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Title: Mobile Library

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: David Whitehouse

Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-15

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From the award-winning novelist David Whitehouse, hailed by The New York Times as "a writer to watch," a tragicomic adventure about a troubled adolescent boy who escapes his small town in a stolen library-on-wheels.

"An archivist of his mother," Bobby Nusku spends his nights meticulously cataloging her hair, clothing, and other traces of the life she left behind. By day, Bobby and his best friend Sunny hatch a plan to transform Sunny, limb-by-limb, into a cyborg who could keep Bobby safe from schoolyard torment and from Bobby's abusive father and his bleach-blonde girlfriend. When Sunny is injured in a freak accident, Bobby is forced to face the world alone.

Out in the neighborhood, Bobby encounters Rosa, a peculiar girl whose disability invites the scorn of bullies. When Bobby takes Rosa home, he meets her mother, Val, a lonely divorcee, whose job is cleaning a mobile library. Bobby and Val come to fill the emotional void in each other's lives, but their bond also draws unwanted attention. After Val loses her job and Bobby is beaten by his father, they abscond in the 16-wheel bookmobile. On the road they are joined by Joe, a mysterious but kindhearted ex-soldier. This "puzzle of people" will travel across England, a picaresque adventure that comes to rival those in the classic books that fill their library-on-wheels.

At once tender, provocative and darkly funny, Mobile Library is a fable about the intrinsic human desire to be loved and understood - and about one boy's realization that the kinds of adventures found in books can happen in real life. It is the ingenious second novel by a writer whose prose has been hailed as "outlandishly clever" (The New York Times) and "deceptively effortless" (The Boston Globe).

Members Reviews:

Really enjoyed

The narrator did a great job, voice perfectly deep to help to get into the story!

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Titre: Constellation, suivi d'un entretien avec l'auteur

Auteur: Adrien Bosc

Narrateur: Bernard Gabay

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 4 hrs and 46 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 01-14-15

Éditeur: Audiolib

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Un roman brillant sur le hasard et l'improbable comme acteurs de la réalité.

28 octobre 1949, le Constellation à destination de New-York s'écrase dans l'archipel des Açores avec quarante-huit personnes à son bord. Aucun survivant. Parmi les victimes, des gens célèbres : Marcel Cerdan, champion de boxe et amant d'Édith Piaf, et la grande violoniste Ginette Neveu. Mais aussi des anonymes, des entrepreneurs, une ouvrière devenue héritière d'une usine à Detroit et cinq bergers basques partis tenter leur chance au Far West... Pourquoi tout s'est-il arrêté pour eux ce jour-là ?

Dans ce brillant premier roman, Adrien Bosc enquête sur le lien étrange qui relie désormais ces disparus : quels hasards, quelles coïncidences les ont conduits à ce destin commun ?

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Revues par les critiques:

A propos de ce titre

Grand Prix du Roman de l'Académie française 2014.

La presse en parle

"Coroner attentif au moindre indice, il patrouille dans les décombres, ressuscite les morts, relève les hasards. Renouant simplement, mais splendidement, avec la règle du récit édictée jadis par Diderot : d'où venaient-ils ? Où allaient-ils ? Qui étaient-ils ?"

Le Point

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Title: The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes

Author: Anna McPartlin

Narrator: Caroline Lennon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-14

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it. She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye. But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and she's OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen.

Critic Reviews:

"What a beautiful book. I cried and smiled my way through" Jane Green

Members Reviews:

What a fab story

A difficult subject matter, but what a fab read. I laughed and cried in equal measure, everybody will be able to relate to this book on some level, I did.

superb

What did you like most about The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes?

took a difficult subject and created a beautiful story

What did you like best about this story?

the way the book was constructed

What about Caroline Lennons performance did you like?

her range of voices

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

made me sad at the end but in appositive way

Any additional comments?

Heard Simon Mayo interview with Anna.After a chapter of thinking will I like this getting to know the characters it just got better and better.The final scene which I am sure you can imagine was very cleverly written

A little too 'nice' for a dying of cancer novel

Any additional comments?

First - the worst thing about this book is its ending which is sickly as a kitten playing with candy floss. Twee, twee, twee and utterly irritating.

The rest of it was 'okish' but I did wonder why the authors main knowledge of cancer seemed to be 'breakthough pain' which becomes a kind of mantra as Rabbit moves towards her inevitable end.

Me, I don't think I'd cope with dying young as well as Rabbit seems to be and I would have liked more of the darkness that surely would infiltrate her interior world.

For fans of Mrs Brown's Boys only

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

This book had so much potential. Who doesn't want to have their heart wrenched by the tale of a plucky dying woman and her broken-hearted family who managed to retain their earthy sense of humours with the struggles of trying to come to terms with the loss of their much loved daughter, sister and mother? I cried during the opening paragraphs and was sure that I would love this book. But oh dear, this wore thin pretty quickly as the characters in the book reverted to caricatures and the story line descended into mawkish, saccharine sentimentality, albeit punctuated with some truly fabulous swearing. The prose was clunky and dull, with lots of non-events described in tedious detail and rambling dialogue which just went nowhere. The family members, apart from our doomed heroine, were just too colourful (and I'm not referencing their swearing) to be real. I only stuck with the book because I had a mild curiosity as to what would happen to Rabbit's daughter after her demise. The closing paragraphs made me cry in the same way that the opening ones did.

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Titre: Viva, suivi d'un entretien avec l'auteur

Auteur: Patrick Deville

Narrateur: Denis Lavant

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 11-05-14

Éditeur: Audiolib

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Patrick Deville peint la fresque de l'extraordinaire bouillonnement révolutionnaire dont le Mexique sera le chaudron dans les années 1930. Les deux figures majeures du roman sont Trotsky, qui poursuit là-bas sa longue fuite et y organise la riposte aux procès de Moscou tout en fondant la IVe Internationale, et Malcolm Lowry, qui ébranle l'univers littéraire avec son vertigineux Au-dessous du volcan. Le second admire le premier : une révolution politique et mondiale, ça impressionne. Mais Trotsky est lui aussi un grand écrivain, qui aurait pu transformer le monde des lettres si une mission plus vaste ne l'avait pas requis.

On croise Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Tina Modotti, l'énigmatique B. Traven aux innombrables identités, ou encore André Breton et Antonin Artaud en quête des Tarahumaras. Une sorte de formidable danse macabre où le génie conduit chacun à son tombeau. C'est tellement mieux que de renoncer à ses rêves.

©2014 Éditions du Seuil (P)2014 Audiolib

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Title: Keep Quiet

Author: Lisa Scottoline

Narrator: Ron Livingston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-14

Publisher: Headline Digital

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

One decision. One family's future in ruins.

When Jake Buckman decides to let Ryan, his 16-year-old son practice driving home along a deserted street, he has no idea of the deadly consequences.

But in the darkness of night, a runner comes from nowhere and the hit is fatal.

Now Jake and Ryan have two options: admit Ryan's responsibility...or drive home as though nothing happened. What follows is not a clear-cut hit and run, but a split-second decision by a father who will do anything to protect his son.

How much should a parent sacrifice for their child? And could any family survive the burden of such a terrible secret?

Critic Reviews:

"Lisa Scottoline walks readers into this charged moral dilemma and then takes them on an intense, breathless ride" Jodi Picoult

Members Reviews:

Too short ...want more!!!

Any additional comments?

Totally loved this nail biting read but I felt it finished quite abruptly. The only thing that spoiled it a bit for me was the narration. Ron Livingston speaks really fast at times and can come across as bored when rushing through certain sections but overall a great addictive read.

Gripping stuff!

Absolutely first class edge of the seat thriller- keeps the tension up right to the end. I couldn't put it down, in fact I lost sleep, being so totally engrossed in the story I kept thinking, 'just one more chapter,' as time rolled on. Narration was perfect, contributed wonderfully to the overall listening experience without dominating it. Fully recommend this book!

Oh dear

Predictable & totally unbelievable ending.

Started off very well but so much repetition. I feel this story could have been told in half the time.

Truly wanted to like it & there was so much promise but just didnt live up to it for me.

