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Title: Galahad at Blandings

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Jeremy Sinden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-05

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Sam Bagshott, son of the late Boko Bagshott, had been at Blandings Castle only a short while, but long enough to know that anyone enjoying its hospitality must get the occasional shock. Sam braced himself as the possibilities flitted through his mind. The house was on fire? Empress of Blandings had taken to the bottle again? Constable Evans had arrived with a search warrant? There was a wide area of speculation, and he was prepared for bad news in any form. In any form, that is to say, except the one in which it came.

© The Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Jeremy Sinden gives a wonderful performance." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

All you want from a Wodehouse

Gentle humour to bring a smile to your face with Galahad once again saving the day after much mishap and confusion.

What can you say about Wodehouse?

Awesome. Can listen again and again, and they're still funny. The narrator is good, and you can picture it all perfectly.

What Ho! This is a goodie

My reading tastes have expanded since joining Audible and when my Dad suggested I try out some more PG Woodehouse I needed little persuasion. This is gentle story of country and city folk whose lives entwine and twist in the most delicious manner. I am seeing Gally in a whole new light having read this book and see him for the master that he is. The Empress took rather a back seat but that was fine as it allowed some rather more interesting characters to flow into my brain. Delightfully proper, cordially carefree and a lovely little read. I will certainly be looking for another very soon.

The reading was nice and although you can tell when the narrator takes a break now and then, this by no means spoils things.

So pop on your tweeds, polish the old monicle and prepare for the folk at Blanding Castle to sooth away the modern world.

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Title: Topper

Author: Thorne Smith

Narrator: Barrett Whitener

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-24-05

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 138 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Topper is a hilarious, ribald comedy about a mild-mannered bank manager and two capricious ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, who make it their mission to rescue Topper from the drab "summer of suburban Sundays" that is his life.

(P)2001 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic Reviews:

"Barrett Whitener successfully brings the varied characters to life....This is a delightful, thought-provoking read." (AudioFile)

"[Thorne Smith] created the modern American ghost. A ghost with style and wit. A ghost that haunts us still." (The New York Times)

Members Reviews:

Delighful ride in a haunted car

When I started Topper it seemed a bit slow, but as soon as the ghosts of Toppers new car arrive it was a blast. Topper was written in the 1920's and is a delightful trip back in time. Thorne's character Cosmo Topper is hillarious.

It's a mistake to revisit the past

When I read this book forty-odd years ago I thought it was the funniest thing ever written. Revisiting it as an audiobook was a huge disappointment. The humour seems so puerile and downright cringe-making. Not the fault of the author - it was hilarious in its time, but it hasn't survived the test of time like the great classics.

Surprisingly racy

I enjoyed this story and the performance very much. The story was a bit racier than I would have expected, though. There is fair amount of drunkeness and even a suggestion of adultery! Nothing surprising today, perhaps, but this was written in the 1920's, and made into a movie as well. It's not that I'm a prude, it was just unexpected. The story is charming, though, and the characters well drawn.

Good Reader, Poor Story

Remembering the "Topper" movies from years ago, I looked forward to listening to this book. I was disappointed. Barrett Whitener narrated the story well, it was just a poor script he had to read. If you think it's funny for a middle-aged man to leave his wife and stay drunk all the time, you might like this story. I found nothing humorous about this book, unlike the movies. Don't waste your money or your time!!

This is classic gentle humor.

Topper is a nice nut mildly discontented man who takes a walk on the wild side with a charming ghost. The temptations are brusque but innocent by today's standards. A lovely kind book.

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Title: Garfield the Movie

Author: H.S. Newcomb

Narrator: Edward Herrmann

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-04

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

But when the hapless pup disappears, Garfield, maybe for the first time in his life, feels responsible. With an uncharacteristic amount of energy and courage, Garfield manages to pull himself away from the TV and spring into action. He's on a mission to save Odie, and get back to his beloved chair!

Members Reviews:

not all I expected

I like cats- and Garfield was a love as a child. So I picked this book as something entertaining to listen to that would remind me of my childhood.

I have a mixed feline about this book.

First of all, Edward Hermann is probably the best reader I have ever encountered on an audio book. His deep voice as a narrator, and his getting into character for the voices of Jon, Garfield, Odie, Nermal, and other assorted human and felines, is brilliant. On this sstrenghth alone I would recommend this book.

However, the plot left me cold once the book was halfway through. Yes, the first part of the book is wonderful, when it deals with Garfield and his daily life.

The book then goes into Garfield rescuing Odie when Odie gets dognapped, and is forced to do acrobatic trip for his new sadistic owner on TV.

That could be upsetting to a child. I know it was upsetting to me, because I don't like to hear about people abusing animals.

So I have mixed reaction to this book. If Odie had just been dognapped and not slightly abused I would highly recomment it.

