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Alone with the Stars by David R. Gillham (2020)

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100

Alone with the Stars by David R. Gillham (2020)

Author: David R. Gillham
First Published: January 30th 2020
Score: 4/10

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In the summer of 1937, Amelia Earhart is the most famous woman in the world - a record-breaking pilot, a best-selling author, and a modern woman shattering the glass ceiling in the early days of aviation.

And then she vanishes.

In Tampa, Florida, 15-year-old Lizzie Friedlander spends her afternoons glued to her father’s radio, tapping into the enormity of a world she longs to travel. Lizzie can hardly believe her ears when she picks up a radio signal from a faraway source that sets her heart racing: “Amelia Earhart calling SOS!”

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:39:00 +0000

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

Author: William Gibson
First Published: May 30th 2019
Series: Alien Series
Score: 4/10

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Audible is bringing William Gibson’s lost Alien III script to life in audio for the first time, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the birth of the Alien Franchise.

Alongside a full cast, Michael Biehn and Lance Henriksen reprise their iconic roles as Corporal Hicks and Bishop from the 1986 film Aliens.

Author: Dave Hill
First Published: November 10th 2017
Series: Bedtime Stories for Cynics Book 1
Score: 4/10

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The closest you’ll get to having Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson read you a bedtime story, this sharp and silly series features inappropriate children’s stories for adults only – performed by masters of the comedic arts.

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:42:00 +0000

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

Author: Florence Williams
First Published: September 27th 2018
Score: 4/10

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The 3-Day Effect is a look at the science behind why being in the wild can make us happier, healthier and more creative. Whether it’s rafting down Utah’s Green River, backpacking in Arizona’s wilderness or walking through Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., scientists are finding that the more exposure humans have to nature, the more they will benefit from reduced anxiety, enhanced creativity and overall well-being. Trek with science journalist Florence Williams as she guides former Iraqi war veterans, sex trafficking survivors, and even a nature hater, on three-day nature excursions to see how the outdoors offers something like a miracle cure for an array of extreme and everyday ailments.

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:35:00 +0000

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Author: Ruth Cowen
First Published: October 25th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Veteran royal broadcaster Jennie Bond explores the life of Britain’s longest reigning monarch.

Wife, mother and head of state, who is the real Elizabeth? What do the headlines hide? How close to reality are the television interpretations? Once a minor royal, she is now one of the most recognisable women in the world. Admired by many, she has reigned through a period of unprecedented change, steering the monarchy through the end of an empire, public scandals and private losses.

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:16:00 +0000

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Author: Jan Smith
First Published: November 30th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Are we born evil, or do we have evil thrust upon us? This is the eternal question of nature vs nurture at the centre of Killer by Nature, a brand-new psychological thriller from Audible Originals.

Dr. Diane Buckley, a talented freelance forensic psychologist, is drafted in to examine a grisly murder - a body found in a children’s playground. The murder carries all the hallmarks of one of her most famous incarcerated clients, ‘The Playground Killer’ (aka Alfred Dinklage). In a series of intimate 1:1 sessions, Buckley has to race against time to unpick the facts and delve into Dinklage’s often manipulative, complicated mind to understand his past whilst striving to prevent further murders…as someone out there will stop at nothing to complete Dinklage’s work.

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 21:34:00 +0000

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

Author: Susan Trott
First Published: November 9th 2017
Score: 4/10

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The Man on the Mountaintop tells the story of Holy Man Joe, an ageing and unassuming man who lives in a hermitage on top of a mountain. During the summer months, thousands of hopefuls line the single-file path leading to his door, seeking his wisdom. From bombastic, wealthy nobles intent on cheating their way to the top to drunkards who gradually build the physical and mental strength they need to quit their addiction, The Man on the Mountaintop is a rousing tale full of humour, wit and life lessons.

The Demon Next Door by Bryan Burrough (2019)

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 22:52:00 +0000

The Demon Next Door by Bryan Burrough (2019)

Author: Bryan Burrough
First Published: 2019
Score: 4/10

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Best-selling author Bryan Burrough (Barbarians at the Gate, Public Enemies, Big Rich) recently made a shocking discovery: The small town of Temple, Texas, where he had grown up, had harbored a dark secret. One of his high school classmates, Danny Corwin, was a vicious serial killer who had raped and mutilated six women, murdering three of them. Yet the town had denied all early signs of the radical evil that was growing within Corwin. What had led the local media to ignore his early rapes? Why had the local Presbyterian Church tried to shield him from prison? Why had local law enforcement been unable to solve and prosecute his murders as they continued?

Dodge & Twist by Tony Lee (2011)

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:54:00 +0100

Dodge & Twist by Tony Lee (2011)

Author: Tony Lee
First Published: 2011
Score: 4/10

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It’s rumoured that Dickens wanted to return to his classic novel Oliver Twist, to bring him back into a later book as an older character, but he never managed this before he died. However, if Oliver had returned, what would he have been like? Would the scars of his childhood affect the man he would become? And what of ‘Dodger’, sent to a land halfway around the world, his friend, mentor and master dead because of Oliver?

Victorian Secrets by John Woolf and Nick Baker (2018)

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:16:00 +0100

Victorian Secrets by John Woolf and Nick Baker (2018)

Author: John Woolf and Nick Baker
First Published: 2018
Score: 4/10

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Step right up, step right up and don’t be shy—welcome to Victorian Secrets. Over 12 fascinating episodes, Stephen Fry explores the weird and worrying ways of Victorian Britain through true accounts delving deep into a period of time we think we know, to discover an altogether darker reality.

Twain's Feast by Nick Offerman (2018)

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 23:06:00 +0100

Twain’s Feast by Nick Offerman (2018)

Author: Nick Offerman
First Published: 2018
Score: 4/10

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Mark Twain, beloved American writer, performer, and humorist, was a self-proclaimed glutton. With the help of a chef and some friends, Nick Offerman presents the story of Twain’s life through the lens of eight of Mark Twain’s favorite foods. As we explore these foods’ role in Samuel Clemens’ life, we also discover a surprising culinary and ecological history of America. The biggest celebrity of his time, Twain was a witness to a transforming country, and with historian and writer Andy Beahrs as a guide, Beahrs and Offerman take documentary excursions across America, illuminating each dish and bringing to life a broad sampling of Twain’s writing. Twain’s Feast is a rollicking information-packed journey into the rich culinary history of America, with the sharp eye and unmistakable wit of Mark Twain himself.

Lullaby by Jonathan Maberry (2018)

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:17:00 +0100

Lullaby by Jonathan Maberry (2018)

Author: Jonathan Maberry
First Published: October 4th 2018
Score: 4/10

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The fears and horrors of being a new parent take on a shocking dimension in in this heart-stopping original story, only from Audible. A young married couple, Matt and Gillian have just bought a gorgeous house located next to a lake in the Catskills. They want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to raise their baby girl, Hope, in relative peace and quiet. When night falls, however, their dream home becomes a house of nightmares. Matt and Gillian soon learn that darkness takes many forms. And sometimes, darkness is hungry.

Gather 'Round the Sound by Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens (2017)

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:34:00 +0000

Gather ‘Round the Sound by Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens (2017)

Author: Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens
First Published: December 8th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Gather ‘Round the Sound: Holiday Stories from Beloved Authors and Great Performers Across the Globe

2017 has been a monumental year for Audible, having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, a milestone that would have never been possible without our wonderful and loyal listeners. One of our major commitments is bringing new and diverse audio experiences to our members, so this year, as our gift to you, we pulled together a collection that reflects a little bit of everything we’ve been up to recently: a surprising and heartwarming documentary, a selection of stories from our partners around the world, and even some improvised comedic carols we hope will make you laugh as much as they did us.

Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox (2008)

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 22:24:00 +0000

Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox (2008)

Author: Michael J. Fox
First Published: September 1st 2008
Score: 4/10

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There are many words to describe Michael J. Fox: Actor. Husband. Father. Activist. But readers of Always Looking Up will soon add another to the list: Optimist. Michael writes about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities. Instead of building walls around himself, he developed a personal policy of engagement and discovery: an emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual outlook that has served him throughout his struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Michael’s exit from a very demanding, very public arena offered him the time-and the inspiration-to open up new doors leading to unexpected places. One door even led him to the center of his own family, the greatest destination of all. The last ten years, which is really the stuff of this book, began with such a loss: my retirement from Spin City. I found myself struggling with a strange new dynamic: the shifting of public and private personas. I had been Mike the actor, then Mike the actor with PD. Now was I just Mike with PD Parkinson’s had consumed my career and, in a sense, had become my career. But where did all of this leave Me? I had to build a new life when I was already pretty happy with the old one..

4/10 Books on paapereira.xyz

Alone with the Stars by David R. Gillham (2020)

Alone with the Stars by David R. Gillham (2020)

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

More Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2019)

More Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2019)

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

The Demon Next Door by Bryan Burrough (2019)

The Demon Next Door by Bryan Burrough (2019)

Dodge & Twist by Tony Lee (2011)

Dodge & Twist by Tony Lee (2011)

Victorian Secrets by John Woolf and Nick Baker (2018)

Victorian Secrets by John Woolf and Nick Baker (2018)

Twain's Feast by Nick Offerman (2018)

Twain’s Feast by Nick Offerman (2018)

Lullaby by Jonathan Maberry (2018)

Lullaby by Jonathan Maberry (2018)

Gather 'Round the Sound by Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens (2017)

Gather ‘Round the Sound by Paulo Coelho, Yvonne Morrison, Charles Dickens (2017)

Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox (2008)

Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox (2008)