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David Pittu is one of those expert narrators who disappear into a story. You don’t hear him interpreting it, or commenting on it; he becomes part of it. His task here is to portray a young Master of the Universe called Jonah whose ambition, selfishness, and willingness to betray should make you want to kick him down the stairs. But Pittu puts you inside Jonah, makes you feel... Read More
Binh, the Vietnamese cook for Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas in Paris in the early 1930s, provides the point of view for Truong’s lush, evocative novel about the pains and rewards of food, literature, and homoerotic passion. Binh is a complex and demanding persona, and narrator Paul Boehmer conveys his voice masterfully, capturing, as the author does, the sensibility of the... Read More
Narrator Paul Fleschner deftly tackles the voluminous text and myriad characters in this controversial look at the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, in Wyoming. Stephen Jimenez, who is also gay, intended to write a screenplay; however, his research led him to question the official charge that Shepard was killed because he was gay. Instead, Jimenez believes... Read More
"Tell the stories and pass them on. Whatever your child remembers, that will be enough." So begins this collection of stories for children. Debra Messing narrates in an unassuming, conversational tone that brings listeners right into action. When the Prophet Elijah goes on a journey to help people, Rabbi Joshua goes along because he wants to understand how Elijah chooses those... Read More
The first post-medieval-era story in the Foreworld collection is set in Spain during the 1520s. Swordsmen Basilio and Alejo are on a quest to recover their teacher's ancient fighting manual and have it translated. This novella is full of action and the brutality of the Spanish Inquisition. Narrator Nick Podehl has a flair that makes the characters and their interactions vivid... Read More
Narrating this mammoth critique of the official mental disorders manual, David Drummond sounds like a savvy prosecutor making opening arguments in a slam-dunk murder trial. Though he clearly relishes the irony in this often gossipy narrative, his dignified performance wisely stops short of sounding too dramatic. The journalist/author speaks with a lot of APA insiders who were... Read More
This exuberant story, set in the 1890s, features the indomitable 12-year-old Mister Max, who solves mysteries to earn money after his parents go missing. Narrator Paul Boehmer depicts multiple characters of varying ages, classes, and accents, including Max's Grammie—a feisty librarian. Taking a cue from his parents, who are actors, Max dons various disguises and voices to solve... Read More
This brief selection of entries from The Onion's version of an encyclopedia is narrated with appropriate mock pomposity and affectation. Narrator Avery Sandford intones portentously, while June Bunt uses a businesslike, impersonal intonation, like the recorded voice that tells you "your business is important to us." The voices contrast humorously with the absurd material, the... Read More
Grover Gardner brings a level of athletic confidence to this compact audiobook on how to get maximum results from the effort we put into improving any skill or performance. Enhanced by production values that capture the full richness of his lower-register tones, he hits every syllable and phrasing challenge and yet sounds totally relaxed. His steadiness and clarity work well in... Read More
Will Schwalbe and his mother, Mary Anne, always shared a love of reading. When she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the two of them embarked on a sort of “book club” journey, sharing their views on the books they were reading, along with their views on life. Narrator Jeff Harding captures the generous, maternal, and self-effacing spirit that characterized Mary Anne's... Read More
Richmond Hoxie’s performance is affable and capable in this iconic novel. While he does Herculean work in making this atypical text accessible to the listener, the reality remains that this novel, which leaps among story lines, characters, and even points of view, may be better on the page, especially for a first-time reader. The many chapters are exceptionally short; each time... Read More
It begins with a murder: Norah finds her best friend, Chris, dead. The pair of students had been doing research translating sixteenth-century manuscripts when they uncovered the possible existence of the Lumen Dei, an alchemical instrument for communicating with God. Hidden codes, secret societies, a trip to Prague, and more murder ensue, giving narrator Emily Janice Card much... Read More
