Category: Audiobook

Episode 201; My Life in Red and White. Review

16/10/2020

A revealing look at one of the most influential football managers of the last two decades. Told openly in his own words.

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By: Arsene Wenger
Narrated by: Arsene Wenger
Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

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Episode 200; Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Review

14/10/2020

For the Two hundredth episode of Audiobooks Entertained I thought it would be fun to invite a guest on. But then I thought no it's the 200th episode so instead you have me and two other voices to talk all things Dr Aphra.

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By: Sarah Kuhn
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller, Jonathan Davis, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Sean Kenin, Nicole Lewis, Carol Monda, Euan Morton, Catherine Taber, Marc Thompson
Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
Publisher: Penguin Audio

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Episode 199; Permanent Record, Review

7/10/2020

A look at the life of a man who did what most of us fail to do Stick to his principles.

A great book that puts across the reasons Snowden told the world about the Surveillance state.

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By: Edward Snowden
Narrated by: Holter Graham
Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

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Episode 195: Boundless: A Drizzt Novel, Review

16/9/2020

Zak and Drizzt back together in most cases would be a recipe for happiness but thanks to RA Salvatore there reunion is anything but smooth.

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By: R. A. Salvatore
Narrated by: Victor Bevine
Series: Generations, Book 2
Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
Publisher: HarperAudio

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Episode 193; The Hunger Games, Review

31/8/2020

One of my many audio "Tsundoku" that I have finally read and was not disappointed in.

The Hunger Games is ceratinly a must listen to.

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By: Suzanne Collins
Narrated by: Tatiana Maslany
Series: Hunger Games, Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
Publisher: Scholastic Audio

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Episode 192; Codename Villanelle, Review

31/8/2020

A modern tale of Cat and Mouse set within the world of espionage and assassinations.

Our two central characters will draw you in and hold your attention to the very end.

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By: Luke Jennings
Narrated by: Laura Kirman
Series: Killing Eve, Book 1
Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

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Episode 191; A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs, Review

27/8/2020

A brief yet informative look into the world of Dinosaurs.

Available as a Audible Original Podcast this is one of the highlights of Audible's ever expanding member benefits.

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By: Ellie Sans, Clare Chadburn
Narrated by: Professor Ben Garrod
Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
Publisher: Audible Original
Categories: Science & Engineering, Science

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Episode 189; Star Wars: Resistance Reborn, Review

21/11/2019

Bridging the gap between Episodes 8 and 9 of the main Star Wars Saga, Resistance Reborn looks to unite the failing Rebellion with the main tool at their disposal, Hope! (and a Princess/General/Senator/Force Sensitive Bad-ass).

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By: Rebecca Roanhorse
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
Publisher: Penguin Audio

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Episode 188: The End Is Always Near, Review

5/11/2019

Dan Carlin is an amazing Podcaster, his show Hardcore History is a must listen. He now has made the jump to audiobooks and I could not be happier.

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By: Dan Carlin
Narrated by: Dan Carlin
Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 184: Voices of History, Review

25/10/2019

A look at some of the most positively and negatively impactful speeches of history.
Simon Sebag Montefiore manages to allow the speeches to breath while giving you the historical sense of the orator and the situation they found themself in.

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By: Simon Sebag Montefiore
Narrated by: Simon Sebag Montefiore, Heida Reed, Richard Armitage, Richard Goulding, Clarke Peters, Jade Anouka, Juliet Stevenson
Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 01-10-19
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

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Episode 180; The Killer Across the Table , Review

3/9/2019

An insightful look into the makings and workings of serial killers from one of the men who literally wrote the book on the subject.

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By: John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker
Narrated by: Jonathan Groff
Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 149; Noumenon Infinity, Review

19/9/2018

Following on your Noumenon (reviewed in Episode 38) Marina J. Lostetter turns her attention on to Convoys 7 and 12 as they attempt to complete their differing missions.

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By: Marina J. Lostetter
Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
Series: Noumenon, Book 2
Length: 19 hrs and 14 mins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Epsidoe 146; Thrawn, Review

5/9/2018

As far as "villians" go in the Star Wars Universe Thrawn is one of the best.
Here Timothy Zahn shows his path into the empire with twists and turns that will listeners.

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.By: Timothy Zahn
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Series: Star Wars, Book 11, Star Wars: Thrawn, Book 1
Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins
Publisher: Random House Audio

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Episode 116; Grey Sister, Book of the Ancestor, Book 2, Review

24/4/2018

Mark Lawrence returns with his tale of Nona Grey and her journey through the Convent of Sweet Mercy.
Fantastic writing is polished off with wonderful narration by Helen Duff .

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By: Mark Lawrence
Narrated by: Helen Duff
Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 114; The City of Brass, Review

17/4/2018

With a distinctive setting & cast of characters S.A.Chakraborty has crafted a world that is both fresh and enticing within the fantasy genre.

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By: S. A. Chakraborty
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 19 hrs and 36 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 08-03-18
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 110; 17th Suspect, Review

21/3/2018

Women's Murder Club, Book 17

Coming into a series on the 17th Book can be difficult, however when a story is well crafted and inclusive it can open its arm to new readers and make them fans.

the 17th suspect is certainly a book that draws you in more so by the relationships of the central players than the resolution of the crimes involved.

January LaVoy stamps her usual seal of quality on the product with strong narration and characterisation.

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By: James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Narrated by: January LaVoy
Series: Women's Murder Club, Book 17
Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 22-02-18
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 98; Star Trek: Discovery: Desperate Hours, Review

6/2/2018

Star Trek Discovery has made rather a big impact on the Tangents Entertained crew myself included. (you can follow this link to listen to our Podcasts covering the Netflix show) So when I saw that a book tie in was released I had to jump on the chance to review it. Thankfully I was not disappointed.

David Mack has done a strong job capturing the characters of the series and Susan Eisenberg gives them unique voices as they explore themselves and a planetary issue that threatens the federation.

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By: David Mack
Narrated by: Susan Eisenberg
Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 26-09-17
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

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Episode 89; Endurance, Review

17/1/2018

For many Ernest Shackleton was one of the best explorers of his time however it is perhaps his biggest failure that lead to him achieving immortality.

Endurance; Shackleton's Incredible Journey, tells the story of man versus the elements in such a way that if it was fiction you would say it was too far fetched to be believable. However thanks to first accounts (in the form of diaries and letters etc) Alfred Lansing has manged to create a narrative that is sure to shock without ever feeling sensationalised.

This is a must listen to book for anyone interested in adventure but more importantly the strength of the human condition.

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By: Alfred Lansing
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 04-24-08
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Episode 87; The Butchering Art, Review

16/1/2018

The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine, to give it its full tittle is a look at the life and achievements of Joseph Lister.

At a time when surgery was a gamble thanks to poor hygiene standards Lister transformed the surgical approach from a squalid affair to one that actively promoted the cleanliness we are accustomed to today.

The book itself does a great job in giving Lister context allowing for quite a few anecdotes which help to give the listening experience a greater depth.

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Written by: Lindsey Fitzharris
Narrated by: Sam Woolf
Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:17/10/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 86; The Chalk Man, Review

11/1/2018

C.J. Tudor is a name you may not have heard of before but after listening to The Chalk Man its one that you certainly but into your database.

The story covers 2 time periods and explores the events surrounding the discovery of a body in the woods by Ed and his group of friends.

The meat of the book however is a look at Ed's character and the way he has changed in 30 years, including his relationship with his gang.

The dual narration is first class with both narrators taking on a Ed from a different age, both adding something different to his voice while keeping true to the character.

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Release Date:11/01/2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Written by: C J Tudor
Narrated by: Andrew Scott, Asa Butterfield
Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 84; 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers, Review

10/1/2018

An intriguing look at the early response of the US Special Forces in Afghanistan after the events of 9/11. Filled with detailed accounts of conflicts this book has high drama due to the fact is deals with real life. However there is another side to the book which is slower and shows the other side of the Special Forces, their desire to connect with the people of Afghanistan.

A strong story that at times be full throttle while at others the exact opposite. This is due to the desire for Doug Stanton to retell the story the best way he can and real life does have peaks of troughs. Altogether though a strong story.

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Written by: Doug Stanton
Narrated by: Jack Garrett
Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/12/2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

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Episode 83; Batman: Nightwalker: DC Icons, Book 2, Review

9/1/2018

A young Bruce Wayne is put into a precarious position akin to the most famous Starling of all time in this new entry into the DC Icons series. Setting the scene in a pre-Batman world Marie Lu has put together an intriguing look at the young Master Wayne and given him a complex tale to try to resolve.

The narration by Will Damron helps to give the depth to the story in needs especially in the "prison" scenes.

Overall this is an exciting entry into the DC Icons series and well worth a listen.

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Written by: Marie Lu
Narrated by: Will Damron
Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:04/01/2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 82; Murder on the Orient Express, Review

9/1/2018

A classic crime novel from one of the greatest writers in the genre read by one of the best thespians of the modern era, what could possibly go wrong? In all honesty not much as Branagh brings the complex story to life in a superb performance.

This is a magnificent story in its construction and even though I knew the reveal it still had me on a knife edge waiting for our sleuth Poirot to reveal how he came to his conclusion.

