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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Narrated175: What If? 2What If? 2, written by Randall Munroe and narrated by Wil Wheaton, explores scientific answers to increasingly absurd questions. Review & Discussion featuring Raven and Nate with Lisa, Mark, and Scott. What If? 2 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Audible] What If? [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Audible] How To [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Audible] / [Episode 48] Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words [The Book Rack] / [OverDrive] The Book Rack [Website] / [Episode 129] Ready Player Two [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Epi...2022-10-2521 min
Narrated174: The Golden EnclavesThe Golden Enclaves is the third installment in The Scholomance trilogy, written by Naomi Novik and narrated by Anisha Dadia. Review & discussion with Lisa, Mark, and Scott. The Golden Enclaves [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Deadly Education [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Episode 90] The Last Graduate [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 125] ”The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” [Overdrive/Libby] Babel [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 169] The Mountain in th...2022-10-1844 min
Narrated173: The Nova IncidentThe Nova Incident is the latest installment in the Galactic Cold War written by Dan Moren and narrated by Victor Bevine. Review & discussion with Mark & Scott. The Nova Incident [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Caledonian Gambit [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Bayern Agenda [Audible] / [Episode 34] The Aleph Extraction [Audible] / [Episode 70] Other Referenced Works: The Vorkosigan Saga (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible] 2022-10-1120 min
Narrated172: The Mountain in the SeaThe Mountain in the Sea, written by Ray Nayler and narrated by Eunice Wong, is an engaging story of contact with an intelligent octopus species that balances thrills and reflections on consciousness. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. The Mountain in the Sea [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Other Referenced Works: A Psalm for the Wild-Built [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Arrival [IMDb] Stories of Your Life and Others [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Aud...2022-10-0417 min
Narrated171: Nona the NinthNona the Ninth is the latest installment in The Locked Tomb series, written by Tamsyn Muir and narrated by Moira Quirk Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Nona the Ninth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Additional Time Travel References: Predestination [IMDb] Lightning [Audible] The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O [Overdrive/Libby] Time Cat [Overdrive/Libby] Dark [Netflix ] ...2022-09-2719 min
Narrated170: Travel By Bullet & OgresThis time we discussed two recent novellas: Travel By Bullet, written by John Scalzi and narrated by Zachary Quinto and Ogres, written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and narrated by Emma Newman Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Travel By Bullet [Audible] The Dispatcher (series) [Audible] / [Kindle] The Last Emperox with Author John Scalzi [Episode 66] The Kaiju Preservation Society [Audible] / [Episode 144] Lock In (series) [Audible] Ogres [Audible] Elder Race [Ov...2022-09-2016 min
Narrated169: BabelBabel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution, written by R. F. Kuang and narrated by Chris Lew Kum Hoi & Billie Fulford-Brown is a superbly crafted historical fantasy novel centered around the power of language in an alternate 1800s Oxford. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Babel [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2022 Hugo Awards: Results Narrated 2022 Hugo Episodes: 139: 2022 Hugo Nominations 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella 2022-09-1323 min
Narrated168: Time Travel in FictionFrom time loops, to temporal tourism, and fixing the timeline; time travel is used in Science Fiction and Fantasy to tell a range of interesting stories. Lisa, Mark, and Scott discuss some of their favorite time travel stories and interesting uses of time travel in fiction. Referenced Works: Damian's Workshop [Audible] / [Episode 167] A Christmas Carol [Libro.fm - Jim Dale] /[Audible - Tim Curry] / [Audible - Patrick Stewart] Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Au...2022-09-0645 min
Narrated166: The City InsideThe City Inside, written by Samit Basu and narrated by Reena Dutt explores a near future of livestreams, flow and the power from multimedia celebrity that can consume or potentially make a positive difference. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. The City Inside [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Machinehood [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Siren Queen [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 153] Parable of the Sower [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Stolen Focus [Libro.fm] / [Ove...2022-08-2321 min
Narrated165: August Kitko and the Mechas from SpaceAugust Kitko and the Mechas from Space, written by Alex White and narrated by Hayden Bishop is a story of giant robots and unlikely heroes harnessing the power of music to help humanity. Thank you to Libro.fm and Hachette Audio for providing a review copy of August Kitko and the Mechas from Space for this episode Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. August Kitko and the Mechas from Space [Libro.fm] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Episode 141] S...2022-08-1612 min
Narrated164: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, written by Gabrielle Zevin and narrated by Jennifer Kim & Julian Cihi; is an engaging story of a friendship that spans decades and interweaves with their creative collaborations in video games. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow for this episode Review & discussion with Shachi, Mark & Scott. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow [Libro.fm] The Nineties [Libro.fm] [Episode 162] ...2022-08-0941 min
Narrated163: 2022 Lodestar FinalistsLisa & Scott discuss the 2022 Lodestar Finalists along with a special guest. Finalists: Chaos on CatNet [Audible] The Last Graduate [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 125] Iron Widow [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Redemptor [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 118] Victories Greater Than Death [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Snake Falls to Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Narrated 2022 Hugo Episodes:2022-08-0239 min
Narrated162: The NinetiesThe Nineties, written by Chuck Klosterman, and narrated by Chuck Klosterman & Dion Graham is a look back at the 1990s through thematic essays that explore the social, cultural and technical events and advancements of the decade. Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa & Scott. The Nineties [Libro.fm] [Overdrive/Libby] [Audible]2022-07-2653 min
Narrated161: A Prayer for the Crown-ShyA Prayer for the Crown-Shy, written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Emmett Grosland, continues the inviting Monk and Robot series as Sibling Dex guides Mosscap in exploring villages and cities and attempting to answer what humanity needs. Review and discussion with Lisa and Scott A Prayer for the Crown-Shy [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Psalm for the Wild Built [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 113] The Past is Red [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 117] The...2022-07-1921 min
Narrated160: Narrated - In PersonLisa, Scott and Mark get together in person to discuss audiobooks including recent and upcoming listening. We are also joined by special guests sharing what they enjoy about audiobooks. 2022 Hugo Episodes: 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel 159: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Series Scribd / [Episode 31] Other Referenced Works: Keeper of the Lost Cities (Series): Keeper of the Lost Cities [Overdrive/Libby...2022-07-1226 min
Narrated159: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best SeriesLisa & Scott discuss the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Series. Finalists: The Green Bone Saga (Series): Jade City [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Merchant Princes (Series): The Family Trade [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Kingston Cycle (Series): Witchmark [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Wayward Children (Series): Every Heart a Doorway [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Terra Ignota (Series): Too Like the Lightning [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2022-07-051h 17
Narrated158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best NovelLisa, Mark & Scott discuss the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novel. A Desolation Called Peace [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Galaxy, and the Ground Within [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 97] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 141] She Who Became The Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Project Hail Mary [Audible] / [Episode 101] A Master of Djinn [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2022 Hugo E...2022-06-2858 min
Narrated157: A Mirror MendedA Mirror Mended, written by Alix E. Harrow and narrated by Amy Landon continues the Fractured Fables series into a version of the Snow White fairytale where Zinnia discovers that fairytale princesses are not the only ones that can feel trapped in their stories. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of A Mirror Mended for today’s episode A Mirror Mended [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Spindle Splintered [Libro.fm...2022-06-2110 min
Narrated156: The Grief of StonesThe Grief of Stones, written by Katherine Addison and narrated by Liam Gerrard, continues the engaging adventures of Thara Celehar, Speaker for the Dead. Part cleric and part detective, Celehar uses his ability to connect with the recently dead to help people and solve mysteries ranging from trivial to deadly significance. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of The Grief of Stones for today’s episode The Grief of Stones [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Au...2022-06-1413 min
Narrated155: Braking DayBraking Day, written by Adam Oyebanji and narrated by Ariyan Kassam follows a small fleet of generation ships as they approach the deceleration phase of their journey, and the mystery that is uncovered by a junior member of the crew. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Braking Day [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] WisCon Machinehood [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Logan’s Run [IMDb] ”The Big Idea: Adam Oyebanji” [Whatever] Cloud Cuckoo Land...2022-06-0721 min
Narrated154: Eyes of the VoidEyes of the Void, written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and narrated by Sophie Aldred, continues The Final Architecture series as Idris faces the past in order to learn more about the Architects and unspace for a chance to save the galaxy. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Eyes of the Void [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shards of Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Expanse (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 128] Wayfarers (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 45] / [Episode 97]2022-05-3116 min
Narrated153: Siren QueenSiren Queen, written by Nhgi Vo and narrated by Natalie Naudus is an engaging look at the early career of actress Luli Wei in a fantastical pre-code Hollywood where she faces studio politics, magical bargains, and stereotypes while fighting hard to control her own destiny and identity. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Siren Queen for today’s episode Siren Queen [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Spring Hills Cycle (Series) [Libro.fm...2022-05-2413 min
Narrated152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best NovellaScott and Lisa discuss the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novella. 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella: Across the Green Grass Fields [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Fireheart Tiger [Overdrive/Libby] (Not available as an audiobook) Elder Race [Overdrive/Libby] (Not available as an audiobook) The Past is Red [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 117] / [Episode 149] A Psalm for the Wild Built [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 113] A Sp...2022-05-1733 min
Narrated151: Fevered StarFevered Star, written by Rebecca Roanhorse and narrated by Christian Barillas, Darrell Dennis, Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis and Shaun Taylor-Corbett, returns to Tova and the people of The Meridian in the aftermath of the events from Black Sun. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Fevered Star [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Black Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Spin [Libro.fm] / [Audible] Blue Skinned Gods [Libro.fm]2022-05-1013 min
Narrated148: Sea of TranquilitySea of Tranquility,written by Emily St. John Mandel and narrated by John Lee, Dylan Moore, Arthur Morey & Kirsten Potter is an interesting time travel story that investigates an anomaly across centuries and characters from other Emily St. John Mandel novels. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Sea of Tranquility [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Station Eleven [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Glass Hotel [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] How High We Go In The Dark [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]2022-04-1917 min
Narrated147: The CartographersThe Cartographers, written by Peng (Pung) Shepherd and narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, Nancy Wu, Karen Chilton, Ron Butler, Neil Hellegers, Jason Culp & Brittany Pressley; is an engaging story of family, secrets, and the power of maps.. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. The Cartographers [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [PDF Maps & References] 2022 Hugo Finalists "The 25 Per Cent Solution" [The Unofficial Hugo Bookclub Blog] "But, but, but — WHY does magic have to make sense?" [ by N.K. Jemisin]...2022-04-1220 min
Narrated146: DefektDefekt, written by Nino Cipri and narrated by Ramon De Ocampo, continues to explore the imaginative LitenVerse, first seen in Finna, through the perspective of one of its most loyal employees. Review & non-spoiler discussion with Lisa & Scott. Defekt [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Finna [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 111: 2021 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella]2022-04-0511 min
Narrated145: Memory's LegionMemory’s Legion is the collection of short fiction from the epic Expanse series, created and written by James S.A. Corey. In addition to previously published works, the collection includes a new novella that serves as a coda for the series, new narrations for several of the works by Jefferson Mays, and authors notes on each story presented by authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. Review & discussion (non-spoiler and spoiler with warnings) with Scott, Lisa, and Mark. Memory’s Legion [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Leviathan Falls [Libro.fm...2022-03-2941 min
Narrated143: The Atlas SixThe Atlas Six is a character driven dark academia fantasy written by Olivie Blake and narrated by Andy Ingalls, Caitlin Kelly, Damian Lynch, David Monteith, James Patrick Cronin, Munirih Grace, Siho Ellsmore & Steve West. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of the The Atlas Six audiobook for today’s episode Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott The Atlas Six [Libro.fm] Exploring Narrators [Episode 142] The Poppy War (Series) [Libro.fm...2022-03-1517 min