Excellent plot

Didn't know the book or writer beforehand but plot line is gripping and conclusion is interesting

Great gripping story

Love this. A new author for me. Really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to hearing another

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Título: La Mujer infinita

Autor: José Ignacio Valenzuela

Narrador: Pilar Paneque

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 6 hrs and 52 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 09-23-14

Editor: Audible Studios

Categorías: Fiction, Contemporary

Resumen del editor:

Pablo Cárdenas es un guionista de cine a quien se le presenta un nuevo proyecto: escribir para que se filme una película en torno a Tina Modotti, la fotógrafa italiana conocida internacionalmente no solo por ser una de las fotógrafas más importantes del siglo XX, sino por padecer una vida trágica. Pablo le da mil y una vueltas al asunto, sin poder captar toda la riqueza y vivacidad de su personaje, hasta que al repasar experiencias estremecedoras que Tina Modotti vive en México, descubre a una de las mujeres más apasionadas de las que se tengan noticia. Así, reconstruye los encuentros íntimos con su amante, Julio Antonio Mella, el líder político cubano exiliado por la dictadura de su país; el mundo de sus ideas, sus discusiones y aventuras políticas y artísticas, al lado de personajes fundamentales como Diego Rivera. Pero, ante todo, descubrimos a una mujer tan frágil como dispuesta a luchar por sus convicciones, que se permite vivir guiada por la pasión y deja una honda huella en la cultura del siglo pasado.

Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Love this novel

Excellent writer, I enjoy every page of this novel, looking forward to get the next novel of José Ignacio Valenzuela.

good

The product is of excellent quality and the price is very attractive, I think you make a good buy, if I have the chance to buy, you can count on to be the first option

Great read about the fascinating Tina Modotti

Novelist and screenwriter Valenzuela creates a novel about one of the most fascinating and charismatic figures of the 20th century, Tina Modotti, actress, photographer, and part of Diego Rivera's communist coterie in 1920s Mexico. Initially indifferent to the task of writing a screenplay about Modotti, Pablo Cárdenas is visited by her ghost, who narrates the events surrounding her brief tragic affair with Cuban dissident Julio Mella (most of which seems to have occurred in bed). Modotti's ghost is less muse than possessive spirit whose intensity completely overwhelms Pablo and he descends into madness. Each chapter of this novel features a dizzying maelstrom of scenes that toggle from the present to 1929. A segment of the screenplay cuts to Eva, the actress playing Modotti in Pablo's film, then Modotti's life, then Pablo and/or his boyfriend Tom. This is a plot-driven page turner that holds the reader rapt, which fortunately encourages glossing over the superfluous digressions (the entire plotline involving Eva) and parallels (Gay Pride and Community rally), and numerous repetitions. Nevertheless, the overall effect is satisfying. This novel may provoke interest in Modotti in a new generation and prompt circulation of Poniatowka's classic, Tinísima. Recommended for bookstores and public libraries.

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Titel: New York für Anfängerinnen

Autor:: Susann Remke

Erzähler: Irina von Bentheim

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 9 hrs and 23 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-18-14

Herausgeber: Montlake Romance

Bewertung: 3 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Einfach abserviert! Die Modebloggerin Zoe Schuhmacher hatte es sich in ihrem Berliner Leben ganz gemütlich eingerichtet. Bis sie ihr Traummann für eine andere sitzen lässt. Zeit also, dass Zoe sich neu erfindet. Kerle waren gestern, jetzt ist ihre Karriere dran. Als ihr ein Job in New York angeboten wird, zögert sie keine Sekunde und macht sich auf in die Stadt, die niemals schläft - und die ihren eigenen Gesetzen folgt.

Ein Glück, dass Zoe die Benimm-Fibel "New York für Anfängerinnen" zugesteckt bekommt, mit Tipps zum (Über-)Leben im Big Apple. Nur leider steht da nicht drin, was zu tun ist, wenn man sich gleich am ersten Tag völlig aus Versehen in seinen mysteriösen Nachbarn verliebt...

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Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Wunderbar & so, so wahr!

I loved reading this book. It's fresh, funny, sweet, warm - a great read. The characters are charming, strong, and authentic. And as a German expat here in the US I could find myself in so many of the situations Zoe experienced. It touches on the differences between Germans and Americans in a very lovely and sweet way. I laughed out loud several times and had to smile as it reminded me of some of my own thoughts when I moved here. I got some of my German friends to also get the book, and we all loved it. I hope there's going to be a sequel. Gotta know what's going to happen next with Zoe and Tom. Can't wait!!!!

