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The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom, audio book excerpt.

Nadeem Aslam, author of Maps for Lost Lovers and The Wasted Vigil, spoke to the Faber Podcast recently about his new novel The Blind Man's Garden, set in contemporary Afghanistan on the verge of war in the wake of 9/11. Nadeem also read three extracts from the book, which you can listen to here.

Nadeem Aslam reads from The Blind Man's Garden (3 of 3)

Listen to the musical score for The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann, written by the author himself!

Introduction: The faeries arrive in England. They come in the dead of night after a sudden and mysterious cataclysm, striding and hurrying over the wastes of a ruined city as quickly and elegantly as clockwork.

Bird Catching: Mr. Jelliby sets off on a wild bird chase through the streets of London. His goal? To catch a tiny, flying brass contraption carrying a very important message.

Jack Box and Melusine: A waltz for two beings—a lady in a plum-colored dress and something else far more sinister—locked in a deadly dance. Both are doomed, but neither can let the other one go. Not anymore.

Shaking Hands: In a shadowy faery city at the heart of civilized England, Mr. Jelliby finally comes to see Bartholomew as a human, not just an ugly Peculiar. They shake hands before plunging toward the culmination of their adventure.


The Peculiar - Piece One - Introduction

Published by Soundings
Read by Anne Dover

The Apothecary's Daughter by Charlotte Betts

Andy and John mark the passing of Hugo Chavez, look into the baffling Italian elections and discuss what John needs to do when he hosts the Daily Show

Bugle 227 - Farewell Bush's Muse

THE STORM KING audio collection presents Pete Seeger’s captivating spoken words in new recordings as he tells his most engaging stories, narratives, and poems—all set to new music produced by world renowned percussionist/producer Jeff Haynes—created by nearly 50 musicians from traditions as diverse as African Music, Blues, Bluegrass, Classical Guitar, Folk, Jazz, Native American Music, and World Beat. “This music brings out things in my words that I never knew before,” says Seeger, who will celebrate his ninety-fourth birthday May 3, 2013. 

Legendary civil rights crusader and environmental champion Pete Seeger first began working with Haynes on the 2009 Grammy award-winning album Tomorrow’s Children. Haynes was inspired by Seeger’s extraordinary voice to record him for a new project that became THE STORM KING, understanding from the start that his mission was to present the stories in a fitting setting—accompanied by music that underscores the timeless passion and universal wisdom of Pete’s words. 

Dozens of artists who would not otherwise have shared a stage with Pete, came to participate as word of the exceptional opportunity spread, and the project quickly grew in scope, depth, and diversity. “I don’t create songs at the drop of a hat,” said Dar Williams, one of the many brilliant contributing musicians, “but somehow listening to this project and hearing Pete telling a story… his stories… I wrote a song in one night.”

Narratives in THE STORM KING touch on issues that have real resonance with contemporary culture’s concerns, seen in the growth of the Occupy movement, anti-war protests, and reaction to ongoing environmental crises. From preserving the tradition of American Folk Music to innovating new ways to protect the earth, and from personal narratives on his beloved family to storytelling about important figures and moments in American history, Pete speaks authoritatively yet intimately. A masterful musician and a commanding spokesman, Seeger has remained true to his passions and principles throughout his long life, reflecting now on the challenges he and our country have faced—his personal stories bearing witness to some of our past century’s most significant and inspiring heroes and historic events. 

Featured artists include: Pete Seeger; Jeff Haynes; Will Ackerman; Tony Cedras; Samite Mulondo; Bianca Merkley; Richie Stearns; Ralph Stanley; Dar Williams; Jane Kelly Williams; Helen Avakian; Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin; Joe Bertolozzi; Ivan Bodley; Dean Bowman; Heidi Breyer; Charlie Burnham; Paul Cebar; Terry Champlin; Dave Eggar; Eugene Friesen; Sean Harkness; Julie Panek-Harris; Valerie Haynes; Ana Hernández; Yaeir Heber; Joan Henry; Joel Henry; Timothy Hill; Vilian Ivantchev; Pat Lamanna; C. Lanzbom; Emile Menasche; Sara Milonovich; Issachar Miron; Jeff Oster; Chuck Palmer; Nicole Paradiso; Dave Richards; Rob Scheps; Karen D. Taylor; Sabina Torosjan; Matt Turk; Doug Weiss; Weave: Sanjay Cherubala, Marjorie Johnson, Timothy Hill, and Seth Markel. 

Download:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/storm-king-stories-narratives/id622974878
http://www.bookish.com/books/pete-seeger-the-storm-king-pete-seeger/ea6e7c8e-284a-4a1b-b848-61566ecb850f
http://www.downpour.com/the-storm-king-1
http://www.emusic.com/book/pete-seeger/the-storm-king/10130779/
http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B00BPDUVUA&qid=1373585292&sr=1-1

CD:
http://www.amazon.com/Pete-Seeger-Stories-Narratives-Spoken/dp/1619698307/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373585097&sr=1-1&keywords=pete+seeger+storm+king
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pete-seeger-pete-seeger/1115863502?ean=9781619698307
...or ask a your local library or bookstore!

"Toshi" an excerpt from PETE SEEGER: THE STORM KING

Beach Party performs 'Catch the Train' live at Red Bull Sound Select Presents: 120 Hours in Austin, Night 1.

Read the full story: http://win.gs/YtYupE

Beach Party on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/beachparty

Beach Party performs 'Catch the Train' LIVE in Austin

Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller.

Told in the voice of a young soldier, the story follows 24 hours in his life at the front during WW1, and captures his memories as he looks back over his life. Full of stunningly researched detail and engrossing atmosphere, the book leads to a dramatic and moving conclusion.

Buy this audiobook

Private Peaceful written by Michael Morpurgo and read by Jamie Glover

Listen to an excerpt from Hilary Mantel's Bring Up The Bodies audiobook, read by Simon Vance.

The sequel to Hilary Mantel's 2009 Man Booker Prize winner and New York Times bestseller, Wolf Hall delves into the heart of Tudor history with the downfall of Anne Boleyn 

Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice. 

At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over three terrifying weeks, Anne is ensnared in a web of conspiracy, while the demure Jane Seymour stands waiting her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not yield without a ferocious struggle. Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies follows the dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason. To defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must ally with his natural enemies, the papist aristocracy. What price will he pay for Anne's head?

Bring Up the Bodies is the winner of the 2012 Man Booker Prize 

Bring Up the Bodies is one of Publishers Weekly's Top 10 Best Books of 2012 and one of The Washington Post's 10 Best Books of 2012


Bring Up The Bodies audiobook excerpt

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