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Title: Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-09-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

An all-new, never-before-published original short novel by the best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, about a hapless American tourist's larger-than-life comical trip to Ireland. Shortlisted for the 2015 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for comic fiction.

Cornelius P. "Fatty" O'Leary and his wife, Betty, plan a vacation in Ireland for his 40th birthday, where they will tour his ancestral homeland and relax in the countryside. Almost immediately things go terribly wrong: the seats in economy class on the plane are too small; the country hotel's dinner spread and bathroom fixtures leave much to be desired; and the down-to-earth O'Learys find their fellow guests are more than a little snobbish. In this amusing and touching portrayal of a kindly, misunderstood soul, McCall Smith has created yet another memorable character who will become an instant favorite to his many fans.

Members Reviews:

Not up to par

I read all of AMS's novels set in England and Scotland. This one is not since it is an American couple visiting Ireland and I should have stayed with England and Scotland. Not good in any way. Wish I hadn't wasted a credit but I did finish it for some reason.

Everyone's Dinner Party

If you could sum up Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party in three words, what would they be?

funny, clever, sympathetic

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the interactions between the characters and how all of them experienced their own sense of misguidedness (if that is a real word).

What does Steven Crossley bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narrator was excellent! He did a wonderful job portraying Irish and Arkansas accents, as well as having just the right about subtlety and nuance in his voice to highlight the ridiculousness of a situation.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was moved by the many moments when Fatty expressed his sincere incredulity at the situation as well as Betty's steadfast support of him, regardless of the fiasco.

Dissapointing

What would have made Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party better?

I generally love Mr. Smith's books. The humor is subtle yet his books are thought provoking. I felt that this one lacked any of the usual qualities that draw me to his books.

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Title: The Jesus Cow

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Michael Perry

Narrator: Michael Perry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-15

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times best-selling humorist Michael Perry makes his fiction debut with this hilarious and big-hearted tale, a comic yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life that blends the barbed charm of Garrison Keillor, the irreverent humor of Christopher Moore, and the audacious insight of Chuck Klosterman.

Life is suddenly full of drama for low-key Harley Jackson: A woman in a big red pickup has stolen his bachelor's heart, a Hummer-driving predatory developer is threatening to pave the last vestiges of his family farm, and inside his barn is a calf bearing the image of Jesus Christ. His best friend Billy, a giant of a man who shares his trailer house with a herd of cats and tries to pass off country music lyrics as philosophy, urges him to avoid the woman, fight the developer, and get rich off the calf. But Harley takes the opposite tack, hoping to avoid what his devout, dearly departed mother would have called "a scene".

Then the secret gets out - right through the barn door, and Harley's "miracle" goes viral. Within hours pilgrims, grifters, and the media have descended on his quiet patch of Swivel, Wisconsin, looking for a glimpse (and a percentage) of the calf. Does Harley hide the famous, possibly holy, calf and risk a riot, or give the people what they want - and raise enough money to keep his land - and just possibly, win the woman and her big red pickup truck?

Harley goes all in, cutting a deal with a major Hollywood agent that transforms his little farm into an international spiritual theme park - think Lourdes, only with cheese curds and t-shirts. Soon, Harley has lots of money... and more trouble than he ever dreamed.

Members Reviews:

Not his best

This was his best writing up to about mid point where the fantasm gets a little too far but you go with it anyway because it's Mr. Perry and you trust him. And then you get to the last chapter and it wound together far too neatly and without explanation. Bummer. But his worst is still something I would regard as a favorite.

I loved it!

I was lost in the world created by michael relating to people in my own reality. I could see the scenes laying out feel the emotions characters experienced this is must listen for everyone!

Small town Wisconsin

Listened to this twice. Once by myself and once with my wife. We are both from Wisconsin and it pretty much reflects small town Wisconsin thought.

Truly enjoyable!

