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I See You've Called in Dead
- A Novel
- By: John Kenney
- Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 137
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 132
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 132
Bud Stanley is an obituary writer who is afraid to live. Yes, his wife recently left him for a “far more interesting” man. Yes, he goes on a particularly awful blind date with a woman who brings her ex. And yes, he has too many glasses of Scotch one night and proceeds to pen and publish his own obituary. The newspaper wants to fire him. But now the company’s system has him listed as dead. And the company can’t fire a dead person. The ensuing fallout forces him to realize that life may be actually worth living.
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5 out of 5 stars
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wonderful book. Comic edge but full of heart
- By Amazon Customer on 04-10-25
- I See You've Called in Dead
- A Novel
- By: John Kenney
- Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
What A Gem!
Reviewed: 05-10-25
GREAT narration that I felt captured the tone of the story and characters really well. A delightfully dry funny protagonist and rich story of a career-ending mistake that leads to new life beginning. Would love to read a sequel!
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The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life
- By: Boyd Varty
- Narrated by: Boyd Varty
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 644
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 553
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Story5 out of 5 stars 549
Know how to navigate, don’t worry about the destination, and stay alert. These are just a few of the strategies that contribute to both successful lion tracking and a life of fulfillment. When we join Boyd Varty and his two friends tracking lions, we are immersed in the South African bush, and, although we learn some of the skills required for actual tracking, the takeaways are the strategies that can be applied to our everyday lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stimulating
- By George on 09-05-21
- The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life
- By: Boyd Varty
- Narrated by: Boyd Varty
So many clip-worthy quotes!
Reviewed: 02-21-25
If you are at a place in your life of trying to figure out who you want to be, or what you want to do (what’s your passion?), then this is a great book of navigation!
I prefer educational / spiritual / self-enriching books in story form, and this book delivers an interesting and engaging insight into the life of a tracker.
I have listened to many great audible books, however this book had SO MANY “stop-me-in-my-tracks” moments that I finally HAD to figure out the clip / bookmark feature so I could back and reflect.
Favorite quote: I don’t know where I’m going, but I know exactly how to get there.
If you’re a fan of Martha Beck, you will like this book. She also happened to be a mentor of the author! :)
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All I Ever Wanted
- By: Kristan Higgins
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,701
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,609
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,602
Turning 30 has its ups and downs. For Callie Grey, coming to grips with her age means facing the fact that her boyfriend-slash-boss is way overdue with a marriage proposal. And that she's way off track, because Mark has suddenly announced his engagement to the company's new Miss Perfect. If that isn't bad enough, her mom decides to throw her a Big Three-Oh birthday bash - in the family funeral home.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Political Undertones... Sad to Say...
- By JB on 03-19-20
- All I Ever Wanted
- By: Kristan Higgins
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
Hallmark Movie via Audible… yes!
Reviewed: 01-16-25
Sure, the ending is as predictable as a romcom, but just as fun and romantic as well! Great narration and fun story with different set up in the beautiful NE US.
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You Will Not Recognize Your Life
- By: Micaela Blei
- Narrated by: Micaela Blei
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,650
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,636
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,636
It’s 2006. After a string of rejections from men who tell her they could never, ever, ever see her “that way,” awkward third-grade teacher Micaela Blei signs up for a mysterious course called “The Divine Feminine,” and feels like she might have found the key to the perfect life. Turns out if you’re an A student, you can get an A in anything–including men. Pretty soon she’s learning to "conjure" her desires with vision boards, flirtations, and even a daring jumbotron viewing party for her, ahem ... "divine center."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Humor, Humanity, and the Heart of Self-Love
- By David on 12-12-24
- You Will Not Recognize Your Life
- By: Micaela Blei
- Narrated by: Micaela Blei
Change and growth - so relatable - and FUN
Reviewed: 12-13-24
The upfront disclosure of the frequent use of the “P” word was perfect and made this such a joy to listen to! Micaela is a WONDERFUL story teller (a super power I wish I had!) and the way she describes her life experiences and how she changed is enviable. It’s so true that I believe the pendulum swings far in both directions before settling in the middle, and her sharing her “far swing” adventure from the past, and how that fit into her life now, is so relatable. Thank you for the laughs and reflection on my own life!
