Shows
Narrated321: Books to Vacation InThis time on Narrated, explored books we would like to vacation in with a Narrated draft. Shachi’s Interview with Annalee Newitz [Sundry Book Club] Round 1: Shachi: James and the Giant Peach [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] Mark: Ready Player One [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] Lisa: Monk & Robot (Series): A Psalm for the Wild Built [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] Scott: The Spare Man [Audible] ...
2025-08-1959 min
Narrated316: 2025 Hugo Finalists - Best SeriesLisa and Scott discuss the 2025 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Series. 2025 Hugo Finalists - Best Series: Between Earth and Sky (Series): Black Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 82] InCryptid (Series): Discount Armageddon [Audible] The Burning Kingdoms (Series): The Jasmine Throne [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] Southern Reach (Series): Annihilation [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] The Tyrant Philosophers (Series): City of Last Chances [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] Stormlight Archive (Series): The...
2025-07-0852 min
Narrated312: 2025 Hugo Finalists - Best NovellaLisa and Scott discuss the 2025 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novella. 2025 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella: The Brides of High Hill [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 256] The Butcher of the Forest [Overdrive/Libby] Navigational Entanglements [Overdrive/Libby] The Tusks of Extinction [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 243] The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain [Overdrive/Libby] What Feasts at Night [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 247]
2025-06-1034 min
Narrated308: 2025 Hugo Finalists - Best NovelLisa and Scott discuss the 2025 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novel. 2025 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel: Alien Clay [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] The Ministry of Time [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] Someone You Can Build a Nest In [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 253] Service Model [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 257] A Sorceress Comes to Call [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] The Tainted Cup [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby]
2025-05-1342 min
Narrated300: Episode 300!Mark, Shachi, Lisa, and Scott celebrate 300 episodes of Narrated by discussing favorite audiobook recommendations and Narrated moments. Top Narrated Interviews: 1. Nick Martorelli [Episode 44] / 2. Jefferson Mays [Episode 126] / 3. Kate Reading & Michael Kramer [Episode 87] / 4. John Scalzi [Episode 66] / 5. Greg Tremblay [Episode 64] / 6. Dan Moren (The Bayern Agenda) [Episode 34] / 7. Anneliese Rennie [Episode 36] / 8. Dan Moren (Aleph Extraction) [Episode 70] / 9. Travis Baldree[
2025-03-1856 min
Narrated290: Looking Forward to 2025As 2025 begins, we discuss some of the audiobooks we are looking forward to in the new year. Round 1: Shachi: Hot Air (Written by: Marcy Dermansky / Narrated by: TBA): March 18, 2025 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Mark: The Martian Contingency (Written & Narrated by: Mary Robinette Kowal): March 18, 2025 [Audible] Lisa: Notes from a Regicide (Written by: Isaac Fellman / Narrated by: Avi Roque): April 15, 2025 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: The Last Soul Among...
2025-01-0728 min
Narrated289: Our Favorites of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we (Mark, Shachi, Lisa, and Scott) take a look back at some of our favorite audiobooks from 2024. Round 1: Shachi: James [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 250] Mark: The Mercy of Gods [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 274] Lisa: Those Beyond the Wall [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 248] Scott: The Maid and the Crocodile [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 281] Round 2:...
2024-12-311h 02
Narrated284: Comfort Reads DraftThis time on Narrated, we discussed what makes a comfort read and shared some of our favorites with a Narrated draft. Round 1: Shachi: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: The Vorkosigan Saga (Series): The Warrior's Apprentice [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Wayfarers (Series): The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Round 2: Shachi: Tomorrow...
2024-11-2647 min
Narrated279: Halloween DraftThis time on Narrated, we celebrated Halloween with a Narrated draft of some of our favorite creepy, eerie, and mysterious stories. Round 1: Shachi: Girl One [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: These Lifeless Things [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: What Moves the Dead [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Round 2: Shachi: Firekeeper’s Daughter [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 116] Lisa: T...
2024-10-2227 min
Narrated265: RakesfallThis week, Lisa and Scott discussed Rakesfall, written by Vajra Chandrasekera and narrated by Shiromi Arserio. Rakesfall [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 223] This is How You Lose the Time War [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]
2024-07-1615 min
Narrated264: 2024 Hugo Best NovelLisa and Scott discuss the 2024 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novel. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 199] The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 223] Starter Villain [Audible] Some Desperate Glory [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Translation State [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 210] Witch King [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 206]
2024-07-0926 min
Narrated261: 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best SeriesThis week, Lisa and Scott continue their look at the 2024 Hugo Finalists with the Best Series category. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Series: The Final Architecture (Series): Shards of Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Imperial Radch (Series): Ancillary Justice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Laundry Files (Series): The Atrocity Archives [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] "The Laundry Files: an updated chronology" by: Charlie Stross The Last Binding (Series): A Marvellous Light...
2024-06-1850 min
Narrated254: 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best NovellaLisa and Scott discuss the 2024 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novella. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella: “Life Does Not Allow Us to Meet” - Adventures in Space: New Short stories by Chinese & English Science Fiction Writers [Overdrive/Libby] / [Amazon] Mammoths at the Gates [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 226] The Mimicking of Known Successes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 201] Rose/House [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Thornhedge [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audi...
