Gilbert joined me to discuss Jim Henson: The Biography , written by: Brian Jay Jones, and narrated by Kirby Heyborne which covers Jim Henson’s life and creative journey. Gilbert also shared his latest setup for listening to audiobooks while swimming. Jim Henson: The Biography [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Swimming with Audiobooks H2O Audio Sonar Underwater Waterproof Headphones Selected Jim Henson References: Wilkins Coffee Munchos with an early Cookie Monster Sam and Friends ...
Jun 22, 2021•48 min
The Hidden Palace , written by Helene Wecker and narrated by George Guidall is the much anticipated sequel to The Golem and the Jinni . The Hidden Palace [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] The Golem and the Jinni [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Episode 14 ] Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2020 Episode 85...
Jun 15, 2021•9 min
The Midnight Library , written by Matt Haig and narrated by Carey Mulligan, explores a library on the edge of the multiverse that allows Nora to explore the multiple lives she might have lived. The Midnight Library [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) [ IMDb ]...
Jun 08, 2021•7 min
Stephen Fry’s self narrated audiobook Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined adeptly brings new life to this classic story while also evoking early oral storytelling traditions with his enjoyable narration. Thank you to Libro.fm and Chronicle Books for providing a review copy of Troy for today’s episode Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined - Available June 22, 2021 [ Libro.fm ] Mythos [ Libro.fm ] Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined [ Libro.fm ] Norse Mythology [ Libro.fm ]...
Jun 01, 2021•10 min
A review of the audiobook of Project Hail Mary , written by Andy Weir and narrated by Ray Porter. Project Hail Mary [ Audible ] The Martian [ Audible ] Artemis [ Audible ] Bobiverse (series) [ Audible ] Six Wakes [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Episode 51: Mur Lafferty] The Martian (Movie) [ Audible ] Project Hail Mary (Movie - In Development) [ Audible ]...
May 25, 2021•7 min
We celebrate our 100th episode with a virtual road trip and draft to share more of our favorite road trip audiobooks. Episode 43: Road Trip Audiobook Draft (201) Round 1: Gilbert: Into the Wild [7:03] (Written by: Jon Krakauer / Narrated by: Philip Franklin) [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Shachi: Black Buck [11:12] (Written by: Mateo Askaripour / Narrated by: Zeno Robinson) [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Mark: How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-W...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min
A review of the Fugitive Telemetry , the latest Murderbot Diaries novella, written by Martha Wells and narrated by Kevin R. Free. Fugitive Telemetry [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Murderbot Diaries (series) [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] https://narratedpodcast.com/episodes/092/ ">Episode 92: Our Favorite Short Audiobooks http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2021-hugo-awards/ ">2021 Hugo Finalists...
May 11, 2021•8 min
The Narrated audiobook club discusses Concrete Rose , a prequel to The Hate U Give , written by Angie Thomas and narrated by Dion Graham. Concrete Rose [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] The Hate U Give [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ https://narratedpodcast.com/episodes/071 ">Episode 71] Black Buck [ Libro.fm ] Caul Baby [ Libro.fm ] / [ https://narratedpodcast.com/episodes/0 94">Episode 94]...
May 04, 2021•33 min
Author Becky Chambers joined me to discuss the latest novel in her Hugo Award winning Wayfarers series: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within , narrated by Rachel Dulude. She also shared her approach to creating the diverse species and characters in the Wayfarers universe, her upcoming Monk & Robot series , and her thoughts on the future of space flight. The Galaxy, and the Ground Within [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Wayfarers (Series) [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/...
Apr 27, 2021•25 min
A review of Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book II: Greater Good) , written by Timothy Zahn and narrated by Marc Thompson. Greater Good continues to follow Senior Captain Thrawn’s time in the Expansionary Defense Fleet as the Chiss Ascendancy faces a new threat that seeks to divide it from within. Thank you to Penguin Random House Audio for providing an advanced review copy of Greater Good for this episode Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book II: Greater Good) - Available April 27th [ Penguin Rando...
Apr 20, 2021•10 min
Nicole Glover’s debut novel The Conductors , narrated by Bahni Turpin, follows Hetty Rhodes and her husband Benjy, former underground railroad conductors and part-time magical detectives, as they explore the mysterious death of a friend in post-Civil War Philadelphia. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Blackstone Publishing for providing a review copy of The Conductors for this episode The Conductors [ Libro.fm ] The Undertakers (Murder & Magic series- Book 2) - November 9, 2021 [ Lib...
Apr 13, 2021•12 min
A review of Morgan Jerkins fiction debut novel Caul Baby , narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt. Caul Baby tells the story of the Melancons, a multigenerational Harlem family with the power to heal themselves and others, and their often complex interactions with each other and their community over the decades. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing a review copy of Caul Baby for this episode Caul Baby [ Libro.fm ] Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migra...
Apr 06, 2021•13 min
Angeline Boulley’s debut novel Firekeeper’s Daughter , narrated by Isabella Star LaBlanc, tells the story of Daunis Fontaine as her plans for college are derailed by a series of family tragedies and a murder that thrusts her into helping an FBI investigation in order to help her community. Firekeeper’s Daughter [ Libro.fm ] Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Blackstone Publishing for providing a review copy of Firekeeper’s Daughter for this episode 2021 Audie Award Winners Piranesi writte...
Mar 30, 2021•9 min
Our panel (Mark, Shachi, and Scott) shares some of our favorite short audiobooks (under 6 hours) with another Narrated audiobook draft. Round 1: Mark: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane [1:56] (Written by: Kate DiCamillo / Narrated by: Judith Ivey) [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] Shachi: The Phantom Tollbooth [4:40] (Written by: Norton Juster / Narrated by: Rainn Wilson & Norton Juster) [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Episode 53 ] Scott: Binti [2:30...
Mar 23, 2021•46 min
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 Blackstone Publishing for providing a review copy of Raybearer for this episode Raybearer [ https://l...
Mar 16, 2021•8 min
Discussion of A Deadly Education , written by Naomi Novik, and narrated by Anisha Dadia. A Deadly Education [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780593287415 ">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 Scholomance: Book #2) [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Libro....
Mar 09, 2021•24 min
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 The Fugitive (1993) [ IMDb ] Face/Off (1997) [ IMDb ] Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) [ https://www...
Feb 23, 2021•35 min
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 ] / [ https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780062959041-to-be-taught-if-fortunate ">Libro.fm] Wayfarers (Series) [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ https://libro.fm/search?q=Wayfarers&search...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min
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 ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Michael Kramer [ Audible ] / [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] Referenced Works: W...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min
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 for providing a review copy of Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community to Shachi ...
Jan 12, 2021•39 min
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: Alyssa Cole / Narrated by: Susan Dalian & Jay Aaseng) [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audi...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min
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 ] / [ https://narratedpodcast.com/episodes/7 ">Ep 7] / [ https://narratedpodcast.com/episodes/ 11">Ep 11 (Movie Adaptation)] Other Referenced Works: Ender's Game A...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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 ] Discworld (Series) [ Libro.fm ] / [ Audible ] C.M. McGuire: Twitter (@SeeEmMcGuire) Instagram Website...
Dec 01, 2020•29 min
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. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Simon & Schuster Audio for providing a review copy of Bla...
Nov 17, 2020•11 min
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 for today’s episode. These Ghosts are Family [ Libro.fm ] Vagabonds [ Libro.fm ] Other Referenced W...
Nov 03, 2020•24 min
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: Huge Unicorn Sledgehammer What are we listening to? Quest for the Diamond Sword (Minecraft) [ Audible ...
Oct 20, 2020•42 min
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 commercials, on radio, and on many cartoons, including MTV’s Daria, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Yu-Gi-...
Oct 06, 2020•25 min
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 versions of Wandering in Strange Lands does include an extensive Notes and Bibliography section that a...
Sep 22, 2020•32 min
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 Hunger Games, while staying true to the beloved trilogy. Panelists include: Gilbert Tang and Scott Uller...
Sep 08, 2020•46 min
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 exercises. Panelists include: Mark Siegal and Scott Ullery Embrace Your Weird [ https://www.audible.com/p...
Aug 25, 2020•30 min
