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Rebecca

APO, AE, United States | Member Since 2009

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259 titles in library
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Dying for Chocolate: Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Diane Mott Davidson
- Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat
Dying for Chocolate: Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 33 mins)

By Diane Mott Davidson

Narrated By Barbara Rosenblat

Overall
(215)
Performance
(87)
Story
(89)

In Dying for Chocolate, intrepid caterer Goldy Bear has moved to the posh Aspen Meadows Country Club, where her tasty concoctions are a hit with the wealthy residents. But when her boyfriend, a local analyst, perishes in a car accident, Goldy suspects that his death has all the ingredients of a homicide.
Rebecca says: "Love the series- not so crazy about narrator"
"Love the series- not so crazy about narrator"

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What made the experience of listening to Dying for Chocolate the most enjoyable?

The series is great and the characters captivating.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dying for Chocolate?

Mother-son relationship

How could the performance have been better?

I can't stand te narrator. Can't the mute out her swallowing and mouth noises? She also cones across whiny sometimes. Makes me a little crazy- the reason I have requested the rest of the series from the local library to read.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Backseat Saints

UNABRIDGED
- by Joshilyn Jackson
- Narrated by Joshilyn Jackson
Backseat Saints

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 43 mins)

By Joshilyn Jackson

Narrated By Joshilyn Jackson

Overall
(408)
Performance
(220)
Story
(217)

Rose Mae Lolley is a fierce and dirty girl, long-suppressed under flowery skirts and bow-trimmed ballet flats. As "Mrs. Ro Grandee" she's trapped in a marriage that's thick with love and sick with abuse. Her true self has been bound in the chains of marital bliss in rural Texas, letting "Ro" make eggs, iron shirts, and take her punches.
J. E. JONES says: "Loved this audio!"
"Loved this read!"

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Great read. I love that the author narrated it. Mrs. Jackson never disapoints. She has become one of my favorite authors.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Gods in Alabama

UNABRIDGED
- by Joshilyn Jackson
- Narrated by Catherine Taber
Gods in Alabama

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 6 mins)

By Joshilyn Jackson

Narrated By Catherine Taber

Overall
(919)
Performance
(366)
Story
(371)

When Arlene Fleet heads up north for college, she makes three promises to God: She will stop fornicating with every boy who crosses her path; never tell another lie; and never, ever go back to the "fourth rack of hell", her hometown of Possett, Alabama. All she wants from Him is one little miracle: make sure the body is never found.
Nicole says: "I couldn't turn it off!"
"Awesome story and narrator, but music?"

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Performance
Story

What made the experience of listening to Gods in Alabama the most enjoyable?

Amazing, captivating story. I love "Southern" books.so the setting was great. I enjoyed the relationship dynamic of the characters.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Burr, what a catch!

Have you listened to any of Catherine Taber’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Any additional comments?

I don't get the music incorporated into the audiobook. It felt like I was listening to a really bad radio soap opera from the 30s. The music really took away from the whole experience.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires

UNABRIDGED
- by Molly Harper
- Narrated by Amanda Ronconi
The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 55 mins)

By Molly Harper

Narrated By Amanda Ronconi

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1800)
Performance
(1640)
Story
(1635)

Iris Scanlon, Half-Moon Hollow's only daytime vampire concierge, knows more about the undead than she'd like. Running all their daylight errands - from letting in the plumber to picking up some chilled O neg - gives her a look at the not-so-glamorous side of vampire life. Her rules are strict; relationships with vamps are strictly business, not friendship - and certainly not anything else. But then she finds her newest client, Cal, poisoned on his kitchen floor, and only Iris can help.
Ronda says: "Once again this should have disclaimers"
"It's Molly Harper- what else is there to say?"

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Where does The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The author has become one of my favorites.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires?

