Tuesday, February 27, 2007
THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD by Zora Neale Hurston, read by Ruby Dee
Zora Neale Hurston's famous novel about Southern African-American culture in the 1930s was written to be heard, and Ruby Dee gives a dynamic performance. She switches voices and dialects seamlessly, and she uses pauses cleverly, giving listeners time to understand the sometimes intricate dialects and mysterious images.
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Comment here: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. edited by Clayborne Carson, read by LeVar Burton
This powerful collection of King's speeches, written accounts of his life, and rare MLK audio clips weaves together a religious and political chronicle of the great leader's life. LeVar Burton delivers the elements of this audio presentation. It's more than a just a resource, it's a keepsake.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
CANDY FREAK by Steve Almond, read by Oliver Wyman
Have you an obsession for chocolate? This audiobook should send you searching for obscure candy bars and delighting in the curious history of candy inventors. Narrator Oliver Wyman perfectly captures the author's life-long passion for the sweet stuff. From childhood memories to factory tours. Wyman is a passionate guide.
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
THE LOVELY BONES by Alice Sebold, read by Alyssa Bresnahan
In this strange, powerful novel, Susie Salmon introduces herself after her death as she observes the effect of her murder on her family. Alyssa Bresnahan delivers an amazing performance that captures Susie's innocence, her sadness, the evil of her attacker and the grief of her family.
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