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Post by kurumais on May 16, 2021 0:29:51 GMT
i never know whereto post about audiobooks. in this folder or other audio productions. but im going to post here if it wrong Mods just let me know.
ive been listening to a series called cradle by will wight. the reader is terrific. his named travis baldree. the series is kind of YA. but i wouldnt say completely. or maybe travis is elevating the
material. its whats called a progression fantasy as well as a wuxia type. it would be right at home in shonen jump. the manga magazine that gave the world DBZ. bleach, and naruto.
magic kung fu with training and tournaments. it has a likeable cast brought to life by travis baldree. i would say its a great read or listen for the summer. the first book is around 300 pages.
nice and quick.
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Post by grinch on May 16, 2021 8:37:20 GMT
I tend to post in the other audio productions thread as well but it’s nice to have its own separate thread.
Better Than Life (Grant Naylor)
The second in the Red Dwarf series. In my opinion, better than the first and still as funny as always. I like the fact they’re not just doing adaptations of the original episodes but also expanding on them as well. The Better Than Life sequence as the title states is by far a particular highlight and Chris Barrie makes for the perfect reader.
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Post by grinch on May 28, 2021 8:58:33 GMT
The Shunned House (H.P. Lovecraft)
Much like Edgar Allan Poe or M.R. James there’s something to be said about Lovecraft’s work being read aloud.
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Post by grinch on May 29, 2021 21:09:47 GMT
Last of the Sky Pirates (Paul Stewart/Chris Riddell)
Read by Alex Jennings. And so begins my favourite trilogy out of the entire Edge Chronicles the Rook Trilogy.
I simply love how different the world of the Edge is in this series compared to the previous two trilogies. Certainly feels like a much more dangerous world with enemies and antagonists around every corner.
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Post by grinch on May 30, 2021 19:13:22 GMT
Vox (Paul Stewart/Chris Riddell)
Read by Alex Jennings. Probably the book out of the entire Rook Trilogy I remember the most about. Although, it’s only after re listening to this that I’ve realised it’s merely Part One to a much larger story. So, perhaps not one to experience merely by itself or as a jumping on point.
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Post by muckypup on May 30, 2021 19:47:08 GMT
Jay blades autobiography
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Post by grinch on May 31, 2021 18:59:45 GMT
Freeglader (Paul Stewart/Chris Riddell)
Read by Alex Jennings. The finale for the Rook Trilogy and for the longest time the finale for the entirety of the Edge Chronicles. And to be honest, I wouldn’t have minded had this been the last we saw of the world of the Edge.
All together, a very satisfying tale.
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Post by grinch on Jun 4, 2021 17:02:57 GMT
Last Human (Doug Naylor)
Read by Craig Charles. Not as funny as the previous two novels and it does rather have the same problem that the later series of Red Dwarf ran into when it came to having too many characters (The Cat barely has anything to do in this) but it does have some nice moments in it.
And although Craig Charles is not as good an impressionist as Chris Barrie’s previous readings, his almost somber reading works really well.
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Post by project37 on Jun 6, 2021 17:23:49 GMT
The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas, narrated by Ellie Heydon
This was such a wonderful surprise of a book and I loved the heck out of it.
A time travel mystery already sounds fun but I found so much more to appreciate and enjoy. This book delivers exactly what it promises in its title and gets into what it could actually be like to travel in time. Not the lighthearted Doctor Who “Everything is fantastic, let’s have adventures!” approach, but instead considering how it would affect your mindset and how it might not always be pretty. What would you say to your older or younger self? What if you already knew everything about your last moment? Would grief be necessary if you could go back and visit a loved one as often as you wanted? How would you approach any of your relationships, for that matter?
I don’t want to spoil anything but will say that mental health is woven throughout the story in ways that makes the characters (despite their lives as time travelers) feel relatable. One aspect in particular stood out to me: Since the story is centered around an act of violence, the book takes the opportunity to explore trauma in a very immediate but sensitive manner. I learned a lot from those scenes.
For me, the joys of the book included:
- The puzzle box nature of the story, with the plot unfolding from multiple perspectives and timelines
- Seeing the concept of time travel depicted as innovated by women and its development as a female-dominated profession, all presented in a welcome matter-of-fact fashion
- An interesting and well-realized cast of characters, all of them enjoyable to read (even the not-so-nice ones)
- The skillfully-crafted (and fascinating!) time travel culture, including jargon, the evolved nature of personal relationships, financial management, artistic expression, communications, and even an independent legal system
Each chapter begins by naming a different character in a different time. The writing is so warm and engaging that I had no trouble following the overall story, but it still felt a little challenging to make sure I was keeping track of the actual chronology of events.
I was seriously impressed by the narrator's performance. She had a major challenge to bring so many characters to life and delivered a very convincing range of voices and regional accents. A pleasure to listen to.
Did I mention I loved this book?
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 6, 2021 18:04:02 GMT
The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas, narrated by Ellie Heydon This was such a wonderful surprise of a book and I loved the heck out of it. A time travel mystery already sounds fun but I found so much more to appreciate and enjoy. This book delivers exactly what it promises in its title and gets into what it could actually be like to travel in time. Not the lighthearted Doctor Who “Everything is fantastic, let’s have adventures!” approach, but instead considering how it would affect your mindset and how it might not always be pretty. What would you say to your older or younger self? What if you already knew everything about your last moment? Would grief be necessary if you could go back and visit a loved one as often as you wanted? How would you approach any of your relationships, for that matter? I don’t want to spoil anything but will say that mental health is woven throughout the story in ways that makes the characters (despite their lives as time travelers) feel relatable. One aspect in particular stood out to me: Since the story is centered around an act of violence, the book takes the opportunity to explore trauma in a very immediate but sensitive manner. I learned a lot from those scenes. For me, the joys of the book included: - The puzzle box nature of the story, with the plot unfolding from multiple perspectives and timelines - Seeing the concept of time travel depicted as innovated by women and its development as a female-dominated profession, all presented in a welcome matter-of-fact fashion - An interesting and well-realized cast of characters, all of them enjoyable to read (even the not-so-nice ones) - The skillfully-crafted (and fascinating!) time travel culture, including jargon, the evolved nature of personal relationships, financial management, artistic expression, communications, and even an independent legal system Each chapter begins by naming a different character in a different time. The writing is so warm and engaging that I had no trouble following the overall story, but it still felt a little challenging to make sure I was keeping track of the actual chronology of events. I was seriously impressed by the narrator's performance. She had a major challenge to bring so many characters to life and delivered a very convincing range of voices and regional accents. A pleasure to listen to. Did I mention I loved this book? A fantastic book.
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Post by grinch on Jul 1, 2021 7:56:52 GMT
Backwards (Rob Grant)
Read by the author. Mr Grant makes for a rather decent reader although admittedly he’s no Chris Barrie.
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Post by kurumais on Jul 1, 2021 23:43:29 GMT
a snake's lifeby kenneth arant performed by travis baldree i got in the audible sale i listened to travis baldree do all 9 books of the cradle series he is terrific. and this book sounded a lot like the anime that time i got reincarnated as a slime. and it turns out its A LOT LIKE that time i got reincarnated as a slime. i found both i jnteresting at first but the over powered protagonists both lost me. both start off with a guy dying and being reincarnated in a D&D rpg type fantasy world and given some OP skills that make leveling up a breeze. except ones a snake and one's a slime www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOzwqb74K34
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Post by grinch on Jul 21, 2021 7:32:15 GMT
The Lost Barkscrolls (Paul Stewart/Chris Riddell)
Read by Alex Jennings. A collection of short stories about the various Ages of Flight on the Edge. Nice worldbuilding but not necessarily essential to experience so you can easily enjoy the rest of the series without it.
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Post by grinch on Aug 13, 2021 10:22:08 GMT
Mary Poppins (P.L. Travers)
Read by Sophie Thompson. And what a marvellous reader she is. I must admit, sacrilegious as it might sound I think I actually prefer the original literary version to Disney’s film counterpart. Bit more bite to her.
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Post by muckypup on Aug 13, 2021 12:39:54 GMT
Bessie come home........ It’s a ok listen but amounts to nothing in terms of a story.......
Stephenie coke reads it fine as bessie’s voice but ultimately it goes nowhere
A fine distraction but forgettable
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Post by agentten on Aug 15, 2021 0:53:12 GMT
Right now I'm listening through all of Robert E. Howard's Conan stories. I'll be at it for a while, but that's fine because it's barbarian heaven. The stories are so richly textured, it's a real delight.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2021 21:26:11 GMT
After Henry and Second Thoughts
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Post by grinch on Aug 20, 2021 21:46:22 GMT
Planet of the Apes (Pierre Boule)
Read by Greg Wise. Putting aside the franchise this novel inspired, this was actually a very well done and solid science fiction story. With a very thoughtful take on what a simian society would look like and how it would function.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 8:20:39 GMT
Blackadder Goes Forth, episode 4, Private Plane. Is there a separate thread for full-cast audios.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Aug 21, 2021 8:38:44 GMT
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