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  • The Giving Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel | [Jennifer Chiaverini]
    The Giving Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel
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    The Giving Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Jennifer Chiaverini
    • Narrated By Christina Moore
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (26)
    Performance
    (23)
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    (23)

    Jennifer Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilts novels are as lovingly crafted and heartwarming as the homemade quilts featured prominently in each story. The milestone 20th entry in this charming series, The Giving Quilt chronicles the week after Thanksgiving- Quiltsgiving- as residents of Elm Creek Manor find creative ways to answer the question, ''Why do you give?''

    Mary says: "The Giving Quilt - Political book vs Quilting book"
    "The Best Story I've Listened to thus far"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Oh yes!


    What did you like best about this story?

    It was well thought out, researched and delivered. I especially liked the surprise ending of the doctor coming back to the community. Everyone learned, including me, in this story.


    What about Christina Moore’s performance did you like?

    The narrator's voice in depicting the characters was very well done.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    When the doctor's wife asked for Gerdie's (?) help is saving her husband.


    Any additional comments?

    More along these lines are appreciated.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Out of Control: The Kincaid Bride Series, Vol. 1 | [Mary Connealy]
    Out of Control: The Kincaid Bride Series, Vol. 1
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    Out of Control: The Kincaid Bride Series, Vol. 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Mary Connealy
    • Narrated By Sherri Berger
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (46)
    Performance
    (35)
    Story
    (37)

    Rafe Kincaid controls everything in his life... until he meets Julia. Julia Gilliland has always been interested in the natural world around her. She particularly enjoys studying the fossils and formations in the magnificent cave near her father’s house. The cave seems plenty safe—until the day a mysterious intruder steals the rope she uses to climb out. Rafe Kincaid is a man used to being in control—of himself, his brothers, and his family’s ranch.

    Carrie F. Pagels says: "Nice Break from Depressing Listens!"
    "Loved the Characters!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Out of Control to be better than the print version?

    Always! I've issues with my sight and reading becomes increasingly difficult.


    What did you like best about this story?

    All the characters meshed together to form this wonderful epic.


    What does Sherri Berger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Feeling


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    When the damsel in distress became the hero.


    Any additional comments?

    thank you!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Speaks the Nightbird | [Robert McCammon]
    Speaks the Nightbird
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    Speaks the Nightbird

    • UNABRIDGED (30 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Robert McCammon
    • Narrated By Edoardo Ballerini
    Overall
    (1098)
    Performance
    (946)
    Story
    (940)

    The Carolinas, 1699: The citizens of Fount Royal believe a witch has cursed their town with inexplicable tragedies -- and they demand that beautiful widow Rachel Howarth be tried and executed for witchcraft. Presiding over the trial is traveling magistrate Issac Woodward, aided by his astute young clerk, Matthew Corbett. Believing in Rachel's innocence, Matthew will soon confront the true evil at work in Fount Royal....

    aaron says: "Dark, Twisted Period Piece with GREAT Characters!"
    "I was Always Trying to Guess . . . what next?"
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    What made the experience of listening to Speaks the Nightbird the most enjoyable?

    The narrator was great and really made the listener feel like he/she was interacting somehow with the characters in the story yet his voice did not drone on and put you to sleep. The whole story was very stimulating to the imagination.


    Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

    The plot keep me interested and anticipating what would happen next or who the culprit was. To find out in the end . . . wow!


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The scenario with the Native Americans was great and gave more depth to the story and characters.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    No extreme reaction, but satisfaction except I would have liked to see Rachel end up with the hero in the end.


    Any additional comments?

    Just keep up the great work! Onward and Upward McCammon!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Room: A Novel | [Emma Donoghue]
    Room: A Novel
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    Room: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Emma Donoghue
    • Narrated By Michal Friedman, Ellen Archer, Robert Petkoff, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (4026)
    Performance
    (1546)
    Story
    (1539)

    To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it is the prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven years. Through determination, ingenuity, and fierce motherly love, Ma has created a life for Jack. But she knows it's not enough...not for her or for him. She devises a bold escape plan, but what she does not realize is just how unprepared she is for the plan to actually work.

    Kathleen says: "A truly memorable read"
    "Too Close to Home"
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    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    No, but it's not a book I would have chose to read. It was a discussion book for our reading group.


    How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

    I am not sure changing anything would have made a difference.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by the narrators?

    Yes.


    Could you see Room being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    Please, no!


    Any additional comments?

    None

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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