This was my first Michael Perry audio book and I found it delightful. He does great narration. When I ordered this book, I wasn't sure what to expect so I held onto it for awhile before listening. I'm sorry I did! I have a couple more of his books and I'm going to start now! No more waiting! I would recommend this book to a friend.

great mix of humor and humanity

had me laughing out loud, love Perry's voice and storytelling ability, highly recommend this book

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Title: Word Freak

Subtitle: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players

Author: Stefan Fatsis

Narrator: Tom Pile

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Stefan Fatsis, a former Wall Street Journal reporter and National Public Radio regular, recounts his remarkable rise through the ranks of elite Scrabble players while exploring the game's strange, potent hold over them - and him. Scrabble might truly be called America's game. More than two million sets are sold every year and at least thirty million American homes have one. But the game's most talented competitors inhabit a sphere far removed from the masses of "living room players." Theirs is a surprisingly diverse subculture whose stars include a vitamin-popping standup comic; a former bank teller whose intestinal troubles earn him the nickname "G.I. Joel"; a burly, unemployed African American from Baltimore's inner city; the three-time national champion who plays according to Zen principles; and Fatsis himself, who we see transformed from a curious reporter to a confirmed Scrabble nut.

He begins by haunting the gritty corner of a Greenwich Village park where pickup Scrabble games can be found whenever weather permits. His curiosity soon morphs into compulsion, as he sets about memorizing thousands of obscure words and fills his evenings with solo Scrabble played on his living room floor. Before long he finds himself at tournaments socializing - and competing - with Scrabble's elite. But this book is about more than hardcore Scrabblers, for the game yields insights into realms as disparate as linguistics, psychology, and mathematics. Word Freak extends its reach even further, pondering the light Scrabble throws on such notions as brilliance, memory, competition, failure, and hope. It is a geography of obsession that celebrates the uncanny powers locked in all of us. This edition includes a new 2013 afterword by the author.

Members Reviews:

This book gave me motivation to play competitive Scrabble back ...

This book gave me motivation to play competitive Scrabble back in 2008. I now gift it to any senior student who graduates from my Scrabble Club at a local high school. It really portrays the world and personalities of competitive and club Scrabble, but don't get the idea that everyone who plays this game is as strange as the characters in this book! (no offense to those characters, just I will never be able to dedicate that much of my life to Scrabble!)

It made me want to create my own word lists!

This book is a damn good read, and I loved it. What struck me the most is the fact that Stefan started out writing a book about the players, but very quickly became one of the players himself -- and a pretty good one at that.

The story is well-written and intriguing, and I was captivated by the characters. So much so that I'm considering a trip to Washington Park next summer (after it warms up!) to meet some of them. (Much has been written about the individual characters, so I won't add to that.)

I read a reviewer who compared this book, and the movie "Word Wars", to a Crossword Puzzle documentary, and he disparaged the author for focusing on the characters so much. The reviewer thought the author was doing some of the Scrabble players a disservice, by making them out to be freaks. Unfortunately for the reviewer, that is exactly what makes this book so much fun! There is only so much you can do with Scrabble itself, and its history.

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Title: Shelled and Shucked

Subtitle: The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles, Book 3

Author: Paisley Ray

Narrator: Suzanne Cerreta

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-15

Publisher: Paisley Ray

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Rachael O'Brien, a girl from the cornfields of Canton, Ohio, returns to college in North Carolina in her old Ford. Before the engine has cooled, she finds herself in a passionate lip-lock with the man she's been fantasizing about, making sophomore year seem full of promise.

When a bejeweled oyster brooch arrives in the mail, trouble soon follows. Traveling in the same art circles as a mysterious hookah-smoking Turk as well as falling on the wrong side of the most-feared professor on campus - her advisor, her intern boss, and the teacher of an art history course she can't drop - puts a strain on campus life.

Staying on top of classes, navigating murky relationship waters, roommate drama, a psychic's warning, and a terrifying encounter from the past require cunning and wit for a girl to avoid being Shelled and Shucked.

Members Reviews:

Great Series!

Any additional comments?