Narrated142: Exploring NarratorsA great narrator can elevate a good story into a great audiobook, and can bring any story they read to life. The Narrated audiobook club explored a range of audiobooks narrated by four great narrators: Bahni Turpin, Caitlin Kelly, January LaVoy, and Emily Woo Zeller. Discussion with Shachi, Mark, Lisa and Scott. Bahni Turpin: The Hate U Give [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 71] Transcendent Kingdom [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Transcendent Kingdom [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2022-03-0837 min
Narrated141: Light from Uncommon StarsLight From Uncommon Stars, written by Ryka Aoki and narrated by Cindy Kay; adeptly weaves together science fiction and fantastical story elements into an enjoyable and multifaceted story. Discussion with Lisa and Scott Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2022 Audie Awards - March 22nd at 8:30pm ET [Finalists] / [Live Stream] Project Hail Mary [Audible] / [Episode 101] The Storyteller [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Rhythm of War [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 87: Narrators Kate Reading & Mic...2022-03-0118 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
Narrated138: To ParadiseTo Paradise, written by Hanya Yana-gihara and narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, Catherine Ho, BD Wong, Feodor Chin & Kurt Kanazawa; tells three stories that echo characters and themes across the centuries that the stories are set. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of To Paradise for today’s episode Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa & Scott. To Paradise [Libro.fm] Cloud Cuckoo Land [Libro.fm] [2022-02-0829 min
Narrated137: Miracle and WonderMiracle and Wonder, written by Malcolm Gladwell & Bruce Headlam, and read by Malcolm Gladwell is an examination of Paul Simon’s music that also explores the audiobook as a format. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Miracle and Wonder [Libro.fm] [Overdrive/Libby] [Audible] The Bomber Mafia [Libro.fm] [Overdrive/Libby] [Audible] In It for the Drama - Lisa Locke [Spotify]2022-02-0115 min
Narrated136: How To Be PerfectHow To Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question written and narrated by Michael Schur follows his journeys in moral philosophy leading up to creating The Good Place. Additional narration by Kristen Bell, D'Arcy Carden, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, Marc Evan Jackson, Jameela Jamil & Professor Todd May. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Simon & Schuster Audio for providing a review copy of How To Be Perfect for today’s episode Review & discussion with Mark, Lisa & Scott. How To Be Pe...2022-01-2518 min
Narrated135: Where the Drowned Girls GoWhere the Drowned Girls Go is the latest book in the Wayward Children series, written by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Whitney Johnson. Review & discussion with Scott and Lisa. Where the Drowned Girls Go [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] ”2021 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella” [Episode 111]2022-01-1816 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
Narrated109: Star Wars: The High Republic with Narrator Marc ThompsonNarrator Marc Thompson joined me to discuss The Rising Storm, the latest installment in the new Star Wars: The High Republic series that explores an earlier era of the Star Wars universe. The Rising Storm [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Light of the Jedi [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Tempest Runner [Penguin Random House Audio] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Star Wars: The High Republic (series) [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Dooku: Jedi Lost [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 38] Marc Thompson [Audib...2021-07-2019 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
Narrated81: These Ghosts are Family & VagabondsThis time we discuss a pair of recent listens, with Shachi sharing These Ghosts are Family written by Maisy Card and narrated by Karl O’Brian Williams; while Scott shares Vagabonds, written by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu and narrated by Emily Woo Zeller. Thank you to the Libro.fm ALC Program and Simon & Schuster Audio for providing review copys of These Ghosts are Family and Vagabonds for today’s episode. These Ghosts are Family [Libro.fm] Vagabonds [Libro.fm] Other Refer...2020-11-0323 min
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
Narrated38: Dooku: Jedi Lost (Star Wars) Dooku: Jedi Lost (Star Wars), written by Cavan Scott, and narrated by a full cast is an audio only Star Wars novel that explores Count Dooku's past from his beginnings as youngling through his departure from the Jedi order. Published by Penguin Random House Audio. Narrated by a full cast: Orlagh Cassidy as Asajj Ventress Euan Morton as Dooku Pete Bradbury as Gretz Droom Jonathan Davis as Qui-Gon Jinn Neil Hellegers as Ramil Sean Kenin as Sifo-Dyas January LaVoy as Jor Aerith Saskia Maarleveld as Jenza Carol Monda as Lene Kostana Robert Petkoff...2019-04-3011 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 Audible2018-03-1929 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