Monday, October 31, 2011
CARTER'S BIG BREAK by Brent Crawford, read by Nick Podehl
Will Carter’s freshman year of high school just ended, and his summer looks fantastic. Podehl narrates Carter’s adventures with boundless energy, making this a great choice for young adults.
Listen now. Time 2:31
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Comment here: Friday, October 28, 2011
THE SECRET DIARIES OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË by Syrie James, read by Bianca Amato
James's beautiful literary romance is told from the point of view of Charlotte Brontë as she embarks on her career as a novelist. Amato captures the lauded author's voice with perfection. Listen now. Time 2:57 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
CHAPTERS FROM MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY by Mark Twain, read by Bronson Pinchot
Twain's personal recollections of his literature, family, and adventures ranges from the sardonic to the tender, and Pinchot does justice to every word. Listen now. Time 2:37 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
AT THE DEVIL'S TABLE by William C. Rempel, read by Fred Sanders
Rempel's nonfiction thriller tells the story of an ordinary citizen who infiltrates the Cali drug cartel and brings it down from the inside. Sanders is up to the task of narrating this heart-stopper of a true story. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest. Listen now. Time 3:12 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, October 21, 2011
BLONDE BOMBSHELL by Tom Holt, read by Ray Sawyer
Holt’s ironic, absurd science fiction novel of an alien race of canines planning to attack Earth is expertly narrated by Sawyer, who keeps the silliness in check. Listen now. Time 2:24 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
THE HYPNOTIST by Lars Kepler, read by Mark Bramhall
If you like Stieg Larsson, don't miss Kepler's taught, clever thriller. Bramhall's characterizations and accents are a perfect match. Listen now. Time 2:36 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
FOLLOW THE RIVER by James Alexander Thom, read by David Drummond
Thom's historical fiction tells the tale of Mary Ingles, who was abducted by Shawnee Indians in 18th century America. Drummond's colorful rendering of the many characters makes the true story all the more real. Listen now. Time 2:42 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE by Flannery O'Connor, read by Bronson Pinchot, Karen White, Mark Bramhall, and Lorna Raver
O’Connor’s short stories follow characters whose lives are limited both by their own narrow-mindedness and social forces beyond their control. The four narrators flawlessly convey these characters’ ignorance. Listen now. Time 2:29 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, October 17, 2011
WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? by Spencer Johnson, read by Tony Roberts and Karen Ziemba
Johnson’s timeless message about anticipating and acting on change is expertly narrated by Roberts and Ziemba. Listen now. Time 2:25 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
BEAUTY QUEENS by Libba Bray, read by the author
What would happen if a plane carrying Teen Dream Beauty Queens were to crash on an (almost) deserted island? As narrator, Bray puts her theatrical background to good use, making this a must-listen for any young adult. Listen now. Time 3:37 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 4.2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, October 06, 2011
AMERICAN GODS: THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Neil Gaiman, performed by Dennis Boutsikaris and a Full Cast
This new full cast production of Gaiman's 2001 novel is the most mesmerizing audio experience ever. Hats off to the full cast for a flawless performance. Listen now. Time 2:27 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
THE TRAGEDY OF ARTHUR by Arthur Phillips, read by David Aaron Baker
Twins Arthur and Dana's father claims he's found a lost Shakespeare play, but Arthur believes the work is a forgery. Baker's narration enhances the satire of this fascinating novel. 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, October 03, 2011
THE WITCHES OF LUBLIN by Ellen Kushner, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Yale Strom, performed by a full cast
This audio drama about an 18th century Polish woman who defies society by performing for non-Jews is at once tragic and uplifting. The full cast gives powerful, haunting performances. Listen now. Time 2:46 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
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