Lindsay P. Pavlick
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Sipsworth
- By: Simon Van Booy
- Narrated by: Christine Rendel
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 397
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 348
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 348
Following the deaths of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to the English village of her childhood after living abroad for six decades. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss. Helen retreats into her home on Westminster Crescent, becoming a creature of routine and habit. Then, one cold autumn night, a chance encounter with an abandoned pet mouse on the street outside her house sets Helen on a surprising journey of friendship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A charming antidote for your troubles.
- By Pamela J Wollum on 07-02-24
- Sipsworth
- By: Simon Van Booy
- Narrated by: Christine Rendel
Similar to Kate DiCamillo
Reviewed: 09-03-24
This one felt as if I was reading a children’s story and reminded me a lot of Kate DiCamillo. It was a nice, quick break from some of the heavier reading I had just finished. It took me an hour or so to get used to the author’s very abbreviated style. The sentences all felt very condensed and choppy. Overall, I liked the storyline, but some aspects were underdeveloped which might be inevitable in such a short book. There were several moments I felt the author pushing his own convictions/ agenda in a way that that wasn’t consistent with the characters or plot. Those kinds of checkboxes are rampant in modern literature and a personal irritation for me as a reader. All in all it was a sweet story of an elderly woman discovering her purpose as she re-connects with a world she had all but left.
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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
- The Wingfeather Saga, Book 1
- By: Andrew Peterson
- Narrated by: Andrew Peterson
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,007
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,548
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,543
Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun fact in review. Excellent book. Sweet yet suspenseful.
- By kristy on 01-08-21
- On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
- The Wingfeather Saga, Book 1
- By: Andrew Peterson
- Narrated by: Andrew Peterson
Loved it!
Reviewed: 03-18-24
I’ve read this book before, but I liked it even better listening to the audiobook! Andrew Peterson did a phenomenal job reading the voices of the characters he created, and I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series!
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The Running Grave
- A Cormoran Strike Novel
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 34 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,332
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,740
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,737
Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside. The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organization that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there are deeply sinister undertones, and unexplained deaths.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best one yet
- By Meaghan Bynum on 09-27-23
- The Running Grave
- A Cormoran Strike Novel
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
Best Galbraith so far
Reviewed: 11-17-23
I didn’t love Ink Black Heart (mostly because I don’t think it translated well to an audio format). Consequently, I was hesitant about Running Grave- especially considering some of the themes of abuse. However, Rowling’s gift for storytelling is especially apparent in this addition to the Cormoran Strike series. I don’t feel like the parts of the story that veered into abuse were at all gratuitous. I’m not sure what the audio equivalent is to a “page turner,” but this was it.
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The Penderwicks
- A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
- By: Jeanne Birdsall
- Narrated by: Susan Denaker
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,412
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,902
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,918
This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel's sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel's owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Happy Accident
- By Neily on 01-14-13
- The Penderwicks
- A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
- By: Jeanne Birdsall
- Narrated by: Susan Denaker
Love It!
Reviewed: 06-17-23
This is one of my favorite works of modern literature! I love everything about it, and have read the whole series at least four times! I love how it captures the love the four sisters feel for each other, and for their friends. I highly recommend this series for ages 6 or 7+
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Ben-Hur
- A Tale of the Christ
- By: Carol Wallace
- Narrated by: Firdous Bamji
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 132
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 114
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 114
Now a major motion picture from MGM and Paramount studios, the story follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose childhood friend, Messala, betrays him. Accused of trying to murder the new Roman governor in Jerusalem, Judah is sentenced to the galley ships and vows to seek revenge against the Romans and Messala. But a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets Judah on a different path.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Maginificient remake
- By Amazon Customer on 07-23-16
- Ben-Hur
- A Tale of the Christ
- By: Carol Wallace
- Narrated by: Firdous Bamji
I Absolutely Loved It!
Reviewed: 03-19-23
I love how this book has an original story as well as the story of Jesus. There’s the galleys, the chariot race, but also the well-known story of Christ, told from the perspective of someone living in that time. Definitely five stars for every aspect- including performance!
