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Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
Today (April 9, 2019), Candace Levy writes about "5 Novels in Verse: Audiobooks for National Poetry Month: Discover the Power of Young Adult and Children’s Audiobooks" http://bit.ly/2X1oOtwMy first thought about books in verse are epics like The Iliad and The Aeneid. Candace brings us five other suggestions. Here are two I'm going to check out.
The first one Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough and read by Xe Sands is intriguing as I love the work of the Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi whom the book is about. Here's the review and a sound clip http://bit.ly/2L2DKSk
The second is the 2018 Earphones Award Winning performance of The Poet X written and read by Elizabeth Acevedo. We have a review and sound clip, of course http://bit.ly/2sR9Zwt
What novels in verse are you listening to? We'd love to know.
Happy Listening!
Happy Thursday everyone, Miriam here with a treat for the ears.
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, read by Shvorne Marks is winning notice and a wonderful listen for everyone. There's a great sound clip along with a review here: http://bit.ly/2UWouiVThis and other audio books are reviewed in our magazine and available in our online newsletters. You can subscribe here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/ema... and get the reviews in your e-mail box.
I hope your afternoon is filled with wonderful audio books.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.We've just announced the newest Golden Voices, the most amazing talented audio book performers in the industry.
"Newest Recipients of Audiobook Narration Lifetime Achievement Honor"
AudioFile bestows the highest honor in audiobook narration to voice artists who have made significant contributions to the audiobook art form. Five new recipients of this lifetime honor are January Lavoy, Edoardo Ballerini, Bahni Turpin, Suzanne Toren, and Johnny Heller. These five amazing artists join the other icons of audiobook narration.
Golden Voices will be celebrated in June 2019 Audiobook Month, with 30 Days of Golden Voices including podcast interviews and features for AudioFile's audiences.
There are quite a number of Golden Voices I love to listen to, including my favorites George Guidall, Scott Brick, and Simon Vance, to name a few. The newest "Golden Voices" deserve all the accolades they will receive.
Want to listen to them? Check out the Golden Voices on AudioFile Magazine http://bit.ly/2PRhHRL
I agree. I just love listening to the "Golden Voices" perform.
Thank you for the Golden Voices reference. I loved seeing pics of the narrators I have loved.
Hi Margaret,We are so happy you like the Golden Voices. Check out their recordings. You'll see why each deserves such a distinguished award.
Thanks for following our blogs.
Miriam @ AFM
Good evening everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest blog post from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, May 22, 2019, Candace Levy posted "5 Questions with Gabra Zackman," veteran YA and Adult audio book vocal performer. Not only will you learn all about Gabra's recording experiences and preferences, but get a selection of Gabra's latest narrative work http://bit.ly/2WlXJV5I'm going to check out two from genre than I don't normally listen to.
Men and Dogs written by Katie Crouch and read in 2011 by Gabra Zackman. You can find the review here: http://bit.ly/30D7dKT
True Crime is always popular and this one's been in the news lately "I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer" by Michelle McNamara and read by Gabra Zackman, (introduction read by Gillian Flynn and afterword by Patton Oswalt). I've been wanting to read or listen to this since it was published in 2018. Here's the link to AF's review and a sound clip bit.ly/2IMGzX5
On second thought, I want to check out all of Gabra's performances. Just follow this link to her audiography : https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Happy Wednesday everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.The June / July 2019 issue of AudioFile Magazine just arrived in my mailbox and it's promising tons of listening suggestions.
Here's what's in store for us this summer: "Golden Voices: Stars of the Audiobook Universe!" Get to know our five brand new Golden Voice narrators: Edoardo Ballerini, January LaVoy, Johnny Heller, Bahni Turpin, and Suzanne Toren. Follow the link to our Golden Voices page: http://bit.ly/2PRhHRL
AND we'll be features their Golden Voices all month in our reviews, blogs, and podcasts.
