Narrated

An audio review of Entanglement: Quantum + Otherwise, written by John K Danenbarger, and narrated by David De Vries. Published by StormBlock Publishing.

Entanglement: Quantum + Otherwise [Audiobooks.com] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm]

*Thank you to MindBuck Media for providing a review copy of Entanglement: Quantum + Otherwise.*

Mur Lafferty joined me to discuss her experiences as an editor, author, and narrator of audiobooks and audio fiction. Our discussions include Podcastle and Escape Artists, her self-narration of Six Wakes, and writing for the Star War Wars Universe.

*Mur Lafferty is a co-editor of Escape Pod, a finalist for the 2018 Best Semiprozine Hugo Award. As an author, she is a winner of the Astounding Award for Best New Writer; and a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards for her novel Six Wakes which she self-narrated. She is also a hall of fame podcaster including the Hugo award winning Best Fancast: Ditch Diggers*

Merverse

PodCastle - The Science Fiction Podcast

Solo: A Star Wars Story [Audible] / [OverDrive]

Six Wakes [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]

I Should be Writing [Amazon] / [Indiebound]

Minecraft: The Lost Journals [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]

Other Referenced Works:

Harry Potter: A History of Magic [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]

STET

The Dispatcher

In celebration of episode 50 of Narrated, Mark Siegal joins me to check in on our audiobook listening habits, catch up on recent audiobook news, provide updates to previous episodes, and to look ahead to a few upcoming audiobook releases that we're excited for.

Audiobook News:

Publisher limitations for library audiobooks

Audible Captions lawsuit

In-App Purchasing (with credits)

Updates:

Audiobook Tech (Apple Watch series 5)

Watches [xkcd]

Mark's Tidying Up

A few upcoming audiobooks that we're excited to listen to:

The Toll [Arc of a Scythe - Book 3]

The Starless Sea [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]

Auberon [Expanse Novella]

The Sinister Mystery of the Mesmerizing Girl [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]

Discussion and review of Libro.fm, an audiobook service that allows you to buy digital audiobooks your local bookstore. I am joined by Shachi Bhatt.

Libro.fm [Refferal Link]

Related Episodes on Audiobook Services:

8: Intro to Audiobooks (Audible)

21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla)

31: Scribd ('Unlimited' audiobook borrowing)

41: Kobo & Walmart Audiobooks

47: Boston Public Library (including RBdigital)

What are we listening to?

The Phantom Tollbooth

Calypso

Storm of Locusts

In ***How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems***, narrated by Wil Wheaton, xkcd creator Randall Munroe explores increasingly absurd approaches to routine tasks. ***How To*** is an enjoyable and educational listen, though the audiobook edition falls short of the high bar set by predecessor ***What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions***

How To [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Amazon]

**Other Referenced Works:**

What If? [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]

How To Throw Things (xkcd)

**Related Episodes:**

43: Road Trip Audiobook Draft

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I am joined by Melissa Andrews, the Collection Development Manager at the Boston Public Library (BPL) to discuss the wide range of audiobook services offered by the library. We also explore the behind the scenes on how libraries provide audiobooks and other digital services to their patrons including impacts from a shifting publishing landscape.

**Boston Public Library Audiobook Resources:**

BPL Audiobooks

Shelf Service - Request a personalized reading list

BPL Suggest a Purchase

NoveList Plus - Fiction and nonfiction recommendations for adults

BPL Stream & Download Options

**Boston Public Library Social Media:** Twitter // Facebook //Instagram //YouTube

**Related Episodes:**

21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library

A review of two very different recent Stars Wars audiobooks. Thrawn: Treason, written by Timothy Zahn and narrated by Marc Thompson, is the third in the new canon series featuring the Chiss Grand Admiral. Star Wars Myths and Fables, written by George Mann and narrated by James Monroe Iglehart, is a short story collection of mostly stand alone stories that works well for younger (though not too young) listeners or as brief glimpses at the stories within the Star Wars Universe.

*Review copy received for review purposes.*

Thrawn: Treason

Star Wars Myths & Fables

**Other Referenced Works:**

Star Wars: Thrawn (Series) // [Ep 19]

A to Z Mysteries // [Ep 15]

Judy Moody // [Ep 15]

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Wayfarers, a science fiction series written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Rachel Dulude; explores a diverse multi-species universe where Humanity is a minor player. The series stands out for its world building depth and diversity; while Rachel Delude's nuanced narration expertly brings a multi-species cast of characters to life. Guest: Mark Siegal and the majority of our discussion is spoiler free.

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Book 1)

A Closed and Common Orbit (Book 2)

Record of a Spaceborn Few (Book 3)

**Other referenced works:**

Space Opera

The Expanse (series) // [Episode 4]

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Audiobook producer Nick Martorelli joins me to discuss Star Wars audiobook production including the recently released full cast Dooku: Jedi Lost, and the narrators and soundscapes that help bring the Star Wars novels to life. We also discuss upcoming Star Wars releases including Thrawn: Treason and Galaxy's Edge novels.

*Nick Martorelli spent a decade as a professional actor before switching to a career in book publishing. He started in ebook production before becoming an audiobook producer with Penguin Random House, where he works on a wide variety of books, including the Star Wars programs. Originally from Philadelphia, Nick considers himself a Trekkie, a Sherlockian, and whatever fans of Superman call themselves.*

**Referenced Star Wars Works:**

Thrawn Trilogy (Legends)

Complete Star Wars Trilogy (NPR audio drama)

Dooku: Jedi Lost

Star Wars: The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear

Alphabet Squadron

Thrawn: Treason

Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: A Crash of Fate

**Other referenced works:**

Moonraker

The Shadow (1994 Movie)

The Shadow (Radio drama)

Sherlock Holmes (Radio drama)

Dick Tracy (Radio drama)

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (Radio drama)

**Related Episodes:**

38: Dooku: Jedi Lost (Star Wars)

19: Star Wars: Thrawn Series

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With 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 Randall Munroe; narrated by Wil Wheaton [6h 36m]

Gilbert: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! written by Richard P. Feyman; narrated by Raymond Todd [11h 31m]

Scott: As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride written by Cary Elwes and Joe Layden; narrated by Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Chris Sarandon, Andy Scheinman, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, and Billy Crystal [7h 1m]

**Round 2:**

Shachi: In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin written by Erik Larson; narrated by Stephen Hoye [12h 52m]

Mark: Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self written and narrated by Manoush Zomorodi [6:58] // [Episode 10]

Gilbert: Born a Crime written and narrated by Trevor Noah [8h 44m] // [Episode 16]

Scott: Good Omens written by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett; narrated by Martin Jarvis [12h 32m]

**Round 3:**

Shachi: James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl; narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt [3h 18m]

Mark: The Tale of Despereaux written by Kate DiCamillo; narrated by Graeme Malcolm [3h 30m]

Gilbert: The Golden Compass written by Philip Pullman; narrated by Philip Pullman & a full cast // His Dark Materials (series)

Scott: One Summer: America, 1927 written and narrated by Bill Bryson [17h 03m]

**Additional Picks:**

Shachi: Namesake [10h 10m]

Mark: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [5h 51m]; On the Road [11h 08m]

Gilbert: Calypso [6h 39m]; Scythe [10h 32m] // [Episode 12]

Scott: Harry Potter (series); The Hobbit [11h 05m]; Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void [10h 27m]

**Other Drafts:**

Episode 22: Mount Everest Audiobook Draft

Episode 35: Audiobook Draft for New Audiobook Listeners

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