tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1062324551708186542..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Top Ten Tuesday: Listen to This!JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49622697016163230542018-07-14T08:58:15.156-04:002018-07-14T08:58:15.156-04:00Lisa - Memoirs and essays, like Shrill, tend to be...Lisa - Memoirs and essays, like Shrill, tend to be among my favorite nonfiction audios... especially when the author is a talented narrator!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52263341804842784272018-07-14T08:56:49.779-04:002018-07-14T08:56:49.779-04:00Jessicabookworm - When my girls were younger, we l...Jessicabookworm - When my girls were younger, we listened to HP audios in the car. We all loved it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39963434443706477082018-07-14T08:55:43.552-04:002018-07-14T08:55:43.552-04:00Monica - I love read/listen combinations! It someh...Monica - I love read/listen combinations! It somehow makes me feel more immersed in a novel. I'm enjoying Pachinko this way now.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82215907796660055812018-07-13T18:54:13.648-04:002018-07-13T18:54:13.648-04:00Haven't listened to a single one of these but ...Haven't listened to a single one of these but have enjoyed several in print. Would love to hear Shrill in West's own voice!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50030932978668123612018-07-13T15:00:13.889-04:002018-07-13T15:00:13.889-04:00I really enjoyed a re-read of Harry Potter and the...I really enjoyed a re-read of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i> via the audiobook read by the hilarious Stephen Fry :-Djessicabookwormhttps://thebookwormchronicles.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69524861476442044582018-07-12T22:46:28.216-04:002018-07-12T22:46:28.216-04:00A Gentleman in Moscow is in my TBR pile, and I kee...A Gentleman in Moscow is in my TBR pile, and I keep hearing good things about it. I'm thinking that a listen/read combination may be the way to go for me.Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10047202169696283682018-07-12T16:40:44.649-04:002018-07-12T16:40:44.649-04:00Tina - I'm sure I would have enjoyed it in pri...Tina - I'm sure I would have enjoyed it in print, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25647685543740639552018-07-12T16:30:41.453-04:002018-07-12T16:30:41.453-04:00AJ - You can't go wrong with any of those!AJ - You can't go wrong with any of those!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50145768166701780432018-07-12T12:37:46.192-04:002018-07-12T12:37:46.192-04:00I loved Cork Dork but I read it rather than listen...I loved Cork Dork but I read it rather than listened.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19569191678481663352018-07-11T21:50:25.324-04:002018-07-11T21:50:25.324-04:00I need to read Get Well Soon, The Nix, and Eleanor...I need to read Get Well Soon, The Nix, and Eleanor Oliphant. I’m glad you liked them! They’re on my wish list.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75417294664377427472018-07-11T21:31:35.678-04:002018-07-11T21:31:35.678-04:00Care - Just loved that audio... but the book is ve...Care - Just loved that audio... but the book is very slow in parts. I still find myself thinking about those characters, but overall prefer his earlier novel Rules of Civility. I'm probably in the minority though.<br /><br />Your postcard arrived yesterday - thank you! Bet the book will be here soon:)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77646835102499045342018-07-11T20:43:03.962-04:002018-07-11T20:43:03.962-04:00Hmm, maybe I'll to that Gentleman Moscow book ...Hmm, maybe I'll to that Gentleman Moscow book via audio...Carehttp://www.caresbooksandpie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47372573149674260412018-07-11T17:47:32.490-04:002018-07-11T17:47:32.490-04:00Katherine - You'll see in the comments above t...Katherine - You'll see in the comments above that Les didn't have quite the same reaction to the audio version as I did. My listening time is down lately, too... I miss my long beach walks!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21437244536653133512018-07-11T17:46:02.009-04:002018-07-11T17:46:02.009-04:00Greg - Get Well Soon was fascinating, but it turne...Greg - Get Well Soon was fascinating, but it turned me into a bit of a hypochondriac for a week or two ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16124519008405662602018-07-11T17:44:29.550-04:002018-07-11T17:44:29.550-04:00Les - Interesting... wonder if being a reread had ...Les - Interesting... wonder if being a reread had anything to do with it. Maybe the magic is a first time through experience?JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74020915300842695432018-07-11T16:13:17.564-04:002018-07-11T16:13:17.564-04:00I'm glad to see A Gentleman in Moscow on your ...I'm glad to see A Gentleman in Moscow on your list. I want to read this but have been on the fence about whether to go audio or print version. Pachinko is on my list as well. I've been slow on audio books lately but school is starting back soon which means I have a lot more audio time and I'm looking forward to it!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9791573573102596892018-07-11T00:00:48.002-04:002018-07-11T00:00:48.002-04:00I had the same reaction to the print edition. Tota...I had the same reaction to the print edition. Totally mesmerized. With the audio (as a re-read, though), I found myself walking out of the room as I was listening, not caring if I missed something. It just didn't hold my attention the way the book did. I'm really eager to try Pachinko!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6460201598585931952018-07-10T23:25:39.106-04:002018-07-10T23:25:39.106-04:00Ooh I bet Get Well Soon is SUPER interesting (and ...Ooh I bet Get Well Soon is SUPER interesting (and probably a little scary as well). Cork Dork looks like it could be very fun (and love that title)! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74743579184607884972018-07-10T21:50:48.306-04:002018-07-10T21:50:48.306-04:00Angela - My favorite times to listen to audiobooks...Angela - My favorite times to listen to audiobooks are during my morning walks and before I fall asleep at night (and occasionally during the night when I can't sleep)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17989462934810719392018-07-10T21:48:53.854-04:002018-07-10T21:48:53.854-04:00Patty - Sometimes I wish I could get by without sl...Patty - Sometimes I wish I could get by without sleeping... and just listen to audiobooks all night!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25375156615876640762018-07-10T21:47:04.881-04:002018-07-10T21:47:04.881-04:00Captivated Reader - Dear Fahrenheit 452 had me add...Captivated Reader - Dear Fahrenheit 452 had me adding quite a few books to my tbr list, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52077531900946003032018-07-10T21:45:44.429-04:002018-07-10T21:45:44.429-04:00Susan - I loved Sunburn in print and enjoyed readi...Susan - I loved Sunburn in print and enjoyed reading Birdsong years ago. My daughter was only lukewarm on Manhattan Beach, so I've avoided it... but I LOVED the audio version of A Visit From the Goon Squad. Maybe I should consider going that route for Manhattan Beach, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61275787628523795442018-07-10T21:42:26.634-04:002018-07-10T21:42:26.634-04:00Les - As I was listening to A Gentleman in Moscow,...Les - As I was listening to A Gentleman in Moscow, I was mesmerized... even remember thinking I might not have continued had I been reading. It was slow in parts for me, but the audio seemed to carry me through.<br /><br />The Nix was a read/listen combo for me... very long, butI loved it. Meeting the author (he lives in SWFL) only added to the experience.<br /><br />Pachinko is wonderful!! I'm only a third of the way through, but cannot put it down. If I can't listen, I'm reading. I may not sleep again until I finish it ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61321046065527283642018-07-10T21:37:22.587-04:002018-07-10T21:37:22.587-04:00Kathy - Had a feeling while I was listening that t...Kathy - Had a feeling while I was listening that there might be parallels to the world of craft beer. I'm about a third of the way through read/listen of Pachinko... when I'm not listening, I'm reading. Can't put it down!! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8966283502057955492018-07-10T21:34:19.288-04:002018-07-10T21:34:19.288-04:00Leslie - I can see why it won the Audie Award for ...Leslie - I can see why it won the Audie Award for fiction this year... the audio version is excellent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com