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Title: Downward Dog

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Edward Vilga

Narrator: J. Paul Guimont

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Downward Dog tells the tale of a handsome Bad Boy who becomes a yoga instructor while trying to redeem his womanizing ways and win the forgiveness of the only woman hes ever really loved. Down on his luck, thanks to a failed nightlife venture, which fell apart because of his womanizing ways, our heros stuck with massive debt and broken dreams. His only safe haven is the yoga world, and when his well-connected best buddy launches his yoga career among New York City's elite, our working-class hero becomes a guru to societys top one percent, a wolf let loose amongst a flock of comely sheep.

Members Reviews:

Chick lit for guys

Any additional comments?

At first I hated the main character of this book and had a hard time listening. Then I realized there was a sort of self-depracating humor about the character that becomes more apparent as the book progresses, that the whole story is making fun of what a Yoga Teacher typically represents -- a lot of contradictions at the very least. Fun to have a male protagonist who is somewhat exploited. In the end, it was an enjoyable, funny, and somewhat illuminating book.

An auditory page-turner... or chapter-turner?

I seldom listen to fiction. This one caught my attention and I'm glad it did. It's one of those books you can't put down.

It's funny too:)

Consummate bad boy turns guru or tries!

What made the experience of listening to Downward Dog the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed this book which surprised me. I thought it was going to be lame but it wasn't. I loved that the main character was a guy.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Downward Dog?

He just kept blowing up his life and seemed to have a hard time learning from his mistakes. But he kept trying.

Which character as performed by J. Paul Guimont was your favorite?

The main character

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

The constant bad choices that keep leading down the same path.

Any additional comments?

Surprisingly enjoyable

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Title: Every Day Is Mother's Day

Author: Hilary Mantel

Narrator: Sandra Duncan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Evelyn Axona is a medium by trade; her daughter, Muriel, is a half-wit by nature. Barricaded in their crumbling house, surrounded by the festering rubbish of years, they defy the curiosity of their neighbors and their social worker, Isabel Field. Isabel is young and inexperienced and has troubles of her own: an elderly father who wanders the streets, and a lover, Colin, who wants her to run away with him. But Colin has three horrible children and a shrill wife who is pregnant again - how is he going to run anywhere? As Isabel wrestles with her own problems, a horrible secret grows in the darkness of the Axon household. When at last it comes to light, the result is by turns hilarious and terrifying.

Members Reviews:

Four Stars

A very creepy story with interesting characters. I plan to read the sequel soon.

An outstanding writer!

Ms. Mantel's writing draws you in and keeps you fascinated throughout the novel. Her observations resonate with our own experiences and we can really identify and empathize with the characters. Impossible to put this book down, once started.

Dark and well written, this book shows the author's willingness to share the irony of the maternal spirit...

The book is honest and cynical. The cold look at grandmothers and the burden of care has some funny moments.

Love her

Nobody is spared here. I loved the characters. It's not exactly uplifting, but it is comical if you appreciate black humor.

Second weirdest book ever

I read a lot of books. This was the second Hilary Mantel book I read. It was only second in weirdness to the first book of hers that I read. It really stayed with me after reading. But it was sooooo strange. I would recommend it to any serious reader. It certainly isn't fluff or just light entertainment.

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Title: The Rise of the Hotel Dumort

Subtitle: The Bane Chronicles, Book 5

Author: Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson

Narrator: Stephen Lunsford

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-17-13

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 224 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In 1920s Manhattan, Magnus Bane hobnobs with the elite at a glamorous Jazz Age hotspot. One of ten adventures in The Bane Chronicles.

The immortal Magnus Bane is making the most of his time in the Roaring Twenties: Hes settled into New York society and is thriving among the fashionable jazz set. And there is nowhere better to see and be seen than the glamorous Hotel Dumort, a glittering new addition to the Manhattan landscape. But a different type of glamour may be at play

This standalone e-only short story illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality populates the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices series. This story in The Bane Chronicles, The Rise of the Hotel Dumort, is written by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson.

Members Reviews:

Just painful

What did you like best about The Rise of the Hotel Dumort? What did you like least?

