Narrated is a podcast about audiobooks including book reviews, drafts, and discussion plus interviews with authors, narrators and audiobook producers.
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This time we discussed All This and More, written by Peng Shepherd and narrated by Helen Laser Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing audio review copies of All This and More for today’s episode. All This and More [Libro.fm] Clue (1985) [IMDb] The Midnight Library [Libro.fm] A Quantum Love Story [Libro.fm] This Time Tomorro…
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This week we discussed We Speak Through the Mountain, written by Premee Mohamed and narrated by Eva Tavares. We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. We Speak Through the Mountain [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Annual Migration of Clouds [Libro.fm] / [Episode 131] A Psalm for the Wild Built…
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Lisa and Shachi discuss the Earthseed series, written by Octavia E. Butler including Parable of the Sower narrated by Lynne Thigpen; and Parable of the Talents narrated by Patricia R. Floyd, Sisi Aisha Johnson & Peter Jay Fernandez. Discussion does include spoilers for the series. They also begin with discussion of the Booker Prize 2024 Longlist. P…
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Author Jessica Max Stein joined Lisa to discuss her new book Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography, narrated by Will Tulin. Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography [Libro.fm] / [
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Lisa shares her discussions with authors at Readercon 33. Readercon Carlos Hernández: [Website] / [Facebook] / [Instagram] Sal and Gabi Break the Universe [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lincoln in the Bardo (Written by: George Saunders / Narrated by: Full Cast) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] C.S.E. Cooney: [Linktree] / [Blog…
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This week, Lisa and Scott discussed Rakesfall, written by Vajra Chandrasekera and narrated by Shiromi Arserio. Rakesfall [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 223] This is How You Lose the Time War [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]…
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Lisa and Scott discuss the 2024 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novel. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 199] The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 223] Starter Villain [Audible] Some Desperate Glory [Libro.fm] / [Overdriv…
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This week Lisa shares her mid-year 2024 book recommendations and what she is looking forward to in the second half of the year. Shachi shares a mini review of Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny, written by Mark Cecil and narrated by Tanis Parenteau, Ari Fliakos, and JD Jackson. Novels: The Warm Hands of Ghosts [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby…
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This week we discussed Mirrored Heavens, book 3 of the Between Earth and Sky trilogy, written by Rebecca Roanhorse and narrated by Christian Barillas, Darrell Dennis, Cara Gee, Shyla Lefner, Nicole Lewis, Kairyn Potts & Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Mirrored Heavens [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Fevered Star [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [A…
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This week, Lisa and Scott continue their look at the 2024 Hugo Finalists with the Best Series category. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Series: The Final Architecture (Series): Shards of Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Imperial Radch (Series): Ancillary Justice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Laundry Files (Series): The A…
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This week we discussed The Stardust Grail, written by Yume Kitasei and narrated by Katharine Chin. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of The Stardust Grail for today’s episode. The Stardust Grail [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby…
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This week we discussed Lost Ark Dreaming, written by Suyi Davies Okungbowa and narrated by Emeka Emecheta, Nneka Okoye, Ore Apampa-Araba, Délé Ogundiran, Nene Nwoko, Ike Amadi. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our Short Fiction Spotlight. Lost Ark Dreaming [Audible] The Scourge Between Stars [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] …
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This week we discussed Archangels of Funk, written by Andrea Hairston and narrated by January LaVoy. Archangels of Funk [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Author Interviews from Arisia - Part II [Episode 241] Redwood and Wildfire [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Will Do Magic for Small Change [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audi…
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This week we discussed Service Model, written and narrated by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Service Model for today’s episode. Service Model [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] And Put Away Childish Things [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Murderbot Diaries (…
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This week we discussed The Brides of High Hill, book 5 of the Spring Hills Cycle series, written by Nghi Vo and narrated by Cindy Kay. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our Short Fiction Spotlight. The Brides of High Hill [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Chug the Tea Leaves, Chuck the Ads…
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This week we discussed Wandering Stars, written by Tommy Orange, and narrated by Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phil Ava, Emmanuel Chumaceiro, Christian Young, Charley Flyte . Wandering Stars [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] There There [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] R…
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Lisa and Scott discuss the 2024 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novella. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella: “Life Does Not Allow Us to Meet” - Adventures in Space: New Short stories by Chinese & English Science Fiction Writers [Overdrive/Libby] / [Amazon] Mammoths at the Gates [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 226] The Mimicking …
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This week we discussed Someone You Can Build a Nest In, written by John Wiswell, and narrated by Carmen Rose. Someone You Can Build a Nest In [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Walking Practice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 232] The Galaxy, and the Ground Within with Author Becky Chambers [Episode 97] A Psalm for the…
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This week we are sharing our Short Fiction Spotlight, along with sine mini reviews of longer works. Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Scalp” written by H.H. Pak, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 209 ”The Alien in My Bathtub” written by Tony Dunnell, narrated by Bryce Dahle [Escape Pod 934] ”Summiting the Moon” written by Pragathi Bala, narrate…
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This week we discussed Jumpnauts, written by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu, and narrated by Catherine Ho. Jumpnaut [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Vagabonds [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 81] 3 Body Problem (2024) [IMDb] / [Netflix] Rendezvous with Rama [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible]…
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This time we discussed James, written by Percival Everett and narrated by Dominic Hoffman Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing audio review copies of James for today’s episode. James [Libro.fm] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn narrated by Elijah Wood [Audible] ”This Amazing Troubling Book” by Toni Morrison Th…
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This time we discussed Annie Bot, written by Sierra Greer and narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program, HarperAudio, and Mariner Books for providing review copies of Annie Bot for today’s episode. Annie Bot [Libro.fm] Artificial Intelligence in Science Fiction [Episode 200] Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm] / [Episode 110] The …
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This week we discussed Those Beyond the Wall, written by Micaiah Johnson and narrated by Angel Pean. Those Beyond the Wall (Narrated by: Angel Pean): March 12, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Space Between Worlds [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Interview with Micaiah Johnson [Episode 240] Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt B…
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This week we discussed What Feasts at Night, book 2 is the Sworn Soldier series, written by T. Kingfisher and narrated by Avi Roque. We also shared some of our recent 2024 short fiction listens in our Short Fiction Spotlight. What Feasts at Night [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] What Moves the Dead [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audibl…
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This week we are each sharing a recent listen or two that we think you may enjoy. Lisa: Assassin of Reality: written by Marina & Sergey Dyachenko / Narrated by: Jessica Ball [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Kinning: written by Nisi Shawl / Narrated by: Allyson Johnson [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Everfair: written by Nisi Sh…
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This week, we are joined today by Science Fiction & Fantasy enthusiast Chaos Golubitsky, who is on a mission to promote graphic storytelling. We also briefly checked in on the latest updates regarding the 2023 Hugo Awards process. ”A Report on Censorship and Exclusion” Digger by Ursula Vernon Publishers Weekly - Adult Comics & Graphic Novels [Sprin…
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This week, Lisa shares her experiences at Boskone including discussions with Naseem Jamnia, Michael Green Jr., and David Gerrold. Boskone 61 Lensman (Series) by E.E. "Doc" Smith: Triplanetary [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Naseem Jamnia: [Newsletter] / [Instagram] / [Website] The Bruising of Qilwa [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audib…
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This week we discussed The Tusks of Extinction, written by Ray Nayler and narrated by Stefan Rudnicki & Gabrielle de Cuir. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Boskone 61 The Tusks of Extinction [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Mountain in the Sea [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Aud…
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This time we discussed A Quantum Love Story, written by Mike Chen and narrated by Patti Murin. We also talked about awards season including Hugo nominations opening, the Locus Reading List and the Audie Award Finalists. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Harlequin Audio for providing an audio review copy of A Quantum Love Story for today’s episo…
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This week, Lisa continues to share her experiences at Arisia including discussions with Andrea Hairston, Moniquill Blackgoose, and Kit Harding. Arisia Author Interviews from Arisia - Part I [Episode 240] Andrea Hairston: [Website] / [Facebook] / [Bluesky] Redwood and Wildfire [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Will Do Magic for Small Change…
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This week, Lisa shared her experiences at Arisia including discussions with Ryka Aoki (Arisia guest of Honor), Randee Dawn, and Micaiah Johnson. Additional author interviews to follow in next week’s episode. Arisia We also briefly discussed the recent release of nomination statistics for the 2023 Hugo Award, Lodestar Award, and Astounding Award; an…
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This week we discussed Mislaid in Parts Half-Known, the latest installment in the Wayward Children series, written by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Jesse Vilinsky. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Mislaid in Parts Half-Known [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Arisia Short Fiction Spotl…
