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A Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
...it is a delight to come back to Robert Louis Stevenson’s original story and to be disturbed and revolted anew by Stevenson’s mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll and his horrifying alter-ego, Mr. Hyde.
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When She Woke by Hillary Jordan
“Author Hillary Jordan’s updated version of Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter addresses some difficult and controversial topics set in a world in the not-too-distant future where extreme religious sects control and take over politics, society and technology.”
South with the Sun by Lynne Cox
Award winning open water swimmer Lynne Cox took great interest as a child in the Arctic and Antarctic explorations by the legendary explorer Roald Amundsen, as well as many other explorers and she read everything she could about their preparations for an expedition and their resulting experiences.
In the Sea there are Crocodiles by Fabio Geda
“The novelist’s and storyteller's obvious fondness for one another, and the resilence and charm of Enait, make In the Sea There Are Crocodiles a captivating read, and Enait a modern hero.”
The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain
“Twain's trip is narrated by award-winning narrator Grover Gardner who puts his audience right there in the middle of the action. Accents and some individualization of characters, but the voice of Twain mesmerizes. Highly recommended.”
*The Empty Land by Louis L'Amour
“In just five discs, L’Amour and the narrator, Edward Herrman, create characters, adventure, landscape, and a time the listener cares about. “
The Mozart Conspiracy by Scott Mariani
“Narrator Steven Crossley’s cultured British voice is pleasing; he never seems to get too excited about the horrid scenes he is narrating.
*The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Ralph Cosham’s dignified semi-voiced narration brings Holmes and Dr. Watson to life in this chronicle of the great detective's career, published in 1894
*War of the Worldviews by Deepak Chopra and Leonard Mlodinow
“[The authors’] discussions are free-ranging, fascinating, and rich enough to be enjoyed many times. A must-have for modern spiritual seekers.”
Absurdistan by Gary Shteyngart
Misha Vainberg (aka Snack Daddy) is the Russian heir to a post-Soviet fortune and all he wants to do is live in New York City with his Latina girlfriend.
*At Home with the Templetons by Monica McInerney
“Fans of Maeve Binchy will be thrilled to find Monica McInerney”
*Great Soul by Joseph Lelyveld
“[Joseph Lelyveld’s] biography is both thoroughly researched and penetrating in its analysis of one of the world's great souls.”
*Showdown at Yellow Butte by Louis L'Amour
“Good listening for Western fans and anyone else who likes a robust tale of good morality vs. evil.”
The Nine Lives of Christmas by Sheila Roberts
“[Narrator] Kathleen McInerney creates an amazing variety of voices.... Her voice for Merilee is that of a sweet, caring young woman, loved by two-legged and four-legged creatures alike.”
*Sweet Judy Blue Eyes by Judy Collins
“For those who lived through the same time period, this is a wonderful insider’s look at its music and culture.”
A Young Wife by Pam Lewis
“Carrington MacDuffie reads with emotion and clarity, bringing Minke’s spirit and innocence and growing independence and toughness to life.”
*Wicked Autumn by G.M. Malliet
“Michael Page’s mastery of all the characters, along with just the right pacing for the humor, and the witty dialog is nothing short of miraculous; hard to believe it is just one reader....”
The Litigators by John Grisham
“Not a pretty picture of the legal profession; but, then, not a pretty picture of the world in general that lawyers, and the rest of us, inhabit as well. Nicely narrated....”
The Omen Machine by Terry Goodkind
“Sam Tsoutsouvas...semi-voiced reading is excellent.”
*Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
“This is a debut novel and a wrenching psychological thriller.”
Minding Ben by Victoria Brown
“[Minding Ben] is ... a great description of life in New York City and especially Brooklyn in 1991 as seen through the eyes of a young immigrant girl whose mother sends her to New York from Trinidad at the age of sixteen to find a better life for herself.”
The Violets of March by Sarah Jio
“Actress Lyssa Browne reads with feeling and a great cadence to her voice and articulates the different ages of the characters very well.”
Fallen by Karen Slaughter
“Narrator Shannon Cochran gives a solid and forceful narration.”
*The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
Each character tells his or her story in a series of flashbacks until the reader finally learns the truth about what happened so many years ago.
*Pirate King by Laurie R. King
“Some Russell fans may not know what to make of it all, but it’s a rousing tale and when Holmes finally does show up and Russell throws him overboard—oh my and oh well. Good fun.”
*Leaving Van Gogh by Carol Wallace
“Descriptions of the lovely Auvers countryside and Van Gogh's riveting and glorious artwork, as well as sympathetic, believable characters enrich a somber, fact-based narrative, whose stately prose is given a dignified and empathetic reading by Luis Moreno.”
Ten Thousand Saints by Eleanor Henderson
While Ten Thousand Saints is about growing up, it is also reminds us. . . that each one of us is a brain, a jock, a princess, and a criminal.
Bet Your Bones by Jeanne Matthews
“The author’s knowledge of Hawaiian myths, legends, and history is extensive and all are incorporated smoothly into the plot.”
The Race by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott
“Scott Brick intrepidly makes his way through the mixture of historical figures, aviation techno-talk, and rapid fire conflicts in the air and on the ground, between Bell, Frost and other villains.”
Emily Alone by Stewart O'Nan
“Narrator Andrea Gallo projects the image of a nondescript old lady, for though Emily is hardly ancient, when the book opens that’s how she sees herself. But when she decides to buy a car, Gallo brings out the inner strength that made her an equal partner in her marriage not subservient.”
*Remembering Laughter by Wallace Stegner
“Many of Remembering Laughter’s characters are immigrants, including the tormented Scots about whom the story centers, and narrator Cassandra Campbell reads all of these characters with flawless accents.”
*Confidence Men by Ron Suskind
“James Lurie is an excellent narrator, light and swift in a fast-moving, well-written narrative.”
Trader of Secrets by Steve Martini
". . . this novel of murder, suspense, and international intrigue involves an assassin (Liquida), Madriani's daughter Sarah, and a scientist with secrets to sell."
*The Affair by Lee Child
“This time there is as much sex as violence all brilliantly played out by Dick Hill who seems to relish every moment of the detailed affair between Deveraux and Reacher. When the listener thinks the final crisis has been reached, there are more discs to go.”
Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan
“...Maine plays with a theme that faces all women, not just the Kellehers: the pressure to raise families instead of cultivating careers, and the bitterness that often follows.”