Audiopolis, audiobook reviews

THE LADY IN THE VAN by Alan Bennett, read by Maggie Smith

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:34:24 -0500

Bennett allowed an eccentric street person to temporarily park her broken-down camper in his London driveway--she stayed 15 years! This BBC Radio production features Maggie Smith as the beguiling, exasperating, and always indomitable Miss Mary Shepherd.

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THE RETURN by Håkan Nesser, read by Simon Vance

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:51 -0500

Swedish writer Håkan Nesser crafts another police procedural with Detective Chief Inspector Van Veeteren who does much of his sleuthing about the killing of a murder from a hospital bed. Narrator Vance is facile with the Swedish setting and names, and he thrives with well-written dialogue.

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NEW YORK TO DALLAS by J.D. Robb, read by Susan Ericksen

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:57:51 -0500

New York City's top murder cop, Eve Dallas, is plunged back into her own private nightmare when she must go to Dallas, Texas, the city where she was found as a child. Narrator Ericksen is attuned to the characters of Robb's futuristic romantic suspense In Death series.

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THE WRECKAGE by Michael Robotham, read by Sean Barrett

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:13:41 -0500

A banker disappears in London. His notebook, revealing massive
banking scandals, is missing. Listeners will swear Sean Barrett invited
all the flesh-and-blood characters into the recording booth. The
chess-game plot is first-class listening.

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DOCTOR ZHIVAGO by Boris Pasternak, read by John Lee

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:51:11 -0500

The popularity of the classic film should entice listeners to Pasternak's epic love story set amid the Russian Revolution. Narrator John Lee matches the book's lavish descriptions with moving expression and depth of feeling.

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THE SWERVE: How the World Became Modern, by Stephen Greenblatt, read by Edoardo Ballerini

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:18:52 -0500

This illuminating history of the loss, preservation, and rediscovery of ancient books is one of the year’s memorable listening experiences. The history of the book attains added dimension in audio, thanks to the Ballerini's narration.

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THE GRIEF OF OTHERS by Leah Hager Cohen, read by Pam Ward

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:57:04 -0500

The Ryrie family is in the torment of having lost a baby. There's little to ease the pain or comfort them, and only time can heal. Narrator Ward is consistently gentle throughout the painful turns of this novel. Beautiful writing and skilled narration are a fine pair.

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LIESL & PO by Lauren Oliver, read by Jim Dale

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:28:13 -0500

This clever cracked fairy tale imagines a ghost named Po, and his pet, Bundle who befriend lonely, young Liesl. A mix of magic and mayhem is brilliantly narrated by the amazing Jim Dale, who delights in the "telling" of this rather dark bedtime story.

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ICEFALL by Matthew J. Kirby, read by Jenna Lamia

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:59:02 -0500

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This magnificent blend of Norse mythology and mystery is set in the time of the Vikings. Solveig and her siblings are the king's children, but must protect themselves as they await their father's return. Lamia’s delivery is fully engaging.

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NIGHTWOODS by Charles Frazier, and read by Will Patton

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:09:04 -0500

Frazier's novels, COLD MOUNTAIN and THIRTEEN MOONS, precede this novel of the people and places of backwater North Carolina in the early 1960s. Narrator Will Patton performs quirky characters on a collision course that is both spine-tingling and, at times, humorous.

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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MRS. TOM THUMB by Melanie Benjamin and read by Kim Mai Guest

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:19:37 -0500

This fictionalized autobiography captures a curious view into the world of showman, P.T. Barnum and the famous tiny couple, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Thumb. Narrator Guest's small voice seems just right for this diminutive nineteenth-century celebrity, 32-inch tall "Vinnie" Bump.

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HERE COMES TROUBLE: Stories From My Life  by Michael Moore, read by the author

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:16:55 -0500

An ideal title for everything related to Michael Moore. Whether it's the vitriol he's taken from his outspoken points of view or the passion we know him for, listeners have access to his private thoughts. No one should miss the privilege of hearing him tell his story in his own voice.

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RED HARVEST by Dashiell Hammett, read by Richard Ferrone.

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:33:28 -0500

Hammett's classic detective fiction offers fast-paced plots, crisp dialogue, and evocative descriptions that are perfect for audiobooks. Narrator Ferrone delivers Hammett's hard-boiled style perfectly in this story of murder and civic corruption.

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A SHROPSHIRE LAD by A.E. Housman, read by Samuel West

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:16:31 -0500

Housman is a high-water mark of British lyric poetry, and this production perfectly captures his strong, melodic beat and decisive rhyme. Samuel West reads poetry as it should be read—confidently, with ease and conviction, as if all the world spoke in meter and rhyme.

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TOMATOLAND: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit by Barry Estabrook, and read by Pete Larkin

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:25:20 -0500

Barry Estabrook’s exposé of the winter-tomato industry peels back the skin on a tasteless fruit, bathed in chemicals, gassed with ethylene to look ripe, and picked by modern-day slaves. Pete Larkin’s narration is straightforward and engaging.

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EMILY, ALONE by Stewart O'Nan, and read by Andrea Gallo

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:44:16 -0500

Emily Maxwell, widowed for almost a decade and nearing 80, has her routine down to a science: Tuesday breakfast with her sister-in-law; early service on Sunday; long days with her dog, the radio, and library books. A refreshing, and surprisingly uplifting look at aging middle-class women.

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FAUST by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, performed by Samuel West, Toby Jones, and a full cast

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:00:25 -0500

If it’s been a while since you tackled Goethe’s FAUST—like, forever—don’t wait a moment longer. This sparkling English translation is delightful, full of wit and delicious rhymes, and would be reason enough to fling yourself at it, but this full-cast production more than doubles the pleasure.

