Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Infamous Author: Jenny Holiday Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Fell has an amazing voice and did an excellent job with this book. I don't think I need to say anything more about his work, because he truly blew me away... Continue Reading →
Title: The Consumption of Magic Series: Tales From Verania: Book Three Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 18 minutes Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: This book. This narration. This is the book every audiobook buyer hopes to find. It is not buried treasure; it is eighteen-plus... Continue Reading →
Title: Can't Hide From Me Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Narrator: Nick. J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 8 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: The more I hear of Mr. Russo, the more certain I am that he is one of the hottest audio actors on the scene today. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key III Series: Cronin's Key: Book Three Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Buy the book, buy the series. N.R. Walker is a consummate storyteller, and Joel Leslie is a true performer. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: History isn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Fish, Dead Fish Series: Fish Out of Water: Book Two Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 48 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The action in this book is once again expertly told by Amy Lane. There is true suspense throughout, but the book’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Spencer Cohen: Book One Series: The Spencer Cohen Series Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker is a masterful storyteller, an auto-buy author for me for years now, and this series is no exception. In the more than capable... Continue Reading →
Title: Permanent Ink Series: Art and Soul: Book One Authors: Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary, Age Gap, Daddy Kink At a Glance: Kirt Graves gives another remarkable performance here. He explores the light kink and role play aspects of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Chief's Mess Series: Anchor Point: Book Three Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: One of the best things about the Witt/Russo connection is that the voice and the words blend together like the best cake. It is sweet... Continue Reading →
Title: Point of No Return Series: Turning Point: Book One Author: NR Walker Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 4 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book may have some story issues, but the voice talent makes it more than worth the price. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Matthew... Continue Reading →
Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo Author: Jill Twiss Illustrator: EG Keller Audio Narration: Jim Parsons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, John Lithgow, Jack McBrayer, and RuPaul Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Length: 40 Pages Category: LGBTQ Fiction, Children's Fiction At a Glance: This... Continue Reading →
Title: The Garden Series: Lavender Shores: Book Two Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is an amazing addition to this series. Kirt Graves’ voice is so well suited to the story that it’s almost impossible to imagine anyone else doing... Continue Reading →
Title: Pins and Needles Author: A.J. Thomas Narrator: Jason Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary, Legal Thriller At a Glance: This is a great book and a great narration; it’s everything a good book should be. The narration adds to the words and makes them even better. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Palisade Series: Lavender Shores: Book One Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The voice of Kirt Graves is perfect for this book. He has a soft, gentle way that is both endearing and exciting. He manages to convey the... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoky Mountain Dreams Author: Leta Blake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Smoky Mountain Dreams was done a truly just turn by John Solo. With rich pathos and nimble characterizations, he made this story shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes holding on means letting... Continue Reading →
Title: Coach's Challenge Series: Scoring Chances: Book Five Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I, for one, hope this series has a long life and that Smith continues to deliver the audio. Listeners always hope for that near perfect... Continue Reading →
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
Title: The Long and Winding Road Series: Bear, Otter, and the Kid: Book Four Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot recommend this book enough. The words are beautiful, the narration is amazing, the listener is taken by the... Continue Reading →
Title: Afraid to Fly Series: Anchor Point: Book Two Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the characters are not perfect, their obstacles are not impossible to overcome. Russo tells us this in moments of tenderness, anger, and pure... Continue Reading →
Title: Bankers' Hours Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the expert narration, buy it for the fun story, and buy it because sometimes even a light comedy can have an emotional weight. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Narrator: Greg Patmore Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a thoroughly entertaining historical brought to life by a fabulous narrator, who was new to me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: By the good offices of Riptide Publishing KJ... Continue Reading →
Title: You Never Know Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 27 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book for the expert narration, but be prepared to overlook a few story flaws so you can just immerse yourself in the ride and enjoy it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Enlightened Series: Enlightenment: Book Three Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 24 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: Hamish McKinlay returns for the final book in the series, and his performance is not to be missed. This is a masterful telling of a story fraught with excitement,... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Series: Enhanced: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I honestly cannot imagine this novel narrated by anyone other than Nick J. Russo. With just the right easygoing cadence and marvelous variety of voices,... Continue Reading →
Title: Nachos & Hash Series: Mary's Boys: Book One Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Dominic Carlos Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Carlos make the words come to life. He makes the feelings of the characters sharp and shiny as cut glass. Emotions are told with perfection... Continue Reading →
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