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Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen
- The Miles Vorkosigan Adventures, Book 17
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,121
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,942
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,939
Future imperfect: Three years after her famous husband's death, Cordelia Vorkosigan, widowed vicereine of Sergyar, stands ready to spin her life in a new direction. Oliver Jole, admiral, Sergyar Fleet, finds himself caught up in her web of plans in ways he'd never imagined, bringing him to an unexpected crossroads in his life. Meanwhile, Miles Vorkosigan, one of Emperor Gregor's key investigators, this time dispatches himself on a mission of inquiry into a mystery he never anticipated - his own mother.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Only for Cordelia fans and, even then, be warned.
- By Susan on 07-22-16
- Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen
- The Miles Vorkosigan Adventures, Book 17
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
A great ending for Cordelia
Reviewed: 12-27-23
I loved this story for it’s the characters’ personal interactions. It’s now become one of my favorites. Yes there are no major wars or espionage crises going on, but this slice of life story is compelling and completely enjoyable all the same.
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Latin History for Morons
- By: John Leguizamo
- Narrated by: John Leguizamo
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,574
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,330
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,325
When his son gets a school assignment on heroes, John seizes the chance to teach him all about the great figures of the Latino world. But once he sets out on his irreverent crash course across three continents and 3,000 years of history - from conquistadores to cumbia, Montezuma to Menudo, and taking on the characters in all of it - he uncovers provocative truths that shock even him.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Well
- By Amy Cueto on 11-25-19
- Latin History for Morons
- By: John Leguizamo
- Narrated by: John Leguizamo
Humorous introduction to Latinx history
Reviewed: 05-28-21
This was a real well done introduction to the massive contributions that Latinx community has given to the USA from even before Europeans came to the Americas. Combine this with a touching story of a dad struggling to help his son be proud of their heritage and this is definitely a great read.
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Barrayar
- A Vorkosigan Adventure
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,979
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,224
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,220
In the wake of interplanetary war, former commander Cordelia Naismith has deserted her own planet to marry the leader of the defeated enemy, Aral Vorkosigan. On his home planet of Barrayar, two rival factions are eyeing the recently vacated throne, and Aral, recently appointed Regent of Barrayar by the Emperor on his deathbed, must stand between them. Lord and Lady Vorkosigan, Aral and Cordelia struggle to establish stability in a fragile government thrown into confusion by the transition of power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lois Bujold always delivers!
- By Karen S. Coyle on 02-04-10
- Barrayar
- A Vorkosigan Adventure
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Love this book and this series.
Reviewed: 05-13-21
An great story, fast paced and engaging, with well developed characters. The leading female protagonist, Cordelia, is my hands down favorite in all literature. Her strength of will and character is amazing. I adore this series, the character, and the author. Definitely recommend this book.
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Falling Free
- Miles Vorsokigan, Book 4
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,319
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,836
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,843
Leo Graf was just your average highly efficient engineer: mind your own business, fix what's wrong, and move on to the next job. But all that changed on his assignment to the Cay Habitat, where a group of humanoids had been secretly, commercially bioengineered for working in free fall. Could he just stand there and allow the exploitation of hundreds of helpless children merely to enhance the bottom line of a heartless mega-corporation?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Don't read this one first
- By Carol on 02-20-13
- Falling Free
- Miles Vorsokigan, Book 4
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Wonderful prequel to the series.
Reviewed: 05-11-21
This was a very enjoyable story. While not directly part of the Vorkosigan series (it take place decades before the Vorkosigan Saga), it helps flush out that universe and gives you a better understanding of Diplomatic Immunity’s Graf Station, Nicole (the Quaddie musician from an earlier story), and the Quaddies the people as a whole. Grover Gardner once again did an amazing job as a narrator. Definitely worth the purchase
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The Flowers of Vashnoi
- An Ekaterin Vorkosigan Novella
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,252
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,112
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,110
Still new to her duties as Lady Vorkosigan, Ekaterin is working together with expatriate scientist Enrique Borgos on a radical scheme to recover the lands of the Vashnoi exclusion zone, lingering radioactive legacy of the Cetagandan invasion of the planet Barrayar. When Enrique's experimental bioengineered creatures go missing, the pair discover that the zone still conceals deadly old secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dear Lois, please keep writing!
- By Peter on 11-15-18
- The Flowers of Vashnoi
- An Ekaterin Vorkosigan Novella
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Great story but what happened to the narration
Reviewed: 05-11-21
This was a delightful story. It was wonderful to hear Ekaterin in a tale all her own. But I was put off by the narration. Grover Gardner is usually so fabulous, yet here his voice lacked its usual energy. Also the voices blended, not as distinct as they usually are. Enrique out and out lost his accent—more often than not sounding exactly like Miles, so when the two were part of the same conversation it was confusing. I was actually worried Gardner was sick in real life and went to Google if he was okay. Even still it was worth the money and a great addition to the Vorkosigan Saga.
