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Benjamin Zephaniah
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- By: Holly Newson
- Narrated by: Benjamin Zephaniah
- Length: 16 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 81
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 73
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Zephaniah transformed performance poetry when he came onto the scene in the 1980s and has gone on to convey political and societal messages through his work. He’s also written numerous novels, children’s books and plays as well as releasing multiple albums. A multitalented man with an uneasy childhood and mixed up teen years, he has plenty to say in his autobiography. When he came to the studio, he spoke about overcoming his shyness, writing about his mum and what the West can learn from the rest of the world about peace.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a privilege
- By Bernie M on 22-05-21
An interview with Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah is a pioneer of performance poetry – he has a different take on it, a different style of performance, than others had when he began. And the fact that he went from gang leader to poet is only one facet of his varied and inspirational life. His autobiography, The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah, delves into his upbringing all the way to the present, and in this interview he reveals some parts of his story, from where he found the courage to get on stage to perform to Janet Street-Porter getting gifted a pig. He also recounts what it was like to create the book and audiobook, including interviewing his mother and feeling emotional in studio when he was narrating. A man with a strong sense of fairness and compassion, it’s always a joy to hear from Zephaniah.
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Melanie Brown
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- By: Robin Morgan-Bentley
- Narrated by: Melanie Brown
- Length: 14 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her tell-all memoir, Brutally Honest, is Spice Girl and TV presenter Melanie Brown. Beyond being a Spice Girl, Mel B is now also an advocate for women across the world who suffer from domestic violence. Melanie’s memoir is a compelling, frank and inspirational story of a woman who has lived through many challenges but refuses to be shamed any more. In this interview, Mel spoke to us about revisiting painful memories in writing her memoir, the process of casting the audiobook and the feedback she's got already from her nearest and dearest.
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4 out of 5 stars
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- By Anonymous User on 16-09-19
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Jo Brand
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- By: Holly Newson
- Narrated by: Jo Brand
- Length: 14 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 129
After beginning a career in psychiatric nursing, Jo Brand moved to the alternative comedy stand-up scene with early performances on Saturday Live and later appearing in the likes of The Brain Drain and Jo Brand Through the Cakehole. Brand is the author of four novels and is currently the presenter of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, and her latest book, Born Lippy, was published in October 2018.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great woman
- By jv on 20-11-18
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Gary Barlow
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- By: Holly Newson
- Narrated by: Gary Barlow
- Length: 18 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 78
Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his latest book and autobiography, A Better Me, is lauded British singer, songwriter and record producer Gary Barlow. Best known as the lead singer of British boy band Take That and head judge of The X Factor UK from 2011-2013, Gary Barlow is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, with 14 number one singles, 24 top 10 hits and three number one singles as a solo artist. Gary Barlow’s official autobiography, A Better Me, was published in October 2018.
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5 out of 5 stars
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gary barlow
- By Amazon Customer on 13-05-19
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Eddie Izzard
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- By: Robin Morgan-Bentley
- Narrated by: Eddie Izzard
- Length: 10 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 253
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 220
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 214
The award-winning comedian Eddie Izzard joins us in the Audible Studios to discuss his autobiography, Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens. Izzard started his comedy career in the 1980s and has toured the world with his one-man stage shows, achieving huge success in 1998 with Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill. He has forged a great acting career appearing in many TV series including a starring role in The Riches as well as roles in films such as Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Can't wait to listen to his autobiography!
- By Mrs H Shaw on 06-09-17
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Bryan Cranston
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- By: Robin Morgan-Bentley
- Narrated by: Bryan Cranston
- Length: 15 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 106
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 106
Introducing his autobiography, A Life in Parts, Bryan Cranston talks to us about embodying the infamous drug kingpin Walter White, the physical and emotional turmoil that comes with being an actor and how a difficult and oftentimes violent upbringing led him to become an unrelenting optimist. Having first graced our screens at the age of seven, Bryan now has over 150 titles to his name, including Linwood Boomer’s hugely celebrated sitcom Malcom in the Middle and Vince Gilligan’s multiaward-winning Breaking Bad.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Bryan Cranston is of course brilliant
- By English Film Buff on 11-05-21
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Roger Daltrey
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- By: Holly Newson
- Narrated by: Roger Daltrey
- Length: 15 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 112
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 97
Coming to prominence in the mid-'60s as the founder and lead singer of rock band The Who, Roger Daltrey has had an iconic career spanning more than 50 years. Famed for his stage presence and powerful voice, Roger has also carved a solo career as well as an acting one. His memoir, Roger Daltrey: Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite, was published in October 2018. Roger Daltrey talks to us about the time he was chucked out of The Who, making his own Fender guitar and discovering he had three more children after his 50th birthday.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting for Who fans
- By T. Dickson on 22-05-19
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Melanie Brown
- Audible Sessions: FREE Exclusive Interview
- By: Robin Morgan-Bentley
- Narrated by: Melanie Brown
- Length: 14 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her tell-all memoir, Brutally Honest, is Spice Girl and TV presenter Melanie Brown. Beyond being a Spice Girl, Mel B is now also an advocate for women across the world who suffer from domestic violence. Melanie’s memoir is a compelling, frank and inspirational story of a woman who has lived through many challenges but refuses to be shamed any more. In this interview, Mel spoke to us about revisiting painful memories in writing her memoir, the process of casting the audiobook and the feedback she's got already from her nearest and dearest.
