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Title: All You Can Eat

Subtitle: Fat Vampire, Book 3

Author: Johnny B. Truant

Narrator: Matt Josdal

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-14-14

Publisher: Johnny B. Truant

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

The story of Reginald -- the world's slowest, weakest, most out-of-shape vampire -- continues in this third installment of the FAT VAMPIRE series

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Following the infamous "Ring of Fire" incident, the world's vampires are in a state of panic. Having been commanded by their creators to restore a better balance between humans and vampires, panicked bloodsuckers everywhere have begun "restoring" in the best ways they know -- by killing huge numbers of humans and turning the rest.

As more and more vampires go rogue and threaten to wage war, two-thousand-year-old Maurice's power as Deacon comes under fire, as the tens of thousands who hate him begin to rally together. And all the while, the Vampire Nation is falling apart, tumbling into chaos... as a war threatens to break, and as Reginald begins to discover some strange new supervampire abilities...

Will the center hold? Or will chaos overtake the Nation before Reginald even has a chance to eat that pizza he ordered?

Members Reviews:

Killer series!

Solid 3rd installment to the series. I love the characters and the story - Johnny B. Truant rocks!

Wonderful series

Very well written, and cleaver concept. Can't wait for book 4. The story takes some interesting turns that leave you guessing.

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Title: The Sonoma Police Report

Subtitle: Funny, Odd Tales from the Wine Country

Author: Joshua Farrell

Narrator: Brian Lohmann, Kirsten Farrell, Floyd VanBuskirk, Joe Herrschaft, Joshua Farrell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-03-14

Publisher: Schellville, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

Joshua Farrell is a Sonoma boy made good. Well, maybe that's stretching things a bit, but at least he's never done serious jail time. Plus, he's managed to make us laugh with his irreverent and yet oddly heart-warming valentine to Sonoma and its eccentric residents.

In his hilarious compilation of police blotter excerpts from the Sonoma Index-Tribune, kooky tales from locals, and personal stories, Farrell will have you choking on your Pinot Noir. With anecdotes ranging from sweet to bizarre, Farrell delivers an entertaining view of Sonoma that is routinely missed by wine connoisseurs, travel writers, and tourists. Crooks are caught with steaks in their pants, cops pull over kangaroo wranglers, and cons are chased down the street wearing bunny slippers. Sonomans at work, at play and on the lam. Even if Farrell gets run out of town, he'll have left behind a laugh-out-loud collection of oddball tales.

Members Reviews:

Loved it! Perfect for a visit to Wine Country.

Very funny book! My girlfriend got it for me before a recent trip to No Cal wine country. I started reading it on the plane and pretty soon she and I were reading stories back and forth to each other. It's that kind of book...

It's basically a collection of police blotter reports interspersed with stories from Sonoma locals. I love talking to locals when I visit a place, especially a small town, and this book is like sitting on a bar stool surrounded by the nuttiest, funniest storytellers in town. Really added a lot to the trip.

Well done, sir! Do my town next!

One of a Kind

The word original comes to my mind after reading Joshua Farrell's new book. Every once in a while a book comes out that is like no other and The Sonoma Police Report is one of those books. Filled with fun...A total enjoyable read. One you can read over and over..I am planning on taking it to a party and read parts of it to my friends......Give it as a gift...one is sure to love...I personally am looking forward to the next Police Report....What area of America will it be? Lauren (

Funny!! Great book for your night table.

I'm a first time Mom with an 8 month old. I'm always looking for good books that I can read in short intervals. I don't have hours to lay around and read a whole novel- but I can read a page or two every day. This book was exactly what I was looking for! Every page has a hilarious story that makes me laugh out loud!

Hilarious read; perfect wine country souvenir

Okay, we all love reading quirky police reports from small towns, but Sonoma's takes the cake. It's hilarious. We read it aloud in the back of our wine tour bus and were DYING. This book + bottle of wine = perfect wine country gift.

One fun read...

One fun read!

Full of heart and chuckles.

The Sonoma Police Report is a lucky find for travelers.

I keep a copy in my flight case!

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Title: God Is Disappointed in You

Author: Mark Russell, Shannon Wheeler

Narrator: James Urbaniak

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2162 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

God Is Disappointed in You is for people who would like to read the Bible...if it would just cut to the chase. Stripped of its arcane language and interminable passages, every book of the Bible is condensed down to its core message, in no more than a few pages each.

