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Today's interview features Vox by Christina Dalcher, read by Julia Whelan. This chilling book will make you think hard about life today and dystopian society. You can read the review and listen to a sound clip of this Earphones Award Winning performance here: http://bit.ly/2wb1lev
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Take a few minutes out of your day to listen to discussion about audio books.
Good Monday everyone, Miriam here.
Saturday we posted "Kirby Heyborne on Ray Bradbury: A fan narrates one of his author heroes". Kirby raves about his favorite author whose work he now performs. http://bit.ly/2xjAHQ8Better yet, Kirby talks about Ray Bradbury's short stories on AF's YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/sWcW-xw2wGQ
Of course, you can read about A MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY AND OTHER STORIES written by Ray Bradbury (written in 1959) and performed by Kirby Heyborne (2018). Listen to his Earphones Award winning narration http://bit.ly/2D670s9
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here bringing you Robin's latest blog post (Sept 21, 2018) "Obsessed with Thrillers: Exploring the Behind the Mic Podcast" http://bit.ly/2xv4oyK
Robin's brought together this week's selections for Behind The Mic with AudioFile Magazine. (We've provided links above for subscribing through iTunes, Stitcher, and GooglePlay). I'm going to check out Wild Fire Shetland Island, Book 8 by Ann Cleeves read by Earphones Award Winner Kenny Blyth. Here's the link to the review and a sound clip http://bit.ly/2MY6TmM
It sounds like a great thriller!
Don't forget to listen to the "Behind the Mic" clips of each of the books. Let us know what you think.
Happy Sunday everyone, Miriam here with the latest from the AudioFile Magazine blog. 
Yesterday, Sept 22, 2018 we posted our blog which features: "Spies, the CIA, and Intelligence Gathering—the Real Story - Narrator Paul Michael tells us about this fascinating history entitled "The Brotherhood of Spies" http://bit.ly/2pBdc1L In his YouTube video, Earphones Award Winner Paul Michael talks about his experience recording "A Brotherhood of Spies: The U-2 and the CIA's Secret War" by Monte Reel, a history of spy craft and so much more. Here's the link to the video https://youtu.be/h7iUfKzRUb0
Of course, we have a review of the audio book along with a sound clip http://bit.ly/2MZ9ecx
AudioFile Magazine followers, the current issue of the magazine is in the mail winging its way to your home and office. If you'd like some sneak previews of reviews, check out "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" on iTunes https://apple.co/2Q3YhsH, Stitcher http://bit.ly/2PyLZra, and GooglePlay http://bit.ly/2LX5Oq7.
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It's Friday and I'm excited by the news.Robin Whitten, AF Magazine editor and owner, announced today "New Voices Join AudioFile’s Podcast: Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" http://bit.ly/2zDXVmv
My favorite this week is "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome and read by Golden Voice Dion Graham who won an Earphones Award for his performance. Don't you just love audiobooks about libraries! Take a look at the review and listen to the sound clips at AudioFile Magazine http://bit.ly/2w8i6Xy
Let us know what you are listening to this weekend!
Yesterday, Sept 29, 2918, AF's blog post featured "Lisa Flanagan and Naomi Novik Spin the Perfect Tale: Rumpelstiltskin’s story retold in SPINNING SILVER" http://bit.ly/2DHx113
Watch Lisa Flanagan talk about Naomi Novik's fractured fairy tale "Spinning Silver" about Rumpelstiltskin, with a few twists along the way. Of course we have a review and a sound clip of Lisa's amazingly versatile Earphones Award Winning presentation http://bit.ly/2Ln20Pu Here's Lisa's discussion on AF's YouTube "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/R87R9pNNCsU
What version of the fairy tale do you prefer?
Good Friday everyone, Miriam here. 
You are in for a treat when you listen to Lethal White Book 4 by Robert Galbraith. It's read by Robert Glenister (an Earphones Award Winner), whose gritty, emotive voice will chill you to the core as Cormoran Strike seeks the truth.Listen to a sound clip and check out the review here: http://bit.ly/2RdIckV
Yesterday (Oct 7, 2018), we sent out a blog post for "Behind the Mic with Narrator Robert Fass: What Is The Happiness Curve of our Lives?" http://bit.ly/2Nqikit
Fass talks about his experience recording "The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Hard in the Middle, Then Gets Much Better" written by Jonathan Rauch. Fass won an Earphones Award for his performance. Here's the link to AF's YouTube channel and Fass' reactions to the contents of the audio book https://youtu.be/jwvLiMWf0r8
Of course, we at AudioFile Magazine have a review for you along with a sound clip http://bit.ly/2ILyL8n
NOTE: There seem to be a number of books by Rauch on the topic all with the same title "The Happiness Curve" but different subtitles.
Good morning everyone, Miriam here on a chilly Tuesday. 
"Sopranos Veteran Michael Imperioli & Music Legend Lou Reed" is the focus of AudioFile’s Podcast Interview with Michael Imperioli (Christopher in the Sopranos) posted on October 13, 2018 http://bit.ly/2PDDhbS"The Perfume Burned His Eyes" written and read by Michael Imperioli. He won an Earphones Award for his narration Here's the AF Magazine review and sound clip http://bit.ly/2OpF0Vv
Listen to an interview of Michael Imperioli who talks about his newest book on our new "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" podcast. https://apple.co/2Q3YhsH
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest podcast from "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine." 
Robin and Jo Reed talk about "The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein", the most recent retelling of the famous tale from the perspective of Victor Frankenstein's companion, Elizabeth. Listen to Jo and Robin talk about the book hear a sound clip the podcast https://apple.co/2Q3YhsH
Here's the AudioFile Magazine review and sound clip http://bit.ly/2RQ5b5D
Saturday's blog post (Oct 20, 2018) is ripped straight from the headlines and the best seller list http://bit.ly/2CVYUBw
We bring you Behind the Mic with Narrator Robert Petkoff who talks about his experience narrating "Fear: Trump in the White House " by Bob Woodward Robert's talk is on our YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/obc-oYW9GJY
You can read a review and listen to a sound clip at AudioFile Magazine : http://bit.ly/2NTnE36
I cannot wait to listen to this chilling audio book. Thanks to Robert for whetting my appetite to listen.
Good Thursday everyone, Miriam here. 
We have a treat for you today. Candace Levy Takes 5 with Ron Butler with "5 Audiobooks and 5 Questions with a Versatile Voice Performer" (Oct 24, 2018). You'll want to read through the entire blog because Ron's interview is below the audio book suggestions. Here's the link to the blog post http://bit.ly/2SgRH3lIf you are in a YA mood or just getting into this spooky season, you'll want to give a listen to Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith and read by Ron Butler who won an Earphones Award for his performance.
Read the review and listen to a sound clip here: http://bit.ly/2O3JOLk
What a wonderfully creepy listen!
Good morning everyone, Miriam here on this sunny Monday. 
Narrator Ron Butler talks about his impressions as he narrated "Ben Fountain’s Candid and Unsparing Audiobook: Beautiful Country Burn Again: The Long Con of American Politics." The blog was posted here on Oct 27, 2018 http://bit.ly/2AuIPQJ Rob's impressions are recorded on AudioFile Magazine's YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" https://youtu.be/RXWOpfN67Ic
This Earphones Award Winning performance by Rob Butler of Beautiful Country Burn Again: Democracy, Rebellion, and Revolution written by Ben Fountain will draw you into the story of politics and our political history.
Read a review and listen to a sound clip of this fascinating audio book here: http://bit.ly/2PLpH6k
Happy Wednesday everyone, Miriam here. Yes, I know it's Halloween also but yesterday's blog (Cot 30, 2018) wasn't scary, it was....steamy.
Caitlin Augusta interviewed John Lane, Audie Award-Winning Romance Narrator in our "Meet the voice behind some of your favorites" series http://bit.ly/2Pxg6TzJohn specializes in super steamy, toe-curling romances that are perfect for his voice. His Audie Award winning Claim & Protect: Men of Haven, Book 3 written by Rhenna Morgan will warm your heart and make you want to listen to the entire series over and over again.
