Audio Book News

New Audio Books Releases Including Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein and Angelology by Danielle Trussoni

by AudioforBooks on March 14, 2010

Another Week, More New Tiles to Consider for Your Library?

If you missed it yesterday, I am happy to announce that the 100 Stories for Haiti charity project will have an abridged audiobook version produced by BBC Audiobooks America. We are ironing out details, so stay tuned!

Let’s see what’s new to read this week in digital books…

Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein, narrated by Barbara Rosenblat. The twelfth installment in the Alexandra Cooper series takes a look at human trafficking. Personally, I really enjoy Fairstein’s work. I have read all of her books, and won’t miss this one.

Angelology by Danielle Trussoni, read by Susan Denaker. Sister Evangeline of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration discovers a letter from a famous philanthropist and is plunged into a secret history involving the descendants of angels and humans. These descendants, the Nephilim, aim to subvert the good in humanity. Not on my list… is it on yours?

The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities written and read by Annie Leonard. With all of the attention on environmental health issues and sustainability, it is no surprise to see a book addressing the issues. We do have too much stuff… Do we want to know what it will take to limit our materialism and save the planet?

The Weed That Strings the Hangman’s Bag by Alan Bradley, narrated by Jayne Entwistle. Flavia de Luce is a dangerously brilliant 11-year-old genius. Her talent for solving crimes finds her untangling two deaths… and perhaps getting in over her head. I had wanted to read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, the first mystery featuring Flavia de Luce, but I had forgotten all about it!

The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth’s Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe by Anil Ananthaswamy, narrated by L.J. Ganser. My son is currently entrenched in high school physics, so when I saw this title, I thought it was worth a second look. Ananthaswamy sets out to answer some difficult questions: Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate?

What is “dark matter” and what part does it play in our universe? Are we the only form of life in the universe?, Why is it that everything seems to be so liaised with life it self? He traveled the globe and while it’s unclear as to whether he actually answers those questions, it sounds like a journey worth reading about.

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Audio Book Author Spotlight: Lisa Scottoline

by AudioforBooks on March 13, 2010

Mystery, Humor, and Smarts.

Sometimes, when a lawyer tries their hand at writing, the result is less than stellar. Thankfully, Lisa Scottoline is not one of those lawyers. Her novels are fast, funny, compelling, and incredible. Looking for a great legal thriller? Try a Lisa Scottoline audiobook. Here are some of my favorites…

Many of Scottoline’s books feature the women of the Rosato & Associates law firm. First introduced in Everywhere That Mary Went, the female lawyers won over fans in a big way. 13 of Scottoline’s novels surround the all-female law firm that is led by headstrong Benny Rosato. The newest, Think Twice is due to be released next week. I have enjoyed most of these novels, some more than others, which is the case with pretty much any author.

Author Lisa Scottoline

Scottoline recently released a compilation of essays titled, Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman. Originally written for the Philadelphia Inquirer, the columns tell stories about everything from interrupting as an art form to real estate ads as porn. Her wit and humor is on full display in the series of relatable stories.

Standalone titles, such as Dirty Blonde, are mystery/thrillers- some with a legal spin. Dirty Blonde involves the double life of a young candidate for federal judgeship. When a murder-suicide exposes her secrets and puts her in danger, she runs for her life… and tries to find the truth.

Daddy’s Girl features teacher Natalie Greco, who allows herself to be talked into teaching a class at the local prison. When a prison riot erupts, Nat is witness to a dying prison guard’s last words, “Tell my wife it’s under the floor.” She must solve the riddle of those words as she finds herself suspected of murder and on the run.

Another standalone, Look Again, is the story of a woman who discovers that her adopted child may actually be a child who was kidnapped. This is a very fast read, not one of my favorites, but still a very good story.

Final Appeal, the story of a lawyer who is starting over after her divorce, is another well written thriller. Grace Rossi becomes embroiled in a death penalty case, a murder investigation, and a torrid affair.

Any and all of Scottoline’s books will grab you from page one. Thriller junkies like me just can’t resist. Can you? Discuss this article in our Audiobook Forum.

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New York Times Audio Book Bestsellers: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

by AudioforBooks March 12, 2010

New York Times Audiobook Bestsellers.
Before I move on to the current list of bestsellers… Great news! BBC Audiobooks America has decided to produce an audiobook version of selections from the 100 Stories for Haiti. When completed, it will be available for download through the iTunes store.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett, narrated by Jenna Lamia Bahni. [...]

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New Nonfiction Audio Books: Bios, Self-Help and More!

by AudioforBooks March 11, 2010

Bios, Self-Help and More.
I have not featured non-fiction audiobook releases in a while. This occurred to me over the weekend as I was talking to my sister about I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced. So today I will provide a small sampling of what’s new in non-fiction.
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood [...]

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Audio Book News: Taking Book Technology One Step Further: The iPad

by AudioforBooks March 10, 2010

Technically, are these Still Books?
With every new technological innovation in book publishing, we seem to be moving further and further from traditional hardcover books. Print editions and audiobooks have spawned eBooks and Vooks with embedded video content. Apple announced it’s iPad a short time ago with the knowledge that it is not an eBook reader [...]

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Audio Book and Publishing News

by AudioforBooks March 9, 2010

The Latest in Books, eBooks, and Audiobooks.
We’re coming up on the eBook and paperback release of 100 Stories for Haiti. I’ll keep you posted. I’m still hoping that an audiobook version will produced soon.
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James Patterson’s successful YA series, Maximum Ride, has a new installment with Fang. iTunes is offering the audio of Fang: Book [...]

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Audio Book Applications for Ipod And Iphone: What to Choose, What to Lose

by AudioforBooks March 8, 2010

Not All Audiobook and eBook Apps are Created Equal.
Apple sells tons of applications through its iTunes store, including audiobook and eBook apps. Not all of these apps, however, are worth the cost, space on your iPod, or the effort of learning to use them. Today, I review some of the more popular audiobook apps.
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Audio Book News: Featuring iTunes, John Grisham, World of Warcraft

by AudioforBooks March 6, 2010

Stealing some of the spotlight from the 1 billionth song download from iTunes, Apple is facing some criticism for its recent decision to remove some adult oriented apps from its store. Bestselling author John Grisham is moving into the children’s book market with a legal story aimed at kids. Read on for more news on [...]

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New Audio Books: The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart, The Broken Teaglass, Hush.

by AudioforBooks March 5, 2010

Try Something New on Audio this Week!
Several new audiobooks look interesting this week. Here’s a sampling of what’s new at Audible.com:
The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart: A Novel by Mathias Malzieu (translated by Sarah Ardizzone and narrated by Jim Dale) In 1874, Jack is born with a frozen heart and is abandoned by his mother. Dr. [...]

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Audiobook News February 26 2010

by AudioforBooks February 26, 2010

What’s New in the World of Books?
Overdrive adding new features, audio books selling well, and Lady Gaga narrating a children’s book… Read on….
100 Stories for Haiti.
The 100 Stories for Haiti book project is going strong! Pre-orders for the paperback edition are now being accepted at 100 Stories for Haiti . The cost is £11.99 plus shipping. Remember [...]

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