Titles We Love This Month

Audiobook Not to Miss

TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY

John le Carrˆ©'s famous spy thriller is being remade into a Fall 2011 film with Gary Oldman and Colin Firth. From our reviews of the BBC dramatizations of this le Carrˆ© novel, this is audio theater at its best. These George Smiley titles have garnered four Earphones Awards.

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New Recordings, Perennial Favorites

This 1959 ghost story by Shirley Jackson, read brilliantly by Bernadette Dunne, packs a chilling psychic punch.

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Fannie Flagg's memorable book gets a stellar performance by Lorna Raver, preserving Flagg's humor and exuberance in this poignant depiction of family, love, and changing times in America.

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Stage & Screen

Life-sized puppets on stage at Lincoln Center bring Michael Morpurgo's story of a boy and his beloved horse alive. Don't miss the audiobook of WAR HORSE, read by John Keating.

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In the Studios

New York, March 2011: A new production of Neil Gaiman's AMERICAN GODS is in the works--with a full cast including Gaiman, Dennis Boutsikaris, Ron McLarty, and others. Release date: April 2011.

Ashland, Oregon, April 2011: Legendary songwriter, Grammy-winner, and now author Steve Earle is releasing a new album I'LL NEVER GET OUT OF THIS WORLD ALIVE (April) followed by his audiobook of the same name. Release Date: May 2011.


Open for Discussion

Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle -- An astounding, memorable lesson in humanity centers on Boyle's work with gangs in Los Angeles.

Veganist by Kathy Freston -- Lots of buzz and interest in the print edition. Something missed in the audio?
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More Titles We Recommend
Fiction

FORTUNE COOKIE--Treat yourself to the brilliant Australian pair of author Bryce Courtenay and narrator Humphrey Bower.

Biography

MY FATHER AT 100--Son Ron Reagan quotes his father and shares details of his life.

History

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD REICH--A seamless performance captures this epic historical work.

Family

CLAUDETTE COLVIN: Twice Toward Justice--"You have to take a stand and say, 'This is not right.'"

Memoir

I REMEMBER NOTHING--Read by the author, Nora Ephron--who else?


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