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Lessons in Chemistry
- A Novel
- By: Bonnie Garmus
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison, Bonnie Garmus, Pandora Sykes
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36,605
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32,009
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31,933
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Making my 3 adult daughters read this
- By Teresa H. on 04-07-22
- Lessons in Chemistry
- A Novel
- By: Bonnie Garmus
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison, Bonnie Garmus, Pandora Sykes
Vulgar and crude!
Reviewed: 04-20-23
Do yourself a favor and listen to Jan Karon. I'm listening to audios for relaxation and for a bit of sanity. With this "story", I'm listening to a graphic rape scene with vulgar language. Listener beware.
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Thale's Folly
- By: Dorothy Gilman
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 657
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 580
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 582
Andrew Thale is not exactly thrilled when his overbearing father sends him on an errand to assess the property inherited from an eccentric aunt. Andrew is intrigued though, when he finds the house fully occupied. Its odd and interesting residents have a calming effect on him, especially the beautiful young woman named Tarragon. But his arrival seems to have set a series of mysterious events into motion. Narrator John McDonough’s engaging performance lets you share in the excitement and camaraderie.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Story and Narration!
- By Becka on 03-25-14
- Thale's Folly
- By: Dorothy Gilman
- Narrated by: John McDonough
Charming
Reviewed: 01-25-22
I only wish it were longer! So very charming and I only wish more stories such as this were written.
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Sweet Tea and Sympathy
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,052
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,146
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,092
Margot Cary has spent her life immersed in everything Lake Sackett is not. As an elite event planner, Margot's rubbed elbows with the cream of Chicago society and made elegance and glamour her business. She's riding high until one event goes tragically, spectacularly wrong. Now she's blackballed by the gala set and in dire need of a fresh start - and apparently the McCreadys are in need of an event planner with a tarnished reputation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I usually want Molly's books to go on forever....
- By TMCarlson on 11-25-17
- Sweet Tea and Sympathy
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
Meh
Reviewed: 12-21-21
Story was a bit lacking. Unless you are a super fan of Molly Harpers, you may want to skip this. Simplistic and only mildly funny. Performance was a bit exaggerated.
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The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
- By: Dorothy Gilman
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,975
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,224
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,221
Mrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown children. She was tired of attending her Garden Club meetings. She wanted to do something good for her country. This first in the series sends Emily on her first case after she successfully persuades a skeptical CIA recruitment officer that she is the best person for the job.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful writing and incredible narration
- By Barbara on 01-14-12
- The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
- By: Dorothy Gilman
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
What a precious find this was!
Reviewed: 08-28-21
I was looking something as charming as the Mitford series and almost gave up until someone had recommended this to me. Flawless in story, characters and narration. I am getting next in series immediately after this review. Dorothy Gilman is a gifted writer and Barbara Rosenblat brought Mrs. Halifax to life! Onto the next adventure!
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The Undomestic Goddess
- By: Sophie Kinsella
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,681
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,007
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,000
Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable. She's made a mistake so huge, it'll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of her London office, gets on a train, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she's mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper. Her employers have no idea they've hired a lawyer, and Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. She can't sew on a button, bake a potato, or get the #@%# ironing board to open.
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5 out of 5 stars
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laugh out loud funny
- By Susan on 05-13-08
- The Undomestic Goddess
- By: Sophie Kinsella
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
Endearing main character!
Reviewed: 08-10-20
It was a bit slow in the beginning but glad I hung in there. It was also a bit frustrating, at times, to listen to the main character frequently be at a loss for words and wishing better ones were written for her to say. She is a "genius" and "brilliant lawyer" but doesn't have a backbone when you want her to have one most. She does have her moments, which are satisfying, but there are far too many where she appears clueless, baffled and voiceless. That being said, Samantha was endearing.
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Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe
- Cupcake Café Series, Book 1
- By: Jenny Colgan
- Narrated by: Michelle Ford
- Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,506
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,367
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,361
Issy Randall can bake. No, Issy can create stunning, mouthwateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, she has undoubtedly inherited his talent. She's much better at baking than she is at filing, so when she's laid off from her desk job, Issy decides to open her own little café. But she soon learns that her piece-of-cake plan will take all of her courage and confectionary talent to avert disaster.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A feel good romcom
- By Danni on 09-30-18
- Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe
- Cupcake Café Series, Book 1
- By: Jenny Colgan
- Narrated by: Michelle Ford
Lost its spark halfway through.
Reviewed: 05-12-20
I really enjoyed this story until around halfway through and it lost its spark. The narrator also could have made the voice of the child less loud. It was distracting and a bit annoying. I was really hoping for a story that was the same caliber as The Bookshop on the Corner and sadly it wasn’t. This also reminded me of Bridget Jones's Diary but without the humor. This book could have been so much better.
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The Bookshop on the Corner
- By: Jenny Colgan
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,788
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,528
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,524
Nina Redmond is a librarian with a gift for finding the perfect books for her readers. But can she write her own happy ever after?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Misleading
- By Alexis☺ on 05-28-17
- The Bookshop on the Corner
- By: Jenny Colgan
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
Did not want this to end!
Reviewed: 04-23-20
I LOVED this story and the narrator's voice was lovely! I am onto to the next Jenny Colgan and hope I love it as much as this one!
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Sprinkle with Murder
- Cupcake Bakery Mystery, Book 1
- By: Jenn McKinlay
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 712
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 641
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 644
Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura are finally living out their dream as the proud owners of the Fairy Tale Cupcakes bakery. But their first big client is a nightmare. She's a bridezilla who wants 500 custom cupcakes for her wedding. When Mel stumbles upon the bride-to-be dead - by cupcake - Mel becomes the prime suspect. To save themselves and their business, the ladies need to find the real murderer, before the cupcake killer ices someone else.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Cute book... will listen to another
- By Gregory Pickering on 05-04-17
- Sprinkle with Murder
- Cupcake Bakery Mystery, Book 1
- By: Jenn McKinlay
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
Whodunit that was disappointingly predictable!
Reviewed: 04-25-18
Would you try another book from Jenn McKinlay and/or Susan Boyce?
Probably not.
What was most disappointing about Jenn McKinlay’s story?
I was really enjoying the book until a certain character was introduced and mannerism were so over-the-top, it was very easy to predict who the killer was. I was hoping to have found a light, but well written mystery, until it was obvious who the murderer was.
Was Sprinkle with Murder worth the listening time?
Yes, up until I easily figured out who the murderer was and it ruined the whole story for me.
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