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The Last Devil to Die
- A Thursday Murder Club Mystery, Book 4
- By: Richard Osman
- Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,222
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,961
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,958
Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang's search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves. As they encounter drug dealers, art forgers, and online fraudsters—as well as heartache close to home—Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim have no idea whom to trust.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story which needs the original narrator
- By Jane on 09-22-23
- The Last Devil to Die
- A Thursday Murder Club Mystery, Book 4
- By: Richard Osman
- Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
Love this series!
Reviewed: 10-11-23
As usual, this was a great escape from the daily grind and a lovely visit to Coopers Chase. I listened to this on Audible and love the narration and the interview at the end from the author.
I honestly can not say which of these are my favorite but I think this was the saddest one in the series so far. Maybe I am more attached to the characters. This is one of those series where you become friends with all of the characters in the books. Amazing talent by this author.
Can't wait for the next book!
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Hello Beautiful
- A Novel
- By: Ann Napolitano
- Narrated by: Maura Tierney
- Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,603
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,885
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,883
William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Book was great, performance terrible
- By Amazon Customer on 03-17-23
- Hello Beautiful
- A Novel
- By: Ann Napolitano
- Narrated by: Maura Tierney
Absolutely recommend!
Reviewed: 09-23-23
This was my first novel by this author. Her writing style is comfortable and engaging at the same time. The characters she created were clearly based on some typical life experiences, as well as some unusual ones. I believe there is a character for everyone to relate to in this novel and not a characters that were disliked. Maybe that’s why it was so comfortable. Thoughtful read. I will likely read her pre kid novel and follow her.
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The Witch of Tin Mountain
- By: Paulette Kennedy
- Narrated by: Amy Bentley, Courtney Patterson
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 268
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Story4 out of 5 stars 230
Blood and power bind three generations of women in the Ozark Mountains. So does an evil that’s followed them across the decades. 1931. Gracelynn Doherty lives peacefully on Tin Mountain, helping her adoptive granny work her cures. Despite whispers that the women are witches, the superstitious locals still seek them out, whether to remedy arthritis or a broken heart. But when evangelist Josiah Bellflower comes to town promising miracle healing, full bellies, and prosperity, his revivals soon hold Tin Mountain in thrall—and Granny in abject fear. Granny recognizes Josiah.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing!
- By Vanessa on 02-10-23
- The Witch of Tin Mountain
- By: Paulette Kennedy
- Narrated by: Amy Bentley, Courtney Patterson
Good witch read
Reviewed: 08-26-23
Looking for a good witch story, this one will not disappoint! Some predictable plot as well as some unexpected twists!
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Now Is Not the Time to Panic
- A Novel
- By: Kevin Wilson
- Narrated by: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kevin Wilson
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 838
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 733
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Story4 out of 5 stars 731
Sixteen-year-old Frankie Budge—aspiring writer, indifferent student, offbeat loner—is determined to make it through yet another summer in Coalfield, Tennessee, when she meets Zeke, a talented artist who has just moved into his grandmother’s house and who is as awkward as Frankie is. Romantic and creative sparks begin to fly, and when the two jointly make an unsigned poster, shot through with an enigmatic phrase, it becomes unforgettable to anyone who sees it. The edge is a shantytown filled with gold seekers. We are fugitives, and the law is skinny with hunger for us.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Premise didn’t speak to me
- By Marybeth on 12-01-22
- Now Is Not the Time to Panic
- A Novel
- By: Kevin Wilson
- Narrated by: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kevin Wilson
Well written!
Reviewed: 07-22-23
This was quite enjoyable. Not what I expected but the story progressed well and kept my attention. Enjoyed the uniqueness of the characters, engaging and well developed.
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A Court of Mist and Fury
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
- Length: 23 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 53,885
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48,660
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Story5 out of 5 stars 48,622
Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she’s now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people. As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre’s hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Shippers will either Love it or Hate it
- By Natalie C on 05-05-16
- A Court of Mist and Fury
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
pluggin along in this series!
Reviewed: 07-16-23
Pluggin along in this series. Keep in mind this is a series that allows one to escape. Not a deep thinker but a fun journey.
I think that I liked this second one better than the first. I will keep going.
