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Homegoing
- A Novel
- By: Yaa Gyasi
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,588
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,442
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,439
Two half sisters, Effia and Esi, unknown to each other, are born into different villages in 18th-century Ghana. Effia is married off to an Englishman and will live in comfort in the palatial rooms of Cape Coast Castle, raising children who will be sent abroad to be educated before returning to the Gold Coast to serve as administrators of the empire. Esi, imprisoned beneath Effia in the castle's women's dungeon and then shipped off on a boat bound for America, will be sold into slavery.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Novel in Stories
- By Daryl on 06-19-16
- Homegoing
- A Novel
- By: Yaa Gyasi
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Great story
Reviewed: 08-28-23
I enjoyed this book/story very much. I did find it a little difficult to keep track of how everyone was related and I'm wondering if that would have been easier if I would have read the book then listened??
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Ribbons of Scarlet
- A Novel of the French Revolution's Women
- By: Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, and others
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin, Lisa Flanagan, Barrie Kreinik, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 660
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 588
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 583
Six best-selling and award-winning authors bring to life a breathtaking epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of princesses and peasants, harlots and wives, fanatics and philosophers - six unforgettable women whose paths cross during one of the most tumultuous and transformative events in history: the French Revolution.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ribbons of Scarlet
- By Kathryn Green on 12-04-19
- Ribbons of Scarlet
- A Novel of the French Revolution's Women
- By: Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, E. Knight, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin, Lisa Flanagan, Barrie Kreinik, Saskia Maarleveld, Cassandra Campbell, Lauren Ezzo
I expected more..
Reviewed: 08-17-21
This topic area had so much potential for a great book but this one feel short for me. While I finished it, I didn't look forward to listening to it. Plus the narration wasn't good...might have been part of my lack of interest. the narration sounded overly excited, even during serious or sad areas in the book. just ok, won't recommend to others though.
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The Cactus
- By: Sarah Haywood
- Narrated by: Katherine Manners
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,311
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,722
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5,709
For Susan Green, messy emotions don’t fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic, and an “interpersonal arrangement” that provides cultural and other more intimate benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan’s greatest fear is realized. She is losing control.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Adorable story, AMAZING Narration.
- By Monica Flock on 06-29-18
- The Cactus
- By: Sarah Haywood
- Narrated by: Katherine Manners
self entitled characters
Reviewed: 07-15-21
While I did finish this book to see if it would get any better, I can safely say I will never recommend it to anyone. The characters behaved and thought like toddlers, although they were mid-40s.
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Into the Wilderness
- A Novel
- By: Sara Donati
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 30 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,892
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,198
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,194
Weaving a vibrant tapestry of fact and fiction, Into the Wilderness sweeps us into another time and place...and into the heart of a forbidden, incandescent affair between a spinster Englishwoman and an American frontiersman. Here is an epic of romance and history that will captivate readers from the start.
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2 out of 5 stars
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So much for "if you like Gabaldon"
- By randomactsofpunctuation on 11-24-15
- Into the Wilderness
- A Novel
- By: Sara Donati
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
Enjoyed story, would be less sexy part though.
Reviewed: 06-04-21
I did enjoy this story and I look forward to continuing the series but I do hope the sexy scenes reduce in future books. I do not believe I'm a prude at all, I just don't need that in books to keep my attention. I find good writing/authors can find other ways to keep readers engaged...but I also understand this is my preference so others may desire it.
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Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,818
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12,386
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,348
As teenagers, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love in a Nigeria under military dictatorship. The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America, where Obinze hopes to join her, but post-9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, after so long apart and so many changes, will they find the courage to meet again, face to face?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dazzling, Romantic, and Witty
- By Anna-Bo-Banana on 04-28-14
- Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
Definitely my favorite book in a LONG time!!
Reviewed: 01-26-21
I love this book so much, I'm putting together a book club so I can read and discuss this book with others. While it is a love story, it makes you think about race and identity, what's socially acceptable and shunned in different cultures, and the struggles some must overcome while others seem to float through life. I'm looking forward to rereading this book and digging deeper into the thoughts provoked by this book.
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Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,935
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,594
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,556
As teenagers, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love in a Nigeria under military dictatorship. The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America, where Obinze hopes to join her, but post-9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, after so long apart and so many changes, will they find the courage to meet again, face to face?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dazzling, Romantic, and Witty
- By Anna-Bo-Banana on 04-28-14
- Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
Definitely my favorite book in a LONG time!!
Reviewed: 01-26-21
I love this book so much, I'm putting together a book club so I can read and discuss this book with others. While it is a love story, it makes you think about race and identity, what's socially acceptable and shunned in different cultures, and the struggles some must overcome while others seem to float through life. I'm looking forward to rereading this book and digging deeper into the thoughts provoked by this book.
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The Medallion
- By: Cathy Gohlke
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 540
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 489
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 486
Seemingly overnight, the German blitzkrieg of Warsaw in 1939 turns its streets to a war zone and shatters the life of each citizen - Polish, Jewish, or otherwise. Sophie Kumiega, a British bride working in the city's library, awaits news of her husband, Janek, recently deployed with the Polish Air Force. Though Sophie is determined that she and the baby in her womb will stay safe, the days ahead will draw her into the plight of those around her, compelling her to help, whatever the danger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Medallion - a must read!
- By Amazon Customer on 07-05-19
- The Medallion
- By: Cathy Gohlke
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
worth a credit
Reviewed: 01-03-21
This was a well written book. I like books that make me think - what would I do in this situation? Overall the narration was fine after I turned the speed on 1.5. I would recommend this book if you like historical fiction and WWII specifically.
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The First Mrs. Rothschild
- A Novel
- By: Sara Aharoni, Yardenne Greenspan - translator
- Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
- Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 564
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 471
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 464
It is the turn of the 18th century in Frankfurt, Germany, and young Gutle and Meir Amschel Rothschild struggle to establish themselves in the cramped, restricted Judengasse. But when Meir’s talents as a novice banker catch the attention of a German prince, Meir is afforded entrée into the European world of finance and nobility, and the Rothschilds’ lives are changed forever. As proud as Gutle is of her husband’s success, she is also cautious - very much aware of the fact that her husband’s rise is tied to his patrons’ willingness to “see past” his Jewishness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Witness the Power of a Great Book
- By James on 09-16-19
- The First Mrs. Rothschild
- A Novel
- By: Sara Aharoni, Yardenne Greenspan - translator
- Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
audio skips
Reviewed: 12-16-20
The story was fine, interesting enough to keep me going but never made me think about it throughout the day. But I was annoyed by the amount of skips in the audio of this book. we have technology to fix this. Because of this, I would not recommend to friends.
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Wench
- A Novel
- By: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
- Narrated by: Quincy Tyler Bernstine
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 736
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 588
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 590
Tawawa House in many respects is like any other American resort before the Civil War. Situated in Ohio, this idyllic retreat is particularly nice in the summer when the Southern humidity is too much to bear. The main building, with its luxurious finishes, is loftier than the white cottages that flank it, but the smaller structures are better positioned to catch any breeze that may come off the pond. And they provide more privacy, which best suits the needs of the Southern white men who vacation there every summer.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating and disturbing, an amazing debut...
- By Donna on 02-15-11
- Wench
- A Novel
- By: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
- Narrated by: Quincy Tyler Bernstine
ending was weak
Reviewed: 11-01-20
The story was okay - I wish there would have been more substance especially at end, where it seemed to just stop.
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The Polygamist’s Daughter
- A Memoir
- By: Anna LeBaron, Leslie Wilson - contributor
- Narrated by: Anna LeBaron
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,672
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,258
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,246
"My father had more than 50 children." So begins the haunting memoir of Anna LeBaron, daughter of the notorious polygamist and murderer Ervil LeBaron. With her father wanted by the FBI for killing anyone who tried to leave his cult - a radical branch of Mormonism - Anna and her siblings were constantly on the run with the other sister-wives. Often starving and always desperate, the children lived in terror. Even though there were dozens of them together, Anna always felt alone.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Bait and Switch
- By A. C. on 04-25-17
- The Polygamist’s Daughter
- A Memoir
- By: Anna LeBaron, Leslie Wilson - contributor
- Narrated by: Anna LeBaron
very religious
Reviewed: 09-04-20
I would have preferred the book focus on her physical and mental experiences. It went into a lot of depth at the end about God which I didn't love.
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