The Long Drop is a stand-alone true-crime thriller from the acclaimed author of the Alex Morrow novels, Denise Mina, that I highly recommend in audio. The Long Drop Synopsis: William Watt wants answers about his family's murder. Peter Manuel has them. But Peter Manuel is a liar. William Watt is … [Read more...]
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, Review: Wonderful
Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine... she has learned how to survive, but perhaps not how to live. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Synopsis" ‘Funny, touching, and unpredictable.’ - Jojo Moyes Eleanor Oliphant leads a simple life. She wears the same clothes to work every … [Read more...]
Please Do Not Disturb by Robert Glancy, Review: Snappy dialogue
Please Do Not Disturb is a funny, disturbing, and deeply affecting novel of power, corruption, and innocence in colonial Africa, by Robert Glancy, the author of Terms & Conditions. Please Do Not Disturb Synopsis: As the African nation of Bwalo prepares for The Big Day—the only day in the … [Read more...]
AN IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde, Book Review
An Ideal Husband in audiobook... a classic play by Oscar Wilde performed by LA Theatre Works An Ideal Husband Synopsis: A tender love story, a serpentine villainess, a glittering setting in London society, and a showering of Wildean witticism are only a few of the reasons why this play has … [Read more...]
THE HEN WHO DREAMED SHE COULD FLY by Sun-mi Hwang, Book Review
The 2 million-copy best-selling modern fable from Korea that won hearts around the world. The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly Synopsis This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every … [Read more...]
RAIN DOGS by Adrian McKinty, Book Review: A powerful journey
Detective Sean Duffy returns in Rain Dogs, Book 5 in Adrian McKinty's award-winning The Troubles series. Rain Dogs Synopsis It's just the same things over and again for Sean Duffy: riot duty, heartbreak, cases he can solve but never get to court. But what detective gets two locked-room mysteries … [Read more...]
Which audiobooks are you listening to these holidays?
Got a long car, train or plane ride ahead of you this holiday season? Listening to an audiobook could make that trip a whole lot more enjoyable. Years ago, like many readers out there, I had assumed audiobooks weren’t for me. But one day I decided to try one (it couldn’t be easier with Audible’s … [Read more...]
Audiobook narrators creating something special – are you listening?
Years ago, like many readers out there, I had assumed audiobooks weren't for me. But one day I decided to try one (it couldn't be easier with Audible's 'First Title Free' 30 Day Trial Program) and I was hooked. At that time they made my long daily commute infinitely more interesting, and now that … [Read more...]