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An intro to audiobooks, with tips on how to listen, where else to find recommendations, and a link to download a free audiobook from Audible. Start your free trial at Audible NY Times Audio Fiction Best Seller List NY Times Audio Non-Fiction Best Seller List 2018 Audie Awards Nominations A short history of the audiobook, 20 years after the first portable digital audio device Ready Player One (discussed in episode 7) Artemis Dispatcher The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Born a Crime Norse Mythology

Ready Player One is a science fiction novel written by Ernest Cline and narrated by Wil Wheaton. This episode features regular co-hosts Mark Siegal and Scott Ullery, and our discussion is spoiler-free. Ready Player One Start your free trial at Audible

Stardust is a fantasy novel written and narrated by Neil Gaiman and published by HarperAudio. Stardust Start your free trial at Audible

Matilda is a classic children's novel written by Roald Dahl, narrated by Kate Winslet, and published by Listening Library and Penguin Audio. This episode features special guest Shachi Bhatt. Matilda Roald Dahl Collection Boxed Set Start your free trial at Audible

The Expanse is a science fiction series written by James S. A. Corey, narrated by Jefferson Mays, and published by Recorded Books and Hachette Audio. So far seven books have been released out of a planned nine-book arc, which starts with Leviathan Wakes. In addition, Mays has narrated two out of four novellas, which are optional but also excellent. This episode features special guest Scott Ullery, and the first half of our discussion is spoiler-free. Leviathan Wakes (Book 1 of The Expanse) Other audiobooks in The Expanse Start your free trial at Audible

A self-development book about decluttering and organizing written by Marie Kondo, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, and published by Tantor Audio. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Audible Free Trial

A middle grade children's novel written by R. J. Palacio, narrated by Diana Steele, Kate Rudd, and Nick Podehl, and published by Brilliance Audio. Wonder Audible Free Trial

A literary fantasy novel written by Erin Morgenstern, narrated by Jim Dale, and published by Penguin Random House Audio. There's also discussion of why to start a podcast about audiobooks. The Night Circus Audible Free Trial

Narrated is a fortnightly podcast about audiobooks, primarily for audiobook listeners. Episodes include audiobook reviews, recommendations, tips for new and experienced listeners, and other audiobook related discussion and interviews. This introduction provides an overview for new listeners *[Updated: June 2019]* **Episodes Referenced:** 8: Intro to Audiobooks (including an introduction to Audible) 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library (including Libby and Hoopla) 31: Scribd (unlimited audiobook borrowing) 3: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up 4: The Expanse 17: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe 30: Spinning Silver 34: The Bayern Agenda with Dan Moren 36: Narrator Anneliese Rennie 22: Mount Everest Audiobook Draft 35: Audiobook Draft for New Audiobook Listeners **Subscribe:** Apple Podcasts // Overcast // Castro // Spotify // RSS **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated