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Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, June 6, 2024, Robert Petkoff, one of our three new Golden Voices, is featured on our "Behind the Mic" podcast. Listen to host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten as they discuss Robert’s history in audiobook narration, his particular talents as a narrator, and Robert’s performances that they love to recommend.
Here are just two I want to try from Robert Petkoff's long list of audio book performances.
"BAD CITY: Peril and Power in the City of Angels" written by Paul Pringle with an Earphones Award winning performance by Robert Petkoff. This won an AudioFile Best of 2022 for Nonfiction & Culture. The review includes a sound clip and there's a podcast, linked at the review's end https://bit.ly/3BHp7kG
"CAPTAIN TO CAPTAIN Star Trek: Legacies, Book 1" written by Greg Cox and read by Golden Voice narrator Robert Petkoff, for which he won an Earphones Award and AudioFile Best of 2016 Science Fiction. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review https://bit.ly/4eagaky
For Robert Petkoff's audiography, click here https://audiofilemagazine.com/narrato...
Happy listening.
Goodreads: BAD CITY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Goodreads: CAPTAIN TO CAPTAIN https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
June 14, 2024, AFM editor Michele Cobb spoke with “Author Maia Kobabe and Producer Nick Martorelli on GENDER QUEER” https://bit.ly/4egx0yxMala Kobabe talks about their award-winning graphic memoir, and how they adapted it into a full-cast audiobook production. GENDER QUEER is Maia Kobabe's very personal story about gender identity, and it makes for an excellent audiobook listen.
Listen to the conversation here https://megaphone.link/TPG8725788959
“GENDER QUEER: A Memoir” written by Maia Kobabe and read by Maia Kobabe, Trini Alvarado, Stephen Graybill, Phoebe Kobabe, Jeremy Carlisle Parker and a full cast. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review, then check out the podcast (linked at the review’s end) https://bit.ly/3z5JOaI
Happy Listening
GOODREADS: GENDER QUEER https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, June 20, 2021, we are “Listening with Ayesha Rascoe” https://bit.ly/3Xwk2X9AudioFile editors spoke with Ayesha Rascoe, host of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday,” about her audiobook, “HBCU MADE: A Celebration of the Black College Experience.” Ayesha Roscoe describes how recording herself and her story is different from reporting the news. After reading the article, it’s time to listen to the audio book recorded by Ayesha Roscoe and a host of others.
“HBCU MADE: A Celebration of the Black College Experience” edited by Ayesha Rascoe and read by Ayesha Rascoe, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, Brandon Gilpin, Nichole Perkins, April Ryan, Karen Chilton, and Adam Lazarre-White. Read the review here https://bit.ly/3VNRUxw
Goodreads: HBCU MADE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, June 24, 2024, Ellen Quint reports on “Audiobook Thrills at Thrillerfest” https://bit.ly/4cfZZRmEllen Quint’s at the the International Thriller Writers Conference Thrillerfest XIX https://thrillerfest.com/ where she participated in the panel "Narrator, Special Effects, or Full Cast: Audiobook Trends," along with four award-winning narrators.
After reading about Thrillerfest and the audio book performances that won awards, I have to try two.
“LONE WOLF: Orphan X, Book 9” written by Gregg Hurwitz and performed by Golden Voice narrator Scott Brick. Here’s the review https://bit.ly/3xvTcE2
“THE SPY COAST: The Martini Club, Book 1” written by Tess Gerritsen and performed by Hillary Huber and Brittany Pressley. Check out the intense review https://bit.ly/4eyC41f
Try all the Thrillerfest XIX audio book titles. We’d love to know what your ears think?
Goodreads: THE SPY COAST https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Goodreads: LONE WOLF https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.In case you missed it, on June 3, 2024, Robin Whitten, AFM's editor announced "AudioFile's Golden Voices: The Golden 50" https://bit.ly/4c5P3W0
Wow! The Washington Post’s Katherine A. Posers on June 22, 2024 published an article highlighting audio books, recognizing AFM’s Golden Voices and, best of all, AudioFile Magazine.
In 2024 AudioFile celebrates the milestone of 50 Golden Voices. Wow! For the first time ever AudioFile made a Golden Voices Spotify playlist - free to listen to by visiting AudioFile’s website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/pod... While I can’t post the link to the Washington Post article, you can read all about it on our website https://bit.ly/4c5P3W0
Congratulations to Dominic Hoffman, Kate Reading, and Robert Petkoff, this year's new Golden Voices!
There are podcasts, long interviews, and so much more. Listen to our podcasts https://audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/
Check out ALL our Golden Voices https://audiofilemagazine.com/golden-...