Written by Mark Russell with cartoons by New Yorker cartoonist Shannon Wheeler, God Is Disappointed in You is a frequently hilarious, often shocking, but always accurate retelling of the Bible, including the parts selectively left out by Sunday School teachers and church sermons.

Irreverent yet faithful, this book is a must-listen for anyone who wants to see past the fog of religious agendas and cultural debates to discover what the Bible really says.

Members Reviews:

Not disappointed in this book!

While I found this book to be highly irreverent I also found it to be highly funny! It is well written and equally well narrated. It covers books from both the old and New Testament and quite ably if I'm allowed to say so.

I have a few quibbles with some of the stories and a bit of the language used to describe the overall themes of the books. As a minister I found a few inconsistencies with the biblical record in the storytelling but it is mostly accurate with only a few mistakes here and there. Since this is written as a satirical view of the Scriptures is not necessary for her to have an esoteric accuracy.

I recommend this book to those Who are interested in the Bible and are able to laugh at themselves and the foibles of ancient believers as well as modern Christians.

5 Stars

Funny as Sin

The story of God's dysfunctional relationship with his chosen people.

"Like most marriages, it was a non-sexual affair, but unlike most marriages, it was anything but snoozy and passionless. God's marriage to the Jews was a tempestuous, rancorous affair."

The deadpan, impeccable comedic timing of James Urbaniac had me literally laughing out loud as I listened.

After years of research and translation to pithy modern language,

the authors point out that although so many people are saturated in Bible stories, few remember the absolute zaniness that goes on inside.

If you love the Bible or you love a good Bible satire, its just as satisfying.

A New Bible

This is an highly inventive and enjoyable way to look at biblical literature. While humorous and irreverent it is also respectful and actually more informative than you would think. I'm recommending this one as both entertainment and a tutorial.

Hilarious, irreverent, but on the money

I haven't laughed this hard at a book in my entire life. It sums up the Bible fairly well, with profanity and hilarity. I would (and have) recommend(ed) this book to anyone, with a small disclaimer -- you need to not be uptight about your religion. If you have no ability to find humor in it, you will not appreciate this book. For example, one of the lines reads: "The whole ancient world was a bag of dicks. Even God was a bit of a dick." If you can't handle that, this book is not for you.

My only critique is that I wish the chapters were just the teensiest bit longer. It wouldn't have detracted from the purpose of the book, in my opinion, which was to summarize/explain a hugely difficult book into something manageable and understandable.

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Title: Psychos

Subtitle: A White Girl Problems Book

Author: Babe Walker

Narrator: Tavia Gilbert

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-14

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 177 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

If youre one of the hundreds of thousands who devoured Babe Walkers New York Times best-selling novel White Girl Problems or one of the million people who read her blog or follow her on Twitter daily, then youve obviously been waiting with bated breath for her hilarious follow-up novel, Psychos.

Fresh from a four-month stint in rehab for her "alleged" shopping addiction, Babe Walker returns home to Bel Air 10 pounds lighter (thanks to a stomach virus), having made amends (she told a counselor with bad skin she was smart) and confronted her past (after meeting her birth mother for the first time - a fashion model turned farmer lesbian). Although delighted to be home and determined to maintain her hard-won inner peace, Babe now faces a host of outside forces seemingly intent on derailing her path to positive change. Not only is she being trailed by an anonymous stalker, but shes also reunited with the love of her life, a relationship that she cannot seem to stop self-sabotaging.

Babes newfound spirituality, coupled with her faith in the universe and its messages, leads her all over the world: Shoulder dancing in Paris, tripping out in Amsterdam, and hooking up in the Mediterranean, only to land her back in New York City, forced to choose between a man who is perfect in every way (except for one small detail) and a man who could be The One if only he didnt drive Babe to utter insanity.

Unapologetic and uproarious, Psychos is the send-up of the season - already as timeless as vintage Dior.

Members Reviews:

I love Babe Walker

What made the experience of listening to Psychos the most enjoyable?

The characters, the story, everything about this book made it enjoyable. I am ready for more Babe Walker books.

What did you like best about this story?

Great story for some laughs and change of pace.

What about Tavia Gilberts performance did you like?

She portrays the character well.

