Wednesday, December 31, 2008

 

GENGHIS by Conn Iggulden, read by Stefan Rudnicki



This violent historical novel tells the story of Temujin—the boy who grows up to be Genghis Kahn. Iggulden stays true to historical accounts, and Rudnicki's deep, resonant tone really captures the story's flavor.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

 

THE BLACK HOLE WAR by Leonard Susskind, read by Ray Porter



Susskind’s book is part memoir, part cutting-edge science. Ray
Porter gives a skilled reading, illuminating passages that might
otherwise make little sense to the layman.

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Monday, December 29, 2008

 

THE WHITE TIGER by Aravind Adiga Read by John Lee



Recently awarded the 2008 Booker Prize, Adiga’s novel offers a revealing and truthful look at class struggle in modern-day India. John Lee captures this imperfect world, astounding listeners with his East Indian accent.

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Friday, December 26, 2008

 

THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman, read by the author



In this latest of Gaiman's dark YA fantasies, an orphaned boy, Nobody Owens, is raised by ghosts in a local graveyard who protect him from the man who murdered Nobody's family. Gaiman creates perfect mood and pacing in his narration—thrilling for young adult listeners!

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

 

FAIREST by Gail Carson Levine, performed by Sarah Naughton and a Full Cast



Set in a land where beautiful singing is highly prized, the story offers a combination of singing and speaking roles for a rich cast of characters. Sarah Naughton and the supporting full cast bring this story to new musical and audio heights. Perfect for ages 10 and up.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

 

BROOKLYN BRIDGE by Karen Hesse, read by Fred Berman



This moving story of Russian immigrants is set in 1903 Brooklyn. Fred Berman's strong Brooklyn accent and use of Yiddish inflection will transport listeners right into 14-year-old Joseph's neighborhood, making this a great listen for kids 10 and up.

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Monday, December 22, 2008

 

THE GIVEN DAY by Dennis Lehane, read by Michael Boatman



Set in Boston at the close of World War I, Lehane's novel tells of young police officer Danny Coughlin, who is aspiring to make his mark on his world. Boatman never ceases to impress by diving head first into characters and losing himself in Lehane's epic Boston tale.

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Friday, December 19, 2008

 

THE BROKEN WINDOW by Jeffery Deaver, read by George Guidall



Deaver's latest Lincoln Rhyme mystery involves identity theft and murder, and Rhyme gets involved when his cousin Arthur becomes a suspect. Guidall does his usual superb job getting inside characters, dramatizing subplots, and maximizing suspense.

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

 

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson, read by Simon Vance



This international bestseller weaves together two stories that seem unconnected—the disappearance of a wealthy socialite 20 years ago and the legal troubles of investigative journalist Mikael Bloumkvist today. Vance's talent shines in many small details—including smoothly giving us all the impossible Scandinavian names.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

 

ACHERON by Sherrilyn Kenyon, read by Holter Graham



In the 12th book of Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series of vampire fantasies, listeners travel from 9528 BC to modern times among gods and demons. Narrator Graham focuses on the core of each character, allowing glimpses of their raw emotions.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

 

GHOST by Fred Burton, read by Tom Weiner



You'll be hooked in the first five minutes as you enter the dark world of a former counterintelligence agent. The characterizations of the author's colleagues, enemies, and informants maximize the palpable tension.

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Monday, December 15, 2008

 

THE GINSENG HUNTER by Jeff Talarigo, read by Jason Ma



A lonely ginseng hunter living near the China-North Korea border becomes involved in the lives of refugees fleeing from North Korean repression. Reading with a gentle, poetic voice, Jason Ma lends grace to this blend of memories, experiences, and lessons in nature.

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Friday, December 12, 2008

 

HUNDRED IN THE HAND by Joseph M. Marshall III, read by Joseph M. Marshall III, John Terry



Two very different perspectives, told by a young Lakota warrior and a white settler, describe events leading up to an early battle led by Crazy Horse. Marshall’s slow, gentle voice lingers over the story and remains with the listener.

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