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Title: Queen Takes King

Author: Gigi Levangie Grazer

Narrator: Phil Gigante, Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-09

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 42 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Naturally, what Jack wants, Jack gets - but what if what he wants isn't what he needs? And what if it ends up he never really knew his wife at all, until it was too late?

Members Reviews:

ENJOYED

I really enjoyed this book. The people doing the reading did a great job. Very enjoyable

Well, she kinda takes it

The story was good, the narraration was great. I was concidering giving up in the begining. But im glad i didnt.

She Can Have Him!

This book is simply awful. The plot is so predictible you can tell what was going to happen 200 pages in advance. The characters are all stock stereotypes. Rich wife who is taken for granted--check. Rich husband who is a jerk who had a bad childhood and a mean belittling father--check and check. Cool black secretary with Jamaican accent who is the only one who has her act together--check. Blond other woman who looks like a sex goddess bimbo but really has brains and talent--check. The author seems to think that making one character a Lesbian is being original. When the author is stuck moving the story along, she sends someone shopping. The dialogue is silly and trite and the love scenes are something out of a bad romance novel. I don't mind trash--it doesn't even have to be good trash to get me hooked. But when I am rolling my eyes, can finish the boring dialogue before the character says it, and am counting the pages to see when the pain will end 200 pages into the novel, it isn't trash, it is pure Garbage.

Hopelessly vapid

Save your money and look elsewhere for entertainment. This "novel" was a series of cliches. Go for "First Wives Club" or "Snobs" or "People Like Us" or "Scruples". This was beyond awful. Tired plot, two-dimensional characters, and so many luxury brands mentioned, you'd think the author was paid for each product placement. Spare yourself the boredom.

Nice to have more than one narrator

The story seemed more 'alive' with a male and female narrator. Not too shabby...

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Title: The Sands of Time

Author: Sidney Sheldon

Narrator: Sidney Sheldon

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 05-20-09

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Megan, the orphan, would give anything to learn the identity of her parents. She fights against her overpowering attractions for the legendary and idealistic Jaime Miro. Lucia, the fiery Sicilian beauty, is wanted by the police, but risks her future and fortune for a dying revolutionary. Even the serenity of the convent cannot erase Graciela's nightmares of the past. How can she again face a world of carnal love? It is Teresa whose confused conscience finally drives her to seek help from Colonel Ramon Acoca, a terrible mistake that will betray her friends.

The Sands of Time is an unforgettable adventure, told against the backdrop of the fascinating countryside of Spain. In combines history, romance and suspense with the unexpected.

Members Reviews:

Shame it was so fast

It's a good reading, and a real jem if you consider that it's the author of the book that is reading! But being abridged, you lose a lot of the book, that is very detailed and interesting. Even so, the abridging is good and, even if you are left with a few information missing, the overall idea is passed correctly.

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Título: El Infinito en la Palma de la Mano [The Infinite in the Palm of Your Hand (Texto Completo)]

Autor: Gioconda Belli

Narrador: Adriana Sananes

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 5 hrs and 56 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 04-28-09

Editor: Recorded Books

Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 4 votos

Categorías: Fiction, Contemporary

Resumen del editor:

Fiel a la historia del Génesis, Eva come el fruto prohibido y cae en el "pecado original", que a su vez le ofrece a Adán y a los animales que están junto a ella y comienzan una serie de acontecimientos conocidos por todos como: La destrucción del "paraíso", los sentimientos de pudor, el dolor de parir y la crueldad del acto de alimentarse pormedio de la violencia, elmatar.Así transcurre esta bellísima novela que usa de pretexto los versículos de la Biblia de Adán y Eva para llenarles de sentimientos, pensamientos y emociones y acercarnos a la vida de estos personajes que desde el principio de los tiempos han influido en la formación de cada uno de nosotros. En el origen la humanidad.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Femenina, pero no feminista

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Belli recurre a su ya conocida (y exitosa) prosa decimonónica para re-imaginar la historia del pecado original. Si buscas un discurso feminista entrelíneas, no lo vas a encontrar aquí. Lo que sí encontrarás es un Paraíso en el que el Creador está ausente y Eva tiene que tomar todas las decisiones -a pesar de Adán- y con la única guía de la Serpiente.

What was one of the most memorable moments of El Infinito en la Palma de la Mano [The Infinite in the Palm of Your Hand (Texto Completo)]?

Si ya leíste La mujer habitada, las descripciones paradisíacas de este libro te resultarán harto familiares. Si este es tu primer acercamiento a Belli, estas descripciones resultan muy placenteras.

What does Adriana Sananes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

La voz de Adriana Sananes parece haber sido fabricada para esta narración. Fluye dulcemente, sin empalagar. Su narración no distrae del texto, sino que lo complementa. Sananes una excelente actriz. Espero volver a escucharla en otro texto.

