Jared Nelson
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The Fellowship of the Ring
- Lord of the Rings, Book 1
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 21,239
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 18,998
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Story5 out of 5 stars 18,944
In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron’s evil dominion. Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfection.
- By Perilous Moo on 09-17-21
- The Fellowship of the Ring
- Lord of the Rings, Book 1
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
This is a ten star performance.
Reviewed: 02-04-24
A timeless epic performed by a master storyteller and actor. There’s not enough stars to do Mr. Serkis justice.
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The Sandman: Act II
- By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman, James McAvoy, Emma Corrin, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18,328
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16,075
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16,032
In the absolutely packed Act II, the dark fantasy resumes and the Sandman expands into the French Revolution, ancient Rome, 19th-century San Francisco, eighth-century Baghdad, and beyond. New and familiar characters abound, voiced by a bright mix of performers, including Kat Dennings, Regé-Jean Page, Emma Corrin, Michael Sheen, Kristen Schaal, Brian Cox, John Lithgow, Jeffrey Wright, and so many more, including fan-favorite narrators Simon Vance and Ray Porter.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A real review after having fully read this book
- By Chuck on 09-27-21
- The Sandman: Act II
- By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman, James McAvoy, Emma Corrin, Brian Cox, Kat Dennings, John Lithgow, Bill Nighy
Act III when?
Reviewed: 06-15-22
My expectations were already high after the first incredible installment, and they were exceeded! The returning cast of McAvoy, Dennings, and others knocked it out of the park once again, and the truly all-star cast of this season were a delight. I desperately hope Act III is planned and in production.
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City of Shattered Light
- By: Claire Winn
- Narrated by: Sarah Beth Pfeifer
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4 out of 5 stars 33
As heiress to a powerful tech empire, 17-year-old Asa Almeida strives to prove she's more than her manipulative father's shadow. But when he uploads her rebellious sister's mind to an experimental brain, Asa will do anything to save her sister from reprogramming - including fleeing her predetermined future with her sister's digitized mind in tow. With a bounty on her head and a rogue AI hunting her, Asa's getaway ship crash-lands in the worst possible place: the neon-drenched outlaw paradise Requiem.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A fun cyberpunk tale.
- By Syd on 04-19-23
- City of Shattered Light
- By: Claire Winn
- Narrated by: Sarah Beth Pfeifer
A thrilling debut!
Reviewed: 05-16-22
City of Shattered Light bleeds neon, chrome, and non-stop action from cover to cover. A solid debut that sets the stage for an exciting series of novels with diverse cast of characters. Cyberpunk fans will be right at home with this story.
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The Hobbit
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 25,788
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,022
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Story5 out of 5 stars 22,940
Deep down here by the dark water lived old Gollum, a small slimy creature. I don’t know where he came from, nor who or what he was. He was Gollum—as dark as darkness, except for two big round pale eyes in his thin face. He had a little boat, and he rowed about quite quietly on the lake; for lake it was, wide and deep and deadly cold.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Andy Serkis Was Sheer Perfection
- By Barbara on 09-22-20
- The Hobbit
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
Masterfully performed
Reviewed: 05-05-22
I’d give Serkis 20 stars if I could. A simply brilliant rendition of a timeless tale.
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Clockwork Angels
- The Novel
- By: Neil Peart - contributor, Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Neil Peart
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 718
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 647
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 645
For more than two centuries, the land of Albion has been ruled by the supposedly benevolent Watchmaker, who imposes precision on every aspect of life. Young Owen Hardy from the village of Barrel Arbor dreams of seeing the big city and the breathtaking Clockwork Angels that dispense wisdom to the people, maybe even catching a glimpse of the Watchmaker himself. He watches the steamliners drift by, powered by alchemical energy, as they head toward Crown City....
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4 out of 5 stars
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ALL AROUND GOOD BOOK
- By Randall on 08-08-18
- Clockwork Angels
- The Novel
- By: Neil Peart - contributor, Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Neil Peart
Absolutely fantastic!
Reviewed: 04-17-21
This is, without reservation, my favorite Kevin J Anderson novel. A coming of age story that tackles the human condition all in the backdrop of a wonderfully imagined steampunk world. If you only ever read one of Kevin’s novels, this is the one to read.
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Graveyard Shift
- By: Michael F. Haspil
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 427
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 399
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 397
Alex Menkaure, former pharaoh and mummy, and his vampire partner, Marcus, born in ancient Rome, are vice cops in a special Miami police unit. They fight to keep the streets safe from criminal vampires, shape-shifters, bootleg blood dealers, and anti-vampire vigilantes. When poisoned artificial blood drives vampires to murder, the city threatens to tear itself apart. Only an unlikely alliance with former opponents can give Alex and Marcus a fighting chance against an ancient vampire conspiracy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vampires and humans living in harmony?
- By Anne on 03-23-18
- Graveyard Shift
- By: Michael F. Haspil
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
A wild and action packed ride
Reviewed: 01-25-21
If you’re a fan of crime fiction and or urban fantasy, you’re in for a fantastic story featuring one of the coolest protagonists I’ve come across in quite a while. Haspil spins an action packed tale that starts off fast and gets faster. A great listen well-narrated by the masterful Michael Kramer. Definitely worth a listen.
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Battle Ground
- Dresden Files, Book 17
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 21,697
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,580
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19,512
Harry has faced terrible odds before. He has a long history of fighting enemies above his weight class. But this time it’s different. A being more powerful and dangerous on an order of magnitude beyond what the world has seen in a millennium is coming. And she’s bringing an army. The Last Titan has declared war on the city of Chicago and has come to subjugate humanity, obliterating any who stand in her way. Harry’s mission is simple but impossible: Save the city by killing a Titan.
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2 out of 5 stars
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It was good while it lasted....
- By luke on 10-01-20
- Battle Ground
- Dresden Files, Book 17
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
The best way to enjoy the series
Reviewed: 01-04-21
I would give Marsters performance 100 stars if I could. It elevates the already great writing to a whole new level.
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How to Be an Antiracist
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,644
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,677
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,556
From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning comes a “groundbreaking” (Time) approach to understanding and uprooting racism and inequality in our society and in ourselves—now updated, with a new preface.
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3 out of 5 stars
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80% of the useful content is in the first 1-2 chapters
- By Anonymous User on 03-09-20
- How to Be an Antiracist
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
Essential reading for our current moment
Reviewed: 11-23-20
Dr. Kendi lays out a comprehensive definition of antiracism and explains the perverse ways racist viewpoints shape the thinking of both white and black people. It’s a book that offers nuance and actionable strategies to see how to move toward a more antiracist way of thinking. This is done by the author’s autobiographical approach, showing us his long and painful evolution away from harmful thought patterns on the path to advocating for restorative policies.
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The Sandman
- By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52,883
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 46,190
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46,011
When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus - the immortal king of dreams, stories and the imagination - is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free, he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion, which has deteriorated in his absence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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absolutely Epic!
- By Victor @ theAudiobookBlog dot com on 07-16-20
- The Sandman
- By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Neil Gaiman, James McAvoy, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth, Andy Serkis, Michael Sheen
Simply outstanding
Reviewed: 08-06-20
Gaiman’s Sandman is vividly brought to life in the audio drama adaptation. I hope this is the first of many more!
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The End Is Always Near
- Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses
- By: Dan Carlin
- Narrated by: Dan Carlin
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,344
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,101
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,048
In The End Is Always Near, Dan Carlin looks at questions and historical events that force us to consider what sounds like fantasy; that we might suffer the same fate that all previous eras did. Will our world ever become a ruin for future archaeologists to dig up and explore? The questions themselves are both philosophical and like something out of The Twilight Zone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hardcore Histories Greatest Hits
- By Steven Glover on 10-31-19
- The End Is Always Near
- Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses
- By: Dan Carlin
- Narrated by: Dan Carlin
Wonderful for Hardcore History fans!
Reviewed: 12-16-19
If you’re familiar with Carlin’s podcast, you’ll love this book. Even if you’re not, the themes of the book are compelling and thought provoking.
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