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Florida Woman
- A Novel
- By: Deb Rogers
- Narrated by: Eileen Stevens
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Jamie is a Florida Woman. She grew up on the beach, thrives in humidity, has weathered more hurricanes than she can count, and now, after going viral for an outrageous crime she never meant to commit in the first place, she has the requisite headline to her name. But when the chance comes for her to escape viral infamy and imminent jail time by taking a community service placement at Atlas, a shelter for rescued monkeys, it seems like just the fresh start Jamie needs to finally get her life back on track — until it’s not.
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Addictive story and great narration
- By Hart Mrs. on 08-23-22
- Florida Woman
- A Novel
- By: Deb Rogers
- Narrated by: Eileen Stevens
Fun Cult Read
Reviewed: 05-23-23
If you’re looking for a fun cult read this is it. After a stupid mistake lands Jamie “Florida Woman” in hot water, she finds herself with a choice jail or a monkey refuge. She decides to spend her summer under house arrest at the refuge working off her sentence. Unfortunately for her life at Atlas is not all it seems.
I enjoyed the story and the few twists that were thrown in.
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All Good People Here
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Flowers
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Karissa Vacker, Ashley Flowers
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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Everyone from Wakarusa, Indiana, remembers the infamous case of January Jacobs, who was discovered in a ditch hours after her family awoke to find her gone. Margot Davies was six at the time, the same age as January—and they were next-door neighbors. In the twenty years since, Margot has grown up, moved away, and become a big-city journalist. But she’s always been haunted by the feeling that it could’ve been her. And the worst part is, January’s killer has never been brought to justice.
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this is literally the JonBenet Ramsey‘s story
- By Callie on 08-19-22
- All Good People Here
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Flowers
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Karissa Vacker, Ashley Flowers
Kept Guessing Until the End
Reviewed: 05-15-23
The perfect mystery. I was left guessing up until the end. There’s one tiny thing I’d want an answer to. But other than that I loved this book. 5 stars across the board.
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Just Like Home
- By: Sarah Gailey
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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“Come home.” Vera’s mother called and Vera obeyed. In spite of their long estrangement, in spite of the memories — she's come back to the home of a serial killer. Back to face the love she had for her father and the bodies he buried there, beneath the house he'd built for his family.
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Haunted People in a Haunted Place
- By Gus on 11-15-22
- Just Like Home
- By: Sarah Gailey
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
Not what I was expecting.
Reviewed: 02-17-23
This book is a story of a homecoming. A prodigal child returning. It’s a story of love and one of hate. It’s a story of two old friends reuniting. It’s one of horror.
There’s a moment in the book where my jaw dropped and I mouthed wtf. Overall I liked the book. Xe Sands voice is soothing and easily likable. Sarah’s writing is fluid and the story is engaging. There’s a few twists. The WTF one I was not expecting. The other was like a warm blanket pulled right out of the dryer. It led to an interesting conclusion.
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Lute
- By: Jennifer Thorne
- Narrated by: Victoria Blunt
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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On the idyllic island of Lute, every seventh summer, seven people die. No more, no less. Lute and its inhabitants are blessed, year after year, with good weather, good health, and good fortune. So it’s only fair that every seven years, on the day of the tithe, the island’s gift is honored. Nina Treadway is new to The Day. A Florida girl by birth, she became a Lady through her marriage to Lord Treadway, whose family has long protected the island. Nina’s heard about The Day, of course. It's all superstitious nonsense. Then The Day begins. And it's a day of nightmares.
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Slow to unwind- but what a finish!
- By linda on 10-08-22
- Lute
- By: Jennifer Thorne
- Narrated by: Victoria Blunt
Lute
Reviewed: 01-26-23
The island is a paradise. Not tropical but perfect all the same. The people of the island love the land and everything it offers them. But every seven years it comes at a price. Some most are willing to pay. Others not so much.
I really enjoyed this book. I felt for the characters that died, felt at peace with acceptance and rational philosophy of the main character Nina and marveled at how someone’s fear of death could turn them into a monster. Someone you don’t even recognize.
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Devolution
- A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre
- By: Max Brooks
- Narrated by: Judy Greer, Max Brooks, Jeff Daniels, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
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As the ash and chaos from Mount Rainier’s eruption swirled and finally settled, the story of the Greenloop massacre has passed unnoticed, unexamined...until now. The journals of resident Kate Holland, recovered from the town’s bloody wreckage, capture a tale too harrowing - and too earth-shattering in its implications - to be forgotten. In this audiobook, Max Brooks brings Kate’s extraordinary account to light for the first time, faithfully reproducing her words alongside his own extensive investigations into the massacre and the legendary beasts behind it.
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Disappointing. Not good.
- By Mr Dangerous on 06-16-20
- Devolution
- A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre
- By: Max Brooks
- Narrated by: Judy Greer, Max Brooks, Jeff Daniels, Nathan Fillion, Mira Furlan, Terry Gross, Kimberly Guerrero, Kate Mulgrew, Kai Ryssdal, Steven Weber
(D)evolutionary!
Reviewed: 04-04-22
Years ago, a decade maybe, I read World War Z and loved it. I would definitely say it’s in my top ten favorite books. I gotta say Devolution is in my top five. I’m a Halloween baby and love scary horror stories. Zombies and Big Foot make my heart happy.
This met all of my expectations and then some. On the one hand I loved the idea of Green Loop. I’d fight like a banshee to get my dogs and cat into my neighborhood contract, though. The idea of being semi cut off from the world in a community that is almost like a commune(cult aspects aside) has been a dream of mine for a while. Of course I think the idea of maybe having a few weapons or a satellite phone may be a great hindsight for the people of Green Loop. Not only that but maybe in the construction of such a community to build a few more exit strategies or even a bomb shelter. Again hindsight. Loved Kate and Dan and how they changed a grew in the faces of danger. And of course Mostar. Green Loop’s shining light.
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The Last Black Unicorn
- By: Tiffany Haddish
- Narrated by: Tiffany Haddish
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
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Tiffany can't avoid being funny: it's just who she is. But The Last Black Unicorn is so much more than a side-splittingly hilarious collection of essays - it's a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by reveling in her pain and awkwardness, showing the world who she really is, and inspiring others through the power of laughter.
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Interesting...
- By The2ndhorseman on 12-24-17
- The Last Black Unicorn
- By: Tiffany Haddish
- Narrated by: Tiffany Haddish
I cried, I laughed, I couldn’t stop listening
Reviewed: 03-24-21
I am terrible at names. Quite often I will see a movie or listen to a song x10 and I could not tell you the name or artist. I had seen her in films before, but her name like many others didn’t stick. The first time I knew of Tiffany Haddish and her name stuck was because of Groupon. Tiffany who loves Groupon was a spokesperson and as soon as I heard her voice and laugh I thought, that’s someone I can be friends with. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t know her. She is just that personable. Listening to her story it made me cry. She went through a lot of struggles through out her whole life, but she is a person with such a strong soul she took those troubles and found a way to work through them. From learning more about her you can see comedy was her saving grace. Bringing laughter into other peoples lives. I loved her book. I love that she got to tell her truth. And I love the song she included at the end.
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Yes Please
- By: Amy Poehler
- Narrated by: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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Amy Poehler is hosting a dinner party and you're invited! Welcome to the audiobook edition of Amy Poehler's Yes Please. The guest list is star-studded with vocal appearances from Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Michael Schur, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner, and even Amy’s parents - Yes Please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza.
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Listen to this book for sure
- By S.F. on 10-31-14
- Yes Please
- By: Amy Poehler
- Narrated by: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Mike Schur, Eileen Poehler, William Poehler, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner
Yes Please!
Reviewed: 01-26-18
This wonderfully refreshing audio version of Amy Poehler’s book Yes Please!, which was recorded in her vintage recording studio that she built herself, is the second time I bought this book. And I am so pleased that I did. For one, in her audio book not only do you get to hear the voice of Amy, her friends and loved ones, you also get to hear her delightful giggle. I’ve enjoyed watching Amy on tv and in movies over the years, and being able to get a glimpse behind the scenes has been a pleasure. One that you’ll enjoy immensely. Buy her book and then buy her audio book. Because real books are to be treasured and audio books are fun to listen to while at work(or in the car).
By the way, I loved you in Baby Mama and in Sisters.
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