Gimme Good Reads
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City of Stairs
- By: Robert Jackson Bennett
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
- Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,493
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,328
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,332
The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millions - until its divine protectors were killed. Now Bulikov has become just another colonial outpost of the world's new geopolitical power, but the surreal landscape of the city itself - first shaped, now shattered, by the thousands of miracles its guardians once worked upon it - stands as a constant, haunting reminder of its former supremacy. Into this broken city steps Shara Thivani.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Something Different
- By Scott S. on 10-17-14
- City of Stairs
- By: Robert Jackson Bennett
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
A Long-Time Favorite of Mine
Reviewed: 03-20-23
This is one of the recorded books I return to every once-in-a-while to enjoy all over again. It’s original, well-told and clever with great characters. The concept intrigues me every time, as I experience the story from a different moment in history. It ALWAYS leaves me thinking. Never fails.
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Lessons in Chemistry
- A Novel
- By: Bonnie Garmus
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison, Bonnie Garmus, Pandora Sykes
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36,600
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32,005
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31,929
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Making my 3 adult daughters read this
- By Teresa H. on 04-07-22
- Lessons in Chemistry
- A Novel
- By: Bonnie Garmus
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison, Bonnie Garmus, Pandora Sykes
It’s Just Good - As Good as They Say It Is
Reviewed: 01-29-23
Oh, yeah. A standout of a book, it is it’s own little superbly done thing. A few pronunciation hiccups, don’t let them bother you. Bless Bonnie Garmus for doing something that most people would say could not possibly work. When I finished listening, I was so startled I had to listen to the whole thing again. It might happen to you, too. Enjoy. Appreciate. Think on it.
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A Visible Man
- A Memoir
- By: Edward Enninful
- Narrated by: Edward Enninful
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 119
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Story5 out of 5 stars 119
When Edward Enninful became the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue, few in the world of fashion wanted to confront how it failed to represent the world we live in. But Edward, a champion of inclusion throughout his life, rapidly changed that. Now, whether it’s putting first responders, octogenarians or civil rights activists on the cover of Vogue, or championing designers and photographers of colour, Edward Enninful has cemented his status as one of his world’s most important changemakers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Discovery!
- By Introspective on 01-04-23
- A Visible Man
- A Memoir
- By: Edward Enninful
- Narrated by: Edward Enninful
Let Him Talk to You!
Reviewed: 10-25-22
Enninful has an amazing story to tell and he does so generously and honestly. In so doing he welcomes us into his many worlds, teaches and inspires. Who knew that learning more about the fashion world could so effectively include learning more, period.
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The Violin Conspiracy
- A Novel (Good Morning America Book Club)
- By: Brendan Slocumb
- Narrated by: JD Jackson, Brendan Slocumb
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,780
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,494
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,490
Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream—he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable But Flawed
- By woodbridge98 on 02-12-22
- The Violin Conspiracy
- A Novel (Good Morning America Book Club)
- By: Brendan Slocumb
- Narrated by: JD Jackson, Brendan Slocumb
Kind of Amazing
Reviewed: 09-18-22
This book is not your ordinary ‘we’ve been here’ experience. It has elements of real and elements of rough that make it gently profound and quite unusual. Once I began I had to prioritize listening to it until it was done. It did give me the ‘journey through another life’ experience I prize in a really good story. I recommend it for music lovers, those who appreciate a mystery, those who like to read about striving and those who value a deeper understanding of this world. Don’t miss the author’s note at the end.
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American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition (A Full Cast Production)
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Daniel Oreskes, full cast
- Length: 19 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62,637
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 57,177
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 57,095
Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life. But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow's best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New to Neil
- By Michael on 07-27-11
More Than One Kind of Great
Reviewed: 09-04-22
Storytelling— oh my goodness. Once I started I couldn’t leave it alone. It’s nice and long, though, so it really gave the sense of an encounter with a book. I appreciated the voice actors, especially Shadow and Laura. Very thought-provoking concept and plot. If you have watched or are watching Sandman on Netflix, you will enjoy adding this to your collection.
