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Title: Take Me to Texas

Subtitle: Lone Star Stories of Love and Other Adventures

Author: T.W. Lawrence

Narrator: Scott Woodside, Jim Van, Sandy Weaver Carman, Moby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-28-12

Publisher: Luckenback Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

T. W. Lawrence writes the stories that make us feel good about growing up in Texas and shows his love for the state.

Take Me To Texas is his anthology of 12 short stories set in, or mostly about, people from south of the Red River. The subtitle is "Lone Star Stories of Love and Other Adventures", which hints at the situations and characters that fill the stories.

Members Reviews:

You can't eat just one

"Take Me to Texas" is a wonderful collection of short stories which are much like the potato chip commercial ... "You can't eat just one."

Once you read the first short one you want to pop the next one like another delicious salty snack. So addictive. Walter Lawrence demonstrates a special skill at painting a complete and credible three dimensional picture with scene, time,characters, and a compelling narrative and all in so very few pages.

The stories are finished far too quickly. These characters are so interesting that we want to know them better.

But, that said, "Take me to Texas" is a great collection that doesn't allow itself to be put down until it is done and every story is read. We want another!

A Lone Star Success

In Take Me to Texas: Lone Star Stories of Love and Other Adventures, T.W. Lawrence does something that the best writers hope to achieve; he offers the reader nuanced stories and tells them with skill. In one slender volume he presents a dozen tales, masterfully using evocative language to capture snapshots of the contemporary West. But these are not dime store westerns with stereotypical characters. Certainly he presents settings that you might expect in stories of Texas - there are honky-tonks and wide-open land and rodeos. There are themes that feel familiar - a young man struggling with adult codes of honor and unrealized love and the search for atonement. And there are recognizable circumstances that form the framework of the stories - business deals and veterinary practice and relationships. But what distinguishes Lawrence from writers of lesser talent is his ability to take these common elements and make them memorable. The moral struggles are palpable. The livestock and ranches add an earthy realism that is compelling. Even if you have not had the pleasure of living in Texas, you feel like you have by the time you finish the last of these convincing vignettes. Fortunately Lawrence is steeped in Texan culture and he conveys his unique love of the state and familiarity with its people and places in a way that immerses the reader in the blend of memory and imagination that informs his work. He is able to share the charm of autobiography without maudlin emotionalism and he evokes a regional sense without lapsing into parochialism. These are quietly gripping stories set in a big land, played out by people who ultimately feel like friends.

If you are a Texan, reading these stories will feel like coming home. If you have not been so blessed, you will enjoy this nice escape from the gritty urban fiction that has become so commonplace. Either way, these stand-alone tales will not fail to please and satisfy. As an added bonus, Lawrence has included an excerpt from his novel Texas Cool Million at the end of this collection. Based on his performance here, the prospect of reading a novel by Lawrence would be a true pleasure.

Take Me To Texas by T.W.

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Title: Tales of the Unexpected

Author: Kate Chopin, O. Henry, Katherine Mansfield, Guy de Maupassant, Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: Emma Hignett

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-29-12

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Tales of the Unexpected is a collection of timeless short stories, which surprise and engage with a twist. This audiobook features the classic tales "The Story of an Hour", by Kate Chopin; "The Gift of the Magi", by O. Henry; "Miss Bril", by Katherine Mansfield; "A Horseman in the Sky" and "An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge", by Ambrose Bierce; and "The Necklace", by Guy de Maupassant.

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Title: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Ian Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-23-11

Publisher: One Voice Recordings

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A precious stone with a history of murders and violence behind it is discovered in the crop of a Christmas goose after being reported stolen yet again, from its owner's jewel case, and the guilt placed upon a plumber who protests his innocence.

