June 16, 2015 - July 10, 2015

Absolutely brilliant performance. I still can hear his voice when I think about this book. He was one of my favorite narrators. I sat in the car listening to the Epilogue, savoring the emotions that this book brought to life.

Wonderful story of a man who faced challenges head on. What a hero! I saw the movie and think there should have been a second film to share with viewers the big story of what happened when he returned home.There was a huge second chapter for Louie!

The Russian accent for the Boris character brought the book alive for me!

Loved the details and the character development in this story.

The voice of the narrator grew on me as the story progressed. The story takes place in the 17th century and the language took some getting used to initially.

Interesting story of the first settlers of Martha's Vinyard --- the Puritans and Native Americans, Caleb being the first Native American to graduate from Harvard. Bethia, the young puritan girl with a thirst for learning, is the heroine of the story. Her relationship with Caleb is well developed and well written. We read this for our book club and all members enjoyed it; two of us listened and the others read.

Deakins created a visual image of the character, Hig, as he read. Great job.

This is a post-apocalyptic novel with two main characters who are trying to survive nine years after a flu plague killed 99 % of the population. The main character, Hig, survives as he tries to secure the perimeter of the airport where he lives. His only companions are his dog Jasper and a former military gun-carrying neighbor, Bangley. Finally, after the years of being alone, Hig takes his small plane and goes to search for a voice he heard from another airport three years earlier.

I picked this one up because I had recently listened to Michael Crouch narrate SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA and wanted to hear more. He was great in this, but Therese Plummer stole the show. Seriously, she was incredible. Not just in character voices and tone and pacing, but in putting raw emotion into her voice --- even expressing Aza's difficulty breathing accurately without taking away from the story.

Basically unlike anything I've read before. I'd call it magical realism, but it's more like magic and realism, separately. Kind of like THE WIZARD OF OZ. I don't want to go into depth because I listened to this without knowing what I was getting into and I want others to do the same.

The narrator was easy to listen to and presented the different characters very well. Her accent added a lot to my enjoyment of the book.

AMERICANAH surprised me by becoming one of my favorite books of the year. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and appreciated the thoughtful and often funny ways the author presented the cultural differences and changing perspectives. This was a book that I was sorry to see end.

Stephen King's chill factor was greatly enhanced by the menacing voice of the audiobook's narrator, Will Patton. A winning combination. This guy could make the phone book sound creepy.

Retired Detective Hodges and a team of misfits chase down a very twisted serial killer. Stephen King of course knows how to build suspense in the story and his characters are always interesting. Detective Hodges was a delight.

Different narrators added texture to the book. I particularly liked Tim Kang, whom I recognized from "The Mentalist" on TV.

Pretty amazing story with probable insight into the country of North Korea, which is a mystery to so many.

Karen White reads it fluidly in a composed manner that keeps the listener interested without raising any hackles or becoming too tedious to continue listening.

The book conveys the warm, comfortable relationship shared by the staff and the occupants of the country’s “house.” It is filled with tidbits of information that provide insight into the lives of the “First Families” and the staff that works so hard to support them throughout their term of office. It does not reveal anything earth-shattering, but it illuminates the true personalities of the occupants, in particular, Nancy Reagan, who broke several ribs when her husband was shot, but was stoic, never revealing it and Hillary Clinton, who suffered her husband’s indignity with dignity. Little known facts that were not insulting made the book an interesting and informatitional.

Lavoy is an excellent narrator. She is clear, animated and gives the characters life.

I like that Deaver advances his characters in each storyline, and that adds to the interest of the story. The setting (Mid-coastal California) is described beautifully. This book has a surprise ending that I really liked.

At the end of the audiobook I learned that the narrator was the author's daughter. She had helped him find the "voice" of the teenaged main character while he was writing and then she read the novel for the audiobook. She was very good and the fact that there was a personal element to the story did show in her performance.

Sad story about a troubled teen. The main character, Emily, is likable even though she is not behaving in a likable manner throughout the story. Also, I enjoyed the way Emily Dickinson's poetry and other cultural references were woven into the story. Finally, this really could almost be classified as an apocalyptic novel. It shares many of the same elements, and for Emily the central event really did end life as she had known it.

The book is read very well by the author. Her speech is modulated evenly and her tone is pitch perfect. Each word is clear and expressed perfectly, which I found unusual since my experience with a lot of authors who read their own books is that they should not have. She, on the other hand, has a wonderful speaking voice and presentation. Her emphasis was in all of the right places. I felt like she was speaking directly to me.

Judith Miller presented a very cogent version of her side of the story, exposing the ugly underbelly of the news and publishing industry as she reviewed the major events of her almost three-decade career with the New York Times and also the decade after; it is not a pretty picture. Although she had been praised for her coverage of Bin Laden and the Middle East and helped the paper win awards, when it was discovered that information about WMDs was false, although believed by her sources, most nations and intelligence agencies, she was maligned as the rats deserted her. She was embroiled in the Valerie Plame "outing" investigation and now questions the validity of her testimony, pressured by a zealous pros

Julie Christie played the contemporary lead role when this book was made into a movie. She was terrific as a narrator. I thought her accent for the Indian characters was bang on.

This story is about two English women who live in India, separated by about 50 years. In fact, the contemporary woman (Anne) has familial ties to the original woman (Olivia), and she has letters and a journal Olivia wrote during her time in India. Olivia married a British official and tried to settle down as a respectable representative of the British raj. However, she didn't really have anything to do and when the local Indian ruler started to pay attention, she was susceptible. Anne finds herself recreating Olivia's life in contemporary India. It was a fascinating exploration of how both women fell in love with the Indian subcontinent and its people. This book deservedly won the Booker Prize.