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THE MARRIAGE PLOT by Jeffrey Eugenides, read by David Pittu

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:10:54 -0500

Eugenides, author of Pulitzer prize winner MIDDLESEX, offers another fine work of literature set in the early 1980s, as the feminist movement evolves. The talented David Pittu rises to the occasion of this challenging work.

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NEUROMANCER by William Gibson, read by Robertson Dean

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:15:16 -0500

Gibson's debut novel, written 20 years ago, is the book that forever changed science fiction with a visionary style that forged the cyberpunk genre. It's a bit of a modern techno-thriller with all the excitement of a classic adventure tale.

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AMONG THE MISSING by Morag Joss, read by Robin Sachs, Kate Reading and Cassandra Campbell

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:20:27 -0500

This psychological thriller about second chances is worth your listening time -- for the insightful writing but particularly for the inspired performances of the three actors. A bridge collapse in Scotland brings three strangers together, and listeners will care deeply about each of them.

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I WONDER AS I WANDER by Langston Hughes, read by Dominic Hoffman

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:24:57 -0500

Part travelogue and part history of the 1930s, Hughes’s memoir uses poetry and text to remind us that times may change, but the human condition often stays remarkably the same. Narrator Dominic Hoffman does a masterful job.

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BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP by S.J. Watson, read by Orlagh Cassidy

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:28:11 -0500

Imagine awakening each morning not knowing who you are, where you live, and what happened in the years between what you can remember and each new day when you awaken. Orlagh Cassidy brilliantly narrates this chilling story of memory and forgetting.

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I-HOTEL by Karen Tei Yamashita, read by Nancy Wu, Ramon de Ocampo and others

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:43:17 -0500

Ten related novellas recount the political and social activism of 1960s and 70s San Francisco.

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DOC by Mary Doria Russell, read by Mark Bramhall

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:00:50 -0500

Russell’s novel masterfully imagines John Henry “Doc” Holliday’s everyday life. With a growly Southern drawl straight out of central casting, narrator Mark Bramhall saunters through the narration as confidently as Doc once strolled the dusty streets of nineteenth-century Kansas.

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TEN THOUSAND SAINTS by Eleanor Henderson, read by Steven Kaplan

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:34:53 -0500

Raised by hippie parents with addictions and other profound flaws, Jude's life in small town Vermont seems to focus on petty crime and substance abuse. An overdose sends his life careening to new extremes in New York City. Kaplan’s narration infuses a variety of troubled characters with youthful, earnest voices that quietly convince the listener not to give up on them.

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THE GOLDEN BOWL by Henry James, read by Katherine Kellgren and Simon Prebble

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:56:04 -0500

For those who love the classics of Henry James, THE GOLDEN BOWL is often a favorite. Katherine Kellgren does a miraculous job with James’s famously endless sentences. She keeps the rhythm and structure of each one clear without losing sight of its emotional content and its pace within the story.

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LATE RAIN by Lynn Kostoff, read by Kenneth Campbell

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:06:46 -0500

Kostoff's crime story involves a hired murder witnessed by an elderly man with Alzheimer's offers well-drawn, interesting and unpredictable characters. Kenneth Campbell does a great job with good and bad cops, a charming, streetwise informant and the elderly witness.

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DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth, read by Emma Galvin

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:50:04 -0500

In Roth's dystopian novel, 16-year-old Tris must choose the societal faction she will join. Narrator Galvin conveys Tris’s emotional growth as she moves through a brutal initiation, making new friends and finding first love. Galvin youthful voice is perfect for Tris, but she never neglects the secondary characters.

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COMPOSERS' LETTERS by Ludwig Van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, et al., read by Jeremy Nicholas, Daniel Philpott, and others.

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:12:37 -0500

This is a perfect and perfectly delightful use of the audio format. We hear accomplished and well-cast actors paired with letters written by famous composers. A brief and helpful historical note precedes each composer’s section, and, best of all, this Naxos production includes the music he’s writing about.

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THE WHITE WOMAN ON THE GREEN BICYCLE by Monique Roffey, read by Adjoa Andoh

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:01:57 -0500

Issues of colonialism and postcolonial living collide with the heartbreak of an outwardly loveless marriage. Narrator Adjoa Andoh becomes each of the characters in turn, flawlessly giving voice to a variety of accents.

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BULLFIGHTING by Roddy Doyle, read by Lorcan Cranitch

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:37:01 -0500

Lorcan Cranitch delivers a one-man-show as he interprets Doyle's second collection of stories with an authentic Irish brogue. Men audibly struggle for their lost power, virility, health, social standing.

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STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett, read by Hope Davis

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:58:27 -0500

Patchett’s new novel takes a suspenseful odyssey from a sedate Minnesota pharmaceutical lab to the darkest Amazonian jungle. A researcher is dispatched to remote Brazil to investigate a colleague's death while conducting research on a new fertility drug.

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SCARAMOUCHE: A Romance of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini, read by Simon Vance

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:37:14 -0500

In this 1921 historical novel, André-Louis Moreau, is forced into hiding as his life and his part in the coming French Revolution unfold. Moreau’s adventures lead him to assume many roles—from actor Scaramouche to fencing master to politician. Simon Vance is masterful in his delivery of this swashbuckling story.

