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I just listened to a sample of Dobson, and the narration seems very well done!
As a Mancunian, I can thoroughly recommend "The Manchester Man" by Isabella Varley Banks which is the story of the 'rise to commercial success' of a foundling boy which 'mirrors the rise of the city at the heart of the industrial revolution.'It's read with tremendous authenticity by Phil Benson who, by his accent, must be a Northener, but who also manages the tongue-twists of 19th century working men with amazing fluidity as well as changing his accent and pitch for other characters. (He's read quite a few other books related to the North of England so clearly he's a bit if a buff.)
Definitely one of Librivox's finest renderings.
John wrote: "I just listened to a sample of Dobson, and the narration seems very well done!"Thanks, John. I am currently reading it, but I might look into the recording. It is very funny. Very different.
Cherry wrote: "Bup, it's really great!"I'm going to listen to this audiobook as soon as I can
I want to listen to another Thomas Hardy. I listened to Tess of the d'Ubervilles one or two years ago, the recording by Adrian Praetzellis, it was very good. Don't know any of these other Hardy narrators, does anyone have a recommendation? Debra Lynn, Tadhg, Bruce Pirie
My favorite Hardy novel is Far From the Madding Crowd. I participated in a group reading but I believe that there is at least one solo version, too. It may be by Tadhg.
I have fallen in love with the "dramatic readings" (multi-readers) format! You get to hear so many voices; some are not so great and the sound quality varies, but most seem to be very compelling -- it's a great sampling of narrators.Frankenstein was amazing, my favorite so far. Bob Neufeld as Victor Frankenstein, Elizabeth Klett as Elizabeth, and John Trevithick as the Creature.
Little Women was delightful also. Elizabeth Klett as Jo, Karen Savage as Amy. I'm not sure who played Laurie, but he was fantastic.
The Picture of Dorian Gray, also good. Martin Geeson as the Narrator.
bup wrote: "Another great one - The Count of Monte Cristo..."
Added to my list, although I have read this book in print.
@Jessi - There are some great dramatic readings of Oscar Wilde's plays as well. I recommend version 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest:
https://librivox.org/the-importance-o...
Thanks Leslie. I was looking at that one. I'll check it out!
I just finished Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, narrated by the marvelous Elizabeth Klett. Absolutely wonderful! Here is the link:https://librivox.org/incidents-in-the...
I'll be starting Heidi today, dramatic reading. Anyone listened to this one yet?
Joy wrote: "I just downloaded a Librivox recording of The Marvelous Land of Oz. It says it's read by Paul Harvey. I was so excited. But it turns out not to be the Paul Harvey that I know."hahahaha, good one! I used to work with a guy named Lee Marvin - yeah - he wasn't the same one either.
I recently listened to Kitty Alone by Sabine Baring-Gould narrated by Mary Ann Spiegel. I really liked the book and Mary Ann did a nice job recording it. She has a very pleasant voice and also sang in a few places where old ditties were sung in the book. She has a lovely singing voice.https://librivox.org/kitty-alone-by-s...
Lee Ann (Claire)
I listened to Kim by Rudyard Kipling, narrated by Adrian Praetzellis. Well-done but not for those who don't like accents (I do, which is one reason I liked it!).
I am listening to the wonderful Mil Nicholson reading Barnaby Rudge. I loved her recording of Little Dorrit which I listened to earlier this year too!
thanks guys for all the recommendations, this thread is great!
I listened to three Anne of Green Gables stories, the dramatic readings. Loved them!
I finished listening to the Librivox recording of E. Nesbit's The Story of the Treasure Seekers a few days ago. Karen Savage did a great narration of this charming children's book. 4 stars.
I am loving Tadhg's narration of The Vicar of Wakefield (this is version 2) -- his Irish accent seems just right for a work by Oliver Goldsmith!
