Audio Encounters of the Third Kind ~ Audiobook Challenge ~ Participants' Thread

[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

8/24 Complete

Contemporary 4/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
6. A Dangerous Thing by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
7. The Hell You Say by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
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Paranormal 4/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New Book, New Narrator, Favorite Author
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New
7. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New
8. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New
9. Sky Hunter by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New
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[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Level: Love Potion #9 - Listen to 9 books;
Option 1: All from 1 genre
Completed: 9/9

CONTEMPORARY
1.Down London Road by Samantha Young ~ Narrated by Elle Newlands
Book:★★★★★ Narrator:★★★★☆ Finished: 05.07.13
Experience: B ~ The narrator was good, spoke in a Scottish dialect which was great for this book, as it was set in Edinburgh. The only niggle, I have is that, I could have read the book quicker has I chosen the Kindle edition.

2.Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines ~ Narrated by Jennifer Bronstein
Book:★★★★☆ Narrator:★★☆☆☆ Finished: 09.07.13
Experience: C ~ Let me clarify there wasn't actually much wrong with the Narrator, more to do with me and her Southern accent....kept thinking I was reading listening to 'The Sookie Stackhouse' collection rather that this. The Narrator has exactly the same accent and I kept loosing track of the story!

3.Falling Into You by Jasinda Wilder ~ Narrated by Gabriel Vaughan and Piper Goodeve
Book:★★★★☆ Narrator:★★★☆☆ Finished:17.07.13
Experience: C ~ Piper Goodeve was great a nice clear voice and sounded just like I imagined that character to....however Gabriel Vaughan disappointed me his voice was far too old for the character he was potraying and I have to admit it really put me off the book which was quite moving in places.

4.The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
~Narrated by:Jessica Almasy
Book:★★★★☆ Narrator:★★★★☆ Finished:17.07.13
Experience: B ~ To be honest could have read the book or listen via audiobook, chose the audio version as I had it on in my car. Narrators voice was great and totally fit the teenage character.

5.Dare You To by Katie McGarry
~Narrated by Brittany Pressley, Christopher Gebauer
Book:★★★☆☆ Narrator:★★★☆☆ Finished:28.07.13
Experience: B ~ To be honest could have read the book or listen via audiobook, chose the audio version as I had it on in my car. Narrators voices both fine easy to listen to and matched both characters.

6.Release Me by J Kenner
~Narrated by Sofia Willingham
Book:★★★★★ Narrator:★★★★★ Finished:30.07.13
Experience: B ~ Loved this book and the narrator, I think I would have enjoyed reading it also but listening to it made the characters feelings come to life for me and gave me more of a connection to her.

7.Own The Wind by Kristen Ashley
~Narrated by Angela Starling
Book:★★★☆☆ Narrator:★★★☆☆ Finished:04.08.13
Experience: B ~ Thought the narrator fitted the book well, spoke very clearly and was easy to listen to.

8.Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
~Narrated by Lorelei King
Book:★★★★★ Narrator:★★★★★ Finished:13.08.13
Experience: A ~ God I love these books, they never fail to have me laughing out loud throught. Lorelei King is fabulous, she does accents for each character bring them to life and makes the audiobooks for me just brilliant, definitely better than reading the book!!

9.Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
~Narrated by Lorelei King
Book:★★★★★ Narrator:★★★★★ Finished:08.09.13
Experience: A ~ God I love these books, As you can see I am not on number 16 of the series and I am still not bored. The author manages to keep the stories extremely funny and interesting and as I said pervious the narrator is such a talented lady she makes these books go to another level! Amazing!!

[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

9/24 Complete

Contemporary 4/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
6. A Dangerous Thing by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
7. The Hell You Say by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
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Paranormal 5/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New
7. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New Book, New Narrator, Favorite Author
8. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New
9. Sky Hunter by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New
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[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

10/24 Complete

Contemporary 4/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new
7. Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
8. A Dangerous Thing by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
9. The Hell You Say by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
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Paranormal 6/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
6. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
7. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New Book, New Narrator, Favorite Author
8. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New
9. Sky Hunter by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New
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[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

12/24 Complete

Contemporary 6/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
8. A Dangerous Thing by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
9. The Hell You Say by Josh Lanyon, narrated by Chris Patton, C, Favorite (New in Audio)
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Paranormal 6/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
6. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
7. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New Book, New Narrator, Favorite Author
8. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New
9. Sky Hunter by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New
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[Kelly]

Audio Encounters of the Third Kind Audiobook Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013

Cheaper by the Dozen--Option 2(minimum of 3 from each genre)

Total Completed: 3/12

(My tentative list)

Contemporary: 2 of 6

1. Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart; Narrated by Natalie Gold~~2-new narrator~~7/2/13. Book: ★★★ Narrator: ★★★ Experience: B-narrator didn't add or detract from the book.

