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The Complete Jaipur Trilogy
- The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris
- By: Alka Joshi
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan, Ariyan Kassam, Deepa Samuel
- Length: 33 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 409
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 382
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Story5 out of 5 stars 382
Vivid and compelling, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel. Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own. Years later, she is confronted by her husband who has tracked her down.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An fabulously expanding adventure !
- By Miki Lee on 11-24-23
- The Complete Jaipur Trilogy
- The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris
- By: Alka Joshi
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan, Ariyan Kassam, Deepa Samuel
a thoroughly enjoyable experience
Reviewed: 03-11-24
I liked everything about the series; I didn't want it to end. everything is first rate; if you enjoy looking into people's motivatíons and circumstances, and their ability to rise above them, you will enjoy these books too!
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Independence
- A Novel
- By: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 194
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 182
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 182
Set during the partition of British India in 1947, a time when neighbor was pitted against neighbor and families were torn apart, award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel brings to life the sweeping story of three sisters caught up in events beyond their control, their unbreakable bond, and their incredible struggle against powerful odds.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A very interesting story, good but a tad flat
- By Naturegirl09 on 06-25-23
- Independence
- A Novel
- By: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
I enjoyed every minute!
Reviewed: 02-26-24
The narrator does an excellent job acting the various characters. Her voice is so lovely; she is a pleasure to listen to. The story is compelling and hard to put down. Very enjoyable.
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The Far Pavilions
- By: M. M. Kaye
- Narrated by: Vineeta Rishi, Blake Ritson, Ayesha Dharker
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 50
A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of M.M. Kaye’s epic novel of love and war. M.M. Kaye’s masterwork is a vast, rich and vibrant tapestry of love and war that spans over twenty years, moving from the foothills of the Himalayas, to the burning plains, to the besieged British Mission in Kabul. It begins in 1857 when, following the Indian Mutiny, young English orphan Ashton is disguised by his ayah Sita as her Indian son, Ashok. As he forgets his true identity, his destiny is set...
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3 out of 5 stars
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DISAPPOINTING
- By Mary on 09-26-12
- The Far Pavilions
- By: M. M. Kaye
- Narrated by: Vineeta Rishi, Blake Ritson, Ayesha Dharker
Epic!
Reviewed: 02-11-24
This Audiobook boasts a stellar cast performing at their best, beautiful music that supports the imaginatively illustrated scenes, paired with appropriate sound effects.
I wish all audiobooks were so complete.
It transports you into the mind of the Author. Brilliant!
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Episode 3: Circles Inside Circles
- By: Greg O'Connor, Josh Fagin
- Narrated by: Jessica Chastain, Bobby Cannavale, Ellen Burstyn, and others
- Length: 30 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4 out of 5 stars 29
A mystifying event at the police station leads Maddie to believe that Sophie is undergoing cognitive changes.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Lame
- By Lola Bean on 12-06-24
Don't plan on sleeping
Reviewed: 01-01-24
Very engaging, mysterious and entertaining! Excellent production, acting superb. I'm looking forward to more like this!
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All Is Not Forgotten
- By: Wendy Walker
- Narrated by: Dylan Baker
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 944
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 849
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Story4 out of 5 stars 846
Everything seems picture-perfect in the town of Fairview, Connecticut, until one night the unthinkable happens: a young woman, Jenny Kramer, is brutally attacked at a local party. In the hours immediately thereafter, Jenny is given a controversial drug to medically erase her memory of the violent assault. But in the weeks and months that follow, as she heals from her physical wounds, she wrestles with her raging emotional memory.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disturbing in a bad way
- By Heather on 08-03-16
- All Is Not Forgotten
- By: Wendy Walker
- Narrated by: Dylan Baker
the ugliness
Reviewed: 12-21-23
I know a crime novel isn't all pretty, but I wasn't prepared for the onslaught on depravity assaulting my brain. You won't find much nastier situations and behavior than found in this book. The "surprise ending" is indeed; I'm surprised anyone could fall for such an unbelievable ending. An apt title: I plan on forgetting it as soon as I can.
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NPR News Now
- By: NPR
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 162
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 134
The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Informative
- By Lori D. on 02-05-23
- NPR News Now
- By: NPR
The news is excellent, but the ads are not.
Reviewed: 10-16-23
NPR is my go-to news source, the news is pertinent, the delivery crisp and informative. The jarring, invasive and annoying advertising causes me to press the stop icon. So, I get 2 minutes of really excellent news reports.
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Inspector Morse: BBC Radio Drama Collection
- Three Classic Full-Cast Dramatisations
- By: Colin Dexter
- Narrated by: full cast, John Shrapnel, Robert Glenister
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 206
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 176
Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations starring John Shrapnel as Morse and Robert Glenister as Lewis, plus a bonus reading by Colin Dexter of one of his short stories. In Last Seen Wearing, Inspector Morse is reluctant to take over an old missing person case from a dead colleague. But two years, three months and two days after teenager Valerie Taylor's disappearance, somebody decides to supply some surprising new evidence....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Radio drama suberp
- By James & Noreen Tichenor on 12-25-18
- Inspector Morse: BBC Radio Drama Collection
- Three Classic Full-Cast Dramatisations
- By: Colin Dexter
- Narrated by: full cast, John Shrapnel, Robert Glenister
Beautifully enacted Morse!
Reviewed: 10-02-22
This audio theater was so engaging I listened three times! I'm hoping for more like these.
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The Maidens
- A Novel
- By: Alex Michaelides
- Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Louise Brealey
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,501
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,402
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Story4 out of 5 stars 8,370
Mariana Andros is a brilliant but troubled group therapist who becomes fixated on The Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe, is found murdered in Cambridge. Mariana, who was once herself a student at the university, quickly suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the spires and turrets, and beneath the ancient traditions, lies something sinister. And she becomes convinced that, despite his alibi, Edward Fosca is guilty of the murder. But why would the professor target one of his students?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- By Beth on 06-15-21
- The Maidens
- A Novel
- By: Alex Michaelides
- Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Louise Brealey
Couldn't put it down!
Reviewed: 09-12-22
Prepare to become immersed in Cambridge college life, with magnetic Professors and brilliant students. Some have secret, hidden lives that would shock and surprise!
A very enjoyable read.
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Mozart
- The Reign of Love
- By: Jan Swafford
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 30 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 169
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 137
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 137
Like Jan Swafford’s biographies Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, Mozart is the complete exhumation of a genius in his life and ours: A man who would enrich the world with his talent for centuries to come and who would immeasurably shape classical music. As Swafford reveals, it’s nearly impossible to understand classical music’s origins and indeed its evolutions, as well as the Baroque period, without studying the man himself.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Comprehensive Bio
- By Judy on 01-07-21
- Mozart
- The Reign of Love
- By: Jan Swafford
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
Entertaining & Informative
Reviewed: 08-23-22
Swafford lives up to his well deserved reputation as an excellent biographer of Classical Composers.
Immediately we are whisked back to eighteenth century Austria and into the world of Classical Music. Narrator Tim Campbell gives a virtuoso performance, bringing to life the characters of this real- life drama.
The only thing missing is the Music so vividly analysed by Swafford. Thankfully I had Spotify on board to reference.
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The Innocents Abroad
- Or, The New Pilgrim’s Progress
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,491
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,325
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,324
In June 1867, Mark Twain set out for Europe and the Holy Land on the paddle steamer Quaker City. His enduring, no-nonsense guide for the first-time traveler also served as an antidote to the insufferably romantic travel books of the period.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Twain's Hidden Gem
- By Cynthia Franks on 05-08-12
- The Innocents Abroad
- Or, The New Pilgrim’s Progress
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
An Hilarious View of an American Abroad
Reviewed: 12-21-21
Mark Twain, as usual, provides us with an unvarnished image of humanity. Let the hilarity commence!
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