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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
- By: James Luceno
- Narrated by: Daniel Davis
- Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28,552
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25,690
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25,635
Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires. Losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. Darth Sidious: Plagueis’s chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor. as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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See Episodes I-III in a whole new light!!!
- By kalei on 11-09-12
- Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
- By: James Luceno
- Narrated by: Daniel Davis
A fun bridge between the old world and the Empire
Reviewed: 09-09-23
If you are in any way interested in how Palpatine came to power and the Sith orchestrated the events of the Clone Wars and rise of the Empire, this is the book for you.
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Why We Love Star Wars
- The Great Moments That Built a Galaxy Far, Far Away
- By: Ken Napzok, Joseph Scrimshaw - foreword
- Narrated by: Ken Napzok
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 351
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 323
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Story5 out of 5 stars 321
Celebrate the greatest saga ever told: All of us who are deeply influenced by the epic saga of Star Wars have our favorite moments. Each time the screen goes black and you see those words - "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" - the music blasts through you, and you're a kid again. Ken Napzok, expert appreciator of Star Wars, counts down each one of those special moments that makes this series not just the best movies of all time, but the greatest saga ever told.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The most heartfelt publication on Star Wars I’ve ever read
- By Ashley Borthick on 09-19-19
- Why We Love Star Wars
- The Great Moments That Built a Galaxy Far, Far Away
- By: Ken Napzok, Joseph Scrimshaw - foreword
- Narrated by: Ken Napzok
A beautiful love letter to Star Wars
Reviewed: 03-03-23
You can disagree with his order, his interpretation, and even his passion over Star Wars, but you will never find a more complete and compelling it’s of reasons to love the galaxy far far away than this.
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And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,579
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,272
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,263
Hated and hailed, excoriated and revered, Abraham Lincoln was at the pinnacle of American power when secessionists gave no quarter in a clash of visions bound up with money, race, identity, and faith. In him we can see the possibilities of the presidency as well as its limitations. This book tells the story of Lincoln from his birth on the Kentucky frontier to his leadership during the Civil War to his tragic assassination: his rise, his self-education, his loves, his bouts of depression, his political failures, his deepening faith, and his persistent conviction that slavery must end.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Winner
- By Diane Moore on 10-31-22
- And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
Phenomenal
Reviewed: 01-18-23
Phenomenal! Extraordinary! Remarkable! A treasure!
These are only some of the words I would use to describe Meacham’s triumph of a biographical and rhetorical work on the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. I am beyond grateful for this thoughtful, nuanced, and in-depth look at the life and evolution of Mr. Lincoln. I’m highly recommend it for anyone looking for a holistic and complete understand of the motivations of Lincoln, our nation, and the war which tore us apart.
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Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith
- By: Adam Christopher
- Narrated by: William DeMeritt
- Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,439
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,228
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,219
The Empire is dead. Nearly two decades after the Battle of Endor, the tattered remnants of Palpatine’s forces have fled to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. But for the heroes of the New Republic, danger and loss are ever-present companions, even in this newly forged era of peace.
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2 out of 5 stars
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An average story presented in an obnoxious manner
- By Deya Ammar on 07-05-22
- Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith
- By: Adam Christopher
- Narrated by: William DeMeritt
The Best of the New Books
Reviewed: 07-16-22
As a middle-aged man who grew up loving Star Wars, I have typically enjoyed the tangential stories more, as well as the pre empire eras. This however is one of my favorite of all the Star Wars books. It brings Luke and Lando closer, tells the story of Rey’s origins, introduces a previously unknown Sith Lord, and connects to amazing new characters. I highly recommend.
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From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars)
- By: Renée Ahdieh, Meg Cabot, Pierce Brown, and others
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Ashley Eckstein, Janina Gavankar, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,110
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,675
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,654
Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the 40h anniversary, more than 40 contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the 40 short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Chapter listing. Audible sucks
- By The Way of the Wounded Cinema Warrior on 11-27-17
So fantastic!
Reviewed: 04-14-22
This is such a joy! I loved it so much and it was great to listen to on audiobook.
