zoe must try to find their way back to each other - and find their way back to the people they were before. But is that even possible? Members Reviews: Tragic story A story of tragedy and grief. A little long and repetitive. Female narrator was a bit harse to listen to. I found myself skipping parts. Okay for a few bucks. Redundant & un-intriguing Would you listen to another book narrated by Simon Mattacks and Henrietta Meire ? Yes What character would you cut from Who We Were Before? All of them, or definitely redefine their roles. Any additional comments? A bit redundant, drug out and obvious for my taste. It doesn't compare at all to it's competitors. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend. Incredibly depressing I read the description so had an idea that it was about overcoming tragedy and I was interested in that story however I didn't realize the entire book would be about tragedy and sadness. it was absolutely depressing with very small moments of even normalcy let alone happiness. It was very difficult to get through and I didn't want to return to the story everyday. It was told in an interesting way through both characters pov which I liked but that was about it. Such a good read!! This was so good, I really enjoyed it!! I liked how each chapter was told from the other person, either Edward or Zoey's perspective, like how it could have been the same day but we were seeing it through the other person's eyes. It really hoes to show how much losing a child can tear two people apart and they have to really find themselves again before they can come back together and be a couple. Who We Were Before If there was ever an argument for open communication as a couple this book personifies it. Was a good story with good character development but holy crap people just talk to each other for goodness sake! Tell each other how you feel....therapy....seriously, you both need therapy! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/El-coronel-no-tiene-quien-le-escriba-No-One-Writes-to-the-Colonel-Audiobook/B01MECXGMF Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> Título: El coronel no tiene quien le escriba [No One Writes to the Colonel] Autor: Gabriel García Márquez Narrador: Diego Trujillo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 5 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 63 votos Categorías: Fiction, Contemporary Resumen del editor: La segunda novela del maestro colombiano, una historia de injusticia y violencia.El coronel no tiene quien le escriba fue escrita por Gabriel García Márquez durante su estancia en París, adonde había llegado, a mediados de los cincuenta, como corresponsal de prensa y con la secreta intención de estudiar cine. El cierre del periódico para el que trabajaba le sumió en la pobreza mientras redactaba en tres versiones distintas esta excepcional novela, que luego fue rechazada por varios editores antes de su publicación.Tras el barroquismo faulkneriano de La hojarasca, esta segunda novela supone un paso hacia la ascesis, hacia la economía expresiva, y el estilo del escritor se hace más puro y transparente. Se trata también de una historia de injusticia y violencia: un viejo coronel retirado va al puerto todos los viernes a esperar la llegada de la carta oficial que responda a la justa reclamación de sus derechos por los servicios prestados a la patria. Pero la patria permanece muda... "El coronel destapó el tarro del café y comprobó que no había más de una cucharadita. Retiró la olla del fogón, vertió la mitad del agua en el piso de tierra, y con un cuchillo raspó el interior del tarro sobre la olla hasta cuando se desprendieron las últimas raspaduras del polvo de café revueltas con óxido de lata. Mientras esperaba a que hirviera la infusión, sentado junto a la hornilla de barro cocido en una actitud de confiada e inocente expectativa, el coronel experimentó la sensación de que nacían hongos y lirios venenosos en sus tripas. Era octubre. Una mañana difícil de sortear, aun para un hombre como él que había sobrevivido a tantas mañanas como esa. Durante cincuenta y seis años -desde cuando terminó la última guerra civil- el coronel no había hecho nada distinto de esperar. Octubre era una de las pocas cosas que llegaban." Es escritor Mario Benedetti dijo... "Creo, y más de una vez lo he afirmado, que la obra maestra de García Márquez se llama El coronel no tiene quien le escriba." Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gabriel García Márquez) Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:04:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/El-coronel-no-tiene-quien-le-escriba-No-One-Writes-to-the-Colonel-Audiobook/B01MECXGMF thebookvoice.com 02:05:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> Título: El coronel no tiene quien le escriba [No One Writes to the Colonel] Autor: Gabriel García Márquez Narrador: Diego Trujillo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 5 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 63 votos Categorías: Fiction, Contemporary Resumen del editor: La segunda novela del maestro colombiano, una historia de injusticia y violencia.El coronel no tiene quien le escriba fue escrita por Gabriel García Márquez durante su estancia en París, adonde había llegado, a mediados de los cincuenta, como corresponsal de prensa y con la secreta intención de estudiar cine. El cierre del periódico para el que trabajaba le sumió en la pobreza mientras redactaba en tres versiones distintas esta excepcional novela, que luego fue rechazada por varios editores antes de su publicación.Tras el barroquismo faulkneriano de La hojarasca, esta segunda novela supone un paso hacia la ascesis, hacia la economía expresiva, y el estilo del escritor se hace más puro y transparente. Se trata también de una historia de injusticia y violencia: un viejo coronel retirado va al puerto todos los viernes a esperar la llegada de la carta oficial que responda a la justa reclamación de sus derechos por los servicios prestados a la patria. Pero la patria permanece muda... "El coronel destapó el tarro del café y comprobó que no había más de una cucharadita. Retiró la olla del fogón, vertió la mitad del agua en el piso de tierra, y con un cuchillo raspó el interior del tarro sobre la olla hasta cuando se desprendieron las últimas raspaduras del polvo de café revueltas con óxido de lata. Mientras esperaba a que hirviera la infusión, sentado junto a la hornilla de barro cocido en una actitud de confiada e inocente expectativa, el coronel experimentó la sensación de que nacían hongos y lirios venenosos en sus tripas. Era octubre. Una mañana difícil de sortear, aun para un hombre como él que había sobrevivido a tantas mañanas como esa. Durante cincuenta y seis años -desde cuando terminó la última guerra civil- el coronel no había hecho nada distinto de esperar. Octubre era una de las pocas cosas que llegaban." Es escritor Mario Benedetti dijo... "Creo, y más de una vez lo he afirmado, que la obra maestra de García Márquez se llama El coronel no tiene quien le escriba." Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> Título: El coronel no tiene quien le escriba [No One Writes to the Colonel] Autor: Gabriel García Márquez Narrador: Diego Trujillo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 5 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 63 votos Categorías: Fiction, Contemporary Resumen del editor: La segunda novela del maestro colombiano, una historia de injusticia y violencia.El coronel no tiene quien le escriba fue escrita por Gabriel García Márquez durante su estancia en París, adonde había llegado, a mediados de los cincuenta, como corresponsal de prensa y con la secreta intención de estudiar cine. El cierre del periódico para el que trabajaba le sumió en la pobreza mientras redactaba en tres versiones distintas esta excepcional novela, que luego fue rechazada por varios editores antes de su publicación.Tras el barroquismo faulkneriano de La hojarasca, esta segunda novela supone un paso hacia la ascesis, hacia la economía expresiva, y el estilo del escritor se hace más puro y transparente. Se trata también de una historia de injusticia y violencia: un viejo coronel retirado va al puerto todos los viernes a esperar la llegada de la carta oficial que responda a la justa reclamación de sus derechos por los servicios prestados a la patria. Pero la patria permanece muda... "El coronel destapó el tarro del café y comprobó que no había más de una cucharadita. Retiró la olla del fogón, vertió la mitad del agua en el piso de tierra, y con un cuchillo raspó el interior del tarro sobre la olla hasta cuando se desprendieron las últimas raspaduras del polvo de café revueltas con óxido de lata. Mientras esperaba a que hirviera la infusión, sentado junto a la hornilla de barro cocido en una actitud de confiada e inocente expectativa, el coronel experimentó la sensación de que nacían hongos y lirios venenosos en sus tripas. Era octubre. Una mañana difícil de sortear, aun para un hombre como él que había sobrevivido a tantas mañanas como esa. Durante cincuenta y seis años -desde cuando terminó la última guerra civil- el coronel no había hecho nada distinto de esperar. Octubre era una de las pocas cosas que llegaban." Es escritor Mario Benedetti dijo... "Creo, y más de una vez lo he afirmado, que la obra maestra de García Márquez se llama El coronel no tiene quien le escriba." Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: La desolación de Pedro Páramo Creo que la narrativa es más parecida a la de Juan Rulfo, y me atrevo a decir que fue más que una inspiración, ojalá Hubiera títulos de ese autor disponibles. excelente bello conjunto de cuentos. eccelente. bello conjunto, incluido el prólogo. la interpretación del narrador es muy buena también. recomendable Una auténtica maravilla Un libro precioso, tierno, un clásico de la literatura, una historia de amor preciosa y dos personajes entreañables: el coronel y su esposa. Magníficamente narrado por Diego Trujillo. Un auténtico lujo. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Mama-Day-Audiobook/B002VA3AB8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mama Day Author: Gloria Naylor Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mama Day finds herself pitted in mortal combat with dark forces that threaten the body and soul of her beloved great-niece, Cocoa, who has gone "mainside" and married an urban Northerner. Mama Day will use her ancient knowledge of herbal medicine and her judicious but dangerous use of magical powers in this bitter struggle. A multi-voice production. Critic Reviews: "The beauty of Naylor's prose is its plainness, and the secret power of her third novel is that she does not simply tell a story but brings you face to face with human beings living through the complexity, pain and mystery of real life." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gloria Naylor) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:49:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Mama-Day-Audiobook/B002VA3AB8 thebookvoice.com 11:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mama Day Author: Gloria Naylor Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mama Day finds herself pitted in mortal combat with dark forces that threaten the body and soul of her beloved great-niece, Cocoa, who has gone "mainside" and married an urban Northerner. Mama Day will use her ancient knowledge of herbal medicine and her judicious but dangerous use of magical powers in this bitter struggle. A multi-voice production. Critic Reviews: "The beauty of Naylor's prose is its plainness, and the secret power of her third novel is that she does not simply tell a story but brings you face to face with human beings living through the complexity, pain and mystery of real life." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mama Day Author: Gloria Naylor Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mama Day finds herself pitted in mortal combat with dark forces that threaten the body and soul of her beloved great-niece, Cocoa, who has gone "mainside" and married an urban Northerner. Mama Day will use her ancient knowledge of herbal medicine and her judicious but dangerous use of magical powers in this bitter struggle. A multi-voice production. Critic Reviews: "The beauty of Naylor's prose is its plainness, and the secret power of her third novel is that she does not simply tell a story but brings you face to face with human beings living through the complexity, pain and mystery of real life." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A Classic This is actually my favorite book. It starts slow, and the lady who first reads is not as um, skillfull as I would hope, but if you can get to what would be the third chapter, then you will find yourself at home. There are layers of relationships, both classic and unique characters, conflict, resolution, family bonds, male/female relationships. The end is particularly poignant. Can't seem to finish I am so sorry, but I can't seem to finish listening to this audiobook. I love audiobooks, and I prefer to listen than to read. However, the narrators of this book are making it difficult for me to do that. One (the first one) seems to have a speech impediment, and another seems to be going at an usually fast pace, almost like he's ranting for no reason. A total of three so far, and they're voices are all very distracting. Also, the first couple chapters seem to be all over the place, and oddly I'm having a hard time retaining all the characters and their relations to each other. It's too drawn out. Perhaps if I read the book for myself I would have a different outlook. Sorry, poor choice on the narrators. Perhaps I'll come back to it at another time in my life. Brilliant story marred by bad recording I almost didn't make it through the opening of this book, which would have been a real tragedy. For one thing, the first two chapters are difficult and tedious. For another the recording quality is terrible. It sounds like it's been sped up and every word is clipped--almost indecipherable. Luckily for me, i persevered. The recording quality gets bearable (though never perfect) and the book really opens up into something beautiful after the first 45 minutes or so. Worst performance of all the Audible stories I've listened to Most people seem to enjoy this book. Maybe it was the slurry, poorly read audio that I had that gave me a different opinion. But, it was also the whiny, high maintenance character of Cocoa. I don't get why a caring patient guy like George would put up with her mind games. I love herbal medicine so that was about the only part I really liked. It was tough to follow. The were parts that were never fully explained and didn't have enough metaphorical info to even make a good guess. For me, it only got interesting at the end. I just really didn't like it. Excellent Read I really enjoyed this book. It has wonderful writing, intriguing story, fascinating characters, an overall great book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hazardous-Duty-Audiobook/B00H8ACRVA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hazardous Duty Subtitle: Presidential Agent Series, Book 8 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 627 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Presidential Agent adventures return, in the most surprising novel yet in the #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Timesbestselling series. Mexican drug cartels are shooting up the streets of Laredo and El Paso. Somali pirates are holding three U.S. tankers for ransom. The President of the United States is fed up and, as Commander in Chief, has what he thinks is a pretty bright idea to get hold of Colonel Charley Castillo and his merry band and get them on the case. Unfortunately, that will be difficult. Everybody knows that the President hates Castillos guts, and has just had him forcibly retired from the military, and now Castillos men are scattered far and wide, many of them in hiding. There are also whispers that the President himself is unstable the word nutcake has been mentioned. How will it all play out? No one knows for sure, but for Castillo and company, only one thing is definite: This is going to be hazardous duty. Critic Reviews: "Tough-fisted . . . hard-edged . . . Griffins formula is straightforward: Set up a bunch of obstacles, and let us watch Charley Castillo knock them down one at a time. His novels promise action, suspense, and rousing entertainment, and they never fail to deliver." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:11:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Hazardous-Duty-Audiobook/B00H8ACRVA thebookvoice.com 13:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hazardous Duty Subtitle: Presidential Agent Series, Book 8 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 627 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Presidential Agent adventures return, in the most surprising novel yet in the #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Timesbestselling series. Mexican drug cartels are shooting up the streets of Laredo and El Paso. Somali pirates are holding three U.S. tankers for ransom. The President of the United States is fed up and, as Commander in Chief, has what he thinks is a pretty bright idea to get hold of Colonel Charley Castillo and his merry band and get them on the case. Unfortunately, that will be difficult. Everybody knows that the President hates Castillos guts, and has just had him forcibly retired from the military, and now Castillos men are scattered far and wide, many of them in hiding. There are also whispers that the President himself is unstable the word nutcake has been mentioned. How will it all play out? No one knows for sure, but for Castillo and company, only one thing is definite: This is going to be hazardous duty. Critic Reviews: "Tough-fisted . . . hard-edged . . . Griffins formula is straightforward: Set up a bunch of obstacles, and let us watch Charley Castillo knock them down one at a time. His novels promise action, suspense, and rousing entertainment, and they never fail to deliver." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hazardous Duty Subtitle: Presidential Agent Series, Book 8 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 627 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Presidential Agent adventures return, in the most surprising novel yet in the #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Timesbestselling series. Mexican drug cartels are shooting up the streets of Laredo and El Paso. Somali pirates are holding three U.S. tankers for ransom. The President of the United States is fed up and, as Commander in Chief, has what he thinks is a pretty bright idea to get hold of Colonel Charley Castillo and his merry band and get them on the case. Unfortunately, that will be difficult. Everybody knows that the President hates Castillos guts, and has just had him forcibly retired from the military, and now Castillos men are scattered far and wide, many of them in hiding. There are also whispers that the President himself is unstable the word nutcake has been mentioned. How will it all play out? No one knows for sure, but for Castillo and company, only one thing is definite: This is going to be hazardous duty. Critic Reviews: "Tough-fisted . . . hard-edged . . . Griffins formula is straightforward: Set up a bunch of obstacles, and let us watch Charley Castillo knock them down one at a time. His novels promise action, suspense, and rousing entertainment, and they never fail to deliver." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Not At All Like 1st Seven - Please No More Would you try another book from W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth and/or Dick Hill? Yes - I love the Presidential Agent Series - but Hazardous Duty was to much like Mash. This series went form best selling to making a joke of a very well written series Would you recommend Hazardous Duty to your friends? Why or why not? No - Not like 1 - 7. Book 8 was very disappointing Did the narration match the pace of the story? yes Was Hazardous Duty worth the listening time? I had nothing else to do. I waited 3 months for the release and ended up with mash instead of book eight of this series TRIPE!!! Utter Tripe with horrible editing. Would you try another book from W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth and/or Dick Hill? ARE YOU CRAZY??? This is the most horrible editing of any of these books. HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?? The character went from Seymour Krantz to Jack Kensington? WTF is Jack Kensington? W. E. Butterworth and Jr must of lost their collective memory or the editors drew a paycheck with no work or plot comparison!! Of the first 6 hrs 5.5 of it was recounting all the previous books in perpetuity. IT never ended. Write something new. I FF'ed through entire chapters even though IOS7 doesn't have chapter breaks and never lost the "so-called" plot. What could W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? This book was 2hrs of new plot streeeeeeetcccchhhheeddddd into 13 hours of pure agony. As a fan, I am tired of the story of the centuries old Russian history. And the religion. And the half-assed love story. And the dumb-ass aviators talking to the control tower. And the 1950s theory of military history. Write a new plot line. You completely left characters out. And I could give a crap about Russian mob families. No particular impact on the story or plot. I want my money back..This is almost as bad as the Corps series you have managed to ruin. What do you think the narrator could have done better? The narrator is still dry as toast. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Strange-Highways-Audiobook/B00IK1CP18 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Highways Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1522 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Joey Shannon, an alcoholic whose life has been going nowhere for 20 years, returns to his hometown for the funeral of his father. As he leaves town, he gets a mysterious second chance to relive the night in 1975 when his life began its downward spiral: to both literally and figuratively take the road that he didn't originally take. On this road he is supremely tested by conflict with his successful and charismatic older brother P.J., by conflict between his cynicism and his lost faith, and by conflict between the ultimate good and evil. ©1995 Dean Koontz (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:49:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Strange-Highways-Audiobook/B00IK1CP18 thebookvoice.com 06:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Highways Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1522 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Joey Shannon, an alcoholic whose life has been going nowhere for 20 years, returns to his hometown for the funeral of his father. As he leaves town, he gets a mysterious second chance to relive the night in 1975 when his life began its downward spiral: to both literally and figuratively take the road that he didn't originally take. On this road he is supremely tested by conflict with his successful and charismatic older brother P.J., by conflict between his cynicism and his lost faith, and by conflict between the ultimate good and evil. ©1995 Dean Koontz (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Highways Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1522 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Joey Shannon, an alcoholic whose life has been going nowhere for 20 years, returns to his hometown for the funeral of his father. As he leaves town, he gets a mysterious second chance to relive the night in 1975 when his life began its downward spiral: to both literally and figuratively take the road that he didn't originally take. On this road he is supremely tested by conflict with his successful and charismatic older brother P.J., by conflict between his cynicism and his lost faith, and by conflict between the ultimate good and evil. ©1995 Dean Koontz (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Members Reviews: Disappointing Without The Short Stories When I first read the synopsis of this book, it listed not only the title story "Strange Highways" but also many other short stories. I was disappointed when the title story ended and more did not follow. "Strange Highways" was good but not Koontz best work. It was somewhat tedious and did not fully keep my attention. While I still recommend this book, I caution the Audible buyer to focus on reviews of the audio book so that they are not disappointed when all of the short stories listed in other reviews do not follow the title story. OK Koontz but Shorts not Included This book does not include the short stories originally published under this title. The story itself is not the best of Koontz. It has quite a few weakness I dont usually see in Koontz books. It is among the most blatantly religious of his novels, with characters weaker than usual, a plot that is a bit too straightforward and plot twists that were reminiscent of video games. I very rarely find myself arguing with Koontzs choices (as I do with most other authors in this genre) but several times I found myself drawn out of the story by the silliness of the action. Yet this is not really a bad book, the prose and imagery is better than most, but I wont read it again though. Maybe I would have liked it better... Is there anything you would change about this book? If all of the stories were included. The reader is okay but the voices he applies to the characters were a little silly. The story itself (the title story and the only one included) was a little silly. I've been reading Koontz for 20 years and this just didn't seem much like him. Would you ever listen to anything by Dean Koontz again? Of course. Do you think Strange Highways needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I think the rest of the book would be nice! The older version was better! Any additional comments? James Spader read the abridged version. Maybe 1995? I have it on tape. He did a great job. Even though it was abridged I like it much better. So Where Are the Rest of the Stories? What happened to the rest of the book? There's only one story here. Disappointed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Wives-and-Daughters-Audiobook/B002VA3A3Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wives and Daughters Author: Elizabeth Gaskell Narrator: Prunella Scales Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-06 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Exclusively from Audible Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a widowed doctor in the small provincial town of Hollingford, lost her mother when she was a child. Her father remarries wanting to give Molly the woman's presence he feels she lacks. To Molly, any stepmother would have been a shock, but the new Mrs. Gibson is a self-absorbed, petty widow, and Molly's unhappiness is compounded by the realisation that her father has come to regret his second marriage. Although Molly resents her stepmother, she befriends her new step-sister, Cynthia, who is loveable, but worldly and troubling. The audiobook chronicles their maturation into womanhood within the confines of the gossiping and watchful society of Hollingford. As Molly matures and falls in love she learns to judge people for what they are, not what they seem. Through Molly, the social values and changes of early 19th century England are brought to life in this timeless representation of human relationships. The audiobook is more than just a nostalgic story of village life, it offers an ironic critique of mid-Victorian society. Known as her last, longest, and perhaps finest work, it was not quite complete when Gaskell died suddenly in 1865. The last section was written by Frederick Greenwood. Narrator Biography Prunella Scales is a classically trained stage actress but is best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the BBC comedy Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) and for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in A Question of Attribution (1991) for which she was nominated a BAFTA. Her film appearances have included Stiff Upper Lips (1997), Howard's End (1992) and Wolf (1994). She was awarded the CBE for her services to drama in 1992 and the Patricia Rothermere Award for her contributions to British Theatre in 2001. More recent appearances have included the mini-series The Shell Seekers (2006), a production of Carrie's War at the Apollo Theatre (2009), Horrid Henry: The Movie (2013) and a guest appearance in the popular BBC radio comedy Cabin Pressure (2013). Julian Barnes' The Lemon Table and Anne Fine's Charm School are among the many audiobooks Prunella Scales has narrated. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Gaskell) Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:40:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Wives-and-Daughters-Audiobook/B002VA3A3Q thebookvoice.com 25:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wives and Daughters Author: Elizabeth Gaskell Narrator: Prunella Scales Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-06 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Exclusively from Audible Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a widowed doctor in the small provincial town of Hollingford, lost her mother when she was a child. Her father remarries wanting to give Molly the woman's presence he feels she lacks. To Molly, any stepmother would have been a shock, but the new Mrs. Gibson is a self-absorbed, petty widow, and Molly's unhappiness is compounded by the realisation that her father has come to regret his second marriage. Although Molly resents her stepmother, she befriends her new step-sister, Cynthia, who is loveable, but worldly and troubling. The audiobook chronicles their maturation into womanhood within the confines of the gossiping and watchful society of Hollingford. As Molly matures and falls in love she learns to judge people for what they are, not what they seem. Through Molly, the social values and changes of early 19th century England are brought to life in this timeless representation of human relationships. The audiobook is more than just a nostalgic story of village life, it offers an ironic critique of mid-Victorian society. Known as her last, longest, and perhaps finest work, it was not quite complete when Gaskell died suddenly in 1865. The last section was written by Frederick Greenwood. Narrator Biography Prunella Scales is a classically trained stage actress but is best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the BBC comedy Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) and for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in A Question of Attribution (1991) for which she was nominated a BAFTA. Her film appearances have included Stiff Upper Lips (1997), Howard's End (1992) and Wolf (1994). She was awarded the CBE for her services to drama in 1992 and the Patricia Rothermere Award for her contributions to British Theatre in 2001. More recent appearances have included the mini-series The Shell Seekers (2006), a production of Carrie's War at the Apollo Theatre (2009), Horrid Henry: The Movie (2013) and a guest appearance in the popular BBC radio comedy Cabin Pressure (2013). Julian Barnes' The Lemon Table and Anne Fine's Charm School are among the many audiobooks Prunella Scales has narrated. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wives and Daughters Author: Elizabeth Gaskell Narrator: Prunella Scales Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-06 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Exclusively from Audible Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a widowed doctor in the small provincial town of Hollingford, lost her mother when she was a child. Her father remarries wanting to give Molly the woman's presence he feels she lacks. To Molly, any stepmother would have been a shock, but the new Mrs. Gibson is a self-absorbed, petty widow, and Molly's unhappiness is compounded by the realisation that her father has come to regret his second marriage. Although Molly resents her stepmother, she befriends her new step-sister, Cynthia, who is loveable, but worldly and troubling. The audiobook chronicles their maturation into womanhood within the confines of the gossiping and watchful society of Hollingford. As Molly matures and falls in love she learns to judge people for what they are, not what they seem. Through Molly, the social values and changes of early 19th century England are brought to life in this timeless representation of human relationships. The audiobook is more than just a nostalgic story of village life, it offers an ironic critique of mid-Victorian society. Known as her last, longest, and perhaps finest work, it was not quite complete when Gaskell died suddenly in 1865. The last section was written by Frederick Greenwood. Narrator Biography Prunella Scales is a classically trained stage actress but is best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the BBC comedy Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) and for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in A Question of Attribution (1991) for which she was nominated a BAFTA. Her film appearances have included Stiff Upper Lips (1997), Howard's End (1992) and Wolf (1994). She was awarded the CBE for her services to drama in 1992 and the Patricia Rothermere Award for her contributions to British Theatre in 2001. More recent appearances have included the mini-series The Shell Seekers (2006), a production of Carrie's War at the Apollo Theatre (2009), Horrid Henry: The Movie (2013) and a guest appearance in the popular BBC radio comedy Cabin Pressure (2013). Julian Barnes' The Lemon Table and Anne Fine's Charm School are among the many audiobooks Prunella Scales has narrated. Members Reviews: Superb! Story and Narration A++ A committed Jane Austen fan, I first discovered Mrs Gaskell through BBC mini-series adaptations of her books whilst casting around for something similar to Jane. The story itself is wonderfully written with characters that shine. There is subtly of character, humor, and character that you will love and love to hate. But what really sets this one apart is Prunella Scales' absolutely superb narration, which the sample does not do justice to. She is able to read the male and female characters, upper and middle class accents, and local dialect accents wonderfully. I am English myself, and was so impressed by her range and accuracy. I shall certainly be looking out for more books read by Ms Scales -- bravo! So if you are a fan of light but subtle, well-written period drama's (this is set in a country town in Victorian England) a la Jane Austen, give this a try - you won't be disappointed. Delightful Listen If you're in the mood for a delightful listen about Victorian, England, I definitely recommend this. It was entertaining and fun and light. Prunella Scales is probably the best reader of any book I've listened to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Good-Goodbye-Audiobook/B019J1XN72 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Goodbye Author: Carla Buckley Narrator: Ali Ahn, Suzy Jackson, Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1881 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two cousins, Rory and Arden, lie unconscious in a hospital burn unit. The fire, which broke out in their shared college dorm room, killed another student, and the police want answers. Tension between Rory and Arden's parents was already at an all-time high before the fire, owing to a recent financial crisis and the decline of the family business. As the parents huddle anxiously in the waiting room, carefully avoiding the subject of their own unraveling relationships, disturbing truths come to light. This is the deeply moving story of a family's struggle to hold together while their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Carla Buckley is the author of The Deepest Secret, Invisible, and The Things That Keep Us Here, which was nominated for a Thriller Award as a best first novel and the Ohioana Book Award for fiction. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carla Buckley) Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:23:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Good-Goodbye-Audiobook/B019J1XN72 thebookvoice.com 12:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Goodbye Author: Carla Buckley Narrator: Ali Ahn, Suzy Jackson, Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1881 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two cousins, Rory and Arden, lie unconscious in a hospital burn unit. The fire, which broke out in their shared college dorm room, killed another student, and the police want answers. Tension between Rory and Arden's parents was already at an all-time high before the fire, owing to a recent financial crisis and the decline of the family business. As the parents huddle anxiously in the waiting room, carefully avoiding the subject of their own unraveling relationships, disturbing truths come to light. This is the deeply moving story of a family's struggle to hold together while their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Carla Buckley is the author of The Deepest Secret, Invisible, and The Things That Keep Us Here, which was nominated for a Thriller Award as a best first novel and the Ohioana Book Award for fiction. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Goodbye Author: Carla Buckley Narrator: Ali Ahn, Suzy Jackson, Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1881 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two cousins, Rory and Arden, lie unconscious in a hospital burn unit. The fire, which broke out in their shared college dorm room, killed another student, and the police want answers. Tension between Rory and Arden's parents was already at an all-time high before the fire, owing to a recent financial crisis and the decline of the family business. As the parents huddle anxiously in the waiting room, carefully avoiding the subject of their own unraveling relationships, disturbing truths come to light. This is the deeply moving story of a family's struggle to hold together while their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Carla Buckley is the author of The Deepest Secret, Invisible, and The Things That Keep Us Here, which was nominated for a Thriller Award as a best first novel and the Ohioana Book Award for fiction. Members Reviews: So sad! I really liked this book a lot. The narration was impeccable. The story was different and very interesting. I was surprised I liked it so much because typically prefer more action and less drama, but there was a lot of suspense throughout and it was hard to stop listening. I will try other books by this author, and definitely look for more read by these narrators. A very good listen This book was well worth listening too. I was drawn in to the swirling dynamics of all the people involved. A warning be prepared to cry. Wow, great book! Great production, the narrators did a wonderful job, portraying their characters well enough to make them seem real! Very engaging story, with a great ending. The only very minor criticism I might add would be that I mixed up the characters some, but that is probably my fault, there are many parallels and similarities between the families involved. I would highly recommend this audiobook, primarily to women, I suspect my husband would consider it a "chick" book, but that's not a negative. The character development is so very good, with all the twists and turns long relationships carry with them. Very, very good audiobook! A plus all around. Loved the story and narrators did a great job. 1st Buckley book, looking forward to hearing some more of her stories. Awake till 2 AM! This book kept me enthralled until I finally finished listening at 2:00 am. Moving, suspenseful , emotional... I have college aged daughters which added angst knowing that we never really know what is going on in their worlds, even though we want to believe they are happy and adjusted and more mature than they truly can be at that age. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Saturday-Audiobook/B002V0QLSM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saturday Author: Ian McEwan Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 644 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Neurosurgeon Henry Perowne enjoys life immensely and considers himself fortunate to love the woman he's married to. As he makes his way through an immense London crowd of Iraq protestors, he has a minor automobile accident. His trained eye immediately senses something neurologically wrong with Baxter, the other driver. So when the confrontational Baxter visits the Perowne home later that evening and events take a tragic turn, it is Henry who must employ his skills to save Baxter. McEwan has been hailed as "one of the most gifted literary storytellers alive" by The New Republic, and Saturday is further proof of that claim. Critic Reviews: "Dazzling." (The New York Times) "A wise and poignant portrait of the way we live now." (Publishers Weekly) "McEwan is as provocative, transporting, and brilliant as ever as he considers both our vulnerability and our strength, particularly our ability to create sanctuary in a violent world." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian McEwan) Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:17:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Saturday-Audiobook/B002V0QLSM thebookvoice.com 10:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saturday Author: Ian McEwan Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 644 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Neurosurgeon Henry Perowne enjoys life immensely and considers himself fortunate to love the woman he's married to. As he makes his way through an immense London crowd of Iraq protestors, he has a minor automobile accident. His trained eye immediately senses something neurologically wrong with Baxter, the other driver. So when the confrontational Baxter visits the Perowne home later that evening and events take a tragic turn, it is Henry who must employ his skills to save Baxter. McEwan has been hailed as "one of the most gifted literary storytellers alive" by The New Republic, and Saturday is further proof of that claim. Critic Reviews: "Dazzling." (The New York Times) "A wise and poignant portrait of the way we live now." (Publishers Weekly) "McEwan is as provocative, transporting, and brilliant as ever as he considers both our vulnerability and our strength, particularly our ability to create sanctuary in a violent world." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saturday Author: Ian McEwan Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 644 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Neurosurgeon Henry Perowne enjoys life immensely and considers himself fortunate to love the woman he's married to. As he makes his way through an immense London crowd of Iraq protestors, he has a minor automobile accident. His trained eye immediately senses something neurologically wrong with Baxter, the other driver. So when the confrontational Baxter visits the Perowne home later that evening and events take a tragic turn, it is Henry who must employ his skills to save Baxter. McEwan has been hailed as "one of the most gifted literary storytellers alive" by The New Republic, and Saturday is further proof of that claim. Critic Reviews: "Dazzling." (The New York Times) "A wise and poignant portrait of the way we live now." (Publishers Weekly) "McEwan is as provocative, transporting, and brilliant as ever as he considers both our vulnerability and our strength, particularly our ability to create sanctuary in a violent world." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Extraordinary If you like great writing and a well-crafted narrative, pay no attention to the nay-sayers about this book. McEwan let me live inside Henry's head for the week it took me to finish the book, and a fascinating head it was! The incredible detail and accuracy of the neurosurgical and medical frame of the story itself is fascinating. More important, I was completely caught up in the present-tense narrative with its visits to Henry's past provoked by the moment-to-moment events of the one Saturday in question. The task of writing a novel that takes place in single day is a giant literary challenge. McEwan meets that challenge with a masterpiece of contemporary fiction. One of the best books I've read in recent years, and one of the first that have reflected on our reaction to events since 9/11 in a way that made sense to me. Mrs. Dalloway if she were male & millennium Sheesh, I am glad I didn't see these other reviews before buying. They would have prevented me from one of the best reads I've had in a long time. Paint drying? I suppose if you're looking for Lights! Camera! Action! this will be a disappointment. But if you're a serious reader who enjoys sinking into the consciousness of someone else while being carried along by a really good story--download away. You won't be sorry. Wonderful! I've been an audible.com subscriber for nearly five years and have listened to over 200 books. This book is easily one of the 15 best. I absolutely loved it! I often use customer ratings and reviews to guide my purchases. When I got this book, there weren't any ratings yet. Now, there are several and to my surprise they are poor! As a anesthesiologist/intensivist, I often cringe at medical inaccuracies in literature. Perhaps it takes a physician to appreciate this book, but I found it absolutely stunning in it's accuracy and the way the author uses details to build the main character. The plot is suspenseful and very engaging. I couldn?t set it down. I was absolutely convinced the author was an accomplished neurosurgeon, and was stunned when I went to his website (http://www.ianmcewan.com/) and found that he it not. I?m American, but work with many UK physicians and nurses. McEwan captures the British personality in so many ways. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Secret-Scripture-Audiobook/B002V5806S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Scripture Author: Sebastian Barry Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 885 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Meanwhile, the hospital is preparing to close and is evaluating its patients to determine whether they can return to society. Dr. Grene, Roseanne's caretaker, takes a special interest in her case. In his research, he discovers a document written by a local priest that tells a very different story of Roseanne's life than what she recalls. As doctor and patient attempt to understand each other, they begin to uncover long-buried secrets about themselves. Set against an Ireland besieged by conflict, The Secret Scripture is an epic story of love, betrayal, and unavoidable tragedy. Critic Reviews: "Above all it is the surpassing quality of Mr. Barry's language that gives it its power....It is like a song, with all the pulse of the Irish language, a song sung liltingly and plaintively from the top of Ben Bulben into the airy night." ( New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sebastian Barry) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:57:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Secret-Scripture-Audiobook/B002V5806S thebookvoice.com 09:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Scripture Author: Sebastian Barry Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 885 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Meanwhile, the hospital is preparing to close and is evaluating its patients to determine whether they can return to society. Dr. Grene, Roseanne's caretaker, takes a special interest in her case. In his research, he discovers a document written by a local priest that tells a very different story of Roseanne's life than what she recalls. As doctor and patient attempt to understand each other, they begin to uncover long-buried secrets about themselves. Set against an Ireland besieged by conflict, The Secret Scripture is an epic story of love, betrayal, and unavoidable tragedy. Critic Reviews: "Above all it is the surpassing quality of Mr. Barry's language that gives it its power....It is like a song, with all the pulse of the Irish language, a song sung liltingly and plaintively from the top of Ben Bulben into the airy night." ( New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Scripture Author: Sebastian Barry Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 885 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Meanwhile, the hospital is preparing to close and is evaluating its patients to determine whether they can return to society. Dr. Grene, Roseanne's caretaker, takes a special interest in her case. In his research, he discovers a document written by a local priest that tells a very different story of Roseanne's life than what she recalls. As doctor and patient attempt to understand each other, they begin to uncover long-buried secrets about themselves. Set against an Ireland besieged by conflict, The Secret Scripture is an epic story of love, betrayal, and unavoidable tragedy. Critic Reviews: "Above all it is the surpassing quality of Mr. Barry's language that gives it its power....It is like a song, with all the pulse of the Irish language, a song sung liltingly and plaintively from the top of Ben Bulben into the airy night." ( New York Times) Members Reviews: Haunting and Lovely This beautiful little novel, so perfectly narrated by Wanda McCaddon, was a welcomed change from the ordinary. While the story of Roseanne McNultys life is unarguably tragic, much of her commentary contains hilarious quotes and observations that often had me breaking out in unexpected laughter. It was difficult at times to accept how fatalistic the main character was, and how little she fought for herself throughout her life. Then again, I think that was the intent from the start; to study a life lived only within the lines others drew. Im removing one star for how far-fetched the storyline was, but I do so half-heartedly. The bottom line is that this story, and Roseannes voice (via Wanda McCaddon) has stayed with me, even as I move through other stories. Its a rare book that does that; and when you find one, it deserves respect. For those that can struggle with accents, be advised this narrator has a thick Irish brogue. Be sure to listen to the sample first, to make sure it works for you. Small story on a big stage While this story is placed in a time of great turmoil among nations and within communities, this is a very small story of its time - almost the opposite of an epic during epic times. Ireland between the two World Wars had its own Civil War, agonizingly dealing with changes on the political scene, yet this story shows how the people were still dealing with the ancient morals and superstitions that had guided them for centuries. Perhaps because of the sociopolitial uncertainties, clinging to the familiar may have felt like the only safety afforded small vulnerable villages. Roseanne is one such vulnerable person, spending the vast majority of her adult life institutionalized in an asylum, the reason for which has been lost to time and missing records. As she writes her own memoirs for whomever may find them in the future, we see the tragic events that have lead her to where she is, helpless in the face of religious and legal forces wielded by a zealous priest and unsympathetic family. Parallel to her diary, we learn of a record written by that same priest telling her story, but with many differences. Who is right? Are either of them right? This poignant story explores choices made, their motivations and interpretations, the reliability of memory and ultimately the relevance of memory once fate has taken a hand. The narrative focuses mainly on two characters: Roseanne and Dr. Grene, her psychiatrist who is trying to discover why she has been incarcerated for over 60 years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Devil-All-the-Time-Audiobook/B005C4FKDG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil All the Time Author: Donald Ray Pollock Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 423 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Knockemstiffcalled powerful, remarkable, exceptional by the Los Angeles Timescomes a dark and riveting vision of America that delivers literary excitement in the highest degree. In The Devil All the Time, Donald Ray Pollock has written a novel that marries the twisted intensity of Oliver Stones Natural Born Killers with the religious and Gothic overtones of Flannery OConnor at her most haunting. Set in rural southern Ohio and West Virginia, The Devil All the Time follows a cast of compelling and bizarre characters from the end of World War II to the 1960s. Theres Willard Russell, tormented veteran of the carnage in the South Pacific, who cant save his beautiful wife, Charlotte, from an agonizing death by cancer no matter how much sacrificial blood he pours on his prayer log. Theres Carl and Sandy Henderson, a husband-and-wife team of serial killers, who troll Americas highways searching for suitable models to photograph and exterminate. Theres the spider-handling preacher Roy and his crippled virtuoso-guitar-playing sidekick, Theodore, running from the law. And caught in the middle of all this is Arvin Eugene Russell, Willard and Charlottes orphaned son, who grows up to be a good but also violent man in his own right. Donald Ray Pollock braids his plotlines into a taut narrative that will leave readers astonished and deeply moved. With his first novel, he proves himself a master storyteller in the grittiest and most uncompromising American grain. Critic Reviews: "If Pollocks powerful collection Knockemstiff was a punch to the jaw, his follow-up, a novel set in the violent soul-numbing towns of southern Ohio and West Virginia, feels closer to a mules kick, and how he draws these folks and their inevitably hopeless lives without pity is what the kicks all about." (Publishers Weekly) "The God-fearing hard-luck characters who populate Donald Ray Pollocks debut novel, The Devil All the Time, move through the southern outlands of Ohio and the isolated hollows of West Virginia like figures in a collective nightmare of poverty, addiction, superstition, and crime" (Lisa Shea, ELLE magazine) This novel fulfills the promise made by Pollocks debut collection, Knockemstiff. He is a real writer, and The Devil All The Time hits you like a telegram from Hell slid under your door at three oclock in the morning. (William Gay, author of Provinces of Night and The Long Home) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald Ray Pollock) Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:39:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Devil-All-the-Time-Audiobook/B005C4FKDG thebookvoice.com 09:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil All the Time Author: Donald Ray Pollock Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 423 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Knockemstiffcalled powerful, remarkable, exceptional by the Los Angeles Timescomes a dark and riveting vision of America that delivers literary excitement in the highest degree. In The Devil All the Time, Donald Ray Pollock has written a novel that marries the twisted intensity of Oliver Stones Natural Born Killers with the religious and Gothic overtones of Flannery OConnor at her most haunting. Set in rural southern Ohio and West Virginia, The Devil All the Time follows a cast of compelling and bizarre characters from the end of World War II to the 1960s. Theres Willard Russell, tormented veteran of the carnage in the South Pacific, who cant save his beautiful wife, Charlotte, from an agonizing death by cancer no matter how much sacrificial blood he pours on his prayer log. Theres Carl and Sandy Henderson, a husband-and-wife team of serial killers, who troll Americas highways searching for suitable models to photograph and exterminate. Theres the spider-handling preacher Roy and his crippled virtuoso-guitar-playing sidekick, Theodore, running from the law. And caught in the middle of all this is Arvin Eugene Russell, Willard and Charlottes orphaned son, who grows up to be a good but also violent man in his own right. Donald Ray Pollock braids his plotlines into a taut narrative that will leave readers astonished and deeply moved. With his first novel, he proves himself a master storyteller in the grittiest and most uncompromising American grain. Critic Reviews: "If Pollocks powerful collection Knockemstiff was a punch to the jaw, his follow-up, a novel set in the violent soul-numbing towns of southern Ohio and West Virginia, feels closer to a mules kick, and how he draws these folks and their inevitably hopeless lives without pity is what the kicks all about." (Publishers Weekly) "The God-fearing hard-luck characters who populate Donald Ray Pollocks debut novel, The Devil All the Time, move through the southern outlands of Ohio and the isolated hollows of West Virginia like figures in a collective nightmare of poverty, addiction, superstition, and crime" (Lisa Shea, ELLE magazine) This novel fulfills the promise made by Pollocks debut collection, Knockemstiff. He is a real writer, and The Devil All The Time hits you like a telegram from Hell slid under your door at three oclock in the morning. (William Gay, author of Provinces of Night and The Long Home) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil All the Time Author: Donald Ray Pollock Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 423 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Knockemstiffcalled powerful, remarkable, exceptional by the Los Angeles Timescomes a dark and riveting vision of America that delivers literary excitement in the highest degree. In The Devil All the Time, Donald Ray Pollock has written a novel that marries the twisted intensity of Oliver Stones Natural Born Killers with the religious and Gothic overtones of Flannery OConnor at her most haunting. Set in rural southern Ohio and West Virginia, The Devil All the Time follows a cast of compelling and bizarre characters from the end of World War II to the 1960s. Theres Willard Russell, tormented veteran of the carnage in the South Pacific, who cant save his beautiful wife, Charlotte, from an agonizing death by cancer no matter how much sacrificial blood he pours on his prayer log. Theres Carl and Sandy Henderson, a husband-and-wife team of serial killers, who troll Americas highways searching for suitable models to photograph and exterminate. Theres the spider-handling preacher Roy and his crippled virtuoso-guitar-playing sidekick, Theodore, running from the law. And caught in the middle of all this is Arvin Eugene Russell, Willard and Charlottes orphaned son, who grows up to be a good but also violent man in his own right. Donald Ray Pollock braids his plotlines into a taut narrative that will leave readers astonished and deeply moved. With his first novel, he proves himself a master storyteller in the grittiest and most uncompromising American grain. Critic Reviews: "If Pollocks powerful collection Knockemstiff was a punch to the jaw, his follow-up, a novel set in the violent soul-numbing towns of southern Ohio and West Virginia, feels closer to a mules kick, and how he draws these folks and their inevitably hopeless lives without pity is what the kicks all about." (Publishers Weekly) "The God-fearing hard-luck characters who populate Donald Ray Pollocks debut novel, The Devil All the Time, move through the southern outlands of Ohio and the isolated hollows of West Virginia like figures in a collective nightmare of poverty, addiction, superstition, and crime" (Lisa Shea, ELLE magazine) This novel fulfills the promise made by Pollocks debut collection, Knockemstiff. He is a real writer, and The Devil All The Time hits you like a telegram from Hell slid under your door at three oclock in the morning. (William Gay, author of Provinces of Night and The Long Home) Members Reviews: Horrible things told beautifully The other reviews already mention the bizarre cast of characters. The darkest of the dark. We follow them along their twisted and on-and-off converging paths. Horrified, mesmerized...and, one has to admit, very much entertained at the hands of an expert storyteller and an excellent narrator. Bravo! Could NOT Turn it Off! The Devil took me in! Where does The Devil All the Time rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is among the most captivating audiobooks I've listened to since joining audible. The narration by Mark Bramhall is outstanding. What other book might you compare The Devil All the Time to and why? I can compare this to What about Mark Bramhalls performance did you like? Mark Bramhall's narration was pitch perfect. He carried the accents and tone throughout that added to the written form. I never wanted to turn off the audio. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Straight-Man-Audiobook/B002V5B7J0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Straight Man Author: Richard Russo Narrator: Sam Freed Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 787 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the course of a single week, Devereaux will have his nose mangled by an angry colleague, imagine his wife is having an affair with his dean, wonder if a curvaceous adjunct is trying to seduce him with peach pits, and threaten to execute a goose on local television. All this while coming to terms with his philandering father, the dereliction of his youthful promise, and the ominous failure of certain vital body functions. In short, Straight Man is classic Russo - side-splitting and true-to-life, witty, compassionate, and impossible to put down. Critic Reviews: "There is a big, wry heart beating at the center of Russo's fiction." (The New Yorker) "[Russo] skewers academic pretensions and infighting with mad abandon...in a clear and muscular prose that is a pleasure to read...I had to stop often to guffaw, gasp, wheeze and wipe away my tears." (Chicago Sun-Times) "Russo can penetrate to the tender quick of ordinary, American lives." (Entertainment Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Russo) Fri, 05 Sep 2003 10:02:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Straight-Man-Audiobook/B002V5B7J0 thebookvoice.com 14:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Straight Man Author: Richard Russo Narrator: Sam Freed Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 787 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the course of a single week, Devereaux will have his nose mangled by an angry colleague, imagine his wife is having an affair with his dean, wonder if a curvaceous adjunct is trying to seduce him with peach pits, and threaten to execute a goose on local television. All this while coming to terms with his philandering father, the dereliction of his youthful promise, and the ominous failure of certain vital body functions. In short, Straight Man is classic Russo - side-splitting and true-to-life, witty, compassionate, and impossible to put down. Critic Reviews: "There is a big, wry heart beating at the center of Russo's fiction." (The New Yorker) "[Russo] skewers academic pretensions and infighting with mad abandon...in a clear and muscular prose that is a pleasure to read...I had to stop often to guffaw, gasp, wheeze and wipe away my tears." (Chicago Sun-Times) "Russo can penetrate to the tender quick of ordinary, American lives." (Entertainment Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Straight Man Author: Richard Russo Narrator: Sam Freed Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 787 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the course of a single week, Devereaux will have his nose mangled by an angry colleague, imagine his wife is having an affair with his dean, wonder if a curvaceous adjunct is trying to seduce him with peach pits, and threaten to execute a goose on local television. All this while coming to terms with his philandering father, the dereliction of his youthful promise, and the ominous failure of certain vital body functions. In short, Straight Man is classic Russo - side-splitting and true-to-life, witty, compassionate, and impossible to put down. Critic Reviews: "There is a big, wry heart beating at the center of Russo's fiction." (The New Yorker) "[Russo] skewers academic pretensions and infighting with mad abandon...in a clear and muscular prose that is a pleasure to read...I had to stop often to guffaw, gasp, wheeze and wipe away my tears." (Chicago Sun-Times) "Russo can penetrate to the tender quick of ordinary, American lives." (Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: one of my favorite books This was one of the most entertaining and engaging books I have come across in some time. The central character is an interesa fascinating,irritating, yet lovably hilarious excuse for a grown-up. He was a wonderful mixture of insightfulness and cluelessness. There are some terrific moments along the way that had me falling out of my chair with laughter-- then I'd climb back in to my chair to "re-read" the passage again and enjoy it once more. My wife was so intrigued by how I gleefully devoured this book that she had to read it herself. She loved it too! And so have each of my friends who I have convinced to read it. Shockingly good I bought this book after seeing it in a Staff Recommendations rack. It is the funniest non Comedy book I have ever read. I have bought copies for several friends and have read several Russo books since. He is terrific. Straight Man This is the funniest book I have listened to since John Grisham's Skipping Christmas. It is a hilarious account of the trouble a middle aged college professor can find while his wife is away for several days. Russo's writing combines humor with the trials and tribulations of growing old or should I say growing up? A must listen! Russo Rocks! So I gave it only 4 stars. This isn't because Straight Man isn't wonderful. Perhaps when I compare it to the richness of Empire Falls and Nobody's Fool, it just doesn't quite fill those shoes. But don't let this stop you. In some ways I enjoyed this book more than the other Russo books I have had the pleasure to listen to. This book was funnier. And I could not help but wonder how much of the protagonist, Hank Devereaux, was really Richard Russo himself as an irreverant wise-cracking head of a college English department. Devereaux's own mother criticized her son telling him "you've become a clever man." To understand how this is considered a fault, you really have to listen to this book. One hundred percent enjoyable! Great fun--give this a try! Hilarious satire combined with warm sympathetic characters. The satire is funny but never cruel--difficult balance to maintain but Russo pulls it off. Delicious send-up of pompous college administrators and members of the college English department. Even when Russo is at his satiric best, almost all of the characters, though flawed, are presented as sympathetic complex human beings. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Woman-at-Point-Zero-Audiobook/B01FUZKC48 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Woman at Point Zero Author: Nawal el Saadawi Narrator: Laura Hanna Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: 'All the men I did get to know, every single one of them, has filled me with but one desire: to lift my hand and bring it smashing down on his face. But because I am a woman, I have never had the courage to lift my hand. And because I am a prostitute, I hid my fear under layers of make-up.' So begins Firdaus' story, leading to her grimy Cairo prison cell, where she welcomes her death sentence as a relief from her pain and suffering. Born to a peasant family in the Egyptian countryside, Firdaus suffered a childhood of cruelty and neglect. Her passion for education was ignored by her family, and on leaving school she was forced to marry a much older man. Following her escapes from violent relationships, she finally met Sharifa, who told her that 'a man does not know a woman's value; the higher you price yourself, the more he will realise what you are really worth' and led her into a life of prostitution. Desperate and alone, she took drastic action. Saadawi's searing indictment of society's brutal treatment of women continues to resonate today. This classic audiobook has been an inspiration to countless people across the world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nawal el Saadawi) Thu, 16 Jun 2016 04:47:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Woman-at-Point-Zero-Audiobook/B01FUZKC48 thebookvoice.com 03:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Woman at Point Zero Author: Nawal el Saadawi Narrator: Laura Hanna Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: 'All the men I did get to know, every single one of them, has filled me with but one desire: to lift my hand and bring it smashing down on his face. But because I am a woman, I have never had the courage to lift my hand. And because I am a prostitute, I hid my fear under layers of make-up.' So begins Firdaus' story, leading to her grimy Cairo prison cell, where she welcomes her death sentence as a relief from her pain and suffering. Born to a peasant family in the Egyptian countryside, Firdaus suffered a childhood of cruelty and neglect. Her passion for education was ignored by her family, and on leaving school she was forced to marry a much older man. Following her escapes from violent relationships, she finally met Sharifa, who told her that 'a man does not know a woman's value; the higher you price yourself, the more he will realise what you are really worth' and led her into a life of prostitution. Desperate and alone, she took drastic action. Saadawi's searing indictment of society's brutal treatment of women continues to resonate today. This classic audiobook has been an inspiration to countless people across the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Woman at Point Zero Author: Nawal el Saadawi Narrator: Laura Hanna Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: 'All the men I did get to know, every single one of them, has filled me with but one desire: to lift my hand and bring it smashing down on his face. But because I am a woman, I have never had the courage to lift my hand. And because I am a prostitute, I hid my fear under layers of make-up.' So begins Firdaus' story, leading to her grimy Cairo prison cell, where she welcomes her death sentence as a relief from her pain and suffering. Born to a peasant family in the Egyptian countryside, Firdaus suffered a childhood of cruelty and neglect. Her passion for education was ignored by her family, and on leaving school she was forced to marry a much older man. Following her escapes from violent relationships, she finally met Sharifa, who told her that 'a man does not know a woman's value; the higher you price yourself, the more he will realise what you are really worth' and led her into a life of prostitution. Desperate and alone, she took drastic action. Saadawi's searing indictment of society's brutal treatment of women continues to resonate today. This classic audiobook has been an inspiration to countless people across the world. Members Reviews: Not exactly what I expected... Would you listen to another book narrated by Laura Hanna? No, I did not enjoy her performance. Was Woman at Point Zero worth the listening time? It took me a very long time to finish because I did not enjoy it that much. Any additional comments? I had wanted to read this story for several years now, but in the end it was not exactly what I had expected. The last two chapters were the best part of the book in my opinion. Perhaps I would've had a better experience with this book in the Kindle format. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Goodbye-for-Now-Audiobook/B008LXZVY8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodbye for Now Subtitle: A Novel Author: Laurie Frankel Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the spirit of One Day, comes a fresh and warmhearted love story for the 21st century. Sometimes the end is just the beginning.... Sam Elling works for an internet dating company, but he still can't get a date. So he creates an algorithm that will match you with your soul mate. Sam meets the love of his life, a coworker named Meredith, but he also gets fired when the company starts losing all their customers to Mr. and Ms. Right. When Meredith's grandmother, Livvie, dies suddenly, Sam uses his ample free time to create a computer program that will allow Meredith to have one last conversation with her grandmother. Mining from all her correspondence - email, Facebook, Skype, texts - Sam constructs a computer simulation of Livvie who can respond to email or video chat just as if she were still alive. It's not supernatural; it's computer science. Meredith loves it, and the couple begins to wonder if this is something that could help more people through their grief. And thus, the company RePose is born. The business takes off, but for every person who just wants to say good-bye, there is someone who can't let go. In the meantime, Sam and Meredith's affection for each other deepens into the kind of love that once tasted, you can't live without. But what if one of them suddenly had to? This entertaining novel delivers a charming and bittersweet romance, as well as a lump in the throat exploration of the nature of love, loss, and life (both real and computer simulated). Maybe nothing was meant to last forever, but then again, sometimes love takes on a life of its own. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurie Frankel) Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:49:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Goodbye-for-Now-Audiobook/B008LXZVY8 thebookvoice.com 11:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodbye for Now Subtitle: A Novel Author: Laurie Frankel Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the spirit of One Day, comes a fresh and warmhearted love story for the 21st century. Sometimes the end is just the beginning.... Sam Elling works for an internet dating company, but he still can't get a date. So he creates an algorithm that will match you with your soul mate. Sam meets the love of his life, a coworker named Meredith, but he also gets fired when the company starts losing all their customers to Mr. and Ms. Right. When Meredith's grandmother, Livvie, dies suddenly, Sam uses his ample free time to create a computer program that will allow Meredith to have one last conversation with her grandmother. Mining from all her correspondence - email, Facebook, Skype, texts - Sam constructs a computer simulation of Livvie who can respond to email or video chat just as if she were still alive. It's not supernatural; it's computer science. Meredith loves it, and the couple begins to wonder if this is something that could help more people through their grief. And thus, the company RePose is born. The business takes off, but for every person who just wants to say good-bye, there is someone who can't let go. In the meantime, Sam and Meredith's affection for each other deepens into the kind of love that once tasted, you can't live without. But what if one of them suddenly had to? This entertaining novel delivers a charming and bittersweet romance, as well as a lump in the throat exploration of the nature of love, loss, and life (both real and computer simulated). Maybe nothing was meant to last forever, but then again, sometimes love takes on a life of its own. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodbye for Now Subtitle: A Novel Author: Laurie Frankel Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the spirit of One Day, comes a fresh and warmhearted love story for the 21st century. Sometimes the end is just the beginning.... Sam Elling works for an internet dating company, but he still can't get a date. So he creates an algorithm that will match you with your soul mate. Sam meets the love of his life, a coworker named Meredith, but he also gets fired when the company starts losing all their customers to Mr. and Ms. Right. When Meredith's grandmother, Livvie, dies suddenly, Sam uses his ample free time to create a computer program that will allow Meredith to have one last conversation with her grandmother. Mining from all her correspondence - email, Facebook, Skype, texts - Sam constructs a computer simulation of Livvie who can respond to email or video chat just as if she were still alive. It's not supernatural; it's computer science. Meredith loves it, and the couple begins to wonder if this is something that could help more people through their grief. And thus, the company RePose is born. The business takes off, but for every person who just wants to say good-bye, there is someone who can't let go. In the meantime, Sam and Meredith's affection for each other deepens into the kind of love that once tasted, you can't live without. But what if one of them suddenly had to? This entertaining novel delivers a charming and bittersweet romance, as well as a lump in the throat exploration of the nature of love, loss, and life (both real and computer simulated). Maybe nothing was meant to last forever, but then again, sometimes love takes on a life of its own. Members Reviews: A Living Community I found myself in a book slump recently. Nothing I read seemed to catch my interest. I wanted to read something a bit out of my comfort zone... but not SO far out there that it would lose me. Enter "Goodbye for Now." Every now and again, I like a good tearjerker (OK, chick book). Every now and again, I like to read about hypothetical uses for technology. But I don't think I've ever seen them together. I enjoyed this book immensely. It was light enough to be what I needed, but not so light that I was choking on its sweetness. There's raw grief and rough edges and hard truths in these pages. While Repose, a computer program that allows the living to communicate with the electronic likeness of theirDLOs (dead loved ones), is prominent, this book speaks more of a community of the living. How each one of us brings something unique and special to the table. Technology has immense power, for good or for ill or for better or worse, but it can never replace the living human connections we have. Yes, it's important to mourn and grieve, to say whatever needs to be said, to regret things that didn't need to happen... but it's all part of life. To paraphrase one character, "You can't stop time." I am normally not a big fan of this narrator - I am unsure why - but he did a very good job with this emotional read. Interesting, original, but slightly creepy idea The premise of this 3.5 star book initially interested me; computer programmer Sam Elling creates an algorithm that matches people with their soul mates, but he is fired when it works too well. He uses it to meet his own perfect match, Meredith, but things begin to go awry when Meredith's grandmother dies. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fishbowl-Audiobook/B013I6GFEM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fishbowl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Bradley Somer Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 496 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A goldfish named Ian is falling from the 27th-floor balcony on which his fishbowl sits. He's longed for adventure, so when the opportunity arises, he escapes from his bowl, clears the balcony railing and finds himself airborne. Plummeting toward the street below, Ian witnesses the lives of the Seville on Roxy residents. There's the handsome grad student, his girlfriend, and the other woman; the construction worker who feels trapped by a secret; the building's super who feels invisible and alone; the pregnant woman on bed rest who craves a forbidden ice cream sandwich; the shut-in for whom dirty talk, and quiche, are a way of life; and home-schooled Herman, a boy who thinks he can travel through time. Though they share time and space, they have something even more important in common: each faces a decision that will affect the course of their lives. Within the walls of the Seville are stories of love, new life, and death, of facing the ugly truth of who one has been and the beautiful truth of who one can become. Sometimes taking a risk is the only way to move forward with our lives. As Ian the goldfish knows, "An entire life devoted to a fishbowl will make one die an old fish with not one adventure had." Bradley Somer's Fishbowl is at turns funny and heartbreaking and you will, no doubt, fall in love with his unforgettable characters. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bradley Somer) Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:15:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Fishbowl-Audiobook/B013I6GFEM thebookvoice.com 08:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fishbowl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Bradley Somer Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 496 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A goldfish named Ian is falling from the 27th-floor balcony on which his fishbowl sits. He's longed for adventure, so when the opportunity arises, he escapes from his bowl, clears the balcony railing and finds himself airborne. Plummeting toward the street below, Ian witnesses the lives of the Seville on Roxy residents. There's the handsome grad student, his girlfriend, and the other woman; the construction worker who feels trapped by a secret; the building's super who feels invisible and alone; the pregnant woman on bed rest who craves a forbidden ice cream sandwich; the shut-in for whom dirty talk, and quiche, are a way of life; and home-schooled Herman, a boy who thinks he can travel through time. Though they share time and space, they have something even more important in common: each faces a decision that will affect the course of their lives. Within the walls of the Seville are stories of love, new life, and death, of facing the ugly truth of who one has been and the beautiful truth of who one can become. Sometimes taking a risk is the only way to move forward with our lives. As Ian the goldfish knows, "An entire life devoted to a fishbowl will make one die an old fish with not one adventure had." Bradley Somer's Fishbowl is at turns funny and heartbreaking and you will, no doubt, fall in love with his unforgettable characters. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fishbowl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Bradley Somer Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 496 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A goldfish named Ian is falling from the 27th-floor balcony on which his fishbowl sits. He's longed for adventure, so when the opportunity arises, he escapes from his bowl, clears the balcony railing and finds himself airborne. Plummeting toward the street below, Ian witnesses the lives of the Seville on Roxy residents. There's the handsome grad student, his girlfriend, and the other woman; the construction worker who feels trapped by a secret; the building's super who feels invisible and alone; the pregnant woman on bed rest who craves a forbidden ice cream sandwich; the shut-in for whom dirty talk, and quiche, are a way of life; and home-schooled Herman, a boy who thinks he can travel through time. Though they share time and space, they have something even more important in common: each faces a decision that will affect the course of their lives. Within the walls of the Seville are stories of love, new life, and death, of facing the ugly truth of who one has been and the beautiful truth of who one can become. Sometimes taking a risk is the only way to move forward with our lives. As Ian the goldfish knows, "An entire life devoted to a fishbowl will make one die an old fish with not one adventure had." Bradley Somer's Fishbowl is at turns funny and heartbreaking and you will, no doubt, fall in love with his unforgettable characters. Members Reviews: What a Nice Surprise Lovely book about multiple people living in an apartment building - each with their own stories. So glad I didn't let it pass me by. About life. STELLAR PERFORMANCE + MAGICAL TALE = VIRTUAL JOY! If you could sum up Fishbowl in three words, what would they be? LYRICAL LIFE-AFFIRMING (counts as one) JOYOUS What did you like best about this story? In some way it is reminiscent of Salmon Rushdie's "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" only the magic comes from the simplest everyday things. I think the format itself creates that magic, the wildly imaginative notion of an entire book taking place in the span of time it takes for a goldfish to fall from the 27th floor of a building to the ground below. This book reads like a slice of life but because of all the lives that intertwine, it's more like the whole pie. I don't want to give anything away but real time is repeated over and over from a variety of perspectives. This works on many levels and allows the narrator to remain somewhat omniscient and yet able telescope in almost on the cellular level when called for. The narrator is brilliant at this. Spinning a yarn from a great distance and yet walking, crawling and gliding alongside the people we meet, he's like a friendly presence throughout. The result is the feeling that the story is being told to the listener in an intimate setting, as if anyone else who wants to hear the story would have to wait in line. Have you listened to any of Peter Berkrots other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. Quite a lot of them actually. He's seems to be an especially gifted actor because he gets inside the minds of the characters' and breathes individual and specific life into each of them. He can be very funny and very chilling. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Irish-Doctor-in-Love-and-at-Sea-Audiobook/B015TVHOI0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Doctor in Love and at Sea Subtitle: An Irish Country Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Long before Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly came to the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, young Surgeon-Lieutenant O'Reilly answered the call of duty to serve in World War II. Fingal just wants to marry his beloved Deirdre and live happily ever after. First, he must hone his skills at a British naval hospital before reporting back to the HMS Warspite, where, as a ship's doctor, he faces danger upon the high seas. With German bombers a constant threat, the future has never been more uncertain, but Fingal and Deirdre are determined to make a life together...no matter what may lie ahead. Decades later the war is long over, and O'Reilly is content to mend the bodies and souls of his patients in Ballybucklebo, but there are still changes and challenges aplenty. A difficult pregnancy as well as an old colleague badly in denial concerning his own serious medical condition test O'Reilly and his young partner, Barry Laverty. But even with all that occupies him in the present, can O'Reilly ever truly let go of the ghosts from his past? Shifting effortlessly between two singular eras, best-selling author Patrick Taylor continues the story of O'Reilly's wartime experiences while vividly bringing the daily joys and struggles of Ballybucklebo to life once more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Taylor) Tue, 13 Oct 2015 04:52:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Irish-Doctor-in-Love-and-at-Sea-Audiobook/B015TVHOI0 thebookvoice.com 18:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Doctor in Love and at Sea Subtitle: An Irish Country Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Long before Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly came to the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, young Surgeon-Lieutenant O'Reilly answered the call of duty to serve in World War II. Fingal just wants to marry his beloved Deirdre and live happily ever after. First, he must hone his skills at a British naval hospital before reporting back to the HMS Warspite, where, as a ship's doctor, he faces danger upon the high seas. With German bombers a constant threat, the future has never been more uncertain, but Fingal and Deirdre are determined to make a life together...no matter what may lie ahead. Decades later the war is long over, and O'Reilly is content to mend the bodies and souls of his patients in Ballybucklebo, but there are still changes and challenges aplenty. A difficult pregnancy as well as an old colleague badly in denial concerning his own serious medical condition test O'Reilly and his young partner, Barry Laverty. But even with all that occupies him in the present, can O'Reilly ever truly let go of the ghosts from his past? Shifting effortlessly between two singular eras, best-selling author Patrick Taylor continues the story of O'Reilly's wartime experiences while vividly bringing the daily joys and struggles of Ballybucklebo to life once more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Doctor in Love and at Sea Subtitle: An Irish Country Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Long before Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly came to the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, young Surgeon-Lieutenant O'Reilly answered the call of duty to serve in World War II. Fingal just wants to marry his beloved Deirdre and live happily ever after. First, he must hone his skills at a British naval hospital before reporting back to the HMS Warspite, where, as a ship's doctor, he faces danger upon the high seas. With German bombers a constant threat, the future has never been more uncertain, but Fingal and Deirdre are determined to make a life together...no matter what may lie ahead. Decades later the war is long over, and O'Reilly is content to mend the bodies and souls of his patients in Ballybucklebo, but there are still changes and challenges aplenty. A difficult pregnancy as well as an old colleague badly in denial concerning his own serious medical condition test O'Reilly and his young partner, Barry Laverty. But even with all that occupies him in the present, can O'Reilly ever truly let go of the ghosts from his past? Shifting effortlessly between two singular eras, best-selling author Patrick Taylor continues the story of O'Reilly's wartime experiences while vividly bringing the daily joys and struggles of Ballybucklebo to life once more. Members Reviews: Great Book Wonderfully read and very entertaining. I love the ongoing helpful Dr O'Reilly and his side kick Dr Lafferty. Makes me wish I lived in such a village. Makes me see such a place in my mind. Engaging This book like the prior one in the series An Irish Doctor in Peace and War is full of flashback memories of World War II. In the prior book OReilly was entering anesthesiology training at the Royal Naval Hospital Hasler in Portsmouth. Deirdre meets OReilly in Portsmouth to get married. This book picks up as OReilly enters training. In the current time, 1964, OReilly attends a medical school reunion and a former classmate is ill. Back in Ballybucklebo Barry is depressed because his fiancée, Sue, has bet a charming Frenchman while on teaching exchange. The book is well written and is a feel good book. The story tells about life in a rural Northern Ireland village in the 1960s. The book is full of gentle humor and emotional stories taking place in the beautiful rural village. In the flashbacks Taylor tells of what life was like during World War II. I still enjoy the housekeeper/cook Kinky and her delightful cork accent and humor. I have read the majority of books in this series as audiobooks. With all the various accents and Irish words, it is great to have a fantastic narrator, John Keating, able to performs them perfectly. Keating is an Irish actor and audiobook narrator. The book is just over eighteen and a half hours long. Disappointed Again I have listened to every book in this series, read by John Keating, whose ability to capture the varied voices with Irish brogue always keeps me coming back for more. Sadly, as a long time fan of these stories, I am disappointed for the second time in a row, because Patrick Taylor, the author, has chosen to revisit so many of the same chapters in Doctor Fingal Flahertie OReilly's life. It's unfair to loyal readers when the characters' are tediously rediscribed in each later book; their life stories retold for the benefit of those who are new to the series. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beach-Lane-Audiobook/B0050K12HA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach Lane Subtitle: A Chesapeake Shores Novel, Book 7 Author: Sherryl Woods Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 250 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie OBrien and Mack Franklins not dating claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susies thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. But OBriens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susies rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Macks former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susies definitely up to the challenge... as long as Macks right there by her side. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherryl Woods) Tue, 31 May 2011 03:28:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Beach-Lane-Audiobook/B0050K12HA thebookvoice.com 10:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach Lane Subtitle: A Chesapeake Shores Novel, Book 7 Author: Sherryl Woods Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 250 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie OBrien and Mack Franklins not dating claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susies thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. But OBriens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susies rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Macks former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susies definitely up to the challenge... as long as Macks right there by her side. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach Lane Subtitle: A Chesapeake Shores Novel, Book 7 Author: Sherryl Woods Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 250 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie OBrien and Mack Franklins not dating claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susies thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. But OBriens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susies rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Macks former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susies definitely up to the challenge... as long as Macks right there by her side. Members Reviews: Nice, Light Summer Reading, but... I was hoping for a feel-good, summer read and I definitely found it in this book! The biggest problem was that the last 2 hours (approx) of the recording sounded like it was in a tunnel. There was an odd echo that was distracting from the story. I would have awarded this book a 4/5 star rating, but the recording made me drop it to 3. WOW! Wonderful story line! The best book in this series so far! Loved all of it! Getting more in depth with the OBrien cousins and the Riley family was a real treat! Another Success! This family is so strong and willing to do anything to help one another. This is a great story of courage and the power of love. Predictable but easy read Would you consider the audio edition of Beach Lane to be better than the print version? Haven't tried a print version Would you be willing to try another book from Sherryl Woods? Why or why not? Yes - have listened to the full series Have you listened to any of Christina Traisters other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes - she is easy to listen to but not a lot of variation between different character voices except for Nell Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? no Any additional comments? no My favorite book of the series. This book has a decent narrator and of the whole A Chesapeake Shores is by far my favorite. If you dont read another book in this series (you dont have to, to understand whats going on in this book). I like the 2 main characters and its a good story. Not a big fan of the whole series but I did enjoy this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Pussy-Trap-3-Audiobook/B00TRL2U2O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pussy Trap 3 Subtitle: Death by Temptation Author: NeNe Capri Narrator: Mr. Gates Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 343 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fear, grief, and pain.... the perfect mixture for the deadly cocktail that drives KoKo head first into danger as she tries to hold onto her throne. Betrayal, distrust, and a struggle for power almost destroys all that she has built. Kayson is back on the scene and refuses to bow to anyone. The power is up for grabs and there are many hands in the pot. There's a boss that will live to the end, but who will succumb to The Pussy Trap's Death by Temptation? biacuaduc@gmail.com (NeNe Capri) Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:27:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Pussy-Trap-3-Audiobook/B00TRL2U2O thebookvoice.com 07:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pussy Trap 3 Subtitle: Death by Temptation Author: NeNe Capri Narrator: Mr. Gates Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 343 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fear, grief, and pain.... the perfect mixture for the deadly cocktail that drives KoKo head first into danger as she tries to hold onto her throne. Betrayal, distrust, and a struggle for power almost destroys all that she has built. Kayson is back on the scene and refuses to bow to anyone. The power is up for grabs and there are many hands in the pot. There's a boss that will live to the end, but who will succumb to The Pussy Trap's Death by Temptation? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pussy Trap 3 Subtitle: Death by Temptation Author: NeNe Capri Narrator: Mr. Gates Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 343 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fear, grief, and pain.... the perfect mixture for the deadly cocktail that drives KoKo head first into danger as she tries to hold onto her throne. Betrayal, distrust, and a struggle for power almost destroys all that she has built. Kayson is back on the scene and refuses to bow to anyone. The power is up for grabs and there are many hands in the pot. There's a boss that will live to the end, but who will succumb to The Pussy Trap's Death by Temptation? Members Reviews: I LOVE THIS SERIES What made the experience of listening to The Pussy Trap 3 the most enjoyable? EVERYTHING TO MANY TO PICK JUST ONE. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Pussy Trap 3? WHEN THE BABY SHOT KEISHA OLD STANKEN SELF. What about Mr. Gatess performance did you like? LOVE THE WAY HE READS If you could rename The Pussy Trap 3, what would you call it? KOKO Any additional comments? NE NE CAPRI WHEN WILL PUSSY TRAP 4 BE ON AUDIBLE :( Loved it! Worth Five Cedits I have listened to all three and this is a great story well written and excellent performance. I'm about to start over at book one and laugh and cry with KoKo and Kasan all over again! Wow what a good book!! it had me at the edge .. i just wanted more and more and the book gave me just that book. just when i thought i figured it out i was in whaaaatt omg love it I need a part 4 I love the book wish I was there was more to reads. I need part 4....Pussy Trap is back and in full effect 4 Oooooooweeeee! Loves all three of the P' traps books! Great work Ms. Capri! Keep them coming as fast as possible! Yes! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Snuff-Audiobook/B002UZZ6NY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snuff Author: Chuck Palahniuk Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 387 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cassie Wright, porn priestess, intends to cap her legendary career by breaking the world record for serial fornication. On camera. With 600 men. Snuff unfolds from the perspectives of Mr. 72, Mr. 137, and Mr. 600, who await their turn on camera in a very crowded green room. This wild, lethally funny, and thoroughly researched novel brings the huge yet underacknowledged presence of pornography in contemporary life into the realm of literary fiction at last. Who else but Chuck Palahniuk would dare do such a thing? Who else could do it so well, so unflinchingly, and with such an incendiary (you might say) climax? ©2008 Chcuk Palahniuk; (P)2008 Tantor Critic Reviews: "Striking characters, sharp parody, and a tight plot....Highly recommended for mature [audiences]." (Library Journal) "McLaren's gritty voice adds the needed edge to this seedy but interesting novel." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chuck Palahniuk) Wed, 28 May 2008 13:53:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Snuff-Audiobook/B002UZZ6NY thebookvoice.com 04:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snuff Author: Chuck Palahniuk Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 387 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cassie Wright, porn priestess, intends to cap her legendary career by breaking the world record for serial fornication. On camera. With 600 men. Snuff unfolds from the perspectives of Mr. 72, Mr. 137, and Mr. 600, who await their turn on camera in a very crowded green room. This wild, lethally funny, and thoroughly researched novel brings the huge yet underacknowledged presence of pornography in contemporary life into the realm of literary fiction at last. Who else but Chuck Palahniuk would dare do such a thing? Who else could do it so well, so unflinchingly, and with such an incendiary (you might say) climax? ©2008 Chcuk Palahniuk; (P)2008 Tantor Critic Reviews: "Striking characters, sharp parody, and a tight plot....Highly recommended for mature [audiences]." (Library Journal) "McLaren's gritty voice adds the needed edge to this seedy but interesting novel." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snuff Author: Chuck Palahniuk Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 387 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cassie Wright, porn priestess, intends to cap her legendary career by breaking the world record for serial fornication. On camera. With 600 men. Snuff unfolds from the perspectives of Mr. 72, Mr. 137, and Mr. 600, who await their turn on camera in a very crowded green room. This wild, lethally funny, and thoroughly researched novel brings the huge yet underacknowledged presence of pornography in contemporary life into the realm of literary fiction at last. Who else but Chuck Palahniuk would dare do such a thing? Who else could do it so well, so unflinchingly, and with such an incendiary (you might say) climax? ©2008 Chcuk Palahniuk; (P)2008 Tantor Critic Reviews: "Striking characters, sharp parody, and a tight plot....Highly recommended for mature [audiences]." (Library Journal) "McLaren's gritty voice adds the needed edge to this seedy but interesting novel." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: It is worth the read. Chuck Palahniuk writes about a variety of topics. Each time he finds something new in the human condition. Talking about the Porn industry and those it attracts isn't an easy read. Yet Palanhniuk write a story about humanity in all its gory detail. This story has stayed with me for a while, which I didn't think would happen from such a short story. Didn't finish... Didn't keep me interested at all. Was excited for this book! Had potential, but was a bore. I may try to finish it. I have an hour left. Compared to other books I've been reading such as The Girl with All the Gifts, Gone Girl, The Martian, I just felt like I was wasting my time. At best, slightly amusing The best part about this book was the hilarious crazy pun names of the porn films Cassie Wright had filmed. Other than that, I felt like this story dragged on unnecessarily. Also, the Audible audiobook was strangely formatted, with no pauses between the chapters or any attempt at using different voices for the characters. Alas. Classic Palahniuk! I have read or listened to most of chuck's work and this is very much in keeping with his quirky observations of human interaction, experience and information. It is a short sweet tale of what happens on the set of a porn film. I found it Clear and with a very strong plot. I dont know what the other reviewers listened to or what they were doing when they tried to listen. The book is very good, it reminds me of Survivor a bit. Great time killer Struggled to finish it tho. I'm not giving up yet. I'll find another great book by Palahniuk. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Good-Year-Audiobook/B002V5CJCY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Year Author: Peter Mayle Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 301 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Peter Mayle once again returns to the beautiful but complicated world of Provence, to find that the highly competitive boutique wine trade has hidden depths that cannot be hidden by the sunny grape arbors above the ground. Mayle's usual fish-out-of-water British protagonist comes to inspect a Provencal vineyard left to him by his newly-dead uncle. While handling the details of the estate, he is distracted by two gorgeous women, but not distracted enough to overlook that his caretaker desperately wants the vineyard's land. When a beautiful young Californian arrives on the scene, with both a credible claim to the vineyard and a fount of viticultural knowledge, the plot begins to twist and curve into elegant complication and release. ©2004 Peter Mayle; (P)2004 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "Happily snide (and knowledgeable) [with] wicked turns of phrase." (Chicago Sun-Times) "Mayle makes Provence sound like the most enticing place this side of paradise. Reservations anyone?" (People) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Mayle) Wed, 09 Jun 2004 00:45:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Good-Year-Audiobook/B002V5CJCY thebookvoice.com 07:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Year Author: Peter Mayle Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 301 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Peter Mayle once again returns to the beautiful but complicated world of Provence, to find that the highly competitive boutique wine trade has hidden depths that cannot be hidden by the sunny grape arbors above the ground. Mayle's usual fish-out-of-water British protagonist comes to inspect a Provencal vineyard left to him by his newly-dead uncle. While handling the details of the estate, he is distracted by two gorgeous women, but not distracted enough to overlook that his caretaker desperately wants the vineyard's land. When a beautiful young Californian arrives on the scene, with both a credible claim to the vineyard and a fount of viticultural knowledge, the plot begins to twist and curve into elegant complication and release. ©2004 Peter Mayle; (P)2004 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "Happily snide (and knowledgeable) [with] wicked turns of phrase." (Chicago Sun-Times) "Mayle makes Provence sound like the most enticing place this side of paradise. Reservations anyone?" (People) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Year Author: Peter Mayle Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 301 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Peter Mayle once again returns to the beautiful but complicated world of Provence, to find that the highly competitive boutique wine trade has hidden depths that cannot be hidden by the sunny grape arbors above the ground. Mayle's usual fish-out-of-water British protagonist comes to inspect a Provencal vineyard left to him by his newly-dead uncle. While handling the details of the estate, he is distracted by two gorgeous women, but not distracted enough to overlook that his caretaker desperately wants the vineyard's land. When a beautiful young Californian arrives on the scene, with both a credible claim to the vineyard and a fount of viticultural knowledge, the plot begins to twist and curve into elegant complication and release. ©2004 Peter Mayle; (P)2004 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "Happily snide (and knowledgeable) [with] wicked turns of phrase." (Chicago Sun-Times) "Mayle makes Provence sound like the most enticing place this side of paradise. Reservations anyone?" (People) Members Reviews: Five stars aren't enough Entertaining, funny, superbly written, and superbly read. Mayle at his best. Fun Read, Movie is Better We loved the movie and watch it on a regular basis. It so happens the producer of the film starring Russell Crowe is from my hometown of Greensboro. I understand the movie failed miserably, yet it remains one of my wife and my favorite films. The characters, the ambience of the French estate, the haunting childhood memories, beautiful cinematography and the humor draws us in everytime. So I am not surprised the book is different, but this is one case where hollywood made the story better. Having listened to the story with such high expectations I can only give it 3 stars. I readily admit my prejudice. Still its a wonderful story and certainly worthy of your time. You'll Laugh Out Loud A delightful listen with descriptions and dialogue that made me laugh out loud. Peter Mayle pokes fun at the English, French and Americans through his knack for creating characters that are both stereotypical and believable at the same time. You may not know people exactly like these characters, but by the end of the story you?ll wish you did. An excellent listen! This is a very well written book that's resulted in an excellent audiobook. The story is so well constructed and the details so well described that you become a part of it. The reader also does a great job. Although not necessary, if you enjoy wine you'll find this story much more enjoyable. It centers around an inherited winery and some strange happenings. A Good Year and a Great Listen! Both my husband & I were captivated by the movie which inspired our purchase of the book. John Lee's wonderful voice added greatly to the book's ability to transport us into a delightful world of eccentric and lovable characters; we tasted the foods, delighted in the wines, felt the sun, and were cheered by the dry humour all the while commuting to work in a rainy and chilly Canadian summer. We are looking at ways to bring the tastes and experience of Provence into our own home. We will be certainly going back to this book again and again and when we get the opportunity, we will vote for John Lee as a favourite narrator (I enjoyed him every step of the way through the unabridged Pillars of the Earth as well!) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Between-the-Bridge-and-the-River-Audiobook/B00HXICT1U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between the Bridge and the River Author: Craig Ferguson Narrator: Craig Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 381 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two childhood friends from Scotland and two illegitimate half-brothers from the deep South suffer and enjoy all manner of bizarre adventures that, it turns out, are somehow interconnected and, even more surprisingly, meaningful. The eclectic cast of characters features Socrates, Carl Jung, and Tony Randall, along with an ex-television evangelist with a penchant for booze, prostitutes, and uncomfortable knitwear who gets mugged in Miami by an almost pure-blooded Watusi warrior - and sets off on a road trip in a stolen motor home. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Craig Ferguson) Tue, 18 Feb 2014 07:10:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Between-the-Bridge-and-the-River-Audiobook/B00HXICT1U thebookvoice.com 09:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between the Bridge and the River Author: Craig Ferguson Narrator: Craig Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 381 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two childhood friends from Scotland and two illegitimate half-brothers from the deep South suffer and enjoy all manner of bizarre adventures that, it turns out, are somehow interconnected and, even more surprisingly, meaningful. The eclectic cast of characters features Socrates, Carl Jung, and Tony Randall, along with an ex-television evangelist with a penchant for booze, prostitutes, and uncomfortable knitwear who gets mugged in Miami by an almost pure-blooded Watusi warrior - and sets off on a road trip in a stolen motor home. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between the Bridge and the River Author: Craig Ferguson Narrator: Craig Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 381 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two childhood friends from Scotland and two illegitimate half-brothers from the deep South suffer and enjoy all manner of bizarre adventures that, it turns out, are somehow interconnected and, even more surprisingly, meaningful. The eclectic cast of characters features Socrates, Carl Jung, and Tony Randall, along with an ex-television evangelist with a penchant for booze, prostitutes, and uncomfortable knitwear who gets mugged in Miami by an almost pure-blooded Watusi warrior - and sets off on a road trip in a stolen motor home. Members Reviews: Hillarious and thought-provoking It's not very often than I laugh out loud when enjoying a book, but this one did it for me several times. If you are easily offended by language or sexual themes, then this might not be for you. It's what you would expect from a late-night comedian. Ferguson takes aim at several deserving targets, including Hollywood and televangelists. No race, religion, or nationality is safe. While having a good time with us, the author asks serious questions about life and death, religion, sexuality, marital fidelity, and human gullibility. Unlike some authors that have read their own work, Ferguson does an outstanding job. This is as you would expect, since his is an entertainer. Some books make better audiobooks than others. This work jumps from protagonist to protagonist and location to location without immediately obvious ties. You have to follow closely and remember the characters from earlier scenes. I wouldn't listen to this one when distracted, or you might get lost. I didn't see the tremendous depth that some reviewers claim to find, but I had a really good time. Crass, hilarious, and surprisingly touching Where does Between the Bridge and the River rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It ranks near the top. When I finished it I 1) told everyone I knew to get it on audio, and 2) wanted to listen to it again. I was that impressed by the story and narration. What other book might you compare Between the Bridge and the River to and why? "Fool," by Christopher Moore. "Fool" is another almost shockingly crass story with heart. In my opinion for lewd humor to work it needs a touch of nuance, something that many humorist of that type lack. Moore and Ferguson, however, have the ability to shock you one moment and make you tear up the next. It's a tough thing to do using language that'll make a sailor blush. What does Craig Ferguson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His delightful Scottish brogue and his passion and enthusiasm for the characters he created. Ferguson is a terrific storyteller and his narration is full of life and energy. It would be a very good book to read, but it is a great book to listen to. Moments of brilliance, but mostly a mess I love Craig Ferguson and will still watch his show, but this book should never have been published. It needs a very good editor and at least another year of hard work. The beginning is the best -- there are many moments of insight and laugh-out-loud comments. Unfortunately, the storyline lacks direction, is hard to follow, and therefore becomes boring. Also, the crass language and focus may be acceptable to many, but they are not funny either, and do not add much to the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/One-Summer-Audiobook/B0055P26S4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Summer Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 508 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From number-one New York Times best-selling author David Baldacci comes a moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss. It's almost Christmas, but there is no joy in the house of terminally ill Jack and his family. With only a short time left to live, he spends his last days preparing to say goodbye to his devoted wife, Lizzie, and their three children. Then, unthinkably, tragedy strikes again: Lizzie is killed in a car accident. With no one able to care for them, the children are separated from each other and sent to live with family members around the country. Just when all seems lost, Jack begins to recover in a miraculous turn of events. He rises from what should have been his deathbed, determined to bring his fractured family back together. Struggling to rebuild their lives after Lizzie's death, he reunites everyone at Lizzie's childhood home on the oceanfront in South Carolina. And there, over one unforgettable summer, Jack will begin to learn to love again, and he and his children will learn how to become a family once more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Baldacci) Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:23:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/One-Summer-Audiobook/B0055P26S4 thebookvoice.com 08:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Summer Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 508 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From number-one New York Times best-selling author David Baldacci comes a moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss. It's almost Christmas, but there is no joy in the house of terminally ill Jack and his family. With only a short time left to live, he spends his last days preparing to say goodbye to his devoted wife, Lizzie, and their three children. Then, unthinkably, tragedy strikes again: Lizzie is killed in a car accident. With no one able to care for them, the children are separated from each other and sent to live with family members around the country. Just when all seems lost, Jack begins to recover in a miraculous turn of events. He rises from what should have been his deathbed, determined to bring his fractured family back together. Struggling to rebuild their lives after Lizzie's death, he reunites everyone at Lizzie's childhood home on the oceanfront in South Carolina. And there, over one unforgettable summer, Jack will begin to learn to love again, and he and his children will learn how to become a family once more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Summer Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 508 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From number-one New York Times best-selling author David Baldacci comes a moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss. It's almost Christmas, but there is no joy in the house of terminally ill Jack and his family. With only a short time left to live, he spends his last days preparing to say goodbye to his devoted wife, Lizzie, and their three children. Then, unthinkably, tragedy strikes again: Lizzie is killed in a car accident. With no one able to care for them, the children are separated from each other and sent to live with family members around the country. Just when all seems lost, Jack begins to recover in a miraculous turn of events. He rises from what should have been his deathbed, determined to bring his fractured family back together. Struggling to rebuild their lives after Lizzie's death, he reunites everyone at Lizzie's childhood home on the oceanfront in South Carolina. And there, over one unforgettable summer, Jack will begin to learn to love again, and he and his children will learn how to become a family once more. Members Reviews: Not what you expect from Baldacci but One Summer is a wonderful book. Those who have not experienced real, enduring romantic love will not understand the book. Atheists will hate it for its allusions to God and will be turned off by its "mysticism". Those who have not yet been parents may not appreciate One Summer. I had read every book written by David Baldacci except One Summer. The negative reviews at Amazon convinced me that I would not enjoy One Summer. Finally, I gave in just to understand the complaints. Thank you, Mr. Baldacci, for this marvelous book! David Baldacci is missing! I think someone--probably Nicholas Sparks-- took over David Baldacci's body and wrote this. This was so disappointing. I have loved Baldacci's other books and couldn't believe that this came from him. Totally predictable and quite boring. Ebook producers, please listen! I love David Baldacci's books, any genre. And I think Ron McLarty is a wonderful narrator (and author). That said, I have no idea whether this book was any good because I simply could not tolerate the way it was produced. Those of us devoted to audiobooks love BOOKS of all kinds, and audio is just another way to "read" them. Unless a book is expressly written to be a PLAY, please do not try to make it into one by having other narrators inject quotes by different characters. Great narrators like McLarty have their own way of creating different, identifiable characters (male and female) in an understated way; this works well and doesn't disrupt the flow of the story. Using multiple narrators works in some cases, such as "The Help," because there are whole sections coming from the point of view of a certain character; note, in those cases each narrator will do all the quotes in a section. This is the second Audible book in as many weeks that I have abandoned due to this annoying method of production. (Apologies to Mr. Baldacci - maybe I'll get this one on my Kindle.) Great read First Baldacci book I read; I really enjoyed it & It kept my interest. I'm sure I'll read more. Where are the tissues? A great listen, didnt want it to end. This book is right up there with WISH YOU WELL. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Austen-Escape-Audiobook/B0753HRRHL Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Austen Escape Author: Katherine Reay Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Falling into the past will change their futures forever. Mary Davies finds safety in her ordered and productive life. Working as an engineer, she genuinely enjoys her job and her colleagues - particularly a certain adorable and intelligent consultant. But something is missing. When Mary's estranged childhood friend, Isabel Dwyer, offers her a two-week stay in a gorgeous manor house in England, she reluctantly agrees in hopes that the holiday will shake up her quiet life in just the right ways. But Mary gets more than she bargained for when Isabel loses her memory and fully believes she lives in Jane Austen's Bath. While Isabel rests and delights in the leisure of a Regency lady, attended by the other costume-clad guests, Mary uncovers startling truths about their shared past, who Isabel was, who she seems to be, and the man who now stands between them. Outings are undertaken, misunderstandings play out, and dancing ensues as this company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation work out their lives and hearts. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Reay) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:27:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Austen-Escape-Audiobook/B0753HRRHL thebookvoice.com 08:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Austen Escape Author: Katherine Reay Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Falling into the past will change their futures forever. Mary Davies finds safety in her ordered and productive life. Working as an engineer, she genuinely enjoys her job and her colleagues - particularly a certain adorable and intelligent consultant. But something is missing. When Mary's estranged childhood friend, Isabel Dwyer, offers her a two-week stay in a gorgeous manor house in England, she reluctantly agrees in hopes that the holiday will shake up her quiet life in just the right ways. But Mary gets more than she bargained for when Isabel loses her memory and fully believes she lives in Jane Austen's Bath. While Isabel rests and delights in the leisure of a Regency lady, attended by the other costume-clad guests, Mary uncovers startling truths about their shared past, who Isabel was, who she seems to be, and the man who now stands between them. Outings are undertaken, misunderstandings play out, and dancing ensues as this company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation work out their lives and hearts. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Austen Escape Author: Katherine Reay Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Falling into the past will change their futures forever. Mary Davies finds safety in her ordered and productive life. Working as an engineer, she genuinely enjoys her job and her colleagues - particularly a certain adorable and intelligent consultant. But something is missing. When Mary's estranged childhood friend, Isabel Dwyer, offers her a two-week stay in a gorgeous manor house in England, she reluctantly agrees in hopes that the holiday will shake up her quiet life in just the right ways. But Mary gets more than she bargained for when Isabel loses her memory and fully believes she lives in Jane Austen's Bath. While Isabel rests and delights in the leisure of a Regency lady, attended by the other costume-clad guests, Mary uncovers startling truths about their shared past, who Isabel was, who she seems to be, and the man who now stands between them. Outings are undertaken, misunderstandings play out, and dancing ensues as this company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation work out their lives and hearts. Members Reviews: Another homerun. Katherine Reay wrote another wonderful story. But I do think that Karen and Isabel got off a little too easily. They both contributed to Mary's confusion and pain in their own way and neither got to experience a third of the pain that Mary endured. Regardless, this is a story that I will re-read. The narrator did a wonderful job as well, and this story heard over and over again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Without-Remorse-Audiobook/B002VA9AVM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without Remorse Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: David Dukes Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 385 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Kelly has his own mission. The Pentagon wants him for theirs. As Clancy takes us through the twists and turns of Without Remorse, he blends the exceptional realism and authenticity that are his trademarks with intricate plotting, knife-edge suspense, and a remarkable cast of characters. Critic Reviews: "Highly entertaining!" (Wall Street Journal) "As quick, compelling and exciting as anything Mr. Clancy has ever done." (Dallas Morning News) "Clancy's writing is so strong that readers feel they are there, in the middle of the action...Satisfying and engrossing." (Boston Herald) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) Fri, 10 May 2002 02:33:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Without-Remorse-Audiobook/B002VA9AVM thebookvoice.com 05:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without Remorse Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: David Dukes Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 385 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Kelly has his own mission. The Pentagon wants him for theirs. As Clancy takes us through the twists and turns of Without Remorse, he blends the exceptional realism and authenticity that are his trademarks with intricate plotting, knife-edge suspense, and a remarkable cast of characters. Critic Reviews: "Highly entertaining!" (Wall Street Journal) "As quick, compelling and exciting as anything Mr. Clancy has ever done." (Dallas Morning News) "Clancy's writing is so strong that readers feel they are there, in the middle of the action...Satisfying and engrossing." (Boston Herald) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without Remorse Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: David Dukes Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 385 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Kelly has his own mission. The Pentagon wants him for theirs. As Clancy takes us through the twists and turns of Without Remorse, he blends the exceptional realism and authenticity that are his trademarks with intricate plotting, knife-edge suspense, and a remarkable cast of characters. Critic Reviews: "Highly entertaining!" (Wall Street Journal) "As quick, compelling and exciting as anything Mr. Clancy has ever done." (Dallas Morning News) "Clancy's writing is so strong that readers feel they are there, in the middle of the action...Satisfying and engrossing." (Boston Herald) Members Reviews: Not His Best, But Worth The Read Having listened to all of the Clancy books on Audible, I really enjoyed this one. I don't think it is his best, but still an interesting story line with a number of surprises. Clancys detailed descriptions and picture painting is always enjoyable. This book does contain lots of profanity. The "F" word abounds. I woundn't listen to is in traffic with the windows rolled down. All in all a great listen with a great story. Kept me listening through several hours of heavy traffic. some remorse Enjoyed this book, my first "Listening Book" typical of Tom Clancy books I have read in the past. I did however find the narration poor especially when he reverted to female voice. Heart pumping & exciting This book must have been one of Tom Clancy's early works, it had a good plot. The only disappointing issue was the voice of the narrator, it was lame and mono-tone. Terrible abridgment; definitely get unabridged Is there anything you would change about this book? I bought the abridged version by mistake and the narrator is horrible. And due to the sloppy abridgment I was often lost and didn't really care about anything going on. My fault for not checking but I seriously wonder who benefits from these abridged recordings. What do you think your next listen will be? any other Jack Ryan book that hasn't been abridged and performed badly. Would you be willing to try another one of David Dukess performances? NO. Wihout remorse Clancy needs to publish these stories unabridged, I've read most of his books and the audio losses some of the sense of the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Choir-Director-Audiobook/B004Y6M2X4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Choir Director Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Marc Damon Johnson, Adam Alexander, Patricia R. Floyd, Jennifer Kidwell, Lisa Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 566 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carl Weber is a New York Times best-selling author whos made a name for himself with wildly entertaining works marked by his trademark wit and storytelling panache. In The Choir Director, Bishop T.K. Wilson is banking on dynamic new choir director Anthony Mackie to reverse the failing congregations fortunes. But while Anthonys got more than enough chops to raise a heavenly chorus, hes also got a weakness for the ladies that could make the Devil himself stand up and take notice. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carl Weber) Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:12:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Choir-Director-Audiobook/B004Y6M2X4 thebookvoice.com 11:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Choir Director Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Marc Damon Johnson, Adam Alexander, Patricia R. Floyd, Jennifer Kidwell, Lisa Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 566 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carl Weber is a New York Times best-selling author whos made a name for himself with wildly entertaining works marked by his trademark wit and storytelling panache. In The Choir Director, Bishop T.K. Wilson is banking on dynamic new choir director Anthony Mackie to reverse the failing congregations fortunes. But while Anthonys got more than enough chops to raise a heavenly chorus, hes also got a weakness for the ladies that could make the Devil himself stand up and take notice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Choir Director Author: Carl Weber Narrator: Marc Damon Johnson, Adam Alexander, Patricia R. Floyd, Jennifer Kidwell, Lisa Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 566 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Carl Weber is a New York Times best-selling author whos made a name for himself with wildly entertaining works marked by his trademark wit and storytelling panache. In The Choir Director, Bishop T.K. Wilson is banking on dynamic new choir director Anthony Mackie to reverse the failing congregations fortunes. But while Anthonys got more than enough chops to raise a heavenly chorus, hes also got a weakness for the ladies that could make the Devil himself stand up and take notice. Members Reviews: As the Negro Turns Picture this. A soap opera with an all black cast in an all black world. Are you feeling me? If you have read Carl Weber before then you know what this is all about. Pretty much the same things happen in each book. Usually it goes like this: Girls want man, girls sleep with man, girls get man, girl loses man, girl does stupid sh@@ to get man back, girl loses man to good girl. This is my fifth Weber book, and I believe they all revolve around this church. These Christians do a lot of sleeping around. Sometimes it is funny, sometimes it is off the chain, lots of times it is just plain silly. One of the subplots I recognized from a 80's porn movie and the movie 300. Yes, back in the 70's and 80's porn had plots. This is not bad enough to be porn, but it comes very close. To enjoy this throw your common sense out the window and dumb yourself down. I gave this three stars, probably cause this is my fifth Weber. The earlier books, I would have given four stars. That does not mean those books were better, just that I am no longer entertained as much by the same old Weber. Carl, try writing Science Fiction. Send those beautiful black women into space and colonize some new planets. Try a Zombie book (It's the new craze). Just leave Queens and do something else. How about black pioneers in the wild west. Anyways if you are lily white like me, you should at least read one Weber book, I really think you will like it. Oh, No you didn't, Oh yes I did. Good read, but a little far fetched at times I really liked this book but at times I felt it was a little far fetched. I don't believe that a First Lady would do the things she did no matter her intentions. With regard to the ending, someone knows. I can't say too much so's not to give away the story. As always, the narrators did a great job. I really like Carl Weber, but I must say that some of his ideas get old since they are carried over from one book to another. Overall, it's worth the chip and does not disappoint if you like pure fiction. Mega Church intrigue This was laugh out loud ,heart breaking and serious .I was at the edge of my listening seat Loved the narration style of several voices made this book come alive Off The Chain! I absolutely love Carl Weber, this story has so many twist and turns I was shouting and laughing. In order to enjoy this book you would need to know about First Lady and Up to No Good to really enjoy this book since it pulls characters and story lines from both books. I can't wait for the next one! INTERESTING This book held my interest but I think there were a few parts that were ridiculous and definitely not something I'd relate to black women. I don't think a Black christian woman and dedicated First Lady would sleep with a psychotic ex in order to keep her Minister husband out of jail. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Life-and-Other-Near-Death-Experiences-Audiobook/B0178BMM6S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life and Other Near-Death Experiences Subtitle: A Novel Author: Camille Pagán Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1541 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Libby Miller has always been an unwavering optimist - but when her husband drops a bomb on their marriage the same day a doctor delivers devastating news, she realizes her rose-colored glasses have actually been blinding her. With nothing left to lose, she abandons her life in Chicago for the clear waters and bright beaches of the Caribbean for what might be her last hurrah. Despite her new sunny locale, her plans go awry when she finds that she can't quite outrun the past or bring herself to face an unknowable future. Every day of tropical bliss may be an invitation to disaster, but with her twin brother on her trail and a new relationship on the horizon, Libby is determined to forget about fate. Will she risk it all to live - and love - a little longer? From critically acclaimed author Camille Pagán comes a hilarious and hopeful story about a woman choosing between a "perfect" life and actually living. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Camille Pagán) Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:30:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Life-and-Other-Near-Death-Experiences-Audiobook/B0178BMM6S thebookvoice.com 07:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life and Other Near-Death Experiences Subtitle: A Novel Author: Camille Pagán Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1541 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Libby Miller has always been an unwavering optimist - but when her husband drops a bomb on their marriage the same day a doctor delivers devastating news, she realizes her rose-colored glasses have actually been blinding her. With nothing left to lose, she abandons her life in Chicago for the clear waters and bright beaches of the Caribbean for what might be her last hurrah. Despite her new sunny locale, her plans go awry when she finds that she can't quite outrun the past or bring herself to face an unknowable future. Every day of tropical bliss may be an invitation to disaster, but with her twin brother on her trail and a new relationship on the horizon, Libby is determined to forget about fate. Will she risk it all to live - and love - a little longer? From critically acclaimed author Camille Pagán comes a hilarious and hopeful story about a woman choosing between a "perfect" life and actually living. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life and Other Near-Death Experiences Subtitle: A Novel Author: Camille Pagán Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1541 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Libby Miller has always been an unwavering optimist - but when her husband drops a bomb on their marriage the same day a doctor delivers devastating news, she realizes her rose-colored glasses have actually been blinding her. With nothing left to lose, she abandons her life in Chicago for the clear waters and bright beaches of the Caribbean for what might be her last hurrah. Despite her new sunny locale, her plans go awry when she finds that she can't quite outrun the past or bring herself to face an unknowable future. Every day of tropical bliss may be an invitation to disaster, but with her twin brother on her trail and a new relationship on the horizon, Libby is determined to forget about fate. Will she risk it all to live - and love - a little longer? From critically acclaimed author Camille Pagán comes a hilarious and hopeful story about a woman choosing between a "perfect" life and actually living. Members Reviews: Thank you for a very good listen Where does Life and Other Near-Death Experiences rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? In the top 5 Who was your favorite character and why? I would go with the Pilot. He seemed to be a really nice guy and I loved his wit. Any additional comments? One of the best stories I have listened too. All about good people trying to love and do the Right thing. Good, but What did you love best about Life and Other Near-Death Experiences? The reader was wonderful. The story had a great frame, but the journey of it was too simplistic and easy. A very neat and tidy read though. I enjoyed it. Great book!!! Loved this book!!!!! Great story with clever writing. I really enjoyed the narration as well. Kindle suggested I might like... Kindle is right! I could not stop listening. How do you make someone volunteer to expose themself to the sadness of divorce & grave illness? Ask Camille. Better yet; download and read/or listen. Nothings implausibly sugarcoated. The story works because it sounds like something you might do-or want to do or watch your friend do in such a situation, fork spearing and all. Amy's narrative gave each character depth and identity for me. She has a pleasant voice. I look forward to listening to more of her work. learning about yourself Would you listen to Life and Other Near-Death Experiences again? Why? yes several more times.. it was very inspiring What other book might you compare Life and Other Near-Death Experiences to and why? none that comes to mind What does Amy McFadden bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? the way she brought the charters to life If you could take any character from Life and Other Near-Death Experiences out to dinner, who would it be and why? shiloh..he is very interesting and his out look on life was refreshing Any additional comments? everyone should read this book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Christmas-Days-Audiobook/B01MYWUQSR Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas Days Subtitle: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days Author: Jeanette Winterson Narrator: Jeanette Winterson, Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: For years Jeanette Winterson has loved writing a new story at Christmastime, and here she brings together 12 of her brilliantly imaginative, funny, and bold tales. For the Twelve Days of Christmas - a time of celebration, sharing, and giving - she offers these 12 plus one: a personal story of her own Christmas memories. These tales open a portal into the spirit of the season, when time slows down and magic starts to happen. From trees with mysterious powers to a tinsel baby that talks, philosophical fairies to flying dogs, a haunted house to a disappearing train, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and spooky wonder of Christmas, perfect for listening to by the fire with loved ones or while traveling home for the holidays. Enjoy the season of peace and goodwill, mystery, and a little bit of magic courtesy of one of our most fearless and accomplished writers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeanette Winterson) Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:46:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Christmas-Days-Audiobook/B01MYWUQSR thebookvoice.com 09:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas Days Subtitle: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days Author: Jeanette Winterson Narrator: Jeanette Winterson, Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: For years Jeanette Winterson has loved writing a new story at Christmastime, and here she brings together 12 of her brilliantly imaginative, funny, and bold tales. For the Twelve Days of Christmas - a time of celebration, sharing, and giving - she offers these 12 plus one: a personal story of her own Christmas memories. These tales open a portal into the spirit of the season, when time slows down and magic starts to happen. From trees with mysterious powers to a tinsel baby that talks, philosophical fairies to flying dogs, a haunted house to a disappearing train, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and spooky wonder of Christmas, perfect for listening to by the fire with loved ones or while traveling home for the holidays. Enjoy the season of peace and goodwill, mystery, and a little bit of magic courtesy of one of our most fearless and accomplished writers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas Days Subtitle: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days Author: Jeanette Winterson Narrator: Jeanette Winterson, Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: For years Jeanette Winterson has loved writing a new story at Christmastime, and here she brings together 12 of her brilliantly imaginative, funny, and bold tales. For the Twelve Days of Christmas - a time of celebration, sharing, and giving - she offers these 12 plus one: a personal story of her own Christmas memories. These tales open a portal into the spirit of the season, when time slows down and magic starts to happen. From trees with mysterious powers to a tinsel baby that talks, philosophical fairies to flying dogs, a haunted house to a disappearing train, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and spooky wonder of Christmas, perfect for listening to by the fire with loved ones or while traveling home for the holidays. Enjoy the season of peace and goodwill, mystery, and a little bit of magic courtesy of one of our most fearless and accomplished writers. Members Reviews: Spirited Christmas Listen This was an interestingly odd, off beat and at times charmingly engaging collection of stories. The book starts with the author's fascinating overview of the history of Christmas--something I really enjoyed. Then, the collection alternates between a short story narrated beautifully by Church and a short feast chapter read by the author. Winterson uses a very conversational style with the stories and recipes that make up the feast portions of the book. I loved her chatty advice about cooking and all her wonderful back stories about UK Christmas celebrations that went with the feasts. My favorite of the short stories was the first in the collection, titled the Spirit of Christmas. This was magic filled and was so well written that it made me want to read more of Winterson's non-Christmas writing. For me, this chapter also made the whole audiobook worth the price of admission when grouped with the feast chapters. Now we get to the odd part, the part that caused several friends to quit the book with a shudder. I hate spoilers but I do have to warn you that the author included a fair number of very scary, creepy ghost stories in the collection. At first, I thought she was following along with a Dickensian theme of ghosts at Christmas time with a Christmas message. In reality, the ghost stories were set at Christmas time, but often were not really about Christmas. It's hard to explain, and I'm still unsure about some of the stories. I'll be honest, I skipped through several chapters and occasionally just listened to the feast sections. This was definitely not a book that I would suggest for family listening during the holidays--a bit too strange. I think in the end the theme may have been about putting things right at Christmas time, but that's just a guess. I plan on listening again next year and maybe then I'll get through every story. Recommended if you like ghost stories or if you are willing to take a chance on something unusual. Just keep in mind that you might have to skip a few parts here and there. Absolutely Delightful! This book 's tales are autobiographical (I think) and are truly inspirational, although some "holier than thou" types may feel apoplectic. I laughed heartily, wept unashamedly, finished feeling the enduring love and good will to all that make Christmastide . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dear-Emily-Audiobook/B06XXTKK2B Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Emily Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Jeanine Bartel Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Chin up, Emily Thorn faces the pain and heartache of love lost and years wasted. At 40, all she has to show for 20 years of marriage is a Federal Express letter from her husband that begins "Dear Emily" - and ends their life together. She had put her own life on hold to pay Ian's way through medical school. She believed him when he told her that one day she'd have everything she ever wanted - children, an education, a career of her own. What she got was overweight, out of shape - and dumped. Emily needs to reclaim her life. Slimming down and starting up a chain of fitness centers, she is soon skyrocketing toward entrepreneurial success...and into relationships with two exciting new men. One is kind and compassionate, the other unpredictable and alarmingly sensual. Now, to keep her hard-won independence and balance it with a truly fulfilling love, all she has to do is choose the right one. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fern Michaels) Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:04:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Dear-Emily-Audiobook/B06XXTKK2B thebookvoice.com 12:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Emily Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Jeanine Bartel Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Chin up, Emily Thorn faces the pain and heartache of love lost and years wasted. At 40, all she has to show for 20 years of marriage is a Federal Express letter from her husband that begins "Dear Emily" - and ends their life together. She had put her own life on hold to pay Ian's way through medical school. She believed him when he told her that one day she'd have everything she ever wanted - children, an education, a career of her own. What she got was overweight, out of shape - and dumped. Emily needs to reclaim her life. Slimming down and starting up a chain of fitness centers, she is soon skyrocketing toward entrepreneurial success...and into relationships with two exciting new men. One is kind and compassionate, the other unpredictable and alarmingly sensual. Now, to keep her hard-won independence and balance it with a truly fulfilling love, all she has to do is choose the right one. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Emily Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Jeanine Bartel Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Chin up, Emily Thorn faces the pain and heartache of love lost and years wasted. At 40, all she has to show for 20 years of marriage is a Federal Express letter from her husband that begins "Dear Emily" - and ends their life together. She had put her own life on hold to pay Ian's way through medical school. She believed him when he told her that one day she'd have everything she ever wanted - children, an education, a career of her own. What she got was overweight, out of shape - and dumped. Emily needs to reclaim her life. Slimming down and starting up a chain of fitness centers, she is soon skyrocketing toward entrepreneurial success...and into relationships with two exciting new men. One is kind and compassionate, the other unpredictable and alarmingly sensual. Now, to keep her hard-won independence and balance it with a truly fulfilling love, all she has to do is choose the right one. Members Reviews: Talk about nothing This book should have ended after chapter 15. The balance was a empty. It was a real struggle to finish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/And-the-Shofar-Blew-Audiobook/B002V0QU2O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And the Shofar Blew Author: Francine Rivers Narrator: Ruth Ann Phimister Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 464 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Francine Rivers, the internationally best-selling author of Redeeming Love, has won many prestigious awards, including the Christy Award for Inspirational Historical Fiction and the ECPA Gold Medallion. More than a million copies of her books are in print. And the Shofar Blew is her poignant tale about the danger of straying from God's true path. Energetic young pastor Paul Hudson rejuvenates a dying church and boosts attendance so high that a new building must be constructed. But in his eagerness to please the new devotees, Paul loses touch with what truly matters. ©2003 Francine Rivers; (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC biacuaduc@gmail.com (Francine Rivers) Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:34:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/And-the-Shofar-Blew-Audiobook/B002V0QU2O thebookvoice.com 22:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And the Shofar Blew Author: Francine Rivers Narrator: Ruth Ann Phimister Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 464 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Francine Rivers, the internationally best-selling author of Redeeming Love, has won many prestigious awards, including the Christy Award for Inspirational Historical Fiction and the ECPA Gold Medallion. More than a million copies of her books are in print. And the Shofar Blew is her poignant tale about the danger of straying from God's true path. Energetic young pastor Paul Hudson rejuvenates a dying church and boosts attendance so high that a new building must be constructed. But in his eagerness to please the new devotees, Paul loses touch with what truly matters. ©2003 Francine Rivers; (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And the Shofar Blew Author: Francine Rivers Narrator: Ruth Ann Phimister Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 464 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Francine Rivers, the internationally best-selling author of Redeeming Love, has won many prestigious awards, including the Christy Award for Inspirational Historical Fiction and the ECPA Gold Medallion. More than a million copies of her books are in print. And the Shofar Blew is her poignant tale about the danger of straying from God's true path. Energetic young pastor Paul Hudson rejuvenates a dying church and boosts attendance so high that a new building must be constructed. But in his eagerness to please the new devotees, Paul loses touch with what truly matters. ©2003 Francine Rivers; (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: Great Book, definitely worth the listen. This book was very difficult to read, considering it's subject matter. My parents were pastors, and I have attended churches both small and mega. Knowing the little I did of the behind the scenes drama and dynamics... this book scared me with it's reality. A Christian book about a pastor that makes mistakes that he doesn't think are mistakes. I found myself wanting his wife to cheat on him! However, the author only brings out this desire in her readers because she wants us to feel what the characters feel, and she sets the character and the reader straight. Very good book, very unsettling in its reality, but a must read for pastors, their wives, or anyone even considering going into the ministry... I wouldn't recommend this book for non-christians, as well written as it is, because of the harshness of the message behind it, and because I don't think they were this book's target audience. If you want to recommend a christian book to a non-christian, I'd highly recommend her other novel, Redeeming Love As for this particular audio version, I found that I didn't like the narrator. Her voice just sounded too old for most of the characters, and at times, in order to express certain emotions, she would speak REALLY slowly, especially with the older characters in the book. It wasn't bad, but it was just harder to get used to, but I eventually did. I considered giving this book 4 stars because of the narration, but it's so good as a piece of compelling christian fiction that I couldn't do it. Highly recommended. :) And The Shofar Blew I really enjoyed this book. It was hard to read though. I've seen a lot of these same things happen at my own church, and it was hard reliving them. At a point, i was wondering how the wife would handle her husband's misdeeds, but I was glad to see her stand up and be strong. i will warn everyone that this book is a christian novel, and so, if God doesn't appeal to you, don't read it. I loved this book myself. i honestly can say that I haven't read a francine Rivers book that I haven't liked, but that is just me. I really enjoyed the narator as well. She was good although I do feel that at times, she did speak a little slower that was necessary when the elderly people were speaking. Over all though, I give this book a five stars. It's good I highly reommend it. Great book - so-so narration This book is a must-read for any Christian thinking of going into, or marrying into, the ministry. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/At-the-Heart-of-It-Audiobook/B075G1243D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At the Heart of It Author: Tawna Fenske Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Love doesn't stick to the script in this witty romance from USA Today bestselling author Tawna Fenske. TV producer Kate Geary is in unscripted heaven. She's piloting a reality series featuring her favorite self-help guru, Dr. Vivienne Brandt. The Dr. Viv - whose nuggets of wisdom helped Kate get through some of her toughest times. Thanks to Dr. Viv, Kate is almost on the verge of figuring everything out. That is, until Jonah Porter, the superhot book nerd Kate just spent an amazing date with, appears at the show's first meeting. Jonah did not want to get reeled into a world filled with invasive crews, pushy network execs, and over-the-top drama, but a connection to the story leaves him no choice. Fortunately, Kate - hot, smart, and funny - helps make it bearable. Now they're both on the verge of violating their contracts as they find themselves sneaking around off set. But the cameras have a way of finding out everyone's secrets...especially the ones that can break hearts. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tawna Fenske) Tue, 03 Oct 2017 21:28:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/At-the-Heart-of-It-Audiobook/B075G1243D thebookvoice.com 09:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At the Heart of It Author: Tawna Fenske Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Love doesn't stick to the script in this witty romance from USA Today bestselling author Tawna Fenske. TV producer Kate Geary is in unscripted heaven. She's piloting a reality series featuring her favorite self-help guru, Dr. Vivienne Brandt. The Dr. Viv - whose nuggets of wisdom helped Kate get through some of her toughest times. Thanks to Dr. Viv, Kate is almost on the verge of figuring everything out. That is, until Jonah Porter, the superhot book nerd Kate just spent an amazing date with, appears at the show's first meeting. Jonah did not want to get reeled into a world filled with invasive crews, pushy network execs, and over-the-top drama, but a connection to the story leaves him no choice. Fortunately, Kate - hot, smart, and funny - helps make it bearable. Now they're both on the verge of violating their contracts as they find themselves sneaking around off set. But the cameras have a way of finding out everyone's secrets...especially the ones that can break hearts. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At the Heart of It Author: Tawna Fenske Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Love doesn't stick to the script in this witty romance from USA Today bestselling author Tawna Fenske. TV producer Kate Geary is in unscripted heaven. She's piloting a reality series featuring her favorite self-help guru, Dr. Vivienne Brandt. The Dr. Viv - whose nuggets of wisdom helped Kate get through some of her toughest times. Thanks to Dr. Viv, Kate is almost on the verge of figuring everything out. That is, until Jonah Porter, the superhot book nerd Kate just spent an amazing date with, appears at the show's first meeting. Jonah did not want to get reeled into a world filled with invasive crews, pushy network execs, and over-the-top drama, but a connection to the story leaves him no choice. Fortunately, Kate - hot, smart, and funny - helps make it bearable. Now they're both on the verge of violating their contracts as they find themselves sneaking around off set. But the cameras have a way of finding out everyone's secrets...especially the ones that can break hearts. Members Reviews: The reality of it all.... I really liked the narrator. She did a great job. I also liked the story overall story. I think there was a great meet cute at the beginning. I liked that the characters are in their 30's. Not enough stories like that around lately. The heat level was warm but the intimacy was high. I don't want that to come off like there is not a few sex scenes in the book, because there are but you don't get the gritty details. What you do get is the intimacy of Jonah and Kate really getting to know each other. I usually like the gritty details and did not miss them at all and that was a testament to the story. I will be looking for more from this author now. There was some interesting plot points and laugh out loud moments. Plus, who does not like a guy who will go shirtless to get animals adopted. Well that and he could be a complete smartass. I like that though. Please increase your vocabulary. Storyline was great. Characters didn't fit with the language used. Disappointed with the extreme use of the f word! Fun light reading This was a cute story that kept moving at a good pace. The plot was interesting and kept you routing for the main characters. The romance was fun but fraught (always a good combo) with interesting hurdles to overcome. I gave it a 3 because it was a rather simple story with a pretty high rate of predictability. But I enjoy books like that every once in a while when real life gets complicated! Loved it Super cute story, predictable, but still fun. Julie romance, a light story without a ton of drama Great story line. But! This book fired up a pet peeve. If you are going to set your story in a specific location make sure that the narrator knows how to pronounce local locations !!! Just one example, The narrator mispronounced Alki as in Alki Beach. Alki with an I not an e. Get with it and do your research... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Good-Husband-of-Zebra-Drive-Audiobook/B002VACM08 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Husband of Zebra Drive Subtitle: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 889 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mma Ramotswe is experiencing staffing difficulties. First Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni asks to be put in charge of a case involving an errant husband. But can a man investigate such matters as successfully as the number-one lady detective can? Then she has a minor falling-out with her assistant, Mma Makutsi, who decides to leave the agency, taking the 97 percent she received on her typing final from the Botswana Secretarial College with her. Along the way, Mma Ramotswe is asked to investigate a couple of tricky cases. Will she be able to explain an unexpected series of deaths at the hospital in Mochudi? And what about the missing office supplies at a local printing company? These are the types of questions that she is uniquely well suited to answer. In the end, whatever happens, Mma Ramotswe knows she can count on Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, who stands for all that is solid and true in a shifting world. And there is always her love for Botswana, a country of which she is justifiably proud. Critic Reviews: "Smith once again combines a loving depiction of ordinary life in modern Botswana with memorable characters and an engaging mystery." (Publishers Weekly) "Scotsman McCall Smith's best-selling novels featuring 'traditionally built' Botswana sleuth Precious Ramotswe continue to resonate with poignancy, wisdom, and wit." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:35:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Good-Husband-of-Zebra-Drive-Audiobook/B002VACM08 thebookvoice.com 08:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Husband of Zebra Drive Subtitle: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 889 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mma Ramotswe is experiencing staffing difficulties. First Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni asks to be put in charge of a case involving an errant husband. But can a man investigate such matters as successfully as the number-one lady detective can? Then she has a minor falling-out with her assistant, Mma Makutsi, who decides to leave the agency, taking the 97 percent she received on her typing final from the Botswana Secretarial College with her. Along the way, Mma Ramotswe is asked to investigate a couple of tricky cases. Will she be able to explain an unexpected series of deaths at the hospital in Mochudi? And what about the missing office supplies at a local printing company? These are the types of questions that she is uniquely well suited to answer. In the end, whatever happens, Mma Ramotswe knows she can count on Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, who stands for all that is solid and true in a shifting world. And there is always her love for Botswana, a country of which she is justifiably proud. Critic Reviews: "Smith once again combines a loving depiction of ordinary life in modern Botswana with memorable characters and an engaging mystery." (Publishers Weekly) "Scotsman McCall Smith's best-selling novels featuring 'traditionally built' Botswana sleuth Precious Ramotswe continue to resonate with poignancy, wisdom, and wit." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Husband of Zebra Drive Subtitle: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 889 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Mma Ramotswe is experiencing staffing difficulties. First Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni asks to be put in charge of a case involving an errant husband. But can a man investigate such matters as successfully as the number-one lady detective can? Then she has a minor falling-out with her assistant, Mma Makutsi, who decides to leave the agency, taking the 97 percent she received on her typing final from the Botswana Secretarial College with her. Along the way, Mma Ramotswe is asked to investigate a couple of tricky cases. Will she be able to explain an unexpected series of deaths at the hospital in Mochudi? And what about the missing office supplies at a local printing company? These are the types of questions that she is uniquely well suited to answer. In the end, whatever happens, Mma Ramotswe knows she can count on Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, who stands for all that is solid and true in a shifting world. And there is always her love for Botswana, a country of which she is justifiably proud. Critic Reviews: "Smith once again combines a loving depiction of ordinary life in modern Botswana with memorable characters and an engaging mystery." (Publishers Weekly) "Scotsman McCall Smith's best-selling novels featuring 'traditionally built' Botswana sleuth Precious Ramotswe continue to resonate with poignancy, wisdom, and wit." (Booklist) Members Reviews: #1 Ladies continued enjoyment Another great title in the #1 Ladies series! I found all the titles in this series so far easy to listen too. Smooth discriptive narative,good character flow - what started as a light summer gamble with book #1; has turned into a many book listen. Even bought some "bush tea" to try with this one! Savor this delicious series I love this series by Alexander McCall Smith, which starts with the book "The Number One Ladies Detective Agency". While I find myself listening to fast paced political thrillers, humor, sci fi, and all kinds of mysteries, this series has a category all of its own. It might generally fit into the mystery category but it is definitely not your typical mystery. I recommend starting with the first book and working your way up to this book so you don't miss a thing. The stories take place in Botswana and involve no more than a total of 30 or 40 characters (in all 8 books in the series). Characters all have their quirky personalities, fears, memories of the past, love of their country, and interesting outlooks on life. In each book, the detective agency will solve 2 or 3 cases, ranging from a lost boy to a series of unexplained deaths in a rural hospital. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Gates-Audiobook/B002VA9440 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gates Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Connolly Narrator: Jonathan Cake Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 469 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Abernathys don't mean any harm by their flirtation with the underworld, but when they unknowingly call forth Satan himself, they create a gap in the universe. A gap in which a pair of enormous gates is visible. The gates to Hell. And there are some pretty terrifying beings just itching to get out.... Can one small boy defeat evil? Can he harness the power of science, faith, and love to save the world as we know it? Bursting with imagination, The Gates is about the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy. It is about a quirky and eccentric boy who is impossible not to love, and the unlikely cast of characters who give him the strength to stand up to a demonic power. John Connolly manages to re-create the magical and scary world of childhood that we've all left behind but so love to visit. And for those of you who thought you knew everything you could about particle physics and the universe, think again. This novel makes anything seem possible. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Connolly) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:23:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Gates-Audiobook/B002VA9440 thebookvoice.com 07:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gates Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Connolly Narrator: Jonathan Cake Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 469 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Abernathys don't mean any harm by their flirtation with the underworld, but when they unknowingly call forth Satan himself, they create a gap in the universe. A gap in which a pair of enormous gates is visible. The gates to Hell. And there are some pretty terrifying beings just itching to get out.... Can one small boy defeat evil? Can he harness the power of science, faith, and love to save the world as we know it? Bursting with imagination, The Gates is about the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy. It is about a quirky and eccentric boy who is impossible not to love, and the unlikely cast of characters who give him the strength to stand up to a demonic power. John Connolly manages to re-create the magical and scary world of childhood that we've all left behind but so love to visit. And for those of you who thought you knew everything you could about particle physics and the universe, think again. This novel makes anything seem possible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gates Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Connolly Narrator: Jonathan Cake Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 469 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Abernathys don't mean any harm by their flirtation with the underworld, but when they unknowingly call forth Satan himself, they create a gap in the universe. A gap in which a pair of enormous gates is visible. The gates to Hell. And there are some pretty terrifying beings just itching to get out.... Can one small boy defeat evil? Can he harness the power of science, faith, and love to save the world as we know it? Bursting with imagination, The Gates is about the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy. It is about a quirky and eccentric boy who is impossible not to love, and the unlikely cast of characters who give him the strength to stand up to a demonic power. John Connolly manages to re-create the magical and scary world of childhood that we've all left behind but so love to visit. And for those of you who thought you knew everything you could about particle physics and the universe, think again. This novel makes anything seem possible. Members Reviews: The Demon Under the Bed A little bit cute, a little bit silly, a little bit LOL. This missed a fifth star by just a few giggles. Up until John Scalzi I did not believe I liked Sci-Fi/ Fantasy Humor books. Kurt Vonnegut and Douglass Adams had turned me off to such books. I like Terry Pratchett a little better, but not enough to keep me buying his books. This stars an eleven year old and if your child is good with R.L. Stine, then I believe he/she will enjoy the book. I am not saying it is a children's book and I believe all ages will enjoy it. One of the side characters is Boswell the dog. Putting a dog in a story always makes the whole story better. Boswell is a great character in especially that he does what a dog does and nothing else. There are several side characters and a lot of them are demons. I really like the demon under the bed. The heroes of this book are the kids and a demon. I first meet JC when I read The Book Of Lost Things and that is still my favorite JC book. I did not like so much The Unquiet or The Reapers, but this book has made me want to explore his writing some more. If you like Fantasy with humor and if you like when Good beats Evil, then you will really like this book. Paging Tim Burton Fans of John Connolly's Charlie Parker series don't need to be told what a gifted writer and storyteller he is, but The Gates will come as a delightful surprise. The Parker novels examine the very nature of evil in men and its insidious roots in the human soul, giving life to villains so twisted that one has to wonder at the inner workings of the mind that created them. The Gates doesn't answer that question, but it does provide a peek at the side of Connolly that allows him to wander around freely without someone trying to lock him up just in case there's any part of him that is what he writes. The hero is 11-year-old Samuel Johnson, an odd and inquisitive boy living in the quaint English village of Biddlecombe. The fun starts when the neighbors at 666 Crowely Rd., looking for something to do on a boring evening, open The Gates of Hell. Not intentionally of course, but these things can happen if you bring home odd, old books from the used book store written in languages you don't recognize, dress up in black robes and mutter incantations. Meanwhile . . . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Coldheart-Canyon-Audiobook/B00GNDBETE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coldheart Canyon Subtitle: A Hollywood Ghost Story Author: Clive Barker Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Hollywood has made a star of Todd Pickett. But time is catching up with him. After plastic surgery goes awry, Todd needs somewhere to hide away for a few months while his scars heal. As Todd settles into a mansion in Coldheart Canyon - a corner of the city so secret it doesn't even appear on a map - Tammy Lauper, the president of his fan club, comes to the City of Angels determined to solve the mystery of Todd's disappearance. The closer Tammy gets to Todd the more of Coldheart Canyon's secrets she uncovers: The ghosts of A-list stars; Katya Lupi, the cold-hearted, now-forgotten star for whom the Canyon was named, alive and exquisite after a hundred years; and, finally, the door in the bowels of Katya's dream-palace that reputedly opens up to another world, the Devil's Country, where no one has returned without their souls shadowed by what they've seen and done. Mingling an insiders' view of modern Hollywood with a wild streak of visionary fantasy, Coldheart Canyon is an audiobook without parallel. An irresistible and unmerciful picture of Hollywood and its demons, told with all the style and raw narrative power that has made Clive Barker's books and films a phenomenon worldwide. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clive Barker) Tue, 10 Dec 2013 03:28:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Coldheart-Canyon-Audiobook/B00GNDBETE thebookvoice.com 21:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coldheart Canyon Subtitle: A Hollywood Ghost Story Author: Clive Barker Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Hollywood has made a star of Todd Pickett. But time is catching up with him. After plastic surgery goes awry, Todd needs somewhere to hide away for a few months while his scars heal. As Todd settles into a mansion in Coldheart Canyon - a corner of the city so secret it doesn't even appear on a map - Tammy Lauper, the president of his fan club, comes to the City of Angels determined to solve the mystery of Todd's disappearance. The closer Tammy gets to Todd the more of Coldheart Canyon's secrets she uncovers: The ghosts of A-list stars; Katya Lupi, the cold-hearted, now-forgotten star for whom the Canyon was named, alive and exquisite after a hundred years; and, finally, the door in the bowels of Katya's dream-palace that reputedly opens up to another world, the Devil's Country, where no one has returned without their souls shadowed by what they've seen and done. Mingling an insiders' view of modern Hollywood with a wild streak of visionary fantasy, Coldheart Canyon is an audiobook without parallel. An irresistible and unmerciful picture of Hollywood and its demons, told with all the style and raw narrative power that has made Clive Barker's books and films a phenomenon worldwide. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coldheart Canyon Subtitle: A Hollywood Ghost Story Author: Clive Barker Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Hollywood has made a star of Todd Pickett. But time is catching up with him. After plastic surgery goes awry, Todd needs somewhere to hide away for a few months while his scars heal. As Todd settles into a mansion in Coldheart Canyon - a corner of the city so secret it doesn't even appear on a map - Tammy Lauper, the president of his fan club, comes to the City of Angels determined to solve the mystery of Todd's disappearance. The closer Tammy gets to Todd the more of Coldheart Canyon's secrets she uncovers: The ghosts of A-list stars; Katya Lupi, the cold-hearted, now-forgotten star for whom the Canyon was named, alive and exquisite after a hundred years; and, finally, the door in the bowels of Katya's dream-palace that reputedly opens up to another world, the Devil's Country, where no one has returned without their souls shadowed by what they've seen and done. Mingling an insiders' view of modern Hollywood with a wild streak of visionary fantasy, Coldheart Canyon is an audiobook without parallel. An irresistible and unmerciful picture of Hollywood and its demons, told with all the style and raw narrative power that has made Clive Barker's books and films a phenomenon worldwide. Members Reviews: Lower your expectations!!! Where does Coldheart Canyon rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It's among my top 10 favorites. It's bizarre enough to appeal to me. Who was your favorite character and why? Tammy. She evolved into a real person. letting go of her obsession and her no good husband. What does Frank Muller bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I like the way he reads, I know it's not for everyone, but he has an ironic note to his reading that fit this book to a tee. If you could take any character from Coldheart Canyon out to dinner, who would it be and why? Jerry. I would grill him...what was the payoff for setting this up? Would you do it again? Was it worth it? Any additional comments? Crazy book. Not what I expected but I grew to like it a lot. Like i say...it's fiction...not for education or enlightenment...just for fun. loved it & love Frank Muller (RIP) Great story & full of suspense. Just scary enough. So sad for the loss of Frank Muller. I want him to read every story. Soft Porn What would have made Coldheart Canyon better? A fuller storyline and character development with less porn-like chapters. What was most disappointing about Clive Barkers story? I was expecting a ghost story, given the title and description. What I got was a thinly veiled attempt at wrapping soft porn into mediocre fiction. The premise was initially interesting but the bulk of the book gets mired down with unnecessarily graphic sexual depravity meant to shock and intrigue. Instead, it became boring effort to listen to. I think it's important to disclose that I have a healthy sexual appetite and was not offended by the sexual context but felt more like the book tried to sneak it past me prior to buying. The sexual component might've been interesting if that's what I expected but it completely caught me by surprise. I might've continued on if it had only consumed a chapter or two but instead, it drags on seemingly without purpose. The characters are fairly one dimensional and predictable and that only makes it a more difficult read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Rule-of-Four-Audiobook/B002V0KBFG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rule of Four Author: Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 676 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Armed with this final clue, the two friends delve into the bizarre world of the Hypnerotomachia, a world of forgotten erudition, strange sexual appetites, and terrible violence. But just as they begin to realize the magnitude of their discovery, Princeton's snowy campus is rocked: a longtime student of the book is murdered, shot dead in the hushed halls of the history department. A tale of timeless intrigue, dazzling scholarship, and great imaginative power, The Rule of Four is the story of a young man divided between the future's promise and the past's allure, guided only by friendship and love. Critic Reviews: "The authors, best friends since childhood, have made an impressive debut, a coming-of-age novel in the guise of a thriller, packed with history (real and invented) and intellectual excitement." (Booklist) "A smart, swift, multitextured tale that both entertains and informs." (San Francisco Chronicle) "[An] intriguing intellectual suspense novel." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Caldwell) Fri, 10 Sep 2004 19:50:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Rule-of-Four-Audiobook/B002V0KBFG thebookvoice.com 12:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rule of Four Author: Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 676 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Armed with this final clue, the two friends delve into the bizarre world of the Hypnerotomachia, a world of forgotten erudition, strange sexual appetites, and terrible violence. But just as they begin to realize the magnitude of their discovery, Princeton's snowy campus is rocked: a longtime student of the book is murdered, shot dead in the hushed halls of the history department. A tale of timeless intrigue, dazzling scholarship, and great imaginative power, The Rule of Four is the story of a young man divided between the future's promise and the past's allure, guided only by friendship and love. Critic Reviews: "The authors, best friends since childhood, have made an impressive debut, a coming-of-age novel in the guise of a thriller, packed with history (real and invented) and intellectual excitement." (Booklist) "A smart, swift, multitextured tale that both entertains and informs." (San Francisco Chronicle) "[An] intriguing intellectual suspense novel." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rule of Four Author: Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 676 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Armed with this final clue, the two friends delve into the bizarre world of the Hypnerotomachia, a world of forgotten erudition, strange sexual appetites, and terrible violence. But just as they begin to realize the magnitude of their discovery, Princeton's snowy campus is rocked: a longtime student of the book is murdered, shot dead in the hushed halls of the history department. A tale of timeless intrigue, dazzling scholarship, and great imaginative power, The Rule of Four is the story of a young man divided between the future's promise and the past's allure, guided only by friendship and love. Critic Reviews: "The authors, best friends since childhood, have made an impressive debut, a coming-of-age novel in the guise of a thriller, packed with history (real and invented) and intellectual excitement." (Booklist) "A smart, swift, multitextured tale that both entertains and informs." (San Francisco Chronicle) "[An] intriguing intellectual suspense novel." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Mental chewing gum that loses its flavor While some of the characters' discussions of Renaissance history are fun and the theme of obsession with a strange book is promising, this novel never decides what it wants to be and so never becomes anything. There is a 'coming of age' plot (lost son seeks reconciliation with late lost father) that everything hangs onto and if that had been more carefully developed, this might have been a very good novel. It has a very neatly observed setting and the authors are intelligent but they lack the power to sustain tension and suspense. The mysterious book subplot (Hypnerotomachia Poliphili) wanders around until it seems to just lie down and nap. Worst of all, the people in the book are very flat (no pun intended). I never felt like I was listening to more than one character speaking, although the narrator tried his best. Definitely mental chewing gum that doesn't retain its flavor to the end. Definitely A Great Book This is one of those books where one must actually think in order to enjoy it. That said, one doesn't have to analyze it line-by-line, or anything, either. If anyone is interested in this book, I recommend that he make sure he has the patience to read the book all the way through. Intertwining the thrill of discovery, the intrigue of murder, and the excitement of love, The Rule of Four is an exciting (yes, exciting) book for those willing to read (or listen to) it. Believe me, it's not as wordy or as hard to read as some have tried to make it seem - I'm only 16 years old, and it suits me just fine. BETTER than Dan Brown It's rare that I'll rate higher than the majority, but boy, this is one. Having listened to Davinci Code and read Angels and Demons, I always thought Dan Brown was interesting, but a bit "pop literature". Rule of Four was better thought out, and much more interesting, even if it didn't have the 'car chase' effect of massive surprises, plot shifts and other devices that Dan Brown uses. For my money, I recommend Rule of Four over Dan Brown every day. I thought it was superb. Interesting and fascinating I really enjoyed this story and the characters. Yes, it was a little slow at times, but it wasn't boring. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Time-to-Dance-Audiobook/B004GIJQ6Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Time to Dance Subtitle: The Timeless Love Series Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Melissa Hurst Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury, the queen of inspirational fiction (Time), is acclaimed for her poignant, uplifting novels. Once the perfect couple, John and Abby have drifted apart. Nowafter 21 years of love, loss, and laughtertheyve chosen divorce. When they gather their three children to break the news, their daughter joyfully announces her engagement. Determined not to ruin her happiness, Abby and John put their plans on hold. Yet one question lingers: Is it possible to rekindle a love thats grown cold? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Kingsbury) Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:20:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/A-Time-to-Dance-Audiobook/B004GIJQ6Q thebookvoice.com 12:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Time to Dance Subtitle: The Timeless Love Series Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Melissa Hurst Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury, the queen of inspirational fiction (Time), is acclaimed for her poignant, uplifting novels. Once the perfect couple, John and Abby have drifted apart. Nowafter 21 years of love, loss, and laughtertheyve chosen divorce. When they gather their three children to break the news, their daughter joyfully announces her engagement. Determined not to ruin her happiness, Abby and John put their plans on hold. Yet one question lingers: Is it possible to rekindle a love thats grown cold? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Time to Dance Subtitle: The Timeless Love Series Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Melissa Hurst Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury, the queen of inspirational fiction (Time), is acclaimed for her poignant, uplifting novels. Once the perfect couple, John and Abby have drifted apart. Nowafter 21 years of love, loss, and laughtertheyve chosen divorce. When they gather their three children to break the news, their daughter joyfully announces her engagement. Determined not to ruin her happiness, Abby and John put their plans on hold. Yet one question lingers: Is it possible to rekindle a love thats grown cold? Members Reviews: faith builder What made the experience of listening to A Time to Dance the most enjoyable? A refreshing, faith building read that I finished in one day. Thank you, Karen, for allowing Jesus to lead you as you wrote this book. What did you like best about this story? The use of scripture Who was the most memorable character of A Time to Dance and why? Abby A Time to Dance taught me new steps Karen Kingsbury's "A Time to Dance" is a beautiful picture of hope for struggling marriages and families. Each character is going through something that just about every reader can relate to. This is the third time I've read (now listened to) this book because I get much hope from the story for my marriage. It is a timeless novel and makes a wonderful gift for an anniversary or wedding. I highly recommend it. Wonderful This was a well read wonderful book. I would recommend it to all. People who have been married for years really need to listen to it. It reminded me so much of my own life and marriage to a football coach. 43 years and still going strong. Decent storyline I was excited to "read" something from this author because I have a kid's book of hers I love. The storyline in this book was good but moo surprises. The book did drag out a little bit too much for me though. Several chapters could have been easily eliminated as they didn't add much to the story. Good read I love these love stories, but I kept finding myself say "Abby, how dumb are you?" Her thoughts seemed contradictory at times, and so I think overall, I liked the performance and of course the ending. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Something-Like-Happy-Audiobook/B072TQFQJV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Something Like Happy Author: Eva Woods Narrator: Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A deeply moving, wildly uplifting tale of two strangers with nothing to lose and an unlikely friendship that will grab hold of your heart and never let go. Annie's heart can't be broken - or so she thinks. After a series of tragic events tore a hole through the perfect life she'd built, there's nothing left to break. Jaded and alone, she's been sleepwalking through life, with a boring job, an irritating roommate, and a serious binge-watching addiction. But she's okay with that - if you've lost everything, you've got nothing to lose, right? Polly is everything Annie doesn't need in her life - or so she thinks. But Polly is determined to finally wake Annie up to life. Because if having a terminal illness has taught Polly anything, it's that time is short. Too short to waste a single day, which is precisely why she wants Annie to join her on a mission. One hundred days. One hundred happy things. Annie's convinced it's impossible, but so is saying no to Polly. Now Annie's doing things, and saying things, and feeling things she hasn't felt in a very long while - if ever. Polly's convinced dancing in fountains and riding on roller coasters could heal Annie's shattered heart. But how can she possibly find happiness when letting people in means opening herself to more heartache? Critic Reviews: "A special book that will make you laugh through your tears with its heartfelt take on happiness and friendship." (Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eva Woods) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:42:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Something-Like-Happy-Audiobook/B072TQFQJV thebookvoice.com 10:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Something Like Happy Author: Eva Woods Narrator: Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A deeply moving, wildly uplifting tale of two strangers with nothing to lose and an unlikely friendship that will grab hold of your heart and never let go. Annie's heart can't be broken - or so she thinks. After a series of tragic events tore a hole through the perfect life she'd built, there's nothing left to break. Jaded and alone, she's been sleepwalking through life, with a boring job, an irritating roommate, and a serious binge-watching addiction. But she's okay with that - if you've lost everything, you've got nothing to lose, right? Polly is everything Annie doesn't need in her life - or so she thinks. But Polly is determined to finally wake Annie up to life. Because if having a terminal illness has taught Polly anything, it's that time is short. Too short to waste a single day, which is precisely why she wants Annie to join her on a mission. One hundred days. One hundred happy things. Annie's convinced it's impossible, but so is saying no to Polly. Now Annie's doing things, and saying things, and feeling things she hasn't felt in a very long while - if ever. Polly's convinced dancing in fountains and riding on roller coasters could heal Annie's shattered heart. But how can she possibly find happiness when letting people in means opening herself to more heartache? Critic Reviews: "A special book that will make you laugh through your tears with its heartfelt take on happiness and friendship." (Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Something Like Happy Author: Eva Woods Narrator: Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A deeply moving, wildly uplifting tale of two strangers with nothing to lose and an unlikely friendship that will grab hold of your heart and never let go. Annie's heart can't be broken - or so she thinks. After a series of tragic events tore a hole through the perfect life she'd built, there's nothing left to break. Jaded and alone, she's been sleepwalking through life, with a boring job, an irritating roommate, and a serious binge-watching addiction. But she's okay with that - if you've lost everything, you've got nothing to lose, right? Polly is everything Annie doesn't need in her life - or so she thinks. But Polly is determined to finally wake Annie up to life. Because if having a terminal illness has taught Polly anything, it's that time is short. Too short to waste a single day, which is precisely why she wants Annie to join her on a mission. One hundred days. One hundred happy things. Annie's convinced it's impossible, but so is saying no to Polly. Now Annie's doing things, and saying things, and feeling things she hasn't felt in a very long while - if ever. Polly's convinced dancing in fountains and riding on roller coasters could heal Annie's shattered heart. But how can she possibly find happiness when letting people in means opening herself to more heartache? Critic Reviews: "A special book that will make you laugh through your tears with its heartfelt take on happiness and friendship." (Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake) Members Reviews: Everyone needs a reminder We all need to take a breath sometimes and remember that it is up to us to be happy. I loved the characters in the story and the message. Always appreciate a great Scottish accent as well. Read this book even if you are jaded about stories that seem sappy. It will do you good and may even put a smile on your face, just like the Dr. ordered. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Irish-Country-Love-Story-Audiobook/B01LQSZQKI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Country Love Story Subtitle: A Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It's the winter of 1967, and snow is on the ground in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, but the chilly weather can't stop love from warming hearts all over the county. Not just the love between a man and woman, as with young doctor Barry Laverty and his fiancée, Sue Nolan, who are making plans to start a new life together, but also the love of an ailing pensioner for a faithful dog that's gone missing, the love of the local gentry for the great estate they are on the verge of losing, or Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly's deep and abiding love for his longtime home and practice. For decades, ever since the war, Number One Main Street, Ballybucklebo, has housed O'Reilly and his practice. In recent years it has also opened its doors to O'Reilly's wife, Barry Laverty, and a new addition to the practice, Dr. Nonie Stevens, a sultry and occasionally prickly young woman who may not be fitting in as well as she should. It is to Number One that patients young and old come when they need a doctor's care for everything from the measles to a rare and baffling blood disease. An unexpected turn of events threatens to drive O'Reilly from his home for good unless the entire village can rally behind their doctor and prove that love really can conquer all. An Irish Country Love Story is a new and heartwarming installment in Patrick Taylor's beloved best-selling Irish Country series. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Taylor) Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:60:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/An-Irish-Country-Love-Story-Audiobook/B01LQSZQKI thebookvoice.com 13:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Country Love Story Subtitle: A Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It's the winter of 1967, and snow is on the ground in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, but the chilly weather can't stop love from warming hearts all over the county. Not just the love between a man and woman, as with young doctor Barry Laverty and his fiancée, Sue Nolan, who are making plans to start a new life together, but also the love of an ailing pensioner for a faithful dog that's gone missing, the love of the local gentry for the great estate they are on the verge of losing, or Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly's deep and abiding love for his longtime home and practice. For decades, ever since the war, Number One Main Street, Ballybucklebo, has housed O'Reilly and his practice. In recent years it has also opened its doors to O'Reilly's wife, Barry Laverty, and a new addition to the practice, Dr. Nonie Stevens, a sultry and occasionally prickly young woman who may not be fitting in as well as she should. It is to Number One that patients young and old come when they need a doctor's care for everything from the measles to a rare and baffling blood disease. An unexpected turn of events threatens to drive O'Reilly from his home for good unless the entire village can rally behind their doctor and prove that love really can conquer all. An Irish Country Love Story is a new and heartwarming installment in Patrick Taylor's beloved best-selling Irish Country series. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Irish Country Love Story Subtitle: A Novel Author: Patrick Taylor Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It's the winter of 1967, and snow is on the ground in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, but the chilly weather can't stop love from warming hearts all over the county. Not just the love between a man and woman, as with young doctor Barry Laverty and his fiancée, Sue Nolan, who are making plans to start a new life together, but also the love of an ailing pensioner for a faithful dog that's gone missing, the love of the local gentry for the great estate they are on the verge of losing, or Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly's deep and abiding love for his longtime home and practice. For decades, ever since the war, Number One Main Street, Ballybucklebo, has housed O'Reilly and his practice. In recent years it has also opened its doors to O'Reilly's wife, Barry Laverty, and a new addition to the practice, Dr. Nonie Stevens, a sultry and occasionally prickly young woman who may not be fitting in as well as she should. It is to Number One that patients young and old come when they need a doctor's care for everything from the measles to a rare and baffling blood disease. An unexpected turn of events threatens to drive O'Reilly from his home for good unless the entire village can rally behind their doctor and prove that love really can conquer all. An Irish Country Love Story is a new and heartwarming installment in Patrick Taylor's beloved best-selling Irish Country series. Members Reviews: Charming story This is the latest edition in the Irish Country Doctor Series. The story is historical fiction, but Patrick Taylor based the story on his own life as a physician in Northern Ireland from the 1930s through the 1960s. The fictional town of Ballybucklebo and its physicians, Fingal OReilly and his new partner Barry Laverty, are the two key characters. The story is filled with fascinating characters that make up the town and countryside. This story takes place in January of 1967 and opens with Sue Nolan saving the life of a sailor that has capsized his boat into the fridge bay water. Sue jumps into a nearby kayak and paddles out to save the man. Sue and Barrys marriage also takes place in this story. One of my favorite characters is Kinky with her Cork accent. Kinky is the cook and housekeeper for OReilly. Kinky also provides the reader with an education on Irish food. The book is well written and is a delight to read. This is a feel-good book that leaves you with a smile. I started reading this series reading large print hardback books but switched to audiobooks. This series is definitely better read as an audiobook to obtain full enjoyment of the various Irish accents and the correct pronunciation of the Gaelic words. The book is fourteen hours long. John Keating does an excellent job narrating the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bastard-of-Istanbul-Audiobook/B002VA3QCG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bastard of Istanbul Author: Elif Shafak Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: At its center is the "bastard" of the title, Asya, a 19-year-old woman who loves Johnny Cash and the French Existentialists, and the four sisters of the Kazanci family, who all live together in an extended household in Istanbul. They include Zehila, the zestful, headstrong youngest sister, who runs a tattoo parlor and is Asya's mother; Banu, who has newly discovered herself as a clairvoyant; Cevriye, a widowed high-school teacher; and Feride, a hypochondriac obsessed with impending disaster. Their one (estranged) brother lives in Arizona with his wife and her Armenian daughter, Armanoush. When Armanoush secretly flies to Istanbul in search of her identity, she finds the Kazanci sisters and becomes fast friends with Asya. A secret is uncovered that links the two families and ties them to the 1915 Armenian deportations and massacres. Full of vigorous, unforgettable female characters, The Bastard of Istanbul is a bold, powerful tale that will confirm Shafak as a rising star of international fiction. Critic Reviews: "Beautifully imagined....This wonderful new novel carried me away." (The Chicago Tribune) "A saucy, witty, dramatic, and affecting tale in the spirit of novels by Amy Tan, Julia Alvarez, and Bharati Mukherjee." (New York Newsday) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elif Shafak) Mon, 26 Mar 2007 03:03:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Bastard-of-Istanbul-Audiobook/B002VA3QCG thebookvoice.com 12:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bastard of Istanbul Author: Elif Shafak Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: At its center is the "bastard" of the title, Asya, a 19-year-old woman who loves Johnny Cash and the French Existentialists, and the four sisters of the Kazanci family, who all live together in an extended household in Istanbul. They include Zehila, the zestful, headstrong youngest sister, who runs a tattoo parlor and is Asya's mother; Banu, who has newly discovered herself as a clairvoyant; Cevriye, a widowed high-school teacher; and Feride, a hypochondriac obsessed with impending disaster. Their one (estranged) brother lives in Arizona with his wife and her Armenian daughter, Armanoush. When Armanoush secretly flies to Istanbul in search of her identity, she finds the Kazanci sisters and becomes fast friends with Asya. A secret is uncovered that links the two families and ties them to the 1915 Armenian deportations and massacres. Full of vigorous, unforgettable female characters, The Bastard of Istanbul is a bold, powerful tale that will confirm Shafak as a rising star of international fiction. Critic Reviews: "Beautifully imagined....This wonderful new novel carried me away." (The Chicago Tribune) "A saucy, witty, dramatic, and affecting tale in the spirit of novels by Amy Tan, Julia Alvarez, and Bharati Mukherjee." (New York Newsday) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bastard of Istanbul Author: Elif Shafak Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: At its center is the "bastard" of the title, Asya, a 19-year-old woman who loves Johnny Cash and the French Existentialists, and the four sisters of the Kazanci family, who all live together in an extended household in Istanbul. They include Zehila, the zestful, headstrong youngest sister, who runs a tattoo parlor and is Asya's mother; Banu, who has newly discovered herself as a clairvoyant; Cevriye, a widowed high-school teacher; and Feride, a hypochondriac obsessed with impending disaster. Their one (estranged) brother lives in Arizona with his wife and her Armenian daughter, Armanoush. When Armanoush secretly flies to Istanbul in search of her identity, she finds the Kazanci sisters and becomes fast friends with Asya. A secret is uncovered that links the two families and ties them to the 1915 Armenian deportations and massacres. Full of vigorous, unforgettable female characters, The Bastard of Istanbul is a bold, powerful tale that will confirm Shafak as a rising star of international fiction. Critic Reviews: "Beautifully imagined....This wonderful new novel carried me away." (The Chicago Tribune) "A saucy, witty, dramatic, and affecting tale in the spirit of novels by Amy Tan, Julia Alvarez, and Bharati Mukherjee." (New York Newsday) Members Reviews: Istanbul lives Having been to Istanbul recently, this book brought back a lot of memories. The place is alive, in real life as in the book. The story for me was a little slow at first, the characters didn't really come to life until the second half of the book- but when they did, it was wonderful. A tender gift from far away I was pleasantly surprised at the warmth and humor in this novel. The author's gift for language is extraordinary, and she manages to convey the lives of Turkish women of multiple generations in a manner that conveys all of their humanity, wit and resourcefulness. The characters remain very true to themselves throughout the book. While there isn't a sneaky "surprise" ending, this isn't meant to be a whodunit. There is a mystery to be resolved, and the story wraps up nicely. The gentle insertion of the recent histories of the Turkish and Armenian people, which plays so heavily in the lives of those people in every day life, is a boon to the average American reader. Interesting Theme This was a very well written book with a complex plot, characters, and a surprise message. I would highly recommend it. Delightful characters What did you love best about The Bastard of Istanbul? Colorful characters What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bastard of Istanbul? When sitting together eating, the family scene is so real to me What does Laural Merlington bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I'm not good at processing orally, but this reader's voice is musicale Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yea The Bastard of Istanbul The book that you never forget! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Manwhore-Audiobook/B00U1UEXGG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Manwhore Author: Katy Evans Narrator: Grace Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2605 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Is it possible to expose Chicagos hottest player - without getting played? The New York Times best-selling author of REAL brings you the first in a sexy new series. This is the story Ive been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Dont be fooled by that last name, though. Theres nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, hes a mans man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention. Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life hes been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lie. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And thats where I come in. Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, Im determined to make him the story that will change my career. But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit I start to wonder if Im the one discovering him...or if hes uncovering me. What happens when the man they call Saint makes you want to sin? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katy Evans) Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:11:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Manwhore-Audiobook/B00U1UEXGG thebookvoice.com 10:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Manwhore Author: Katy Evans Narrator: Grace Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2605 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Is it possible to expose Chicagos hottest player - without getting played? The New York Times best-selling author of REAL brings you the first in a sexy new series. This is the story Ive been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Dont be fooled by that last name, though. Theres nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, hes a mans man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention. Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life hes been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lie. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And thats where I come in. Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, Im determined to make him the story that will change my career. But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit I start to wonder if Im the one discovering him...or if hes uncovering me. What happens when the man they call Saint makes you want to sin? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Manwhore Author: Katy Evans Narrator: Grace Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2605 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Is it possible to expose Chicagos hottest player - without getting played? The New York Times best-selling author of REAL brings you the first in a sexy new series. This is the story Ive been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Dont be fooled by that last name, though. Theres nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, hes a mans man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention. Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life hes been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lie. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And thats where I come in. Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, Im determined to make him the story that will change my career. But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit I start to wonder if Im the one discovering him...or if hes uncovering me. What happens when the man they call Saint makes you want to sin? Members Reviews: Absolutely terrible- and I love my guilty pleasures So I love a sexy funny romance as much as anyone- I am no snob and enjoy Dannika Dark, Christina Lauren, etc. I like fun and entertaining books while I am working out. So when I saw this book and how many amazing reviews it had, I had to buy it! But I absolutely hated it and just returned it. The ENTIRE book plays out in Rachel's head, and what a tedious and boring place that is to be. Basically it is one long drawn out lusting-over-saint diatribe. There is nothing about Rachel - at all- that is likable. Good God girl, get it together. Good books need action- tension- and a bit of brains to hold the whole thing together. This book was an absolutely painful gush fest over a hot and rich dude- told by a woman who calls herself a "slut" for masturbating! In a book called Manwhore! A woman who gets up to wash her hands afterwards. If it had been a physical book I would have thrown it across the room. So basically the whole book is one long internal dialogue about a super hot guy, as told by a woman who seems to lack a few too many brain cells to care about. Even though I love my books guilty pleasures, this one was dull and excruciating. OMG!!! Another cliffhanger? C'Mon! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would not recommend this book because it's a boring, disappointing cliffhanger. I'm returning this book post haste b/c I have no doubts that the ensuing books could have been combined too make 1good book. What could Katy Evans have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? This book could've been more enjoyable w/o the repetitive, predictable inter-monologue, sure to be found in book 2. Thus proving, cliffhanger unnecessary. Could not finish.... Would you try another book from Katy Evans and/or Grace Grant? This maybe a good book, but I just could not complete it. The narrators voice is very distracting and borderline annoying! How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Using a different narrator Would you be willing to try another one of Grace Grants performances? God no If this book were a movie would you go see it? I'm not sure, I will have to buy the actual book to finish Awful This book was a cross between 50 shades and Crossfire. The slow parts of each. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Matters-of-Choice-Audiobook/B076HTT642 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Matters of Choice Subtitle: The Cole Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Noah Gordon Narrator: Hayden Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A portrait of a talented and courageous woman physician who stares at her reflection in the glass ceiling, and decides to seek and find a more meaningful life. Roberta Jeanne d'Arc Cole is favored to be named associate chief of medicine at a Boston hospital. She is married to a surgeon. They own a trophy residence on historic Brattle Street in Cambridge and a summer house in the Berkshire Hills. Everything melts away. Her gender and her work at an abortion clinic cost her the hospital appointment. Her marriage fails. Crushed, she goes to the farmhouse in Western Massachusetts, thinking to sell it, and finds an unexpected life. How she continues to fight for every woman's right to choose, while acknowledging her own ticking clock and maternal yearning, makes this prize-winning third story of the Cole trilogy as relevant as tomorrow. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Noah Gordon) Thu, 19 Oct 2017 07:07:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Matters-of-Choice-Audiobook/B076HTT642 thebookvoice.com 11:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Matters of Choice Subtitle: The Cole Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Noah Gordon Narrator: Hayden Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A portrait of a talented and courageous woman physician who stares at her reflection in the glass ceiling, and decides to seek and find a more meaningful life. Roberta Jeanne d'Arc Cole is favored to be named associate chief of medicine at a Boston hospital. She is married to a surgeon. They own a trophy residence on historic Brattle Street in Cambridge and a summer house in the Berkshire Hills. Everything melts away. Her gender and her work at an abortion clinic cost her the hospital appointment. Her marriage fails. Crushed, she goes to the farmhouse in Western Massachusetts, thinking to sell it, and finds an unexpected life. How she continues to fight for every woman's right to choose, while acknowledging her own ticking clock and maternal yearning, makes this prize-winning third story of the Cole trilogy as relevant as tomorrow. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Matters of Choice Subtitle: The Cole Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Noah Gordon Narrator: Hayden Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A portrait of a talented and courageous woman physician who stares at her reflection in the glass ceiling, and decides to seek and find a more meaningful life. Roberta Jeanne d'Arc Cole is favored to be named associate chief of medicine at a Boston hospital. She is married to a surgeon. They own a trophy residence on historic Brattle Street in Cambridge and a summer house in the Berkshire Hills. Everything melts away. Her gender and her work at an abortion clinic cost her the hospital appointment. Her marriage fails. Crushed, she goes to the farmhouse in Western Massachusetts, thinking to sell it, and finds an unexpected life. How she continues to fight for every woman's right to choose, while acknowledging her own ticking clock and maternal yearning, makes this prize-winning third story of the Cole trilogy as relevant as tomorrow. Members Reviews: Too short! Wonderful conclusion to the trilogy that brings the practice of medicine to modern technology and current issues. I only wish it was as long as the first 2. I miss the characters and want to know how the next chapters of their lives unfold. Not so much a story as a political statement This is the least of the trilogy. To much time was spent making points about abortion and universal health care. Unacceptable narration Would you try another book written by Noah Gordon or narrated by Hayden Bishop? Noah Gordon, absolutely yes, I bought all of them already. But Bishop is abismal. She stutters like a five year old learning to read. What other book might you compare Matters of Choice to, and why? No time to think now Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Hayden Bishop? Richard Higgins, simon vance, tess stimson, anyone would do better Do you think Matters of Choice needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No, its the third in a trilogy anyway Any additional comments? Teach her to read then to narrate https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Summer-People-Audiobook/B0085BH1I0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer People Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Beth MacDonald Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Every summer the Newton family retreats to their beloved home on Nantucket for three months of sunshine, cookouts, and bonfires on the beach. But this summer will not be like any other. When Arch Newton, a prominent New York attorney, dies in a plane crash on his way home from a business trip, his beautiful widow, Beth, can barely keep things together. Above all, though, she decides that she must continue the family tradition of going to Nantucket, and at the same time fulfill a promise that Arch made before he died. Beth invites Marcus, the son of Archs final and most challenging client, to spend the summer with her and her teenage twins, Winnie and Garrett, who have mixed reactions to sharing their special summer place with this stranger. Always a place of peace before, Nantucket becomes the scene of roiling emotions and turbulent passions as Marcus, Winnie, and Garrett learn about loss, first love, and betrayal. And when they stumble upon a shocking secret from Beths past, they must keep it from destroying the family theyve been trying so hard to heal. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elin Hilderbrand) Tue, 22 May 2012 15:05:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Summer-People-Audiobook/B0085BH1I0 thebookvoice.com 09:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer People Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Beth MacDonald Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Every summer the Newton family retreats to their beloved home on Nantucket for three months of sunshine, cookouts, and bonfires on the beach. But this summer will not be like any other. When Arch Newton, a prominent New York attorney, dies in a plane crash on his way home from a business trip, his beautiful widow, Beth, can barely keep things together. Above all, though, she decides that she must continue the family tradition of going to Nantucket, and at the same time fulfill a promise that Arch made before he died. Beth invites Marcus, the son of Archs final and most challenging client, to spend the summer with her and her teenage twins, Winnie and Garrett, who have mixed reactions to sharing their special summer place with this stranger. Always a place of peace before, Nantucket becomes the scene of roiling emotions and turbulent passions as Marcus, Winnie, and Garrett learn about loss, first love, and betrayal. And when they stumble upon a shocking secret from Beths past, they must keep it from destroying the family theyve been trying so hard to heal. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer People Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Beth MacDonald Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Every summer the Newton family retreats to their beloved home on Nantucket for three months of sunshine, cookouts, and bonfires on the beach. But this summer will not be like any other. When Arch Newton, a prominent New York attorney, dies in a plane crash on his way home from a business trip, his beautiful widow, Beth, can barely keep things together. Above all, though, she decides that she must continue the family tradition of going to Nantucket, and at the same time fulfill a promise that Arch made before he died. Beth invites Marcus, the son of Archs final and most challenging client, to spend the summer with her and her teenage twins, Winnie and Garrett, who have mixed reactions to sharing their special summer place with this stranger. Always a place of peace before, Nantucket becomes the scene of roiling emotions and turbulent passions as Marcus, Winnie, and Garrett learn about loss, first love, and betrayal. And when they stumble upon a shocking secret from Beths past, they must keep it from destroying the family theyve been trying so hard to heal. Members Reviews: Excellent and relaxing read! What did you love best about Summer People? Real life situations in a beautiful scenery of Nantucket. Elin Hilderbrand gives a beautiful setting but with all the books I have read they are true to life situations. This one I thought each character played his/ her part with excellence. Always she grabs my attention from chapter 1!! What other book might you compare Summer People to and why? I can't compare it to any other book. Elin has a way of writing each of her books with a fresh storyline. Which scene was your favorite? It's difficult to choose one scene since I enjoyed the entire audio. I think Pipers explanation of babies compared to Beth's was surprising to me. Beth being a Mother I would have thought she would know the facts of real life growing inside of you but Piper was much more mature about this. That was impressive. The ending was excellent and complete not leaving me dangle to finish my own ending! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I think all and all it was a serious book not one with laughter. Bringing Beth's husband's ashes to Nantucket and getting through his death along with Marcus whose Mother was being defended in a murder trial by Archer; Beth's husband and the way the family did not blame Marcus's Mother for the death was a touching element of surprise. Any additional comments? I liked the way the relationships continued even after their leaving Nantucket at the end of the summer; it provided depth to the storyline. Elin Hilderbrand is fantastic! I usually prefer not to get books that are not "hot off the press" but this does not disappoint! It is lovely, sweet, painful, and touches the heart! Good story Any additional comments? The narration took a bit of time to get used to. The story is good, but dragged on a bit at some points. A good book but not my favorite in comparison to other books by Elin Hiilderbrand. It was ok Any additional comments? This was an ok book. Easy listen but did not have my attention the whole time. Some characters were too predictable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Pay-It-Forward-Audiobook/B006U2GCY0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pay It Forward Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Catherine Ryan Hydes international sensation, Pay It Forward, is the moving story of Trevor McKinney, a 12-year-old boy who accepts his social studies teachers challenge to come up with a plan to change the world. Trevors idea is simple: Do a good deed for three people and ask them to "pay it forward" to three others who need help. He envisions a vast movement of kindness and goodwill spreading beyond his small California town and across the world. However, when Jerry, a bum to whom Trevor gave his allowance, returns to a life of dissolution, the project seems valuable only as a lesson on the dark side of human nature. But ultimately Trevor is vindicated. At first people dont know how to explain the odd dip in crime rates across the nation, but a journalist with a story of his own tracks down the source of the epidemic of random acts of kindness and makes Trevor a celebrity. Yet Trevor has problems closer to home: He wants his pretty, hardworking mother to see the softer side of his beloved teacher, Reuben St. Clair, a scarred Vietnam veteran who seems to come alive only when hes in front of his class. Anyone who has ever despaired of one persons ability to effect change will rejoice in Trevors courage and his determination to see the good in everyone. Critic Reviews: "Powerful...with believable dialoque and shadings that make the characters seem more lifelike than they have any right to be." (Chicago Tribune) "A good read and an inspiring novel; fascinating in its implications. Catherine Ryan Hyde joyfully delivered me from 'if only' to 'what if?' to 'why not?'" (Richard Paul Evans, author of The Christmas Box) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Ryan Hyde) Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:13:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Pay-It-Forward-Audiobook/B006U2GCY0 thebookvoice.com 08:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pay It Forward Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Catherine Ryan Hydes international sensation, Pay It Forward, is the moving story of Trevor McKinney, a 12-year-old boy who accepts his social studies teachers challenge to come up with a plan to change the world. Trevors idea is simple: Do a good deed for three people and ask them to "pay it forward" to three others who need help. He envisions a vast movement of kindness and goodwill spreading beyond his small California town and across the world. However, when Jerry, a bum to whom Trevor gave his allowance, returns to a life of dissolution, the project seems valuable only as a lesson on the dark side of human nature. But ultimately Trevor is vindicated. At first people dont know how to explain the odd dip in crime rates across the nation, but a journalist with a story of his own tracks down the source of the epidemic of random acts of kindness and makes Trevor a celebrity. Yet Trevor has problems closer to home: He wants his pretty, hardworking mother to see the softer side of his beloved teacher, Reuben St. Clair, a scarred Vietnam veteran who seems to come alive only when hes in front of his class. Anyone who has ever despaired of one persons ability to effect change will rejoice in Trevors courage and his determination to see the good in everyone. Critic Reviews: "Powerful...with believable dialoque and shadings that make the characters seem more lifelike than they have any right to be." (Chicago Tribune) "A good read and an inspiring novel; fascinating in its implications. Catherine Ryan Hyde joyfully delivered me from 'if only' to 'what if?' to 'why not?'" (Richard Paul Evans, author of The Christmas Box) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pay It Forward Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Catherine Ryan Hydes international sensation, Pay It Forward, is the moving story of Trevor McKinney, a 12-year-old boy who accepts his social studies teachers challenge to come up with a plan to change the world. Trevors idea is simple: Do a good deed for three people and ask them to "pay it forward" to three others who need help. He envisions a vast movement of kindness and goodwill spreading beyond his small California town and across the world. However, when Jerry, a bum to whom Trevor gave his allowance, returns to a life of dissolution, the project seems valuable only as a lesson on the dark side of human nature. But ultimately Trevor is vindicated. At first people dont know how to explain the odd dip in crime rates across the nation, but a journalist with a story of his own tracks down the source of the epidemic of random acts of kindness and makes Trevor a celebrity. Yet Trevor has problems closer to home: He wants his pretty, hardworking mother to see the softer side of his beloved teacher, Reuben St. Clair, a scarred Vietnam veteran who seems to come alive only when hes in front of his class. Anyone who has ever despaired of one persons ability to effect change will rejoice in Trevors courage and his determination to see the good in everyone. Critic Reviews: "Powerful...with believable dialoque and shadings that make the characters seem more lifelike than they have any right to be." (Chicago Tribune) "A good read and an inspiring novel; fascinating in its implications. Catherine Ryan Hyde joyfully delivered me from 'if only' to 'what if?' to 'why not?'" (Richard Paul Evans, author of The Christmas Box) Members Reviews: I haven't read a book by this author I didn't like The book is almost always better than the movie and this one is no exception. So many details and dialogue that film just cannot capture. After reading this book, I downloaded several additional titles by Catherine Ryan Hyde - loved them all. Touching and Wonderful If you could sum up Pay It Forward in three words, what would they be? Innocence, Beauty, Tragic What other book might you compare Pay It Forward to and why? The only book that comes to mind is "Defending Jacob" by William Landay. The stories are in no way similar. The comparison comes to mind because to some extent you are expecting a happy ending, and well, though there is some joy in Trevor's accomplishments, the ending cannot be said to be happy. In fact I think it is the tragedy at the end that makes me select "Defending Jacob." Have you listened to any of William Dufriss other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to any other narrations by William Dufris, but I will say this, you hear every character as a separate voice. He is excellent at drawing the pauses where they should be so that the reader can take a breath with him. He is beyond excellent. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Where Wonder Begins Any additional comments? So I saw this movie years ago. The book as so often is the case, far outstripped the movie. Things that took me by surprise included: 1. This book literally had me bust out laughing on more than one occasion. It was fantastic to have such sarcasm and wit mixed into a story I would consider a drama. 2. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Britt-Marie-Was-Here-Audiobook/B01COQZJQC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Britt-Marie Was Here Author: Fredrik Backman Narrator: Joan Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Sceptre Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It's not that she's judgmental or fussy or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way. A cutlery drawer should be arranged in the right order, for example - forks, knives, then spoons. We're not animals, are we? But behind the passive-aggressive, socially awkward, absurdly pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realises. So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband of 20 years, left to fend for herself in the miserable provincial backwater that is Borg - of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it - and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little unprepared. But she will learn that life may have more to offer her than she's ever realised, and love might be found in the most unexpected of places. The number-one European best seller by the author of A Man Called Ove, Britt-Marie Was Here is a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community and second chances. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fredrik Backman) Thu, 05 May 2016 02:25:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Britt-Marie-Was-Here-Audiobook/B01COQZJQC thebookvoice.com 09:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Britt-Marie Was Here Author: Fredrik Backman Narrator: Joan Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Sceptre Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It's not that she's judgmental or fussy or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way. A cutlery drawer should be arranged in the right order, for example - forks, knives, then spoons. We're not animals, are we? But behind the passive-aggressive, socially awkward, absurdly pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realises. So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband of 20 years, left to fend for herself in the miserable provincial backwater that is Borg - of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it - and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little unprepared. But she will learn that life may have more to offer her than she's ever realised, and love might be found in the most unexpected of places. The number-one European best seller by the author of A Man Called Ove, Britt-Marie Was Here is a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community and second chances. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Britt-Marie Was Here Author: Fredrik Backman Narrator: Joan Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Sceptre Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It's not that she's judgmental or fussy or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way. A cutlery drawer should be arranged in the right order, for example - forks, knives, then spoons. We're not animals, are we? But behind the passive-aggressive, socially awkward, absurdly pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realises. So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband of 20 years, left to fend for herself in the miserable provincial backwater that is Borg - of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it - and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little unprepared. But she will learn that life may have more to offer her than she's ever realised, and love might be found in the most unexpected of places. The number-one European best seller by the author of A Man Called Ove, Britt-Marie Was Here is a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community and second chances. Members Reviews: A Woman Called Ove Who was your favorite character and why? Everyone in this story was great, and really easy to picture and associate with. What about Joan Walkers performance did you like? It was incredible. Any additional comments? This book is almost the exact same principle as A Man Called Ove, but staring a woman. If you enjoyed that story and wish you could read it again (as I did), I highly recommend this one! She's no nag bag! What made the experience of listening to Britt-Marie Was Here the most enjoyable? The narration by Joan Walker is superb. She brings the characters to life as if they're jumping out of the audio and acting out live in one's mind. What did you like best about this story? The colourful characters and the unexpected story line. And how it keeps one guessing until the very end. Have you listened to any of Joan Walkers other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes! She does not disappoint. But a lot more restrained in this one, compared to the other books by Fredrik Backman she's performed. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not really, because I wanted to savour every minute and I needed it to last throughout my week-long commute. Any additional comments? I love the works of Fredrik Backman and the outstanding performance by the narrator Joan Walker. These two are the ultimate dynamic duo! Such an enjoyable character A heartwarming character read by a very believable narrator. I truly didnt want it to end. An Enjoyable Read After falling in love with Backman's A Man Called Ove, I decided to read all of his books that I could get my hands on. This one was enjoyable. It was a bit slow going at first, and the character voice changes were a bit on the ear piercing side ;) but around halfway through, I found myself yearning to listen and yearning to find out what happens as the story unfolds. I won't spoil the ending, but even though I enjoyed it, I was a bit disappointed. Overall, I recommend anyone who enjoyed Ove also give this a listen as well. Enchanting A wonderful tale . This is the story of Britt Marie and a place called Borg, an uplifting tale with excellent narration. If you enjoy quirky stories with interesting characters and genuine emotion then you'll enjoy this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Foreign-Affairs-Audiobook/B006JS8KFO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Foreign Affairs Author: Alison Lurie Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Virginia Miner, a 50-something, unmarried tenured professor, is in London to work on her new book about children's folk rhymes. Despite carrying a U.S. passport, Vinnie feels essentially English and rather looks down on her fellow Americans. But in spite of that, she is drawn into a mortifying and oddly satisfying affair with an Oklahoman tourist who dresses more Bronco Billy than Beau Brummel. Also in London is Vinnie's colleague, Fred Turner, a handsome, flat broke, newly separated, and thoroughly miserable young man trying to focus on his own research. Instead, he is distracted by a beautiful and unpredictable English actress and the world she belongs to. Both American, both abroad, and both achingly lonely, Vinnie and Fred play out their confused alienation and dizzying romantic liaisons in Alison Lurie's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Smartly written, poignant, and witty, Foreign Affairs remains an enduring comic masterpiece. Critic Reviews: "A splendid comedy, very bright, brilliantly written in a confident and original manner. The best book by one of our finest writers." (Elizabeth Hardwick) "If you manage to read only a few good novels a year, make this one of them." (USA Today) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alison Lurie) Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:25:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Foreign-Affairs-Audiobook/B006JS8KFO thebookvoice.com 10:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Foreign Affairs Author: Alison Lurie Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Virginia Miner, a 50-something, unmarried tenured professor, is in London to work on her new book about children's folk rhymes. Despite carrying a U.S. passport, Vinnie feels essentially English and rather looks down on her fellow Americans. But in spite of that, she is drawn into a mortifying and oddly satisfying affair with an Oklahoman tourist who dresses more Bronco Billy than Beau Brummel. Also in London is Vinnie's colleague, Fred Turner, a handsome, flat broke, newly separated, and thoroughly miserable young man trying to focus on his own research. Instead, he is distracted by a beautiful and unpredictable English actress and the world she belongs to. Both American, both abroad, and both achingly lonely, Vinnie and Fred play out their confused alienation and dizzying romantic liaisons in Alison Lurie's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Smartly written, poignant, and witty, Foreign Affairs remains an enduring comic masterpiece. Critic Reviews: "A splendid comedy, very bright, brilliantly written in a confident and original manner. The best book by one of our finest writers." (Elizabeth Hardwick) "If you manage to read only a few good novels a year, make this one of them." (USA Today) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Foreign Affairs Author: Alison Lurie Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Virginia Miner, a 50-something, unmarried tenured professor, is in London to work on her new book about children's folk rhymes. Despite carrying a U.S. passport, Vinnie feels essentially English and rather looks down on her fellow Americans. But in spite of that, she is drawn into a mortifying and oddly satisfying affair with an Oklahoman tourist who dresses more Bronco Billy than Beau Brummel. Also in London is Vinnie's colleague, Fred Turner, a handsome, flat broke, newly separated, and thoroughly miserable young man trying to focus on his own research. Instead, he is distracted by a beautiful and unpredictable English actress and the world she belongs to. Both American, both abroad, and both achingly lonely, Vinnie and Fred play out their confused alienation and dizzying romantic liaisons in Alison Lurie's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Smartly written, poignant, and witty, Foreign Affairs remains an enduring comic masterpiece. Critic Reviews: "A splendid comedy, very bright, brilliantly written in a confident and original manner. The best book by one of our finest writers." (Elizabeth Hardwick) "If you manage to read only a few good novels a year, make this one of them." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Fascinating Any additional comments? I don't remember what attracted me to this title, probably the Pulitzer Prize in 1985. But, now I'm reading all of Alison Lurie's novels and it turns out there is one family that connects the books so it's worth the effort to read them in sequence. I wish I'd realized that because Foreign Affairs is somewhere in the middle, though it works as a stand alone novel as well. Beautifully written. Laura Ashley dress reference brought me back! Being nearly 50 myself, I've been looking for books that have older female protagonists. I'm curious about how others of that age navigate life. This one did feel a bit outdated, being written in the 80's, but it was a fun listen. I had to laugh when she talked about wearing her flowery Laura Ashley dress! Vinnie, the main character, is a bit of a fuss-budget, but she experiences some growth, in that she starts out far more of a snob than she ends up. I thought it was a good expat book. Being an expat myself, I heard a lot of my own thoughts echoed in the characters here. While there are some who question the book's winning a Pulitzer, saying it was just a romance novel, I think they missed a lot of the insights that were explored, the struggles we experience when our identities are challenged and the ways in which we miss having relationships with people because we are so worried about how hanging out with someone who is different from us will affect the ways in which others see us. It reveals that those assumptions we make about others can be so misguided. There's a lot of affectionate poking fun at pretentiousness, and one can't deny that many of us engage in that behavior. And I know I have my own invisible dog :-) I'm glad I'm not the only one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Last-Original-Wife-Audiobook/B00CPQORK6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Original Wife Author: Dorothea Benton Frank Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Leslie Anne Greene Carter is the Last Original Wife among her husband Wesley's wildly successful Atlanta social set. His cronies have all traded in the mothers of their children they promised to love and cherish - till death did them part - for tanned-and-toned young Barbie brides. If losing the social life and close friends she adored wasn't painful enough, a series of setbacks shake Les's world and push her to the edge. She's had enough of playing the good wife to a husband who thinks he's doing her a favor keeping her around. Now, she's going to take some time forherself - in the familiar comforts and stunning beauty of Charleston, her beloved hometown. In her brother's stately historic home, she's going to reclaim the carefree girl who spent lazy summers sharing steamy kisses with her first love on Sullivan's Island. Daring to listen to her inner voice, she will realize what she wants...and find the life of which she's always dreamed. Told in the alternating voices of Les and Wes, The Last Original Wife is classic Dorothea Benton Frank: an intoxicating tale of family, friendship, self-discovery, and love, that is as salty as a low country breeze and as invigorating as a dip in Carolina waters on a sizzling summer day. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothea Benton Frank) Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:10:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Last-Original-Wife-Audiobook/B00CPQORK6 thebookvoice.com 11:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Original Wife Author: Dorothea Benton Frank Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Leslie Anne Greene Carter is the Last Original Wife among her husband Wesley's wildly successful Atlanta social set. His cronies have all traded in the mothers of their children they promised to love and cherish - till death did them part - for tanned-and-toned young Barbie brides. If losing the social life and close friends she adored wasn't painful enough, a series of setbacks shake Les's world and push her to the edge. She's had enough of playing the good wife to a husband who thinks he's doing her a favor keeping her around. Now, she's going to take some time forherself - in the familiar comforts and stunning beauty of Charleston, her beloved hometown. In her brother's stately historic home, she's going to reclaim the carefree girl who spent lazy summers sharing steamy kisses with her first love on Sullivan's Island. Daring to listen to her inner voice, she will realize what she wants...and find the life of which she's always dreamed. Told in the alternating voices of Les and Wes, The Last Original Wife is classic Dorothea Benton Frank: an intoxicating tale of family, friendship, self-discovery, and love, that is as salty as a low country breeze and as invigorating as a dip in Carolina waters on a sizzling summer day. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Original Wife Author: Dorothea Benton Frank Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Leslie Anne Greene Carter is the Last Original Wife among her husband Wesley's wildly successful Atlanta social set. His cronies have all traded in the mothers of their children they promised to love and cherish - till death did them part - for tanned-and-toned young Barbie brides. If losing the social life and close friends she adored wasn't painful enough, a series of setbacks shake Les's world and push her to the edge. She's had enough of playing the good wife to a husband who thinks he's doing her a favor keeping her around. Now, she's going to take some time forherself - in the familiar comforts and stunning beauty of Charleston, her beloved hometown. In her brother's stately historic home, she's going to reclaim the carefree girl who spent lazy summers sharing steamy kisses with her first love on Sullivan's Island. Daring to listen to her inner voice, she will realize what she wants...and find the life of which she's always dreamed. Told in the alternating voices of Les and Wes, The Last Original Wife is classic Dorothea Benton Frank: an intoxicating tale of family, friendship, self-discovery, and love, that is as salty as a low country breeze and as invigorating as a dip in Carolina waters on a sizzling summer day. Members Reviews: Full of Sass and Southern Humor - Loved it! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes! I just finished the audio The Last Original Wife and loved it! I started reading the book; however, switched to the audio as it was so funny and full of southern humor I did not want to miss a thing!She is such a wonderful storyteller she puts you in the mood and adore her detailed descriptions of the settings (when you are from the south the food, design, and style matters ) as they love to entertain! If you are over the age of 50 you will enjoy this book and highly recommend! Having worked in the Charleston area and lived in Atlanta loved hearing about all the great restaurants and this book makes you want to return to the Low Country as soon as possible. The characters were so engaging -- loved the way she used the first person sarcastic phrases from Les and Wes (awesome)! The narrator did an excellent job capturing the southern dialogue, as well and fell in love with the gay brother (would love to see a movie of this book). Who was your favorite character and why? Les was my favorite as she grew in the book and loved her sass and spirit (glad to see her finally enjoying life)! I also loved her gay brother - his style as well as Jonathan as he was good for Les. Which character as performed by Robin Miles was your favorite? The same - Les as Robin did an excellent job with the Charleston Low Country dialect. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When she went home to care for her husband but held strong and did not get sucked back into the old life. Glad she was able to travel and enjoy her life in the end and maintain her dignity. Any additional comments? Great book! Accent was hard to take. What disappointed you about The Last Original Wife? The story was tolerable but the accent was difficult to listen to - really over the top. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Someone else narrating would have been helpful. What didnt you like about Robin Miless performance? Really not a good job with the southern accent. I live in the south and it was really hard to listen to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Island-Audiobook/B003QRCWVY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Island Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Denice Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess's lavish wedding, from the floating dance floor in her Connecticut back yard to the color of the cocktail napkins. Like any mother of a bride-to-be, she is weathering the storms of excitement and chaos, tears and joy. But Birdie, a woman who prides herself on preparing for every possibility, could never have predicted the late-night phone call from Chess, abruptly announcing that she's cancelled her engagement. It's only the first hint of what will be a summer of upheavals and revelations. Before the dust has even begun to settle, far worse news arrives, sending Chess into a tailspin of despair. Reluctantly taking a break from the first new romance she's embarked on since the recent end of her 30-year marriage, Birdie circles the wagons and enlists the help of her younger daughter, Tate, and her own sister, India. Soon all four are headed for beautiful, rustic Tuckernuck Island, off the coast of Nantucket, where their family has summered for generations. No phones, no television, no grocery store - a place without distractions where they can escape their troubles. But throw sisters, daughters, ex-lovers, and long-kept secrets onto a remote island, and what might sound like a peaceful getaway becomes much more. Before summer has ended, dramatic truths are uncovered, old loves are rekindled, and new loves make themselves known. It's a summertime story only Elin Hilderbrand can tell, filled with the heartache, laughter, and surprises that have made her best-selling novels as much a part of summer as a long afternoon on a sunny beach. Editorial Reviews: Summer, sand, salt water does anyone do it better than Elin Hilderbrand? In her latest effort, The Island, the author again embraces that idealistic all-American scene with a story that manages to be both easy and breezy, yet heartbreaking and profound. Its a tall order for a writer whose books all which have taken place in the WASP-y enclave of Nantucket and its surrounding islands bring to life the blonde, the beautiful, and the privileged. The Island, whose setting is the remote private isle of Tuckernuck, is primarily a story of four women Birdie Cousins, her daughters Chess and Tate, and Birdies sister, India. The women, of course, are all harboring dark secrets and rediscovering long-lost desires, and they agree to reunite at the familys rustic compound after an absence of more than a dozen years. Over the course of a month and plenty bottles of Sancerre the women fight and reconnect, love and lose love. The impetus for the gathering is Chess, whos recovering from both a broken engagement and the subsequent accidental death of her ex-fiance, but the Cousins gals all in turn come to face and conquer their own, less obvious demons. This, as is much of the best so-called summer beach reading, is about women tapping into their empowerment. The book rotates among the perspectives of each woman, and narrator Denice Hicks is at her best when giving voice to Birdie, a perpetual people-pleaser and the most naive of the bunch. This is a wide-eyed matriarch whose continual surprise and shock at lifes event lends credence to Hicks lilting, almost musical inflections. Hicks does falter, though, when she reads as the other characters, most notably the worldly and adventurous India, whose nascent affair with a younger woman comes across as disingenuous. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elin Hilderbrand) Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:23:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Island-Audiobook/B003QRCWVY thebookvoice.com 15:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Island Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Denice Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess's lavish wedding, from the floating dance floor in her Connecticut back yard to the color of the cocktail napkins. Like any mother of a bride-to-be, she is weathering the storms of excitement and chaos, tears and joy. But Birdie, a woman who prides herself on preparing for every possibility, could never have predicted the late-night phone call from Chess, abruptly announcing that she's cancelled her engagement. It's only the first hint of what will be a summer of upheavals and revelations. Before the dust has even begun to settle, far worse news arrives, sending Chess into a tailspin of despair. Reluctantly taking a break from the first new romance she's embarked on since the recent end of her 30-year marriage, Birdie circles the wagons and enlists the help of her younger daughter, Tate, and her own sister, India. Soon all four are headed for beautiful, rustic Tuckernuck Island, off the coast of Nantucket, where their family has summered for generations. No phones, no television, no grocery store - a place without distractions where they can escape their troubles. But throw sisters, daughters, ex-lovers, and long-kept secrets onto a remote island, and what might sound like a peaceful getaway becomes much more. Before summer has ended, dramatic truths are uncovered, old loves are rekindled, and new loves make themselves known. It's a summertime story only Elin Hilderbrand can tell, filled with the heartache, laughter, and surprises that have made her best-selling novels as much a part of summer as a long afternoon on a sunny beach. Editorial Reviews: Summer, sand, salt water does anyone do it better than Elin Hilderbrand? In her latest effort, The Island, the author again embraces that idealistic all-American scene with a story that manages to be both easy and breezy, yet heartbreaking and profound. Its a tall order for a writer whose books all which have taken place in the WASP-y enclave of Nantucket and its surrounding islands bring to life the blonde, the beautiful, and the privileged. The Island, whose setting is the remote private isle of Tuckernuck, is primarily a story of four women Birdie Cousins, her daughters Chess and Tate, and Birdies sister, India. The women, of course, are all harboring dark secrets and rediscovering long-lost desires, and they agree to reunite at the familys rustic compound after an absence of more than a dozen years. Over the course of a month and plenty bottles of Sancerre the women fight and reconnect, love and lose love. The impetus for the gathering is Chess, whos recovering from both a broken engagement and the subsequent accidental death of her ex-fiance, but the Cousins gals all in turn come to face and conquer their own, less obvious demons. This, as is much of the best so-called summer beach reading, is about women tapping into their empowerment. The book rotates among the perspectives of each woman, and narrator Denice Hicks is at her best when giving voice to Birdie, a perpetual people-pleaser and the most naive of the bunch. This is a wide-eyed matriarch whose continual surprise and shock at lifes event lends credence to Hicks lilting, almost musical inflections. Hicks does falter, though, when she reads as the other characters, most notably the worldly and adventurous India, whose nascent affair with a younger woman comes across as disingenuous. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Island Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Denice Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess's lavish wedding, from the floating dance floor in her Connecticut back yard to the color of the cocktail napkins. Like any mother of a bride-to-be, she is weathering the storms of excitement and chaos, tears and joy. But Birdie, a woman who prides herself on preparing for every possibility, could never have predicted the late-night phone call from Chess, abruptly announcing that she's cancelled her engagement. It's only the first hint of what will be a summer of upheavals and revelations. Before the dust has even begun to settle, far worse news arrives, sending Chess into a tailspin of despair. Reluctantly taking a break from the first new romance she's embarked on since the recent end of her 30-year marriage, Birdie circles the wagons and enlists the help of her younger daughter, Tate, and her own sister, India. Soon all four are headed for beautiful, rustic Tuckernuck Island, off the coast of Nantucket, where their family has summered for generations. No phones, no television, no grocery store - a place without distractions where they can escape their troubles. But throw sisters, daughters, ex-lovers, and long-kept secrets onto a remote island, and what might sound like a peaceful getaway becomes much more. Before summer has ended, dramatic truths are uncovered, old loves are rekindled, and new loves make themselves known. It's a summertime story only Elin Hilderbrand can tell, filled with the heartache, laughter, and surprises that have made her best-selling novels as much a part of summer as a long afternoon on a sunny beach. Editorial Reviews: Summer, sand, salt water does anyone do it better than Elin Hilderbrand? In her latest effort, The Island, the author again embraces that idealistic all-American scene with a story that manages to be both easy and breezy, yet heartbreaking and profound. Its a tall order for a writer whose books all which have taken place in the WASP-y enclave of Nantucket and its surrounding islands bring to life the blonde, the beautiful, and the privileged. The Island, whose setting is the remote private isle of Tuckernuck, is primarily a story of four women Birdie Cousins, her daughters Chess and Tate, and Birdies sister, India. The women, of course, are all harboring dark secrets and rediscovering long-lost desires, and they agree to reunite at the familys rustic compound after an absence of more than a dozen years. Over the course of a month and plenty bottles of Sancerre the women fight and reconnect, love and lose love. The impetus for the gathering is Chess, whos recovering from both a broken engagement and the subsequent accidental death of her ex-fiance, but the Cousins gals all in turn come to face and conquer their own, less obvious demons. This, as is much of the best so-called summer beach reading, is about women tapping into their empowerment. The book rotates among the perspectives of each woman, and narrator Denice Hicks is at her best when giving voice to Birdie, a perpetual people-pleaser and the most naive of the bunch. This is a wide-eyed matriarch whose continual surprise and shock at lifes event lends credence to Hicks lilting, almost musical inflections. Hicks does falter, though, when she reads as the other characters, most notably the worldly and adventurous India, whose nascent affair with a younger woman comes across as disingenuous. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Cellist-of-Sarajevo-Audiobook/B0037XM4Z6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cellist of Sarajevo Author: Steven Galloway Narrator: Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-10 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 310 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Sarajevo, in the 1990s, is a hellish place. The ongoing war devours human life, tears families apart and transforms even banal routines, such as acquiring water, into life-threatening expeditions. Day after day, a cellist stations himself in the midst of the devastation, defying the ever-present snipers to play tributes to victims of a massacre. A true story of a cellist's resistance helps to form this pivotal event in Steven Galloway's extraordinary novel. Against this, the author touchingly describes three ordinary townspeople and their efforts to retain their humanity, sanity and autonomy as war takes hold of their lives. This bestselling novel is immediate, vivid and deeply affecting on audiobook, fully immersing the listener in the havoc of war. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Galloway) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:04:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Cellist-of-Sarajevo-Audiobook/B0037XM4Z6 thebookvoice.com 05:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cellist of Sarajevo Author: Steven Galloway Narrator: Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-10 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 310 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Sarajevo, in the 1990s, is a hellish place. The ongoing war devours human life, tears families apart and transforms even banal routines, such as acquiring water, into life-threatening expeditions. Day after day, a cellist stations himself in the midst of the devastation, defying the ever-present snipers to play tributes to victims of a massacre. A true story of a cellist's resistance helps to form this pivotal event in Steven Galloway's extraordinary novel. Against this, the author touchingly describes three ordinary townspeople and their efforts to retain their humanity, sanity and autonomy as war takes hold of their lives. This bestselling novel is immediate, vivid and deeply affecting on audiobook, fully immersing the listener in the havoc of war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cellist of Sarajevo Author: Steven Galloway Narrator: Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-10 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 310 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Sarajevo, in the 1990s, is a hellish place. The ongoing war devours human life, tears families apart and transforms even banal routines, such as acquiring water, into life-threatening expeditions. Day after day, a cellist stations himself in the midst of the devastation, defying the ever-present snipers to play tributes to victims of a massacre. A true story of a cellist's resistance helps to form this pivotal event in Steven Galloway's extraordinary novel. Against this, the author touchingly describes three ordinary townspeople and their efforts to retain their humanity, sanity and autonomy as war takes hold of their lives. This bestselling novel is immediate, vivid and deeply affecting on audiobook, fully immersing the listener in the havoc of war. Members Reviews: One wonders if humans will ever be civilized I'm very pleased to have the experience of this book. The cello music adds much to this particular story. It gives room for thought when the voice of the cello is there instead of the words. The book is well crafted to make one think. The performance is excellent. Could I be the cellist? What kind of life is my life? How would I behave? What makes any of us worthy of life, love, food, water, music? With war everywhere in all times, one can almost feel the weight of evil pushing from all directions. This book takes ideas of life, hope, and fear and braids them into some understanding of what war really is. Engrossing and Enlightening I got this audiobook on the recommendation of a friend. I was glad I did. An enlightening look on the history and atrocities that took place in Sarajevo. At times truly sad, at other times bright spots of humor that showed humanity can still exist even in the most inhumane of situations. war never makes sense First time author for me, a novella of sorts. In the 1990's the Balkan peninsula fell into war and long standing hatreds came to life. Much of it didn't make sense and still doesn't. In this book, the city of Sarajevo, which is in Bosnia, was surrounded by the Serbian army who sat in the hills surrounding the city and laid siege, lobbing bombs and having snipers shoot the Bosnians stuck in the city. In one instance, and this is a true event, a mortar struck a line of people standing in line doing nothing more than trying to get bread for their families and them to east. 22 people were killed. A cellist, who saw the explosion from his apartment, in an act of defiance to the war, starts sitting in the street where the explosion happened, in full view of everyone even the enemy, and states he will play his cello for 22 straight days, a day for each of the victims. This is that story although the main characters are some of those people also affected by the war and how they responded to the craziness all around them. Eye opening This story, although fiction, is based on The Siege of Sarajevo by the Bosnian Serbs in 1992 - 1996. It's descriptive of difficulties, fears and disruption of everyday life which cause changes in the view of life in the three narrators. I did some googling about this war, so reading this book became an educational experience. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Chaos-Audiobook/B00V759IFA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chaos Author: Jamie Shaw Narrator: Khristine Hvam, Andy Paris Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the moment she saw Shawn Scarlett perform at a school talent show, Kit Larson has loved two things: the guitar and the gorgeous, green-eyed boy who inspired her to play. But one careless night in high school shatters her hope of ever being more than a notch on his bedpost. Six years, two bands, and one mostly mended heart later, Kits about to make her rock-star dreams a reality as the new guitarist for Shawns band, The Last Ones to Know. He may not remember their reckless night together, but Kit has never forgotten...and shes determined to make him eat his heart out. The release of their new album means a month cooped up on a tour bus, sleeping inches away from the ridiculously sexy musician shes never quite gotten over. And as Kit gets to know the real Shawnnot Shawn Scarlett, the rock god, the playertheir attraction becomes too hot to resist. But the past is paved with secrets, and when they finally surface, Kit could lose everything: the band, the music, her dreams...and Shawn. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jamie Shaw) Tue, 21 Jul 2015 07:49:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Chaos-Audiobook/B00V759IFA thebookvoice.com 10:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chaos Author: Jamie Shaw Narrator: Khristine Hvam, Andy Paris Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the moment she saw Shawn Scarlett perform at a school talent show, Kit Larson has loved two things: the guitar and the gorgeous, green-eyed boy who inspired her to play. But one careless night in high school shatters her hope of ever being more than a notch on his bedpost. Six years, two bands, and one mostly mended heart later, Kits about to make her rock-star dreams a reality as the new guitarist for Shawns band, The Last Ones to Know. He may not remember their reckless night together, but Kit has never forgotten...and shes determined to make him eat his heart out. The release of their new album means a month cooped up on a tour bus, sleeping inches away from the ridiculously sexy musician shes never quite gotten over. And as Kit gets to know the real Shawnnot Shawn Scarlett, the rock god, the playertheir attraction becomes too hot to resist. But the past is paved with secrets, and when they finally surface, Kit could lose everything: the band, the music, her dreams...and Shawn. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chaos Author: Jamie Shaw Narrator: Khristine Hvam, Andy Paris Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the moment she saw Shawn Scarlett perform at a school talent show, Kit Larson has loved two things: the guitar and the gorgeous, green-eyed boy who inspired her to play. But one careless night in high school shatters her hope of ever being more than a notch on his bedpost. Six years, two bands, and one mostly mended heart later, Kits about to make her rock-star dreams a reality as the new guitarist for Shawns band, The Last Ones to Know. He may not remember their reckless night together, but Kit has never forgotten...and shes determined to make him eat his heart out. The release of their new album means a month cooped up on a tour bus, sleeping inches away from the ridiculously sexy musician shes never quite gotten over. And as Kit gets to know the real Shawnnot Shawn Scarlett, the rock god, the playertheir attraction becomes too hot to resist. But the past is paved with secrets, and when they finally surface, Kit could lose everything: the band, the music, her dreams...and Shawn. Members Reviews: Love Jamie Shaw ... this book is no exception. This book is not a literary work that will be passed down through the ages. However, it is enjoyable, angst filled and has a HEA. I found it entertaining enough to keep me interested. I do like to listen to YA stories from time to time to break up the monotony of something deeper or darker. I think most will find it cute, enjoyable and interesting enough to give it good marks. I found it to be credit or sale worthy. CHAOS Rocks! What a great story! Kit & Shawn are such a likable couple. It has been a real treat to see how the characters have evolved throughout this series. Really enjoyed it. Insane woman, why would you date her? The narrator does an awesome job but really, she can only do so much with a nearly irredeemable character. Kit is nuts. She's back alley bonkers constantly mad over nothing and forcing people away. Why in God's name Shawn would ever want to be with her is beyond me. I don't think she deserves to be with anyone, not until she gets some serious therapy. Great book. Terrible main character. Loved it! I absolutely loved the rock star romance between Kit and Shawn. CHAOS is sexy, sweet, and incredibly funny! Khristine Hvam's narration had the perfect blend of a kick-butt rock star and vulnerability that bought to life the characters. I just loved it! couldn't stop laughing. ended too soon! love Kits attitude, the no hold bar way she is about her music. also loved she caught her girly side, cause I can relate. to boys are always fun and no how to be one of the guys when they really aren't! I wish these people existed for real, cause the more I read in this series, the more I get addicted to the characters. love love love Adam and Joel and it was nice to get to know Shawn and Mike better. great listen, just try to hold your laughter in https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Frozen-Lake-Audiobook/B018ST6FN0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Frozen Lake Subtitle: A Vintage Mystery Author: Elizabeth Edmondson Narrator: Nicolette McKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fabulous family saga of secrets held through two generations, set against the atmospheric background of the Lake District at Christmas. The year 1936 is drawing to a close. Winter grips Wetmoreland and causes a rare phenonmenon: The lakes freeze. For two local families, the Richardsons and the Grindleys, this will bring unexpected upheaval, as the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for the holiday season. Some are aware of what is happening in Europe; others don't want to know. Everyone's keen to put aside their troubles - money worries, love tangles, career problems, domestic rifts - and enjoy themselves skating while they can. But one visitor carries the seed of violence, and not even the redoubtable matriarch of the Richardson clan can prevent the carefully buried secrets of the past from reappearing and transforming everything. A compelling blend of family closeness and strife, dazzling passion and the dark influence of history, this is an enthralling listen to curl up and savour. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Edmondson) Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:45:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Frozen-Lake-Audiobook/B018ST6FN0 thebookvoice.com 15:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Frozen Lake Subtitle: A Vintage Mystery Author: Elizabeth Edmondson Narrator: Nicolette McKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fabulous family saga of secrets held through two generations, set against the atmospheric background of the Lake District at Christmas. The year 1936 is drawing to a close. Winter grips Wetmoreland and causes a rare phenonmenon: The lakes freeze. For two local families, the Richardsons and the Grindleys, this will bring unexpected upheaval, as the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for the holiday season. Some are aware of what is happening in Europe; others don't want to know. Everyone's keen to put aside their troubles - money worries, love tangles, career problems, domestic rifts - and enjoy themselves skating while they can. But one visitor carries the seed of violence, and not even the redoubtable matriarch of the Richardson clan can prevent the carefully buried secrets of the past from reappearing and transforming everything. A compelling blend of family closeness and strife, dazzling passion and the dark influence of history, this is an enthralling listen to curl up and savour. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Frozen Lake Subtitle: A Vintage Mystery Author: Elizabeth Edmondson Narrator: Nicolette McKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fabulous family saga of secrets held through two generations, set against the atmospheric background of the Lake District at Christmas. The year 1936 is drawing to a close. Winter grips Wetmoreland and causes a rare phenonmenon: The lakes freeze. For two local families, the Richardsons and the Grindleys, this will bring unexpected upheaval, as the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for the holiday season. Some are aware of what is happening in Europe; others don't want to know. Everyone's keen to put aside their troubles - money worries, love tangles, career problems, domestic rifts - and enjoy themselves skating while they can. But one visitor carries the seed of violence, and not even the redoubtable matriarch of the Richardson clan can prevent the carefully buried secrets of the past from reappearing and transforming everything. A compelling blend of family closeness and strife, dazzling passion and the dark influence of history, this is an enthralling listen to curl up and savour. Members Reviews: Good listen My first book by Elizabeth Edmondson, and the narration by Nicolette McKenzie was very good. I think the mystery aspect was somewhat secondary to the family tale, even though the focus of the book. It was not too hard to figure out as the book progressed. But the character development and story was quite good, and held my interest. I'd only say that it did seem very long, and though interesting, I felt ready for it to end. I would read or listen to other books by this author or narrator. Enjoyable story, superb narration I'd stongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys well-constructed 'tween wars British cozies. The characters are well drawn and the details of every day life in the upper class of that era are convincing. The descriptive writing and sense of place and time are excellent and occasionally beautiful. The plot is fairly predictable, but the writing and wonderful narration completely blotted out the book's flaws -- for me, anyway. McKenzie even gets the Welsh accent right, which is a painfully rare achievement . Good story I struggled to get all the characters straight in the beginning. Once I figured out who's who I really got into the book and hard a hard putting down. Ok, but too long. What did you like best about The Frozen Lake? What did you like least? Grandmama had no redeeming characteristics whatsoever. I should have paired the audible version with a hard copy to keep better track of who is related to whom and which group lives on which side of the lake. Would you recommend The Frozen Lake to your friends? Why or why not? I did recommend it to my sister. Which character as performed by Nicolette McKenzie was your favorite? Great Aunt Daphne. Do you think The Frozen Lake needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No. I would have trouble remembering who everybody was. It was hard enough this time. Great Character Driven Book Any additional comments? This is my fourth Elizabeth Edmondson novel. Her books are very character driven with a fully realized world, rich in details. I will say it took me a little while to get invested in the beginning of this book, as the number of characters can be hard to keep straight when in audiobook format. Someone on the amazon site has a list going and I used it as a reference in the beginning. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Midnight-Rose-Audiobook/B00HWBW3N2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Midnight Rose Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Anjana Srinivasan Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 662 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the heyday of the British Raj, Anahita becomes Princess Indiras official companion, and accompanies her to England just before the outbreak of the Great War. There, she meets the young Donald Astbury reluctant heir to a magnificent, estate and his scheming mother. Eighty years later, Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, has the world at her feet. Her latest role, playing a 1920s debutante, takes her to the now-crumbling Astbury Hall Critic Reviews: Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered (GRAZIA on The Girl on the Cliff) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucinda Riley) Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:14:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Midnight-Rose-Audiobook/B00HWBW3N2 thebookvoice.com 16:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Midnight Rose Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Anjana Srinivasan Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 662 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the heyday of the British Raj, Anahita becomes Princess Indiras official companion, and accompanies her to England just before the outbreak of the Great War. There, she meets the young Donald Astbury reluctant heir to a magnificent, estate and his scheming mother. Eighty years later, Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, has the world at her feet. Her latest role, playing a 1920s debutante, takes her to the now-crumbling Astbury Hall Critic Reviews: Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered (GRAZIA on The Girl on the Cliff) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Midnight Rose Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Anjana Srinivasan Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 662 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the heyday of the British Raj, Anahita becomes Princess Indiras official companion, and accompanies her to England just before the outbreak of the Great War. There, she meets the young Donald Astbury reluctant heir to a magnificent, estate and his scheming mother. Eighty years later, Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, has the world at her feet. Her latest role, playing a 1920s debutante, takes her to the now-crumbling Astbury Hall Critic Reviews: Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered (GRAZIA on The Girl on the Cliff) Members Reviews: A Great Story with a Superb Performance! Loved this story for the obvious reasons...romance, history, past vs. present...it's all there. In my humble opinion, this is the perfect recipe for a great AUDIObook: lots of great stories out there, but the narrator makes this awesome! (So many narrators today are annoying and just plain bad! They over-enunciate and are flat and boring.) Ms. Srinivasan really brings this to life. Historical romance at It's BEST !!!! What did you love best about The Midnight Rose? I love the format of "then" (1918) and now and how gracefully Lucinda Riley's words dance between the two separate time periods. Midnight Rose provides a perfect balance of historical facts mixed in with a heavy dose of romance !!!!!!!!!! What does Anjana Srinivasan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She has a wide range of charater voices and does of perfect job bouncing between the tight repressed voices of the Brits and the emotionally abadoned voices of the indian characters. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any additional comments? How long to we have to wait for the next Lucinda Riley book ??? She is on my list of FAV's !!!!!!!!!!! Brilliant Narration + Excellent Story = Deeply Satisfying Great audiobook. Terrific story. Lucinda Riley never disappoints. Her multi-layered stories are rife with characters that you can't help but forge a bond with as you traverse two time settings. The Midnight Rose is an excellent tale that's compelling-it pulls you in never lets go. Twists and turns will make your heart both ache and soar. The true star in this audiobook is the narrator Anjana Srinvasan. She is the single best audiobook narrator I've come across after years of listening. The ability to not only act the book out like a fine actress, she gives each character a true voice and can flip from an Indian accent, British accent, and American accent with the greatest of ease. Bravo Ms. Srinvasan, I'll be looking out for books you narrate, you truly offer an 'experience'. Highly recommend. Really loved this one One of those long and winding story lines that you can't wait to get back to. I recently read a few books where at halfway I figured out the end and was just annoyed it took the characters so long to figure it out This one kept you guessing up to the end. I totally loved the very end, so much so I am writing this review. Narration was wonderful. Anjana. Srinivasan had it all, between the accents and inflections I always knew who was speaking. All around wonderful Where does The Midnight Rose rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is one of my favorite books What was one of the most memorable moments of The Midnight Rose? The narrators voice, it was perfect. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Scavengers-Daughters-Audiobook/B00DYY06DU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scavenger's Daughters Subtitle: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book 1 Author: Kay Bratt Narrator: Will Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 588 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole lives would change." (Buddha) Coming of age during Chinas Cultural Revolution, Benfu survived the cruel years, but he did not emerge unscathed. The Scavengers Daughters is the story of Benfu and his beloved wife Calli, chronicling their attempts to build a life in the turmoil and aftermath of Maoist China. At the heart of their struggle lies the pain of losing their only child. To fill the terrible hole in their lives, they take in abandoned girls - the unwanted "weeds" - as their own, lovingly caring for them as flowers in a garden. Linnea, the oldest of the scavengers daughters, embarks on a struggle of her own, as she falls in love with the son of a wealthy family. Inspired by a true story, this poetic tale of modern-day China chronicles Benfu and Calli as they turn their path of hardship into a beautiful field of flowers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kay Bratt) Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:40:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/The-Scavengers-Daughters-Audiobook/B00DYY06DU thebookvoice.com 07:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scavenger's Daughters Subtitle: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book 1 Author: Kay Bratt Narrator: Will Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 588 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole lives would change." (Buddha) Coming of age during Chinas Cultural Revolution, Benfu survived the cruel years, but he did not emerge unscathed. The Scavengers Daughters is the story of Benfu and his beloved wife Calli, chronicling their attempts to build a life in the turmoil and aftermath of Maoist China. At the heart of their struggle lies the pain of losing their only child. To fill the terrible hole in their lives, they take in abandoned girls - the unwanted "weeds" - as their own, lovingly caring for them as flowers in a garden. Linnea, the oldest of the scavengers daughters, embarks on a struggle of her own, as she falls in love with the son of a wealthy family. Inspired by a true story, this poetic tale of modern-day China chronicles Benfu and Calli as they turn their path of hardship into a beautiful field of flowers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scavenger's Daughters Subtitle: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book 1 Author: Kay Bratt Narrator: Will Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 588 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole lives would change." (Buddha) Coming of age during Chinas Cultural Revolution, Benfu survived the cruel years, but he did not emerge unscathed. The Scavengers Daughters is the story of Benfu and his beloved wife Calli, chronicling their attempts to build a life in the turmoil and aftermath of Maoist China. At the heart of their struggle lies the pain of losing their only child. To fill the terrible hole in their lives, they take in abandoned girls - the unwanted "weeds" - as their own, lovingly caring for them as flowers in a garden. Linnea, the oldest of the scavengers daughters, embarks on a struggle of her own, as she falls in love with the son of a wealthy family. Inspired by a true story, this poetic tale of modern-day China chronicles Benfu and Calli as they turn their path of hardship into a beautiful field of flowers. Members Reviews: China's Discarded Baby Girls ... Chosen and Loved This (fictional) tale of Chinese baby girls abandoned in various places, then picked up, cared for and loved by a gentle man and his wife who had lost their only child is one of the most moving, heartrending stories I've ever heard. Although fiction, the details of China's cultural revolution, during and after Mao's reign are factual. The Scavenger (trash collector) begins bringing home abandoned baby girls and he and his wife, name each one after flowers, raising them as their own. But never forgetting their own first little girl, Dahlia. Americans cannot fathom life in China. But The Scavenger's Daughters will give you a glimpse of it. It is rich in detail. You will begin to understand how things got the way they are in China, and you will shiver at the thought of it. Gripping Tale to the End What does Will Damron bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Very good narration of a wonderful story. The only downside is that Will Damron has not dug very deep to find out how the simple Chinese terms used in the book are actually pronounced. This won't bother many people, but for those of us who speak Chinese it was a bit annoying at times. Any additional comments? I am already into the sequel. Ms. Bratt knows how to tell a story and the characters are very compelling. Can't wait to find out what happens next. Tears of sorry, tears of joy, for this male reader This male reader absolutely delighted in this tale of a financially poor Chinese couple who raised more than 20 orphaned girls. Girls unwanted because of poverty, medical conditions, China's one-child policy or simply the preference - shared by many cultures - for male babies. For fans of authors such as Catherine Ryan Hyde (Pay It Forward and many others), Charles Martin, or Nicholas Sparks, this is a must read book. Also, for men who treasure children. Just saying, guys. My disclaimer: I don't know the author, and I wasn't asked to review the book, which I purchased. BRILLIANT! This is one of the best books that I have ever read. It's content and presentation are poignant, life affirming, and restorative to one's soul. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/What-Alice-Forgot-Audiobook/B003SF0J1E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Alice Forgot Author: Liane Moriarty Narrator: Caroline Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Alice Love surfaces from a beautiful dream to find she's been injured in a gym, she knows that something is very wrong she hates exercise. Alice's first concern is her baby she's pregnant with her first child, and she's desperate to see her husband, Nick, whom she knows will be worried about her. But Alice isn't pregnant. And Nick isn't worried. Alice is the mother of three children and her hostile husband is in the process of divorcing her. Alice has lost ten years of her life. In the days that follow, small bubbles of the past rise to the surface, and Alice is forced to confront uncomfortable truths. It turns out forgetting might be the most memorable thing that's ever happened to her. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Liane Moriarty) Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:03:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/What-Alice-Forgot-Audiobook/B003SF0J1E thebookvoice.com 15:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Alice Forgot Author: Liane Moriarty Narrator: Caroline Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Alice Love surfaces from a beautiful dream to find she's been injured in a gym, she knows that something is very wrong she hates exercise. Alice's first concern is her baby she's pregnant with her first child, and she's desperate to see her husband, Nick, whom she knows will be worried about her. But Alice isn't pregnant. And Nick isn't worried. Alice is the mother of three children and her hostile husband is in the process of divorcing her. Alice has lost ten years of her life. In the days that follow, small bubbles of the past rise to the surface, and Alice is forced to confront uncomfortable truths. It turns out forgetting might be the most memorable thing that's ever happened to her. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Alice Forgot Author: Liane Moriarty Narrator: Caroline Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Alice Love surfaces from a beautiful dream to find she's been injured in a gym, she knows that something is very wrong she hates exercise. Alice's first concern is her baby she's pregnant with her first child, and she's desperate to see her husband, Nick, whom she knows will be worried about her. But Alice isn't pregnant. And Nick isn't worried. Alice is the mother of three children and her hostile husband is in the process of divorcing her. Alice has lost ten years of her life. In the days that follow, small bubbles of the past rise to the surface, and Alice is forced to confront uncomfortable truths. It turns out forgetting might be the most memorable thing that's ever happened to her. Members Reviews: Didn't want it to end! Would you listen to What Alice Forgot again? Why? Yes I probably will listen to it again What did you like best about this story? I loved the concept of the book. It was so well written and believable. Which character as performed by Caroline Lee was your favorite? I liked all of them but my favourite was Franny If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Imagine skipping 10 years of your life Any additional comments? I'm just new to listening to Liane Moriarty and I lust love her stories! This is my second book of hers, I listened to My Husbands Secret and loved that's. This one I enjoyed more and didn't want it to end. A wonderful reshreshing honest and beautiful book. Would you consider the audio edition of What Alice Forgot to be better than the print version? Yes, the Australian narrator nailed the funny moments and accentuated the personalities of the main characters What other book might you compare What Alice Forgot to and why? None so far. It was very different and a real opener to how we can change in 10 years, why and how everyone has a different perspective on things Which character as performed by Caroline Lee was your favorite? I loved Elizabeth and her "homework" to her Doctor Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? WhenAlices senses were overloaded in the hospital by frangrance. Sense of smell is very emotive and it captures this perfectly Realistic, funny and touching I could hardly stop listening. The story seems very true to reality. I love the way the author interprets her characters, so honest and sometimes very funny. And of course I love Caroline Lee as a reader. It's so easy to listen to her. She is a very talented lady. What Alice Forgot Really enjoyed this book. It was engaging, the characters were well described and realistic. In book form I would have found it hard to put down. Such a nicely written story!! Couldnt stop listening I truly enjoyed this book! Its the first time I read something written by Liane Moriarty and I feel I won the lottery! The story is nicely written and truly relatable, the characters are lovable, and the narration is nicely accomplished. I cant wait to tackle more books from this author! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Waiting-for-Morning-Audiobook/B002V0QAVK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Waiting for Morning Subtitle: Forever Faithful Series #1 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Waiting for Morning is the poignant tale of a woman who, in the face of tremendous personal tragedy, hardens her heart and turns from God. Now two kind people are struggling to rescue her faith. ©2002 Karen Kingsbury; (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Kingsbury) Fri, 02 Sep 2005 10:21:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Waiting-for-Morning-Audiobook/B002V0QAVK thebookvoice.com 12:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Waiting for Morning Subtitle: Forever Faithful Series #1 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Waiting for Morning is the poignant tale of a woman who, in the face of tremendous personal tragedy, hardens her heart and turns from God. Now two kind people are struggling to rescue her faith. ©2002 Karen Kingsbury; (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Waiting for Morning Subtitle: Forever Faithful Series #1 Author: Karen Kingsbury Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Waiting for Morning is the poignant tale of a woman who, in the face of tremendous personal tragedy, hardens her heart and turns from God. Now two kind people are struggling to rescue her faith. ©2002 Karen Kingsbury; (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: A decent listen... not her best. I have read everyone of Karen Kingsbury's novels except this one. I love them all, some more than others, this is ranked kinda low for me. The narrator was a little overwhelming in the "emotional" parts of the book. A decent listen, but unless you want to catch up to the amazing sequel A MOMENT OF WEAKNESS, not sure i'd waste a book credit. "Great is thy Faithfulness" Very emotional and touching story. Barbara Caruso does an excellent job narrating. You can feel the empathy in her voice as she does the different characters. Personally, she is one of my favorite narrators. Forgiveness through pain A wonderful story of loss falling away redemption and forgiveness, As with many of Karen Kingsbury's books this is the First in a series of 3, great Christian Novel with Excellent narration, Best reader I've listened to many many books. Barbara Caruso, the one who read this book, is the best I've heard. She has a very comfortable voice, great emotion, varied voices...excellent, just excellent!!!!! Very Moving We may never experience such tragedy and loss like Hannah or Jennie, but know that God is faithful in all things brings me comfort. Thank you Karen Kingsbury https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Texas-Sage-Audiobook/B004D5Y47S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texas! Sage Subtitle: Tyler Family Saga Author: Sandra Brown Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This had to be the worst night of Sage Tyler's life. First her fiancé jilts her. Then she has to fly home with Harlan Boyd, the arrogant, drop-dead gorgeous stranger who overheard every word of that humiliating episodeand enjoyed it! All Sage wants is for this sexy, no-account drifter to keep his distanceand keep her broken engagement a secret. But Harlan Boyd has desires of his own.... She was the most beautiful, exciting, unpredictable woman Harlan had ever met, and he could barely keep his hands off of her. Yet he tried to stay away, tried to remember that Sage Tyler needed a man who'd convince her of her own worth, not a man who'd be moving on. Then Sage's family business, the Tyler Drilling Company, came under the threat of ruin, and Sage and Harlan suddenly found themselves fighting side by side to save it... in quarters too close to keep passion at bay. Can spoiled, headstrong Sage find love with a man who seems so easy to get and so hard to keep? Critic Reviews: "A masterful storyteller." (USA Today) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandra Brown) Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:23:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Texas-Sage-Audiobook/B004D5Y47S thebookvoice.com 07:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texas! Sage Subtitle: Tyler Family Saga Author: Sandra Brown Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This had to be the worst night of Sage Tyler's life. First her fiancé jilts her. Then she has to fly home with Harlan Boyd, the arrogant, drop-dead gorgeous stranger who overheard every word of that humiliating episodeand enjoyed it! All Sage wants is for this sexy, no-account drifter to keep his distanceand keep her broken engagement a secret. But Harlan Boyd has desires of his own.... She was the most beautiful, exciting, unpredictable woman Harlan had ever met, and he could barely keep his hands off of her. Yet he tried to stay away, tried to remember that Sage Tyler needed a man who'd convince her of her own worth, not a man who'd be moving on. Then Sage's family business, the Tyler Drilling Company, came under the threat of ruin, and Sage and Harlan suddenly found themselves fighting side by side to save it... in quarters too close to keep passion at bay. Can spoiled, headstrong Sage find love with a man who seems so easy to get and so hard to keep? Critic Reviews: "A masterful storyteller." (USA Today) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texas! Sage Subtitle: Tyler Family Saga Author: Sandra Brown Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This had to be the worst night of Sage Tyler's life. First her fiancé jilts her. Then she has to fly home with Harlan Boyd, the arrogant, drop-dead gorgeous stranger who overheard every word of that humiliating episodeand enjoyed it! All Sage wants is for this sexy, no-account drifter to keep his distanceand keep her broken engagement a secret. But Harlan Boyd has desires of his own.... She was the most beautiful, exciting, unpredictable woman Harlan had ever met, and he could barely keep his hands off of her. Yet he tried to stay away, tried to remember that Sage Tyler needed a man who'd convince her of her own worth, not a man who'd be moving on. Then Sage's family business, the Tyler Drilling Company, came under the threat of ruin, and Sage and Harlan suddenly found themselves fighting side by side to save it... in quarters too close to keep passion at bay. Can spoiled, headstrong Sage find love with a man who seems so easy to get and so hard to keep? Critic Reviews: "A masterful storyteller." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Texas Saga Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, because it is romance at it's finest. Who was your favorite character and why? Lucky because he is so dramatic. Have you listened to any of Coleen Marlos other performances before? How does this one compare? yes in the other the other tyler family saga. Texas Saga Considering how long ago the three Texas Tyler Family stories were written they were still very entertaining with just the right amount of humor, tragedy and love. Thanks for hours of good story telling. Great book!! I could listen to every one of Sandra Brown's books! Love them! The Texas series is wonderful! A must read! great story ruined by a bad reader I love this story, so buy the book. Core SB read. This reader AKA Caroline winboure, reads erotic too, is just plain bad. What a waste of a good SB read. Cliche Central This is my first Sandra Brown book and it is NOT my style of writing... Narrator was tolerable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Take-This-Regret-Audiobook/B00CO5FZWC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Take This Regret Author: A. L. Jackson Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: There are some mistakes we make that we will regret for the rest of our lives. For Christian, it was the day he betrayed Elizabeth. Christian Davison has a plan for his life. He is determined to become an attorney and to one day take his place as partner in his father's law firm. Nothing will stand in his way, not even Elizabeth Ayers and their unborn child. After Christian cuts her from his life, Elizabeth spends the next five years struggling to provide for her daughter and willing to sacrifice anything to give her child a safe, comfortable life. For five years, Christian has regretted the day he walked away from his family and will do anything to win them back just as Elizabeth will do anything to protect her daughter from the certain heartache she believes Christian will bring upon them. When Christian wrestles his way into their lives, Elizabeth is faced with asking herself if it is possible to forgive someone when they've committed the unforgiveable and if it is possible to find a love after it has been buried in years of hate. Or are there some wounds that go so deep they can never heal? They say everyone deserves a second chance. biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. L. Jackson) Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:49:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Fiction/Take-This-Regret-Audiobook/B00CO5FZWC thebookvoice.com 09:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Take This Regret Author: A. L. Jackson Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: There are some mistakes we make that we will regret for the rest of our lives. For Christian, it was the day he betrayed Elizabeth. Christian Davison has a plan for his life. He is determined to become an attorney and to one day take his place as partner in his father's law firm. Nothing will stand in his way, not even Elizabeth Ayers and their unborn child. After Christian cuts her from his life, Elizabeth spends the next five years struggling to provide for her daughter and willing to sacrifice anything to give her child a safe, comfortable life. For five years, Christian has regretted the day he walked away from his family and will do anything to win them back just as Elizabeth will do anything to protect her daughter from the certain heartache she believes Christian will bring upon them. When Christian wrestles his way into their lives, Elizabeth is faced with asking herself if it is possible to forgive someone when they've committed the unforgiveable and if it is possible to find a love after it has been buried in years of hate. Or are there some wounds that go so deep they can never heal? They say everyone deserves a second chance. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/906/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Take This Regret Author: A. L. Jackson Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Fiction, Contemporary Publisher's Summary: There are some mistakes we make that we will regret for the rest of our lives. For Christian, it was the day he betrayed Elizabeth. Christian Davison has a plan for his life. He is determined to become an attorney and to one day take his place as partner in his father's law firm. Nothing will stand in his way, not even Elizabeth Ayers and their unborn child. After Christian cuts her from his life, Elizabeth spends the next five years struggling to provide for her daughter and willing to sacrifice anything to give her child a safe, comfortable life. For five years, Christian has regretted the day he walked away from his family and will do anything to win them back just as Elizabeth will do anything to protect her daughter from the certain heartache she believes Christian will bring upon them. When Christian wrestles his way into their lives, Elizabeth is faced with asking herself if it is possible to forgive someone when they've committed the unforgiveable and if it is possible to find a love after it has been buried in years of hate. Or are there some wounds that go so deep they can never heal? They say everyone deserves a second chance. Members Reviews: Manufactured melodrama overload/pathetic hero I am truly not one of those people who gets a kick out of not liking what everyone else likes. If it's something I enjoy, I don't care how popular it is. I'll jump on the bandwagon and wave my flag like the village idiot. Heck, I love the most crazy, wth-just-happened Harlequins I can find. Literary snob, I am not. That being said. I hated this. And, oh the reasons why... 1) It was ALL about the kid. Not what I call a romance. Don't get me wrong, the kid was cute. The kid was the most likeable character in the book, in fact. 2) Manufactured melodrama overload and a hero that is pathetic. 3) Not only first person, but rotating first person. We'd see things through the h's eyes in first person and then see the exact same things through the H's eyes in first person. Double wammy! Obviously that's YMMV. I've seen first person done well, but it rarely works for me. My take Christian kicks Elizabeth out when he finds out she's pregnant and doesn't see her or the kid until the child is almost 5-years-old. Wouldn't it have been just as dramatic and more forgivable to make the time period shorter. 2 years maybe? IMHO, the author wrote things to be as melodramatic as possible without having a way out that made sense for the characters (or anyone on this planet). Why so long? Does that even make sense if he misses them so badly? Is that even forgivable? This lady needed to read more Harlequins. If you're going to go this far over the top, go all the way. Make it practically campy in it's OTT drama. Dude should have been a giant dick THEN just as he was going to find his love and newborn infant, he gets hit by a car and spends 5 years with amnesia all while having mysterious dreams of a blond woman and child that would cause him to wake in a sweat and make mysterious sketches. Meanwhile the blow to the head made him a finance genius and he becomes the most powerful tycoon on the planet. Then when he finds the heroine and his child, he goes all megalomaniac alpha and takes over with fake threats of taking the child, etc etc. This hero was such a weenie. He had no good excuse.