Tuesday, August 31, 2010
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE: The Rise and Fall of Bernie Madoff, by Erin Arvedlund, read by Karen White
Arvedlund digs deep into Madoff's career to unravel the secret maneuverings behind his multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. White's flawless performance, combined with Arvedlund's exposé, draws the listener into this compelling story.
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IN THE KITCHEN, by Monica Ali, read by Jill Tanner
Gabe Lightfoot, an executive chef in London's Imperial Hotel, is plagued by a demanding girlfriend, issues of undocumented workers, and oh, yes, a dead body in the basement. Tanner’s narration of Ali's oddball novel makes the characters sparkle. Listen now. Time 2:45 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
THE WYCHERLY WOMAN, by Ross Macdonald, read by Grover Gardner
This 1961 noir puzzle follows the iconic Lew Archer as he tries to solve the mystery of the disappearance of a college-age girl. Gardner gives distinctive voice to each of Macdonald’s many blackmailers, wackos, and minor characters. Listen now. Time 2:34 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
TRAPPED!: The Story of Floyd Collins, by Robert K. Murray and Roger W. Brucker, read by Joe Barrett
In 1925, cave explorer Floyd Collins became trapped in a Kentucky Cave, an event that gave rise to one of the first big media spectacles in American history. Barrett amplifies the suspense with an intense performance. Listen now. Time 3:01 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
THE POLISHED HOE, by Austin Clarke, read by Robin Miles
In the 1950s-era Caribbean islands, Mary Mathilda, a former mistress to a white plantation owner, has committed murder and is ready to tell her story. Miles's liquid sugar-cane voice beguiles, enchants, and sticks with you through this beautifully imagined story. 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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Friday, August 20, 2010
FANTASY IN DEATH by J.D. Robb, read by Susan Ericksen
This is Robb’s 31st volume of the “In Death” series, and both narrator Susan Ericksen and top cop Lt. Eve Dallas are at the top of their games. This is everything one hopes for when the headphones go on. Listen now. Time 2:24 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE by Jandy Nelson, read by Julia Whelan
Seventeen-year-old Lennie has always been happy just keeping to herself, but when her popular sister, Bailey, suddenly dies, Lennie finds herself in an awkward emotional place. Whelan captures the struggles of this complex young woman--a challenging but wonderful listen for any young adult. Listen now. Time 3:03 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
JACK & HARRY by Tony McKenna and Mervyn Davis, read by David Tredinnick
JACK & HARRY by Tony McKenna and Mervyn Davis, read by David Tredinnick
Set in 1950s Australia, this coming-of-age story centers on two boys who run away from home after being accused of theft. Tredinnick’s narration of the many characters is nothing short of outstanding.
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Set in 1950s Australia, this coming-of-age story centers on two boys who run away from home after being accused of theft. Tredinnick’s narration of the many characters is nothing short of outstanding. Listen now. Time 2:52 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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EYES LIKE STARS, by Lisa Mantchev, read by Cynthia Bishop and a Full Cast
Seventeen-year-old Beatrice Shakespeare Smith has a problem: She's about to lose the only home she's ever known and has only one chance to prove that she can stay. Cynthia Bishop leads this young adult audio’s full cast beautifully, providing a great narrator for Bertie’s comical escapades. Listen now. Time 2:51 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Monday, August 16, 2010
HIGH COUNTRY by Willard Wyman, read by Ken Marks
This western takes place in Montana during the Great Depression, and Marks narrates the memorable characters with a resonant, measured style. Listen now. Time 2:28 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, August 12, 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 MB Read the AudioFile review.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
THE GHOSTS OF BELFAST by Stuart Neville, read by Gerard Doyle
Gerry Fegan, former IRA hit man, is tormented by the ghosts of the twelve people he killed. Doyle's narration captures the guilt, frustration, and passion of Neville's characters. 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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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
THE EYRE AFFAIR, by Jasper Fforde, read by Susan Duerden
Tuesday Next is back in this delightful story of time-travel, dodo pets, and accidental entry into nineteenth-century English novels. Duerden renders Fforde's diverse, colorful cast cleverly. Listen now. Time 2:22 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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