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

The funeral for Babette was hilarious.

I Love Babe Walker

This book did not disappoint!! This a great book for a fun read. I am not sure all spoiled white rich girls could be this entertaining, Babe pulls it off.

Cute sequel

Easy light beach book; follow up to the original white girl problems book. Don't thought proving writing. It's just cute.

Yes.

Hilarious. The sequel had a lot to live up to in that regard...I think it holds its own! Loved it

LOL!

What made the experience of listening to Psychos the most enjoyable?

As someone who commutes to/from work and sits in traffic, this is such an enjoyable book to listen to. I was laughing my butt off in the car as I listened to the story. What a riot!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Babe Walker, of course! She is just a funny somewhat relatable character. I mean, really, we all get our ditsy moments here and there.

What about Tavia Gilberts performance did you like?

I love how Tavia Gilbert really gets into her character. The fluctuation in her voice also makes the story come alive.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh... a lot!

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Title: How to Fight Presidents

Subtitle: Defending Yourself Against the Badasses Who Ran This Country

Author: Daniel O'Brien

Narrator: Richard McGonagle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 03-18-14

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 924 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

Make no mistake: Our founding fathers were more bandanas-and-muscles than powdered-wigs-and-tea.

As a prisoner of war, Andrew Jackson walked several miles barefoot across state lines while suffering from smallpox and a serious head wound received when he refused to polish the boots of the soldiers who had taken him captive. He was thirteen years old. A few decades later, he became the first popularly elected president and served the nation, pausing briefly only to beat a would-be assassin with a cane to within an inch of his life. Theodore Roosevelt had asthma, was blind in one eye, survived multiple gunshot wounds, had only one regret (that there were no wars to fight under his presidency), and was the first U.S. president to win the Medal of Honor, which he did after he died. Faced with the choice, George Washington actually preferred the sound of bullets whizzing by his head in battle over the sound of silence.

And now these men - these hallowed leaders of the free world - want to kick your ass.

Plenty of historians can tell you which president had the most effective economic strategies, and which president helped shape our current political parties, but can any of them tell you what to do if you encounter Chester A. Arthur in a bare-knuckled boxing fight? This book will teach you how to be better, stronger, faster, and more deadly than the most powerful (and craziest) men in history. Youre welcome.

Members Reviews:

Absolutely One of the Funniest Books on Audible.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I finished this audiobook in two days. I wold have finished it in one but I stopped every couple of chapters to recommend it to anybody I thought would appreciate it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of How to Fight Presidents?

It's a given that Teddy Roosevelt's chapter would be awesome (which is was) but I have to say Andrew Jackson might have been my favorite.

Have you listened to any of Richard McGonagles other performances before? How does this one compare?

Richard McGonagle's reading is absolutely, 100%, the best performance I've ever heard as it pertains to the material. I don't know if Audible hands out an award for perfection in comedic delivery, but if not, they should. And they should name it the McGonagle.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Ronald Reagan is Wolverine. Ronald Reagan is Wolverine. Ronald Reagan is Wolverine.

History that will leave you crying (w/ laughter!)

I completely enjoyed this well researched and completely unorthodox approach to American History. May I suggest a companion book which pits the presidents against each other? I'd expect a a final four of Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, & TR? (smart money is on TR!)

I have never laughed so hard

Would you listen to How to Fight Presidents again? Why?

Yes!! and I will. This book is hilarious and actually educational too.

What other book might you compare How to Fight Presidents to and why?

Never read/listened to I book like this. If I find another one I'll get it!

Which character as performed by Richard McGonagle was your favorite?

Theodore Roosevelt, I guess

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I will listen again and again.

Any additional comments?

I have listened to over 500 books and never written a review until now.

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Title: Outrageous Openness

Subtitle: Letting the Divine Take the Lead

Author: Tosha Silver

Narrator: Tosha Silver

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-14

Publisher: Urban Kali

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 891 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

A compilation of funny, irreverently reverent stories on aligning with the Divine in daily life. For the passionately spiritual and bemusedly skeptical alike.

Adapted from a popular column originally published as "San Francisco's Spiritual Examiner" at examiner.com.

"What if God IS the story? What if the Divine is constantly igniting roadside flares to get our attention? What if there actually IS a Supreme Organizing Principle with a ribald and unbridled sense of humor? And what if we each have this ardent inner suitor who's writing us love letters every day that often go unopened?"

