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Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.
Friday, June 4, 2021, AFM Editor Robin Whitten was "Celebrating New 2021 Golden Voice Narrators" https://bit.ly/34ODl1yWe welcome three new Golden Voices—Cassandra Campbell, Michael Crouch, and Soneela Nankani. AFM now has 41 Golden Voices, an award given to the best of the best narrators. We celebrate their accomplishments and performances with suggested listening from each narrator. I'm going to try one from each.
"Beneficence" written by Meredith Hall was read by Golden Voice Cassandra Campbell together with Tom Taylorson, Rachel Jacobs for which they won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3x3uC7U
Golden Voice Michael Crouch won an Earphones Award for his performance of Elliot Reed's "A Key to Treehouse Living". The review includes a sound clip https://bit.ly/3cmk3Vc NOTE: There is no GR link to the audio book.
Vikas Adam and Golden Voice Soneela Nankani won an Earphones Award for "There's Something About Sweetie" by Sandhya Menon. Check out the review and sound clip here http://bit.ly/2HuF413
Which performances by our newest Golden Voices do you like? Curious Ears want to know.
Take a look at our Golden Voices Narrator pages for interviews, bios, and listening suggestions https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/gol...
I love Cassandra Campbell's narrations and often listen to a book simply because she is the narrator. One of my favorites of hers is Jodi Picoult's Small, Great Things! Terrific book and beautiful narration.
Catherine wrote: "I love Cassandra Campbell's narrations and often listen to a book simply because she is the narrator. One of my favorites of hers is Jodi Picoult's Small, Great Things! Terrific book and beautiful ..."Catherine,
Thanks for sharing your passion for Cassandra Campbell's audio performances.
We love to hear from audio book listeners.
Don't forget you can read reviews of all Cassandra's performances and those of other narrators, Golden Voices or not, at AudioFile Magazine http://www.audiofilemagazine.com
Stay tuned for more interviews with your favorite narrators.
Happy Listening,
Miriam and AFM Editors
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more news from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, June 11, 2021, AFM Editors were “In Conversation with Golden Voice Narrator Michael Crouch http://bit.ly/2U09EZhJo Reed talks to Michael Crouch, one of our newest Golden Voices, about his audio narrating career which started in 2013. Listen to the conversation on “Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine” https://megaphone.link/LIT5849998384
We’ve included a piece of the interview in today’s article. Jo Reed and Michael Crouch talk about technique, preparation, and much more. I’m very excited to listen to Michael’s performances. I’ve picked two.
“I Have Lost My Way” written by Gayle Forman performed by Sunil Malhotra, Golden Voice Michael Crouch, and Nicole Lewis for which they won an Earphones Award Winner. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here http://bit.ly/3ztkHC
Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, Cassandra Morris, and Michael Crouch won an Earphones Award for their performance of “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys. The review includes a sound clip for your listening pleasure http://bit.ly/2JgoP5p
You can find more of Michael Crouch performances in his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here from AudioFile Magazine with more for your listening pleasure.
Saturday, June 12, 2021, AFM editors showcased "Golden Voice Narrator Johnny Heller on THE BIG BOOK OF MARS" https://bit.ly/3ztzapOWho can resist the pull of the red planet? That's what Marc Hartzman's THE BIG BOOK OF MARS, performed by Golden Voice Johnny Heller recounts for us. Johnny shares his experience recording THE BIG BOOK OF MARS on our YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/NY3CY1tK8mM
Of course, we now know there aren't little green men on Mars or are there, on the fourth rock from the sun? Johnny Heller recites all of Marc Hartzman's sage information about the planet, why humans from Earth want to go there, and what we'll learn from our nearest neighboring planet. I don't know about you, but I've always wanted to go there!
In 2020, Golden Voice Johnny Heller read Marc Hartzman's "The Big Book of Mars: From Ancient Egypt to The Martian, A Deep-Space Dive into Our Obsession with the Red Planet" From Ancient Egypt to The Martian, a Deep-Space Dive into Our Obsession with the Red Planet. Read the review and then spend time listening to all we know about the planet.
Want more Johnny Heller? Check out reviews of his recordings at AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here from AudioFile Magazine with another exciting interview.
Today, June 18, 2021, AFM editors are “In Conversation with Golden Voice Narrator Soneela Nankani” http://bit.ly/2SMAweRSoneela is a joy to listen to. She makes all her performances lively and helps listeners make emotional connections with the characters, whether they are in rollicking fantasy adventures for young listeners or intense nonfiction audiobooks. I just love her accents and sense of humor.
During her interview with AFM’s Behind the Mic, host Jo Reed, Soneela Nankani discusses how her training in acting and her family's storytelling traditions influence her narration and more. Listen to the interview here https://megaphone.link/LIT7078535457
I can’t wait to listen to Golden Voice Soneela Nankani perform “The Trouble with Hating You” by Sanibel Patel. Soneela won an Earphones Award for this rom/com about an arranged marriage. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review http://bit.ly/3g39Xef
Let us know what you think about our newest Golden Voice Soneela Nankani and her performances.
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with a double dose of listening suggestions from AudioFile Magazine.
On Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27, 2021, AFM editors posted articles about Golden Voices and wonderful performances. Saturday June 26 features "Narrator Lauren Fortgang on RULE OF WOLVES" https://bit.ly/35ZQC7O
Lauren Fortgang talks about her experience recording "Rule of Wolves," Grishaverse YA fantasy series (recently adapted as "Shadow and Bone" on Netflix). Lauren speaks to audio book lovers on AFM's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic" which you can listen to here https://youtu.be/VWN_X9t4ZLE
"Rule of Wolves: King of Scars Duology, Book 2" written by Leigh Bardugo is performed by Lauren Fortgang. A dramatic sound clip accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3xTnhJa
On Sunday, June 27, we feature "Golden Voice Narrator Barbara Rosenblat on SLEEPING BEAUTY" https://bit.ly/3diAwu3
Golden Voice Barbara Rosenblat is a delight to listen to. Audio book listeners, especially romance lovers, will recognize her voice immediately. Listen to Barbara talk about her recording with a full cast of "Sleeping Beauty" on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/AD3bRhMKBEE
Golden Voice Barbara Rosenblat and Georgia Lee Schultz and a Full Cast perform "Sleeping Beauty" written by Charles Perrault. Read the review which will encourage you to dive into the audio book https://bit.ly/3jlFrhP
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, July 3, 2021, AFM editors posted a review and video clip of "Narrator Rob Shapiro on Ed Hajim's ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED" https://bit.ly/3hstHYkListen to voice actor Rob Shapiro who describes how the contents of the audio book he recorded paralleled his grandparents', parents' and his own life, his experiences, and numerous life lessons. Rob Shapiro records his responses to the audio book which he shares with AudioFile fans on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/m1JQhpJt6iE
Rob Shapiro won an Earphones Award for his recording of "On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom" by Ed Hajim and Glenn Plaskin. The review includes an exceptional sound clip https://bit.ly/3qLE2Tk
Want more audio books narrated by Rob Shapiro, check out his audiography on AFM's website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
We hope you'll try this exceptional audio book. Curious ears want to know what you think of the performance.
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, July 10, 2021, AFM editors presented "Narrator Ray Porter on Andy Weir's PROJECT HAIL MARY" https://bit.ly/3wr51FbRay Porter speaks about Andy Weir's most recent sci-fi adventure "PROJECT HAIL MARY" on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/fLqwxCC0VgA
Ray can't say enough about recording the stunning third book by Andy Weir, author of "The Martian", "Artemis", and now "Project Hail Mary." If you love sci-fi, adventure, and learning about surviving in outer space, this one's for you. As Ray Porter says, "It's got everything in it—hard science, great sci-fi, great characters, wonderful interactions, terrific friendships, comedy . . . it ticks all the boxes."
"Project Hail Mary" written by Andy Weir is performed by Ray Porter, winning him an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review. I bet you want to listen to the entire audio book https://bit.ly/3zrsUyU
If you want more Ray Porter audio performances, check out his audiography on AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more listening suggestions from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, July 17, 2021, AFM editors posted “Narrator Robert Fass on MY PLACE AT THE TABLE” http://bit.ly/36J1TtNNarrator Robert Fass admits that memoirs are his favorite genre. “My Place at the Table” is both memoir and coming-of-age story of an American food critic in Paris. According to Fass, it’s absolutely mouth-watering and drool worthy.
You can watch Robert Fass talk about his experience narrating “My Place at the Table” on AudioFile Magazine’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/No6wLgb0sIc
“My Place at the Table: A Recipe for a Delicious Life in Paris” by Alexander Lobrano and performed by Robert Fass. Read the review, listen to the sound clip, then go eat http://bit.ly/3qjx9Xe
Want more audio books narrated by Robert Fass? We have the audiobooks reviews at AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, July 24, 2021, AFM Editors posted comments by “Narrator Nicholas Guy Smith on TWO OLD MEN AND A BABY” http://bit.ly/3x4xZLpNicholas Guy Smith talks about the “oddball adventure of two Dutch septuagenarians who accidentally find themselves in possession of a baby girl.” He happily performed the audio book and had a great time.
You can listen to Smith’s recording experience narrating this wry comedy / farce on AudioFile Magazine’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/Amfh4j7Pnms
“Two Old Men and a Baby: Or, How Hendrik and Evert Get Themselves Into a Jam” is written by Hendrik Groen, translated by Hester Velmans, with an Earphones Award winning performance by Nicholas Guy Smith. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review. I bet you want the entire listening experience http://bit.ly/3iWbaWB
Want more Nicholas Guy Smith audio book narrations? Search here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more listening suggestions from AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, Aug 7, 2021, AFM editors highlighted “Narrator Feodor Chin on THE THOUSAND CRIMES OF MING TSU” http://bit.ly/3yqJQEVI don’t know about you, but I love a good western and don’t read them as often as I do mysteries. “Ming Tsu is a Chinese American assassin on a journey of redemption and revenge in this riff on the classic Western.” Sounds like there’s something for everyone here; history, magical realism, action, immigration, and westward migration.
Listen as Feodor Chin talks about his experience narrating “The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu” on AFM’s YouTube Channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/Fnab2yaYBJQ
“The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu” written by Tom Lin was performed by Feodor Chin for which he won an Earphones Award. A sound clip accompanies the review http://bit.ly/3isHfUm
Want to hear more audio books performed by Feodor Chin? Here’s a link to his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more joy for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, August 14, 2021, AFM editors shared "Narrator Madeleine Maby on THE FOREST OF VANISHING STARS" https://bit.ly/3maUnACMadeleine Maby becomes Yona as she learns the ways of the forest and then, during WWII, helps a group of Jewish refugees survive against all odds and evade capture by the Nazis. I just read the print, now I want to listen to the audio book.
Listen to Madeleine Maby talk about her experience narrating "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" on AMF's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/z1PyLaYqmi8
Madeleine Maby wins an Earphones Award for her narration of "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" written by Kristin Harmel. Kristin Harmel reads her Author's note for the audio book. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review, then find the audio book and devour the incredible piece of historical fiction https://bit.ly/3xPbIBi
You can find more of Madeleine Maby's audio book narrations at AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, August 25, 2021, Candace Levy trades "5 Questions with Narrator MacLeod Andrews" https://bit.ly/2WfYd17MacLeod Andrews has been recording audio books for a number of years now. He's known for his versatility with characterizations and his joy of the performance. Candace and MacLeod trade questions and answers which shed light on MacLeod's passion for the sound book and his joy of getting his narration just right. After reading MacLeod's answers to Candace's questions, go back and try the six or seven audio books mentioned in the introductory part of the interview. I'm going to try three of them today.
MacLeod Andrews wins an Earphones Award for his narration of "A Hundred Thousand Worlds" by Bob Proehl. The sound clip that accompanies the review is the perfect taste of the audio book. OMG, after reading the review, I realized I wrote the review, so I'll definitely have to relisten https://bit.ly/3BgAvk9
"The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century " written by Kirk Wallace Johnson is performed by MacLeod Andrews. I've been wanting to read this one, now I can listen to it. Read the review here https://bit.ly/3ziYoXI
Ed Tarkington's "The Fortunate Ones" is performed by MacLeod Andrews. Check out the review of this coming of age story here https://bit.ly/2WmpY7U
Happy Listening!
You can't spotlight MacLeod Andrews without mentioning the Sandman Slim urban fantasy series by Richard Kadrey. That series wouldn't be half as good without his wonderful, gravelly-voiced interpretation of the main character. And the series is ending right now -- the finale of the series, King Bullet, was just published last week!
Contrarius wrote: "You can't spotlight MacLeod Andrews without mentioning the Sandman Slim urban fantasy series by Richard Kadrey. That series wouldn't be half as good without his wonderful, gravelly-voiced interpret..."Dear Contrarius,
How right you are! I just love how versatile MacLeod Andrews' performances are.
I myself didn't realize he voiced Sandman Slim. I'll have to take a listen.
You'll notice it wasn't mentioned in the article, or I'd probably have highlighted it.
Thanks, as always, for commenting.
Miriam / AFM Editors
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more books for your aural delight from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Sept 4, 2021, AFM editors shared "Narrator Leon Nixon on OUR TEAM" https://bit.ly/2VhKc2pLeon Nixon describes his experience voicing "OUR TEAM," Luke Epplin's history of Larry Doby and his struggles to integrate baseball in the 1940s. You can watch and listen to Nixon talk about the joys of audio book narration on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/DOzHMXwlniQ
"Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball" written by Luke Epplin and voiced by Leon Nixon. Read the review. You'll want to listen to the entire performance https://bit.ly/3zNJlpb
What did you think about thistimely audio book? Curious Ears want to know.
Greeting audio book listeners, Miriam here with more delight for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Sept 10, 2021, AudioFile Magazine editors feature "Narrator Emily Woo Zeller on SIX CRIMSON CRANES" https://bit.ly/3BY786rEmily Woo Zeller, a Golden Voice narrator, talks about voicing "Elizabeth Lim's YA fantasy SIX CRIMSON CRANES, which weaves together classic tales from both Western and Eastern traditions." You can hear Emily's description of this experience on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/-83RZvytWcE
Magic, fairy tales, and imaginary creatures are the focus of "Six Crimson Cranes," another wonderful audio book brought to life through the magical tones of Emily Woo Zeller.
Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review of Emily Woo Zeller;s Earphones Award winning performance of "Six Crimson Cranes: Six Crimson Cranes, Book 1" by Elizabeth Lim https://bit.ly/3AecDgB
Want more audio books narrated by Emily Woo Zeller? Check out her audiography here https://audiofilemagazine.com/reviews...
Greetings Audio Book lovers, Miriam here with news about Audiobook Break’s second season. 
