Tag Archives: audiobooks

A wreck, a murder, a mystery

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson A STRANGER IN THE HOUSE. By Shari Lapena. Penguin Audio. Read by Tavia Gilbert. 9 hours; 7 CDs. $47. If Shari Lapena’s first suspense novel, The Couple Next Door, was as good as most people … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Mysteries, Thriller/Suspense | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The sins of the past…

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson Y IS FOR YESTERDAY. By Sue Grafton. Random House Audio. Read by Judy Kaye. 17 hours; 14 CDs. $45. Also available in print from Putnam. You know how in stadiums after the rows of seats … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Detective fiction, Mysteries | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

While you were sleeping

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson THE SLEEPWALKER. By Chris Bohjalian. Read by Cady McClain and Grace Experience. Random House Audio. 9 ½ hours; 8 CDs. $47. A new novel from Chris Bohjalian is always cause for celebration. It’s not just … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary literary fiction, Mysteries | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

X is for ….

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson X. By Sue Grafton. Read by Judy Kaye. Random House Audio. 11 CDS, 13 ½ hours. $45. Also available in print from Putnam. So much for speculation about what Sue Grafton would make “X” stand … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Detective fiction, Mysteries | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Frankly, my dear

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson A TOUCH OF STARDUST. By Kate Alcott. Random House Audio. Read by Cassandra Campbell. 11 hours; 9 CDs. $40. Also available in hardback from Doubleday. Kate Alcott has done it again. She’s written another historical … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Historical Fiction, Popular fiction | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

100 years later, Lusitania’s story is still gripping

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Linda

I was already riveted by the early chapters of Dead Wake when Paul O’Connor emailed to tell me he was listening to the book, and it was terrific. I deferred to Paul for the writing of the review because he … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Contemporary Nonfiction, History, Military, Politics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

For sheer entertainment, listen to a Clive Cussler tale

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson When it comes to audiobooks, I’m a more eclectic reader than I am with the printed volumes. Sure, I love listening to books I’d probably read or have read anyway – I’ve listened to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Action/adventure, Audio Books | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Those binding ties

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Linda

In my mind, one of the great values of audio books is that I’ll try something that I wouldn’t normally sit down and read in the print version. Although I’ve abandoned audio books that were really bad or just not … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Popular fiction, Southern Fiction | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Letters, love and life

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Linda

A historical novel dealing with both World Wars, a sweet love story – Jessica Brockmole’s first novel is an engaging, light novel, a good pick for entertaining end-of-summer listening or reading. Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson LETTERS FROM SKYE. By … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Contemporary literary fiction, Historical Fiction | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Life, love and friendship – retold

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Linda

Here’s a good, rather old-fashioned novel that relies on excellent writing, skilled character development, vivid descriptions and considerable insight into human nature to tell its story. In print, it would be a great choice for a vacation or other time … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Contemporary literary fiction | Tagged , , | Leave a comment