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The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of ...by William Kalush , et al. narrated by Adam Grupper
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| One word: "WOW!" This is the most interesting biography I have ever read. Having been well read on Houdini, I can say that this was not only historically accurate, but FUN to read. It tells the true story of his life although be prepared: You may occasionally have to pick up the box just to remind yourself that it is a true story! For me, this is a 12 of out 5. |
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| I loved this lecture! This live lecture was absolutely fantastic! I not only loved this as an actor seeking useful information, but as a person who enjoys an entertaining speaker. He stayed on topic and kept my full attention from beginning to end. The live format is really quite nice to listen to...it's almost "interactive". I give this a 5 out of 5 |
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| Lyndsay's Picks |
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| When considering the title, it may not sound like the two most engaging or exciting characters: an old man and the sea… Well, with Donald Sutherland at the Helm, steering Hemingway’s classic voyage of man vs the elements , your doubts are instantly drowned in their wake. The old man is amazing: He’s sage, endearing, tough as nails and has a pretty entertaining dialogue with himself on his days long tour at sea. I laughed out loud a couple of times at comments like ‘bad news for you fish’ when he feels more strength to reel it in. My favourite of Hemingway’s; a highly recommended contemplative read. |
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| I've always been a fan of Coupland, partly because he's Canadian, but also, i'm always seduced by his lexis. He's poetic in a modern world. For example; 'the sunset was the colour of children's aspirin'. I just think that's so tangible and beautiful. The story is pretty intense and morose, although relevant. It's about a high school shooting. Although I really enjoyed the story, the narrator who spoke as Cheryl sounded WAY too young for her character; sounding more like a 10 year old, than an 17 year old. I found the inundation of religion somewhat trying at the beginning as well, though that passes. Great read! |
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| This book is just as entertaining as his last, if not more so. Primarily it's about an excitable, resolute little boy who has tragically lost his father in the 9/11 catastrophe. throughout the book he is traversing Manhattan, searching for answers to a clue he thinks his father left him. The subplots including the boy's grandmother and grandfather can practically stand as their own books! Foer's panache, humour and pathos will always keep me reading. |
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| 'Mitchell and Webb' are one of the funniest comedy teams out there today. This disc is a variety of brief sketches that will crack you right up if you love that typical genius, silly, off the wall British humour as i do. If you're into British comedy, and you haven't heard these guys; DOWNLOAD THIS NOW! |
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| Pamela's Picks |
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| I decided to 'read' this book because I had seen a commercial for the film. Picking it up, I had very high expectations and I was not disappointed. The language is rich and moves the story forward in a manner that draws you in slowly but before you know it, you're taken away with the lives and the emotions of the characters. I found the narration of this title to go well with the tone and the context of the book. This book has everything that a 'reader' wants in a title: love, betrayal, imagination, regret, and a valiant attempt to correct past wrongs. Ian McEwan's writing is so lyrically perfect that it creates some of the most beautiful images and meaningful moments within a heartrending story. |
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| Pete's Picks |
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"I like to make as much use of my time as possible, which is why I love being able to keep up on my 'reading' while travelling, going to the gym, and even cooking with audio books."
| Subject matter that might be offsetting, (love between young cousins), but a none the less fascinating listen. I listened to the UK version by Hachette Audio, and the whole family mystery was pretty gripping. Main character has to work out his feelings over his cousin, the story of which is told concurrently with the present issue of the looming potential sale of the family company. Alternates back and forth, and you're definitely left a few times demanding it go back to deal with the previous timeline to see what happens next. Great book. |
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| I read the first 3 regularly, and have listened to the last 3. While the 5th and 7th books both weigh in at over 20 cd's in length, this has been by far the best listening experience I've had to date with books. George Guidall is a fantastic narrator, and I think he did an amazing job of bringing life to King's characters. I think this has been a series 30 or so years in the making, and it ended well. |
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| Absolutely great listen. Read by the author, who's an actually great orator. He also makes good use of other recording in this book by playing clips from radio and tv. If you're interested in media bias, though this is purely seen from the left, this is a must listen. I'd like to read something from the right akin to this to compare and contrast, as some of the things detailed in this book are absolutely disgusting. A great, and funny book. |
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| Great book, I absolutely loved listening to this. This was my introduction to Atwood, and I'm glad I've finally gotten around to one of her titles. Campbell Scott also does well as narrator on this. |
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| Sean's Picks |
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"Though I only commute a few minutes to the office, I still enjoy audio books when I'm going through the routine parts of my day."
| This was a pretty funny audiobook. Dry humor and power pump up for all you wanna-be cut throat managers. No serious takeaways from this one...a multi-hour diversional activity. |
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| I have a new appreciation for the men & women who serve in our armed forces. This brings home the stark realities of war. A captivating listen. |
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| Arguably one of the best fiction audiobooks I have listened to in the past year. Keeps you hanging throughout. If you want a story that keeps you guessing, this is it. Dennis Boutsikaris is an excellent narrator. |
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| An interesting combination of baseball and mathematics. For the statistics lovers of the world, listen to an incredible story of a "real life" application of the law of numbers. Makes you think you should have paid more attention in math class. |
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| Sharron's Picks |
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| Who knew Desmoines, Iowa could be that amusing? Those of you who read a Walk In The Woods will love to hear more about Katz. Bryson's diction has improved since previous audio books, although he still has that odd quasi-British-cum-Mid-West-US accent. This book makes my top 10 list if for no other reason that the line "She wandered away humming The Alzhiemer Theme Song..." |
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| If you've ever looked around at the world and asked yourself "How did we get here?", this is a good book for you. It takes a swipe at just about every major contributing factor to modern society - from geography, to language, to human behaviour, to evolution. Not too technical to be enjoyable, not too fluffy to be boring. Great read! |
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