2024-04-3035 min
Narrated246: Mini Reviews!This week we are each sharing a recent listen or two that we think you may enjoy. Lisa: Assassin of Reality: written by Marina & Sergey Dyachenko / Narrated by: Jessica Ball [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Kinning: written by Nisi Shawl / Narrated by: Allyson Johnson [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Everfair: written by Nisi Shawl / Narrated by: Allyson Johnson [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Mark: ...
2024-03-0528 min
Narrated237: Looking Forward to 2024As 2024 begins, we discuss some of the audiobooks we are looking forward to in the new year. Round 1: Mark: The Mercy of Gods (Written by: James S.A. Corey / Narrated by: TBA): August 6, 2024 Shachi: Wandering Stars (Written by: Tommy Orange / Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phil Ava, Emmanuel Chumaceiro, Christian Young, Charley Flyte): February 27, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Those Beyond the Wall (Written by: Micaiah...
2024-01-0233 min
Narrated236: Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2023As 2023 comes to a close, we (Mark, Shachi, Lisa, and Scott) take a look back at some of our favorite audiobooks from 2023. Round 1: Mark: System Collapse [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: The Reformatory [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 199]
2023-12-2648 min
Narrated235: OrbitalThis time we discussed Orbital, written by Samantha Harvey and narrated by Sarah Naudi. Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Recorded Books, Inc. for providing an audio review copy of Orbital for today’s episode. Orbital [Libro.fm] Las Meninas The Fifth Season [Libro.fm] Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm] Ulysses [Libro.fm] Anne of Green Gabl...
2023-12-1928 min
Narrated234: The Blue, Beautiful WorldThis week we discussed The Blue, Beautiful World, written by Karen Lord and narrated by Robin Miles. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our December short fiction spotlight. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Blue, Beautiful World [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Fandom for Witches” written by Ruoxi Chen, narrated by Judy Young [Fantasy magazine] - Issue 96: October 2023 ”The Retcon Man” [Escape Pod 912] ”Love at the Event...
2023-12-1221 min
Narrated233: The Surviving SkyThis week we discussed The Surviving Sky, written by Kritika H. Rao and narrated by Sharmila Devar & Pranshu Mishra. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Surviving Sky [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Broken Earth (Series): The Fifth Season [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]
2023-12-0511 min
Narrated232: Walking PracticeThis week we discussed Walking Practice, written by Dolki Min and narrated by Nicky Endres.We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Walking Practice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: "Silo, Sweet Silo" written by James Castles, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 197: February 2023 "Once Upon a Time at the Oakmont" written by P A Cornell, narrated by Nan McNamara [F...
2023-11-2818 min
Narrated231: 2023 Non-FictionWe celebrated Non-Fiction November by discussing some of our favorite non-fiction audiobooks from 2023 and a few we are looking forward to in 2024. Shachi’s Picks: Mott Street: A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Poverty, by America [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa’s Picks: Unmasking AI: My Mission to Prot...
2023-11-2138 min
Narrated229: To Shape a Dragon’s BreathThis week we discussed To Shape a Dragon's Breath, written by Moniquill Blackgoose and narrated by Charley Flyte. Discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. To Shape a Dragon's Breath [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Scholomance (Series): A Deadly Education [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Tess of the Road [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] In the Serpents Wake [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Temeraire (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] L...
2023-11-0725 min
Narrated228: If on a Winter’s Night a TravelerThis week we discussed If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, written by Italo Calvino, translated by William Weaver, and narrated by Jefferson Mays. Discussion with Mark and Scott. If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Tackling the To Be Listened List [Episode 67] Cloud Atlas [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Starless Sea [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 55] The Expanse (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episo...
2023-10-3120 min
Narrated227: Bookshops & BonedustThis week we discussed Bookshops & Bonedust, the upcoming prequel to Legends and Lattes, written and narrated by Travis Baldree. We also briefly discussed the 2023 Hugo Awards. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Bookshops & Bonedust for today’s episode. Bookshops & Bonedust [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Legends & Lattes [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 150]
2023-10-2416 min
Narrated226: Mammoths at the GatesThis week we discussed Mammoths at the Gates, written by Nghi Vo and narrated by Cindy Kay. We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our audio short fiction spotlight. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Mammoths at the Gates [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 141] Starling House [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 225] ”Destination Star” written by Gregory Marlow, narrated by LeVar Burton [Levar Burto...
2023-10-1726 min
Narrated225: Starling HouseThis week we discussed Starling House, written by Alix E. Harrow and narrated by Natalie Naudus. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Starling House for today’s episode. Starling House [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Fractured Fables (Series): A Spindle Splintered [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Mexican Gothic [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Spring Hills Cycle (Series): The Empress of Sa...
2023-10-1013 min
Narrated224: He Who Drowned the WorldThis week we discussed He Who Drowned the World, Shelley Parker-Chan and narrated by Natalie Naudus. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. He Who Drowned the World [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] She Who Became The Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel The Poppy War [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]
2023-10-0320 min
Narrated223: The Saint of Bright DoorsThis week we discussed The Saint of Bright Doors, written by Vajra Chandrasekera and narrated by Sid Sagar. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Locked Tomb (Series): Gideon the Ninth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Victory City [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Green Bone Saga (Series): Jade City [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Blue Skinned Gods [Libro.fm] Where I...
