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Lady Jayne Disappears
- By: Joanna Davidson Politano
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,547
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,172
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,157
When Aurelie Harcourt's father dies in debtor's prison, he leaves her just two things: his wealthy family, whom she has never met, and his famous pen name, Nathaniel Droll. Her new family greets her with apathy and even resentment. Only the quiet houseguest, Silas Rotherham, welcomes her company. When Aurelie decides to complete her father's unfinished serial novel, she must keep her identity as Nathaniel Droll hidden while searching for the truth about her mother's disappearance - and perhaps even her father's death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best books I have heard lately
- By Ponderbunny on 03-09-20
- Lady Jayne Disappears
- By: Joanna Davidson Politano
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
Needs to be tagged religious fiction
Reviewed: 02-21-23
I wish books like these were tagged as religious fiction. Not what I was looking for. Summary doesn't mention it at all. Couldn't make it to the end.
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A Stitch in Time
- By: Kelley Armstrong
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,585
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,204
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,191
Thorne Manor has always been haunted...and it has always haunted Bronwyn Dale. As a young girl, Bronwyn could pass through a time slip in her great-aunt's house, where she visited William Thorne, a boy her own age, born two centuries earlier. After a family tragedy, the house was shuttered and Bronwyn was convinced that William existed only in her imagination. Now, 20 years later Bronwyn inherits Thorne Manor. And when she returns, William is waiting.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Even Better Than I Hoped!
- By Becca on 10-22-20
- A Stitch in Time
- By: Kelley Armstrong
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor
Confusing/trying too hard
Reviewed: 03-13-21
This book was a bit all over the place. Time travel, ghost story, murder mystery, erotic romance....some parts kept my interest while others were less entertaining. The narrator did a nice job. Overall, this book was like buying the off brand version of Outlander.
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That Churchill Woman
- A Novel
- By: Stephanie Barron
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 945
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 822
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 816
The Paris Wife meets PBS’s Victoria in this enthralling novel of the life and loves of one of history’s most remarkable women: Winston Churchill’s scandalous American mother, Jennie Jerome.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Entertaining Historical Romance Novel
- By Nicole on 07-24-19
- That Churchill Woman
- A Novel
- By: Stephanie Barron
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Boring
Reviewed: 03-05-21
I love historical fiction novels, but this one did not hold my attention at all. The narration was well done though.
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The Hunting Party
- A Novel
- By: Lucy Foley
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong, Elle Newlands, Morag Sims, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,121
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,667
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10,615
During the languid days of the Christmas break, a group of 30-something friends from Oxford meets to welcome in the New Year together, a tradition they began as students 10 years ago. For this vacation, they’ve chosen an idyllic and isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands - the perfect place to get away and unwind by themselves. They arrive on December 30, just before a historic blizzard seals the lodge off from the outside world. Two days later, on New Year’s Day, one of them is dead.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I bought this for 7 bucks; I wouldn't pay 8
- By Lucy on 12-01-19
- The Hunting Party
- A Novel
- By: Lucy Foley
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong, Elle Newlands, Morag Sims, Imogen Church, Moira Quirk
I'm on chapter 29, should I keep listening?
Reviewed: 10-22-20
The narration and POV shifts keep me engaged, but the dark and macabre nature of the characters make none of them likeable. Not a fan of the detailed blood/death scenes...supposed I was looking for more of a mystery/thriller and less of a horror/depressing story.
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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
- A Novel
- By: Kim Michele Richardson
- Narrated by: Katie Schorr
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21,248
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 18,891
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,783
The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything - everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A LOVELY, SAD AND PROFOUND BOOK!
- By Janna Wong Healy on 08-17-19
- The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
- A Novel
- By: Kim Michele Richardson
- Narrated by: Katie Schorr
Wow!
Reviewed: 09-08-20
So unexpected! I came across this book in my free Audible picks and I'm so glad that I chose it. It's not the typical genre I go for and I listened to the first chapter while doing the dishes or laundry - not paying much attention and just letting it play in the background. By chapter 2, I was hooked and stayed up into the night listening. The author created a strong and likable main character with supporting characters who fit into her story like pieces of a puzzle. The author's word choices and descriptive narration made this story fly off the pages and play like a movie as I listened. I highly recommend!!!
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All over the Place
- Adventures in Travel, True Love, and Petty Theft
- By: Geraldine DeRuiter
- Narrated by: Geraldine DeRuiter
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 137
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 119
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Story4 out of 5 stars 120
Some people are meant to travel the globe, to unwrap its secrets, and share them with the world. And some people have no sense of direction, are terrified of pigeons, and get motion sickness from tying their shoes. These people are meant to stay home and eat nachos. Geraldine DeRuiter is the latter. But she won't let that stop her. Hilarious, irreverent, and heartfelt, All over the Place chronicles the years Geraldine spent traveling the world after getting laid off from a job she loved.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't finish - story of a dependant/whiny woman
- By Chelsey on 05-25-20
- All over the Place
- Adventures in Travel, True Love, and Petty Theft
- By: Geraldine DeRuiter
- Narrated by: Geraldine DeRuiter
Couldn't finish - story of a dependant/whiny woman
Reviewed: 05-25-20
I stopped actively listening around chapter 5 and struggled on, determined to finish. I admitted defeat by chapter 9 after letting the audio play while I washed dishes and scrolled Facebook as those tasks provided more entertainment than this book. If you are looking for a memior or a 'life lessons' essay instead of a book about travel, then this might be for you. If, like me, you are seeking an account of travel stories/descriptions of places, then this is NOT it. It reads more like a compilation of this woman's worst qualities/life experiences as she puts herself down and glorifies her husband through a whiny and trying-too-hard-to-be-witty narration. I kept telling myself to just get through it, that I might take something valuable away from this book by the end even though it wasn't what I was looking for....but I couldn't. Instaed, I just felt annoyed. Perhaps my expectations were too high. I was hoping for the story of a strong female on an independent journey through travel/life, but ended up with a rambling account of this woman's family and their mishaps penned by a seemingly highly-strung, dependant wife who overuses the word "inexplicably." Maybe it's exactly what you're looking for, but for me it was NOT.
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The Book of the Unnamed Midwife
- The Road to Nowhere, Book 1
- By: Meg Elison
- Narrated by: Angela Dawe
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,335
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,024
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,030
When she fell asleep, the world was doomed. When she awoke, it was dead. In the wake of a fever that decimated the earth's population - killing women and children and making childbirth deadly for the mother and infant - the midwife must pick her way through the bones of the world she once knew to find her place in this dangerous new one. Gone are the pillars of civilization. All that remains is power - and the strong who possess it.
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4 out of 5 stars
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"Equals" = "Annoying"
- By Lulu on 12-26-16
- The Book of the Unnamed Midwife
- The Road to Nowhere, Book 1
- By: Meg Elison
- Narrated by: Angela Dawe
Best narration I've heard in a while!
Reviewed: 04-22-20
Very engaging story, stayed interested the entire time. Good read for current quarantine situation. I would definitely recommend to friends.
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The Secrets We Kept: Reese's Book Club
- A Novel
- By: Lara Prescott
- Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan, Cynthia Farrell, Mozhan Marnò, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,556
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,025
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,013
At the height of the Cold War, two secretaries are pulled out of the typing pool at the CIA and given the assignment of a lifetime. Their mission: to smuggle Doctor Zhivago out of the USSR, where no one dare publish it, and help Pasternak's magnum opus make its way into print around the world. Glamorous and sophisticated Sally Forrester is a seasoned spy who has honed her gift for deceit all over the world - using her magnetism and charm to pry secrets out of powerful men. Irina is a complete novice, and is under Sally's tutelage....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Eh...it was ok.
- By Nunya on 09-06-19
- The Secrets We Kept: Reese's Book Club
- A Novel
- By: Lara Prescott
- Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan, Cynthia Farrell, Mozhan Marnò, Saskia Maarleveld, Jonathan Davis, David Pittu, James Fouhey
I found it boring.
Reviewed: 04-09-20
While the performances were well done, the story did not hold my interest. I stuck it out and finished it, but felt relief when it was finally over.
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The Family Upstairs
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Jewell
- Narrated by: Tamaryn Payne, Bea Holland, Dom Thornburn
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,823
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12,375
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,317
Gifted musician Clemency Thompson is playing for tourists on the streets of Southern France when she receives an urgent text message. Her childhood friend, Lucy, is demanding her immediate return to London. It’s happening, says the message. The baby is back. Libby Jones was only six months old when she became an orphan. Now 25, she’s astounded to learn of an inheritance that will change her life. A gorgeous, dilapidated townhouse in one of London’s poshest neighborhoods has been held in a trust for her all these years. Now, it’s hers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Did Not Disappoint... I LOVE LISA JEWELL
- By Tawny on 11-06-19
- The Family Upstairs
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Jewell
- Narrated by: Tamaryn Payne, Bea Holland, Dom Thornburn
Wow. I couldn't stop listening.
Reviewed: 02-16-20
Great narration and really well written. Kept me hooked and engaged throughout the entire book. I would highly recommend to friends.
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The Little Shop of Found Things: A Novel
- Found Things, Book 1
- By: Paula Brackston
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,226
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,865
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,850
Xanthe has always had an affinity with some of the antiques she finds. When she touches them, she can sense something of the past they come from and the stories they hold. When she has an intense connection to a beautiful silver chatelaine, she has to know more. It is while she’s examining the chatelaine that she’s transported back to the 17th century, where it has its origins. She discovers there is an injustice in its history. The spirit that inhabits her new home confronts her and charges her with saving her daughter’s life, threatening to take Flora’s if she fails.
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3 out of 5 stars
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unavoidable disappointing ending
- By Adam Tobi Smith on 11-12-18
- The Little Shop of Found Things: A Novel
- Found Things, Book 1
- By: Paula Brackston
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
Enjoyable escape
Reviewed: 02-05-20
I enjoyed nearly every aspect. Well written with the effect of creating a 'little movie' in my head as I listened. The narrator's accents for each character created added to the vividness without being forced or over the top. I saw each character as I listened. The story is somewhat reminiscent of Outlander, but held it's own in the way of originality. Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a good story full of history and time travel!
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