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Title: Love and Fallout

Author: Kathryn Simmonds

Narrator: Christine Mackie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-14

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When Tessas best friend organises a surprise TV makeover, Tessa is horrified. Its the last thing she needs - her business is on the brink of collapse, her marriage is under strain and her daughter is more interested in beauty pageants than student politics.

Whats more, the Greenham Common angle the TV producers have devised reopens some personal history Tessa has tried to hide away. Then Tessas least favourite member of the Greenham gang makes contact ...

Critic Reviews:

"Engrossing and engaging. This is a funny and acutely observed book about an often overlooked moment in history. The expectations women have of themselves and each other are exposed in Simmonds' wry story of friendship and loss." (Catherine O'Flynn)

Members Reviews:

A wonderful read, thoroughly absorbing

I picked up this book and then struggled to put it down. Above all it's a great story, filled with some fascinating characters who draw you in, and it's perfectly paced. I was transported to Greenham Common in the 1980's; I lived and breathed the camps, felt the cold wind, tasted the food, lived the awkward, anxious, and hilarious moments. There are no disappointments in the skill here, just consistently polished writing, punctuated with sparkling perceptions. A fantastic read in every way.

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Title: Age

Subtitle: A Love Story

Author: Hortense Calisher

Narrator: Joe Barrett, Suzanne Toren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A novel that examines aging and marriage with sincerity and insight.

Rupert and Gemma, an elderly couple still very much in love, know that death will inevitably come for one of them before taking the other, so they keep private journals to ensure that the survivor's mate will never truly be gone, living on instead through his or her words. Age is the narrative of Rupert and Gemma's lives: their similarities, their differences, and the ways in which the two are irreversibly entwined. Each writes of life's mundane events - social outings, errands, a quiet night at home - that assume wistful meaning when viewed through the lens of memory.

Members Reviews:

Not recommended.

The "team diary" of this couple did not interest me at all.

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Title: Treason's Daughter

Author: Antonia Senior

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-14

Publisher: Soundings

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The crisis threatens to tear Henrietta's family apart. As religious and political tensions spill into the streets, they all must decide what comes first their family, their country or their desires. But while she strives to maintain the peace at home, Henrietta becomes embroiled in a deeper plot: to hand London over to the King.

Members Reviews:

This is one of the best historical novels I have read in years

Brava! One of a very few five star ratings I've given. This is one of the best historical novels I have read in years. It starts a bit slow but matures and grows, like its characters - a family caught up in and divided by the English civil war. At one point I thought that Henrietta, the central character, was going to be Scarlett O'Hara two hundred years before her time. How wrong I was!

This book is much deeper, exploring the conflicting religious, political and social views that twisted and turned during the was and ended with the judicial murder of a king. There are lessons here for 21st century America. What happens when political extremes clash and voices of reason, moderation and compromise are drowned out by zealots? Who steps in to secure order? And, and at what cost to individuals and the society, and to freedom to decent?

Ms Senior's debut novel is spectacular.

Capitivating and compulsive read

This is an exciting and engaging historical thriller set against the charged back drop of England's revolution. The history of the period is fascinating and the author writes with great authority about this period that has been mostly overlooked. The writing is lyrical and human; thrilling without being melodramatic. The characters are compelling and we connect deeply with root for our our protagonist as the story unfolds. If you enjoy novels by the likes of Dumas or Mantel, this will be right up your alley!

Gritty, Sensational Read

A fabulously written tale of love and honour toward king and country, and especially toward family. An engrossing read during the last years of Charles I of lives lost on battlefields and city streets, religious fervour, and the inevitable cost. Highly recommended.

but I remember I loved it. Of course I would recommend it most ...

I read this book when it was published, a few years ago, so I wouldn't be able to give details ... but I remember I loved it. Of course I would recommend it most warmly to people interested in history. The author manages to make a very complex period of history very vivid. Excellent work.

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Title: A Horse for Angel

Author: Sarah Lean

Narrator: Katey Sobey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-14

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Special friendships can be found in the most unlikely places. A powerful, intriguing story from the bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless.

Sometimes when things are broken you can't fix them on your own - no matter how hard you try.

When Nell is sent to stay with distant family, she packs a suitcase full of secrets. A chance encounter with a wild horse draws Nell to Angel - a mysterious, troubled girl who is hiding secrets of her own. Both girls must learn to trust each other, if they are to save a hundred horses.

