The 8th confession
Patterson, James, 1947-
New York, NY : Hachette Audio, p2009.
The hunt for two criminals tests the limits of the Women's Murder Club.
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1984
Orwell, George, 1903-1950.
Ashland, Or. : Blackstone Audiobooks, 1991.
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About face
Leon, Donna.
North Kingstown, R.I. : BBC Audiobooks America, p2009.
Environmental concerns become significant in Brunetti's work when an investigator from the Carabiniere, looking into the illegal hauling of garbage, asks for a favor. But the investigator is not the only one with a special request. His father-in-law needs help and a mysterious woman comes into the picture. Brunetti soon finds himself in the middle of an investigation into murder and corruption more dangerous than anything he's seen before.
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Cursed
Clark, Carol Higgins.
[New York, N.Y.] : Simon & Schuster Audio, p2009.
Regan is the daughter of a famous mystery writer. Using her mother's novels as a base for her investigations, the young P.I. has solved cases in England and the United States.
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The divine comedy
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321.
Ashland, Or. : Blackstone Audiobooks, p2007.
The classic story of a man who endures the torment of Hell and Purgatory in his quest to reach Paradise.
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Even more pretty good jokes
Keillor, Garrison.
[S.l.] : HighBridge Audio, p2009.
Recorded in front of a live audience at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Garrison Keillor presents the best jokes from the show's four most recent shows (2002-2008) of A Prairie Home Companion.
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Fatally flaky
Davidson, Diane Mott.
[New York, N.Y.] : Harper Audio, p2009.
Set in Aspen Meadows, Colorado, Goldy Schulz, an amateur sleuth and food catering extraordinaire, stars in Diane Mott Davidson's culinary-themed mystery
series. With recipes interwoven into the plotlines, Davidson's mysteries make
for a delicious listen. In Fatally Flaky, Goldy must deal with an overwhelmingly
difficult bride while investigating a murder.
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First family
Baldacci, David.
New York, NY : Hachette Audio, p2009.
The First Lady enlists the help of Sean King and Michelle Maxwell after a daring kidnapping turns a children's birthday party into a national security
nightmare.
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The grand finale
Evanovich, Janet.
[New York, N.Y.] : Harper Audio, p2008.
Accident-prone Lingonberry Knudsen, owner of a pizza shop, climbs a tree to rescue a stranded kitten while out for a delivery. When she tumbles to the
ground, she meets Jake Sawyer, who seems to be the solution to any disaster she
could create for herself.
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Home safe
Berg, Elizabeth.
[New York] : Random House Audio, p2009.
Beloved author Elizabeth Berg tells the story of the recently widowed Helen Ames and of her twenty-seven-year-old daughter Tessa. Helen is shocked to
discover that her mild-mannered and loyal husband had been leading a double
life. The Ames's had saved money for a happy retirement, planned in minute
detail, but that money has disappeared in several big withdrawals spent by
Helen's husband before he died.
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Hungry girl the official survival guides : tips & tricks for guilt-free eating
Lillien, Lisa.
North Kingstown, R.I. : BBC Audiobooks America, [2009].
This Hungry Girl original audiobook is filled with survival strategies for anyone who wants to make guilt-free eating choices, anywhere, anytime.
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James Herriot's Treasury for children [warm and joyful animal tales]
Herriot, James.
New York : Macmillan Audio, 2008.
Collects all of the beloved veterinarian's delightful tales for young listeners. From the springtime frolic of "Oscar, Cat-About-Town" to the yuletide
warmth of "The Christmas Day Kitten", these stories are perennial favorites.
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Lamb the Gospel according to Biff, Christ's childhood pal
Moore, Christopher, 1957-
[New York, N.Y.] : Harper Audio, p2007.
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one
knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years--except Biff,
the Messiah's best childhood friend, who has been resurrected to tell the story.
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Laura Rider's masterpiece a novel
Hamilton, Jane, 1957 July 13-
[New York, N.Y.] : Harper Audio, p2009.
