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For those who enjoy consuming books in audio form, we review a variety of audiobooks avaible on tape, cd, and digitally.
A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs
Augusten Burroughs returns to the story of his dysfunctional family, a subject that he mastered in his bestseller, 'Running with Scissors' (2003).
The Partly Cloudy Patriot by Sarah Vowell
Sarah Vowell, known for her journalistic contributions to PRI's This American Life, travels through the American past and, in doing so, investigates the roads of her own life.
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
In Kitchen Confidential, Chef Anthony Bourdain serves up a deliciously funny banquet that lays out his 25 years of sex, drugs, and haute cuisine.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has a condition similar to autism. He doesn’t like to be touched, meet new people, or make small talk. But when his neighbor’s dog is killed, Christopher begins a quest that shakes the very foundation of his perfectly ordered life.
Men and Cartoons by Jonathan Lethem
Each of Jonathan Lethem's tales highlights his imagination as a story crafter, and his ability to infuse every story with his unique humor and wit is what makes "Men and Cartoons" an immensely pleasurable collection.
When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? by George Carlin
George Carlin's irreverent jabs at everything are best appreciated as an audio book, read by the author.

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