Congrats to AudioFile Magazine's newest Golden Voices. You'll find audiographies for each here:
Dominic Hoffman https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar...,
Kate Readinghttps://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar... , and
Robert Petkoff https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar....
Happy Listening from our ears to yours!
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, July 12, 2024, AFM editors share an "Interview with Robert Petkoff, 2024 Golden Voice Narrator" https://bit.ly/3WgKyTsGolden Voice narrator Robert Petkoff discusses his work in audiobooks with AFM host Jo Reed. They talk about Robert Petkoff's career path that led him to audio books. Robert Petkoff brings to life audio books ranging from thrilling mysteries and science fiction epics to deeply researched nonfiction. They speak often about "LESS IS LOST"
Listen to Robert Petkoff on AudioFile Magazine's podcast "Behind the Mic" https://megaphone.link/TPG6117942675
"LESS IS LOST Arthur Less, Book 2" written by Andrew Sean Greer with an Earphones Award winning performance by Golden Voice narrator Robert Petkoff. Read the review, listen to the sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked at the review's end) https://bit.ly/3DocAUa
Want more Robert Petkoff? Here's his audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar...
Goodreads: LESS IS LOST https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.Today, July 24 2024, we have "10 Cool August Audiobook Picks from AudioFile's Editors" https://bit.ly/46nqDWn
AudioFile Magazine editors are into "fantastical escapes" this month. They are showcasing big new audiobooks from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, T. Kingfisher, P. Djèlí Clark, Nalo Hopkinson, and, the latest romance from Casey McQuiston. Best of all, Ann Cleeves’s inimitable detective, Vera Stanhope, is back.
Reviewers haven't submitted reviews yet for these tantalizing and fantastical tales. I know I'm waiting for Ann Cleeves' newest because who doesn't love Vera Stanhope?
Stay tuned! We'll have reviews of these August releases in a few days.
In the meantime, check out AudioFile Magazine's site http://www.audiofilemagazine.com for our reviews of performances by your favorite audio actors https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev... and Golden Voice narrators https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/gol....
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, July 30, 2024, Laura Sackton is "In the Studio: The Queen of Fourteenth Street" https://bit.ly/3WoYREuPlaywright and narrator Barrie Kreinik and Hachette Audio producer Thomas Mis speak with AFM's Laura Sackton about their original audio adaptation of THE QUEEN OF FOURTEENTH STREET. WIth a full cast, the audio performance was recorded in one sitting and is complete with sound effects that replace stage directions. The interview provides lots of background for audio book, radio drama, and stage enthusiasts alike.
"THE QUEEN OF FOURTEENTH STREET" written by Barrie Kreinik performed by Barrie Kreinik, Orlagh Cassidy, Imani Jade Powers, Elisabeth Rodgers, and James Fouhey for which they won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review, then check out AFMs podcast (linked at the review's end) https://bit.ly/3KG3GDZ
There's also a biography of the main character Eva Le Gallienne by Helen Sheehy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6..., published in 1996 by Knopf, upon which the audio book is based. There's no audio book recording of the biography.
Goodreads: THE QUEEN OF FOURTEENTH STREET https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Aug 8, 2024, AFM editors were "Talking with Narrator Nicole Lewis" https://bit.ly/3LWTtU3Nicole Lewis is featured on the cover of the latest issue (August/September 2024) of AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/
Nicole Lewis talks about her life, her career in acting, and her love of a story. These sentences sum up her passion for audio books. "Audiobook work “feels like such a miracle to me because I just love to read. I love to read aloud, and I love acting, so it’s a great marriage of all these things I really love to do.”
"ONE OF OUR KIND" written by Nicola Yoon and performed by Nicole Lewis for which she won an Earphones Award. Read the review while you listen to the accompanying sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked at the review's end) https://bit.ly/3XkIgnf
Want more Nicole Lewis' audio book performances? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: ONE OF OUR KIND https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, August 12, 2024, begins the "AudioFile Audiobook Club" with REZ BALL by Byron Graves, narrated by Jesse Nobess. REZ BALL is our inaugural audiobook club teen selection for Summer 2024. https://bit.ly/3SF3ARaAFM initiates the Audiobook Club with this action packed audio book for teens featuring basketball, loyalty, growing up, and the ups-and-downs of life.
We've loaded the Audiobook Club with videos from AFM's YouTube Channel "Behind the Mic," a podcast, discussion questions, listen-a-likes, and more.
AFM's YouTube channel Behind the Mic: "Author Byron Graves on REZ BALL" https://youtu.be/yFz-YuBJZuY?si=53ZXK...