Want to learn about these Golden Voices, check out AudioFile Magazine http://www.audiofilemagazine.com OR subscribe to our blog posts here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/blog/
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here and I’m oh so excited about this month’s audio book topic, highlights of the careers and audio productions by AudioFile Magazine “Golden Voices.”Robin’s Round Up June 7 features “30 Days of Golden Voice Narrators” http://bit.ly/2WQBAyt
Firstly, you can find out all about the “Golden Voices” here https://audiofilemagazine.com/golden-... and listen to clips of their vast and diverse performances.
Secondly, you can listen to interviews by these talented voice-actors on our podcasts “Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine” http://bit.ly/2rrl9Y3
As always, we wish you a wonderful day of listening. Let us know what your ears like best. Happy weekend!
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here bringing you more news and links to Golden VoicesOn Saturday, June 8, 2019, we posted “Hear AudioFile’s 5 New Golden Voices: Fantastic Narrators on AudioFile’s Podcast” http://bit.ly/2luTiOO
Listen to AFM’s “Behind the Mic” interviews with our five new Golden Voices: January LaVoy, Edoardo Ballerini, Bahni Turpin, Johnny Heller, and Suzanne Toren.
The interviews ranges from 10 to 20 minutes and include sound clips.
Want to listen to more “Behind The Mic”? Check out https://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com/
Read more about the Golden Voices here: http://bit.ly/2PRhHRL
Happy Listening!
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from our Golden Voices. 
Yesterday, June 13, 2019, Aurelia C. Scott suggested you "Put This Voice in Your Ears: Golden Voice Narrator Dion Graham" http://bit.ly/2F9QWnB Doesn't he have the most marvelous voice?As you know, the honorific of "Golden Voice" is granted to those vocal performers who "demonstrated unparalleled excellence in the art of translating books from page to audio." Dion was granted that designation in 2007. Of course, he's gone on to win numerous Earphones Awards for his performances including "Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science" written in 1974 by Carl Sagan, recorded in 2018 by Dion Graham. The 2018 review and a sound clip are here: http://bit.ly/2MP18Zb
One of my favorite performances by Dion is "Trombone Shorty" by Troy Andrews, where he won another Earphones Award. This one is lots of fun for the music and is perfect for children of all ages. Just listen to the sound clip and review for another taste of Dion's magical narrating style http://bit.ly/2wSWm1F
Fortunately, Dion keeps performing delighting listeners of all ages. Here's a listing of his works to date. https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/gol...
Hope you can find something to stick in your ear this weekend!
Good morning everyone, Miriam here bringing you a treat for Tuesday.
Today, July 2, 2019, AudioFile Magazine editors bring you a "Podcast Interview with Golden Voice Narrator January LaVoy: Discover why we love listening to this compelling narrator" http://bit.ly/2Xk6cVlListen to Golden Voice January LaVoy talk about being a voice actor on "Behind the Mic with AudioFile" http://bit.ly/2rrl9Y3
On this podcast, January talks about narrating Libba Bray's audio books, including "The Diviners." It won't surprise listeners that January won an Earphones Award for this performance. You can listen to a sound clip and read the review here: http://bit.ly/323Qcdz
Listen to January LaVoy inhabit an exciting range of dynamic characters in each and every one of the audio books she performs.
Do you have a favorite January LaVoy narration you want to share with everyone? We'd love to know.
Happy Listening
AudioFile wrote: "Good morning everyone, Miriam here bringing you a treat for Tuesday. Today, July 2, 2019, AudioFile Magazine editors bring you a "Podcast Interview with Golden Vo..."I can't wait for the next book in the Diviners series! January is a favorite narrator I will always pick the audiobook when she is narrating. I first discovered her in the book Dollbaby
Dear Susie,I don’t remember when I first encountered January LaVoy as narrator, but I must agree that she’s incredibly talented. I just love her characterizations and the pacing of her narration.
After listening to the “Behind the Mic” interview this morning and then the sound clip for the Diviners, I’ve put the trilogy on my TBL( To Be Listened to) List.
Does anyone else have a favorite LaVoy performance? We’d love to know.
Miriam
Just searched for January LaVoy.Mainly she narrates:
• Ken Follett
• James Patterson
• Star Wars
• Karen Kingsbuty
• Glenn Beck
> unfortunately I dont like them so much, but
Some audibles like Decter Palmer‘s Version Control seem interesting...