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THE MAGICIAN KING by Lev Grossman, read by Mark Bramhall

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:59:26 -0500

Quentin is one of the kings of Fillory, but when an adventure goes awry, he is unceremoniously returned to Earth. Mark Bramhall’s gruff narration suits this fantasy, the sequel to THE MAGICIANS. His characterizations animate both the light and dark sides of the characters

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SMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich, read by Lorelei King

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:20:51 -0500

In this offering in the Stephanie Plum series. Stephanie is trying to stay one step ahead of both a killer and her own matchmaking mother while working to capture a wacky array of bond skips. Lorelei King's performance is "smokin'". She's at the top of her game and delivers rollicking fun.

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WE SHALL SEE GOD, by Randy Alcorn, read by Randy Alcorn and Simon Vance

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:45:24 -0500

Randy Alcorn introduces each day’s meditation --an excerpt from the sermons of the “Prince of Preachers,” Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Each selection is then with sonorous clarity by Simon Vance. The dual narration really sets off this 50-day devotional guide.

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AMERICA THE VULNERABLE by Joel Brenner, read by Lloyd James

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:03:05 -0500

Brenner's sobering work details imminent and severe threats to the U.S. inherent in the new digital world. Lloyd James presents compelling listening on how hackers, spies, con artists, and agents of foreign governments compromise our privacy and security.

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THE DEATH AND LIFE OF GREAT AMERICAN CITIES by Jane Jacobs and Jason Epstein, read by Donna Rawlins

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:14 -0500

A landmark book when it was published in 1961, this insightful work about how cities should be planned is still fresh and valuable. Rawlins agile voice infuses the book with energy and meaning.

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STAN MUSIAL: An American Life by George Vecsey, read by Scott Brick

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:54 -0500

Vecsey’s biography of baseball great Stan Musial, who played 22 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, is superbly performed by Scott Brick. Reviewed by Will Giwertz.

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HAITI AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE by Paul Farmer et al., read by Eric Conger, Meryl Streep, Edoardo Ballerini, et al.

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:58:30 -0500

Paul Farmer, founder of Partners in Health, gives voice to those affected by the disastrous earthquake in Haiti in January 2010. The many narrators give sensitive performances of several essays of survivors, friends, and relatives.

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THE CAT WHO LIKED RAIN by Henning Mankell, read by Stanley McGeagh

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:06:22 -0500

Swedish author Henning Mankell, who created the Kurt Wallander series, has written a bittersweet story about Lukas, who receives a kitten for his 7th birthday. Narrator McGeagh is masterful, making this a great choice for listeners ages 8 and up.

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THE STORY OF DANNY DUNN by Bryce Courtenay, read by Humphrey Bower

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:57:07 -0500

The Great Depression has left few prospects for Danny Dunn, so he goes to war. Humphrey Bower takes us inside working-class characters and their world in Courtenay's poignant Australian family saga.

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I LOVE A BROAD MARGIN TO MY LIFE written and read by Maxine Hong Kingston

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:10:43 -0500

American-born Kingston narrates her own memoir, giving her meaningful life story just the right lyrical quality.

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FALLEN by Karin Slaughter, read by Shannon Cochran

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:02:17 -0500

Slaughter’s fans will be thrilled with the newest developments in the lives of Dr. Sara Linton and Agent Will Trent. Cochran's dynamic narration pulls listeners into this heart-pounding thriller.

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SAY HER NAME by Francisco Goldman, read by Robert Fass

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:52:34 -0500

This beautifully written autobiographical novel tells the tale of the love between Goldman and Aura Estrada, who was killed just two years into their marriage. Fass's narration is a testament to this timeless love story.

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JUNONIA by Kevin Henkes, read by Stina Nielsen

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:00:57 -0500

In this touching coming of age novel, 9-year-old Alice returns to Sanibel Island for her annual birthday vacation and discovers that all is not as it was in past years. Nielsen’s narration perfectly complements Alice’s state of mind and her parents' tenderness. A great choice for listeners ages 10 and up.

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WARMING THE STONE CHILD written and read by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:22:03 -0500

Estes shares a small collection of powerful tales to illustrate how societies across ages have regarded abandoned children. Estes’ passionate narration makes it clear how deeply she feels about this subject.

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22 BRITANNIA ROAD by Amanda Hodgkison, read by Robin Sachs

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:33:48 -0500

When Polish couple Janusz and Silvana Nowak are separated by the war, Janusz takes a house at 22 Brittania Road in post-war England and awaits his family's return. Sachs's narration brings out every poignant--and uncomfortable--moment of their reunion.

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CANNERY ROW by John Steinbeck, read by Jerry Farden

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:27:08 -0500

Steinbeck’s tales of 1930s Monterey are positively haunting, and Farden delivers the details of the ordinary characters with a quiet, sensuous voice.

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DEATH IN THE CITY OF LIGHT by David King, read by Paul Michael

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:23:25 -0500

King's history tells the true account of a serial killer who terrorizes Paris during the Nazi occupation. Narrator Michael makes the story sound like a fictional murder mystery. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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SHAKE HANDS FOREVER by Ruth Rendell, read by Nigel Anthony

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:17:00 -0400

Red herrings abound in Rendell's 1975 Inspector Wexford murder mystery. Anthony's performance is pure magic.

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MY DOG TULIP by J.R. Ackerley, read by Ralph Cosham

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:06:27 -0400

Ackerly’s 1965 memoir centers around his pet dog named Tulip. Cosham makes this sublime memoir even grander with his precise, warm, and humane delivery.

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THE STEVE JOBS WAY: iLeadership for a New Generation by Jay Elliot and William L. Simon, read by Christopher Hurt

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:01:12 -0400

Authors Elliot and Simon worked closely with the late Steve Jobs, giving this analysis of Jobs’s leadership at Apple true insight and context. Hurt’s narration is casual but still serious--a great match for this business biography.

