Earshot! Top Audiobook Excerpts

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THE SHAWL and ROSA by Cynthia Ozick, read by Yelena Shmulenson

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:06:45 -0500

THE SHAWL (an NEA Big Read selection) and ROSA follow Rosa's life from the Nazi concentration camps to her old age in America. Shmulenson gives a powerful performance of this haunting work.

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MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World by Christine King Farris, read by Lynn Whitfield

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:20:41 -0500

Making the remarkable day in 1963 fresh again for young listeners, Christine Farris shares intimate details of her brother, Martin Luther King, Jr. Whitfield's narration creates an immediate connection to her memoir.

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THEN by Morris Gleitzman, read by the author

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:13:15 -0500

A moral, honest, and exciting story of children during the Holocaust. Gleitzman's narration combines hopeful innocence tempered by the sound of a child who has seen too much for his years.

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THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, read by Paul Boehmer, Susan Duerden, Rosalyn Landor, John Lee, and Juliet Mills

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:02:07 -0500

An unlikely book club is established on the island of Guernsey during the German occupation of the Channel islands. The story is told through letters exchanged between the characters, making this a great audio for these talented narrators.

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THE KEEPSAKE by Tess Gerritsen, read by Deirdre Lovejoy

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:36:06 -0500

Detective Jane Rizzoli and Dr. Maura Isles team up again to unravel a set of gruesome murders—someone's reviving the art of mummification. Narrator Lovejoy is an expert at handling suspense, making this a top-notch audio.

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IODINE by Haven Kimmel, read by the author

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:22:46 -0500

Trace is the unreliable narrator to end them all—an intelligent, emotionally shattered college student who keeps losing track of what is real, who she is, and how she got that way. Kimmel does such a great job with narrating her own work, it's hard to imagine someone else reading it.

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MASTERING THE SEVEN DECISIONS THAT DETERMINE PERSONAL SUCCESS by Andy Andrews, read by the author

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:49:23 -0500

Based on THE TRAVELER’S GIFT, Andrews outlines his ideas on how to move past the darkest, most dysfunctional periods of life. His enthusiasm will sound over-the-top at first, but his approach gains power and appeal as the program proceeds.

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THE SISTER by Poppy Adams, read by Juliet Mills

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:26:16 -0500

After an absence of 50 years, Ginny’s younger sister returns and opens the floodgates of memory, disrupting Ginny's precise and ordered world. Narrator Mills gives a bravura performance, capturing the sisters' tension and emotions.

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THE CROSSROADS by Chris Grabenstein, read by J.J. Myers

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:06:12 -0500

Vengeful spirits haunt eleven-year-old Zack's world when he realizes
his neighbors aren't normal—or even alive. Narrator Myers brings these ghostly characters to life with spine-tingling effect. Young teens will like this creepy story best.

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Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:41:38 -0500

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THREE MOVES AHEAD by Bob Rice, read by Mel Foster

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:01:56 -0500

Chess expert Bob Rice tells us how chess players are like corporate strategists. Narrator Foster's approach makes this volume one of the top 10 business lessons of the year.

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HOME by Marilynne Robinson, read by Maggi-Meg Reed

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:21:43 -0500

This companion piece to the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, GILEAD, reworks the parable of the Prodigal Son through the eyes of Reverend Robert Boughton. Maggi-Meg Reed's strong narration brings heartbreak and affirmation to the story.

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ONE-HANDED CATCH by M.J. Auch, Performed by Ryan Sparks and a full cast.

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:59:56 -0500

When 11-year-old Norm loses his hand, his lifelong dream of playing baseball seems impossible. This full cast performance is family-friendly, heartfelt, but never sappy. A great listen for kids over 8.

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THE DRAGONFLY POOL by Eva Ibbotson, read by Tracy-Ann Oberman

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:13:44 -0500

Tally discovers that the school she's been sent to is not a fearful place, but a wonderful sanctuary of self-expression—even adventure. Narrator Oberman connects perfectly with the charming location and characters. A great listen for ages 10 and up.

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THE LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATES by Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, performed by David Strathairn and Richard Dreyfuss.

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:28:53 -0500

In 1858, Lincoln and Douglas engaged in a series of debates during their campaign for an Illinois U.S. Senate seat. This audiobook is a word for word chronicle of those debates. Strathairn (Lincoln) and Dreyfuss (Douglas) make lively opponents. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest.

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Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:11:55 -0500

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THE GENESIS OF SHANNARA by Terry Brooks, read by Phil Gigante

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:03:40 -0500

Eighty years in the future, we find a United States devastated by war, pollution, and sickness. The struggle is—you guessed it—good versus evil. Gigante's deep-toned, urgent reading creates a great air of suspense throughout the story.

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THE CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES II by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, read by David Timson

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:39:15 -0500

A ten-year project to record the entire Sherlock Holmes collection concludes with this release. David Timson savors the language and gives attention to every phrase.

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SILKS by Dick Francis and Felix Francis, read by Martin Jarvis

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:22:41 -0500

Dick Francis, now writing with his son, Felix, continues his thrillers set in British racing circles, and narrator Jarvis once again smoothly inhabits all of Francis's characters.

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CLOSE by Martina Cole, read by Nicola Duffett

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:35:26 -0500

This U.S. debut from bestselling UK novelist Cole delves into the seedy London underground as it relates the trials and tribulations of a gangster on the rise. Narrator Duffett delivers the realism with intensity to match the prose.

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FLY, Michael Veitch, read by the author

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:57:00 -0500

In this series of biographical sketches, Veitch interviewed WW II pilots from both sides to record their war experiences. Veitch reads the accounts with sensitivity and liveliness, reminding us that these stories need to be both told and heard.

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A CARRION DEATH by Michael Stanley, read by Simon Prebble

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:26:54 -0500

A new detective series set in Botswana, following the lead of the
No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, introduces David "Kubu" Benga.
Prebble sails through a myriad of accents, even doing exotic bird
calls!

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THE GLIMMER PALACE by Beatrice Colin, read by Justine Eyre

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:24:08 -0500

Set in Berlin in the early part of the 20th century, this novel is about Lilly Nelly Aphrodite, an orphaned girl who survives loneliness and hardship to become an iconic film star. Eyre's reading gives her just the right amount of naïveté and ingenuity.

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GENGHIS by Conn Iggulden, read by Stefan Rudnicki

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:23:37 -0500

This violent historical novel tells the story of Temujin—the boy who grows up to be Genghis Kahn. Iggulden stays true to historicalaccounts, and Rudnicki's deep, resonant tone really captures the
story's flavor.

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THE BLACK HOLE WAR by Leonard Susskind, read by Ray Porter

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:14:32 -0500

Susskind’s book is part memoir, part cutting-edge science. Ray
Porter gives a skilled reading, illuminating passages that might
otherwise make little sense to the layman.

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THE WHITE TIGER by Aravind Adiga Read by John Lee

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:39:03 -0500

Recently awarded the 2008 Booker Prize, Adiga’s novel offers a revealing and truthful look at class struggle in modern-day India. John Lee captures this imperfect world, astounding listeners with his East Indian accent.

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THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman, read by the author

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:21:03 -0500

In this latest of Gaiman's dark YA fantasies, an orphaned boy, Nobody Owens, is raised by ghosts in a local graveyard who protect him from the man who murdered Nobody's family. Gaiman creates perfect mood and pacing in his narration—thrilling for young adult listeners!

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FAIREST by Gail Carson Levine, performed by Sarah Naughton and a Full Cast

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:49:42 -0500

Set in a land where beautiful singing is highly prized, the story offers a combination of singing and speaking roles for a rich cast of characters. Sarah Naughton and the supporting full cast bring this story to new musical and audio heights. Perfect for ages 10 and up.

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BROOKLYN BRIDGE by Karen Hesse, read by Fred Berman

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:20:57 -0500

This moving story of Russian immigrants is set in 1903 Brooklyn. Fred Berman's strong Brooklyn accent and use of Yiddish inflection will transport listeners right into 14-year-old Joseph's neighborhood, making this a great listen for kids 10 and up.

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THE GIVEN DAY by Dennis Lehane, read by Michael Boatman

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:36:03 -0500

Set in Boston at the close of World War I, Lehane's novel tells of young police officer Danny Coughlin, who is aspiring to make his mark on his world. Boatman never ceases to impress by diving head first into characters and losing himself in Lehane's epic Boston tale.

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THE BROKEN WINDOW by Jeffery Deaver, read by George Guidall

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:34:34 -0500

Deaver's latest Lincoln Rhyme mystery involves identity theft and murder, and Rhyme gets involved when his cousin Arthur becomes a suspect. Guidall does his usual superb job getting inside characters, dramatizing subplots, and maximizing suspense.

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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson, read by Simon Vance

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:59:48 -0500

This international bestseller weaves together two stories that seem unconnected—the disappearance of a wealthy socialite 20 years ago and the legal troubles of investigative journalist Mikael Bloumkvist today. Vance's talent shines in many small details—including smoothly giving us all the impossible Scandinavian names.

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ACHERON by Sherrilyn Kenyon, read by Holter Graham

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:37:16 -0500

In the 12th book of Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series of vampire fantasies, listeners travel from 9528 BC to modern times among gods and demons. Narrator Graham focuses on the core of each character, allowing glimpses of their raw emotions.

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GHOST by Fred Burton, read by Tom Weiner

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:57:01 -0500

You'll be hooked in the first five minutes as you enter the dark world of a former counterintelligence agent. The characterizations of the author's colleagues, enemies, and informants maximize the palpable tension.

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THE GINSENG HUNTER by Jeff Talarigo, read by Jason Ma

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:35:51 -0500

A lonely ginseng hunter living near the China-North Korea border becomes involved in the lives of refugees fleeing from North Korean repression. Reading with a gentle, poetic voice, Jason Ma lends grace to this blend of memories, experiences, and lessons in nature.

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HUNDRED IN THE HAND by Joseph M. Marshall III, read by Joseph M. Marshall III, John Terry

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:13:46 -0500

Two very different perspectives, told by a young Lakota warrior and a white settler, describe events leading up to an early battle led by Crazy Horse. Marshall’s slow, gentle voice lingers over the story and remains with the listener.

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VOYAGE TO THE BUNNY PLANET by Rosemary Wells, read by Maggie Gyllenhaal

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:46:52 -0500

Three young rabbits, who are each having a bad day, take a trip to the Bunny Planet, where Queen Janet helps them see a better day. Gyllenhaal's beautiful, nurturing voice, and a careful production make this one-hour program great listening for ages 6 and up.

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THE SWORD IN THE STONE by T.H. White, read by Neville Jason

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:52:44 -0500

Wizards, boys, quests, and mixed-up magic. Sound familiar? Before Harry Potter, we had the boy named Wart—who would grow up to be King Arthur. Narrator Jason presents this classic story with fluidity and enthusiasm. Good family listening, especially for young teens.

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THE LAST CAMPAIGN by Thurston Clarke, read by Pete Larkin

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:50:52 -0500

1968. The year of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and Robert Kennedy's campaign for the presidency. Clarke examines the enormous effect RFK and his campaign had on the country, and narrator Larkin makes this a hard recording to turn off.

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JLA: EXTERMINATORS by Christopher Golden, Performed by James Konicek, Colleen Delany, Andy Clemence, et al.

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:41:45 -0500

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Green Lantern—what more could any science-fiction fan want? The Justice League series continues in this thrilling full-cast performance.

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OTHELLO by William Shakespeare, Performed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kelly Reilly, Ewan McGregor, and a Full Cast

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:37:34 -0500

With this production, there’s no need for visual accompaniment. The actors all embody their characters with stunning genius, packing in enough passion and power to leave the listener thoroughly shaken.

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I'M DIRTY! by Kate McMullan and Jim McMullan, read by Steve Buscemi

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:20:16 -0500

With a digger in back and a bucket up front, there’s not a task this backhoe doesn't find "as easy as (mud) pie." Steve Buscemi narrates with gusto, delighting in the escapades of this hard-working vehicle. This 20-minute program is great fun for kids 4 to 6.

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I, CLAUDIUS by Robert Graves, read by Derek Jacobi

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:43:30 -0500

Claudius, the Roman historian, gives us the Rome of Augustus, Tiberius, and the mad Caligula. Coloring each character with pace and tone, Derek Jacobi's narration is brilliant and engaging—an unquestionable treat!

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GOLD DUST by Geraldine McCaughrean, read by Laurel Lefkow

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:57:52 -0500

In this rousing young adult novel, a gold rush in a Brazilian town entices a dizzying array of characters--Amazonian Indians, gold diggers, and moneylenders, to join the greed and folly. Lefkow portrays the evolution of the characters from disbelief to desperation and finally to action.

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THE GOD OF WAR by Marisa Silver, read by Scott Brick

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:01:33 -0500

This dark coming of age novel follows 12-year-old Ares Ramirez into a friendship with Kevin, a disturbed and potentially dangerous teenager. Subtly catching the shifting adolescent emotions, Scott Brick brings the right touches of melancholy, confusion, and hope.

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ESCAPE FROM THE DEEP by Alex Kershaw, read by Richard Poe

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:07:53 -0500

The last patrol of submarine U.S.S. TANG was deadly for the enemy as well as ultimately for many of the crew. Narrator Poe makes each member of the heroic crew real, and his performance propels the story to its heart-wrenching climax.

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DO UNTO OTTERS by Laurie Keller, Performed by Jack Sundrud and a Full Cast

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:19:49 -0500

The Golden Rule of treating each other with kindness is interpreted by playful otters and their rabbit neighbors. Sundrud leads the cast with song and humor, making an engaging program of a half hour. Great for ages 6 and up.

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BRIGHT SHINY MORNING by James Frey, read by Ben Foster

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:38:05 -0500

Here’s a captivating portrait of contemporary Los Angeles and its high-energy evolution from past to present. Narrator Foster gets Frey’s vision of brutal realism against an evolving cultural backdrop, making for some exhilarating listening.

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BREAKING NEWS by Martin Fletcher, read by Stephen Hoye

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:31:02 -0500

NBC News bureau chief Martin Fletcher tracks his 35-year career as a foreign correspondent in the world's hottest areas of conflict. Narrator Hoye's performance is both professional and sensitive to the strong emotion in the narrative.

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THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by Garth Stein, read by Christopher Evan Welch

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:17:00 -0500

Enzo the dog is the only one who can tell this story of his beloved race-car driver, Denny Swift. Narrator Welch's performance helps us to completely suspend disbelief of this storytelling mutt.

