Books from the Wolfner Library Recording Studio
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Adult
“African Americans in mid-Missouri from pioneers to ragtimers” by Rose M. Nolen (DBC29166)
Narrated by Mary Schantz (3 hours, 24 minutes)
Brought to Mid-Missouri to serve as slaves but rising up to proudly serve the community as leaders, African Americans have made an indelible contribution to the region. Join historian Rose M. Nolen for the story of some of the most remarkable characters and institutions to come out of Columbia and Sedalia.
“Show me veterans” by Jeremy P. Amick (DBC29178)
Narrated by Loretta Broker (16 hours, 41 minutes)
The accounts described within Show-Me Veterans help to inspire an acknowledgment and appreciate of all veterans who have served Missouri and the United States. No single work can fully capture the bravery and sacrifices of our state's military heroes, but this compilation provides an introduction to the lives of those who have gone forth into harm's way. Adult.
“Endless River: Poems & Reflections” by Brian Brett (DBC29222)
Narrated by Marlene Lee (2 hours, 5 minutes)
Brett Dufur explores and celebrates the cycles of life and nature in this poignant love letter to the Missouri River, its community and the many gifts it offers to those willing to listen. Adult.
“Broadcasting the Ozarks Si Siman and country music at the crossroads” by Kathryn Ledbetter (DBC30914)
Narrated by Lesley LePage (8 hours, 53 minutes)
"Broadcasting the Ozarks explores the vibrant music scene in Springfield, Missouri, that reached its apex during the 1950s and '60s. Central to this history is the Ozark Jubilee (1955-61), the first weekly country music show on network television. Performers, promoters, talent managers, booking agents, and tourists from every corner of the United States followed the music trail to the Jubilee. Dubbed the 'king of the televised barn dances,' the show introduced the Ozarks region to viewers across America and put Springfield in the running with Nashville for dominance of the country music industry-with the Jubilee's producer, Si Siman, at the helm" -- Provided by publisher.
“My life story” by Boxcar Willie (DBC30916)
Narrated by Dale Eickhoff (7 hours, 3 minutes)
This is the autobiography of country singer Box Car Willie, A/K/A Lecil T. Martin.
“Dead Rote” by M.K. Coker (DBC30925)
Narrated by John Wegman (13 hours, 7 minutes)
Art teacher Nikki Solberg is having a very bad day. Her job is on the chopping block, her estranged relatives are cheering her downfall, and someone trashed her art room. If that wasn't enough, a contentious school board meeting comes to a grinding halt when the new superintendent keels over from natural causes... or is it murder? Adult.
“Guerilla hunters in Civil War Missouri” by James W. Erwin (DBC30930)
Narrated by Melanie Melton Knocke (4 hours, 7 minutes)
Many books have been written about William Quantrill, Bloody Bill" Anderson, George Todd, Tom Livingston and other noted guerrillas. You have probably not heard of George Wolz, Aaron Caton, John Durnell, Thomas Holston or Ludwick St. John. They served in Union cavalry regiments in Missouri, where neither side showed mercy to defeated foes. They are just five of the anonymous thousands who, in the end, defeated the guerrillas and have been forgotten with the passage of time. Adult
“Face value: a Rachel Gold mystery” by Michael A. Kahn (DBC30951)
Narrated by Marilyn Smith (6 hours, 8 minutes)
St. Louis attorney Rachel Gold works to solve the death of medical examiner Sari Bashir, which is ruled a suicide, but Rachel doesn't believe the official story. Adult.
“The dead hand” by Michael A. Kahn (DBC30952)
Narrated by Louise Eggen (6 hours, 55 minutes)
St Louis lawyer Rachel Gold deals with many a family drama, mostly of the dysfunctional variety. Divorce. Paternity. And death. Occasionally, all three combine into a "dead hand" trifecta, where the deceased seeks to control the living - and especially his descendants - from beyond the grave. Adult.
“Missouri comfort recipes, places, and food traditions in the Show-Me state” by Matthew Unger (DBC30980)
Narrated by Porcshe Moran Murphy and Shirley Baker (3 hours, 23 minutes)
Dismissing Missouri as a flyover state overlooks its hidden gems, especially when it comes to food. Sure, burnt ends and toasted ravioli hold a special place in our hearts, but they merely scratch the surface of the Show Me State's vibrant culinary landscape. Adult.
Youth
“Fake ID a novel” by Walter Sorrells (DBC16295)
Narrated by Mary Beth Broughton (6 hours, 29 minutes)
After a lifetime of moving and assuming new identities, sixteen-year-old Chass begins to piece together the disturbing past that haunts her and her mother and which involves a mysterious tape, a deceased popular singer, and the secrets of several people in a small Alabama town. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers.
“Palace of dreams” by Jay Adam Epstein (DBC29265)
Narrated by Theresa Sullivan (6 hours, 16 minutes)
Peace has returned to the queendom of Vastia. Paksahara has been defeated, and the three familiars Aldwyn, Skyler, and Gilbert are the heroes to thank. But when a birthday celebration at the palace goes dreadfully wrong, and Queen Loranella falls victim to a curse, it seems the familiars are the prime suspects. For grades 4-7.
“Songs of three” by Shirley Gilmore (DBC29268)
Narrated by Carol Scott (12 hours, 51 minutes)
Each week thousands visit the small town of Turn Back to walk the labyrinth and to dream the dreams. For ten-year-old Bucky, however, the dreams become ominous when a woman she believes to be her mother threatens her life in them. Meanwhile her father begins experiencing disturbing visions of past lives. Simon believes the Anarianu, who manifest as tiny green points of light, are orchestrating events in Turn Back, but to what end? For grades 5-8.
“Night-night Missouri” by Katherine Sully (DBC30970)
Narrated by Penelope Barnes (0 hours, 3 minutes)
It's bedtime in Missouri! Say goodnight and wish sweet dreams to Missouri's most iconic sights and landmarks, including the Gateway Arch, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Arrowhead Stadium, and many more. For preschool to grade 2.
“Poems. Selections” by Maya Angelou (DBC30983)
Narrated by Maggie Barnes (1 hour, 9 minutes)
Dr. Maya Angelou is a true American icon. Twenty-five of her finest poems capture a range of emotions and experiences, from the playful “Harlem Hopscotch” to the prideful “Me and My Work” to the soul-stirring “Still I Rise.” For grades 3-6.
“Sometimes I cry” by Jess Townes (DBC30992)
Narrated by Griffin Lyskowski (0 hours, 7 minutes)
There are all sorts of feelings that can make us cry--from disappointment to joy, from grief to love. Sometimes I Cry offers a gentle and necessary affirmation of the emotional complexity of growing up. Powerful, poignant, and universally relevant, it is a triumph for readers of any age. For preschool to grade 2.
“Proud mouse” by Cara Mentzel (DBC30996)
Narrated by Loretta Broker (14 minutes)
Cara Lee is a proud mouse. She is proud of her big sister Dee. She is proud of her specially decorated journal. And now she's proud to become what she's always wanted to be: a student. But her first day of school is different than she imagined. Everyone keeps comparing her to Dee. But who is Cara Lee? When you have a big sister with such a LOUD talent, how can you find room to shine in your own way? For preschool to grade 2.
“Bebop Express” by Heather L. Panahi (DBC31030)
Narrated by Audie Cline (8 minutes)
A rollicking rhythmic express train takes passengers on a jazzy journey that celebrates the United States and its unique musical culture. For grades K-3.
“Who took the cookies from the cookie jar?” by Bonnie Lass (DBC31031)
Narrated by Laramie Thompson (11 minutes)
Help Skunk solve the mystery as he asks each of his animal friends, Mouse, Raven, Squirrel, Rabbit, Turtle, Raccoon, Snake, Beaver, and Frog, who took the cookie from the cookie jar? For preschool to grade 2.
“There once was a man named Michael Finnegan” by Mary Ann Hoberman (DBC31033)
Narrated by Caroline Ward (5 minutes)
An elaborated version of the repetitive children's song about a man who creates quite a "din-igan" playing the "violin-igan." For preschool to grade 2.