Audiobooks discussion

Barbara wrote: "Maggie wrote: "I just started today and I absolutely love it. I'll be taking a long drive for no reason again! :D"

Maggie, I read Unaccustomed Earth in pri..."

That's good to hear Maggie - thank you for that. I do have also, since I picked both of the up from the library at the same time - I will stick with them and see how it turns out.

Linda wrote: "I am currently listening to A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton, this is my first book by this author. There are 7 discs and I am on disc 5, it was a little slow going for me for awhile and ..."

I just listened to this one too and it took me over half of it to get into it. I think because it is the first in the series I cut it some slack.

Just finsihed Anita Shreve's "The Weight of Water" and quite enjoyed it. Started "On Canaan's Side" tonight.

Last night I finished The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley. I really enjoyed this historical fiction book. I gave this book 4 stars.

I started Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo.

Ellen wrote: "I'm listening to Game of Thrones, narrated by Roy Dotrice. Good narrator and I'm enjoying the book so far but it's a bit difficult in audio because there are sooo many characters and I know I've mi..."

Hi Ellen, I've listened to all of the Song of Ice and Fire Books on audio. If you want some help keeping track of all the characters, go to www.westeros.org There you will find maps and house banners as well as discussions with other fans - just watch out for spoilers! I loved the books. Hope you enjoy them too.

I just finished Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo. This was such an awesome suspense novel. I give this 5+ stars.

I'm starting The Island by Elin Hilderbrand

Finished Paper Towns by John Green and started Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Will be reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix next. Paper Towns was very good but Looking for Alaska also by John Green is even better. I recommend his books to anyone. :)

Tracey wrote: "Ellen wrote: "I'm listening to Game of Thrones, narrated by Roy Dotrice. Good narrator and I'm enjoying the book so far but it's a bit difficult in audio because there are sooo many characters and ..."

Thanks for the website!!! I've read the first book & I'm waiting for the 2nd.

Heidi wrote: "Linda wrote: "I am currently listening to A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton, this is my first book by this author. There are 7 discs and I am on disc 5, it was a little slow going for me f..."

Heidi, I finished this one on Wednesday, it started slow for me as well, but did get better towards the end. I will try next, but that will be next week or so.

Wendy T wrote: "I just finished Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo. This was such an awesome suspense novel. I give this 5+ stars.

I'm starting The Island by [author..."

Oh, Wendy, I loved [bookcover:Breaking Silence|9954597], I got into this series this year and have listened to all 3 of them.

Tracey wrote: "Ellen wrote: "I'm listening to Game of Thrones, narrated by Roy Dotrice. Good narrator and I'm enjoying the book so far but it's a bit difficult in audio because there are sooo many characters and ..."

Thank you! I went to the library to photocopy the list but Game of Thrones has something like 9 people on the waiting list and I was afraid the appendix in any of the later books would be a spoiler.

Now listening to We Have Always Lived in the Castle by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Bernadette Dunne its really good and very well narrated.

Just in case you missed my many tweets and Facebook notices or my giveaway – this Sunday’s episode of CSI:Miami not only has a tongue-in-cheek Halloween theme involving an author of a vampire series (played by Diane Farr) but the audiobook version of one of her books holds an important clue! I managed to land the job of narrating of the fictional book (conveniently recorded at my home studio ☺)

Here’s a link to my blog post on it, and a promo of the episode, which I think is hilarious:
http://karenwhiteaudiobooks.com/2011/...

Karen wrote: "Just in case you missed my many tweets and Facebook notices or my giveaway – this Sunday’s episode of CSI:Miami not only has a tongue-in-cheek Halloween theme involving an author of a vampire serie..."

I'm not a big fan of CSI Miami but will have to tune in!Congrats!

Susie wrote: "Karen wrote: "Just in case you missed my many tweets and Facebook notices or my giveaway – this Sunday’s episode of CSI:Miami not only has a tongue-in-cheek Halloween theme involving an author of a..."
Honestly, me neither, but this one looks fun.

Finished We Have Always Lived in the Castle by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Bernadette Dunne this book is amazing.
I honestly don't know why I have never read anything by this author before but I am fixing that right now I am now listening to The Lottery and Other Stories by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Carol Stewart

Karen wrote: "Susie wrote: "Karen wrote: "Just in case you missed my many tweets and Facebook notices or my giveaway – this Sunday’s episode of CSI:Miami not only has a tongue-in-cheek Halloween theme involving ..."