As of now- use a bit of caution if you have small children. Odie getting a collar and getting shocks if he didn't behave could upset them.

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Title: The Little Nugget

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-06-00

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

When the Little Nugget, alias thirteen-year-old Ogden Ford, "bulgy, rude, chain-smoking son of an American millionaire," arrives at Sanstead House School, the fun begins. Mr Peter Burns, a none-too-dedicated schoolmaster, engaged by snobbish Mr. Abney to educate his handpicked pupils, soon finds himself and his enraptured class at the mercy of an American gunman...and at the beginning of a series of truly mind-boggling adventures in a delicious Wodehouse tale of suspense, excitement, and romance.

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Members Reviews:

Not what you would call a plum

Zero Stars- Do not bother.

First, the quality of sound is horrible - I have to listen to each bit at least twice to understand most of it. This is not due to the level 2 recording - I have a few #2s that are quite understandable, but it sounds like a tape recording of a tape recording of a tape recording...

Second, this story also lacks humor. None of the characters are likeable, the story is of mean people doing mean things to other mean people. I'd guess Plum was having a particularly bad time when writing this - or perhaps it was really penned by Sir Frances Bacon.

I've managed to get about halfway through, and do not intend to go on. In fact, I'd get my money back if I could.

Sounds like it was recorded in the 1920s

The recording is horrible -- it sounds like Davidson is talking through a tunnel. Hold off for a recording by someone else or read the book. This one isn't worth listening to. I've never had problems with sound quality from audible. They shouldn't be offering this one. It's not up to their standards.

The Little Nugget

This recording is awful and I would never buy it again. It does not matter what device I play it on it is so terrible that I can't understand what is being said. I wanted to hear it as I really like most of Wodehouse's books. I think audible flunked on this one! It may or may not be a good book, how would anyone know if all they had was the audible copy? Wait till you can get another version from someone else.

Not Jeeves, but great

Excellent Wodehouse.

Good story, boring narration

I'm a big PG Wodehouse reader, but this was a new story for me. I liked it, not one of his best, but still worthwhile. The narrator had a boring tone, however, and that made it a little harder to enjoy.

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Title: The Adventures of Sally

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-29-99

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

But just as Sally is concluding that she has disastrously misplaced her bets, it looks as if a piece of speculation about an outsider might just give her adventures a happy ending.

P.G. Wodehouse is in sparkling form, in a story set on both sides of the Atlantic in the Roaring '20s.

Members Reviews:

long live wodehouse

While the story is clasic Wodehouse (post 'school stories' and pre-Wooster), the narration by Frederick Davidson leaves much to be desired. His rendition of American accents is stilted yet robotic, which unfortunately distracts the listenter from savoring the comedy that Wodehouse is known for. Four stars for the story, but only one for the audiobook narrator.

total delight!

I only wish PJ W had written more books with a female lead! Sally is a gem and this book an old favorite.

probably wodehouse's best plot yet !

If you could sum up The Adventures of Sally in three words, what would they be?

really great plot

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sally- so kind and helpful but determined and humorous as well

Have you listened to any of Frederick Davidsons other performances? How does this one compare?

Just as good. His voices and accents are brilliant and varied

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

The end was a delight. There had been so many twists and turns that it was not at all predictable

Any additional comments?

Considering how many books Wodehouse wrote, I am constantly amazed by his brilliant plots and although everyone loves the Blandings novels and Jeeves and Wooster, he is constantly inventing new characters both American and English in his other books- fantastic!

non-vintage wodehouse, iffy narration

The Adventures of Sally is an early Wodehouse (1922) before he really got into his stride with Jeeves and Blandings Castles stories. His trademarks of superb prose, affectionate humour and daft yet intricate plots are all in evidence but they are not in the same class as vintage Wodehouse.

Frederick Davidson is a very fine narrator with the right book - for example his Vanity Fair would be hard to beat. But his naturally ironic style simply does not suit the book. You need a narrator like Martin Jarvis or Jonathan Cecil who are both past masters with Wodehouse.

I could not recommend this audiobook to anyone but a dyed-in-the-wool Wodehouse fan (as I am!). I am not sure whether there is another version, but if not, better to read the book.

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Title: Fifty Shades of Black and Blue

Author: I. B. Naughtie

Narrator: Nellie Barnett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-11-14

Publisher: Enteleconsult

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

In this hilarious parody of Fifty Shades of Grey, our heroine is Annabelle Stilletto from Jersey City, New Jersey, a beauty school graduate who has no job and lives with her loser roommate. Her life changes suddenly when she meets her dream guy, the rich and handsome Vinnie Griso, the heir to the Vinnie's Auto Parts empire. She falls for Vinnie's seductive charms - not to mention his clear blue eyes, jet-black hair, tight black pants, and pointy shoes. But when Vinnie invites her for a romantic evening at his secluded mansion, she discovers the secrets that he has been hiding from the world. She is soon introduced to Vinnie's "rules" and invited into a "special" relationship with her dream guy. She is conflicted about how far to surrender, but before long gives in to her deepest desires and discovers the pleasures of domination as she becomes Fifty Shades of Black and Blue.

Members Reviews:

it's pretty funny.

also very sexy and graphic than the original. it kept me awake in my road trip. they need to make more parody. it's worth it for the humor.

stuoid

hated it. couldn't get past the stupid voice of the woman narrating it. the story line wad dumb.

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Title: My Life as an Extra

Author: Ruth Kaufman

Narrator: Ruth Kaufman, Kevin Theis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-17

Publisher: Ruth Kaufman

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

After an unexpected divorce, Marla Goldberg yearns to believe "someday is now" and pursue her dream of being an actress in Chicago. But how can she quit her frustrating radio station account executive job when she's only booking work as an extra?

When she dips her toes into the daunting dating pool, her first "date" wants to meet in a pet store parking lot. Other forays yield equally unfortunate results that make her friends laugh out loud. As she seeks a talent agent and speaking roles, it's one step forward, one step back. When told to eat a muffin at a commercial audition, her mouth is so dry she can't spit it out in time to say her line.

Dealing with overachiever siblings, judgmental parents and longing to make her dreams come true, she struggles to learn the hardest lesson of all: how to feel special when you're not the star.

Members Reviews:

Great Book!

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. The narrator 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.

A story about following your dreams

I enjoyed this story a lot, it had some realistic life and workplace situations, and some funny ones as well. The main character was very likeable and her struggles are familiar to most of us. It was very interesting to follow Marla on her journey, to witness her doubts, determination and life changing decisions. There was no glamour there, just real face of show business. A lot of anecdotes and funny situations made it a very pleasant book.

Highly recommended.

"Sex in the City" meets "Bridget Jones Diary"

I loved this book!! I was given a code to listen to this book for free in exchange for a review. I must admit I was a little concerned about this deal, but it was great and I am happy to report! It is Sex in the City meets Bridget Jones Diary in Chicago.

You would think that a book about a 42 yr. old woman who is recently divorced, navigating the current dating scene, leaving corporate America to pursue her life long dream of being a working actor and a star would be sad and not entertaining. It is the total opposite. The humor is fantastic! I found myself laughing out loud as I listened to it during my daily commutes on public transportation. Kaufman s descriptive writing is brilliant. Even though it is an audiobook, I felt like it came with illustrations. She made it so easy for me to visualize every scene and feel the emotion that Marla felt as she traipsed through her mid-life journey of finding her lifes purpose, acceptance and a loving relationship.

The dual narration by Kaufman and Kevin Theis is terrific. They are the perfect blend to bring the characters to life and very soothing and easy to listen to. Theis voice is bold with a nice smooth edge that easily morphed from one character to another leaving no doubts as to the intention, and mood of the moment.

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Title: Gelt Without Guilt

Subtitle: A Novella

Author: Richard Brumer

Narrator: Peter Lerman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-17

Publisher: Bookleaves Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

An amusing story about two elderly men who stumble upon an unusual way to make money by creating a new religion. Jack and David are the main characters--both about 80 years old. Their unique plan to get rich unfolds one morning when they're sitting on their beach chairs in Florida lamenting the limited income they receive from Social Security and want more.

Members Reviews:

Original and funny.

I loved this book. Richard Brumer, who is the author of beautifully written novels such as The Chemist's Shop, Meeting Max and The Last Sunrise, has changed course with this hysterical romp about two elderly gentlemen who invent a new way to get rich. Jack and David believe there has to be more to life than sitting on the beach and watching pretty girls while lamenting their lost youth. Can having more money buy them happiness?Original and hugely funny.

Four Stars

it was a fun read.

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Title: Anyone but Him

Author: Cassie Graham

Narrator: Angel Clark, Terrence Bayes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-30-15

Publisher: Cassandra Graham

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Whitley Hayes is an ordinary girl with a gypsy heart. College is the only constant in her life. She's made a lot of mistakes, and she intends on keeping them in the past. Move on and forget. That's her motto.

Jennings Cohen is no ordinary man - not at all. He would have never imagined his life would turn into such a spectacle. The tabloids exploit him, fans stalk him, and the paparazzi are relentless. It's not always fun being Jennings. It doesn't help that he has a secret, one that comes at a price he's not sure he can pay. Relationships get complicated and hearts shatter. It's not easy living a lie, but it's easier than telling the truth.

Members Reviews:

Narration wasn't the greatest!

Listening to the woman's voice was like nails on a chalk board. The man's narration was fine.

