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The Graveyard Book
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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When a baby escapes a murderer intent on killing the entire family, who would have thought it would find safety and security in the local graveyard? Brought up by the resident ghosts, ghouls and spectres, Bod has an eccentric childhood learning about life from the dead. But for Bod there is also the danger of the murderer still looking for him - after all, he is the last remaining member of the family.
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Fantastic
- By KW on 05-10-2016
- The Graveyard Book
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman’s magic will not release you
Reviewed: 01-01-2021
Started to listen to this one morning and could not stop. A beautiful story, beautifully narrated. Who could imagine one could fall in love with a book called The Graveyard Book. But you can. You really can.
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Quarterly Essay 78: The Coal Curse
- Resources, Climate and Australia’s Future
- By: Judith Brett
- Narrated by: Judith Brett
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
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Australia is a wealthy nation with the economic profile of a developing country - heavy on raw materials and low on innovation and skilled manufacturing. Once we rode on the sheep’s back for our overseas trade; today we rely on cartloads of coal and tankers of LNG. So must we double down on fossil fuels, now that COVID-19 has halted the flow of international students and tourists? Or is there a better way forward, which supports renewable energy and local manufacturing?
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A sharply intelligent essay
- By Ryan G. on 15-08-2020
- Quarterly Essay 78: The Coal Curse
- Resources, Climate and Australia’s Future
- By: Judith Brett
- Narrated by: Judith Brett
Fantastic must listen
Reviewed: 09-11-2020
Well researched and a great summary of why we are where we are. Thank you Judith Brett for a wonderful piece of work. I hope that by being more informed I can also play a better, more informed role within our democracy.
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The Stationery Shop of Tehran
- By: Marjan Kamali
- Narrated by: Mozhan Marnò
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
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Roya loves nothing better than to while away the hours in the local stationery shop run by Mr. Fakhri. The store, stocked with fountain pens, shiny ink bottles, and thick pads of writing paper, also carries translations of literature from all over the world. And when Mr. Fakhri introduces her to his other favorite customer - handsome Bahman, with his burning passion for justice and a shared love for Rumi's poetry - Roya loses her heart at once. But around them, life in Tehran is changing.
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Bait was set in the first 30 min...
- By sophiek on 27-09-2020
- The Stationery Shop of Tehran
- By: Marjan Kamali
- Narrated by: Mozhan Marnò
Lovely story, superb narration
Reviewed: 26-10-2020
I loved the narrator - she has a beautiful voice and the book is read lyrically. The little insights into Persian culture are lovely. The story is very sweet and beautifully written. My only. Issue was that it was a little predictable - the relationship between the characters was entirely predictable- right until the end - but overall recommended - an enjoyable listen
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A Man Called Ove
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He isn't as young as he used to be. He drives a Saab. He points at people he doesn't like the look of. He is described by those around his as 'the neighbour from hell'.Every morning he makes his inspection rounds of the local streets. He moves bicycles and checks the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious 'coup d'état'.
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Best book i've read in a long time!
- By Anne on 11-01-2015
- A Man Called Ove
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
A story to fall in love with
Reviewed: 20-10-2020
A beautiful must read story. Funny, sad, and beautifully drawn characters it draws you in and then you find you can’t put it down. You’ll fall in love with A Man Called Ove.
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Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.
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Successful in one area
- By Mariella Mejia on 29-09-2019
- Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
The ultimate in self help books
Reviewed: 04-08-2020
This is a must-read book for anyone wanting to live their best life. Goggins philosophy is that you just need to do the hard work and see failure as a learning tool. Sounds obvious but a lot of self help books skirt around the ‘get comfortable being uncomfortable’ message that Goggins talks about here. He lives his philosophy and it has given him a rich life, full of success built on hard work. There is no other way. Thanks David Goggins for being so real, transparent and authentic.
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A Bigger Picture
- By: Malcolm Turnbull
- Narrated by: Malcolm Turnbull
- Length: 25 hrs and 28 mins
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Candid and compelling, A Bigger Picture is the definitive narrative of Malcolm Turnbull’s prime ministership. He describes how he legalised same-sex marriage, established Snowy Hydro 2.0, stood up to Donald Trump and many achievements – remarkable in their pace and significance, and that they were delivered in the teeth of so much opposition. But it’s far more than just politics. Turnbull’s life has been filled with colourful characters and controversies, success and failure.
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Why is Malcolm NOT the PM of Australia?
- By John Viggers on 04-05-2020
- A Bigger Picture
- By: Malcolm Turnbull
- Narrated by: Malcolm Turnbull
Still a fan
Reviewed: 29-04-2020
This is an insightful and interesting book. Malcolm Turnbull could have been one of Australia’s greatest PMs if the politics of jealousy and petty personal, destructive ambition within the liberal party - at the expense of the Australian community these politicians were being paid to serve - hadn’t prevented him delivering his big vision. Malcolm is a brilliant strategist and informed thinker - and unlike many of his fellow politicians he was there for the right reasons - he didn’t need the money or fame - he had those in spades - he just wanted Australia to fulfil its potential and for that I think many members of the Australian public will hold him in very high regard. Definitely worth a look.
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Me
- By: Elton John
- Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
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In Me Elton writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you, by a living legend.
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Absolutely fabulous
- By Cherie on 08-11-2019
- Me
- By: Elton John
- Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
Couldn’t put it down! Warm, heartfelt and amazing.
Reviewed: 20-04-2020
A heartwarming, open story about an amazing man told with grace and candour. Taron Egerton’s warm and authentic performance along with a simply incredible story takes you on an unforgettable emotional roller coaster. I laughed, cried and loved every minute. Unputdownable!
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Kick Ass with Mel Robbins
- Life-Changing Advice from the Author of “The 5 Second Rule”
- By: Mel Robbins
- Narrated by: Mel Robbins
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
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Want more out of life? You're not alone. And best-selling author Mel Robbins is here to help with no-bullshit life and business advice that you won't get anywhere else. This follow-up to The 5-Second Rule - available only in audio - takes the classic talk-show format and elevates it to a premium audio experience.
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So boring
- By Ken on 04-10-2019
- Kick Ass with Mel Robbins
- Life-Changing Advice from the Author of “The 5 Second Rule”
- By: Mel Robbins
- Narrated by: Mel Robbins
Fabulous book! Highly recommended.
Reviewed: 04-11-2019
Thank you Mel Robbins. This is a fabulous listen and most helpful. Even though my background is so different to all the people presented I found something of myself in common with each of them, and got such a lot out of every story. I hope you do more of these Mel - a very powerful template for terrific real life learning experiences for your listeners.
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The Mating Season
- By: P. G. Wodehouse
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
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Bertie Wooster is one of nature's gentlemen, so when Gussie Fink-Nottle gets himself into a spot of bother with the law, Bertie helps out - by impersonating Gussie! The plan seems to be working, until Gussie turns up - impersonating Bertie!
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Perfect narration of a wonderful story
- By Love to Read on 02-09-2019
- The Mating Season
- By: P. G. Wodehouse
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
Perfect narration of a wonderful story
Reviewed: 02-09-2019
I adore P.G. Wodehouse - he must be one of the worlds cleverest writers with the most amazing command of the English language. His works are witty and winsome - I enjoy every word. And as for Jonathan Cecil’s narration? How does one improve upon perfection? ❤️
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Joy in the Morning
- By: P. G. Wodehouse
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Trapped in rural Steeple Bumpleigh, a man less stalwart than Bertie Wooster would probably have given way at the knees. For among those present were Florence Craye, to who Bertie had once been engaged...and her new fiance 'Stilton' Cheesewright, who regarded Bertie as a snake in the grass...also Zenobia Hopwood and her guardian Lord Worplesdon, whose violent antipathy to 'Boko' Fittleworth amounted to obsession...and that biggest blot on the landscape, Edwin the Boy Scout.
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A joy to listen
- By Love to Read on 30-08-2019
- Joy in the Morning
- By: P. G. Wodehouse
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
A joy to listen
Reviewed: 30-08-2019
A truly fabulous story with Jonathan Cecil’s absolutely perfect narration. ‘Joy in the Morning’ and ‘The Feudal Spirit’ are my two all time favourite Jeeves and Wooster books (so far). Highly recommended to anyone who loves charming stories, exquisitely written and superbly narrated. Whilst born generations apart, Wodehouse and Cecil are a splendid team who once again provide hours of marvellous, witty and laugh out loud escapism.
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