Critic Reviews:

"The most incredible one-person audio you have heard. Has to be heard to be believed. David Ian Davies creates theatre in a book." (Charles Prepolec, one of the most respected Sherlockians)

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Title: BBC National Short Story Award 2011 (5 Shortlisted Titles)

Author: M. J. Hyland, Alison MacLeod, Jon McGregor, K. J. Orr, D. W. Wilson, Sue MacGregor (Foreword)

Narrator: Lydia Wilson, Mike Sengelow, Tim Pigott-Smith, Indira Varma, Trevor White

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-11

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

The 5 shortlisted titles for the BBC National Short Story Award 2011 administered in partnership with Booktrust, containing:

Rag Love by M. J. Hyland, read by Mike Sengelow

The Heart of Denis Noble by Alison MacLeod, read by Tim Pigott-Smith

Wires by Jon McGregor, read by Lydia Wilson

The Human Circadian Pacemaker by K. J. Orr, read by Indira Varma

The Dead Roads by D. W. Wilson, read by Trevor White

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Título: Cuentos, Volumen I [Stories, Volume 1]

Autor: Sonolibro

Narrador: Sonolibro

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 45 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 08-10-11

Editor: Sonolibro

Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 2 votos

Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Resumen del editor:

1. La sirenita: La protagonista de nuestra historia, vive con sus hermanas y su padre en las profundidades del mar, donde llevan una vida tranquila en comunión con la naturaleza y son felices, pero Sirenita parace querer algo más! Quiere conocer la tierra y a los hombres¡ Y lo va a conseguir, pero a cambio va a tener que dar algo a la terrible hechicera. ¿Si tu tuvieras una vida totalmente feliz, crees que seguirías queriendo más?

2.Las tres hilanderas: La madre de la protagonista de nuestro cuento ya no sabía que hacer con su hija, que no tenía ningún interés en los quehaceres domésticos y mucho menos en aprender a hilar, hasta que un día sin poderlo remediar se le escapó la mano y dió un estupendo tortazo a la niña, pero en ese momento la reina pasaba por allí y....

3. Hans el tonto: El rey para intentar averiguar quien era el padre del niño ordenó a la princesa que fuera a la Iglesia con el niño y le pusiera a éste un limón en la mano. El hombre a quien el niño diera el limón, sería el padre y el esposo con el que se casaría la princesa, pero....

4. El rey tordo: La princesa de nuestro cuento es una niña malcriada que se cree ser el ombligo del mundo, y su padre más que harto de su comportamiento, ha dedicido darle una lección , que no olvidará. !No hay nada como una cura de humildad¡

Please note: this audiobook is in Spanish

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Title: Serpents & Scoundrels

Author: Wayne Zurl

Narrator: David Colacci

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-11

Publisher: Mind Wings Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A past informant leads Chief Sam Jenkins and Sergeant Stan Rose to a partially buried corpse in a forest clearing once used by marijuana growers. At the crime scene, the medical examiner states a fact and makes a conjecturethe dead man was killed elsewhere, and the killer was a vampire. The investigation leads Jenkins to a group of religious fundamentalists. Jenkins has to figure out a way to reach the murderer in the group.

Editorial Reviews:

In this installment of Zurls long-running series, which tracks the adventures of Chief of Police Sam Jenkins as he fights, sometimes long-sufferingly, for justice throughout his east Tenneessee jurisdiction, our protagonist investigates a mysterious death which his medical examiner has suggested could have supernatural origins.

As always, David Colacci produces a stellar performance, perfectly capturing Jenkins aggressively self-confident personality, and immersing the listener in an edge-of-your-seat mystery which trails Chief Jenkins on a hunt which leads from drug growers to religious fundamentalists, and even to vampires, as he tracks down a killer....

Members Reviews:

A very good investigative thriller novella

While this novella maybe short on length but it doesn't suffer a lack of story.

The story centers on the investigation of a murder by Prospect, Tennessee PD detective Sam Jenkins, a transplant from New York.

Sometimes I don't want to get involved in a long full length story and just want a nice quick read devoid of all the filler you find in most full length novels. They can be hard to find some times.

In this story you'll get a nice, fast paced, well plotted, and written tale. There's no fancy tricks to try and hide the plot of confuse the reader. We get to see an investigation straight from the mind of someone who's lived the life and you can tell. As an avid reader Itâs not difficult to spot authenticity in the way an author writes a story and when I read the authors profile after reading the book I was not the least bit surprised that he lived the life of his character.