We are so very fortunate that there are thousands of audio books on the market read, narrated, performed, and played by a variety of voice performers. Isn't it grand when an audio book is read by more than one narrator and we can compare the performances.If you have a favorite narrator, you can search by them at AudioFile Magazine and read reviews by our seasoned reviewers. You can also read featured articles and interviews by many of these same narrators. Here's the link: http://www.audiofilemagazine.com
Happy listening!
Audiblelovers.com wrote: "Just searched for January LaVoy.
Mainly she narrates:
• Ken Follett
• James Patterson
• Star Wars
• Karen Kingsbuty
• Glenn Beck
> unfortunately I dont like them so much, but
Some audibles like Dec..."
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here catching up on the wonderful interviews and sound clips on "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" https://audiofilemagazine.com/podcast
Right now I'm checking out "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller as recorded by Jay O. Sanders. The gravely voice of Sanders draws listeners in to the absurdity of war, the problems of health care in the VA, and so much more. It's a good thing there's a sound clip in "Behind the Mic" because there's none with the 2007 review http://bit.ly/2O0UiQOTake five or six minutes out of your day to catch up on audio books, new and old, along with short chats with authors, narrators, and directors.
We'd love to know what you like best about "Behind the Mic."
Happy Thursday everyone, Miriam here bringing you an audio treat.
"Narrator Thom Rivera on All The Crooked Saints" speaks about recording the recent Maggie Stiefvater book All the Crooked Saints.
Thom Rivera is showcased on our YouTube channel "Behind the Mic." He sets the stage for this book about miracles and magic in the desert. You can listen to his mood setting description and Spanish accented voice here: https://youtu.be/l5pXP4eUBVM
Read Saturday's blog post (July 27, 2019) here: http://bit.ly/2Guq4PS
A wonderful sound clip accompanies the review http://bit.ly/2GFO6rs
Happy listening!
Good morning everyone, Miriam here on this early Sunday morning. 
Late last week, August 15, 2019, Sonja Cole posted “6 Full-Cast Audiobooks for Kids” for teens listening delight http://bit.ly/33wy9xvFull cast means lots of voices and a variety of sound effects. I just love this type of audio book. Here are two titles that will get any teen excited about returning to school.
The Next Great Paulie Fink written by Ali Benjamin and performed by Cassandra Morris, Zach Villa, Cameron Bowen and Adam McArthur. We have a review for you to check out here: http://bit.ly/31OqQzv
To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer, performed by Imani Parks, Cassandra Morris and a Full Cast. Here’s the review http://bit.ly/31I0oHy
Try these and all the rest and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here catching my breath after the long Labor Day weekend. I hope you listened to something great.
Today, Sept 3, 2019, Caitlin Augusta brings us an interview with "Narrator Angela Dawe on Nalini Singh’s Paranormal Romance Audiobooks" http://bit.ly/2ltCfoDAngela Dawe's performance of Nalini Singh's audio books is stellar. She takes on the paranormal, changelings (like werewolves) and the normal. Dawe's sultry voice is perfect for performing all the different species' conversations.
Check out the review of Angela Dawe's Earphones Award winning performance of Nalini Singh's Wolf Rain (Book 3 in the Psy-Changeling series) http://bit.ly/2kg2uyF
The review of Nalini Singh's 2017 book Silver Silence: Psy-Changeling Trinity, Book 1 performed by Angela Dawe contains a sound clip http://bit.ly/2jV2Xpy
As always, we are curious to know which of Dawe's performances you like best.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here on a lovely Sunday.
Yesterday, Sept 7, 2019, the AudioFile Magazine Editors featured "Narrator Jason Culp on Emma Donoghue’s Literary Drama AKIN" http://bit.ly/2ko6sW1We have a short YouTube interview on "Behind the Mic" by Jason Culp to tempt you into listening to this wonderful audiobook. Here's the link for your listening delight https://youtu.be/W9mRRM4aPxY
Here's a sound clip of Jason Culp's Earphones Award winning performance Emma Donoghue's
Akin http://bit.ly/2lCl1p9
Having just finished reading Akin, I'm looking forward to the audio performance. As Jason Culp emphasizes in his video piece, it's the dialogue between the grouchy old man and the savvy, sassy eleven year old that makes this a wonderful story.
