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Author John Scalzi joined me to discuss his latest novel: The Last Emperox , narrated by Wil Wheaton. He also shares his thoughts on the growing popularity of audiobooks and how they have influenced his writing. The Last Emperox is the third book of The Interdependency series and follows as Emperox Grayland II and her allies strive to save the planets of the Interdependency from isolation as The F...

The Great Courses is an educational series of college-level audio courses that connect listeners with dynamic lecturers in a range of fields. Courses are available direct from The Great Courses or from Audible and Overdrive/Libby in similar manner to other audiobooks. I am joined by Mark Siegal. The Great Courses [ Direct ] [ Audible ] [ OverDrive/Libby ] Soon after recording, Audible released its...

Narrator Greg Tremblay (Greg Boudreaux) joined me to discuss his experiences as an audiobook narrator including his early interest in  spoken word stories, how he prepares for each new narration, and how he approaches character voices. Greg also shares his experiences with narrating the popular Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman. Trained in vocal and stage performance, Greg Tremblay is an a...

An audio review of Andrew Krivak's novella, The Bear , narrated by Eric Jason Martin, that tells a powerful story of family, humanity, and our connection with nature. Published by HighBridge. The Bear [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and HighBridge Audio for providing a review copy of The Bear for today's episode.

The Narrated audiobook club discusses Calypso, written and narrated by David Sedaris. Calypso features Sedaris' frequently humorous autobiographical essays on a variety of topics including his family, beach house, and unconventional turtle food. Calypso [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Referenced Episodes Episode 43: Road Trip Audiobook Draft Episode 49: Libro.fm Other Recommended...

An audio review of Melissa Albert's fantasy novel, The Night Country , narrated by Rebecca Soler and James Fouhey. Published by Macmillan Audio. The Starless Sea [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program andMacmillan Audio for providing a review copy of The Night Country . **Other referenced works:** The Hazel Wood [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [...

Discussion and review of Chirp audiobooks, a discount audiobook service, which offers rotating selection of audiobook deals with no monthly subscription required. Chirp Audiobooks [Includes referrallink with an additional 20% off your first purchase] Related Episodes on Audiobook Services: 8: Intro to Audiobooks (Audible) 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla) 3...

The Narrated audiobook club discusses Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know , written and narrated by Malcolm Gladwell.   Narrated audiobook club panel including: Linus Edwards, Shachi Bhatt and Scott Ullery Talking to Strangers [ Overdrive ] / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] Episode editing by: Gilbert Tang [ EDIT/OR ]

In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter , narrated by Juliet Stevenson, author Margareta Magnusson presents a partial memoir and a different look at decluttering for yourself and family members. While the book focuses in part on decluttering in connection with end of life, many of the included techniques will find value for reade...

As 2019 comes to a close, we take a look back at our favorite audiobooks from 2019 and what we are looking forward to in 2020.   Round 1 (2019): Mark: Tiamat's Wrath (Written by: James S. A. Corey / Narrated by: Jefferson Mays) Shachi: When Less Becomes More (Written + Narrated by: Emily Ley) Gilbert: The Toll (Written by: Neal Shusterman / Narrated by: Greg Tremblay) Scott: The Starless Sea (Writ...

Discussion and review of Audiobooks.com, a subscription based audiobook service from RBmedia, the largest producer of audiobooks. Audiobooks.com Related Episodes on Audiobook Services: 8: Intro to Audiobooks (Audible) 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla) 31: Scribd ('Unlimited' audiobook borrowing) 41: Kobo & Walmart Audiobooks 47: Boston Public Library (inclu...

An audio review of Erin Morgenstern's latest lyrical fantasy novel The Starless Sea, narrated by Dominic Hoffman. Published by Penguin Random House Audio. The Starless Sea [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive ] / [ Audiobooks.com ] / [ Audible ]   Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of The Starless Sea. Other referenced works: The Night Circus [ E...

Audiobooks make excellent gifts for holidays, birthdays, and other occasions. Digital gift giving can be scheduled in advance or as a last minute option for family and friends. Our guide to gifting Audiobooks provides an overview of some of the most popular ways to give audiobooks as gifts. Full guide available at: Gifting Audiobooks

Our audiobook club listens to and discusses a children's classic: The Phantom Tollbooth, written by Norton Juster, and narrated by Rainn Wilson.  The Phantom Tollbooth [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive ] *Alternate Narrations: Norman Dietz  [ Overdrive ] //David Hyde Pierce (CD): [ Amazon ] *

An audio review of Entanglement: Quantum + Otherwise, written by John K Danenbarger, and narrated by David De Vries. Published by StormBlock Publishing. Entanglement: Quantum + Otherwise [ Audiobooks.com ] / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] *Thank you to MindBuck Media for providing a review copy of Entanglement: Quantum + Otherwise.*

Mur Lafferty joined me to discuss her experiences as an editor, author, and narrator of audiobooks and audio fiction. Our discussions include Podcastle and Escape Artists, her self-narration of Six Wakes, and writing for the Star War Wars Universe. *Mur Lafferty is a co-editor of Escape Pod, a finalist for the 2018 Best Semiprozine Hugo Award. As an author, she is a winner of the Astounding Award...

In celebration of episode 50 of Narrated, Mark Siegal joins me to check in on our audiobook listening habits, catch up on recent audiobook news, provide updates to previous episodes, and to look ahead to a few upcoming audiobook releases that we're excited for.   Audiobook News: Publisher limitations for library audiobooks Audible Captions lawsuit In-App Purchasing (with credits)   Updates: Audiob...

Discussion and review of Libro.fm, an audiobook service that allows you to buy digital audiobooks  your local bookstore. I am joined by Shachi Bhatt. Libro.fm [Refferal Link]   Related Episodes on Audiobook Services: 8: Intro to Audiobooks (Audible) 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla) 31: Scribd ('Unlimited' audiobook borrowing) 41: Kobo & Walmart Audiobooks...

In ***How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems***, narrated by Wil Wheaton, xkcd creator Randall Munroe explores increasingly absurd approaches to routine tasks. ***How To*** is an enjoyable and educational listen, though the audiobook edition falls short of the high bar set by predecessor ***What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions*** How To [Au...

I am joined by Melissa Andrews, the Collection Development Manager at the Boston Public Library (BPL) to discuss the wide range of audiobook services offered by the library. We also explore  the behind the scenes on how libraries provide audiobooks and other digital services to their patrons including impacts from a shifting publishing landscape.   **Boston Public Library Audiobook Resources:** BP...

A review of two very different recent Stars Wars audiobooks. Thrawn: Treason, written by Timothy Zahn and narrated by Marc Thompson, is the third in the new canon series featuring the Chiss Grand Admiral. Star Wars Myths and Fables, written by George Mann and narrated by James Monroe Iglehart, is a short story collection of mostly stand alone stories that works well for younger (though not too you...

Wayfarers, a science fiction series written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Rachel Dulude; explores a diverse multi-species universe where Humanity is a minor player. The series stands out for its world building depth and diversity; while Rachel Delude's nuanced narration expertly brings a multi-species cast of characters to life. Guest: Mark Siegal and the majority of our discussion is spoiler...

Audiobook producer Nick Martorelli   joins me to discuss Star Wars audiobook production including  the recently released full cast Dooku: Jedi Lost , and the narrators and soundscapes that help bring the Star Wars novels to life. We also discuss upcoming Star Wars releases including Thrawn: Treason and Galaxy's Edge novels. *Nick Martorelli spent a decade as a professional actor before switching t...

With summer upon us, we are taking a virtual road trip with another Audiobook draft. Panelists Shachi Bhatt, Gilbert Tang, and Mark Siegal join me to discuss what makes a good road trip audiobook and to share our favorite audiobooks for listening with friends, family, or solo on road trips and long car rides. **Round 1:** Shachi: I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend written and narrated b...

My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir through (Un)Popular Culture, written and narrated by Guy Branum follows the comedian'e early life and career, while also providing listeners with his insightful perspective and insight on history, popular culture, and other topics. Guest: Shachi Bhatt My Life as a Goddess Start your Free Trial with Audible today **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: N...