2023-09-2615 min
Narrated221: 2023 Lodestar FinalistsThis week, we continued our 2023 awards discussion with the finalists for the 2023 Lodestar Award. Discussion with Lisa and Scott. 2023 Lodestar Finalists: Akata Woman [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Golden Enclaves [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 174] Bloodmarked [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] In the Serpents Wake [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Osmo Unknown and...
2023-09-1248 min
Narrated220: Silver NitrateThis week we discussed Silver Nitrate, written by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and narrated by Gisela Chípe. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing an audio review copy of Silver Nitrate for today’s episode. Silver Nitrate [Libro.fm] The Daughter of Doctor Moreau [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Episode 217: 2023 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel Ring Shout [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible]
2023-09-0515 min
Narrated218: More PerfectThis week we discussed More Perfect, written by Temi Oh and narrated by Nneka Okoye and Adam Courting. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. More Perfect [Overdrive/Libby] We are Satellites [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 120] Do You Dream of Terra-Two? [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Discipline and Punish [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible Plus] Machinehood [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 120] Minority Report (2002) [IMDb] Inception (2010) [IMDb]
2023-08-2217 min
Narrated213: 2023 Hugo Finalists - Best NovellaLisa and Scott discuss the 2023 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novella. 2023 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella: Into the Riverlands [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] What Moves the Dead [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Even Though I Knew the End [Libro.fm] / [Episode 180] A Mirror Mended [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 157] Ogres [Audible] / [Episode 170] Where the Drowned Girls Go [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 135]
2023-07-1835 min
Narrated212: Fun Summer Listens DraftThis time on Narrated, we embrace the warmer weather and discuss some of our favorite summer audiobook listens. Round 1: Shachi: The Museum of Ordinary People [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Binti [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 199] Round 2: Shachi: VenCo [Libro.fm] / [Episode 195] Lisa: Space Opera [Libro.fm] / [Ove...
2023-07-1137 min
Narrated211: The Little Book of ExoplanetsThis time we discussed The Little Book of Exoplanets, an upcoming look at the latest science on the search and investigation of exoplanets, written and narrated by Joshua N. Winn. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Princeton University Press for providing an audio review copy of The Little Book of Exoplanets for today’s episode. The Little Book of Exoplanets [Libro.fm] Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life Ex...
2023-07-0415 min
Narrated210: Translation StateThis time we discussed Translation State, written by Ann Leckie and narrated by Adjoa Andoh. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Translation State [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Ancillary Justice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby]/ [Audible] Food & Drink Audiobook Draft [Episode 72] The Raven Tower [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Remote Control [Libro.fm] Good Omens (Full Cast Production) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Wayfarers (Series): The Galaxy, an...
2023-06-2719 min
Narrated209: Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor ProphecyThis time we discussed Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy, the newest middle grade fantasy novel written by Angie Thomas and narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott with special guest Colin (Note: Includes some minor character spoilers). Thank you to Libro.fm ALC program and Balzer + Bray for providing an audio review copy of Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy for the episode. Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy [Libro.fm] The...
2023-06-2013 min
Narrated208: The Wishing Pool and Other StoriesThis time we discussed The Wishing Pool and Other Stories, written by Tananarive Due and narrated by William DeMeritt & Jasmin Walker. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Recorded Books, Inc. for providing an audio review copy of The Wishing Pool for today’s episode. The Wishing Pool and Other Stories [Libro.fm] A Song for a New Day [Libro.fm] The Book Eaters [Libro.fm]
2023-06-1313 min
Narrated207: The FerrymanLisa discusses The Ferryman, written by Justin Cronin and narrated by Scott Brick & Suzanne Elise Freeman. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing advance review copies for today’s episode. The Ferryman [Libro.fm] Logan’s Run (1976) [IMDb] An Island Too Lovely [Kindle]
2023-06-0607 min
Narrated206: Witch KingThis time we discussed Witch King, the newest Fantasy novel written by Martha Wells and narrated by Eric Mok. Review & discussion with Lisa, and Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Witch King for today’s episode. Witch King [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Murderbot Diaries (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Episode 99: Fugitive Telemetry] The Goblin Emperor [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Unspoken Nam...
2023-05-3017 min
Narrated205: Running with AudiobooksMark, Lisa, and Scott got together to run and to discuss running with audiobooks including a few recommendations. How to Lose a Marathon: A Starter's Guide to Finishing in 26.2 Chapters [Audible] The Incomplete Book of Running [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] We are Satellites [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 120] Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy [Audible] The School for Good and Evil [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] 🚴 1138.quest
2023-05-2312 min
Narrated204: FluxThis time we discussed Flux, written by Jinwoo Chong and narrated by David Lee Huynh. Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Flux [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Time Travel in Fiction [Episode 168] 12 Monkeys (1995) [IMDb] Midnight, Water City [Libro.fm] / [Episode 108]
2023-05-1622 min
Narrated203: Chain Gang All-StarsThis time we discussed Chain Gang All-Stars, written by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah; and narrated by Shayna Small, Aaron Goodson, Michael Crouch, & Lee Osorio. Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing advance review copies of Chain Gang All-Stars for today’s episode. Chain Gang All-Stars [Libro.fm] Riot Baby [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible]
2023-05-0919 min
Narrated202: Biography/Memoir Audiobook DraftThis time on Narrated, we discussed our favorite biography and memoir audiobooks. Round 1: Shachi: Finding Me [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 198] Lisa: Being Seen: One Deafblind Woman's Fight to End Ableism [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 37] Round 2: Shachi: The Man Who Could Move Clouds [Libro.fm] / [O...
