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Winter King
- The Dawn of Tudor England
- By: Thomas Penn
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 623
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 557
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Story4 out of 5 stars 554
A fresh look at the endlessly fascinating Tudors - the dramatic and overlooked story of Henry VII and his founding of the Tudor Dynasty - filled with spies, plots, counter-plots, and an uneasy royal succession to Henry VIII. Near the turn of the sixteenth century, England had been ravaged for decades by conspiracy and civil war. Henry Tudor clambered to the top of the heap, a fugitive with a flimsy claim to England’s crown who managed to win the throne and stay on it for 24 years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent portrayal of a man and his time
- By E. Stein on 06-09-12
- Winter King
- The Dawn of Tudor England
- By: Thomas Penn
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
Great book
Reviewed: 01-25-23
This book is meticulously researched and surprisingly emotional.
No one understood why I liked King Henry VII so much and this book explains it so well.
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Running Blind
- Jack Reacher, Book 4
- By: Lee Child
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,251
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,427
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,410
Across the country women are being murdered by a killer who leaves no evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no clues to a motive. They are, truly, perfect crimes. In fact, the only thing that links the victims is the man they all knew: Jack Reacher.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not My Favorite Reacher...
- By Debbie on 02-20-13
- Running Blind
- Jack Reacher, Book 4
- By: Lee Child
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
On to the next!
Reviewed: 01-15-23
Good book in a great series. I will definitely be continuing on to the next book.
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Tripwire
- Jack Reacher, Book 3
- By: Lee Child
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,699
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,208
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,183
Reacher's anonymity in Florida is shattered by an investigator who's come looking for him. But hours after his arrival, the stranger is murdered. Retracing the PI's trail back to New York, Reacher's compelled to find out who was looking for him and why. He never expects the reasons to be so personal - and twisted.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Give it a pass
- By Marina on 11-21-13
- Tripwire
- Jack Reacher, Book 3
- By: Lee Child
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
Good book
Reviewed: 01-14-23
Another good book in a great series. The books go so fast because they are so interesting to listen to.
Same narrator. He did a good job and did not detract from the story.
I will definitely be continuing on with the rest of the series. The only annoying thing is that Lee can get very wordy with his writing. He needs to tighten it up.
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The Medieval World
- By: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 18 hrs and 16 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,314
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,970
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,949
Far from being a time of darkness, the Middle Ages was an essential period in the grand narrative of Western history. But what was it like to actually live in those extraordinary times? Now you can find out.These 36 lectures provide a different perspective on the society and culture of the Middle Ages: one that entrenches you in the daily human experience of living during this underappreciated era.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A good start
- By Occasional Barista on 05-26-15
- The Medieval World
- By: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
Exceptional
Reviewed: 01-11-23
This book is exceptional. It
Is meticulously researched. I learned a lot from this book and I enjoyed it.
As this was a lecture the narrator was front and center. She did a good job and did not detract from the source material.
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The Queen
- Her Life
- By: Andrew Morton
- Narrated by: Andrew Morton, Judy Bennett
- Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 107
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 107
Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain’s longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth has had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth has been a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it! I love anything about the Queen and this fulfilled all I was hoping Fot
- By Margaret I. on 04-10-23
- The Queen
- Her Life
- By: Andrew Morton
- Narrated by: Andrew Morton, Judy Bennett
Does the job.
Reviewed: 11-18-22
For its purpose, it does the job. There are times the book feels like it is headed toward paparazziville, but it always evades this. It rehashes a lot of old material but includes new material, too. I gave it a five because for what it was designed to do, it did it well. It's not like I was reviewing, "I Claudius."
