Sometimes it takes desperation for me to make changes in my life. Feeling withdrawal from the joy of reading good stories, I finally investigated the world of audio books. What a thrill! Maybe this is not new news to you, but it was a new discovery for me. While I love the feel of a book (or my Kindle) in my hands, audio books has become a great alternative in those busy days.
But I am discovering two things. First of all, many of my favorite authors do not yet have books available in an audio format. I hope that changes. I am also exploring issuing some of my own stories as audio books.
Secondly, I’m finding that the narrator/ reader of a book is
key to my enjoyment. Some are male, some
are female, some young, some old. It’s
hard for me to decipher what exactly makes the book work. What do you
think? I’d love to hear your opinion of
audio books. Do you prefer a male or
female voice? Or multi voices? In a series, is it important that the voice be
the same in all of the books? Do you
have a favorite reader? Does this format
work better for you in some genres vs. others?
Audio books? What do you think?
Christine Bush is the
award winning author of many books and novellas of sweet romance and light
mystery. She also writes Middle Grade Fiction. When she isn’t writing, she can
be found working with clients as a Marriage and Family Therapist in private
practice, or teaching Psychology at a local college. She lives with her family and two crazy cats
in northeastern Pennsylvania, and loves to hear from readers and aspiring
writers.
Her latest book
“Cindy’s Prince” can be found at
www.ChristineBush.comhttp://www.amazon.com/Christine-Bush/e/B001KHSLRG/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1392688497&sr=1-2-ent
I've never listened to an audio book, but they've been a God-send to my dyslexic teenage granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteI haven't put my foot into this particular writing pool but a lot of my friends do. I think it's time.
ReplyDeleteThose of my friends who do love audio boos tell me that the narrator is key
Thanks Chris - I'll add this to my TBD (done) list. I think it will also help me as a writer.
I introduced my coworkers to audiobooks and they're all hooked now. They go to their libraries, grab a bunch, bring them to the office and swap all week. They even listened to "Fifty Shades" this way! I think they've probably listened to more books at work than they've read in all their years of schooling.
ReplyDeleteAudio books are great for long car trips. They make the time fly. As for my preference in readers, it depends on the book, especially if it's written in first person.
ReplyDeleteI love audio books and recently gave up on the less than great library selections and joined Audible. I can survive Houston traffic so long as I'm listening to a good book.
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