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The Ghost of Christmas Past
- Molly Murphy Mysteries
- By: Rhys Bowen
- Narrated by: Nicola Barber
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 896
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 824
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 819
Semi-retired private detective Molly Murphy Sullivan is suffering from depression after a miscarriage following her adventure in San Francisco during the earthquake of 1906. She and her husband, Daniel, are invited for Christmas at a mansion on the Hudson, and they gratefully accept, expecting a peaceful and relaxing holiday season. Not long after they arrive, however, they start to feel the tension in the house's atmosphere.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful light historical mystery!
- By Wayne on 12-23-17
- The Ghost of Christmas Past
- Molly Murphy Mysteries
- By: Rhys Bowen
- Narrated by: Nicola Barber
Ms Owen doesn’t disappoint with this one.
Reviewed: 11-18-22
Another great Rhys Bowen Christmas story. Filled with suspense, trickery, and all the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. A nice cozy mystery.
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100 Days of Sunlight
- By: Abbie Emmons
- Narrated by: Abbie Emmons
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 231
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 209
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 208
Terrified that her vision might never return, Tessa feels like she has nothing left to be happy about. But when her grandparents place an ad in the local newspaper looking for a typist to help Tessa continue writing and blogging, an unlikely answer knocks at their door: Weston Ludovico, a boy her age with bright eyes, an optimistic smile…and no legs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great story, needs to be turned into a movie!
- By Anonymous User on 06-21-21
- 100 Days of Sunlight
- By: Abbie Emmons
- Narrated by: Abbie Emmons
A great and uplifting story!!
Reviewed: 10-19-22
What a great read!! I loved this book and the narration was beyond excellent. Uplifting and meaningful this story will brighten your days and at the same time entertainment you, page after page. The story of Tessa and Weston is adorable.
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Let It Snow
- A Novel
- By: Nancy Thayer
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 246
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 215
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Story4 out of 5 stars 214
Christina Antonioni is preparing for the holidays at her Nantucket toy shop, unpacking last-minute shipments and decorating for her loyal Christmas shoppers. But when her Scrooge of a landlord, Oscar Bittlesman, raises her rent, it seems nearly impossible for Christina to continue business on the wharf. Even so, Christina firmly believes there may be a warm heart underneath Oscar's steely exterior. When she bonds with Wink, his sweet, young granddaughter who frequents the shop, it becomes clear that perhaps he isn't so cold after all.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Did not enjoy this story at all
- By stephen lee on 12-04-19
- Let It Snow
- A Novel
- By: Nancy Thayer
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean
Wonderful Christmas Story!!
Reviewed: 01-26-20
I loved this book. After Christmas I was still in the mood for Christmas stories so I download this book. As always, Nancy Thayer does not disappoint. This book is cozy without being sappy, there are twists and turns that keep your interest and the characters are so likeable! I enjoyed everything about this book, including the narration.
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Winter Garden
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24,837
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22,405
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22,319
Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I thought I made a mistake
- By A. Musser on 11-29-17
- Winter Garden
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
Don’t give up it gets better!
Reviewed: 12-08-19
It took awhile for this story to really get my interest but when it did I couldn’t stop listening. It’s prose is a bit predictable but towards the middle of the book the story hooks you in. Some parts, as others have said, are very hard to listen to. But it’s a story of strength that is hard to imagine in this day and age. Although maybe not the most earth shaking book I’ve ever read, still , it was one I’m glad I stuck with and didn’t abandon too soon.
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Heart of the Matter
- By: Emily Giffin
- Narrated by: Cynthia Nixon
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,379
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 690
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Story4 out of 5 stars 690
Tessa Russo is the mother of two young children and the wife of a renowned pediatric surgeon. Despite her own mother's warnings, Tessa has recently given up her career to focus on her family and the pursuit of domestic happiness. From the outside, she seems destined to live a charmed life. Valerie Anderson is an attorney and single mother to six-year-old Charlie - a boy who has never known his father.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great read about relationships
- By Jbug on 05-14-10
- Heart of the Matter
- By: Emily Giffin
- Narrated by: Cynthia Nixon
Just a good story to relax with
Reviewed: 10-26-19
I enjoyed this book very much because it was filled with real type people. Believeable people and storyline. Nice ending although the author doesn’t let on until the end what it is going to be. The reader could improve a bit by not using such a song song voice but overall her words were clear and emotions matched the settings.
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Beneath a Scarlet Sky
- A Novel
- By: Mark Sullivan
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48,280
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43,262
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Story5 out of 5 stars 43,076
Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He's a normal Italian teenager - obsessed with music, food, and girls - but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior. In an attempt to protect him, Pino's parents force him to enlist as a German soldier - a move they think will keep him out of combat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Best Thing? It Really Happened!
- By Chip Atkinson on 08-07-17
- Beneath a Scarlet Sky
- A Novel
- By: Mark Sullivan
- Narrated by: Will Damron
Heartbreaking truth
Reviewed: 08-29-18
Please don’t come to me and say your race or gender has been oppressed because I will refer you to this book and tell you, you do not know oppression.
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Hidden Places
- By: Lynn Austin
- Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister
- Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,550
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,341
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,340
Fragrant blossoms herald spring, but the orchard is also a place of secrets and heartache. After the death of her husband Frank, Eliza is left with three young children and mounting debts. When a gentle stranger enters her orchard, she experiences a peculiar sensation of familiarity with the man. But will his unknown past jeopardize all that she has fought for?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Austin is Wonderful
- By Karen on 06-24-07
- Hidden Places
- By: Lynn Austin
- Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister
Loved every minute of this book!
Reviewed: 08-10-18
What a great story. Unexpected twists along with gentle Godly lessons. I loved this heroine even in her imperfect moments. I wasn’t sorry I bought this book it did not disappoint!
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The Secret Keeper
- By: Kate Morton
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
- Length: 19 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,996
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,293
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,267
England, 1959: Laurel Nicolson is 16 years old, dreaming alone in her childhood tree house during a family celebration at their home, Green Acres Farm. She spies a stranger coming up the long road to the farm and then observes her mother, Dorothy, speaking to him. And then she witnesses a crime.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Kate Morton (and Caroline Lee) does it again!
- By Maria on 10-20-12
- The Secret Keeper
- By: Kate Morton
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
Languorous. Until the end!
Reviewed: 05-29-18
This lovely book takes its time telling its story. The narration is wonderful. It winds around flipping back and forth between eras unwinding itself like a sleepy cat and when you get to the middle you have opinions formed about characters especially Ma and you might think you know how it’s going to work itself out but no— get to the end and the coils become tighter The ending and the way that story resolves itself is amazing I never saw that coming. Not a quick reading book but worth every minute of the building suspense!!!
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Cold Sassy Tree
- By: Olive Ann Burns
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,224
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,920
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,915
The one thing you can depend on in Cold Sassy, Georgia, is that word gets around fast. If the preacher's wife's petticoat shows, the ladies will make the talk last a week. But on July 5, 1906, things take a scandalous turn. That is the day E. Rucker Blakeslee, proprietor of the general store and barely three weeks a widower, elopes with Miss Love Simpson, a woman half his age and, worse yet, a Yankee!
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2 out of 5 stars
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A Feel-Good Story
- By Chrissie on 07-13-13
- Cold Sassy Tree
- By: Olive Ann Burns
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Wasn't too sure at first...
Reviewed: 10-16-16
This book grew on me as I got deeper into it. Despite it cliche southern charm the story does get deeper At first I thought oh just another fried green tomatoes type book full of southern language and nuances. But as I continued to listen the story developed and the characters came alive. Not the best book I have ever listened to but still very appealing. I did enjoy it.
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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 140,786
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 124,014
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 123,891
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
Lovely and subtle twists and turns that keep you guessing till the very end!!!
Reviewed: 04-28-16
If I could give this 10 stars I would!! I've been spellbound by this story for a week now every word thorough enjoyment!!! I normally would not have put up with such a slow moving story but this one crawls along deliciously with every chapter a tiny twist that keeps you going and going. Just when you think you have it figured out TWIST! There's another scrumptious turn in the story. A very satisfying ending also! Loved every minute of this story !!!!
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