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.
Listen now. Time 2:25
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Comment here: 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. Listen now. Time 1:46 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.1 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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. Listen now. Time 3:00 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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. Listen now. Time 2:32 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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. Listen now. Time 2:23 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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. Listen now. Time 3:04 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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. Listen now. Time 2:25 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
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. Listen now. Time 2:39 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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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 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.3 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
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