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Being Baxters
- A Baxter Family Children Story, Book 5
- By: Karen Kingsbury
- Narrated by: Rebekkah Ross, Tara Sands
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
Things are changing in Bloomington for the Baxters. When Ashley’s teacher, Mr. Garrett, takes a month off work for the birth of his baby, the intimidating Ms. Stritch takes his place. Ashley tries but can’t seem to crack the new teacher’s tough exterior. Meanwhile, Brooke struggles when a popular girl excludes her at lunch, Erin adjusts to getting glasses, and when Kari is given a dance solo for the upcoming recital, she takes her success a little too seriously.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love
- By Chelsea Webb on 08-30-24
- Being Baxters
- A Baxter Family Children Story, Book 5
- By: Karen Kingsbury
- Narrated by: Rebekkah Ross, Tara Sands
Awesome!
Reviewed: 02-26-23
I can not wait for the next one! These books are amazing, and I love the life the Baxter family leads.
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The Last Bookshop in London
- A Novel of World War II
- By: Madeline Martin
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,934
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,253
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,214
August 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impending war with Germany as Hitler’s forces continue to sweep across Europe. Into this uncertain maelstrom steps Grace Bennett, young and ready for a fresh start in the bustling city streets she’s always dreamed of - and miles away from her troubled past in the countryside. With aspirations of working at a department store, Grace never imagined she’d wind up employed at Primrose Hill, an offbeat bookshop nestled in the heart of the city - after all, she’s never been much of a reader.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very very seldom
- By Sherry Tritt Holton on 04-27-21
- The Last Bookshop in London
- A Novel of World War II
- By: Madeline Martin
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Amazing!
Reviewed: 01-06-23
This is probably my new favorite book! I love the storyline and everything else about it! I’ve always loved reading, but listening to this book makes me want to read even more! Thank you Madeline Martin for such an amazing work of literature!
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The Tale of Castle Cottage
- Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter, Book 8
- By: Susan Wittig Albert
- Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 86
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 84
Agatha and Anthony Award nominee Susan Wittig Albert has garnered popular and critical acclaim for her whimsical mysteries based on the life and times of Beatrix Potter. Set in the summertime splendor of 1913 England, this eighth tale finds Beatrix eager to marry her fiancé, solicitor William Heelis. But a few obstacles are still blocking the happy couple’s path to the altar - like the troubled remodeling of Castle Cottage, Will and Beatrix’s future home.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Delightful Story Wonderful Series
- By Darrin on 03-05-24
- The Tale of Castle Cottage
- Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter, Book 8
- By: Susan Wittig Albert
- Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
Love It!
Reviewed: 12-23-22
I love how this series has an element of mystery without being gruesome. It was read extremely well, and the way the author engages her readers is extraordinary. Five stars!
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The Johnstown Flood
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,158
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,315
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,296
At the end of the last century, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a booming coal-and-steel town filled with hardworking families striving for a piece of the nation's burgeoning industrial prosperity. In the mountains above Johnstown, an old earth dam had been hastily rebuilt to create a lake for an exclusive summer resort patronized by the tycoons of that same industrial prosperity, among them Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and Andrew Mellon.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A page-turner! HIstory that reads like a novel
- By Susan K Donley on 06-17-05
- The Johnstown Flood
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Wonderful retelling of a horrific tragedy
Reviewed: 10-29-22
I grew up around the Johnstown, PA area, have visited the flood museum several times, but learned so much more listening to this book. I felt like it gave a good, balanced background of the area, the people, and the events as they unfolded. Lots of facts were presented in a very palatable and engaging way. Narrator was easy to listen to
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Dracula [Audible Edition]
- By: Bram Stoker
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35,945
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32,527
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32,437
The modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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IS THAT NOT SO?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 11-05-15
Not what I was expecting…even better!
Reviewed: 10-24-22
This was my first “read” of this classic novel. It wasn’t anything I had expected, but found myself completely captivated by the story.
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