Tuesday, March 27, 2007

 

I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE by Wally Lamb, read by George Guidall



Dominick Birdsey's life is spiraling out of control--his identical twin is confined to a maximum-security mental hospital, and vast family secrets haunt him. Lamb mixes drama with social commentary, creates a huge gallery of characters, and spins multiple plots. Reader Guidall manages splendidly in distinguishing a host of voices in a vivid, effecting recording.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

 

THE MEASURE OF A MAN by Sidney Poitier, read by Sidney Poitier



Legendary actor Poitier crafts a memoir with articulate pride and self-reflection exploring his early, reckless days in the Bahamas and his hard work in gaining success as an actor in the '50s and '60s. Poitier's easy, conversational style makes it perfect for an audio experience.

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

 

TALK TALK by T.C. Boyle, read by T.C. Boyle



Boyle's smart novel about identity theft wraps suspense and irony into the frustrations of modern culture. Boyle animates and freshens this entire reading with a desire to have his listeners approve of his work and to enjoy themselves. Boyle’s fast pace matches the frantic chase narrative.

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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

 

PETER PAN IN SCARLET by Geraldine McCaughrean, read by Tim Curry



Geraldine McCaughrean's gorgeously wrought sequel to J.M. Barrie's PETER PAN opens as Wendy and company return to Neverland and find it changed, fading and autumnal. Tim Curry narrates with wonder, joy, or menace as appropriate. Listeners of all ages will find this to be a splendid, timeless adventure.

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