Critic Reviews:

"I was completely drawn in by the first few chapters that promise another wonderfully emotional, accessible read." (The Bookseller)

"touching, reflective and lyrical." (Sunday Times Culture)

Members Reviews:

Good Story

Good Story for 11-13 girls. Beginning a bit boring but ending was great.

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Title: Mr Golightly's Holiday

Author: Salley Vickers

Narrator: Derek Jacobi

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-14

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The new novel from the best-selling author of Miss Garnet's Angel holiday: a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel, or recreation.

Many years ago Mr Golightly wrote a work of dramatic fiction which grew to be an international best-seller. But his reputation is on the decline and he finds himself out of touch with the modern world.He decides to take a holiday and comes to the ancient village of Great Calne, hoping to use the opportunity to bring his great work up to date. But he soon finds that events take over his plans and that the themes he has written on are being strangely replicated in the lives of the villagers he is staying among.

He meets Ellen Thomas, a reclusive artist, young Johnny Spence, an absconding school boy, and the tough-minded Paula who works at the local pub. As he comes to know his neighbours better, Mr Golightly begins to examine his attitude to love, and to ponder the terrible catastrophe of his son's death. And as the drama unfolds we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr Golightly and the nature of the secret sorrow which haunts him links him to his new friends.

Mysterious, light of touch, witty and profound Mr Golightly's Holiday confirms Salley Vickers's reputation as one of our most original and engaging novelists.

Critic Reviews:

"Salley Vickers is a writer whose subtle intelligence and unobtrusive command of narrative I always enjoy. She sees with a clear eye and writes with a light hand, and she knows how the world works; and these qualities are much rarer than they should be. She's a presence worth cherishing in the ranks of modern novelists." (Philip Pullman)

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Excellent story

Five Stars

Lovely read

my holiday!

I love this author. I have read all three of her novels now. I wish she were more popular in the US.

What was the point?

In this mess of a creation: you meet too many characters, being in sub-plots that add absolutely nothing to the story. You are forever reading descriptions about flying creatures and what they portend and the white horse and the moor and mire. There are only 2 out of about 15 characters who seem real. The book seems split in two- the first half was witty. Then there popped up clues that the main character is a higher power on earth and the characters symbolize some in the bible. At the end good and evil converse. Through the whole novel there are repetitions of thoughts on love and fate. But there is no direction in these narrations, no clear message or logic. This book is so discoherent and frustrating to read. What was the point???

Help and hope delivered but then snatched away.

I thought this book not up to the usual standard of Sally Vickers' other tales. It is, as usual, very well written with the usual religious overtones.

Mr. Golightly rents a cottage in a Devonshire village for a holiday. The various characters we meet in the village all have difficulties of some sort. Some hidden and some obvious. The book describes the different points of view and we gradually learn the effect the villagers have on each other.

Just by his presence and his demeanor, people seem to behave and feel better in Mr. Golightly's presence. However, after learning all about the village, I found the ending a bit disappointing. The reader has so many hopes for the villagers that I personally felt a bit let down with the anti-climactic ending.

As for Mr.

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Title: Beach Bums

Author: S. Menduke

Narrator: Rich Camillucci

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-14

Publisher: Shawn Green

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

People crisscrossing one another's lives against the backdrop of a South Florida beach, which has the ability to make the most horrific of scenarios still look like a postcard. This is a flash look at how people can affect each other in an instant- sometimes without ever knowing the impact they've made.

Members Reviews:

A great read. A nicely paced

A great read. A nicely paced, funny and quirky book that will give the reader incite on how will all touch each others lives. Even in ways that may seem inconsequential and unintentional - the ripple effect. Can't wait for the next book from this author!

Five Stars

This author needs to write more..This book will grab you as if you are living the experience your self..Bravo!!

Awesome!!

Really Loved it! Couldn't take my eyes off of it :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Five Stars

Great Author!

Like Carl Hiassen with a Heathly Dash of Dave Barry

The author gave me an audio book for a review. I was blown away. This guy/gal (?) writes like Carl Hiaasen with more of Dave Barry flair. Iâve always complained that Hiaasenâs books throw too many characters at the reader. Beach Bums keeps the characters play list to a minimum. The humorous moments are much more prevalent in Beach Bums, almost as if the author were unconsciously mimicking the writing styles of two great novelists and mashing them together.

Synopsis:

A Seminole young man hears voices all day every day. He craves solitude and finds solace living homeless at a tourist beach in sunny Florida. He and an underage prostitute form an unlikely friendship. Together they face demons and growing up. Toss in a few locals who pop in and out of the story and you will find yourself enjoying this book immensely. I wouldnât classify this novel as a romance, itâs more of a âLucky You, Big Troubleâ mixed bag of moments and living and life in a tourist town.

My teen daughter listened to some of the novel on the way to school, and she would often fuss at me to back up the recorded book so she could catch up on the parts she missed.

My only complaint was that the book ended abruptly. So abruptly I went back and checked twice to be sure I hadnât missed a couple of chapters. The story and excitement level built and built and I was expecting a showdown and bullets and snarling, but we got almost an Animal House post-script on what happened to the main story line. Alls well that ends well, but this was the only thing I wish the author spent more time crafting. Story overall gets an A, Iâd give it an A+, except for (IMO) the dropped ending.

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Title: The Day the Words Went Away

Author: Christina Escamilla

Narrator: Paul Aulridge

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-25-14

Publisher: Christina Escamilla Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Have you ever wondered why popular books keep giving us the same tired plot lines over and over again?

Peter sure does. He has a theory that there are simply no more original ideas left in the world. To prove his hunch right, he makes a bet with his best friend, Andy. Together, along with the girl of his dreams and his best friend's wife, they set out on a zany adventure that includes escaping the clutches of an illegal street racing crew, a terrorist attempt, one creepy morgue attendant, and a near death experience at the wheel of a well-known celebrity.

Will Peter find out why all of the words went away or will this unlikely foursome just prove he is a terrible writer?

Members Reviews:

Awesome and Very Funny Book

I had never heard of Christina Escamilla until I bought this yesterday. Ms. Escamilla really knows how to form well-rounded characters and draw a reader into her story. Normally, I read about 50 pages at a time, but this book had me tearing through it, and I read it all in one day.

Needless to say, I will be checking out more books by this author.

Reviews by Livin' la vida Latina

Reviewed by: Sandra

Rating: 4.5 stars

Member of Livin' la vida Latina

Review: Peter has a problem: he has a hard time writing something that doesnât suck. Itâs a lot more difficult than it seems, especially when everything has been done to death.

Without that best-selling novel, he wonât be able to make all those millions. So how does he end up making a living?

ââwellâIâm running an academic paper millâSome people may take the moral high road on this. Thos people would find the thought of doing work for other people, such as lazy college students that are on a free ride through a sport scholarship, detestable, but I see things just a little bit differently. Iâm poor. Youâd be surprised by this, but a degree in English doesnât stretch as far as it used toâBesides the whole not-being-able-to-get-the-teaching-position-I-wanted thing, Iâm kind of soft. I canât handle manual labor and I sure as hell canât handle retail. Retail, with its exchange of money for goods or services, requires numbers and calculations and people yelling at you. Oh, God, the yelling.â (13)

There was also an interesting theory about the doppelganger. âIs this another one of your stupid theories? Like the whole thing about everyone on the planet having a doppelganger because thereâs a limited number of human facial features that humans can have or whatever?â Mmmmâ

Then comes the bet: Proving that creativity is dead. Fascinating!

Peter is a lovable, smart, frumpy nerd with a deep knowledge of pop culture and an incredible shyness toward girlsâlike the guys on The Big Bang Theory. Andyâs wife, Angela, is one scary, jealous Latina with her always yelling at him. No wonder Peter is afraid of her.

I loved the cholo fight that they all get into. What is the deal with the tear drop tattoo?

Full of in-your-face humor, this story incorporates many genresâaction, romance, mystery, drama, horror, adventureâinto one zany and enjoyable package. I didnât quite understand how they all wound up at a terrorist war camp surrounded by dead zombies.

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Title: The Night Falling

Author: Katherine Webb

Narrator: Anna Bentinck

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-24-14

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Puglia, 1921. Leandro Cardetta, born into poverty, emigrated to America to make his fortune and has returned home to southern Italy a rich man, accompanied by his glamorous wife, Marcie, an ex-showgirl fighting middle age. Now Leandro has money enough to hire renowned English architect, Boyd Kinsgley, to renovate a crumbling palazzo into an Art Deco statement of wealth, and host Boyd's teenage son and his diffident young second wife, Clare, for one extraordinary summer.