What if indeed? Read on.

Author Bio: Tosha Silver grew up thinking one day she would be a rabbi, a lawyer or a weathergirl. But fate had other ideas. She graduated from Yale with a degree in English Literature but along the way fell madly in love with metaphysics and yogic philosophy. For the last 30 years she has taught many ways to align with the inner Divine. She lives near San Francisco and also writes a spiritual column at examiner.com. More information at www.toshasilver.com

Members Reviews:

Perfect blend of depth and humor

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I loved this audio book. It really spoke to me. It was full of stories that illustrate how aligning with the divine in every day life can change how life feels every day. The stories were soulful, deep, funny and magical all at the same time. I finished the book today and will start it again tomorrow. There is so much there, I want to hear it again to scoop up more of its gems. I was listening as I drove to work. A bus pulled up along side of me with a huge billboard on the back. It read "Loving Kindness." Just at that moment, Tosha said, "Metta - Loving Kindness." I swear.

Intuitive and authentic

If you find that you are a pattern person or constantly think and speak in a metaphoric manner, this book will resonate with you. Every chapter inspired me to trust my intuition more and walk continually in love. I found myself smiling continually and felt the warmth and authenticity of the author. A challenging and truth filled work!

Fun spirituality

I love the simple approach she has to following the Divine! A great listen for any spiritual seeker...there are no complicated regimens here, just a demonstration of genuine and nearly effortless application of spiritual truth peppered with entertaining and relatable stories.

A soothing and simple message about connecting with the Divine

I enjoyed the author's writing style; I spent several years living errrr growing up in San Francisco, so this really brought me back, but even beyond that, I loved her message. Take the time to connect with Spirit and ask for help. My dog was just kidnapped, so I am truly connecting to the Divine to ask for the safe return of my dog. Funny these curveballs we are thrown in life. It seems everything in my life is a struggle. My mom always told me it would be & guess what she was right. I am reading Tosha's book and books like her's to break this habit of everything being a struggle. The White Flag is raised ...

Amazingly calming!

The soothing voice paired with the content instantly altered my mood after stressful days at the office sitting in rush hour traffic.

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Title: Gigantic Death Worm

Author: Vince Kramer

Narrator: Christopher Boyle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-03-14

Publisher: Bizarro Media Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

HOLY SHIT! THIS IS THE BEST AUDIOBOOK EVER!!!

It's kind of like that awesome movie, Frozen, you know where there's those people stuck on a ski-lift while surrounded by wolves. But imagine if instead of wolves they were bears. And the bears spit wolves! Like they're fucking grenade launchers or something! It's awesome!!!

And then there's these gigantic death worms that come out of the ground and kill and eat everyone. And they're HUGE. Big enough to eat breweries and shit. And it's all because of 2012! I KNOW! But, don't worry, there's a bunch of Mexican Ninjas with invisibility ponchos and throwing-sombreros that are going to save the day. They are so badass. And the main character Dave does some stuff, too. He can pull things out of the air, like burgers and Armani suits. (If I could do that I'd be eating McDouble cheeseburgers constantly!) He and his friend Worm-Head Girl, along with the Mexican Ninjas, and a veterinarian named LeAnn must try to save Phoenix from total annihilation. But they better hurry up because these gigantic death worms are going to utterly f--king destroy everything in like two seconds!!

CHECK OUT THE MOST AWESOME AUDIOBOOK YOU COULD EVER POSSIBLY IMAGINE!! IT'S THE BEST AUDIOBOOK EVER!!!

Members Reviews:

Okay, but...

Have you ever thought to yourself "audiobooks are too polished! Way too high production value if you ask me! Why can't a 14 year old boy just read the book into his phone??" Well if so - this is the one for you. If not, I'd skip it. It's a fun story and all, but I think you'd have a better experience reading the print edition.

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Title: Egghead

Subtitle: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone

Author: Bo Burnham

Narrator: Bo Burnham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 396 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

A strange and charming collection of hilariously absurd poetry, writing, and illustration from one of today's most popular young comedians....

Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents' attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy Central specials four days after his 18th birthday, making him the youngest to do so in the channel's history. Now Bo is a rising star in the comedy world, revered for his utterly original and intelligent voice. And, he can SIIIIIIIIING!