Want to get AFM's blog posts in your email box? Subscribe here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/blog/
Happy Listening!
Happy Friday everyone, Miriam here celebrating audio books.
Today, September 13, 2019, Robin's Round celebrates the "Podcast Anniversary: Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" http://bit.ly/2kL9h3hIt's hard to believe it's only been a year and what a year filled with 275 podcasts about audio books!
Today is a discussion of our favorite audiobook "The Golden Compass " written in 1995 by Philip Pullman and recorded in 1999 by Philip Pullman with Full Cast from the BBC. It's my favorite too! Here's the link to "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" http://bit.ly/2kbUz58
Here's the review and a sound clip of "The Golden Compass" http://bit.ly/2mhDqrH
All of "His Dark Materials" are available in audio as are the two prequels. You'll fall in love with all the characters. The best performances are the full cast ones by the BBC, Robin and all those at AFM will agree.
Listen to "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" every weekday. Catch up on the interviews and sound clips. You can subscribe through iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher or listen at http://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com
Have a great weekend.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam hereToday's the First Anniversary of our podcasts on "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine."
Today is our 275th post (one for every week day this year) and we're bringing you The Man in the White Linen Suit: A Stewart Hoag Mysteryby David Handler, read by Peter Berkrot. You can listen to the podcast here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/pod...
Of course, we have a review and sound clip of THE MAN IN THE WHITE LINEN SUIT: A Stewart Hoag Mystery. Just click here http://bit.ly/2lMOz3x
We hope you'll listen every day. Let us know what you like best!
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here getting ready for Rosh HaShanna, the Jewish New Year. 
Yesterday, AudioFile Magazine posted "Narrator Imogen Church on Ruth Ware’s Latest Audiobook Thriller" for your reading and listening delight. http://bit.ly/2odWS9BImogene Church talks about her experience narrating Ruth Ware's newest "The Turn of the Key" on our YouTube channel "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine." Listen to Imogene here: https://youtu.be/8mBkx5nwSB0
It won't surprise you that Imogene won an Earphones Award for her narration of The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here: http://bit.ly/2ZZp2Dh
Want to listen to more of Imogene's audio performances? You'll find reviews and links here https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
I'll be celebrating the Jewish New Year Monday & Tuesday (Sept 30-Oct 1, 2019). I'll be back on Wednesday.
A Happy, Healthy, and Sweet New Year to all of you.
Good evening everyone, Miriam here with more fun listening adventures.
Today, October 7, 2019, we have "Keep Your Ears Open for Private Eyes!: Audiobooks Featuring Private Investigators" posted by mystery aficionado Ellen Quint http://bit.ly/2Os4AbaEllen taps into the mystique of P.I.s, their skills and followers. All her picks are top-notch and worth a long listen. Here are three that sound fantastic.
A Dangerous Man: Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, Book 18 written by Robert Crais and read by Luke Daniels. We have a wonderful review of this intense thriller here: http://bit.ly/35epuk7
Check out Earphones Award Winning performance by Emily Woo Zeller of S.J. Rozan's "Paper Son" Lydia Chin and Bill Smith, Book 12 will keep you enthralled. Listen to a sound clip while you read the review http://bit.ly/31W7Zmy
Sue Grafton's last mystery, written in 2015 "Y is for Yesterday" Kinsey Millhone Mysteries, Book 25 is read by Judy Kaye. The review includes a sound clip. Listen here: http://bit.ly/YisforYesterdayReview
We'd love to know which of Ellen's suggestions is your favorite, or do you have a PI series you like to share.
Good Morning everyone, Miriam here catching up on the week’s blog posts.
On Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019, Candace Levy had the opportunity to exchange “5 Questions with Narrator Robert Petkoff” http://bit.ly/33RxLJ2Petkoff has quite an audiography to his name https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/nar..., and tons of experience. After reading his responses to five questions, I’ve selected three audio books to check out.
Fear: Trump in the White House written in 2018 by Bob Woodward and read by Robert Petkoff. Listen to the sound clip while you read the review http://bit.ly/2NTnE36
For a change of pace, I’ll check out Petkoff’s Earphones Award Winning performance of Christopher Scotton’s “The Secret Wisdom of the Earth.” A sound clip accompanies the review http://bit.ly/2NdpCbh
Barkskins written in 2016 by Annie Proulx and read by Robert Petkoff, for which he also won an Earphones Award. Read the review and listen to the sound clip here: http://bit.ly/33YRDKz
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, we posted "Narrator Christina Delaine on Karen Kelly’s Historical Fiction Bethlehem" http://bit.ly/2qFvLFxChristina Delaine talks about her performance of "Bethlehem" on our YouTube channel "Behind the Mic." You can listen to her here: https://youtu.be/13LHlPgRSWE
Of course, we have a sound clip to accompany the review of the Earphones Award Winning performance by Christina Delaine of Karen Kelly's "Bethlehem" http://bit.ly/2BSztxS I do love a family saga!
It won't surprise you that Christina has narrated many titles. Here's a list of her audiography https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Do you like our YouTube clips? We'd love to know what you think.
Happy Monday everyone, Miriam here bring you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
On Saturday (Nov 2, 2019), we were "In the Studio: Author Stephen Chbosky on Imaginary Friend" http://bit.ly/32bC298Chbosky talks to AudioFile Magazine about casting his recent title "Imaginary Friend" and selecting Christine Lakin, who won an Earphones Award for her amazing performance. It won't surprise you that Chbosky listens actively in his car and throughout each week. Listen to the sound clip as you read the review http://bit.ly/2LRqcME
We'd love to know what you think of the "Imaginary Friend."
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here hoping you are all enjoying the lovely, long holiday weekend.
Yesterday, Nov 9, 2019, we featured "Narrator Oliver Wyman on Loki: Where Mischief Lies" http://bit.ly/2NzlvrCOliver Wyman talks about his experience recording "Loki." Watch Oliver on our "Behind the Mic" YouTube channel right here https://youtu.be/pP3kp8TPzIQ
Oliver's Earphones Award Winning vocal performance of "Loki: Where Mischief Lies Loki Series, Book 1" written by Mackenzi Lee brings out the Marvel Comics fan in all of us. Of course, we have a sound clip of Oliver's performance to accompany the review. Listen here http://bit.ly/2lQlIeA
Want to listen to more excellent audio performances by Oliver Wyman? Here's the link to AudioFile Magazine reviews https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here catching up on weekend posts.
On Saturday (Nov 16, 2019), AudioFile Magazine editors focused on "Narrators Rebecca Soler and Dan Bittner on Supernova" http://bit.ly/37efcRONarrators Rebecca Soler and Dan Bittner have co-narrated all three audiobooks of Marissa Meyer's Renegades trilogy. This dynamic duo of vocal narrators describe their partnership in a video on AFM's "Behind The Mic" YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/Rbxkmuit9e8
Advertised as YA, this audio book series, including Supernova: Renegades, Book 3 (by Marissa Meyer and read by Rebecca Soler and Dan Bittner), is for children of all ages. Sample the sound clip while you read the review http://bit.ly/2K20ZxA
We'd love to know how much you love audio book series read by the same narrator(s).
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here.
You are in for a treat today, November 20, 2019, when you read "5 Questions with Narrator Michael Kramer" by Candace Levy http://bit.ly/345N0ihThere's not only an interview with Michael Kramer where he answers questions about being a narrator, but also descriptions of five of his performances. Michael's descriptions of how he works, how he narrates, and his advice will inspire you to check out his lengthy audiography.
Candace has picked great examples of Michael's work. I'm going to highlight three.