I only wish that he would have included more of Sam's wife in the tale to clarify Sam's marriage which leaves it a little murky from this story. That could be purposeful by the author and even if not it holds no bearing on my enjoyment of the book.

"The Evil of Some Zealots"

This story follows "By the Horns of A Cow" with the informer who helped Chief of Police Sam Jenkins locate the stolen cow. In this story the man Sam and Sgt Stan Rose call "John Deere" shows them to the same clearing where the 'stolen' cow was hidden. Now, in a pile of leaves, a dead man in cowboy boots lies dead. How did he die? Well, maybe it was vampire punctures on his arms... or maybe a deadly snake? Will Sparks, of the CSI team, suggests maybe a snake handler might have inflicted these wounds. He said it was not uncommon for such snakes to be used in religious services, even in Prospect. This time Sam looks toward the University of Tennessee to come up with some information about snake handlers. Though most of these religious ceremonies have been banned, there are still groups that follow the practice of handling snakes and speaking in tongues. This is way outside of Sam's wide-range experience. He's never been involved in cults before in his law enforcement career.

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Title: New Stories From the South

Subtitle: The Years Best, 2006

Author: Allan Gurganus

Narrator: Sisi Johnson, Pete Bradbury, Cynthia Darlow, L. J. Ganser, Dion Graham, Ed Sala, George Guidall, Johnny Heller, Carol Monda, Nancy Wu

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-31-11

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Pages magazine says this collection represents the absolute best in short literary fiction. This installment exhibits a fresh batch of immensely talented writers, all of whom exemplify the level of accomplishment that has kept this acclaimed series running strong since 1985. Comprising 20 stories, this rich and varied collection features everything from a fresh take on the classic Southern gothic to a velvet-smooth work of erotic suspense.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

I enjoy this entire anthology

Excellent addition

I haven't read one of these collections that has ever disappointed me. This is the same excellent quality. Highly recommended.

Something To Crow About

In the beautiful cover artwork of NEW STORIES FROM THE SOUTH: THE YEAR'S BEST, 2006, Chanticleer is perched on a writing pen. He obviously has something to crow about as this is as fine a collection of stories as you will find anywhere. I was reminded again and again as I read each of them of why we read in the first place. These 20 stories entertain us, they tease us with language used in new ways, they often bridge the gap that separates us all, they give us new insights, they suprise us. One of the writers, William Harrison, says that "stories can sneak up on the reader." Wendell Berry's "Mike" fits that description, one of the two stories included about dogs. If you are not careful, the last sentence will make your eyes burn in spite of yourself.

These 20 stories are as different in subject matter-- building a house, handling snakes, attending a high school ball game, to name three-- as their writers; but they are often similar in their themes. Many of them are about serial failures in relationships but the characters do not lose hope of starting over. Of course they are often not far away from both race and religion.

My favorite story changes on any given day. Today it's Geoff Wyss' "Kids Make Their Own Houses" with the poignant but realistic definition of love after 40: "We were both over forty, and it was time to choose someone to cling to through the hunchback years, the drug-cocktail and tomato-garden years."

Allan Gurganus selected these 20 stories for this anthology. He also wrote a sometimes long-winded but nonetheless brilliant introduction-- after all he is the author of the huge novel, THE OLDEST LIVING CONFEDERATE WIDOW TELLS ALL-- reminding us of what Flannery O'Connor said about why Southern writers feature freaks so often in their writing, because we can still recognize them. Mr. Gurganus takes it one step further and says these freaks are often at family reunions. He also points out that the best writers of the 20th Century are from the South: besides Ms.

