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[Calathea]

Yay! It's here already!

The Haunted Heart: Winter is live on Audible.com
http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/The...

[Karen]

Calathea wrote: "Yay! It's here already!

The Haunted Heart: Winter is live on Audible.com
http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/The......"

Listening now. : )

[HJ]

Calathea wrote: "Yay! It's here already!

The Haunted Heart: Winter is live on Audible.com..."

Thank you!!

[Becky]

Nabbed it! But I might actually save it for November.

That's NaNoWriMo, so I'll be using every available moment to write and won't get as much reading time as usual. But I can listen to audiobooks at times I can't sit down with my Kindle.

[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "Hj wrote: "Josh wrote: "So here's what's coming up next in audio books:

The Haunted Heart: Winter narrated by Lee Samuels. Lee is a new to me narrator. His reading is interesting. It's not stilted..."

OMG, he's amazing. I had recently finished I Spy and am now listening to Snowball In Hell, and am surprised a bit by the range in his accents. He did a believable (to this American) English accent in the I Spy books, and a wide variety of American accents in both. I'm loving his voice, and how differently he read both books.

[Jordan]

Susinok wrote: "I know a few people use the Kindle text-to-speech feature. I tried it once. I cannot take a noninflected reading. It will make the most exciting work sound like a phone book reading.

Just finished..."

Back before I had audible books in a way that could travel easily, I used the text-to-speech on my Kindle only in emergencies. As in, I'd been awake all night and couldn't sleep trapped in a room with people snoring too loudly and I'd forgotten to bring my ear plugs, or something. That's why I'm soooo glad stories like ISOIS are available on audible now. I can listen to it without my ears bleeding! lol.

[Jordan]

Sammie wrote: "I think the narrator is key and will make/break an audio book. Josh has done a wonderful job with his, but some other books I have loved, I couldn't get past chapter 1 of the audio.

currently lis..."

This is true. However, I've read a few books by the same narrator where they did a terrible job on one book but were almost brilliant on another by a different author. I was surprised to go back later and realize it was the same author. So, that changes how I look at narrators too. I think the narrator and the book have to be a good fit together. Otherwise: disaster strikes! lol.

[Jordan]

Calathea wrote: "Yay! It's here already!

The Haunted Heart: Winter is live on Audible.com
http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/The......"

YAY! Adding this to my wish list!

[Jordan]

I've also noticed that the audible editions of Croak and Scorch are on sale too, for those who are interested in a little YA grim reaper action with tons of humor and poor dead Edgar Allan Poe getting picked on by dead American presidents.

I loved this. I love Gina's humor, and I'm really sad that she doesn't live near me any more. She used to visit the library sometimes just because she was picking up a book. She's doing a book talk next week for us, and I'm going to be on the other side of the country. boo!

I have yet to listen to the audios yet. Just downloaded them and can't wait to give them a listen!

Anyway, here's the links to audible:

Croak: http://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/Croak...

Scorch: http://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/Scorc...

Rogue is the third book in the trilogy, but is not on sale.

[Valerie]

Jordan wrote: "I've also noticed that the audible editions of Croak and Scorch are on sale too, for those who are interested in a little YA grim reaper action with tons of humor an..."

Cool! Thanks for posting.

[Valerie]

Is anyone listening to Serial, a new podcast from the creators of This American Life? It's hosted by Sarah Koenig. This season is about the real-life 1999 murder case of Baltimore high school senior, Hae Min Lee. Her ex-boyfriend was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. After listening to the first 3 episodes I'm not sure if I believe he is guilty or not. Anyway, I think it's really good, and I can't wait for the next episode.

http://serialpodcast.org/about

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/sara...

http://www.motherjones.com/media/2014...

[Idamus]

Valerie C wrote: "Is anyone listening to Serial, a new podcast from the creators of This American Life? It's hosted by Sarah Koenig. This season is about the real-life 1999 murder case of Baltimore high school senio..."

No, but I can listen from the site, so will give it a go

[Valerie]

Idamus wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Is anyone listening to Serial, a new podcast from the creators of This American Life? It's hosted by Sarah Koenig. This season is about the real-life 1999 murder case of Baltimore..."

:-)

I am fascinated by these types of stories.

"What she realized is that the trial covered up a far more complicated story, which neither the jury nor the public got to hear. The high school scene, the shifting statements to police, the prejudices, the sketchy alibis, the scant forensic evidence - all of it leads back to the most basic questions: How can you know a person’s character? How can you tell what they’re capable of?"

Is he guilty or is an innocent man serving life in prison?

[Susinok]

With the flurry of Josh Lanyon releases, I totally forgot I had Terry Pratchett's Raising Steam on my iPod. That's what I'll listen to tomorrow at the hospital. Nothing like 100% absurdity to jolly me through this.

[Becky]

I'm listening to a Pratchett myself right now. The Truth, which is one of my favourites.

I'm partly listening because it's about a journalist and I've got a journalist hero in my upcoming NaNoWriMo story, so feel like some journalist stories. So I suppose that's a good excuse to listen to Snowball in Hell again too. :D

[Susinok]

I read The Truth a long time ago. Not sure if I have it on Audio or not. I am slowly building my entire Pratchett audio library. His writing is perfect for audio. It's even that much funnier.

[Sabine]

For me it's Cards On The Table tonight :-)

[Karen]

Sabine wrote: "For me it's Cards On The Table tonight :-)"

Me too.

[HJ]

I'm listening to The Haunted Heart: Winter, but it's too scary for me to listen to at night (yes, I'm a wimp; I wouldn't have read this one except that it was by Josh). So I have to revert to Georgette Heyer when I wake up in the middle of the night; that tends to be better anyway, because I know them so well that I don't concentrate and therefore stay awake.

[Anne]

I just started listening to Widdershins. Only one and a half chapter in, but it sounds good so far.

[Josh]

HJ wrote: "I'm listening to The Haunted Heart: Winter, but it's too scary for me to listen to at night (yes, I'm a wimp; I wouldn't have read this one except that it was by Josh). So I have ..."

When I was listening to the audio files, I was home alone late at night, and I admit it was a little creepy. Even for me!

In fact, I don't like to work on scary scenes late at night. My imagination does take over, which I guess is natural. I'm trying to throw myself into the scene and experience what the characters would, so no wonder if I freak myself out a little! And freaking out the reader is definitely a goal. :-D

[Loretta]

I have been so busy lately, that I haven't got the last three of Josh's audios, and I have two that I haven't listened to yet. :( I really want to get the Haunted Heart but I am afraid it will scare the bejeezus out of me if I listen at night. Maybe after Halloween on a sunny, sunny weekend morning.

[Karen]

I listened to Cards On The Table last night. Well, most of it before falling asleep, then the rest in the very early morning hours. I've been borderline insomniac lately, and a good story relaxes me. Nicely done!

[HJ]

Josh wrote: "When I was listening to the audio files, I was home alone late at night, and I admit it was a little creepy. Even for me!

In fact, I don't like to work on scary scenes late at night. My imagination does take over, which I guess is natural. ..."

Thanks, Josh, that makes me less feeble! I'm not sure I'd have gone back into that flat after the bathroom mirror episode ...

[Josh]

Karen wrote: "I listened to Cards On The Table last night. Well, most of it before falling asleep, then the rest in the very early morning hours. I've been borderline insomniac lately, and a good..."

I love falling asleep to audio! It is relaxing. I agree.

[Josh]

HJ wrote: "Josh wrote: "When I was listening to the audio files, I was home alone late at night, and I admit it was a little creepy. Even for me!

In fact, I don't like to work on scary scenes late at night. ..."

It's funny how in the day time, your fears seem silly. But then as the light fades...

[Ame]

I'm listening to The Hell You Say (I'm not gonna say for what time :)). And as I was listening to Liza nudging Adrien to meet the Councilman I realized that my son is Liza in the flesh. He nudges until you give up! :D

[Idamus]

Josh wrote: "HJ wrote: "Josh wrote: "When I was listening to the audio files, I was home alone late at night, and I admit it was a little creepy. Even for me!

In fact, I don't like to work on scary scenes late..."

Am I the only one who wasn't spooked?

Some of the stuff I read as a kidlet was much more hardcore :p

We also had our own ghost back then, but then again, she was nice, even if our dog was scared of her

[Antonella]

Idamus wrote: "We also had our own ghost back then, but then again, she was nice, even if our dog was scared of her "

Come on, Idamus, you can't throw in such a sentence without further explanation! Out with your ghost story!

[Idamus]

Antonella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "We also had our own ghost back then, but then again, she was nice, even if our dog was scared of her "

Come on, Idamus, you can't throw in such a sentence without further explanatio..."

