tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post77929983737095173..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Celebrating AudiobooksJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2537387990960618362010-06-27T02:31:21.202-04:002010-06-27T02:31:21.202-04:00I'm a total newbie to audiobooks and don't...I'm a total newbie to audiobooks and don't know whether I like them or not. Beth Fish's and your post have convinced me to try them. Since Beth suggested to start with something you know and like, I think I'll start with Emma. That should be do-able. Thanks for the encouragementRikkihttp://www.rikkidonovan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21328013574170619722010-06-24T18:09:41.249-04:002010-06-24T18:09:41.249-04:00Just Mom - It would be worth rereading The Help ju...Just Mom - It would be worth rereading The Help just to experience the audio version - it was so well done! I'm curious to see what Stockett's next book will be about.<br /><br />Karenlibrarian - I've never read Neil Gaiman, but have heard his books are wonderful on audio... will look into Anansi Boys. Classics are my most recent audiobook discovery. I loved Ruby Dee reading Their Eyes Were Watching God, and enjoyed Frank Muller's narration of Great Expectations, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43616244387638302952010-06-24T06:26:31.053-04:002010-06-24T06:26:31.053-04:00Sounds like a renovating nightmare! But I'm g...Sounds like a renovating nightmare! But I'm glad everyone survived OK. And good for you with the audiobooks, it's great that you were able to put all that commuting time to good use. <br /><br />Probably my favorite audiobook in the world is Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. It's narrated by Lenny Henry and it's absolutely brilliant. He elevates a fantastic book to a whole new level with his narration. It's fantasy but most of it is set in our world. It's one of my favorite books of all time. <br /><br />I also recommend classics on audio. I think it helps me slow down and appreciate the great writing. I usually have a hard copy as well, otherwise I'd sit in the driveway waiting for the end of a chapter.Karenlibrarianhttp://karensbooksandchocolate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73374650629802954892010-06-23T22:25:29.887-04:002010-06-23T22:25:29.887-04:00You are the second meme to mention The Help - I re...You are the second meme to mention The Help - I read it in print and wonder if the voices in my head would "match" the narration on audio. She wrot eith such great dialect - I felt she really captured the women's voices. Here's my <a href="http://myroundfile.blogspot.com/2010/06/audiobook-week-audiobook-meme.html" rel="nofollow">meme</a>.Just Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162004981577487159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79198582805692657622010-06-23T22:05:00.071-04:002010-06-23T22:05:00.071-04:00Sandy - I was surprised at how much effort the fi...Sandy - I was surprised at how much effort the first couple of audios required, but after I got used to them it was a breeze.<br /><br />Staci - If you haven't read The Help yet, I'd recommend listening over reading.<br /><br />Beth F - Besides a new house, the love of audiobooks was one of the best things to come out of that year!<br /><br />Melissa - Yes, I put that on my list after you mentioned it. I'm sure I could relate! Didn't realize it belongs on my AUDIO list though. Strange that the paperback has a different title...<br /><br />Jen - You've got some great topics set up, just couldn't skip them ;-)<br /><br />Margot - That was definitely a challenging year, but it was wonderful for my girls to spend that time with their grandparents. Now that I'm a few years removed from the upheaval, even I can look back on it fondly. I really like it when authors read their own work, too.<br /><br />Nise' - You should definitely listen to The Help. I can't recommend it highly enough!<br /><br />Zetor - Knitting or crocheting would be perfect with an audiobook!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4213974413056521822010-06-23T18:01:37.701-04:002010-06-23T18:01:37.701-04:00Only read a couple of audio books but enjoyed the ...Only read a couple of audio books but enjoyed the process, I can knit/crochet at the same time so It is good.zetorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912433866457968555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87430454015152236572010-06-23T12:25:26.989-04:002010-06-23T12:25:26.989-04:00I must be one of the last ones to read/listen to T...I must be one of the last ones to read/listen to The Help. It has shown up on quite a few favorite lists.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19128127531268189812010-06-23T11:37:30.741-04:002010-06-23T11:37:30.741-04:00I enjoyed reading this story of how you got starte...I enjoyed reading this story of how you got started with audiobooks. Thanks for the tips on writing audiobook reviews. For me, the best audiobooks are the ones read by the authors. Or, at least the ones I've listened to so far.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62428355614590769842010-06-23T11:16:55.437-04:002010-06-23T11:16:55.437-04:00Wow, you get major bonus points for being away for...Wow, you get major bonus points for being away for the weekend and then coming back and catching up on ALL of the discussion topics. Thanks so much for participating!Jen - devourer of bookshttp://www.devourerofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51182034275409945432010-06-23T11:06:37.931-04:002010-06-23T11:06:37.931-04:00Perhaps we've already had this conversation .....Perhaps we've already had this conversation ... have you read Rachel Simon's "The House on Teacher's Lane"? (That's the paperback title; in hardback it's called "Building a House with My Husband.") I'm thinking you might be able to relate to her story, given your renovation craziness. :) <br /><br />That said, that's good that such a crazy (and stressful) experience wound up introducing you to audiobooks!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226691769768760275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48205915827148029032010-06-23T10:46:08.786-04:002010-06-23T10:46:08.786-04:00Sorry about your building woes -- but the good new...Sorry about your building woes -- but the good news is that it made you an audiobook addict!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6218869489111369262010-06-23T08:46:56.546-04:002010-06-23T08:46:56.546-04:00That's a crazy way to be introduced to audiobo...That's a crazy way to be introduced to audiobooks...sorry about that madness!! I think The Help would be a good one for audio thanks for the recommendation!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89924133565869898032010-06-23T08:33:46.137-04:002010-06-23T08:33:46.137-04:00You are right, listening skills do improve as you ...You are right, listening skills do improve as you listen to more audios. It is like a muscle I guess, and gets better with every disc. (I am horrified that you had to live far away from your home and go through construction for almost a year! Ack!)Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com