Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Audiobooks Editor, Rob McDonald FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Have You Heard: "Big Trouble," "Isaac's Storm," and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" * Hear an Interview with "'Tis" Author Frank McCourt * Classic Literature on Audio: Hear the best in literature with these audiobook classics * New in Fiction: "For Love of the Game," "Bagombo Snuff Box: Uncollected Short Fiction," and "Hitler's Niece" * Fiction Bestsellers: "Hearts in Atlantis," "Tara Road," and "Dark Lady" * Nonfiction Bestsellers: "Faith of My Fathers," "First, Break All the Rules," and "The Seat of the Soul" * Amazon.com Present the Best of the Century HAVE YOU HEARD? *************** "Big Trouble" by Dave Barry Running time: 7 hours, 5 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1567404596/entertainmentsit Running time: 3 hours, 2 cassettes; abridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1567408648/entertainmentsit In his first novel, Pulitzer-prize winning humorist Dave Barry takes a stab at the crazy South Florida crime genre. Barry reads his own words here and shows perfect comic rhythm doing so, as he effortlessly segues from voice to voice. In fact, hearing the author's renditions of female and teenage voices--not to mention a Latino housekeeper and Russian gangsters--is half the fun. Barry keeps the plot simple and the tone light, which makes listening less of a compromise to reading than with some mystery audiobooks. (In other words, less wear and tear on the rewind button in an attempt to follow the plot.) "Isaac's Storm" by Erik Larson Running time: 5 hours, 3 cassettes; abridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375408827/entertainmentsit Running time: 5 hours, 4 CDs; abridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375409335/entertainmentsit Reading in his signature dispassionate style, narrator Edward Herrmann brings an eerie calm to this powerful chronicle of the deadliest storm ever to hit the United States--a huge and terribly destructive hurricane that struck land near Galveston, Texas in September 1900. Author Erik Larson recreates the events leading up the disaster in astonishing detail, tracing the thoughts and actions of Isaac Cline, a scientist with America's burgeoning U.S. Weather Bureau. Cline's unwavering confidence--"In an age of scientific certainty one could not allow one's judgment to be clouded"--blinds the meteorologist to the deadly onslaught about to be unleashed. Herrmann's calculated performance reflects the impending doom and dangers inherent to an unquestioned and absolute faith in science. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling Running time: 8 hours, 6 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0807281751/entertainmentsit Three books into J.K. Rowling's amazingly popular Harry Potter series, book 1, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," arrives in audio. Reader Jim Dale delivers an excellent range of voices to the characters, from well-meaning Hermione's soft, earnest voice to Malfoy's nasal droning, from Professor McGonagall's crisp brogue to Hagrid's broad Somerset accent, and from snarling Mr. Filch to p-p-poor, st-tuttering P-Professor Quirrel. Harry Potter fans of all ages--Muggle or not--will enjoy curling up with a few chocolate frogs, a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans ("Alas! Ear wax!"), and this marvelous, magical audiobook. HEAR AN INTERVIEW WITH "'TIS" AUTHOR FRANK MCCOURT ************************************************** In "'Tis," Frank McCourt follows up his Audie Award-winning performance in "Angela's Ashes" with another brilliant reading as he chronicles his return to post-World War II New York. His lyrical tones are wise but not weary; he's survived life's challenges to tell his tale. "'Tis" is Grammy material, a perfect example of how an author's voice can enhance the written word. Hear McCourt discuss the recording process in an audio interview. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=frank+mccourt&tag=entertainmentsit CLASSIC LITERATURE ON AUDIO *************************** John Cleese's vibrant narration of C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters" helps turn Lewis's classic read into a classic listen. In fact, as our classic collection indicates, most fine literature can be found in audio form, from Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" and John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" to "The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Hear the best in literature with these audiobook classics. Audiobooks NEW IN FICTION ************** Now playing on the big screen--Michael Shaara's sentimental baseball story, lost gems from the idiosyncratic Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and Ron Hansen's most dysfunctional family. "For Love of the Game" by Michael Shaara, read by Jason Culp Running time: 5.75 hours, 4 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1565113314/entertainmentsit "Bagombo Snuff Box: Uncollected Short Fiction" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., read by Alexander Marshall Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1565113292/entertainmentsit "Hitler's Niece" by Ron Hansen, read by Janet McTeer Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes; abridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0694521981/entertainmentsit FICTION BESTSELLERS ******************* William Hurt reads Stephen King's lengthy collection, Oprah's picks her latest book-club title, and there's suspense in Steelton--a dark mystery from Richard North Patterson. "Hearts in Atlantis" by Stephen King, read by William Hurt Running time: 21 hours, 16 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671582356/entertainmentsit Running time: 21 hours, 20 CDs; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671045881/entertainmentsit "Tara Road" by Maeve Binchy, read by Katherine Borowitz Running time: 19 hours, 11 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553502492/entertainmentsit Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes; abridged, read by Terry Donnelly http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553527185/entertainmentsit Running time: 6 hours, 5 CDs; abridged, read by Terry Donnelly http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553456091/entertainmentsit "Dark Lady" by Richard North Patterson, read by Anne Twomey Running time: 18 hours, 11 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375408312/entertainmentsit Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes; abridged; read by Patricia Kalember http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375408290/entertainmentsit Running time: 6 hours, 5 CDs; abridged; read by Patricia Kalember http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375408304/entertainmentsit NONFICTION BESTSELLERS ********************** Presidential candidate John McCain recounts his family's naval legacy, rule-breaking managers explore new techniques; and Gary Zukav helps listeners become multisensory beings. "Faith of My Fathers" by John McCain, read by the author Running time: 5 hours, 3 cassettes; abridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375407774/entertainmentsit Running time: 3 hours, 4 CDs; abridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375409343/entertainmentsit "First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently" by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman, read by Marcus Buckingham Running time: 3 hours, 2 cassettes; abridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671582488/entertainmentsit "The Seat of the Soul" by Gary Zukav, read by William David Griffith Running time: 7 hours, 4 cassettes; unabridged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1559275588/entertainmentsit Running time: 3 hours, 2 cassettes; abridged; read by the author http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1559270918/entertainmentsit Running time: 3 hours, 2 CDs; abridged; read by the author http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1559275553/entertainmentsit AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. Books of the century ****** Give the Perfect Gift -- Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. Wish list Clueless as to what to get your Kentucky cousin for Christmas? Send him an e-card and tell him to set up an Amazon.com Wish List so you can easily find and send him his heart's desire. Wish card ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Audiobooks section at Audiobooks
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