On the heels of this summer's release of the film DUNKIRK comes an audiobook that tells the story of how Great Britain became the last refuge of European leaders who had lost their countries to the Nazis during WWII. Narrator Arthur Morey approaches this audiobook with an unemotional, no-nonsense voice that doesn't leave room for characters or enthusiastic retellings of political intrigue. He is a poised narrator, reading clearly and concisely, and he makes sure that we can keep track of the many names and incidents relating to the war. Though Morey remains remarkably consistent throughout the work, which results in an audio experience that is easy to follow, he doesn't engage the listener fully in the story, leaving it up to each individual to supply the excitement.
Pub Date: April 25, 2017
Duration: 18 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781524723798
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Buckley offers a reasonable proposal for a national service program without jail or criminal penalties. Narrator Lawrence reads with a slow and careful announcer's voice; one wishes Buckley were reading this one himself. Books on Tape does its usual quality job with formatting, packaging and tape-turning instructions. The reader repeats the last sentence at such times, so you're sure you haven't missed anything. Popular nonfiction collections will appreciate Gratitude, and the topic is likely to prove timely in the years ahead.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 5 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Kozol’s shocking exposé of inequities in the funding of our public schools contrasts white suburban schools with those serving black and Hispanic populations. Interviews with students, teachers, and school administrators add eloquent testimony to Kozol’s disturbing presentation of facts. Narration by Jack Winston is clear and brisk, but the pace is unrelenting, with little pause for transition between scenes or chapters. Winston’s cool, detached voice contrasts with Kozol’s impasssioned and outraged message. The sheer repetition and magnitude of Kozol’s damning evidence is numbing; the narration gives no relief. Powerful medicine, most easily taken in small doses. Music signalling tape changes is jarringly inappropriate.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 8 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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