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Heavenly Date: And Other Flirtations Audiobook
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New York Times best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and recipient of two Booker Judges' Special Recommendations, Alexander McCall Smith delivers an intriguing collection of stories about dating. The emotions in these tales run from the thrill of finding happiness to the humiliation and loneliness of rejection.
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"These were very interesting and quirky stories that I thoroughly enjoyed. Very off the wall in a fun way. "
— Teddy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Reminiscent of Roald Dahl in their dark ironies, these tales of the emotional unexpected are perceptive, deftly written, and droll.”
— Michel Faber, New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Petal and the White -
“Nimbly examines the mysteries of dating in this captivating collection…Smith’s nine stories, with their light humor and touching moments, should inspire smiles and sighs in tenderhearted readers everywhere.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Smith’s characters possess the quirkiness of Hiaasen creations…For love stories without the sap, you can’t go wrong here.”
— Booklist -
“Captivating…Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, the tales focus on young and old characters in places as diverse as Australia, Italy, and Zimbabwe…Lisette Lecat, who has been an outstanding narrrator for McCall Smith’s bestsellers, shows here that she is equally adept with quite different material. Simon Prebble and Susan Lyon also excel…A truly delightful listen.”
— AudioFile
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Finalist for the 2005 Audie Award for Best Narration of Short Stories/Collections
Heavenly Date Listener Reviews
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" Subtle,thoughtful characterization in interesting, unexpected settings. He is great! "
— Graeme, 5/29/2011 -
" Returned to library. Only made it rhrough 25 pages "
— Sherry, 5/26/2011 -
" What a treasure trove of stories. I'm half-way through and can't wait to finish. "
— Jason, 4/6/2011 -
" So hard to believe this book was written by THE Alexander McCall Smith. It is very dark, there is very little humor or warmth. It was first published in 1995 so maybe it is pre First Ladies Detective Agency books. "
— Kay, 3/31/2011 -
" I've loved all the other books that I've read by this author but this one was too bizarre for me. "
— Laura, 2/8/2011 -
" Not that the writing or stories are bad, but one story was so disturbing, I could never recommend it - sorry "
— Kathryn, 1/23/2011 -
" Fine stories with just a couple of clunkers. "
— John, 10/6/2010 -
" A group of short stories. I thought this was a book in his Detective series but it is not. "
— Diane, 9/29/2010 -
" Reminded me of Roald Dahl. The adult stuff, not the kids books. "
— Virginia, 9/19/2010 -
" Fun collection of eclectic short stories, all based around relationships. Overall very entertaining, and a great read while traveling! "
— Nicolle, 9/9/2010 -
" I read this just 6 weeksago and already I have forgotten enough to be able to review it. Obviously not one that sticks with you. I have enjoyed everything by Alistair McCall Smith, some exceptionally, but this was just OK. A fun read but not up to his normal standard. "
— Julie, 8/26/2010 -
" Great as an audio book (had started reading a couple of years ago and abandoned it). "
— Deborah, 8/8/2010
About Alexander McCall Smith
Sir Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of over 120 novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the American Academy of Arts Medal for Literature, the Lifetime Award of the Scottish cultural organization, the Saltire Society, the UK Author of the Year Award, and honorary degrees from thirteen universities in Europe and North America.
About the Narrators
Lisette Lecat began her career in her native South Africa, where she had stage roles and did extensive radio and voice-over work both commercially and for the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Living in Spain, England, and the United States, she did a wide range of voice-over work in three languages. She has won fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best female solo narration.
Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.
Susan Lyons has appeared on numerous television shows, including A Country Practice, Police Rescue, Something in the Air, and All Saints. Among her film credits are Winds of Jarrah and In a Savage Land. She is married to Tony Award–winning actor Jefferson Mays.
Mark Bramhall has won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, more than thirty AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has repeatedly been named by AudioFile magazine and Publishers Weekly among their “Best Voices of the Year.” He is also an award-winning actor whose acting credits include off-Broadway, regional, and many Los Angeles venues as well as television, animation, and feature films. He has taught and directed at the American Academy of Dramatic Art.