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CARTER'S BIG BREAK by Brent Crawford, read by Nick Podehl

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:04:23 -0400

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.

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THE SECRET DIARIES OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË by Syrie James, read by Bianca Amato

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:01:08 -0400

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.

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CHAPTERS FROM MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY by Mark Twain, read by Bronson Pinchot

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:27:38 -0400

Twain's personal recollections of his literature, family, and adventures ranges from the sardonic to the tender, and Pinchot does justice to every word.

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AT THE DEVIL'S TABLE by William C. Rempel, read by Fred Sanders

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:42:24 -0400

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.

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BLONDE BOMBSHELL by Tom Holt, read by Ray Sawyer

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:59:22 -0400

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.

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THE HYPNOTIST by Lars Kepler, read by Mark Bramhall

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:03:13 -0400

If you like Stieg Larsson, don't miss Kepler's taught, clever thriller. Bramhall's characterizations and accents are a perfect match.

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FOLLOW THE RIVER by James Alexander Thom, read by David Drummond

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:11:07 -0400

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.

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EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE by Flannery O'Connor, read by Bronson Pinchot, Karen White, Mark Bramhall, and Lorna Raver

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:47:08 -0400

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.

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WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? by Spencer Johnson, read by Tony Roberts and Karen Ziemba

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:16:25 -0400

Johnson’s timeless message about anticipating and acting on change is expertly narrated by Roberts and Ziemba.

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BEAUTY QUEENS by Libba Bray, read by the author

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:56:21 -0400

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AMERICAN GODS: THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Neil Gaiman, performed by Dennis Boutsikaris and a Full Cast

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:07:28 -0400

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.

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THE TRAGEDY OF ARTHUR by Arthur Phillips, read by David Aaron Baker

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:52:52 -0400

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.

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THE WITCHES OF LUBLIN by Ellen Kushner, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Yale Strom, performed by a full cast

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:11:42 -0400

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.

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NO BIKING IN THE HOUSE WITHOUT A HELMET by Melissa Fay Greene, read by Coleen Marlo

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:46:11 -0400

Greene writes about her family of four biological children and five adopted children. Marlo narrates the family's happiness and rocky moments with enthusiasm and tenderness.

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FAITH by Jennifer Haigh, read by Therese Plummer

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:11:25 -0400

This novel examines the effects of accusations of sexual abuse on the families and friends of Catholic priests. Plummer masterfully narrates the emotional first-person narrative.

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THE GREATER JOURNEY: Americans in Paris by David McCullough, read by Edward Herrmann and David McCullough

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:48:52 -0400

McCullough’s history of Americans in Paris in the 1800s is positively prismatic. Narrator Herrmann is a perfect match for McCullough's dynamic work.

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BEAUTY QUEENS by Libba Bray, read by the author

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:17:50 -0400

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.

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THE SIXTY-EIGHT ROOMS by Marianne Malone, read by Cassandra Campbell

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:54:34 -0400

Set in the Thorne Room miniatures at the Chicago Art Institute, this clever story follows friends Ruthie and Jack as they travel back in time. Campbell takes this endearing story to sublime new heights. A great listen for kids 10 and up.

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OKAY FOR NOW, by Gary D. Schmidt, read by Lincoln Hoppe

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:18:32 -0400

Doug is struggling with an abusive father and trying to figure out who he is. Narrator Hoppe has no trouble finding a voice for this unique hero or accenting the novel’s dark, lyrical tone. A good choice for young adults.

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IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson, read by Stephen Hoye

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:38:52 -0400

Using primary and secondary sources, Larson examines pre-WWII Germany, and Hoye's gripping performance truly chills the soul.

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COMBAT: THE CIVIL WAR by Don Congdon, read by Joe Barrett

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:31:52 -0400

Fans of detailed military campaigns will enjoy this collection of primary and secondary sources recounting Civil War battles. Barrett's delivery is the narrative equivalent of thick molasses running out of a jar. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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I'M FEELING LUCKY by Douglas Edwards, read by the author

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:53:21 -0400

With a warm, approachable tone and perfect pacing, Edwards narrates his detailed account of his experiences as an early employee of Google, Inc., from the company’s evolution from a two-person enterprise to an international conglomerate. Reviewed by William Giwertz.

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THE EMERALD ATLAS by John Stephens, read by Jim Dale

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:19:38 -0400

Orphans Kate, Michael, and Emma stumble upon a magical book and embark on a perplexing time-travel adventure. Dale's splendid narration brings vibrancy to this exhilarating new fantasy series. A perfect choice for listeners ages 10 and up.

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STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS, written and read by Rob Lowe

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:07:40 -0400

One-time teen idol provides an astute look at his life, career, and the celebrity phenomenon. Lowe's narration is absorbing and entertaining.

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BOSSYPANTS, written and read by Tina Fey

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:53:00 -0400

Part personal story, part comedy, and part career advice, the 30 ROCK star’s memoir is full of her signature smart and self-deprecating humor.

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THE EVOLUTION OF BRUNO LITTLEMORE by Benjamin Hale, read by Robert Petkoff

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:54:12 -0400

This fictitious memoir is dictated by a neurotic, hyper-intelligent linguist who just happens to be a chimpanzee. Petkoff captures all of Bruno's enthusiasm, smugness, and tenderness.

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AN EYE FOR GLORY: The Civil War Chronicles of a Citizen Soldier by Karl Bacon, read by Dick Hill

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:53:14 -0400

Bacon’s well researched inspirational novel offers an account of life as a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War. Hill narrates with enough passion that you’d think he’d actually been there.

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THE SWEET RELIEF OF MISSING CHILDREN by Sarah Braunstein, read by Xe Sands

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Braunstein's debut novel is a beautiful look into the lives of three young abductees and their struggle for survival. Sands' empathetic delivery makes the characters' relationships easy to follow.

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TIGANA by Guy Gavriel Kay, read by Simon Vance

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:26:35 -0400

Vance is a consummate storyteller, and his talents truly shine in this multi-layered story of the fantastical land of Tigana that's been taken over by a despotic sorcerer king.

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MURDER IN THE AIR by Bill Crider, read by George Guidall

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:14:19 -0400

In this 18th Sheriff Rhodes mystery, the owner of a factory chicken farm is murdered—and no one in Clearview, Texas, is sorry. Guidall’s voice is so pleasant, that 6 hours in Clearview just aren’t enough.

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THE ALTAR OF BONES by Philip Carter, read by Jim Frangione

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:22:53 -0400

Carter’s thriller has it all: the Russian mob, assassinations, car chases, and ancient relics hidden in shadowy Siberian caves. Frangione’s crisp baritone and perfect pacing only adds to the tension in this delightful conspiracy thriller.

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GOING TO MEET THE MAN by James Baldwin, read by Dion Graham

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:21:27 -0400

First published in 1965, this collection of short stories remains as relevant and poignant today as it was then. Narrator Graham refreshes each tale with his stellar narration.

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THE RUNNING DREAM by Wendelin Van Draanen, read by Laura Flanagan

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:20:47 -0400

In this gripping young adult novel, 16-year-old Jessica is a star runner who loses her leg in a car accident. Narrator Flanagan captures all of Jessica's fear, despair, and dismay.

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GALLOWS THIEF by Bernard Cornwell, read by Sean Barrett

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:01:21 -0400

Fans of Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series will love Rider Sandman in this Regency-era police procedural. Narrator Barrett makes this swashbuckling adventure an absolute hoot to listen to.

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THE RADLEYS by Matt Haig, read by Toby Leonard Moore

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:16:52 -0400

Suburban couple Peter and Helen are dysfunctional for a wholly unexpected reason: they're recovering vampires. Moor's narration makes this blackly comical novel a cut above the rest of the vampire novels out there.

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OPERATION YES by Sara Lewis Holmes, read by Jessica Almasy

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:04:28 -0400

Miss Loupe is an upbeat, inspirational teacher at a run-down school on a North Carolina military base. Almasy engages listeners with her enthusiastic depiction of the teacher and her reluctant students. Great for ages 10 and up.

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HOW ANGEL PETERSON GOT HIS NAME Gary Paulsen, read by Patrick Lawlor

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:25:30 -0400

A group of rural Minnesota boys in the 1940s get into all sorts of zany trouble, and Lawlor embraces his inner 13-year-old to deliver these daredevil tales. A perfect choice for ages 10 and up.

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PAVILION OF WOMEN by Pearl S. Buck, read by Adam Verner

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:47:09 -0400

Buck's classic novel recounts the story of Madam Wu, a tradition-bound wife in 1930s China who rids herself of familial responsibilities. Verner's understated narration is a perfect match for Buck's beautiful prose.

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THE ALCHEMASTER'S APPRENTICE by Walter Moers, read by Bronson Pinchot

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:24:24 -0400

This delightful fantasy tells the tale of the uneasy alliance between Echo, a talking cat, and the alchemaster Ghoolion. Pinchot captures the quick banter and many laugh-outloud moments.

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DEATH CLOUD by Andrew Lane, read by Dan Weyman

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:26:20 -0400

This bold depiction of a 14-year-old Sherlock Holmes succeeds splendidly. Weyman excels in introducing an intelligent, warm yet shy boy. Perfect for young adult listeners.

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A RED HERRING WITHOUT MUSTARD by Alan Bradley, read by Jayne Entwistle

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:19:34 -0400

In the post-WWII countryside of England, the intrepid Flavia uncovers even more dastardly deeds. Entwistle's youthful lilt is ideal for the young heroine.

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THE PARIS WIFE by Paula McLain, read by Carrington MacDuffie

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:17:50 -0400

This remarkable audiobook imaginatively recreates Hemingway’s world as seen through the eyes of Hadley Richardson, his first wife. MacDuffie's narration is elegant and absorbing.

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BLOOD, BONES & BUTTER: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef, written and read by Gabrielle Hamilton

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:15:35 -0400

Hamilton’s sincere memoir reveals the path she took to become a famed chef. Her narration is a perfect complement to her witty prose.

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ELECTRIC BARRACUDA by Tim Dorsey, read by Oliver Wyman

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:58:45 -0400

Vigilante killer Serge A. Storms and his companion, a drugged-out slacker named Coleman, are on the lam in Florida. Wyman's narration is as wacky as the story.

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MASTERS OF DISASTER by Gary Paulsen, read by Nick Podehl

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:02:40 -0400

Henry is bored with his mundane 12-year-old life, so he convinces his friends to follow him on a series of increasingly ridiculous adventures. Podehl's narration maximizes the boys’ humorous exploits. Great for ages 10 and up.

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YOU SHALL KNOW OUR VELOCITY! by Dave Eggers, read by Dion Graham

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:47:15 -0400

After their childhood friend is killed, Will and Hand decide to travel around the world to distribute a windfall to the needy and deserving. Dion Graham's narration of the young men's crazy adventures is spot-on.

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UNFAMILIAR FISHES by Sarah Vowell, read by Sarah Vowell, John Slattery, Paul Rudd, and a full cast

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:31:05 -0400

Historian Sarah Vowell serves up the story of the "cultural collision between native Hawaiians and New Englanders." Vowell, accompanied by a full cast, creates a truly memorable listening experience.

