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Susan

I enjoy Scandinavian mystery and crime authors like Asa Larsson, Helene Tursten, Jo Nesbo, Karin Fossum and Amaaldur Indridason just to name a few.

Boise, ID, United States | Member Since 2007

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236 ratings
477 titles in library
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The Beautiful Mystery: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel

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- by Louise Penny
- Narrated by Ralph Cosham
The Beautiful Mystery: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 35 mins)

By Louise Penny

Narrated By Ralph Cosham

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(620)
Performance
(530)
Story
(524)

No outsiders are ever admitted to the monastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups, hidden deep in the wilderness of Quebec, where two dozen cloistered monks live in peace and prayer. They grow vegetables, they tend chickens, they make chocolate. And they sing. Ironically, for a community that has taken a vow of silence, the monks have become world-famous for their glorious voices, raised in ancient chants whose effect on both singer and listener is so profound it is known as “the beautiful mystery.”
Sparkly says: "Engaging, entertaining, and heartbreaking."
"Not so much"

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Having listened to all of Ms. Pennys book, I am a big fan. To be honest this was one I will not listen to again. The ending was so wrong and I would like to go back to the goings on in Three Pines.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Mary, Called Magdalene

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- by Margaret George
- Narrated by Kate Reading
Mary, Called Magdalene

UNABRIDGED (30 hrs and 49 mins)

By Margaret George

Narrated By Kate Reading

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(1)
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(1)
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(1)

Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute, a female divinity figure, a church leader, or all of those? Biblical references to her are tantalizingly brief, but we do know that she was the first person to whom the risen Christ appeared - and the one commissioned to tell others the good news, earning her the ancient honorific "Apostle to the Apostles". Today, Mary continues to spark controversy, curiosity, and veneration. In a vivid re-creation of Mary Magdalene's life story, Margaret George convincingly captures this renowned woman's voice.
Susan says: "Beautiful story"
"Beautiful story"

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Margaret George writes historical novels and this is the most beautiful story. Read over the years during the Easter Season Ms. George brings to life a woman who holds a significant place in the life and times of Christ. Please read with good heart.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Night Rounds

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- by Helene Tursten
- Narrated by Suzanne Toren
Night Rounds

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 15 mins)

By Helene Tursten

Narrated By Suzanne Toren

Overall
(26)
Performance
(20)
Story
(22)

Irene Huss is a former Ju-Jitsu champion, a mother of twin teenage girls, the wife of a successful chef, and a Detective Inspector with the Violent Crimes Unit in Goteborg, Sweden. And now she’s back with a gripping follow-up to Detective Inspector Huss. One nurse lies dead and another vanishes after their hospital is hit by a blackout. The only witness claims to have seen Nurse Tekla doing her rounds, but Nurse Tekla died sixty years ago.
Susan says: "Follow D I Huss"
"Follow D I Huss"

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D I Huss is a busy lady she is the best D I in Goteborg, she is a mother of twin girls that keep the parents busy, she encourages her chef husband to be the best he can be. With all this going on, she solves crimes. Nightrounds is a good story, fast moving and a good ending. I have enjoyed all Ms Tursten novels and looking forward to her next adventure for D I Huss.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Easy Money: A Novel

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- by Jens Lapidus , Astri von Arbin Ahlander (Translator)
- Narrated by Bruce Turk
Easy Money: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 44 mins)

By Jens Lapidus, Astri von Arbin Ahlander (Translator)

Narrated By Bruce Turk

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(6)
Performance
(6)
Story
(5)

JW is a student having trouble keeping up appearances in the rich party crowd he has involved himself with. He’s desperate for money, and when he’s offered a job dealing drugs to the very crowd he’s vying for a place in, he accepts it. Meanwhile, Jorge, a young Latino drug dealer, has just broken out of jail and is itching for revenge. When JW’s supplier gets wind of Jorge’s escape, he suggests JW track him down and attempt to win his trust in order to cover more area in the drug circuit.
Susan says: "Bad book"
"Bad book"

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Sorry I bought this book. Not my style too ruff a life style for me I would like a refund.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections

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- by Nora Ephron
- Narrated by Nora Ephron
I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 8 mins)

By Nora Ephron

Narrated By Nora Ephron

Overall
(248)
Performance
(119)
Story
(122)

Nora Ephron returns with her first book since the astounding success of I Feel Bad About My Neck, taking a cold, hard, hilarious look at the past, the present, and the future, bemoaning the vicissitudes of modern life, and recalling with her signature clarity and wisdom everything she hasn’t (yet) forgotten. Filled with insights and observations that instantly ring true - and could have come only from Nora Ephron - I Remember Nothing is a pure delight.
Carol says: "Ha ha"
"A joy"

