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Shannon K. Rigby

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Austin, TX | Member Since 2012

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  • The Future of Us | [Jay Asher, Carolyn Mackler]
    The Future of Us
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    The Future of Us

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Jay Asher, Carolyn Mackler
    • Narrated By Steven Kaplan, Mary Ellen Cravens
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (55)
    Performance
    (53)
    Story
    (53)

    It's 1996, and less than half of all American high-school students have ever used the Internet. Emma just got her first computer and an America Online CD-ROM. Josh is her best friend. They power up and log on - and discover themselves on Facebook, 15 years in the future. Everybody wonders what their Destiny will be. Josh and Emma are about to find out.

    Cheryl says: "Fascinating concept, entertaining story"
    "Clever Imagination of the Future"
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    Would you listen to The Future of Us again? Why?

    I probably wouldn't listen to it again, but I enjoyed it the first time!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Future of Us?

    When the boy and girl discover Facebook for the first time.


    What about Steven Kaplan and Mary Ellen Cravens ’s performance did you like?

    They were likeable. They were vulnerable.


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

    There were a couple of parts that make me chuckle.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Thirteen Reasons Why | [Jay Asher]
    Thirteen Reasons Why
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    Thirteen Reasons Why

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 24 mins)
    • By Jay Asher
    • Narrated By Debra Wiseman, Joel Johnstone
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (418)
    Performance
    (260)
    Story
    (265)

    Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, his classmate and crush, who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice explains that there are 13 reasons she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why.

    Sarah says: "Beautiful and Tragic"
    "Absorbing YA story of Suicide"
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    What did you love best about Thirteen Reasons Why?

    It was a clever plot for a novel.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I liked that I was kept surprised. I couldn't anticipate the next step.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I didn't really have a favorite scene. I just liked walking through the story with the main character.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    The Tapes Tell the Tale


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Beastly | [Alex Flinn]
    Beastly
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    Beastly

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By Alex Flinn
    • Narrated By Chris Patton
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (260)
    Performance
    (155)
    Story
    (162)

    "A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog but a horrible new creature who walks upright – a creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster. You think I’m talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It’s no deformity, no disease. And I’ll stay this way forever – ruined – unless I can break the spell...."

    Felicia says: "Chris Patton did a wonderful job"
    "YA Remake of the Classic Tale"
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    What did you love best about Beastly?

    The author did a good job of taking you into this boy's life.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Beastly?

    The pinnacle moment at the end of the story--can't give it away!


    What about Chris Patton’s performance did you like?

    He became "the Beast". He sunk into the character.


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

    No, no extreme reaction. It was fine, but nothing very special.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight | [Jennifer E. Smith]
    The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
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    The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 17 mins)
    • By Jennifer E. Smith
    • Narrated By Casey Holloway
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (44)
    Performance
    (41)
    Story
    (41)

    Today should be one of the worst days of 17-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. She's stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's in seat 18C. Hadley's in 18A.

    Tabitha says: "Quick, Sweet, & Funny"
    "Cute YA romance"
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    Would you try another book from Jennifer E. Smith and/or Casey Holloway?

    I would try another book from this author.


    Would you be willing to try another book from Jennifer E. Smith? Why or why not?

    Yes. It was a cute story.


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

    Not that I know of.


    Do you think The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    Not really. I think the story was told fine in one novel.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Wicked Business: Lizzy and Diesel, Book 2 | [Janet Evanovich]
    Wicked Business: Lizzy and Diesel, Book 2
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    Wicked Business: Lizzy and Diesel, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs)
    • By Janet Evanovich
    • Narrated By Lorelei King
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (448)
    Performance
    (402)
    Story
    (401)

    Lizzy Tucker’s once normal life as a pastry chef in Salem, Massachusetts, turns upside down as she battles both sinister forces and an inconvenient attraction to her unnaturally talented but off-limits partner, Diesel. When Harvard University English professor and dyed-in-the-wool romantic Gilbert Reedy is mysteriously murdered and thrown off his fourth-floor balcony, Lizzy and Diesel take up his 20-year quest for the Luxuria Stone, an ancient relic believed by some to be infused with the power of lust.

    Lorena says: "Not her best"
    "Love Janet Evanovich!"
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    If you could sum up Wicked Business in three words, what would they be?

    Funny, mystery, feel-good


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Wicked Business?

    The spells that hit the "bad guys" were all funny!


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

    She did a great job as Lizzy. Very dry and funny, just like the character.


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

    I would have if I had the time!


    Any additional comments?

    Janet Evanovich is always funny, original and a joy to read! Love her!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) | [Mindy Kaling]
    Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
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    Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 37 mins)
    • By Mindy Kaling
    • Narrated By Mindy Kaling, Michael Schur
    Overall
    (1085)
    Performance
    (992)
    Story
    (992)

    Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?”

    Lisa says: "If you like Mindy, you'll enjoy this listen."
    "Funny, likeable read!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) to be better than the print version?

    I prefer the audio version of memoirs. Mindy Kaling did not disappoint! Great to hear her story in her own words.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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