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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Anne Hathaway
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,052
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,016
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,978
One of the best-known stories in American culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married, Alice in Wonderland, The Dark Knight Rises) lends her voice to this uniquely American fairy tale.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 02-11-14
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Anne Hathaway
Excellent book and narration
Reviewed: 06-10-24
Anne Hathaway did a remarkable job of narration on this book and that made it even more enjoyable. I’ve loved the film for years (a lot of years) but had somehow never read the books. I will continue on reading this series. Hoping the narration on the rest of them are half as good as this actor was.
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Second House from the Corner
- By: Sadeqa Johnson
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 660
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 609
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 609
Felicia Lyons, a stressed-out stay-at-home mom, struggles to sprint ahead of the demands of motherhood while her husband spends long days at the office. Felicia taps, utters mantras, and breathes her way through most situations, but on some days, like when the children won't stop screaming her name or arguing over toy trucks and pretzel sticks, she wonders what it would be like to get in her car and drive away.
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2 out of 5 stars
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No ending to any of the situations that opened.
- By Tina on 03-12-16
- Second House from the Corner
- By: Sadeqa Johnson
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
Very moving
Reviewed: 05-11-24
This is the first book that has made me cry in a long time. As a white woman who does everything that I can to learn about black culture so that any preconceived notions or prejudices can be brought forward in my brain. I’ve once again realized that I still have more to learn. Felicia’s story is so difficult to insert how I would have handled what she was forced to endure. The pain she went through in her life had me crying for that poor girl and then the woman she became. I felt pride for her accomplishments and was impressed with her love of family. I have become a fan of this author. Thank you so much for helping me understand.
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In Pieces
- By: Sally Field
- Narrated by: Sally Field
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,331
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,114
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,073
In this intimate, haunting, literary memoir read by the author, an American icon tells her story for the first time, in her own gorgeous words - about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Riveting Life Story of Sally Field's
- By DAW on 09-20-18
- In Pieces
- By: Sally Field
- Narrated by: Sally Field
Sally is amazing
Reviewed: 04-23-24
I really loved this book. Sally Field has been a favorite of mine for years. What I love about her is her frankness. She just told the story. I don’t need flowery words I just want the truth. That is exactly what she gives a reader in this book.
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Cook County ICU
- 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases
- By: Cory Franklin MD
- Narrated by: John Pruden
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,194
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,035
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,030
Author Cory Franklin, MD, who headed the hospital's intensive care unit from the 1970s through the 1990s, shares his most unique and bizarre experiences, including the deadly Chicago heatwave of 1995, treating the first AIDS patients in the country before the disease was diagnosed, the nurse with rare Munchausen syndrome, the only surviving ricin victim, and the professor with Alzheimer's hiding the effects of the wrong medication.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very impressive..
- By Andrey Borul on 04-19-16
- Cook County ICU
- 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases
- By: Cory Franklin MD
- Narrated by: John Pruden
Excellent
Reviewed: 02-22-24
Absolutely realistic literary picture of what happens within a hospital. Dr Franklin seems so level headed that I’d have been proud to work along side of him. Frankly I couldn’t stop listen
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One Long River of Song
- Notes on Wonder
- By: Brian Doyle, David James Duncan - foreword
- Narrated by: George Newbern, Mary Doyle, Liam Doyle, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story5 out of 5 stars 72
When Brian Doyle passed away at the age of 60 after a bout with brain cancer, he left behind a cult-like following of devoted listeners who regard his writing as one of the best-kept secrets of the 21st century. Doyle writes with a delightful sense of wonder about the sanctity of everyday things, and about love and connection in all their forms: spiritual love, brotherly love, romantic love, and even the love of a nine-foot sturgeon.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Listen. With your heart and your mind. Listen.
- By Amazon Customer on 03-28-21
- One Long River of Song
- Notes on Wonder
- By: Brian Doyle, David James Duncan - foreword
- Narrated by: George Newbern, Mary Doyle, Liam Doyle, Lily Doyle, Joseph Doyle
Inspiring
Reviewed: 12-10-23
Brian Doyle was such a breath of fresh air. It makes me feel more and more genuine with every story.