This is a great book; this is the third book in the Rachael OBrien Chronicles series written by Paisley Ray and narrated by Suzanne Cerreta. Rachael O'Brien, a girl from the cornfields of Canton, Ohio, returns to college in North Carolina in her old Ford. Before the engine has cooled, she finds herself in a passionate lip-lock with the man she's been fantasizing about, making sophomore year seem full of promise. When a bejeweled oyster brooch arrives in the mail, trouble soon follows. Traveling in the same art circles as a mysterious hookah-smoking Turk as well as falling on the wrong side of the most-feared professor on campus - her advisor, her intern boss, and the teacher of an art history course she can't drop - puts a strain on campus life.The narrator Suzanne Cerreta did a wonderful job with this book. She did a great job with the different voices of each character in this book. It was very easy to listen to and I didnt want to stop listening until the end. If you are looking for a great book with well-developed characters then you need to listen to this book. I am looking forward to listening to the next book by this author and narrator.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

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Titel: Vollidiot

Autor:: Tommy Jaud

Erzähler: Christoph Maria Herbst

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 58 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-20-15

Herausgeber: Sauerländer Audio

Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 4 Stimmen

Kategorien: Fiction, Humor

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Simon, fast 30, Verkäufer im T-Punkt, in Singlephase 4, um es ganz kurz zu sagen: frustriert. Aber mit einem festen Ziel: Er wird die milchaufschäumende Traumfrau aus dem Starbucks gegenüber heiraten. Vorher muss er sie nur noch ansprechen. So was machen täglich Tausende von Männern. Und nicht wenige von ihnen kommen Sekunden später mit ihrer zukünftigen Ehefrau aus Cafés, Supermärkten und Bowlingcentern. Gut, danach gibt es dann oft noch ein paar kleinere Probleme wie Untreue, Erpressung und Schießereien, aber am Ende ist immer alles gut.

©2004 S. Fischer Verlag GmbH, Frankfurt am Main (P)2004 / 2015 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin

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Title: The Ten Best Days of My Life

Author: Adena Halpern

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Twenty-nine-year-old Alexandra Dorenfield suddenly finds herself in heaven after an unfortunate encounter with a Mini Cooper. The seventh - and highest - level of heaven to be exact. Her dog, Peaches, is with her; she is reunited with her beloved grandparents; she has the wardrobe of a movie star; and she lives in the house of her dreams next door to a handsome guy. This is heaven!

But there's a catch. Alex must prove she led a fulfilling existence by writing an essay on the ten best days of her life - or she will be demoted to a lower level of heaven, where the clothes are last year's styles, the men aren't quite as handsome, and, worst of all, Peaches and her family won't be nearby. Witty and inspiring, this divine debut novel dares to ask a material girl - and the rest of us - what makes life precious.

Members Reviews:

The perfect book for me to read today

I just finished The Ten Best Days of My Life, by Adena Halpern and I LOVED it (and I'm not just saying that either). It was the perfect book for me to read today. I've been dealing with my friends losing their 3-yr old daughter and also losing my grandpa - too much! This book helped me feel so much better about moving to the next stage in our existence.

Yes, we miss those who pass onto the next life (heaven, in this case). But it was nice to read about everyone in heaven having a great time and that families were together again. None of them wanted any of us left behind to worry about them. They were happy and loving it there.

I also liked how Ms. Halpern explained heaven as being different planes (7th heaven is the best heaven; the 4th plane of heaven is where all the great musicians hang out -- not as perfect there, but great music!).

It was interesting to see that while Alex wrote about her 10 best days she actually learned more about herself and her life than had she not gone through that test. She realized what really was important in life and in death -- good friends and family.

I've been reading some parenting books and this actually touches upon the one theory that I've been reading about lately -- saving your children actually harms them more than it helps them. Everyone must learn to be responsible for their own actions and deal with the consequences themselves. Parents do not help their children by "saving" them from their bad choices. The main character, Alexandra, had to learn that the hard way. She was her parent's "miracle child" and was always treated as a princess. By treating her as such she never learned to behave as a responsible adult until much later in life... and almost too late.

I read this in bed one morning. I couldn't put it down. I laughed, I cried and I kept reading. I loved it. Thank you for writing this for me right now, Ms. Halpern. I really needed it and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Looking back to my life

Most books which have a death as subject are sad and serious,however, this book is exhilirous and touching! I love this book.

Enjoyable and thought-provoking

I found this book enjoyable and thought-provoking . the characters were very real , humorous and human . the topic was thought-provoking and delightfully presented. it was recommended to me by my young daughter and I recommended it to a friend who had lost a child . it is a book that could be enjoyed by any adult. Thank you to my daughter Jen for recommending it !

Fantastic read

Loved this book.

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Title: Bill the Conqueror

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Sir George Pyke is quite disappointed in his son Roderick's business acumen. Roderick, unlike his old man, lacks the aggressive drive required of a business tycoon. So the elder Pyke resolves to marry him off to the sprightly Felicia, who has enough spark to manage any man and may just do him a world of good. All is going well until Bill West arrives from New York. Felicia recognizes in this strong, ambitious chap the man for whom she should forsake all others - but making their way to the altar may be easier said than done.

This romantic comedy from master humorist P. G. Wodehouse is sure to delight, whether you're new to his work or a longtime fan.

Members Reviews:

A fun listen

In traditional Wodhouse fashion this is just a fun listen. The characters are rich in attributes and a joy to follow. I highly recommend.

Very, very silly, as expected - but fun!

Where does Bill the Conqueror rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I listen to books like this at night to help me go to sleep so I can't really compare it to books I listen to seriously.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bill!

Which character as performed by Simon Vance was your favorite?

Simon Vance does a great job on all the characters. His talent enhanced the listening experience!

If you could take any character from Bill the Conqueror out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Oh, please! These people are not real. All the characters are rather ridiculous. I cannot even imagine myself in their world.

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Title: Plus One: A Novel

Author: Christopher Noxon

Narrator: Tom Taylorson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-13-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

The hilarious tale of a newly full-time dad and awards-show "plus one" whose TV-writer wife has hit the big time.

Christopher Noxon's debut novel Plus One is a comedic take on breadwinning women and caretaking men in contemporary Los Angeles. Alex Sherman-Zicklin is a mid-level marketing executive whose wife's 14th attempt at a television pilot is produced, ordered to series, and awarded an Emmy. Overnight, she's sucked into a mad show-business vortex and he's tasked with managing their new high-profile Hollywood lifestyle. He falls in with a posse of Plus Ones, men who are married to women whose success, income, and public recognition far surpasses their own. What will it take for him to regain the foreground in his own life?

Members Reviews:

Perfect slice of California ...

...show biz facade nestled in real life back drop. Behind the scenes of success. Smart. Funny. Poignant.

Worth it

Performance was excellent. Story meandered here and there in Hollyweird-centric plot lines but overall nice work. Will look for this author again.

Not a "must", but close

It's a very clever story, and the narrator was outstanding. This story hits several of men's insecurities square on the head and does so in a manner that leaves all readers feeling good about the male protagonist.

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Title: Mermaids in Paradise

Author: Lydia Millet

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-14

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

In this hilarious novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Lydia Millet, a honeymooning couple makes friends with a marine biologist who discovers genuine mermaids in a coral reef - and who, the next night, apparently drowns in her hotel bathtub. As a resort chain swoops in to corner the market on mermaids, the newlyweds (opinionated, skeptical narrator Deb and handsome online gamer Chip, the world's friendliest man) join forces with other vacationers - including an ex-Navy SEAL with a love of explosives and a hipster Tokyo VJ - to protect the mermaids from the corporate "Venture of Marvels" that wants to turn their habitat into a theme park.

Critic Reviews:

"An admirable example of a funny novel with a serious message that works swimmingly. Dive in." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Rewarded for hanging in with this one

Where does Mermaids in Paradise rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I love many of the audiobooks I listen to - I dislike a very small number and don't even finish many of those. This one is an odd one that falls a bit more in the middle. I liked it a lot, but didn't absolutely love it.

What did you like best about this story?

A good story about mermaids is hard to find.

What does Cassandra Campbell bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I think I would have put down the book actually. There was something warm about her tone despite the thick irony at the beginning.

If you could rename Mermaids in Paradise, what would you call it?

