Brittny Hansen
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Hidden Figures
- The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets and astronauts into space. Among these problem solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation.
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Great Story of a History Obscured
- By Cynthia on 09-18-16
- Hidden Figures
- The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
So Much More Than Expected!
Reviewed: 08-06-18
I thought going into this book that it was going to be historical fiction based on a true story about a short time period just directly surrounding the space race. I was surprised to find that it was non-fiction and just directly outlined the story of these women as it happened, but it was so well written that I was invested in it just like I would have been if it was a novel. The whole story was intriguing and I loved reading it. It also covered a lot longer of a timespan than I expected - going from World War II all the way through the space program. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who would like another perspective on this time period and the events surrounding the space program and the civil rights movement!
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Keys to the Demon Prison
- Fablehaven, Book 5
- By: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
- Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Since ancient times, the great demon prison Zzyzx has protected the world from the most dangerous servants of darkness, including Gorgrog, the Demon King. After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx is on the verge of recovering the five artifacts necessary to open the legendary prison. Facing the potential of a world-ending calamity, all friends of light must unite in a final effort to thwart the Sphinx's designs and find a safe home for the five artifacts.
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Bad Recording
- By Mike on 01-29-18
- Keys to the Demon Prison
- Fablehaven, Book 5
- By: Brandon Mull
- Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
recording error
Reviewed: 06-13-18
at 3:58:20 the recording includes the suggestion to change the CD (which obviously isn't necessary) Just a heads up for whoever ought to fix this! It happens again at 6:36:37
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The Slippery Slope
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #10
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Like handshakes or housepets, many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately, in this miserable volume, I am afraid that Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire run into more than their fair share of slipperiness during their harrowing journey up, and down, a range of strange and distressing mountains.
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Great Narration
- By Julie on 12-21-04
- The Slippery Slope
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #10
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
still no letter :(
Reviewed: 07-02-16
fantastic book as usual, but once again the final "letter to the editor" was disappointingly omitted from the audio version.
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The Carnivorous Carnival
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #9
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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The word "carnivorous", which appears in the title of this book, means "meat-eating", and once you have read such a bloodthirsty word, there is no reason to read any further. This carnivorous volume contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal.
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Tim curry makes it spectacular!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 04-15-15
- The Carnivorous Carnival
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #9
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
No letter again
Reviewed: 06-12-16
I loved the story, but once again the letter to the editor was missing much to my dismay :(
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The Hostile Hospital
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #8
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
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This audio is the only one which describes every last detail of the Baudelaire children's miserable stay at Heimlich Hospital, which makes it one of the most dreadful audios in the world.
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Volunteers Fighting Decease
- By Nathaniel on 06-01-21
- The Hostile Hospital
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #8
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
missing letter to the editor again
Reviewed: 06-07-16
like the past few books this one was missing the letter to the editor :(
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The Vile Village
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #7
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
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Nobody in their right minds would listen to this particular book about the lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire on purpose, because each dismal moment of their stay at the village of V.F.D. has been faithfully and dreadfully recorded on this program.
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V(illage)(of)F(oul)D(evotees)
- By A.J. on 11-27-05
- The Vile Village
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #7
- By: Lemony Snicket
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
wonderful but missing last letter
Reviewed: 06-04-16
This book was wonderful, just like the others in this series. But like the previous book, it is missing the final letter to the editor :(
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Honolulu
- By: Alan Brennert
- Narrated by: Ali Ahn
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
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Set in the 1920s and 1930s, Honolulu explores the stark contrast between the image of the glamorous Hawaiian paradise portrayed to the mainland and the harsh reality of life on the island. With characters as vivid and richly descriptive as the history of Hawaii itself, this novel is sure to enthrall listeners.
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Very Distracting Narrator
- By P Hermes on 05-22-12
- Honolulu
- By: Alan Brennert
- Narrated by: Ali Ahn
Fantastic Vacation Read
Reviewed: 01-16-16
I purchased this book in preparation for a trip to Hawaii with my husband. It was perfect to get me in the mood for our trip as well as a great beach read. It was very interesting to get a taste of the history of the island of Oahu before visiting and definitely helped me to see the island and its people in a different light. I think the book was well researched and really gave me a view into a completely different world than my own. I would highly recommend it.
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The Maze Runner
- Maze Runner, Book 1
- By: James Dashner
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's surrounded by strangers - boys whose memories are also gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out - and no one's ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.
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30 hours before the end...
- By Blue on 06-03-12
- The Maze Runner
- Maze Runner, Book 1
- By: James Dashner
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
Too much of a stretch
Reviewed: 12-08-15
My husband and I listened to this book together but found some of the premise to be too much of a stretch for us to really enjoy it. It ended up feeling a little forced. Some of it was interesting and I'll probably end up finishing the series just because I hate to leave a series unfinished, but I wouldn't recommend it.
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Anne's House of Dreams
- Anne of Green Gables, Book 5
- By: L. M. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Kelly Faulkner Beck
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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The night winds were beginning their wild dances beyond the bar, and the fishing hamlet across the harbor was gemmed with lights as Anne and her husband, Gilbert, finally a doctor, drove up the poplar lane. The door of the little house opened, and a warm glow of firelight flickered out into the dusk. Gilbert lifted Anne from the buggy and led her into the garden, through the little gate, up the trim, red path to the sandstone step. "Welcome home," he whispered, and hand in hand they stepped over the threshold of their house of dreams...and the story begins.
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Beautiful story hindered by reader
- By Erinmoorecoaching on 12-16-16
- Anne's House of Dreams
- Anne of Green Gables, Book 5
- By: L. M. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Kelly Faulkner Beck
Couldn't Listen to It
Reviewed: 07-21-15
I'm usually pretty patient but I only made it 40 seconds into this book before returning it for a refund. The sound quality was AWFUL. The narrator didn't seem terrible, but it sounded like it had been recorded in a tin can. I decided it was worth a little more money to get the version that Barbara Caruso narrates.
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Good Omens
- By: Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
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The world will end on Saturday. Next Saturday. Just before dinner, according to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655. The armies of Good and Evil are amassing and everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except that a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture. And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist.
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At long last!!
- By Mike From Mesa on 11-21-09
- Good Omens
- By: Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
A Delightful Adventure
Reviewed: 11-28-12
What did you love best about Good Omens?
I was worried (as a religious person myself) that the book would make too much a mockery of things I consider sacred, however I didn't find that to be the case. While it's a little lighthearted and a tad irreverent it was really just a fun little journey to take with the authors. A little zany and strange, but it does make you think while you're sitting there giggling in incredulity. A delightful listen all around!
What other book might you compare Good Omens to and why?
I think if you enjoyed both C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters and Douglas Adams' A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy then you will love this book. I know those are two completely different books, but I think if you disliked either one you will be unlikely to appreciate Good Omens.
What does Martin Jarvis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Martin does a fantastic job of bringing the different characters to life and giving them their personalities. His timing, accents and everything are spot on. I'm going to be going out and looking for other titles that he has narrated in the future.
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