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Eleanor & Park
- By: Rainbow Rowell
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman, Sunil Malhotra
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,069
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,316
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,339
Bono met his wife in high school, Park says. So did Jerry Lee Lewis, Eleanor answers. I’m not kidding, he says. You should be, she says, we’re 16. What about Romeo and Juliet? Shallow, confused, then dead. I love you, Park says. Wherefore art thou, Eleanor answers. I’m not kidding, he says. You should be. Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits - smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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E + P 4-ever!
- By FanB14 on 04-27-14
- Eleanor & Park
- By: Rainbow Rowell
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman, Sunil Malhotra
Lovely and engrossing
Reviewed: 09-03-19
Wow. A friend recommended this to me and I was surprised that she’d recommend a YA novel. “It’s good,” she assured me. And she was right! I was engrossed with the story of Eleanor & Park from the get-go. Such a tender, lovely story.
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The Song of Achilles
- A Novel
- By: Madeline Miller
- Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39,185
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35,001
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34,896
Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. “The best of all the Greeks”—strong, beautiful, and the child of a goddess—Achilles is everything the shamed Patroclus is not. Yet despite their differences, the boys become steadfast companions. Their bond deepens as they grow into young men and become skilled in the arts of war and medicine—much to the displeasure and the fury of Achilles’ mother, Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wasn't Expecting to Like It- BOY! was I wrong!!
- By susan on 06-11-14
- The Song of Achilles
- A Novel
- By: Madeline Miller
- Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Beautiful book with exceptional narration
Reviewed: 03-26-19
I am truly amazed by the beauty of this book. The language used by Madeline Miller is the most sumptuous, beautiful, clear and engaging writing I have ever read or listen to. Her mastery of the English language is unparalleled. The narrator of this novel added to the beauty and devotion of the authors words. I will be looking for other work he narrates. And I wish that there were many more books to read by this exceptional author. Do yourself a favor and read this book right away! I enjoyed the narration so much and plan to now are you hardcopies of the books as well. I initially purchased a hard copy of this book for my teenage son as he is and avid reader of Greek and Roman mythology. He finished the book and told me he thought I would enjoy it as well – and I am so pleased to have these books on our bookshelf at home.
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz
- A Novel
- By: Heather Morris
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 32,007
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 28,668
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Story5 out of 5 stars 28,528
In April 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his captors discover that he speaks several languages, he is put to work as a Tätowierer (German for tattooist), tasked with permanently marking his fellow prisoners. Imprisoned for more than two and a half years, Lale witnesses horrific atrocities and barbarism - but also incredible acts of bravery and compassion. Risking his own life, he uses his position to exchange jewels and money from murdered Jews for food to keep his fellow prisoners alive.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A hopeful perspective on a harrowing time
- By melyssa57 (A Page Before Bedtime dot com) on 10-10-18
- The Tattooist of Auschwitz
- A Novel
- By: Heather Morris
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
Incredible
Reviewed: 12-14-18
Simply an incredible account of a man’s will to survive amidst the most horrible atrocity leveled on humanity.
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The Kill Artist
- By: Daniel Silva
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,959
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,255
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6,232
After the assassination of his wife and son, Gabriel Allon retires from his brutal anti-terrorist career and loses himself in his previous cover job: art restoration. But when Tariq al-Hourani, the Palestinian terrorist responsible for his family’s death, begins a killing spree designed to destroy Middle East peace talks, Gabriel once again slips into the shadowy world of international intrigue. In a global game of hide-and-seek, the motives of Gabriel and Tariq soon become more personal than political.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Reluctant Assassin
- By Snoodely on 10-30-13
- The Kill Artist
- By: Daniel Silva
- Narrated by: George Guidall
Riveting!!
Reviewed: 11-29-18
I truly loved listening to this book! The narrator’s accents were mostly terrific. He did a great job jumping from American, British, French, Israeli & Arabic accents! The story itself is so engrossing and interesting. Loved all the twists and turns. A true thriller!
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Middlemarch
- By: George Eliot
- Narrated by: Maureen O'Brien
- Length: 32 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,879
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,675
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,669
George Eliot's most ambitious novel is a masterly evocation of diverse lives and changing fortunes in a provincial community. Peopling its landscape are Dorothea Brooke, a young idealist whose search for intellectual fulfillment leads her into a disastrous marriage to the pedantic scholar Casaubon; and the charming but tactless Dr Lydgate, whose marriage to the spendthrift beauty Rosamund and pioneering medical methods threaten to undermine his career.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed: this is not a never-ending story
- By M. Leavell on 01-23-16
- Middlemarch
- By: George Eliot
- Narrated by: Maureen O'Brien
Beautiful story with refreshing feminine heroine
Reviewed: 10-29-18
What a lovely story. There was sadness and death for sure, but through it all we cheer for Dorothea! Loved the narration too! Choose this book but know you’re in for a long one - I loved every minute of the storyline and was enraptured with the characters from the get-go!
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The Husband's Secret
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32,123
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28,601
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28,571
Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret - something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Soap Opera Digest
- By FanB14 on 02-06-14
- The Husband's Secret
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
Great story
Reviewed: 04-28-18
I truly enjoy Liane’s books. They provide a lovely departure from reality and transport me to a place with diverse, sometimes silly but always entertaining characters. I love the little twists and surprises in this book. Honestly I prefer the Audible version of her books as the narrator is simply marvelous! Her expression and voice completes the story for me. She is fabulous and I could (and do) listen to her for days!
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A Man Called Ove
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69,438
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 63,137
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 63,056
Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon - the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him "the bitter neighbor from hell". But behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I Laughed and I Cried
- By Bill on 08-22-15
- A Man Called Ove
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Sweet and lovely book
Reviewed: 06-15-17
What a surprise of a book! I heard of the movie and figured it may be a nice book to listen to. What a gem of a story. Beautifully written and performed. My heart is full after this story. Don yourself a favor and listen to the story of A Man Called Ove and you'll believe in the power of love found in surprising places.
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The Four Swans
- A Novel of Cornwall, 1795-1797
- By: Winston Graham
- Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
- Length: 18 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,028
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 916
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Story5 out of 5 stars 914
Cornwall, 1795-1799: Although Ross Poldark, now something of a war hero, seems secure in his hard-won prosperity, a new dilemma faces him in the sudden infatuation of a young naval officer with his wife, Demelza. All four women - the four swans - whose lives touch Ross' face crises in these years. For his wife, Demelza; his old love, Elizabeth; his friend's new wife, Caroline; and the unhappy Morwenna Chynoweth, these are times of stress and conflict.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It's killing me.
- By Kathryn Bare on 10-23-18
- The Four Swans
- A Novel of Cornwall, 1795-1797
- By: Winston Graham
- Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
Wonderful!
Reviewed: 04-22-17
Once again the narrator blew me away with his accents and his emotion. Truly able to feel like I'm in the story when listening to this series. A gorgeous book with sadness, happiness, triumph and turmoil. Love, hate, feuds, and so much more. And of course, beautiful Cornwall as the backdrop of a fantastic story with colorful, relatable characters.
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Jeremy Poldark
- A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787
- By: Winston Graham
- Narrated by: Oliver Hembrough
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,448
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,286
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,285
Reeling from the tragic death of a loved one, Captain Poldark vents his grief by inciting impoverished locals to salvage the contents of a ship run aground in a storm - an act for which British law proscribes death by hanging. Ross is brought to trial for his involvement, and, despite their stormy marriage, Demelza tries to rally support for her husband, to save him and their family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely Loving This Series!
- By Julie B on 07-22-15
- Jeremy Poldark
- A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787
- By: Winston Graham
- Narrated by: Oliver Hembrough
Love this on Audible!
Reviewed: 03-08-17
Thank you Audible for bringing this gorgeous story to my ears! I learned about Poldark through the PBS series and have thoroughly enjoyed these audiobooks. The narration is wonderful and the complete story is so engaging. Please work on getting all the titles in this series on Audible!
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The Lost Wife
- A Novel
- By: Alyson Richman
- Narrated by: George Guidall, Suzanne Toren
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,061
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,511
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,504
In pre-war Prague, the dreams of two young lovers are shattered when they are separated by the Nazi invasion. Then, decades later, thousands of miles away in New York, there's an inescapable glance of recognition between two strangers. Providence is giving Lenka and Josef one more chance. From the glamorous ease of life in Prague before the Occupation, to the horrors of Nazi Europe, The Lost Wife explores the power of first love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the strength of memory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love, Strength & Survival
- By Sara on 01-27-14
- The Lost Wife
- A Novel
- By: Alyson Richman
- Narrated by: George Guidall, Suzanne Toren
Beautiful story
Reviewed: 02-06-17
Such a beautifully sad yet lovely story of life during the Holocaust. Yes, we learn about the tragedy and the horrors perpetrated by the Nazis, but we also get to live through the love shared, strength and resilience of the main characters.
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