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Title: Travers Corners

Subtitle: Classic Stories About Fly Fishing and a Small Montana Town

Author: Scott Waldie

Narrator: Stephen McLaughlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-21-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to Travers Corners, a dusty Montana town, where nothing much has happened since Herbert Hoover stopped for gas. Travers Corners, like most small towns, has no newspaper, no radio station; but here, large trout - no better than large trout, fictitious trout - await the angler. And apart from spreading gossip outside the McCrakens General Store, the residents of Travers Corners love nothing more than fly fishing. Scott Waldies delightful cast of characters breathes life into this tiny, out-of-the-way town. Meet Judson C. Clarke, boat builder and some-time guide down the waters of Carrie Creek. Juds best friend, Henry, knows his way around just about everything, and has a story and a laugh for everyone. Meet Dolores, the belle of Travers Corners; Sarah, who fled from New York City in search of quiet and community; Doc, who loves his profession and fly fishing - and not necessarily in that order; Ed, the mechanic whos too patriotic to work on imports; and so many more enormous personalities. Waldies warmth, wit, and shrewd eye for characterization, evokes a deep nostalgia for times past and quirky communities. For fly fishers everywhere, Travers Corners will be a second home.

Members Reviews:

Ahhhh Montana!

Great story about people, a place and memories. Would live for the more from Waldie

More than a collection of fishing stories

It's a collection of small town characters and some very good writing. Highly recommended.

Lovely Story, Wonderful to Listen to

What was one of the most memorable moments of Travers Corners?

So many funny and tender moments-- I really remember the image of the man from the General Store fishing, alone, at the close of chapter one.

Which character as performed by Stephen McLaughlin was your favorite?

Stephen McLaughlin did a fantastic job--but, I especially liked D. Downey.

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

Yes, I felt completely transported.

Any additional comments?

A great way to spend a rainy day.

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Title: Close to the Broken Hearted

Subtitle: Alvin, Alabama, Book 2

Author: Michael Hiebert

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-14

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

At 22, Sylvie Carson has known a lifetime's worth of trouble. When she was a child, her baby brother was shot to death by a man named Preacher Eli. Orphaned in her teens, Sylvie is now raising her own baby with no partner in sight. For all these reasons, Leah Teal, the only police detective in Alvin, Alabama, tries to be patient when Sylvie calls the station day and night, always with some new false alarm. But now, Preacher Eli is out of prison and moving back to town.

As far as the law is concerned, the old man has paid his dues, although Leah's 12-year-old son, Abe, vehemently disagrees. Between that and his relentless curiosity about the daddy he hardly knew, Abe'simagination is running wild. While Leah struggles with how much of the past to reveal to Abe, she's also concerned about Sylvie's mounting panic. Something in her gut tells her the girl might be a target after all. For as Leah knows well, there's danger not just in the secrets others keep from us but in the lies that corrupt from within. It's a hunch that will be tested soon enough as tensions on both sides mount.

Evoking the South with depth and grace, Michael Hiebert's poignant, gripping novel captures the strength wrought by heartache and lost innocence - and the transformative power of forgiveness, wherever it comes.

Members Reviews:

Good story

It was a good story but I found the narration a distraction . the story was compelling and I thought the characters well developed.

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Title: Six-Gun Snow White

Author: Catherynne M. Valente

Narrator: Julia Whelan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 06-10-14

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A plain-spoken, appealing narrator relates the history of her parents - a Nevada silver baron who forced the Crow people to give up one of their most beautiful daughters, Gun That Sings, in marriage to him. With her mother's death in childbirth, so begins a heroine's tale equal parts heartbreak and strength. This girl has been born into a world with no place for a half-native, half-white child. After being hidden for years, a very wicked stepmother finally gifts her with the name Snow White, referring to the pale skin she will never have. Filled with fascinating glimpses through the fabled looking glass and a close-up look at hard living in the gritty gun-slinging West, listeners will be enchanted by this story at once familiar and entirely new.

Members Reviews:

Short but Great Listen

Six-gun Snow White is a retelling and reinterpretation of the fairy tale Snow White set in the American West. This is a Western interpretation with some magical flair. Really enjoyed this short read and was happy I found it on Audible. Julia Whelan does a great job with the narration.

This is a book I had been trying to get ahold of and read for about a year before I got audible and found it here. The only other book I've read from Valente is Deathless which is another great retelling of a fairy tale, this time a Russian one. If you enjoy retellings of fairy tales, especially ones with a dark twist then I can definitely recommend both Six-Gun Snow White and Deathless as some great choices.