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Two Houses, Two Kingdoms
- A History of France and England, 1100-1300
- By: Catherine Hanley
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 15 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
The twelfth and thirteenth centuries were a time of personal monarchy, when the close friendship or petty feuding between kings and queens could determine the course of history. The Capetians of France and the Angevins of England waged war, made peace, and intermarried. In this lively history, Catherine Hanley traces the great clashes, and occasional friendships, of the two dynasties. Along the way, she emphasizes the fascinating and influential women of the houses—including Eleanor of Aquitaine—and shows how personalities and familial bonds shaped the fate of two countries.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book with a bit of slant
- By Ky on 12-20-22
- Two Houses, Two Kingdoms
- A History of France and England, 1100-1300
- By: Catherine Hanley
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
Good, lots of backstory. It will help you sort who
Reviewed: 11-16-22
I've listened to hundreds obooks on medieval Great Britain and never found them boring...until now. I just couldn't get focused on the material and I noticed I was rewinding a lot.
Well, I was able to listen to the stories provided and enjoyed they.
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This Much Is True
- By: Miriam Margolyes
- Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,044
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 919
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 912
Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure. Now, at last, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her extraordinary life story. And it's far richer and stranger than any part she's played.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simply Brilliant
- By Stuart Huddart on 09-21-21
- This Much Is True
- By: Miriam Margolyes
- Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
A force of nature.
Reviewed: 11-06-22
What can be said about a woman who has already scraped the pot clean?
Well, you will find out with this book and the fabulous Miriam.
I think I enjoy her unflinching attitude toward the truth more than anything. It would be so much easier for Miriam to disengage and avoid the confrontation, but that's not her way and I immensely admire her for that.
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Crown & Sceptre
- A New History of the British Monarchy, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II
- By: Tracy Borman
- Narrated by: Tracy Borman
- Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 131
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Story5 out of 5 stars 130
Since William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel in 1066 to defeat King Harold II and unite England’s various kingdoms, 41 kings and queens have sat on Britain’s throne. “Shining examples of royal power and majesty alongside a rogue’s gallery of weak, lazy, or evil monarchs,” as Tracy Borman describes them in her sparkling chronicle, Crown & Sceptre.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book for those new to the monarchy
- By Chris Corsini on 04-05-22
- Crown & Sceptre
- A New History of the British Monarchy, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II
- By: Tracy Borman
- Narrated by: Tracy Borman
Superb overview of the English royal family.
Reviewed: 11-03-22
Over the last few months, I've been getting every book I can about the English royal family from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. This book provides a superb overview of this time period.
The narrator does a nice job at pacing the story and keeping the delivery of the story coherent and intact.
The author does an excellent job of humanizing the story and not just regurgitating facts. I found the information provided fascinating and entertaining.
Get this book. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 105,092
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 92,438
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Story5 out of 5 stars 92,042
When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny...
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful Narration Continues
- By Gina on 05-13-16
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
Perfection
Reviewed: 10-22-22
How do you critique perfection? I remember listening to this book for the first time and for the tenth time and every revisitation still knocks me off of my feet. Joan gives an authentic voice to the mourning and the grieving. Her words resonate with us as true, crushing, and devastating, and yet tangible because we've all "been there."
Jim Dale is truly a tour de force. To me, all narrators are judged based on Dale's performance, and VERY few match up.
This book is just another gem in the Harry Potter series. Please listen. You won't be disappointed.
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The Ink Black Heart
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 32 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,458
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,578
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,547
When frantic, disheveled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn’t know quite what to make of the situation. The cocreator of a popular cartoon, The Ink Black Heart, Edie is being persecuted by a mysterious online figure who goes by the pseudonym of Anomie. Edie is desperate to uncover Anomie’s true identity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great so far, but grab a physical book…
- By Stephanie on 08-30-22
- The Ink Black Heart
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
Takes some getting used to....
Reviewed: 10-04-22
This is a long book and I initially thought I was in for a real dud. However, I ended up being pleasantly surprised.
There is a lot of "tech speak" in this book. For example, there is a lot of dialogue between characters in chat rooms that takes getting used to and understand.
Trust me. After about 15 minutes it won't even bother you anymore.
The narration was great. He nails the protagonist's personality and his nuances. My husband and I were actually lol at the protagonist's irreverent humor and smart-aleck personality.
I will give a word of caution. This is NOT Harry Potter and if you don't like some pretty brutal cursing then don't get this book.
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