THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
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THE WAR OF THE WORLDS

by H.G. Wells ; developed by E-mersiv ; read by Sean Barrett ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 22, 2006

H.G. Wells's classic novel of alien invasion, published in 1898, seems to thrive on being adapted for screen and audio. Its most famous incarnation may have been the most convincing audio performance of all time: Orson Welles's panic-inducing broadcast of 1938. Sean Barrett may not have listeners running into the streets, but his work in this recording is superb. He is utterly convincing as the novel's narrator, a turn-of the-century English gentleman. The characters this narrator meets during the invasion are rendered with wonderful accents, too. The novel feels like something of a chestnut today, but Barrett's reading brings out of all the urgency and energy the text has to offer.

Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2006

Duration: 6 hrs, 30 mins

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

    WHEN THE LEGENDS DIE
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    WHEN THE LEGENDS DIE

    by Hal rland ; read by Norman Dietz ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

    In this fascinating coming-of-age portrait, Thomas Black Bull's journey from the child, Bear's Brother, to the fearsome rodeo rider, Killer Tom Black, is painted with compassion and insight. Forced to learn the White Man's ways, Tom reaches adulthood consumed by rage. Read with great vigor by Norman Dietz, the recording bursts with the energy of rodeo circuit and transports the listener to the southwest. The accurate portrayal of Tom's Ute ancestry and way of life, the sorrow and frustration of losing his heritage, and his angry retaliation at the world make this an excellent listening choice for adults and teenagers. It would also be a wonderful addition to high school units on the Native American experience.

    Pub Date: N/A

    Duration: 10 hrs

    Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.

    Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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      RUBBER LEGS AND WHITE TAIL-HAIRS
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      RUBBER LEGS AND WHITE TAIL-HAIRS

      by Patrick F. McManus ; read by George S. Irving ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

      George S. Irving adopts Patrick McManus's characters with gusto. Sit back and listen to yarn after yarn. Irving relishes each story, whether it's fishing stories, such as "Claw of the Sea-Puss" or "To Filet or Not to Filet," or the escapades with McManus's wary but vulnerable neighbors. Irving has the jocular chuckle down pat, and the low comedy satire comes off without a hitch. Listeners can imagine Irving tipping back a chair at the country store swapping lies with cronies and entertaining any comers with these hilarious tales. His repertoire of more than eight collections of McManus stories encourages this kind of ownership!

      Pub Date: N/A

      Duration: 3 hrs

      Publisher: DH Audio

      Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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