Audiobooks Category
Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup: New Books, Reading Challenges Update, Books I’ve Read
Posted on June 20, 2015 25 Comments
Bookshelf Roundup is a feature I do every two weeks where I talk about the new books I’ve added to my library or received for review, what I plan to read soon, and what I’ve finished reading in the last fortnight. Sometimes I throw in progress reports like reading challenge updates. Received for Review It’s been […]
2015 2nd Quarter Audiobook Challenge Update
Posted on June 19, 2015 11 Comments
It’s that time again. This 2nd quarter of the challenge comes to an end as spring comes to a close and we prepare to head into the summer months. The sunshine beckons for us to come out and play, but not without our audiobooks of course. This challenge is brought to you by The Book Nympho […]
10 Podcasts for Fans of Speculative Literature
Posted on June 16, 2015 15 Comments
Since discovering the joys of audiobooks, my enjoyment of non-music audio productions has moved to the world of podcasts. Many people think that podcasts are dedicated to discussions or reviews. Admittedly, I was one of those people, but then, I asked myself: “Why wouldn’t this be the perfect format for storytelling?” I have found quite […]
Teaser Tuesday & Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten (Audio) Books On My TBR For Summer 2015
Posted on June 16, 2015 28 Comments
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! […]
Audiobook Review: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
Posted on June 15, 2015 18 Comments
Genre: Fantasy, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Young Adult Series: Book #1 of The Queen of the Tearling Publisher: Harper (July 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 Stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Katherine Kellgren| Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Harper | Whispersync Ready: Yes Fortunately for me I’m not usually […]
Audiobook Review: The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells
Posted on June 14, 2015 25 Comments
Genre: Fantasy Series: Book #1 of The Books of the Raksura Publisher: Night Shade Books (March 15, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 5 of 5 Stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak | Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Audible Studios | Whispersync Ready: Yes The Cloud Roads introduces us to Moon, […]
Audiobook Review: The Good House by Tanarive Due
Posted on June 14, 2015 15 Comments
The Good House by Tananarive Due Genre: Horror, Suspense Publisher: Simon & Schuster (2006) Author Info Narrator Info Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 “The home that belonged to Angela Toussaint’s late grandmother is so beloved that townspeople in Sacajawea, Washington, call it the Good House. But that all changes one summer when an unexpected tragedy […]
GraphicAudio Review: Disarmed and Dangerous (A Nekropolis Short Story) by Tim Waggoner
Posted on June 13, 2015 10 Comments
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Zombies Series: Short Story from The Matt Richter Series Publisher: GraphicAudio (May 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars Narrator: Full Cast | Length: 39 mins I’m not a huge fan of zombie stories unless there’s some interesting angle to the story such as The Walking Dead or Warm Bodies. Other […]
Comic Stack 06/10/15: GraphicAudio Review: The Death of Captain America by Larry Hama
Posted on June 10, 2015 21 Comments
I’m doing something a little different for my comic stacks this month since I’m “celebrating” Audiobook Month. At first I thought I would forgo my stacks for the month and just review audiobooks, but then I thought of something better! I have been wanting to try a GraphicAudio production, which describes itself as a movie in […]
Teaser Tuesday & Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Most Anticipated (Audiobook) Releases For the Rest of 2015
Posted on June 9, 2015 34 Comments
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! […]
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