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Here’s something quick and easy for the middle of the week, just a short meme. Just copy/paste (and obviously change the answers to your own).
Current/most recent audiobook: I just finished A Covert Affair by Jennet Conant, narrated by Jan Maxwell and am now listening to Leaving Van Gogh by Carol Wallace, narrated by Luis Moreno
Impressions: Well, my review of A Covert Affair is up today, so that you can read yourself, but I’m finding Leaving Van Gogh a little light ont he passion at the moment. Of course, it is still pretty early on, so it may just be ramping up, it definitely still has potential.
Current favorite audiobook: Faith by Jennifer Haigh. It was a stellar story paired with an equally stellar narrator (Therese Plummer). Seriously, you guys, it was completely amazing and I think you really, really, really, really, REALLY listen to it. It would be amazing in print too, yes, but Therese Plummer just made it phenomenal.
One narrator who always makes you choose audio over print: I’m not sure if anyone would ALWAYS make me choose audio over print, but I’m highly swayed if I see Cassandra Campbell, John Lee, Therese Plummer, Simon Prebble, Juliet Stevenson, Bahni Turpin, and/or Simon Vance.
Genre you most often choose to listen to: I consume a lot of my nonfiction in audio. I find that things like The Emperor of All Maladies work really well for me in audio, because I don’t have to worry about getting bogged down in technical specifics. If I just keep listening, I always figure out what is going on, but I am afraid if I got to them in print I would get frustrated with specifics and not get through it. At the complete other end of the spectrum, I also prefer
If given the choice, you will always choose audio when: I love, love, love mysteries in audio. Cozies I like in print, but the rest, give me audio every time.
If given the choice, you will always choose print when: If I know a book is going to jump around in time frequently I tend to prefer print, because I need the visual cues.
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Fun meme – had me thinking…
Working on my meme post now! Just had to say that I LOVE Therese Plummer too
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I love nonfiction on audio, too. It really helps me focus on books that may be difficult in print.
Just posted my meme for the day! Thanks Jen for making me focus more on narrators. Emma @ Words And Peace
I really wish my library would get Faith on audio – I need to ask if they would add it to Overdrive!
Off to put Faith on hold at the library… Thanks for the stellar recommendations here, Jen.
I loved Emperor on audio as well. I think nonfiction works really well in that format.
You’ve convinced me to listen to Faith instead of reading it in print.
I should try some mysteries on audio!
You’ve been to Winnemucca??!! That is too funny! It really is a small world. My mom was right. lol
I had so much fun with this meme, great questions! Thanks
. ~ Jen @ A Book and a Latte
Oooh, wonderful meme. Thanks, Jen!
I was excited to see this meme and join in the AUDIO Book love! Thanks for hosting a great event.
I’ll have to check some of the narrators who have been mentioned by other listeners.
I didn’t feel any need to read Faith at first but if you love it that much, I’m adding it to my tbr list!
I was finally able to participate
Can I just say THANK YOU for this weekly focus on audio books! I have struggled with audiobooks for quite some time, but I vow to persevere
I just received an Audible promotion that will allow me to receive 2 free audiobooks and I think now is the time to take the plunge. I very much look forward to reading all the entries to this meme to help me develop a list of potential titles.
Jumping around in time or in plot sequence can be a HUGE issue in audio. Historical fiction can be tricky because of that.