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Episode 21; No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump’s Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need, Review

30/6/2017

An intriguing book looking at the hows and whys of today's modern politics. Although the book is centred on the Americas it has an international draw as the author Naomi Klein takes the time to explain the subjects covered in a truly international way.

Bringing together ideas such as branding and shock politics the book seeks to inform the listener without falling into the trap of blame instead the ideas contained are well reasoned and referenced.

The narration by Brit Marling helps to round off what should be a book on everyone's reading list.

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Release Date:06-13-17
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Written by: Naomi Klein
Narrated by: Brit Marling
Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins

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Episode 20; The World's Worst Children, Review

29/6/2017

David Walliams is one of today's best comedians but his reinvention as a children's author has given a belly full of laughs to a younger audience.

The World's Worst Children is a collection of ten stories that are sure to shock and bring on laughs in equal measure.

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Release Date:19/05/2016
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Written by: David Walliams
Narrated by: David Walliams , Nitin Ganatra
Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 19; MatchUp, Review

28/6/2017

MatchUp is a collection of 11 short stories that bring together 22 of the best Thriller writers around. The idea behind the book is to have one female writer and her character work with or against a male writer and his character. This leads to some fantastic stories that are eye catching to say the least (see the list below for the list of writers).

With a host of narrators this book does a tremendous job in encompassing the wide breadth of Thrillers available today and at over 15 hours it should keep you on the edge of your seat for a long while to come.

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-Lee Coburn and Joe Pickett in “Honor & …” by Sandra Brown and C.J. Box
-Tony Hill and Roy Grace in “Footloose” by Val McDermid and Peter James
-Temperance Brennan and Jack Reacher in “Faking a Murderer” by Kathy Reichs and Lee Child
-Jamie Fraser and Cotton Malone in “Past Prologue” by Diana Gabaldon and Steve Berry
-Liz Sansborough and Rambo in “Rambo on Their Minds” by Gayle Lynds and David Morrell
-Jeffrey Tolliver and Joe Pritchard in “Short Story” by Karin Slaughter and Michael Koryta
-Harper Connelly and Ty Hauck in “Dig Here” by Charlaine Harris and Andrew Gross
-Regan Pescoli and Virgil Flowers in “Deserves to be Dead” by Lisa Jackson and John Sandford
-Lucan Thorne and Lilliane in “Midnight Flame” by Lara Adrian and Christopher Rice
-Bennie Rosato and John Corey in “Getaway” by Lisa Scottoline and Nelson DeMille
-Ali Reynolds and Bravo Shaw in “Taking the Veil” by J.A. Jance and Eric Van Lustbader
Narrated by: Lee Child, Jay O. Sanders, Linda Emond, Dennis Boutsikaris, Gerard Doyle, January LaVoy, Laura Benanti, Robert Petkoff, CJ Wilson and Karen Ziemba
Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:13/06/2017
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Episode 18; Introducing my son to Harry Potter via Audiobooks.

26/6/2017

This episode has a duel purpose, one is to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the second is to show how I'm using the Audiobooks and Novels to hopefully bring my son into this fantastic series.

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Episode 17; The Girl On The Train, Review

26/6/2017

Paula Hawkins came out of nowhere to set rather a big light on the book world in 2015. Her debut novel was one of the biggest selling Hardcovers at the time and has since become a film.

The story revolves around the idea of three women whose lives become entangled in a believable way. The real key to the story however are the characters and their development.

This is not an easy listen with some rather dark turns but with the help of a trio of talented narrators the experience is certainly worth it.

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Written by: Paula Hawkins
Narrated by: Clare Corbett , India Fisher , Louise Brealey
Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:15/01/2015
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Link to Into The Water Review

Episode 16; Dragon Teeth, Review

22/6/2017

Dragon teeth is a lost novel from author Michael Crichton and features his wonderful blend of storytelling and science. The science in this book is the world of Palaeontology, however unlike Jurassic Park this time it really is the bones of the formidable creatures that are the focus.

Set in 1876 this trip to the wild west in search of dinosaurs is filled with back stabbing and lowlifes as well as a large dose of historical fiction that allows for a young man to find himself on the plains of America.

A great performance by Scott Brick is supplemented by an Afterword by Sherri Crichton.

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Written by: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: Scott Brick , Sherri Crichton - Afterword
Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
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Release Date:01/06/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Episode 15; The Waking Fire: Book One of Draconis Memoria, Review

21/6/2017

In preparation of the Legion of Fire Book Two of Draconis Memoria being released in July I have gone back to the first book to look at why it caused such an impact.

