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Panic Broom
- Wicked Witches of Coventry, Book 5
- By: Sara Bourgeois
- Narrated by: Rebecca Mitchell
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
Zombies...really? Things go from amazing to appalling for Brighton in the course of one evening. First, there's a marriage proposal. Then, there's a creepy thing at the edge of the woods. That's all followed up by a dead witch who was dabbling in necromancy. More than dabbling, actually. That crazy witch was rolling around in it like a pig in mud. Unfortunately, Brighton and friends will learn the hard way how tough it is to break a dead witches spell.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I don’t like it when books end this way
- By Dawn on 12-22-19
- Panic Broom
- Wicked Witches of Coventry, Book 5
- By: Sara Bourgeois
- Narrated by: Rebecca Mitchell
Not A Stand Alone book
Reviewed: 03-16-24
This was a good story. I enjoyed it as much as the previous books in the series. Until it stops in a cliffhanger and the next book in the series is not available. Telling the heroine of the series that she can't be saved/or maybe there is a way is not a good ending. I don't know whether to search for the next book in print or give up on the author.
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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
- Code of the West, Book 3
- By: Stephen Bly
- Narrated by: Jerry Sciarrio
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24
In only two weeks, Tap Andrews will tip his hat and say "so long" to bachelorhood. Normally, that would be enough time to take care of business and finalize wedding plans. But considering his knack for finding trouble, it may take him longer. For instance, there's a gang of rustlers invading his ranch, a missed bank payment he didn't know about, a sniper taking potshots at him, and problems at the local dance hall. In fact, there's so much trouble that it's likely he'll miss his own wedding!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not as enjoyable as the first two.
- By Daniel on 02-15-14
- Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
- Code of the West, Book 3
- By: Stephen Bly
- Narrated by: Jerry Sciarrio
Hilarious!!
Reviewed: 07-01-16
This is the best of an excellent series. It did leave you with questions though.
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Anne of the Island
- By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Narrated by: Renee Raudman
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 224
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 180
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 180
New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and frivolous new pal Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises...including a marriage proposal from the worst fellow imaginable.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Incongruous accents
- By Kathy on 12-02-09
- Anne of the Island
- By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Narrated by: Renee Raudman
Warm childhood memories in classic tale.
Reviewed: 02-02-13
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I have always loved the Anne of Green Gables series. I remember reading them aloud to my sister when we were both young. This book has the poignant love story as Anne grows up. It is sweet, very sad one point and yet full of laughs all the way through.
Who was your favorite character and why?
It is hard to choose between Anne and Marilla. Anne is so full of high ideals and dreams, but is always being forced to face reality and the problems of life. She does it as any real person would with fits of temper, tears.
Marilla, on the other hand, shares wisdom, with very few displays of emotion. She tends to keep her feelings, bottled up inside herself. Something I would love to be able to do most of the time.
Would you be willing to try another one of Renee Raudman’s performances?
I might try her once more, but I prefer other people who have narrated some of these books. She doesn't put as much life into the characters.
Was Anne of the Island worth the listening time?
Yes, any book by Lucy Maude Montgomery is well worth taking the time to listen too.
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The Casual Vacancy
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Tom Hollander
- Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 6,983
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6,175
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 6,216
When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early 40s, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils.... Pagford is not what it at first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the town's council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pagford upon Avon
- By Darwin8u on 09-27-12
- The Casual Vacancy
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Tom Hollander
Disappointing!
Reviewed: 12-03-12
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
If the book had not jumped constantly from one group of characters to the next without any since of continuity.
What could J. K. Rowling have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Rowling should go back to the formula that worked so well in the Harry Potter books. Fully developed characters, action and an interesting plot. This book is the most poorly written peice I have read since I stopped teaching and having to grade student essays.
What character would you cut from The Casual Vacancy?
At least three-quarters of them. It is hard to choose just one.
Any additional comments?
I would advise people to save their money and skip this book.
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Seasons Under Heaven
- By: Beverly LaHaye, Terri Blackstock
- Narrated by: Kathy Garver
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
What does a child's life-threatening illness cost the neighbors of Cedar Circle? What joys can be hidden in life's greatest tragedies? Behind brightly lit windows and on front porches, marriages are tested and mended, hearts broken, hopes resurrected, dreams released and reformed, values and futures shaped, and faith rekindled . . . or found for the first time.
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1 out of 5 stars
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good story, but...
- By Paula Daniel on 02-20-09
- Seasons Under Heaven
- By: Beverly LaHaye, Terri Blackstock
- Narrated by: Kathy Garver
Touching Story
Reviewed: 10-16-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This novel deals with real life everyday issues and how Christians deal with them. You see financial struggles tragedies and triumphs. The friends work and pray together in a way that makes me want to reach out more to my neighbors.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Seasons Under Heaven?
I can't imagine anyone forgetting the scene where the handicapped child accepted Christ.
Which scene was your favorite?
When they were all discussing best moments.
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The Son of Neptune
- The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,363
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,986
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8,990
In The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a quest.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another great adventure from Rick Riordan!
- By Dana on 10-08-11
- The Son of Neptune
- The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
Fascinating read
Reviewed: 09-15-12
Where does The Son of Neptune rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of my favorites.
What did you like best about this story?
I really enjoyed the interaction of the characters. The flow between the three main characters and having the book written from the perspectives of each. I loved the ending which left me looking forward to the next book, but completely wrapped up the plot.
Which scene was your favorite?
I really enjoyed the capture by/ escape from the Amazons. I couldn't keep from laughing.
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The Chase
- A Novel
- By: DiAnn Mills
- Narrated by: Laurel Merlington
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 203
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 180
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 179
To the FBI, it's a cold case. To Kariss Walker, it's a hot idea that could either reshape or ruin her writing career. And it's a burning mission to revisit an event she can never forget. Five years ago, an unidentified little girl was found starved to death in the woods behind a Houston apartment complex. A TV news anchor at the time, Kariss reported on the terrifying case. Today, as a New York Times best-selling author, Kariss intends to turn the unsolved mystery into a suspense novel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Chase Is On
- By Deborah on 10-29-12
- The Chase
- A Novel
- By: DiAnn Mills
- Narrated by: Laurel Merlington
Great Story
Reviewed: 08-20-12
What did you love best about The Chase?
Ms. Mills took an overused premise (author/or actor shadowing FBI) and turned it into a fantastic storyline with well developed characters. I enjoyed how she worked the theme of the need for God into the lives of people who felt they could wait until later, without the book becoming "preachy".
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