While the reader read the story in a comfortable, resonant voice, accenting important moments with appropriate stress, her portrayal of Miri seemed to be the same when she was 15 as when she was 50. She still sounded innocent and immature and was speaking in a childlike manner.  It made me wonder whether or not the book should have been a crossover, or had a YA rather than an Adult designation.

“Fifteen-year-old Miri narrates the story. She lives with her mother, grandmother and her Uncle Henry, a newspaper reporter. Like most 1950s American teens, Miri’s biggest worries are friends, homework and boys. When a Miami Airlines plane plunges into the Elizabeth River in December of 1951, her world changes. Blume brings not just Miri and her family to life, but many of the passengers on that and two other doomed flights. Although the tragic incidents are real, the characters are not. The title is based on the words of the flight attendant at the start of a flight. The book is based on how people react if and when that unlikely event occurs. It is a good read, but it is dark and gloomy with far too many characters.

The narration is terrific --- engaging at all the right places.

Eddie is a war hero many in my generation (and younger) have not heard about, but at one point he was the most famous man in America. A race car driver, a war hero, a corporate leader but ultimately the definition of courage.

I was walking down the street listening to the last chapters, crying! I guess that says it all.

The story was so good --- the story of two sisters and their relationship.

The performance was well nuanced. The narrator is an upper class (but not titled) Brit and Morant's accent was just right.

A good yarn about the search for the possible offspring of a mega-rich dying man. The narrator sets off to interview the ladies with whom the magnate was intimate during a debutante season in London in the 1980s. Fellowes has an impeccable gift for relating the stories of English life.

Perfect choice for this audiobook, the narrators really bring this story to life. They really can get you caught up in this book. I felt scared and really was anxious to hear more when I had to stop. Great narrators!

I loved this story and I think it is a wonderful storyline and a wonderful book by Ms. Kostova. She is a talented writer. I highly recommend this book. It will keep you on the edge of your seat on a dark winter night. I really enjoyed listening to it.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN audiobook is amazing. The narrators make an already engaging story that much more interesting. I loved it! Not all audiobooks are of the same quality performance. This audiobook is one of the best. It is not to be missed.

This is a very interesting novel told by unreliable narrators. I liked that all of the characters were seriously flawed, but also had a softer side. Sometimes the reader despised the characters, and then just as quickly empathized with them. I ranked the story with four stars (4 1/2 if I had the option) because I guessed the ending about halfway through the book, but it did not take away from my enjoyment of reading the story to completion. Highly recommended.

Well done.

Too many characters --- could have been better to read.

Gibel did a good job narrating the book. I think she was a good choice for the main character.

I liked the premise of the book, but its faults were probably magnified when listened to as an audiobook. There was repetition in the story, which was very noticeable in audio form; it might not have been noticed when read in book form. Although I enjoyed a lot of the book, the ending was rushed and unsatisfying.

Their performances added to the story. So glad I listened to this book vs. reading it in print.

Excellent story that gave me a true understanding of slavery in the 1800s in the United States. I found myself thinking about things in the story after I finished the chapter. Everyone should read this.

I happened to pick up this audiobook at the library. However, I also had the print version and began reading the book in that format --- and it was awful right from the get-go. However, I decided to give the audiobook a try in the car. I can say I wouldn't have stuck with the print book, the premise and plot were so preposterous, but Julia Whelan's performance of this book did engage me in the story and the various characters, who were real "characters"! She did a wonderful job with not-so-great material, and I would definitely look forward to listening to her other audio performances.

Probably 2.5 stars because I did actually finish. The book lost me on the first few pages. The main character is a supposedly intelligent woman lawyer who is getting married, but is sleeping with ... practically everyone. I'm no prude, but her antics in and out of the bed and while deposing a client were just completely unrealistic and ridiculous. I know this was supposed to be a humorous book, but there was little humor here I could relate to. The wedding planner was a funny and well-written character, but overall, unless you are a twenty-thrity something woman, I'd recommend passing on this one. I'm sorry to say the humor was lost on me, and the book was laughable for the wrong reasons.

This was a full production with different performers for each familiar Milne character, music and foley artists. My only problem was sometimes getting the Eeyore and Rabbit voices mixed up, but the story usually quickly allowed differentiating.

There's a lot of wisdom in WINNIE-THE-POOH. I had never read these books, so I guess at almost 65 I'm experiencing what I missed in my first childhood. There are two more books (this one included both WINNIE-THE-POOH and HOUSE AT POOH CORNER) in this series. I will look them up.

Excellent job. No problems. I even listened at a slightly faster speed.

A nail biter. I never knew what was behind the many doors that the author had us walking through. After listening to this, I immediately started reading a hard copy. I have only done that once before and that was to make sure the voices in my head matched the audio. This time I wanted to make sure there were dots on all my Is and crosses all my Ts.

The narrator does an amazing job with the accents: Irish, Scottish, French and American. Very good audio to immerse yourself in.

The book covers New York's Ellis Island to New York 9/11 and ten years after. Two stories woven together by fabric. Get swept away in a tale that makes you feel the wards of Ellis Island to the horror of 9/11 by one that was there. Susan Meissner is a fabulous author. If you haven't read a book by her, start now!

The audiobook intro, you know the part that says “…presents ADRIAN'S UNDEAD…”, made me fear that I was in for a homemade tinny hollow sounding narration. Thank God that changed as soon as the real book started. I wasn’t sure right away if I was going to like James Foster’s performance or not mostly because of the opening few words that I mentioned above. But the more I listened the more I was mesmerized. Foster sounds like a regular guy --- not a news caster or movie preview guy --- not polished. Just real and raw storytelling. He had good characterizations and a great ability to emphasize humor and terror. I will be looking for more from him.

DARK RECOLLECTIONS is the diary of an everyman named Adrian: a man who is more mystery than anything else. More is revealed throughout the story little by little adding to his interesting character. Told in the journal style that I expected and was happy to hear that it worked very well. This is something, in my mind, that would be difficult to pull off. The author has to remember that it isn’t straight action and what not as many people would leave certain things like that out of their diary, and Philbrook remembered that. There were a few side stories that veered away from Adrian’s point of view, and they added more depth the outbreak epidemic.

Rebecca Lowman is an excellent narrator. Her voice really adds to the feel of this book about 1938. The book is definitely wordy, and I wonder if reading it in print would have made me a little crazy.

I loved this story. You sometimes like the characters you sometimes don't. The feel of this book seems very authentic to me.

Great.

Reminded me somewhat of THE HELP. In this story, Liberty Alice Bell goes to live with her grandmother, Fannie, and is loved and cared for by Doll and her mother, Queenie. Living in New Orleans is very different for Ibby but Doll and Queenie make sure she learns everything she needs to know. A warm and moving depiction of living in the deep south.

The reader was clear and concise. Kathleen McInerney has a pleasant voice to listen to. The story and characters came alive as you continued listening to the story.

BEACH TOWN was a perfect summer read for the beach or vacation. The story line was easy to follow and the audio version made the characters alive. I recommend all of Mary Kay Andrews books for the beach.

Grace Blewer made the protagonist seem quite vulnerable yet mature and capable at the same time. I'll definitely look for other books she's narrated.

A nuclear plant meltdown was really distressing --- and all too possible. This novel made me quite uncomfortable and worried about my own teenage son.

Mr. George Newbern is pleasant to listen to. I didn't have to adjust the treble or bass as I do for some narrators. I listen in my car as I travel, and sometimes I have to turn the audio book off to get myself a break from the same voice for a extended period of time. With EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES audiobook, there was no turning it off. Mr. Newbern was like listening to a old friend. EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES in alone content I would have rated it two stars; however, listening to George Newbern, I give it three stars.

OK, so this isn't my favorite Lisa Scottoline book. But, I love her just the same. I liked the main character, Eric Parrish; however, when his first problem happened, it was completely over shadowed by the main event. So the beginning was slow. Scottoline was setting up the characters only to never hear about some of them until the end. It was a little repetitive, which can make it boring. My favorite character was Eric's defense lawyer, Paul, who made me laugh in the mist of Eric's troubles. Mystery? Yes. It always kept you guessing. I would recommend this to mystery readers.

The narrator's voice was soft and nonthreatening much like Jim Henson's own voice. He was able to make a subtle change to designate when he was speaking as Henson. He also did impersonations of other familiar characters such as Big Bird, Rowlf, Miss Piggy and, of course, Kermit. This enhanced the joy of listening to this book.

Who doesn't love the Muppets and therefore their creator, Jim Henson? This is a well researched book done, obviously, with the cooperation of people and family close to Henson. I learned much about a man I have admired for years --- most of it very positive. This is not a whitewashed telling, however. Despite his foibles, Henson wanted and needed peace and tried to dispense his own.

The reader made the creepy character come to life!

Enjoy the ride!!

Since the book had the protagonist speaking, having a woman narrating was not distracting as it can be.

The storyline was good. I did figure out who "did it" before the end and the motive, but it was still entertaining for a summer listen.

Fabulous multi-voice cast who bring each character to life.

A modern midwestern novel that follows the life of a group of thirty-something men from a small Wisconsin town. Reminiscent of PLAINSONG by Kent Haruf.

I could listen to that voice all day! I will look for more audio books narrated by Sneha Mathan.

I found the book easy to get into as the characters were well developed. The characters come so alive. Not sure that would be the case reading as opposed to listening to the story. A story of an unlikely friendship and forgiveness. Forgiveness is a topic that should be explored more and more.

THE BONE TREE is a sequel to NATCHEZ BURNING. The first book was read by David LeDoux, who captured the voices in what seemed to be more authentic southern accents. It took me a bit of time to adjust to the new narrator, but the performance is good.

Listen to NATCHEZ BURNING first. While a fair amount of time is spent catching the listener up on the story, both are long, complicated novels. This is a tale of corruption in southern law enforcement, dealing with KKK off-shoot organizations, old civil rights murders from the '60s, Kennedy assassination conspiracies, Hurricane Katrina atrocities and long kept secrets in a contemporary setting. Lots of violence.

Terrific audiobook! Read by the author, who gives a very unique audiobook presentation, with guest appearances throughout from celebrities and even the author's parents. The final chapter was a live reading. Lots of laugh out loud fun!

I am not a particular fan of Amy Poehler or Parks and Rec but I would recommend this upbeat book. It not only made me laugh but it also contained a surprising amount of wisdom and some just plain good advice. If you are a true blue fan, then this is a must listen for you. A truly enjoyable listen.

This is one of several books voiced by this mother and daughter duo and all are delightful. They sound just like you would expect from their writing. I think having them do the audios adds a lot to the reader's enjoyment.

This book is mostly composed of columns the writers do for the Philadelphia Newspaper. A lot of the subject matter has to do with family relationships, although the authors also comment on things going on in the world, etc. They are mostly funny but have their touching and emotional moments, too. There is an interesting interview with both authors at the end of the CD, which talks about their process in writing/reading their book. They talk about the death of Lisa's mother and Francesca's grandmother after the book came out, which made it difficult when it came time to record the book. I am looking forward to their new one DOES THIS BEACH MAKE ME LOOK FAT?

Loved this narrator. He brought a high level of suspense to the narration.

Good dystopian story. Will hook you into the series. I haven't watched the TV show but will after I listen to all three books.

The reading by David Manis is a perfect cadence --- not rushing but letting the poetry of it move along at it's own pace --- somewhat like the river.

It is luminous, poignant and inspiring. This is prose that is more nearly perfect poetry. He speaks of fish and fishing, but it is really about so much more. He writes of a time gone by but of families who are always with us.

Streep is perfect in what is, basically, a monologue by the Blessed Virgin. Her performance stretches the gamut of emotions: anger, fear, love and bewilderment. She is worth the "price of admission" into the story of this book.

The content is definitely controversial: the Blessed Virgin, Mary, doubts the deity of her son and questions his and her life after his crucifixion. My faith is not going to be changed by a fiction book written by a preeminent author. Instead, I enjoyed his word usage and sentence structure and debated within my own mind the reasons for such a scenario. Short (3 CDs), I foresee encores for this book in my reading future --- possibly for a book club discussion.

Rider Strong did a fine job even though I wanted to hear Anthony's voice.

Sex, drugs and rock-and-roll. More sex and drugs. The book opened my eyes on the difficulties of dealing with drug addiction.

I love audio books with different narrators. This one was execellent.

Wonderful story. Fully explains what it is like for someone to come to America from many different foreign countries.

The audiobook has two readers who did a superb job playing the roles of the males and females who entered opinions into the narrative. They were able to narrate without affect, but with effective emphasis, leaving the reader to draw his/her own conclusion as to the message's meaning and to make a decision without anyone’s opinion having undue influence.

Prisoner Simon Wiesenthal is selected to work outside the concentration camp. With the work detail, he's taken to a place that used to be his high school but now serves as a hospital. On the way, he  notices sunflowers: a happy sign. He is surprised; in the camps there are no flowers. A nurse selects him to visit a dying SS officer who wants to confess his awful crime. He asked the nurse to bring him any Jew; he is seeking forgiveness. Although Simon doesn’t want to do this, he remains and listens. Karl wants to die in peace although Jews may not. When Simon looks at the soldier’s hands, he thinks he sees a sunflower. He leaves the room without forgiving him. The author asks, "would you forgive him?"

The audio version is very good. I can't believe what a wonderful book it was. I would recommend this to anyone to read.

It is a must for everybody to read.

Very good.

I really enjoyed listening to this book on audio.

Very good reading.

I really enjoyed the audio version of this book.

Very good reading.

This book was good, but I thought it was a little confusing. But was good.

Excellent reading job.

Very good book. I enjoyed listening to this audio book.

Very good reading version of book.

I enjoyed listening to this book.

Excellent reading job.

Very good book. I enjoyed listening to the book.

I love listening to an author read his own words, and this book is no exception! When an author is narrating his own novel, he knows where he wants the emphasis placed on phrases and how he wants his words to sound. Mr. Delaney is Irish and his telling of his story makes me feel that I am right in Ireland with him!

The Irish are known and loved the world over for many things. They are a very friendly and welcoming people. Their country, which I have visited on four different occasions, is one of the loveliest in the world, they are very musical, they have a wonderful sense of humour and they are wonderful storytellers! Frank Delaney's novel is about a young boy, who becomes entranced with an itinerant storyteller, and as he grows older decides that he wants to find this man again. The stories from the storyteller are about the history of Ireland, a very remarkable country. Mr. Frank Delaney is a wonderful storyteller in his own right! I highly recommend this audiobook!!!

Loved the way Tavia changed her voice to reflect each of the diary entries as well as the comments from the other contributors to the book.

Great historical fiction novel about a real life "character" Mazie Phillips-Gordon, who was the "Queen of the Bowery" in the 1920-30s. She saw live in New York City from her ticket box office window and helped homeless "down on their luck" people with food, money, encouragement and dignity.

Adam Johnson, Tim Kang, Josiah D. Lee and James Kyson Lee do a wonderful job narrating the audio book. Whichever of them voiced the final chapters where the interrogator begins to question his own purpose was really superb. I do wish the audio would tell us which artist is performing which parts.

I hardly know what to write. In many respects the book is as mysterious and unbelievable as the dictatorship that is North Korea. Johnson’s nonlinear timeline and use of obfuscation, lies, half-truths and prevarications keeps the reader completely off balance --- obviously mimicking what the citizens of North Korea must endure. And yet…I found it compelling and fascinating.

Will Patton was the perfect voice for this story; he was engaging and enhanced the story telling

This was off genre for King but an intriguing detective/mystery novel.

The narrator made the story come alive by using a French accent and obviously knowing the correct French phrases.

Hannah's books always provide the reader with emotions that surpass other books. In this book, her research allowed her to present new content to the usual Holocaust story. A definite five-star novel.

Poole really captures Caldwell's rhythm once she hits the liberation of college and women in this memoir recalling Caldwell' s life. The narration seems to miss the sardonic quality of the writing but when the subject is the author's father, the delight and reverence and small bit of fear is conveyed.

Caldwell fans will have a no brainer and any writer wannabe will want to add this to their list. But for the rest of the readers, Caldwell writes as if she's sprawled in your living room or sharing one of your pockets on a cold day.

While not one of my favorite performers, McClain was able to project the different characters more through inflection and delivery rather than an ability to change voices.

I would actually rate this book a 3.5 or "good." An interesting blend of the arts and architecture, the hard sciences and research and just a touch of paranormal made the story surprisingly easy to follow and unputdownable!

Mr. Herrmann is a pro at narrating audio books, and he does a wonderful job capturing the period, emotions and statistics of the rowing team.

A fascinating historical story of a determined group of men --- especially the main character.

Dual narration really works for this book. The narrators were right on with their Midwest inflection and humor.

Three Indiana girlfriends are called "The Supremes," and they meet every day at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat restaurant. Interesting that this was written by a man; he was able to brilliantly depict women's struggles. Also, part of the audio book is laugh-out-loud funny.

Edward Herrmann is one of the best narrators I've heard. His narrations are pitch perfect and this book is no exception.

I didn't know much about Eddie Rickenbacker until I listened to this biography. He was a very interesting and multi-layered personality, and John Ross captures his entire personality --- warts and all. Flying in World War I was definitely not for the faint of heart. This is also a rags to riches story, which demonstrates the depth of human courage and perseverance at all levels and at all times.

I love Andy Cohen and his read didn't disappoint. He is engaging, witty, and makes you almost feel like you're sitting across from him telling about this year in his life. Laugh out loud funny at times. Very enjoyable.

I enjoy any type of memoir/autobiography type book. This is a year in his life. He did the book based on reading the diaries of Andy Warhol. You must enjoy pop culture (and liking the Bravo channel doesn't hurt). Engaging and funny. Loved this audio book and was able to download from the library on Overdrive.

For most part the narration was excellent. It wavered a little when characters other than Queenie were involved. Overall, it was a delightful narration and easy to listen to.

If you liked THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, you will want to read this book. Although you don't need to read Harold Fry's story to enjoy Queenie, I would recommend doing so. The two stories together complete the picture, and Queenie's story fills in the gaps left by Harold's story. Ms. Joyce is a great story teller.

The narration is amazing. You could picture each character through the change in pitch and tone that the narrator used. The story really came alive and you felt as if you were a part of the story.

I found the story line very interesting, perhaps because I was listening during Lent and much of the story line was being played out in the Gospels toward Good Friday. There were some pieces of the story that took away from the main focus of the story and it dragged a little at times. If I had read it in print rather than listened to the story, I don't know if I would have enjoyed it as much. This is a great story if you have any interest in New Testament theology, the shroud of Turin or the schism between the Eastern and Western Catholic church.

The characters talked like I would think folks from Holt, Colorado would speak. The narrator made each individual unique, and I had no trouble realizing who was speaking from the young boy to his middle aged father to the elderly main characters. The story was sad, but I also felt sad when the audio ended.

I've read and loved all of Haruf's books. This was definitely his swan song novel before he died. Short and sparse but full of insights about both the aging process of elderly people and the difficulties about growing up in one's youth. I'll miss the author's setting of Holt, Colorado in all of his books.

Read by the author; he did a good job.

This was not the book for me. I kept listening and wondering, "what?!" An odd story with no flow. Hard to follow and boring.

David Pittu's performance was impressive, especially in the various accents/voices he used for the all of the characters.

THE GOLDFINCH is a very interesting --- yet sad --- tale. There is a positive lift to the end of the story, but the reader can't help but feel deeply for the predicaments of the main characters.

There were times when I was driving and the author was so funny I had tears running down my face. His delivery is fantastic and very droll.

These are short stories of David Sedaris' life, and he is unbelievably funny. I've listened to his other books, but this one was by far the funniest.

The narrator captures the sass of the characters and distinguishes beautifully between the American, contemporary British and historic characters. Her timing and pacing enriches a book whose author's style I already enjoy. I have listened to some of the books in this series and read others. While both experiences are enjoyable, the audio books add an extra level of fun.

The story is a period mystery intertwined with a contemporary PhD research project. The narrator is a bit sarcastic in a fun way, and the female characters are smart and lively. Throw a little romance in both time periods and a cup of tea, and you are in for a pleasurable afternoon.

I have listened to a lot of audio books over the years, and this narrator is at best only average.

I would have thought a hunt for the Loch Ness monster would have been a more engaging story, but the spoiled main characters ruined it for me.

For years, driving to and from Florida for vacation and to see our son and his family, we couldn't imagine a trip without Kinsey Millhone. Sue Grafton has her alphabet murders read only by Judy Kane, so we feel she is Kinsey! (Also, my husband travels by car for his business and I have selected various books on tape for him. He'll say, "I need 12 hours" or 18 hours, etc.) He has never been a reader, but now is in the know at gatherings, as he has listened to the latest popular reads on tape and can join in the conversation. He says it makes the time fly by, and he now feels part of things.

Always a great "who dun it." We cannot imagine what we will do once Grafton finishes the alphabet.  Kinsey, her friends and landlord are real to us, and it's like visiting good friends whenever we listen.

I listen to many audio books on my phone where I can adjust the speed of the soundtrack. With this one, I listened to the CDs, so I may not be as enthusiastic as I might be using the more familiar format. The reader spoke erratically in what I assume was a Maine accent, which should've lent credibility but put me off. I can't decide whether it was the accent or the fact that the narrator's voice was not consistent. In addition, there was a decided lack of expression in the reader's rendition of the main character's voice.

I have read all the books in this series, and his first one, THE POACHER'S SON, was decidedly my favorite. This is the first of the series that I have listened to. Therefore, I may be more sensitive to the author's descriptions when I read. One of Doiron's strengths is his ability to put the reader in the location in which the book is set; however, that doesn't translate as well into audio. That being said, the plot was credible and the characters distinctive which made for an entertaining read. I especially liked McDonut.

Edward Herrman's voice is beautiful to listen to in the telling of this remarkable story. It was like listening to a fine performance. His inflection, pace and tone were spot on. I believe listening to him read the book heightened the enjoyment of this read. I believe I have listened to other books he's narrated but cannot remember them. Whenever I see him as a narrator I know it will be an excellent experienc.

This was a remarkable story of the young men from the Washington State University's rowing team who went to the 1936 Berlin Olympics and won the gold despite overcoming overwhelming odds. The individual struggles of each team member, the coaches and the builders of the boats made for a truly heroic story. Additionally, the history of that time and the attitudes were well reflected in the telling of this story. This was not only an excellent book but an important one.

I am an avid listener in my car, and this was a perfect summer novel! The author's descriptions of houses, clothes and characters are top notch. The narrator does a fair job of lowering her voice for the masculine characters; however, she read the story with lots of feeling and enthusiasm.

As mentioned, the story is light but true to life. It was a "page-turner" and made all my trips around town very enjoyable! 56-year-old Caroline, who is a skilled carpenter, and her 29-year-old daughter, Jamie, who is an architect, work for MacAfee Construction Co. and also host "Gut It" on TV. Each has a love interest, which evolves throughout the novel set in Willistown, a suburb of Boston. Highly recommended for a summer read!

The story is great, but Rudnicki brings it to the next level. He is one of my favorite readers.

A reimagining of an old fairy has never been done better. I have listened to this book at least four times and haven't gotten tired of it.

Wil Wheaton does a marvelous job at conveying the humor of this book. He really pushed my enjoyment to a higher level.

This book is interesting and weird with fast action, smart-alec remarks and wry humour that kept me laughing throughout. John Scalzi is beyond imaginative.

The narrator did a good job with a voice that never grew dull or boring and actually brought the story to life in a way that the print book might not have been able to do because the story was a bit thin in terms of content.

This author knows how to keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout, even when the story is contrived and somewhat implausible. John Cory is watching Russian agents that are in the country under false pretenses. Actually, they are planning to carry out a diabolical plot to unleash a weapon of mass destruction on New York City. Cory is working with Tess Faraday who is also not what she seems to be either. Will the nuke make it to New York or will they be able to find it in time, disarm it and save the city? The story is told with the usual flare DeMille has for creating tension while diffusing it with underlying humor.

Mr. Petkoff did a good job at fitting his voice to the various characters in the book and was pleasant to listen to.

I loved the book --- although it was very long. NATCHEZ BURNING was the first Greg Iles book I've listened to, so I was anxious to get this one as well. The story line kept me hooked to the last chapter and eager to listen to the next installment.

The audio was good, but I think the voice of Neva sounded a little too childlike for a 33-year-old midwife.

I enjoyed it. Bill starving his wife was really unexpected.

With the different narrators, it was easier to follow which character was talking during the story.

It's about a mom that cares for her family and suddenly disappears. While the family is searching for her, they think back on the different instances of interaction they each had with her. They realize all that she did was taken for granted by them. The story takes place in Korea, which was a different setting for me that interested me a lot.

This is an incredible audio performance. The narrators provide the voices for Sarah Grimke and her young slave, Hetty "Handful" Grimke. The changing voice is very powerful and enhances the story.

A wonderful book by the author of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES. It is a book of historical fiction set in Charleston in the 1800s. It is a fascinating look at slavery, abolitionists and the women's rights movement of the time. Highly recommended.

Audio book performed by MacLeod Andrews and Nick Podehl. I have to say they do a fantastic job, though their voices were rather similar at the beginning so it took me a while to understand which was Will Grayson versus Will Grayson. Small quibble, really. Both narrators shone in voicing Tiny’s musical! Four stars for their performance. Too bad they didn’t have better material to work with.

Two teens --- both named Will Grayson --- meet in an unlikely scenario. They are very different, but suddenly find their lives intertwined. I am way over the teen angst stage, and this novel had way too much of that for my taste. But the ending…oh my stars! The musical that irrepressible Tiny Cooper comes up with celebrating love in all its glorious --- and heart-breaking --- forms was wonderful. The message of tolerance, love and acceptance is one that more of us should take to heart. Levithan’s chapters brought the rest of the rating down.

Frank Muller could read a Wheaties box and I'd love it. Unfortunately, his career was cut short by a serious motorcyle crash. I've listened to other books narrated by him just to hear his voice!

Loved the story!

At times it was really hard to differentiate which character was who with this narrator. It took until the middle of the book to get the characters down. Most of the books I listen to I listen with my thirteen-year-old daughter, and we found ourselves going back many times to figure out who was talking in the book. Wendy Corsi Staub has a tendency to jump around with characters and tie them all in together in the end, and this made the beginning of this book difficult to follow.

The book was well written, and the story line was really interesting. I grew up near Lily Dale, and my daughter has heard many stories regarding this town so she was just fascinated by the entire story line. As soon as we finished this book, it was time to get the next one. The adventures from Florida to Lily Dale with Calla were great to follow. I would recommend this book.

This is one of the VERY BEST audio performances I have EVER heard!

Again, one of the very best thrillers I have heard or read in awhile, and I am a big Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Brad Taylor fan. This ranks right up there!

It’s often dicey when an author decides to narrate her own book. In the case of H IS FOR HAWK,  Helen Macdonald succeeds in bringing the perfect tone to her story of one woman’s journey through grief after the death of her father. Macdonald paces the lush language she has poetically written and delivers a professional performance about training a goshawk. It is her story, one she understands so that in the end we too come to understand this unusual path she chooses to bring solace to her soul and a communion with her father. I don’t think anyone could have done this better.

H IS FOR HAWK is the story of one woman’s journey through grief after the death of her beloved father. In an effort to regain a connection with him she sets out to find and train a hawk. Not just any hawk, a goshawk. The descriptions of her goshawk, Mabel, are so vivid that I can see this bird of prey in all her regal glory. The portrait Macdonald paints of Mabel is just one of the beauties of this exquisite book. Interspersed with the detailed portrait of the patience and care it takes to train a hawk, Macdonald also writes a semi-biographical account of the author T.H. White. White is best known for his THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING but it is his book, THE GOSHAWK, which inspires and guides Macdonald in training Mabel.

Ms. Toren was easy to listen to. She occasionally relied on a voice that hinted of a highbrow upbringing, but did not try to portray any particular individual. Just a straight reading.

I've read much about Eleanor and Franklin and even Teddy Roosevelt, but only knew anecdotal stories of Alice. Well-researched and well written (not textbook dry). New and previously heard information. I'd recommend to anyone who loves history, presidents or a good biography.

Perfect for Amos.

Amazing book - you just want to keep going abd going to find out what happens next. Fast-paced, sad, joyful and inspiring.

Read by the author herself, which adds interest, but lacks professionalism. But, a fascinating life!

Unique life story.

The reader was able to keep me engaged for 32 hours with his style, voice and energy. There were three distinct plot lines and all had a different feel as he read them.

Was looking forward to this final installment of the trilogy. Felt it was a little drawn out in some areas but overall liked the development of the characters and the interweaving of their lives with the actual historical moments.

British voice talent Nicola Barber has a beautifully feminine and cultured voice and was quite believable as Joanna. She also does well with other voices, even male. At times I had to listen to sections more than once, but I believe that was due to some of the complexities of the plot (particularly with all the alchemists of the era referenced, such as Agrippa and Paracelsus), as well as my lack of familiarity with the previous two installments in this series.

This book is NOT about the typical Tudor era subjects - Henry VIII, his wives, or his children. Instead, author Nancy Bilyeau has as her protagonist a fictional woman, Joanna, a former Dominican novice from a real aristocratic family, the Staffords. The tapestry in question is one that Joanna has been commissioned by Henry VIII to weave, as he has appointed her tapestry mistress. This brings her from her peaceful home in Dartford, where many of the nuns and novices from the former priory have settled, back into the dangers and intrigues of the court. Joanna apparently knows too much, and someone is trying to kill her. Bilyeau weaves many other Tudor-era personages into the novel, but keeps the story realistic.

British voice talent Nicola Barber has a beautifully feminine and cultured voice, and was quite believable as Joanna. She also does well with other voices, even male.

The second in a series of three (so far) books featuring the invented character Joanna Stafford, a member of a (real) noble family in England who was a novice in a Dominican priory during the reign of Henry VIII. This book is set (mostly) in the period from October 1538 to January 1540, with the first chapter flashing forward to December 1538 and then back ten years earlier. The final chapter of the book takes place in March 1540 and seems to lay the groundwork for the third and next book in the series, THE TAPESTRY. In this installment, Joanna travels various places over a span of ten-plus years to meet three seers, who repeat the same base prophesy but add additional information each time. The prophecies all involve Joanna.

With just the right tone of voice, R. C. Bray conveys the many moods of the stranded astronaut, Mark Watney, as well as portraying the NASA scientists back home and then his own crew members who might be in a position to rescue him. This novel is worth the read as an audiobook, enhanced by the fact that the main character is making audio logs to record his time on Mars as a resilient man exploring everything it takes to survive.

Follow Mark Watney's story as a stranded astronaut who is inadvertently left behind on Mars to fend for himself. As he maintains his sense of humor, Mark records an audio log of his efforts to survive long enough to be rescued. He is able to re-establish communication with Earth, while dealing with such annoyances as only having disco music and 1970s sitcoms to keep him distracted. I found the scientific situations fascinating as Watney has to put his botany and engineering skills to use in many life-threatening situations. In the meantime, NASA becomes aware that Mark is still alive and puts together a team to develop a rescue plan, all while the world awaits news of his fate. A captivating and intelligent sci-fi read!

A gentle voice that was perfect for this story. She made the story come alive. There is another edition with a different reader, but I don't know how it could get any better.

The story, inspired by the author's family history, begins in the Italian Alps at the turn of the 1900s and ends in Minnesota. The story of love, immigrants, three generations and two world wars. Having immigrant family members who also worked in mines, I found the story very interesting. Enjoyed the story immensely.

I have listened to so many books in this series and Richard Ferrone has read all of them. To me, he has BECOME the voice of the character, Lucas Davenport. He is terrific!!

Although this is the 25th book in the Lucas Davenport 'Prey' series by John Sandford, I am still being thrilled by the characters and story! This story centers around Davenport's adopted daughter Letty, who has gone away to college at Stanford. Letty befriends a couple of 'travelers' ( a new word for hobos!) who are being pursued across the country by a group of true psychopaths. Of course, the group ends up in MInnesota, Letty involves her dad Lucas, and the thrills begin! If you are already a fan of this series, I don't think this installment will disappoint!

While Chopra is an outstanding public speaker, he is a lousy reader!

This work of fiction contains little gems for inspiration and insight. I especially liked the Afterward where Chopra offered ways to incorporate those little gems from the story into every day life in the 21st century for a more spiritual, not necessarily religious, life. Appreciated that he did not get into proselytizing.

Newbern reads Ove as the crankiest of old men. Ove's anger and grief are palpable in the voice of Newbern.

Who wants to hear or read the story of another angry old white guy? Really, who?? But within a few pages, Backman has reeled in the reader/listener into really caring what happens to this old white guy. The ending is so inevitable and Ove so real that the reader/listener can't bear to keep going. Ove becomes a character to cherish and hold tight.

This audiobook brings the immigrant life home to the listener. At the center are Arturo and Alma Rivera who have moved to the United States from Mexico with their daughter, Maribel. Maribel, who had a brain injury from an accident, could find the best education there. The story expands as more and more immigrants come into the picture. A shocking ending is in store for listeners! The various readers carry the Hispanic accent off perfectly.

The author, Cristina Henriquez, did something quite unique. The main story is about the Rivera family, who had moved from the U.S. from Mexico. But chapters sprinkled throughout the book give us glimpses to other immigrant stories. It sounds like an odd thing to do, but it really works.

Ron McLarty's voice wasn't enthusiastic, but I got used to it; the female parts by Orlagh Cassidy were very good.

David Baldacci never disappoints, a very interesting premise that a character can never forget anything and recalls everything.

It was so well done - both the novel itself and the narrator! I listened on my iPod while walking and in the end I was walking down the street with tears streaming down my face!

Gripping story!

I felt that narrator captured the main character very well.

The book is hilarious, although it is somewhat predictable. It made me laugh out loud.

I felt I was actually listening to a slave telling the story. Hit all expected inflections.

Listened to the audiobook and I am so glad I did. The reader (Michael Boatman) was excellent and I am sure I enjoyed this version better than if I read it. This historical fiction was a rich narrative of events leading up to Harper's Ferry and John Brown, which I knew very little about.

Conveyed the feeling of a poor southern girl.

Very interesting storyline. I didn't know anything about the Eugenics Sterilization Program that took place in the United States between 1929 - 1975. While Hitler's sterilization program was horrific, he learned it from us. California, just before WW2, sterilized more individuals than any other state and shared information about the program with Hitler. Why are we not hearing about this? The story took place in North Carolina, and this program saw over 7,000 of North Carolina's citizens sterilized. The program targeted the " mentally defective", "feebleminded" inmates in mental institutions and training schools and others whose sterilization was considered " for the public good

Having Robin Roberts perform her own book makes you feel like she is sitting on your sofa talking with you. It added so much depth to the book content.

The book tells the story of Robin as she battled MDS. What I really liked about the book was how she told her journey of fighting the illness and how those around her dealt with the illness. I especially liked how she talked about how people interacted with her and what type of interaction was most comfortable for her. It has helped me with my interaction with people in my life who unfortunately are going through similar situations.

I think I loved listening to this book because of the excellent narrating by Jenna and Adepero. Reading the book just wouldn't have been as rewarding.

I loved this story, based on the lives of Sarah and Angelina Grimke, who in the early part of the 19th century were abolitionists and spoke on the rights of women. They were from a leading Charleston family, who ended up being banned from Charleston. A fantastic audiobook.

I wasn't on a road trip or listening on a device I could walk with - so it was too slow. So I finished the book by reading it.

It wasn't my favorite Louise Penny book.

Ms. Corbett's performance of THE FORTUNE HUNTER was superb. She was able to make male voices sound truly male, which many female narrators are unable to do with total credibility, and also conveyed the various female voices as original and individual. I enjoyed her performance, which enhanced my enjoyment of the story.

Engaging historical novel set in Victorian times. A love triangle ensues between the Countess of Austria and an heiress/photographer, Charlotte with the charismatic Captain Bay Middleton. I enjoyed this story, which held my interest throughout the nearly 400 pages. A fun and engaging story that I would recommend to those who enjoy British historical fiction.

Kimberly Farr does an excellent job reading this book.

A SPOOL OF BLUE THREAD is another wonderful novel from Anne Tyler, full of lush descriptions that make you look at things differently.

Excellent style, riveting, packed with emotion. The narrator's voice immediately captivated me and I was engrossed in the story from the first sentence. He has a commanding presence and I look forward to other audiobooks narrated by this skilled actor.

An intriguing tale from a master storyteller. This short story is a wonderful introduction to the character of Jeff Resnick, created by L.L. Bartlett. As the story opens, the psychic, Jeff Resnick, is interviewing the mother of a missing child. It's a "cold case," meaning the child has been missing for eight months and the police have exhausted all their leads. As Jess Resnick meets with the mother in her apartment, he immediately senses a montage of images about the missing boy. These images come at great psychic cost to him (his empathic talent causes excruciating headaches) but he perseveres with his interview. As the images build in intensity, the story comes to a shattering climax. Excellent!

I love his narration! He does a really good job of making each individual main character - without going over the top. And the book is set in the south and he's really good at doing authentic southern accents. I would definitely listen to another book narrated by him.

I really loved this book. It's a long read - but it stayed interesting and kept me engaged throughout. And it's a great combination of murder mystery, suspense and legal drama.

Ms. Lee is the main narrator and she does a wonderful job, especially since the main character, Willa, is a 12-year-old girl. What makes the audio even better is that there are other narrators who read minor parts of the book such as letters. This change in voice and narration really makes the story come alive. Ms. Lee hits just the right pitch with each character and provides a vivid picture of their personalities.

This is a wonderful book. In part a coming-of age story, a family history, and a story of the depression era in small town America -- Macedonia, West Virginia. The narrator is a 12-year old girl, Willa, who is precocious, intelligent, and trying so hard to understand adults. She comes to understand, as does the reader, that there are many truths depending on our perspective, and what we think we know may not come close to being the truth. The characters are wonderful, each with their own flaws and their own strengths and graces. This book is a treasure.

I enjoy listening to this whole series of books. I would find it a loss to have a new narrator as I have associated the characters very strongly with the voice.

This is part of the Alex Delaware series about a psychologist who confers with police. The plots are easy to follow and very intelligently written making it easy to listen and pick up in different sessions. This particular story focuses on the legal system dealing with child custody. It certainly stimulates some thought-provoking questions.