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THE UNDERNEATH by Kathi Appelt Read by Gabra Zackman

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:32:04 -0500

An unlikely family of animals star in this enduring yet ancient ballad. Gabra Zackman’s perfect cadence transports the listener back a thousand years and interweaves today’s tale. This National Book Award Finalist will appeal to listeners ages 10 and up.

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SEND FOR PAUL TEMPLE AGAIN! by Francis Durbridge Read by Peter Wickham

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:22:30 -0500

In this glamorous world of 1940s crime detection, Paul Temple, crime-writer turned private-eye, and his journalist wife solve the Rex Murders. Wickham creates crisp characterizations that shine throughout fast-paced intrigues, blind alleys, frightful escapades, and red herrings.

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THE TRANSLATOR by Daoud Hari Read by Mirron Willis

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:07:19 -0500

International guide and translator Hari presents an unforgettable book on man’s inhumanity to man recounting the genocide in Darfur. True, honest, and convincing, Willis’s narration is equally unforgettable.

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THE TEN-CENT PLAGUE by David Hajdu Read by Stefan Rudnicki

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:57:28 -0500

This history of comic books and the Great Comic Book Scare of 1953 will raise the hackles of any freethinking American, and narrator Rudnicki's steely performance is a perfect vehicle for this amazing story.

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SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT by Margaret Maron Read by C.J. Critt

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:44 -0500

In this North Carolina-based mystery, narrator C.J. Critt gives Judge Deborah Knott her own brand of sass, intelligence, and Southern charm.

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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Jane Austen Read by Wanda McCaddon

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:32:53 -0500

The characterizations of Austen's classic characters are as lively as they are exact: From impetuous Marianne to the reserved Elinor; from dashing, willful Willoughby to the long-suffering, noble Colonel Brandon, McCaddon’s reading beautifully captures Austen’s vivid creations.

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SCREWED: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class by Thom Hartmann Read by Anthony Heald

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:35:03 -0500

This chronicle of the assault lawmakers and politicians have waged on the American middle class, also suggests actions people can take to end it. Heald is a perfect narrator--steady and emotional in all the right parts, fitting nicely with the material.

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MOTHERS AND SONS Colm Toibin Read by Gerard Doyle

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:44:24 -0500

Toibin's outstanding short story collection is beautifully, invisibly rendered. Doyle brings the stories alive with gravity and respect, exciting wonder at the emotional complexity of ordinary lives.

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THE RESURRECTIONIST by Jack O'Connell Read by Holter Graham

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:14:46 -0500

The strange encounters that expand Sweeney’s sense of reality make it difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not in this rich novel. Narrator Graham's sensitive characterizations create an atmosphere of normalcy in a bizarre world.

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RED LAND, BLACK LAND by Barbara Mertz Read by Lorna Raver

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:15:30 -0500

What a fascinating look into daily life in ancient Egypt--from pharaohs to food and scribes to temples! Narrator Raver immerses herself completely in Mertz's research, taking us back thousands of years for authentic glimpses into the past.

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QUIVER by Peter Leonard Read by Scott Sowers

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:55:52 -0500

Leonard’s debut novel is a rich palette of everything dark and ominous that exists in crime fiction. Scott Sowers's voice seems designed for this chilling story, and he reads with passion and a thorough understanding of this caper.

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THE MAYOR OF LEXINGTON AVENUE by James Sheehan Read by Dick Hill

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:58:30 -0500

This thought-provoking legal thriller evokes high emotions and courtroom excitement—both perfect for a narrator like Dick Hill. He performs the multiple courtroom scenes explosively, keeping the listener on the edge.

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MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY by Winifred Watson Read by Frances McDormand

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:07:03 -0500

Actress Frances McDormand makes a rare audiobook appearance in this charming story of a dowdy governess and her glamorous employer. A sweet bit of fluff distinguished by her unique talent.

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NIXON AND KISSINGER by Robert Dallek Read by Nelson Runger

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:57:12 -0400

Nixon and Kissinger's relationship was one of the most complex in diplomatic history. Runger keeps the narration well-paced and makes this superbly-detailed account the audiobook equivalent of a page-turner.

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MCMAFIA by Misha Glenny Read by John Lee

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:35:45 -0400

This look at the modern-day global Mafia is a real stunner. John Lee's delivery is impassioned and engaging, making the already fascinating and shocking subject even more interesting.

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HOLLYWOOD CROWS by Joseph Wambaugh Read by Christian Rummel

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:30:32 -0400

This gritty LAPD thriller has it all: cops, cross-dressers, scofflaws, and strip joints, and Rummel's energetic and believable performance brings it all together.

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THE LADY ELIZABETH by Alison Weir Read by Rosalyn Landor

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:22:34 -0400

This look at Elizabeth I's early life examines the relationships and struggles that shaped her as a ruler. Landor's narration gives real insight into the people in the life of this wise young woman.

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THE WHITE TIGER by Aravind Adiga Read by John Lee

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:47:41 -0400

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THE PRINCE OF FROGTOWN Rick Bragg Read by the author

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:59:20 -0400

Bragg brings an intimacy and emotion to his own memoir that another narrator would be hard-pressed to match. Delivered with colorful quips and a natural storytelling style, you just don't want him to stop.

