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Guin

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45 titles in library
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Incurable: The Ellie Chronicles

UNABRIDGED
- by John Marsden
- Narrated by Mikaela Martin
Incurable: The Ellie Chronicles

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 56 mins)

By John Marsden

Narrated By Mikaela Martin

Overall
(55)
Performance
(20)
Story
(19)

Ellie has struggled to put the war behind her and lead a normal life. Although what's normal about your parents having been murdered; trying to run a farm and go to school; and bringing up a young boy who's hiding terrible secrets about his past?
Bev says: "Don't want a cure"
"Different narrater to entire series - not happy"

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Why on earth would you change narrater after the entire series with Suzi Dougherty. Mikaela Martin cant do different voices or accents. It ruined the book for me. I now wish I hadnt started the Elle series and just finished with the war begins tomorrow series.

The story is interesting but really disappointed with narration.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
14

UNABRIDGED
- by Peter Clines
- Narrated by Ray Porter
14

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)

By Peter Clines

Narrated By Ray Porter

Overall
(6191)
Performance
(5600)
Story
(5580)

There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.
Magpie says: "Super solid listen!!"
"Great book, great narration"

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Very interesting book. Kept me interested till the very end. Didnt want to turn the audio book off. Very interesting characters.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

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- by Rachel Joyce
- Narrated by Jim Broadbent
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 57 mins)

By Rachel Joyce

Narrated By Jim Broadbent

Overall
(119)
Performance
(107)
Story
(104)

When Harold Fry nips out one morning to post a letter, leaving his wife hoovering upstairs, he has no idea that he is about to walk from one end of the country to the other. He has no hiking boots or map, let alone a compass, waterproof, or mobile phone. All he knows is that he must keep walking - to save someone else's life.
Carol says: "What a wonderful story!"
"inspirational - well worth a listen"

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I hadn't heard anything about this book. Loved it from start to finish - I found it very inspiring.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Witness

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- by Nora Roberts
- Narrated by Julia Whelan
The Witness

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 18 mins)

By Nora Roberts

Narrated By Julia Whelan

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(5097)
Performance
(4404)
Story
(4370)

Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems.
Maha Bali says: "not great, not terrible"
"Couldn't stop listening!"

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Loved this book. Great story, well narrated, gripping story line. Highly recommend. I didnt want the book to end.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Hundred and One Dalmatians

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- by Dodie Smith
- Narrated by Martin Jarvis
The Hundred and One Dalmatians

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 32 mins)

By Dodie Smith

Narrated By Martin Jarvis

Overall
(24)
Performance
(18)
Story
(19)

Pongo and Missis Pongo are a pair of Dalmatians who live with the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Dearly and their two nannies. Mr. Dearly is a "financial wizard" who has been granted life-long tax exemption and lent a house on the Outer Circle in Regent's Park in return for wiping out the government debt. The dogs consider the humans their pets, but allow the humans to think that they are the owners. Missis gives birth to a litter of 15 puppies.
Arie says: "A lot of fun"
"excellent - great for car trip with kids!"

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I downloaded this for a 4 hr road trip with my 4 yr old niece - I didnt get "are we there yet" once! She listened to the entire book and loved it. Well narrated.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
While I Live: The Ellie Chronicles

UNABRIDGED
- by John Marsden
- Narrated by Suzi Dougherty
While I Live: The Ellie Chronicles

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 29 mins)

By John Marsden

Narrated By Suzi Dougherty

Overall
(73)
Performance
(25)
Story
(25)

The town of Wirrawee is emerging from war, slowly, like a flower after a cold snap. Businesses are starting to reopen, the school has re-commenced classes, and local farmers are gradually repossessing their land. But it's not the same Australia as before the war. A new nation exists just a few miles away, a new border that separates Australia from its invaders. Or does it?
Bev says: "Strength"
"Great follow on to the When the war begins series"

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Suzi Dougherty is great.
Loved this book - Elle is amazing and inspiring with what she goes through.

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Burning for Revenge: Tomorrow Series #5

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- by John Marsden
- Narrated by Suzi Dougherty
Burning for Revenge: Tomorrow Series #5

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 52 mins)

By John Marsden

Narrated By Suzi Dougherty

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(127)
Performance
(55)
Story
(56)

The world is in flames. You look behind; there's nothing but smoke. Ahead of you the future has just burst into flames. Your life is on fire. The world's an inferno. You're burning with passion and fear, with love and rage. You're burning for revenge.
Guin says: "Loved it - cant wait to start next book"
"Loved it - cant wait to start next book"

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Fantastic series - downloaded book 6 as soon as I finished this book. Now onto the Elle Series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Night is for Hunting: Tomorrow Series #6

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- by John Marsden
- Narrated by Suzi Dougherty
The Night is for Hunting: Tomorrow Series #6

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 36 mins)

By John Marsden

Narrated By Suzi Dougherty

Overall
(115)
Performance
(45)
Story
(47)

They are the enemy. And they're still out there. They're in your street, your home, the safest places you know. You feel their hot breath, even in the depths of hell. Ellie and Homer are out there too. Lee and Fi and Kevin. They've forgotten what it means to be safe. Sometimes they feel like there's nowhere left for them. They may be right.
Guin says: "Love the entire series"
"Love the entire series"

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As soon as I finished this book I couldnt wait to start the next. The series is fantastic - I dont really have a favourite book - each is as good as the next.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Gregor and the Marks of Secret: The Underland Chronicles, Book 4

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- by Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by Paul Boehmer
Gregor and the Marks of Secret: The Underland Chronicles, Book 4

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 20 mins)

By Suzanne Collins

Narrated By Paul Boehmer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(192)
Performance
(131)
Story
(135)

For generations, rats have run the mice out of whatever lands they've claimed, keeping them constantly on the move. But now the mice are disappearing, and the young queen Luxa, who credits them with saving her life, is determined to find out why. Gregor joins her on a fact-finding mission, and when the true fate of the mice is revealed, it is something far more sinister than Gregor or Luxa have imagined.
Gurmukh says: "Thoroughly Enjoyable"
"Love the entire series - very Harry Potter like."

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

I have listened to all 5 books and think Paul Boehmer does a fantastic job with all the different characters - highly recommend and keen to listen to other books narrated by Boehmer.

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

I would love to see this series made into movies. Tag line - Harry Potter goes underground!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods: Underland Chronicles, Book 3

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- by Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by Paul Boehmer
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods: Underland Chronicles, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 47 mins)

By Suzanne Collins

Narrated By Paul Boehmer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(259)
Performance
(146)
Story
(149)

Book two left off with Gregor reading the Prophecy of Blood: a prophecy that calls for Gregor and Boots to return to the Underland to help ward off a plague. But this time, Gregor's mother refuses to let Gregor return to the Underland...until the rat Ripred assures the family that Gregor and Boots are needed only for a short meeting, which the crawlers will attend only if their "princess" Boots is present.
A User says: "Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods"
"Love the whole series"

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What did you like best about this story?

keeps me interested for the entire book - I listen to the books whilst driving - cant wait for my next road trip!

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

fantastic difference voices for all the characters - big fan.

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

I did find myself laughing out loud a couple of times

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend this series and The Hunger Games series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful