C- 1 David enjoys spending time in the countryside, exploring different locations and learning about their past. He would enjoy listening to a description of somewhere that he could visit afterwards.
C. Coming Home
Jane Brown decided to take a look at a house for sale near where she grew up. The beauty of the house and the scenery around it amazed her. In this audiobook, she talks about local castles and ruins and gives lots of historical information about the area.
2 Emile enjoys classical music and drama and is interested in history. He would like to listen to a serious CD that will give information about a particular period of history.
B. Skulls and Skeletons
This recording about life in the 11th century was originally a radio series. In addition to the main text, some well- known musicians play instruments from the period, and some important documents and poetry of the time are read by actors.
3 Ysabelle has to drive a lot for her job. She is looking for some amusing fiction to listen to in the car and would like a story that lasts a long time.
F. Unlucky
When Mary Moreton throws herself into the back of George Bennet’s taxi, he falls instantly in love with her. However, she is already in love with someone else. Events move quickly after that and the novel is very funny. You will need several hours for this audiobook but it’s great to listen to while you are busy with other jobs.
A- 4 Omah is studying literature at university. He is particularly interested in modern poetry and would like to hear some of the poems he knows well being read aloud.
A. Hafiz
Hafiz was a 14th-century Persian poet, and on this audiobook his poems are read aloud to a background of instrumental music. Nataraja Kallio reads beautifully. This CD is a great introduction to the work of Hafiz.
5 Tamsin’s favourite novels take place in the past, and she likes exciting stories that move
fast. She would like a CD that’s easy to listen to and doesn’t last too long.
G. Over the Horizon
Tim falls in love at first sight with Lily when he meets her on an 18th-century prison ship. The ship sinks, he rescues her, and they run away together. The action builds throughout the story. Listeners who enjoy historical adventure will love this book. This is not serious fiction though, and it’s all over pretty quickly.