Great Listen!

I absolutely love this author and thought this was a clever and fun twist on an old story. I hesitated to buy a three hour book but it was definitely worth it!!!

Great narrator, creative retelling

Where does Six-Gun Snow White rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This is a great audiobook. Cat Valente is someone whose career I have followed for some time and this was the first of her books I finally sat down and finished. Julia Whelan's narration went a long way toward accomplishing that. I love retellings and really enjoy retellings of Snow White.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Of course my favorite character was the main character!

What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Many voices and accents, also texture.

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

Yes. It also may be possible for some because of length. I tend to pick shorter books for when I have less attention span and this was a good book for this.

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Titel: Manche mögen's reicher

Autor:: Kim Schneyder

Erzähler: Irina von Bentheim

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-10-14

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Molly schwebt mit Philip auf Wolke sieben und träumt sogar von einer Hochzeit. Doch wie soll sie mit ihm vor den Altar treten, wenn sie ihn nicht in ihren geheimen Lottogewinn eingeweiht hat? Viel leichter wäre so ein Geständnis, wenn es auch in Philips Vergangenheit einen dunklen Fleck gäbe. Eifrig macht sich Molly auf die Suche - und lüftet mehr Geheimnisse über ihn, als ihr lieb ist...

>> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

©2013 Piper Verlag GmbH (P)2014 Audible GmbH

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Title: Strange Bodies

Author: Marcel Theroux

Narrator: Gildart Jackson, Veida Dehmlow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-08-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Whatever this is, it started when Nicholas Slopen came back from the dead.

In a locked ward of a notorious psychiatric hospital sits a man who insists that he is Dr. Nicholas Slopen, failed husband and impoverished Samuel Johnson scholar. Slopen has been dead for months, yet nothing can make this man change his story. What begins as a tale of apparent forgery involving unknown letters by the great Dr. Johnson grows to encompass a conspiracy between a Silicon Valley mogul and his Russian allies to exploit the darkest secret of Soviet technology: The Malevin Procedure.

With echoes of Jorge Luis Borges and Philip K. Dick, Marcel Theroux's Strange Bodies takes the listener on a dizzying speculative journey that poses questions about identity, authenticity, and what it means to be truly human.

Critic Reviews:

"A thought-provoking and engaging fusion of comedy and horror, irony and insight." (

Publishers Weekly,)

Members Reviews:

Hard to Categorize and Enjoyable Book

I picked up this book based on an interview I heard on NPR. It's different than the usual recreational mystery fiction I've been reading, and I'm glad that I read it. This is science fiction themed mystery that centers around a literature professor and his somewhat banal existence. Add in historical literary characters, a secret organization which seeks a form of immortality, and a whistle-blower of sorts, and you get an intriguing, compelling book which is engaging on a number of levels. I found this book hard to put down, and the ending was, while not surprising or even ambiguous, one that could be interpreted in a number of ways. If you are a fan of mysteries and conspiracy books, you are likely to enjoy this.

Took me some time to get into, but worth it.

When I first started reading this book, I was put off by the narrator's voice. It's the voice of the main character, who is an intellectual snob. I have a hard time getting through books when I don't like the characters as people. I put the book down and didn't return to it for over a year. I picked it up again because I had run out of books to read and decided to give it another try. This time, after 20 or so pages, the story started to draw me in. And then I was hooked, and read the rest of the book in a single day. A great book, well crafted, with lots to keep thinking about afterward. Everything I love about a good novel.

Surprisingly good

I didn't know this author, and would be content with a mildly interesting sci-fi narrative. Much to my delight, it turns out to be a well written and rather moving story. A few parts do drag on a bit much, which is why it didn't get five stars, but still, I highly recommend it.

Back from the dead--but is it really him?

Intriguing premise, a person back from the dead--but is it really him? The mystery unfolds through a diary left behind. Great writing held back by a tight story line that ultimately unravels leading to a story conclusion leaving much to be desired. I'm interested in more from the author, but never really cared for the characters.

Fantastic

This was one of the best books I've ever read. The writing made for effortless reading and the storyline was wonderful. It's been a long time since I've read a book that I was sad to finish, and this was definitely one of them.

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Title: Ballerina

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Edward Stewart

Narrator: Angela Goethals

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-27-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Before Black Swan, there was Ballerina: Edward Stewarts acclaimed novel that follows two young women into the cutthroat world of professional dance.

Stephanie Lang and Christine Avery meet in ballet school. Although they share the same dream - to become great dancers - they could not be more different. Ballet is in Stephanies blood; her mother, Anna, is a former dancer who lives to see her daughter achieve the fame she herself never attained. Christine has lived a sheltered life, secure in the love of her family. But her privileged upbringing conceals a devastating secret.

Two teenage dancers, one chance to make it. From the thrill and terror of auditions through years of meticulous training to landing a coveted spot in a professional company, Stephanie and Christine relentlessly pursue their ambitions. As they give their all to dance, they become inseparable - until they are torn apart by their passion for the same man, a brilliant Russian dancer whose seductive, mercurial temperament will have unforeseen consequences for them all.

Members Reviews:

Have loved this book for years...

It's not a romantic novel but a novel about the passion that drives people to work beyond what most people would endure to do that which they love most to do..to dance. And about the cut throat world of ballet, the ever present judgement, and envy, and love and hate that shapes the human condition, sometimes beyond endurance. I last read this book at least 20 years ago and was very pleased to see it available here on Audible. I enjoyed every minute of this story like it was yesterday. It reads relevant today even though it was first published in 1978. And Angela Goethals does a beautiful job narrating. I can't imagine feeling this was a wasted credit although there is a character that until the end is quite tedious and a few that are rather unsettling. But every story has those...

great story

This was a great story--fast-paced, fascinating inside knowledge of ballet incorporated throughout, sympathetic characters and situations, good closure, and the narration was very good, too. I played it on 1.25 speed which was perfect to my ear. I looked forward to listening everyday. Definitely recommend it!

A hidden gem

I read Ballerina years ago when I was a teenager, and I realize now that I did not fully appreciate it back then. I picked up this audiobook on a whim now that I am an adult, and it is truly a beautiful story, and the ending is much more haunting than I had remembered.

First off, this is a book about dedication and friendship. Ballet composes the entire book, but it is written so vividly that you can actually visualize all of the performances and practices. All the characters are multidimensional and superbly written. There is the right amount of drama in the story line that isnt too heavy and tiresome, but enough to keep you coming back.

You dont even have to be involved in ballet to enjoy this book. Ballerina is truly a gem, and I am utterly shocked this title isnt more popular on audible. Angela Goethals did a phenomenal job narrating this long book, and honestly, her performance, French pronunciation, and Russian accents only gets better and better throughout the book.

If the summary peaked your interest, you should definitely pick up this book.

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Titre: L'extraordinaire voyage du fakir qui était resté coincé dans une armoire Ikea, suivi d'un entretien avec l'auteur

Auteur: Romain Puértolas

Narrateur: Dominique Pinon

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 5 hrs and 41 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 03-27-14

Éditeur: Audiolib

Evaluation: 3.5 sur 5 sur 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Une aventure rocambolesque et hilarante aux quatre coins de l'Europe et dans la Libye post-Kadhafiste, une histoire d'amour plus pétillante que le Coca-Cola, mais aussi le reflet d'une terrible réalité : le combat que mènent chaque jour les clandestins, ultimes aventuriers de notre siècle.

©2013 le dilettante (P)2014 Audiolib

Revues par les critiques:

A propos de ce titre

Prix Audiolib 2014.

Avis des membres:

Un bon moment passé avec ce fakir...

On suit avec plaisir les tribulations de ce fakir dans un road movie improbable sur fond d'actualité et de crise migratoire. L'histoire est loufoque, certaines situations sont particulièrement étonnantes et le ton est léger, et ça fait du bien !

J'aurais sans doute préféré que l'histoire soit un peu plus fouillée, un peu plus dense, mais au final c'est un joli compte moderne qui nous est proposée ici.

La lecture par Dominique Pinon est très juste et apporte indéniablement au plaisir de l'écoute.

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Title: Ignite

Subtitle: Explosive, Book 1

Author: Tessa Teevan

Narrator: Todd Haberkorn, Cris Dukehart

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-26-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

After nearly a year and a half of grieving the loss of her husband, 27-year-old Alexa Sullivan Tate is headed back to her hometown after a decade of being away. She has no idea her high school crush, Jace McAllister, the guy who stole her heart the same night that he broke it, is more than ready to pick up the pieces.

Jace has spent the last 10 years in the Army defusing bomb after bomb, trying to forget the girl who ignited all his passions. Little does he know that the spark still exists. Ten years ago they had smoldering chemistry, but the spark between them now might light a fuse that leads to an explosion even Jace can't stop. Not that he wants to. If only Alexa can get past her guilt and trust her heart again. But how do you put it all on the line when you've already lost everything once before?

