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Evergreen: A Dryad's Tale and Other Short Stories
- By: Sara Goodwin
- Narrated by: Angie Hickman
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2
What if the pond in the park was a gateway to another world? What if there really were faeries in the rose garden? Within this book are contained: a dryad mistaken for a gardener, a bit of good old-fashioned frog kissing, gnomes in love, a heroic faerie prince, hot chocolate, and an elk named Bianca. Four original fairytales, a short novella, and more—inspired by the author’s love of fairytales.
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5 out of 5 stars
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absolutely charming
- By Teresa on 12-03-22
- Evergreen: A Dryad's Tale and Other Short Stories
- By: Sara Goodwin
- Narrated by: Angie Hickman
absolutely charming
Reviewed: 12-03-22
a perfect read for an afternoon or car ride. modern fairy tales done right.
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Castle of the Noobs
- Noobtown, Book 3
- By: Ryan Rimmel
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
- Length: 16 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,529
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,734
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,722
Jim and his shoulder demon have survived everything the world has thrown at them. So far. However, there is an encroaching war between two great kingdoms. In between the two armies stands an ever-growing town, led by a Noob. With goblins, trolls, angry Wargs, and an expanding refugee crisis, will Jim and his companions manage to restore Windfall Valley or have they finally met their match?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Misses the mark entirely
- By Joseph on 05-20-20
- Castle of the Noobs
- Noobtown, Book 3
- By: Ryan Rimmel
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
sublime as always
Reviewed: 08-02-20
my favorite rpglit series of all time. it's fun, sarcastic, and thought out so well.
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How to Seduce a Spy
- Potions and Passions, Book 1
- By: Catherine Stein
- Narrated by: David Lane Pusey
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Where potions run technology and passions run deep. A barmaid with a rare talent. Paris, 1882. Barmaid and potions expert Elle Deschamps knows a worrying secret: The supply of the magic serum that gives her potions their potency is running dangerously low. When a mysterious gentleman hires her to help search out new sources for serum, she jumps at the chance to earn her way to a life of less drudgery. A spy on a mission. A love neither can resist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging Steampunk Adventure
- By MariBr on 08-05-20
- How to Seduce a Spy
- Potions and Passions, Book 1
- By: Catherine Stein
- Narrated by: David Lane Pusey
Dorkiest spy ever
Reviewed: 06-09-20
I loved it from start to finish. A fun romp around the world. Reminded me of Indiana Jones and The Mummy
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Kitchens of the Great Midwest
- A Novel
- By: J. Ryan Stradal
- Narrated by: Amy Ryan, Michael Stuhlbarg
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,360
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,202
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,199
Kitchens of the Great Midwest is about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country's most coveted dinner reservation. When Lars Thorvald's wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine - and a dashing sommelier - he's left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He's determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter - starting with puréed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota.
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3 out of 5 stars
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unevenly cooked!
- By joyce on 10-13-15
- Kitchens of the Great Midwest
- A Novel
- By: J. Ryan Stradal
- Narrated by: Amy Ryan, Michael Stuhlbarg
A book to return to over and over again
Reviewed: 03-07-16
Where does Kitchens of the Great Midwest rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is one of the best books I've listened to, hands down. The performance was excellence itself, and the storytelling approach was both frustrating and satisfying.
What did you like best about this story?
Growing up with a woman through the eyes of people around her is fascinating. I've never experienced a story like that before now. The main character only gets one little chapter from her own perspective, and then her story is told by the people she meets throughout her life. It left me wanting because we're given these glimpses of her, just barely, just enough to keep listening to find out what else, what's more, who is she, how is doing, is she okay, is her life going to be okay.
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The Girl on the Train
- A Novel
- By: Paula Hawkins
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Louise Brealey, India Fisher
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 140,788
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 124,017
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 123,894
The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people's lives. Every day the same. Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life - as she sees it - is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.
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1 out of 5 stars
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The Girl on The Train
- By BookReader on 12-30-15
- The Girl on the Train
- A Novel
- By: Paula Hawkins
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Louise Brealey, India Fisher
Yes, you do want to listen to this
Reviewed: 03-07-16
Would you consider the audio edition of The Girl on the Train to be better than the print version?
Unsure; I am only familiar with the audio version.
What other book might you compare The Girl on the Train to and why?
Gone Girl. There's something haunting in the back of your mind, and it slowly creeps forward until it finally reveals itself. You can sort of guess at it, especially if this is a genre you love so you know how to read between the lines, but it won't quite come together perfectly until it wants to. And it was like that here, as well. There's a "twist," and it's a good one. Unlike Gone Girl, there are so many narratives, perspectives, and voices that putting the whole story together here is much more involved.
Which scene was your favorite?
I don't think it's so odd to create stories of people you see, like Rachel does from the train. I think it's particularly normal for people you might see regularly. She felt like a normal person in the beginning of the book.
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