Brian Newman
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Heretical Fishing 3: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
- Heretical Fishing, Book 3
- By: Haylock Jobson
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,787
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,635
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,635
Try as he might, Fischer still can't catch a break. Tropica's forces have just perpetrated the fantasyland equivalent of crashing the king's party, kicking over the punch bowl, and making a series of rude gestures on their way out. Unfortunately, they're about to learn firsthand that when you take a bully down to the mat, it's best to make sure they don't get back up. Because their enemies are unearthing long-forgotten powers, and if those dabbling in the resulting destructive chi succeed, they could become even more annoying than the time Corporal Claws hid all of Fischer's pants.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Most feel-good isekai I’ve ever read!
- By Aoife on 11-12-24
- Heretical Fishing 3: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
- Heretical Fishing, Book 3
- By: Haylock Jobson
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
Such an enjoyable book
Reviewed: 11-30-24
I really loved this entire book and it really gave me more of what I wanted, animal pals, chill fishing humourous moments, and just genuine love for each other. Everything about it was fantastic and the amazing Heath Miller really crushed it. Thanks Haylock Jobson for such a fantastic series and Podium for publishing this.
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An Unexpected Hero
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Annie Ellicott, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,055
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 967
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 967
Sorry... Really? Thrust? Anyway, Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved. That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair. Getting used to a new world is tough. It's even tougher when you're surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a jaded System that doesn't appear interested in being charged with yet another companion.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wanted to like it
- By Roy on 10-18-24
- An Unexpected Hero
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Annie Ellicott, Ian M. Walker
Screenie is fantastic!
Reviewed: 11-20-24
definitely enjoyed this audiobook and it was so well done I felt like I was listening to an audio play! screenie is pretty amazing and they really did a great job with all of the voice actors for the characters.
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Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
- Heretical Fishing, Book 1
- By: Haylock Jobson
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 23 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,386
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,005
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,004
When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn't like most MCs. In fact, he doesn't want to be a hero at all. Fame? Fortune? Power? He had enough of all that in his old life. Discovering forbidden fishing techniques and petting every cute animal that comes within scritching distance? Now that's a good time.
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2 out of 5 stars
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The Plot Armor is Unreal
- By Warren on 03-18-24
- Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
- Heretical Fishing, Book 1
- By: Haylock Jobson
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
wonderful slice of life LITRPG
Reviewed: 06-14-24
I absolutely loved this audiobook due to the simple slice of life perspective it offered. it had so many good moments and the characters are quite wonderful (Sargeant Snipps is the best!)
Definitely suggest this if you want a LITRPG without a ton of stats or super high stakes and something more chill.
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Monster Hunt NYC 2
- By: Harmon Cooper
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 461
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 422
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 421
The illegal Monster Hunt app has definitely done a number on Chase Knowles’ life, transforming him from a down-on-his-luck musician to the Alpha of two incredible Huntresses. Along with his bandmate, Iris, the group has taken New York City by storm, hunting and brawling in the city’s landmarks and hard-to-reach spaces. But there is more to the Monster Hunt app than catch or sell. An exclusive world known as EverLife presents new challenges, new adventure, and a mystery that none have been able to solve. It also presents new foes.
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2 out of 5 stars
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This book does nothing.
- By Kindle Customer on 02-03-22
- Monster Hunt NYC 2
- By: Harmon Cooper
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott
continuation of a great audiobook
Reviewed: 02-07-22
Jeff and Annie continue to really knock it out of the park. they just bounce back and forth (in a good way) and really flesh out the various characters. the special effects for the various sounds really draw you in and encourage you to really imagine everything to be done. no spoilers, but Dalton is amazing :)
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Monster Hunt NYC
- The Monster Hunt NYC, Book 1
- By: Harmon Cooper
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,661
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,444
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,438
Through the Monster Hunt app, Chase Knowles becomes the Alpha of two powerful Huntresses: one a half-dragon female fond of combat and banter, the other a cute warrior fond of reading spell books and wielding two killer blades. Their goal? Hunt these mythological creatures in the parks, rooftops, and back alleys of New York City; build a fighting party to compete in brawls and tournaments in the city and beyond; earn money; and try their damnedest not to get arrested.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Really hate this kind of crap...
- By Rolleson on 08-15-19
- Monster Hunt NYC
- The Monster Hunt NYC, Book 1
- By: Harmon Cooper
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott
Fantastic LITRPG
Reviewed: 01-28-22
I had previously never heard of this LITRPG but decided to give it a go. HOLY MOLY IS IT WONDERFUL! The characters have a lot of banter, the premise is enjoyable, and overall it's a wonderful listen. Add on to all this the great usage of sound effects that help bring this from just an audiobook to an enjoyable listening experience. Highly recommend this book if you enjoy LitRPGs. one last thing to note is both Jeff Hays and Annie Ellicott really nail the characters voices and make each character stand out.
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The Two Week Curse
- A Military Portal Fantasy LitRPG Series
- By: Michael Chatfield
- Narrated by: Todd Menesses
- Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,092
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,460
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,448
Erik knew one thing after dropping in, when he first saw the numbers before his eyes, the rumors about the "cursed" were true. He was in another world. Survival wasn’t assured. Cultivate, get skills, grow abilities, or die. His old life, as a combat medic, had been hard, but he had learned some valuable lessons. And he wasn’t alone. His best friend, a marine recon sniper, like always, was right by his side. Could they figure out this fantasy world? What does it mean to ascend? How will they master the magic of this strange place?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Better than Expected
- By Jason P Lebeau on 02-19-19
- The Two Week Curse
- A Military Portal Fantasy LitRPG Series
- By: Michael Chatfield
- Narrated by: Todd Menesses
Fantastic world building and story building
Reviewed: 03-23-20
I quite enjoyed the Two Weeks curse and actually laughed at a few parts of it. I was unsure at first, but quickly found myself wanting to keep listening to it any chance I got.
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Ready Player One
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 260,680
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 241,169
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 240,683
In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I’m sorry I waited so long to read this book.
- By Julie W. Capell on 05-27-14
- Ready Player One
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Phenomenal!
Reviewed: 07-04-16
I absolutely loved hearing this story. I've read it countless times, but hearing it read was stupendous! I'll definitely be listening to it again in the future.
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