After defending THE FUGITIVE as the "only good movie," author/narrator/comic Lindy West deconstructs more than 20 fan-favorite films, rating them against FUGITIVE criteria. She lovingly eviscerates everyone's favorite rom-com, LOVE, ACTUALLY, to hilarious effect. It's her friendly voice and her surprising comparisons that make for laugh-out-loud moments. She is scathingly comical about casting Tim Allen to play Santa in THE SANTA CLAUSE. "Hearing him say 'Ho, ho, ho,' sucked my soul out of my mouth like a haunted cat," she says. Her salty language may offend, but her performance is top-notch. Her tone and attitude are brutal, honest, and outrageously funny. Her analyses of such gems as the Harry Potter movies, THE LION KING, FACE/OFF, FORREST GUMP, and more are a perfect fit for audio.
Pub Date: Nov. 3, 2020
Duration: 7 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781549141584
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a deep dive into how unfathomable grief led to charitable purpose.
New York firefighter Stephen Siller lost his life on Sept. 11, 2001, while attempting to rescue people from the burning twin towers. The author, Siller’s brother, tenderly and lovingly tells his story. Justin Siller, the author’s son, provides a straightforward, workmanlike yet strong and heartfelt narration that largely avoids New York City inflections. The audiobook thoughtfully explores the community service-oriented Siller family, the impact of Stephen Siller’s death, and the author’s establishment of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides mortgage-free homes and other forms of assistance to the families of first responders.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a deep dive into how unfathomable grief led to charitable purpose.Pub Date: Sept. 1, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 14 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063572690
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 1, 2026
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