Monday, April 30, 2007
Biography and Memoir, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies® edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the Biography and Memoir category of and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists here.
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ALL MORTAL FLESH by Julia Spencer-Fleming, read by Suzanne Toren
In this installment of the Clare Fergusson/ Russ van Alstyne mysteries, Russ and Clare are the prime suspects when Russ's wife is found murdered. Suzanne Toren is expert at creating tension and conveying shock as Russ and Clare risk their lives to find the real killer.
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Literary Fiction, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies® edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the Literary Fiction category of and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists here.
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AT ALL COSTS: How A Crippled Ship and Two American Merchant Marines Turned the Tide of World War II by Sam Moses, read by Michael Prichard
Anyone who thinks history is a dry subject hasn't heard this audiobook. Exploding torpedoes, diving German bombers, and ships' holds full of aviation fuel couldn't offer better suspense and action. Michael Prichard's ability with dry wit matches the author's style.
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Children's Titles for Ages 8-11, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies® edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the category of Children's Titles for Ages 8-11 and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists here.
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BLEEDING HEARTS by Ian Rankin, read by Steven Pacey
This is a thriller with a little bit of everything, including an alcoholic ex-cop, a heart-of-gold assassin, lovable gun dealers, and a love story. The pacing is quick and clear, and Pacey plays every role confidently and at full throttle—a one-man complete international cast.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Solo Male Narration, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies® edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the Solo Male Narration category and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists here.
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50+: IGNITING A REVOLUTION TO REINVENT AMERICA by William D. Novelli and Boe Workman, read by Eric Conger
The CEO of AARP and his communications director show how Baby Boomers can make their lives more productive, less encumbered with illness, and more engaged with improving their communities and public institutions. With no self-consciousness or discernable vocal flaws, Eric Conger’s energy and emotional investment are consistent start to finish.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Classics, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the Classics category and play a clip from each title.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Abridged Fiction, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the Abridged Fiction category and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists on here.
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THE WISDOM OF YOUR CELLS by Bruce H. Lipton, read by the author
This is the only lesson you’ll ever need on quantum physics and cellular biology. Lipton’s love of teaching, his enthusiastic speaking style, and his practical grasp of biophysics make this audio highly accessible.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Original Work, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies® edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the category of Original Work and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists on here.
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WHY EPOSSUMONDAS HAS NO HAIR ON HIS TAIL by Coleen Salley, read by Cynthia Darlow
Coleen Salley’s stories are like a Texas version of the Uncle Remus tales, full of charming, idiosyncratic animal characters, anchored by Epossumondas and his human mama. Add Cynthia Darlow’s arresting narration, and it’s storytelling at its best.
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
Humor, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies® edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the Humor category and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists on here.
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THE WHITE DARKNESS by Geraldine McCaughrean, read by Ruth Sillers and Richard Morant
Ruth Sillers flawlessly narrates the lion’s share of the story of an unusual teenaged girl who embarks on a wild adventure to the Antarctic with her lunatic uncle and an imaginary explorer from Robert Scott's polar expedition. Richard Morant as her imaginary friend Oates is perfect—that gentle, romantic, and chivalrous voice is truly a voice to fall in love with.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Achievement in Production, 2007 Audies Finalists
Welcome to The Audies® edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2007 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 31 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the Achievement in Production category and play a clip from each title.
More about The Audies® finalists on here.
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WHAT CAME BEFORE HE SHOT HER by Elizabeth George, read by Donada Peters
The newest mystery in the Inspector Lynley series explores how and why a 12-year-old boy killed the wife of the Inspector. The author creates a tense story and a fascinating array of characters. Narrator Peters never falters in painting believable audio portraits of street kids and aristocrats.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
THIS I BELIEVE edited by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman, read by multiple readers
For NPR listeners, “This I Believe” will be familiar broadcast program in which people from a diverse cross section of life read a short essay expressing fundamental beliefs, personal creeds, or quirky individual mission statements. The essays, each read by the author, surprise, inspire, and touch the heart. A must-listen.
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Friday, April 13, 2007
TELLING TALES OF CIVIL WARRIORS by Ambrose Bierce, read by Timothy Patrick Miller
These tales reflect Ambrose Bierce's personal experiences as a Union soldier, not to mention his penchant for the fantastic and the macabre and for mordant humor. As narrator, Miller contributes a flexible, deeply resonant voice; a gift for the dramatic; a sensitivity to atmosphere; and a thorough understanding of nuance.
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
STRIPPED by Brian Freeman, read by Joe Barrett
Detective Jonathan Stride investigates a connection between the hit-and-run death of a 10-year-old boy, the shooting death of a millionaire’s son, and the 1967 murder of an exotic dancer. Barrett deftly handles the rapid-fire dialogue, believable plot shifts, and wide variety of voices and accents.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
SNAIL BOY AND THE TOILET BOTS by Susan Gates, read by Nigel Lambert
Connor is delighted when Grandad agrees to try out a modern home in which the elderly can remain independent with the help of robots. Lambert expertly mimics the kids, Grandad himself, and Nurse Bot’s constant refrain, “Nanny knows best.” Soon Grandad is held prisoner by Nurse Bot, and Connor must rescue him.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
SAVANNAH BLUES by Mary Kay Andrews, read by Susan Ericksen
In this light-hearted novel, delicious characters frolic through dreadful circumstances, keeping the chocolate and the lipstick handy. Susan Ericksen is sublime. She drawls, slurs, mopes, groans, and thrills to the narrative. The book springs to life through her expert interpretations of even the minor characters.
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Monday, April 09, 2007
THE POWER BROKER by Stephen Frey, read by Holter Graham
The third in the Christian Gillette series combines politics and power brokers, the latter determined to influence the future of the United States. Holter Graham’s use of a wide range of voices and emotions draws listeners in from the very first words.
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Friday, April 06, 2007
PETER PAN IN SCARLET by Geraldine McCaughrean, read by Tim Curry
Geraldine McCaughrean's gorgeously wrought sequel to J.M. Barrie's PETER PAN opens as Wendy and company return to Neverland and find it changed, fading and autumnal. Tim Curry's narration highlights McCaughrean’s wordsmithing and lets her storytelling shine. Listeners of all ages will find this to be a splendid, timeless adventure.
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
PEGASUS DESCENDING by James Lee Burke, read by Will Patton
Cons, scams, racial prejudice, dubious sexuality, drugs, and death take the lead in this fourteenth Robicheaux psychological thriller. Will Patton’s honeyed Louisiana drawl lures listeners into Robicheaux’s angst. James Lee Burke’s subtle character insights, gritty descriptions, and intricate plotting combine with Patton’s seductive performance to leave listeners longing for more.
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Tuesday, April 03, 2007
OVER THE MOON AT THE BIG LIZARD DINER by Lisa Wingate, read by Johanna Parker
Veterinarian Lindsey Attwood, cowboy Zach Truitt, and the multitude of fascinating characters who call San Saline, Texas, home inhabit this uplifting love story. Parker’s charming narration is expressive and clear, resonating with good humor and real emotions.
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Monday, April 02, 2007
NO TIME TO HIDE by Rob Palmer, read by L.J. Ganser
In this debut novel, Rob Palmer delivers an explosive thriller set against a backdrop of international arms smuggling, deception, spies, gunfights, military choppers spiraling out of control, a Cuban bomb, and nasty villains. L.J. Ganser delivers the narrative at a roller-coaster pace that keeps the action and the tension at full throttle.
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