This is a listen for music lovers, but perhaps not in the way you'd expect. Music clips are not found in this audiobook. Instead, music historian Harvey Sachs offers some fascinating context on 10 works that he considers to be masterpieces. Fans of great classical music will find Sachs's audiobook a delight, particularly as narrated by Paul Bellantoni. Sachs's research on the composers he highlights produces more than a few "ah-ha" moments. The ease with which Bellantoni moves from the discussions of the composers to the musical terms found throughout the audiobook makes this an engaging listen. While music, like all art, is subjective, this audiobook is certain to have listeners seeking out these masterpieces for a first or repeat listen.
Pub Date: Nov. 2, 2021
Duration: 11 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781666524284
Publisher: Dreamscape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.
Chef and TV host King narrates her own memoir, creating an intimate experience for the listener as she traces her path from childhood cooking experiences to a career in demanding professional kitchens. With a strong, confident, humor-filled tone, King recounts growing up shaped by the cultural expectations of a Chinese American family, pursuing culinary training, entering the restaurant world, and finding freedom in the queer community and her television work. Her warm, conversational delivery shifts naturally between childhood memories, professional experiences, and personal reflection. Her pacing slows during moments of vulnerability and accelerates around career challenges and turning points.
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.Pub Date: Oct. 6, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 24 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593908068
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 5, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
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