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Best-selling author Lawrence Block will keep you hooting with laughter as you follow the hilarious hijinks of his incorrigible character, Bernie Rhodenbarr: notorious burglar and part-time sleuth. Trying to go legit, Bernie has taken over a secondhand bookstore in Greenwich Village, but he still can't resist stealing things when the rewards are right. Ever since he bought Barnegat Books, Bernie has been having trouble making ends meet. When a mysterious client asks him to steal a rare edition of Kipling's poetry, he seizes the opportunity to practice his criminal talents and pay his creditors. Pilfering the book is boringly easy. But delivering it is difficult-with the police and a host of shady assailants hot on his heels. A Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster, Lawrence Block packs his entertaining whodunits with plenty of action and unexpected plot twists. Richard Ferrone's gravelly voice and expert pacing will keep you glued to the tape deck as Bernie lands in one dangerous scrape after another.
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"Total Mind Candy. A really fun, quick read. Bernie is a nice guy, with a quirky little habit -- he likes to burgle people! I love his sense of humor and ... I just LOVE Carolyn! She's a really great side-kick. I hope she's in future novels, because she made this one a lot of fun."
— Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling Listener Reviews
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" It was okay. Not boring, but not exciting, either. "
— Mary, 2/16/2014 -
" I just love Bernie Rhodenbarr and Carolyn. "
— Linda, 2/3/2014 -
" I love the idea and it was written well. "
— Tyrone, 1/16/2014 -
" Clever, but a bit lame - not as good as other Lawrence Block books I've read. "
— Doug, 1/12/2014 -
" Bernie Rhodenbarr should be marked on everyone's shelf when you need a quick , funny, clever read for a road trip. Delightfully entertaining. "
— Liz, 12/29/2013 -
" Good. First LB, enjoyed quick paced light hearted cozy. "
— Ruth, 12/28/2013 -
" Bernie Rhodenbarr, semi-retired burglar, is asked to steal a book of Kipling's long lost poems. Of course, Bernie get in the middle of a crime/murder scene. Bernie is a likable and humorous burglar, I am enjoying the series. "
— woody, 12/16/2013 -
" My dad used to say,"I say, old chap, do you like Kipling?" (response) "I don't know; I've never tried it." Who could resist this title? A romp. I do like Bernie, the antiquarian book seller slash burglar, and especially his sidekick. "
— Leslie, 12/12/2013 -
" Probably my second favorite Bernie book, behind The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart. What a wonderful series. "
— Korey, 10/16/2013 -
" Another good book on tape, but I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. "
— Kristen, 10/9/2013 -
" I'm listening to this on audio. Berny is weaving his burglery magic around the question of who framed him for murder. Amusing. "
— Margaret, 7/1/2013 -
" I think I'm done with this series. I'm tired of Bertie getting framed for murder and picking up a female sidekick. However, they are amusing if you need something that requires little thought and lots of discussion of dislike of latex gloves. "
— Rebecca, 6/27/2013 -
" I love these mysteries. Very humerous. "
— Sandi, 3/25/2013 -
" Like eating a box of Dove bars while you're supposed to be on a diet. Not much nutritional value but sure is fun. "
— John, 11/23/2012 -
" This mystery series was supposedly similiar to the Robert Parker books that I have previously read. The book started out a mite boring, but got better at the end. Not sure if I will read more books in this series. "
— Jim, 6/7/2012 -
" The title is so clever that it caught my eye. But it was a dud. "
— Tiffany, 2/14/2012 -
" There are three of these books (this series) in the house; this is the first. Meh. I may try the next one eventually. "
— Barbara, 7/5/2011 -
" okay. Main character is a supposed to be retired burglar who runs a bookstore. In this story he steals a book and then is robbed of it and framed for a murder. "
— David, 5/2/2011 -
" Bernie Rhodenbarr, semi-retired burglar, is asked to steal a book of Kipling's long lost poems. Of course, Bernie get in the middle of a crime/murder scene. Bernie is a likable and humorous burglar, I am enjoying the series. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> "
— woody, 3/3/2011 -
" Like eating a box of Dove bars while you're supposed to be on a diet. Not much nutritional value but sure is fun. "
— John, 2/20/2011 -
" I think I'm done with this series. I'm tired of Bertie getting framed for murder and picking up a female sidekick. However, they are amusing if you need something that requires little thought and lots of discussion of dislike of latex gloves. "
— Rebecca, 11/6/2010 -
" Good. First LB, enjoyed quick paced light hearted cozy. "
— Ruth, 10/17/2010 -
" Some really witty and lively writing. Some moments are almost laugh out loud. Quick read. "
— Sahar, 9/15/2010 -
" I just love Bernie Rhodenbarr and Carolyn. "
— Linda, 8/5/2010 -
" My dad used to say,"I say, old chap, do you like Kipling?" (response) "I don't know; I've never tried it." Who could resist this title? A romp. I do like Bernie, the antiquarian book seller slash burglar, and especially his sidekick. "
— Leslie, 3/26/2010 -
" Another good book on tape, but I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. "
— Kristen, 11/13/2009 -
" I'm listening to this on audio. Berny is weaving his burglery magic around the question of who framed him for murder. Amusing. "
— Margaret, 10/3/2009 -
" Very Good; Continuing character: Bernie Rhodenbarr; burglar steals rare book and then tries to figure out who would murder for it. <br/> "
— Joe, 8/26/2009 -
" I love these mysteries. Very humerous. "
— Sandi, 6/16/2009 -
" The title is so clever that it caught my eye. But it was a dud. "
— Tiffany, 5/16/2009
About Lawrence Block
Lawrence Block is the recipient of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and a New York Times bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series and dozens of short stories and articles. He has won multiple Edgar, and Shamus awards, two Falcon Awards from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan, the Nero and Philip Marlowe Awards, the Cartier Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers Association of America, and many others. Aside from being a mystery writer, he has also written a number of episodes for television, including two episodes of the ESPN series Tilt; he also cowrote the screenplay for the film My Blueberry Nights, starring Norah Jones. Block currently lives in New York City with his wife, Lynne.
About Richard Ferrone
Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star." He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.