Friday, November 30, 2007
THE DOGS OF RIGA by Henning Mankell, read by Dick Hill
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Dick Hill’s portrayal of Mankell’s Swedish police detective, Kurt Wallander, is masterful. In this second book of the series, a policeman’s murder draws Wallander across the sea to Latvia, --as danger escalates the pacing is engrossing.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
GOOD LUCK: Create the Conditions for Success in Life and Business by Rovira and Fernando Trias De Bes, read by Richard Poe
These professors and marketing consultants say that good luck requires determination, sharing, planning, and timely effort. Richard Poe's impressive vocal talent is put to good use in this brief and dramatic audio.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
THE WORLD WITHOUT US by Alan Weisman, read by Adam Grupper
What would the Earth be like if there were no more humans? Enhancing this fascinating perspective, narrator Grupper gives an impeccable reading.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
TREASURE ISLAND by Robert Louis Stevenson, read by Alfred Molina
Take a familiar classic filled with larger-than-life characters and pair it with a master narrator. Voilà—you've got a brand new classic great for family listening with children 8 and older, giving you about 7 hrs. of listening.
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Monday, November 26, 2007
WISH YOU WELL by David Baldacci, read by Norma Lana
Departing from his high-octane thrillers, Baldacci surprises and delights listeners with this insightful story about two children learning to live with their great-grandmother in rural Virginia.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN by James Lee Burke, read by Will Patton
This stunning, gritty elegy to New Orleans is one of Burke's most brilliant Dave Robicheaux thrillers. The physical and cultural losses from the devastations of Katrina are laid bare by the perfect partnership of author and narrator.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
TALES FROM THE ODYSSEY AUDIO COLLECTION, Vol 1 by Mary Pope Osborne, read by James Simmons
The One-Eyed Giant, The Land of the Dead, and Sirens and Sea Monsters are among the six familiar stories Simmons turns into a phenomenal production using incredible verbal range and attention to detail. Great for listeners Ages 8 and up, this Volume 1 collection is just under two hours.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
THE SPELLMAN FILES by Lisa Lutz, read by Ari Graynor
28-year-old "Izzy" Spellman is struggling to stay sane while working for her family's private detective agency. Graynor is perfect recounting Izzy's madcap adventures, romantic disasters, and attempts to locate her missing sister.
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Friday, November 16, 2007
SILENCE by Thomas Perry, read by Michael Kramer
Retired LAPD detective-turned-PI Jack Till uses his professional knowledge to help a woman disappear when her life is threatened. Narrator Kramer gives a sensitive but poised narration, balancing the compelling action with appealing character portraits.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
PLAY DEAD by David Rosenfelt, read by Grover Gardner
Defense Attorney Andy Carpenter takes the case of a dog on Death Row and causes a nationwide media frenzy. Narrator Gardner polishes this gem to perfection with perfect timing and style for the smart-aleck dialogue.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
SOUL EATER by Michelle Paver, read by Ian McKellen
In the third installment of Paver's Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, McKellen gives an inspired performance as 13-year-olds Torak and Renn venture into the frozen North of the Stone Age. The characters and the magical story shine.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
ON THE WRONG TRACK by Steve Hockensmith, read by William Dufris
It's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS in Hockensmith's hilarious version of the wild West. Dufris gives an engaging performance of the likable cowpokes and the unruly assortment of scoundrels.
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Monday, November 12, 2007
THE MONA LISA STRATAGEM: The Art of Women, Age, and Power by Harriet Rubin, read by the author
Using the lives of figures like Georgia O'Keefe, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Gertrude Stein, Rubin explains how women over 45 can wield incredible influence and get whatever they want. Her silky voice is loaded with the very power she promotes.
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