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Miss Benson's Beetle
- By: Rachel Joyce
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
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It is 1950. In a devastating moment of clarity, Margery Benson abandons her dead-end job and advertises for an assistant to accompany her on an expedition. She is going to travel to the other side of the world to search for a beetle that may or may not exist. Enid Pretty, in her unlikely pink travel suit, is not the companion Margery had in mind. And yet together they will be drawn into an adventure that will exceed every expectation. They will risk everything, break all the rules and, at the top of a red mountain, discover their best selves.
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Finding the way
- By Rachel Redford on 21-08-20
- Miss Benson's Beetle
- By: Rachel Joyce
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
The narrator really brought it to life
Reviewed: 26-08-24
I don't think I would enjoyed this as much as a book, which is unusual for me. I loved how the characters were brought to life by the narrator. I really enjoyed seeing how they changed as the story progressed. A refreshingly different story with some thought provoking moments too.
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Single on Purpose
- Redefine Everything. Find Yourself First.
- By: John Kim
- Narrated by: John Kim
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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The author of I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck, The Angry Therapist, now teaches you how to prioritize your relationship with yourself and live a more meaningful life, whether you’re alone, dating, or with a partner. Single. On Purpose. is for people who have never been involved, people who have jumped from partner to partner, and those who have lost themselves in their current relationship - anyone who needs to learn that there’s more to life than who we choose to love.
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Gave me the strength and hope that life can go on
- By colin guthrie on 24-03-25
- Single on Purpose
- Redefine Everything. Find Yourself First.
- By: John Kim
- Narrated by: John Kim
nothing new
Reviewed: 14-03-24
a bit dull. odd messages endorsing one night stands and mushrooms and other activities this 60 year old is unlikely to try. I'm sure the book will resonate with some but wasn't for me
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Big Swiss
- By: Jen Beagin
- Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan, Joy Osmanski, Matt Pittenger, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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Big Swiss. That's Greta's nickname for her - she is tall, and she is from Switzerland. Greta can see her now: dressed top to toe in white, that adorable gap between her two front teeth, her penetrating blue eyes. She's a head-turner: including the heads of infants and dogs. Well that's how Greta imagines seeing her; they haven't actually ever met in person. Nor has Greta actually ever been to Switzerland. Greta and Big Swiss are not in the same room, or even the same building.
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It's a wild ride not for the fainthearted!
- By Deborah B. on 25-07-23
- Big Swiss
- By: Jen Beagin
- Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan, Joy Osmanski, Matt Pittenger, Rebecca Lowman, Stephen Graybill
compelling
Reviewed: 30-06-23
I loved this. it was so different to anything else I had read. Really refreshing. intense in places and I longed to get back to it whenever I stopped, i didnt want it to end .
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Strange Sally Diamond
- By: Liz Nugent
- Narrated by: Jessica Regan, Stephen Hogan, Sara Lynam
- Length: 10 hrs
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Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died. Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only from the hungry media and worried police, but also a sinister voice from a past she has no memory of. As she begins to discover the horrors of her childhood, recluse Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends, finding independence, and learning that people don't always mean what they say.
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Couldn’t put it down (but should come with a warning)!
- By Catriona B on 19-03-23
- Strange Sally Diamond
- By: Liz Nugent
- Narrated by: Jessica Regan, Stephen Hogan, Sara Lynam
unique storyline
Reviewed: 26-03-23
loved this. Great story so different to anything I have read previously. Well narrated. Very enjoyable.
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An Officer, Not a Gentleman
- The Inspirational Journey of a Pioneering Female Fighter Pilot
- By: Mandy Hickson
- Narrated by: Mandy Hickson
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
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Flying a multi-million pound fighter jet in hostile territory is not an everyday career, and it comes with a high degree of pressure and responsibility. It’s a dream job that takes years of ambition, training and commitment, but for Mandy Hickson, it was a dream that became reality. Find out about Mandy’s incredible journey to become one of the UK’s first female, fast-jet pilots and how she overcame many obstacles to develop the skills to succeed in such a demanding career.
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Most inspiring book about a leader's journey
- By MC on 02-12-21
- An Officer, Not a Gentleman
- The Inspirational Journey of a Pioneering Female Fighter Pilot
- By: Mandy Hickson
- Narrated by: Mandy Hickson
awesome
Reviewed: 03-02-23
absolutely riveting. what a woman. incredible life story. I didn't want it to end. spellbinding
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I May Be Wrong
- And Other Wisdoms from Life as a Forest Monk
- By: Björn Natthiko Lindeblad
- Narrated by: Thom Petty
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
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We like to think we understand what’s happening around us; that we can determine the path our life takes. But often, things don’t go that way - in fact, they rarely do. Former forest monk Björn Natthiko Lindeblad shares timeless wisdom about how to handle the uncertainty that is a natural part of life. Infusing the everyday with heart and grace, I May Be Wrong is an audiobook to help us all navigate the realities of modern life.
