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Wishes and Wellingtons
- By: Julie Berry
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,505
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,031
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16,004
Maeve Merritt chafes at the rigid rules at her London boarding school for “Upright Young Ladies.” When punishment forces her to sort through the trash, she finds a sardine tin that houses a foul-tempered djinni with no intention of submitting to a schoolgirl as his master. Soon an orphan boy from the charitable home next door, a mysterious tall man in ginger whiskers, a disgruntled school worker, and a take-no-prisoners business tycoon are in hot pursuit of Maeve and her magical discovery.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I didn’t want it to end
- By Julia on 10-05-18
- Wishes and Wellingtons
- By: Julie Berry
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
Whimsical
Reviewed: 06-13-19
For those who believe in Genies and magic, it well -written, and told. Interesting overall!
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Where the Crawdads Sing
- By: Delia Owens
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 296,443
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 262,020
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Story5 out of 5 stars 261,108
For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don't listen to the negative reviews.
- By Kyle on 12-03-19
- Where the Crawdads Sing
- By: Delia Owens
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Intriguing bayou tale...
Reviewed: 06-01-19
A mixture of innocence,, simplicity, I love. Learningg and trust. Then a development into a thriller, while truly educating us on life in a marsh!!
Worth the read!!!
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Then the Stars Fall
- By: Brandon Witt
- Narrated by: Andrew McFerrin
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 593
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 550
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Story4 out of 5 stars 547
The death of his wife four years earlier left Travis Bennett a shell of the man he used to be. With his dog by his side, Travis raises his three children, manages his business, and works as a ranch hand. But every day, every minute, is an aching emptiness.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful story with great writing
- By Riva on 05-15-15
- Then the Stars Fall
- By: Brandon Witt
- Narrated by: Andrew McFerrin
Interesting, but very graphic language
Reviewed: 02-07-19
I had not ever written a review, having not previously read any books on the gay lifestyle. It was revealed kindly, and has a most interesting story. I was not impressed with the overuse of profanity and some sexual descriptive portions. However, it has an unusual story told in an interesting fashion.
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The Lake House
- By: Kate Morton
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
- Length: 21 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,895
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19,036
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,989
Living on her family’s gorgeous lakeside estate in Cornwall, England, Alice Edevane is a bright, clever, inquisitive, innocent, and precociously talented fourteen-year-old who loves to write stories. But the mysteries she pens are no match for the one her family is about to endure ...One midsummer’s eve, after a beautiful party drawing hundreds of guests to the estate has ended, the Edevanes discover that their youngest son, Theo, has vanished without a trace.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyed the writing, but oy vey, this book
- By Jennifer S on 12-28-18
- The Lake House
- By: Kate Morton
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
Intricate and intriguing story; masterfully enhanced mystery with factual basis .
Reviewed: 11-09-18
Masterfully done mystery causing much second-guessing at every turn. Factual and fanciful story in spectacular settings and scenarios. Thank you.
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The Book Thief
- By: Markus Zusak
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34,021
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29,361
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29,337
It's just a small story really, about, among other things, a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist: books.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Glad I took a chance.
- By Robert on 08-20-11
- The Book Thief
- By: Markus Zusak
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
The Book Thief
Reviewed: 10-24-18
I was transfixed by the story and the narration. I Am not a history buff, but found this compelling story of horrific deeds and marvelous incentive, to be one of my best Reads. I would recommend everyone be inspired by this story and its presentation. Extremely emotional and instructive in its revealing offering. Fabulous !!!
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A Dog's Way Home
- By: W. Bruce Cameron
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,138
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,016
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,014
After Bella is picked up by Animal Control because pit bulls are banned in Denver, Lucas has no choice but to send her to a foster home until he can figure out what to do. But Bella, distraught at the separation, doesn't plan to wait. With 400 miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness between her and her person, Bella sets off on a seemingly impossible and completely unforgettable adventure home.
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3 out of 5 stars
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If I could’ve given this book 5 stars…
- By Damian on 03-13-18
- A Dog's Way Home
- By: W. Bruce Cameron
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
Written by a dog lover
Reviewed: 02-19-18
Quite knowledgeable, and witty in parts. Description of places, events and ‘characters’ was more in depth than I had expected . Good continuity .
Light, but a decent read!
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Before We Were Yours
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Wingate
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin, Catherine Taber
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 88,019
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 78,796
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Story5 out of 5 stars 78,480
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge - until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents - but they quickly realize the dark truth.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I was rivetted, finished in three days.
- By Lin Cloward on 06-26-17
- Before We Were Yours
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Wingate
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin, Catherine Taber
Excellent story , descriptions, and research.
Reviewed: 11-12-17
However, until I gained the knowledge that each chapter was another segment, It was difficult to grasp the continuing story line.
Once you have that accomplished, it is a mesmerizing tale of adventure and history , told with a depth and reality that drags you into each scene and act.
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Orphan Train
- A Novel
- By: Christina Baker Kline
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy, Suzanne Toren
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27,416
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24,337
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24,326
Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to "aging out" out of the foster care system. A community-service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse.... As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian aren’t as different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies would be determined by luck and chance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Moving story of sharing and transformation.
- By Kathi on 04-03-13
- Orphan Train
- A Novel
- By: Christina Baker Kline
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy, Suzanne Toren
An awakening to a story I had never imagined...
Reviewed: 10-26-17
A book hard to put down; a miracle of life that I had never been aware.
Well told, and sensational characters to fill the story with depth and reality untold.
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The Molly Factor
- A Paige Harrington Mystery, Book 6
- By: Allan McLeod
- Narrated by: Allan McLeod
- Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance2 out of 5 stars 3
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Story2.5 out of 5 stars 3
On the night of October 25, 1975, a hospital orders its staff to switch three baby girls. Thirty-seven years later, three outstanding professional women begin to put the pieces together. Talia, now head of the world's largest private bank, and Amy, a respected Wall Street lawyer, cannot let the world learn their birth father's identity. At the same time Martha, a valued aide to senior Washington senators, has an undiscovered, powerful, and ruthless birth father who cannot, at any cost, let the world learn of her existence.
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1 out of 5 stars
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So bad
- By Amazon Customer on 10-19-15
- The Molly Factor
- A Paige Harrington Mystery, Book 6
- By: Allan McLeod
- Narrated by: Allan McLeod
Definitely Consider This FACTOR for listening
Reviewed: 10-04-15
Would you consider the audio edition of The Molly Factor to be better than the print version?
Yes, I felt this audible version gave each of the characters increased personal dimension allowing them to become more recognizably real with each new chapter. I would encourage the author to give us further listening material in the future....I know I am waiting!
What did you like best about this story?
It had continuity and adventure, with characters and situations I could relate to; and stimulated my participation and anticipation to listen till completion. A mystery that involves family, fortunes and intrigue.
Have you listened to any of Allan McLeod’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Being the author and the narrator, the inflections guide the listener in the correct direction to understand both the story and the characters involved. . If there is another audible novel from this author, I will certainly add it to my library.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
BOTH,.
You are drawn into the complexity of the story....experiencing laughter and tears, anxiety and dismay, then thrills and the pleasurable satisfaction at the outcome
Any additional comments?
This audible features the first voice that I have found acceptable...one who was believable and provided comfortable listening....yet inviting enthusiastic entrance into his world of words.
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