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Title: King of the Badgers

Author: Philip Hensher

Narrator: Mike Rogers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-11

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

After the success of The Mulberry Empire and The Northern Clemency, which was short-listed for the 2008 Man Booker Prize, Philip Hensher brings us the peaceful civility and spiralling paranoia of the small English town of Handsmouth.

Usually a quiet and undisturbed place situated on an estuary, Handsmouth becomes the centre of national attention when an eight-year-old girl vanishes. The town fills with journalists and television crews, who latch onto the public's fearful suspicions that the missing girl, the daughter of one of the town's working-class families, was abducted.

This tragic event serves to expose the range of segregated existences in the town, as spectrums of class, wealth, and lifestyle are blurred in the investigation. Behind Handsmouth's closed doors and pastoral façade the extraordinary individual lives of the community are exposed. The undisclosed passions of a quiet international aid worker are set against his wife, a woman whose astonishing aptitude for intellectual pursuits, such as piano-playing and elaborate cooking, makes her seem a paragon of virtue to the outside world. A recently widowed old woman tells a story that details her late discovery of sexual gratification. And the Bears - middle-aged, fat, hairy gay men, given to promiscuity and some drug abuse - have a party.

As the search for the missing girl elevates, the case enables a self-appointed authority figure to present the case for increased surveillance, and, as old notions of privacy begin to crack, private lives seep into the public well of knowledge.

Handsmouth is a powerful study of the vital importance of individuality, the increasingly intrusive hand of political powers, and the unyielding strength of Nature against the worst excesses of human behaviour.

Critic Reviews:

"Hensher has a forensic eye for detail, providing nightmarish glimpses of the everyday. engrossing, amusing and moving." (The Independant)

Members Reviews:

State of England

I enjoyed this one very much couldn't stop listening once I started. Hensher's a smooth, but not mechanical, plotter, and has a lovely eye for rural detail. I liked all his characters, even the quite dastardly ones, and felt with them throughout. Just the kind of state-of-England novel I was in the mood for, not as formally or stylistically inventive as Martin Amis (thank goodness for that), nor as ultimately forgettable as J K Rowling's The Casual Vacancy, to which Badgers bears several uncanny resemblances in its setting and manner (it was published quite a few years before, I should add).

Mike Rogers was the perfect reader, just the right wry tone, and (though I'm no authority) a goodly range in accents Yorkshire, West Country, generic gentry, bolshy teenager. I recommend it without qualification.

Multi-faceted novel written for adults

If you could sum up King of the Badgers in three words, what would they be?

Complex, contemporary, intelligent.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sam the cheesemonger, because I readily identified with him - as an urbane gay man vegetating in a dismal semi-rural setting.

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

Nothing specific; although he is an excellent narrator with a good command of dialect.

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Title: The Wilding

Author: Maria McCann

Narrator: Richard Bishop

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-21-11

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

It is 1672, a generation after the English Civil War, and England is still struggling to return to normal after the bloody conflict.

In the village of Spadboro, Jonathon Dymond, a cider maker who lives with his parents, has enjoyed a quiet and harmonious life.

But the death of his uncle leads Jonathon to secrets which have lain dormant since the war. When Jonathon discovers his dying uncle's letter to his father, hinting at inheritance and revenge, Jonathon becomes determined to unravel the mystery in his family.

Critic Reviews:

"McCann traps us in her web of gradual revelation...an intensely enjoyable experience." (Guardian Review)

Members Reviews:

I little unconvincing.

I have recently read Wolf Hall and hoped for a similarly rewarding experience. I didn't find the plot and characters of The Wilding fully convincing. Although some of the content is clearly aimed at adults, the tone and style reminded me of fiction pitched for younger readers. I found the recurring dream device a bit week, but I did keep on to the end to see how the mystery would resolve . The central character is rather lightweight and I found some others two dimensional .

The descriptions of cider making were interesting and full of colourful language and there were other well described domestic details.

I'm not sure if the narration contributed to my lack of engagement with the characters. I think he was

doing his best.