Anyone But Him audiobook review

Any additional comments?

Let me start off by saying the narrators of this audiobook were great! I really enjoyed their readings. Anyone But Him was narrated by Angel Clark -narrating Whitley's Chapters, and Terrence Bayes -narrating Jennings' Chapters. I don't listen to audiobooks often, in fact I've only listen to three I think and theyve all been of books Ive previously read, so I wasnt sure how well this audiobook would go since I hadnt read the actual book beforehand. There was no reason to worry, it was a great experience.

Whitley, the main character, is stubborn, and independent. She is also a bit whiney which I suppose everyone is so I cant dog on that too much ;) At the start of the book Whitley is with this terribly self-centered, ignorant guy who she just needs to dump. When you find out that she self-sabotages her relationships so she doesnt have to do the breaking-up herself because she wants to remain guiltless, this is the first sign I got that she has past issues she needed to work through. And whew was I not prepared for the issues she had in her past, I did not see that coming.

Before you find out about her past issues she meets this guy, in probably the coolest, funniest way I have heard/read in a book, totally not cliché at all. It also wasnt insta-love more like insta-attraction because boy is he handsome. Jennings Cohen is an unlikely person to run into the way that Whitley does, considering he is a mega-superstar.

I love the path that Cassie Graham takes you on following these two people who are both looking to find themselves, one in scholarly aspects, and the other in their heart. There are a bunch of twists in this novel. I wasnt expecting a side character that seemed insignificant at the time to be who he was, I wasnt expecting Jennings to have crazy fans, or Whitleys past to be what it was. It definitely keeps you on your toes. I found my mouth hanging wide open when some of these twists presented themselves. Even the epilogue surprised me!

I loved listening to this while on my way to class or work, or even while I was writing papers for school.

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Title: Kumquat

Author: Jeff Strand

Narrator: Adam Verner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Thirty-five-year-old introvert Todd Bryan hasn't really done much with his life, and he's okay with that. Until, at a painfully bad film festival, he meets Amy Husk. She's attractive. She's funny. She's quirky. And...she has an inoperable brain aneurysm and not much time to live. She may not even make it to the long-awaited final episode of Exit Red, the greatest show ever.

She convinces him that they should do something crazy and frivolous. And suddenly Todd, a guy who doesn't do spontaneity, is on an insane road trip from Florida to Rhode Island with a woman he barely knows, just to visit a really cool hot dog place.

Many things will go wrong. But, hey, many things will go right, too. There's a hook-handed hitchhiker and some property destruction. Maybe some sex. A kumquat will probably be relevant at some point, although not during the sex (if there is any).

A laugh-out-loud comedy, a touching love story, and a cross-country adventure, Kumquat is a story about making the most out of the time you've got.

Members Reviews:

4 I-wanna-go-on-a-roadtrip stars!

*Review first published on Goodreads*

Jeff, that was a cruel joke. And I hate you for that.

Kumquat had got me through a rough week. Not rough as in I just lost my job, or found out I have some incurable disease. No, it wasn't like that. It was rough because I had just started my new job and was feeling overwhelmed and alone. On the second day of work, I was feeling so many feelings. I was okay in the morning, by lunchtime I wanted to cry, and then at 3pm I was okay, and by the time work ended at 8.30pm I had wanted to curl up into a ball and bawl. Pfft. What a sap.

But Kumquat had been like an anchor that had kept me grounded. It was relatable, and laugh-out-loud hilarious. Occasionally, I had to bite my lips to stop myself form guffawing in public. I don't think the morning commuters would be amused as I was.

Kumquat tells a story of how our beta-male lead take a leap out of his comfort zone. Going on a road trip with a total stranger just for a hot dog. A trip full of unbelievable yet hysterically funny tribulations that forces him to grow a pair of proverbial balls and a spine.

I'm on a 'road trip' right now; on an adventure. There are bound to be some ups and downs. And when I come to it, I'll take the leap. :)

Conclusion: Pick this up when you're feeling down. I guarantee it'll make you feel A LOT better. :)

Funny and Sad Story!

Definitely adult-rated material. Quirky read, definitely from a man's point of view. Good book. I can totally see this as a top-notch "guy" film, because of the unique twists to the story, that you might see a room full of bachelors bonding and laughing about. I enjoyed the story, and the viewpoint, and completely agree with the philosophy of making the most of the time you are given in this life, that life is what you make of it, so make it glorious, and full of adventure. This story is too close for comfort, so forgive me for getting all sentimental... I wish that time wouldn't pass so quickly during the happy times in our lives...savor it while it lasts. Appreciate whatever pleasures in life that you enjoy most, whether it's hanging out with friends and family, reading, painting, writing or whatever, and don't waste your time on regrets (unless it's something that you can fix). There's NEVER enough time. I don't think that there ever will be.