Wednesday, June 30, 2010
THE MAKING OF MUSIC, VOL. 1 by James Naughtie, read by the author
This volume examines a thousand years of musical development and history, and author Naughtie presents the material with such reverence and commitment that it even surpasses the audiobook's exquisite musical excerpts.
Listen now. Time 3:01
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Comment here: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
HORNS by Joe Hill, read by Fred Berman
Hill (HEART SHAPED BOX) returns with another winner in HORNS, and Berman nuanced narration enhances the suspense and character development. Listen now. Time 2:50 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Monday, June 28, 2010
FREEFALL: America, Free Markets, and the Sinking of the World Joseph E. Stiglitz, read by Dick Hill
The financial crisis has spawned a raft of audiobooks, but few are as lucid, constructive, and fair-minded as this one. Hill's narration is spot-on: perfectly paced, warm, and comfortable with the material. Listen now. Time 2:51 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
IN THE BELLY OF THE BLOODHOUND by L.A. Meyer, read by Katherine Kellgren
Labeled a pirate by the King of England, Jacky, heroine of the ongoing young adult Bloody Jack series, is lying low. Kellgren delivers a bravura performance of the many characters, as with the other adventures, and she's fully dialed in to Jacky's irrepressible spirit. Listen now. Time 2:43 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
CATCHING FIRE: The Hunger Games, Book 2 by Suzanne Collins, read by Carolyn McCormick
Following victory in THE HUNGER GAMES, teen "tributes" Katniss and Peeta adjust to their new status, learn survival under the demands of the Capitol, and must plan for the next combat tournament. Narrator McCormick's style embodies Katniss's secretive, wary attitudes. A great listen for teens. Listen now. Time 2:38 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
FOOTBALL HERO by Tim Green, read by Tim Green and the Full Cast Family
NFL football player Green utilizes his mighty vocal skills to create a hard-hitting, heartfelt masterpiece. A great choice for young sports-minded listeners ages 10 and up. Listen now. Time 4:40 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Monday, June 21, 2010
THE BOOK OF THE MAIDSERVANT by Rebecca Barnhouse, read by Susan Duerden
Johanna, a 15th century maidservant, accompanies her mistress on a pilgrimage from England to Rome. This is a great audiobook for listeners 10 and up who enjoy tales of other times and lands. Listen now. Time 2:50 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Friday, June 18, 2010
THE WOLF AT THE DOOR by Jack Higgins, read by Michael Page
This 17th Sean Dillon thriller has all the ingredients for a great story—spies, explosions, and political intrigue. Page's performance is energetic and dynamic. Listen now. Time 2:36 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
PRECIOUS by Sapphire, Read by Bahni Turpin
Listen to the original inspiration for the award-winning movie! Precious Jones is an overweight, illiterate Harlem teen who's pregnant for the second time by her father, and Bahni Turpin gives a stellar performance. Listen now. Time 2:17 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
WILD CHILD by T.C. Boyle, read by the author
Boyle reads his own mythic and insightful short story collection with a pleasantly modulated intensity. A mesmerizing listen! Listen now. Time 2:29 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
REMARKABLE CREATURES by Tracy Chevalier, read by Charlotte Parry and Susan Lyons
Chevalier (GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING) returns with a new historical novel centering around a young Mary Anning and her friend Elizabeth Philpot. Parry and Lyons are two equally strong narrators portraying two extraordinary women. Listen now. Time 2:55 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Monday, June 14, 2010
LIT written and read by Mary Karr
Karr bares her soul in this sharp, unflinching look back at her troubled life. Her narration is at times smug, sometimes smart-alecky, and often downright wild. Listen now. Time 2:20 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
YOU BETTER NOT CRY: Stories for Christmas, written and read by Augusten Burroughs
Burroughs’ stories about Christmas memories alternate between loopy and hilarious and poignant and heartfelt. Burroughs matches his reading style to each story superbly. Listen now. Time 2:41 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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