Warrior of the Altaii written by Robert Jordan, published posthumously in 2019 forty years after it was written. This early story of The Wheel of Time series is read by Michael Kramer. Take a look at this review which will whet your appetite for the entire series ably read by Michael Kramer (and Kate Reading) http://bit.ly/2rb6i7c
Recorded in 2015, The Grace of Kings: The Dandelion Dynasty #1 written by Ken Liu is also read by Michael Kramer. We have a sound clip for you to check out while reading the review of the first installment of this fantasy series http://bit.ly/37oLDgF
Kramer also reads nonfiction as we hear him read Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival written in 2014 by Peter Stark. Read the review and listen to the sound clip http://bit.ly/2QDD3Vw
As always, we hope you take the time to read the interview and check out all the reviews. We'd love to know which title narrated by Michael Kramer is your favorite.
I’ll actually have to go check that out. Michael Kramer is very good!Can’t say which Kramer book is my favorite — I’ve listened to a bunch of them. The Dandelion Dynasty books, Wheel of Time, Way of Kings et al. Lots!
Gotta correct your spelling, though: it’s Kate Reading, not Redding — though she pronounces it as Redding. Kinda like Guidall and Guidell — they like to keep us on our toes!
Thanks so much for sharing your listening preferences.BTW, fixed the typo.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here.Robin just posted her Roundup for the week which features “Conversations with Narrators of the 2019 Best Audiobooks” (posted Dec 6, 2019) http://bit.ly/2OZpL4t
They showcased the Best of 2019 - Fiction, Memoir, and Non-fiction & Culture with interviews with some of those narrators, on the The Behind The Mic.
Our editor, Robin Whitten, and Michele Cobb took over for our regular interviewer Jo Reed, asking the “best narrators” lots of questions about their narration style and their habits in the recording booth.
They spoke with the narrators in special episodes of AudioFile’s podcast, “Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine.” You can hear these episodes and many more here: https://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com/
On iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.
Today (Dec 6, 2019), we featured George Newbern is our guest, talking about his experience narrating
“The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777” by Rick Atkinson. You can listen here: http://bit.ly/38acgGFThat’s one of the titles I highlighted yesterday in the Latest at AFM GoodReads news feed. You can read our review here while you listen to the sound clip http://bit.ly/2GDI4aq
What do you think about interviewing the narrators? Does “Behind the Mic” add to your listening pleasure?
Stay tuned for the rest of “The Best of 2019” as the titles roll out next week.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here bringing you more fantastic listening for the whole family.
Today, Dec 11, 2019, Sonja Cole announces "2019 Best Children & Teen Audiobooks" http://bit.ly/2EeuMzzThere are twelve of the Best (six for children's and six for teens), I'm highlighting one from each category that we haven't highlighted this year.
One of the Children's best is Earphones Award Winning "Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants: The Questioneers, Book 2" written by Andrea Beaty and read by Golden Voice Bahni Turpin. You'll laugh and gasp with delight as Ada explains the science experiments. Oh yes, this one includes sound effects. Listen to a sound clip while you read the review http://bit.ly/2L9QYRJ
A paranormal adventure for teens is Wayward Son: Simon Snow, Book 2 written by Rainbow Rowell with an Earphones Award Winning performance by Euan Morton. The review includes a sound clip http://bit.ly/2mDNyLa
Undoubtedly, each is a great listened for everyone. Take a listen and let us know which you liked best.
Good evening everyone, Miriam here bringing you a wonderful post from AFM.
Today, Dec 19, 2019, AudioFile Magazine’s editors posted “Author Tim O’Brien on the Challenges and Rewards of Fatherhood—and of Narrating” http://bit.ly/2PYAiMoYou can also read this interview in the Dec2019/Jan 2020 issue of the magazine.
“Dad's Maybe Book” written and read by Tim O'Brien. This memoir will encourage you to record your life adventures and relationships for your family. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here: http//bit.ly/2pkOKoo
Tim O’Brien is best known for his book about the Vietnam War, “The Things They Carried” written in 1990 by Tim O'Brien and read by Bryan Cranston. This audio book was recorded in 2013. We’ve included a sound clip with the review which you can read here: http://bit.ly/2Mec6EB
We hope you’ll check out all of Tim O’Brien’s audio books and us know what you think of the recordings.
