Narrated

Narrated is a podcast about audiobooks including book reviews, drafts, and discussion plus interviews with authors, narrators and audiobook producers.

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15: Audiobooks for Kids

A discussion of audiobooks for kids including listening tips and spoiler-free book recommendations. We also discuss podcast updates. Libby - Library ebooks and audiobooks Hoopla - Instant streaming library audiobooks (and more) A to Z Mysteries Clementine series Disney*Pixar Storybook Collection Curious George Rides a Bike Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Wild Robot Judy Moody Harry Potter The Tale of Despereaux The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Matilda Wonder...

Jul 09, 2018•33 min

14: The Golem and the Jinni

The Golem and the Jinni is a literary fantasy novel written by Helene Wecker, narrated by George Guidall, and published by HarperAudio. Our discussion is spoiler-free. The Golem and the Jinni Start your free trial at Audible

Jun 24, 2018•23 min

13: The Broken Earth

The Broken Earth is an award winning fantasy series written by N.K. Jemisin and narrated by Robin Miles. The trilogy begins with the Fifth Season. We also discuss recent awards including the Audie Awards, Audible Narrator Hall of Fame, and the Nebula Award nominees for Best Novel. Our discussions are spoiler-free. The Fifth Season The Broken Earth series Narrated Episode 8: Intro to Audiobooks 2018 Audie Awards Narrator Hall of Fame 2017 Nebula Awards Escape Pod Start your free trial at Audible...

Jun 11, 2018•48 min

12: Scythe

Scythe is a science fiction novel written by Neal Shusterman, narrated by Greg Tremblay, and published by Audible Studios. The novel is the first book in the Arc of the Scythe trilogy, along with Thunderhead and the forthcoming The Toll. This episode features special guest Gilbert Tang, and the first half of our discussion is spoiler-free. Start your free trial at Audible Scythe Thunderhead...

May 29, 2018•39 min

11: Ready Player One (Movie Adaptation)

This episode was recorded a week after we saw the movie adaptation of Ready Player One, originally covered in episode 7. The discussion includes spoilers for the movie and the audiobook. Narrated Episode 7: Ready Player One Start your free trial at Audible Ready Player One audiobook Ready Player One movie pre-order Fanfiction about Sorrento written by Andy Weir...

May 15, 2018•44 min

10: Bored and Brilliant

Bored and Brilliant, written and narrated by Manoush Zomorodi, is about experimenting with using gadgets less often to improve your creativity and productivity. This episode features special guest Linus Edwards, host of the podcast Slow. Start your free trial at Audible Bored and Brilliant Slow podcast, hosted by Linus Edwards Original episodes about the challenge on Note to Self podcast Two Dots game...

Apr 30, 2018•40 min

9: Lock In

Lock In is a science fiction novel written by John Scalzi, with two different audiobook versions narrated by either Wil Wheaton or Amber Benson. It's published by Audible Studios. Head On, a stand-alone follow-up novel, was released on April 17, 2018, and it also features two audiobook versions with the same choice of narrators. Start your free trial at Audible Lock In (narrated by Wil Wheaton) Lock In (narrated by Amber Benson) Head On (narrated by Wil Wheaton) Head On (narrated by Amber Benson...

Apr 17, 2018•27 min

8: Intro to Audiobooks

An intro to audiobooks, with tips on how to listen, where else to find recommendations, and a link to download a free audiobook from Audible. Start your free trial at Audible NY Times Audio Fiction Best Seller List NY Times Audio Non-Fiction Best Seller List 2018 Audie Awards Nominations A short history of the audiobook, 20 years after the first portable digital audio device Ready Player One ( discussed in episode 7 ) Artemis Dispatcher The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter Astrophysics f...

Apr 03, 2018•40 min

7: Ready Player One

Ready Player One is a science fiction novel written by Ernest Cline and narrated by Wil Wheaton. This episode features regular co-hosts Mark Siegal and Scott Ullery, and our discussion is spoiler-free. Ready Player One Start your free trial at Audible...

Mar 19, 2018•30 min

6: Stardust

Stardust is a fantasy novel written and narrated by Neil Gaiman and published by HarperAudio. Stardust Start your free trial at Audible...

Mar 13, 2018•7 min

5: Matilda

Matilda is a classic children's novel written by Roald Dahl, narrated by Kate Winslet, and published by Listening Library and Penguin Audio. This episode features special guest Shachi Bhatt. Matilda Roald Dahl Collection Boxed Set Start your free trial at Audible...

Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 24 min

4: The Expanse

The Expanse is a science fiction series written by James S. A. Corey, narrated by Jefferson Mays, and published by Recorded Books and Hachette Audio. So far seven books have been released out of a planned nine-book arc, which starts with Leviathan Wakes. In addition, Mays has narrated two out of four novellas, which are optional but also excellent. This episode features special guest Scott Ullery, and the first half of our discussion is spoiler-free. Leviathan Wakes (Book 1 of The Expanse) Other...

Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 12 min

3: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

A self-development book about decluttering and organizing written by Marie Kondo, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, and published by Tantor Audio. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Audible Free Trial...

Jan 05, 2018•30 min

2: Wonder

A middle grade children's novel written by R. J. Palacio, narrated by Diana Steele, Kate Rudd, and Nick Podehl, and published by Brilliance Audio. Wonder Audible Free Trial...

Dec 19, 2017•15 min

1: The Night Circus

A literary fantasy novel written by Erin Morgenstern, narrated by Jim Dale, and published by Penguin Random House Audio. There's also discussion of why to start a podcast about audiobooks. The Night Circus Audible Free Trial...

Dec 05, 2017•14 min

00: Introduction to Narrated

Narrated is a fortnightly podcast about audiobooks, primarily for audiobook listeners. Episodes include audiobook reviews, recommendations, tips for new and experienced listeners, and other audiobook related discussion and interviews. This introduction provides an overview for new listeners *[Updated: June 2019]* **Episodes Referenced:** 8: Intro to Audiobooks (including an introduction to Audible) 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library (including Libby and Hoopla) 31: Scribd (unlimited aud...

Dec 01, 2017•3 min

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