Michelle Pogodzinski
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Young Rich Widows
- A Novel
- By: Kimberly Belle, Layne Fargo, Cate Holahan, and others
- Narrated by: Dina Pearlman, Karissa Vacker, Helen Laser, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,229
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20,331
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20,249
It’s 1985 in Providence, Rhode Island, and the four partners of a prominent, mafia-affiliated law firm have been killed in a private jet that went down outside New York City. Four very different women have just lost the loves of their lives: Justine, a former fashion model adjusting to suburban life; Camille, a beautiful, young second wife some suspect is a gold digger; Krystle, committed to leaving the firm to her sons after her husband worked his whole life to support them all; and Meredith, a stripper at the local club who was in a secret relationship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hands Down One of the Most Entertaining Thrillers Ever
- By Brad&Britney on 04-03-22
- Young Rich Widows
- A Novel
- By: Kimberly Belle, Layne Fargo, Cate Holahan, Vanessa Lillie
- Narrated by: Dina Pearlman, Karissa Vacker, Helen Laser, Ariel Blake
Love!!!!
Reviewed: 05-14-22
Funny, quirky and (to some degree) relatable. I fell in love with each widow and hated each widow in kind. The plot “twist” was very easy to figure out but that didn’t matter. I actually liked the journey even though I figured out the destination. Very enjoyable experience all the way around.
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Tell Me Lies
- By: J. P. Pomare
- Narrated by: Aimee Horne
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 41,419
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37,263
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37,136
Psychologist Margot Scott has a picture-perfect life: a nice house in the suburbs, a husband, two children and a successful career. On a warm spring morning Margot approaches one of her clients on a busy train platform. He is looking down at his phone, with his duffel bag in hand as the train approaches. That’s when she slams into his back and he falls in front of the train. Margot’s clients all lie to her, but one lie cost her family and freedom.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Utterly Compulsive! That Ending OMG
- By Tracy on 03-05-20
- Tell Me Lies
- By: J. P. Pomare
- Narrated by: Aimee Horne
Slightly predictable... until the end! :)
Reviewed: 06-10-21
I liked the book a lot. The narration was great and the excitement built. Even if you kind of knew what was going to happen. If you like the genre give it a shot!
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The Last Thing He Told Me
- A Novel
- By: Laura Dave
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 58,485
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50,942
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 50,794
Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers—Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey. Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. Bailey, who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother. As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss, as a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was.
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1 out of 5 stars
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The worst book I have ever heard
- By Amazon Customer on 05-14-21
- The Last Thing He Told Me
- A Novel
- By: Laura Dave
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
Didn’t skip a second
Reviewed: 05-30-21
There are many books that require you to hit that “+30 second” button here and there. I can like a book even if I feel it needs a quick skip occasionally. Then there are the fluff books that require more skips than others.
This is not a skip book. There wasn’t any fluff that I didn’t feel was helpful to setting the scene or character. The narrator wasn’t annoying or over the top. The story was great (if not a tiny bit predictable). So... when my mom and I discuss whether we like a book, the ultimate praise is “didn’t skip a second”. This book is one of those. I’m not going to write in my review what you can read in the book details. (To me that’s review fluff). I’m just going to tell you that for a mystery lover, this is a good.... very good.... book.
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A Gambling Man
- By: David Baldacci
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Brittany Pressley
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,480
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,806
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,765
The 1950s are on the horizon, and Archer is in dire need of a fresh start after a nearly fatal detour in Poca City. So Archer hops on a bus and begins the long journey out west to California, where rumor has it there is money to be made if you’re hard-working, lucky, criminal - or all three. Along the way, Archer stops in Reno, where a stroke of fortune delivers him a wad of cash and an eye-popping blood-red 1939 Delahaye convertible - plus a companion for the final leg of the journey, an aspiring actress named Liberty Callahan who is planning to try her luck in Hollywood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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PI Aloysius Archer moves to California
- By Wayne on 04-21-21
- A Gambling Man
- By: David Baldacci
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Brittany Pressley
Please please promise this is a series
Reviewed: 05-21-21
I’m in love with Archer!!! If Mr Baldacci is reading this, please, sir, keep Archer and Liberty alive! What an awesome story. No drawn out fluff, no boring love scenes... just a great mystery. Even though we all know early who the bad guy is... I loved the journey.
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Beneath the Shadows
- By: Sara Foster
- Narrated by: Lorna Bennett
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,272
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,575
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,562
When Grace’s husband, Adam, inherits an isolated North Yorkshire cottage, they leave the bustle of London behind to try a new life. A week later, Adam vanishes without a trace, leaving their baby daughter, Millie, in her stroller on the doorstep. The following year, Grace returns to the tiny village on the untamed heath. Everyone - the police, her parents, even her best friend and younger sister - is convinced that Adam left her. But Grace, unable to let go of her memories of their love and life together, cannot accept this explanation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Yes! Without a doubt LISTEN TO THIS BOOK!
- By Eric the Red on 02-18-20
- Beneath the Shadows
- By: Sara Foster
- Narrated by: Lorna Bennett
Love!
Reviewed: 11-05-20
Not exactly sure what it is about this story. However, I couldn’t put it down. This author pulled me in and wouldn’t let go. The “fluff” was minimal and the story wasn’t anything new.... but it was great! Great read.