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Lady Tan's Circle of Women
- By: Lisa See
- Narrated by: Jennifer Lim, Justin Chien
- Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,360
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,982
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,979
According to Confucius, “an educated woman is a worthless woman,” but Tan Yunxian—born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness—is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations—looking, listening, touching, and asking—something a man can never do with a female patient.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Beautiful Novel from Lisa See!
- By TuxedoedCorgi95 on 06-06-23
- Lady Tan's Circle of Women
- By: Lisa See
- Narrated by: Jennifer Lim, Justin Chien
Lisa See never disappoints!
Reviewed: 07-16-23
I can honestly report that I have never been disappointed by a Lisa See novel. My favorite one is still Snow Flower and the Secret Fan but they are all great. I love the dive into the Asian traditional culture specifically related to the women and the upbringing of girls. It is fascinating and I love how Lisa See creates and identifies the great strengths of the female characters in her novels. They have great strength but in a realistic way that stays true to the culture.
The reality of foot binding experiences intrigue me and also terrify me. I highly recommend any of the Lisa See novels and will continue to enjoy them as she publishes more. Bravo, Lisa See, you are an amazing author and so consistently valid. Thank you.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
- Length: 16 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 70,355
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 64,199
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64,139
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Bad ending and Immaturity
- By The Story Adict on 09-13-17
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Entertaining
Reviewed: 07-16-23
This was a fun distraction for me. A lot of young people are talking about this series so I thought I would give it a whirl. A lot of romance, definitely feels like a soap opera but with a dystopia feel. Kind of a variation on a Beauty and the Beast theme. I listened to parts of this on audible and found that might have been a more entertaining way to consume this novel.
The first half seems like a lot of character development but the second half, the plot thickens. This is a great series to listen to or read for fun. There is not a lot of intellectual stimulation going on and I will likely forget about these characters.
With all of that said, I will probably keep with the series to see what happens:-)
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A Marvellous Light
- The Last Binding, Book 1
- By: Freya Marske
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 682
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 609
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 608
Robin Blyth has more than enough bother in his life. When an administrative mistake sees him named the civil service liaison to a hidden magical society, he discovers what’s been operating beneath the unextraordinary reality he’s always known.
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4 out of 5 stars
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From Good to OK
- By Little J on 11-08-21
- A Marvellous Light
- The Last Binding, Book 1
- By: Freya Marske
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
Just ok
Reviewed: 07-15-23
First of all, I really wanted to like this book. The description and the reviews had me convinced that I would like the story. However, it just was not that great of a story. I think that I wanted there to be more detail and connections with the magic part of the plot than there was. I first started listening to it on audible and then I switched over the paperback because I thought it was the narrator that was hard for me to follow.
Maybe it was the characters that lacked consistency and depth. The story seemed disconnected to me.
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The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett
- A Novel
- By: Annie Lyons
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,963
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,547
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,522
Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world - all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At 85, she isn’t going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. Then she meets 10-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just what I Needed
- By Angela Adams on 02-04-21
- The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett
- A Novel
- By: Annie Lyons
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
Lovely story
Reviewed: 05-21-23
I enjoyed this book. Actually was not sure that I would but it was quite inspiring to appreciate the moments and the present day. The characters were both sweet but strong and genuine but bold. I love stories in which the adults learn more from the children than the inverse.
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The Bullet That Missed
- A Thursday Murder Club Mystery, Book 3
- By: Richard Osman
- Narrated by: Fiona Shaw, Richard Osman, Steph McGovern
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,963
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,571
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,551
It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case—their favorite kind--leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill or be killed. Suddenly the cold case has become red hot.
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4 out of 5 stars
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When the second book came out I was worried
- By Foralark on 09-20-22
- The Bullet That Missed
- A Thursday Murder Club Mystery, Book 3
- By: Richard Osman
- Narrated by: Fiona Shaw, Richard Osman, Steph McGovern
Love this series - so fun!
Reviewed: 04-21-23
Well I have to say that not many book series can pull off this kind of entertaining for three books without getting boring. I love the characters. It is really like I know them all and am in the jigsaw room with them. I love that the author embraces the older generation. This is totally my kind of detective work as well. This works for either reading or listening as the narration is great!
Looking forward to book number 4!
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