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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS by Lewis Carroll, read by Renee Raudman
Raudman's narration of the next chapter in Alice's adventures is smooth and straightforward. She offers a comfortable, low-key approach to Carroll's beloved classic..
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS by Lewis Carroll, read by Alan Bennett
Here is nourishment for the word lover's soul. Alan Bennett's extraordinary narration sets Lewis Carroll’s classic tale apart from the merely good, and even from the merely fantastic. His enunciation is crystal clear, and his pacing, pauses, and emphasis are right on the mark.
Classics Ages 10+ • 2.5 hrs.
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The Voices of Lewis Carroll: A Conversation with Michael York
Michael York, narrator of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, talks with AudioFile Editor Robin Whitten about the joys of reading such a beloved classic and gives us a delightful scene from the Mad Tea Party.
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FORD COUNTY by John Grisham, read by the author
Grisham’s confident Southern drawl gives this collection of short stories a certain air of small-town mythology..
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BRIGHT-SIDED: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America by Barbara Ehrenreich, read by Kate Reading
Sociologist Barbara Ehrenreich looks at America's culture of positive thinking and penchant for delusion. Narrator Kate Reading handles Ehrenreich's latest refreshingly askance look at life in America with a nuanced, meticulous narration..
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UNCLE MONTAGUE'S TALES OF TERROR by Chris Priestley, read by Bill Wallis
Move over, Edgar Allan Poe, Lemony Snicket, and even Neil Gaiman—let Chris Priestley sit in the inner circle of storytellers of spine-tingling tales. Bill Wallis's brilliant performance brings this work to American listeners with enduring shivers. Great for listeners ages 10 and up..
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LET THE GREAT WORLD SPIN by Colum McCann, read by Richard Poe, Gerard Doyle, et al.
In August 1974, Philippe Petit stretches a cable between the Twin Towers in Manhattan, still under construction, and shocks the world by walking from one building to the other. An ensemble of narrators, led by Richard Poe, portrays multiple points of view of the watchers..
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ALEX CROSS'S TRIAL by James Patterson and Richard DiLallo, read by Dylan Baker
Popular Detective Alex Cross returns in this mysterious thriller that features Cross relating the tale of his grandfather's struggle for survival against the KKK in Eudora, Mississippi. Narrator Baker's skill with dialect enlivens the story.
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WOLF HALL by Hilary Mantel, read by Simon Slater
Thomas Cromwell is the focus of this Booker Prize novel set in Henry VIII's court. Simon Slater gives an inspired narration, making the characters seem actual and close at hand..
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MANHOOD FOR AMATEURS: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son by Michael Chabon, read by the author
Whether reflecting on his role as son, brother, husband, or father, Chabon's essays are provocative and insightful. The author is a comfortable, inviting reader.
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CLAUDETTE COLVIN: TWICE TOWARD JUSTICE by Phillip Hoose, read by Channie Waites
This 2009 National Book Award winner introduces listeners to forgotten Civil Rights heroine Claudette Colvin. Waites superbly narrates a text that offers both cogent explanations of history and first-person accounts. A wonderful young adult listen!.
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ROSA by Jonathan Rabb, read by Simon Prebble
This superbly researched novel offers a gripping explanation of the unsolved death of revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg. Prebble's fine vocal portraits allow Rabb's writing to shine..
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THE REAL THING by Tom Stoppard, read by Simon Templeman, Andrea Bowen, et al.
Stoppard's semiautobiographical romantic comedy wowed audiences on the West End and Broadway. This superbly performed audio version, recorded before an appreciative studio audience, does the same..
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FIRST LIGHT: A.D. Chronicles, Book 1 by Bodie and Brock Thoene, read by Sean Barrett
Suspense and romance play a part in this story that moves from modern-day Israel to Palestine during the time of the New Testament. Narrator Barrett brings a master storyteller's gift to place listeners immediately in the story..
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THE 10PM QUESTION by Kate De Goldi, read by Stig Wemyss
Frankie Parsons isn't your average Kiwi kid. He worries about everything—the smoke alarm may be out of batteries, the cat could have worms. Narrator Wemyss' tone and enthusiasm maximize the humor and are pitch-perfect for voicing kids. A great young adult listen..
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A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY by John Irving, read by Joe Barrett
This 1989 novel tells the story of Owen Meany, the boy-then-man with an unusually irritating voice. Joe Barrett not only provides just the right tone and pacing for the whole book, but renders Owen's distinctive voice appropriately and lovingly..
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TWENTIES GIRL by Sophie Kinsella, read by Rosalyn Landor
This very British romp follows young Lara Limington and the "ghost" of her great-aunt Sadie who died at 105. Narrator Landor sparkles as the unpredictable Sadie in this fun-filled story of family secrets, love, and learning to move on..
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THE LOVERS by John Connolly, read by Jay O. Sanders
In a beautifully crafted story, P.I. Charlie Parker investigates the demons of his own past. Narrator Sanders' superb timing and thoughtful inflection pull listeners into Charlie's search for answers..
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, read by Simon Vance
This 17th-century classic has survived all these years for many reasons, not least of which is that it portrays Satan as a sympathetic hero. Narrator Simon Vance is equipped with a forceful British accent, which he uses to accentuate the text and bring the story to life. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest..
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HUEY LONG by T. Harry Williams, read by Tom Weiner
Louisiana politician Huey Long led a life of scheming and intrigue worthy of a novel, yet this serious biography reveals his unlikely mix of self-interest and altruism. Weiner’s engaging narration makes this audiobook easy to recommend..
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