Carol Matthau epitomizes a glamour and lifestyle not associated with the 1990's. Here is a life of privilege, tragedy and worry about what friends would think of her new frock or lover. Matthau possesses a voice and delivery that simply could not be improved on. In her coy whisper, she tells compelling stories involving everyone from William Saroyan (husband #1) and Truman Capote to Carson McCullers, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Walter Matthau (husband #2). This excellent audio presentation will leave you wanting to read the entire book to discover what juicy tidbits were left out.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: The Publishing Mills
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A perfect marriage of text and delivery.
Women are routinely missing from American history texts. This audiobook seeks to remedy that. Journalist O’Donnell’s TV-honed voice carries the stories in compelling fashion. Dozens of overlooked heroines are profiled, such as Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved woman who filed a lawsuit to obtain her freedom, or Emily Warren Roebling, an engineer who saved the Brooklyn Bridge when her husband fell ill. The writing style is straightforward and narrative-based, making it easy for listeners to follow. O’Donnell varies her tone to suit the material, reflecting intensity, disbelief, humor, and admiration. The sketches are generally short, making this a perfect audiobook for people with short windows of opportunity for listening.
A perfect marriage of text and delivery.Pub Date: Feb. 24, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 37 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217176236
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: March 3, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 2026
Admirers of the 16th president will find insights into his partisan acumen in this groundbreaking political biography.
Narrator Peter Lerman delivers this comprehensive and exhaustive analysis of Abraham Lincoln's political career with an authoritative tone and sure-handed expertise. While the 16th president’s talent with a pen is well known, his skill at building political coalitions has gone unexplored. Delivered by Lerman in a steady, knowledgeable voice, this tale of Lincoln as a young up-and-coming Illinois representative both entertains and enlightens. His time as a rising Whig party leader helped Lincoln create the Republican Party and served him well as he became commander in chief during the Civil War. Lerman’s soothing and appealing voice handles the more dramatic episodes with aplomb. Pinsker's new history draws extensively on Lincoln's private correspondence, bringing to life “Boss” Lincoln.
Admirers of the 16th president will find insights into his partisan acumen in this groundbreaking political biography.Pub Date: Feb. 10, 2026
Duration: 17 hrs, 59 mins
DD ISBN: 9798349163326
Publisher: Dreamscape
Review Posted Online: April 24, 2026
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