Audio Book Author

Audio Book Author Spotlight: Robert B. Parker

by DorothyD on January 20, 2010

Today, Robert B. Parker, best known for his Spenser detective novels, died at the age of 77. Several novels are still in the process of being released this year, including Split Image, a new Jesse Stone novel. Let’s take a look at some of his titles available on audiobook. The Spenser Novels Parker featured Spenser [...]

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Audio Book Author Spotlight: Jasper Fforde

by DorothyD on January 15, 2010

A few years ago, I was looking for something different to read. While I tend to enjoy suspense/thrillers, I also like some fantasy and literary fiction… Okay, I really pretty much read everything. Anyway, I spotted a book called The Eyre Affair and just had to pick it up. Thus began my love for author [...]

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Audio Book Author Spotlight: Stephen King

by DorothyD on December 4, 2009

I have been reading Stephen King’s work since I was a teen. I remember the thrill of fear as I read Carrie, Salem’s Lot and The Stand. I don’t know if I have ever been more frightened than when I read IT… The luster of King’s writing wore off for me right around the time [...]

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Audio Book Author Spotlight: Augusten Burroughs

by Peter on November 20, 2009

This week, I would like to introduce you to Augusten Burroughs. Actually, I wish someone would really introduce me to him, because I really like his writing. His memoir, Running with Scissors, and his various audiobooks of essays are at turns shocking and hilarious. I first encountered Augusten Burroughs in Running with Scissors. Admittedly, I [...]

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Audio Book Author Spotlight: Carol O’Connell

by DorothyD on November 13, 2009

Love mystery audiobooks? If your idea of the perfect female detective is someone like Kinsey Millhone of the Sue Grafton series or VI Warshawski from Sara Paretsky, don’t read Carol O’Connell’s Mallory books. If, however, you are seeking a mysterious, intriguingly distant, calculatingly cold yet brilliant female detective, you need to meet Kathy Mallory. I [...]

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Audio Book Author Spotlight: Jeffrey Deaver

by DorothyD on November 7, 2009

This week’s Audiobook Author Spotlight shines on suspense/thriller writer Jeffrey Deaver. With unique characters and amazing plot twists, Deaver takes readers on some wild rides. The Lincoln Rhyme Series. An accident on the job as an NYPD forensics criminalist has left Lincoln Rhyme quadriplegic. His brilliance is not dulled as he continues to consult with [...]

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Audio Book Author Spotlight: Christopher Moore

by DorothyD on October 31, 2009

I have toyed with discussing Christopher Moore for several weeks now. I have read most of his books and absolutely love his work. My roadblock was finding a way to describe him. How do you present an author who writes about everything from Jesus to vampires with equal sarcasm? Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, [...]

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