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Cyrano
- By: Geraldine McCaughrean
- Narrated by: Cynthia Bishop
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15
Swordsman, soldier, poet...and possessor of the biggest nose in all of France! Cyrano de Bergerac was all this and more, for behind his grotesque face beat the heart of a lover. And, being Cyrano, who could he fall in love with but the most beautiful woman in Paris?From this conflict of nose versus heart springs one of the most uproarious, tender, funny, painful, and action-packed stories of all time - a tale that has its roots in truth, for Cyrano de Bergerac really existed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful retelling of a great play
- By G on 07-27-24
- Cyrano
- By: Geraldine McCaughrean
- Narrated by: Cynthia Bishop
Wonderful retelling of a great play
Reviewed: 07-27-24
Cyrano is one of my favourite plays of all time and Geraldine McCaughrean one of my favourite authors, so this is a huge treasure for me. Beautifully written! I didn’t love the full cast narration, but Cynthia Bishop is excellent.
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The Princes in the Tower
- Solving History's Greatest Cold Case
- By: Philippa Langley
- Narrated by: Philippa Langley
- Length: 16 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4 out of 5 stars 69
Philippa Langley reveals the findings of a remarkable new research initiative: ‘The Missing Princes Project'. In the summer of 1483, Edward V (aged 12) and his brother Richard Duke of York (aged 9), disappeared from the Tower of London. For over 500 years, history has judged that they were murdered on the orders of their uncle Richard III. Following years of intensive research in UK, American and European archives, astonishing new archival discoveries have been uncovered that change what we know about the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Narrator
- By The Rev. Craig on 12-07-23
- The Princes in the Tower
- Solving History's Greatest Cold Case
- By: Philippa Langley
- Narrated by: Philippa Langley
Please hire a real narrator!
Reviewed: 05-07-24
I’ve been fascinated by the Princes in the Tower mystery since I was a kid and was so excited about this book. The new information brought to light in it is amazing. But I can’t finish listening. I don’t know why anyone ever thinks it’s a good idea to have authors who aren’t trained as narrators read their own books. Langley might be a wonderful researcher, but she’s a terrible narrator. Non-fiction narration requires a lot of skill and training to bring the text to life. This reading is completely flat, with weird pauses that sound like periods after every few words (often in the middle of names), and unfortunately mangled pronunciation of foreign names and words. Additionally, there are editing errors, with small sections being duplicated. I slogged through nearly 10 hours before finally deciding that I couldn’t take any more. Maybe I’ll buy the print book at some point.
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Extraordinary Knowing
- Science, Skepticism, and the Inexplicable Powers of the Human Mind
- By: Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer PhD
- Narrated by: Leslie Howard
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
From Sigmund Freud's writings on telepathy to secret CIA experiments on remote viewing, from leading-edge neuroscience to the strange world of quantum physics, Dr. Mayer reveals a wealth of credible and fascinating research into the realm where the mind seems to trump the laws of nature.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By G on 10-25-23
- Extraordinary Knowing
- Science, Skepticism, and the Inexplicable Powers of the Human Mind
- By: Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer PhD
- Narrated by: Leslie Howard
Excellent
Reviewed: 10-25-23
This book came into my life as a piece of synchronicity and has had a big impact already. It’s well written, fascinating, and the perfect blend of being open without being credulous. The narration is just right and it’s a pleasure to listen to in addition to being captivating. If you have any interest in anomalous phenomena, this is a must read!
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The War That Saved My Life
- By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,932
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,461
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,443
Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute - she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure of Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great historical Fiction -- 2016 Newbery Honor
- By Mel on 01-05-17
- The War That Saved My Life
- By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
My daughter was right
Reviewed: 07-03-22
She told me this book was amazing and it is. I cried so much. I even dreamt about it. Plus Jane Entwhistle is one of my favourite narrators ever. Now on to the sequel!
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The Red Tent
- By: Anita Diamant
- Narrated by: Carol Bilger
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,926
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,295
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,315
Passionate, earthy, deeply affecting, The Red Tent combines rich storytelling with a valuable contribution to modern fiction: a vibrant new perspective of female life in the age that shaped present day civilization and values.
If you like The Red Tent, try The Harlot by the Side of the Road, a recounting of some of the most startling and explicit writings from The Old Testament.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The key word is 'fiction'
- By R. S. Herron on 03-03-09
- The Red Tent
- By: Anita Diamant
- Narrated by: Carol Bilger
Riveting
Reviewed: 02-22-22
I love this book. Beautifully crafted, poignant, powerful.
