I’m also keenly aware of the time, work, talent, and SKILL that it takes to create something that feels so alive and personal, yet also seems effortless. As an actor, I’m particularly interested in the quality of the narration. No one can take his place.Īnne, thank you for this post. After his death, I had to switch to reading Louise Penney in print. Jane Entwhistle – The Flavia Series – I would enjoy the series if I read them in print, but Jane makes them SPARKLING, and DELIGHTFUL!Īnd special mention of Ralph Cosham who will always be the voice of Inspector Gamache for me. Nicholas Guy Smith – A Gentleman in Moscow

I can’t wait to talk with her in Book Club on September 29th (and ask her to do a live reading, of course!). Elizabeth Acevedoĭominican-American poet, novelist, and performer Elizabeth Acevedo narrates her own work, plus one of my favorite Austen adaptations, Pride by Ibi Zoboi, with passion and skill. Some links (including all Amazon links) are affiliate links. 30 amazing audiobook experiences narrated by talented voice performers If you’re looking for a place to start with audiobooks, or if you’re an avid listener in search of your next read, try one of these narrators for an immersive and textured listening experience. Today I’m sharing ten of my favorite audiobook narrators, plus three audiobooks I recommend from each of their audio-backlists. I know that I’ll enjoy listening to their voices-and that their performances will enliven the characters, ideas, and settings of any book. Over the last few years, I’ve come across several exceptional voice performers whose narration will encourage me to pick up a book even if it’s outside my usual taste.

Many narrators also have websites listing their notable works or, sometimes, their entire audiobook catalog. Services like Libro.fm, Audible, and other audiobook services allow you to search by narrator, and I make good use of this feature. If a narrator has a long backlist of titles (books that are already published, or in this case, recorded), there are hours and hours of listening ahead of you. Often, narrators work in specific genres or pair with certain authors, so if you absolutely loved the narrator of your recent audiobook, they’ve likely read another book suited to your taste as well. I feel the same joy discovering an excellent narrator as I do when finding a new favorite author.Īfter I’ve read a fabulous audiobook, I’m likely to want to read more works by the author-and to listen to more works performed by the narrator. Great audio performances elevate and enhance a book and pull you in, going beyond on-paper reading for an immersive event.

A talented audiobook narrator makes for a memorable listening experience.

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