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The Bear and the Nightingale
- A Novel
- By: Katherine Arden
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,369
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,581
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,569
Winter lasts most of the year at the edge of the Russian wilderness, and in the long nights, Vasilisa and her siblings love to gather by the fire to listen to their nurse’s fairy tales. Above all, Vasya loves the story of Frost, the blue-eyed winter demon. Wise Russians fear him, for he claims unwary souls, and they honor the spirits that protect their homes from evil. Then Vasya’s widowed father brings home a new wife from Moscow. Fiercely devout, Vasya’s stepmother forbids her family from honoring their household spirits, but Vasya fears what this may bring.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Culture-Rich, Unusual, Captivating
- By Jan on 01-28-17
- The Bear and the Nightingale
- A Novel
- By: Katherine Arden
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
Awful and boring!
Reviewed: 01-27-20
This book is just plain weird. I could have missed something when I dozed off. An odd story and an odd telling of a story. A little confusing for me to follow along about Russian fairy tales. The narrator is the only good thing about the book. This book has a lot of great reviews but I thought it was boring. So much so I didn't bother to finish it.
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Highlander Found: A Scottish Time Travel Romance
- Highlander In Time Series, Book 1
- By: Rebecca Preston
- Narrated by: Charles Robert Fox
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Story4 out of 5 stars 100
Audrina James was only trying to stop the old brooch from being stolen; she didn’t know that touching it would send her back in time to medieval Scotland! But the brooch belonged to Audrina’s ancestor, a woman who died tragically on her wedding night and swore to her last breath that she would be reunited with her true love - and Audrina is her mirror image. It’s been one year to the day since Colin MacLaren’s bride suffered and died at the whim of a bloody-handed English occupier. So how is she standing before him?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Never have I ever....
- By Tracey on 04-08-19
- Highlander Found: A Scottish Time Travel Romance
- Highlander In Time Series, Book 1
- By: Rebecca Preston
- Narrated by: Charles Robert Fox
Not one of my favorite listens
Reviewed: 12-03-19
The narrator had a very old voice. He just didn't do justice to the story. The story "might" have been more interesting with a different narrator.
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Bella Poldark
- A Novel of Cornwall 1818-1820 (Poldark, Book 12)
- By: Winston Graham
- Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
- Length: 20 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 415
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 377
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Story5 out of 5 stars 375
We continue the tale of Ross and Demelza; of the wayward Valentine Warleggan, whose existence keeps open the old wounds of the feud between Ross and George; of Bella, the Poldarks' youngest daughter, whose precocious talent as a singer is encouraged by her old flame, Christopher Havergal, and by a distinguished French conductor who has more in mind than Bella's music; of Clowance, the Poldarks' widowed daughter, who considers remarriage to one of two rival suitors; and of a murderer who stalks the villages of West Cornwall.
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5 out of 5 stars
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sad to see it end
- By Stevon on 07-30-19
- Bella Poldark
- A Novel of Cornwall 1818-1820 (Poldark, Book 12)
- By: Winston Graham
- Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
Poldark is a great series of books
Reviewed: 11-24-19
I just finished the last in Poldark books. I have read, watched, or listened to all twelve. The narrator of the books Oliver Hembrough is exceptional. I wish there were more Poldark books. Thank you Masterpiece Theater for opening my eyes to Poldark.
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How It Happened
- By: Michael Koryta
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff, Christine Lakin
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 922
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 823
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Story4 out of 5 stars 822
Kimberly Crepeaux is no good, a notorious jailhouse snitch, teen mother, and heroin addict whose petty crimes are well known to the rural Maine community where she lives. So when she confesses to her role in the brutal murders of Jackie Pelletier and Ian Kelly, the daughter of a well-known local family and her sweetheart, the locals have little reason to believe her story.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don't Judge a book by it's cover!
- By shelley on 05-16-18
- How It Happened
- By: Michael Koryta
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff, Christine Lakin
Very good crime mystery
Reviewed: 08-05-18
I live in Maine so I have to criticize the narrators and their terrible attempts at a Downeast Maine accent. Their accents sounded like a cross between a New Jersey/New York/Boston accent. They would have been better off to use no accent at all. Because of their terrible attempt at a Maine accent they were irritating to listen to (especially the Kim accent). Having said that, the story itself kept my interest from beginning to end. Some very interesting twists and turns and a few surprises. Just when you think the prime witness is actually telling the truth the author casts doubt on her version of what happened. I commend the author for referencing actual places in Maine.
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Drums of Autumn
- Outlander, Book 4
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 44 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 39,664
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33,839
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Story5 out of 5 stars 33,679
Diana Gabaldon’s fans will be delighted to find Jamie and Claire as spirited and endearing as ever in this fourth installment of this magnificent saga. Romance, history, and time travel blend once again as the couple builds a new life together in the wilderness of pre–Revolutionary America.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Re: Last 2 books in the Series
- By LBaum on 12-24-08
- Drums of Autumn
- Outlander, Book 4
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
Davina Porter is not my favorite narrator
Reviewed: 04-01-18
My audio of Drums in Autumn quit at chapter 38 so I finished with reading the book. This book is very long and was full of disappointments for me as far as the story line goes. LOTS happened to poor Roger. Poor Brianna. Diana Gabaldon sure gave her a lot of unpleasantness. Sometimes in telling her stories, Diana Gabaldon writes too much as she did in this book. Overkill. This was not my favorite Outlander book. I read books 1-3. Davina Porter is not my favorite narrator. Book 5 I will definitely read in print.
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Drums of Autumn: International Edition
- Outlander, Book 4
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 44 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 33,454
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 28,439
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Story5 out of 5 stars 28,314
Diana Gabaldon's fans will be delighted to find Jamie and Claire as spirited and endearing as ever in this fourth installment of this magnificent saga. Twice Claire has used an ancient stone circle to travel back to the 18th century. The first time she found love with a Scottish warrior but had to return to the 1940s to save their unborn child. The second time she reunited with her lost love but had to leave behind the daughter that he would never see. Now Brianna, from her 1960s vantage point, has found a disturbing obituary and will risk everything in an attempt to change history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Re: Last 2 books in the Series
- By LBaum on 12-24-08
- Drums of Autumn: International Edition
- Outlander, Book 4
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
Davina Porter is not my favorite narrator
Reviewed: 04-01-18
My audio of Drums in Autumn quit at chapter 38 so I finished with reading the book. This book is very long and was full of disappointments for me as far as the story line goes. LOTS happened to poor Roger. Poor Brianna. Diana Gabaldon sure gave her a lot of unpleasantness. Sometimes in telling her stories, Diana Gabaldon writes too much as she did in this book. Overkill. This was not my favorite Outlander book. I read books 1-3. Davina Porter is not my favorite narrator. Book 5 I will definitely read in print.
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Guilty
- By: Laura Elliot
- Narrated by: Laoisha O'Callaghan
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 507
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 452
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Story4 out of 5 stars 448
On a warm summer's morning, 13-year-old schoolgirl Constance Lawson is reported missing. A few days later, Constance's uncle, Karl Lawson, suddenly finds himself swept up in a media frenzy created by journalist Amanda Bowe implying that he is the prime suspect. Six years later Karl's life is in ruins. His marriage is over, his family destroyed. But the woman who took everything away from him is thriving. With a successful career, a husband, and a gorgeous baby boy, Amanda's world is complete. Until the day she receives a phone call.
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4 out of 5 stars
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DON'T BUY AUDIO VERSION
- By H. Laird on 09-10-17
- Guilty
- By: Laura Elliot
- Narrated by: Laoisha O'Callaghan
Interesting from beginning to end.Excellent
Reviewed: 09-23-17
First I want to mention the wonderful narrating by Laoisha O'Callaghan. Perfection.
A tragic event hurls a family into the public spotlight by an over zealous female reporter. Right or wrong she singles out a family member and is relentless in reporting his every move. She convicts him in the press and the accusations takes it's toll and his life is destroyed until .....
'Guilty' is a must read book.
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Days of Gold
- By: Jude Deveraux
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 711
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 609
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Story4 out of 5 stars 608
In 1766 Scotland, the laird of the clan, Angus McTern, has everything he wants in life. That is, until Edilean Talbot shows up. Breathtakingly beautiful and born of privilege, Edilean represents everything Angus despises. Still, she dazzles him, and when Angus can no longer hide his feelings, she rejects him, leaving him deeply wounded and humiliated. Soon, though, Edilean needs his help....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Days of Gold
- By BookReader on 06-13-13
- Days of Gold
- By: Jude Deveraux
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
Undecided.
Reviewed: 06-04-17
For me this is a hard book to review. One minute I liked it and the next minute I hated it. I think the author set the tone when she introduced Edeline as a spoiled, childish, rich brat with violent fits of temper. I immediately disliked her. The bantering between Angus and Edeline got old.The novel takes place before the War of Independence. I did like the historical references to Boston and Williamsburg. It was an okay book.
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Everything in Its Time
- Time Travel Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Dee Davis
- Narrated by: Ross Pendleton
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 669
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 589
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Story4 out of 5 stars 593
Years ago while vacationing in Scotland, Katherine St. Claire believed she'd found the love of her life. She shared a night of passion with a stranger, in a hotel castle called Duncreag. But come morning, her lover had disappeared. And she has spent the last eight years trying to convince herself it was all a dream... Living in the 15th century, Iain Mackintosh remains haunted by the memory of his greatest love. Eight years ago, she disappeared, leaving behind a cairngorm earring as the only evidence of her existence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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IT MUST BE EDIBLE.... 'CAUSE I TOTALLY DEVOURED IT
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 09-20-13
- Everything in Its Time
- Time Travel Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Dee Davis
- Narrated by: Ross Pendleton
The best time travel novel!
Reviewed: 05-30-17
This book had it all. An excellent narrator, laughter, tears, heroes, villains, betrayals, great characters and excellent story. This was the first time travel novel that I actually enjoyed from beginning to end.
Warning; Keep a box of tissues handy.
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Love Beyond Dreams
- Morna's Legacy Series, Book 6
- By: Bethany Claire
- Narrated by: Lily Collingwood
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 156
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 140
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 140
Gillian Wright dreams of the same man every night - his kind eyes and gentle smile as familiar to her now as her own reflection. She looks forward to her nights spent with him, but when she starts to hear his voice in the winds around Cagair Castle, she can't help but wonder if he's more than a figment of her imagination.
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5 out of 5 stars
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too short
- By Laura knoll on 11-28-16
- Love Beyond Dreams
- Morna's Legacy Series, Book 6
- By: Bethany Claire
- Narrated by: Lily Collingwood
Very nice story
Reviewed: 05-29-17
I think I would have enjoyed this book more had it been narrated by a male. Lily Collingwood was okay but just did not do justice to my image of Orrick. This book interested me because I have recurring dreams of an unknown man. I dream him as if I am my younger self,
This was a nice story of time travel. I enjoyed it.
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