Lisa B.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 199,542
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 175,207
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Story5 out of 5 stars 174,693
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great reading of the wrong book
- By P on 11-24-15
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
I don't know why I waited so long to read this...
Reviewed: 10-05-18
Probably because I was an adult with a grown son, I didn't think there would be any reason to begin this series. Now that I've started, this book has been so fun and flown by so quickly, I can't wait to start the next. Never thought I'd become a Potter-phile, yet here I am!
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Honeybee Democracy
- By: Thomas D. Seeley
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 289
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 254
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 253
Honeybees make decisions collectively-and democratically. Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and consensus building. In fact, as world-renowned animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals, these incredible insects have much to teach us when it comes to collective wisdom and effective decision making.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Most Annoying Book Ever!!
- By Spaceman on 06-18-19
- Honeybee Democracy
- By: Thomas D. Seeley
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
Wonderfully detailed & complete. A joy.
Reviewed: 09-06-18
As a beekeeper, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lots of behavioural and scientific detail. Particularly impressed how bees are great examples for humans.
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Why We Sleep
- Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
- By: Matthew Walker
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 17,089
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,523
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14,335
Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life - eating, drinking, and reproducing - the purpose of sleep remained elusive.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I recommend this to EVERYONE
- By M. Balfour on 12-11-17
- Why We Sleep
- Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
- By: Matthew Walker
- Narrated by: Steve West
Simply amazing
Reviewed: 08-08-18
until this book, I was not aware how many aspects of our lives sleep affects. Good sleep is now one of my pillars of health... along with exercise & healthy eating. This is SO important!
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Uncommon Type
- Some Stories
- By: Tom Hanks
- Narrated by: Tom Hanks
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,824
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,380
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,364
A collection of 17 wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor. The short stories are surprising, intelligent, heartwarming, and, for the millions and millions of Tom Hanks fans, an absolute must-have!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Old fashioned romp of stories, some real gems!
- By Lili on 11-13-17
- Uncommon Type
- Some Stories
- By: Tom Hanks
- Narrated by: Tom Hanks
A lovely book, especially the audible version!
Reviewed: 07-01-18
Tom Hanks, one of America's all time favorite actors (really, my family & friends love him so much we consider him 'one of ours') is apparently a fun and amazing writer. Who knew?
I'm sure the print book is super great, but I would venture nothing compares to having Tom reading, no, performing, this excellent set of short stories. What a treat it was too have his voice in my ear as we made our way through a variety of adventures that were funny, compelling, heartfelt... and always entertaining. Well written, well performed, I very much recommend this audio book to everyone.
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You Are a Badass
- How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
- By: Jen Sincero
- Narrated by: Jen Sincero
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54,067
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46,328
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46,005
Bestselling author, speaker, and world-traveling success coach Jen Sincero cuts through the din of the self-help genre with her own verbal meat cleaver in You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life. In this refreshingly blunt how-to guide, Sincero serves up 27 bite-sized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, life-changing insights, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Title misrepresents tone of content
- By Matt on 07-29-14
- You Are a Badass
- How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
- By: Jen Sincero
- Narrated by: Jen Sincero
Very humorous, inspiring & motivating
Reviewed: 06-17-18
Jen is so funny & smart. This listening experience has been helpful to me getting out of the depression of long-term unemployment and on with my life. I recommend it!
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Leonardo da Vinci
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: Alfred Molina
- Length: 17 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,964
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,473
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,396
Leonardo da Vinci created the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and engineering. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wish the sample was not from the preface!
- By Chris M. on 11-13-17
- Leonardo da Vinci
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: Alfred Molina
Excellent analysis of Leonardo as human & genius
Reviewed: 06-10-18
Well researched and written, it is a joyful yet honest assessment of the man, his life & his work. Alfred Molina is delightful and "easy on the ears". I loved listening to this book, very well done.
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A Higher Loyalty
- Truth, Lies, and Leadership
- By: James Comey
- Narrated by: James Comey
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 26,977
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24,437
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Story5 out of 5 stars 24,332
In his audiobook, A Higher Loyalty, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of powe, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.
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5 out of 5 stars
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More Than Trump: All Comey's Life/Working Years--
- By Gillian on 04-17-18
- A Higher Loyalty
- Truth, Lies, and Leadership
- By: James Comey
- Narrated by: James Comey
Excellent read
Reviewed: 05-29-18
I highly recommend this book.Well written, well read. Great lessons for our time. Wow.
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The Hidden Brain
- How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars, and Save Our Lives
- By: Shankar Vedantam
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 482
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 344
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 344
Most of us would agree that there’s a clear—and even obvious—connection between the things we believe and the way we behave. But what if our actions are driven not by our conscious values and beliefs but by hidden motivations we’re not even aware of? The “hidden brain” is Shankar Vedantam’s shorthand for a host of brain functions, emotional responses, and cognitive processes that happen outside our conscious awareness but have a decisive effect on how we behave.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
- By Anne on 02-16-10
- The Hidden Brain
- How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars, and Save Our Lives
- By: Shankar Vedantam
- Narrated by: Steve West
Wow. I had no idea!
Reviewed: 05-14-18
I was impressed at the information I got from this book. I had no idea where we are all coming from. I hope we can evolve to use logic someday, instead of relying so much on our fearful hidden brains...
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Song of Increase
- Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World
- By: Jacqueline Freeman
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Freeman, Robin Wise
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 148
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 133
The most joyful emanation produced by a colony of bees is known as the "song of increase" - declaring that the hive is flourishing and the bees are happy in its abundance. Song of Increase takes us inside the world of the honeybee to glean the wisdom of these fascinating creatures with whom humanity has shared a sacred bond for millennia. Within these minutes is a bee-centric approach to living with honeybees, rather than advice for simply maximizing the products they provide.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't Get Past the First Few Chapters
- By Stephen Hopper on 06-10-17
- Song of Increase
- Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World
- By: Jacqueline Freeman
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Freeman, Robin Wise
What a lovely book!
Reviewed: 03-31-17
This was fulfilling adventure, I learned so much. I am a new beekeeper and I'll be a better beekeeper & better human... because of this book. I really loved it.
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Crimson Peak
- By: Nancy Holder
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 600
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 548
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 548
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend, and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds...and remembers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By Nicole on 10-19-15
- Crimson Peak
- By: Nancy Holder
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
Loved this Gothic Novel
Reviewed: 11-17-15
I saw the Crimson Peak movie and really feel in love with the story. I sought this novelization to get more detail into the characters thoughts & feelings. This performance did not disappoint! Upon finishing this book, I again saw the movie with greater insight. My experience was enhanced, and I appreciated the story, setting, and cast even more. Guillermo del Toro is a master, his movie is now one of my favorites.
This novelization is very well done, I felt completely immersed in this audio book, every detail available. Imogen Church is superior.
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13 people found this helpful