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LORD FOUL'S BANE Stephen R. Donaldson Read by Scott Brick

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:45:12 -0400

This broad fantasy tells the story of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever. Brick weaves a beautiful tapestry out of Donaldson's words, giving a listening experience that's hard to turn off.

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HE’S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS Kadir Nelson Read by Crystal Taliefero

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:09:30 -0400

This picture book and audio program celebrates our connections to our world, our families, and our communities. Taliefero's voice weaves and climbs, changing rhythm to match each verse and illustration. A delight for listeners of all ages, but especially ages 4-6.

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THE GHOST WAR Alex Berenson Read by George Guidall

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:41:05 -0400

There's a mole in the CIA intelligence network, and agent John Wells must return to Afghanistan to ferret it out. Guidall's facility with accents and three-dimensional characters makes the taut, smart writing eerily plausible.

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PLAYING WITH FIRE Derek Landy Read by Rupert Degas

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:30:18 -0400

Skeleton sleuth Skulduggery Pleasant and his 13-year-old partner, Valkyrie Cain, are back to save the world a second time. The brilliant narration is better than ever in this clever young adult adventure.

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LAMBRUSCO Ellen Cooney Read by Cassandra Campbell

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:58:19 -0400

This series of vignettes will have listeners feeling as though they’re looking through a 1940s photograph album whose pictures are sepia and slightly faded. Campbell's narration is just right for the elegant, memorable Lucia Fantini.

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IN NIXON'S WEB L. Patrick Gray III, Ed Gray Read by Michael Prichard

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:10:30 -0400

Another memoir about Watergate and the abuse of presidential power might seem anachronistic, but the topic is pertinent today. Prichard takes it mostly straight but does a priceless parody of the mumbling, muttering “Tricky Dick.”

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A GERMAN REQUIEM Philip Kerr Read by John Lee

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:12:03 -0400

P.I. Bernie Gunther leads this gritty story of post-war Germany, where nothing is as it seems, no one is innocent, and survival is primary. Lee turns in an inspired performance of this dark, disturbing book.

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GOOD MASTERS! SWEET LADIES! Laura Amy Schlitz Performed by Christina Moore and a Full Cast

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:45 -0400

Life in a medieval village comes alive through monologues and dialogues as a full cast performs the 2008 Newbery Medal winner in a real theater of the mind. Great for ages 8 and up.

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THE GENIUS Jesse Kellerman Read by Kirby Heyborn

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:45:08 -0400

An art dealer's recovery of an astonishing collection of sketches is the centerpiece of this intriguing thriller. Throughout a convoluted tangle of backstories, Heyborne's performance will keep listeners chained to their earphones.

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THE BOND by Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Margaret Bernstein Read by Richard Allen

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:42:34 -0400

Three African American doctors tell their stories and emphasize the importance of fathers as successful role models. Allen's narration is sensitive and warm as he relates the authors' redemptive message.

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CHASING THE DEVIL'S TAIL David Fulmer Read by Dion Graham

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:55:46 -0400

It's 1907, and Creole P.I. Valentin St. Cyr is hired to track down a killer lurking in New Orleans' red-light district. From prostitute to musician, priest to voodoo madman, Graham's compelling narration gives distinct vocal identities.

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THE GATHERING Anne Enright Read by Terry Donnelly

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:50:11 -0400

Winner of the 2007 Booker Prize for fiction, Irish author Enright's examination of the seemingly insignificant moments that shape lives is at once visceral, bleak, sensual, and lyrical. Her language is gorgeous, and Donnelly's performance captures every subtlety.

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FRIEND OF THE DEVIL by Peter Robinson Read by Simon Prebble

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:38:47 -0400

Chief Inspector Alan Banks deals with several particularly brutal crimes on his North Yorkshire turf. Narrator Prebble is a complete master of the dialogue of an array of characters in this clever police procedural.

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EPOSSUMONDAS SAVES THE DAY by Coleen Salley Read by Cynthia Darlow

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:15:59 -0400

Folklore of the Louisiana swamps sets the tone for Epossumondas to confront a giant snapping turtle. Narrator Darlow is an old hand with tales of this charming possum. Listeners ages 4-6 will be delighted.

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THE COMPOUND S.A. Bodeen Read by Christopher Lane

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:01:09 -0400

This apocalypse novel tells the story of Eli and his family, forced to live in a sealed up compound his father has built for them. Narrator Lane brings the listener right into this tense, claustrophobic narrative. A thrilling young adult novel that adults may well enjoy.

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WINTER STUDY Nevada Barr Read by Barbara Rosenblat

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:18:22 -0400

Surrounded by the stark beauty of Isle Royale in Lake Superior park ranger Anna Pigeon tackles another mystery. Barbara Rosenblat delivers a smashing performance, bringing alive the strong characters.

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DOPPELGANGER Michael Parker Read by Alan King

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:02:11 -0400

In this edgy science fiction thriller of parallel worlds, Australian narrator King offers a variety of sinister voices and accents. The sense of urgency and tension shows off his colorful palette of narration skills.

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DEATH SONG Michael McGarrity Read by George Guidall

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:29:04 -0400

Police chief Kevin Kerney teams up with his son to solve a Southwest murder mystery before his retirement. Guidall's narration highlights the incredible natural surroundings as well as the language, atmosphere, and dry humor of the story.

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DANCE DANCE DANCE Haruki Murakami Read by Rupert Degas

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400

This brilliant psychological thriller follows the unnamed protagonist who finds love, friendship, murder, and mystery in a luxury high-rise. Degas masterfully narrates using both American and Japanese accents—it's almost impossible to stop listening.

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CRANFORD Elizabeth Gaskell Read by Clare Wille

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:59:42 -0400

Witty, amusing, and gently satirical, this look at a genteel 19th century English village is delivered perfectly by Wille. Her performance is fully engaged with the stories of Gaskell's ladies of Cranford—a true gem!

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THE CODE OF THE WOOSTERS P.G. Wodehouse Performed by Richard Briers, Michael Hordern, Jonathan Cecil, et al.

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:50:04 -0400

Ingenious manservant Jeeves and the absurdly obtuse aristocrat, Bertie Wooster, team up for the usual farce and social satire. This full-cast recording sparkles with lightning-swift delivery and impeccable comedic timing.

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THE CASE OF THE BIZARRE BOUQUETS Nancy Springer Read by Katherine Kellgren

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:03:54 -0400

Wild disguises and clever clue-following are hallmarks of this third mystery starring 14-year-old, Enola Holmes, Sherlock's young sister. Kellgren is as talented as our heroine, her narration shifting from Cockney to posh, from street urchin to storekeeper. Great for listeners 10 and up.

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HURRICANE WILLS by Sally Grindley read by Tom Lawrence

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:18:22 -0400

Taking on the very painful subject of a child’s attention deficit disorder and the chaos it causes in the entire family, British author Grindley puts listeners in the midst of the wrenching family dynamics. Narrator Lawrence is extraordinary as the two brothers. Good family listening for ages 9-12.

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BLACK SECONDS

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:16:19 -0400

In this tense mystery from Norwegian writer Fossum, Inspector Sejer must discover what happened to a little girl who has vanished without a trace. Enjoy narrator Rintoul's skill with the emotional portrait of the characters.

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BEAUFORT Ron Leshem Read by Dick Hill

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:24:49 -0400

This powerful tale of war, told from an Israeli soldier's perspective, offers a moving commentary on the human condition and the brutality of warfare. Dick Hill's compelling reading using voices both rich and coarse is utterly believable.

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ATOMIC LOBSTER Tim Dorsey Read by Oliver Wyman

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:00:27 -0400

A panoply of bizarre people parades across the blistering Florida landscape and onto a luxurious ocean liner where anything goes. Wyman's talent for machine-gun pacing and character creation sizzles in this over-the-top comic adventure.

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FEARLESS FOURTEEN Janet Evanovich Read by Lorelei King

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:26:55 -0400

Outrageous bounty hunter Stephanie Plum heads into another mystery caper, taking a gig as a bodyguard and standing in as parent to a teenager. King turns in a fantastic performance, capturing each character perfectly!

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LONE SURVIVOR by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson read by Kevin T. Collins

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:44:19 -0400

This take-no-prisoners combat memoir of Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell, the lone survivor from his unit during Operation Redwing, a post-9/11 military operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, grabs the listener from the opening lines and won’t let go.

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DOWN RIVER by John Hart read by Scott Sowers

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:24:11 -0400

Capturing and elevating this story of personal redemption and family entanglements set in North Carolina, narrator and author are a perfect marriage of prose and voice.

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FRANKENSTEIN MAKES A SANDWICH by Adam Rex read by L.J. Ganser

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:28:41 -0400

Listeners of all ages will appreciate this collection of poems featuring monsters. Narrator Ganser clearly relishes Rex’s oddball setups and clever wordplay. Fun for listeners ages 6 and up.

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CONCEPTION by Kalisha Buckhanon read by Bahni Turpin

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:52:52 -0400

An unwanted pregnancy results in an emotional journey of self-discovery for 15-year-old Shivana, and Turpin conveys every nuance of her joy and sorrow. She elevates the listening experience above the underlying story.

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THE DEPORTEES AND OTHER STORIES by Roddy Doyle read by Hugh Lee

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:38:34 -0400

Characterized by Doyle's broad humor and satire, these eight short stories all focus on some aspect of multiculturalism in Ireland. Narrator Lee's outstanding performance puts the listener unquestionably in Ireland.

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MISTER B. GONE by Clive Barker read by Doug Bradley

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:29:39 -0400

A medieval demon plucked from Hell by a team of church-sanctioned bounty hunters ends up in 1438 Germany. With his acerbic tone, British accent, and excellent comedic timing, Bradley captures both the creepy charm and the deep resentment of the demon. Not for the faint of heart.

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LADY KILLER by Lisa Scottoline read by Kate Burton

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:56:05 -0400

South Philly heroine, lawyer Mary DiNunzio, finally proves herself to old high school rivals, the "mean girls," when she helps out a woman presumed murdered. The voices, the accents, the colloquialisms are perfect.

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WINTER'S TALE by Mark Helprin read by Oliver Wyman

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:09:12 -0400

A mythical epic of a “golden age”-- the allegory transports the listener into Helprin’s love affair with New York City in lyrical prose. Oliver Wyman's narration is a harmonious complement.

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FATAL GRACE by Louise Penny read by Ralph Cosham

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:15:26 -0400

Murder and a white Christmas are wonderfully woven into a captivating story of love, loss, and intrigue in a picturesque Canadian village. Ralph Cosham's reading captivates with its subtlety and his deft dialogue.

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DOOBY DOOBY MOO by Doreen Cronin Read by Randy Travis

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:19:23 -0400

Narrating with a drawl that fits the wacky farm where all animals are musical, Randy Travis may inspire a sing-along. Music, voice, and soundscape blend into a story symphony in this charming and award-winning audiobook good for listeners ages 4-6

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DON'T MAKE A BLACK WOMAN TAKE OFF HER EARRINGS written and read by Tyler Perry

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:07:08 -0400

Listeners, prepare yourselves for the "wisdom" of Madea, aka Mabel Simmons, grandmother and matriarch extraordinaire. Tyler Perry makes the most of this audio form, and you'll be hard-pressed to choose the funniest sketch as Madea speaks her mind on so many themes of life.

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THE COMMONER by John Burnham Schwartz read by Janet Song

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:22:05 -0400

This heartfelt story follows a Japanese woman who becomes a princess but lives a shrouded existence. Listeners may feel like they're eavesdropping on a private emotional journey. Song perfectly captures Haruko’s innate despair and loneliness.

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ELIJAH OF BUXTON by Christopher Paul Curtis read by Mirron Willis

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:03:39 -0400

This Newbery Honor Book tells the story of Elijah, an 11-year-old boy who is the first freeborn black in his Buxton, Canada, settlement. A rich story and authentic-sounding dialect are the hallmarks of this dynamic audio for listeners ages 10 and up.

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THE CAT WHO WALKS THROUGH WALLS by Robert A. Heinlein Read by Tom Weiner

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:55:37 -0400

A fabulous space adventure -- complete with time-travel, intrigue, danger, hasty marriages, murder, playful sexual banter, and a kitten named Pixel who has the extraordinary ability to walk through walls. Tom Weiner shines with the dialogue between characters.

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CAPITOL CONSPIRACY by William Bernhardt Read by Stephen Hoye

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:33:56 -0400

This political thriller that highlights the dangers of rushing to judgment in the name of national security is thoroughly entertaining, if a bit incredible. Hoye's delivers one memorable scene after another—pure conspiracy-drenched pleasure!

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A CLOCKWORK ORANGE by Anthony Burgess Read by Tom Hollander

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:44:44 -0400

Burgess’s 1963 novel was published with a glossary of the dystopian language used by Alex, the brutal teenage narrator. Hollander’s performance makes such help unnecessary, as his tone and emotional resonance communicate the story with amazing clarity.

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BLACK DOVE by Steve Hockensmith Read by William Dufris

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:23:14 -0400

Two crime-fighting brothers find themselves in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1893, and Dufris takes to the narration with gung-ho, rollicking intensity--let the good times roll!

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BEYOND THE HIGHLAND MIST by Karen Marie Moning Read by Phil Gigante

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:55:44 -0400

Moning’s clever paranormal romance takes listeners to medieval Scotland, and Gigante handles her prose smoothly and engagingly. He voices the dozens of Scottish characters with variation and accuracy—especially the handsome and mysterious Hawk.

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THE BAPTISM by Shelia P. Moses Read by Muhammad Cunningham

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:11:37 -0400

Set in racially-charged 1940s North Carolina, this children's story is dialect-rich and protagonist-strong--perfect for listening. Cunningham’s spunky, saucy reading shines and carries us along. Great for listeners Ages 10 and up.

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BANKER TO THE POOR by Muhammad Yunus Read by Ray Porter

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:55:49 -0400

This incredible memoir of Yunus's creation of the Grameen Bank, which provides microcredit loans for the poor, is wonderful and heartbreaking. Porter reads this story with a touching and firm delivery that involves listeners instead of preaching to them.

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THE AGE OF INNOCENCE by Edith Wharton Read by Lorna Raver

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:41:19 -0400

Eighty-five years after it won the Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton’s romantic novel remains as intriguing and captivating as ever. Raver's delightful narration presents distinctive and perfectly modulated voices for the characters—it's pure magic!

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN written and read by Sherman Alexie

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:15:11 -0400

In this 2007 National Book Award Young Adult winner, humor is a great strength in Alexie's writing and reading. His hero, Junior Spirit, survives brain surgery, but he wonders if he will survive growing up on the Spokane Indian reservation. A great Young Adult story.