Good Evening Everyone, Miriam here bringing you a wonderful interview.
Yesterday, Jan 15, 2020, Candace Levy brought us “5 Questions with Narrator Robin Miles” http://bit.ly/2RhZhLjVeteran narrator Robin Miles is a delight to listen to. I am sure you’ll agree. Candace mentions five titles, so as per usual, I’ll highlight two.
Don’t forget to read the interview where you’ll gain insight into Robin Miles’ skills and expertise as a narrator.
Crudella Forbes’ “A Tall History of Sugar” read by Robin Miles, also an Earphones Award Winner. Check out the review and sound clip here: http://bit.ly/3ahYhiO
Saratoga Trunk, written in 1941 by Edna Ferber, garnered an Earphones Award for Robin Miles. There’s a sound clip with the review http://bit.ly/3aejY3o
Enjoy!
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here braving the cold and a very windy day. 
AudioFile Magazine editors were “In Conversation with Narrator Jim Dale: On Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine“ today (Jan 22, 2020) http://bit.ly/2TNqcBvGolden Voice Jim Dale tells us about the beginnings of his incredible career as a vocal performer on stage and now on audiobooks.
His first audio performance was an Earphones Award Winning performance of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” by J.K. Rowling. The 2000 review of this 1999 performance along with a sound clip can be found here: http://bit.ly/2s7oc8w
One of Jim Dale’s most recent recordings includes The Beast's Heart: A Novel of Beauty and the Beast by Leife Shallcross, for which he won an Earphones Award. Of course, review includes a sound clip http://30L1bbt
You can listen to the interview here: https://lithub.com/lithub-radio/stati... on iTunes, GooglePlay, and Stitcher.
Good Morning everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest from AudioFile Magazine.
Today, Jan 29, 2020, Sonja Cole presents “In the Studio with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Odyssey Award Winner HEY, KIDDO” which you can read here: http://bit.ly/2uGAuc7Jarrett describes how he converted his graphic novel into a thought-provoking and emotionally moving audio book.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s “Hey, Kiddo” is an Earphones Award Winner performed by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jeanne Birdsall, Richard Ferrone, Jenna Lamia, and a Full Cast. You can listen to a sound clip and read the review here: http://bit.ly/2pFQGrV
We have the interview from Jan 14, 2020 on “Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine” http://audiofilemagazine.libsyn.com/
Listen to this interview and many others. Let us know what you think. We’re always looking for feedback.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Yesterday, Feb 8, 2020, AudioFile Magazine editors blogged about “Narrator Allyson Johnson on Mildred D. Taylor’s Unforgettable Series” http://bit.ly/2Sb1VnRWatch the video featuring Allyson Johnson as she discusses her narration style on AudioFile Magazine’s YouTube channel “Behind the Mic” https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=e...
Here’s the link to a sound clip and review of the last book in the Logan Family Saga (book 10) “All the Days Past, All the Days to Come” by Mildred D. Taylor, who won the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, the performance by Allyson Johnson won an Earphones Award. Http://bit.ly/2Fq7rvz
If you want to listen to another award winning title in the series, try Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logan #4) published in 1976. The 2002 recording by Lynne Thigpen won an Earphones Award. Here’s the review that includes a sound clip http://bit.ly/2tEpoEi
Happy listening
Good morning everyone, Miriam here looking forward to some wonderful listening during the upcoming long weekend.
Yesterday, Feb 12, 2020, Candace Levy wrote about “5 New Multicast Audiobooks We’re Loving” http://bit.ly/3bzPuJGMulticast performances feature two or more narrators who read their own chapters or from their assigned character’s point of view. These performances are different from “Full cast” which are more like radio dramas or plays.
Here are two that sound interesting.
