Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Romance, 2008 Audies Performance
Welcome to The Audies edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2008 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 30 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the ROMANCE category and play a sound clip from each title.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Inspirational Spiritual, 2008 Audies Performance
Today's Audies category is INSPIRATIONAL SPIRITUAL. This special edition of AudioFile's Earshot! celebrates the 2008 Audies competition, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association.
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Monday, April 28, 2008
Literary Fiction, 2008 Audies Performance
Today's Audies category is LITERARY FICTION. This special edition of AudioFile's Earshot! celebrates the 2008 Audies competition, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Children Ages 8-11, 2008 Audies Performance
Today's Audies category is CHILDREN AGES 8-11. This special edition of AudioFile's Earshot! celebrates the 2008 Audies competition, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association.
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Biography, 2008 Audies Performance
Welcome to The Audies edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2008 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 30 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the BIOGRAPHY category and play a sound clip from each title.
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PRINCE CASPIAN C.S. Lewis, Paul McCusker Performed by a Full Cast
Faithfully rendering the second volume in The Chronicles of Narnia, this audiobook boasts a deft script delivered by a superb cast and a rich, vivid background of sound and original music. A fine complement to the new film. Listeners ages 8 and older will enjoy this, and the program lasts 3 hrs.
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
MOSAIC: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant Read by the author
In this upbeat audio, Grant offers vignettes from her life as a Christian musician, songwriter, wife, mother, and friend, interspersed with lyrics and snippets from her bestselling CDs. Grant's honest narration reflects and accentuates her faith, talent, and passion.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Inspirational or Faith-Based Fiction, 2008 Audies Performance
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presenting the Finalists in the 2008 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 30 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the INSPIRATIONAL & FAITH-BASED FICTION.category and play a sound clip from each title.
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Original Work, 2008 Audies Performance
Today's Audies category is ORIGINAL WORK. This special edition of AudioFile's Earshot! celebrates the 2008 Audies competition, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association.
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INFINITE CRISIS: Part 2 Greg Cox, DC Comics Performed by a Full Cast
Evil versions of Superboy, Superman, and the son of Lex Luthor join together and set their eyes on Earth 2, and the mightiest superheroes find themselves on the brink of destruction. Publisher GraphicAudio sets a gold standard for dramatizations with sound effects and a myriad of actors.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Humor, 2008 Audies Performance
Welcome to The Audies edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2008 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 30 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the HUMOR category and play a sound clip from each title.
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Multivoiced Performance, 2008 Audies Performance
Today's Audies category is MULTI-VOICE PERFORMANCE. This special edition of AudioFile's Earshot! celebrates the 2008 Audies competition, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association.
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LAST KNOWN VICTIM Erica Spindler Read by Susan Ericksen
This romantic thriller is set against a backdrop of post-Katrina New Orleans. Narrator Ericksen imparts real life energy to the story and easily evokes the speech patterns of the region. She beautifully realizes Spindler's grim, empathetic vision.
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Monday, April 21, 2008
CLASSICS, 2008 Audies Finalists
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Welcome to The Audies edition of AudioFile's Earshot! podcast--
presenting the Finalists in the 2008 Audies competition. The awards are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association and are given in 30 categories for excellence in audiobook publishing. In this episode we introduce the nominees in the CLASSICS category and play a sound clip from each title.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
SEEING REDD Frank Beddor Read by Gerard Doyle
Alyss is doing her best to be queen of Wonderland. Frank Beddor has taken a classic and turned it into a powerful, magical adventure in this second installment of The Looking Glass Wars. Gerard Doyle is brilliant, as usual, with the clever wordplay and outlandish characters. Great listening for ages 10 and up, and the program is 9 hrs. long.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
THE POETS' CORNER John Lithgow [Ed.] Performed by John Lithgow, Eileen Atkins, Kathy Bates, Glenn Close, Jodie Foster, Morgan Freeman, et al.
Combine the important works of 50 stellar poets with actors as diverse as Jodie Foster, Morgan Freeman, and Sam Waterston and commentary from actor and poetry lover John Lithgow, and you'll get an outstanding audio that truly matches its billing: "The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family." Good listening for the whole family.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
REDEMPTION FALLS Joseph O'Connor Read by Peter Marinker
REDEMPTION FALLS Joseph O'Connor Read by Peter Marinker
Set after the Civil War, this novel features a kaleidoscope of characters and confusion--outlaws, runaway slaves, the ravaged land, and bleak prospects--woven into an unforgettable listening experience. Narrator Marinker can draw instant character sketches and maintains the music of moments.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
ON THE ROAD Jack Kerouac Read by Will Patton
Kerouac's classic is a winding, meandering journey, and Patton's performance provides the map. He brings out the vitality of Kerouac's sense of spontaneity, and this audio is a marvelous way to experience Kerouac's free-flowing prose.
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Monday, April 14, 2008
MONKEY TOWN: The Summer of the Scopes Trial by Ronald Kidd Read by Ashley Albert
When Dayton, Tennessee, becomes the epicenter for the infamous Scopes Trial, young Frances Robinson faces a wider world than she's ever known before. This coming-of-age novel shines against the backdrop of one of history's most famous trials. For listeners ages 10 and up; the audio is 6 hrs. long.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
NO TIME FOR GOODBYE Linwood Barclay Read by Christopher Lane
Don't miss this audio mystery masterpiece that swirls around fourteen-year-old Cynthia, who wakes one morning to find her family gone without a trace. Narrator Lane exploits Barclay's breathtaking momentum, building to an edge-of-the-seat climax.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
GIVE PEAS A CHANCE Morris Gleitzman Read by the author and Ruth Schoenheimer
These zany stories, complete with Australian accents, bring together humor, current events, whimsy, and food for thought—from germs going on vacation to a creative solution for global warming. Gleitzman brings nuances of voice, inflection, and timing to each of his characters. This is 3 ¾ hr. audio is good for listeners ages 8 and up.
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008
HARD EVIDENCE John Lescroart Read by David Colacci
This early book in the Dismas Hardy series opens with the discovery of a severed hand in the stomach of a dead shark, with only a jade ring to help identify the body. Narrator Colacci handles this intriguing and suspenseful book expertly—allowing the author's senses of mystery and humor to shine through.
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
ENDURANCE Alfred Lansing Read by Simon Prebble
Shackleton's Antarctic voyage aboard ENDURANCE is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism and determination in the history of exploration. Simon Prebble gives each character a unique voice, highlighting the despair, elation, and sheer will of these men to survive, and triumph, together.
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