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SING YOU HOME by Jodi Picoult, read by Therese Plummer and Brian Hutchinson

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:39:32 -0400

Picoult’s novel tells the story of Zoe Baxter, music therapist who finds herself falling in love with a woman after her husband leaves her. The expert narration and accompanying music make for a bittersweet and riveting listening experience.

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WINTER'S BONE by Daniel Woodrell, read by Emma Galvin

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:46:32 -0400

This dark, captivating novel focuses on 16-year-old Ree Dolly and her family. Galvin's performance captures both the young woman’s innocence and surprising worldliness.

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DEATH CLOUD by Andrew Lane, read by Dan Weyman

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:01:31 -0400

This bold depiction of a 14-year-old Sherlock Holmes succeeds splendidly. Weyman excels in introducing an intelligent, warm yet shy boy. Perfect for young adult listeners.

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BIG WHEAT by Richard A. Thompson, read by Kevin Kenerly

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:04:12 -0400

Thompson has a real feel for the landscape and weather of the prairie, and Kenerly’s easy-listening narration style fits this mystery's leisurely pace.

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CARIBOU ISLAND by David Vann, read by Bronson Pinchot

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:23:21 -0400

Vann’s novel is as bleak as the Alaskan tundra, and Pinchot gives a mesmerizing narration.

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THE SINGULARITY IS NEAR by Ray Kurzweil, read by George K. Wilson

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:07:50 -0400

Kurzweil predicts that, in the near future, human brain power and computers will become one. Wilson narrates with an assured pace that allows the listener to consider each complex idea. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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THE SEVEN-DAY SCHOLAR by Dennis Gaffney and Peter Gaffney, read by Dan John Miller

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:44:48 -0400

The first in a series on American history, the authors give readers good history in small bites, use interesting personal stories, and recommend sources. Miller's narration is both friendly and respectful. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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TANGLED WEBS by James Stewart, read by Michael Kramer

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:20:11 -0400

Is lying becoming an epidemic in America, especially among corporate giants? Stewart gives us an in-depth study of how mendacity is affecting our culture. Kramer adds urgency to the reading. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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THE QUIET WORLD: Saving Alaska's Wilderness Kingdom 1879-1960 by Douglas Brinkley, read by Andrew Garman

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:40:31 -0400

Brinkley details the political battles that shaped the future of Alaska's natural wealth. Garman brings alive the voices of those who sought to protect Alaska wildness. 

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES: Dawn of the Dreadfuls, by Steve Hockensmith and Jane Austen, read by Katherine Kellgren

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:47:00 -0400

Elizabeth Bennet and zombie invasions? Absolutely! Kellgren sells this unlikely combination with wholehearted glee.

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BIG WHEAT by Richard A. Thompson, read by Kevin Kenerly

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Thompson has a real feel for the landscape and weather of the prairie, and Kenerly’s easy-listening narration style fits this mystery's leisurely pace.

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CARIBOU ISLAND by David Vann, read by Bronson Pinchot

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:03:22 -0400

Vann’s novel is as bleak as the Alaskan tundra, and Pinchot gives a mesmerizing narration.

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A DEAD MAN IN NAPLES by Michael Pearce, read by Bill Wallis

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:15:46 -0400

Pearce’s popular Dead Man series is expertly narrated by Bill Wallis.

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CLARA AND MR. TIFFANY by Susan Vreeland, read by Kimberly Farr

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:45:31 -0400

Was artist Clara Driscoll really the force behind the iconic Tiffany lampshade? Farr's portrayal of Driscoll is inspired.

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SATCH AND ME by Dan Gutman, read by Johnny Heller

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:48:39 -0400

Stosh goes back to 1942 to see Satchel Paige pitch. Heller is warm and lively as a narrator.

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FAKE by Eric Simonson, read by Kate Arrington, Coburn Goss, Francis Guinan, Alan Wilder, Larry Yando

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:57:57 -0400

This play fictionalizes the Piltdown Man hoax, the supposed “missing link” of human evolution. This clever, well produced play, is a must for any fan of audio drama.

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SAFE HARBOR by Christine Feehan, read by Alyssa Bresnahan

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:04:28 -0400

Shy Hannah Drake loves Sheriff Jonas Harrington, but their relationship unravels when a violent attack leaves Hannah emotionally troubled. Bresnahan deftly conveys Drake's wide range of emotions.

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GOOD DISCIPLINE, GREAT TEENS written and read by Ray Guarendi

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:09:28 -0400

Guarendi, a Christian psychologist, provides advice and insight into the mysteries of parenting. His delivery is serious but still humorous.

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LIGHT IN AUGUST by William Faulkner, read by Will Patton

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:58:13 -0400

Faulkner’s classic novel demands a great deal of a narrator, and Patton’s performance is authentic and timeless.

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DRUM-TAPS AND MEMORANDA DURING THE WAR by Walt Whitman, read by Bronson Pinchot

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:43:50 -0400

Whitman's description of the horrors of the Civil War are achingly current, and Pinchot's deep, deliberate, mournful voice creates an ethereal mood. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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ON CHINA by Henry Kissinger, read by Nicholas Hormann

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:46:56 -0400

Kissinger was an architect of the policy that helped China become the nation it is today. Hormann's narration allows us to reflect on the history. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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EPOSSUMONDAS PLAYS POSSUM by Colleen Salley, read by Cynthia Darlow

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:59:00 -0400

When Epossumondas disregards his mother’s warning about the sneaking into the swamp, he’s in for some real adventure. Darlow’s gentle Southern accent complements Colleen Salley’s distinctive storytelling. A perfect listen for ages 4 to 6.

