Monday, June 30, 2008
KILL ZONE by Jack Coughlin and Donald A. Davis Read by Scott Sowers
This gripping Middle East-based thriller involves a captured Marine general who has only a matter of hours until he is beheaded. Narrator Scott Sowers delivers a solid and commanding performance, bringing the characters to life through his credible delivery of the heart-pounding action.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
GOLF MY OWN DAMN WAY: A Real Guy’s Guide to Chopping Ten Strokes Off Your Score by John Daly and Glen Waggoner Read by William Dufris
This handy and humorous "how to" book offers a close look at a beloved national pastime. William Dufris' tone is that of a good old boy and great golfing buddy who advises listeners on various golfing techniques—a must for all golfers!
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
THE CALLING Jane Goodall Read by Nicki Paull
This stand-out London mystery offers a wonderful selection of British characters. Narrator Paull delivers the Scottish commander, band members, two female hangers-on, and an American journalist—with individuality and assuredness. She keeps three intertwining plots going until the tension-filled conclusion.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
TOUCH AND GO: A Memoir by Studs Terkel Read by Norman Dietz
In Terkel's memoir, reader Norman Dietz doesn't try to emulate the author. He simply becomes him. Terkel is a master storyteller, taking the listener back to his childhood in New York and Chicago, the Roaring '20s, the Depression, his work in the theater, and his life in journalism and politics.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
L.A. OUTLAWS by T. Jefferson Parker Read by David Colacci and Susan Ericksen
An L.A. Sheriff's deputy with an overburdened conscience falls in love with the witness of a gangland shootout who may be leading a double life as a masked outlaw. Colacci and Ericksen's narration make this unlikely scenario both believable and compelling.
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Monday, June 23, 2008
THE GRANNY PROJECT by Anne Fine Read by Christian Rodska
When Mum and Dad decide to put Granny in a home, the kids protest and decide to take care of Granny themselves. British narrator Christian Rodska portrays each character's strong and appealing personality. The realistic conclusion is a great lesson for families coping with this sad but all too common situation.
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Friday, June 20, 2008
KING FOR KIDS Edited by Clayborne Carson, Read by Martin Luther King, Jr.
KING FOR KIDS could well be entitled KING FOR EVERYONE. This collection of Dr. King's speeches calls attention to his passions and concerns, and the introductions by distinguished Americans, such as George McGovern and Coretta Scott King, provide historical perspective and background for each remarkable speech.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
AN INCOMPLETE REVENGE by Jacqueline Winspear Read by Orlagh Cassidy
In another mystery featuring Maisie Dobbs, the young sleuth uncovers some dark secrets in a rural English village, as the legacy of loss in WWI haunts many who survived those years. Narrator Orlagh Cassidy smoothly and elegantly delivers a variety of cultural and class voices, from the Kent gentry to the community of Gypsies.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
INNOCENCE by David Hosp Read by George Guidall
Falsified evidence, tainted cops, and complex conspiracies, romance, and humor—this engrossing story has it all. George Guidall seems to be totally absorbed by the intrigue as he narrates with energy and outstanding pacing, making this a hard-to-turn-off audio presentation.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
LOVING FRANK by Nancy Horan Read by Joyce Bean
This charming blend of fact and fiction is based upon Mamah Borthwick Cheney's affair with renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Joyce Bean narrates with grace and style and presents listeners with a glimpse into the events and emotions that rocked Chicago society at the turn of the twentieth century.
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Monday, June 16, 2008
THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE by William Strunk and E.B. White Read by Frank McCourt
This edition of Strunk and White's classic guide to writing is a joy. With McCourt at the mic, delivering the book in his rolling Irish brogue, it's easier than ever to hear the volume's sensible advice.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
THE EDIBLE WOMAN Margaret Atwood Read by Lorelei King
Although first published in 1964, Atwood's debut, and quite possibly best, novel feels wholly contemporary, in large part due to Lorelei King's expert presentation. She shows how important the role of the voice is in creating emotional background and physical landscape.
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
SELECTIONS FROM DREAMSONGS Vol I,II, and III, by George R.R. Martin Read by the author, Claudia Black, Mark Bramhall, Scott Brick, and others.
This three-volume audio retrospective of Martin's work contains science fiction, horror, and fantasy tales in unabridged selections. There's not a weak story in the lot, and each one is well matched with a top-notch narrator.
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