2023-05-0237 min
Narrated201: The Mimicking of Known Successes / The Scourge Between StarsLisa & Scott discuss two recent novellas: The Mimicking of Known Successes written by Malka Older and narrated by Lindsey Dorcus; and The Scourge Between Stars written by Ness Brown and narrated by Bahni Turpin. The Mimicking of Known Successes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Scourge Between Stars [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Tea and Murder (including The Tea Master and the Detective) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Braking Day [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 155]
2023-04-2520 min
Narrated200: Artificial Intelligence in Science FictionLisa and Scott discuss a range of science fiction stories featuring artificial intelligence and discuss what these depictions can tell us about humanity and how we interact with the world. References: AI 2041 [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Rossum’s Universal Robots (Adaptation) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Robot (Series): The Caves of Steel [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2001: A Space Odyssey [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Robopocalypse [Libro.fm] / [Audible] The Prey of...
2023-04-1857 min
Narrated199: The Adventures of Amina al-SirafiLisa and Scott discuss The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi written by Shannon Chakraborty and narrated by Lameece Issaq & Amin El Gamal. The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Daevabad Trilogy (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / Libro.fm: [The City of Brass] [The Kingdom of Copper] [The Empire of Gold] / [Audible] A Master of Djinn [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]
2023-04-1112 min
Narrated198: Finding MeShachi and Scott discuss the award-winning Finding Me, written and narrated by Viola Davis. Finding Me [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2023 Audie Winners The Monsters We Defy [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Unprotected: A Memoir [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Fairy Tale [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 197] You Can't Be Serious [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 130]
2023-04-0424 min
Narrated197: Hugo Nominations & Recent ListensMark and Scott discuss Hugo Award nomination thoughts (not necessarily the categories you’d think) and recent listens including Fairy Tale, written by Stephen King and narrated by Seth Numrich and Stephen King. Fairy Tale [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2022 [Episode 184] Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) [IMDb] Andor (2022-) [IMDb] Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) [IMDb] WandaVision (2021) [IMDb] Dune (2021) [IMDb] Ms...
2023-03-2834 min
Narrated196: Reading ChallengesGilbert joined Lisa & Scott to discuss reading challenges including how we approach setting and tracking reading goals, finding time to read or listen, and other tips for reaching your reading goals. Referenced Audiobooks: Memory’s Legion [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Contact - Unabridged [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Contact - Abridged [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] Miracle and Wonder [Libro.fm] [Overdrive/Libby] [Audible] A Master of Djinn [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Aud...
2023-03-211h 05
Narrated195: VenCoThis time we discussed VenCo, written by Cherie Dimaline and narrated by Michelle St. John. We also discussed some of the finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards. Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing a review copy of VenCo for this episode VenCo [Libro.fm] 2023 Audie Finalists Legends and Lattes [Audible] / [Episode 150] The Monsters We Defy [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]
2023-03-1427 min
Narrated194: The Last Tale of the Flower BrideThis time we discussed The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, written by Roshani Chokshi and narrated by Steve West & Sura Siu. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing a review copy of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride for this episode Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Last Tale of the Flower Bride [Libro.fm] Mexican Gothic [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/L...
2023-03-0710 min
Narrated193: Non-Human Main Character Audiobook DraftWe took a look at some of our favorite audiobooks with non-human main characters. Panel including Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Round 1: Shachi: Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 110] Lisa: The Raven Tower [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Wayfarers (Series): The Galaxy, and the Ground Within: [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 97] Round 2: Shachi: Glory [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Lib...
2023-02-2831 min
Narrated192: MeruMeru, written by S.B. Divya and narrated by Deepa Samuel begins The Alloy Era series Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Meru [Audible] The Terraformers [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 190] Children of Memory [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 191] Caves of Steel [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Actual Star [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Cemeteries of Amalo (Series): The Witness for the Dead [Libro.fm] / [
2023-02-2121 min
Narrated191: Children of MemoryChildren of Memory is the third book in the Children of Time series written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and narrated by Mel Hudson. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Children of Memory [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Children of Time [Audible] Elder Race [Overdrive/Libby] (Not available as an audiobook) Harrow the Ninth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Mountain in the Sea [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 172] An Informal History of...
2023-02-1426 min
Narrated190: The TerraformersThe Terraformers, written by Annalee Newitz and narrated by Emily Lawrence, explores the lives of the residents of a terraformed planet and the threats to their way of life over more than a thousand years. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Terraformers [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Future of Another Timeline [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Wayfarers (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 45] / [Episode 97] Lock In (Series) [Audible] Neuromancer [Libro.fm...