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Title: Thai Tales: The Sunday Club

Author: The Blether

Narrator: Robert Lee Wilson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-14

Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A searing short story about the brutal reality that underpins the lives of many Thai women. Nung had trod a well worn path into the sex pits of Pattaya, Thailand. Rescued from this life by her knight in shining armour, Nung's problems were only just beginning. It was becoming impossible for her to balance her dreams against the needs of her family. A problem made worse as she couldn't understand the deal. This is not just another Thai hooker story, The Sunday Club exposes an unsettling element of Thai society that is essential reading. The shocking, brutal truth exposed.

Warning, The Sunday Club contains non-explicit sexual violence that some people may find upsetting. The story has been translated into Thai and read by Thai sex workers who agree with its core revelation. That in itself is a sad reflection of their lives.

Members Reviews:

All too true...

A well written, and generally accurate, depiction of the family social structure that drives many girls in the 'sex worker' business to live as they do, in spite of their true feelings and desires. This story, set in Thailand, could just as easily have been in The Philippines.

As a long-time resident of Mindanao, Philippines I am keenly aware of the truthfulness of the tragic tale portrayed in this story.

Very interesting

A very interesting story with a sad insight into Thai mother daughter relationships. I was left feeling uncomfortable and questioning if I would be a Sunday Club member.

One Star

Great cover. Beyond that .. a sick story , not worth reading.

A so-so Story!

This was not what I thought a novella was going to be, when I first started reading it! There was lots of Physical violence in parts of the book. I didn't think it needed to be in there. But I am not the Author. Some folks may give it another Star. I am not, however!

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Title: Custody

Author: Manju Kapur

Narrator: Nazneen Madan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-10-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

An unforgettable novel about what happens when a marriage collapses. Shagun is a woman of unassailable social standing, married to a man chosen for her - a rising executive. Her lover is her husbands boss. She asks for a divorce, and all hell breaks loose. Locked in a venomous legal battle for custody of their eight-year-old son and two-year-old daughter, Shagun and Raman begin a journey that will have unforetold consequences. Set against the backdrop of upper-middle-class South Delhi, Custody is both a searing indictment of Indias judicial system and an intimate portrait of a failing marriage and a family.

Members Reviews:

soap opera drama south asia style

Great escapist reading. Reminded me of my time living in India. I could taste the food described, hear the 'auties' squabbling, and feel the sensory experience of a country I love.

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Title: Under False Flags

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Steve Anderson

Narrator: Corey Snow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-02-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Forced into the brutal Battle of the Bulge of 1944, two soldiers on opposing sides find the courage to desert a war gone sour. For both American GI Wendell Lett and German seaman Holger Frings, the relentless bloodbath of World War II has become a treacherous prison and a curse. Just as Wendell Lett meets Heloise, a wise Belgian woman who offers him a chance of deliverance from the physical and emotional carnage of war, he is pushed into a reckless false flag mission. At the same time behind enemy lines, Frings becomes a forced volunteer for a similar German operation that takes him to a breaking point. The two enemies destructive fates collide in the surprise Ardennes counteroffensivethe 1944 Battle of the Bulgeand both have to finally confront the war that betrayed them.

As Lett tries to find his way back to his beloved Heloise, he and Frings team up to desert their savage overseers while the battles rage around them. In Under False Flags, the absurdity of war is brought to brutal light as each side - whether friend or foe - attempts to disguise their cannon fodder in enemy uniform. This is a gritty war tale that turns conventional notions of valor, heroism, and prestige on its head.

Members Reviews:

Gritty, raw, and realistic

I will admit that I was a little concerned that the author was writing another book set during the Battle of the Bulge. I really liked The Losing Role, and wondered if this could be as good. I needn't have worried. This is a very different book, but every bit as good.

The depiction of combat is gritty, raw, and realistic, holding nothing back, but not gratuitously gory or violent. Equally, the characters are believable. I can honestly say that I didn't want to put it down. I desperately wanted to know what happened to Wendel, Holger, and Heloise.