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In ***How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems***, narrated by Wil Wheaton, xkcd creator Randall Munroe explores increasingly absurd approaches to routine tasks. ***How To*** is an enjoyable and educational listen, though the audiobook edition falls short of the high bar set by predecessor ***What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions*** How To [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive] / [Amazon]   **Other Referenced Works:** What If? [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]  An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive]  How To Throw Things (xkcd)   **Related Episodes:** 43: Road Trip Audiobook Draft   **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated // Subscribe

I am joined by Melissa Andrews, the Collection Development Manager at the Boston Public Library (BPL) to discuss the wide range of audiobook services offered by the library. We also explore  the behind the scenes on how libraries provide audiobooks and other digital services to their patrons including impacts from a shifting publishing landscape.   **Boston Public Library Audiobook Resources:** BPL Audiobooks Shelf Service - Request a personalized reading list BPL Suggest a Purchase  NoveList Plus - Fiction and nonfiction recommendations for adults BPL Stream & Download Options **Boston Public Library Social Media:** Twitter // Facebook //Instagram //YouTube   **Related Episodes:** 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library  

A review of two very different recent Stars Wars audiobooks. Thrawn: Treason, written by Timothy Zahn and narrated by Marc Thompson, is the third in the new canon series featuring the Chiss Grand Admiral. Star Wars Myths and Fables, written by George Mann and narrated by James Monroe Iglehart, is a short story collection of mostly stand alone stories that works well for younger (though not too young) listeners or as brief glimpses at the stories within the Star Wars Universe. *Review copy received for review purposes.* Thrawn: Treason Star Wars Myths & Fables **Other Referenced Works:** Star Wars: Thrawn (Series) // [Ep 19] A to Z Mysteries // [Ep 15] Judy Moody // [Ep 15]     **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated // Subscribe

Wayfarers, a science fiction series written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Rachel Dulude; explores a diverse multi-species universe where Humanity is a minor player. The series stands out for its world building depth and diversity; while Rachel Delude's nuanced narration expertly brings a multi-species cast of characters to life. Guest: Mark Siegal and the majority of our discussion is spoiler free.  The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Book 1) A Closed and Common Orbit (Book 2) Record of a Spaceborn Few (Book 3)   **Other referenced works:** Space Opera The Expanse (series) // [Episode 4]   **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated // Subscribe

Audiobook producer Nick Martorelli  joins me to discuss Star Wars audiobook production including the recently released full cast Dooku: Jedi Lost, and the narrators and soundscapes that help bring the Star Wars novels to life. We also discuss upcoming Star Wars releases including Thrawn: Treason and Galaxy's Edge novels. *Nick Martorelli spent a decade as a professional actor before switching to a career in book publishing. He started in ebook production before becoming an audiobook producer with Penguin Random House, where he works on a wide variety of books, including the Star Wars programs. Originally from Philadelphia, Nick considers himself a Trekkie, a Sherlockian, and whatever fans of Superman call themselves.* **Referenced Star Wars Works:** Thrawn Trilogy (Legends) Complete Star Wars Trilogy (NPR audio drama) Dooku: Jedi Lost  Star Wars: The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear  Alphabet Squadron Thrawn: Treason Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: A Crash of Fate   **Other refer

With summer upon us, we are taking a virtual road trip with another Audiobook draft. Panelists Shachi Bhatt, Gilbert Tang, and Mark Siegal join me to discuss what makes a good road trip audiobook and to share our favorite audiobooks for listening with friends, family, or solo on road trips and long car rides. **Round 1:** Shachi: I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend written and narrated by Martin Short [8h 40m] Mark: What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions written by Randall Munroe; narrated by Wil Wheaton [6h 36m] Gilbert: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! written by Richard P. Feyman; narrated by Raymond Todd [11h 31m] Scott: As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride written by Cary Elwes and Joe Layden; narrated by Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Chris Sarandon, Andy Scheinman, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, and Billy Crystal [7h 1m] **Round 2:** Shachi: In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an Ame

My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir through (Un)Popular Culture, written and narrated by Guy Branum follows the comedian'e early life and career, while also providing listeners with his insightful perspective and insight on history, popular culture, and other topics. Guest: Shachi Bhatt My Life as a Goddess Start your Free Trial with Audible today **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated

Discussion and review of Rakuten Kobo and its partnership with Walmart Audiobooks with guest: Mark Siegal Kobo Walmart Audiobooks ** Related Narrated Episodes on Audiobook Services: ** 8: Intro to Audiobooks * (Audible) * 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library* (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla) * 31: Scribd* ('Unlimited' audiobook borrowing) * * **What are we listening to?** * Tiamat's Wrath (Expanse #8) The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Fortunately, The Milk Trail of Lightning   **Contact the Show: ** Twi tter: _narrated // Website: Narrated // Subscribe

This time we discuss the lives and careers of two iconic comedians based on their audiobooks: Robin, the biography of Robin Williams, written by Dave Itzkoff and narrated by Fred Berman; and Born Standing Up, a memoir written and narrated by Steve Martin about his time as a standup comedian. Guest: Gilbert Tang. Robin Born Standing Up The Great American Laugh Off 1977 (Robin Williams) Steve Martin on The Smothers Brothers (1968) Steve Martin on The Tonight Show (1974)   Start your Free Trial with Audible today **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated // Subscribe

Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts - Becoming the Person You Want to Be, written and narrated by Marshall Goldsmith explores approaches to the challanges of adult behavioral change. Guest Mark Siegal joins me to discuss the audiobook (and whispersyncd Ebook) and some of its techniques. Triggers: Audiobook // Ebook (with whispersync) Cortex #66 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up [Revisit] [Episode 25] Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done [Episode 32] Start your Free Trial with Audible today **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated // Subscribe

Dooku: Jedi Lost (Star Wars), written by Cavan Scott, and narrated by a full cast is an audio only Star Wars novel that explores Count Dooku's past from his beginnings as youngling through his departure from the Jedi order. Published by Penguin Random House Audio. Narrated by a full cast: Orlagh Cassidy as Asajj Ventress Euan Morton as Dooku Pete Bradbury as Gretz Droom Jonathan Davis as Qui-Gon Jinn Neil Hellegers as Ramil Sean Kenin as Sifo-Dyas January LaVoy as Jor Aerith Saskia Maarleveld as Jenza Carol Monda as Lene Kostana Robert Petkoff as Ky Narec Rebecca Soler as Yula Braylon Marc Thompson as Yoda *Advanced copy received for review purposes.* Recording Star Wars Dooku: Jedi Lost audiobook (YouTube) Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars) [Sponsor]: Start your Free Trial with Audible today **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated // Subscribe

  The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers, written by Maxwell King, is a compelling biography of the beloved host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and earlier programs. LeVar Burton's Audie nominated narration provides the perfect pairing for this excellent audiobook. The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Reading Rainbow The Children's Corner Fred Rogers on Late Night with David Letterman [YouTube] Mad Feelings (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood #1691-1695) [Amazon] Won't You Be My Neighbor A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Fred Rogers before 1969 Senate Subcommittee on Communications [YouTube] LeVar Burton on visits Mister Rogers' Neighborhood [YouTube]   **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated

Anneliese Rennie joins me to discuss her experiences as an audiobook narrator and producer including how she got started and how she prepares to narrate a new audiobook. Future's Orphans The Widow’s Maestro Analyze People Indie Audiobook (ACX and Others) Narrators and Producers [Facebook Group] Why you don't like the sound of your own voice   [TED] Audiobook Reads [Discord] Radioactive Evolution The Well Beloved **Anneliese Rennie:** Spectrum Audiobooks Twitter Facebook Reddit AMA **Music:** "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, excerpts from original http://creativecommons.or

We are back for another Audiobook draft. This time we are selecting audiobooks that we recommend for new audiobook listeners. Panelists include Linus Edwards, Shachi Bhatt, and Mark Siegal.   **Round 1:** Linus: Born Standing Up Shachi: Matilda // [Episode 5] Mark: The Night Circus // [Episode 1] Scott: The Graveyard Book   **Round 2:** Linus: Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself Shachi: I’m Judging You Mark: The Time Traveler's Wife Scott: The Good Neighbor   **Round 3:** Linus: Sapiens Shachi: Becoming Mark: On Writing Scott: The Martian **Additional Picks:**   Shachi: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe// [Episode 17]   Mark: Matilda; Stardust; Ready Player One // [Episode 7]; The Help   Scott: Penric's Demon; Harry Potter  (series); We Are Legion (We Are Bob), Ready Player One; Born A Crime // [Episode 16]; Spinning Silver // [Episode 30]; The Golem and the Jinni // [Episode 14]   **Other References:** Episode 22: Mount Everest Audiobook Draft   **Music:** "Carpe Diem" K

Dan Moren joins me to discuss his latest novel The Bayern Agenda, audiobooks, and to play a quick game of movie mashups. The Bayern Agenda is available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats on March 5th. Audiobook edition narrated by Victor Bevine and published by Audible Studios. The Bayern Agenda The Caledonian Gambit Signing/Reading/Q&A at Porter Square Books on March 5 at 7pm **Dan Moren:** Twitter (@dmoren) Website The Incomparable Clockwise (Relay FM) The Rebound

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, written by Robin Sloan, and narrated by Ari Fliakos, is an enjoyable mystery novel set in San Francisco during the late 2000s that brings new and old technology to explore the secrets of a unique bookstore and its patrons.Published by Macmillan Audio. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore Ajax Penumbra 1969 **Audie Awards Discussion:** 2019 Audie Awards Finalists The Good Neighbor Spinning Silver European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman Head On (Narrated by Wil Wheaton) Head On (Narrated by Amber Benson) Artemis Emma The Man on the Mountaintop

Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done, written and narrated by Jon Acuff, provides techniques for overcoming common pitfalls that keep us from achieving our goals. Guest Mark Siegal joins me to discuss the audiobook, its techniques, and how he has begun to apply them.   Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done   Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters   Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck   Narrated Episode 3: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up   Narrated Episode 25: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up [Revisit]   Tidying Up (Netflix) The Moment (Jon Acuff guest appearance)**Contact the Show: ** @_narrated

Discussion of Scribd and its unlimited borrowing model for audiobooks with guest Mark Siegal. We also briefly discuss upcoming audiobook and book award seasons. Scribd ** Related Narrated Episodes on Audiobook Services: ** 8: Intro to Audiobooks * (Audible) * 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library* (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla) * ** Awards Discussion: ** Audie Award finalists will be announced on 4 Feb and awarded on 4 Mar 19. Hugo Award nominations are open for the 2019 Hugo Awards and 1944 Retrospective Hugo Awards until 16 Mar 19. The Calculating Stars [Episode 27] Spinning Silver [Episode 30] * **What are we listening to?** * Punished Howl’s Moving Castle Finish Binti The God Engines The Man on the Mountaintop* (A January 2019 Audible Original) * Rosewater **Contact the Show: ** @_narrated

Spinning Silver, written by Naomi Novik, and narrated by Lisa Flanagan, is a wonderful stand alone fantasy novel that weaves together elements of the Rumpelstiltskin story and Eastern European folk lore into an enjoyable and engaging story. Published by Penguin Random House Audio. Spinning Silver Uprooted The Bear and the Nightingale Narrated Episode 1: The Night Circus Narrated Episode 6: Stardust

Mark Siegal joins me to discuss recent Audible changes including the Audible Originals program which offers two free audio offerings to members each month. We also discuss some recent audible originals including Laurie Berkner's Song and Story Kitchen, narrated by Laurie Berkner and Josiah Gaffney. Audible Originals Laurie Berkner's Song and Story Kitchen We Are The Dinosaurs [Video] Narrated Episode 15: Audiobooks for Kids Zero G Jingle Bell Pop