2. It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis; Narrated by Annie Greene~~2-new narrator~~7/6/13. Book: ★★★½ Narrator: ★★★★ Experience: B-narrator was great but didn't make a so-so book any better.

3. Wicked Burn by Beth Kery
4. Next of Kin by Sharon Sala
5. Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
6. Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

Historical:1 of 3

1. A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant; Narrated by Susan Ericksen~~3-favorite narrator~~7/11/13. Book: ★½ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A&B Susan Ericksen was stellar as usual, but even she could not save this boring, unromantic book with it's cold, unlikeable heroine. I wanted to DNF it several times, but stuck it out. However, I will be returning it on Audible to get my credit back.

2. As an Earl Desires by Lorraine Heath
3. Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks

Paranormal:0 of 3

1. Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright
2. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
3. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

Updated Message #36

2/9 Completed

[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

13/24 Complete

Contemporary 6/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New
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Paranormal 7/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
6. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
7. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
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[Shell]

Audiobook Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013
Level: Love Potion #9, Option 2: A minimum of 2 from each of the three genres
Total Books Completed 2 of 9! 7/12/13

Contemporary: 2 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Hard Evidence; Kaleo Griffith, Narrator – #3 Favorite Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
2. On Dublin Street; Paula Costello, Narrator - #2 New Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
3. The Silver Linings Playbook ; Ray Porter, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator 7/3/13
Book: 4 stars The story was very endearing, different than the movie. Narrator(s): 5 stars Ray Porter is one of my top favorite performers! Experience: 4 stars
4. Assassin's Code ; Ray Porter, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator
Book: 4 stars Solid entry into the series! I love Joe and Echo team! Narrator(s): 5 stars Ray Porter is fabulous! He IS Joe Ledger! Experience: 4 stars

Historical: 0 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Firelight; Moira Quirk, Narrator - #2 New Author/Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
2. Dreaming of You; Rosalyn Landor, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________

Paranormal: 0 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Faefever; Joyce Bean, Narrator – #3 Favorite Author
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
2. The Breach; Jeff Gruner, Narrator - #2 New Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
3. Betrayed; Edwina Wren - #3 Favorite Author
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________

[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

14/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.


Paranormal 7/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
6. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
7. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
8. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite.
9.
10.
11.
12.

[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

15/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.


Paranormal 8/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
6. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
7. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
8. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
9. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite.
10.
11.
12.

[Brandilyn]

Yep, changing my level again. (Though I did have to drop a book, it will be worth it in the end)

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 3: At least 10 from each of 2 selected genres.

16/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/10+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.


Paranormal 9/10+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
4. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
5. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
6. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
7. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
8. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
9. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite.
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
10. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite.
11.
12.

[Brandilyn]

Changed my option

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

17/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.

Historical 2/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite.
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.

[Brandilyn]

Changed my option

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

18/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.

Historical 3/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. It SWEAR I have heard this narrator before, but I looked on audible and I didn't find any more listed by him that I have read. Sadly, I didn't find any more that I wanted to read either. He did a good job.
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite.
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.

[Brandilyn]

Changed my option

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

19/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.

Historical 4/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. It SWEAR I have heard this narrator before, but I looked on audible and I didn't find any more listed by him that I have read. Sadly, I didn't find any more that I wanted to read either. He did a good job.
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/15
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book.
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite.
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.

[Brandilyn]

Changed my option

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

21/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.

Historical 5/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. It SWEAR I have heard this narrator before, but I looked on audible and I didn't find any more listed by him that I have read. Sadly, I didn't find any more that I wanted to read either. He did a good job.
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/15
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book.
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book (same narrator as previous book), but it would have been nice to have different voices for these new MCs.
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite.
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.

[Brandilyn]

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

22/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.

Historical 6/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. It SWEAR I have heard this narrator before, but I looked on audible and I didn't find any more listed by him that I have read. Sadly, I didn't find any more that I wanted to read either. He did a good job.
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/15
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book.
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book (same narrator as previous book), but it would have been nice to have different voices for these new MCs.
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★☆☆☆ Narrator: ★★☆☆☆ Experience: C. Do you remember the voice of the token "idiot" in old Looney Tunes cartoons? Yep that is the voice of this narrator. Quite distracting.

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.
10. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Brandilyn wrote: "Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

22/24 Complete

Wow - what are you listening to books in quintuple time?!

[Brandilyn]

Nope. 1.25x usually

[Brandilyn]

Those last 3 were all 5 hours or under. Since they were a series, I read them one after the other.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Brandilyn wrote: "Those last 3 were all 5 hours or under. Since they were a series, I read them one after the other."

Still amazing, especially with small children around!

[Nichole]

Audio Encounters of the Third Kind Audiobook Challenge
Duration: 7/1/13-9/30/13
Level:Six(teen) Candles - Listen to 6 books
Option 2: A minimum of 1 from each of the three genres
Completed: 3/6

Contemporary:
1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas *7/10, Narrated by Tanya Eby- 1. Under 12 hours
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B- Eh, could take or leave the audio.

Historical:
1.The Bride by Julie Garwood *7/16, Narrated by Rosalyn Landor- 2. New (in audio) to you author or narrator
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A- The book was a better experience in audio.

Paranormal
1. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen *7/1, Narrated by Susan Erickson- 1. Under 12 hours
Book:★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B- Eh, could take or leave the audio.

[Shadow Jubilee]

I think I need to choose shorter books. I'm still on Chapter 42/71 of the first book, Drums of Autumn.

[Brandilyn]

Hubby just finished listening to all the Game of Thrones books. Took him weeks

[Brandilyn]

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

22/24 Complete

Contemporary 7/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.
8. American Love Songs by Ashlyn Kane, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite (New to Audio)

Historical 6/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. It SWEAR I have heard this narrator before, but I looked on audible and I didn't find any more listed by him that I have read. Sadly, I didn't find any more that I wanted to read either. He did a good job.
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/15
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book.
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book (same narrator as previous book), but it would have been nice to have different voices for these new MCs.
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★☆☆☆ Narrator: ★★☆☆☆ Experience: C. Do you remember the voice of the token "idiot" in old Looney Tunes cartoons? Yep that is the voice of this narrator. Quite distracting.

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.
10. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New DNF

[Shadow Jubilee]

Brandilyn wrote: "Hubby just finished listening to all the Game of Thrones books. Took him weeks"

Gosh, I hope I don't take weeks. Last Gabaldon book, I finished in a week and a half so I'm hoping to get this one done in a few days - maybe? I will also likely try to plow through the rest of the Outlander series to clear out half my unread Audible audiobooks. heh

Did he like the audiobooks? I think I recalled listening to a sample and wasn't impressed enough to put them in my wishlist, but it's been a while ago. I stopped short in the middle of the third book years ago but am thinking of picking up the series again.

[Breann]

Six(teen) Candles
Finished: 1/6

Contemporary
1. Tigers and Devils (3) 7/17/13 Book: ★★★☆☆ Experience: ★★★★☆ I always enjoy Paul Morey's narrations. And he's easy to listen to on x2 ;)
2. All She Wrote (2)

Historical
1. Kindred Hearts (2)
2. Dragonfly in Amber (3)

Paranormal
1. A Solid Core of Alpha (3)
2. The Druid Stone (2)

[Brandilyn]

The UHQ Nasanta wrote: "Brandilyn wrote: "Hubby just finished listening to all the Game of Thrones books. Took him weeks"

Gosh, I hope I don't take weeks. Last Gabaldon book, I finished in a week and a half so I'm hopin..."

I guess he did. He wants to listen to them again... I heard bits and pieces of them and they seemed okay as far as narration went. *shrug* I have never had a desire to read the books (or watch the series)

[Kelly]

Audio Encounters of the Third Kind Audiobook Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013

Cheaper by the Dozen--Option 2(minimum of 3 from each genre)

Total Completed: 4/12

(My tentative list)

Contemporary: 3 of 6

1. Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart; Narrated by Natalie Gold~~2-new narrator~~7/2/13. Book: ★★★ Narrator: ★★★ Experience: B-narrator didn't add or detract from the book.

2. It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis; Narrated by Annie Greene~~2-new narrator~~7/6/13. Book: ★★★½ Narrator: ★★★★ Experience: B-narrator was great but didn't make a so-so book any better.

3. Wicked Burn by Beth Kery; Narrated by Shirl Rae~~2-new author and narrator~~7/15/13. Book: ★★★ Narrator: ★★★ Experience: B-okay narration for an ok book.