After twelve years of marriage, Laura and Charlie Rider seem to have lost their romantic sparks for one another, but appear content enough in their usual
routine. When Charlie crosses paths with Jenna Faroli, a popular radio show host,
they start corresponding via the Internet, and Laura steps in with Charlie to
construct messages that allure Jenna in ways never expected.
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Liberty and tyranny [a conservative manifesto]
Levin, Mark R. (Mark Reed), 1957-
New York : Simon & Schuster Audio p2009.
A nationally syndicated talk radio host and author presents a volume of essays for today's conservative leaders that recommends specific approaches to
such issues as immigration, health care, and foreign policy.
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Look again
Scottoline, Lisa.
New York : Macmillan Audio, p2009.
When reporter Ellen Gleeson gets a "Have You Seen This Child?" flyer in the mail, her heart stops--the child in the photo is identical to her adopted
son, Will. She investigates the story behind the flyer, uncovering clues no one
was meant to discover, and when she digs too deep, she risks losing her own life
--and that of the son she loves.
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A mad desire to dance a novel
Wiesel, Elie, 1928-
[New York, N.Y.] : Random House Audio, p2009.
Doriel, a European New Yorker, turns to Judaism and a psychoanalyst to discover and heal the immense personal wounds he carries. These wounds directly
relate to the overabundance of well-detailed memories he carries from the
Holocaust and the death of his mother.
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Me of little faith
Black, Lewis, 1948-
New York : Penguin Audio, p2008.
Lewis Black, the hilariously mad-as-hell Daily Show regular and New York Times-bestselling author, explores how the rules and constraints of religion
have affected his life and the lives of us all. Hilarious experiences with
rabbis, Mormons, gurus, psychics, and even the joy of a perfect round of golf
give Black the chance to expound upon what we believe and why--in the language
of a shock jock and with the heart of an iconoclast.--From amazon.com.
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Norman Corwin's The rivalry
Corwin, Norman, 1910-
[Venice, Calif.?] : L.A. Theatre Works, 2009.
Academy Award nominees Paul Giamatti and David Strathairn star in Norman Corwin's electrifying dramatization of the history-making Lincoln-Douglas
debates. This fierce rivalry between rising legislator Abraham Lincoln and
incumbent Senator Stephen A. Douglas tackled some of the day's most passionate
and controversial issues -- above all, those of slavery and the American concept
of freedom. As seen through the eyes of Douglas' young wife Adele (Lily Rabe),
the play illuminates two of the most charismatic politicians of any era. Also
stars James Gleason and Shannon Cochran. Directed by Academy Award winner Eric
Simonson. - Container.
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Nose down, eyes up
Markoe, Merrill.
[S.l.] : Tantor Media, Inc., p2009.
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The phantom tollbooth
Juster, Norton, 1929-
[New York] : Harper Audio, p2008.
A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers and finds a cure for his boredom.
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Prayers for sale a novel
Dallas, Sandra.
New York, NY : Macmillan Audio, p2009.
Eighty-six-year-old Hennie Comfort is living in the mountains of Colorado during the Depression. Newly married Nit Spindle and her husband have recently
moved to town searching for work. Hennie notices Nit wandering outside of her
home, and for some reason is drawn to her. Soon their chance meeting is
transformed into a deep bond where secrets and struggles are divulged.
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Rumor has it
Hoag, Tami.
North Kingstown, RI : BBC Audiobooks America, p2009.
Reserved southern sweetheart Katie Quaid, a historic home restorer and former equestrian star, carries heavy emotional baggage from her past. When Nick,
a lust-worthy Yankee, moves into her neighborhood, Katie immediately likes him;
however, her past halts her from embracing romance. As Nick pursues her, though,
both of them face new truths and old secrets in the hopes of experiencing true
love once again.
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Scat
Hiaasen, Carl.
New York : Listening Library, p2009.
When imposing biology teacher Mrs. Bunny Starch goes missing, Nick and Marta suspect foul play.