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The Married Man
- By: K.L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,753
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,687
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,686
Everyone thinks my husband is dead. Just like we planned. Eleven years ago, my husband disappeared. Eleven long hard years I waited, my heart breaking for our son, who didn’t know his father was coming back. Today, my hands shake as I try to understand what I’ve just learned: my husband has a new wife. This wasn’t part of our plan. Eleven years ago, my husband made a terrible mistake. I sacrificed everything to help him fix it. But now he’s put our son and me in danger again. We had a plan. He broke the rules. But who will pay the price?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Lazy ending
- By CJ on 11-26-24
- The Married Man
- By: K.L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Twists Without Usual Darkness
Reviewed: 12-10-24
I’ve enjoyed many of KL Slater’s books, well developed characters, engaging twists and turns, but generally a little dark requiring a fast forward here and there. This was another great story albeit a bit more convoluted but with less darkness, so it balanced for me, no fast forward required. Kept my attention the whole way!
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Dietrich
- By: Don Winslow
- Narrated by: Ed Harris
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,195
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,037
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,037
It’s the summer of ’77 in New York City, and the only thing more unnerving than the scorching heatwave is the rampant murder, leaving washed-up homicide detective Richard Dietrich on edge. When Dietrich investigates a brutal mob hit the brass doesn’t want him to solve, he goes from phoning it in to getting in over his head. Caught up in a mysterious second homicide with an even more perplexing perpetrator, Dietrich starts to second guess his instincts—and his memory—as he searches for answers at the bottom of a bottle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good!
- By Kathleen on 04-17-24
- Dietrich
- By: Don Winslow
- Narrated by: Ed Harris
Good story, a little dark
Reviewed: 05-18-24
Quite a twist! I enjoyed the story. It was just a little dark for my taste. Great narration, and an easy listen. Will definitely listen to more of his stories!
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The Bedroom Window
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,518
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,419
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,419
My darling little boy Albie adores playing at our new neighbours’ house. And after the terrible year we’ve had, I feel so lucky that we can start over in this perfect place, with new friends who treat Albie like the son they never had. He can’t stop talking about the tree house they’re building him, and the cookies they bake together. But as time passes, something starts to feel wrong. Why don’t they ever open the front door more than a crack? They told me they had no children so who does the small pink tricycle I saw in their hall belong to?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Miss Lucy-price Lewis
- By Angie on 06-07-23
- The Bedroom Window
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Intriguing Storyline with twist
Reviewed: 04-27-24
KL Slaters stories always keep my attention, and this one is no exception. Surprisingly turns and it was nice to have a positive ending. A little dark for my taste, only reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars, but still a good story with well moving cadence. Great narrator as well!
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Husband and Wife
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,770
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,561
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,559
My husband and I are fighting for our lives in hospital after a terrible car accident. But despite my pain, all I can think about is what our families will find behind our front door. The scarf that has been all over the news, belonging to a dead young woman with honey-coloured hair. I have to speak to the police before my husband can. I’m drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. I know I’ve got a temper.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good twists
- By Susan Wiegert on 12-25-23
- Husband and Wife
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Interesting twists, fun story
Reviewed: 03-23-24
Story took surprising turns and kept my interest the whole way. Quite a few time travels at the beginning, but added to the developing plot. Will be looking for another KL Slater book!
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The Egg and Other Stories
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Christy Romano, R.C. Bray
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,278
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,205
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,187
Collected for the first time anywhere, the nine tales in The Egg and Other Stories highlight Andy Weir's trademark wit and unexpected twists. For the few who have yet to experience The Martian, it's a perfect appetizer. For passionate Weir fans, it's a delicious dessert.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pretty decent collection
- By Chantal Noordeloos on 09-23-20
- The Egg and Other Stories
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Christy Romano, R.C. Bray
Fun Listen
Reviewed: 02-27-24
I liked all the stories but one that I just don’t understand (I’m sure it’s me). The Egg is a great story, love it and agree with it!
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The Lie in Our Marriage
- By: Anna-Lou Weatherley
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,474
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,380
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,379
On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree, watching her fun-loving husband and darling children as her heart swells with pride. As the joyful party atmosphere disappears into the night, close by, the lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from a river. Slipping upstairs to find the special gift for her adoring husband, Maggie stumbles across something else hidden amongst the dusty boxes of family keepsakes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great twist!
- By Pinkgirl on 11-18-23
- The Lie in Our Marriage
- By: Anna-Lou Weatherley
- Narrated by: James Lailey
Subtly funny for a dark mystery series
Reviewed: 01-24-24
Just love this Detective Dan series!! I am not usually a “dark” (murder and the descriptions) subject fan, but the narrator and the comedic touch by the author is brilliant! Well worth a listen if you’re generally a “lighter/happier” story type fan like I am. Had to grin at the several references to the character’s pelvic floor in the book, but we all get hooked on certain topics at times. Just give this a try, you won’t be disappointed!
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