We had a cold spot that moved around -even during heatwaves, and locked doors that opened on their own, our poor dog whimpered and shivered if she felt the cold spot.
A woman died in the house and was burried in the garden, the owner before us found her and a small stone with her name when they removed some bushes.
She died during the war so a young ghost, we never found out why she was burried in the garden though

[Josh]

Idamus wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "We also had our own ghost back then, but then again, she was nice, even if our dog was scared of her "

Come on, Idamus, you can't throw in such a sentence without ..."

The garden! That's fascinating. How old was she? Does it say on her headstone?

[Idamus]

Josh wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "We also had our own ghost back then, but then again, she was nice, even if our dog was scared of her "

Come on, Idamus, you can't throw in such a se..."

It only had the name, but I think she was in her 40es, I'll have to check with the parents for that sort of details, it was not so much of interest to my 9 yo self :p
I was more fascinated by the doors that opened when no one was around

The stone was still there when we moved in by the way, but not the rest

[HJ]

Idamus wrote: "The stone was still there when we moved in by the way, but not the rest ..."

"but not the rest" -- do you mean that she was reinterred somewhere else? I'm surprised it was legal to bury someone in a garden in the 1940s!

[Idamus]

HJ wrote: "Idamus wrote: "The stone was still there when we moved in by the way, but not the rest ..."

"but not the rest" -- do you mean that she was reinterred somewhere else? I'm surprised it was legal to..."

It wasn't and still isn't, so yes, she was moved to a cemetary

[Alison]

Idamus wrote: "HJ wrote: "Idamus wrote: "The stone was still there when we moved in by the way, but not the rest ..."

"but not the rest" -- do you mean that she was reinterred somewhere else? I'm surprised it w..."

Wow, Idamus! What a story. I do wonder why she was put in the garden.

[Johanna]

Wow, indeed, Idamus. That's a fascinating story! And you're also freaking me out. :-)

[Jordan]

That IS fascinating! And spooky. Poor puppy!

[Antonella]

Thank you for the slightly creepy story, dear Idamus!

[Eve]

Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)

So it's remarkable that I still love the series a lot ;-)

[Antonella]

thelastaerie wrote: "Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)"

Are you telling us that there are some Josh's stories you haven't read? I can't believe it.

[Eve]

Antonella wrote: "Are you telling us that there are some Josh's stories you haven't read? I can't believe it. ..."

Well, I can't say with absolute certainty that I've read ALL ;-P

[Idamus]

thelastaerie wrote: "Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)

So it's remarkable that I still love the series..."

I'm the same with Adrien English, love the stories, dislike Jake, a lot

I quite like Mark, he has zero social skills, but at least, after a few missteps, he's trying ;-)

[Idamus]

Antonella, I have quite a few unread JL books, I'm trying to pace myself so I don't run out :p

[Jordan]

I started out disliking Jake. But now that I'm rereading the AE books, I have a better insight into Jake since finishing the last book. I really like Jake. A lot. :-)

And since finishing all of Josh's books, I can now read the new releases as they come out. I feel like I'm accomplished something huge, by finishing them. And now I get to enjoy rereading them. Plus, a lot of them I've forgotten what happens because of my stupid brain with bad memory, so I can enjoy them almost as if for the first time.

[Varecia]

Jordan wrote: "And since finishing all of Josh's books, I can now read the new releases as they come out. I feel like I'm accomplished something huge, by finishing them. And now I get to enjoy rereading them."

I am exactly the same, I could not pace myself but had to read the whole backlist at once :-) Good thing that the books are so full of layers that I always discover something new while rereading them!

[Idamus]

Jordan wrote: "I started out disliking Jake. But now that I'm rereading the AE books, I have a better insight into Jake since finishing the last book. I really like Jake. A lot. :-)

And since finishing all of Jo..."


Oh I understand Jake, I just don't approve of the choices he made, I always have the virtual scissors ready when I read, um, I doubt Josh wants to know exactly how many times I have neutered Jake ;-)

[Josh]

thelastaerie wrote: "Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)

So it's remarkable that I still love the series..."

That is remarkable. :-D

[Josh]

Idamus wrote: "thelastaerie wrote: "Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)

So it's remarkable that I ..."

He does try. He's got a lot of blind spots, but he really does try in his awkward, painful way. :-D

[Josh]

Idamus wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I started out disliking Jake. But now that I'm rereading the AE books, I have a better insight into Jake since finishing the last book. I really like Jake. A lot. :-)

And since fini..."

*closing my eyes and trying not to watch*

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "I started out disliking Jake. But now that I'm rereading the AE books, I have a better insight into Jake since finishing the last book. I really like Jake. A lot. :-)

And since finishing all of Jo..."

I find that happening more and more books. :-D