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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
- A Monk and Robot Book, Book 2
- By: Becky Chambers
- Narrated by: Em Grosland
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?
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Loved, loved, loved this!!
- By Emunah Herzog on 12-07-23
- A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
- A Monk and Robot Book, Book 2
- By: Becky Chambers
- Narrated by: Em Grosland
The perfect sequel
Reviewed: 06-27-24
Another great book from Becky Chambers. This is the perfect sequel. It answers all of the questions and with the two novellas you have one wonderfully complete novel. Highly recommended
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Adventures of a Vegan Vamp
- Vegan Vamp Mysteries, Book 1
- By: Cate Lawley
- Narrated by: Rebecca Mitchell
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
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Waking up thin is one thing. But waking up gaunt, hangry, and undead makes for a very bad day. Mallory's killer better hide, because she's just discovered blood, meat, and dairy don't agree with her, and a future with no cheese is grim indeed. She's out to find her killer...and maybe a vegan cheese that doesn't melt her nose hairs.
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Adventures of aVegan Vampire
- By grammatoni on 10-29-19
- Adventures of a Vegan Vamp
- Vegan Vamp Mysteries, Book 1
- By: Cate Lawley
- Narrated by: Rebecca Mitchell
Cute story… Not much else
Reviewed: 06-07-24
I always like original vampire stories and a vegan vampire isn't interesting concept :-). The performance was OK and it took a good hour or so for the story to really get moderately interesting. If you can get the book is a freebie then it's worth a listen. But I wouldn't spend a credit on it. It's OK
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Waterlily, New Edition
- By: Ella Cara Deloria
- Narrated by: Pamela Hershey
- Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
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When Blue Bird and her grandmother leave their family's camp to gather beans for the long, threatening winter, they inadvertently avoid the horrible fate that befalls the rest of the family. Luckily, the two women are adopted by a nearby Dakota community and are eventually integrated into their kinship circles. Ella Cara Deloria's tale follows Blue Bird and her daughter, Waterlily, through the intricate kinship practices that created unity among her people. Waterlily, published after Deloria's death and viewed as the masterpiece of her career, offers a captivating glimpse.
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Would’ve loved a Lakota Narrator
- By Tiana on 03-30-19
- Waterlily, New Edition
- By: Ella Cara Deloria
- Narrated by: Pamela Hershey
You must read / listen to book !
Reviewed: 05-28-24
A friend recommended this book and I was shocked and pleasantly surprised how wonderful it is. It is a true glimpse into native American life two centuries ago the characters are engaging and the knowledge passed on is priceless. Highly recommend!
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The President's Brain Is Missing
- A Tor.Com Original
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 47 mins
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The question is, how can you tell the President's brain is missing? And are we sure we need it back?
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Not my cup of tea (Kelly SAID)
- By Kelly A McDermott on 09-15-19
- The President's Brain Is Missing
- A Tor.Com Original
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
What a funny story!
Reviewed: 12-24-23
Scalzi does it again :-) a fun short story with lots of humor and lots of "what if."
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- By: Lewis Carroll
- Narrated by: Scarlett Johansson
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
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Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson ( Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The young and imaginative Alice grows weary of her storybook, one "without pictures or conversations", and follows a hasty hare underground - to come face to face with a host of strange and fantastic characters.
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I underestimated
- By Midwestbonsai on 05-23-16
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- By: Lewis Carroll
- Narrated by: Scarlett Johansson
A classic told very well with exceptional narration
Reviewed: 11-11-23
If you have never read or listen to this book you need to. Miss Johansson's near ration was superb! Highly recommend.
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Doomsday Match
- The Dresden Codex, Book 1
- By: Jeff Wheeler
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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When Jonathon Roth and his family are invited by their neighbors, the Beasleys, to join them at a luxury retreat in Cozumel, who can refuse? It’s the perfect winter getaway. Relaxing on the beach, gourmet food, sightseeing, and free accommodations. But if it sounds too good to be true, it is. Villa Sara de Calakmul, owned by mysterious tycoon Jacob Calakmul, is more isolated compound than private resort. Armed guards patrol the jungle perimeters. Pictures of previous guests—long disappeared—adorn the walls.
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in Kate we trust
- By Athena (OneReadingNurse) on 07-14-23
- Doomsday Match
- The Dresden Codex, Book 1
- By: Jeff Wheeler
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
A good listen I recommend it
Reviewed: 09-20-23
This was a good story good world building with just a touch of suspense. I look forward to the sequel.
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The Case of the Haunted Haunted House
- 5-Minute Sherlock, Book 2
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Scott Aiello
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
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Sherman Holmes has officially settled into his new city, and the World's Greatest Detective Agency has opened its doors. While his put-upon partner, Watson, would be happy to keep the jobs as simple as missing pets, when a worried worker with an outlandish tale of ghosts walks in, there's no stopping Sherman from taking the case. Now, the new duo must investigate a local "haunted" tourist site where the scares are going off-script and otherworldly interference is suspected.
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Sequel! Woohoo!
- By Miget Kids on 01-26-21
- The Case of the Haunted Haunted House
- 5-Minute Sherlock, Book 2
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Scott Aiello
I another great work from Drew Hayes
Reviewed: 04-03-23
If you like Drew Hayes, other work, you will love this. It’s funny, excellent characters, and a terrific mystery. Highly recommend.
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The Kaiju Preservation Society
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
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When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food-delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization”. Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at at least. In an alternate dimension, dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm and human-free world.
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I'm listening with a permanent smile on my face
- By Lucy A. Pithecus on 03-15-22
- The Kaiju Preservation Society
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
John Scalzi’s best novel ever
Reviewed: 02-03-23
Spoiler alert the author, notes skulls, he said he had fun writing this book… And it shows. This is a light hearted really fun book to read or listen to. Highly recommend.
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Posthumous Education
- Fred, the Vampire Accountant, Book 8
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Just as Fred is settling down in his new abode, he receives word that a favor is being called in, one he promised to a dangerously powerful member of otherworldly royalty. Bracing danger, adventure, and unknown threats, Fred is instead asked to take on an entirely different role than anticipated. Acting as interim professor at one of the few universities for supernatural entities, Fred will have to navigate a strange environment, eccentric coworkers, and unenthusiastic students. Yet that alone won't be enough, for this college has more history than the tales in its tomes.
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HBO needs to turn this into a show
- By deadendpro on 01-18-23
- Posthumous Education
- Fred, the Vampire Accountant, Book 8
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
Another excellent Fred, the vampire book
Reviewed: 01-30-23
Drew Hayes. Has done it again! Another supremely entertaining story about Fred the vampire accountant. Highly recommend.
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Eternity
- A Sequel to Eon
- By: Greg Bear
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
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The crew of the asteroid-starship Thistledown has thwarted an attack by the Jarts by severing their link to the Way, an endless corridor that spans universes. The asteroid settled into orbit around Earth and the tunnel snaked away, forming a contained universe of its own. Forty years later, on Gaia, Rhita Vaskayza recklessly pursues her legacy, seeking an Earth once again threatened by forces from within and without.
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Mind Blown
- By Kay on 02-10-21
- Eternity
- A Sequel to Eon
- By: Greg Bear
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
Don’t bother… Not nearly as good as Eon
Reviewed: 01-23-23
I was expecting this story to finish. The story. Character arc started in the first book. It does finally in the last two chapters, or about the last 15 minutes of the book. I have listen to this book and I’ll be honest I can’t tell ya what it was about. I do not recommend this book. But the narration in the performance is very good.
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