Here's a review and a sound clip of John's performance http://bit.ly/2w3mMPG
John's other audio book readings aren't to be missed. Here's a list of what he's read https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Good morning everyone, Miriam here on a chilly Thursday morning.
Last week we posted our latest "behind the Mic" interview. "Running into the Dark: A Motivational Memoir: A Special Bond Between Author and Narrator" http://bit.ly/2DkmmIvRunning into the Dark: a blind man’s record-setting run across America by Jason Romero, read by Gary Galone.
Listen to the conversation between author and long-distance runner Jason Romero and narrator Gary Galone on YouTube https://youtu.be/8kIaucHGDyY
Here's the link to the review and sound clip of the performance at AudioFile Magazine http://bit.ly/2D9xnLZ
You'll want to tie on your running shoes and get out on the highway to experience the country one step at a time.
Happy listening!
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here. 
The centennial of WWI armistice day is almost upon us, two more days! With that in mind, Robin’s Roundup for Nov 9, 2018 is "A Foxhole to Audiobooks on the World War I Centenary" http://bit.ly/2OB7p6aThere is so much amazing and fascinating fiction and non-fiction about WWI, it's difficult to pick a few, let alone highlight one of Robin's pick. Here goes.
Rob Shapiro discusses his narration of The World Remade: America in World War I by GJ Meyer. Rob won an Earphones Award for his narration. Here's the YouTube "Behind the Mic" video https://youtu.be/FJhmGJ6N9Go
The review and sound clip is here: http://bit.ly/2Ff0EaQ
If you want to listen to a book about WWI written for teens which was made into a movie and a stage play, check out War Horse by Michael Morpurgo and read by John Keating winning an Earphones Award.
Here's the review along with a very short sound clip http://bit.ly/2Fc7WMz
Do you have a favorite WWI audio book? Please share it with us.
Happy Monday everyone, Miriam here enjoying a long holiday weekend. 
If you haven't listened to David Grann, you are in for a treat. Saturday's AF Magazine blog post (Nov 10, 2018) "David Grann’s The Old Man and the Gun: Listen to the Audiobook, Picture Robert Redford" is a real treat. http://bit.ly/2qArznoMark Deakins, on AF's YouTube "Behind the Mic: OLD MAN AND THE GUN" tells listeners about his experience narrating Grann's audio books. You'll also hear a little about the three short stories in this collection. Here's the link to the YouTube video https://youtu.be/z9oLYa4E4lA
Of course, AF Magazine reviewed the audio book "The Old Man and the Gun: And Other Tales of True Crime" written by journalist David Grann and read by Mark Deakins. Here's the link to the review http://bit.ly/2z6VkRl
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Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here bringing you Robin's Roundup blog post for Nov 16, 2018 "Maryrose Wood Brings The Incorrigibles Home for the Holidays" http://bit.ly/2QP7O6X
The final book in the series "The Long-Lost Home: The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Book 6" by Maryrose Wood, read by Fiona Hardingham for which she won an Earphones Award. Here's the review and sound clip of this installment of the Incorrigible Children is here: http://bit.ly/2uo2PkGAlong with a review of the book, Robin's Roundup includes an interview with Maryrose Wood who speaks about the series. You can listen to the interview through a link on the blog and also in "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" http://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com/
Listeners of all ages will love the series. Check them all out (the links are in the blog) and let us know which is your favorite.
Happy Sunday everyone, Miriam here.
As you know, we never take a break from reviewing and thinking about audio books. Saturday's blog post was "Frankie Corzo on Merci Suárez Changes Gears: The Importance of Seeing Oneself Reflected in Stories" http://bit.ly/2qR0BYPFrankie talks about recording this charming audio book set in Cuba and connecting with the characters. Merci Suárez Changes Gears written by Meg Medina features charming tweens and listeners of all ages will love this recording.
The YouTube video of Frankie's comments is here: https://youtu.be/gvGiAM9run0
The review and sound clip is here: http://bit.ly/2NCcsqw
Do you like to listen to audio books about your community? We'd love to know.
Happy Tuesday everyone, Miriam here.