The narrator was a bit meh. Completely competent, I just felt like this book deserved a more sophisticated reading. But I still enjoyed the listen immensely.
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
- By: Tracy Chevalier
- Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,311
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 948
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 949
After earning a graduate degree in creative writing from the University of East Anglia, Tracy Chevalier was immediately recognized for her literary talent. In Girl with a Pearl Earring, she recreates the 17th-century world of Johannes Vermeer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Masterpiece
- By Elizabeth on 11-05-06
- Girl with a Pearl Earring
- By: Tracy Chevalier
- Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister
Enchanting
Reviewed: 04-23-21
I love this story, I love the paintings, the writing, the narrator. Really well done. Only comment is that there was a surprising amount of extraneous noise for a professional audio production. But it didn’t detract from my enjoyment.
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The Complete Novels : Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 81 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,001
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 867
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Story5 out of 5 stars 857
Ever since Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerged from the lake in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the novels of Jane Austen have become more popular than ever, delighting millions of fans all over the world. Now, Alison Larkin's critically acclaimed narrations of Austen's six completed novels are brought together in this very special 200th anniversary audio edition. "Alison Larkin's narration will captivate listeners from the first sentence" raves AudioFile magazine about the Earphones Award-winning recording of Sense and Sensibility, which starts the collection.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Table of Contents/Navigation Guide!
- By Jim on 02-23-18
Delicious
Reviewed: 11-25-20
What a treasure trove this collection is! I can’t believe there’s all of Jane Austen, so beautifully narrated, available for the price of a single book. Alison Larkin does a brilliant job bringing the text to life and capturing each character in all their nuances. I binge listened and now I’m sad it’s over!
I see some people have complained that the breaking up of it into parts makes each book hard to find, but there’s a list included that tells you exactly where everything is. And of course the divisions weren’t the narrator/producer’s choice; Audible did that.
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My First My Last My Only
- Granite Cove, Book 1
- By: Denise Carbo
- Narrated by: Laura English
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4 out of 5 stars 31
Socially awkward and prone to accidents, Franny Dawson has a brand new project: Herself. Owning the local bakery, The Sweet Spot, has taken all her time and energy and she's neglected the social aspects of her life. The small lakeside town of Granite Cove, New Hampshire is full of quirky residents eager to help and hinder her new plan. Mitch Atwater, an award winning director, returns to town. He has an agenda of his own and is wreaking havoc with her goals and her heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cute story - LOVED this narrator!
- By Erik Boogaert on 10-19-22
- My First My Last My Only
- Granite Cove, Book 1
- By: Denise Carbo
- Narrated by: Laura English
Sweet love story
Reviewed: 11-01-20
I enjoyed this charming small town romance. Laura English delivers a youthful, high energy performance.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook and have left this review of my own volition.
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My First My Last My Only
- Granite Cove, Book 1
- By: Denise Carbo
- Narrated by: Laura English
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4 out of 5 stars 31
Socially awkward and prone to accidents, Franny Dawson has a brand new project—herself. Owning the local bakery, The Sweet Spot, has taken all her time and energy and she's neglected the social aspects of her life. The small lakeside town of Granite Cove, New Hampshire, is full of quirky residents eager to help and hinder her new plan.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cute story - LOVED this narrator!
- By Erik Boogaert on 10-19-22
- My First My Last My Only
- Granite Cove, Book 1
- By: Denise Carbo
- Narrated by: Laura English
Sweet love story
Reviewed: 11-01-20
I enjoyed this charming small town romance. Laura English delivers a youthful, high energy performance.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook and have left this review of my own volition.
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The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
- By: Celeste Lecesne
- Narrated by: Celeste Lecesne
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,677
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,821
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,794
This live performance of a powerful police procedural comes to life through the artistry of Celeste Lecesne and is accompanied by the original music of Duncan Sheik. Celeste portrays every character in a small Jersey Shore town as they unravel the story of Leonard Pelkey, a tenaciously optimistic and flamboyant 14-year-old boy who has gone missing. A luminous force of nature whose magic is only truly felt once he is gone, Leonard becomes an unexpected inspiration as the town’s citizens question how they live, who they love, and what they leave behind.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Story About People Like Me, But Not For Us.
- By 'Nathan on 09-16-19
- The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
- By: Celeste Lecesne
- Narrated by: Celeste Lecesne
I wish I could give it more stars
Reviewed: 07-21-20
This might be the best audiobook I’ve ever heard. The writing and the performance are brilliant. It’s hilarious and heartbreaking and entertaining and politically relevant all at the same time. Just listen to it.
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