The work Anthony Ryan puts into his characters is matched only by his world building as we discover the way the population of humans of this world live with each other and the rather extreme wildlife.

As far as opening tales of a trilogy go this was very strong and so a re-dive was more than warranted.

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Release Date:07/07/2016
Publisher: Hachette Audio UK
Written by: Anthony Ryan
Narrated by: Steven Brand
Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins
Series: Draconis Memoria, Book 1
Unabridged Audiobook

Episode 14; No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Stories, Review

19/6/2017

The world of Jack Reacher is given an extra layer of storytelling with this collected works. Compromising 12 stories spanning the life of the intriguing creation of Lee Child.

If like me you are new to the work of Lee Child then this is a great place to start as you get an in-depth look at the Life of Jack Reacher.

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Written by: Lee Child
Narrated by: Kerry Shale
Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:18/05/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Episode 13; The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines, Review

17/6/2017

Celebrating and/or analysing 25 years of the Premier league writer Michael Cox does a fantastic job of making the often boring subject come alive. By utilising both the thoughts of the participants in the game as well as match reports to emphasise his point Cox manages to bring a sometimes dry subject to life.

This is aided by the narration of Colin Pace as he delves into his box of accents in order to bring the book to life. This is still a technical book but it is easy to listen to and really does a great job shining a light on the tactics of the "greatest league in the world".

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Written by: Michael Cox
Narrated by: Colin Mace
Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:01/06/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Episode 12; Alien: Covenant: A Novel, Review

13/6/2017

As tie ins go the Alien Franchise has been very well serviced by Alan Dean Foster. His takes on the original two films as well as the generally less respected Alien 3 were well crafted affairs, that worked to enhance the film franchise giving you a deeper look into the universe of the Xenomorphs.

Now though he takes on a difficult job with Alien Covenant and although he does a good job in adapting the work there are issues with the story that he had to work with. Find out more in the review.

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Release Date:05-23-17
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Written by: Alan Dean Foster
Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
Series: Alien, Book 0
Unabridged Audiobook

Episode 11; I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons, Review

12/6/2017

Comedian Kevin Hart opens up about his life in and outside comedy in this warts and all look at his life. Rocks are not only looked under but seem throuoghly examined within the 11 hour time.

Hart does a fantastic job of making the listener fell his emotions both in the highs and lows of his life. His humour is a huge selling point of the narration and having him tell his story adds to the experience as a whole.

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Release Date:06/06/2017
Publisher: Audible Studios
Written by: Kevin Hart , Neil Strauss - contributor
Narrated by: Kevin Hart
Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins

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Episode 10; The Mist, Review

12/6/2017

After a freak storm on a lake in Maine, David Drayton has to go about the business of getting his home back together. Little does he know that things are about to get stranger than he ever expected with the appearance of a Mist.

Stephen King masterfully blends suspense within this character driven novella asking what happens when people become isolated from society in the face of an unpredictable enemy. Narrated with aplomb by Will Patton.

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Written by: Stephen King
Narrated by: Will Patton
Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:05-23-17
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Episode 9; Basket of Deplorables, Review

6/6/2017

Taking a look at post Trump America. Author Tom Rachman looks at the lives of Five very different Americans in this intriguing loom at how politics can affect the lives of ordinary citizens from all walks of life.

This Audible original title has narration from five different points of view with five separate performers who all do a great job of helping you to hear their character's voice.

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Written by: Tom Rachman
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini , Robin Miles , Jonathan Davis , Oliver Wyman , Allyson Johnson
Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:05-23-17
Publisher: Audible Studios

Episode 21; No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump’s Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need, Review

Audiobook Details

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Episode 20; The World's Worst Children, Review

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Episode 19; MatchUp, Review

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Episode 18; Introducing my son to Harry Potter via Audiobooks.

Episode 17; The Girl On The Train, Review

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Link to Into The Water Review

Episode 16; Dragon Teeth, Review

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Episode 15; The Waking Fire: Book One of Draconis Memoria, Review

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Episode 14; No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Stories, Review

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Episode 13; The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines, Review

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Episode 12; Alien: Covenant: A Novel, Review

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Episode 11; I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons, Review

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Episode 10; The Mist, Review

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Episode 9; Basket of Deplorables, Review

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