Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Vespertine Authors: Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Listening to Vespertine was like visiting an old friend. I enjoyed hearing Mr. Ferraiuolo bring Nicky and Father Jazz to life. Definitely a recommended listen for audiobook lovers! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Triangulation Series: Borealis Investigations: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 48 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love Ashe’s storytelling style. It’s real, and gritty, and completely engrossing. I am so hooked on this series, you guys, and I now can’t imagine anyone else... Continue Reading →
Title: Orientation Series: Borealis Investigations: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 11 hours and 26 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Bottom line? Orientation is a thrilling start to what is sure to be a fantastic series. I love Ashe’s writing style. I adore North and Shaw. And, Charlie... Continue Reading →
Title: Heartsong Series: Green Creek: Book Three Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 46 minutes Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: As usual, there is so little I can say about the book without giving things away. And, believe me you don’t want to be spoiled. But I can... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones Beneath My Skin Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 55 minutes Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This is not your typical romance, but the names Klune and Tremblay are not to be missed in any capacity. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: In the spring of 1995,... Continue Reading →
Title: Aunt Sookie & Me: The Sordid Tale of a Scandalous Southern Belle Author: Michael Scott Garvin Narrator: Angie Hickman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 10 hours and 50 minutes Category: Literary Fiction, Humor/Satire, Historical (1960s) At a Glance: This novel was pretty much pure genius, but the narration by Angie Hickman managed to take it... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wish Upon the Stars Series: Tales from Verania: Book Four Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 27 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: At turns uproarious, comical, heartbreaking, tear inducing, deeply emotional and satisfying by the end, this book is not to be missed. The... Continue Reading →
Title: Sin and Tonic Series: Sinners Series: Book Six Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a great farewell from the voice who has carried us through the entire series. It’s a great ride from the very first... Continue Reading →
Title: Highway Man Author: Eden Winters Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 1 hour and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration here is as masterful as the words of this story. Pick up the audio if you can. You will not be disappointed. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Killian Desmond’s dreams died... Continue Reading →
Title: Less Author: Andrew Sean Greer Narrator: Robert Petkoff Publisher: Hatchette Audio Run Time: 8 hours and 17 minutes Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: This is a fantastic story, and an AMAZING audiobook. I highly encourage you all to go see what Less is all about for yourselves, either in ebook or audio. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Robby Riverton: Mail Order Bride Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Matthew Shaw Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 34 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: Between author Eli Easton’s incredible story and Matthew Shaw’s marvelous narration, Robbie Riverton: Mail Order Bride is simply outstanding and I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Changing Lines Series: Harrisburg Railers: Book One Authors: RJ Scott and V.L. Locey Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Do not miss this book. While the title suggests this is just the first in a series, I hope Crisden continues with... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 19 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Joel Leslie adds layers to the words Tal Bauer has written and makes them spring to life. Some books that are much shorter feel like they will never end. Here, for almost... Continue Reading →
Title: Suspicious Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Two Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I highly recommend this book and the others in Audible format because of the excellent job that Ferraiuolo does with the material.... Continue Reading →
Title: Jack of Thorns Series: Inheritance: Book One Author: Amelia Faulkner Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I loved that the magic of this book is less about powers and gods and more about how friendship and love can be their own magic,... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: 415 Ink: Book One Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Rhys Ford delves into the wounded psyche like no other author, plumbing the depths of what it means to doubt oneself to the point of living... Continue Reading →
Title: Kill Game Series: Seven of Spades: Book One Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Narrator: Wyatt Baker Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Buy this book. Baker takes the lovely words Kingsbridge wrote and makes them come alive for the listener. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Homicide detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Switched Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With rich emotion, excellent pacing and distinctly unique voices, Joel Leslie made Switched a story I could listen to over and over again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Israel Ingham’s life has never been... Continue Reading →
Title: The Veranda Series: Lavender Shores: Book Three Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book if you love joyful and unapologetic love. Buy it because this is the town and world we all wish we could live in. Buy... Continue Reading →
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: 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: 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 →
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