4. Next of Kin by Sharon Sala
5. Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
6. Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

Historical:1 of 3

1. A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant; Narrated by Susan Ericksen~~3-favorite narrator~~7/11/13. Book: ★½ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A&B Susan Ericksen was stellar as usual, but even she could not save this boring, unromantic book with it's cold, unlikeable heroine. I wanted to DNF it several times, but stuck it out. However, I will be returning it on Audible to get my credit back.

2. As an Earl Desires by Lorraine Heath
3. Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks

Paranormal:0 of 3

1. Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright
2. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
3. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

[Shell]

Audiobook Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013
Level: Love Potion #9, Option 2: A minimum of 2 from each of the three genres
Total Books Completed 3 of 9! 7/12/13

Contemporary: 2 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Hard Evidence ; Kaleo Griffith, Narrator – #3 Favorite Narrator 7/12/13
Book: 4 stars I love Julian, though Tessa I could shake at times. Narrator(s): 5 stars Kaleo is fantastic! Experience: 4 stars
2. On Dublin Street; Paula Costello, Narrator - #2 New Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
3. The Silver Linings Playbook ; Ray Porter, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator 7/3/13
Book: 4 stars The story was very endearing, different than the movie. Narrator(s): 5 stars Ray Porter is one of my top favorite performers! Experience: 4 stars
4. Assassin's Code ; Ray Porter, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator
Book: 4 stars Solid entry into the series! I love Joe and Echo team! Narrator(s): 5 stars Ray Porter is fabulous! He IS Joe Ledger! Experience: 4 stars

Historical: 0 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Firelight; Moira Quirk, Narrator - #2 New Author/Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
2. Dreaming of You; Rosalyn Landor, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________

Paranormal: 0 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Faefever; Joyce Bean, Narrator – #3 Favorite Author
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
2. The Breach; Jeff Gruner, Narrator - #2 New Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
3. Betrayed; Edwina Wren - #3 Favorite Author
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________

[Brandilyn]

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

23/24 Complete

Contemporary 8/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.
8. American Love Songs by Ashlyn Kane, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite (New to Audio) finished 7/18
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A-. Narrator was very good (one of my favorites), but there was a some texting and emailing that didn't come over as well in audio as it did on paper.
9. Rescue Me by Scarlet Blackwell, Narrated by Jim Bowie, 2, New

Historical 6/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. It SWEAR I have heard this narrator before, but I looked on audible and I didn't find any more listed by him that I have read. Sadly, I didn't find any more that I wanted to read either. He did a good job.
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/15
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book.
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book (same narrator as previous book), but it would have been nice to have different voices for these new MCs.
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★☆☆☆ Narrator: ★★☆☆☆ Experience: C. Do you remember the voice of the token "idiot" in old Looney Tunes cartoons? Yep that is the voice of this narrator. Quite distracting.

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.
10. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New DNF

[*Nan*]

I'm in

Sixteen candles- all contemporary.

[Brandilyn]

Level: Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books
Option 2: At least 6 from each of 3 genres.

Done!!

24/24 Complete

Contemporary 8/6+ complete
1. Moving in Rhythm by Dev Bentham Narrated by Charlie Belmont - 1 or 2, New - finished 7/1
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, The Narrator was good, but the quick POV and scene shifts made the story hard to follow in audio due to the lack of visual cues.
2. One Real Thing by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox Narrated by Max Tatch - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. The narrator was very good and didn't detract from the story.
3. Her Two Dads by Ariel Tachna Narrated by Jenny Urban, 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: C, M/M titles should NOT have female narrators.
4. Taste by Mickie B Ashling, Narrated by Paul Morey, 2, New (New Author, New Book, Favorite Narrator) Finished 7/8
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A, what can I say, Paul Morey is an AWESOME narrator. I haven't had a bad experience yet.
5. Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
6. Men of Smithfield: Max and Finn by LB Gregg, Narrated by Shannon Gunn, 1, new finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B, Had to listen on 1.5x because it was a little slow. Otherwise, quite enjoyable.
7. Simple Men by Eric Arvin, Narrated by Charlie David, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B, I could take or leave the Audio on this one. The Narrator was good, but 3rd person omni voice, does not do well in audio.
8. American Love Songs by Ashlyn Kane, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite (New to Audio) finished 7/18
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A-. Narrator was very good (one of my favorites), but there was a some texting and emailing that didn't come over as well in audio as it did on paper.
9. Rescue Me by Scarlet Blackwell, Narrated by Jim Bowie, 2, New finished 7/19
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★☆☆ Experience: B-. The narrator left something to be desired. The dialogue had a tendency to be stilted and there was a lack of emotion and difference between characters. Overall quite flat.

Historical 6/6+
1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon, Narrated by Jasper de Montfort - 1 or 2, New finished 7/5
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B Something about how the narrator breathed and audibly wet his mouth repeatedly annoyed me. Of course I am not big on historical to begin with so I was a little annoyed to begin with. One thing I will say is it was a british narrator for a british set novel, so that was good.
2. Widdershins by Jordan L Hawk, Narrated by Julian G. Simmons - 1 or 2, New finished 7/6
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, The Narrator brought the story to life.
3. The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner, Narrrated by Philip Rose, 1, new
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. It SWEAR I have heard this narrator before, but I looked on audible and I didn't find any more listed by him that I have read. Sadly, I didn't find any more that I wanted to read either. He did a good job.
4. Thief by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/15
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book.
5. Fortune Hunter by Ava March, narrated by Charlie Belmont, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B+ The narrator was appropriate for the book (same narrator as previous book), but it would have been nice to have different voices for these new MCs.
6. Rogues by Ava March, narrated by B. Townsend, 1, New finished 7/16
Book: ★★☆☆☆ Narrator: ★★☆☆☆ Experience: C. Do you remember the voice of the token "idiot" in old Looney Tunes cartoons? Yep that is the voice of this narrator. Quite distracting.

Paranormal 9/6+
1. Woke Up in a Strange Place by Eric Arvin Narrated by Charlie David - 1 or 2, New finished 7/3
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A, I don't think I would have made it through the print/eink version. The Narrator brought the story to life.
2. The Guardian by Mary Calmes, narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, New book, Favorite Author, Favorite narrator finished 7/7
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The narrator did a great job, but it was sometimes hard to follow in audio due to the 3rd person omniscient voice.
3. Escape Velocity by Anah Crow and Dianna Fox, Narrated by Charles Carr, 2, New book, new Narrator, 2nd book by authors (first also in this challenge) finished 7/10
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. The Narrator was very good. I wouldn't mind listening to other M/M books narrated by him.
4. Sky Riders by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 2, New finished 7/10
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. There is just something about LeFleur's voice that just really worked for this story.
5. Sky Runners by Fae Sutherland, Narrated by Jack LeFleur, 1, New finished 7/11
Book: ★★★★☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A. He did just as well as with book 1 of the series, looking forward for book 3
6. Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn, Narrated by Chad Maxwell, 2, New finished 7/12
Book: ★★★☆☆ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: A.The narrator did a good job. The story was a bit silly, but it was a good listen.
7. Change of Heart by MAry Calmes, Narrated by Sean Crisden, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A. This is a favorite for a reason. I actually prefer Crisden to the narrator for the rest of the series.
8. Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. Overall this was a good listen, but the change of narrator mid-series is not my favorite and I prefer the narrator for book 1.
9. Honored Vow by Mary Calmes, Narrated by Jeff Gelder, 3, Favorite. finished 7/13
Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★☆ Experience: B. The lack of inflection and subtle differences between characters made it somewhat hard to follow at times. Overall it was a good listen, though.
10. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon, Narrated by David Lazarus, 2, New DNF

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Very impressive Brandilyn! Congrats!

[Brandilyn]

MountainKat wrote: "Very impressive Brandilyn! Congrats!"

I am actually surprised I managed to get enough historical...

[Shadow Jubilee]

Finished first book - finally! It took two weeks. >_<

Level: Six(teen) Candles - Listen to 6 books; Option: 2 - min of 1
Duration: July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013

1. Contemporary:

1.

2. Historical:

1. The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, narrated by Davina Porter

3. Paranormal:

1. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, narrated by Davina Porter: Favorite author/narrator - 7/21/13.
Book: 3.5; Narrator: 3.5. Experience: B+. There were times when I thought the narrator was excellent, and other times when I disagreed and/or disliked her take on a scene/word/phrase. I still prefer reading the book but the audio sometimes did add to the story.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

The UHQ Nasanta wrote: "Finished first book - finally! It took two weeks. >_< "

Well, it isn't like you picked a short one!!