In Egghead, Bo brings his brand of brainy, emotional comedy in the form of off-kilter poems, thoughts, and more. Bo takes on everything from death to farts in this weird audiobook that will make you think, laugh and think, "why did I just laugh?"

Members Reviews:

Yaaaaassssssss!!!

Never thought I would read this over and over and over again but it had because an everyday part of my life! Just amazing. And of course, perfect just like the author!

Amazing

I absolutely loved it. It's an easy listen. it has so many different types of poems. it has dark serious poems, funny laugh out loud poems, deep thinking, and lovely ones that could melt the heart of your significant other.

Worth buying!

If you liked the book, you will love the audio version. Well done Bo, everything you touch is hilarious, smart and adorable. Kudos!!

Very funny and extremely clever

this was great. I'm glad I listened to the audiobook, his performance made this fantastic.

Love love love!

If you could sum up Egghead in three words, what would they be?

Snarky, dirty, and romantic

Have you listened to any of Bo Burnhams other performances before? How does this one compare?

I am a HUGE fan of Bo's and his book is just as clever and hilarious as his stand-up and music, but with a touch of romance in between. This book is so new and so Bo.

Any additional comments?

I have the hardcover and hearing Bo read it is brilliant. I love it so so much. Buy/download this book, you won't regret getting it!

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Title: Free the Male Man!

Author: Shepherd Mead

Narrator: John Bell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-21-13

Publisher: Edward Shepherd Mead Estate

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

Hear ye, hear ye! Dawn-to-dark commuters, test pilots, high window cleaners, Grand Prix racers, lion tamers, ditch diggers, knuckle ball pitchers, vice presidents, night watchmen - in fact, all members of the world's largest persecuted minority (almost 50 percent of the human race are males) - are hereby urged to break the bondage of purse strings and enforce the following non-negotiable demands:

Shepherd Mead's hilarious and timely Male Manifesto takes a fresh look at the issues and perils of the coming sexual war and exhorts his comrades-in-arms to rally 'round this book, boys, in one of the most delightfully chauvinistic satires to come along in years.

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Title: My Planet

Subtitle: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places

Author: Mary Roach

Narrator: Angela Dawe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-12-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 423 votes

Genres: Comedy, Satire

Publisher's Summary:

Follow New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach - but be careful not to trip - as she weaves through personal anecdotes and everyday musings riddled with her uncanny wit and amazingly analytical eye. These essays, which found a well-deserved home within the pages of Reader's Digest as the column "My Planet," detail the inner workings of hypochondriacs, hoarders, and compulsive cheapskates. (Did we mention neurotic interior designers and professional list makers?) For Roach, humor is hidden in the most unlikely places, which means that nothing is off limits. Whether she is dwelling on her age or talking about the pros and cons of a bedroom night light - "A married couple can best be defined as a unit of people whose sleep habits are carefully engineered to keep each other awake" - Roach finds a lesson, a slice of sarcasm, or a dash of something special that makes each day comical and absolutely priceless.

In keeping with our mission - curating the best listens in the land - Reader's Digest editors neatly packaged these timeless (and hilarious) Roach essays together for the first time.

Members Reviews:

Narrator drove me crazy

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The narrator

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The way she would draw out the vowels in words. I couldn't finish this book because the narrator was too distracting.

Any additional comments?

I loved Mary Roach's other books. I'm sure this one is very good as well but I couldn't get past the first few chapters.

Terrible narration ruins an entertaining book

Would you try another book from Mary Roach and/or Angela Dawe?

I like Mary Roach. The trouble was the narration. She sounded like she was trying too hard to project her voice, which left no room for personality, Very flat and monotone. I will have to break down and actually read this book!

Unlistenable Narrator: Didn't Get Past the Forward

What didnt you like about Angela Dawes performance?

The narrator sounds like a carnival barker. I couldn't get past a few minutes of the forward. The book's content might be fine, but I'll never know. Roach should just narrate her own books.

Bad narrator

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Felt the need to emphasize the last word of every SENTENCE. No matter what word it WAS. Couldn't bear it for more than 45 min. Love Mary Roach, but I think I'll get this one in print.

Needs a different narrator.

Great stories but the narrator kind of ruined my listening experience. Would give it another try with a less monotone voice.