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Midnight Horizon
- Star Wars: The High Republic
- By: Daniel José Older
- Narrated by: Todd Haberkorn
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,425
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,293
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,291
After a series of staggering losses, the Republic seems to finally have the villainous Nihil marauders on the run, and it looks like there's light at the end of the tunnel. Until word comes of a suspected Nihil attack on the industrial cosmopolitan world of Corellia, right in the Galactic Core. Sent to investigate are Jedi Masters Cohmac Vitus and Kantam Sy, along with Padawans Reath Silas and Ram Jomaram, all fighting their own private battles after months of unrelenting danger.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I'm spoiled by Marc Thompson
- By Red Redington on 02-16-22
- Midnight Horizon
- Star Wars: The High Republic
- By: Daniel José Older
- Narrated by: Todd Haberkorn
My least favorite Star Wars book so far…
Reviewed: 03-14-22
I know this is a young adult novel, and as such the themes that appeal to and are relevant to young adults are different than older adults. However, this book was overtly hormonal. Everyone is in love with everyone. The adult characters were even unable to separate feelings of romantic and friendship love at times. Beyond that the story was over all boring and slow. It was also disjointed at times. Even the unexplained reappearance of a fan favorite didn’t help the story. Generally not a fan.
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American Prophets
- The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country
- By: Jack Jenkins
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
Drawing on his years of reporting, Jenkins examines the reemergence of progressive faith-based activism, detailing its origins and contrasting its goals with those of the religious right. Today’s rapidly expanding interfaith coalition - which includes Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and other faiths - has become a force within the larger “resistance” movement. Jenkins profiles Washington political insiders as well as a new generation of progressive faith leaders at the forefront today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My weekend is now complete!
- By louvipi on 05-10-20
- American Prophets
- The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country
- By: Jack Jenkins
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
Really well done
Reviewed: 07-08-21
Jack Jenkins does a wonderful of exposing and lifting up the work progressive people of faith are doing to life out their faiths in the world. It will be dismissed by those who already want to dismiss it, but for those who have “ears to hear” it will be encouraging and inspiring.
My only wish is that Jack, who comes from the progress camp, had more deep interaction with religious conservatives. Though this work is about religious progressives, I do think once or twice religious conservatives weren’t accurately represented.
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A Burning in My Bones
- The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of The Message
- By: Winn Collier
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 550
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 474
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Story5 out of 5 stars 471
Encounter the multifaceted life of one of the most influential and creative pastors of the past half century with unforgettable stories of Eugene’s lifelong devotion to his craft and love of language, the influences and experiences that shaped his unquenchable faith, the inspiration for his decision to translate The Message, and his success and struggles as a pastor, husband, and father. Author Winn Collier was given exclusive access to Eugene and his materials for the production of this landmark work.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you
- By Beth Spafford on 04-02-21
- A Burning in My Bones
- The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of The Message
- By: Winn Collier
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
I feel like I have been pastored and discipled
Reviewed: 05-07-21
In reading this book, I feel as though I have been pastored and disciples anew. Peterson was everything I would have pushed against when I first started in ministry, and everything I want to be now. He is the pastor I never knew, but like Henri Nouwen, has pastored me from afar. This book is like a love story to its readers.
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Love Thy Body
- Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality
- By: Nancy R. Pearcey
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 939
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 833
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Story5 out of 5 stars 822
In Love Thy Body, best-selling and award-winning author Nancy Pearcey takes on the hard questions about life and sexuality. She offers a respectful but riveting exposé of the secular worldview that lies behind trendy slogans and political talking points. A former agnostic, Pearcey is a sensitive guide to the secular ideas that shape current debates. She empowers listeners to intelligently and compassionately engage today's most controversial moral and social challenges.
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5 out of 5 stars
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a work of heart
- By Abby Moore on 03-30-20
- Love Thy Body
- Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality
- By: Nancy R. Pearcey
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
Worth the Read for both Progressive and Conserving people
Reviewed: 12-07-19
The strength of this book was it’s coherent, well-crafted, and thoughtful logical arguments. Also, the compassion of the author came through clearly, delivering hope.
The weakness was assuming there only one viable biblical interpretive method and occasionally ignoring the entire nuance of scripture when making a “biblical” argument.
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Bossypants
- By: Tina Fey
- Narrated by: Tina Fey
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 60,664
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50,774
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 50,543
Before Liz Lemon, before Weekend Update, before Sarah Palin, Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: A recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV. She has seen both these dreams come true. At last, Tina Fey's story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we've always suspected: You're no one until someone calls you bossy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tina Fey broke my new SUV
- By Warren on 04-07-11
- Bossypants
- By: Tina Fey
- Narrated by: Tina Fey
Fun read
Reviewed: 05-06-19
Not Of Mice and Men but not trying to be. If you are looking for a fun and entertaining read that will make you laugh and think at time then this is a great book for you. Fry talks family, expectations for women, and the entertainment industry in ways that are endearing and insightful.
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