Yikes! Another Quirky Audiobook
by Adele Park
About The Author:
Adele Park worked as a TV and radio reporter, news anchor and on-air personality for more than 20 years. In 2008, Park formed Straight to Audio Productions LLC and opened a recording studio in St. George, Utah. Park's first audio book, WHEN RADIO AND POLYGAMY COLLIDE . . . Jitters-AQuirky Little Audio Book, received a 2011 Audie Award from the Audio Publishers Association for Multi-Voiced Performance. Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio Book was also honored with a spot on Jimmy Fallon's Do Not Read List.
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Genre: Comedy/SatirePublisher: Straight to Audio Productions
Release Date: September 22, 2013
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When marijuana enthusiast Blue McKenna suffers an apocalyptic case of writer's block, reality TV seems like an easy way out. A conglomerate of kooky contestants invades the polygamist community of Navel, Utah, to compete in a reality show called Yikes! Participants include Steven Finch, a loveable stoner who develops a conspiracy theory involving a rock band called the Rectal Surgeons, and Randall Smoot, a member of the Gay Mafia.
WHEN MARIJUANA AND REALITY TV COLLIDE . . . Yikes! Another Quirky Audio Book features a cast of 11 actors who portray the characters in funny, engaging narratives. This 10.5 hour MP3 audio book is available for sale at Audible.com and Amazon.com. For more information, please visit www.yikesaudiobook.com
Excerpt:
Follow The Tour Here
Author Interview:
Adele Park's Favorite Books
Young Adult Genre
The
Great Brain Series by John D. Fitzgerald
These stories offered everything that appealed to me as a child – humor
and unique adventures, all beautifully illustrated by Mercer Mayer. I was so intrigued by The
Great Brain Series it made me want to visit Utah – now I live here!
The
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
These stories by C.S. Lewis were delightfully intriguing! The
Magician's Nephew was my favorite, although I read each book several
times. I was happy when they stated
making some of the books into movies.
Favorite
Novels
Gone
With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
I was in high school the first time I read this book. I was enamored by the love story between
Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. I
didn't get a chance to see the movie until after I had read the book at least
two times.
Jitterbug
Perfume by Tom Robbins
It's hard to select a favorite book written by Robbins. All his work expertly combines humor with a
profound and sometimes profane commentary on the human condition. In Jitterbug
Perfume, Robbins outlines a
delectable recipe for a long and happy life.
I liked all the ingredients except for the beets!
Coyote
Blue by Christopher Moore
I have thoroughly enjoyed every book released by Moore, but Coyote Blue stood out for me because it
was infused with aspects of the Native American culture. Moore has a very unique sense of humor which
has me laughing out loud when I read his work.
Business
Books
Do You: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve
Happiness and Success by Russell Simmons.
This book advocates using a spiritual element in the workplace to create
an inspired sense of purpose. The
cornerstone of my personal business plan involves talking to God and having fun
– ideas promoted by Simmons.
The Magic of Thinking
Big by David Schwartz.
Schwartz offers a
lot of practical ideas for anyone in business.
This book covers a combination of good business practices along with
advice on how to adjust attitudes to affect a positive outcome.
Audio
Books
Wishful
Drinking by Carrie Fisher
“Brangelina” can't hold a candle to
the love triangle involving Fisher's parents, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher,
with Elizabeth Taylor starring as “the other woman.”
The
Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, read by Lynn Redgrave and Ruthie
Henshall
This gothic style story featured many
interesting characters and unexpected twists.
The ending caught me completely off guard. In addition to being a great story, the
narration was wonderful!
Spiritual
Books
The Four Agreements
by Don Miquel Ruiz
Based Toltec
beliefs, this book explains how to live a life filled with love and peace. The best part is, I only have to remember
four things!
The Tao of Pooh by
Benjamin Hoff
The mystery of
Taoism is unlocked as Hoff describes this Eastern philosophy in terms of
characters from Winnie the Pooh. The
book illustrates how the characters from The Hundred Acre Wood represent
different personality types. For
example, Owl collects knowledge but isn't wise; Eyore sees the glass as half
empty or knocked over altogether. Pooh,
on the other hand, simply is!
Adele Park's Website:
www.yikesaudiobook.com
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPotQyyPsuo&feature=g-upl
My Review:
I laugh when people fall, and I love stupid jokes like on the movie "Hot Shots" or "Clue". This audio book was great for me. My hubby kept asking me why I was laughing so hard! The author does a great job of "going There", and sometimes I didn't think that she would go that far. However she did, and it was worth it. The title is appropriate as it the R rating. I was surprised at the language, but it would be the same as going to an adult comedy club.
I did not like the length, and had to listen for a few days. However, I never felt as if the story was stretched out.
I am giving this book a 3/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own!
I am giving away a copy to one lucky reader. Enter below. Good Luck!
Excellent review - I loved it! Thank you for listening and hosting Adele :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Sounds like it would be fun experience, I enjoy audio books because it allows me the chance to have my hand free and work on other things, or if I am listening while driving, allows me to handle other tasks while also enjoying a good story! Great review and thanks for sharing:O)
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