Staff Picks Audiobooks
Bloody Jack: being an account of the curious adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy - L.A. Meyer
Mary Faber is orphaned in 18th-century London and suddenly homeless disguises herself as a boy to survive. Her street urchin life as Jacky changes when hired as a ship’s boy she goes to sea. Bold adventures ensue while she maintains her disguise except to the boy she falls for. Reader, Katherine Kellgren, brings Jacky’s “Cockney cheek” to life. Great listening - and first in a series. For everyone – middle schoolers to adults. Reviewed by Caro 03/04/10
The Magicians - Lev Grossman
Quentin Coldwater, gifted with sleight of hand, attends a secret school, Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy. Finding out that the world of his favorite childhood fantasy books is REAL he also discovers it is quite twisted. Good listening. The book won a 2010 ALEX Award. ALEX Awards are given by the Young Adult Library Services Association to 10 books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. Reviewed by Caro 2/4/10.
Born on a Blue Day - Daniel Tammet
This is a fascinating memoir about living with Asperger's Syndrome. Tammet describes his synesthesia, his incredible knack for languages and numbers, and his experiences trying to connect with the world and with people. Reviewed by Michele 3/3/09.
Sabriel - Garth Nix
Read by Tim Curry, really need I say more? But if you must….Sabriel is a dark fantasy set in a world where magic still exist. New to her growing powers, Sabriel must journey into the mysterious Old Kingdom, to rescue her father, the necromancer Abhorsen. The mysterious Mogget, a demon cat with questionable intentions, and the troubled warrior, Touchstone, join her. She must search both the world of the living and dead to find the missing Abhorsen and her ultimate destiny. I can’t imagine anyone else voicing this story as well as Tim Curry. He adds just the right of creepiness and humor to make this horror fantasy fun. I recommend it to any one who is not a horror fan but likes a little darkness in their story adventures. Reviewed by staff 1/20/09Master and Commander - Patrick O'Brian
This is the 1st novel in the Captain Jack Aubrey / Dr. Stephen Maturin series and a wonderful tale read by a very talented actor, Simon Vance. It’s 1800, the time of the Napoleonic wars, and Jack Aubrey has command of the sloop-of-war HMS Sophie. He persuades his new friend Stephen Maturin to come aboard as ship’s surgeon and so their many adventures begin. Simon Vance makes Patrick O’Brian’s wonderful characters live; this book will give you many hours listening pleasure. Reviewed by Michele 9/8/08.
Staff Picks Downloadable Audiobooks
Robin Hood - Howard Pyle
Can you imagine a family sitting around the PC and listening to a great book for an hour each night after a nutritious dinner? In that scenario, this would be the book that lovely family (or just you and your cat) is listening to. My favorite narrator, Simon Vance, nails it once again with this unabridged classic. Listening to this might be the best 9 hours you've ever spent. reviewed by Michele 8/24/10
Dune - Frank Herbert
If you've only ever seen the film (remember Sting, Patrick Stewart, Kyle MacLachlan, etc. circa 1984?), do yourself a favor and listen to this full-cast audio. This is one of the best science fiction novels ever written and listening to it will speed your commute or housecleaning or whatever you do to keep your hands busy when you're in another world. reviewed by Michele 11/16/09
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