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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
THE SELECTED STORIES OF PHILIP K. DICK: Volumes 1 and 2, by Philip K. Dick, read by Tom Weiner, Malcolm Hillgartner, et. al
From time travel to perceived reality, this wonderful collection features 16 of Dick's most celebrated and thought-provoking short stories. The excellent matching of story to narrator makes this collection an outstanding listen.
Listen now. Time 3:00
Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
GOING BOVINE by Libba Bray, read by Erik Davies
Bray's quirky young adult novel is as much laugh-out-loud funny as it is poignant, and Davies' narration makes this a standout production. Listen now. Time 2:32 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
THE TWO-BEAR MAMBO by Joe R. Lansdale, read by Phil Gigante
Lansdale's 1995 novel is the third to feature best friends Hap Collins and Leonard Pine. Gigante's narration fits this story like a pair of well-worn boots. Listen now. Time 1:38 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
KINDRED IN DEATH by J.D. Robb, read by Susan Ericksen
In Robb's 30th novel to feature Lt. Eve Dallas, the kick-ass cop must discover who's been murdering family members of officials involved in a 20-year-old case. Just like Eve Dallas, Susan Ericken is at the top of her game. Listen now. Time 2:23 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
HOPE FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR WORLD by Jane Goodall, Thane Maynard, and Gail Hudson, read by Jane Goodall
The famed primatologist draws on her own experiences with wildlife restorationists to highlight several individuals' heroic efforts to protect animals across the globe. She narrates her own work with youthful personality and passion. Listen now. Time 2:39 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A SEASON OF GIFTS by Richard Peck, read by Ron McLarty
The lovable, quirky Grandma Dowdel is back in Peck's follow up to A YEAR DOWN UNDER. McLarty's pacing, cadence, and tone fit the 1950s small town setting perfectly. Listen now. Time 3:04 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Monday, April 19, 2010
ARCHENEMY by Frank Beddor, read by Gerard Doyle
This is the third volume in Beddor's popular Looking Glass Wars series, and it does not disappoint! Narrator Doyle does a bang-up job of bringing both the action and characters to life. Listen now. Time 2:25 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Friday, April 16, 2010
THIS BOOK IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU by Pseudonymous Bosch, read by Joshua Swanson, Cassandra Morris, et al.
Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yogi find themselves swept up in a fantastic escapade chocolate-themed escapade. Dynamic narrators and sound effects make this one of the most entertaining—and delicious—kids' audiobooks of the year. Listen now. Time 2:43 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
HARDBALL by Sara Paretsky, read by Susan Ericksen
This is Paretsky's 13th mystery to feature the gutsy P.I. Vic Warshaswki, and narrator Ericksen really ramps up the excitement with her convincing delivery. Listen now. Time 1:34 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
THE DAY OF THE PELICAN by Katherine Paterson, read by Tavia Gilbert
During the Kosovo War, 11-year-old Meli and her Albanian Muslim family are forced to flee their home and immigrate to America. Gilbert's performance makes their struggles with language and culture poignant without resorting to melodrama. Listen now. Time 2:39 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
THE CORAL THIEF by Rebecca Stott, read by Simon Prebble
On his way to Paris in 1815, Daniel Connor realizes that his priceless piece of coral has been stolen by the beautiful woman who sat next to him on the coach. Narrator Prebble handles Stott's characters with real precision and charm. Listen now. Time 2:08 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.
Friday, April 09, 2010
THE ENTERTAINER AND THE DYBBUK by Sid Fleischman, read by Banna Rubinow and The Full Cast Family
The sobering humor of Fleischman's story honoring the unnamed children killed by the Nazis is balanced and leavened by a fine cast of young actors. A great listen for ages ten and up! Listen now. Time 2:37 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
LET THE GREAT WORLD SPIN by Colum McCann, read by Richard Poe, Gerard Doyle, et al.
In August 1974, Philippe Petit stretches a cable between the Twin Towers in Manhattan, still under construction, and shocks the world by walking from one building to the other. An ensemble of narrators, led by Richard Poe, portrays multiple points of view of the watchers. Listen now. Time 3:16 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
WOLF HALL by Hilary Mantel, read by Simon Slater
Thomas Cromwell is the focus of this Booker Prize novel set in Henry VIII's court. Simon Slater gives an inspired narration, making the characters seem actual and close at hand. Listen now. Time 2:37 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
MANHOOD FOR AMATEURS: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son by Michael Chabon, read by the author
Whether reflecting on his role as son, brother, husband, or father, Chabon's essays are provocative and insightful. The author is a comfortable, inviting reader. Listen now. Time 2:58 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Monday, April 05, 2010
HUEY LONG by T. Harry Williams, read by Tom Weiner
Louisiana politician Huey Long led a life of scheming and intrigue worthy of a novel, yet this serious biography reveals his unlikely mix of self-interest and altruism. Weiner’s engaging narration makes this audiobook easy to recommend. Listen now. Time 2:12 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Saturday, April 03, 2010
CATCHING FIRE: The Hunger Games, Book 2 by Suzanne Collins, read by Carolyn McCormick
Following victory in THE HUNGER GAMES, teen "tributes" Katniss and Peeta adjust to their new status, learn survival under the demands of the Capitol, and must plan for the next combat tournament. Narrator McCormick's style embodies Katniss's secretive, wary attitudes. A great listen for teens. Listen now. Time 2:39 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 3.1 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
IN THE BELLY OF THE BLOODHOUND by L.A. Meyer, read by Katherine Kellgren
Labeled a pirate by the King of England, Jacky, heroine of the ongoing young adult Bloody Jack series, is lying low. Kellgren delivers a bravura performance of the many characters, as with the other adventures, and she's fully dialed in to Jacky's irrepressible spirit. Listen now. Time 2:44 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio,
Scholastic Audio, Hachette Audio, and Full Cast Audio.
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