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Once upon a Time in Hollywood
- A Novel
- By: Quentin Tarantino
- Narrated by: Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,156
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,908
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,897
Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited first work of fiction - at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal - is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Great Book Ruined by Leigh
- By Scott Wilson on 06-30-21
- Once upon a Time in Hollywood
- A Novel
- By: Quentin Tarantino
- Narrated by: Jennifer Jason Leigh
Not just novelized
Reviewed: 08-28-21
An excellent character analysis of every major character in Once Upon a Time. The performance was perfect.
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Drink
- A Cultural History of Alcohol
- By: Iain Gately
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 21 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 89
Drink investigates the history of this Jekyll and Hyde of fluids, tracing mankind's love/hate relationship with alcohol from ancient Egypt to present day. Drink further documents the contribution of alcohol to the birth and growth of the United States, taking in the War of Independence, Pennsylvania Whiskey revolt, slave trade, and failed experiment of national Prohibition. Finally, it provides a history of the world's most famous drinks - and drinkers. Packed with trivia and colorful characters, Drink amounts to an intoxicating history of the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing!
- By Ben on 02-23-22
- Drink
- A Cultural History of Alcohol
- By: Iain Gately
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
The most concise history of alcohol you’ll ever hear.
Reviewed: 04-12-21
As a spirits professional with a half dozen certifications, I can say this has been one of my favorite books on alcohol I have ever seen.
It is charming and far reaching across both time and culture.
My only complaint is that I wish it had been longer!
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Ready Player Two
- A Novel
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64,176
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 57,728
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Story4 out of 5 stars 57,617
Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday’s contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday’s vaults, waiting for his heir to find it, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous - and addictive - than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest - a last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize. And an unexpected, impossibly powerful, and dangerous new rival awaits, one who’ll kill millions to get what he wants.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Heartbreakingly Disappointing and Insulting
- By Marcus Haynes on 11-28-20
- Ready Player Two
- A Novel
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
A solid follow up to a great book
Reviewed: 12-30-20
This book does an admirable job of following up a monumental success with a satisfying ending and very good character development.
Despite the nay-sayers, this was a really fun book and an unexpected surprise.
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
- By: Susanna Clarke
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 32 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,156
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,424
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,406
English magicians were once the wonder of the known world, with fairy servants at their beck and call; they could command winds, mountains, and woods. But by the early 1800s they have long since lost the ability to perform magic. They can only write long, dull papers about it, while fairy servants are nothing but a fading memory.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Hang in there!
- By D. McMillen on 05-31-05
- Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
- By: Susanna Clarke
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
Worth your time
Reviewed: 01-12-20
This book is long, but absolutely worth your time. The world-building is extensive, the characters are charming, and the author’s wit kept me entertained for the entirety. I wish I hadn’t put this one off as long as I did!
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The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth
- The Book of Dust, Volume 2
- By: Philip Pullman
- Narrated by: Michael Sheen
- Length: 19 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,702
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,415
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,401
The windows between the many worlds have been sealed, and the momentous adventures of Lyra Silvertongue’s youth are long behind her - or so she thought. Lyra is now a 20-year-old undergraduate at St. Sophia’s College, and intrigue is swirling around her once more. Her daemon, Pantalaimon, is witness to a brutal murder, and the dying man entrusts them with secrets that carry echoes from their past. The more Lyra is drawn into these mysteries, the less she is sure of.
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4 out of 5 stars
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And so I wait
- By Sharon Mehdi on 10-09-19
- The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth
- The Book of Dust, Volume 2
- By: Philip Pullman
- Narrated by: Michael Sheen
Another success
Reviewed: 10-27-19
As usual, Phillip Pullman and Michael Sheen pull off another great installment of one of the greatest series in modern storytelling.
Mr. Pullman blends his unique take on religion, imagination, and the unseen world with great story arcs, character development, and genuine delight.
I’m forever in the debt of Mr. Pullman for his work, as well as the brilliant direction and narration of this and all the installments.
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Black Leopard, Red Wolf
- The Dark Star Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Marlon James
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 24 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,567
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,427
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,414
In the stunning first novel in Marlon James' Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child. Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: "He has a nose," people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Opaque. And hard to care about.
- By Lisa Gray on 02-07-19
- Black Leopard, Red Wolf
- The Dark Star Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Marlon James
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
The greatest narrator.
Reviewed: 07-04-19
Jesus. The direction and narration on this book was amazing. Gripping. Can’t wait for the second book!
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Yes Please
- By: Amy Poehler
- Narrated by: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54,430
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 47,391
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47,160
Amy Poehler is hosting a dinner party and you're invited! Welcome to the audiobook edition of Amy Poehler's Yes Please. The guest list is star-studded with vocal appearances from Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Michael Schur, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner, and even Amy’s parents - Yes Please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Listen to this book for sure
- By S.F. on 10-31-14
- Yes Please
- By: Amy Poehler
- Narrated by: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Mike Schur, Eileen Poehler, William Poehler, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner
'A Whiney and Boring Mess'
Reviewed: 08-17-15
Would you try another book from Amy Poehler and/or the narrators?
If she narrated and didn't write it, absolutely. She's an incredible voice-actress.
Has Yes Please turned you off from other books in this genre?
Not at all!
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
Miss Poehler is so so talented and funny, but "Yes Please" might be the whiniest book I've ever read. She complains no less than a dozen times how "hard it is to write a book" and "how busy she is". The book is a shallow, indulgent, wandering narrative that sort-of tells me what shaped Miss Poehler as a person. But after listening to her own performance of her own book, I was utterly bored. She gave no real insights into her personal motivations, her improv career, or anything that helped me connect with her as an author.Worse, she has the nerve (I guess?) to bring in "guest-speakers" to talk about how amazing it is to work with Amy Poehler! Ridiculous.I hate to say it, but I used to absolutely adore Amy Poehler. Upright Citizens Brigade changed my life. But this book made me lose almost all the respect I had for her.
What character would you cut from Yes Please?
Amy Poehler
Any additional comments?
"No, thank you."
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