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THE WAKE OF THE LORELEI LEE by L.A. Meyer, read by Katherine Kellgren

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:00:33 -0400

Thanks to Katherine Kellgren’s outstanding performance of Meyer's next Bloody Jack story, Jacky Faber remains a sparkling heroine given to outrageous feats of derring-do. A perfect choice for adventurous young adults (and adults as well).

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REVOLVER by Marcus Sedgwick, read by Peter Berkrot

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:43:25 -0400

This Printz Honor Book is set in the Arctic in 1910. Teenager Sig Anderson is left alone with the body of his father, and Berkrot’s immediate and urgent narration make this one compelling young adult audiobook.

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FIREFLIES IN DECEMBER by Jennifer Erin Valent, read by Kate Forbes

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:31:33 -0400

In 1930s era segregated Virginia, a white family takes in a black girl whose parents are killed in a fire. Forbes is perfect as the hot-tempered, determined 13-year-old Jessilyn who tells this story.

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SMILEY'S PEOPLE by John le Carré, performed by Simon Russell Beale and a full cast

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:39:24 -0400

The BBC's stunning dramatization of le Carré's works reaches its conclusion in this volume. Beale and the full cast deliver this audio drama beautifully.

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SELECTED NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES by Patricia Highsmith, read by Bronson Pinchot and Cassandra Campbell

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:55:17 -0400

Highsmith’s thrillers are so often understated, beautiful, and frighteningly dark. Narrators Campbell and Pinchot make for an amazing team.

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THIS ISN'T WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, by Pseudonymous Bosch, read by Robert Petkoff, Joshua Swanson, et al

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:40:29 -0400

A secret society, time-travel chocolate, and the quest for immortality are part of the puzzle to be solved by three unlikely friends in this follow-up to THIS BOOK IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU. The full cast makes this Bosch adventure one to remember and a great choice for listeners ages 8 and up.

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THE CURSE OF THE WENDIGO by Rick Yancey, read by Steven Boyer

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:01:13 -0400

Yancey's followup to THE MONSTRUMOLOGIST has Will Henry on another monster-hunting expedition. Boyer's eloquent narration creates an even, flawless listening experience perfect for young adults.

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES AT THE WHISTLE STOP CAFÉ by Fannie Flagg, read by Lorna Raver

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:08:03 -0400

Flagg's modern-day classic is beautifully rendered by Lorna Raver. Even if you've already seen the movie, this audio is certainly worth a listen.

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COLONEL ROOSEVELT by Edmund Morris, read by Mark Deakins

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:50:01 -0400

Morris's biography examines the final years of Roosevelt's life, and Deakins' exemplary narration makes our considerable investment of time worth every minute.

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YOU HAD ME AT WOOF: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness by Julie Klam, read by Karen White

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:04:59 -0400

Klam's charming book teaches us humans how to love and make compromises for our pets. White's spirited narration is perfect for the text.

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THE FALSE FRIEND written and read by Myla Goldberg

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:18:50 -0400

20 years ago, Celia witnessed the abduction of her best friend Djuna. Now she is trying to absolve herself of lingering guilt. Goldberg is both a talented writer and narrator, hitting all the right notes in this exquisite and heartfelt audio.

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ZORGAMAZOO by Robert Paul Weston, read by Alan Cumming

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:11:59 -0400

Written in verse, Weston's charming story of the imaginative Katrina and her friend Mortimer's quest to find the missing Zorgles is a real treat on audio. Narrator Cumming finds the perfect rhythm. Ideal for ages 10 and up.

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RAPTURE OF THE DEEP by L.A. Meyer, read by Katherine Kellgren

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:10:34 -0400

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.

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STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS, written and read by Rob Lowe

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:31:59 -0400

The “West Wing” actor and one-time teen idol provides an astute look at his life, career, and the “celebrity phenomenon.” Lowe’s narration is personal, warm, and skilled.

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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT by Susan Cheever, read by Tavia Gilbert

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:49:24 -0400

This biography is a combination of literary analysis, historical facts, and the author's own reactions to Alcott's life and works. Gilbert's cheery, bright narration brings out both Cheever's theories and personal asides. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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I'M OVER ALL THAT written and read by Shirley MacLaine

podcast@audiofilemagazine.com (AudioFilemagazine.com) — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:05:08 -0400

Hollywood legend MacLaine expands upon her unapologetic ideas on fifty topical issues that she is, at this point in this life either “over” or “not over.” MacLaine's quiet style brings out her dry humor. Reviewed by William Giwertz.

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Audiopolis, audiobook reviews

THE LADY IN THE VAN by Alan Bennett, read by Maggie Smith

THE RETURN by Håkan Nesser, read by Simon Vance

NEW YORK TO DALLAS by J.D. Robb, read by Susan Ericksen

THE WRECKAGE by Michael Robotham, read by Sean Barrett

DOCTOR ZHIVAGO by Boris Pasternak, read by John Lee

THE SWERVE: How the World Became Modern, by Stephen Greenblatt, read by Edoardo Ballerini

THE GRIEF OF OTHERS by Leah Hager Cohen, read by Pam Ward

LIESL & PO by Lauren Oliver, read by Jim Dale

ICEFALL by Matthew J. Kirby, read by Jenna Lamia

NIGHTWOODS by Charles Frazier, and read by Will Patton

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MRS. TOM THUMB by Melanie Benjamin and read by Kim Mai Guest

HERE COMES TROUBLE: Stories From My Life by Michael Moore, read by the author

RED HARVEST by Dashiell Hammett, read by Richard Ferrone.

