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audiobooks

MAX by James Patterson (audio)

July 21, 2009

James Patterson‘s MAX on audio is chock full of sound effects, drama, and thrills. MAX is the fifth book in the young adult Maximum Ride series, which centers on winged kids that range from ages 6 to 16. Max leads the flock of winged children, and in this novel, they attempt to find Max’s kidnapped [...]

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The Whole Truth by David Baldacci

May 26, 2009

I won The Whole Truth by David Baldacci from She is Too Fond of Books back in March. Hubby and I have been listening to this on and off during the commute and on our most recent drive to Massachusetts for a little bit of a vacation. Have you ever wondered what would happen if [...]

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One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (audio)

April 28, 2009

Janet Evanovich’s One for the Money is the first in the Stephanie Plum series, and after reading/listening to the in-between-the-numbers Plum novels I can see why people would find the in-between books disconcerting. Those novels deviate from the mystery formula and from the narrative Evanovich already has established. In One for the Money, Stephanie Plum [...]

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Naughty Neighbor by Janet Evanovich

April 3, 2009

Another audiobook by Janet Evanovich, but this one is not in the Stephanie Plum series or the Between-the-Numbers series. Naughty Neighbor is one of Evanovich’s earlier books, which have been dubbed “red-hot comedies.” Louisa Brannigan is a nose-to-the-grindstone press secretary for an up-and-coming senator, Nolan Bishop. Louisa and her neighbor, Pete Streeter, are at odds, [...]

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Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich

March 19, 2009

Janet Evanovich’s Plum Spooky is the latest of the between-the-numbers novels. Diesel makes his way back to Trenton and into Stephanie Plum’s apartment hot on the heels of Wulf Grimoire, his cousin and all around scary creep who vanishes in a flash of light and can electrocute you with a simple touch of the skin. [...]

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Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evanovich

February 23, 2009

Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evanovich is another between-the-numbers novel where Stephanie Plum and Diesel set out on another adventure to corral another unmentionable, Bernie Beaner, is on the loose causing havoc. Diesel shows up at Stephanie’s and informs her she now must become a relationship expert until Annie Hart is safe, but Stephanie only has [...]

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Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich

January 23, 2009

Audio books make the commute fly by on most occasions and Janet Evanovich‘s Plum Lucky, a Between-the-Numbers novel, is no exception. My husband and I seem to be hooked on these Between-the Numbers novels because they are humorous, ridiculous in some instances, and fast-paced. Stephanie Plum and Diesel are back on the hunt, but not [...]

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Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich

January 4, 2009

Janet Evanovich’s Visions of Sugar Plums is a fun holiday listen. The hubby and I listened to this book on our morning commutes and it was a short one at only 3 discs. Visions of Sugar Plums is a “Between the numbers novel.” I haven’t read any of the number novels yet, but I do [...]

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Fixing Hell by Col. (Ret.) Larry C. James, Ph.D.

December 19, 2008

Fixing Hell by Col. (Ret.) Dr. Larry C. James, Ph.D. is a nonfiction book about how one army psychologist takes on the task of cleaning up after public relations nightmares at detention centers in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Abu Ghraib, Iraq. Dr. James is sent to reform these prison/detention centers after scandals break out regarding [...]

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Christopher Moore Audiobook Winners!

November 9, 2008

Out of 24 entrants, randomizer.org selected #8 and #21, which means Lenore of Presenting Lenore and Wrighty of Wrighty’s Reads are the winners of one audiobook by Christopher Moore. Wrighty selected Fluke. Lenore will have to choose between her top two picks of The Stupidest Angel and You Suck! Copyright of Serena M. Agusto-Cox at [...]

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Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore

November 4, 2008

Christopher Moore‘s The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror is another audiobook to entertain, even at 5 A.M. on the commute into the city. My husband and I have gotten into a habit of listening to audiobooks in the car when we travel to and from work, and when we take little road [...]

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It is a Dirty Job!

September 20, 2008

Christopher Moore’s Dirty Job is set in San Francisco, Calif., much like the vampire novels I have reviewed here and here. This book starts off with Charlie Asher and his wife Rachel, and they are about to have a baby. In one fateful moment, Charlie’s world is turned upside down and inside out. His wife [...]

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