What are we listening to? (audiobooks) - Page 112

ElspethB · 06-15-2016, 02:34 PM

I read the first one in that series as an ebook after my dad raved about the series. I found it far too derivative of Connie Willis, which annoyed me. I haven't read any of the others.

badgoodDeb · 06-16-2016, 11:47 AM

Maybe I should look up Connie Willis then!

HarryT · 06-16-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Maybe I should look up Connie Willis then!

I like some of Connie Willis's stuff a lot, and others not at all. She's not a writer with a consistent style.

issybird · 06-16-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I like some of Connie Willis's stuff a lot, and others not at all. She's not a writer with a consistent style.

Connie Willis is on my never, ever again list. Totally preposterous.

orlok · 06-17-2016, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by issybird

Connie Willis is on my never, ever again list. Totally preposterous.

I have Passage on my Don't Forget (TBR) list. You now give me pause to reconsider.

ElspethB · 06-17-2016, 08:48 AM

I'm a Connie Willis fan, and I would reconsider Passage, if I were you. It was my least favorite novel of hers. I agree with Harry that she can be inconsistent. Doomsday Book, despite some problems, is one of my all-time favorite novels. To Say Nothing of the Dog is a lot of fun if you're familiar with Three Men in a Boat. I tend to like her stories and novellas better than her novels, for the most part.

Edited to get back on topic: I've never listened to any of Connie Willis's works, but this discussion made curious about the audio version of To Say Nothing of the Dog. I can be picky about readers. Anyone have any opinions on Steven Crossley?

WT Sharpe · 06-17-2016, 10:26 AM

I've started listening to What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris (narrated by Davina Porter). I have the first few chapters under my belt and am enjoying it immensely. It's a murder mystery whose action takes place in England during the reign of King George III. The narration is excellent, and I'm immediately liking the fellow, Viscount Sebastian St. Cyr, who is accused of not only a young lady's murder, but also of the murder of one of the officials who comes to arrest him. He's innocent of both charges, of course, and this one has me wondering how he will ever extract himself from this quagmire.

This is the first in a series featuring Sebastian St. Cyr, and if the quality with which it has begun continues unabated throughout the book, it won't be the last of the series I read.

CRussel · 06-17-2016, 11:41 AM

Sounds interesting, Tom. Especially since I know Davina Porter is an excellent narrator. By all means, let us know what your final verdict is.

issybird · 06-17-2016, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by orlok

I have Passage on my Don't Forget (TBR) list. You now give me pause to reconsider.

I know she's got tons of fans so my response may be aberrant, but the necessary suspension of disbelief asked too much of me.

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Originally Posted by ElspethB

Edited to get back on topic: I've never listened to any of Connie Willis's works, but this discussion made curious about the audio version of To Say Nothing of the Dog. I can be picky about readers. Anyone have any opinions on Steven Crossley?

I've listened to several books read by Steven Crossley and while he's not in my pantheon, he's still quite good.

CRussel · 06-17-2016, 06:19 PM

Have I told you lately that I love you, issybird? Anyone who correctly uses pantheon is in mine.

To keep on topic, currently listening to Sharpe's Eagle while I swim, and The Curse of Challion by Lois McMaster Bujold while driving/walking/gardening.

badgoodDeb · 06-18-2016, 10:58 AM

Enjoy Curse of Chalion! The subsequent two are good too.

CRussel · 06-18-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Enjoy Curse of Chalion! The subsequent two are good too.

I expect them to be. Some authors one can count on.

Speaking of which, I just pre-ordered Martin Walker's newest Bruno Chief of Police book, which should be out Tuesday. The readings by Robert Ian Mackenzie should be excellent. He's done the others in the series, and I've quite enjoyed them. This is definitely a favourite series.

BenG · 06-19-2016, 07:10 PM

Just finished listening to "Enchanted April" by Elizabeth von Arnim in eleven parts on the Classic Tales Podcast, Host and narrator B.J. Harrison is a professional voice talent who has worked with Audible and does an excellent job with this once a week podcast. He is currently reading "Return of Tarzan" but the older episodes are available.

http://classictales.libsyn.com/

issybird · 06-19-2016, 08:15 PM

Summer starts tomorrow, but I anticipated it this weekend. After nine dreary Aubreyless Maturin-free months, I hit play on The Far Side of the World, read by Simon Vance.

orlok · 06-20-2016, 05:58 AM

Recently started the third in the Mr. Mercedes detective trilogy by Stephen King, End of Watch, narrated by Will Patton. The previous two have been excellent, and this one is shaping up to be just as good.

06-17-2016, 08:48 AM	#1671
ElspethB Passionate Reader Posts: 276 Karma: 1829152 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Jersey, USA Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Kobo Clara HD, Fire HD 8, Voyage, Oasis 3, PW5	I'm a Connie Willis fan, and I would reconsider Passage, if I were you. It was my least favorite novel of hers. I agree with Harry that she can be inconsistent. Doomsday Book, despite some problems, is one of my all-time favorite novels. To Say Nothing of the Dog is a lot of fun if you're familiar with Three Men in a Boat. I tend to like her stories and novellas better than her novels, for the most part. Edited to get back on topic: I've never listened to any of Connie Willis's works, but this discussion made curious about the audio version of To Say Nothing of the Dog. I can be picky about readers. Anyone have any opinions on Steven Crossley? Last edited by ElspethB; 06-17-2016 at 09:02 AM.

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06-15-2016, 02:34 PM	#1666
ElspethB Passionate Reader Posts: 276 Karma: 1829152 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Jersey, USA Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Kobo Clara HD, Fire HD 8, Voyage, Oasis 3, PW5	I read the first one in that series as an ebook after my dad raved about the series. I found it far too derivative of Connie Willis, which annoyed me. I haven't read any of the others.

06-16-2016, 11:47 AM	#1667
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,551 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Maybe I should look up Connie Willis then!

06-17-2016, 10:26 AM	#1672
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I've started listening to What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris (narrated by Davina Porter). I have the first few chapters under my belt and am enjoying it immensely. It's a murder mystery whose action takes place in England during the reign of King George III. The narration is excellent, and I'm immediately liking the fellow, Viscount Sebastian St. Cyr, who is accused of not only a young lady's murder, but also of the murder of one of the officials who comes to arrest him. He's innocent of both charges, of course, and this one has me wondering how he will ever extract himself from this quagmire. This is the first in a series featuring Sebastian St. Cyr, and if the quality with which it has begun continues unabated throughout the book, it won't be the last of the series I read.

06-17-2016, 11:41 AM	#1673
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Sounds interesting, Tom. Especially since I know Davina Porter is an excellent narrator. By all means, let us know what your final verdict is.

06-17-2016, 06:19 PM	#1675
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Have I told you lately that I love you, issybird? Anyone who correctly uses pantheon is in mine. To keep on topic, currently listening to Sharpe's Eagle while I swim, and *The Curse of Challion* by Lois McMaster Bujold while driving/walking/gardening.

06-18-2016, 10:58 AM	#1676
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,551 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Enjoy Curse of Chalion! The subsequent two are good too.

06-19-2016, 07:10 PM	#1678
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Just finished listening to "Enchanted April" by Elizabeth von Arnim in eleven parts on the Classic Tales Podcast, Host and narrator B.J. Harrison is a professional voice talent who has worked with Audible and does an excellent job with this once a week podcast. He is currently reading "Return of Tarzan" but the older episodes are available. http://classictales.libsyn.com/

06-19-2016, 08:15 PM	#1679
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,313 Karma: 234636059 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	Summer starts tomorrow, but I anticipated it this weekend. After nine dreary Aubreyless Maturin-free months, I hit play on The Far Side of the World, read by Simon Vance.

06-20-2016, 05:58 AM	#1680
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Recently started the third in the Mr. Mercedes detective trilogy by Stephen King, End of Watch, narrated by Will Patton. The previous two have been excellent, and this one is shaping up to be just as good.

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