Narrator Jesse Nobess on REZ BALL — AudioFile Audiobook Club https://youtu.be/NYJtIruZ14U?si=z85hn...
"REZ BALL" written in 2023 by Byron Graves performed by Jesse Nobess. REZ BALL won two major awards "American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Young Adult Book" and the "William C Morris Award 2024." Read the review while listening to the accompanying sound clip, then check out the podcast (linked at the review's end) https://bit.ly/3WLpOSO
Here's a curated list of other audio book reviews featuring "Indigenous Voices" Audiobooks written by tribally enrolled Native Americans and authentically performed by Indigenous narrators offer listeners a wide variety of genres, subject matter, and geographic range https://bit.ly/3kUIvl0
What do you think? Curious ears at AudioFile Magazine want to know.
Goodreads: REZ BALL https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, August 28. 2024, Aurelia Scott brings us "Narrator Linda Jones's Thoreau Project" https://bit.ly/3XjM8EKNarrator Linda Jones, upon rereading WALDEN, says she "was more enthralled than she’d been as a teenager. It spoke to all her emotions—from grief to self-doubt to gratitude." Linda Jones believes "Thoreau the nineteenth-century writer speaks to our twenty-first-century life." I can't wait to listen to this Spoken Realms https://spokenrealms.com/ production.
"WALDEN, OR LIFE IN THE WOODS" written in 1854 by Henry David Thoreau and read by Linda Jones in 2022 and reviewed in 2024. Check out the review of this classic work here https://bit.ly/3Z4dQGF
You'll find other reviews of Linda Jones' audio book narrations here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: WALDEN, OR LIFE IN THE WOODS https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Today, September 4, 2024, AFM editors bring us the "Indie Spotlight: The Real Education of TJ Crowley" https://bit.ly/3XxFfjnAudioFile Magazine editors interviewed the author and screenwriter, asking about the content, its importance, and what they hope listeners will get out of this audio drama.
Mary Wuthrich, when asked about the audio book, said, "TJ CROWLEY is a heartfelt story that could be an instrument of change, opening up conversations about our shared humanity and the power of connection." Written for teens and adults, listeners will hear about "social justice, our history of racial inequity, and the various forces at work that must play a part in helping a confused and angry kid decide who he wants to be in the world." A timely topic.
"THE REAL EDUCATION OF TJ CROWLEY: Coming of Age on the Redline: An Audio Drama" written by Grant Overstake, Adapted by May Wuthrich and performed by Dani Martineck, Golden Voice Dion Graham, Tavia Gilbert, Golden Voice Johnny Heller, Shayna Small, Michael Crouch, Sheila Brown Kinnard, and a Full Cast, for which they won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip that accompanies the review, then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/47bUzW3
Goodreads: THE REAL EDUCATION OF TJ CROWLEY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
On Saturday Sept. 14, 2024 AFM editors shared “Narrator Elena Rey on OYE” https://bit.ly/3B5vi3KNarrator Elena Rey tells AudioFile listeners about narrating this emotional, funny family novel written by Melissa Mogollon, entitled “OYE” told through a series of one-sided phone conversations.
Listen to Elena Rey on AFM’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/ROrLb9-NITU
“OYE” written by Melissa Mogollon with an Earphones Award winning performance by Elena Rey. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review https://bit.ly/46EEOXc
You’ll find more reviews of Elena Rey’s vocal performances here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: OYE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
On Saturday, Sept 28, 2024, AFM editors highlighted “Narrator Sunny Lu on THE MECHANICS OF MEMORY” https://bit.ly/3XMCgCkListen as Narrator Sunny Lu talks about this thriller of an audio book that will make you question your own memories. Listen on AFM’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/X2t6MGID8JU?si=GS9LA...
THE MECHANICS OF MEMORY” written by Audrey Lee and performed by Sunny Lu, Keong Sim, and Charlie Thurston. Read the review as you listen to the sound clip https://bit.ly/3YZoG0G
Want more Audrey Lee audio book narrations? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: THE MECHANICS OF MEMORY https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1.... alas no audio book link on GR
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.Did you know that audio books are more popular than ever? Of course you do, you are active listeners and aficionados.
We have something special for all of you.
As part of the Maine Lit Fest https://www.mainewriters.org/maine-li..., AudioFile will present a free, LIVE Zoom discussion pairing two Maine authors with the narrators of their audiobooks on Sunday, October 13, from 7-8pm ET. Author Paul Doiron (PITCH DARK) and Henry Leyva, narrator of many books in the Mike Bowditch crime series, and Morgan Talty (author of FIRE EXIT and NIGHT OF THE LIVING REZ) and Darrell Dennis, narrator of both of his audiobooks, will provide a behind-the-mic glimpse into the collaborative process that brings excellent recordings to our ears.