Apple, Tree: Writers on Their Parents, edited by Lisa Funderburg, read by Robin Miles, Elisabeth Rodgers, Kevin Kenerly, Kyla Garcia, Steven Jay Cohen, Dara Rosenberg, Janet Song, Bronson Pinchot, and Feodor Chin. Read the review of this 2019 compilation here: http://bit.ly/2ORLUks
This narrating duo, Tiya Sircar and Michael Crouch, read “Yes No Maybe So” written by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed. The review includes a sound clip http://bit.ly/373Viba
Which of the five multicast audio books Candace recommends are you going to listen to? Curious ears want to know
I just finished a multicast production yesterday -- Aurora Rising -- with eight different narrators. Sadly, it's a perfect illustration of why I hate multicast or full cast productions. Give me a single narrator doing all the parts, please, or two at most!
Hi Contrarius, We understand that narrators are a personal preference. We do our best to focus on the performance and not the content of the audio books themselves.
Thanks for sharing your listening pleasure and preferences with us.
AFM
Yeah, everyone definitely has different tastes. But my objection to multicast performances is all about the performance, not the content. With multiple narrators, you end up with multiple versions of accents, pronunciations, and character-voice interpretations, and that lack of consistency just drives me batty. The frequent changes keep me from getting immersed in the story, because every time we change narrators I have to get used to a whole new interpretation. I hate that, in case you couldn’t tell. ;-)
Happy Valentine’s Day! Miriam here with the latest from AudioFile Magazine’s editors.
Yesterday (Feb. 13, 2020), we posted an interview with “Author Daniel José Older on the Power of Writing and the Spoken Word” http://bit.ly/2whbRUjOlder speaks about his experiences narrating his own books and his pleasure listening to how other vocal performers interpret his words and worlds. After reading through the interview, I want to listen to both.
Battle Hill Bolero: Bone Street Rumba, Book 3 written and performed by Daniel José Older, for which he won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here http://bit.ly/2SDGY3G
Sofia Quintero won an Earphones Award for her performance of Daniel José Older’s The Book of Lost Saints. The review includes a sound clip http://bit.ly/34BD6eQ
Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Good afternoon everyone, Miriam here on a dreary, grey day listening to audio books.
Today, Feb 26, 2020, Candace Levy brings us "5 Questions with Narrator Steve West" http://bit.ly/2HYs1V2Interviews provide great insight into how narrators connect with the audio books they read. Steve West's interview is no exception. Now I want to check out at least two of the suggestions Candace shared with everyone.
The Disappearance of Alistair Ainsworth: The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes, Book 3by Leonard Goldberg with an Earphones Award Winning performance by Steve West. I just love Sherlock Holmes spin-offs! An audio clip accompanies the review http://bit.ly/2VqyNuA
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams written by Matthew Walker and read by Steve West. We all need to understand the benefits of sleep. Read the review here http://bit.ly/3a9zbSE
We'd love to know which of Steve West's audio books you enjoyed.
Good morning everyone, Miriam here bringing you the latest news from AudioFile Magazine. It's the news you've been waiting for all winter.Last night, March 2, 2020, the Audio Publishers Association held the Audie Awards in NYC. What a night! Just imagine a room full of narrators, authors, and audio publishers and producers. Just imagine the buzz and all the excitement.
Here's the list of winners https://www.audiopub.org/winners/2020...
We'll have more on the winners and the finalists as the week progresses. Follow this link to Audie Award finalists http://bit.ly/2TCG1tf.
Want to see who else won the Audie Award? Our list goes back to 2014 to find reviews of all of the winners, and finalists on our website.https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/aud...
Be certain to add the winners to your listening list!
Happy listening, I know I'll be busy!
Happy Wednesday everyone, Miriam here.
Yesterday, March 10, 2020, the editors at AudioFile Magazine presented "In Conversation with Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature" http://bit.ly/2IDdSNs You can listen to the podcast on our audio channel "Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine" https://audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/
Jason Reynolds, author, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and vocal performer, speaks about racism, anti-racism, and other complicated topics about race.
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You written and performed by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, for which they won an Earphones Award. Listen to the sound clip and read the review here: http://bit.ly/2IwX4HS
Reynolds writes and speaks directly to young people, to people of all ages for that matter, about this complex topic. This is a conversation that will make encourage you to think.
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