Had me chuckling throughout the story. Also, love the appearance of Jane!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Where We Belong

UNABRIDGED
- by Emily Giffin
- Narrated by Orlagh Cassidy
Where We Belong

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 1 min)

By Emily Giffin

Narrated By Orlagh Cassidy

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(486)
Performance
(405)
Story
(409)

Marian Caldwell is a 36-year-old television producer, living her dream in New York City. With a fulfilling career and satisfying relationship, she has convinced everyone, including herself, that her life is just as she wants it to be. But one night, Marian answers a knock on the door ... only to find Kirby Rose, an 18-year-old girl with a key to a past that Marian thought she had sealed off forever. From the moment Kirby appears on her doorstep, Marian’s perfectly constructed world - and her very identity - will be shaken to its core.
Jeanette says: "Lovely Book"
"Griffin captivates me again"

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Story

What made the experience of listening to Where We Belong the most enjoyable?

Great story. Had me in tears one moment and laughing the next.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kirby- she is not your typical teen and far from perfect, but lovable

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors: Jane Jameson, Book 4

UNABRIDGED
- by Molly Harper
- Narrated by Amanda Ronconi
Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors: Jane Jameson, Book 4

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 23 mins)

By Molly Harper

Narrated By Amanda Ronconi

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1960)
Performance
(1751)
Story
(1760)

Just as Jane Jameson’s unlife seems to be stabilizing, fate sinks its fangs firmly into her butt. Despite her near-phobia of wedding planning, her no-frills nighttime nuptials to her sexy boyfriend, Gabriel, are coming along smoothly. That is, until she turns a fatally wounded teenage acquaintance, and the Council pronounces her responsible for the newborn vamp until he can control his thirst.
Kirstin says: "Molly Did it Again!!!"
"Loved it!"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I so look forward to any of Molly Harper's books and this one lived up to my expectations!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
By a Thread: Elemental Assassin, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by Jennifer Estep
- Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
By a Thread: Elemental Assassin, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 1 min)

By Jennifer Estep

Narrated By Lauren Fortgang

Overall
(604)
Performance
(534)
Story
(539)

"When killing people is your job, there’s no such thing as a vacation. Then again, how often does an assassin live long enough to enjoy her retirement? In this line of work, you either get lucky or you get dead. And since I destroyed my nemesis, Mab Monroe, a few weeks ago, all of Ashland’s lowlifes are gunning to make a name for themselves by taking out the lethal Spider—me, Gin Blanco."
Jessica says: "I thought it couldn't be better than the last one!"
"Great Series!"

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Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Often, I get bored with a series by the 5th or 6th book but I can't get enough of Jennifer Estep's characters in the Elemental Assassin Series! Jennifer captures your attention again in By A Thread.

Which character – as performed by Lauren Fortgang – was your favorite?

Gin of course!

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

Gin's wit makes me smile.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Jungle: A Signature Performance by Casey Affleck

UNABRIDGED
- by Upton Sinclair
- Narrated by Casey Affleck
The Jungle: A Signature Performance by Casey Affleck

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 5 mins)

By Upton Sinclair

Narrated By Casey Affleck

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(111)
Performance
(63)
Story
(60)

A Signature Performance: Oscar nominee and passionate vegan Casey Affleck highlights the more-relevant-than-ever issues of business ethics and food production in Upton Sinclair’s meatpacking industry bombshell.
Book Group Leader says: "Why, oh why, Casey Affleck?!?..."
"Excellent!"

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Somehow I have never read this book. I was amazed! Casey Affleck did a terrific job reading it.

3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Help

UNABRIDGED
- by Kathryn Stockett
- Narrated by Jenna Lamia , Bahni Turpin , Octavia Spencer , Cassandra Campbell
The Help

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 19 mins)

By Kathryn Stockett

Narrated By Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(24394)
Performance
(11084)
Story
(11113)

Why we think it’s a great listen: The most celebrated performance in all of Audible’s history, The Help has nearly 2,000 5-star reviews from your fellow listeners. We hear the print book’s not bad, either. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women - mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends - view one another.
Jan says: "What a great surprise!"
"My fav Audible download yet!!!"

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This was such an amazing experience. The book was wonderful and the narrative fantastic. A must for any Audible library!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful