What are we listening to? (audiobooks) - Page 157

sun surfer · 10-06-2018, 10:11 PM

I've started In the Company of Cheerful Ladies, which is the sixth book in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. I love this series and it's always a joy to start a new one. The narrator of these audiobooks, Lisette Lecat, may be my favourite audiobook narrator that I've encountered; she always does a superb job.

issybird · 10-07-2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sun surfer

I've started In the Company of Cheerful Ladies, which is the sixth book in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. I love this series and it's always a joy to start a new one. The narrator of these audiobooks, Lisette Lecat, may be my favourite audiobook narrator that I've encountered; she always does a superb job.

I don't care for the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books, but I agree about Lisette Lecat. I listened to her narration of Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi and I thought she was marvelous. I wish she had a bigger audiography.

taosaur · 10-09-2018, 12:57 AM

Finished up A Closed & Common Orbit. Becky Chambers really has a gift for dropping these sweet little nuggets of alien culture or crazy tech and having them knit right into the world building, where they might stick out like a sore thumb if not handled so well.

I see a Mistborn re-listen somewhere in my not-to-distant future, but now I'm a few chapters into Planetfall by Emma Newman. The introduction/acknowledgments are a little intimidating, along the lines of "I was dealing with the worst trauma of my life while writing and publishing this book," and like the rest of the audiobook, it's read by the author. To her credit, Ms. Newman is a strong narrator so far. It's a little early for any substantial impression of the story, but the first person character, Ren, seems cohesive and emotionally realistic.

Catlady · 10-10-2018, 08:00 PM

I listened to Auschwitz Lullaby by Mario Escobar, narrated by Hayley Cresswell. Based on the true story of Helene Hannemann, an "Aryan" woman who chose to go to Auschwitz with her Gypsy husband and their five children, it's a heart-rending, simple account of a mother's devotion and courage in the face of pure evil.

Tarana · 10-10-2018, 09:14 PM

I'm listening to Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen and narrated by George Wilson. Great mystery novel! Wonderfully narrated. Lots of humor and a few unusual characters. Not many murder mysteries that involve bass fishing.

CRussel · 10-12-2018, 12:37 AM

I just finished re-reading the Kevin T. Collins narration of Balance of Trade, by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. I devoured it as an eBook the first time, savored it as a re-read, and thoroughly enjoyed listening to it again. Mr. Collins is one of those narrators who can be quite good, or thoroughly awful. Fortunately, he's quite good for this one, and for the sequel, Trade Secrets, which I am currently listening to.

Tarana · 10-12-2018, 01:07 AM

Tonight I'm listening to Frankenstein, read by Simon Vance. I seem to have 3 different versions of this.

First time I've read/listened to it since high school, some decades ago.

David Munch · 10-12-2018, 03:37 AM

Finished Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre. 3/5, okay, but not terribly exciting. It shows its age I guess.

Currently listening to Drums Along the Mohawk by Walter D. Edmonds.

CRussel · 10-14-2018, 04:31 PM

I just finished reading Sally Field's memoir In Pieces, read by Sally Field. While it was a tough listen/read in some places, I ultimately enjoyed it immensely. Even as I was yet again horrified by what we've now come to know as #MeToo. I've long been impressed with Ms. Field as an actor who somehow managed to transcend her early "Gidget/Flying Nun" persona to become Sybil, and Norma Ray, and Mary Todd Lincoln. This was a fascinating look at the forces driving her to become a gifted and compelling actor. Highly recommended.

Tarana · 10-14-2018, 05:13 PM

Finished The Black Ice by Michael Connelly narrated by Dick Hill. This is book 2 of the Harry Bosch series. LOVED IT! This was Dick Hill at his peak. Excellent story. Bosch is cut out of a case of a cop's suicide. He is then given the cases the cop was working on. Could the cop's death be related to his cases?

Catlady · 10-14-2018, 05:40 PM

I listened to Security by Gina Wohlsdorf, narrated by Zach Villa. This is an odd book set in luxury high-security hotel getting ready for its grand opening; there's one big problem, however: a killer's on the loose, his actions being monitored by the cameras throughout the hotel. The person watching the camera feeds is the story's first-person narrator.

I loved the concept here--the unsettling voyeurism and the claustrophobic setting--but the execution (pun intended!) was gory--stomach-churning gory. It would have been a better book without quite so much blood.

FizzyWater · 10-18-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

I just finished reading Sally Field's memoir In Pieces, read by Sally Field. While it was a tough listen/read in some places, I ultimately enjoyed it immensely. Even as I was yet again horrified by what we've now come to know as #MeToo. I've long been impressed with Ms. Field as an actor who somehow managed to transcend her early "Gidget/Flying Nun" persona to become Sybil, and Norma Ray, and Mary Todd Lincoln. This was a fascinating look at the forces driving her to become a gifted and compelling actor. Highly recommended.

Hmmm, you've tempted me on this one. I wasn't sure I wanted to read what looked like just another celebrity bio.

CRussel · 10-19-2018, 12:01 AM

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Hmmm, you've tempted me on this one. I wasn't sure I wanted to read what looked like just another celebrity bio.

Definitely not just another celebrity Bio. Besides her willingness to be very introspective about the forces that drive her, she also gives us some excellent insights into the craft of acting.

Charlie.

David Munch · 10-19-2018, 01:34 AM

Done with Drums Along the Mohawk by Walter D. Edmonds. Didn't find it too interesting. Plot was repetitive (Rumors of natives -> Natives attack -> Militia counter -> Rebuild town -> Repeat), characters were 2 dimensional, story wasn't very interesting for someone not deeply in love with US independence history.

Now I am going to start on Eifelheim by Michael F. Flynn.

taosaur · 10-19-2018, 03:02 AM

Finished Planetfall, and it was a thoughtful, fascinating story with a really well-realized first person narrator. I was seeing influences of KSR's Red Mars colony dynamics and Cronenberg/Geiger body horror, and probably a dose of BSG in the religious and political elements. I'll have to pick up more of her work.

I'm in the last of Becky Chambers' Wayfarer books, but I'm not really settling into it. Some B-list fantasy might suit me better just now.

10-10-2018, 09:14 PM	#2345
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I'm listening to Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen and narrated by George Wilson. Great mystery novel! Wonderfully narrated. Lots of humor and a few unusual characters. Not many murder mysteries that involve bass fishing. Last edited by Tarana; 10-10-2018 at 09:18 PM.

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10-06-2018, 10:11 PM	#2341
sun surfer languorous autodidact ✦ Posts: 4,235 Karma: 44637926 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: smiling with the rising sun Device: onyx boox poke 2 colour, kindle voyage	I've started In the Company of Cheerful Ladies, which is the sixth book in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. I love this series and it's always a joy to start a new one. The narrator of these audiobooks, Lisette Lecat, may be my favourite audiobook narrator that I've encountered; she always does a superb job.

10-09-2018, 12:57 AM	#2343
taosaur intelligent posterior Posts: 1,562 Karma: 21295618 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohiopolis Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Samsung S8, Lenovo Tab 3 Pro	Finished up A Closed & Common Orbit. Becky Chambers really has a gift for dropping these sweet little nuggets of alien culture or crazy tech and having them knit right into the world building, where they might stick out like a sore thumb if not handled so well. I see a Mistborn re-listen somewhere in my not-to-distant future, but now I'm a few chapters into Planetfall by Emma Newman. The introduction/acknowledgments are a little intimidating, along the lines of "I was dealing with the worst trauma of my life while writing and publishing this book," and like the rest of the audiobook, it's read by the author. To her credit, Ms. Newman is a strong narrator so far. It's a little early for any substantial impression of the story, but the first person character, Ren, seems cohesive and emotionally realistic.

10-10-2018, 08:00 PM	#2344
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,345 Karma: 52398889 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I listened to Auschwitz Lullaby by Mario Escobar, narrated by Hayley Cresswell. Based on the true story of Helene Hannemann, an "Aryan" woman who chose to go to Auschwitz with her Gypsy husband and their five children, it's a heart-rending, simple account of a mother's devotion and courage in the face of pure evil.

10-12-2018, 12:37 AM	#2346
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,157 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	I just finished re-reading the Kevin T. Collins narration of Balance of Trade, by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. I devoured it as an eBook the first time, savored it as a re-read, and thoroughly enjoyed listening to it again. Mr. Collins is one of those narrators who can be quite good, or thoroughly awful. Fortunately, he's quite good for this one, and for the sequel, Trade Secrets, which I am currently listening to.

10-12-2018, 01:07 AM	#2347
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Tonight I'm listening to Frankenstein, read by Simon Vance. I seem to have 3 different versions of this. First time I've read/listened to it since high school, some decades ago.

10-12-2018, 03:37 AM	#2348
David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,008 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	Finished Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre. 3/5, okay, but not terribly exciting. It shows its age I guess. Currently listening to Drums Along the Mohawk by Walter D. Edmonds.

10-14-2018, 04:31 PM	#2349
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,157 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	I just finished reading Sally Field's memoir *In Pieces, read by Sally Field. While it was a tough listen/read in some places, I ultimately enjoyed it immensely. Even as I was yet again horrified by what we've now come to know as #MeToo. I've long been impressed with Ms. Field as an actor who somehow managed to transcend her early "Gidget/Flying Nun" persona to become Sybil, and Norma Ray, and Mary Todd Lincoln. This was a fascinating look at the forces driving her to become a gifted and compelling actor. Highly recommended*.

10-14-2018, 05:13 PM	#2350
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Finished The Black Ice by Michael Connelly narrated by Dick Hill. This is book 2 of the Harry Bosch series. LOVED IT! This was Dick Hill at his peak. Excellent story. Bosch is cut out of a case of a cop's suicide. He is then given the cases the cop was working on. Could the cop's death be related to his cases?

10-14-2018, 05:40 PM	#2351
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,345 Karma: 52398889 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I listened to Security by Gina Wohlsdorf, narrated by Zach Villa. This is an odd book set in luxury high-security hotel getting ready for its grand opening; there's one big problem, however: a killer's on the loose, his actions being monitored by the cameras throughout the hotel. The person watching the camera feeds is the story's first-person narrator. I loved the concept here--the unsettling voyeurism and the claustrophobic setting--but the execution (pun intended!) was gory--stomach-churning gory. It would have been a better book without quite so much blood.

10-19-2018, 01:34 AM	#2354
David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,008 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	Done with Drums Along the Mohawk by Walter D. Edmonds. Didn't find it too interesting. Plot was repetitive (Rumors of natives -> Natives attack -> Militia counter -> Rebuild town -> Repeat), characters were 2 dimensional, story wasn't very interesting for someone not deeply in love with US independence history. Now I am going to start on Eifelheim by Michael F. Flynn.

10-19-2018, 03:02 AM	#2355
taosaur intelligent posterior Posts: 1,562 Karma: 21295618 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohiopolis Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Samsung S8, Lenovo Tab 3 Pro	Finished Planetfall, and it was a thoughtful, fascinating story with a really well-realized first person narrator. I was seeing influences of KSR's Red Mars colony dynamics and Cronenberg/Geiger body horror, and probably a dose of BSG in the religious and political elements. I'll have to pick up more of her work. I'm in the last of Becky Chambers' Wayfarer books, but I'm not really settling into it. Some B-list fantasy might suit me better just now.