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Title: Homemade Haunting

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Rob Stennett

Narrator: Adam Black

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-11

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Charlie Walker doesn't believe in God or the supernatural. But Charlie's views change when he takes the biggest risk of his life---he quits his job to write the novel he's always wanted to write. The problem is that Charlie is a method writer. Since he's writing horror, he needs to experience horror. Charlie begins to dabble with the supernatural and experiences the paranormal around his house. Messages appear on mirrors, furniture moves, and his kids start seeing things. Charlie is so lost in his book that he can't see how it's affecting his family. He thinks if he just stops, it will all wash away. It doesn't. Friends convince Charlie that his only choice is to find God to save his family and home. Charlie becomes the unlikely hero in a supernatural battle. As he fights for his home and family, he meets his guardian angel and the demon assigned to him. Is Charlie going crazy? Is there really a supernatural war taking place around Charlie's home, the neighborhood mailbox, and local swimming pool? Homemade Haunting is a comedy, thriller, and allegory---just the type of story expected from Rob Stennett.

Members Reviews:

Messages clear, story underwhelming

Would you try another book from Rob Stennett and/or Adam Black?

I might try another book from this author, but I'd probably choose something else first.

If you???ve listened to books by Rob Stennett before, how does this one compare?

This is the first book I have listened to by this author.

Which character ??? as performed by Adam Black ??? was your favorite?

Mr. black is a good narrator. He did his job well, which means all of my focus was on the book and its characters rather than on his style.

Do you think Homemade Haunting needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, I don't think this book makes a good seed for a series.

Any additional comments?

There were things I liked about the story. The author illustrated common understanding among many Christians about how the spirit world works, while also poking a little fun at some of the more radical approaches to dealing with it. Overall though, I found the story line a bit simplistic, It's themes and imagery might have come an illustrative book on how to write a cheap horror novel. If I were to recommend it, it would be to Christian parents who want to warn their sufficiently mature children of the dangers of dabbling in the occult in a non-threatening way.

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Title: Pigeon Pie

Author: Nancy Mitford

Narrator: Rosalind Ayres

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Sophia works at a first-aid post during the so-called phoney war while cherishing an ambition to become a glamorous female spy. Fate ordains that she shall have her chance in this inventive, stylish satire.

When the highly imaginative Lady Sophia Garfield discovers a nest of very real German spies in her home, nobody believes her. With her maid murdered and her beloved bulldog held hostage, she sets out alone to gain proof and, with time out for tea at the Ritz, save Britain.

Members Reviews:

Such a let-down

I love NM's better known books and also her biographies. This however is just too dated and actually rather boring. The reader did quite well, but there are too many accents - Russian, German, Welsh (I think) Scottish, estuary and received English, on it goes - I gave up in chapter 3. Waste of money

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Título: Las lágrimas del sol [Tears of the Sun]

Autor: José María Merino

Narrador: Luis Carlos de la Lombana

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 5 hrs and 49 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 03-11-11

Editor: Recorded Books

Categorías: Fiction, Contemporary

Resumen del editor:

Miguel Villacé Yócotl, hijo de un conquistador español y de una india mexicana, emprende una nueva aventura, en compañía de su padrino y de la india Lucía. Un viaje con destino a Perú, interrumpido en el Yucatán, le permitirá recorrer la tierra de los pavos y los venados, internarse en las viejas ciudades abandonadas que la selva ha invadido y participar en las luchas en que los conquistadores intentan vencer la resistencia de los últimos mayas. Las aventuras de Miguel Villacé, que comienzan en El oro de los sueños, continúan en este libro y finalizan en Las lágrimas del sol.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

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Title: Gull Island

Author: Grace Thompson

Narrator: Anne Cater

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-11

Publisher: Isis Audio Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The year is 1917, and Barbara Jones is shocked to be told that she is carrying a child. Her boyfriend is a soldier and there is no one to whom she can turn for support. Fortunately, the generous Carey family give Barbara a home in a derelict house on a beach near Gull Island and it is there that her daughter Rosita is born. Gull Island traces the lives of Barbara, Rosita and the Carey family over many years. When Rosita grows up, she must cope with more than her share of deceit and disappointment - but when she faces danger on Gull Island, those around her find that they are stronger than they ever imagined.