[Shell]

Audiobook Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013
Level: Love Potion #9, Option 2: A minimum of 2 from each of the three genres
Total Books Completed 4 of 9! 7/21/13

Contemporary: 2 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Hard Evidence ; Kaleo Griffith, Narrator – #3 Favorite Narrator 7/12/13
Book: 4 stars I love Julian, though Tessa I could shake at times. Narrator(s): 5 stars Kaleo is fantastic! Experience: 4 stars
2. On Dublin Street; Paula Costello, Narrator - #2 New Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
3. The Silver Linings Playbook ; Ray Porter, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator 7/3/13
Book: 4 stars The story was very endearing, different than the movie. Narrator(s): 5 stars Ray Porter is one of my top favorite performers! Experience: 4 stars
4. Assassin's Code ; Ray Porter, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator
Book: 4 stars Solid entry into the series! I love Joe and Echo team! Narrator(s): 5 stars Ray Porter is fabulous! He IS Joe Ledger! Experience: 4 stars

Historical: 0 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Firelight; Moira Quirk, Narrator - #2 New Author/Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
2. Dreaming of You; Rosalyn Landor, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________

Paranormal: 0 of 2 mandatory Completed!

1. Faefever; Joyce Bean, Narrator – #3 Favorite Author
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
2. The Breach; Jeff Gruner, Narrator - #2 New Narrator
Book: ________ Narrator(s): ________ Experience: ________
3. The Next Always ; Macleod Andrews, Narrator - #3 Favorite Narrator 7/17/13Book: 3 stars, sweet easy read Narrator: 4 stars Love Macleod Andrew's voice! Experience: 3.5 stars

[Shadow Jubilee]

MountainKat wrote: "The UHQ Nasanta wrote: "Finished first book - finally! It took two weeks. >_

Well, it isn't like you picked a short one!!"

That's true! It's just that it took me about half that time to listen to the previous book. :)

[☀Rachael☀]

1/7/13 -- 31/9/13 --- Level --- Jack Bauer's Back - Listen to 24 books;
Option 1: All from one genre ---- Paranormal

1. Eye of the Tempest --- Nicole Peeler
2. Lunatic Detective ---- Sharon Sala
3. My Lunatic Life ---- Sharon Sala
4. Tempest's Fury ---- Nicole Peeler
5. Glory in Death ---- J.D. Robb
6. Midnight blue light special ---- Seanan McGuire
7. Changeless ---- Gail Carriger
8. Ghost Story ---- Jim Butcher
9. Changes ---- Jim Butcher
10. Magic Rises ---- Ilona Andrews
11. White Trash Zombie Apocalypse --- Diana Rowland
12. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer --- Lish McBride
13. Hunted --- Kevin Hearne
14. Crossroads --- Jeanne C Stein
15. Waking the Witch --- Kelley Armstrong
16. White Witch, Black Curse ---- Kim Harrison
17. Nightwalker --- Allyson James
18. Kiss of Frost --- Jennifer Estep
19. Spell Bound --- Kelley Armstrong
20. Thirteen --- Kelley Armstrong
21. Proven Guilty ---- Jim Butcher
22. White Night --- Jim Butcher
23. Small Favour --- Jim Butcher
24. Turn Coat --- Jim Butcher

24/24

[Shadow Jubilee]

Realizing that I don't really listen to a lot of contemporary. Would non-fiction count as contemporary?

Level: Six(teen) Candles - Listen to 6 books; Option: 2 - min of 1
Duration: July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013

1. Contemporary:

1.

2. Historical:

1. The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, narrated by Davina Porter

3. Paranormal:

1. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, narrated by Davina Porter: Favorite author/narrator - 7/21/13.
Book: 3.5; Narrator: 3.5. Experience: B+. There were times when I thought the narrator was excellent, and other times when I disagreed and/or disliked her take on a scene/word/phrase. I still prefer reading the book but the audio sometimes did add to the story.

2. "Shoggoth's Old Peculiar" by Neil Gaiman, narrated by Neil Gaiman: New author/narrator - 7/21/13.
Book: 2.5 - 3; Narrator - 2.5 - 3. Experience: B. It was read by the author, and that always has a certain charm. The author is not a bad narrator, but his stories are so odd that even in print, I have difficulty following what is going on; it was harder in audio. I didn't particularly like this story nor dislike it. It was just...odd.

[Kelly]

Audio Encounters of the Third Kind Audiobook Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013

Cheaper by the Dozen--Option 2(minimum of 3 from each genre)

Total Completed: 5/12

(My tentative list)

Contemporary: 3 of 6

1. Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart; Narrated by Natalie Gold~~2-new narrator~~7/2/13. Book: ★★★ Narrator: ★★★ Experience: B-narrator didn't add or detract from the book.