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THE ACCIDENT MAN by Tom Cain Read by John Lee

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:18 -0400

A powerful and convincing thriller surrounding the death of Princess Diana imagines a who, a how, and a why of the car crash in the Paris tunnel. Narrator Lee's delivery allows for complete suspension of disbelief in this fascinating story.

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THE 80/20 PRINCIPLE by Richard Koch Read by Richard Aspel

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:51:25 -0400

Discussion of the theory that we get 80% of our results from 20% of our activity offers practical advice on how to put your energy where it will get the greatest results. Aspel's smooth narration allows listeners to easily absorb the wisdom.

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52: Part 2 by Greg Cox and DC Comics Read by Richard Rohan, Ken Jackson, and a Full Cast

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:25:16 -0400

Here come Superman, Batman, Catwoman, and Wonder Woman! This wonderfully rich full-cast recording, with stunning sound effects, will delight comic book fans and new listeners alike. Truly, a "movie in your mind."

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WITCHES ABROAD: Discworld, #12 Terry Prachett Read by Nigel Planer

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:27:56 -0400

Terry Pratchett's fantastical tale is a fun adventure geared toward the younger generation but thoroughly enjoyable by listeners of all ages. Nigel Planer is incredibly charming and precise in his delivery, so good that his narration is less an inspired reading than a remarkable one-man show.

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THE WHALE WARRIORS: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals Peter Heller Read by James Boles

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:16:33 -0400

The crew of the R/V FARLEY MOWAT sail the Antarctic Ocean to destroy the property of people involved in illegal whaling. The author, aboard on assignment, describes an adventure more gripping than any novel. Narrator James Boles adds color to the portraits of the motley sailors.

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TAMBOURINES TO GLORY Langston Hughes Read by Myra Lucretia Taylor

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:50:16 -0400

Two middle-aged African-American women in 1950s Harlem see an opportunity to move from poverty to prosperity by creating their own street-corner church, and Myra Lucretia Taylor brings the wonderfully expressive cast of characters to life with spirit and verve, using timbre, accents, and sheer attitude.

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THE SOLITUDE OF THOMAS CAVE Georgina Harding Read by John Lee

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:21:50 -0400

This mesmerizing tale is set in the Arctic Circle in the 1600s. Thomas Cave, crew member on an English whaling ship, bets that he can survive the dark, frigid winter alone. Narrator John Lee offers a deeply felt reading of the enigmatic Cave, enlivened by colorful interpretations of Cave's shipmates.

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NOW YOU'RE SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE: Honest Communication and Deeper Intimacy for a Stronger Marriage Gary Chapman Read by the author

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:52:48 -0400

Listeners in all types of marriages will be encouraged by this winning relationship guide from speaker and author Chapman. Extending the practical wisdom found in his "love languages" books, he explains how to create all the types of intimacy that a strong marriage needs.

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RUMPOLE MISBEHAVES John Mortimer Read by Bill Wallis

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:28:18 -0400

Narrator Bill Wallis is perfect for this British series. He believably personifies everyone, from officious wife Hilda to Soapy Sam, Fig Newton, and the various lowlifes who constitute Rumpole's clientele. A wonderful and entertaining listen!

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IN FOR THE KILL by John Lutz Read by Scott Brick

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:38:30 -0400

Nothing is as it seems at the crime scenes of Lutz's psychological thriller, but listeners will know what the detectives don't. Brick manages to ramp up the horror with changes in volume, a slowed pace, and variations in pitch and tone.

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MY REVOLUTIONS Hari Kunzru Read by Simon Prebble

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:40:51 -0400

This outstanding exploration into the cyclical nature of idealism, revolution, betrayal, and change finds Chris Carver living the quiet suburban life when his 1960s revolutionary past comes back to haunt him. Prebble's subtlety and finesse highlight every vivid moment.

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JUST SAY NU: Yiddish for Every Occasion (When English Just Won’t Do) Michael Wex Read by the author

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:14:16 -0400

Jewish humor delights in satirizing the foibles of "landsmen," and Wex's deadpan delivery is like one of those too-serious young rabbis who come off silly giving marital advice to couples twice his age. Clever, sly, and truthful, this volume is a treat for all listeners.

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CHASING SOPHEA Gabrielle Pina Read by Shari Peele

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:26:43 -0400

This African-American comedy of manners is chock full of unforgettable eccentric characters. Shari Peele captures the pure essence of each—from the psychiatrist, the heroine, and her frustrated husband (who is tired of being tired) to the octogenarian black Southern belle known as Great-Aunt Baby Doll.

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ACACIA Book One: The War With the Mein by David Anthony Durham Read by Dick Hill

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:33:42 -0400

This epic fantasy explores elements that divide humanity—race, language, culture, and religion. Dick Hill turns in a magnificent performance, heightening the believability of the story by mastering the characters' dialects and personalities.

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