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Jordan Ifueko's debut novel Raybearer , brings us rich storytelling, layered worldbuilding with an intriguing magic system, and complex characters that are brought to life by narrator Joniece Abbott-Pratt. Raybearer was recently selected as a finalist for a 2021 Audie in Fantasy; and The Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and B...

Discussion of A Deadly Education , written by Naomi Novik, and narrated by Anisha Dadia. A Deadly Education [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] Spinning Silver [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Episode 30 ] Uprooted [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] Temeraire (series) [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] The Last Graduate (The Scholoma...

Our audiobook club takes a deeper look at one of Shachi's picks from our Favorite Audiobooks of 2020 Draft: Sh🍿t, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema written and narrated by Lindy West. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Hachette Audio for providing a review copy of Sh🍿t, Actually to Shachi and inspiring this episode. Episode 85: Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2020...

Mark Siegal joined me to discuss To Be Taught, If Fortunate , a stand-alone science fiction novella written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Brittany Pressley; that celebrates curiosity and exploration with a different look at interstellar travel. To Be Taught, If Fortunate [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] Wayfarers (Series) [ Overdrive/Libby ]  / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ E...

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer joined me to discuss their experiences as audiobook narrators of hundreds of titles across all genres including their work with the Library of Congress Talking Books Program. We also discussed how they prepare for even the longest audiobooks and their insights into the technical and business side of audiobook production. Kate Reading [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ O...

As we begin 2021, our Audiobook Club explores stories of kindness and positivity as we discuss Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community , written by Lady Gaga & Born This Way Foundation Reporters, and narrated by Lady Gaga, Alex Aide, Aysha Mahmood, Connor Long, Cynthia Germanotta, Hanna Atkinson, Mitu Yilma & Shadille Estepan. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Macmillan Audio f...

As 2020 comes to a close, our panel (Gilbert Tang, Shachi Bhatt, Mark Siegal, and Scott Ullery) take a look back at our favorite audiobooks from 2020 and titles we are looking forward to in 2021. Round 1 (2020): Gilbert: Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (Written by: Erno Rubik / Narrated by: Alistair Petrie) [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Shachi: When No One Is Watching (Written by: A...

Ernest Cline's Ready Player Two , narrated by Wil Wheaton, picks up soon after the events of Ready Player One and follows as Wade Watts and friends with new technology and a new and more personal quest.  Ready Player Two [ Libro.fm ] /[ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Ready Player One [ Libro.fm ] /[ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Ep 7 ] / [ Ep 11 (Movie Adaptation) ] Other Referenced Works:...

Author C.M. McGuire joined me to discuss her debut YA Fantasy novel Ironspark . We also discussed writing, publishing, and audiobook production from an author's perspective. Ironspark [ Libro.fm ] /[ Audible ] Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Other Referenced Works: Abhorsen/The Old Kingdom (Series) [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Name of the Wind [ Audible ] Di...

Black Sun begins a dynamic new fantasy series by award winning author Rebecca Roanhorse including expert world building that incorporates inspirations from pre-Columbian civilizations. The converging stories of four point of view characters, expertly narrated by Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis, Kaipo Schwab, and Shaun Taylor-Corbett create an engaging story that works particularly well in audio format. Tha...

This time we discuss a pair of recent listens, with Shachi sharing These Ghosts are Family written by Maisy Card and narrated by Karl O'Brian Williams; while Scott shares Vagabonds , written by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu and narrated by Emily Woo Zeller.  Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Simon & Schuster Audio for providing review copys of These Ghosts are Family and Vagabonds fo...

Audible recently updated their membership options to include Audible Plus, providing an "All-You-Can-Listen" option with over 9,000 titles to subscribers. Mark Siegal joined me to discuss the new offering, how it has impacted our listening habits, and what the future may hold for the service. We also share some recent  listens and what we are looking forward to. Audible Plans EDIT/OR Episode 37: H...

Audiobook narrator Marc Thompson joined me to discuss narrating audiobooks in the Star Wars universe including the recent Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book I: Chaos Rising). Marc also shared how he approaches the many familiar and new voices that bring these audiobooks to life. Marc Thompson earned his BFA from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, in 1997. His voice can be heard in comm...

Shachi joined me to discuss Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots , written and narrated by Morgan Jerkins.   Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing a review copy of Wandering in Strange Lands for today's episode. Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots [ Libro.fm ] The print and ebook...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , written by Suzanne Collins and narrated by  Santino Fontana, is the anticipated prequel to the Hunger Games exploring the beginning of Coriolanus Snow's rise to power during the 10th Hunger Games. While the audio production was surprisingly off at times, the story itself is a worthwhile addition to the series that manages to expand our view of Panem and the Hun...

Embrace Your Weird , written and narrated by Felicia Day, is an entertaining follow-up to You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) , that challenges the listener to break down the barriers in their own creative endeavors. The enthusiastic narration is one of the best in the self development genre and an included PDF (when included by audiobook provider) allows you to follow along with the exerc...

Star Wars audiobook producer Nick Martorelli returned to discuss the latest Star Wars Audiobook Original audiobook: Doctor Aphra including its exceptional cast of narrators. We also discussed production lessons and adjustments made since Dooku: Jedi Lost, adapting to the audiobook or audio drama format, and upcoming Star Wars audiobook releases. **Referenced Star Wars Works:** Doctor Aphra [ Audib...

Doctor Aphra (Star Wars), written by Sarah Kuhn, and narrated by a full cast is the second Star Wars audiobook original. The story follows rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra's adventures searching for and exploiting artifacts and working for Darth Vader. Thank you to Penguin Random House Audio Advanced copy received for review purposes. Narrated by a full cast: * Emily Woo Zeller as Doctor Aphra * J...

Author and narrator Mary Robinette Kowal joined me to discuss her latest novel The Relentless Moon . We also discuss audiobook production and space flight in our timeline. Hugo Award-winner Mary Robinette Kowal is the author and narrator of: The Glamourist Histories series, Ghost Talkers and the Lady Astronaut series. Her stories appear in Uncanny, Cosmos, and Asimov's. The Relentless Moon [ Audib...

p>Food and drink often feature prominently in our favorite stories. It can help introduce us to new or fantastical cultures, connect us with our past, and bring together our favorite characters in celebration or loss. Our panel (Shachi Bhatt, Mark Siegal, and Scott Ullery) will be cooking up their favorite literary meals with each course coming from a different audiobook. Round 1: Shachi: Páramo d...

The Narrated audiobook club discusses The Hate U Give , written by Angie Thomas and narrated by Bahni Turpin. Panelists include: Shachi Bhatt and Scott Ullery The Hate U Give [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Children of Blood & Bone (also narrated by Bahni Turpin) [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Talking to Strangers [ Libro.fm ] / Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] /...

Dan Moren returns to Narrated to discuss his latest novel The Aleph Extraction in The Galactic Cold War series. We also discuss audiobook production during a pandemic and play a quick game of Disney themed mashups. The Aleph Extraction is available in print and ebook on May 12th. The audiobook release is currently TBD, and will be narrated by Victor Bevine. The Aleph Extraction [ Indiebound ] / [...

An audio review of Bowen Greenwood's novel, The Prophet Conspiracy , narrated by Anneliese Rennie, and published by Bowen Greenwood Communications The Prophet Conspiracy [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Episode 36: Narrator Anneliese Rennie Thank you to narrator Anneliese Rennie for providing a review copy of The Prophet Conspiracy .

An audio review of Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition , written by Rae Carson and narrated by Marc Thompson; and discussion of recent Star Wars novel/audiobook news. Happy Star Wars Day ! The Rise of Skywalker [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] **Star Wars Novels/Audiobook News:** The High Republic (series) [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] Doctor Aphra:...

Even the most avid audiobook listers often end up with a backlog of audiobooks on their To Be Listened (TBL) list. Mark Siegal joined me to discuss his TBL list and to pick out his next audiobook listen. **Referenced Audiobooks:** The Tales of Beedle the Bard : [ Audible ] Murder Your Darlings [ Audible ] The Art of X-Ray Reading [ Audible ] This is How You Lose the Time War [ Audible ] [ Ep 54: G...