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The Queen's Gambit
- Written by: Walter Tevis
- Narrated by: Amy Landon
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Eight-year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, and by all appearances unremarkable. That is, until she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of 16, she's competing for the US Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting.
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Good story. Worst narrator
- By A Casey on 2021-01-21
- The Queen's Gambit
- Written by: Walter Tevis
- Narrated by: Amy Landon
Tiresome
Reviewed: 2021-01-12
Redundant and repetitive. Got about 3/4 through and abandoned it. Seemed to be a stereotypical look at the pathway to addiction in a very idealized and unrealistic situation. I can see why Netflix would pick it up. Definitely not literature, more like pulp fiction. Also a very poor narrator. Good thing it was free or I would have returned it.
4 people found this helpful
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Piranesi
- Written by: Susanna Clarke
- Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell transported countless listeners into its mysterious world. It became an instant classic and has been hailed as one of the finest works of fiction of the 21st century. Fifteen years later, it is finally time to enter the House and meet Piranesi. May your paths be safe and your floors unbroken, and may the house fill your eyes with Beauty.
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Confused by my delight
- By S. Toughill on 2020-10-18
- Piranesi
- Written by: Susanna Clarke
- Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
incredible story
Reviewed: 2020-12-30
An amazing feat of imagination. Thought provoking, gentle and kind. Beautifully written and read. A masterpiece really!
1 person found this helpful
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James Moriarty, Consulting Criminal
- Written by: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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His razor-sharp intellect, uncanny powers of deduction, and knowledge of the criminal underground are legendary throughout London. He solves cases with the able assistance of his close friend and confidant. And, one day, he will become the arch enemy of Sherlock Holmes. Meet Professor James Moriarty - consulting criminal.
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A bit short but very good.
- By Amazon Customer on 2018-08-21
- James Moriarty, Consulting Criminal
- Written by: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm
Wonderful start!
Reviewed: 2020-11-22
Excellent story very much in keeping with Conan Doyle's style. Mr Weir definitely needs to write more. It's exciting to learn more from the other side. Bravo!
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Outlander
- Outlander, Book 1
- Written by: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Why we think it’s a great listen: An all-time Audible favorite that mixes historic fiction, adventure, and romance with one of the most fascinating literary devices: time travel. Outlander introduces an exhilarating world of heroism and breathtaking thrills as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love. In 1945, former combat nurse Claire Randall returns from World War II and joins her husband for a second honeymoon. But their blissful reunion is shattered....
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Love this book!
- By Anonymous User on 2017-11-13
- Outlander
- Outlander, Book 1
- Written by: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
Don't be tricked
Reviewed: 2020-04-29
This is an out of date 'bodice ripper' that is endlessly long and the narrator makes the heroine sound like a shrew. The only reason this book rose out of the ashes of time is because Netflix decided to make a series from it. Not worth a good credit.
7 people found this helpful

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Outlander: International Edition
- Outlander, Book 1
- Written by: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Intrigue, danger and desire merge in this lush novel of loyalty and time travel. In 1945, Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon. Their blissful reunion is shattered when she touches a boulder in one of the ancient stone ruins and is instantly transported to a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans - in 1743.
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Love this book!
- By Anonymous User on 2017-11-13
- Outlander: International Edition
- Outlander, Book 1
- Written by: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
Don't be tricked
Reviewed: 2020-04-29
This is an out of date 'bodice ripper' that is endlessly long and the narrator makes the heroine sound like a shrew. The only reason this book rose out of the ashes of time is because Netflix decided to make a series from it. Not worth a good credit.
5 people found this helpful
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Indian Horse
- A Novel
- Written by: Richard Wagamese
- Narrated by: Jason Ryll
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Saul Indian Horse is in critical condition. Sitting feeble in an alcoholism treatment facility, he is told that sharing his story will help relieve his agony. Though skeptical, he embarks on a heartbreaking journey from the present - and into the woods of Northern Ontario, where his life began in a snowy Ojibway camp. The tale that follows is one of great pain and great determination from Richard Wagamese, an author who "never seems to waste a shot" ( New York Times).
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Must read! But listen at 1.25x!
- By Steve Tobin on 2019-11-09
- Indian Horse
- A Novel
- Written by: Richard Wagamese
- Narrated by: Jason Ryll
A must read!
Reviewed: 2020-02-01
I was nervous to read this as I was afraid that the horrors would be too graphic to bear but i was wrong. The gentle and considerate way in which the author told this intimate story allowed me to truly understand the brutality of racism and the lasting legacy of the residential school system. A must read for any Canadian seeking to understand.
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The Travelling Cat Chronicles
- Written by: Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel - translator
- Narrated by: George Blagden
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances, and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts.... An instant and international best seller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed listeners around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe....
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Wonderful narration and charming story
- By Rosemary Gosse on 2018-12-05
- The Travelling Cat Chronicles
- Written by: Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel - translator
- Narrated by: George Blagden
Tender
Reviewed: 2019-03-28
A tender, heartfelt story of deep felt unassuming love. I can't help feeling that the original Japanese version would have been more poetic. Nonetheless, a well done, enjoyable read.
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Knitlandia
- A Knitter Sees the World
- Written by: Clara Parkes
- Narrated by: Clara Parkes
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Building on the success of The Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parkes' rich personal essays invite listeners and devoted crafters on excursions to be savored, from a guide who quickly comes to feel like a trusted confidante. In Knitlandia, she takes listeners along on 17 of her most memorable journeys across the globe over the last 15 years, with stories spanning from the fjords of Iceland to a cozy yarn shop in Paris' 13th arrondissement.
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Light Hearted and mildly Interesting
- By Amazon Customer on 2019-03-10
- Knitlandia
- A Knitter Sees the World
- Written by: Clara Parkes
- Narrated by: Clara Parkes
Light Hearted and mildly Interesting
Reviewed: 2019-03-10
If you are a knitter or lover of yarns this is an interesting listen about the revival of the artisinal knitting industry. An easy listen while working on your knitting or other projects.
1 person found this helpful
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Clockwork
- Written by: Philip Pullman
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser
- Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
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A tormented apprentice clock-maker - and a deadly knight in armour. A mechanical prince - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil... Wind up these characters, fit them into a story on a cold winter's evening and suddenly life and the story begin to merge - almost like clockwork.
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Creative & Well Read
- By Amazon Customer on 2019-01-27
- Clockwork
- Written by: Philip Pullman
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser
Creative & Well Read
Reviewed: 2019-01-27
Pullman does not dissappoint. Equally thought provoking for adult or young reader (10 yrs or so). It's a short story, in the genre of a fable or fairy story. Easily read in one sitting. Indeed, the story pulls you along such that taking a break is not a thought. The readers use of different voices and accents is excellent.
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The Christmas Hirelings
- Written by: Mary Elizabeth Braddon
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Sir John Penlyon is planning to spend Christmas at his estate with his niece and his friend Danby, the closest thing he has to family since disowning his daughter years ago. (She eloped with the parson, who was, of course, penniless.) Danby suggests that at Christmastime the estate needs the presence of small children, and offers to find some - the “hirelings” - despite Sir John’s skepticism. Three children duly arrive, and the youngest, precocious four year-old Moppet, quickly endears herself to Sir John.
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Wonderful!
- By Audrey Beattie on 2018-12-17
- The Christmas Hirelings
- Written by: Mary Elizabeth Braddon
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
Heartwarming
Reviewed: 2018-12-25
A gentle, lovely story of family reconciliation through the love of a child. Most appreciated at Christmas.
1 person found this helpful