2023-02-0727 min
Narrated189: SuperfanSuperfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart is a memoir, written and narrated by Jen Sookfong Lee, that traces her life journey contrasted through the lens of pop culture. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Canada for providing a review copy of Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart for this episode Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Superfan [Libro.fm] The Conjoined [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] My Life as a G...
2023-01-3126 min
Narrated188: Portal FantasiesWhether it’s a wardrobe, a tornado, or the second star to the right; portal fantasies have long allowed protagonists and reader to escape to and explore new worlds. Lisa and Scott discuss a range of portal fantasies and the common themes that immerse us in their stories. References: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [Audible Plus] The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible Plus] Peter Pan [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible Plus] The Chronicles of...
2023-01-2445 min
Narrated187: Age of ViceAge of Vice is a thriller, written by Deepti Kapoor and narrated by Vidish Athavale, that follows different POVs surrounding a late night accident and a powerful family. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of Age of Vice for this episode Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Age of Vice [Libro.fm] The Green Bone Saga (Series): Jade City [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]
2023-01-1722 min
Narrated186: Audiobook FundamentalsWhether you are trying audiobooks for the first time, or looking to change how you currently listen, we discussed some of our top audiobook listening tips and explored the many listening options available to audiobook listeners. Review & discussion with Shachi, Mark, Lisa, and Scott. Audiobook Services Referenced: * Overdrive * Libby * Hoopla * Libro.fm [Episode 49] * Audible * Scribd [Episode 31] * Chirp [Episode 60] * LibriVox * Spotify * Speechify * Kobo [Episode 41] * Audiobooks.com [Episode 56] * Downpour * Overcast Other References:
2023-01-101h 21
Narrated185: 2023 Audiobook PreviewAs 2023 begins, we took a look at some of the audiobooks we are looking forward to in the new year. Discussion with Shachi, Lisa & Scott. Round 1: Shachi: Age of Vice (Written by: Deepti Kapoor / Narrated by: Vidish Athavale): January 3, 2023 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: The Deep Sky (Written by: Yume Kitasei / Narrated by: TBA): July 18, 2023 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Brandon Sanderson’s Secret Projects (Written by: Br...
2023-01-0326 min
Narrated184: Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2022As 2022 comes to a close, we (Shachi, Lisa, and Scott) take a look back at some of our favorite audiobooks from 2022. Round 1: Shachi: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow [Libro.fm] / [Episode 164] Lisa: The Ballad of Perilouis Graves [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Legends and Lattes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 150] Round 2: Shachi: Trust [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa:
2022-12-2733 min
Narrated182: Tread of AngelsTread of Angels is a stand alone murder mystery novella, written by Rebecca Roanhorse and narrated by Dion Graham, that explores the mining town of Goetia and its Elect and Fallen residents. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Tread of Angels [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Even Though I Knew the End [Libro.fm] / [Episode 180] The Sixth World (series) [Audible] Between Earth and Sky (series): Black Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 82] The N...
2022-12-1309 min
Narrated181: The Lost MetalThe Lost Metal, written by Brandon Sanderson and narrated by Michael Kramer concludes Era 2 of The Mistborn Saga and promises much more to come in future eras of the series and in the broader Cosmere. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Lost Metal [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Mistborn Saga (Series): The Final Empire [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Stormlight Archive (Series): The Way of Kings [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Narrators Kate Reading & Michael Kramer [Episode 87]
2022-12-0628 min
Narrated180: Even Though I Knew the EndEven Though I Knew the End, written by C.L. Polk and narrated by January LaVoy follows a magical detective lured into one last case set in a magical 1940s Chicago with noir vibes. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Recorded Books for providing a review copy of Even Though I Knew the End for this episode Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Even Though I Knew the End [Libro.fm] Exploring Narrators[Episode 142] The Cemeteries...
2022-11-2909 min
Narrated179: My First PopsicleMy First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings, edited by Zosia Mamet and narrated by A Full Cast, explores the varied emotions, memories, and connections that we each have with food. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of My First Popsicle for this episode Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa and Scott. My First Popsicle [Libro.fm] Libro.fm Holiday Audiobook Credit Bundles Other Referenced Works:
2022-11-2222 min
Narrated178: The World We MakeThe World We Make, is the engaging conclusion to The Great Cities duology, written by N.K. Jemisin and narrated by Robin Miles. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The World We Make [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Audible] The City We Became [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Broken Earth (Series): The Fifth Season [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Ring Shout [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Siren Queen [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 153]
2022-11-1518 min
Narrated177: First Contact in Science FictionFrom Martian invaders, to signals from space, and ancient alien spaceships; first contact between humans and extraterrestrial life is a key element in many science fiction favorites. Lisa and Scott discuss some of these stories and what these stories may show us about how we recognize sentience, how we interact with other species, and what that interaction can tell us about humanity. References: War of the Worlds [Libro.fm - John Banks] / [Overdrive/Libby - Simon Vance] / [Audible - Simon Vance] War o...
2022-11-081h 12
Narrated176: The Spare ManThe Spare Man, written and narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal, is an enjoyable and entertaining murder mystery set aboard a space cruise liner on its way to Mars. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Spare Man [Audible] The Lady Astronaut Universe (Series) [Audible] / [Episode 73: The Relentless Moon with Mary Robinette Kowal] Station Eternity [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Audible] The Mimicking of Known Successes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Audible] Six Wakes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Audible]...
2022-11-0115 min
Narrated139: 2022 Hugo NominationsThe Narrated audiobook club convened to discuss our Nominations for the 2022 Hugo Awards. Discussion with Lisa McCarty, Mark Siegal and Scott Ullery Best Novel: Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 110] Leviathan Falls [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 128] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Black Water Sister [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Last Graduate [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 125]
2022-02-1534 min
Narrated132: Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2021As 2021 comes to a close, our panel (Mark Siegal, Shachi Bhatt, Lisa McCarty, and Scott Ullery) take a look back at our favorite audiobooks from 2021 and titles we are looking forward to in 2022. Round 1 (2021): Mark: Leviathan Falls [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 128] Shachi: When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Black Water Sister [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: A Psalm for the...
2021-12-2849 min
Narrated130: You Can't Be SeriousYou Can't Be Serious, written and narrated by Kal Penn is a funny, smart, and thoroughly enjoyable memoir that works perfectly in audiobook form. Review & discussion with Scott Ullery and Shachi Bhatt. You Can't Be Serious (9h 43m) [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] / Mississippi Masala (1991) [IMDb] Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) [IMDb] Book Swag Bag Born A Crime [Audible] / [Episode 16] My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir through (Un)P...
2021-12-1429 min
Narrated128: Leviathan FallsLeviathan Falls is a thoroughly enjoyable and fitting conclusion to the epic Expanse series, created and written by James S.A. Corey, and brought to life by Jefferson Mays’ narration. Review & discussion (non-spoiler and spoiler with warnings) with Scott Ullery, Lisa McCarty, and Mark Siegal. Thank you to Recorded Books for providing an advance review copy of Leviathan Falls for today’s episode Leviathan Falls [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] / Interview with narrator Jefferson Mays [Episode 126] The Churn (Narrat...
2021-11-301h 02
Narrated125: The Last GraduateA Narrated Audiobook club discussion of The Last Graduate, book two of The Scholomance series, written by Naomi Novik, and narrated by Anisha Dadia. Review & discussion with Scott Ullery, Lisa McCarty, Mark Siegal and Gina Gagliano The Last Graduate [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] A Deadly Education [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Episode] Other Referenced Works: Harry Potter (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Vita Nostra [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm]
2021-11-0941 min
Narrated123: Narrated by the AuthorWe take a look at some of our favorite audiobooks narrated by the author. Panel including Shachi Bhatt, Mark Siegal, Lisa McCarty, and Scott Ullery. Round 1: Shachi: Black Nerd Problems (Written & Narrated by: William Evans & Omar Holmon) [Libro.fm] Mark: Several Short Sentences about Writing (Written & Narrated by: Verlyn Klinkenborg) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible Plus] Lisa: Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement (Written & Narrated b...
2021-10-2634 min
Narrated121: My MonticelloMy Monticello, written by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson, and narrated by Aja Naomi King, January LaVoy, Landon Woodson, LeVar Burton, Ngozi Anyanwu & Tomiwa Edun brings the listener five thought provoking short stories and a novella centered around Monticello, Charlottesville, and greater Virginia. Review & discussion with Scott Ullery, Lisa McCarty and Shachi Bhatt Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Macmillan Audio for providing advance review copies of My Monticello for today’s episode. My Monticello [Libro.fm] Monticello ...
2021-10-1218 min
Narrated120: We are Satellites & MachinehoodThis time we discuss and compare two recent science fiction novels: We are Satellites, written by Sarah Pinsker, and narrated by Bernadette Dunne; and Machinehood, written by S.B. Divya, and narrated by Inés del Castillo and Deepti Gupta. Discussion with Scott Ullery and Lisa McCarty. We are Satellites [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Machinehood [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Other Referenced Works: A Song for a A New...
2021-10-0524 min
Narrated118: RedemptorRedemptor, written by Jordan Ifueko, and narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt is a fitting conclusion to the Raybearer duology. Review and discussion with Scott Ullery and Lisa McCarty. Redemptor [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Raybearer [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 91]
2021-09-2111 min
Narrated116: The Witness for the DeadThe Witness for the Dead, written by Katherine Addison, and narrated by Liam Gerrard, is a non-traditional sequel that gives us a glimpse at a different part of The Goblin Emperor universe. Review and discussion with Scott Ullery and Lisa McCarty. The Witness for the Dead [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [
2021-09-0713 min
Narrated115: 2021 Hugo Finalists - Best SeriesThe Narrated audiobook club convened to discuss the 2021 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Series. Scott Ullery with Lisa McCarty The Poppy War (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm (Only Book 1&2)] / [Audible] The Interdependency (Series) [Audible] / [Episode 66: The Last Emperox with Author John Scalzi] / ["The Origin of the Flow" (short story)] The Murderbot Diaries (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Episode 99: Fugitive Telemetry] The Daevabad Trilogy (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / Libro.fm: [The City of Brass] [The Kingdom of Copper] [The Emp...
2021-08-3151 min
Narrated114: Strange Beasts of ChinaStrange Beasts of China, written by Yan Ge, translated by Jeremy Tiang, and narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, follows an amatuer cryptozoologist writing about the different creatures found in and around the fictional city of Yong’an. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Dreamscape Media, LLC for providing advance review copies of Strange Beasts of China for today’s episode Review and discussion with Scott Ullery and Lisa McCarty. Strange Beasts of China [Libro.fm] The Lonesome Bodybuilder [Libro.fm]
2021-08-2412 min
Narrated113: A Psalm for the Wild-Built A Psalm for the Wild-Built written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Emmett Grosland, starts a new novella series centered around a tea monk and the arrival of the first robot to make contact with the people of Panga in centuries. Becky Chambers has once again created a rich and inviting world with characters you will want to follow and join on their journey. Review and discussion with Scott Ullery and Lisa McCarty A Psalm for the Wild-Built [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] The Galaxy, and...
2021-08-1716 min
Narrated111: 2021 Hugo Finalists - Best NovellaThe Narrated audiobook club convened to discuss the 2021 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novella. Scott Ullery with Lisa McCarty The Empress of Salt and Fortune [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Come Tumbling Down [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Finna [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Ring Shout [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Riot Baby [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Upright Women Wanted [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible]
2021-08-0336 min
Narrated110: Klara and the SunThe Narrated audiobook club had a wide ranging discussion about Klara and the Sun, written by Kazuo Ishiguro and narrated by Sura Siu Scott Ullery with Shachi Bhatt and Lisa McCarty Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Road Trip Audiobooks II [Episode 100]
2021-07-2735 min
Narrated107: 2021 Hugo Finalists - Best NovelThe Narrated audiobook club convened to discuss the 2021 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novel. Scott Ullery with Mark Siegal and Lisa McCarty. Network Effect [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] The City We Became [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Piranesi [Audible] The Relentless Moon [Audible] / [Episode 73] Harrow the Ninth [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Black Sun [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Episode 82] 2021 Hugo Episodes: ...
2021-07-0658 min
Narrated100: Road Trip Audiobooks IIWe celebrate our 100th episode with a virtual road trip and draft to share more of our favorite road trip audiobooks. Episode 43: Road Trip Audiobook Draft (201) Round 1: Gilbert: Into the Wild [7:03] (Written by: Jon Krakauer / Narrated by: Philip Franklin) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: Black Buck [11:12] (Written by: Mateo Askaripour / Narrated by: Zeno Robinson) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Mark: How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems [6:15] (Written by: R...
2021-05-181h 05
Narrated92: Our Favorite Short Audiobooks Our panel (Mark, Shachi, and Scott) shares some of our favorite short audiobooks (under 6 hours) with another Narrated audiobook draft. Round 1: Mark: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane [1:56] (Written by: Kate DiCamillo / Narrated by: Judith Ivey) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Shachi: The Phantom Tollbooth [4:40] (Written by: Norton Juster / Narrated by: Rainn Wilson & Norton Juster) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Episode 53] Scott: Binti [2:30] (Written by: Nnedi Okorafor / Narrated by: Robin Miles) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm]
2021-03-2346 min
Narrated86: Channel KindnessAs we begin 2021, our Audiobook Club explores stories of kindness and positivity as we discuss Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community, written by Lady Gaga & Born This Way Foundation Reporters, and narrated by Lady Gaga, Alex Aide, Aysha Mahmood, Connor Long, Cynthia Germanotta, Hanna Atkinson, Mitu Yilma & Shadille Estepan. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Macmillan Audio for providing a review copy of Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community to Shachi and inspiring this episode. Audiobook Club: Shachi Bhatt, Gilbert Tang, Mark Siegal, and Scott...
2021-01-1238 min
Narrated85: Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2020As 2020 comes to a close, our panel (Gilbert Tang, Shachi Bhatt, Mark Siegal, and Scott Ullery) take a look back at our favorite audiobooks from 2020 and titles we are looking forward to in 2021. Round 1 (2020): Gilbert: Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (Written by: Erno Rubik / Narrated by: Alistair Petrie) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: When No One Is Watching (Written by: Alyssa Cole / Narrated by: Susan Dalian & Jay Aaseng) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Mark: Ready Player Two...
2020-12-291h 08
Narrated77: The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, written by Suzanne Collins and narrated by Santino Fontana, is the anticipated prequel to the Hunger Games exploring the beginning of Coriolanus Snow's rise to power during the 10th Hunger Games. While the audio production was surprisingly off at times, the story itself is a worthwhile addition to the series that manages to expand our view of Panem and the Hunger Games, while staying true to the beloved trilogy. Panelists include: Gilbert Tang and Scott Ullery The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes [Li...
2020-09-0845 min
Narrated76: Embrace Your WeirdEmbrace Your Weird, written and narrated by Felicia Day, is an entertaining follow-up to You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), that challenges the listener to break down the barriers in their own creative endeavors. The enthusiastic narration is one of the best in the self development genre and an included PDF (when included by audiobook provider) allows you to follow along with the exercises. Panelists include: Mark Siegal and Scott Ullery Embrace Your Weird [Audible] You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby]
2020-08-2530 min
Narrated72: Food & Drink Audiobook Draftp>Food and drink often feature prominently in our favorite stories. It can help introduce us to new or fantastical cultures, connect us with our past, and bring together our favorite characters in celebration or loss. Our panel (Shachi Bhatt, Mark Siegal, and Scott Ullery) will be cooking up their favorite literary meals with each course coming from a different audiobook. Round 1: Shachi: Páramo de Guzmán Cheese from The Telling Room (Written by: Michael Paterniti / Narrated by: L.J. Ganser) [Audible] Mark: ...
2020-06-2340 min
Narrated71: The Hate U GiveThe Narrated audiobook club discusses The Hate U Give, written by Angie Thomas and narrated by Bahni Turpin. Panelists include: Shachi Bhatt and Scott Ullery The Hate U Give [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Children of Blood & Bone (also narrated by Bahni Turpin) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Talking to Strangers [Libro.fm] / Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Ep: 59]
2020-05-2637 min
Narrated67: Tackling the To Be Listened ListEven the most avid audiobook listers often end up with a backlog of audiobooks on their To Be Listened (TBL) list. Mark Siegal joined me to discuss his TBL list and to pick out his next audiobook listen. **Referenced Audiobooks:** The Tales of Beedle the Bard : [Audible] Murder Your Darlings [Audible] The Art of X-Ray Reading [Audible] This is How You Lose the Time War [Audible] [Ep 54: Gifting Audiobooks] The Phantom Tollbooth : [Audible] [Ep 53]
2020-04-2830 min
Narrated59: Talking To StrangersThe Narrated audiobook club discusses Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know, written and narrated by Malcolm Gladwell. Narrated audiobook club panel including: Linus Edwards, Shachi Bhatt and Scott Ullery Talking to Strangers [Overdrive] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Episode editing by: Gilbert Tang [EDIT/OR]
2020-01-2838 min
Narrated57: Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2019As 2019 comes to a close, we take a look back at our favorite audiobooks from 2019 and what we are looking forward to in 2020. Round 1 (2019): Mark: Tiamat's Wrath (Written by: James S. A. Corey / Narrated by: Jefferson Mays) Shachi: When Less Becomes More (Written + Narrated by: Emily Ley) Gilbert: The Toll (Written by: Neal Shusterman / Narrated by: Greg Tremblay) Scott: The Starless Sea (Written by: By: Erin Morgenstern / Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman, full cast) Round 2 (2019): Mark: Bayern Agenda (Written by: Dan Moren / Na...
2019-12-3152 min
NarratedRoad Trip Audiobook DraftWith summer upon us, we are taking a virtual road trip with another Audiobook draft. Panelists Shachi Bhatt, Gilbert Tang, and Mark Siegal join me to discuss what makes a good road trip audiobook and to share our favorite audiobooks for listening with friends, family, or solo on road trips and long car rides. **Round 1:** Shachi: I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend written and narrated by Martin Short [8h 40m] Mark: What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions written by...
2019-07-0933 min
Narrated35: Audiobook Draft for New Audiobook ListenersWe are back for another Audiobook draft. This time we are selecting audiobooks that we recommend for new audiobook listeners. Panelists include Linus Edwards, Shachi Bhatt, and Mark Siegal. **Round 1:** Linus: Born Standing Up Shachi: Matilda // [Episode 5] Mark: The Night Circus // [Episode 1] Scott: The Graveyard Book **Round 2:** Linus: Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself Shachi: I’m Judging You
2019-03-1939 min
Narrated22: Mount Everest Audiobook DraftInspired by Audible's Mount Everest Badge, we explore longer audiobooks by drafting our favorite audiobooks longer than 20 hours. Guests include Mark Siegal and Gilbert Tang. **Round 1:**Mark: Leviathan Wakes [20:56]Gilbert: Song of Ice and Fire [33:46-48:55]Scott: Stormlight Archive [45:29 - 55:05]**Round 2:**Mark: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [27:02]Gilbert: Console Wars [20:41]Scott: The Found and the Lost [34:03]**Round 3:**Mark: The Lord of the Rings (Omnibus) [54:05]
2018-09-1851 min
Narrated7: Ready Player OneReady Player One is a science fiction novel written by Ernest Cline and narrated by Wil Wheaton. This episode features regular co-hosts Mark Siegal and Scott Ullery, and our discussion is spoiler-free. Ready Player One Start your free trial at Audible
2018-03-1929 min
Narrated4: The ExpanseThe Expanse is a science fiction series written by James S. A. Corey, narrated by Jefferson Mays, and published by Recorded Books and Hachette Audio. So far seven books have been released out of a planned nine-book arc, which starts with Leviathan Wakes. In addition, Mays has narrated two out of four novellas, which are optional but also excellent. This episode features special guest Scott Ullery, and the first half of our discussion is spoiler-free. Leviathan Wakes (Book 1 of The Expanse) Other audiobooks in The Expanse Start your free trial at...
2018-02-131h 11