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Release Date:19/10/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Written by: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 81; The Unexpected Truth About Animals, Review

9/1/2018

Forget what you thought you know as Lucy Cooke becomes a zoological Morpheus and takes us on an unexpected journey through into the world of 13 animals ranging from Penguins to Hippos.

The book does an excellent job in explaining how our beliefs have become established and why they are fundamentally ridiculous. Expect to take a new look at the "sex shy" Panda and the feminist Hyena.

The narration by Lucy Cooke gives the book a perfect finish as she is vibrant and her obvious knowledge flows through her performance.

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Written by: Lucy Cooke
Narrated by: Lucy Cooke
Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:30/11/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 77; How to Build a Car, Review

12/12/2017

Adrian Newey looks back at his career and shares the ups and downs in this fascinating look into one of the most gifted engineers in British sport and beyond.

Filled with depth on car design (including a pdf with diagrams that help the deepen the experience) as well as the politics of F1.

The most infamous time of his career the death of Aryton Senna in 1994, is looked over in a frank and honest way.

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Written by: Adrian Newey
Narrated by: Richard Trinder
Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:30/11/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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A revealing look at one of the most influential football managers of the last two decades. Told openly in his own words.

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For the Two hundredth episode of Audiobooks Entertained I thought it would be fun to invite a guest on. But then I thought no it's the 200th episode so instead you have me and two other voices to talk all things Dr Aphra.

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A look at the life of a man who did what most of us fail to do Stick to his principles.​A great book that puts across the reasons Snowden told the world about the Surveillance state.

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Zak and Drizzt back together in most cases would be a recipe for happiness but thanks to RA Salvatore there reunion is anything but smooth.

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One of my many audio "Tsundoku" that I have finally read and was not disappointed in.​The Hunger Games is ceratinly a must listen to.

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A modern tale of Cat and Mouse set within the world of espionage and assassinations.Our two central characters will draw you in and hold your attention to the very end.

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A brief yet informative look into the world of Dinosaurs. ​Available as a Audible Original Podcast this is one of the highlights of Audible's ever expanding member benefits.

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Bridging the gap between Episodes 8 and 9 of the main Star Wars Saga, Resistance Reborn looks to unite the failing Rebellion with the main tool at their disposal, Hope! (and a Princess/General/Senator/Force Sensitive Bad-ass).

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Dan Carlin is an amazing Podcaster, his show Hardcore History is a must listen. He now has made the jump to audiobooks and I could not be happier.

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A look at some of the most positively and negatively impactful speeches of history.Simon Sebag Montefiore manages to allow the speeches to breath while giving you the historical sense of the orator and the situation they found themself in.

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An insightful look into the makings and workings of serial killers from one of the men who literally wrote the book on the subject.

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Following on your Noumenon (reviewed in Episode 38) Marina J. Lostetter turns her attention on to Convoys 7 and 12 as they attempt to complete their differing missions.

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As far as "villians" go in the Star Wars Universe Thrawn is one of the best.Here Timothy Zahn shows his path into the empire with twists and turns that will listeners.

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Mark Lawrence returns with his tale of Nona Grey and her journey through the Convent of Sweet Mercy.Fantastic writing is polished off with wonderful narration by Helen Duff .

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​With a distinctive setting & cast of characters S.A.Chakraborty has crafted a world that is both fresh and enticing within the fantasy genre.

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A look at the life of a man who did what most of us fail to do Stick to his principles.

A great book that puts across the reasons Snowden told the world about the Surveillance state.

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One of my many audio "Tsundoku" that I have finally read and was not disappointed in.

The Hunger Games is ceratinly a must listen to.

A modern tale of Cat and Mouse set within the world of espionage and assassinations.

Our two central characters will draw you in and hold your attention to the very end.

Audiobook Details

A brief yet informative look into the world of Dinosaurs.

Available as a Audible Original Podcast this is one of the highlights of Audible's ever expanding member benefits.

Audiobook Details

A look at some of the most positively and negatively impactful speeches of history.
Simon Sebag Montefiore manages to allow the speeches to breath while giving you the historical sense of the orator and the situation they found themself in.

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As far as "villians" go in the Star Wars Universe Thrawn is one of the best.
Here Timothy Zahn shows his path into the empire with twists and turns that will listeners.

Mark Lawrence returns with his tale of Nona Grey and her journey through the Convent of Sweet Mercy.
Fantastic writing is polished off with wonderful narration by Helen Duff .

With a distinctive setting & cast of characters S.A.Chakraborty has crafted a world that is both fresh and enticing within the fantasy genre.

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