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Title: The Card

Author: Arnold Bennett

Narrator: Stephen Thompkinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-15

Publisher: silksoundbooks Limited

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Written in 1911, The Card is the story of Edward Henry (Denry) Machin, who rises from washerwoman's son to the Mayor of Bursley (Burslem in the Potteries town of Stoke-on-Trent) via a mixture of gentle deceit and personal hype.

He is literally a trickster of confidence. His rise to fame is begun at an exclusive ball to which he has got himself invited, where he has the audacity to claim a dance with the glamourous but imposing Countess of Chell. His reputation as a card, or someone we all want to talk about, thus confirmed, Denry continues his irresitable rise through the sticky class system of turn-of-the-century Britain using money, influence and the allure of what we have come to call celebrity.

With the aid of the Countess, who cannot seem to prevent herself helping him, Denry conquers Bursely, The Five Towns and, as the longevity of the books reputation testifies, the literary world.

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Title: A Woman of No Importance

Author: Oscar Wilde

Narrator: Flo Gibson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-15

Publisher: Audio Book Contractors, LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Sparkling repartee and wicked witticisms pervade this play concerning a son born out of wedlock and an American girl's introduction into British society.

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Title: The Hunting of the Snark

Subtitle: An Agony in Eight Fits

Author: Lewis Carroll

Narrator: Phil Chenevert

Format: Unabridged

Length: 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-15

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

What a fun and delightfully silly poem! "The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits" is a nonsense poem (although many insist it is an allegory) written by Lewis Carroll. If you think Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was wacky, try this one. Published in 1876, the poem borrows the setting, some creatures, and eight portmanteau words from Carroll's earlier poem, "Jabberwocky", in his children's novel Through the Looking Glass (1871).

The plot follows a crew of 10 trying to hunt the Snark, an animal that may turn out to be a highly dangerous Boojum. The only one of the crew to find the Snark quickly vanishes, leading the narrator to explain that it was a Boojum after all. The Bellman, whose only navigational skills consist of ringing his bell, is my favorite next to the nervous beaver who knits lace most of the time.

Members Reviews:

The Best Kindle Option Available

I took a gamble on buying this edition when no one had reviewed it yet. I tried several other Kindle editions available and had found them truly appalling in terms of formatting. This however, is significantly better, featuring well structured chapter breaks and all the original illustrations, which enhance the story a lot.

Furthermore, considering it contains both books, plus the excellent Hunting of the Snark, it is a fantastic price.

However, there are still some glaring mistakes, such as some formatting bugs in a few of the poems and spelling errors in places (such as at the start of Looking Glass, where some of the Ls are replaced with 1s - I guess a scanner did the 'writing here').

5 stars for the great price and superior formatting over the other options. -1 star for the glaring lack of proof reading from the publisher.

Good book

A classic children's book that never gets old. I bought it for my daughter and we read a chapter every night. The only issue I have is that it's a little smaller than I expected, but that's okay.

Fun and ridiculous, as intended

Playful poetry may be more amusing for adults. In any case I finally learned about the Boogum. What fun! Theres some discussion that there is a hidden message in his poem. If so, I admit to it being way over my head!

Italicized Text?!

I really wanted to like this--the original illustrations are beautifully reproduced--but bizzarely, half the books are italicized in their entirety, making them pretty much unreadable. If this were fixed, I'd give this 5 stars.

Outstanding, of course.

There is nothing for me to add to the mountains of praise already out there for this masterpiece of nonsense literature â arguably the finest sustained piece there is, with only William Gilbert and Thomas Hood to rival it.

As the Victioran languge is sometimes a little dated, readers might care to go instead for Martin Gardnerâs Annotated verion that explains everything in detail (too much detail for some tastes).

The Annotated Hunting of the Snark (The Annotated Books)

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Title: The Short Stories of W. W. Jacobs

Author: W. W. Jacobs

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-24-15

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

William Wymark Jacobs (1863 - 1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. His most popular works in the early part of the last century were his humorous tales set around the docks of Wapping and in the tap-room of the infamous Cauliflower tavern.

Many of his stories were written in a Cockney vernacular and were keenly observant of character. His most famous horror stories are The Monkey's Paw and His Brother's Keeper both of which have been included in numerous anthologies.

