Billye Woodruff
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With My Little Eye
- A Novel
- By: Joshilyn Jackson
- Narrated by: Joshilyn Jackson, Maisy Jane, Graham Halstead, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 226
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 201
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 201
It started with the letters… For actress Meribel Mills, disturbing fan mail is part of the price of fame. So when she starts getting creepy letters written in fruit-scented marker she’s mostly unfazed. But there’s something different about Marker Man…
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stop! And read this book!
- By Anonymous User on 05-06-23
- With My Little Eye
- A Novel
- By: Joshilyn Jackson
- Narrated by: Joshilyn Jackson, Maisy Jane, Graham Halstead, Jeremy Arthur, Jesse Vilinsky, Michael Crouch
Keeps you guessing!
Reviewed: 10-29-24
Another great book by Jackson! Excellent narration and character development! She always tackles a big issue and this book doesn’t disappoint!!
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North Woods
- A Novel
- By: Daniel Mason
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall, Michael Crouch, Jason Culp, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,665
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,441
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,440
When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave—only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An American Masterpiece
- By Psumissyh on 09-21-23
- North Woods
- A Novel
- By: Daniel Mason
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall, Michael Crouch, Jason Culp, Mark Deakins, Jayne Entwistle, Billie Fulford-Brown, Arthur Morey, George Newbern, Kirsten Potter, Simon Vance
Amazing Detail
Reviewed: 06-07-24
This book is beautifully written and so rich. In some ways it’s complicated but that just adds to the experience. The author is so knowledgeable on so many levels. My head was spinning. The narrators are excellent.
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The Frozen River
- A Novel
- By: Ariel Lawhon
- Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer, Ariel Lawhon
- Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,762
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,111
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,110
Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Oh dear
- By Barbara on 12-08-23
- The Frozen River
- A Novel
- By: Ariel Lawhon
- Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer, Ariel Lawhon
The story line is excellent!!
Reviewed: 05-02-24
Loved everything about this book. Narration was great!! The author’s notes at the end are a bonus!!!
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Demon Copperhead
- A Novel
- By: Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrated by: Charlie Thurston
- Length: 21 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 29,996
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27,126
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Story5 out of 5 stars 27,060
Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! It’s a Masterpiece
- By Billy on 10-25-22
- Demon Copperhead
- A Novel
- By: Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrated by: Charlie Thurston
A Hard Life Story
Reviewed: 12-17-23
A wonderfully written depressing story with the perfect narrator. Kingslover’s main character is perfectly portrayed.
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The Last Exchange
- By: Charles Martin
- Narrated by: Joshua Manning, MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 661
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 594
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 594
When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren't working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow - What a great audiobook!!!
- By Dione on 01-16-24
- The Last Exchange
- By: Charles Martin
- Narrated by: Joshua Manning, MacLeod Andrews
Another Great Book!!
Reviewed: 10-16-23
Charles Martin never disappoints and the only bad thing about finishing his latest book is waiting for the next one!! The Last Exchange is beautifully written and the narration is outstanding! I always love the truth and life lessons in his novels. This book will touch your heart♥️
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The Covenant of Water
- By: Abraham Verghese
- Narrated by: Abraham Verghese
- Length: 31 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,815
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,582
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,570
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water is set in Kerala, on South India’s Malabar Coast, and follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning—and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century, a twelve-year-old girl from Kerala’s long-existing Christian community, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Story Telling At Its Best
- By Regina on 05-06-23
- The Covenant of Water
- By: Abraham Verghese
- Narrated by: Abraham Verghese
Excellent
Reviewed: 10-04-23
I couldn’t wait for this book to be released!! I loved “Cutting for Stone” and have been waiting for another great book by Abraham Verghese. His narration is an added bonus! “The Covenant of Water” is epic. I didn’t want it to end. I will have a book “hangover“ for days. Thank you Dr. Verghese for another unforgettable story!!
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
- A Novel
- By: Shelby Van Pelt
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Michael Urie
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51,151
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 46,883
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Story5 out of 5 stars 46,806
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hidden gem, incredible narration!
- By Christine T on 05-17-22
- Remarkably Bright Creatures
- A Novel
- By: Shelby Van Pelt
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Michael Urie
Delightful
Reviewed: 01-06-23
Such a great book! I laughed, I cried and I cheered. Narration is excellent! I didn’t want it to end.
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The Marriage Portrait
- A Novel
- By: Maggie O'Farrell
- Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt, Maggie O'Farrell
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,702
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,264
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,257
Florence, the 1550s. Lucrezia, third daughter of the grand duke, is comfortable with her obscure place in the palazzo: free to wonder at its treasures, observe its clandestine workings, and to devote herself to her own artistic pursuits. But when her older sister dies on the eve of her wedding, Lucrezia is thrust into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father just as quick to accept on her behalf. Having barely left girlhood behind, Lucrezia must make her way in a court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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If You Love Alternate Histories, Get This
- By Jim on 09-26-22
- The Marriage Portrait
- A Novel
- By: Maggie O'Farrell
- Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt, Maggie O'Farrell
Excellent
Reviewed: 12-22-22
I had the privilege of hearing Maggie O’Farrell speak and read the first Chapter of her book “The Marriage Portrait”, in Charlottesville, Virginia. I had not read or listened to any of her previous works but was invited by a friend to attend the reading. I was instantly drawn into the story. The question and answer session following the reading made the story that much more intriguing. I couldn’t wait to read the book! But after hearing Maggie’s beautiful accent and doing a little research on the narrator for this book, I had to listen to it! Listen to this book! You will be glad you did!!!
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The Murmur of Bees
- By: Sofia Segovia, Simon Bruni - translator
- Narrated by: Xe Sands, Angelo Di Loreto
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,398
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,400
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,331
From the day that old Nana Reja found a baby abandoned under a bridge, the life of a small Mexican town forever changed. Disfigured and covered in a blanket of bees, little Simonopio is for some locals the stuff of superstition, a child kissed by the devil. But he is welcomed by landowners Francisco and Beatriz Morales, who adopt him and care for him. As he grows up, Simonopio becomes a cause for wonder to the Morales family, because when the uncannily gifted child closes his eyes, he can see what no one else can - visions of all that’s yet to come, both beautiful and dangerous.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best books I listened to ever!
- By Vmcg on 05-11-19
- The Murmur of Bees
- By: Sofia Segovia, Simon Bruni - translator
- Narrated by: Xe Sands, Angelo Di Loreto
Excellent
Reviewed: 09-24-20
This is a wonderful saga! So beautifully written. The narration is superb. I laughed and I cried!!
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Gone Girl
- A Novel
- By: Gillian Flynn
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 19 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59,431
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 52,594
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 52,662
On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick’s clever and beautiful wife disappears. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn’t doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but passages from Amy's diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Demented, twisted, sick and I loved it!
- By Theodore on 01-20-13
- Gone Girl
- A Novel
- By: Gillian Flynn
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kirby Heyborne
Twisted Mystery
Reviewed: 09-10-12
What made the experience of listening to Gone Girl the most enjoyable?
All the unexpected twists made this book so enjoyable.
What other book might you compare Gone Girl to and why?
It is totally different from any book I can think of.
Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne – was your favorite?
My favorites were the main characters Amy and Nick.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book made me anxious.
Any additional comments?
This is a great listen. Very unpredictable. At first it reminded me of the famous true case of Scott Peterson and his missing wife Lacey, but only at first. Don't think you can figure this one out, it is very interesting!
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