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On April 22, 2023, AFM editors highlighted "Narrator Jim Meskimen on THE NEW EARTH" https://bit.ly/3UYVLpyJim Meskimen talks about his experience as one of eleven voice actors who perform The New Earth. You'll find his talk at AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/nJooo1O8OJM
"THE NEW EARTH" written by Jess Row and read by Jim Meskimen, Jaime Lamchick, Jason Culp, Golden Voice Robin Miles, Ron Butler, Inés del Castillo, Gary Tiedemann, Sheldon Romero, Josh Bloomberg, Aylam Orian, Vaneh Assadourian, Joniece Abbott-Pratt for which they won an Earphones Award. The review includes a sound clip that will entice you to listen to the entire audio book https://bit.ly/3KZTFRP
GoodReads: The New Earth https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
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Today, April 25, 2023, we have a sneak peek into "12 Big May Audiobooks from AudioFile's Editors" https://bit.ly/41zVBHCIn May, R.F. Kuang’s YELLOWFACE and a new biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. are coming. There's a new standalone audio book from Martha Wells, the author of the beloved Murderbot Diaries series, and new thriller from Stacey Abrams.
Here's one of the upcoming releases and reviews. Keep an eye and ear out for more sound clips and reviews of new releases.
"YELLOWFACE" written by R.F. Kuang with an Earphones Award winning performance by Helen Laser. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review and you decide if you want to hear the entire mind-blowing audio book https://bit.ly/3V3JsIB
GoodReads: Yellowface https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
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Today, May 1, 2023, AudioFile Editors spoke with author and narrator Eric Jason Martin who created the full-cast audio book for his sci-fi novel about a deadly plague and a virtual reality game, NEW ARCADIA: REVOLUTION https://bit.ly/427pGOCEric Jason Martin, a narrator himself, talks about the production, sound effects, music and the size and diversity of this 30 person cast of vocal performers Wow!
"NEW ARCADIA: REVOLUTION" written by Eric Jason Martin and performed by Eric Jason Martin, Matthew Mercer, Erika Ishii, Sam Riegel, Dave Fennoy, Marin Ireland, Golden Voice narrator January LaVoy, James Urbaniak, Emily Lynne, and a Full Cast, for which they won an Earphones Award. Once you listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review, you'll have to hear the entire performance https://bit.ly/41RwD6B
GoodReads: New Arcadia: Revolution (There's no audiobook link on GR yet) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
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Yesterday, May 8, 2023, AFM editors said "Listen to THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ARSÈNE LUPIN on Audiobook Break" https://bit.ly/3pdpa3nIt's the Seventh Season of Audiobook Break. This season listeners will explore Paris and its environs with the mischievous and mysterious thief, Arsène Lupin. Nine tales feature the extraordinary gentleman-thief whose deductive reasoning rivals Sherlock Holmes. Narrator Mark Meadows "captures the lighthearted sarcasm, subtle humor, and brilliance of Lupin, who immodestly touts his own cleverness."
"THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ARSENE LUPIN, GENTLEMAN-BURGLAR" written by Maurice Leblanc in 1907 with an Earphones Award winning performance by Mark Meadows. The review includes an aurally enticing sound clip https://bit.ly/44HX1Sg
Tune in for new chapters and suspenseful tales every Tuesday and Thursday, staring May 9, 2023, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to our introductory trailer https://megaphone.link/LIT7089475319. The entire series will be availabe wherever you get your podcasts and on AFM's website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/aud...
GoodReads: THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ARSENE LUPIN, GENTLEMAN-BURGLAR https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
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On Saturday, May 13, 2023, AFM editors shared "Narrator Elizabeth Wiley on BLANCHE" https://bit.ly/3BmAJbpElizabeth Wiley talks about voice the character of Blanche DuBois and her storied history, Blanche from Tennessee William's "A Streetcar Named Desire." Listen to and watch the video of Elizabeth Wiley's comments on learning about Blanche and the actresses who played her on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic: Narrator Elizabeth Wiley on BLANCHE" https://youtu.be/CJOwUWDZTHM
"BLANCHE: The Life and Times of Tennessee Williams's Greatest Creation" written by Nancy Schoenberger and performed by Elizabeth Wiley winning an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip and review the review https://bit.ly/3BmAJbp
GoodReads: BLANCHE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, May 23, 2023, AudioFile’s Jo Reed is "In Conversation with Author Kwame Alexander" https://bit.ly/3oolJqAKwame Alexander, author and poet, talks about his 37 books for readers of all ages, his parents' influence, how he came to poetry, and his experience narrating this very personal memoir. Read the interview on the blog and listen to the discussion of the book and Alexander's writing career on AFM's podcast "Behind the Mic" https://bit.ly/3BPUFnh
"WHY FATHERS CRY AT NIGHT: A Memoir in Love Poems, Recipes, Letters, and Remembrances" written and performed by Kwame Alexander for which he won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3q1AZKB
Want more Kwame Alexander? Check out his audiography on AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/art...
GoodReads: WHY FATHERS CRY AT NIGHT https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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On Saturday, May 27, 2023, AFM editors shared "Narrator Adenrele Ojo on ZORA BOOKS HER HAPPY EVER AFTER" https://bit.ly/3C2I1BqNarrator Adenrele Ojo "Adenrele tells us why she enjoyed the many aspects of this love-triangle romance" in her recording on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic." Listen here https://youtu.be/LAiKyPzT8eI
"ZORA BOOKS HER HAPPY EVER AFTER" written by Taj McCoy with an Earphones Award winning performance by Adenrele Ojo. Oooo! I love a tale about bibliophiles and budding librarians. Read the review while you listen to the accompanying sound clip and you'll want to hear the entire audio book https://bit.ly/3HnmZ3A
If you want more of audio books narrated by Adenrele Ojo, click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
GoodReads: ZORA BOOKS HER HAPPY EVER AFTER https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
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Today, June 9, 2023, AFM editors were "In Conversation with Nicholas Boulton, 2023 Golden Voice Narrator" https://bit.ly/3WUPagHAccomplished voice actor Nicholas Boulton spoke with host Jo Reed on our Behind the Mic podcast about being named a 2023 Golden Voice. Nicholas Boulton is well known for narrating classics and historical romance audiobooks as well as fantasy, history, biography, and contemporary fiction. Listen here https://megaphone.link/LIT1884259201
"A RAKE OF HIS OWN: Stariel, Book 5" written by A.J. Lancaster with an Earphones Award winning performance by Nicholas Boulton. There's a sound clip attached to the review and a Behind the Mic podcast (linked at the bottom of the review) https://bit.ly/3J3Fb37
"HIS MAJESTY'S AIRSHIP: The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine" written by S.C. Gwynne and narrated by Nicholas Boulton. Read the review here https://bit.ly/45SrnlR
Want more Golden Voice Nicholas Boulton? Check out the audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
GoodReads: A RAKE OF HIS OWN https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
GoodReads: HIS MAJESTY'S AIRSHIP https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
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Today, June 19, 2023, Ellen Quint wrote about being a audiobook panelist at Thrillerfest in “Thrilled to Be at Thrillerfest XVIII“ http://bit.ly/3qK0TTjEllen Quint shared her insight into mystery and thriller audio books. The panelists included three narrators: Ari Fliakos, Hillary Huber, and Megan Tusing. What a lineup, what a great opportunity for AudioFile Magazine and the audio book industry. Here’s a title I’m going to try.
“TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY” written by Linwood Barclay with an Earphones Award winning performance by Joe Knezevich, George Newbern, Hillary Huber, Pete Simonelli, Michael Crouch, Lauren Fortgang, Jim Meskimen, Karissa Vacker. Check out the review while you listen to the sound clip http://bit.ly/3oZIIVF
GoodReads: TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with a sneak peak into July’s releases from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, June 27, 2023, AFM editors “Pick 10 Sizzling Audiobooks for July” http://bit.ly/43QZM39AFM suggests sizzling new fiction audiobooks from Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Chuck Tingle, plus a highly-anticipated memoir from K-pop band BTS. I can’t wait to read all the reviews and pick new favorite listens. For now, I’ll try the audio book that’s been reviewed.
“THE LIBRARIANIST” written by Patrick deWitt with an Earphones Award winning performance by Jim Meskimen. How can I, as a librarian, resist this title? Check out the sound clip that accompanies the review http://bit.ly/3JBikfD
We hope your TBL (to be listened to) list grows for July.
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, July 5, 2023, Aurelia Scott is “Talking with Narrator Petrea Burchard” http://bit.ly/3JDlfEENarrator Petrea Burchard tells Aurealia, “I started this career as an audiobook narrator in my 60s. Being able to bring everything to it—my stage acting, voice-over work, and writing, plus my ongoing studies—brings me so much joy.” I can’t wait to try...
“CAMELOT & VINE” written and performed by Petrea Burchard. Here’s the enticing review http://bit.ly/44uk4Pz
GoodReads: CAMELOT & VINE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Saturday, July 8, 2023, AFM spoke with "Narrator Helen Laser on YELLOWFACE" https://bit.ly/44YlBPbNarrator Helen Laser recommends this creative audio book for "fans of scandals, satire, female friendships, and turning the whole publishing industry upside down."
You'll be enticed to listen to "Yellowface" after you hear Helen Laser, narrator, talk about her experience performing the audiobook on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/dxGIyb8qAq0
"YELLOWFACE" by R.F. Kuang with an Earphones Award winning performance by Helen Laser. There's a sound clip attached to the review and a Behind the Mic podcast (linked at the bottom of the review) https://bit.ly/3V3JsIB
For more audiobook narrations by Helen Laser, click here for her audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
GoodReads: YELLOWFACE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
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Today, July 14, 2023, AFM editors were "In Conversation with Kevin R. Free, Golden Voice Narrator" https://bit.ly/3XTVx4GAFM's "Behind the Mic" host Jo Reed converses with 2023 Golden Voice Kevin R Free "about his acting career, his impressive audiobook work, being named a 2023 Golden Voice Narrator, and his Audie Awards," as well as numerous Earphones Awards. You'll want to hear how Free approaches performing audio books and his other acting endeavors. "Learn how Kevin R Free brings joy into the recording booth, the thought and care he puts into creating voices for every character, and more." Read the partial interview then listen to the complete interview here: https://megaphone.link/TPG7193742238
"DIZZY" by Jonah Winter (2006) acted out by Golden Voice Kevin R. Free. Once you listen to the amazing sound clip that accompanies this review, you'll want to experience the entire performance https://bit.ly/46NA01q
For more Kevin R Free narrations and performances, see his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
GoodReads: DIZZY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
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Saturday, July 22, 2023, AFM posted "Narrator Daniel Henning on IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS" https://bit.ly/3DmMoYNNarrator Daniel Henning's dynamic short video encourges listeners to fall in love with TJ Klune's characters which includes Rambo, a robot vacuum with a severe anxiety disorder. Watch the video on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/AXhliM11V88
"IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS" by TJ Klune is performed by Daniel Henning for which he won an Earphones Award. The review of this queer/sci-fi retelling of "Pinocchio." includes a sound clip https://bit.ly/42JuVEG
Want more Daniel Henning audio book performances? Here's his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
GoodReads: IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
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Today, August 11, 2023, AFM presents "Christine Baranski and Jesse Green in Conversation on Creating SHY" https://bit.ly/45iekcaChristine Baranski and Jesse Green talk to AudioFile Magazine about their newest production "SHY: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers," written by Mary Rodgers and Jesse Green. Mary Rodgers was the daughter of the composer Richard Rodgers and was a musical theater composer herself, as well as an author, philanthropist, and so much more. The interview is embedded in today's article.
Listen to Baranski and Green as they speak with Jo Reed, AFM's podcast host on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://megaphone.link/TPG6065822663
"SHY: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers" written by Mary Rodgers and Jesse Green and narrated by Christine Baranski and Jesse Green. Listen to the sound clip, read the review, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/3s07sSm
GoodReads: SHY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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On Saturday, Aug 19, 2023, AFM editors spoke with "Dominic Hoffman on THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE" https://bit.ly/3YB9nJvDominic Hoffman talks about James McBride's marvelous characters and the completely original story in his new historical novel with a mystery wrapped inside. It's not to be missed.
Watch and listen as Dominic Hoffman talks about recording "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store"; it's charm and appeal on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/ucJPE1o665k
"THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE" written by James McBride with an Earphones Award winning performance by Dominic Hoffman. Read the review, listen to the sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/3E1YqY5
Want more Dominic Hoffman audio performances? Here's his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Yesterday, Sept 18, 2023, we brought you "12 Big October Editors Picks from AudioFile Editors" https://bit.ly/45VstwOAFM editors scanned through upcoming releases for the scary, haunting season and "October delivers! There's an horror anthology edited by filmmaker Jordan Peele that's a must-hear." October also brings "new literary fiction, the latest Janet Evanovich comedy-thriller, and a memoir from actor Patrick Stewart." I don't know about you, but I can't wait for the new releases. Here's the one October title that's already been reviewed.
"BROOKLYN CRIME NOVEL" written by Jonathan Lethem and performed by Geoffrey Cantor. Read the review on AFM's website https://bit.ly/46lISKN
GoodReads: BROOKLYN CRIME NOVEL https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, Sept 22, 2023, AFM editors spoke with "Author Grace Lin and Narrator Lisa Ling on CHINESE MENU" https://bit.ly/3taKgRTIn the interview, you read what qualities author Grace Lin wanted in the narrator for her fascinating book, CHINESE MENU. The audio book includes stories of "larger-than-life characters like dragons and the heavens themselves." Ling "read animatedly and tried hard to make the folklore come alive." While the interview references other titles by Lin, you'll want to try this yummy audio book.
"CHINESE MENU: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods" written by Grace Lin | Read by Lisa Ling. Read the review, listen to the sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/45PNfhm
Goodreads: CHINESE MENU https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, Oct 16, 2023, we have “AudioFile Editors' Picks: 8 New Audiobooks for November” http://bit.ly/3PS9vQOAudioFile Magazine editors tempt listeners’ ears with upcoming “Thrillers, fantasies, and the latest entry in the Murderbot Diaries—our picks this month are perfect listening for long, dark nights.” In honor of fall and the season of unusual creatures, I’m going to try the one title that’s already been released and reviewed.
“BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST: Legends & Lattes, Book 2” written and performed by Travis Baldree for which he won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip, read the review and you’ll want more aural delight. Http://bit.ly/3Zcw0nH
Here’s the link to the review and sound clip of “LEGENDS & LATTES: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes” written and performed by Travis Baldree, also an Earphones Award winner http://bit.ly/3OVjN0T
Goodreads: BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Goodreads: LEGENDS & LATTES https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, Oct 20, 2023, AFM editors are "Talking with Narrator Mara Wilson" https://bit.ly/3FnRzsiMara Wilson stresses, during her interview, that "she’s still a novice as a narrator." Wilson is already being recognized for her vocal performances and has won an Earphones Award. Now I need to listen to her work, starting with the two below.
"CAMP DAMASCUS" written by Chuck Tingle and read by Mara Wilson. Read the review, listen to the sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/3KJZ8gn
"SCORCHED GRACE: A Sister Holiday Mystery" written by Margot Douaihy with an Earphones Award winning performance by Mara Wilson. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/3LTbpjd
Goodreads: CAMP DAMASCUS https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Goodreads: SCORCHED GRACE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
On Saturday Nov 6, 2023, AFM editors spoke with "Narrator Nancy Wu on Avatar: The Legacy of Yangchen" https://bit.ly/45Z70SLNancy Wu continues to be the narrator for the beloved Avatar, the Last Airbender series. The most recent (number 4) is a continuation and expansion of the world of Avatar.
Listen to Nancy Wu talk about her experience narrating Avatar on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/9Egm8FNQU48?si=792OV...
"AVATAR, THE LAST AIRBENDER: THE LEGACY OF YANGCHEN - The Chronicles of the Avatar, Book 4" written by F.C. Yee with am Earphones Award winning performance by Nancy Wu. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review https://bit.ly/3QL4D1p
Want to listen to more of Nancy Wu's performances? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: AVATAR, THE LAST AIRBENDER: THE LEGACY OF YANGCHEN https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, Nov 9, 2023, AFM editors are highlighting our most popular Behind the Mic podcast, "DIVA 2.0". It's blowing up the charts and is a fantastic listen."DIVA 2.0: 12 Life Lessons From Me For You" written and performed by Sheryl Lee Ralph for which she won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip, read the review, then hear the podcast (linked at the bottom of the review) https://bit.ly/45w6EEj
You'll find all our Behind the Mic podcasts at AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/pod...
Goodreads: DIVA 2.0 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, Nov 20, 2023, AFM editors spoke with “Narrator Sophie Amoss on ROUGE” https://bit.ly/3GawgecSophie Amoss describes Mona Awad’s latest tale ROUGE, as a fever dream of an audio book that concerns grief, the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, and a cult. This one sounds super creepy.
Listen to Sophie Amoss describe her experience narrating Rouge on AFM’s YouTube Channel “Behind the Mic” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bRZ3Rws...
“ROUGE” written by Mona Awad and preformed by Sophie Amoss. Read the review and you’ll be hooked https://bit.ly/3uvbH9I
Goodreads: ROUGE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, Nov 21, 2023, Caitlin Augusta challenges listeners with “Holiday Romance Audiobook Bingo!” https://bit.ly/40Le0BOCaitlin Augusta says “Holiday romances always contain beloved elements like baking cookies and lighting the menorah. So get out your audiobook bingo card—you can find one from us at the end of this article!—and check off all the boxes with these new holiday romances.” That sounds like a great way to share audio books and family time over the winter holidays. I’m going to try two, then I’ll fill in my bingo card.
“MIDNIGHT AT THE CHRISTMAS BOOKSHOP” written
by Jenny Colgan and performed by Eilidh Beaton. Here’s the link to the review https://bit.ly/47rPrfQ
“LOVE, HOLLY” by Emily Stone and read by Heather Long. Bet the review makes you listen to the whole thing https://bit.ly/3GdVHM9
Now it’s your turn to play Romance Audiobook Bingo.
Goodreads: MIDNIGHT AT THE CHRISTMAS BOOKSHOP https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Goodreads: LOVE HOLLY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Today, Nov 24, 2023, we reveal “8 December Audiobook Picks from AudioFile Editors” https://bit.ly/46CobKoAudioFile Magazine offers a sneak preview of December releases from your favorite authors and narrators. December is “the perfect time of year to cozy up with a good listen.” This month’s releases include “African mythology, an escape to Florida with a holiday romance, and the true history of a whopper of a winter storm.”
AFM reviewers haven’t written reviews of the December releases yet, but SHADOW SPEAKER, the prequel to “LIKE THUNDER,“ is intriguing, I’ll try it as I wait for the release of book 2 on Dec 5, 2023.
“SHADOW SPEAKER: Desert Magician's Duology, Book 1” written by Nnedi Okorafor and performed by Délé Ogundiran. The review says it all https://bit.ly/3SVbRBG
Goodreads: SHADOW SPEAKER https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.Today, Nov 29, 2023, AFM editors are “ Celebrating AudioFile's 2023 Best Audiobooks” https://bit.ly/3SYyaGB
The year's best audiobooks are a celebration of exceptional narrations—and the voices who created them. Our nine categories celebrate 53 audiobooks, and this year we're introducing a new category, Audio Originals. We’ll be highlighting each category over the next few weeks.
Listen to our podcast on “Behind the Mic” for this year’s best audio books https://megaphone.link/TPG3770940088
For AFM’s list 2023 Audio Books of the Year, click here https://bit.ly/3T3my57
Happy Listening!
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.AFM announces the Best Audiobooks of 2023 on their YouTube Channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/TxC_F_VwvlU?si=m-QCA...
You can find the the 9 categories and the full list of all the Best Audiobooks of 2023 here: http://bit.ly/3T3my57
Happy Listening!
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with aural news from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Dec 8, 2023, AFM editors shared “Thérèse Plummer’s Interview: Best Romance Audiobooks 2023” https://bit.ly/4af9EafNarrator Thérèse Plummer joins AudioFile’s Robin Whitten as they discuss Plummer’s narration of LOVE, THEORETICALLY by Ali Hazelwood, a fun and flirty STEM romance set in MIT’s theoretical physics lab. I can’t wait to try it and one other of the 6 best of 2023 Romances.
“LOVE, THEORETICALLY” written by Ali Hazelwood and performed by Thérèse Plummer, for which she won an Earphones Award. The review and accompanying sound clip say it all https://bit.ly/45W0NrY
“A RAKE OF HIS OWN: Stariel, Book 5” written by A.J. Lancaster with an Earphones Award winning performance by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton. Listen to the sound clip, read the review, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/3J3Fb37
Goodreads: LOVE THEORETICALLY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Goodreads: A RAKE OF HIS OWN https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
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Today, Dec 18, 2023, Ellen Quint says, "Discover the World: AudioFile's Best Mystery Audiobooks of 2023" https://bit.ly/479m3K6Ellen Quint points out that the 6 best Mystery Audiobooks of 2023 are "a thrilling journey for listeners across the globe, from Australia, New Zealand, England, and the United States, in a full range of "sub-genres from spy thriller to eco-thriller, amateur sleuth to political intrigue." Here are two I'm going to try.
"BIRNAM WOOD" written by Eleanor Catton and read by Golden Voice narrator Saskia Maarleveld, which earned her an Earphones Award. Read the review while you listen to the sound clip of this one set in New Zealand https://bit.ly/41gUGg3
"VERA WONG'S UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR MURDERERS" written by Jesse Q. Sutanto with an Earphones Award winning performance by Eunice Wong. Read the review while listening to the accompanying sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked at the review's end) https://bit.ly/3TbFVZX
For titles in all 9 categories of the Best Audiobooks of 2023, click here http://bit.ly/3T3my57
Goodreads: BIRNAM WOOD https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Goodreads: VERA WONG'S UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR MURDERERS https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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On Sunday, Dec 15, 2023, Robin Whitten, Editor/Owner of AFM, shared "AudioFile's Complete Guide to Gifting Audiobooks" https://bit.ly/3Rr84tsRobin Whitten knows that audio books delight the listener, are addictive, and are performed by talented voice actors. Best of all, they make great gifts you can share with friends and family alike. Families find "listening to audiobooks together is not just a wonderful way to share stories but also to share screen-less time together."
Robin and Jo Reed talk about gifting audiobooks on AFM's December 13, 2023 podcast "Behind the Mic" https://bit.ly/3vgvz0H
I'm going to try one of Robin Whitten's suggestions today:
"CHARLOTTE'S WEB" written in 1952 by E.B. White with an Earphones Award winning performance (in 2019) by Meryl Streep, Golden Voice narrator January LaVoy, Kirby Heyborne, MacLeod Andrews, and a Full Cast. Read the review while you listen to the accompanying sound clip https://bit.ly/3PzItNP
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Happy Listening!
Goodreads: CHARLOTTE'S WEB https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
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Today, Dec 28, 2023, AFM shares the Review Of The Day "INVITATION TO A BANQUET." This delectable audio book will whet your appetite for Chinese Food and your love of a good vocal performance. The very last sentence of the sound clip rang true for me, as I lived in England in the late 1960s. The local food was not very good, but the Chinese was. I can't wait to devour the entire performance.
"INVITATION TO A BANQUET: The Story of Chinese Food" written and performed by Fuchsia Dunlop who won an Earphones Award. Read the review while you listen to the sound clip https://bit.ly/4atKTr5
Want to try more Earphones Award winning audio books? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: INVITATION TO A BANQUET https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Happy New Year audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Jan 9, 2024, I'm bringing you an audio performance you have to hear.
"THE ARMOR OF LIGHT: Kingsbridge, Book 5" written in 2023 by Ken Follett and read by John Lee. This audio book is both an Earphones Award Winner and a previous Review of the Day. Listen to the sound clip and the read the review. I bet you'll want to keep listening to all 21.5 hours https://bit.ly/3QwbBWW
If you want to start this series from the beginning...
THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH" written in 1989 by Ken Follett with the unabridged version (41 hours) read in 2008 by John Lee. Ken Follett has many titles to his name and is best known for "Pillars of the Earth" which was a publishing success and was made into a mini-series. Read the review here https://bit.ly/48nKg0X
Happy Listening
Goodreads: THE ARMOR OF LIGHT https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...
Goodreads: THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, Jan 13, 2024, AFM showcased "Narrator Ell Potter on MARY AND THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN" https://bit.ly/3NYpVafEll Potter shares her experience narrating Anne Eekhout's speculative novel MARY AND THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN with AudioFile listeners about. This novel is the reimagining of what might have inspired Mary Shelley's now-classic horror story. Hear and see Ell Potter on AFM's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/9YVdavp8YtI?si=sDO5G...
"MARY AND THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN" written by Anne Eekhout and translated by Laura Watkinson, with an Earphones Award winning narration by Ell Potter. Read the review while you listen to the accompanying sound clip
Want more audio book performances by Ell Potter? Here's her audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev....
Goodreads: MARY AND THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.It's Friday Jan 19, 2024 and I'm exploring AudioFile Magazine's site http://www.audiofilemagazine.com
Did you know there are curated lists of audio books on the site? These listening lists by topic include a short introduction and at least twenty reviews. Many received Earphones Awards or are featured in our "Behind the Mic" podcasts.
There's everything from "Disability Pride Audiobooks" to "Jane Austen and Beyond", from "Indigenous Voices" to "Graphic Novels on Audio".
You'll find the curated lists https://bit.ly/48EUXME
We'd love to know which lists you sampled today?
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Big Audiobook News! For audio book fans and addicts.EL DEAFO won the American Library Association “Odyssey Award" and CHINESE MENU was named an ALA Honor Audiobook, Odyssey finalist. ALA announced the news here https://www.ala.org/news/press-releas.... In the fall of 2023, AudioFile Magazine posted articles about both audio book Odyssey winners, read here:
On Oct 26 Vicky Smith and AFM editors are "Listening to the Pictures: Graphic Novels in Audio Adaptations" https://bit.ly/46MhqGr
On Sept 22, 2023, AFM editors spoke with "Author Grace Lin and Narrator Lisa Ling on CHINESE MENU" https://bit.ly/3taKgRT
"EL DEAFO" by Cece Bell and performedd by Sarah Tubert, Lexi Finigan, Jennifer Aquino, Fred Berman, Bailey Carr, Nicky Endres, Matt Godfrey, Avi Roque, and Sanya Simmons. Read the review, check out our podcast (link at end of review) https://bit.ly/46MpaIw
"CHINESE MENU: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods" written by Grace Lin | Read by Lisa Ling. Read the review, listen to the sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/45PNfhm
Goodreads: CHINESE MENU https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Goodreads: EL DEAFO https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... NOTE: There is no audio book link yet.
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, Jan 27, 2024, AFM listened to "Narrator Courtney Patterson on THE KUDZU QUEEN" https://bit.ly/4beEMarCourtney Patterson says the story is "about an oily salesman extolling the virtues of kudzu as a wonder crop and the young woman who is taken in by his claims." Now I really want to hear this one!
Watch Courtney Patterson's video about the audio book on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/srS2m16lDdU?si=HJ89n...
"THE KUDZU QUEEN" written by Mimi Herman and an Earphones Award winning performance by Courtney Patterson. Listen to the sound clip which accompanies the review https://bit.ly/3HFzQ0R
For more vocal performances by Courtney Patterson, you'll find her audiography here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: THE KUDZU QUEEN https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
AudioFile wrote: "Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.AFM announces the Best Audiobooks of 2023 on their YouTube Channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/TxC_F_VwvlU?si=m-QC..."
Thank you! It’s a great channel.
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, Feb 10, 2024, AFM shared "Narrator Kevin Kenerly on the Poetry of Langston Hughes" https://bit.ly/3SCuXKRNarrator Kevin Kenerly tells AudioFile listeners about his experience performing the poetry of Langston Hughes in the Earphones Award-winning audio anthology. Listen to Kevin Kenerly recite "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/x3E4oBXOoIM?si=6o0nR...
"THREE POETS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE: Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and Countee Cullen" written in the 1920s by Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Countee Cullen with an Earphones Award winning performance by Kevin Kenerly, Robin Miles, and Ron Butler. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review https://bit.ly/42zPPHn
Want more Kevin Kenerly? Here's a link to his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: THREE POETS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Feb 20, 2024, AFM editors bring us "Narrator Ron Butler on the Poetry of Countee Cullen" https://bit.ly/3I2DPELRon Butler is another of the narrators for THREE POETS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE (which we showcased on Feb 10, 2024). Rob Butler talks about his experience reading Countee Cullen's classically metered poetry on AFM's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/siMA1B4_OgU?si=T3P_x...
"THREE POETS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE: Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and Countee Cullen" composed by Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Countee Cullen and performed by Kevin Kenerly, Golden Voice narrator Robin Miles and Ron Butler. The review includes a sound clip that will make you want to hear the entire audio book https://bit.ly/42zPPHn
Click here for more reviews of Ron Butler's audio book performances https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: THREE POETS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, February 27, 2024, you'll find "8 March Audiobook Picks from AudioFile's Editors" https://bit.ly/49zqSyrAudioFile Magazine editors showcase some of the audio book releases for March. They include "a new memoir from RuPaul and two audiobooks narrated by Golden Voice Robin Miles, along with some eagerly awaited sequels and must-hear literary fiction. Only one has been reviewed so far, lucky reviewer!
"THE GREAT DIVIDE" written by Cristina Henríquez with an Earphones Award winning performance by Robin Miles. Listen to the sound clip and read the review about the building of the Panama Canal https://bit.ly/3uULK40
Stay tuned for more reviews of March audio book reviews and other treats for your ears.
GOODREADS: THE GREAT DIVIDE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... NOTE: There's no link to the audio book yet.
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.Tonight, March 4, 2024, the Audio Publishers Associationhttps://www.audiopub.org/ are hosting the 29th annual Audie Awards are live from Los Angeles on Monday, March 4, 2024
The live stream of the show will begin at 8pm ET/5pm PT on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXNg...
Grab a bubbly drink, a snack, and your headphones. Yours ears will appreciate you.
Want a sneak peek at the finalists, click here https://www.audiopub.org/2024audies
Happy Listening!
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, AFM editors are continuing to "Celebrate the 2024 Audie Awards" https://bit.ly/4c8PNe4AudioFile was thrilled to celebrate, on Monday March 4, 2024, with all of the stars of the audiobook world at this year's Audie Awards, held for the first time in L.A and hosted by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) https://www.audiopub.org/. It was a glamorous event to honor the best of the year's audiobooks. There were some surprises and lots of cheers. Here are just three of the winning audio performances.
The winner of the coveted Audiobook of the Year award was Bono's memoir "SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story" written and performed by Bono. Click here for the review and sound clip, and continue on to the podcast (link at review's end) https://bit.ly/3WjNvQN
The Best Non-fiction Narrator award had an impressive array of finalists — including three titles narrated by Golden Voice Dion Graham — so viewers were perhaps unsurprised but no less delighted when he won for his narration of "KING: A LIFE" written by Jonathan Eig, with an Earphones Award winning performance along with an Audie by Golden Voice narrator Dion Graham. Read the review, listen to the sound clip, and check out the podcast (link at review's end) https://bit.ly/3N1CYaS
Sir Patrick Stewart was honored for his memoir, in the Autobiography/Memoir category, and the audience cheered when they realized he was in attendance for the event. "MAKING IT SO: A Memoir" written and performed by Patrick Stewart for which he won an Earphones Award and the Audie. Listen to the sound clip, read the review, then check out the podcast (link at review's end) https://bit.ly/46AxgDQ
You can watch the Audies on the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/sKXNgZzT...
AudioFile Magazine has a list of all the 2024 Audie Award Winners (along with reviews), click here: https://audiofilemagazine.com/audie-a...
Goodreads: SURRENDER https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Goodreads: KING https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Goodreads: MAKING IT SO https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.It's the Ides of March and we're watching out for all of you and your listening pleasure.
Keep your ears open!
On Monday, March 18, 2024, AudioFile’s popular short-form daily literary podcast "Behind the Mic" releases Episode 1500!
AudioFile Magazine produces the "Behind The Mic" podcast every weekday. It features longtime host Jo Reed in conversation with a rotating lineup of AudioFile Editors who talk about and recommend the best in audiobook listening along with additional exclusive bonus episodes featuring narrators and other special guests.
As always you can listen through AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/pod...
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts.
If you want to see the narrators, check out AFM's YouTube Channel also called "Behind the Mic" https://www.youtube.com/@AudioFileMag...
Until Monday...Happy Listening
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.Today, AudioFile Magazine is "Celebrating 1500 Episodes of Behind the Mic with Robin Whitten on Monday, March 18, 2024" https://bit.ly/3PqfVY4
With 1500 (!) audiobooks recommended on the podcast and counting, AudioFile Founder/Editor Robin Whitten states, “From all of us at AudioFile’s Behind the Mic to all of you, thanks for listening, rating, reviewing, subscribing, and downloading — we’ll keep recommending!”
Host Jo Reed comments, “Behind the Mic is the podcast to listen to for reviews from the definitive audiobook experts in the industry. Our podcast focuses on narrator performances for the best listening experience. Personally, I’m honored to bring listeners Behind the Mic — and thrilled my voice made it to episode 1500!”
Here's the link to AudioFile "Behind the Mic" podcasts - subscribe here https://bit.ly/AFMpodcast
You'll find audio book reviews and more at AudioFile Magazine http://www.audiofilemagazine.com
Happy listening from our ears to yours!
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, March 30, 2024, AFM's review of the day is FERRIS by Kate DiCamillo.Kate DiCamillo is the winner of several Newbery Medals and Honors, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2014–2015, and the author of many charming books for young listeners. Her latest is AudioFile Magazine's "review of the day."
"FERRIS" written by Kate DiCamillo with an Earphones Award winning performance by Cherry Jones. This four hour listen features a love story and a ghost. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review https://bit.ly/3TxShKj
Happy listening from our ears to yours!
Goodreads: FERRIS https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... NOTE: There's no link to the audio book on GR yet
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, April 8, 2024, AFM editors are “Behind the Mic with Cynthia Leitich Smith and Shaun Taylor-Corbett” https://bit.ly/4aojBlCAFM’s podcast host, Jo Reed spoke with author Cynthia Leitich Smith and narrator Shaun Taylor-Corbett about collaborating on audiobooks, writing and narrating for young people, and representing Indigenous experiences and voices.
Learn more about this collaborative effort on our podcast https://megaphone.link/TPG4884024157
Here’s one of the five audio books that struck my fancy.
“INDIAN SHOES” written by Cynthia Leitich Smith with an Earphones Award winning performance by Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Read the review then listen to the sound clip here https://bit.ly/3lUyuI9
Happy Listening.
Goodreads: INDIAN SHOES https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more listening delights for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, May 2, 2024, AFM editors were “Talking with Author Phuc Tran” https://bit.ly/3Qq2jfOPhuc Tran shares his thoughts about his two books, a memoir and a children’s picture book, both of which are now audio books. He says “Each has a playful tone with important underpinnings of his experiences throughout 20 years of teaching teens and now raising two children.” Authenticity is key for Phuc Tran, including accents and regionalisms. I’m curious about Phuc Tran’s children’s book, so it’s next on my TBL (To Be Listened to) list.
“CRANKY” written by Phuc Tran and performed by Jacob McNatt for four year olds and fans of steam shovels. Listen to the sound clip as you read the review https://bit.ly/4a6UmD8
Happy listening from our ears to yours.
Goodreads: CRANKY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... (GR doesn’t have a link to the audio book edition yet.)
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, May 22, 2024, AFM editors are “Celebrating 30 Years of Naxos AudioBooks” https://bit.ly/3QUgbiwNaxos AudioBooks https://naxosaudiobooks.com/ is the premier audio producer of Classics works, recording everything from Homer to Dante, Wilke Collins to Charles Dickens and so much more. Their narrators are stellar and a joy to listen to.
“Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine” spoke with Naxos Narrators David Timson and Rupert Degas talk about “30 years of audiobook excellence.” Listen to the podcast here https://megaphone.link/TPG6190193245
Join the celebration! Listen to the podcast, then check out some of their audio books including:
“THE CHARTERHOUSE OF PARMA” written in 1839 by Stendhal and performed in 2022 by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton (recorded by Naxos). Check out the review of this classic here https://bit.ly/3Ki7ECg
Which Naxos recording do you like best?
Goodreads: THE CHARTERHOUSE OF PARMA https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, May 30, 2024, AFM editors are "In Conversation with Narrator Ell Potter" https://bit.ly/3yGoicuEll Porter begins here interview, while 'at drama school in London when the call came to audition as an audiobook narrator, Ell Potter took the leap. “It was magic,” Potter says. “I fell in love with it straight away because I love reading.”' Ell Potter's career took off and she's recorded a little bit of everything. AFM has reviewed nineteen of her audio book performances already. Here are two I'm going to try today.
"HAMNET" written by Maggie O'Farrell and read by Ell Potter for which she won an Earphones Award. Read the review while you listen to the accompanying sound clip https://bit.ly/3AUOOxr
"EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES: Emily Wilde, Book 1" written by Heather Fawcett and read by Ell Potter and Michael Dodds. Check out the review of this tantalizing audio book https://bit.ly/4bYglNZ
Want more Ell Potter? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: HAMNET https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Goodreads: EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Aurelia Scott narrows in her attention to narrators themselves writing audiobooks and the amazing performances we get from professional narrators. While Aurelia talks about all four audio books, I'm going to check out two I haven't tried yet.
"NARRATOR" written by Landon Beach and performed by Scott Brick. How fascinating that Golden Voice Narrator Scott Brick, is the vocal actor for this audio book about audio book awards. Check out the review and sound clip and don't forget to listen to AFM's "Behind the Mic" podcast (the link's at the bottom of the review) https://bit.ly/3MJHU4c
"THESE WALLS CAN TALK: An Audio Play" that includes references to the Audie Awards by Erin Mallon performed by Joe Arden, Andi Arndt, Shane East, Tanya Eby, Teddy Hamilton and Emma Wilder for which they won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here https://bit.ly/3L3ytvy
GoodReads: Narrator https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
GoodReads: These Walls Can Talk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...