Tuesday, November 25, 2008
THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE by David Wroblewski, read by Richard Poe
This exquisite first novel tells the story of Edgar and the Sawtelles, a family of unusual dog breeders. Narrator Poe moves seamlessly through the striking descriptive language and the multiple points of view—both of dogs and humans.
Reviewed by Susan Dunman
Listen to the soundreview now (no download required). Time 4:11
Download the soundreview as an mp3 file. Size: 3.9 MBSubscribe to the podcast directly in iTunes
Get iTunes for Windows or Mac here. Free!
Read the AudioFile magazine print review.
Support for AudioFile's podcasts comes from Harper Audio, Hachette Audio, Full Cast Audio, Scholastic Audio, and Simon & Schuster Audio.
Comment here: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
THE CABINET OF WONDERS by Marie Rutkoski, read by Lorelei King
Magic, political intrigue, and danger combine in this fanciful tale of Petra Kronos and her unique quest to save the world. King's dynamic narration is sure to delight the listener.
Reviewed by Liz Hannegan
Listen to the soundreview now (no download required). Time 3:45 Download the soundreview as an mp3 file. Size: 3.5 MBSubscribe to the podcast directly in iTunes
Get iTunes for Windows or Mac here. Free!
Read the AudioFile magazine print review.
Support for AudioFile's podcasts comes from Harper Audio, Hachette Audio, Full Cast Audio, Scholastic Audio, and Simon & Schuster Audio.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
TRAFFIC: Why we drive the way we do. By Tom Vanderbilt, read by David Slavin
Best listened to in traffic, this should be required for anyone with a long commute! Slavin's narration reflects both the humor and seriousness of Vanderbilt's fascinating look at how we drive (and what it says about us). Reviewed by Randy O'Brien
Listen to the soundreview now (no download required). Time 3:10Download the soundreview as an mp3 file. Size: 2.9 MBSubscribe to the podcast directly in iTunes
Get iTunes for Windows or Mac here. Free!
Read the AudioFile magazine print review.
Support for AudioFile's podcasts comes from Harper Audio, Hachette Audio, Full Cast Audio, Scholastic Audio, and Simon & Schuster Audio.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
BLOODY JACK by L.A. Meyer, read by Katherine Kellgren
This rollicking pirate adventure follows the fortune of feisty Mary, an eighteenth century young girl who poses as a boy to survive on the high seas. Kellgren's coarse accents and swift reading bring out the story's tension and excitement. Reviewed by Kirsten Cappy.
Ages: Young Adult Time: 8 hours
Listen to the soundreview now (no download required). Time 4:13Download the soundreview as an mp3 file. Size: 3.9 MBSubscribe to the podcast directly in iTunes
Get iTunes for Windows or Mac here. Free!
Read the AudioFile magazine print review.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
CALL OF THE WILD/WHITE FANG by Jack London, read by John Lee
These legendary stories encourage the listener to hear both sides of the ongoing struggle between man and nature. Lee narrates with passion and gusto, casting the listeners out into the wild to fend for themselves.
Reviewed by Leslie Fine
Listen to the soundreview now (no download required). Time 3:37Download the soundreview as an mp3 file. Size: 3.4 MBSubscribe to the podcast directly in iTunes
Get iTunes for Windows or Mac here. Free!
Read the AudioFile magazine print review.
Support for AudioFile's podcasts comes from Harper Audio, Hachette Audio, Full Cast Audio, Scholastic Audio, and Simon & Schuster Audio.
Subscribe to the RSS feed