Today, September 13, 2021, Robin Whitten, Editor and Owner of AudioFile Magazine, announced that Homer’s Iliad is the timeless tale we’ll be listening to during the second season of Audiobook Break, brought to you by AudioFile Magazine and Naxos Productions https://bit.ly/39SFoFiListen to the first episode which introduces season 2 of Audiobook Break https://megaphone.link/LIT2997049220
The Iliad is a magnificent, timeless tale of the Greek gods and goddesses, of heroes, and war. Within the 24 books of the Iliad, you’ll discover “the battles between the Greeks and the Trojans are vivid, the scheming and interference of the Gods devilish.” Anton Lesser is a truly gifted vocal performer. Throughout, you’ll experience what makes this poem immortal. Imagine sitting by the fire listening to Lesser’s vivid recitation of the 24 books of the Iliad. Ian Johnston’s translation in “modern English poetic idiom” is perfect for today’s listener. Here’s a link to sound clip of the on Naxos’ website that will whet your appetite and sharpen your ears https://naxosaudiobooks.com/iliad-the...
AudioFile Magazine’s podcast “Audiobook Break” will release two chapters of Homer’s ILIAD performed by Anton Lesser each week. Naxos AudioBooks https://naxosaudiobooks.com/ is once again partnering with us the recording available to all audio book listeners.
"The Iliad" by Homer, translated by Ian Johnston [Trans.] and read by Anton Lesser in 2006. You can read the review here https://bit.ly/3k89LMN
Want to listen to more audio recordings of myths? We’ve curated a list here https://bit.ly/3hg2XuU
Subscribe to Audiobook Break at:
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Greetings audio book fans, Miriam here from AudioFile Magazine.
On Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, AFM Editors posted "Narrator Brian Nishii on COLORFUL" https://bit.ly/3u4g8V3As always, listeners can hear what narrators have to say about their encounters with the books they narrate. In this case, Brian Nishii shares his passion for the book, for the topic, and lets us into the world of narrators as they inhabit the characters within an audio book.
Listen to Narrator Brian Nishii talk about his experience voicing "Colorful" on AFM's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/vKMPpdH0vhs
Brian Nishii wins an Earphones Award for his narration of "Colorful" written by Eto Mori and translated by Jocelyne Allen. Just listen to how fluidly Nishii shifts accents in the sound clip that accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3AqziXu
Want to listen to more Brian Nishii audio book performances? Here is his audiography https://audiofilemagazine.com/reviews...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more insight into audio book narrators and performances from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Sept 22, 2021, Candace Levy discussed "5 Questions with Narrator Sophie Amoss" http://bit.ly/3u0chbrCandace Levy and Narrator Sophie Amoss discuss everything from what to wear, or rather what not to wear, in a sound booth; how to prep for the project; and even how to prevent every performance from sounding the same. No matter how many times I read the interviews, I always learn something new. Much thanks to Candace Levy for asking probing questions of narrators so we, the listeners understand all the hard work that goes into making good audio performances.
Candace highlights five audio books that Sophie Amoss narrates. They all sound fantastic and are quite varied. I'm going to try two that strike my fancy today.
"Whiskey When We're Dry" written in 2018 by John Larison and performed by Sophie Amoss. This book about journeys and searching for family is reviewed here https://bit.ly/3CEEuYd
Sophie Amoss narrates "The Vietri Project: A Novel" by Nicola DeRobertis-Theye. Bookstores and Rome, can't ask for a better combination. Read the review here https://bit.ly/3EIXZkm
Thanks so much to Candace Levy for wonderful interviews. She's announced that this was her last column. Best of luck as you turn your attention back to just reviewing.
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more about books for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Sept 25, 2021, AFM Editors posted a video and comments by "Narrator Jean Ann Douglass on WOMEN IN WHITE COATS" https://bit.ly/2Y2P0tRNarrator Jean Ann Douglass is passionate about her vocal acting and narrating audio books. She's doubly passionate about the contents of the audio book itself. After listening to Jean Ann Douglass, I'm ready to ready to spend my day indulging my ears.
Jean Ann Douglass wins an Earphones Award for her narration of "Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine" written by Olivia Campbell. What amazing content, what a wonderful performance. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3obkRDg
You can listen to Jean Ann Douglass talk about her experience recording "Women in White Coats" on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/4zMBzbVQOm4
You will find more reviews and sound clips of Jean Ann Douglass' audio book narrations at AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, Oct 2, 2021, AFM editors presented "Narrator Caroline Lee on APPLES NEVER FALL" https://bit.ly/3FbcNIPCaroline Lee talks to audio book listeners about working with author Liane Moriarty and recording "Apples Never Fall" on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/d4FbiM20ze8
Narrator Caroline Lee won an Earphones Award for her narration of "Apples Never Fall" written by Liane Moriarty. You'll be treated to and tempted by the lovely sound clip which accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3nGoyRb
Want more audio books performed by Caroline Lee? Check out her audiography on AFM's website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with suggestions to delight your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, Oct 9, 2021, AFM editors shared "Narrator Kristin Atherton on THE WOMEN OF TROY" https://bit.ly/2YEH5TNKristin Atherton describes her experience recording "The Women of Troy," a re-imagining of the women who are part of the eternal poem "The Iliad." Listen to Kristin Atherton on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/xc2ychu0NQA
"The Women of Troy" written by Pat Barker. The performance by Kristin Atherton won an Earphones Award. Sample the stately narration on the sound clip and read the review at AFM https://bit.ly/3k3qnW9
The Iliad by Homer is now being read on AFM's podcast "Audiobook Break" which you can listen to here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/aud...
