The "Prairie Home Companion" host and creator returns to Lake Wobegon as he follows 14-year-old Gary through his coming of age with characteristic dry wit and pointed observations. Keillor's deep voice and slow, deliberate diction transport the listener to this sleepy small town being shaken up by rock and roll. Anyone familiar with Keillor's performances on National Public Radio will welcome this warm return to the heartland. Those visiting Lake Wobegon for the first time will find themselves right at home with Keillor's easy Midwestern drawl. And Keillor's insight into the workings of Gary's mind is heartwarming, poignant, and hilarious as Gary struggles to balance his religion with his raging interest in the female form. H.L.S. 2002 Grammy Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2001
Duration: 6 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: HighBridge Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Escape on a thrilling adventure with Soneela Nankani and Andrew Eiden as they narrate this suspenseful romance. A year has passed since Simi Chopra, her assorted crew, and Jack Danger pulled off a lucrative diamond heist. Now, the Chicago Mafia boss is demanding that the jewels be returned, so Simi gets the team back together. Nankani delivers an expressive performance that emphasizes Simi's conflict between her passion for Jack and the mission. Her distinct character voices keep the listener fully immersed. Eiden's lively tone gives Jack a subtle flair and confidence that make him easy to forgive and to love.
Pub Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593907467
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This is not a story about guns, but about blue pearls. Gerald Browne takes us to the Pacific Ocean and the world of pearl divers and natural gems and mixes in mystery, intrigue and suspense. Barry Bostwick portrays the characters in one voice, varying his intonation slightly for the Asian personalities. His reading style is very smooth, evidence of preparation and interest in the story. 18mm Blues is abridged well, collecting the important elements of the story. Unobtrusive music indicates the end of each side. Disappear into the mystery of the Far East and one of its most beautiful commodities.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1993
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Audio Renaissance
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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