Sonja Cole suggests "10 Road Trip Audiobooks the Whole Family Will Enjoy: Pack Up Audiobooks for Your Long Rides" (posted Nov 20, 2018). How I wish we had audio books when I was a kid traveling by car during Thanksgiving. http://bit.ly/2DxO5oAIt's so much more fun to pop in an audio book and listen together. One audio book that's great fun is Mary Poppins written by P.L. Travers and read by Sophie Thompson. No matter your age, you'll love the antics of Mary Poppins. Here's a link to the review http://bit.ly/2DPBRbF
Of course, there are nine other suggestions on Sonja's blog post. What are you going to listen to with your family this Thanksgiving? We'd love to know.
Good morning everyone, Miriam here.
On Wednesday (Nov 21, 2018), Candace Levy posted "Five Questions with Cassandra Campbell: From World Travel to Zsa Zsa Gabor, the Life of a Narrator" http://bit.ly/2DC6CjwCandace talks with Cassandra about audio books she prefers to record, some of her adventures with recording including learning how to pronounce Zsa Zsa Gabor's name!
I've picked two titles to check out today. Cassandra's Earphones Award Winning narration of Where the Crawdads Sing written by Delia Owens. Reviewed here along with a sound clip http://bit.ly/2CyIyPH
Kill the Angel Caselli and Torre, Book 2 by Sandrone Dazieri, also an Earphones Award Winner. Take a listen the sound clip that accompanies this review http://bit.ly/2OYsd83
Cassandra's readings are so versatile and varied you'll seek out all her performances.
It's Friday and time for Robin's Roundup. Today (Nov 30, 2018), Robin posted "Fun with Podcasting—with 2018 Best Audiobooks Episodes" http://bit.ly/2DTmvCmHere Robin showcases the first five categories of Best Audiobooks with links to "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" podcasts.
Want to listen without iTunes or Stitcher? Here's the link to our new LibSyn https://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com/
Stay tuned for more of the best of the best Audiobooks of 2018.
Happy listening!
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here trying to adjust to the thirty degree drop in temperature since yesterday. Good thing there are lots of audio books to warm up the day.
Saturday's recap blog post was "Michael Crouch on OLIVER LOVING: AudioFile’s Best Fiction Audiobooks of 2018" (Dec 1, 2018) http://bit.ly/2RstRkeMichael talks about his Earphone Award Winning experience narrating Oliver Loving written by Stefan Merrill Block in "Behind the Mic with AudioFile" which you can find in iTunes or here at LibSync https://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com
We've reviewed it here along with a sound clip here http://bit.ly/2KTikYw
What do you think of this performance? AF would love to know
Good morning everyone, Miriam here enjoying a sunny Sunday. I'm catching up on AF blog posts. On Friday (Dec 7, 2018), Robin’s Roundup was "Podcasting the Best Audiobooks" http://bit.ly/2G5WwKP
Robin's been in the recording studio talking about audio books, what else?! This week, she was at HarperAudio Studios talking about audio books, comparing notes about the best listens, and more.
Robin also spoke to "Professional Book Nerds" about the best of... https://professionalbooknerds.com/ep-...
It's also been a week of releasing the Best Audiobooks of 2018. Five more categories were released and discussed. Have you listened to our daily podcasts? You can subscribe through iTunes, or listen through AF Magazine's website Libsyn http://bit.ly/2rrl9Y3
Good morning everyone, Miriam here on a grey Wednesday.
We continue our reprise of the Best Audiobooks of 2018 with Romance Plus a Bonus Narrator Video with Saskia Maarleveld http://bit.ly/2BfCS9gOn Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine, Saskia talks about her experience recording of It Happened in the Highlands by May McGoldrick. It's a combination of mystery and romance that promises to delight even the most tired ears. Saskia won an Earphones Award for her performance that you can listen to here while you read the review http://bit.ly/2C845fO
You can listen to Saskia on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/n7qE8vjGop4
Watch AF's GR groups for more about The Best of 2018. We have a few more for discerning ears.
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.Today (Dec 14, 2018), Robin’s Roundup is "How Long Do the Best Audiobooks Last?" http://bit.ly/2EwqsxZ
It's a great question and Robin has the answer. AudioFile Magazine's "Best of" are indeed the best of the best, the best of the year, and the best work of the voice actors / narrators in the industry.
Robin's provided links to the "Best of" for the past five years and links to the "Behind the Mic" sessions that highlight the best.
From my perspective, great Audio Books last forever, they are timeless. I'm always challenged to pick out the best out of all the titles I've listened to over the three decades I've been involved with audio books.
Now it's your turn. How long have you been recommending your "best" audio book?
Happy Monday everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
As your family gathers together during this winter season, we have a treat for you "Fiona Hardingham on THE LONG-LOST HOME: AudioFile’s Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks of 2018" http://bit.ly/2LwDZ9rBehind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine features Fiona Hardingham as she speaks with Robin Whitten about recording The Long-Lost Home: The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Book 6 by Maryrose Wood. Fiona won an Earphones Award for her performance. The performance is also AudioFile’s Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks of 2018.
Here's the review and sound clip: http://bit.ly/2uo2PkG
If you haven't subscribed to Behind the Mic on iTunes or Stitcher, you can listen through AF's website http://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com/
Have a lovely day.
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from Robin's Roundup.
Today, Dec 28, 2018, Robin presents "New Earphones Awards for Your Earphones" http://bit.ly/2BLBM5CI'm always game for an engaging history audio book over a winter weekend. Robin recommends two titles that won Earphones Awarding Winning for their performances.
"Seven Ages of Paris" written by Alistair Horne and read by Derek Perkins. It's reviewed with sound clip here http://bit.ly/2EV8HZA and
"The Grand Escape: The Greatest Prison Breakout of the 20th Century " by Neal Bascomb and read by L.J. Ganser, reviewed here with a sound clip http://bit.ly/2RgVNuD
Of course, the other four Earphones Award Winners also sound wonderful. Too many audio books to choose from, never enough time.
It's Monday, Miriam here on New Year's Eve and I'm listening to the best of the best brought to you by AudioFile Magazine.
December 29, 2018, on Behind the Mic at AudioFile Magazine, Robin Whitten interviews "Heath Miller on SPACE OPERA" talking about AudioFile’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Audiobooks of 2018 http://bit.ly/2Tcj3XQHeath Miller, who won an Earphones Award for this performance, talks about his experience recording this "Space Opera" written by Catherynne M. Valente. Here's the AF review and soundclip http://bit.ly/2F4SMmV
Here's the link to Behind The Mic if you haven't subscribed through iTunes or Stitcher http://bit.ly/2rrl9Y3
When you finish listening, laughing, and being amazed at Miller's vocal versatility, let us know if you enjoyed the interview and the performance.!
Missed the AudioFile Magazine 2018 Best of Audiobooks listing? Here it is http://digital.audiofilemagazine.com/...
Good morning everyone, Miriam here on a grey, dreary Monday that follows two gorgeous sunny days. Ah well, that's winter.Speaking of winter, it's the best season for thrillers and heart racing, fast paced books.
Saturday's blog (Jan 5, 2019), "Elisabeth Rodgers on Vendetta: Buckle up for this thriller!" is a perfect example of a thriller. http://bit.ly/2Rg1oCkElisabeth talks about her experience of narrating on AudioFile Magazine's Behind the Mic on YouTube https://youtu.be/CZ8gVgee344
Elisabeth talks about Iris Johansen's Vendetta is the fifth adventure featuring Catherine Ling in a non-stop thriller, for which she won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here at AudioFile Magazine http://bit.ly/2Lt5L6P
It's Wednesday and we have lots to share with you.
In today's blog post (Jan 9, 2019), Caitlin Augusta writes about "Intense Romantic Suspense from CD Reiss: Narrators Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden take on challenging material" http://bit.ly/2QvSV8H. Now that sounds intriguing and a little unsettling.Caitlin features CD Reiss' two recent audio books.
The first is Rough Edge The Edge Book 1, read by Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell who received an Earphones Award for their performance. It's reviewed with a sound clip here: http://bit.ly/2QzjPN5
Earphones Award Winner Marriage Games The Games Duet, Book 1 written by by CD Reiss and read by Elena Wolfe and Sebastian York. Here's the review with its sound clip http://bit.ly/2Qx0VGw
Both are romances that are a little edgy, intense, and contain some erotic scenes that are not for the faint of heart.