Do you think El Infinito en la Palma de la Mano [The Infinite in the Palm of Your Hand (Texto Completo)] needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

El Infinito en la Palma de la Mano no necesita una secuela, a menos que Belli quiera recrear el Génesis completo (lo cual yo no me aventuro a leer).

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Title: All the Living

Author: C. E. Morgan

Narrator: Julia Gibson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Aloma moves to her boyfriend Orren's farm when his family dies in a car accident. And as a bereaved Orren withdraws, Aloma's chances of becoming a concert pianist diminish.

Critic Reviews:

"Rarely in this reviewer's memory has a debut novel emerged with such a profound sense of place.... Descriptions are so vivid, yet so integrated and organic, that the reader can almost feel the lassitude of stifling humid air; smell the rich, warm earth; and see the furrowed fields, the dark mountains in the distance.... A slow, seductive dive into another time and place, a deep, quiet place." (Karen Campbell,

The Boston Globe)

"[A] lyrical tale of grief and grueling love." (

The New Yorker)

"Those who read for character and landscape will feast on C. E. Morgans uncommon debut.... Fans of Marilynne Robinsons

Gilead will appreciate Morgans sureness with scripture and her skill with characters for whom scripture matters." (Karen Long,

The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Members Reviews:

Two people bonded by their alone-ness

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

This was a good listen and a moving story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There were times I wanted to slap Orren and shake Aloma, and I'm not convinced that they wouldn't be better off just moving on, into the unknown, but life isn't perfect and we often make choices according to what's put in front of us and then hope and try for the best. And sometimes we find out later that it really was the best choice, though we don't know it at the time. I hope that is how it will be for them.

The Struggles of Youth

The focus of this story is upon a young couple and their struggles against circumstances and each other. Their union was probably not made in heaven. How they started, their attitudes, how they deal with the challenges of the relationship and their own separate lives are dealt with in a very realistic manner. It's not riveting or exciting, so don't expect it to be. Though its fairly easy to connect to the characters, as they are very well developed. The high point for me is the ability of the author to display emotional depth in the characters. Their responses to most situations are often very nuanced and complicated, as they usually are in real life. The ending will not appeal to all, though it did to me. The reading was well done, well paced. An above average read with good characterization.

Cute!

An easy yet enjoyable listen; I would recommend All the Living to anyone who enjoys romance novels in a rural setting.

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Title: Mystical Paths

Author: Susan Howatch

Narrator: Glen McCready

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In 1968, 26-year-old Nick Darrow, younger son of the psychic priest Jon Darrow, begins to realize that his life is a mess. To all appearances he is a sober-living young man, but in fact he is indulging in the sexual experimentation of his age and is in revolt against Church teaching.

©2005 Susan Howatch; (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Highly recommended

I consider this the best of the series. Susan Howatch's saga of Starbridge encompasses the state of the Anglican Church over a period of years and at the same time tells a gripping story with unforgettable characters. It would be good if Audible offered the entire series - at present only three of the books are available.

An excellent story!

This is an excellent novel which is very well narrated. You really need to read the series in order - this is book 5 - and it is very well worth listening to!

Mystical Paths

I am a diehard devotee of the Starbridge books and read them long before they became available in audio. This one is a joy with a particularly brilliant interpretation by its reader Glen McCready. This actor is new to me but I shall be looking out for anything else he may have read. He brought to life the main characters with great skill and much sympathy. I found myself wishing that he had read all the preceding novels as well. A very long book but one in which you had to ration yourself in order to make it seem even longer.

Very long and complicated, but worth it at the end

Where does Mystical Paths rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Top ten

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dinkie... !!! Why? She seemed to enjoy wreaking havoc and certainly did so.

What does Glen McCready bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

A very unique voice....certainly its hard to portray a mystic who is also trying to be James Bond, but Glen McCready did it very well indeed. A very talented reader. Hope to hear more audio books from him.

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

Not really possible to do that as its so long, but its good however you listen to it.

Excellent storytelling

Another Susan Howatch book set in 1968 in the Anglican church circles of the Darrows, Aysgarths et al. Featuring a lot of paranormal talk and activity and a fascinating new character who specialises in the paranormal despite being an extremely down to earth offbeat priest!

Very enjoyable listen

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Title: Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

Subtitle: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: Adjoa Andoh

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

It is unfortunate, for example, when Mma Ramotswe's newest client is the big-shot owner of the ailing Kalahari Swoopers, that one thing lady detectives know very little about is football. And when the glamorous Violet Sephotho sets her sights on Mma Makutsi's unsuspecting fiancé, it becomes exasperatingly clear that some men do not know how to recognise a ruthless Jezebel even when she is bouncing up and down on the best bed in the Double Comfort Furniture Shop.

In her attempt to foster understanding between the sexes and find the traitor on Mr Football's team, Mma Ramotswe ventures into new territory, drinks tea in unfamiliar kitchens and learns to trust in the observational powers of small boys. And, as wise and warm-hearted as his heroine, Alexander McCall Smith reminds us that we must dig deep to uncover the goodness of the human heart.

Members Reviews:

Fantastic listening!

I absolutely loved this! The reader's voice is soothing, warm and sympathetic, and entirely authentic. I originate from that part of the world, and her accent was perfect. 100% recommend this.

I listened to the sample and I was hooked

I loved this book from start to finish. I really hope the narrator does more No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency books - her voice is warm, sumptuous, and makes me sink into this book - thanks audible!

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Title: Somebody Else's Daughter

Author: Elizabeth Brundage

Narrator: Bernadette Dunne, Mark Bramhall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 01-19-09

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 56 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A novel of psychological suspense in which a private adoption's dark consequences play out years later, at an elite prep school in the Berkshires.

©2008 Elizabeth Brundage; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

GREAT!

A great listen and Bernadette Dunne, as usual, is an excellent narrator.

I didn't give it 5 stars due to intermittent audio quality problems.

Worth the $$$!

Crass Language

This book was loaded with crass/vulgar language that I found it to be distracting. If you can get past that, the actual story was somewhat good. I enjoyed the characters and I really enjoyed the last quarter of the book when it turned into more of a thriller.

too graphic, not what I expected

Story hard to follow, gratuitous sex throughout, everyone making stupid decisions. Not really about adoption.

I live in the town the story takes place in!!

Loved listening to this book. Knowing the area well was a big plus but not essential.

Loved the character development. Since you knew the characters intimately it was thrilling to figure out this thriller!!

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Title: Heroes of the Valley

Author: Jonathan Stroud

Narrator: Steven Pacey

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-25-08

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Halli loves the old stories from when the valley was a wild and dangerous place - when the twelve legendary heroes, led by his ancestor Svein, stood together to defeat the ancient enemy, the bloodthirsty Trows.

Halli longs for adventure but it seems these days the most dangerous thing in the valley is boredom. He tries to liven things up by taunting his siblings and playing practical jokes. But when one of his jokes goes too far reawakening an old blood feud Halli finds himself on a hero's quest after all. Along the way he meets a ruthless thief, a murderous rival, and a girl who may just be as fearless as he is. Halli may be about to make his own last stand and discover the truth about the legends, about his family, and about himself...

Jonathan Stroud has created an epic saga with a funny, unique spin, and an unforgettable anti-hero.

Members Reviews:

Epic? Funny? Not that I noticed

I'd thoroughly enjoyed listening to Stroud's imaginative 'Bartimaeus Trilogy', also read by the excellent Steven Pacey, and expected more in the same vein here. But this is rather more standard teen fiction, with the stumpy angry-young-man anti-hero trying to live up to the avenging example of his illustrious warrior ancestor. There are some exciting scenes towards the close and it's not too predictable, but it's a let-down after Bartimaeus.

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Title: The Barred Window

Author: Andrew Taylor

Narrator: Simon Shepherd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-25-08

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When Esmond, his cousin and childhood confidant, comes to live with him, Thomas is overjoyed - Esmond always looks after him. But is Esmond all that he seems? And why is he so concerned that Alice wants to come home too? Darling Alice, whom neither have seen since that fateful night 26 year ago ...

Members Reviews:

The fading.

Would you listen to The Barred Window again? Why?

I would listen again as it would allow me to hear what I maybe missed before. The sags certainly does not run riot with your thoughts, but it allows you to become closer to those few characters who inhabit the stage.

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

There were several moments in the book that moved me. I became close to them all, even Esmond who, in the book parlance, was a cad.

Any additional comments?

Mainly, I felt the engineering of the book to be a let down. All the way through, the narrator can only act his part and effect what the script says to him and allowing him to give us the air of realism, albeit in a book. The fading of the book got to me and almost put me off. I do not blame the narrator. SOUND ENGINEERING!

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Title: The Pine Tree at St. Martin

Author: Paulo Coelho

Narrator: Jill Larson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-04-08

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From the internationally best-selling author of The Alchemist comes The Pine Tree at St. Martin, a never-before-published Christmas parable for the ages. Fans of Paulo Coelho will immediately recognize the master storyteller's incomparable voice, and will treasure this story's simplicity and poignancy for many Christmas seasons to come.

©2007 Paulo Coelho; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers

Members Reviews:

Classic Paulo Coelho - for Christmas!

As far as performance goes, I was disappointed that they mispronounced the author's name on the audio slate at the beginning. The reader herself was not bad, but a little over the top. The story itself is a classic Paulo Coelho tale - perfect to share with loved ones for Christmas!