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Título: La novia del ahorcado [The Girlfriend Hanged]

Autor: Charles Dickens

Narrador: Pablo Lopez

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 40 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 07-27-15

Editor: Sonolibro

Categorías: Classics, British Literature

Resumen del editor:

Dos jóvenes viajeros un tanto atolondrados hacen una parada en una casa que se supone encantada y entre bormas se ríen de esas tonterías. Cuando un antiguo reloj empieza a dar las campanadas se les aparece un anciano de ojos hundidos, al que los jóvenes al ver su aspecto con la cabeza ladeada y profundas ojeras, entre risas, no saben reconocer como lo que es: el fantasma de los ojos aridentes y hundidos, del que fue un hombre ahorcado.

Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

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Título: El caso del puente Thor [The Case of Thor Bridge]

Autor: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrador: Jose Díaz

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 43 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 04-29-15

Editor: Sonolibro

Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 1 votos

Categorías: Classics, British Literature

Resumen del editor:

El antiguo senador Neil Gibson encarga a Holmes investigar el asesinato de su esposa María para así poder eliminar cualquier sospecha sobre la institutriz de sus hijos Grace Dunbar. Al empezar la investigación Holmes enseguida averigua que el matrimonio del señor Gibson había sido un matrimonio poco feliz y que él se sentía muy atraído por la señorita Dunbar. María Simpson fue encontrada en un charco de sangre en el puente de Thor con una herida de bala atravesándole la cabeza y una nota en la mano escrita por la institutriz aceptando encontrarse con ella allí.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

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Title: Lord Jim

Author: Joseph Conrad

Narrator: Gene Engene

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-02-15

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This adventure story of the south seas is one of Conrad's best-known works.

Jim is a young man who has chosen a career with the Merchant Marines. Early on he is tested by the sea and found wanting. His ship founders on the high seas and sinks. Disregarding the passengers, Jim and the rest of the crew manage to escape in lifeboats. The passengers die with the ship. Haunted by his one act of cowardice, Jim wanders from port to port in search of self-respect. He manages to redeem himself and earn the title of Lord Jim in a dangerous and exciting fashion.

Like all of Conrad's stories, it begins a little slow, but as the story unfolds the action builds to an exciting conclusion.

Members Reviews:

Great, but not the best Conrad

Of the Conrad I have read this has the most story, character development, action, and romantic tone, but it maintains the deep existentialist undercurrent of his other works. This is quite a good book, but is my least favorite of the Conrad I have read. Lord Jim asks existential questions. if we are a product of nature, can we be condemned for our actions? Given our powerful inclination for self justification, can we trust our self image at all? Lord Jim is a less pure example of Conrad's writing than is Heart of Darkness or Nostromo.

I am happy I read this, but would not recommend it as a first Conrad. I recommend reading Heart of Darkness, if you love that, read Lord Jim.

The narration is very good, completely clear, well paced, with strong characterizations.

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Title: Solid Objects

Author: Virginia Woolf

Narrator: Glenn Hascall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-15

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

All short stories are open to interpretation and philosophical dialogue, but this memorable tale from acclaimed author Virginia Woolf might be described as a case study in the mentality of hoarding or at the very least an obsession.

What would John give up to discover and collect a very unusual group of items? Would this collection improve his life, or would it give way to madness?

Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

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Title: A Damsel in Distress

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Flo Gibson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-20-15

Publisher: Audio Book Contractors

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Comedy reigns supreme as the earl of Marshmoreton's sister's plans for marrying off her relatives to landed gentry go terribly awry!

Members Reviews:

Entertaining

This was made into a movie with Fred Astaire which was good - the book and this reader were more entertaining and satisfying.

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Title: The Selfish Giant

Author: Oscar Wilde

Narrator: Michael Gallen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-15

Publisher: Athena Media Ltd.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

The Selfish Giant returns home, after being away for seven years, to find children playing in his beautiful garden. It is a garden where the sun always shines and the birds sing. The Giant objects to the children being there and builds a wall to keep them out. From that moment on the garden, which once boasted pink blossoms and peach trees, falls into a perpetual Winter; for no other season will venture there without the children. Until a special little boy comes into the Giant's wintry world.

The Selfish Giant is one of Oscar Wilde's best known and heartwarming stories and was published as part of Wilde's collection The Happy Prince and Other Stories in May 1888.

The audiobook is narrated by Irish composer Micheal Gallen.

Members Reviews:

Avoid it if you're not interested in reading christian-esque stuff.

Not being familiar with Oscar Wilde's works as well as I should be I guess, the religious bent at the story's conclusion was a bit of an unwelcome twist for me. 1 star for being a lovely tale until the end, plus a second star for the file itself being put together well. No glaring typos or the like.