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Witch: A Tale of Terror
- By: Charles MacKay, Sam Harris - introduction
- Narrated by: Sam Harris
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 972
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 884
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Story4 out of 5 stars 880
For centuries in Europe, innocent men and women were murdered for the imaginary crime of witchcraft. This was a mass delusion and moral panic, driven by pious superstition and a deadly commitment to religious conformity. In Witch: A Tale of Terror, best-selling author Sam Harris introduces and reads from Charles Mackay's beloved book, Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.
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4 out of 5 stars
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more Sam, please
- By aspidistra on 02-25-17
- Witch: A Tale of Terror
- By: Charles MacKay, Sam Harris - introduction
- Narrated by: Sam Harris
interesting history
Reviewed: 08-23-24
I like that this was taken from a larger study on mass hysteria. It made it easier to digest and was very fascinating and sad that humanity can do such horrible things when they become unreasonable and hysterical.
Sometimes I enjoy Sam Harris's dry tone, but others may not. I think it was suited for this somber history.
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The Hobbit
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 25,123
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 22,428
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Story5 out of 5 stars 22,346
Deep down here by the dark water lived old Gollum, a small slimy creature. I don’t know where he came from, nor who or what he was. He was Gollum—as dark as darkness, except for two big round pale eyes in his thin face. He had a little boat, and he rowed about quite quietly on the lake; for lake it was, wide and deep and deadly cold.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Andy Serkis Was Sheer Perfection
- By Barbara on 09-22-20
- The Hobbit
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
wonderful listening!
Reviewed: 01-11-23
Mr. Serkis does a marvelous job! His animated tone and inflection is spot on and makes this book even more delightful! I'm forever grateful for J.R.R. and his amazing talents and imaginations that can be shared with generations to come.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- By: Washington Irving
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,521
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,903
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,881
In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster fancies the idea of marrying the Katrina Van Tassel, but there is a problem with his plan. Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt has already set his heart on marrying her. This rivalry climaxes one autumn night with the appearance of the legendary Headless Horseman, allegedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love the original
- By Deanna L Tibbetts on 10-17-17
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- By: Washington Irving
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
lovely story
Reviewed: 10-29-21
I love this story and enjoyed it. The performance was fine, nothing special. I love that it's a great short story for quick classic enjoyment.
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Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy
- Chaos Rising, Book 1
- By: Timothy Zahn
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 11,410
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,189
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,154
Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, with hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within its swirling chaos is the Ascendancy, home to the enigmatic Chiss and the Nine Ruling Families that lead them. The peace of the Ascendancy, a beacon of calm and stability, is shattered after a daring attack on the Chiss capital that leaves no trace of the enemy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book, but too many audio effects
- By Tom on 09-06-20
- Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy
- Chaos Rising, Book 1
- By: Timothy Zahn
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Good, but not great.
Reviewed: 02-11-21
Marc does a great job as always. The story was good, just not great. It was fun to learn about Thrawn's backstory. It wasn't as compelling as the first book though.
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How to Be an Antiracist
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,639
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,674
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,553
From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning comes a “groundbreaking” (Time) approach to understanding and uprooting racism and inequality in our society and in ourselves—now updated, with a new preface.
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3 out of 5 stars
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80% of the useful content is in the first 1-2 chapters
- By Anonymous User on 03-09-20
- How to Be an Antiracist
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
I now see color
Reviewed: 11-03-20
Very eye opening. Being a white person I could not see the racism that caused so much injustice in this world and in this country. I now see color and understand the need to actively be Antiracist. I loved how much this book taught me about what it was like for Ibram and other people of color growing up. I am grateful for the personal stories and thoughts he shared.
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The Red Pyramid
- The Kane Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free, Katherine Kellgren
- Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,395
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,515
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,529
Since his mother’s death six years ago, Carter Kane has been living out of a suitcase, traveling the globe with his father, the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane. But while Carter’s been homeschooled, his younger sister, Sadie, has been living with their grandparents in London. Sadie has just what Carter wants — school friends and a chance at a “normal” life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Throughly enjoyable
- By Paul Gillespie on 05-07-10
- The Red Pyramid
- The Kane Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free, Katherine Kellgren
A really fun listen
Reviewed: 08-04-20
a great recording and a fun listen. I listened to this with my 6 year old and we had a lot of fun imagining the characters and the story play out.
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Great Mythologies of the World
- By: The Great Courses, Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, and others
- Narrated by: Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, Kathryn McClymond, and others
- Length: 31 hrs and 36 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,225
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,791
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,766
The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. Discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Three Fantastic Lecturers, + one iffy one.
- By Christopher on 12-03-15
LOVED!!
Reviewed: 06-16-20
I've always been interested in Mythologies and I was pleasantly surprised to hear myths from Greece, to Africa, Micronesia and Native Americans. So many different stories and traditions that give depth and meaning to beliefs today. This was long but we'll worth the time to listen.
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The Enchanted Hour
- The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction
- By: Meghan Cox Gurdon
- Narrated by: Meghan Cox Gurdon
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 264
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 235
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Story5 out of 5 stars 232
A Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful, and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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advice to take to heart
- By Brian on 04-30-20
- The Enchanted Hour
- The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction
- By: Meghan Cox Gurdon
- Narrated by: Meghan Cox Gurdon
advice to take to heart
Reviewed: 04-30-20
this was a pleasure to listen to. at first all I felt was guilt that I wasn't reading more to my kids. but I decided that I was fine and could start where I am and to not give myself a hard time. Chapter 9 was ever better in calming my fears cause that is where the author gives the reader advice and encouragement for reading to your kids no matter how old they are.
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The Power of Vulnerability
- Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 50,728
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 44,501
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Story5 out of 5 stars 43,986
On The Power of Vulnerability, Dr. Brown offers an invitation and a promise - that when we dare to drop the armor that protects us from feeling vulnerable, we open ourselves to the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives. Here she dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and reveals that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The audio makes all the difference.
- By Sadie on 09-14-13
- The Power of Vulnerability
- Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
WONDERFUL!
Reviewed: 04-15-20
This is the first thing of Brené Brown's work that I've listened or read and I loved it!
What she talks about can be hard to implement because it does take practice, but in the long run it will help us, our children and others we come in contact with. Snd don't think it's too late for you because it's never too late to live your best self!
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
- The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
- By: Marie Kondo
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,704
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,475
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,452
Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles?Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever.
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1 out of 5 stars
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So repetitive, it will bring you to tears
- By Lorenzo on 01-09-17
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
- The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
- By: Marie Kondo
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
read with an open mind and heart
Reviewed: 06-27-19
I love what Marie has written about tidying! she has such a way of thinking that is broader and more open minded than westerner's views. I love that she brings our possessions and home to life helping us see things differently and with a greater appreciation.
I have truly experienced that "sweet spot" when folding, and inspiration about where to store certain items in my house. I have gained a greater appreciation for what brings me joy. if you're looking for a way to tidy your home and life read this book with an open mind and heart and you will find the strength to do what may seem impossible.
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