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Title: Dark Mirror

Subtitle: A Tale from The Legend of Drizzt

Author: R. A. Salvatore

Narrator: Dan Harmon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-11-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 204 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Dan Harmon, creator of NBC's Community and known Dungeons & Dragons aficionado, tells the tale of when Drizzt stands face-to-face with his own prejudices.

Members Reviews:

Need a introduction to Drizzt, here you go ...

Would you listen to Dark Mirror again? Why?

This is the first of the free Drizzt series that actually involves Drizzt -- the introduction narrated by Felicia Day involves his dwarven friends. I hadn't read this particular story before, which begins with an excellent battle sequence but ends with a very emotional tale of an intelligent goblin and Drizzt's own prejudice. It really doesn't get any better than this. A remarkable story, with lots of action, lots of subtleties, Here it is, laid out plain, why Drizzt is one of the most interesting literary creations of all time. He is from a hated race, and he tries to befriend one from an even more hated race, a race he himself hates. And the result is tragedy. Beautifully read by Dan Harmon.

Can there be others like Drizzt?

Drizzt comes face to face with a good goblin. Yet how can he possibly save him when goblins are so universally hated.

An ingenious illustration of the evils of bigotry

The author's intentions were obvious and conveyed in such a way that even the most daft of individuals could not help but understand this message. I thoroughly enjoyed this touching but tragic tale.

Yep

This was a well placed short story in the legacy of the Drow. I enjoyed it.

drizzt the man.

It was good. Gave insight into who and why he is who he is d

drizzt

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Title: Stories of Your Life and Others

Author: Ted Chiang

Narrator: Abby Craden, Todd McLaren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1682 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

This new edition of Ted Chiang's masterful first collection, Stories of Your Life and Others, includes his first eight published stories. Combining the precision and scientific curiosity of Kim Stanley Robinson with Lorrie Moore's cool, clear love of language and narrative intricacy, this award-winning collection offers listeners the dual delights of the very, very strange and the heartbreakingly familiar.

Stories of Your Life and Others presents characters who must confront sudden change-the inevitable rise of automatons or the appearance of aliens-while striving to maintain some sense of normalcy. In the amazing and much-lauded title story (the basis for the 2016 movie Arrival), a grieving mother copes with divorce and the death of her daughter by drawing on her knowledge of alien languages and non-linear memory recollection. A clever pastiche of news reports and interviews chronicles a college's initiative to "turn off" the human ability to recognize beauty in "Liking What You See: A Documentary." With sharp intelligence and humor, Chiang examines what it means to be alive in a world marked by uncertainty and constant change, and also by beauty and wonder.

Critic Reviews:

"Chiang writes seldom, but his almost unfathomably wonderful stories tick away with the precision of a Swiss watch-and explode in your awareness with shocking, devastating force." (Kirkus, Starred Review)

Members Reviews:

Amazing collection of short stories

Originally published at: A Girl that Likes Books

This was the September pick for the Sword and Laser book club

First impression

I have to admit that I was reluctant at first to give this book a try. First because I haven't read a lot of short stories so I wasn't sure this collection would grab me. Second, I went with the Audio version because my library didn't have it and I decided just to go with my Audible credit. The only other collection of short stories I've read recently was METAtropolis (also in audio) and while I enjoyed it, it didn't amaze me. Let me tell you, Stories of Your Life and Others might be the book that convinced me to try short stories more often.

Final thoughts

The collection is fantastic, I wasn't even finished and I kept telling people they had to give it a try. While very different, the short stories flow nicely. The fact that this time there were all written by the same person is really evident, even though the voice on each story changes quite a bit changing point of views and even presenting one as a documentary.

Goodreads describes the collection as multiple stories where the characters encounter sudden change. However, more than just sudden change, I believe that the common thread that this collection has is preconceptions and destroying or debunking them. From the concept of beauty to mathematics and even procreation, Chiang gives a new light to all of these subjects with touches of science fiction and even a bit of fantasy.

All the worlds presented are beautifully constructed; at no point did I get the feeling that what was being presented made no sense in the respective universe, and this is extremely important to me. This is not to say that the elements that made these stories feel outside of our world weren't there.

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Title: Bloodchild and Other Stories

Author: Octavia E. Butler

Narrator: Janina Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-17-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 182 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Six remarkable stories from a master of modern science fiction. Octavia E. Butler's classic "Bloodchild," winner of both the Nebula and Hugo awards, anchors this collection of incomparable stories and essays. "Bloodchild" is set on a distant planet where human children spend their lives preparing to become hosts for the offspring of the alien Tlic. Sometimes the procedure is harmless, but often it is not. Also included is the Hugo Award - winning "Speech Sounds," about a near future in which humans must adapt after an apocalyptic event robs them of their ability to speak. In this audiobook, Butler shows us life on Earth and amongst the stars, telling her tales with characteristic imagination and clarity.

