Friday, April 30, 2010

 

TRANSITION by Iain M. Banks, read by Peter Kenny

In this alternate universe, all is not as it seems. Kenny gives a virtuoso performance, juggling multiple narrators of various genders, ages, and accents.


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Thursday, April 29, 2010

 

SHREK! By William Steig, read by Stanley Tucci

If you liked the blockbuster movie, you'll love Tucci's narration of Steig's delightful fairy tale.


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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

 

THE SELECTED STORIES OF PHILIP K. DICK: Volumes 1 and 2, by Philip K. Dick, read by Tom Weiner, Malcolm Hillgartner, et. al

From time travel to perceived reality, this wonderful collection features 16 of Dick's most celebrated and thought-provoking short stories. The excellent matching of story to narrator makes this collection an outstanding listen.


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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

 

GOING BOVINE by Libba Bray, read by Erik Davies

Bray's quirky young adult novel is as much laugh-out-loud funny as it is poignant, and Davies' narration makes this a standout production.



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Saturday, April 24, 2010

 

THE TWO-BEAR MAMBO by Joe R. Lansdale, read by Phil Gigante

Lansdale's 1995 novel is the third to feature best friends Hap Collins and Leonard Pine. Gigante's narration fits this story like a pair of well-worn boots.


Listen now. Time 1:38

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

 

KINDRED IN DEATH by J.D. Robb, read by Susan Ericksen

In Robb's 30th novel to feature Lt. Eve Dallas, the kick-ass cop must discover who's been murdering family members of officials involved in a 20-year-old case. Just like Eve Dallas, Susan Ericken is at the top of her game.




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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

 

HOPE FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR WORLD by Jane Goodall, Thane Maynard, and Gail Hudson, read by Jane Goodall

The famed primatologist draws on her own experiences with wildlife restorationists to highlight several individuals' heroic efforts to protect animals across the globe. She narrates her own work with youthful personality and passion.


Listen now. Time 2:39

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

 

A SEASON OF GIFTS by Richard Peck, read by Ron McLarty

The lovable, quirky Grandma Dowdel is back in Peck's follow up to A YEAR DOWN UNDER. McLarty's pacing, cadence, and tone fit the 1950s small town setting perfectly.


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Monday, April 19, 2010

 

ARCHENEMY by Frank Beddor, read by Gerard Doyle

This is the third volume in Beddor's popular Looking Glass Wars series, and it does not disappoint! Narrator Doyle does a bang-up job of bringing both the action and characters to life.


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Friday, April 16, 2010

 

THIS BOOK IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU by Pseudonymous Bosch, read by Joshua Swanson, Cassandra Morris, et al.

Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yogi find themselves swept up in a fantastic escapade chocolate-themed escapade. Dynamic narrators and sound effects make this one of the most entertaining—and delicious—kids' audiobooks of the year.


Listen now. Time 2:43

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

 

HARDBALL by Sara Paretsky, read by Susan Ericksen

This is Paretsky's 13th mystery to feature the gutsy P.I. Vic Warshaswki, and narrator Ericksen really ramps up the excitement with her convincing delivery.


Listen now. Time 1:57

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

 

THE DAY OF THE PELICAN by Katherine Paterson, read by Tavia Gilbert

During the Kosovo War, 11-year-old Meli and her Albanian Muslim family are forced to flee their home and immigrate to America. Gilbert's performance makes their struggles with language and culture poignant without resorting to melodrama.


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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

 

THE CORAL THIEF by Rebecca Stott, read by Simon Prebble

On his way to Paris in 1815, Daniel Connor realizes that his priceless piece of coral has been stolen by the beautiful woman who sat next to him on the coach. Narrator Prebble handles Stott's characters with real precision and charm.


Listen now. Time 2:08

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