Under the burning sky, beyond the luxury of Leandro's home, tensions are high. Veterans of the Great War are desperate for work and food. Among these is Ettore, Leandro's nephew. Gripped by grief at the loss of his fiancee, Ettore has sworn to identify Livia's killer, and take his revenge. He is too proud to go to his uncle for charity, but when he injures himself one day, he has no choice but to knock on Leandro's door. Meeting Clare there will change everything - and in the most violent way.

During the fierce summer of 1921, all these lives converge. Exactly how did Leandro grow rich in America, and what is the strange hold he has over Boyd? What happened to the first Mrs Kingsley, and what secret haunts the outwardly exuberant Marcie Cardetta? Hearts will be broken, blood will be spilt and the hardest of life's lessons will be learnt as shadows fall.

Members Reviews:

Disappointing

Would you try another book written by Katherine Webb or narrated by Anna Bentinck?

I have enjoyed a few of her other books

What was most disappointing about Katherine Webbs story?

The characters were just not appealing

Any additional comments?

If you're new to Katherine Webb definitely go for The Unseen, The Legacy or The Misbegotten

Struggled to finish this one

In fact I haven't finished this, and will hopefully come back to it. I've read other books by Katherine Webb and enjoyed them but this one doesn't seem to have caught my imagination and I've really struggled with it so will leave it and try again at another time. I can't even tell you much about the story - it has passed me by so much.

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Title: Witness for the Defence

Author: Margaret Harland-Suddes

Narrator: Margaret Harland-Suddes, Elizabeth Ryder, Elizabeth Lindsay, David Robins

Format: Original Recording

Length: 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-24-14

Publisher: The Lindsay Players

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The dramatised narrative Witness for the Defence relates an account of the unacceptable, but still prevalent, degradation of domestic violence.

It remains an appalling fact that in the 21st century there are women all over the world who are being violated, both mentally and physically, by their abusive male partners - women who are reduced to a state of submissive, humiliating, subservience and despair, brain-washed, beaten ,and coerced into total submission. Too often they are alienated from their closest family. They are deprived of their property and kept under permanent surveillance. Such tragic women are subjugated and dispossessed of every natural human dignity and freedom, until they have nothing left in life to live for.

This abusive behaviour is always perpetrated behind closed doors by men whom the rest of society may see as good natured and friendly. These men are control freaks, cunning psychopaths, who prey on vulnerable women, driven on by the cruelty and sense of power they derive from their achievements and behaviour.

Many move from one woman to another in their misogynistic progress through life, leaving behind a trail of ruined lives. Sadly, all too often innocent children grow up in these abusive dysfunctional circumstances, with undesirable males as their role models, and, as adults, believe women must be submissive.

Domestic violence is found at all levels of society and is prevalent in ethnic groups worldwide, especially amongst women for whom the education system has failed. Witness for the Defence seeks to shine a light into this 'crime without a public face'.

The author, Margaret Harland-Suddes, is from central Northumbria in England. She was born and educated in the beautiful Cathedral City of Durham, where she attended both school and university. Margaret's entire adult life has been spent in education, where she has been particularly, but not exclusively, involved in English, art, and drama.

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Titel: Alle unter eine Tanne

Autor:: Lo Malinke

Erzähler: Lo Malinke

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 8 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-20-14

Herausgeber: tacheles! / Roof Music

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

"Und den Kindern sagen wir es erst, wenn wir tot sind."

Heiligabend - und ausgerechnet jetzt kommen alle Wahrheiten ans Licht. Robert und Elli sind eigentlich schon längst getrennt. Aber keiner von beiden hat es bisher über sich gebracht, den drei erwachsenen Kindern davon zu erzählen. Deshalb wird auch in diesem Jahr die alljährliche Weihnachtsfeier wieder im Elternhaus inszeniert - eine mittlerweile routiniert ablaufende Farce. Aber dieses Mal gerät der Plan ins Wanken. Roberts neue Partnerin, Chrissi, will das nicht mehr dulden und stellt ein Ultimatum: Bis zum Abendessen sollen die Verhältnisse geklärt sein...

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