Well I can say what I liked the least was the narrator. Stephen Lunsford was just not Magnus for me. He was very flat.

Has The Rise of the Hotel Dumort turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

How could the performance have been better?

Put a little life into it. He was so flat and boring.

;-/

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

if the chronicles had been put in one book

What could Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

make sure there was more details about the characters in play

Which scene was your favorite?

none

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

disappointment

Finally, Bane just the way you like it.

Nice complete story with supporting characters who are whole, a beginning at the start, a tasty middle, and a hero's ending.

Of the Chronicles thus far, this shows Magnus as I know and love him.

The Vampire Hotel

Great background into the history of the infamous Hotel Dumort. It's a cool part of history, not the made up hotel, but the era in which this takes place.

the point?

I know the Hotel Dumort is an important location, and I guess this gave a little background to it. But I have finished it wondering what the point was behind it. The telling of the story is good, and I can not condemn the narrator.

Its just that the few tiny bits of information the story revel seem like they could have been reveled in a story that actually had some level of importance and not leave the listener going "i just listened to an hour and half for that?" At least that is how I feel about the book as a whole.

This whole series has been hit or miss, some are good, some are average, some are barely okay, at least so far none have been absolute horrible.

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Title: Chasing the Lost

Subtitle: The Green Beret Series, Book 3

Author: Bob Mayer

Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-19-13

Publisher: Robert J Mayer

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Horace Chase arrives on Hilton Head Island to pay his last respects at the Intracoastal Waterway where his late mother's ashes were spread and to inspect the home his mother left him in her will. He's been recently forced into retirement, his divorce is officially final, and now he's standing in the middle of the front yard of his 'new' house where a tree has crashed right through the center of it.

What could possibly go wrong?

Within six hours of arriving on Hilton Head, Chase is exchanging gunfire with men who've kidnapped a young boy and tried to grab the boy's mother, Sarah Briggs. Soon he's waist deep in an extortion plot to funnel a hundred million dollars of Superbowl, online gambling money into an offshore bank account or else the boy dies.

Dave Riley has long retired from the military and living peacefully on sleepy Dafuskie Island off the coast of South Carolina - sort of. He's actually bored, feeling old, and just a bit cranky running his deceased uncle's small-time bookie operation.

Horace Chase: meet Dave Riley. Riley: Chase.

Meet Erin: Chase's long-ago summer fling, now a veterinarian and not interested in men any more, at least that way. But her suturing skills and her knowledge of the island bring assets the team needs. Especially after Chase's first visit with the Russian requires a bit of the former skills.

Meet Gator: an ex-Ranger, iron-pumping, fire-breathing hulk of a redneck, with a soft spot in his heart for Erin, and steroids burning in his muscles to hurt people. As long as Riley and Chase point him in the right direction, the rest of the populace should be all right.

Meet Kono: a Gullah, descendant of the free slaves who fled to the barrier islands in the 19th century and developed their own culture. He nurses his own pain and secrets, but heeds Chase's call to renew their childhood friendship. Especially when he learns the target is the Russians.

It adds up to a fiery confrontation to rescue the young boy, and settle some old scores.

But Riley and Chase need to remember a basic tenet from their days in covert operations: Nothing is ever as it appears.

Members Reviews:

Unexpected twists

There was one continuity issue concerning Dave Reilly but to see him back in action was great. Easily the best of the series and with that cliffhanger ending I can't wait to read the next.

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Title: A Place at the Table

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Susan Rebecca White

Narrator: Robin Miles, George Newbern, Katherine Powell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-13

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Celebrating the healing power of food and the magic of New York City, A Place at the Table follows the lives of three seekers who come together in the understanding that when you embrace the thing that makes you different, you become whole. A Place at the Table tells the story of three unforgettable characters whose paths converge in a storied Manhattan café: Bobby, a young gay man from Georgia who has been ostracized by his family; Amelia, a wealthy Connecticut woman whose life is upended when a family secret comes to light; and Alice, an African-American chef from North Carolina whose heritage is the basis of a renowned cookbook but whose past is a mystery to those who know her. These characters are exiles - from homeland, from marriage, from family. While they all find companionship and careers through cooking, they hunger for the deeper nourishment of communion. As the narrative sweeps from a freed-slave settlement in 1920s North Carolina to Manhattan during the deadly AIDS epidemic of the 1980s to the well-heeled hamlet of contemporary Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Bobby, Amelia, and Alice are asked to sacrifice everything they ever knew or cared about to find authenticity and fulfillment.

Susan Rebecca Whites first two novels were hailed for the beauty of her writing, her wit, her compassion for her characters, and her sharp insights into their inner lives. A Place at the Table announces the maturity of her talents and reveals her wise and open heart.

Members Reviews:

Simply disappointing.

Would you try another book from Susan Rebecca White and/or the narrators?

Unlikely, except for the narrator George Newbern, he did a good job.

What was most disappointing about Susan Rebecca Whites story?

I immediately thought I would return the book because I didn't like how it started, but when it switched to the story about Bobby I was glad I didn't because that was fun and interesting (plus that narrator was good). But when the story switched again to Amelia, I totally didn't get it and that narrator was terrible.

What character would you cut from A Place at the Table?

Amelia. I don't think the storyline needed it.

This is a beautifully crafted book. Just lovely.

I was expecting this book to be okay based on the rating, but I really did not expect it to be wonderful - and that's what it is. I'm not sure I've ever seen an author handle BIG topics - race, bigotry, religion, death - with such compassion and grace. I immediately listened to it again just to see how she had done it.

Had this not been a book club book, I'm not sure I would have listened to it. In comparison to the other books I listen to and read, it looked too gentle. In reality, it's more like an iron hand in a velvet glove. This is an author who can handle tough stuff without being crude or harsh. And she surprised me when I least expected it.

If you're stumped for a book club selection, this one is terrific. There's lots to talk about and think about.

RUN!! To Order This Book

You will not be disappointed.

This wonderfully written book is about the search for that place at a table where you feel most welcomed. It's a beautifully detailed account of the lives of a group of people that have ties to the south and New York City. It brings them together. I don't have ties to either, but felt right at home in this book.

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Title: Kramer vs. Kramer

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Avery Corman

Narrator: Peter Berkrot

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-13-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Avery Cormanspowerful classic novel about the end of a marriage and the bond between a father and child

For Joanna and Ted Kramer, building a life in New York City is tough but full of joy thanks to their lovely little boy, Billy. Or so it seems, until one day Joanna walks out, unable to manage the burdens of family life and her own unfulfilled ambitions. Alone with Billy, Ted begins to navigate the challenges of single parenthood and forms a bond with his son that no one can break - except the courts. When Joanna suddenly resurfaces and decides she wants Billy back, Ted must fight for the right to hold on to everything he holds most dear.

Adapted as the landmark film starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, Kramer vs. Kramer is an unforgettable and heartrending story of love and devotion in the wake of divorce.

Members Reviews:

Actually an interesting story

Where does Kramer vs. Kramer rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Above average

Who was your favorite character and why?

The father figure. I like how he was taking care of his child by himself, and at the same time overcame the hardship from being laid off twice.

Have you listened to any of Peter Berkrots other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

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

When he was packing the stuff for his kid...

Any additional comments?

Have seen posters about fathers' rights before, and it really sucks that mothers always get the kids regardless how the fathers love and care about their kids. Fathers' rights should be protected, too. Or else what's the point for guys to get married?

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Title: Daughters-in-Law

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Joanna Trollope

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

As Anthony and Rachel Brinkley welcome their third daughter-in-law to the family, they dont quite realize the profound shift that is about to take place. For different reasons, the Brinkleys' two previous daughters-in-law hadn't been able to resists Rachel's maternal control and Anthony's gentle charm and had settled into their husbands' family without rocking the boat. But Charlotte - very young, very beautiful, and spoiled - has no intention of falling into step with the Brinkleys and wants to establish her own household.

Soon Rachel's sons begin to think of their own houses as home and of their mother's house as simply the place where their parents live - a necessary and inevitable shift of loyalties that threatens Rachel's sense of herself, breaks Anthony's heart, and causes unexpected consequences in all the marriages. Then a crisis brings these changes to the surface, and everyone has to learn what family love means all over again.

