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Title: Gettysburg

Subtitle: The Civil War Battle Series, Volume 6

Author: James Reasoner

Narrator: Lloyd James

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-10

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Gettysburg is the sixth in a 10-book series spanning the Civil War and describing its effects on one Southern family.

Stonewall Jackson was dead, but Confederate morale was never higher. Will and Mac, the two eldest Brannon sons, are in the ranks of the Stonewall Brigade and Jeb Stuart's cavalry. As Jacksons former corps marches up the Shenandoah Valley, Lee's army follows, and they eventually clash at Gettysburg. Will is kept in the thick of the combat around Culp's Hill, while Mac sees action with the Southern cavalry at Hanover. Both are swallowed up in the melee of the fighting, and neither emerges unscathed.

Bruised and bleeding, the Confederate army stumbles back into Virginia, a fourth of their number dead. As news spreads of the defeat and the huge number of casualties, the Brannon clan in Culpeper County anxiously awaits word on the fates of two sons.

Critic Reviews:

Robust, detail rich, and well-paced.Reasoners battle narrative provides equal parts pathos and accuracy. (Publishers Weekly)

Fraught with passion, tension, and tenderness. (Booklist)

[We] recommend these books. (Civil War News)

Members Reviews:

So moving and so heroic

As I thought would be the case if you have gotten this far in the series you will care about the different members of the Brannon family and how the war is effecting them, but what I wasn't prepared for was the incredible word painting by James Reasoner of the Battle of Gettysburg - it was some of the most vivid I've heard or read. It was brilliantly portrayed and excellently narrated by Lloyd James. I was moved to tears as I heard the valiant Pickett's Charge and its aftermath.

While this series is glorifying the south's efforts in the civil war, in this book the futility of war was very apparent and given personal meaning to the Brannon's family and the listener. I can't wait to start the next book

The pain of war was felt

To read about this as seen through the soldiers eyes, the mothers eyes , the family & friends left me feeling their pain. It happened though & we should remember those who have fought in all the wars with respect & gratitude.

Historically Correct

I like this series because they are indeed historically correct but I do wish there was more detail in the history part and less in the personal character part.

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Titel: Im Schatten der Königin

Autor:: Tanja Kinkel

Erzähler: Ulrike Hübschmann, Ulrich Noethen

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 24 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-11-10

Herausgeber: Argon Verlag

Kategorien: Fiction, Historical

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Als die junge Amy Robsart am 8. September 1560 tot aufgefunden wird, ist ganz England überzeugt, den Mörder zu kennen - ihren Ehemann Robert Dudley, Günstling Elizabeth I., der sich Hoffnungen auf die Hand der Königin macht. Dieser Verdacht bringt nicht nur Robert, sondern auch Elizabeth, die ihn aufrichtig liebt, in Gefahr...

(c)+(p) 2010 Argon Verlag GmbH

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Title: A Good School

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Richard Yates

Narrator: Kristoffer Tabori

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-10

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Richard Yates, who died in 1992, is today ranked by many readers, scholars, and critics alongside such titans of modern American ficiton as Updike, Roth, Irving, Vonnegut, and Mailer.

In this work, he offers a spare and autumnal novel about a New England prep school. At once a meditation on the twilight of youth and an examination of America's entry into World War II, A Good School tells the stories of William Grove, the quiet boy who becomes an editor of the school newspaper; Jack Draper, a crippled chemistry teacher; and Edith Stone, the schoolmaster's young daughter, who falls in love with most celebrated boy in the class of 1943.

Members Reviews:

Three kinds of success by Audible

Since discovering "Revolutionary Road" on audio, and then the inimitable recording of "Easter Parade" last year, I have been holding my breath for more Yates on audio. Now "A Good School" has been released, and it is true to form.

Not only is this Yates' funniest book, but it is also one of his most poignant. With the polyphony of voices brought so wonderfully to life in this recording by Kristoffer Tabori - who is clearly having a blast - it is all but impossible to stop listening. I personally hold Richard Yates to be one the greatest voices to come out of America in the second half of the 20th century. To sum it all up, if you like American fiction, and you want something that is highly entertaining as well as meaningful, then you simply can't go wrong with "A Good School".

There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for the fact that some of Yates' work is now being produced this way: with great performances, in excellent sound quality, for a nice price. I really hope that the powers that be decide to go forward with "Young Hearts Crying" - with Tabori on board once more, that would make a fourth kind of success.

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Title: Night of Many Dreams

Author: Gail Tsukiyama

Narrator: Anna Fields

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-10

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

As World War II threatens their comfortable life in Hong Kong, young Joan and Emma Lew escape with their family to spend the war years in Macao. When they return home, Emma has developed a deep interest in travel and new experiences, while Joan has turned to movies and thoughts of romance to escape the problems of ordinary life.

As the girls become women, each follows a path different from what her family expects. But through periods of great happiness and sorrow, the sisters learn that their close-knit familytheir parents, their independent Aunt Go, and Foon, the family cookis a source of strength as they pursue their separate dreams.

Critic Reviews:

The tale grows in richness as it proceeds, a paean to the sustaining pleasures of family. (

Booklist)

Narrator Anna Fields captures the essence of these characters and their emotional lives as they grow, mature, suffer, and celebrate over the course of 25 years. Her voice is ever true to the personalities and situations. A rewarding production; recommended for fiction collections. (

Library Journal)

With unexpected poignancyTsukiyama skillfully demonstrates how the strength of family bonds can provide spiritual sustenance. (

Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Like listening to someone read their diary

I enjoyed the characters and the setting, but the story line was dull, kind of like reading someone's diary.

I enjoyed the narrator, and found it amusing that I had last listened to her read a novel that took place in the wild west...it took a bit of an adjustment to place her in China and California WWII times.

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Title: The Most Unsuitable Wife

Subtitle: The Kincaid's

Author: Caroline Clemmons

Narrator: Julia Gibson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-15-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Popular and acclaimed novelist Caroline Clemmons tugs at the heartstrings with this sensuous historical romance set in the late 19th century. Handsome Texan Drake Kincaid faces a dilemma. He must marry before his rapidly approaching 30th birthday, or he will lose his ranch to his scheming uncle. Steamed, he vows to marry the least suitable woman he can find. Little does he know the woman he picks might just be his perfect bride.

Members Reviews:

Soooooooo predictable...

I love books with a good story line, but this one is very predictable and I had serious problems staying awake.

horrible narrator

so-so story with an awful narrator. terrible accents and monotone narration. don't get it.

Tedious

I found this book predictable and not particularly enjoyable. The characters lacked dimension and plot development was weak. To make matters worse the narration was amateur to the point of being painful at times. I managed to listen to the end in hopes it would get better. Unfortunately it didn't.

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Title: The Dream

Subtitle: The Singing River Series, Book 2

Author: Gilbert Morris

Narrator: Judith West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-11-10

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Lanie Freeman had to grow up fast. Her mother died when she was just 14, and now her father is in prison. The oldest of five children, 17-year-old Lanie has transformed into a surrogate mother...and a beautiful young woman. Not only must she keep her family together, but lately she has drawn the attention of Roger Langley, son of the richest man in town. Tensions run deep between the Freemans and the Langleys. And on top of it all, Louise Langley accuses Lanie of trying to snatch away her handsome fiancé, Dr. Owen Merrit.

Dr. Merrit has long helped out the Freeman children, but Lanie isn't sure he even notices that she's no longer a child. Then Fairhope is thrown into chaos when the new preacher arrives - wearing blue jeans and riding a motorcycle. In only a month, dashing Brother Colin Ryan shakes the entire town to the core of their beliefs. With the town embattled over the preacher, her family struggling to survive, and her own heart in turmoil, Lanie seeks solace in her writing. She pours out her heart to God, trusting his promises. But when things fall apart at every turn, will Lanie continue to trust?

The Dream continues the inspiring saga of one woman's struggle to hold together her family and follow her dreams in the midst of America's darkest hour.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful book.

I loved Book 2 in the Singing River Series. I like it when the books in a series follow the same people. All the characters are wonderful and the narrator brings everyone of them to life with her voice. She has a different voice for each character and it is so good. Can't wait to start Book #3. Gilbert Morris is a great author.

i just love gilbert morris

this is so good i love the charicters the country family lany makes me think of my grandma or what i would think her chacter would be like when she were younger this series is a lot different than his other books i was waiting for this and the miracle i recomend it

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Title: The Hidden Flame

Author: Janette Oke, Davis Bunn

Narrator: Aimee Lilly

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In first-century Judea, the followers of the Way have burgeoned into a vibrant, growing community that cannot be ignored. Jerusalem is in turmoil as its religious leaders on one side, and its Roman rulers on the other, conspire to stamp out the fledgling Church. And Abigail, who thought she had finally found home and safety, is caught between the opposing forces.

Two suitors desire the lovely Abigail's hand in marriage. Ezra, a successful Hebrew merchant and widower with important connections among the Sanhedrin, is looking for a mother for his children. The Roman soldier Linux is fascinated by her winsome charm and possibly could offer the sanctuary, maybe even the love, for which she yearns. But her heart has been captured by neither of these men.

Will her faith and courage survive a heartbreak beyond comprehension as the followers face a gathering storm of persecution they never could have foreseen? A glimmer of hope beckons Abigail forward....

Members Reviews:

this was the best janette oke ever

i think this is the second book but i am not sure i was overwhelmed from start to finish i dont know how acurate the history is but i did recognize some of the happenings from memory of the 1 centry christian history that the story is set it was oh so good

Great story could hardly stop listening to it.

I enjoyed the story it opened up my mind to understand the way people lived during such troubled times.