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The very best listen ever!
- By Steve W. on 18-04-22
- I May Be Wrong
- And Other Wisdoms from Life as a Forest Monk
- By: Björn Natthiko Lindeblad
- Narrated by: Thom Petty
I cried. it was so moving
Reviewed: 29-11-22
it was very peaceful to listen to and quoite moving.. A number of special takeaways too.
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To Hull and Back: The Complete Series 1-3
- The BBC Radio 4 Comedy
- By: Lucy Beaumont
- Narrated by: full cast, Lucy Beaumont, Maureen Lipman
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
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Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. She dreams of moving to London to meet her dad and to become a famous actress. Will this dream ever come true?
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well written and performed comedy
- By Mrs on 08-05-19
- To Hull and Back: The Complete Series 1-3
- The BBC Radio 4 Comedy
- By: Lucy Beaumont
- Narrated by: full cast, Lucy Beaumont, Maureen Lipman
Good light entertainment
Reviewed: 27-07-22
A little bit of sillyness. Great comic timing and some very funny lines. very enjoyable.
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Every Other Weekend
- By: Abigail Johnson
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Taylor Meskimen
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
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Two teens meet and bond when they are forced to visit their respective parents in neighboring apartments every other weekend. A sparkling, nuanced, and emotional listen for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Morgan Matson, and Julie Buxbaum. Heartbreak brought them together...will love tear them apart? Adam's life used to be awesome. Straight As, close friends, and a perfect home life. Then his oldest brother died. Now his mom cries constantly, he and his middle brother can't talk without fighting, and the father he always admired moved out when they needed him most.
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Such an amazing story!! Absolutely LOVED it!
- By Awful! The glasses are held on with pieces of plastic that do not hold the elastic. Hurt my 2 year old. Dangerous and ineffective on 03-01-21
- Every Other Weekend
- By: Abigail Johnson
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Taylor Meskimen
slow and very detailed
Reviewed: 23-07-22
Very slow pace with intense in depth descriptions of feelings and emotions. Interesting view of teenage love and family grief. Some might find it a bit gushy.
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The Every
- By: Dave Eggers
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins
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When the world's largest search engine/social media company merges with the planet's dominant e-commerce site, it creates the richest and most dangerous - and, oddly enough, most beloved - monopoly ever known: The Every. Delaney Wells is an unlikely new hire. A former forest ranger and unwavering tech skeptic, she charms her way into an entry-level job with one goal in mind: to take down the company from within.
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Brilliantly written, and beautifully read.
- By Todd on 16-04-22
- The Every
- By: Dave Eggers
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
beware!
Reviewed: 25-06-22
The Circle was great. This is even better. Watch as is all comes true! So thought provoking, it is quite unsettling. Seeing technology filter into our lives, it won't be long before we see many of these fictional ideas running our lives.
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The Goddess Revolution
- By: Mel Wells
- Narrated by: Mel Wells
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
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If you've ever struggled with diets, food, body image, or your weight, then The Goddess Revolution is your new handbook for life. Imagine how much you would fall in love with your life again if you weren't so consumed by negative thoughts about food, your weight, and your body. Imagine if you could effortlessly find yourself at your perfect weight, in your perfect body, and feel happier and freer around food than ever before.
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I cried through most of it
- By JNewman on 12-05-18
- The Goddess Revolution
- By: Mel Wells
- Narrated by: Mel Wells
I cried through most of it
Reviewed: 12-05-18
My mum had my sister and me on diets since I was 12 years old. With no cookies, cake. chocolate or bread in the house it was no wonder I started to binge on these as soon as I left home. As a single mum looking for love she was desperate to present her package with 2 perfect daughters so we went off to elocution lessons was dragged sailing and horse riding and kept on the latest fad diets. After reading this book I now feel empowered to forgive her and get on with my life. After listening to this book I feel liberated and more confident to take responsibility for my own body. After 40 years of slimming clubs and diets I am finally in control ... not them. I am taking a vow now to put myself at the centre and respond to how my body feels. Only I can do that. The book has given me a new energy, a new purpose and new mantras. I recommend it to any ladies trying to break free.
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