Wednesday, October 31, 2012
PYG by Russell Potter, read by Simon Callow
Based on an actual 18th century animal novelty act, Potter's novel is a delicious blend of Swiftian satire and genteel charm. After Toby wins the blue ribbon at the county fair, his life changes dramatically. He learns to count and spell, tours circuses and fairs.
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Comment here: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A KILLING IN THE HILLS by Julia Keller, read by Shannon McManus
Aker’s Gap, West Virginia, is the setting for this mystery where a young girl witnesses an unlikely murder. Listeners are treated to a gripping performance of Keller’s many shocking plot twists and breathtaking descriptions of Appalachia’s beauty. Listen now. Time 3:02 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, October 29, 2012
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed, read by Cheryl Strayed
We couldn't have better narrator for this collection of letters from the "Dear Sugar" advice column than Sugar herself. Strayed's delivery is as unaffected as the home truths she dispenses online. Listen now. Time 3:04 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, October 26, 2012
TRUE BELIEVERS by Kurt Andersen, read by Vanessa Hart
In this thought-provoking political novel. Karen Hollander, a famous attorney who once turned down consideration for the Supreme Court, decides to write her memoir. An insightful story is presented to perfection by a master narrator. Listen now. Time 2:46 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.6 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
THE SECRET PILGRIM by John le Carré, read by Michael Jayston
Michael Jayston gives a wry, elegant wide-ranging performance of le Carré's Loosely linked stories that brings George Smiley, Toby Esterhazy, and many other old friends from the Smiley novels back to vivid life. Listen now. Time 2:59 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
THE DOG STARS by Peter Heller, read by Mark Deakins
Heller's post-apocalyptic America is a lot like that of Cormac McCarthy in THE ROAD. Narrator Mark Deakins gives listeners an inspired portrayal of Hig, a pilot who flies a fifties-era twin-engine plane alongside his dog. Listen now. Time 3:10 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
CHARLES DICKENS by Claire Tomalin, read by Alex Jennings
Tomalin’s clear and brutally honest portrayal of this major literary figure combines with Alex Jennings’s smooth voice and intelligent, engaging style results to create a superb listening experience. Listen now. Time 3:16 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.9 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, October 22, 2012
BONELAND by Alan Garner, read by Robert Powell
The Tolkienesque novels, THE WEIRDSTONE OF BRISINGAMEN and THE MOON OF GOMRATH precede philosophical finale to the Weirdstone trilogy. British actor Robert Powell is a longtime collaborator with the author. Listen now. Time 3:06 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
MONKEY MIND by Daniel B. Smith, read by Paul Michael Garcia
A witty take on the many faces of anxiety. Garcia's reading propels the author's mission —to liberate anxiety’s beleaguered, overly serious victims and make them laugh while they consider their lives. Listen now. Time 3:24 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST by Ken Kesey, read by John C. Reilly
Kesey’s novel, published in 1962 remains a brilliant work, and is certain to appeal to a new generation. John C. Reilly’s performance is superb. Listen now. Time 3:25 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 2 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
PARIS 1928 by Henry Miller, read by Lynn Hard
A personal glimpse into the man known for his provocative books like THE TROPIC OF CANCER. Based upon Miller’s experience in the City of Lights between the wars, PARIS 1928 grabs the reader from the beginning. Listen now. Time 2:50 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Monday, October 15, 2012
THE TIME KEEPER by Mitch Albom, read by Dan Stevens
This fable successfully places one foot in the tradition of Aesop and the other in the fast-paced modern sketches of today's bestselling fiction. Mitch Albom tackles one of the biggest issues in modern society—how best to spend your time. Narrator Dan Stevens portrays the whimsical characters with equal gravitas and verisimilitude. Listen now. Time 2:50 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
Friday, October 12, 2012
SUPERMAN: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero by Larry Tye, read by Scott Brick
The history of Superman is the history of American popular culture since the 1930s, not just in commercial entertainment, but in social, ethnic, and racial values as well. Scott Brick is not, thankfully, a vintage voice, and this is not some campy romp through the history of a commercial brand. Listen now. Time 3:02 Download now an excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBSoundReview support comes from Harper Audio and Hachette Audio.
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