09-04-2014, 10:11 AM | #1 |
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Recommend a cheap Audible title, please
I have $3 left on an Audible coupon; I think it will expire in the next day or two, and I can't find anything to use it on. I'm OK with the audiobook costing up to $10.
I've looked at various lists of titles but nothing is jumping out at me. I already picked up tons of classics when they were free. I'm thinking I should be able to find a Whispersync pairing. In that case, the Kindle book should be no more than $7-$8. I like domestic suspense and historical mysteries, especially WWI or WWII era. Slight preference for female protagonist. Don't like a lot of romance or humor in my mysteries. Any ideas? |
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Also, there are Heyer mysteries, set in 1930's Britain, as well as her more well known Regency romances. For example, The Unfinished Clue, for $4.39 plus $2.99 for the Audible WhisperSync version. |
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09-04-2014, 12:35 PM | #3 | ||
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I think you're the one who's recommended Phyrne Fisher mysteries in the past! I've looked at the descriptions, but for some reason they just don't grab me; I think I have the first e-book in the series as a freebie, so maybe one of these days ... Quote:
But I think I'm going to go with Walter Lord's Miracle at Dunkirk. I got an Open Road e-mail showing the e-book on sale for $2, and then I realized I could borrow it for free through KU. Then the companion audiobook is only $4. |
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Unfortunately, the Heyer mysteries are either not KU, or not WhisperSync, except for one where the Audible is >$7.
However, Cocaine Blues, that first Phryne, is $.99 (though you already have it, I believe) and $2.99 for the WhisperSync Audible version. I can attest that the Audible versions are well done. Also, consider watching the series. It's being streamed on Acorn TV, which you can try for free, I believe. I'd be surprised if Essie Davis, playing Phryne, didn't captivate you. |
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Meant to say: Didn't know there was a TV series. Last edited by Catlady; 09-04-2014 at 03:41 PM. |
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Yup, determined. This is one of those series that I actually resisted "binge reading" just so I would have another one for the times when nothing seems to motivate me. Sadly, however, I ran out and have read them all now. And I'm not quite ready to do a re-read yet.
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Well, I changed my mind again. I went searching through Open Road titles and found a blast from the past--Ballerina by Edward Stewart. After borrowing the e-book from KU, the companion Audible audiobook was $3.49. I have this book in hardcover and I remember that I loved it, so I'm really excited to revisit this one!
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