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Light From Uncommon Stars , written by Ryka Aoki and narrated by Cindy Kay; adeptly weaves together science fiction and fantastical story elements into an enjoyable and multifaceted story. Discussion with Lisa and Scott Light From Uncommon Stars [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ]   2022 Audie Awards - March 22nd at 8:30pm ET [ Finalists ] / [ Live Stream ]  Project Hail Mary [ Audibl...

The Apollo Murders , written by Chris Hadfield and narrated by Ray Porter; is a cold-war thriller in space based around an alternate history continuation of the Apollo program. The Apollo Murders [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ]   An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ]   Project Hail Mary [ Audible ] / [ Episode 101 ] Bobiverse (serie...

The Narrated audiobook club convened to discuss our Nominations for the 2022 Hugo Awards . Discussion with Lisa McCarty, Mark Siegal and Scott Ullery   Best Novel: Klara and the Sun [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 110 ]   Leviathan Falls [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 128 ]   Light From Uncommon Stars [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [...

To Paradise , written by Hanya Yana-gihara and narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, Catherine Ho, BD Wong, Feodor Chin & Kurt Kanazawa; tells three stories that echo characters and themes across the centuries that the stories are set. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of To Paradise for today's episode Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa & Sco...

Miracle and Wonder , written by Malcolm Gladwell & Bruce Headlam, and read by Malcolm Gladwell is an examination of Paul Simon's music that also explores the audiobook as a format.   Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Miracle and Wonder [ Libro.fm ] [ Overdrive/Libby ] [ Audible ] The Bomber Mafia [ Libro.fm ] [ Overdrive/Libby ] [ Audible ]   In It for the Drama - Lisa Locke [ Spotify ]

How To Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question written and narrated by Michael Schur follows his journeys in moral philosophy leading up to creating The Good Place . Additional narration by Kristen Bell, D'Arcy Carden, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, Marc Evan Jackson, Jameela Jamil & Professor Todd May. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Simon & Schuster Audio...

Where the Drowned Girls Go is the latest book in the Wayward Children series, written by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Whitney Johnson . Review & discussion with Scott and Lisa. Where the Drowned Girls Go [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ]   "2021 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella" [ Episode 111 ]

Guest host Lisa McCarty reviews Perhaps the Stars , the fourth and final book in the Terra Ignota series, written by Ada Palmer and narrated by T. Ryder Smith . Perhaps the Stars [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ]   Ada Palmer's essay: " Gender in Terra Ignota "

The Week: A History of the Unnatural Rhythms That Made Us Who We Are , written by David M. Henkin and narrated by Pete Cross; takes a historical look at the evolution of the seven-day week, its rhythms, and impact on our lives. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Dreamscape Media for providing a review copy of The Week for today's episode The Week [ Libro.fm ]

As 2021 comes to a close, our panel (Mark Siegal, Shachi Bhatt, Lisa McCarty, and Scott Ullery) take a look back at our favorite audiobooks from 2021 and titles we are looking forward to in 2022. Round 1 (2021): Mark: Leviathan Falls [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 128 ] Shachi: When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Lisa:...

Review and discussion of The Annual Migration of Clouds , written by Premee Mohamed and narrated by Eva Tavares. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and ECW Press for providing a review copy of The Annual Migration of Clouds for the episode. The Annual Migration of Clouds [ Libro.fm ]   Other References: DisCon III / 2021 Hugo Awards The Poppy War [ Libro.fm ] / [ Episode 115 ]   The Past Is Red...

You Can't Be Serious , written and narrated by Kal Penn is a funny, smart, and thoroughly enjoyable memoir that works perfectly in audiobook form. Review & discussion with Scott Ullery and Shachi Bhatt. You Can't Be Serious (9h 43m)  [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / Mississippi Masala (1991) [ IMDb ] Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) [ IMDb ] Book Swag Bag Born A Crime [ A...

Lisa talked with Mike Buglio, owner of the independent bookstore: The Book Rack, in Arlington, MA. Together they discussed The Book Rack, Libro.fm, and some holiday gift recommendations.  Connect with The Book Rack: [ Website ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Instagram ] / [ Facebook ]   Referenced Works & Recommendations: The Book Rack links for local pickup Harry Potter (series) [ Libro.fm ] / [ The Book Rac...

Leviathan Falls is a thoroughly enjoyable and fitting conclusion to the epic Expanse series, created and written by James S.A. Corey, and brought to life by Jefferson Mays' narration.  Review & discussion (non-spoiler and spoiler with warnings) with Scott Ullery, Lisa McCarty, and Mark Siegal. Thank you to Recorded Books for providing an advance review copy of Leviathan Falls for today's episode L...

Review and discussion of Noor , Nnedi Okorafor's latest novel, narrated by Délé Ogundiran. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Tantor Media for providing a review copy of Noor for the episide. Noor [ Libro.fm ]   Other Referenced Works: Binti (Series) [ Libro.fm ]   Remote Control [ Libro.fm ]   Machinehood [ Libro.fm ]   We are Satellites [ Libro.fm ]  

Tony Award winning actor Jefferson Mays joined me to discuss his experiences as an audiobook narrator and 10 years of narrating for The Expanse series including Leviathan Falls , the upcoming final novel of the series. We also discuss how he prepares for a narration, his approach to creating character voices, and why he occasionally pages Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.   Jefferson Mays [ Audible ]...

A Narrated Audiobook club discussion of The Last Graduate , book two of The Scholomance series, written by Naomi Novik, and narrated by Anisha Dadia. Review & discussion with Scott Ullery, Lisa McCarty, Mark Siegal and Gina Gagliano The Last Graduate [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] A Deadly Education [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Episode ]   Other Referenc...

Mark discusses Julie Tieu's debut novel The Donut Trap , a sweet contemporary romance novel narrated by Natalie Naudus. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing a review copy of The Donut Trap for today's episode. The Donut Trap - Available 9 Nov [ Libro.fm ]   Narrator Natalie Naudus - Video

We take a look at some of our favorite audiobooks narrated by the author. Panel including Shachi Bhatt, Mark Siegal, Lisa McCarty, and Scott Ullery. Round 1: Shachi: Black Nerd Problems (Written & Narrated by: William Evans & Omar Holmon) [ Libro.fm ] Mark: Several Short Sentences about Writing (Written & Narrated by: Verlyn Klinkenborg)  [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible Plus ] Lisa:...

Emily Woo Zeller joined me to discuss her experiences as an audiobook narrator and producer across a range of genres including how she prepares for a new narration, collaborating with other narrators, and the benefits and downsides to working and recording from home. Emily Woo Zeller [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Referenced Works: The Poppy War   [ Audible ] [ Libro.fm ]  [ Over...

My Monticello , written by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson, and narrated by Aja Naomi King, January LaVoy, Landon Woodson, LeVar Burton, Ngozi Anyanwu & Tomiwa Edun brings the listener five thought provoking short stories and a novella centered around Monticello, Charlottesville, and greater Virginia. Review & discussion with Scott Ullery, Lisa McCarty and Shachi Bhatt Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program...

This time we discuss and compare two recent science fiction novels: We are Satellites , written by Sarah Pinsker, and narrated by Bernadette Dunne; and Machinehood , written by S.B. Divya, and narrated by Inés del Castillo and Deepti Gupta. Discussion with Scott Ullery and Lisa McCarty. We are Satellites   [ Overdrive/Libby ] /  [ Libro.fm ] /  [ Audible ] Machinehood [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Libro...

Cloud Cuckoo Land , written by Anthony Doerr, and narrated by Marin Ireland & Simon Jones tells the interconnected stories of individuals linked across the centuries by a common story and the fragility of keeping a story alive. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Simon & Schuster Audio for providing advance review copies of Cloud Cuckoo Land for today's episode. Cloud Cuckoo Land [ Libro.fm...

Redemptor , written by Jordan Ifueko, and narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt is a fitting conclusion to the Raybearer duology. Review and discussion with Scott Ullery and Lisa McCarty. Redemptor [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Raybearer [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 91 ]

The Past is Red , written by Catherynne M. Valente, and narrated by Penelope Rawlins, takes a frequently whimsical look at post-apocalyptic life on a floating garbage patch that manages to balance being challenging, thought provoking, and entertaining. The Past is Red [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] A Psalm for the Wild-Built [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] /[ Audible ] / [ Epi...