Members Reviews:

Gull island

Most enjoyable story, loved the characters, would love to read a follow on book. Brilliantly read by Anne Cater

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Title: Mersey View

Author: Ruth Hamilton

Narrator: Marlene Sidaway

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-11

Publisher: Isis Audio Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Now that her family is grown, content in the knowledge that she loves them, Lucy Henshaw decides she is free to leave. She secretly purchases a beautiful house overlooking the Mersey, and there she plans to start afresh. Within hours, she has met some characters: her new neighbour Moira, who is dying, and sees Lucy as the ideal new companion for her husband; Shirley Bishop, cleaner extraordinaire; and Dr David Vincent, who is grieving for the loss of his young son. It is these new friends, too, who come to Lucy's rescue when her husband Alan, falls ill. Always a fraudster who has tried to control her, his illness only seems to offer him another opportunity to complicate Lucy's life all over again.

Members Reviews:

not one of her best

Any additional comments?

I usually like ruth Hamilton books but I didn't like this as much as the others I have listened to. in fact I stuggled to the end because it was a ruth Hamilton book.

there wasn't any humour, which is what I look forward to, and I felt I was being preached to at certain points in the story. opinions were put in the mouths of the characters that didn't ring true in the situation.

please ruth bring back the scouse humour and the grittiness that makes them who they are.

marlene sideway did her usual good job of performing the story.

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Title: Fall Girl

Author: Toni Jordan

Narrator: Caroline Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-11

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Meet Ella Canfield, highly qualified evolutionary biologist. Attractive, if a little serious-looking in those heavy glasses but then shes about to put her career on the line. Dr Canfield is seeking funding for a highly unorthodox research project. She wants to prove that an extinct animal still roams in one of Australias most popular national parks.Meet Daniel Metcalf, good-looking, expensively dishevelled millionaire. Quite witty but far too rich to be taken seriously. He heads the Metcalf Trust, which donates money to offbeat scientific research projects. He has a personal interest in animals that dont exist.Problem number one: There is no such person as Dr Ella Canfield.Problem number two: Della Gilmore, professional con artist, has never met anyone like Daniel Metcalf before.Someone is going to take a fall.

Critic Reviews:

Intelligent romantic comedy at its deft best. (The Age)

Members Reviews:

Masterful

Brilliant. Twists and surprises, humour and the unexpected. Clever plot brought to life by the amazing Caroline Lee who as usual puts her special touch on the story. Loved it!

racism in the story

disgusted by the racism towards the African character in the story.

I don't recommend anyone to read/listen to this book

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Title: Patricia Hodge is Mattie, A Liberated Woman

Author: Juliet Ace

Narrator: Patricia Hodge

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-11

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Patricia Hodge stars as Mattie in Juliet Aces four linked dramas, written especially for Patricias voice, in which Mattie reflects on her life as a naval wife, an actress and as a mother and daughter. In these funny and beautifully observed performances we come to meet Mattie as she shares her hard-earned understanding of her life, in all its intimacy.

Members Reviews:

Witty and vivid accounts of life in the latter half of the 20th century

I couldn't stop listening to these monologues after I started. For full disclosure, I should say that I discovered them because the writer happens to be my aunt. But regardless of that, I can wholeheartedly recommend them. They paint a vivid and entertaining picture of an independent minded woman's life in the South of the UK around the 60's and 70's. I originally planned to listen to them one at a time, but they were just so absorbing and beautifully read that I was unable to do anything else until I was finished. Perfect if you're planning to spend an evening at home by the fire or a day off work.

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Title: Inherited: One Child

Author: Day LeClaire

Narrator: Felicity Munroe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-11

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Hire... Seduce... Marry. Billionaire businessman Jack Mason had devised the perfect strategy for keeping custody of his orphaned niece. He'd hire the right nanny and seduce her into marrying him. Annalise Stefano was ideal. The attractive new nanny had quickly bonded with the little girl. And Jack was anticipating their wedding night more than he'd imagined. Even so, he couldn't have predicted the secret she was keeping could jeopardise his plans for creating the perfect family...