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Chicago
- A Novel
- By: Brian Doyle
- Narrated by: Wayne Mitchell
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
On the last day of summer, a young college grad moves to Chicago and rents a small apartment on the north side of the city, by the lake. This is the story of the five seasons he lives there. A love letter to Chicago, the Great American City, and a wry account of a young man's coming-of-age during the one summer in White Sox history when they had the best outfield in baseball, Chicago is a novel that will plunge you into a city you will never forget and may well wish to visit for the rest of your days.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A fine, entertaining book, very well read.
- By Richard Delman on 09-28-19
- Chicago
- A Novel
- By: Brian Doyle
- Narrated by: Wayne Mitchell
Tells about the true heart of my childhood home
Reviewed: 12-06-23
I loved this book. Brian Doyle’s Chicago neighborhood was where I lived for four years during Nursing School at Illinois Masonic and right after. He skips most of the obvious Chicago sites and talks directly about the neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your memories!
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The Confessions of Pope Joan
- Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers, Book 7
- By: Gary McAvoy
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
In the heart of the English countryside, a discovery is made that threatens to overturn centuries of Church history. When Father Michael Dominic uncovers a cryptic diary leading to a lost 1st century Gospel, he is thrust into a labyrinth of deceit, murder, and controversy. Alongside Hana Sinclair, a savvy journalist, Michael sets out to unravel a mystery buried deep within the Church's past. The Confessions of Pope Joan is a gripping tale of courage and faith, charting their quest against a powerful adversary seeking to keep the truth hidden.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It was a good read!
- By Kindle Customer on 04-22-24
- The Confessions of Pope Joan
- Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers, Book 7
- By: Gary McAvoy
- Narrated by: Will Damron
I love this series!!
Reviewed: 12-04-23
Father Michael is amazing and I can see him marrying in the next book! Please tell us you’ll have a next book! I love the mysteries.
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The Indigo Girl
- A Novel
- By: Natasha Boyd
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,085
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,987
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,930
The year is 1739. Eliza Lucas is sixteen years old when her father leaves her in charge of their family’s three plantations in rural South Carolina and then proceeds to bleed the estates dry in pursuit of his military ambitions. Tensions with the British, and with the Spanish in Florida, just a short way down the coast, are rising, and slaves are starting to become restless. Her mother wants nothing more than for their South Carolina endeavor to fail so they can go back to England. Soon her family is in danger of losing everything.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You must read The Indigo Girl
- By maureen m. mukhlis on 11-12-17
- The Indigo Girl
- A Novel
- By: Natasha Boyd
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Excellent
Reviewed: 10-30-23
Hearing the story of a strong and smart young woman who changed the history of South Carolina. It was not by chance tat it happened but by determination and grit. Well told, well read and inspirational! I found myself cheering her on! Thank you for a lovely book.
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Beyond the Tracks
- A WW2 Novel Based on Harrowing True Events
- By: Michael Reit
- Narrated by: Mike Paul
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 273
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 264
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 264
When the Jewish families of Berlin start disappearing in nightly raids, 21-year-old Jacob Kagan knows it’s only a matter of time before the trucks come for him. Along with his family and best friend, he flees the country he’s always called home to find shelter in a Dutch refugee camp. Before long, the Netherlands falls to the Nazi war machine - Jacob’s new home is transformed into a transit camp with weekly trains bound for the horrors of the Eastern concentration camps.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beyond
- By Ellen, Ontario, Canada on 01-16-22
- Beyond the Tracks
- A WW2 Novel Based on Harrowing True Events
- By: Michael Reit
- Narrated by: Mike Paul
Excellent
Reviewed: 10-25-23
The characters were normal people that the author made likable and relatable. The story of their struggles through the war and concentration camps was compelling. I hope to read more of his works.
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The Dutch House
- A Novel
- By: Ann Patchett
- Narrated by: Tom Hanks
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56,782
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 50,771
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 50,438
At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves. The story is told by Cyril’s son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not my favorite Patchett
- By Regina on 12-07-19
- The Dutch House
- A Novel
- By: Ann Patchett
- Narrated by: Tom Hanks
Wonderful
Reviewed: 07-03-23
The story is engaging and Tom Hanks made me forget it was him. The characters were so vibrant that I grew to love each of them.
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