Kristin Atherton's audiography is on AudioFile Magazine's website at https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Oct 15, 2021, AFM Editors are "In Conversation with Actor and Narrator Alfred Molina" https://bit.ly/3viusJOAFM Editor and host of "Behind the MIc" Jo Reed interviews Alfred Molina. They talk about full-cast performances and about audio adaptations and plays. Today, the conversation focused on Molina's experience performing in the full-cast audio adaptation Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER ON THE LINKS by LA Theater Works.
The blog post includes an abbreviated transcript of Jo Reed speaking with Alfred Molina.
Listen to the entire interview at "Behind the MIc", AudioFile Magazine's podcast https://megaphone.link/LIT8781544498
"The Murder on the Links" by Agatha Christie and adapted by Kate McAll won an Earphones Award for the performance by Alfred Molina, Simon Helberg, and a Full Cast. Listen to the sound clip, read the review https://bit.ly/3p6TcUl We hope you enjoy the entire performance with wonderful sound effects.
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more listening delights for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Oct 28, 2021, AFM’s editors help you “Discover Aussie Kids' Audiobooks — Where Listening Comes First” http://bit.ly/2XR7CwgAudioFile is very pleased to share a panel discussion about Aussie kids' audiobooks featuring three narrators from Australian publisher Bolinda Audio—Stig Wemyss, Emily Wheaton, and Laurence Boxhall, and audiobook sound engineer Keenan Wardrope.
AudioFile Magazine’s Michele Cobb moderates the panel discussion. Each narrator reads live from a recent audiobook for listeners' enjoyment, highlighting titles that range from hilarious to adventurous to heartwarming. All participate a lively and ear-opening conversation about narration led by Michele Cobb. You can watch and listen to the panel discussion on AFM’s YouTube channel https://youtu.be/Gt4UncsRtTU
While three audio books are highlighted during the panel discussion, I’ve picked one to try.
Laurence Boxhall wins an Earphones Award for his performance of “Digger and Me” by Ros Roberts. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review http://bit.ly/3vVjp9Z
We hope you’ll try all of the titles reviewed today. Let us know what you think of the panel discussion and the audio book clips.
Greeting audio book listeners, Miriam here with more delights for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Sunday Nov 14, 2021, AFM editors bring you “Narrator Janet Metzger on UNLIKELY ANGEL: The Songs of Dolly Parton” http://bit.ly/3DjmC5WJanet Metzger talks about her experience recording Dolly Parton, songwriter and story teller. You can listen to her descriptions of narrating and performing on AudioFile Magazine’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AxoT91j...
“Unlikely Angel: The Songs of Dolly Parton” written by Lydia R. Hamessley with a foreword by Steve Buckingham and read by Janet Metzger, for which she won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review http://bit.ly/3nn3sWg
Want to listen to more audio books performed by Janet Metzger? Here’s her audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here from AudioFile Magazine with more listening pleasure.
Yesterday, Nov 18, 2021, AF editors shared “Narrator Janina Edwards on ALL THAT SHE CARRIED” http://bit.ly/3CALDINJanina Edwards “has a strength and dignity that are absolutely necessary to capture the importance of the material.” Listen and watch as Janina Edwards talks about her experience narrating the audio book on AudioFile Magazine’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/xrVYjBVsBg0
“All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake” written by Tiya Miles is performed by Janina Edwards. You’ll find the review here http://bit.ly/32hEZL8
Want more audio books narrated by Janina Edwards? You’ll find her audiography here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Relax with the author and dive into Flat Spell Tales audio version. Explore short stories of adventure, romance, and humor. All stories are inspired by the ocean and wild nature. The narrator, Geoffrey Boyes, brings the mellowing voice of Australia to a variety of fascinating stories...https://www.audible.com/pd/Flat-Spell...
Tony wrote: "Relax with the author and dive into Flat Spell Tales audio version. Explore short stories of adventure, romance, and humor. All stories are inspired by the ocean and wild nature. The narrator, Geof..."Hi Tony,
I'll add that to my list, it looks great.
Thanks
Jason
Tony wrote: "Relax with the author and dive into Flat Spell Tales audio version. Explore short stories of adventure, romance, and humor. All stories are inspired by the ocean and wild nature. The narrator, Geof..."Hi Tony,
Thanks for the recommendation. We love it when our AudioFile Magazine readers comment about reviews and narrators.
AFM Editors
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with listening insights from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Nov 27, 2021, AFM Editors posted “Narrator Cindy Kay on “Tastes Like War” http://bit.ly/315RJUR“Tastes Like War” is Grace M. Cho's 2021 National Book Award finalist about a Korean American daughter's examination of her mother's life and mental illness. Cindy Kay brings the audio book to life as it describes food, family, and life in America.
Cindy Kay talks about her reactions and responses to narrating the memoir “Tastes Like War” on AudioFile Magazine’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_cont...
“Tastes Like War: A Memoir” written by Grace M. Cho with an Earphones Award winning performance by Cindy Kay. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review http://bit.ly/3p0WbvS
Want to listen to more audio books narrated by Cindy Kay? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Happy Listening.
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Dec 4, 2021, AFM editors shared "Narrator Steven Crossley on TOM STOPPARD: A LIFE" https://bit.ly/3lAR84ySteve Crossley shares what he learned while reading or rather performing this outstanding biography of playwright and movie script writer Tom Stoppard. He glows as he describes Stoppard's "life well lived."
Steven Crossley speaks about his experience interacting with and narrating "Tom Stoppard: A Life" on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/WfniLPBVDSg
Hermione Lee's "Tom Stoppard: A Life" performed by Steven Crossley, for which he won an Earphones Award. The review includes a sound clip available here https://bit.ly/3n4IvPc
Want more audio books narrated by Steven Crossley? Check out his audiography here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more about audio books from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Dec 11, 2021, AFM editors shared "Creating Alien Worlds for VAGRANT QUEEN" https://bit.ly/3EJuApPNanette Savard, director, adaptor, and narrator, introduces AudioFile listeners to GraphicAudio sound designers Casey Green and Justin Wortz. For those of you who don't know GraphicAudio, their tag line is "A Movie In Your Mind" https://www.graphicaudio.net/ . Their productions are full-cast and full of sound effects, music, and often mayhem. Nanette Savard discusses "Vagrant Queen," one of AudioFile's best Science Fiction & Fantasy audiobooks of 2021 https://bit.ly/3lfpycX
You can listen to Nanette Savard, Casey Green, and Justin Wortz discuss how they create the world of" Vagrant Queen" on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/t8iP1hkj920
Vagrant Queen #1: The Bezoar of Kings" written by Magdalene Visaggio and Jason Smith is performed by Nanette Savard and a Full Cast for which they won an Earphones Award. Check out the sound clip with sound effects that accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3xPJKas
Want to hear more Nanette Savard performances? Check out her audiography here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, AFM editors shared an interview with "Narrator Sean Pratt on TICKLED" https://bit.ly/32dGKcaSean Pratt talks about narrating Duff McDonald's TICKLED and what he learned through the audio book. Sean explains how McDonald defines the term tickled and it's not making you giggle. Watch his comments on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/dsumv1XEnTo
Earphones Award winning narration by Sean Pratt of "Tickled: Common Sense for the Present Moment" written by Duff McDonald. The review of this thought provoking audio book includes a sound clip https://bit.ly/3p8Tgm8 NOTE: GR doesn't have a link to the audio book as of this post.
Want more Sean Pratt audio book performances? Here's his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with interviews from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Dec 22, 2021, AFM editors are "Celebrating the 2021 Best Audiobooks with Narrator Interviews" https://bit.ly/3ssrXWiIn this posting, AudioFile Magazine brings together "interviews with nine outstanding narrators that give you a chance to hear more about some of this year's" Best of 2021 Audiobooks. We've been showcasing the BEST for a few weeks now. When you look at the listings, you'll find links to the podcast and interviews on "Behind the Mic." Here's the link to all our "Behind the Mic" podcasts which you can also subscribe to at AppleMusic (iTunes), Stitcher, Google Play, etc. https://bit.ly/3ssrXWi
I'm like you. Before I commit to listening to the audio book, I want to know more about it. The podcast interviews are great ways to learn about the narrator, the author, and the audio book's themes, all teased out by our "Behind the Mic" editor Jo Reed in conversation with narrators. I'm going to try three of the nine titles today, all audio books in my TBL (To Be Listened to" list. Which will you check out?
"Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future" by Elizabeth Kolbert is read by Rebecca Lowman, for which she won an Earphones Award. Learn about the environment and the environmental crisis, listen to the podcast, and check out the review with its accompanying sound clip https://bit.ly/3bGBFdg
Richard Ferrone wins an Earphones Award for his narration of John Sandford's "Ocean Prey: Prey #31." The review of this thriller includes a sound clip https://bit.ly/2QwJprV
Amir Abdullah and Taj Leahy won an Earphones Award for their performance of "Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood" compiled by Kwame Mbalia, editor. Listen to the podcast interview, read the review and sample the sound clip here: https://bit.ly/2VzcMMM
Listen to our podcasts when you check out all of AudioFile Magazine's BEST of 2021 here: https://bit.ly/3lfpycX
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with listening recommendations from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Aurelia Scott posts "On the Audiobooks of John Edgar Wideman" https://bit.ly/3rea7EaAurelia reminds us that John Edgar Wideman, now 80, has won many prestigious and literary awards in his lifetime. Now "this grand man of letters has written a masterful new collection of short stories." His writing touches all facets of life from racism to independence, from family, neighborhood, and storytelling, among other topics. I want to try two of Aurelia's suggestions today.
"Look for Me and I'll Be Gone: Stories" written by John Edgar Wideman performed by Golden Voice narrator Dion Graham and Janina Edwards for which they won an Earphones Award. The review with the accompanying sound clip says it all https://bit.ly/3mgyzD4
Golden Voice narrator Dion Graham narrates "Fanon" by John Edgar Wideman (2008), a tale of the war for independence of Algeria in 1950. The review is here https://bit.ly/3rmiT2M
Which of Wideman's audio books will you try today? Curious Ears want to know.
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with an aural treat from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Jan 15, 2022, AFM editors shared a video from "Narrator Peter Kenny on INNATE MAGIC" https://bit.ly/3rjD4P3Narrator Peter Kenny shares his experience performing Innate Magic, an "alternate-reality fantasy with a steampunk edge is set in 1950s London." There are a host of characters, each with their own UK accent, of course.
Watch Peter Kenny comment about narrating on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic". You'll love Kenny's own Scottish accent along with his command of British accents https://youtu.be/ydiNA8dmDtg
Peter Kenny won an Earphones Award for his narration of Shannon Fay's "Innate Magic: The Marrowbone Spells, Book 1". The review and accompanying sound clip are here https://bit.ly/34WbWhv
Want more audio books recorded by Peter Kenny? See AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more news from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Jan 22, 2022, AFM editors posted "Narrator Angela Dawe on HELLO, TRANSCRIBER" https://bit.ly/33UHROOHave you heard about the latest "gripping and atmospheric debut mystery set in a small Wisconsin town with high crime and little hope"? "Hello, Transcriber" by Hannah Morrissey is a cozy that's also a thriller. Just what we need on a cold, grey winter day. After listening to Angela Dawe talk about her narrating experience, I have to try the entire audio book.
You'll find Narrator Angela Dawe's enticing comments on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" here: https://youtu.be/tNjb-fmFnOM
"Hello, Transcriber" written by Hannah Morrissey and performed by Angela Dawe for which she won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review https://bit.ly/3GUurAN
Want more audio books by Angela Dawe? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with listening suggestions from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Jan 28, 2022, AFM editors recommend "Hearing History with Black Voices" https://bit.ly/3s1wyfYMichele Cobb, an AFM Editor, hosted narrators Leon Nixon, Tyla Collier, and Golden Voices Robin Miles and Dion Graham who spoke about on bringing history to life for listeners. The four narrators shared their experiences performing "essential works about American history by Frederick Douglass, Zora Neale Hurston, Kekla Magoon, and Martin Luther King, Jr." They spoke with one another and answered questions from the audience.
You can watch "Hearing History with Black Voices" on AudioFile Magazine's regular YouTube channel https://youtu.be/3dNz5bIFi7o
I'm going to listen to two of the audio book mentioned in the program.
"My Bondage and My Freedom" written by Frederick Douglass in 1855 with an Earphones Award winning performance by Leon Nixon, published by Naxos AudioBooks, the cadillac of audio book publishers, you can listen to a sound clip and read the review here https://bit.ly/3KOcZjY NOTE: GR doesn't have a link to this audio book edition.
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" written in 1963 by Martin Luther King, Jr. and read by Golden Voice Narrator Dion Graham. The review includes a sound clip. Listen here https://bit.ly/3tOwWBl
Let us know which of these classic audio books you listened to.
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with listening delights from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Feb 4, 2022, AFM editors are "In Conversation with Narrator Davina Porter, Voice of Outlander" https://bit.ly/35EpzCaDavina Porter is best "known for her attention to detail, keen intelligence, subtle characterizations, and a range of voices and accents." She's known as the voice of the Outlander series and many other audio books. As a long time Golden Voice Narrator, Davina Porter has lots of experience making audio books come alive in your ears and your mind.
Jo Reed speaks with Davina Porter on AudioFile Magazine's podcast series "Behind the Mic". We have a partial transcript of the conversation in today's article. You can listen to the entire interview here: https://megaphone.link/LIT8490754039
"Outlander: Book 1 Outlander Series" written in 1991 by Diana Gabaldon was performed in 1997 by Davina Porter. We have the review here: http://bit.ly/2KkFzZX
The latest installment "Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone: Outlander, Book 9" by Diana Gabaldon (2021) with an Earphones Award Winning performance by Davina Porter. The review and sound clip are here to tempt your ears https://bit.ly/3yjrOoH
Want to hear more sound clips of the Outlander series books? Listen here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Davina Porter's audiography of at least 138 audio book titles is here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Happy listening.
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with exciting news from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, AFM is "Celebrating Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE with narrator Alison Larkin" https://bit.ly/3sHIAf1Journey to Pemberley in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE with Season 3 of AudioFile's Audiobook Break podcast! It's the perfect story to begin Valentine's Day.
Jo Reed, the host of Audiobook Break, discusses this new season and all things Jane Austen with Alison Larkin. Visit Pemberley and watch the romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfold. Listen here https://megaphone.link/LIT6704924270
Audiobook Break begins it's third season on Feb 15 and every Tuesday and Thursday until we've heard the last chapter. Listen to the announcement, share the excitement, then tune in to Audiobook Break with AudioFile Magazine.
"Pride and Prejudice With Songs From Regency England" written in 1813 by Jane Austen with an Earphone Award Winning performance in 2016 by Alison Larkin. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review here https://bit.ly/3sBYl7i
As you listen with us, tell AFM what you think of Audiobook Break.
You can subscribe on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, and Google podcasts https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/aud...
Hello, I would like to submit my Audible book, Surrogate Colony, for review to your magazine. Can you please let me know what the procedure for that is?
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.
Have you been listening to AFM's Audiobook Break https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/aud...Audiobook Break Season 3, which began on Feb 15 just released chapters 10 and 11 of the 61 chapter (audio) book.
Listen to the announcement, catch up on your listening, and then follow along on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
"Pride and Prejudice With Songs From Regency England" written in 1813 by Jane Austen with an Earphone Award Winning performance in 2016 by Alison Larkin. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review here https://bit.ly/3sBYl7i
Alison Larkin's interview with Jo Reed on AFM's "Behind the Mic" is here https://megaphone.link/LIT67049
Want more Alison Larkin audio books? Check out her audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar...
Curious ears want to know what you think of the recording and of Audiobook Break.
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with exciting news from AudioFile Magazine.Tonight, March 4, 2022, is the night we've been waiting for all year. The AUDIES are announced at the Audies Gala. It's tonight at 9PM (ET). You can watch the show streaming on here: https://www.audiopub.org/
All the Audie finalists are already on AudioFile Magazine's website http://bit.ly/2C09pys
Don't worry, AFM will provide plenty of news about the Audie winners over the next week or more.
Stay tuned!!
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with listening delights from AudioFile Magazine.
Did you know that Season 6 of Outlander, based on Diana Gabaldon’s “A Breath of Snow and Ashes,” is launching on March 6, 2022?
Davina Porter, best "known for her attention to detail, keen intelligence, subtle characterizations, and a range of voices and accents, recorded “A Breath of Snow and Ashes” and all the other Outlander books. Long time audio book listeners recognize that Davina Porter is the voice of the Outlander series and many other audio books.
“A Breath of Snow and Ashes: Outlander #6” by Diana Gabaldon is read by Golden Voice narrator Davina Porter, who won an Earphones Award for her performance. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3HrQTRz
If you haven’t listened to the Outlander series, you might start at the beginning with "Outlander: Book 1 Outlander Series" written in 1991 by Diana Gabaldon was performed in 1997 by Davina Porter. We have the review here: http://bit.ly/2KkFzZX.
The latest installment "Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone: Outlander, Book 9" by Diana Gabaldon (2021) with an Earphones Award Winning performance by Davina Porter. The review and sound clip are here to tempt your ears https://bit.ly/3yjrOoH
There’s also a collection of “Outlander Fiction” entitled “Seven Stones to Stand or Fall" by Diana Gabaldon, read by Robert Ian MacKenzie, Allan Scott-Douglas, Davina Porter, Jeff Woodman, Diana Gabaldon https://bit.ly/349vZJa
Want to hear what Davina Porter has to say about her experiences narrating the Outlander series? Listen to her interview, hosted by Jo Reed, on AudioFile Magazine's podcast series "Behind the Mic" https://megaphone.link/LIT8490754039.
For more sound clips of the Outlander books listen here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Davina Porter's audiography of at least 138 audio book titles is here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Curious ears want to know what you think of “Behind the Mic” interviews.
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, March 9, 2022, AFM Editor and owner Robin Whitten is "Celebrating the 2022 Audie Awards" https://bit.ly/3pPr7k9Congratulations to all of the 2022 Audie Award winners! Take a look at the 125 finalists and 25 winners of the 2022 Audies. Did the one(s) you listened to win? http://bit.ly/2C09pys
The Audies Best Audiobook of the Year went to "Project Hail Mary" written by Andy Weir and performed by Ray Porter, for which he won an Earphones Award. Read the review while you listen to the sound clip https://bit.ly/3wr51Fb
Listen to and watch Ray Porter talk about his experience narrating "Project Hail Mary" on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/fLqwxCC0VgA
Happy Listening
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, March 11, 2022, AFM editors shared “Malcolm Gladwell on the Future of Audiobooks” http://bit.ly/3Jkrpr7Malcolm Gladwell and AFM’s editor Michele Cobb discuss “creating immersive audiobooks. Gladwell shares his thoughts on where the podcast and audiobook worlds are heading, and more.” Read a partial transcript of the interview in today’s article (link above) or listen to their entire conversation on AudioFile Magazine’s podcast “Behind the Mic” https://megaphone.link/LIT2384759190
Malcolm Gladwell reads his 2019 audio book “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know” for which he won an Earphones Award. Read the review, listen to the sound clip and the podcast here http://bit.ly/2ODRgR0
Want more Malcolm Gladwell’s audio books? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
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Marin Ireland creates an emotionally charged atmosphere that perfectly matches the author’s intent. Her performance is spot on earning her multiple Earphones Awards, spots on AudioFile’s best-of-the-year lists, and an Audie Award. There's nothing like learning more about audio book narrators and voice actors. I'm going to try two and see if I have time for more listening delight.
Anxious People written by Fredrik Backman and read by Marin Ireland won her an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here https://bit.ly/3bWBgU0
Earphones Award winning performance by Marin Ireland of Bill Konigsberg's "The Bridge." Our review of this complex audio book is accompanied by a sound clip https://bit.ly/3wiNcIz
After reading the interview, a must, you may want to listen to even more of Marin's audio performances. Here's where you'll find Marin's reviews https://audiofilemagazine.com/reviews...