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Adult Audio Books
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| Harry Potter
 The
Narrows by Michael
Connelly (Hachette Book Group
USA) If your a fan of mysteries then you'll really enjoy The
Narrows which is very nicely read by Len Cariou.
This is the story of an FBI agent who is on the outs -- Rachel Walling
and Harry Bosch, a former LAPD detective. Rachel's former boss,
Robert Backus, became "the Poet". He was thought to be dead, but
has apparently resurfaced and has summoned her to help track him down.
Bosch get's pulled into the case when a good friend of his suspiciously
dies. Bosch and Walling both suspect that his involvement in the
Poet's investigation is what got him killed. Both get caught up
looking for the Poet in this fast paced, exciting novel which takes
place in Sin City. Michael Connelly tells a great story, which has
us definitely wanting more! It's definitely well worth listening
too!
 The
Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights
by Faye Kellerman (Hachette Book Group
USA) This book, which is a compilation of short stories
features some of her most popular characters, Peter Decker, and his
wife, Rina Lazarus. A few of the stories are co-written or
inspired by her family and several are read by one of my favorite
narrators Dennis Boutsikaris. The stories vary, but some are very
creepy, some funny, but most are just plain entertaining. My
favorites included, The Garden of Eden a story that details the
mysterious death of a neighbor, missing money and a funny inheritance.
Open House tackles the "what if" when a body is found during an
open house. One that made me chuckle was the story Holy Water,
when a Rabbi who is kidnapped during Purim. Some very comic
criminals are trying to get a soft drink secret for another soft drink
giant. The humor with the Rabbi, Purim and his religious
requirements made the whole story made me chucke. All in all, it
was a delight to listen to.
 The
Camel Club (Time Warner AudioBooks)
I recently listed to the unabridged version of The Camel Club by David Baldacci. This book takes readers inside the Beltway
in Washington, DC as four unlikely misfits Oliver Stone, Caleb Shaw,
Reuben Rhodes, and Milton Farb struggle not only to survive, but to save their president and their country from a plot that will lead to nuclear disaster. It took a while to get into the book because there were a lot of names and
many subplots which all came together as the story unfolded. It was very entertaining and really held my attention all the way through to the end, there were some very exciting moments in the book which made me want to keep listening and I drove around just to keep listening. The only criticism of the story is that there was a little bit of political preaching. -
Reviewed by Janet, Grandmother of 5.
 Mary
Mary (Time Warner AudioBooks)
The James Patterson thriller once again features Alex Cross, the
Washington DC detective turned FBI agent. When an A-list actress, Antonia Schifman,
is murdered, her face cut up Alex Cross is brought in to help. He realizes
that this isn't random that it's the work of a serial killer and soon
emails come in from a Mary Smith claiming responsibility. The story
has some good twists and turns, a bit of romance, and a custody issue with
his son Alex (Ali). I've always liked narration of Peter J.
Fernandez. The book is an entertaining thriller and fans of James
Patterson will enjoy it.
 Kiss the Girls
(Time Warner AudioBooks)
This is another Alex Cross book, by James Patterson. The book which
came out several years ago and was made into a major motion picture is
finally out on an audio CD. Read wonderfully by Chris Noth and
Robert Guillaume it tells the story of Casanova and The Gentleman Caller -
two serial killers working coast to coast. When Cross's niece
becomes the latest victim, he uses his training as a psychologist and
detective to catch the killers. A great story and great listen!
 Light
on Snow (Time Warner AudioBooks)
$39.98 Anita Shreve, the best selling author of "The Pilots
Wife" writes a beautiful story about twelve-year-old Nicky Dillon and
the discovery she and her father make in the snow. On a cold
winter's day Nicky and her father find an abandoned baby. As the
story progresses you meet the babies mother, Nicky deals with her own
personal tragedies and grows. It's a beautiful story, read by Alyson
Silverman.
 The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
(Time Warner AudioBooks)
$24.95 Written by Malcom Gladwell this New Yorker writer
looks at why major changes in our society so often happen suddenly and
unexpectedly. Our reviewer found it fascinating how the social response to
a product creates the "tipping point" that creates a corporate
success. In particular the case of Hush Puppies was amazing, how
inner city kids changed a company almost demise into a huge revival.
The analysis off fashion trends, smoking and children's television were
particularly interesting. A great book to listen to and be inspired
by.
 The
Notebook (Time Warner AudioBooks)
$31.90 Written by Nicholas Sparks and narrated by Barry Bostwick it's a
beautiful story of love and devotion. The story takes you
through the lives of Noah and Allie starting almost at the end with Noah
reading the "Notebook" to Allie at her bedside. I don't want to
spoil this beautiful story by telling you too much. I will say that
I cried through the last two CD's and I was on a long drive with my kids
so it was a bit embarrassing! They were watching a movie and I was
bawling! It's a timeless story that is sure to become a
classic.
 Good Grief : A Novel
(Time Warner AudioBooks) $23.98 My initial impression about this book was that it was depressing, but it was far from
that. In fact the more I listened the more I was drawn in to the story, the characters and their lives. Sophie a widow at age 36 discovers that there are more
than just five stages to grief. During her first year as a widow she reinvents herself and helps to reinvent the life of a thirteen-year-old she becomes a big sister
to. Sophie takes you from Oreos to savory cheesecake with laughs and tears. It's a beautifully read and wonderful to listen to and it's far from depressing.
 The
Da Vinci Code (Random
House Audio) $44.95 According to our reviewer, the Da Vinci Code
is a thoroughly captivating novel. The author, Dan Brown, creates a suspenseful
piece complete with mystery, religion, history and excitement. As
this novel unfolds through the streets of France and across international
borders, the tale never becomes predictable or monotonous. There are
many twists which will leave the listener craving more hints used to solve
the complicated yet simple code.
The plot, based on the search for the elusive Holy Grail
is a theme that becomes more complex as the race intensifies. The
storyline woven by Dan Brown is amazing and will keep the listener so
involved they won't even realize that time has elapsed. The
narration could have done without the foreign accents which, in my
opinion, didn't work. Overall the story was as gripping as it was
entertaining and loved having it on CD. - Reviewed by Javier
 Every Second Counts
(Random House Audio) $27.50 Lance Armstrong
is the second rider ever to win five consecutive Tours and the fifth rider to win five Tours all together. He's one of the best athletes in the world, a cancer
survivor, and philanthropist This is his second book after It's Not About the Bike. My husband really liked this audio book on a personal level because we know many of the
riders he has raced with and his mentioning of them in the book made for additional enjoyment. The book discusses what drives him, his passions and his cancer survival and
it's great inspirational listening.
 Burma Road: The Epic Story of the China-Burma-India Theater in World War II
(Harper Audio) $29.95 This story inspired the movie "Bridge over the River Kwai." This book details the impossible task of building a 700 mile route from Kunming, China
to Lashio, Burma. If you're a history fan you will thoroughly enjoy this book. It does Vinegar Joe justice depicting the intolerable conditions of war, weather,
and horrendous circumstances. Written and read by Donovan Webster it great from beginning to end.
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