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One by One
- By: Ruth Ware
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,120
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,261
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6,237
Getting snowed in at a luxurious, rustic ski chalet high in the French Alps doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world. Especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a full-service chef and housekeeper, a cozy fire to keep you warm, and others to keep you company. Unless that company happens to be eight coworkers…each with something to gain, something to lose, and something to hide.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Decide for yourself
- By Breezybealle on 09-10-20
- One by One
- By: Ruth Ware
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
Imogen Church MAKES this book
Reviewed: 09-20-20
I seriously think the audible version is better than reading. Edge of your seat suspense and awesome writing make this a “must read” for mystery lovers. Nice work!
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The Hunting Party
- A Novel
- By: Lucy Foley
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong, Elle Newlands, Morag Sims, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,216
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,751
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10,699
During the languid days of the Christmas break, a group of 30-something friends from Oxford meets to welcome in the New Year together, a tradition they began as students 10 years ago. For this vacation, they’ve chosen an idyllic and isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands - the perfect place to get away and unwind by themselves. They arrive on December 30, just before a historic blizzard seals the lodge off from the outside world. Two days later, on New Year’s Day, one of them is dead.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I bought this for 7 bucks; I wouldn't pay 8
- By Lucy on 12-01-19
- The Hunting Party
- A Novel
- By: Lucy Foley
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong, Elle Newlands, Morag Sims, Imogen Church, Moira Quirk
Hard to explain just how good....
Reviewed: 09-08-20
This book reminds me of Agatha Christie “And then there were none”. And, for the record, is a huge compliment. This book had me on the edge of my seat from cover to cover. What made it even better was listening to it. (Versus reading it). The different voices simply made this book an experience instead of just a story. I really wish I could give it more stars. Because...5 doesn’t seem to be enough. (In my personal opinion). Going to spend another credit on another Lucy Foley book. I am a new fan!!!!
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Dogtripping
- 25 Rescues, 11 Volunteers, and 3 RVs on Our Canine Cross-Country Adventure
- By: David Rosenfelt
- Narrated by: Jeff Steitzer
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 362
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 319
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 320
When best-selling mystery writer David Rosenfelt and his family moved from Southern California to Maine, he thought he had prepared for everything. They had mapped the route, brought three GPSs for backup, as well as refrigerators full of food, and stoves and microwaves on which to cook them. But traveling with 25 dogs turned out to be a bigger ordeal than he anticipated, despite RVs, the extra kibble, volunteers (including a few readers), and camping equipment.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Only about 1 hour of the book is about the trip
- By Gretchen on 10-29-13
- Dogtripping
- 25 Rescues, 11 Volunteers, and 3 RVs on Our Canine Cross-Country Adventure
- By: David Rosenfelt
- Narrated by: Jeff Steitzer
The best part??
Reviewed: 06-10-20
Is when David promises to never kill off Tara. Honestly, though, you will enjoy this listen if:
1. You like the Andy series
2. You like dogs.
3. You are in the mood for something “light”.
I liked it! It’s no “Andy”.... but you can tell it’s Andy’s alter ego.
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Nothing to See Here
- By: Kevin Wilson
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,938
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,555
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,520
Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then, Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they’ve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison’s twin stepkids are moving in with her family, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there’s a catch: The twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Elevated art form.
- By KayMac on 10-30-19
- Nothing to See Here
- By: Kevin Wilson
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Wow!!!!
Reviewed: 12-31-19
I get so happy when a great book pairs with an awesome narrator. Mr. Wilson could not have picked a better voice to play all the parts Marin Ireland played. The book was the perfect mix of funny and “feels”. I didn’t want the book to end. Please write a part 2 so I can follow Bessie and Roland in college. Pretty Please???
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The Long Walk
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,062
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,247
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,245
In the near future, when America has become a police state, 100 boys are selected to enter an annual contest where the winner will be awarded whatever he wants for the rest of his life. Among them is 16-year-old Ray Garraty, and he knows the rules - keep a steady walking pace of four miles per hour without stopping. Three warnings and you're out - permanently.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ONLY,---- WHAT A STUPID WORD!
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 04-29-16
- The Long Walk
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
A true page turner
Reviewed: 08-02-19
I'm not a real fan of the horror genre as a whole. I don't enjoy blood and gore of any type. I guess I get nightmares very easy. So, I guess its no surprise that I have avoided King novels. Just recently, however, I found and read Mr. Mercedes and loved it. (I subsequently then read Dr Sleep, Revival, Finders Keepers, etc) I took a psychological break and hit legal thrillers and goofy Andy Carpenter novels. (Thanks, David Rosenfelt). I decided to look, then at some older King and "Bachman" stories. This book did not disappoint!! I seriously thought there HAD to be a million sub plots because how could you fill almost 11 hours with a bunch of boys walking. Not only did he do that...he did it so well that I didn't want to miss a single step the boys took. He doesn't dive into each boys back story or make it a family history of each of them. In fact, you don't learn a whole lot about anyone. You fall in love with some of them all the same. How does he do that??? Amazing, Mr. King (or Bachman), simply amazing. Not a boring moment and I have now purchased the Running Man and will dive into other older King masterpieces. The narration was perfect for the story. I know that a book can be great but if you can't stand the narrator you are lost. No worries there. Kirby Heyborne did an outstanding job. I will say the ending left me
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