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A Potion to Die For
- Magic Potion Mystery, Book 1
- By: Heather Blake
- Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 670
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 616
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Story4 out of 5 stars 614
As the owner of Little Shop of Potions, a magic potion shop specializing in love potions, Carly Bell Hartwell finds her product more in demand than ever. A local soothsayer has predicted that a couple in town will soon divorce, and now it seems that every married person in Hitching Post, Alabama, wants a little extra matrimonial magic to make sure that they stay hitched.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Different but Flawed
- By Mario on 05-19-15
- A Potion to Die For
- Magic Potion Mystery, Book 1
- By: Heather Blake
- Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer
An enjoyable cozy
Reviewed: 12-14-20
This was a cute, cozy mystery. The story moved along at a good pace and the main characters as well as the side characters were interesting. The narrator voice was not only enjoyable, but brought the story to life.
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Orconomics: A Satire
- The Dark Profit Saga, Book 1
- By: J. Zachary Pike
- Narrated by: Doug Tisdale Jr.
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,942
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,561
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,549
Professional heroes kill and loot deadly monsters every day, but Gorm Ingerson's latest quest will be anything but business as usual. The adventuring industry drives the economy of Arth, a world much like our own but with more magic and fewer vowels. Monsters' hoards are claimed, bought by corporate interests, and sold off to plunder funds long before the Heroes' Guild actually kills the beasts. That's a terrible arrangement for the Shadowkin; orcs, goblins, kobolds, and their ilk must apply for to become Noncombatant Paper Carriers to avoid being killed and looted by heroes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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High Fantasy meets Economics- hilarity ensues
- By James Caulfield on 01-02-17
- Orconomics: A Satire
- The Dark Profit Saga, Book 1
- By: J. Zachary Pike
- Narrated by: Doug Tisdale Jr.
Fun tale for gamers.
Reviewed: 07-10-20
A great story with an interesting plot. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
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Orconomics: A Satire
- The Dark Profit Saga, Book 1
- By: J. Zachary Pike
- Narrated by: Doug Tisdale Jr.
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,091
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,706
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,694
The adventuring industry drives the economy of Arth, a world much like our own but with more magic and fewer vowels. Monsters' hoards are claimed, bought by corporate interests, and sold off to plunder funds long before the Heroes' Guild actually kills the beasts. Of course, that's a terrible arrangement for the Shadowkin; orcs, goblins, kobolds, and their ilk must apply for to become Noncombatant Paper Carriers (or NPCs) to avoid being killed and looted by heroes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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High Fantasy meets Economics- hilarity ensues
- By James Caulfield on 01-02-17
- Orconomics: A Satire
- The Dark Profit Saga, Book 1
- By: J. Zachary Pike
- Narrated by: Doug Tisdale Jr.
Fun tale for gamers.
Reviewed: 07-10-20
A great story with an interesting plot. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
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Girl Logic
- The Genius and the Absurdity
- By: Iliza Shlesinger
- Narrated by: Mayim Bialik, Iliza Shlesinger
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,736
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,071
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,039
From breakout stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman's approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships. "Girl Logic" is Iliza's term for the way women obsess over details and situations that men don't necessarily even notice. She describes it as a characteristically female way of thinking that appears to be contradictory and circuitous but is actually a complicated and highly evolved way of looking at the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A delight
- By Haha917 on 03-28-18
- Girl Logic
- The Genius and the Absurdity
- By: Iliza Shlesinger
- Narrated by: Mayim Bialik, Iliza Shlesinger
A great listen
Reviewed: 05-12-20
This was a great listen. Iliza Shlesinger was funny and entertaining as she always is. Definitely worth it.
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The Hallowed Hunt
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,426
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 980
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Story4 out of 5 stars 989
The half-mad Prince Boleso has been slain by a noblewoman he had intended to defile. It falls to Lord Ingrey kin Wilfcliff to transport the prince to his burial place and to bring the accused killer, Lady Ijada, to judgment. The road he travels with his burden and his prisoner is fraught with danger. But in the midst of political chaos, magic has the fiercer hold on Ingrey's destiny, and Ijada herself may turn out to be the only one he dares trust.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Extremely disappointing
- By Loren on 10-12-12
- The Hallowed Hunt
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
The story was great, the reader was okay
Reviewed: 02-25-20
I love Lois McMaster Bujold as an author. Her stories are fabulous and so is this one. The reader did not do the story justice. She has a very beautiful voice, but she doesn’t have the knack of a great reader: the range of her characters are limited so it can get confusing on who is speaking and the reading often times comes off stiff. The reading wasn’t so bad that I didn’t want to abandon the story, but it definitely wasn’t in the same league as Grover Gardner where I could just get lost in the story.
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