Robert Fass narrates this satisfying audiobook with flair. His subtle delivery of French and English accents is pitch perfect. He captures both the introspective tone of the author's interior life and the cadence of his finely written reflections on Parisian cuisine. Lobrano's coming-of-age memoir of the life of an American food critic in the world's gastronomic capital begins with his discovery of his passion for food. The work also has stories of Paul Bocuse and less famous chefs, and the author also recounts aspects of his life as a gay man. He finds personal and professional success living in Paris and writing for GOURMET, SAVEUR, and FRANCE TODAY, among other publications. His idiosyncratic recommendations on current places to dine in Paris are inspired and fun.
Pub Date: June 1, 2021
Duration: 8 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780358311249
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
James Michener tells the real stories behind the man and his books. The recording is read with skill and consistency although the reader does little to enhance the robust, larger-than-life incidents related in the book. Due to the first-person narrative format, there is no opportunity for the narrator to change his voice. This makes some chapters monotonous as they go on and on in the typical Michener style. The listener may also become confused because the stories are not told chronologically. This is not a great choice for the audio format, but Michener fans may stick with it to the end.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 22 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
In a quest for a sense of inner contentment and self-worth, Gloria Steinem brings the reader on a journey of investigation and discovery. Steinem reads the text herself in a straightforward and friendly, but not intimate, presentation which is so easy to listen to it invites repetition--thus ensuring the painless relearning of the lessons of the book. It's difficult to tell from the reading that this audiobook is abridged; each section can stand alone. Nonetheless, the listener wished the book were unabridged. Steinem left me wanting to learn more.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Dove Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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