Members Reviews:

Second Chance LOVE

4.5 AMAZING stars!!!

I love beautiful second chances. Alexa and Jace were connected soul deep in High School. Jace leaves for the Army and Alexa prays he comes for her. Alexa moves to another state and is heartbroken Jace never came for her. Time goes on and Alexa(Lexi) moves on. She marries Ty and has a beautiful life, until he dies in a car crash. Jace is busy with his life in the Army, this is career. Jace never got over Alexa, she is ingrained into his soul. Now it is time for his 10 class reunion and one melding friend is about to change the fate of Alexa and Jace.. What is beautiful is these two felt warmth as they re-connected at the reunion. For them it was like time hadn't passed, that is why I love second chances

Bleh

Not at all what I expected. Not much story to it. No more Tessa Teevan for me.

Second Chance Military Romance - Great Listen!

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes and I am so pleased with my first Tessa Teevan experience. The characters where likeable, the story was heartwarming, and the pacing felt appropriate. The man in military uniform was an added bonus that definitely tugged on my heart. Soldiers coming home from war is sure way to get my tearducts active!

The story is told in dual POV which further increased my enjoyment as I love getting inside the thoughts of both characters. I listened to this via audible and think the narrators did a great job with Alexa and Jase. Though this is a standalone, I am already looking into the next book in the series. (Fingers crossed it will be Knox's story.)

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Title: Buying In

Author: Laura Hemphill

Narrator: Angela Dawe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Bright, ambitious Sophie Landgraf has landed a job as a Wall Street analyst. The small-town girl finally has her ticket to the American elite, but she doesnt realize the toll it will take on her boyfriend, on her family, and on her. It isnt long before Sophie is floundering in this male-dominated world, and things are about to get worse.

With the financial crisis looming, Sophie becomes embroiled in a multibillion-dollar merger that could make or break her career. The problem? Three men at the top of their game, each with very different reasons for advancing the merger. Now Sophie doesnt know whom to trust or how far shell go to get ahead.

Set inside the high-stakes world of finance, Manhattans after-hours clubs, and factories in the Midwest and India, this is the high-powered, heartfelt story of a young woman finding her footing on Wall Street as it crumbles beneath her. Written by an industry veteran, Buying In tackles what it means to be a woman in a mans world, and how to survive in big business without sacrificing who you are.

Members Reviews:

Good book, bad Narrating

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

The narrator sounds just like my amazon kindle reading to me. Very robotic and same mono-tone to end each sentence. It's as if there's no emotion in the reading. Hard to keep track of which character she's doing a voice over for. It's difficult to focus on the story when my brain keeps wondering, "is this program reading the text of the book or is this an actual person reading"?

Would you be willing to try another one of Angela Dawes performances?

Hell no

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointed. I really wanted to try audible.com and heard this book is very good, but the narrator sounds so robotic and made it unenjoyable. It honestly made me wonder if Audible.com employees listen to these books and rate them internally before releasing them to the public.

Any additional comments?

I've listened to audio books from other services and they have multiple people doing the voices of other characters. Perhaps audible.com should consider this as well.

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Title: If You Find Me

Author: Emily Murdoch

Narrator: Tai Sammons

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-14

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

What happens in the woods stays in the woods.... Carey is keeping a terrible secret. If she tells, it could destroy her future. If she doesn't, will she ever be free?

For almost as long as she can remember, Carey has lived in a camper van in the heart of the woods with her drug-addicted mother and six-year-old sister, Jenessa. Her mother routinely disappears for weeks at a time, leaving the girls to cope alone. Survival is Carey's only priority - until strangers arrive and everything changes....

Carey is a strong, resilient, loving, and earnest character who is flawed but determined to find light in the darkness - a magnificently human heroine for modern listeners.

Jenny Downham, author of Before I Die, says that If You Find Me is "a beautiful book about survival, identity, family, love, and so much more."

Read by Tai Sammons.

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable

This book was far better than I'd imagined: Well written. Well narrated. Kept my interest to the end.

Couldn't stop listening. Very believable story.

Beliebable and intensely emotional. so well written and read with great empathy for the character's situation.

epilogue

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

this is a really powerful story.

Any additional comments?

i felt like the epilogue was an important part of Carey's story. I was disappointed that it was not included in this performance.