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Here One Moment
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee, Geraldine Hakewill
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,326
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,853
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,853
Flight attendant Allegra Patel loves her job, but today is her twenty-eighth birthday and she’d rather not be placating a plane full of passengers unhappy about a long delay. There’s the well-dressed man in seat 4C desperate not to miss his daughter’s musical. A harried mother frantically tries to keep her toddler and baby quiet. Honeymooners still in their wedding finery dream of their new lives, while a chatty emergency room nurse dreams of retirement.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very interesting premise
- By RondaR on 09-16-24
- Here One Moment
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee, Geraldine Hakewill
Awful. Very disappointing
Reviewed: 12-09-24
I have enjoyed other books by Liane Moriarty so fully expected this one to be good. Sadly, it's terrible. I kept listening hoping something would shift. It didn't. The plot is an interesting idea never realized. One narrator was fine. The narrator of the the lead person's thought and life was gravely and grating. There is no bang for this buck. I can't believe this book is on lists of Best Books. Don't waste your time.
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Orbital
- By: Samantha Harvey
- Narrated by: Sarah Naudi
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 398
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 358
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 358
A slender novel of epic power and the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men traveling through space. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts—from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan—have left their lives behind to travel at a speed of over seventeen thousand miles an hour as the earth reels below.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Dull
- By ELLEZEE on 02-03-24
- Orbital
- By: Samantha Harvey
- Narrated by: Sarah Naudi
Disappointing
Reviewed: 11-21-24
Although some of the language was wonderful, I prefer a book with a plot. I had to keep listening because it was our book club pick. I am very appreciative of many genres of audiobooks. This one was painful to stick with.
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Sea of Tranquility
- A Novel
- By: Emily St. John Mandel
- Narrated by: John Lee, Dylan Moore, Arthur Morey, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,184
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,477
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,475
Edwin St. Andrew is eighteen years old when he crosses the Atlantic by steamship, exiled from polite society following an ill-conceived diatribe at a dinner party. He enters the forest, spellbound by the beauty of the Canadian wilderness, and suddenly hears the notes of a violin echoing in an airship terminal—an experience that shocks him to his core.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An excellent listen.
- By Mark on 04-11-22
- Sea of Tranquility
- A Novel
- By: Emily St. John Mandel
- Narrated by: John Lee, Dylan Moore, Arthur Morey, Kirsten Potter
Extraordinary in every way
Reviewed: 01-30-24
Brilliant book. I listened to it twice and enjoyed it each time. What a story! So beautifully crafted. Really well done. Beautifully narrated. Exceptional.
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Making It So
- A Memoir
- By: Patrick Stewart
- Narrated by: Patrick Stewart
- Length: 18 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,218
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,003
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,003
From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, Making It So, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life—from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim—proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible! So much more than a memoir
- By Jason on 10-04-23
- Making It So
- A Memoir
- By: Patrick Stewart
- Narrated by: Patrick Stewart
Like attending a dozen one-man Broadway shows!
Reviewed: 10-26-23
If you are a fan of Patrick Stewart, Shakespeare, the history of English theater in the 20th century, families, Star Trek, or a man's reveal and redemption, this book is for you. Yes, yes, he reads his memoir. No - he PERFORMS it - and delightfully so! A true joy to listen to as almost 19 hours flew by. I'm certain I will revisit chapters off and on as I do with other favorites. An exceptional listen! 5 stars all the way.
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The Turn of Awakening
- A Contemporary Novel about Ancient Elemental Magic (The Tinaru #1)
- By: Martha Ellen Kilcoyne
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 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
When Bridget indulges her urge to break free from her monotonous existence for an afternoon, she unleashes the tragic memories that she had successfully numbed out. As she relives her past, Bridget awakens to her family’s Celtic ancestry and a bloodline of empowered Matriarchs. She must choose whether or not to embrace her prophesied potential to master the Craft of The Tinaru, an ancient skill to wield the elements of earth, water, air, fire, and spirit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story! Can’t wait for the rest of the series!
- By Andrew on 05-11-23
- The Turn of Awakening
- A Contemporary Novel about Ancient Elemental Magic (The Tinaru #1)
- By: Martha Ellen Kilcoyne
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
What a great listen! So engaging and enjoyable.
Reviewed: 04-12-23
What a great story. I loved how the author brought me along on such a delightful ride. It was such fun to identify with the main character who, unbeknownst to her, is part of an unseen world. Going from her stressful and a bit mundane life to constantly being surprised by the truth of her abilities was really enjoyable. I felt along for the ride and I liked it! Kilcoyne has a great turn of phrase. The detail in the storytelling felt just right. It was just the right amount of wonder, conflict and sexual tension. The narrator was outstanding. I wondered how they got Lauren Bacall to narrate a book - haha. She's that good. I see this is the first book of a planned series. I'm in!