Members Reviews:

Daughter's in law

The Brilliant performance of Roslyn Landor kept me listening to this Hallmark TV channel story. Roslyn Landor 's reading was the only reason I listened to this insignificant story.

Lovely story

Being a mother-in-law three times over, this book was very enjoyable for me. The family dynamics were so accurately described. Joanna Trollope is such a fine author.

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Title: Anywhere You Are

Author: Constance O' Day-Flannery

Narrator: Haley Traub

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-18-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When a rugged, wild, but incredibly breathtaking man approaches Mairie Callahan, she is unprepared for the enticing tremors of passion she feels. But there is something unusual about this stranger...and something peculiar about what's happened to Mairie. For when she crazily agreed to go skydiving with her brother, she expected to land somewhere outside of as Vegas, but Jack Delaney, as this stronger introduces himself, tells her she has landed in a different place - and time....

Jack Delaney has returned to his adoptive home among the Paiute Indians, hoping to regain the soul he'd lost fighting in the Civil war. He seeks solace and a new life in the vast expanse of the Nevada wilderness. Then one day something falls from the skies. It's woman - captivatingly beautiful - who says she's from another time. Soon, he can't imagine losing her, which makes each moment she spends with him all the more precious....

Members Reviews:

Save your credit!

Would you try another book from Constance O' Day-Flannery and/or Haley Traub?

No

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No

Any additional comments?

The story was boring. The author was more concerned with advancing her liberal political agenda than her plot or her characters. I wish I could have my credit and my time back.

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Title: How I Came to Sparkle Again

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Kaya McLaren

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-02-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Jill Anthony spent her youth in the ski town of Sparkle, Colorado, but more than a decade has passed since she left. Then a devastating tragedy, coupled with the worst kind of betrayal, makes her want to run away, but the only place she knows to go is home: Sparkle.

Lisa Carlucci looks in the mirror one morning and realizes that she no longer wants to treat her body like a Holiday Inn. Shes going to hold out for love. The only problem is, love might come in the form of her ski-bum best friend, who lives next door with his ski-bum friends in a trailer known as "The Kennel".

Cassie Jones, at age 10, has lost her mother and no longer believes in anything. Her only solace comes from the messages she believes her deceased mother is sending her through the heart-shaped rocks they once collected in the streams and hills of Sparkle.

Three people at the crossroads of heartbreak and healing. Three lives that will be changed one winter in Sparkle, Colorado. One tender, funny, tear-jerking novel that you wont soon forget.

Members Reviews:

Good read

In the beginning I got a little confused about what was going on with each character, but if you pay attention to the names it makes much more sense. Overall a good storyline. I would recommend it!

A heartfelt and amazing story!

Where does How I Came to Sparkle Again rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This is one of my favorite books ever! I have listened to it three times over!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love the main character of Jill, I find that she is so similar to me in many ways.

What does Tanya Eby bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narration is well done and the tones are correct for the different statements the characters are making.

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Title: A Medal for Leroy

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Narrator: Brian Trueman, Mairi Macfarlane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-27-12

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The long awaited new novel of identity, loss and the lingering effects of war, from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, second biggest childrens author in the UK and best-selling author of War Horse, now a sold-out Broadway smash and an Oscar-nominated film.

Michael doesnt remember his father, who died in a Spitfire over the English Channel. And his mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesnt like to talk about him. But then Michaels aunt gives him a medal and a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden story.

A story of love, loss and secrets. A story that will change everything and reveal to Michael who he really is.

Critic Reviews:

"As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope." (Amanda Craig, The Times)

"Passionate and touching." (Julia Eccleshare)

"Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events." (The Observer Review)

"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects." (The Telegraph)

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Wonderful story

Five Stars

What a wonderful story!!!

very good

my dad liked it, a good read a moveing story my dad liked it a good read cant think of anyting else

A Medal for Leroy by Michael Morpurgo.

A lovely story.and quite sad. But I did enjoy it and recommend to all. Title is A Medal for Leroy.By Michael Morpurgo.

A medal for Leroy

It was amazing I enjoyed it so much and would recommend it to you it was so good I could not stop reading