Friday, October 30, 2009
20TH CENTURY GHOSTS by Joe Hill, read by David Ledoux
Hill is a master at creating a high-tension atmosphere that never ceases to pay off with a scare. Narrator Ledoux's performance is dark, brooding, and realistic.
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Comment here: POE'S CHILDREN edited by Peter Straub, read by Mark Bramhall, Cassandra Campbell, et al.
Straub collects some of the best of today's work in the horror genre. This anthology of 23 stories is written by both popular and little-known writers. Listen now. Time 2:59 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
BATS AT THE BEACH by Brian Lies, read by Chris Sorensen
What do bats do at the beach? The same thing you and I do! Join the bats for a wonderful beach day—well, actually, night. Sorensen's clear voice along with his cadence and pacing allow the listener to enjoy the story's rhyme scheme. A great addition to a listening library for listeners ages 4 to 6. Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 2:30 Download the excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBRead AudioFile's full review and bibliographic info here.
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EDGAR ALLAN POE AUDIO COLLECTION by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone
These vintage recording of Poe's stories and poems feature the famous voices of Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone. Both actors know how to make the material chill the listener. Listen now. Time 4:10 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 4.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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The Voices of Edgar Allan Poe: A Conversation with Yuri Rasovsky
In celebration of Halloween and Edgar Allan Poe's bicentennial, Robin Whitten speaks with contributing editor Yuri Rasovski about his experience producing an audio drama version of "The Cask of Amontillado" (listen to the audio drama here). Listen now. Time 7:25 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 8.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
CHILLING GHOST STORIES with stories by M.R. James, Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, Ambrose Bierce, Charles Dickens, read by Anthony Donovan
In another collection of classic tales, we hear British reader Anthony Donovan spin out selections from familiar authors. Even on a bright day, the stories can have a chill. Listen now. Time 3:31 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.21 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Monday, October 26, 2009
DRACULA by Bram Stoker, read by John Lee
Narrator Lee gives a superb performance of the malevolent Count Dracula, the original vampire. His relaxed, low tone, precise timing, and eerie vocal inflections work perfectly for this horror reading. Listen now. Time 2:52 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.3 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Friday, October 23, 2009
The Voices of Edgar Allan Poe: A Conversation with William Roberts
In celebration of Halloween and Edgar Allan Poe's bicentennial, Robin Whitten speaks with William Roberts, narrator of THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM, AND OTHER TALES OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION. Listen now. Time 8:20 Download now as an mp3 file. SoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
GREAT CLASSIC HORROR with stories by Ambrose Bierce, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, et al., read by Geraint Wyn Davies
Davies gives these tales of horror and suspense an astute performance, underscoring the timeless power of the 19th-century works. He is attuned the emotional flourishes and flow in each story, but never overdoes it. Listen now. Time 3:48 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM & OTHER TALES OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION Edgar Allan Poe, read by William Roberts
This collection contains some of Poe's most popular and well-known stories. Roberts's performance is mercifully free of frills--no unnecessary music or sound effects interfere with the brilliance of the writing or the purity of the performance. Join the conversation on Facebook! Listen now. Time 3:09 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
FROM SHAKESPEARE—WITH LOVE by William Shakespeare, read by David Tennant, Juliet Stevenson, Anton Lesser, et al.
Naxos AudioBooks and David Timson offer a collection of the best of Shakespeare's love sonnets in celebration of the 400th anniversary of their first appearance in print. They’re perfect for audio. Director Timson lets the poems speak for themselves through the voices and interpretations of a group of diverse and talented actors. We are treated to some of the Bard's lesser-known sonnets as well as some of his most famous. Listen now. Time 2:21 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Monday, October 19, 2009
IN THE PRESIDENT'S SECRET SERVICE by Ronald Kessler, read by Alan Sklar
This taut, true narrative recounts familiar plots and unveils never-released information about assassination attempts throughout our history. Narrator Sklar is the only voice reading today who can perfectly capture the ominous threats and heroic deeds described in this book. Listen now. Time 3:08 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Friday, October 16, 2009
DRAGON TALES by Kenneth Grahame and Edith Nesbit, read by Bertie Carvel and Emma Gregory
Young listeners can roam the worlds of dragons—from the days of Saint George to the time of the first airplane—in this collection of tales. Carvel and Gregory narrate with tones of fondness and gentle animation. We appreciate their soothing voices, rich personalities, crisp British accents, and subtle narrative drive. Ages 8 and up. Listen now. Time 2:18 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
RABBIT IS RICH by John Updike, read by Arthur Morey
As captivating in audio as in print, the book features Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom and provides a glimpse into American life in the early 1980s—including lines at gas stations and hostages in Iran. Narrator Arthur Morey's performance is an ideal complement to Updike's brilliantly drawn characters and rich prose. Listen now. Time 2:21 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
BATS AT THE BEACH by Brian Lies, read by Chris Sorensen
What do bats do at the beach? The same thing you and I do! Join the bats for a wonderful beach day—well, actually, night. Sorensen's clear voice along with his cadence and pacing allow the listener to enjoy the story's rhyme scheme. A great addition to a listening library for listeners ages 4 to 6. Listen now. Time 2:16 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.3 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
NOCTURNE by Diane Armstrong, read by Deidre Rubenstein
1939. Hitler invades Poland. Elzunia and her prosperous, cultured family have enjoyed the finer things: lace curtains, literature, Chopin. Suddenly, under the Nazis, novels and nocturnes are verboten and Elzunia and her family are sent to the Warsaw ghetto. Narrator Rubenstein captures successions of contrasting moods in this powerful, haunting work. Listen now. Time 2:47 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Friday, October 09, 2009
ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL by Nora Raleigh Baskin, read by Tom Parks
Jason Blake is a 12-year-old autistic boy who is trying to be understood in a "neurotypical" world. Baskin lets us see inside the mind of a bright young man struggling to be accepted for who he is and be heard in his own voice. Tom Parks brings to life an inspiring new hero, and audio is a great medium to make it even more powerful. Ages 10 and up. Listen now. Time 2:45 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Thursday, October 08, 2009
WOMEN OF THE OUTBACK by Sue Williams, read by Catherine Milte
Australian journalist Williams profiles 14 tough-minded Outback women. These are brave women with a sense of humor and humility, tough minds and courageous hearts, who are self-reliant yet service-oriented. Absorbing listening! Listen now. Time 2:37 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009
THE GOONEY BIRD COLLECTION by Lois Lowry, read by Lee Adams
Each of Gooney Bird Greene's four adventures in Mrs. Pigeon's second-grade class included here has much to teach about writing. Parents as well as listeners ages 8 and up are going to chuckle along with these stories from favorite author Lois Lowry. Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 3:07 Download the excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBRead AudioFile's full review and bibliographic info here.
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ANDY SHANE AND THE VERY BOSSY DOLORES STARBUCKLE by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, read by Rachel Lillis
How does one deal with a bully? Andy Shane's Granny lends a hand to keep the bossy Dolores at bay. Narrator Lillis narrates with an undercurrent of humor in her tone—as if we are in on some inside joke. Ages 8 and up. Listen now. Time 2:21 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
LEFT TO DIE by Lisa Jackson, read by Alan Nebelthau
A serial killer who targets women driving alone on treacherous, icy roads is loose in the wilds of Montana. Narrator Nebelthau makes this chilling audiobook a powerhouse listen. Listen now. Time 2:43 Download an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Monday, October 05, 2009
THE TOURIST by Olen Steinhauer, read by Tom Weiner
"Tourists" are the CIA's special team of assassins spread across the globe. They know that to survive, they must trust no one—especially another tourist. Tom Weiner handles the author's mind-boggling pacing and serpentine plotting, as well as turning secondary characters into individuals. A super spy thriller! Listen now. Time 3:24 Download an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Friday, October 02, 2009
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE by Vikas Swarup, read by Christopher Simpson
Swarup's novel, originally titled Q & A, has more substance, more characters, and more drama than the Oscar-winning film made from it. Christopher Simpson gives a superb performance and dazzles us with his accents and vocal portraits. Listen now. Time 2:41 Download an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.1 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
THE GOONEY BIRD COLLECTION by Lois Lowry, read by Lee Adams
Each of Gooney Bird Greene's four adventures in Mrs. Pigeon's second-grade class included here has much to teach about writing. Parents as well as listeners ages 8 and up are going to chuckle along with these stories from favorite author Lois Lowry. Listen now. Time 2:55 Download an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
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