Monday, December 10, 2012
TWELVE DESPERATE MILES by Tim Brady, read by Joe Barrett
This true-life WWII tale about the SS Contessa and the ship's unlikely role in the critical Allied landing in North Africa. Joe Barrett proves the perfect choice to narrate this military thriller. His delivery celebrates the drama of every personal and tactical plot twist.
Listen now. Time 2:53 
Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes Hachette Audio.
Comment here: Friday, December 07, 2012
THE STORY OF ENGLISH IN 100 WORDS by David Crystal, read by David Crystal
Here’s a delightful discussion of words and wordplay you shouldn’t miss. The brisk chapters are uniquely suited for audiobook consumption, rich in pith and humor, and a total treat however consumed. Listen now. Time 3:04 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes Hachette Audio.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
THE BRENNER ASSIGNMENT by Patrick K. O'Donnell, read by Dennis Boutsikaris
The true story of a U.S. mission to sabotage a critical Nazi supply route in the Italian Alps reads like a James Bond thriller, and narrator Boutsikaris presents it as written with plot twists, intrigue, and violent death. Listen now. Time 2:45 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
ASTRAY by Emma Donoghue, read by Khristine Hvam, James Langton, Robert Petkoff, Suzanne Toren, Dion Graham
ASTRAY is a collection of stories about immigrants and emigrants—those who moved to, from, and within the United States and Canada. The casting is perfect; all five narrators breathe life into their stories with equal skill, and they all fit their various stories beautiful Listen now. Time 2:51 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
BROTHERS: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years by David Talbot, read by Mel Foster
Just when you might think we know all we need to know about the Kennedys, along comes this original work, which focuses on how the brothers ruled the country, warts and all. It’s good history and a great story. Narrator Mel Foster is an inspired choice to deliver it. Listen now. Time 2:40 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.1 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, December 03, 2012
SAVAGE CONTINENT by Keith Lowe, read by John Lee
The ten years after the end of WWII in Europe reveal an aftermath of devastation, political instability, disruption, and economic collapse. Lee's fine diction and pacing help deepen our understanding of this important history. Listen now. Time 2:47 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
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