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Thank You for Listening
- A Novel
- By: Julia Whelan
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,601
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,105
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,081
For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Julia Whelan is the GOAT
- By echo404 on 08-03-22
- Thank You for Listening
- A Novel
- By: Julia Whelan
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Twice Through Was the Charm
Reviewed: 08-17-22
I didn’t fully grasp the nuances of the story until I listened the second time. I ordinarily listen to a new audiobook twice through, but in this instance I really gained a lot from the second listen. This is fun and playful but/and it’s also thoughtful and lovely. Thank you, Julia; I appreciated what you did here.
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If the Shoe Fits
- A Meant to Be Novel
- By: Julie Murphy
- Narrated by: Jen Ponton
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 819
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 733
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 732
With a shiny new design degree but no job in sight, Cindy moves back in with her stepmother, Erica Tremaine, the executive producer of the world’s biggest dating reality show. When a contestant on Before Midnight bows out at the last minute, Cindy is thrust into the spotlight. Showcasing her killer shoe collection on network TV seems like a great way to jump-start her career. And, while she’s at it, why not go on a few lavish dates with an eligible suitor?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best book I’ve listened to in a long time!
- By LK on 08-13-21
- If the Shoe Fits
- A Meant to Be Novel
- By: Julie Murphy
- Narrated by: Jen Ponton
A Good Time and a Real Time
Reviewed: 03-24-22
The story is original and clever with appropriate touches of reality. The heroine is extremely likable. Fashion world meets reality television world meets family, friends, and finances— chances are you will greatly appreciate this!
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The Midnight Library
- A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)
- By: Matt Haig
- Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65,905
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 57,983
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 57,733
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better? In The Midnight Library, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exceptional.
- By Richard B. on 10-05-20
- The Midnight Library
- A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)
- By: Matt Haig
- Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
If you think maybe you’ll like this book—You’re Right!
Reviewed: 08-10-21
Haig begins with an intriguing idea then spins it carefully and thoughtfully, creating a deeply satisfying and reflective experience.
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Bring on the Blessings
- A Novel
- By: Beverly Jenkins
- Narrated by: Lynnette R. Freeman
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 305
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 285
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Story5 out of 5 stars 283
Bernadine Brown is a woman with money to spend. Henry Adams is a town in desperate need of cash. But after Bernadine puts up the money, she has some ideas about how the town should be run. Will the townspeople be willing to shake up their comfortable lives to share the gift they’ve been given with others who really need it?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not my idea of a Christian story
- By DJ Stevenson on 04-12-21
- Bring on the Blessings
- A Novel
- By: Beverly Jenkins
- Narrated by: Lynnette R. Freeman
Just Enjoy!
Reviewed: 04-03-21
It’s serious and humorous. Some of it’s for fun and some of it’s for real. There are things to learn and things to think about. A fictionalized Black community in the middle of almost nowhere, Kansas, is ready to welcome you home. If you allow it, it will inspire you!
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Prodigal Summer
- By: Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrated by: Barbara Kingsolver
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,139
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,392
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,389
Prodigal Summer weaves together three stories of human love within a larger tapestry of lives in southern Appalachia. At the heart of these intertwined narratives is a den of coyotes that have recently migrated into the region. Deanna Wolfe, a reclusive wildlife biologist, watches them from an isolated mountain cabin where she is caught off-guard by Eddie Bondo, a young hunter who comes to invade her most private spaces and her solitary life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing!
- By Lily on 10-12-08
- Prodigal Summer
- By: Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrated by: Barbara Kingsolver
Kingsolver at Her Best
Reviewed: 05-04-20
Every few years I return to Prodigal Summer to take me out of myself, and drive me deeper into myself. It’s a story (and sounds - birdsong!) of the natural world, human frailty, imperfect but welcome love and the possibility of understanding more than we do. It makes us laugh, it lectures us, it teases us with the wondrous way things connect with other things. What a book.
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