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Title: George's Mother

Subtitle: A Stephen Crane Story

Author: Stephen Crane

Narrator: Deaver Brown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 05-04-11

Publisher: Simply Media

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

George's Mother is a moving story about a mother, the little old woman, and her son, George. They are in the same tenement as the Johnsons of Maggie: A Girl of the Streets, but have a much dearer relationship. George's Mother is at the center of it all as a warm loving mother, worried about her son. When George hears his mother is sick, he comes home immediately despite looking uncool to his rowdy friends, and soothes his mother. He shows his deep caring for her which moves her as well. Critics have spoken about George's being a drunk, an alcoholic, and the like. But that is not core to the story because George keeps his job for a long time; when he loses it, much of that is because he has been led into thinking work is not cool, to use the modern term. He drinks, he carouses, but unlike the characters in Maggie A Girl of the Streets, George stays home quietly many nights with his mother and reads the paper. This is not a story to be subjected to buttonholing "isms." Crane has created a live world of round characters to quote EM Forster. George sees Maggie and has a magical set of moments dreaming of her as the perfect woman, but nothing happens except George sees another man take her out. And that was that. As with many such moments in Crane, a moment was missed. If Maggie and George had gotten together, they probably would have survived quite nicely and had a better outcome with Maggie living and George having company, as well as his mother having a woman she could relate to coming from the same tenement.

This novel is much talked about but little read. You should listen to it. The novel, as with may Crane short stories, may come off better in the listening than in the reading. Another Crane triumph. As with all Simply audio books, we provide an commentary in an afterword for those interested.

Members Reviews:

Mom to George: "You'll be the death of me."

In the slums of 19th century New York, people struggled to survive or struggled to get out. We meet the same conditions described in "Maggie: Girl of the Streets" in this brief novel as well. In fact, we even meet Maggie briefly. George is your typical "honest toiler" living with his mom in neat, clean, penury. Perhaps the author wished to create a whole panorama or series of portraits of slum New York in the style of Balzac or Zola, but he didn't live to do so. The short but brilliant, often ironic portrait is of a man on the slide. Sliding down. Falling in with the superficially friendly company of "fine fellows", George begins to drink, miss work, fight, lie, and hang out with a gang. His mother berates him to no use. The end is predictable. Perhaps this is far from an original story, but its execution is excellent. At the time, the boastful, aggressive, but often cowardly and bullying behavior of the slum youths was far from the more idealistic, moralizing tone of other authors. Crane was a Realist indeed. We don't have much of his work to remember as he died so young (29). You can read this short work and regret his death.

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Title: The Cop and the Anthem

Subtitle: An O. Henry Story

Author: O. Henry

Narrator: Deaver Brown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-11

Publisher: Simply Media

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

"The Cop and the Anthem" may be the third most widely read O. Henry story in grammar, middle, and high school. "The Ransom of Red Chief" rates number one, "The Gift of the Magi" number two, and "A Retrieved Reformation" number four. Young readers enjoy this story a lot because of the hilarious plot of Soapy, the only named character, trying to get arrested so he can spend the winter in jail. Adults tend to like the ironic approach of Soapys potential victims who skirt around being entrapped by him in a problem.

O. Henry stories are not read or heard widely after one leaves high school, which is a shame because they are such magical stories about expectations being crushed by realities, and the turn of events, which O. Henry was so masterful at achieving. However, and O. Henry is full of howevers, adults tend to love the stories once reintroduced to them. The humor is spectacular and quite light hearted. A final thought for the listener: Is there anyone similar to O. Henry in style? We cant think of anyone, and that is another reason to listen to these stories. As with all Simply short stories, you should enjoy the ideas put forth in the introduction and afterword - things to think about or write about if a student. A brief biography appears in every O. Henry audiobook.

Members Reviews:

Terrible narrator. buyer beware. Non-professional

I love O'Henry stories butt this narrator is horrible. It sounds like he used to tape recorder and kept pressing pause. It it was something like me or my husband could have done ourselves. Obviously the story is a classic but worth $0.95

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Title: Sherlock Holmes: The Crooked Man

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: Edward Hardwicke

Format: Unabridged

Length: 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-30-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

In this classic Sherlock Holmes tale of treachery, murder, and theft, "The Crooked Man", a long-lost love returns horribly changed, revealing an awful treachery that has been kept secret for decades.

The story is read by a true master, Edward Hardwicke, a talented actor who plays Sherlock Holmes's associate, Dr. Watson, as seen on the popular PBS series Mystery!

Critic Reviews:

"An outstanding audio edition (that) features the splendidly effective narration of Edward Hardwicke". (AudioFile)