It's Thursday already, and I'm scoping out listening for the weekend that's just around the corner.Aurelia Scott posted today (Jan 10, 2019), "The Thrill of Knowing Stuff (in Five Audiobooks): Inspiration! Enlightenment! Entertainment! http://bit.ly/2siF6Rj
Since it's winter and I'm often nesting, hiding from the cold, I am always excited to learn something new! I love Aurelia's suggestions. Here's two that I want to explore."Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism and Why It Matters Now" written by Alan Rusbridger and read by Samuel West. The review of this enlightening book includes a sound clip http://bit.ly/2BB9bQn
"Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World " written and read by Neil Gaiman. Who can resist an audio book by Neil Gaiman? He's so creative. Here's the link to the review and sound clip http://bit.ly/2zis7mK
Check out these titles and the others Aurelia describes. You'll love the Thrill of Knowing Stuff!
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Happy Monday everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
Friday (Jan 11, 2019) AF's blog focused on "In the Studio with I LOVE LUCY: Recreating the Magic of the TV Classic" http://bit.ly/2SU5oFmWe highlight the LA Theater Works production "I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom " written by Gregg Oppenheimer | Read by Ron Bottitta, Seamus Dever, Sarah Drew, Abigail Marks, Matthew Floyd Miller, Rob Nagle, Oscar Nuñez, Nick Toren. Here's the review of the full-cast performance http://bit.ly/2CkbLdU
Can't get enough of the show? Check out the audio / radio performance!
For those of you working on the 2019 Audiobook Listening Challenge, here's an opportunity to try a Full-Cast performance.
Good evening everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AF's blog this cold and snowy Wednesday.
Today, Jan 16, 2019, Candace Levy discussed "5 Questions with Simon Vance Plus 5 Audiobooks from a King of Audiobooks" http://bit.ly/2Hglk3kSimon is one of my favorite narrators. He almost always wins an Earphones Award and I never want to stop listening to him. Not only are his audio books great but the interview is fascinating. Can't wait to listen to his next Earphones Award Winning performance.
Here are two titles that Candace selected that sound like fun to listen to.
The Wind in the Willows written by Kenneth Grahame (1908) and recorded in 2017. Ah, how this classic story comes to life!! Here's the review with a 'spell-binding' sound clip http://bit.ly/2AkmpzU
The Winter Station by Jody Shields which is a thriller about a real plague in 1910. Here's the review and sound clip http://bit.ly/2RSIbpF
It's Sunday and I'm looking back at yesterday's blog post.
How do you get more insight into the narrators who read audiobooks? Check out AFM's Behind the Mic on YouTube. Yesterday, "Joel Froomkin on All That Jazz: The Life and Times of the Musical Chicago", was our blog post (Jan 19, 2019) http://bit.ly/2RyYb0J
Joel Froomkin talks about his experience and delight recording "All That Jazz" which includes history of Chicago, the play, and Chicago's culture in his "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" on our YouTube channel.
You can hear it all in "All That Jazz: The Life and Times of the Musical Chicago" written by Ethan Mordden and read by Joel Froomkin, for which he won an Earphones Award. Here's the link to the review and sound clip of Froomkin's reading http://bit.ly/2sBUloD
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Good morning everyone, Miriam here on a cool Thursday morning bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
On Tuesday (Jan 22, 2019), Caitlin Augusta posted “Warm up with Romantic Comedies: New favorites from narrators we love” http://bit.ly/2U9tX13Since I’m living through the brutally cold polar vortex, I must agree with Augusta, Rom-Com audiobooks are the best way to stay warm.
Of the four titles highlighted in this blog post, I’m going to check out “The Accidental Beauty Queen” written by Teri Wilson and read by Joy Osmanski. You can read a review of the performance here: bit.ly/2FKluhHbit.ly/2FKluhH
As always, we’d love to know what you listen to on cold winter days.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here. Can you believe it’s Friday already. 