In sixteenth-century Venice, Gabriella Mondini’s beloved but unstable father, a doctor, has gone traveling and disappeared. In spite of piteous complaints from her self-centered mother, Gabriella, who is her father’s confidante and colleague in medicine, sets off across Europe and North Africa to find him. Traveling as a woman in those times was not for sissies, and O’Melveny... Read More
One whiff of an evocative scent can trigger vivid and specific memories. Rose's latest adventure story explores that phenomenon and links it to the 2,000-old perfume industry, the Dalai Lama, Egyptian archaeology, and Chinese politics. Phil Gigante returns to narrate the fourth entry in the Reincarnationist series, infusing the action with drama and emotion. Gigante deftly... Read More
This is a coming-of-age story of a boy named Yunus and his journey from an unnamed war-torn Muslim country to a new life as an orphaned immigrant in the United States. It’s a very masculine, but sensitively crafted, tale. Narrator Simon Vance infuses urgency into the sparse prose and gripping events while reading in a taciturn tone. He delivers the narration at a rapid pace... Read More
After Gillian discovers an ancient secret in the snowbound German mountains, she sends a message to her former boyfriend, Nick, and then disappears. Nick reads the message, sees Gillian attacked via Web cam, hears a bloodcurdling scream, and the chase across Europe begins. Francis Greenslade’s flawless timing and chilling delivery animate this thriller, which crosses two time... Read More
Nepo has assembled a book of daily affirmations informed by his struggle with cancer and the insights he gained during that experience. His language tends toward the flowery, and his tone is upbeat. He presents each affirmation clearly and earnestly and then introduces a suggested topic for meditation for the day. Those who enjoy starting or ending their day with a moment of... Read More
This Zen classic was written by the seventeenth-century swordsmaster Musashi. His instruction on how to become proficient with the sword explores such topics as rhythm, harmony, knowledge of one’s enemy, and decisiveness. For more than three centuries, it has provided lessons that may be applied in many contexts. This edition includes biographical information and general... Read More
This ridiculously funny send-up of American Jewish culture begins with the stentorian voice of Alan Sklar delivering the author's introduction as though it comes direct from God. From there, Yash Kimmelfarb provides outrageously overdone Jewish accents as he impersonates the Prophet Murray, son of Irving, and his trusty sidekick and cousin, Lenny. The hilarity also features the... Read More
Private Alwyn Renwar, who has a wooden leg as a result of a battle injury, is particularly sensitive to the dark magic that has been implanted in it by the Shadow Monarch and is searching for a cure. Meanwhile, the Iron Elves racing to keep a magical falling star away from the Shadow Monarch who seeks its power. Narrator Michael Kramer has plenty of opportunity to use a range... Read More
Here’s yet another twist on THE DA VINCI CODE. This one focuses on the secret Library of Gold and one of its key volumes, THE BOOK OF SPIES, both of which are connected to international terrorism. The plot focuses on rare-books expert Eva Blake, who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter in the death of her husband, Charles. But Charles is alive—and is leaving Eva clues that... Read More
Set in the fifteenth century, this intriguing tale takes listeners along as Johanna and her mistress, Dame Margery, leave England and join a group of pilgrims walking across Europe (including the Alps) on their way to Rome. Narrator Susan Duerden handles all the voices with panache—from Latin-speaking students to the group bully to snooty Dame Margery—while putting listeners... Read More
Mitchell selects readings from Lao-Tzu's disciple Chuang-tzu and from Tzu-ssu, the grandson of Confucius, and provides commentary on each reading. Approaching each reading with a tone of respect and reverence, he offers clear commentary that is simply presented. Sometimes he asks questions and relates the readings to modern life. Each of the 64 chapters is short and can be... Read More
This unusual and thoughtful contemporary fantasy features A. Hu-Li, an ancient werefox in the shape of a teenage girl who works in Russia as a prostitute. She creates erotic, hypnotic illusions for her clients with her tail and feeds off the sexual energy they generate. Cassandra Campbell deftly inhabits the character of the sensual, cynical, playful, and lonely A. Hu-Li as she... Read More
The irrepressible sales expert's latest "little book" is a gold mine of insights and strategies for developing high-quality relationships. Made more accessible by straight-ahead introductions to each section, his clever lists sparkle with motivational energy and serve as reminders that helping others opens doors to endless opportunity. Gitomer's speaking style is one of the... Read More
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