Wouldn't rename it.

Any additional comments?

As I have indicated - a bit too ironic and sarcastic at the beginning but I was rewarded for staying the distance. The story all catches up with itself and is very entertaining and interesting once you break through.

Sarcastic waste of time

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

It is written by a character who is sarcastic and negative about everything from the first sentence. Gets very tiresome quickly. Almost like a valley girl recitation

What was most disappointing about Lydia Millets story?

It is trivial to the point of the absurd

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Her voice was a constant reminder of a spoiled rich bratty valley girl

Any additional comments?

I have deleted after the 2nd chapter.

What a silly story.

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Somebody who wants purely escapist fiction who has a low bar of quality.

Would you ever listen to anything by Lydia Millet again?

Not likely.

Any additional comments?

I ordered this because it was on several "Best of the Year' books. I can't imagine why.

Somebody had elocution lessons!

The story is unremarkable, giving way to the terribly obvious attempts at proper elocution from the narrator. I do not recommend.

Awful

Omg painful to listen to. The author labors on with annoying tangents. I actively hated the main character narrating the book after 15 minutes. Didn't get past the 1st chapter.

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Title: Shopping for a Billionaire 4

Author: Julia Kent

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-14

Publisher: Prosaic Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 124 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

A confusing fight, a garbage-covered car, and a mom who shares her past as a stripper all drive Shannon to the edge of madness. When her big shot at mystery shopping luxury properties leads to another crazy toilet incident, its Declan to the rescue...but can they take the "plunge?" The Shopping series from New York Times bestselling author Julia Kent reaches its conclusion with heart, heat, and hilarity.

Members Reviews:

A hilarious romantic comedy...

This is book 4 of Shopping for a Billionaire. This book is witty, romantic and loaded with laughs (laugh out loud ones). I haven't mentioned this before in the other reviews, but this series must be read in order and they do have cliffhangers (which I enjoy).

I loved this book as much as all the others. The best scene of all was "The Fort". I never knew mystery shopping could be so much fun! Again Toilet Girl and Hot Guy have some great adventures and some bad ones (it's not all roses). I love Toilet Girl's family too, specially her mom! Life for Toilet Girl - anything that can go wrong does for her (tenfold)!

The author, Julia Kent once again did an awesome job on this story. Love the plot and the punchlines. I am very happy that both books 3 and 4 were longer than the others (I prefer longer books in audio - I want my money's worth). The narrator, Tanya Eby delivers another flawless story to us complete with the comedy needed to add to the humor! I really like this narrator's voices: very smooth and easy on the ear. Great job ladies! On to book 5...

The end is here

Last book in the series, or shall I say serial. It is the last chapters of the story. It picks up with the aftermath of "Twitter-gate". Welcome to the angst.

Mostly I have loved this story, this takes a turn to the drama-rama. I always like how strong and secure, well mostly secure, Shannon has been. She becomes mopey dumped girl. Ugh!!! She still has the same fun attitude, but the woo is me, I don't have a Billionaire boyfriend anymore, gets old fast. Even with that, I still adored the story. It is just so engaging!

I still love the supporting cast to pieces!! They are quirky and awesome and too fun for words!! I was also giggling like a loon through the hotel secret shop! Funny beyond words!!

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Tanya Eby, who is delightful! She has the perfect tone for the vibe of this book. I love the way she adds energy and sass to the characters. She keeps the story moving right along with her swift pace. The men's voice are just masculine enough, without seeming like a caricature. Definitely a narrator I will be looking for more of in the future! She gives good voice!!!

Very chick-lit kind of ending for the book. I really hope we get stories for the other yummy brothers!! Please let them and her sister, and her BFF all get HEA!! Possibly with each other!!

Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.

Laughed so hard...

At the vibrator incident at the hotel... OMG I must have looked crazy as I listened to this in my car. Sometimes I get a little frustrated at the main character, she's a tad whiny and obsessive but a good book to just lighten up your mood. The Jamie Fraser, Outlander reference was dead on too!

Another good story

Love this storyline it was funny and as with the other books very hot.