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| The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma's Table by Rick Bragg; narrated by Rick Bragg What it's about: In this heartfelt and nostalgic tribute to the cuisine of his Alabama childhood, author Rick Bragg (All Over but the Shoutin') shares the stories behind his family's recipes.
Narration: In his AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Bragg's intimate narration -- delivered in an unhurried drawl -- is a feast all its own. |
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| The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World by Steve Brusatte; narrated by Patrick LawlorWhat it is: the most up-to-date research on the amazing rise, fantastic reign, and spectacular extinction of dinosaurs, presented in a captivating and lively manner.
Narration: Patrick Lawlor's breezy, energetic narration makes The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs an action-packed adventure perfect for both dinosaur enthusiasts and general listeners. |
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| Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter; narrated by Brittany PressleyStarring: Maddie, who's spent the last six years in a remote Alaskan cabin with no company except for her dad, a former Secret Service agent -- until Logan, Maddie's childhood friend and the President's son, brings trouble to her door.
Narration: Brittany Pressley smoothly conveys the shifting narrative tones (teen angst, life-or-death stakes) of this twisty young adult thriller. |
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| Varina by Charles Frazier; narrated by Molly ParkerWhat it’s about: Varina Davis, wife of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America during the U.S. Civil War, learns that her marriage of security and comfort comes at a steep price.
Narration: Actress Molly Parker's Southern accent and gentle cadence convey the novel's atmospheric, lyrical tone. |
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| Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First... by Robert Kurson; narrated by Ray PorterWhat it is: an exhilarating account of the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon and the three astronauts who risked their lives to complete the mission, portrayed with dramatic storytelling flourish.
Narration: Ray Porter alternates his pacing, slowing down his narration to explain technical concepts, and speeding it up to highlight the mission's risky thrills. |
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Contact your librarian for more great audiobooks!
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Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Phone: (609) 989-6922 E-mail: nrsupprt@mcl.org |
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