The masterpiece of Steinbeck's later years-a vastly ambitious novel that is at once a family saga and a modern retelling of the Book of GenesisIn his journal, Steinbeck called East of Eden "the first book," and indeed it has the primordial power and simplicity of myth. Set in the rich farmland of California's Salinas Valley, this sprawling and often brutal novel follows the intertwined destinies of two families-the Trasks and the Hamiltons-whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. Here is a work in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence.Available for purchase at:Penguin.com - Audiobook (CD format)Amazon - Audiobook (CD format)Amazon - Audiobook (downloadable format)Barnes & Noble - Audiobook (CD format)Barnes & Noble - Audiobook (downloadable format)iTunes - Audiobook (downloadable format)Audible - Audiobook (downloadable format)emusic.com - Audiobook (downloadable format)
" I am just not a Steinbeck fan. I tried really hard to like this book, and he does have a wonderful way with words but it was way too long and just kept roiling on and on. He could have done the same thing with at least 200 fewer pages. I like Faulkner better. "
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Richard Poe, a professional actor for more than thirty years, has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including 1776 and M. Butterfly. On television he has had recurring roles on Star Trek and Frasier. His films include Born on the Fourth of July and Presumed Innocent. Poe is a well-known and prolific audiobook performer and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.
P.S. For the other end of the spectrum, check out these 15 terrific audiobooks you can listen to in 6(ish) hours or (much) less. I also recently shared my favorite listening experiences of 2018, and you can view all audiobook posts here.
My favorite long audiobook is Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. Roughly sci-fi, on what might happen if the Earth were suddenly not livable, good science, good plot, well written. Another by Stephenson, Reamde, a high-tech global adventure story. I liked them so much, I listened twice!
I may or may not have complained when a friend chose Warmth of Other Suns in our book group. I went to pick it up at the library and scoffed that it was over 600 pages- but I really enjoyed it on audio, and was sad when it was over. Great choice.
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced record-breaking 2022 performance. The company entered new strategic partnerships, expanded into key international markets, published more titles than ever before, and produced audiobooks for numerous New York Times bestsellers and literary award winners.
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of Ukemi Audiobooks and Dharma Audiobooks. Through this acquisition, the company will acquire both audiobook publishing businesses and their full catalog of titles.
First, to read electronic books, you can certainly use a dedicated ebook reader, such as an Amazon Kindle, a Barnes & Noble Nook, or a Kobo. But you can also turn your tablet or PC into an ereader with the Kindle app, the Nook app, and the Google Play Books app, among other programs. For convenience, an Apple iPad or an Android tablet serve as handy devices for reading ebooks in bed, on the couch, or outdoors. Further, you can listen to audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet, computer, smart home speaker, or MP3 player.
Further, you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your local library and read them via apps like Libby, Overdrive, Hoopla, and even Kindle. But those you naturally have to return after a couple of weeks. Instead, here are 10 places where you can get free ebooks and audiobooks.
The books are organized by collections and other criteria. You can narrow the focus by specifying a year, language, and other criteria. And you can search for books based on title, author, publisher, topic, year, and other factors. Ebooks are accessible in a variety of formats, including epub, Kindle, PDF, and plain text, while audiobooks are available as MP3 files and M3U files.
A division of the Internet Archive, Open Library(Opens in a new window) is devoted specifically to ebooks and audiobooks. Hosting more than 3 million books, the site offers classic books that you can read online or download as epub or PDF files. Acting as a real library, Open Library also features more modern books that you can borrow for 14 days and read online.
You can browse for books by subject, genre, and other factors, and search by title, author, and more. An advanced search option helps you search by other criteria, such as ISBN number or publisher. A virtual library page displays images of bookshelves based on topic, allowing you to see different titles and pick the one you want to view. Depending on the book you select, you can then read it, borrow it, or download it. You can also listen to most books, though the titles are read in a computer-generated voice.
Beyond browsing all the titles, you can search for specific books based on title, author, publisher, date, and more. Select a book that intrigues you to see a full description and other details. Click the Download button to download the title as an epub file.
LibriVox(Opens in a new window) focuses specifically on audiobooks, offering a large catalog of public domain titles to play. The books are read by volunteers who donate their time, so listening to them is much more enjoyable than hearing a book read by a computer generated voice.
By creating a free account at Free-Ebooks(Opens in a new window), you can download up to five free titles each month. If you want more, a $50 VIP plan grants you an unlimited number of free books for life. But the free account is a good way to get started. Just watch out for the special offers and promotions as you sign up for your account.
Browse for titles by category, including fiction, non-fiction, academic, textbooks, and audiobooks. Then drill down to specific genres, such as business, computers, health, history, psychology, web design, and writing. Choose a book that interests you to see a description and preview of the first few pages. You can then download it in PDF, epub, Kindle, or text format. Audiobooks are available as MP3 or Apple M4B files, however, downloading them requires a VIP plan.
The Google Play bookstore sells paid books but offers a number of ebooks and audiobooks for free. Browse to the Google Play Books site(Opens in a new window). Click the Search icon and type free or enter a specific book title, author, or other criteria, click the heading for Price, and then change it to Free. Google shows you free ebooks at the top and audiobooks underneath. Click the right arrow for either type of book to view additional choices.
Select a specific book to see customer reviews and other information. Click the Get for free button to download an ebook or audiobook. You can read or play the book directly at the website or snag the free Google Books app for iOS/iPadOS(Opens in a new window) or Android(Opens in a new window) to access the title on your mobile device. 2ff7e9595c
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