Members Reviews:

Good stories, well narrated

I really enjoyed these short stories by Octavia Butler that I am ashamed to admit I had not heard of or read before. Sci for stories that can give insight to societal problems, though they are cloaked in an imaginative story of what ifs. This author has a great imagination and I love both the stories and her afterward explanations of what inspired her to write each one and what she was thinking. The narrator was very good also. I will be reading and listening to more from this author.

New Fan

I listened to Kindred, enjoyed it, and went on to this. I normally don't like short stories--they leave me either empty or frustrated for more. These stories were excellent, however. I just bought Dawn because I'm intrigued by Octavia Butler's imagination and compelling writing style.

Brilliantly Written

After listening to Sirius Satellite Radio the Karen Hunter show, Octavia Butler was an author Karen stated that she had read and that she was African American. i immediately searched Audible for books written by the author and was at once engulfed into the stories wanting them to be much longer. Science fiction has often been a favorite of mine and I was proud to know that a Woman African American author was writing in the category. I have many credits to use and will be using them for more of Octavia Butler books and other authors as well.

Unique and engaging

Just as amazing as any other Butler book, but getting to hear so many of her stories in one collection is very special. It's like a glimpse into her mind and all its creative genius. So sad that we won't have any more books from her.

Reader was a good match and did a great job bringing the stories to life.

Thought provoking stories

Ms. Edwards narration was delightful and added to the stories' richness as well as giving the listener a sense of connection to Octavia Butler's insightful essays.

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Title: Tor.com: Selected Original Fiction, 2008-2012

Author: John Scalzi, Sylvia Day, Brandon Sanderson, Charles Stross, Ken MacLeod, Brit Mandelo, Rachel Swirsky, Meghan McCarron

Narrator: Luke Daniels, R.C. Bray, Amy McFadden, MacLeod Andrews, Kathleen Gati, Cassandra Campbell, Jill Redfield, Gideon Emery

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-24-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 150 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

This outstanding collection of short stories features some of the best of Tor.com original fiction, in audio for the first time. Written for and originally published exclusively on Tor.com, this audiobook includes Nebula and World Fantasy Award-nominated short stories, brand-new fiction from bestselling authors, and tales that feature characters and worlds that listeners already know and love.

In this unique story collection, listeners will enjoy fiction from Sylvia Day, John Scalzi, Brandon Sanderson, and many others. The collection includes:

Members Reviews:

Feast or Famine

I AM SURE THAT NOT HAVING A BRAIN IS FATAL.

I am not sure what the theme was for this collection. These stories cover the gambit for types of Sci-Fi, as well as quality. You will probably find a story in here that you like, but you are also certain to find some you don't like.

THERE ARE ALIEN GROUPIES?

My favorite story was After The Coup, by John Scalzi, but I had already read it, as it is part of The Human Division. Brit Mandelo wrote a really cool, yet haunting story called "The Finite Canvas" (also in Dozier's 30th annual). Scalzi had another good story called "The President's Brain is Missing". Ken MacLeod's "Earth Hour" was good and should appeal to techies. I was disappointed in Sanderson's "Firstborn". It was not bad, just not as good as what he usually writes. Charles Stross had two entries from his Laundry series. I am not a fan of British Humor, so I could not finish these long stories. Day, McCarron and Swirsky had paranormal chick lit stories that put me to sleep.

The narrators are top notch, everyone a professional.

SooOOoo.. . much fun

This was a delightful and diverse compilation. Everything was well read. I don't know what else to say. Just a great book.

Fantastic breadth of story

Strong voices lend depth to unique and off the beaten path stories and characters. While you won't like every story there will be some you will connect with deeply, some that will surprise you, and others which will challange your established convictions on genre. Fantastic work all around. if you're looking for a taste of the Sci-fi writing frontier, take a leap!

SciFi and fantasy Shorts

A anthology that contains stories of SciFi and fantasy that may lead you to a new author

Decent Compilation

Brandon Sanderson's story was great and John Scalzi's contribution was fantastic, but the rest of the entries were lacking something special.

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Title: First Sight

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 212 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

It is in Skinwalker that Jane Yellowrock first meets George Dumas (Bruiser) and Leo Pellissier. Now, in "First Sight", that encounter is revisited - only this time from Bruisers point of view.

