Wednesday, March 30, 2011
LIGHT IN AUGUST by William Faulkner, read by Will Patton
Faulkner’s classic novel demands a great deal of a narrator, and Patton’s performance is authentic and timeless.
Listen now. Time 2:43
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Comment here: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
MOSCOW STING by Alex Dryden, read by Simon Vance
Dryden’s sequel to RED TO BLACK focuses on Anna Resnikov, who's on the run for her life. Vance makes this thriller a joy to listen to. Listen now. Time 2:41 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, March 28, 2011
THE GOLDEN NOTEBOOK by Doris Lessing, read by Juliet Stevenson
First published in 1962, Lessing’s brilliant work became a “feminist bible” for women of the '60s. Stevenson's narration is sharp and thoughtful. Listen now. Time 2:52 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
LEFT NEGLECTED by Lisa Genova, read by Sarah Paulson
Sarah Nickerson is a difficult Type A personality who seems to have her high achievement life perfectly managed--until her world is turned upside-down. Paulson succeeds at making Sarah a believable, sympathetic character. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest. Listen now. Time 2:49 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.3 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, March 21, 2011
ESCAPE FROM THE LAND OF SNOWS by Stephan Talty, read by Shishir Kurup
This is the harrowing tale of the young Dalai Lama’s escape from Chinese forces in 1959. Narrator Kurup lets the intense story speak for itself. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest. Listen now. Time 3:10 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, March 18, 2011
BLUE-EYED DEVIL by Robert B. Parker, read by Titus Welliver
Parker’s famous cowboys Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch may be on their last ride together. Welliver’s voice is perfect for the western genre. Listen now. Time 2:30 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
HERE IN HARLEM: Poems in Many Voices, by Walter Dean Myers, read by Muhammad Cunningham, Kevin R. Free, Dion Graham, et al.
Myers' collection of poems about Harlem is meant to be performed. In this recording, you’ll hear a chorus of voices from different eras and walks of life who shed light on the African-American experience. A great choice for ages 8 and up. Listen now. Time 3:04 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
HERE WE GO AGAIN written and read by Betty White
Emmy Award-winning Betty White is both a stellar writer and narrator. She tells us about her early career in the infancy of television. Listen now. Time 2:19 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY by Walter Mosley, read by Dominic Hoffman
Mosley departs from his crime fiction in this novel about a 91-year-old man who trades the last few years of life for just a few weeks of mental clarity. Narrator Hoffman is nothing short of brilliant. 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.
Monday, March 14, 2011
MY NEST ISN'T EMPTY, IT JUST HAS MORE CLOSET SPACE written and read by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Scottoline Serritella
The Scottoline mother-and-daughter team write about love, family, and strength, and their witty, self-depricating style makes this audiobook just plain fun. Listen now. Time 2:56 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, March 11, 2011
ZORA AND ME by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon, read by Channie Waites
Told from the perspective of 10-year-old Carrie, Zora Neale Hurston's childhood friend, this delightful novel is full of tall tales and adventures. Narrator Waites delights in each word of this young adult novel. Listen now. Time 3:22 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
SHIP BREAKER by Paolo Bacigalupi, read by Joshua Swanson
Bacigalupi’s National Book Award finalist tells the story of teenager Nailer, who struggles to survive as a ship breaker in a tumultuous futuristic world. Swanson's characterizations make this world believable. A perfect choice for young adult listeners. Listen now. Time 2:34 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
RAPTURE OF THE DEEP by L.A. Meyer, read by Katherine Kellgren
In the 7th in Meyer’s popular Bloody Jack series, Jacky is about to marry her true love, Jamie, when she is unceremoniously scooped up by Royal Intelligence and commanded to carry out a dangerous new mission. Kellgren's talents shine in this young adult volume. Listen now. Time 2:38 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
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