As I look toward a weekend holed up at home to avoid the frigid weather, I’m also excited to try out Aurelia Scott’s suggested listening from yesterday (Jan 24, 2109), “Everybody’s Talkin’ in These Full-Cast Productions: 6 Engaging Full-Cast Audiobooks” http://bit.ly/2B1bk8u“The Man on the Mountaintop: An Audible Original Drama” written by Susan Trott, adapted by Libby Spurrier , and read by Stanley Tucci, Toby Jones, Clare Corbett, Rachel Atkins, Jeff Harding, David Thorpe and a Full Cast (An AF Earphones Award Winner) will delight the ears.
Listen to a sound clip and read a review of the performance here: http://bit.ly/2Di3iKA
Pick one of Aurelia’s selections, or one of your own, as a way to fulfill this month’s AudioFile 2019 Listening Challenge which you can find here: https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/Li...
Good morning everyone, Miriam here catching up on blog posts from the weekend.
On Saturday, we posted "Adriana Trigiani and a Sweeping Novel about the 1940s Big Band Era: AudioFile’s podcast interview with Adriana Trigiani" http://bit.ly/2G7dN4xWe've posted the Behind the Mic podcast featuring Adriana Trigiani talking about the Big Band era and the newly released "Tony's Wife" read by Edoardo Ballerini. I just love listening to "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" because I learn a lot about the book, its background, and the author.
Here's the link to the audiobook review and sound clip http://bit.ly/2ryijAF
You can listen to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and on AF's website http://bit.ly/2rrl9Y3
Happy Monday everyone, Miriam here thinking about what to listen to this week. 
Yesterday's blog post (Feb 2, 2019), "Karissa Vacker on Jessica Barry’s Freefall: Suspense, and lots of it" http://bit.ly/2HPcUjz She speaks on our YouTube channel "Behind the Mic" exuding passion about her role narrating this exciting audio book. Here's the YouTube link to get you ready for listening experience https://youtu.be/rqBKF3zOkRkKarissa is one of a trio of narrators who record the heart-pounding thriller Freefall written by Jessica Barry and read by Hillary Huber, Karissa Vacker (voicing Allison), MacLeod Andrews. Their performance won an Earphones Award.
Here's the link to the review and a sound clip http://bit.ly/2Rifdjr
I don't know about you, but after listening to the YouTube clip and the sound clip, I want to dive into this audio book RIGHT NOW!
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Listen to a few. Tell us what YOU think!
Curious ears want to know.
Good evening everyone, Miriam here on a dreary Tuesday. I wish the sun would come out! 
To celebrate February and Romance Week (per GoodReads), we have the perfect blog post. Ellen Quint posted yesterday (Feb 11, 2019) "To my Valentine: Instead of chocolates, how about a romantic suspense audio?: Discover perfect Valentine’s Day listening" We have a treat for you. Four fabulous suggestions for your listening pleasure.
I'm going to check out "Reckless" by Selena Montgomery, the pen name for Stacey Abrams, who ran for Governor of Georgia, and read by Simone Daye. While the book was published in 2008, we reviewed it in 2018 http://bit.ly/2tkN5hm
Ellen has three other suggestions for audio book lovers. Check them out, along with some hot chocolate and some chocolate hearts, see the theme going here?, and let us know which you liked the best.
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here bringing you a smile with Robin's Roundup.
Today (Feb 15, 2019), "Hello, It’s Flavia!— An Interview with Alan Bradley and Jayne Entwistle" http://bit.ly/2N6rXEoFlavia is spunky, she's delightful, and she's into solving all the mysteries around her. Jayne Entwistle is most definitely the voice of Flavia and her friends. So today with have a triple treat.
First, an interview on "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" featuring Alan Bradley (the author) and Jayne Entwistle (the voice of Flavia et.al.). You can listen on iTunes, Stitcher, or here at AFM https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/pod...
Second, a YouTube video featuring Jayne where she speaks about her reading of Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd: Flavia de Luce Mysteries, Book 8 https://youtu.be/BblZvQrdaYc ,
AND, finally, a review of Flavia's latest adventure THE GOLDEN TRESSES OF THE DEAD: Flavia de Luce, Book 10.