2. It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis; Narrated by Annie Greene~~2-new narrator~~7/6/13. Book: ★★★½ Narrator: ★★★★ Experience: B-narrator was great but didn't make a so-so book any better.

3. Wicked Burn by Beth Kery; Narrated by Shirl Rae~~2-new author and narrator~~7/15/13. Book: ★★★ Narrator: ★★★ Experience: B-okay narration for an ok book.


4. Next of Kin by Sharon Sala
5. Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
6. Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

Historical:1 of 3

1. A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant; Narrated by Susan Ericksen~~3-favorite narrator~~7/11/13. Book: ★½ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A&B Susan Ericksen was stellar as usual, but even she could not save this boring, unromantic book with it's cold, unlikeable heroine. I wanted to DNF it several times, but stuck it out. However, I will be returning it on Audible to get my credit back.

2. As an Earl Desires by Lorraine Heath
3. Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks

Paranormal:1 of 3

1. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole; Narrated by Robert Petkoff~~2-new narrator~~7/22/13. Book:★★★★ Narrator:★★★★★ Experience: A-Robert Petkoff was perfect! So glad he narrates the rest of the IAD...so many more hours to listen to!

2. Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright
3. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

[Shadow Jubilee]

Realizing that I don't really listen to a lot of contemporary. Would non-fiction count as contemporary?

Level: Six(teen) Candles - Listen to 6 books; Option: 2 - min of 1
Duration: July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013

1. Contemporary:

1. Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat by Gwen Cooper, narrated by Renée Raudman; New author/narrator - 7/24/13.
Book: 3.5 - 4; Narrator: 3. Experience: B. I really enjoyed this book. I fell in love with Homer, and became fond of Scarlett and Vashti as well. The author really drew their personalities out very well. The narrator wasn't amazing but she wasn't bad either.

2. From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog by Jay Kopelman, narrated by Michael Kramer;

2. Historical:

1. The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, narrated by Davina Porter

3. Paranormal:

1. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, narrated by Davina Porter: Favorite author/narrator - 7/21/13.
Book: 3.5; Narrator: 3.5. Experience: B+. There were times when I thought the narrator was excellent, and other times when I disagreed and/or disliked her take on a scene/word/phrase. I still prefer reading the book but the audio sometimes did add to the story.

2. "Shoggoth's Old Peculiar" by Neil Gaiman, narrated by Neil Gaiman: New author/narrator - 7/21/13.
Book: 2.5 - 3; Narrator - 2.5 - 3. Experience: B. It was read by the author, and that always has a certain charm. The author is not a bad narrator, but his stories are so odd that even in print, I have difficulty following what is going on; it was harder in audio. I didn't particularly like this story nor dislike it. It was just...odd.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

The UHQ Nasanta wrote: "Realizing that I don't really listen to a lot of contemporary. Would non-fiction count as contemporary?"

If the time frame is during your lifetime, then yes!

[Shadow Jubilee]

MountainKat wrote: "The UHQ Nasanta wrote: "Realizing that I don't really listen to a lot of contemporary. Would non-fiction count as contemporary?"

If the time frame is during your lifetime, then yes!"

Thanks!

[Elizabeth]

Upgrading to level 2: Love Potion #9

Audio Encounters of the Third Kind Audiobook Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2013-9/30/2013
Level 2: Love Potion #9 - Listen to 9 books
Option 2: A minimum of 2 from each of the three genres

Completed: 6/9

Contemporary
1. The Next Always by Nora Roberts, narrated by MacLeod Andrews - 2, new - 7/3/2013
Book: 4* Narrator: 5* Experience: A, I loved the audio!
2. White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz, narrated by Kathy Garver and David Colacci -2, new - 7/18/13
Book: 3* Narrator: 3* Experience:B

Historical
1.Second Sight by Amanda Quick, narrated by Anne Flosnik - 2, new - 7/5/2013
Book: 3* Narrator: 2* Experience:B_ to C
2.The Heir by Johanna Lindsay, narrated by Laural Merlington- 2, new - 7/14/2013
Book: 2.5* Narrator: 3* Experience: B

Paranormal
1. Blameless by Gail Carriger, narrated by Emily Gray - 3, 7/10/2013
Book: 3.5* Narrator: 5* Experience: A
2.A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, narrated by Roy Dotrice -2, new - 7/27/13
Book: 5* Narrator: 4* Experience:A

[Breann]

Six(teen) Candles
Finished: 2/6

Contemporary
1. Tigers and Devils (3) 7/17/13 Book: ★★★☆☆ Experience: ★★★★☆ I always enjoy Paul Morey's narrations. And he's easy to listen to on x2 ;)
2. All She Wrote (2) 7/27/13 Book: ★★★★☆ Experience: ★★★★☆ This was a new narrator for me and he did a good job. I would definitely listen to him again.

Historical
1. Kindred Hearts (2)
2. Dragonfly in Amber (3)

Paranormal
1. A Solid Core of Alpha (3)
2. The Druid Stone (2)

[Mary X]

Bumped myself up to Level 6

Level 6: Jack Bauer's Back-24

9/24

1 Historical: The Garden Intrigue-Lauren Willig/Kate Reading (fave author & narrator)
2 Contemporary: Death of a Poison Pen-MC Beaton/Graeme Malcolm (under 12 hours) 7/15/13 ★★★★
3 Historical: Casino Royale-Ian Fleming (new to me author)
4 Paranormal: Ghost Moon-Heather Graham (favorite author) 7/10 great story/great narrator ★★★★
5 Paranormal: Street Game-Christine Feehan/Tom Stechshaulte Great story/great narrator (fave author w/a fave narrator)
6 Contemporary: Death of a Bore-MC Beaton/Graeme Malcolm (under 12 hours)7/28 These are a favorite. Good narrator although I miss the woman they had before★★★★
7 Contemporary: Faceless Killers-Henning Mankell (ntm author)7/3-7/4 Great story, great narrator★★★★
8 Historical:In Cold Blood Truman Capote/Scott Brick (new to me author) 7/19 Excellent audiobook. This is a favorite narrator of mine. ★★★★
9 Historical: A Room with a View-EM Forster/Frederick Davidson (new to me narrator)A little slow moving but good narrator ★★★
10: Paranormal: Solomon's Jar-Alex Archer/multiple narrators (under 12 hours) 7/7 These are excellent on audio w/sound effects and everything.★★★★
11: Contemporary: Best Friends Forever-Jennifer Weiner/Kate Baldwin/Rick Holmes (new to me narrators) ★★ Narrators were OK but I didn't like the story much. 7/29
12: Contemporary: A Tale for the Time Being-Ruth Ozeki/Ruth Ozeki ★★ Didn't like this one much. Story was OK but I don't like it when authors read their own books. They are never as good as a professional narrator 7/30

[SandyC]

I will try this one.

Level 1. Six(teen) Candles - Listen to 6 books

Option 2: A minimum of 1 from each of the three genres

Book 1:
Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear 7/26/13

Historical

Book: ★★★★
Narrator: ★★★★

Experience: A
I would probably enjoy reading this the old fashioned way also since I liked the story and characters, however the narrator did a fabulous job with all the different accents.

[Kelly]

Audio Encounters of the Third Kind Audiobook Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013

Cheaper by the Dozen--Option 2(minimum of 3 from each genre)

Total Completed: 6/12

(My tentative list)

Contemporary: 3 of 6

1. Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart; Narrated by Natalie Gold~~2-new narrator~~7/2/13. Book: ★★★ Narrator: ★★★ Experience: B-narrator didn't add or detract from the book.

2. It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis; Narrated by Annie Greene~~2-new narrator~~7/6/13. Book: ★★★½ Narrator: ★★★★ Experience: B-narrator was great but didn't make a so-so book any better.

3. Wicked Burn by Beth Kery; Narrated by Shirl Rae~~2-new author and narrator~~7/15/13. Book: ★★★ Narrator: ★★★ Experience: B-okay narration for an ok book.


4. Next of Kin by Sharon Sala
5. Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
6. Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

Historical:1 of 3

1. A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant; Narrated by Susan Ericksen~~3-favorite narrator~~7/11/13. Book: ★½ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A&B Susan Ericksen was stellar as usual, but even she could not save this boring, unromantic book with it's cold, unlikeable heroine. I wanted to DNF it several times, but stuck it out. However, I will be returning it on Audible to get my credit back.

2. As an Earl Desires by Lorraine Heath
3. Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks

Paranormal:2 of 3

1. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole; Narrated by Robert Petkoff~~2-new narrator~~7/22/13. Book:★★★★ Narrator:★★★★★ Experience: A-Robert Petkoff was perfect! So glad he narrates the rest of the IAD...so many more hours to listen to!

2. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole; Narrated by Robert Petkoff~~3-favorite author and narrator~~7/30/13. Book: ★★★★★ Narrator: ★★★★★ Experience: A-Robert Petkoff is perfection as a narrator!

3. Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright