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The Library of Wit and Humor
The Library of Wit and Humor
I have a new type of audio narration for you today. I have a collection of books Called The Library of Wit and Humor. The different volumes cover American and British humor. I’m starting with Vol. I which focuses on American humor from Benjamin Franklin to Henry Ward Beecher. Today’s narration is a letter written by Benjamin Franklin titled “The Whistle”. This is a short piece which I hope you…
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"The Snow Maiden" - Journeys Through Bookland
“The Snow Maiden” – Journeys Through Bookland
Today’s selection is a short one, at about 6 minutes, and introduces us to Snow White, but not the one your familiar with. I hope you enjoy! Happy Listening! https://alinefromabook.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/the-snow-maiden.mp3
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“The Cleaner” by Mark Dawson – Audiobook Review
“The Cleaner” by Mark Dawson – Audiobook Review
Narrated by David Thorpe John Milton is a government agent, a cleaner, someone who solves problems. Milton is called in when all else has failed, and his job description includes murder. But Milton has reached the point where his past is haunting him with nightmares, and he wants out, but just walking away in not an option. Then he meets Sharon, a single mother in the East End of London. Sharon…
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The Three Tasks
Today’s audio is the a story from Wilhelm and Jakob Grimm titled “The Three Tasks”. I’ve only ever seen this one in the Journeys Through Bookland series. Runtime is about 11 1/2 minutes. Hope you enjoy! Happy Listening! https://alinefromabook.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/the-three-tasks.mp3
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“Elementary, She Read” by Vicki Delaney
“Elementary, She Read” by Vicki Delaney
Gemma is a Brit, who lives on Cape Cod and owns the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium, where she sells all things remotely related to Sherlock. Jayne is her best friend and co-owner with Gemma of Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room next door. When Gemma finds a magazine, tucked into a bookshelf where it doesn’t belong, after her store closes, she has no idea that she will end up as the prime suspect in a…
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Weekly Round-Up 6/4/2017
It has finally gotten hot in North Dakota this week. It was kind of a busy week. My son turned 17 on Wednesday, and on Friday we went on a college tour. I came back impressed by the school and with a blister on my toe as a souvenir. So let’s get into what’s been happening in my little library this week. I finished reading 2 books and I acquired 3, which brings the total TBR to 283. Ok, but in my…
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Journeys Through Bookland - Cinderella
Journeys Through Bookland – Cinderella
Today’s selection is the classic Cinderella. This telling is from the Charles Perrault version. Runtime is about 18 minutes. Happy Listening! https://alinefromabook.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/cinderella.mp3
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“Saving Abby” by Steena Holmes
“Saving Abby” by Steena Holmes
Claire and Josh and trying to come to terms with their infertility. After years of trying everything, they have been told that they just won’t be able to get pregnant. Now they are near the end of a European tour and Claire is nervous about rejoining her everyday life. Her emotions still feel so raw. Back home, they throw themselves into the next series of the children’s books that they write and…
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Journeys Through Bookland - Hansel and Grethel
Journeys Through Bookland – Hansel and Grethel
Today’s selection from Journeys Through Bookland is the story of Hansel and Grethel by Wilhelm and Jakob Grimm. I hope you enjoy this tasty little morsel. Happy Listening! https://alinefromabook.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/hansel-and-grethel.mp3
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“The Brethren” by John Grisham
“The Brethren” by John Grisham
In a Federal prison in Florida sit three former judges, who call themselves “The Brethren”. They run their own little court to settle internal prison disputes, and spend the rest of their time in the law library. Together, they have come up with an extortion scheme to bilk money out of rich guys who don’t want their secrets exposed. Their dead-beat lawyer serves as the courier of the letters that…
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“Where Dead Men Meet” by Mark Mills
“Where Dead Men Meet” by Mark Mills
Looking for a little jaunt across pre-World War II Europe? Want a few thrills along the way? Then this is the book for you. “Where Dead Men Meet” reads like a spy story with lots of action and suspense. Luke is an RAF pilot who has been grounded and is stuck behind a desk in Paris. Pippi is a young woman, who along with 2 thugs, is smuggling Jews out of Germany. Ivan is an aging hitman whose job…
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Weekly Round-Up 5/28/2017
This has been a spectacular week, guys! My last day of work was on Thursday and I am now officially on summer vacation, which basically means I’m going to spend the next 3 months reading books, listening to books, thinking about the stories in books….. So, down to business. The TBR now has a total of 282, the same as last week. I added 2 books and finished 2 books. One of the books I finished was…
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“The Road to Jonestown” by Jeff Guinn
“The Road to Jonestown” by Jeff Guinn
Disturbing and fascinating at the same time! The tragedy that took place at Jonestown in Guyana has continued to haunt American history since it took place in 1978. I had just entered my teens when it took place and I have always wondered why. What would make a man orchestrate the mass suicide of his devoted followers? I found some answers in this book. The author traces the life of Jim Jones all…
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Journeys Through Bookland - Jack the Giant Killer
Journeys Through Bookland – Jack the Giant Killer
In today’s episode we have another Jack but no beanstalk. You may not be familiar with this story but I hope you will enjoy it. It’s filled with giants and magical objects, and King Arthur even makes an appearance! Happy Listening! https://alinefromabook.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/jack-the-giant-killer.wav
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“Norse Mythology” – Audiobook by Neil Gaiman
“Norse Mythology” – Audiobook by Neil Gaiman
Narrated by Neil Gaiman Fun and fascinating! “Norse Mythology” is just what it sounds like, a retelling of the Nordic mythological tales. But it was so much more at the same time. This is my first adventure with Neil Gaiman and my first audiobook in way too many years, and I am now hooked on both. I do occasionally enjoy mythology and I was intrigued by this one because I was pretty much clueless…
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Weekly Round-Up 5/21/2017
Today’s round-up will be short and to the point because that’s just the kind of mood I’m in today. TBR: 3 books added, 2 books finished, total 282. Goodreads Challenge: 4 books behind schedule (hanging my head in shame). NetGalley Score: Dropped to 69%. Coming Soon: Review of audiobook “Norse Mythology” by Neil Gaiman. Currently Reading: “The Lost Sentinel” by Suzanne Rogerson. This is her latest…
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“Deadly Alibi” by Leigh Russell
“Deadly Alibi” by Leigh Russell
This is book 9 in the DI Geraldine Steel series. In this installment, Geraldine is on the hunt for a murderer who left his victim in a trash bin outside a charity shop. The husband is the immediate suspect, but when his mistress disappears, Geraldine is not so sure that the obvious choice is the right answer. In the midst of this, her birth mother has died and Geraldine finds out she has a twin…
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