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Title: The Cloud Pavilion

Author: Laura Joh Rowland

Narrator: Bernadette Dunne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-09

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Japan, 1701. A woman is brutally attacked within a bamboo prison as clouds swirl around her head. Meanwhile, at Edo Castle, samurai detective turned chamberlain Sano Ichiro is suspicious of his old rival, Yanagisawa, who has been oddly cooperative since returning from exile. But just as Yanagisawa's true motives begin to emerge, Sano's estranged uncle comes to him for help: his daughter has disappeared, and he begs Sano and his wife--who once suffered through the kidnapping of their own son--to find her before it is too late.

©2009 Laura Joh Rowland; 2009 BBC Audio

Members Reviews:

Thoroughly enjoyable

I you are worried this book may not be accessible to the average western reader don't be, not even the most rudimentary knowledge of Japanese history is necessary (although history buffs will probably get more out of it).

It really is a good detective story for the modern reader despite its setting. Although the treatment of women was often depressing the strong female characters made up for this is some way (although I doubt it is historically accurate that women could move around as freely as this book would suggest, but who cares?). The political intrigue adds another interesting dimension to the story in keeping with previous books of the series.

This is the 14th book of the Sano Ichiro Series and despite not reading any of the previous books I still enjoyed it immensely.

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Title: The Memoirs of Mary, Queen of Scots

Author: Carolly Erickson

Narrator: Rebekah Germain

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-03-09

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Here, in her own riveting account, is the enchanting woman whose name still evokes excitement and compassion - and whose death under the headsman's axe still draws forth our sorrow.

In The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots, Carolly Erickson provides another in her series of mesmerizing historical entertainments, and takes listeners deep into the life and heart of the 16th century's most fascinating woman.

Critic Reviews:

"As one of the foremost fictionalized biographers writing today, Erickson breathes life into history and brings great women to life. She brilliantly takes Mary, Queen of Scots, out of the historical record and creates a passionate woman readers will understand and adore.... Erickson's engrossing narrative allows Mary to speak and readers to decide what kind of woman she was." (Romantic Times)

Members Reviews:

Fiction being the key word

I downloaded this book both because I had enjoyed Ms. Erickson's prior novel about Katherine Parr and because I read or listen to most books (fiction and non) about Mary Stuart and Elizabeth Tudor. Unfortunately, I also wrote my senior thesis in college on the interplay between Elizabeth and Mary so my own knowledge of history is strong in this era.

I say unfortunately because, as well-narrated as this book was, and knowing that it was a fictional treatment of Queen Mary's life, the grotesque historical inaccuracies ruined the listening for me. At the very end, the narrator reads an "Afterword" that acknowledges the lack of authenticity. No, Mary and Elizabeth did not meet in the baths (in fact, they never met at all, but most fictional writers feel the need to have them meet). Lord Bothwell died in a Danish prison. The whole story is a compilation of "what ifs." If that acknowledgment had been a preface rather than an afterword, I might have been able to better enjoy the story as pure fiction, using the names of historical figures.

Mary and Elizabeth never met. Lord Bothwell did not visit Mary during her long imprisonment in England after Mary's abdication of the Scottish throne. Mary certainly did NOT escape England, go to Italy and roam around Flanders and France and then return to England. The entire story is made up out of whole cloth and is a poor introduction to the wonderful world of the Tudors and the Stuarts who are fascinating figures.

The real people who are characterized in this book are interesting enough without the number of dramatizations that are in this story. Novelizing Elizabeth and Mary is fine and so many good novels have been written of their lives. This just isn't one of them.

English & Scottish History

The book is mostly written from Mary's point of view. It shows the both the sides of privilege and the inborn beliefs in responsibilities. I found it an extremely interesting listen, well written and well narrated.

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Title: Warrior

Author: Allan Mallinson

Narrator: Errick Graham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-09

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

When Hervey is told by his old friend, Sir Eyre Somervile, that the Zulu warrior king, Shaka, is about to make war on neighbouring tribes, he knows that matters are perilous indeed.

Leaving his new wife and young daughter in England, Hervey speeds to his friend's aid. He and Somervile journey to meet the Zulu king, but Shaka's royal kraal is a horrifying place. The sentinels at the gates are corpses, and it is soon apparent that Shaka has slaughtered thousands of his own people. Into this febrile atmosphere ride Hervey, Somervile and their escort of dragoons and mounted rifles.

But the sudden death of the Zulu king plunges the region into civil war, with Hervey and his men into terrible danger. Yet worse is to come. Separated from his troop, Hervey must lead Shaka's queen across a hostile and perilous land where sanctuary has never seemed further away.

Members Reviews:

Exceptional

This book is really remarkable, the historic references are researched thoroughly.The fact that the author is a professional soldier who is as good an author as he must be as a soldier considering he is a general.

The reader is better than any reader of all the books I have heard since I became a member of Audible about 10 years ago.