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Mary Coin
- By: Marisa Silver
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Alison Fraser, Mark Zeisler
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 276
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 238
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 237
In her first novel since The God of War, critically acclaimed author Marisa Silver takes Dorothea Lange’s "Migrant Mother" photograph as inspiration for a breathtaking reinvention - a story of two women, one famous and one forgotten, and of the remarkable legacy of their singular encounter. In 1936, a young mother resting by the side of a road in Central California is spontaneously photographed by a woman documenting the migrant laborers who have taken to America’s farms in search of work....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Engaging, Inventive . . . Still I Wanted More!
- By Paula on 03-13-13
- Mary Coin
- By: Marisa Silver
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Alison Fraser, Mark Zeisler
Exceptional writing, moving story, great narration
Reviewed: 07-21-22
This is an exceptional novel. Brilliantly written. So many creative phrases which convey a whole world. Really noteworthy. Marisa Silver takes a famous photograph and weaves a meaningful narrative about it. Not gimmicky, only (seemingly) true statement after true statement. I loved the narration. Each narrator contributed just the right tone to their part of the story. The book really should have won prizes. Maybe it did?? I'm sure I will be rereading it in years to come. What a gift to the world. A real find and a real pleasure.
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The Ride of Her Life
- The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
- By: Elizabeth Letts
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Letts, Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,093
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 978
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Story5 out of 5 stars 971
In 1954, 63-year-old Maine farmer Annie Wilkins embarked on an impossible journey. She had no money and no family, she had just lost her farm, and her doctor had given her only two years to live. But Annie wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before she died. She ignored her doctor’s advice to move into the county charity home. Instead, she bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men’s dungarees, and headed south in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not sure….
- By BeagleMom on 06-14-21
- The Ride of Her Life
- The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
- By: Elizabeth Letts
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Letts, Tavia Gilbert
Meaningful on many levels
Reviewed: 06-09-22
What a combination of experiences and information this book provides! A very moving and touching story of one woman's outlandish story. In 1954 she rides cross country with a horse and a dog. By all rights she shouldn't make it 50 miles. But she perseveres. Her horse and her dog are present every step of the way! It's also the history of America in the mid- 1950's. Fascinating! Many interesting stories and details about what life was like - across the entire country. The author drove 10,000 miles to research the story. Very satisfying.
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The Lincoln Highway
- A Read with Jenna Pick (A Novel)
- By: Amor Towles
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Marin Ireland, Dion Graham
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23,065
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20,339
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20,216
In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served fifteen months for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett's intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother, Billy, and head to California where they can start their lives anew. But when the warden drives away, Emmett discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden's car.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I'm totally opposite
- By Meaghan Bynum on 10-10-21
- The Lincoln Highway
- A Read with Jenna Pick (A Novel)
- By: Amor Towles
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Marin Ireland, Dion Graham
Exceptional in every way!
Reviewed: 01-07-22
Amor Towles, already my favorite author on Audible because of The Gentleman From Moscow, has written a tour de force. He is a magnificent storyteller. He creates unusual characters who quickly become entirely believable. They get into dire situations which should have no good outcome. What does end up happening is surprising, even shocking, but then seem entirely reasonable. In this way, he reminds me of the great Patrick O'Brian, often referred to as the greatest writer of historical fiction of all time. The narration is superb. Just perfect. I know I will listen to this tale again. There is so much in it. I recommend it highly!
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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 66,175
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 58,231
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 57,981
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
Brilliant narration-disappointing story
Reviewed: 12-31-20
Love Carey Mulligan's narration. The story starts out interesting but quickly starts to plod along in a melodramatic way with not much pay off. I couldn't finish it, even though I love a book with a little fantasy in it. I would pass on this one.
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How to Be an Antiracist
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,650
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,680
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,559
From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning comes a “groundbreaking” (Time) approach to understanding and uprooting racism and inequality in our society and in ourselves—now updated, with a new preface.
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3 out of 5 stars
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80% of the useful content is in the first 1-2 chapters
- By Anonymous User on 03-09-20
- How to Be an Antiracist
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
Excellent! But why oh why let the author perform?!
Reviewed: 06-24-20
Super book, full of so much valuable information. Very important history that I never fully understood. A wonderful story. Very important to read. Glad I read it. But oh my goodness, why do publishers let the author read it himself?? Most writers are not good performers. There are a few- Louise Erdrich and Phillip Pullman come to mind. But Ibram X Kendi doesn't have the talent to sustain his book. I finished it IN SPITE of his narration. I hope publishers see this review and reconsider what must either be a cost saving measure or a vanity assignment.
That said, we should all read this book!
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