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Part of Your World
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 14,728
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,933
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13,904
After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Wore thin
- By Ann L on 05-02-22
- Part of Your World
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber
Love Story with philanthropy and life lessons
Reviewed: 07-14-24
This is the second story in this series by Abby Jimenez. I’ve enjoyed learning about her characters and listening to the love stories unfold from both the male and female characters’ perspectives. I also appreciate the life lessons on abusive and narcissistic personalities. Great summer story!
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Just for the Summer
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber, Abby Jimenez
- Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,031
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,409
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,409
Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea… and it just might work.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good but heavy
- By Maria on 04-04-24
- Just for the Summer
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber, Abby Jimenez
Satisfying Romance story
Reviewed: 06-19-24
I felt the story was tailored to a younger generation of adults who express themselves and interact regularly on social networks. While it took a few chapters to get into the story, I did enjoy reading about the challenges the characters faced and felt satisfied with the ending.
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The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 50,656
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48,288
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Story5 out of 5 stars 48,291
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW. Just Wow
- By Joanne DeVuono on 02-08-24
- The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
Impactful story highlighting the women who served during Vietnam
Reviewed: 05-19-24
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and as a female service member, I can appreciate the difficulties the characters faced throughout the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in understanding the social and political dynamics during this period of American history. Bravo to Kristin Hannah for her well-researched and poignant account of three women from vary different backgrounds who chose to serve and make a difference during the Vietnam era.
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The Henna Artist
- By: Alka Joshi
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,838
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,908
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,841
Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist - and confidante - to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lyrical and inspiring
- By Alisa Hagerty on 04-23-20
- The Henna Artist
- By: Alka Joshi
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
Heartwarming story about sisters and finding one’s calling
Reviewed: 05-02-20
Excellent story and narration! The story takes place in India during the late 1940’s and highlights the challenges Indian women (especially working class) faced. I enjoyed the personal journey each of the main characters underwent while having to choose between personal desires and family needs. I definitely recommend this book to others who enjoy historical fiction and stories about overcoming the odds.
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Something in the Water
- A Novel
- By: Catherine Steadman
- Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47,779
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43,548
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Story4 out of 5 stars 43,414
Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water....
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1 out of 5 stars
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No Thrill Here
- By Sara on 06-08-18
- Something in the Water
- A Novel
- By: Catherine Steadman
- Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
Page turning suspense
Reviewed: 04-21-20
Steadman does a good job of building up the plot and drawing us into the story. I still felt the ending was a bit too tidy given the scenario and personalities involved; however, I do recommend this story to other readers who enjoy suspense stories.
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One Day in December
- A Novel
- By: Josie Silver
- Narrated by: Eleanor Tomlinson, Charlie Anson
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18,136
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16,450
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16,384
Laurie is sure love at first sight doesn't exist anywhere but the movies. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there's a moment of pure magic...and then her bus drives away. Certain they're fated to find each other again, Laurie spends a year scanning every bus stop and cafe in London for him. But she doesn't find him, not when it matters anyway. Instead they "reunite" at a Christmas party, when her best friend, Sarah, giddily introduces her new boyfriend: the man from the bus.
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2 out of 5 stars
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It's Not Romantic, Not Joyous, and Not for Me
- By D. Fields on 12-01-18
- One Day in December
- A Novel
- By: Josie Silver
- Narrated by: Eleanor Tomlinson, Charlie Anson
A drama-filled yet heartwarming story
Reviewed: 12-11-19
I enjoyed this story, especially seeing the characters mature and figure out what they really wanted out of life. My main criticism is the “love at first sight” connection the story hinges on. I find it hard to believe someone can develop strong feelings for an unknown person after a single glance. I think the love story would have been more powerful if it was developed differently.
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Zen Bender
- A Decade-Long Enthusiastic Quest to Fix Everything (That Was Never Broken)
- By: Stephanie Krikorian
- Narrated by: Tiffany Morgan
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story3 out of 5 stars 7
Forty, chronically single, and up an extra 20 pounds, TV news producer Stephanie Krikorian fell victim to the Great Recession, finding herself suddenly unemployed. One unwanted pregnancy away from being a Lifetime Original Movie, Stephanie had to reinvent herself...and fast. So, to keep her head above water, she started ghostwriting self-help and diet books for a variety of well-known experts. However, she didn't just write each book she took on, she lived it - chanting, journaling, reflecting, reframing - whatever it took to get deep into the heart of each project.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A fun listen
- By Lori on 11-27-19
- Zen Bender
- A Decade-Long Enthusiastic Quest to Fix Everything (That Was Never Broken)
- By: Stephanie Krikorian
- Narrated by: Tiffany Morgan
Disappointed with focus on self indulgence
Reviewed: 09-04-19
I got excited about this book after seeing comments by Stephanie in Gretchen Rubin’s blog about finding happiness. While I appreciate Stephanie’s willingness to open up about her personal journey, I felt she came across as complainy and spoiled. I couldn’t connect at all with her so-called dilemmas except for losing a job, which I’m sure is tough. I’ve lost a parent and have had to face much more difficult life challenges as a working mother, so, I really struggled with finding empathy for Stephanie’s frivolous spending spree to find self satisfaction with life. I also felt the narrator needed to sound older to give Stephanie more credibility.
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Circe
- By: Madeline Miller
- Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
- Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56,001
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 50,471
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 50,240
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Refined writing with an intimate performance
- By Michael - Audible Editor on 04-11-18
- Circe
- By: Madeline Miller
- Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Humanizing the gods
Reviewed: 09-29-18
Miller did a fantastic job of addressing very human and painful situations women must face from longing for a father’s approval to letting a child grow up and go off into the world. I would definitely recommend this story to others. The audio version was also well done.
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An American Marriage (Oprah’s Book Club)
- A Novel
- By: Tayari Jones
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Eisa Davis
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23,971
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21,472
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21,431
Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to 12 years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding.
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2 out of 5 stars
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So many “WTF” moments
- By Kristen R King on 05-04-18
- An American Marriage (Oprah’s Book Club)
- A Novel
- By: Tayari Jones
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Eisa Davis
A very poignant yet excellent story
Reviewed: 09-29-18
Even though I cannot relate to the cultural challenges this couple faced, I was truly drawn into this story and the plights each character faced. I feel the author provide a good level of detail and realism and really made your heart ache for each character. The narrator also did an excellent job. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
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The Rooster Bar
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 16,844
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,864
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Story4 out of 5 stars 14,848
Mark, Todd, and Zola came to law school to change the world, to make it a better place. But now, as third-year students, these close friends realize they have been duped. They all borrowed heavily to attend a third-tier, for-profit law school so mediocre that its graduates rarely pass the bar exam, let alone get good jobs. And when they learn that their school is one of a chain owned by a shady New York hedge-fund operator who also happens to own a bank specializing in student loans, the three know they have been caught up in The Great Law School Scam.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Story=Terrible
- By Amazon Customer on 11-04-17
- The Rooster Bar
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
Entertaining with a few too many unrealistic twists
Reviewed: 11-13-17
This story, though somewhat far fetched, definitely kept me engaged. I liked the intense plot twists and the character development, but felt the conflicts were resolved a bit too easily.
I also liked the level of detail put into lead characters like Mark and Zola, but felt more personal detail and background could have been given to other characters in the story like Todd and Gordon. I really felt the DHS and ICE took a beating in the story and wonder if the information was based on actual situations or just a dramatization of the deportation process non citizens must go through.
Overall, not a bad story.
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