Members Reviews:

Short (but sweet!)

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

great Yellowrock story

A supplemental story to the Jane Yellowrock series. It is not required reading for the series, but not a bad little story from Bruiser's POV.

From George's point of view

Would you consider the audio edition of First Sight to be better than the print version?

Have not read the printed version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of First Sight?

When Jane takes George down.

What about Khristine Hvams performance did you like?

Excellent as expected.

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

Too short to be a movie.

Any additional comments?

Interesting to see from Bruiser's (George's) point of view. Jane gives people nicknames.

Bruiser's POV

I'm biased. Bruiser is my favorite character and I treasure any insight into his emotions or thoughts. If only it were longer!

loved it

I love Bruiser. I really wish it was longer than eight minutes. I want hear more from Bruiser's point of view.

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Title: Black Water

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 272 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

A Jane Yellowrock story - created exclusively for Audible!

When Jane killed a small pack of marauding werewolves, she had no idea that the female had a brother in Angola prison. John-Roy Wayne swore vengeance, escaped prison, and kidnapped two young women. Jane has no choice but to go after the human, who is far worse than she ever expected.

Members Reviews:

Buy "Cat O' 9 Tales" book for 13 short stories

I purchased several of these short stories..not very expensive it's true BUT there is a book where all 13 stories are combined. A much better deal for the Jane Yellowrock fans out here.

I read 'Cat O'9 tales' about half way thru the series but I really wish I's read it earlier. A lit of background is in these short and sweet stories + a couple of 'novella' lengths.

Short and sweet

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

Some jobs just need a little cleaning up

Would you consider the audio edition of Black Water to be better than the print version?

Only have audio version

What other book might you compare Black Water to and why?

Beneath the Bloody Moon, is the prequel to this book and allows you to see what happens sometimes after a case is maybe done.

Which scene was your favorite?

Where Jane goes to Sarge , Peapea, and his wife Chris and asks the old loner werewolf to help help catch the kidnappers of two young women.

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

When Jane finds the couple that run the inn, alive and well, it made me laugh with relief.

Any additional comments?

Good ending to this story and the above referenced. Both books should be read together.

Jane goes on a simple hunt

I really enjoy the short stories that are in the Jane Yellowrock series. A little bit of character development or backstory fleshes out the universe nicely.

Still great.

This is a follow up to the last short where Jane left one loose end. Faith Hunters short stories are always great. I am feathering them in between my longer reads, but I can't wait to get back to the next one.

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Title: The Early Years

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 347 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

On her 18th birthday, Jane Yellowrock leaves the childrens home where she was raised, and heads north to her first job. But she makes a detour and discovers where she came from, who she is, and what she is.

Members Reviews:

Tid Bits and Small details...

Where does The Early Years rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This book only makes sense if you are familiar with the original 6 Jane Yellowrock books. Having said that, this short story helps one see a small Tid Bit into the many layers that make Jane .. Jane.

What other book might you compare The Early Years to and why?

None as it is a small story that lets us see of what is going on inside the complex mind of Jane.

What about Khristine Hvams performance did you like?

Listen to the 6 books available in the Jane Yellowrock series and then you will be able to know how exceptionally well Khristine does at not only reading but also at being inside the head of Jane and her panther.

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

That is an odd question to answer after all the book is only 10 minutes long...

Any additional comments?

Being a Jane Yellowrock fan, I love finding out all the info I can concerning her and what she went thru to make her the person she is. Being able to take a glimpse of what is primarily only know to the author helps deepen who Jane is and why she does what she does. .

Jane's Mystery

This short gives some background of Jane Yellowrock and how she got her name. It sets the stage for a great series.

Jane finds Beast

If you could sum up The Early Years in three words, what would they be?

Ending, discovery, rebirth

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jane is a strong innocent with her past behind amnesia. She protects the innocent.

Have you listened to any of Khristine Hvams other performances before? How does this one compare?

The artist does an excellent job.

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

Very sad when Jane had to leave the children's home and these she protected.

Any additional comments?

Short novellas like a chapter in a book telling how Jane discovered beast within her.

just to short this not as good as. others

I just think that she did better work this one was good but kind of phone then I like to see more discussion more RA conversation between the older between what your characters and a lot more life this was not as good as or better works she's a really good writer of she doesn't phone start phoning it in by

Good short story.

I liked this short pre-story. It helps clear up Jane's back story and introduces Bobby when he was 17. Love the voices it adds so much more depth to the story. I am addicted to the Jane Yellowrock series and can't wait to see if Jane ever gets her HEA.