A SHROPSHIRE LAD by A.E. Housman, read by Samuel West

TOMATOLAND: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit by Barry Estabrook, and read by Pete Larkin

EMILY, ALONE by Stewart O'Nan, and read by Andrea Gallo

FAUST by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, performed by Samuel West, Toby Jones, and a full cast

THE MARRIAGE PLOT by Jeffrey Eugenides, read by David Pittu

NEUROMANCER by William Gibson, read by Robertson Dean

AMONG THE MISSING by Morag Joss, read by Robin Sachs, Kate Reading and Cassandra Campbell

I WONDER AS I WANDER by Langston Hughes, read by Dominic Hoffman

BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP by S.J. Watson, read by Orlagh Cassidy

I-HOTEL by Karen Tei Yamashita, read by Nancy Wu, Ramon de Ocampo and others

DOC by Mary Doria Russell, read by Mark Bramhall

TEN THOUSAND SAINTS by Eleanor Henderson, read by Steven Kaplan

THE GOLDEN BOWL by Henry James, read by Katherine Kellgren and Simon Prebble

LATE RAIN by Lynn Kostoff, read by Kenneth Campbell

DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth, read by Emma Galvin

COMPOSERS' LETTERS by Ludwig Van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, et al., read by Jeremy Nicholas, Daniel Philpott, and others.

THE WHITE WOMAN ON THE GREEN BICYCLE by Monique Roffey, read by Adjoa Andoh

BULLFIGHTING by Roddy Doyle, read by Lorcan Cranitch

STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett, read by Hope Davis

SCARAMOUCHE: A Romance of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini, read by Simon Vance

THE MAGICIAN KING by Lev Grossman, read by Mark Bramhall

SMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich, read by Lorelei King

WE SHALL SEE GOD, by Randy Alcorn, read by Randy Alcorn and Simon Vance

AMERICA THE VULNERABLE by Joel Brenner, read by Lloyd James

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF GREAT AMERICAN CITIES by Jane Jacobs and Jason Epstein, read by Donna Rawlins

STAN MUSIAL: An American Life by George Vecsey, read by Scott Brick

HAITI AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE by Paul Farmer et al., read by Eric Conger, Meryl Streep, Edoardo Ballerini, et al.

THE CAT WHO LIKED RAIN by Henning Mankell, read by Stanley McGeagh

THE STORY OF DANNY DUNN by Bryce Courtenay, read by Humphrey Bower

I LOVE A BROAD MARGIN TO MY LIFE written and read by Maxine Hong Kingston

FALLEN by Karin Slaughter, read by Shannon Cochran

SAY HER NAME by Francisco Goldman, read by Robert Fass

JUNONIA by Kevin Henkes, read by Stina Nielsen

WARMING THE STONE CHILD written and read by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

22 BRITANNIA ROAD by Amanda Hodgkison, read by Robin Sachs

CANNERY ROW by John Steinbeck, read by Jerry Farden

DEATH IN THE CITY OF LIGHT by David King, read by Paul Michael

SHAKE HANDS FOREVER by Ruth Rendell, read by Nigel Anthony

MY DOG TULIP by J.R. Ackerley, read by Ralph Cosham

THE STEVE JOBS WAY: iLeadership for a New Generation by Jay Elliot and William L. Simon, read by Christopher Hurt

CARTER'S BIG BREAK by Brent Crawford, read by Nick Podehl

THE SECRET DIARIES OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË by Syrie James, read by Bianca Amato

CHAPTERS FROM MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY by Mark Twain, read by Bronson Pinchot

AT THE DEVIL'S TABLE by William C. Rempel, read by Fred Sanders

BLONDE BOMBSHELL by Tom Holt, read by Ray Sawyer

THE HYPNOTIST by Lars Kepler, read by Mark Bramhall

FOLLOW THE RIVER by James Alexander Thom, read by David Drummond

EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE by Flannery O'Connor, read by Bronson Pinchot, Karen White, Mark Bramhall, and Lorna Raver

WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? by Spencer Johnson, read by Tony Roberts and Karen Ziemba

BEAUTY QUEENS by Libba Bray, read by the author

AMERICAN GODS: THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Neil Gaiman, performed by Dennis Boutsikaris and a Full Cast

THE TRAGEDY OF ARTHUR by Arthur Phillips, read by David Aaron Baker

THE WITCHES OF LUBLIN by Ellen Kushner, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Yale Strom, performed by a full cast

NO BIKING IN THE HOUSE WITHOUT A HELMET by Melissa Fay Greene, read by Coleen Marlo

FAITH by Jennifer Haigh, read by Therese Plummer

THE GREATER JOURNEY: Americans in Paris by David McCullough, read by Edward Herrmann and David McCullough

BEAUTY QUEENS by Libba Bray, read by the author

THE SIXTY-EIGHT ROOMS by Marianne Malone, read by Cassandra Campbell

OKAY FOR NOW, by Gary D. Schmidt, read by Lincoln Hoppe

IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson, read by Stephen Hoye

COMBAT: THE CIVIL WAR by Don Congdon, read by Joe Barrett

I'M FEELING LUCKY by Douglas Edwards, read by the author

THE EMERALD ATLAS by John Stephens, read by Jim Dale

STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS, written and read by Rob Lowe

BOSSYPANTS, written and read by Tina Fey

THE EVOLUTION OF BRUNO LITTLEMORE by Benjamin Hale, read by Robert Petkoff

HERE COMES TROUBLE: Stories From My Life  by Michael Moore, read by the author