Leslie wrote: "I am loving Tadhg's narration of The Vicar of Wakefield (this is version 2) -- his Irish accent seems just right for a work by Oliver Goldsmith!"Leslie, Tadhg has done terrific work on Thomas Hardy novels, too!
has anyone listened to any of the 3 versions of the wizard of oz that librivox has? would like recs if you have one - doing a series read in another group and figured they would make good commute listens
@Lee - Good to know! I'll add them to my list :)
@Dee - I haven't listened to any of those. Sorry I can't help.
I'm listening to Alice in Wonderland right now (this edition: https://librivox.org/alices-adventure...) and it's really good. I've never read it before and the diction of the speakers and voice actors is pretty excellent.
Just finished listening to The Innocents Abroad: or, The New Pilgrims' Progress It's on You-tube as well if that makes listening easier (It did for me) This is NOT Twain's best work but it is classic Twain and it can be enjoyable if listened to in installments. The episodic nature and the travel theme would seem to make it ideal for a monotonous commute.
While the narrator John Greenman does a very credible job with the tale, he's not my all-time favorite Twain. That would have to be Hal Holbrook https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Good timing! I was fresh out of audio material.
I use Librivox, but usually indirectly. I prefer the layout and search options at Loyalbooks.com. I just joined the group and will be back when I listen to the next
I'm listening to A Little Maid in Toyland through librivox. It looks like no one on goodreads has reviewed it! So if anyone else would like to listen to it too it would be nice.I've also listened to some HG wells via librivox among other things.
I recently finished the full cast LibriVox recording of August Strindberg's play "Creditors" which was excellent.
I listened to a full cast production before and found it easier to get through than the usual audiobook style because, in general, the readers aren't as good as professional ones you would pay for, but can't complain really as it's free.
Sandy wrote: "Noel Badrian is another of my favourite readers. I recently enjoyed his reading of Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth.I also loved this reading (by Lee Ann Howlett) o..."
So glad you liked "Understood Betsy" Sandy! I really enjoyed recording that one.
Best!
Lee Ann
Sandy wrote: "Lee wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Noel Badrian is another of my favourite readers. I recently enjoyed his reading of Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth.I also loved this read..."
Very glad to hear that, Sandy! I feel the same way about many LV recordings! :)
Jessica wrote: "Do you have to pay for this?"Nope - LibriVox recordings are free!
Aw ok cool, I'll have to have a look at this. Is there an app for it?
Jessica wrote: "Aw ok cool, I'll have to have a look at this. Is there an app for it?"There are a couple of them out there for Android & I assume there are for Apple as well. You can also download the files from the LibriVox website and import them into apps. I sometimes do that as my computer downloads big files faster.
Good to see this thread has been revived. You can also search by Genre. I have listened to some HG Wells through there - The Time Machine of which there are a few recordings, and The Invisible Man although I did not enjoy the second story so much.
Narration is variable in terms of quality but is generally not as good as what you would pay for so sometimes it can be harder to 'take it in'.
As far as well known works, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button ,Three Men in a Boat and Pollyanna are on there. I think the dramatised version of the latter was well executed. I quite likedA Room with a View.
Glitter Girl was a nice change as it was modern chick lit (from podiobooks.com originally).
I have quite a few books on there I've marked as favourites, which is my to-listen to list. Some I've started but not finished.
Recently I added, among others, History of a Six Weeks' Tour Through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany and Holland: With Letters Descriptive of a Sail Round the Lake of Geneva,, Wild Wales, Indian Heroes and Great Chieftans, SadhanaNature andThe Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath.
I've now added a librivox shelf on here but i misspelt it!
Favorite LibriVox Narrators cited:Karen Savage (Jane Austen books)
Andy Minter
Ted Delorme
Brenda Dayne
Elizabeth Klett
Adrian Praetzellis
Mil Nicholson (Charles Dickens books)
Lizzie Driver
Kara Shallenberg
Laurie Anne Walden,
Cori Samuel,
Kirsten Ferreri,
Kristin Hughes,
Roger Melin,
Mark Smith
Ruth Golding.
Mark Nelson
Sandra G.
May Low
Arielle Lipshaw
David Clarke
Hal Holbrook
Lee Ann Howlett - Understood Betsy
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Whew, you scared me. I was just about to start Zuleika Dobson