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This week we discussed The Berry Pickers, written by Amanda Peters and narrated by Aaliya Warbus & Jordan Waunch. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Recorded Books, Inc. for providing an audio review copy of The Berry Pickers for today’s episode. The Berry Pickers [Libro.fm] The Seed Keeper [Libro.fm] Calling for a Blanket Dance [Libro.fm] Proba…
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As 2024 begins, we discuss some of the audiobooks we are looking forward to in the new year. Round 1: Mark: The Mercy of Gods (Written by: James S.A. Corey / Narrated by: TBA): August 6, 2024 Shachi: Wandering Stars (Written by: Tommy Orange / Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phi…
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As 2023 comes to a close, we (Mark, Shachi, Lisa, and Scott) take a look back at some of our favorite audiobooks from 2023. Round 1: Mark: System Collapse [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: The Reformatory [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible]…
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This time we discussed Orbital, written by Samantha Harvey and narrated by Sarah Naudi. Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Recorded Books, Inc. for providing an audio review copy of Orbital for today’s episode. Orbital [Libro.fm] Las Meninas The Fifth Season [Libro.fm] Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm…
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This week we discussed The Blue, Beautiful World, written by Karen Lord and narrated by Robin Miles. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our December short fiction spotlight. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Blue, Beautiful World [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Fandom for Witch…
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This week we discussed The Surviving Sky, written by Kritika H. Rao and narrated by Sharmila Devar & Pranshu Mishra. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Surviving Sky [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Broken Earth (Series): The Fifth Season [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]…
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This week we discussed Walking Practice, written by Dolki Min and narrated by Nicky Endres.We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Walking Practice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: "Silo, Sweet Silo" written by James …
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We celebrated Non-Fiction November by discussing some of our favorite non-fiction audiobooks from 2023 and a few we are looking forward to in 2024. Shachi’s Picks: Mott Street: A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Poverty, by America [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The G…
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This week we discussed People Collide, written by Isle McElroy and narrated by Daniel Henning & Aida Reluzco. Discussion with Shachi and Lisa. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing an audio review copy of People Collide for today’s episode. People Collide [Libro.fm]
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This week we discussed To Shape a Dragon's Breath, written by Moniquill Blackgoose and narrated by Charley Flyte. Discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. To Shape a Dragon's Breath [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Scholomance (Series): A Deadly Education [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Tess of the Road [Libro.fm] / [Overdr…
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This week we discussed If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, written by Italo Calvino, translated by William Weaver, and narrated by Jefferson Mays. Discussion with Mark and Scott. If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Tackling the To Be Listened List [Episode 67] Cloud Atlas [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Aud…
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This week we discussed Bookshops & Bonedust, the upcoming prequel to Legends and Lattes, written and narrated by Travis Baldree. We also briefly discussed the 2023 Hugo Awards. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Bookshops & Bonedust for today’s episode. Bookshops…
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This week we discussed Mammoths at the Gates, written by Nghi Vo and narrated by Cindy Kay. We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our audio short fiction spotlight. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Mammoths at the Gates [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive…
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This week we discussed Starling House, written by Alix E. Harrow and narrated by Natalie Naudus. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Starling House for today’s episode. Starling House [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Fractured Fables (Series): A Spindle …
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This week we discussed He Who Drowned the World, Shelley Parker-Chan and narrated by Natalie Naudus. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. He Who Drowned the World [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] She Who Became The Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel The Poppy War [Libro.fm] / [Overdriv…
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This week we discussed The Saint of Bright Doors, written by Vajra Chandrasekera and narrated by Sid Sagar. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Locked Tomb (Series): Gideon the Ninth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Victory City [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / …
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This week we discussed audio short fiction including where to find it and some of our recent listens. Escape Artists Podcasts: [Escape Pod] / [PodCastle] / [PseudoPod] / [Cast of Wonders] / [CatsCast] Uncanny Magazine Podcast Levar Burton Reads The Clarkesworld Podcast Lightspeed Podcast Beneath Ceaseless Skies khōréō Magazine Fantasy Magazine Kale…
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This week, we continued our 2023 awards discussion with the finalists for the 2023 Lodestar Award. Discussion with Lisa and Scott. 2023 Lodestar Finalists: Akata Woman [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Golden Enclaves [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 174] Bloodmarked [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] In th…
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