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Slumdog millionaire
Swarup, Vikas.
[North Kingstown, R.I.] : BBC Audiobooks America, p2008.
Originally entitled Q&A, Vikas Swarup's Slumdog Millionaire unfolds the story of Ram Thomas, an uneducated orphan from the slums of Mumbai, India. The
story opens with authorities, unconvinced that a slumdog could answer all twelve
questions correctly on India's biggest game show, Who Will Win a Billion?,
holding Ram on suspicions of cheating. Enter Smita Shah, a lawyer bent on
rescuing Ram. With Smita as his listener, Ram reveals how his life experiences
gave him the needed answers to win.
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Snowflake Bentley
Martin, Jacqueline Briggs.
Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books, [2009], p2004.
A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations.
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The soloist [a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music]
Lopez, Steve.
[Ashland, OR] : Blackstone Audio, p2008.
A portrait of gifted violinist Nathaniel Ayers traces his education at Juilliard, his struggles with schizophrenia, the factors that led to his
homelessness in Los Angeles, his friendship with the author, and the author's
efforts to improve the musician's life.
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Tea time for the traditionally built
McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
Prince Frederick, Md. : Recorded Books, p2009.
When she asks her husband to fix her tiny white van, Precious Ramotswe fears he might just sell the vehicle and buy her something more modern, which he
promptly does. Since this simply will not do, Precious sets to tracking the car
down, only to learn it has already been stolen from the new owner. Recovery is
further hampered when the proprietor of a local football team caught up in an
epic losing streak suspects he may have a traitor in the ranks.
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True detectives
Kellerman, Jonathan.
New York : Random House Audio, p2009.
Bound by blood but divided by troubles, Moses Reed, a no-frills LAPD detective, and Aaron Fox, ex-cop turned high-end private eye, usually go their
separate ways. But the disappearance of Caitlin Frostig isn't usual. A straight-
A student from Malibu, Caitlin has only two men in her life: her sullen single
father and her wholesome college sweetheart. Reluctantly tag-teaming in a search
for fresh leads, Moses and Aaron uncover more than just a secret as they descend
into the sinister, seamy side of the City of Angels after dark.
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Ubik
Dick, Philip K.
Ashland, Or. : Blackstone Audiobooks, 2008.
Glen Runciter's anti-psi security agency hires out its talents to block telepathic and paranormal crimes. But when its special team tackles a big job on
the moon, something goes terribly wrong, and Runciter is seemingly killed. Now,
his mourning employees are receiving bewildering messages from their boss on
toilet walls, traffic tickets, product labels, and even U.S. coins.
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The Wayside school collection
Sachar, Louis, 1954-
New York : Listening Library, p2008.
Sideways stories from Wayside School: Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built
sideways with one classroom on each story.
Wayside School is falling down: More humorous episodes from the classroom
on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face
the cafeteria's dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo during show and
tell. Sequel to "Sideways Stories from Wayside School."
Wayside School gets a little stranger: Unusual things continue to happen
in the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was
accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.
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Wicked prey
Sandford, John, 1944 Feb. 23-
Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books, p2009.
Detective Lucas Davenport is after a daring thief planning to rip off a bank flooded with cash from high-rollers gathered for the Republican National
Convention. And to make matters worse, Davenport's daughter has been targeted by
a deranged pimp.
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Wishful drinking
Fisher, Carrie.
[New York, N.Y.] : Simon & Schuster Audio, p2009.
Carrie Fisher, forever immortalized by her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars, reveals her turbulent life, from her superficial Hollywood upbringing to
her addiction to alcohol. With scathing humor, Fisher chronicles her declining
acting career and subsequent tribulations, including mothering the child of a
gay man.
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Your best life now [7 steps to living at your full potential]
Osteen, Joel.
New York, N.Y. : Time Warner AudioBooks, p2004.
"... In this straightforward guide, Joel Osteen gives you a way to improve your life for good and help you experience victory, joy, and
satisfaction every day!"--Container.
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