I like CSI NY the best!! Congrats Karen!!!!

Susie wrote: "Finished We Have Always Lived in the Castle by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Bernadette Dunne this book is amazing.
I honestly don't know why I have never read anything by this auth..."

Shirley Jackson was my favorite author in high school, and We Have Always Lived in the Castle was my favorite book! Thanks for mentioning this because I think I'd love to reread it audibly! I'm glad you liked the narrator!

I just finished Bloodstream. This was my first Tess Gerritson book and I have to say I loved the suspense of her book. I so look forward to reading more by this new author for me. I gave this book 4 stars but if GR has half stars, it would be 4.5 stars.

I'm now starting the audio book Prey by Linda Howard

Finished The Lottery and Other Stories by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Carol Stewart the narration was really good however I am still formulating what I thought of these stories with no endings.

A little rant about Overdrive I have 5 audiobooks out have listened to them all now I can't get anymore till the due date I wish I could check them back in GRR ....Sorry but I know you all will understand this and feel my pain ;)

I am now listening to Birds of a Feather by,Jacqueline Winspear narrated by, Kim Hicks enjoying both story and narrator!

I was listening to Their Eyes Were Watching God and couldn't get into it. The narrator, Ruby Dee, was a little over the top for me. I will read it on iBooks instead.

I started The Pillars of the Earth and so far am loving it!

Janice wrote: "I was listening to Their Eyes Were Watching God and couldn't get into it. The narrator, Ruby Dee, was a little over the top for me. I will read it on iBooks instead.

I started [boo..."

Wow, that really is evidence of the differences in tastes. Ruby Dee is the narrator who hooked me on audiobooks.

I know from the reviews on Audible that I'm one of the few who didn't care for her narration. I found myself focusing more on it than the story.

I felt that she was being over emotional and I don't care for that style. A contrast would be Night by Elie Wiesel. I didn't listen to the audiobook, but the book was so chillingly devoid of emotion that it really drove the horror of what happened home.

Susie wrote: "Finished We Have Always Lived in the Castle by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Bernadette Dunne this book is amazing.
I honestly don't know why I have never read anything by this auth..."

I love The Haunting of Hill House. I bought We Have Always Lived in this Castle but haven't gotten around to reading it. Your review really makes me want to!

Kelly wrote: "Susie wrote: "Finished We Have Always Lived in the Castle by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Bernadette Dunne this book is amazing.
I honestly don't know why I have never read anythin..."

Thanks hope you enjoy it!I've heard the sudio of Hill House is really good and narrated by, Bernadette Dunne so will be finding that one on audio!

I just finished Prey by Linda Howard. I loved the suspense and romance this book had. I gave this book 5 stars.

I'm now starting Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares

I've started Revenge of the Spellmans, third (of four) in the series. Ari Grayson narrates this one instead of Cristina Moore, and she's far inferior, IMHO. Rather than the voice of Izzy, I'm aware it's a narrator, with each "he said" coming through clearly, not melding into the reading. At least Cristina's back for the next one (from Audible)!

John wrote: "I've started Revenge of the Spellmans, third (of four) in the series. Ari Grayson narrates this one instead of Cristina Moore, and she's far inferior, IMHO. Rather than the voice of ..."

I only listened to the first book with Ari narrating and I agree. I think she negatively impacted my thoughts on the book as a whole.

Wendy T wrote: "I just finished Prey by Linda Howard. I loved the suspense and romance this book had. I gave this book 5 stars.

I'm now starting [book:Sisterhood Everlasting|94618..."

As much as I love the Sisterhood books, I did not like this one.

Just wondering, what does IMHO mean?

In My Humble Opinion

I am listening to Hearts, Keys, and Puppetry by, Neil Gaiman narrated by,Katherine Kellgren it is fabulous so far ifyou are a fan of either one I think you will like this one!

John wrote: "In My Humble Opinion"

OHHHH. Thank you for the enlightenment. I've been wondering.

Just started The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and I am struggling already. Authors should try not to narrate their books. They usually make bad narrators.

Maggie wrote: "Just started The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and I am struggling already. Authors should try not to narrate their books. They usually ..."

Usually, that is true, although there have been a few exceptions.

I'm listening to Bossypants. I have to admit, it's for a book group and I was NOT looking forward to reading it. But this book is hilarious so far! Loving it! :)

I'm listening to The Haunting of Hill House by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Bernadette Dunne.

Its reminding me alot of Rose Red but I know this one came out long before Stephen King's book wondering if he just stole alot of the ideas or was paying homage?

Tess wrote: "I'm listening to Bossypants. I have to admit, it's for a book group and I was NOT looking forward to reading it. But this book is hilarious so far! Loving it! :)"

I love Tina. Can't wait for 30 Rock to start back up.

I just finished The Wednesday Wars and very much enjoyed it. I am now listening to The London Eye Mystery and B is for Burglar.

I finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and I have Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows waiting to be listened to but I also have Night Pleasures and I am trying to decide if I should take a short break from Harry Potter and listen to that since it is only about 10 hours long and the Potter books are over 20 each!

I LOVE the Harry Potter series!! We listen to them every time we have a long car ride. My kids (who are 5 and 2) love them. We've only listened to 1-4 with the kids, they start to get too dark after that for a 2 year old...and a 5 year old for that matter!

Water for Elephants is FREE right now on audible
http://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B004JP...

this is a really good book and great narration by, David LeDoux,& John Randolph Jones

Thank thank you thank you :)

Maggie wrote: "Just started The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and I am struggling already. Authors should try not to narrate their books. They usually ..."

That is sad. I really loved the print version of that book.

I finished Jane Eyre, read by Susan Ericksen, the book and performance were wonderful. I just started The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. I am listening to the Librivox group read, and reading the book on my Kindle when I don't prefer the reader. Some aren't too bad, for amateurs, and I really hate to complain at all, since they are freely giving their time for this service. But some of the accents make it hard to listen, at least for me.

I finished The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. This was such a captivating story. I loved this book. I gave this book 5 stars.

I'm now starting the audio book Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts

I'm currently listening to the audio version of Audition by Barbara Walters. I'm finding it much more interesting than I expected it to be. Barbara Walters knew so many famous people and through her we get a glimpse of those people's lives as well as her own. This audio version is read by Bernadette Dunne whose voice is very pleasant to listen to. Somehow she transmits Barbara Walter's personality in a very likable way. There are 21 discs altogether.

I finished the reread of five star



Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
So enjoyed listening to #1 again.

Started #1 of 3 audio win Thanks again Karen :)



Mystery Writers of America Presents Death Do Us Part: New Stories about Love, Lust, and MurderHarlan Coben
Narrators include Karen White



Gone 'til November: A Novel by Wallace Stroby



Deadly Descent by Charlotte Hinger

Will listen to these three and then start



Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

This should keep me busy for a few days.

Maggie wrote: "Just started The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and I am struggling already. Authors should try not to narrate their books. They usually ..."

Maggie, I also struggled with this book, and I agree - authors should not do their own audio books. The story has an interesting concept - and there is something that happens in the book that is very odd - I read this one for one of my groups and I will be interested in your thoughts after you finish it.

I have a finished a few books since last I posted I finished The Haunting of Hill House by, Shirley Jackson narrated by, Bernadette Dunne I didn't enjoy this one as much as I was hoping to I liked We Have Always Lived in the Castlebetter. The narration by, Bernadette Dunne was very good and will watch for her name in the future.

Also finished The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Adventures of Jacky Faber, on her Way to Botany Bay narrated by, the incomparable Kathrine Kellgren I always liked this series but love it even more on audio Katy is so perfect as Jacky I just wish the new book would drop on audible!

I also finished Neil Gaiman and the Twitterverses Hearts, Keys, and Puppetry again narrated by Katherine Kellgren this is the best of two worlds colliding and highly recommend this unique little story!

Now I am starting American Godsby,Neil Gaiman I ended up getting the Full Cast 10th Anniversary edition narrated by,Dennis Boutsikaris, Daniel Oreskes, Ron McLarty, Sarah Jones.

Over on LT we are doing a Neil November group read of anything he's written so will be mentioning more Neil as the month progresses.