Category: Audiobook

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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Episode 75; The Midnight Line, Review

6/12/2017

Jack Reacher is something of a colossus both in a physical sense and as a publishing entity. In 22 books Lee Child has found ways to make his six foot five former MP traverse the United States helping a variety of people. Most importantly each interaction has been created in an organic fashion where you can honestly believe that is something Reacher would do.

Whether you are dropping into Reacher for the first time or are a series vet then this book should cater for you. One of Lee Child's best aspects is his way of catching up new consumers of this stories without alienating or boring the older devotees.

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Written by: Lee Child
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
Series: Jack Reacher, Book 22
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/11/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 74; Fever Pitch

6/12/2017

Nick Hornby's classic explores the nature of fandom by looking at his own obsession with "The Arsenal". Part review of almost two decades of sporting obscurity with a pinch of delight at the end mixed with a look into the soul and consciousness of a obsessive.

Although this book focuses on Football and two teams Cambridge United are also in there (Surprisingly) it is an inclusive title for those with a passion that can become all consuming as well as those who are trying to understand this character trait in others.

Unfortuantely the production does have an issue with chapter ordering which takes some of the gloss of this wonderful book.

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Written by: Nick Hornby
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/05/2015
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
3.40 (17 ratings)

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Episode 73; The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Review

1/12/2017

Physics can be a daunting subject, however I have always found a great gateway into a subject into a difficult area is through a medium you enjoy. In The Physics of Star Wars we get a look into the principals of subject as they pertain to the phenomena we find in the Star Wars universe. The fact it's also an audiobook is just the icing on the cake.

Each chapter deals with a specific area such as how are Light-sabres formed and could we make Deathstar? This allows a drop in type of listening especially handy when relistening.

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Written by: Patrick Johnson
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/11/2017
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

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Episode 72; Mythos, Review

30/11/2017

Stephen Fry presents a new way of looking of the Greek Myths. Told with modern references and language this gateway into the world of Gods and Titans is a book to capture the imagination of young and old.

Fry's narration is filled with his traditional wit and as with the Harry Potter series he does a fantastic job turning his voice to whomever he needs to.

Mythos is certainly a book to love, on the minus side some of the bigger stories like Odysseus and Perseus are not contained within the narrative. Hopefully that means we can expect a second book (this is a hope of mine)

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Written by: Stephen Fry
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:02/11/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 71; A Life of Crime: Memoirs of a High Court Judge, Review

30/11/2017

A fascinating look into the life and "crimes" (worked upon by The Hon. Sir Harry Ognall. A high court judge who made headlines for fulfilling his duty in one of the most high profile cases in recent British history.

This however only tells part of the story of this rather remarkable person. The book details his life from childhood through the war and school into the world of the Bar (Barrister) and then to the position of a High court Judge.

The cases he worked on are important in their own right but also let you glimpse into the decision making world of an often miss understood profession.

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Release Date:02/11/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Written by: Sir Harry Ognall
Narrated by: Mike Grady
Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 65; Ask an Astronaut: My Guide to Life in Space, Review

15/11/2017

It's rather rare these days to get a first person account from a pioneer, thankfully we have Tim Peake. Although not the first person in space he still one of the privileged few to leave the planet and experience life outside our atmosphere.

In this book Peake tells you his story as well as answering questions that many have wondered but have not had the opportunity to ask.

A great book narrated by Robin Ince.

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Written by: Tim Peake
Narrated by: Tim Peake, Robin Ince
Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:19/10/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 64; Road Brothers, Review

15/11/2017

Mark Lawrence returns to the world of the Broken Empire with this collection of 14 short stories.

The main focus is Jorg Ancrath and the "Brothers" we met within the series. This allows Mark Lawrence to flesh out the characters he created. As a listener this is a wonderful insight into the thought process behind the players we find within the trilogy.

Narrated by Sean Ohlendorf one of my favourite voices in fantasy.

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Written by: Mark Lawrence
Narrated by: Sean Ohlendorf
Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:02/11/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 62; How to be Champion: An Autobiography, Review

8/11/2017

If you have heard or watched Sarah Millican's stand up shows then you really should at some point. This book does not need you to know anything about her but it would feel remiss not to point you in the direction of one of my favourite stand ups working today.

Now to the book, this is a look at Sarah Millican in any her walks of life. From a child through a fair few jobs and a lot more in-between. She pulls no punches whether it be towards herself or other, helping to make this a must listen filled with laughs.

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Written by: Sarah Millican
Narrated by: Sarah Millican
Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:05/10/2017
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited

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Episode 61; Unqualified, Review

7/11/2017

From the world of film, real life and Podcasts Anna Faris opens up to all in this witty and at times gut wrenching package of an audiobook.

Seemingly no subject is off the table as Anna reveals all about everything from her marriages to her career as well as her armpit hair. All in the name of giving us "dear listeners" some smattering of life advice from an Unqualified but delightful creator.

This book is wrapped up in some with the Anna Faris is Unqualified Podcast which is well worth your time to download if you have not already.

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Written by: Anna Faris, Fred Sanders - foreword
Narrated by: Anna Faris
Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:26/10/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 60; Passchendaele: A New History, Review

7/11/2017

The Battle of Passchendaele is one of the most infamous events in World War One and in the whole of Human history.

In this insightful book Nick Lloyd does his best to help us to understand not only the battle itself but the wider political context of the events of late July to early November 1917.

If you are interested in the First World War in any form the this book is a must listen to.

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Release Date:05/10/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Written by: Nick Lloyd
Narrated by: Mark Elstob
Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 59; Strange Weather, Review

3/11/2017

in Four short(ish) novels Joe Hill shows his breadth of storytelling by taking you on journeys into three very different scenarios.

From the supernatural to the modern media need for a hero Hill uses multilayered characters to entice you into their lives and the situations they find themselves in.

The four books have separate narrators who all help to add to the high quality presentation.

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Written by: Joe Hill
Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris, Kate Mulgrew, Stephen Lang, Wil Wheaton
Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/11/2017
Publisher: Orion

Epsiode 58; La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust, Volume 1, Review

3/11/2017

Acting as a prequel to the hugely successful His Dark Materials saga, La Belle Sauvage is a perfect entry point for new listeners. I know this because I am one.

The narrative helps to teach readers old and new about the complex world Pullman has created and hints at the richness that has yet to be discovered.

We follow the tale with its young protagonist Malcolm and his relationship with the baby Lyra.

This is a fantastically well crafted story and the narration by Michael Sheen is a huge dollop of Icing on an already tasty treat.

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Written by: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Michael Sheen
Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
Series: His Dark Materials, Book 0
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:19/10/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 54; Ready Player One, Review (with Guest)

25/10/2017

This is a slightly longer review as I invite Alex from the Tangents Entertained Podcast to chat about Ernest Cline's Ready Player One.

RPO is one of those titles that seems to have infested the consciousness of a vast number of people with its references and subject matter. We look at these points as well as talk about the themes of book and the performance of Will Wheaton in what we hope will be an enjoyable format.

As always thank you very much for listening

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Written by: Ernest Cline
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:05/04/2012
Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

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