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This is such a great listen for me. I have enjoyed this more times than I can think. I am looking forward to her other books being added to my library. I will miss Ms Ephron and am looking forward to many years of enjoying her sharing her life experience.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Enchanted April

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- by Elizabeth von Arnim
- Narrated by Nadia May
The Enchanted April

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 4 mins)

By Elizabeth von Arnim

Narrated By Nadia May

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(263)
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(107)
Story
(111)

This is a journey of both escape and discovery for four exquisitely different women, a month of bliss and privacy for four weary souls. Their refuge on the Italian Riviera provides the perfect backdrop for a story about the search for spiritual harmony within and without.
Susan says: "Excellent book, excellent narrator"
"A joy"

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I listen to this once a year and I am never disappointed. I will continue to enjoy this book for many years to come. As far as I am concerned this is a classic.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Bishop and the Missing L Train

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- by Andrew Greeley
- Narrated by George Guidall
The Bishop and the Missing L Train

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 29 mins)

By Andrew Greeley

Narrated By George Guidall

Overall
(11)
Performance
(5)
Story
(4)

International best-selling author Andrew M. Greeley is hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "a fascinating novelist" with a rare, possibly unmatched point of view. In this baffling mystery, the unpopular and incompetent Bishop Gus Quill is assigned to the Archdiocese of Chicago despite loud protests. When he disappears while riding the L Train, it falls to Bishop Blackie Ryan to find him.
Mary says: "Another humane author, hooray!"
"A fun story"

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Bishop Blackie is a good man doing good works for his Cardinal in Chicago. He is a detective like no other and he always solves the mystery with grace and dignity of a faithful Bishop of the Catholic Church.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germaine

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- by Andrew Greeley
- Narrated by George Guidall
The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germaine

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 18 mins)

By Andrew Greeley

Narrated By George Guidall

Overall
(9)
Performance
(4)
Story
(4)

With over 15 million copies of his books in print, Father Andrew M. Greeley has an unmatched flair for writing entertaining fiction that offers wry observations about religious and secular life. His popular novels featuring Bishop Blackie Ryan offer delightful locked-room mysteries set against the intricate politics of the Catholic church.
connie says: "predictble Greeley but has charm"
"Good story"

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Take time to enjoy this story. Bishop Blackie tells a good story. I have listened to this a couple of times.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Confessions of St. Augustine

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- by Saint Augustine
- Narrated by Simon Vance
The Confessions of St. Augustine

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 45 mins)

By Saint Augustine

Narrated By Simon Vance

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(77)
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(36)
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(35)

Saint Augustine's contributions to Christian theology are second to no other post-apostolic author in the whole sweep of church history. Yet along side his doctrinal treatises, Augustine tells a story of his life devoted to Christ as his only satisfaction. The Confessions is at once the autobiographical account of Augustine's life of Christian faith and at the same time a compelling theology of Christian spirituality for everyone.
Jim D says: "Impressions on first listening to the book."
"Lent"

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I read this during Lent every year. It is a wonderful way to spend time listening to St. Augustine talk about his life's struggles and pray to find the right way.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts On Being A Woman

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- by Nora Ephron
- Narrated by Nora Ephron
I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts On Being A Woman

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 53 mins)

By Nora Ephron

Narrated By Nora Ephron

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(527)
Performance
(145)
Story
(141)

With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron shares with us her ups and downs in I Feel Bad About My Neck, a candid, hilarious look at women who are getting older and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.
Kestrel says: "Don't make me get out of the car..."
"The best"

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If you are a Nora Ephron fan, this is a classic. I will forever miss her wonderful good nature. She has made getting older with a certain style. I will listen to this many more times.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York

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- by Chandler Burr
- Narrated by Mel Foster
The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 10 mins)

By Chandler Burr

Narrated By Mel Foster

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(127)
Performance
(63)
Story
(65)

No journalist has ever been allowed into the ultrasecretive, highly pressured process of originating a perfume. But Chandler Burr, the New York Times perfume critic, spent a year behind the scenes observing the creation of two major fragrances.
Roy says: "A Thoughtful Book"
"Oh yes"

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I did like this book. I listened to this book while driving from Portland, OR to Boise. I sure know now a bit about the perfume industry. I'!m still not happy about paying so much for my Gucci.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful