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Titel: Die Nachtigall

Autor:: Kristin Hannah

Erzähler: Luise Helm

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 18 hrs

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-19-16

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 5 Stimmen

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Der Weltbestseller - die Nr. 1 aus den USA.

Zwei Schwestern im von den Deutschen besetzten Frankreich: Während Vianne ums Überleben ihrer Familie kämpft, schließt sich die jüngere Isabelle der Résistance an und sucht die Freiheit auf dem Pfad der Nachtigall, einem geheimen Fluchtweg über die Pyrenäen. Doch wie weit darf man gehen, um zu überleben? Und wie kann man die schützen, die man liebt?

In diesem epischen, kraftvollen und zutiefst berührenden Roman erzählt Kristin Hannah die Geschichte zweier Frauen, die ihr Schicksal auf ganz eigene Weise meistern.

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Mitglieder Bewertungen:

great history

i enjoyed this book very much . even more though in my own language as I am german

it was read very well and the story is so real it made me feel very sad at some points yet more interested to know about it from an angel of a different country

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Title: Plan Bea

Author: Hilary Grossman

Narrator: Lisa Beacom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-17-16

Publisher: Hilary Grossman

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

We live our entire lives thinking we know those closest to us. But do we ever really?

On the outside, Annabel O'Conner has it all - the perfect husband, two adorable children, an amazing job, and a mother from hell! Just when she gives up trying to regain her overbearing mother's love, an unexpected call turns her world around and makes Annabel question everything she believes about her life.

Could falling in love give a cold, stubborn, and selfish woman a second chance to open her heart back up to her family?

Beatrice Buchanan has spent more years than she can remember distancing herself from everyone close to her. She barely has a relationship with her grandchildren. The only time she manages to have a one way conversation with her daughter is during her weekly 15-minute commute to the nail salon. When Bea meets Walter on a cruise she realizes there may be more to life than designer clothes, killer handbags, and impressing the ladies at her posh country club.

As the mother and daughter duo team up to plan "Long Island's wedding of the year" they confront the secrets and lies that have defined them. This humorous and emotionally honest women's contemporary fiction novel will tug at your heartstrings and the twist ending will shock you.

Members Reviews:

Good Story

I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review. I liked this story. It brought together a family that had been separated by tradegy for more than twelve years. I like the way it brought out all of the little problems that was keeping the mother and daughter apart as well as sabatoging all of the other things that were going on in their lives. The narrator made me see Bea in a real way. She mastered the other voices but she nailed Bea.

Good Story with Lots of Heart

This book had a great mix of funny, sad, and heartwarming moments. The characters were definitely multi-faceted as well, which made them more relatable. It was easy to become immersed in the story/characters' lives.

The narrator was amazing! She gave each character such a unique voice that I could have picked out which character was speaking without being informed within the text. I would love to listen to some of her other work.

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Very Enjoyable!

Any additional comments?

Very enjoyable, engaging and entertaining story. Creative with a great plot-line. A different kind of love story. A roller-coaster ride of emotions. Definitely worth your time.

Mother and daughter relationships are some of the most complex and simple at the same time. Beatrice and Annabel were both great characters. Of coarse Walter was great too. Really didnt expect that ending. But it was perfect.

Lisa Beacom did a really good job with the narration. This is the first time I have listened to a book she has narrated. Pleasant voice. Good character voices. Smooth even pace. Clearly spoken. Very easy to listen to.

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OMGosh I didn't plan on loving this book so much!

This book is funny, sad, and over all heart warming! I couldn't help but fall in love with all the characters. It was truly a wonderful journey getting to know Bea and Annabel. I'm so glad the story turned out the way it did before it was too late.

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Title: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion: A Novel by Fannie Flagg | Conversation Starters

Author: dailyBooks

Narrator: Rich Mirocco

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-16

Publisher: dailyBooks

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion: A Novel by Fannie Flagg | Conversation Starters

As she approaches her 60th birthday, Sookie seems to have this life thing figured out.

She is married with four grown children, and her biggest concern is trying to get her overbearing mother to move into a nursing home.

Then one day, Sookie learns a family secret that causes her to rethink her entire existence. Listeners go on a journey across the country and back in time with Sookie, in her quest to find her true identity.

Fannie Flagg manages to mix fiction and history in this soul-searching, heartwarming, and funny New York Times best-seller.

Create hours of conversation to:

Disclaimer: This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience of The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters.

Members Reviews:

NOT a book

This is a guide for perhaps a book club or discussion group, but it is NOT a book. Why it was in with fiction books I will never know but it is most misleading.

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Title: Invincible Summer

Author: Alice Adams

Narrator: Georgia Dolenz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 06-28-16

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 66 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Four friends. Twenty years. One unexpected journey.

Inseparable throughout college, Eva, Benedict, Sylvie, and Lucien graduate in 1997 into an exhilarating world on the brink of a new millennium. Hopelessly in love with playboy Lucien and eager to shrug off the socialist politics of her upbringing, Eva breaks away to work for a big bank. Benedict, a budding scientist who's pined for Eva for years, stays on to complete his PhD in physics, devoting his life to chasing particles as elusive as the object of his affection. Siblings Sylvie and Lucien, never much inclined toward mortgages or monogamy, pursue more bohemian existences - she as an aspiring artist and he as a club promoter and professional partyer.

But as their 20s give way to their 30s, the group struggles to navigate their thwarted dreams. Scattered across Europe and no longer convinced they are truly the masters of their fates, the once close-knit friends find themselves filled with longing for their youth - and for one another. Broken hearts and broken careers draw the foursome together again but in ways they never could have imagined.

A dazzling depiction of the highs and lows of adulthood, Invincible Summer is a story about finding the courage to carry on in the wake of disappointment and a powerful testament to love and friendship as the constants in an ever-changing world.

Members Reviews:

Hello Memory Lane

This book felt like I went through the attic and found boxes of old pictures, yearbooks, and family videos. Even though at times it made me melancholy to think of past regrets and failures, it was equally motivational. Not sure if all generations would identify as well with the characters as I did, but Gen X should easily relate to each chapter. It feels that there should be much more to say about giving this read 5 stars, but I simply really liked it.

Disappointed

Disappointed with the story, felt like a young adult book, except for the occasional sexual reference. The performance also felt heavy handed, although she handled accents well.

cute book

it could have had a better ending. did she float away? did she swim back?

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Title: My Name Is Leon

Author: Kit de Waal

Narrator: Lenny Henry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-16

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A brother chosen. A brother left behind. And a family where you'd least expect to find one.

Leon is nine, and has a perfect baby brother called Jake. They have gone to live with Maureen, who has fuzzy red hair like a halo, and a belly like Father Christmas. But the adults are speaking in low voices, and wearing pretend faces. They are threatening to give Jake to strangers.

Since Jake is white and Leon is not. Evoking a Britain of the early eighties, My Name is Leon is a heart-breaking story of love, identity and learning to overcome unbearable loss. Of the fierce bond between siblings. And how - just when we least expect it - we manage to find our way home.

Members Reviews:

exceptional

Such a wonderful poignant, heartbreaking and touching read with being hilarious too, told with the innocent voice of the protagonist. The setting location is perfect and should be used in modern fiction more often.... A must read.... beautiful. Also for audio book listeners Lenny Henry does a thoroughly excellent job I was pleasantly surprised. He immerses one into each and every character giving them all a unique voice.

Loved it

What an aazing performance from Lenny Henry.. One of my favourite audio books to date.

excellent narration

an interesting story well written from the child's perspective. very well narrated by Lenny Henry.

excellent

this was a lovely story that i would widely reccomend. it is emotive but its strength is not being realustic rather than sensationalist or syrupy sweet. whist it is set in the 80's i think the experience of children in care has not changed signifigantly. the themes of identdy, belonging and human relationships are all explored artfully making for a good if at times emotional listern. Lenny Henry is one of my favourire narrator's and he has done an excellent job here with his characterisations, a subtle proformance which enhances the story

Brilliant

This book has really surprised me at just how I couldn't stop listening.

I remember the riots and Princess Diana getting married and all that. And it was true portrayal.

What was special was the relationships in the book, between Leon and all around him. But the way those characters were with each other. And I was gripped, by the last bit I was totally gripped.

Thoroughly recommend it. And Lenny of course was the most fantastic reader.

Sorry I've finished it.

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Title: The Rules of Love & Grammar

Author: Mary Simses

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-31-16

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A woman finds love and closure and rediscovers herself when she returns to her roots in the enchanting new novel from the author of The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Café.

Newly jobless, newly single, and suddenly apartmentless, writer Grace Hammond has come unmoored. A grammar whiz who's brilliant at correcting other people's errors, she hasn't yet found quite the right set of rules for fixing her own mistakes.

Desperate to escape the city and her trifecta of problems, Grace hits pause and retreats to her Connecticut hometown. What begins as a short visit with her parents quickly becomes a far more meaningful stay, though, as she discovers that the answers to what her future holds might be found by making peace with - and even embracing - the past.

As Grace sets out to change her ways and come to terms, finally, with the tragedy that took her older sister's life so many years ago, she rekindles a romance with her high school sweetheart, Peter, now a famous Hollywood director who's filming a movie in town. Sparks also fly at the local bike shop, where Grace's penchant for pointing out what's wrong rattles the owner's ruggedly handsome schoolteacher son, Mitch.

Torn between the promise of a glamorous life and the allure of the familiar, Grace must decide what truly matters - and whether it's time for her to throw away the rule book and bravely follow her heart.

Members Reviews:

Loose interpretation or relation to grammar

Trite, same old story...writing is predictable. If you are looking for same formula romance without a single original thought then this is the book for you!

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Title: This Too Shall Pass

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Milena Busquets, Valerie Miles - translator

Narrator: Mozhan Marno

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-24-16

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A "literary tsunami" that is taking the world by storm - already sold in over 30 countries - about one unforgettable woman's search for a meaningful life.

Blanca is 40 years old and motherless. Shaken by the unexpected death of the most important person in her life, she suddenly realizes that she has no idea what her future will look like.

To ease her dizzying grief and confusion, Blanca turns to her dearest friends, her closest family, and a change of scenery. Leaving Barcelona behind, she returns to Cadaqués on the coast, accompanied by her two sons, two ex-husbands, and two best friends, and makes a plan to meet her married lover for a few stolen moments as well. Surrounded by those she loves most, she spends the summer in an impossibly beautiful place, finding ways to reconnect and understand what it means to truly, happily live on her own terms, just as her mother would have wanted.

A fresh, honest, and ruefully funny story about love, sex, marriage, grief, friendship, and parenthood, This Too Shall Pass is an irresistible novel that is fast becoming an international phenomenon.

Critic Reviews:

"[A] summery, sexy, cool debut novel...light, profound, sensual, unmistakably European: This may be the only book about grief to feel like a vacation." (Kirkus)

"A literary tsunami.... A seductive voice, one that wants to take a strong bite of life." [Silvia Marimon, ARA (Spain)]

"A pure concentrate of emotion and intelligence.... Unforgettable." [Marie Claire (France)]

Members Reviews:

One woman's journey coming to terms with her mother's death

"This Too Shall Pass" is the story of a forty year old woman, mother of two boys (from two different men) coming to terms with her mum's death. The story unfolds in the Spanish village of Cadaques, on the shores the Mediterranean Sea. Blanca finds herself in Cadaques with her two ex husbands, a lover, two children, girl friends and the family dog. The story is narrated in Blanca's voice. Funny at times, sad at other times, the story will appeal to every reader, but more so to anyone who has ever had to deal with coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.

A Smart, Sophisticated Spanish Beach Book

THIS TOO SHALL PASS has been a European smash, which made me eager to read it, though I wish I had the ability to tackle this novel in its original Spanish--I always worry that in translation, some richness disappears.There were a few "happy as a clam" "spring in my step" cliches. But only a few. The language in this novel is one of its strong points, along with character development. (Don't look for a galloping plot.)

Milana Busquet's short book is, essentially, a love letter from a daughter to her complicated mother, who has just died, and had allowed Blanca, the book's narrator, "to remain a little girl until I was forty years old." Warning: if you don't/didn't have a good relationship with your own mom, this book may leave you envious or depressed. But that's a small price to pay for an inner monologues which is lush, lively and often often funny and wise.

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Title: The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown

Subtitle: Baby Ganesh Detective Agency, Book 2

Author: Vaseem Khan

Narrator: Sartaj Garewal

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-16

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The delightful second novel in the Mumbai-set Baby Ganesh Detective Agency series.

When the Koh-i-Noor diamond is stolen from an exhibition of the crown jewels, only one man - and his elephant - can crack the case....

For centuries the Koh-i-Noor diamond has set man against man and king against king. Now part of the British Crown Jewels, the priceless gem is a prize that many have killed to possess. So when the Crown Jewels go on display in Mumbai, security is everyone's principal concern. And yet, on the very day Inspector Chopra visits the exhibition, the diamond is stolen from under his nose. The heist is daring and seemingly impossible.

The hunt is on for the culprits. But it soon becomes clear that only one man - and his elephant - can possibly crack this case....

Members Reviews:

The Charm Is Gone

I loved book one in this new series and anticipated an engaging follow up to the charming, quirky and very atmospheric story telling. However, book two felt one dimensional, filled with stereotypes, rushed and overly wordy. To me, the relationships and the dialogue seemed wooden. It's a shame because Khan ended book one with so many possibilities for a great new series. I was bored and disappointed and even had trouble staying awake and focused. Not for me.

Good Series - Want Mire

I enjoyed the quality of the Reader; multi-talent in voices & accents. Will listen more

Wonderful

I love the twists and turns of the main story line. The additional plot lines males this a wonderfully complex read.

Jai Chopra

A most enjoyable novel. Outstanding narrator!

Great voice and really terrific characterizations. I hope he and the author do many more stories!!

Lovely concept - disappointing execution...

What would have made The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown better?

The hook of a detective with a baby elephant as a sidekick is brilliant, but this hasn't been taken advantage of properly. The story is old, cliched and been done to death and sadly this brought nothing new to the table.

Has The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown put you off other books in this genre?

Not this genre, but certainly I won't be buying the next Inspector Chopra instalment - I really want to like these books :(

What three words best describe Sartaj Garewals voice?

cheesy, cliche and reinforcing stereotypes.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown?

I'd have reworked the entire narrative - The elephant needs to be an integral part of the story, not just a metaphor for India etc. Plus the Inspector needs some development - he's fairly 1D. The story was weak and unimaginative.

Any additional comments?

This feels rushed and doesn't come close to the first one, which in itself was OK, but I had hoped they would develop - please go back to the drawing board and breathe some new life in to this!

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Title: Toring se baai [Tower 's Bay]

Author: E. Kotze, RSG

Narrator: Frieda van den Heever

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-16

Publisher: Kwela

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Egte, diep menslike Weskusroman deur die gewilde kortverhaalskrywer E. Kotze. Toring langs die Weskus is 'n afgeleë gehuggie waar 'n hand vol bewoners sukkel-sukkel 'n bestaan probeer maak. Dis midde-in die Tweede Wêreldoorlog en tye is swaar. Verwoestende storm wat twee dae en nagte duur vernietig die kreeffabriek en jettie heeltemal en alles moet van nuuts af opgerig word. Min weet die drie steunpilare op die dorp, Smittie Steyn, Kerneels Koch en Ockert Blankenberg, dat die storm 'n nuwe era op Toring ingelei het, dat húlle Toring nooit weer sal wees soos dit was nie. "Kotze ken en verstaan 'n vissersgemeenskap en die see net so goed soos Steinbeck. Ek glo 'n waaragtige goeie storie kan iets in 'n mens verander. Nooit weer sal die leë visfabrieke en daardie ouens met die gladde monde onder die bloekombome voor die Paternoster Hotel vir my dieselfde wees nie." - Dana Snyman

Please note: This audiobook is in Afrikaans.

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Title: And After Many Days

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Jowhor Ile

Narrator: Chukwudi Iwuji

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-16-16

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

An unforgettable debut novel about a boy who goes missing, a family that is torn apart, and a nation on the brink.

During the rainy season of 1995, in the bustling town of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, one family's life is disrupted by the sudden disappearance of 17-year-old Paul Utu, beloved brother and son. As they grapple with the sudden loss of their darling boy, they embark on a painful and moving journey of immense power that changes their lives forever and shatters the fragile ecosystem of their once ordered family.

Ajie, the youngest sibling, is burdened with the guilt of having seen Paul last and convinced that his vanished brother was betrayed long ago. But his search for the truth uncovers hidden family secrets and reawakens old, long-forgotten ghosts as rumours of police brutality, oil shortages, and frenzied student protests serve as a backdrop to his pursuit.

In a tale that moves seamlessly back and forth through time, Ajie relives a trip to the family's ancestral village where, together, he and his family listen to the myths of how their people settled there, while the villagers argue over the mysterious Company, who found oil on their land and will do anything to guarantee support. As the story builds toward its stunning conclusion, it becomes clear that only once past and present come to a crossroads will Ajie and his family finally find the answers they have been searching for.

And After Many Days introduces Ile's spellbinding ability to tightly weave together personal and political loss until, inevitably, the two threads become nearly indistinguishable. It is a masterful story of childhood, of the delicate, complex balance between the powerful and the powerless, and a searing portrait of a community as the old order gives way to the new.

Critic Reviews:

"One rarely finds 'page-turner' and 'poetry' in the same sentence, but And After Many Days is a rarity indeed. At once calm, collected, lyrical and heartbreaking, Ile's debut is many things: an achingly tender portrait of family life, a brilliantly executed whodunnit, a searing critique of Nigerian politics, a meditation on love. I couldn't put it down and was forever changed when I did. The Utu family will stay with me always." (Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana Must Go)

"And After Many Days is a brilliant novel that paints a vivid picture of a changing society, effortlessly shifting between moments and years, all while keeping us grounded in a growing boy's understanding of himself and the surrounding world. It is a book that offers profound insight into a country that headlines can never capture. A wonderful debut." (Uzodinma Iweala, author of Beasts of No Nation)

"Jowhor Ile is rooted in the lush mindscape of the Niger delta. For here is a writer whose rare insight is evident not only through the voice he breathes into his characters but also in how deep he digs to tap the wellspring of their history. Bumps of pleasure and flashes of recognition lie in ambush on page after page of this smooth-singing, hard-hitting novel - a tender and lucid accomplishment by a distinctive talent." (A.