Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Heirs, Susan Rieger, author; Kimberly Farr, narrator

Posted on July 27, 2017 by omasvoice

This novel can aptly be described as the anatomy of a family. Rupert and Eleanor Falkes’ lives were the stuff of fairy tales, or at least his, Rupert’s, was the stuff of a folk story. He was born in 1934, … Continue reading →

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Into The Water, Paul Hawkins, author; Laura Aikman, Rachel Bavidge, Sophie Aldred, Daniel Weyman, Imogen Church, narrators

Posted on July 21, 2017 by omasvoice

When the story begins, a young girl is being immersed into “the drowning pool” in order to discover if she is a witch. If she floats, she is one; but if she sinks she is not. Although the child sinks … Continue reading →

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The Women in the Castle, Jessica Shattuck, author; Cassandra Campbell, narrator

Posted on July 20, 2017 by omasvoice

It is 1938. The place is Burg Lingenfels, in Germany. A traditional yearly party is being planned by Marianne von Lingenfels for her aunt, the countess, who is confined to a wheel chair and no longer able to supervise the … Continue reading →

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Theft By Finding, David Sedaris

Posted on July 20, 2017 by omasvoice

David Sedaris has compiled a book consisting of his diary entries from 1977 to 2002. This is the first volume. A second is to follow. In the past, I have appreciated his dry humor and enjoyed his poignant stories. This … Continue reading →

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Round Midnight, Laura McBride

Posted on July 20, 2017 by omasvoice

This is a tale about characters that led unconventional lives, following their hearts more often than their heads. It is a powerful story about four women who came from completely different backgrounds, backgrounds charged with controversy and conflict. As young … Continue reading →

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Camino Island, John Grisham, author, January LaVoy, narrator

Posted on July 16, 2017 by omasvoice

Mr. Grisham has written a book that will work well as a serialized television program once it is spiced up a bit with the romance and violence emphasized. Essentially, priceless manuscripts have been stolen from Princeton University by a gang … Continue reading →

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Before We Were Yours: A Novel, Lisa Wingate, author, Catherine Taber, narrator

Posted on July 11, 2017 by omasvoice

Based on a horrific truth in our history, this is a story that vacillates between heartbreaking and hopeful. It begins in 1939 with Rill Foss narrating her family history and ends in the present day with Avery Stafford telling her … Continue reading →

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The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas, author, Bahni Turpin, narrator

Posted on July 4, 2017 by omasvoice

Starr and her brothers straddle two worlds. In one world there is a strict code of behavior and an excellent education with kids from wealthy families and in the other there are gangs and drive-by shootings and poverty. Starr lives … Continue reading →

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