Thursday, October 28, 2010
MEDIUM RAW by Anthony Bourdain, read by the author
The star of TV's "No Reservations" shares his tales of delightful and awful cookery in this comical and cynical memoir.
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STARCLIMBER by Kenneth Oppel, read by David Kelly and the Full Cast Family
In the follow-up to AIRBORN and SKYBREAKER, Matt and Kate are on an outerspace adventure. Kelly and the full cast add wonderful depth to the performance. Listen now. Time 2:59 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
THE BIG BANG by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins, read by Stacy Keach
Hard-boiled New York P.I. Mike Hammer is back in Max Allan Collins’s reimagining of Mickey Spillane’s original story. Keach slips effortlessly back into the famed character. Listen now. Time 3:18 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, October 25, 2010
FIRESTARTER by Stephen King, read by Dennis Boutsikaris
This vintage King thriller is as tense now as it was 30 years ago when he wrote it, and Boutsikaris's narration recaptures the excitement in a whole new way. Listen now. Time 2:44 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, October 22, 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 MB Read the AudioFile review.
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EMBERS by Hyatt Bass, read by Nicole Poole
In her first novel, Bass explores the impact that tragedy has on a seemingly perfect family. Poole's narration is subtle and effective and complements Bass's tightly woven prose. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest. Listen now. Time 3:09 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
FREEDOM by Jonathan Franzen, read by David Ledoux
Franzen's popular novel demonstrates the power of both the written and spoken word. Ledoux’s performance is every bit the equal of Franzen’s brilliant dialogue and vivid characters. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest. Listen now. Time 2:45 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
HELL GATE by Linda Fairstein, read by Barbara Rosenblat
This is Fairstein’s 12th legal thriller, and fans will delight in the snarl of clues presented to Prosecutor Alex Cooper. Rosenblat, an AudioFile Golden Voice, masterfully controls the pace and tension. Listen now. Time 2:59 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, October 18, 2010
BRAVA, VALENTINE by Adriana Trigiani, read by Cassandra Campbell
The 2nd in Trigiani's trilogy continues Valentine Roncalli's story as she juggles her boisterous family, interior design, and shoemaking. Campbell shines in her portrayal of Trigiani's delightful characters. Listen now. Time 3:01 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, October 15, 2010
THE BURNING WIRE by Jeffery Deaver, read by Dennis Boutsikaris
In the 9th installment in Deaver’s Lincoln Rhyme series, someone is using New York's power grid to hold the city hostage. Boutsikaris’s narration holds a cool edge that invites listeners to greater levels of tension. Listen now. Time 2:47 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
THIS TIME TOGETHER: Laughter and Reflection, written and read by Carol Burnett
Award-winning comedian Burnett warmly presents engaging anecdotes from her personal life and career. Burnett's bright tone brings her funny and oddball experiences in Hollywood to life. Reviewed by William Giwertz. Listen now. Time 3:02 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, October 08, 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. Listen now. Time 2:57 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, October 07, 2010
THIS BOOK IS OVERDUE!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All by Marilyn Johnson, read by Hillary Huber
Johnson book celebrates librarians as the gatekeepers of learning, curiosity, and information. Hillary Huber narrates the often hilarious revelations about libraries, librarians, and readers with lively humor. Listen now. Time 3:17 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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