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Title: Cat Tats

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 228 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

In this story from the Jane Yellowrock universe, undercover agent Rick LaFleur has been working on gaining access to Leo Pellissier, Master of the City of New Orleans. But he wakes up naked and bound in an old barn, at the mercy of a magic-working tattoo artist and an insane vampire.

Members Reviews:

Short and sweet

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

Time to read series again!

The tarot readings alone makes me want to take notes. Were all of the "forecasts" actually cases of going back to make the connections?

When Rick gets his cat tats

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

If you a fan of this series or not this stand alone novellas is very well-developed. Rick is an undercover police officer who gets too close to a sexy female vampire with a score to settle with his family. She uses a witch to bind him to her.

What other book might you compare Cat Tats to and why?

This book is like the other books in the Jane Yellowrock series except Rick had not met Jane yet. It has vampires, witches and humans in it. It has the vampire planning to hunt another vampire who was felt to have done her wrong.

Which character as performed by Khristine Hvam was your favorite?

Rick is one of my favorites because of his character flaws, that of a skirt chaser, and as a policeman his push to do right

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

When the witch starts to help Rick by taking all but one of the handcuffs off of him. Trust at this time was a very hard trust to come to with the vampire holding the witches seven year old brother and molesting the child. . Rick is about to be bound to the witch.

Any additional comments?

You always want a back story on Rick LeFluer. This is a needed addition to the series. It gives a good example of Rick's character.

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Title: Beneath a Bloody Moon

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 347 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Jane Yellowrock and the Younger brothers, partners in Yellowrock Securities, are hired by the state of Louisiana to track, hunt, and dispatch a small pack of marauding werewolves. They may be part of the larger pack that Jane destroyed in the novel Mercy Blade. The job sounds easy on the surface, but is anything ever easy for Jane or her Beast?

Members Reviews:

Short and sweet!

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

There are werewolves and there are werewolves

Would you consider the audio edition of Beneath a Bloody Moon to be better than the print version?

Do not have the print version so cannot give opinion.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beneath a Bloody Moon?

When Jane is screwed by a limb of a tree and Eli and Ricky have to cut her down and pullout the limb.

Which character as performed by Khristine Hvam was your favorite?

Sarge, a Vietnam veteran who has a boat and a plane.

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

When Jane holds the Kid down in dog form and cleans his face, I liked how this made me laugh.

Any additional comments?

Very interesting dialogue and discussion about lea lines, past civilisations, the history we keep and the need to publish making us blind.

Short story pretty good

Jane, Eli, Rick, and Brute are the main focus in this one, taking on ware wolves. Over good and with the theme of all the Yellowrock series. Beast comes to the front for a short bit and her in the mud is pretty funny. It was fun to see the humor side of Beast taking on Brute. Great narration. Happy listening.

The wolf did what?

Nice side trip into drama that builds the characters relationships before Leo's attempt to bind. Jane has to work on not nearly dying so much. My heart can't take it.

Love Jane Yellowrock.

Can not get enough of this character. The more I read, the more I want.

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Title: Golden Delicious

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 235 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

A tale from the Jane Yellowrock universe.

Rick LaFleur, former New Orleans undercover cop, now a black were-leopard stuck in human form, is at the PsyLED academy, training to become a special agent of the government agency that would, at one time, have preferred him to be dead, on a slab, and under autopsy. When he discovers that students have gone missing, he and his team go on the hunt to find out why.

Members Reviews:

School is never easy for anyone seen as different

What did you love best about Golden Delicious?

How Rick, Brute, and Pea with the help and guidance of Soul were able to start school late and get an assignment before finishing school.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Brute because he is such a push over with the women and because he was starting to act like a team member.

What does Khristine Hvam bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She is just so professional at her job.

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

Yes it is a little over a hour long.

Any additional comments?

Love to see the dynamic of this team come together.

All about Rick.

All about Rick. This was a good short about Rick's first few months at his new job with Sol, Pea, Brute and at Syled training academy. Pretty good back story that makes the full books more understandable. Stand alone if you understand the Jane Yellowrock series. Happy listening.

Too Short!!

It's too short....not really worth it....gives barest glimpse of how his training went, which we knew before going in that some folks would be against him...not sure of point

Must Listen

This is a story from Ricky-bo's perspective and narrated by Khristen Hvam. So far, she has done all of the Yellowrock series. She's so good in this one that you think someone else is narrating.

Short and sweet!

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!