AudioFile readers and audio book listeners have a chance to learn more about the nuances and challenges of translating text into evocative audio experiences.
Register here: https://bit.ly/AudioFilemainelitfest
Greetings audio book addicts and lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
On Oct 18, 2024, "AudioFile at Maine Lit Fest : The Magic of the Spoken Word - Maine Authors and Their Audiobook Narrators" link now available https://bit.ly/3UexxIMAFM publisher Michele Cobb interviews authors and narrators, asking about their "behind-the-mic collaborative process that brings excellent audiobooks to our ears." It's a fascinating hour with questions, answers, and more about audio books and their vocal production. By the end of the program, I knew there was one title I must listen to before the others.
"PITCH DARK: Mike Bowditch, Book 15" written by Paul Doiron and read by Henry Leyva. Here's the review and accompanying sound clip. Gotta love those Maine accents https://bit.ly/4cJucsx
Happy listening from our ears to yours!
Goodreads: PITCH DARK https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, AFM editors spoke with "Narrator Lisa Flanagan on THE FACULTY LOUNGE" https://bit.ly/4fkzfQPLisa Flanagan describes her experience narrating THE FACULTY LOUNGE and how it brought back good memories of school and learning. Listen to Lisa Flanagan on AFM's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/IV8Y-BmQjZc?si=ORkgb...
"THE FACULTY LOUNGE" written by Jennifer Mathieu with an Earphones Award winning narration by Lisa Flanagan. Now check out the review and the accompanying sound clip, then listen to our podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/3A9PYqM
Want to listen to more Lisa Flanagan's audio performances? Click here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Goodreads: THE FACULTY LOUNGE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Thanks for this fantastic listen!AudioFile wrote: "Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, AFM editors spoke with "Narrator Lisa Flanagan on THE FACULTY..."
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with more from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, November 1, 2024, AFM editor Michele Cobb speaks with "Author Walter Mosley and Narrator Michael Boatman on Their Longtime Partnership" https://bit.ly/3C6TGCCWalter Mosley talks about writing his latest Easy Rawlins mystery while Michael Boatman discusses becoming Easy Rawlins as he unravels the latest investigation. You can read the partial transcript in the article above.
Listen to and watch "Murder By the Mic" which features Walter Mosley, Michael Boatman, and Michele Cobb and their hour long conversation on YouTube https://youtu.be/67R3U_r0ff8?si=-ng3Z...
"FAREWELL, AMETHYSTINE: Easy Rawlins, Book 16" written by Walter Mosley and performed by Michael Boatman for which he won an Earphones Award. Read the review while you listen to the sound clip https://bit.ly/4dYFCtq
Goodreads: FAREWELL, AMETHYSTINE https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Yesterday, Nov 7, 2024, Emily Connelly was “In the Studio: HUDA F ARE YOU? and HUDA F CARES?” https://bit.ly/4emW8CgAuthor Huda Fahmy and producer Iris McElroy spoke with Emily Connelly about converting a graphic novel into an audio book. And about their adventures along the way. While you read their interview in the article above, I’m going to check out the audio books.
“HUDA F ARE YOU?” written by Huda Fahmy and read by Huda Fahmy, Aixa Kay, Ayman Samman, Christie Bahna, Rasha Zamamiri, and a Full Cast. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review, then check out the podcast (linked at the end of the review) https://bit.ly/3XxwSEr
“HUDA F CARES?” written by Huda Fahmy | Read by Huda Fahmy and a Full Cast. Read the review while you listen to the sound clip https://bit.ly/4hypbpz
Goodreads: HUDA F ARE YOU https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Goodreads: HUDA F CARES https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024, AFM editors showcased “Narrator Moira Quirk on BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN” https://bit.ly/4fs0uJZMoira Quirk speaks about “this dark academic fantasy, which explores the ripple effects of colonization.” You’ll find Moira Quirk’s comments on AFM’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://youtu.be/7e6nYkVBFBI?si=IblJz...
“BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN” written by M.L. Wang with an Earphones Award winning performance by Moira Quirk. Read the review while you listen to the accompanying sound clip https://bit.ly/3BZOMYd
Goodreads: BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with news from AudioFile Magazine.Today, December 4, 2024, "Best Audiobooks 2024 from AudioFile Magazine" https://bit.ly/3VmhZTT
The universe of audio books is a vast and wonderful. AudioFile's mission is to evaluate and recommend vocal performance seriously.
Every December, we celebrate the year's truly stellar performances and share them with our readers. 54 audiobooks are honored fitting within Multi-Voice, our newest category and eight other genre.
Listen to Editor and Owner Robin Whitten and Jo Reed talk about this year's selections on a special episode of "Behind the Mic" podcast https://megaphone.link/TPG1534933345
Listen to “Behind the Mic” podcast at http://audiofilemagazine.com/podcast, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.
Access all of "AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of 2024" by genre or category here https://bit.ly/AudioFileBest24
Happy Listening!
Greetings audio book listeners, Miriam here with AudioFile Magazine.Today, Dec 17, 2024, "AudioFile Editors Pick 10 Audiobooks We’re Excited for in January" https://bit.ly/4gyAxsN
The ten showcased titles include Golden Voice Grover Gardner narrating the latest Scott Turow to anxiously awaited book III by Rebecca Yarros, and nonfiction from National Book Award winner, Imani Perr.
January’s audiobooks offer great options to kick off your new year of listening.
Our reviewers are busy listening and writing. We have reviews of earlier titles by many of the authors. You'll just have to wait for January to hear the reviews and sound clips.
Check out our Best Audio Books of 2024 https://bit.ly/AudioFileBest24
For more audiobook reviews, see AudioFile Magazine http://www.audiofilemagazine.com
Subscribe here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/ema...
Happy Listening
Happy New Year audio book lovers, Miriam here from AudioFile Magazine.
We’re starting off the year on Jan 2, 2025 with today’s Review of the Day. “KNIFE SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS: May Contain Murder, Book 1”
written by Orlando Murrin and performed by Sebastian Humphreys. Listen to the sound clip as you read the review https://bit.ly/3ZSm5nY
You’ll fine our daily “Review of the Day” on our website, enticing you to try a new listen http://www.audiofilemagazine.com
Goodreads: KNIFE SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS (alas no audio book link) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
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Our "Review of the Day" is:"WIND AND TRUTH: Stormlight Archive, Book 5" written by Brandon Sanderson and performed by Golden Voice narrator Kate Reading and Michael Kramer. You'll find the sound clip and review of this 62 hour Earphones Award winning performance here https://bit.ly/4a8eIxL
AudioFile Magazine focuses their reviews on performance and publishes 50 reviews a week. Get the reviews in your e-mail box weekly by subscribing at AudioFile Magazine https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/ema...
Happy Listening!
Goodreads: WIND AND TRUTH https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Greetings audio book lovers, Miriam here with news for your ears from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Jan 23, 2025, Aurelia Scott brings us "New Voices for Old Stories: 6 Audiobook Retellings" https://bit.ly/3PMSI1VAurelia Scott selected six books that "give fresh insight into famous literature by reinterpreting it." It's always fun to see how contemporary authors can twist or retell a 'classic' tale, from Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and Odyssey, to Huck Finn, and everything in between. As Aurelia says, they are popular today. Here are two I want to try.
"THE VOYAGE HOME: The Women of Troy, Book 3" written by Pat Barker with an Earphones Award winning performance by Kristin Atherton. Read review that includes an enticing sound clip and then check out the podcast (linked below the review) https://bit.ly/3ZnMXgQ
"PRIVATE RITES" by Julia Armfield and read by Hannah van der Westhuysen. Read the review of this retelling of King Lear https://bit.ly/3ClScor
Which will you try? Curious ears want to know.
Goodreads: THE VOYAGE HOME https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Goodreads: PRIVATE RITES https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
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Did you hear? Today, June 3, 2024, Robin Whitten, AFM's editor announced "AudioFile's Golden Voices: The Golden 50" https://bit.ly/4c5P3W0
It's so exciting! AFM introduced the 2024 Golden Voices, though they will likely be familiar names—or voices—for many of you. Congratulations to Dominic Hoffman, Kate Reading, and Robert Petkoff, this year's new Golden Voices!
Join us as we celebrate the Golden Voice narrators all June. Their recordings, their performances are the cream on top of amazing audio books. One of the great skills of great narrators like our Golden Voices is their ability to turn in memorable performances across a wide variety of genres. The article "AudioFile's Golden Voices: The Golden 50" https://bit.ly/4c5P3W0 proves our point.
There will be podcasts, long interviews, and so much more. Listen to our podcasts https://audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/
Check out ALL our Golden Voices https://audiofilemagazine.com/golden-...
Congrats to AudioFile Magazine's newest Golden Voices. You'll find audiographies for each here:
Dominic Hoffman https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar...,
Kate Readinghttps://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar... , and
Robert Petkoff https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar....
Happy Listening from our ears to yours!