Look for a review and sound clip of THRICE THE BRINDED CAT HATH MEW'D Flavia de Luce Mysteries, Book 8 here: http://bit.ly/2BDz2YJ
Read the review and sound clip of The Golden Tresses of the Dead: Flavia de Luce, Book 10 here: http://bit.ly/2Gaytt8
Ah, the joy of Fridays. Happy listening
Hi miriam can you be so kind to review one of my audio books? Can you please click on http://payhip.com/digitalaudioinfobooks there is a entry there that says audio sample?Please download and listen to it its free,and please spread the word.Please please and thank you very much.
Charly wrote: "Hi miriam can you be so kind to review one of my audio books? Can you please click on http://payhip.com/digitalaudioinfobooks there is a entry there that says audio sample?Please download and liste..."Dear Charly,
If you have an audio book you want AFM to review, please contact our offices info@audiofilemagazine.com. I do not review audio books without being assigned them through the magazine.
Thank you for following our group(s) and sharing your thoughts about audio books.
Miriam, AFM Reviewer
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here.
Yesterday (Feb 21, 2019), Aurelia C. Scott posted "Make a Wish! Great Listens for Grown-Up Birthdays: Audiobooks to treat yourself" http://bit.ly/2Is2yGxWhat better way to celebrate than to listen to biographies of women who never quit. Great Second Acts: In Praise of Older Women written by Marlene Wagman-Geller and read by Pam Ward. Of course we have a review for you to read http://bit.ly/2EqOjxP
There are plenty of other audio book selections to celebrate a momentous birthday, and isn't every one?!
Hope you had a wonderful, audio book filled birthday, Aurelia. Thanks for sharing your special day with everyone!
Happy Monday everyone, Miriam here reviewing the weekend's blog posts. 
On Saturday (Feb 23, 2019), the blog post featured "Narrator Robin Miles on the Humility of Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes: AudioFile’s Podcast Interview" http://bit.ly/2XoXu9xRobin talks about how she prepares to perform an audio book and how she creates all the accents the populate the audio books she reads.
An example of one of the hundreds of Robin's versatile performances is Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race written by Margot Lee Shetterly, read by Robin Miles. The review and along with a sound clip is here: http://bit.ly/2DrAGL4
If you haven't subscribed to "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" you can do so here at iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b... or just listen on here: http://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com
Good evening everyone, Miriam here. It's getting dark and I wanted to turn your attention to our Wednesday (Feb 27, 2019) blog.Candace Levy explores "5 Questions with Cherise Boothe: Why patience is important in the recording booth" http://bit.ly/2VqNXgl
Cherise is involved with multi-voiced and solo performance audio books. She's blessed with a versatile narrative style and adopts many accents. After reading answers to questions about how and what she reads both out loud and in her imagination, check out some of her performances. Here are three I'm going to try.
The Good Braider written in 2012 by Terry Farish and read by Cherise Boothe. Here's the 2014 review and sound clip http://bit.ly/2umYJs5
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson and read by Cherise Boothe is for children 8 years and up. The review of this mystery is here: http://bit.ly/2SiBvBc
Finally, here's one of Cherise's multi-voiced audio books. Jesmyn Ward's "The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race" read by Cherise Boothe, Michael Early, Kevin R. Free, Korey Jackson, Susan Spain. The review and sound clip is here: http://bit.ly/2VuxW9j
Cherise's performances will hook you on audio books if you aren't already.
Good morning everyone, Miriam here on a snowy Wednesday morning. Monday, March 4, 2019, the Audie Award Winners were announced in NYC. It was a splendid gala filled with many familiar voices.
Did your favorite performance win this year? Here’s the link to the winning audio books http://bit.ly/2XHga4s
We’ll have more on the winners over the coming days.
Happy Listening
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I'm a long time fan of George Guidall, so I'm ready to listen to Craig Johnson's Depth of Winter Walt Longmire, Book 14. I know that the reading will be spot on and the tension just perfect. You too can read the review and listen Guidall's amazing performance of Johnson's latest book http://bit.ly/2MpgJcm