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4 out of 5 stars
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- By Anonymous User on 16-09-19
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Jo Brand
- Audible Sessions: FREE Exclusive Interview
- By: Holly Newson
- Narrated by: Jo Brand
- Length: 14 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 129
After beginning a career in psychiatric nursing, Jo Brand moved to the alternative comedy stand-up scene with early performances on Saturday Live and later appearing in the likes of The Brain Drain and Jo Brand Through the Cakehole. Brand is the author of four novels and is currently the presenter of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, and her latest book, Born Lippy, was published in October 2018.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great woman
- By jv on 20-11-18
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Gary Barlow
- Audible Sessions: FREE Exclusive Interview
- By: Holly Newson
- Narrated by: Gary Barlow
- Length: 18 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 78
Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his latest book and autobiography, A Better Me, is lauded British singer, songwriter and record producer Gary Barlow. Best known as the lead singer of British boy band Take That and head judge of The X Factor UK from 2011-2013, Gary Barlow is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, with 14 number one singles, 24 top 10 hits and three number one singles as a solo artist. Gary Barlow’s official autobiography, A Better Me, was published in October 2018.
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5 out of 5 stars
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gary barlow
- By Amazon Customer on 13-05-19
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Eddie Izzard
- Audible Sessions: FREE Exclusive Interview
- By: Robin Morgan-Bentley
- Narrated by: Eddie Izzard
- Length: 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 253
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 220
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 214
The award-winning comedian Eddie Izzard joins us in the Audible Studios to discuss his autobiography, Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens. Izzard started his comedy career in the 1980s and has toured the world with his one-man stage shows, achieving huge success in 1998 with Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill. He has forged a great acting career appearing in many TV series including a starring role in The Riches as well as roles in films such as Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Can't wait to listen to his autobiography!
- By Mrs H Shaw on 06-09-17
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Bryan Cranston
- Audible Sessions: FREE Exclusive Interview
- By: Robin Morgan-Bentley
- Narrated by: Bryan Cranston
- Length: 15 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 106
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 106
Introducing his autobiography, A Life in Parts, Bryan Cranston talks to us about embodying the infamous drug kingpin Walter White, the physical and emotional turmoil that comes with being an actor and how a difficult and oftentimes violent upbringing led him to become an unrelenting optimist. Having first graced our screens at the age of seven, Bryan now has over 150 titles to his name, including Linwood Boomer’s hugely celebrated sitcom Malcom in the Middle and Vince Gilligan’s multiaward-winning Breaking Bad.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Bryan Cranston is of course brilliant
- By English Film Buff on 11-05-21
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Roger Daltrey
- Audible Sessions: FREE Exclusive Interview
- By: Holly Newson
- Narrated by: Roger Daltrey
- Length: 15 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 112
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 97
Coming to prominence in the mid-'60s as the founder and lead singer of rock band The Who, Roger Daltrey has had an iconic career spanning more than 50 years. Famed for his stage presence and powerful voice, Roger has also carved a solo career as well as an acting one. His memoir, Roger Daltrey: Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite, was published in October 2018. Roger Daltrey talks to us about the time he was chucked out of The Who, making his own Fender guitar and discovering he had three more children after his 50th birthday.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting for Who fans
- By T. Dickson on 22-05-19
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Philippe Sands
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- By: Philippe Sands, Robin Morgan
- Narrated by: Philippe Sands, Robin Morgan
- Length: 26 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
Audible exclusive. Philippe Sands drops by to discuss East West Street, a historical memoir crossing decades....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating insight
- By JOANNE MEAD on 26-11-22
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Philippe Sands
- Audible Sessions: FREE Exclusive Interview
- Narrated by: Philippe Sands, Robin Morgan
- Length: 26 mins
- Release date: 21-07-16
- Language: English
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Bryony Gordon
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- By: Robin Morgan-Bentley
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- Length: 12 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
Audible Exclusive. We welcome Bryony Gorton to the studios to talk about her new novel, Mad Girl, and what it's like to live with OCD....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love this lady
- By seline bewick on 25-01-23
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Bryony Gordon
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- Narrated by: Bryony Gordon
- Length: 12 mins
- Release date: 21-07-16
- Language: English
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Pam St Clement
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- By: Pam St Clement, Audible
- Narrated by: Pam St Clement, Audible
- Length: 14 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
National treasure, Pam St Clement joins Robin Morgan in the Audible studios....
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4 out of 5 stars
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A beautiful Lady
- By Nonny M. on 10-06-19
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Pam St Clement
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- Narrated by: Pam St Clement, Audible
- Length: 14 mins
- Release date: 21-06-16
- Language: English
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Susan Calman
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- By: Laurence Howell
- Narrated by: Susan Calman
- Length: 19 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 99
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 96
Susan discusses how she tackles depression - cracking open and shaking off the 'crab of hate' and the journey she took writing her book....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lovely
- By Anonymous User on 17-12-20
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Susan Calman
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- Narrated by: Susan Calman
- Length: 19 mins
- Release date: 21-06-16
- Language: English
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Lindy West
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- By: Lindy West, Laurence Howell
- Narrated by: Laurence Howell, Lindy West
- Length: 27 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4 out of 5 stars 15
Audible exclusive. We invite Lindy West to the studios to talk about her new novel, Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman....
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Lindy West
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- Narrated by: Laurence Howell, Lindy West
- Length: 27 mins
- Release date: 16-06-16
- Language: English
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