Wednesday, March 26, 2008

 

TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN by James Lee Burke, read by Will Patton



This dark thiller doubles as a stunning elegy to New Orleans' cultural losses suffered as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Will Patton captures the visceral and vivid prose that makes this title so memorable, from the gruff Detective Robicheaux to the psychopath Ronald Bledsoe, whose bland, warm-custard voice will scare your socks off. Reviewed by Randy O'Brien

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

 

POETS' CORNER, edited by John Lithgow, performed by various actors



Combine the important works of 50 stellar poets with actors as diverse as Jodie Foster, Morgan Freeman, and Sam Waterston and commentary from actor and poetry lover John Lithgow. You'll get an outstanding audio that truly matches its billing: “The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family.” Reviewed by Leslie Fine

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

 

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS by Jack Finney, read by Kristoffer Tabori



In this science fiction classic, the world's population is being taken over by an alien race. Tabori reads the first-person narrative with gritty intensity, reminding listeners of a smart and sinister 1950's detective novel. Reviewed by Brian Price.

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Tuesday, March 04, 2008

 

LISTENING IS AN ACT OF LOVE by Dave Isay [Ed.], read by Dave Isay and StoryCorps Participants



In this collection of stories gathered by Dave Isay and the StoryCorps project, Americans tell the story of American life with plainspoken honesty and affection. Isay’s narration introduces each speaker and gives just a bit of background to help listeners connect with the storytellers. Reviewed by Randy O'Brien.

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