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The Reading List
- A Novel
- By: Sara Nisha Adams
- Narrated by: Tara Divina, Sagar Arya, Paul Panting
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,833
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,484
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,476
Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in the London Borough of Ealing after losing his beloved wife. He shops every Wednesday, goes to Temple, and worries about his granddaughter, Priya, who hides in her room reading. Aleisha is a bright but anxious teenager working at the local library when she discovers a crumpled-up piece of paper. It's a list of novels that she's never heard of before. When Mukesh arrives at the library, desperate to forge a connection with his bookworm granddaughter, Aleisha passes along the reading list…hoping that it will be a lifeline for him too.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous narrators!
- By Barbara S on 10-29-21
- The Reading List
- A Novel
- By: Sara Nisha Adams
- Narrated by: Tara Divina, Sagar Arya, Paul Panting
Young adult level story.
Reviewed: 02-25-24
The idea was good. Characters were weak . Relationships between them grew. Got together at the end.
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The Rabbit Hutch
- A Novel
- By: Tess Gunty
- Narrated by: Tess Gunty, Scott Brick, Suzanne Toren, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 415
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 368
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 369
Blandine isn't like the other residents of her building. An online obituary writer. A young mother with a dark secret. A woman waging a solo campaign against rodents — neighbors, separated only by the thin walls of a low-cost housing complex in the once bustling industrial center of Vacca Vale, Indiana.
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2 out of 5 stars
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when will we stop romanticizing pedophilia
- By Kindle Customer on 08-18-22
- The Rabbit Hutch
- A Novel
- By: Tess Gunty
- Narrated by: Tess Gunty, Scott Brick, Suzanne Toren, Kirby Heyborne, Kyla Garcia
Luminous
Reviewed: 11-25-22
These characters will linger .
The prose is fascinating and addicting.
Hope another book will follow!
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This Is Ear Hustle
- Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
- By: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods
- Narrated by: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, Lt. Sam Robinson, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 175
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 152
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Story5 out of 5 stars 151
When Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods met, Nigel was a photography professor volunteering with the Prison University Project and Earlonne was serving thirty-one years to life at California’s San Quentin State Prison. Initially drawn to each other by their shared interest in storytelling, neither had podcast production experience when they decided to enter Radiotopia’s contest for new shows...and won. Using the prize for seed money, Nigel and Earlonne launched Ear Hustle, named after the prison term for “eavesdropping”.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Crying, laughing and goosebumps
- By jennifer hill on 10-19-21
- This Is Ear Hustle
- Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
- By: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods
- Narrated by: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, Lt. Sam Robinson, Joniece Abbot Pratt, Curt Bonnem, Teri Clark Linden, Pierce Cravens, Chayne Hampton, Andrew Eiden, Gary Tiedemann, Landon Woodson, Cary Hite, Debi Tinsley
A peek into prison life
Reviewed: 02-12-22
Woods and Poor gently show you an image of life in prison through interviews and by sharing their own reflections of producing podcasts inside San Quentin.
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The Muse
- A Novel
- By: Jessie Burton
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin, Maria Elena Infantino
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 401
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 371
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 366
England, 1967. Odelle Bastien is a Caribbean émigré trying to make her way in London. When she starts working at the prestigious Skelton Institute of Art, she discovers a painting rumored to be the work of Isaac Robles, a young artist of immense talent and vision whose mysterious death has confounded the art world for decades. The excitement over the painting is matched by the intrigue around the conflicting stories of its discovery.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mixed narration
- By Amy Fleury on 08-05-16
- The Muse
- A Novel
- By: Jessie Burton
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin, Maria Elena Infantino
Not as good as The Miniaturist.
Reviewed: 11-05-16
What did you love best about The Muse?
The main character and her development as a writer.
Would you be willing to try another book from Jessie Burton? Why or why not?
Yes! The Miniaturist knocked my socks off and even though I like The Muse less, Jessie Burton is a good story-teller.
Which character – as performed by Bahni Turpin and Maria Elena Infantino – was your favorite?
Odelle, as she grows from a shop girl into a writer.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No! It's a study of characters and it takes a long time to get to experience each stage of their growth.
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Trustee from the Toolroom
- By: Nevil Shute
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,135
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,911
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,907
Keith Stewart, a retiring and ingenious engineer, could not have been happier in his little house in the shabby London suburb of Ealing. There he invented the mini-motor, the six-volt generator, and the tiny Congreve clock. Then a chain of events sweeps him into deep waters and leads him to his happiest discovery yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hologram of a Decent Man
- By Jim In Texas! on 05-28-12
- Trustee from the Toolroom
- By: Nevil Shute
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
Great escape!
Reviewed: 11-05-16
What made the experience of listening to Trustee from the Toolroom the most enjoyable?
it's a story with a happy ending after some turns and twists.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Trustee from the Toolroom?
The 28 day voyage of the main character by sloop from Hawaii to Tahiti
Which character – as performed by Frank Muller – was your favorite?
Keith, the main character.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Made me happy! Such a wonderful story, almost a fairy tale.
Any additional comments?
Nevil Shutes books provide great escape. As all of his books I have read, they have interesting settings in far away countries with a cast of characters you enjoy meeting. There is a gentleness and heart to his stories, which makes me come back to him as an author over and over.
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The Elegance of the Hedgehog
- By: Muriel Barbery
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat, Cassandra Morris
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,793
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,472
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,500
An enchanting New York Times and international best seller and award-winner about life, art, literature, philosophy, culture, class, privilege, and power, seen through the eyes of a 54-year-old French concierge and a precocious but troubled 12-year-old girl.
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4 out of 5 stars
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It surprised me
- By Pyles on 04-21-10
- The Elegance of the Hedgehog
- By: Muriel Barbery
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat, Cassandra Morris
sweet story, but...
Reviewed: 10-31-13
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No- because it did not move me, and was not memorable. The setting was interesting, being Paris, but the setting was not a big enough part of the book: no descriptions. The ending was a bummer.
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Tell the Wolves I’m Home
- A Novel
- By: Carol Rifka Brunt
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,199
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,966
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,965
1987. There’s only one person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus, and that’s her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy at school and distant from her older sister, June can only be herself in Finn’s company; he is her godfather, confidant, and best friend. So when he dies, far too young, of a mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, June’s world is turned upside down. But Finn’s death brings a surprise acquaintance into June’s life - someone who will help her to heal....
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3 out of 5 stars
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worst protagonist ever
- By Danica on 12-19-14
- Tell the Wolves I’m Home
- A Novel
- By: Carol Rifka Brunt
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
peeking...
Reviewed: 10-31-13
What did you like best about Tell the Wolves I’m Home? What did you like least?
It's a peek into a gay life - interesting and sympathetic.
least? The family relationships: parents - children. Also the improbability of some of the story-line.
Would you ever listen to anything by Carol Rifka Brunt again?
no
What about Amy Rubinate’s performance did you like?
ok
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Shantaram
- By: Gregory David Roberts
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 42 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,771
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,089
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,096
This mesmerizing first novel tells the epic journey of Lin, an escaped convict who flees maximum security prison in Australia to disappear into the underworld of contemporary Bombay. Accompanied by his guide and faithful friend, Prabaker, Lin searches for love and meaning while running a clinic in one of the city's poorest slums and serving his apprenticeship in the dark arts of the Bombay mafia. The keys to unlock the mysteries that bind Lin are held by two people: his mentor Khader Khan, mafia godfather and criminal-philosopher; and the beautiful, elusive Karla, whose passions are driven by dangerous secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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compelling, haunting
- By Kindle Muse 1 on 06-21-06
- Shantaram
- By: Gregory David Roberts
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
bowled over!
Reviewed: 10-31-13
What did you love best about Shantaram?
it's a fascinating and exotic trip: colorful characters, wonderful setting in Bombay, compassionate and intriguing people, and a reader who nails the foreign accents and holds you spellbound.
What does Humphrey Bower bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Amazing knowledge of the indian accents. the characters pop into your mind the minute they enter the scene.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The post script! Wow, this was autobiographical? How could anyone have lived through this journey?
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The Prince of Tides
- By: Pat Conroy
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Length: 22 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,573
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,269
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,270
Spanning 40 years, this is the story of turbulent Tom Wingo, his gifted and troubled twin sister Savannah, and their struggle to triumph over the dark and tragic legacy of the extraordinary family into which they were born.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A "Prince" amongst novels
- By Ella on 11-24-09
- The Prince of Tides
- By: Pat Conroy
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
great family saga
Reviewed: 03-18-13
If you could sum up The Prince of Tides in three words, what would they be?
epic, spellbinding, local
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Prince of Tides?
the rape scene and the tiger
Would you be willing to try another one of Frank Muller’s performances?
nah, I got used to him, but did not like his heaviness
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
relationship between Tom and Susan's son
Any additional comments?
Pat Conroy is a wonderful and thorough storyteller.
Would like to know how much - if any- of this story is autobiographical
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Heft
- By: Liz Moore
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Keith Szarabajka
- Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,959
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,532
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,532
Forrmer academic Arthur Opp weighs 550 pounds and hasn’t left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Twenty miles away in Yonkers, seventeen-year-old Kel Keller navigates life as the poor kid in a rich school and pins his hopes on what seems like a promising baseball career - if he can untangle himself from his family drama.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Intriguing--Captivating--Altering
- By Mel on 04-19-12
- Heft
- By: Liz Moore
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Keith Szarabajka
mixed bag
Reviewed: 02-01-13
What did you like best about Heft? What did you like least?
The story is great - fascinating perspective and interesting characters
Arthur's "voice" was amazing: well cast and hypnotic
Cal's part was weak and poorly cast, giving me trouble envisioning a young kid
What did you like best about this story?
I really liked Big Arthurs's character and the reader who read his part. Wonderful!Could not wait till he came back in.
Was Heft worth the listening time?
definitely
Any additional comments?
I would have liked a different voice and attitude for the young Arthur (Cal)(Can't tell which reader read which part..... it would be nice to state:Arthur's part read by .................Cal's part read by ....................
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