I used to listen to books at 2x. I drive a lot in Miami. I tolld myself I was being smart / cool

Then a friend asked me about a book I “finished” a few days before, and my mind went blank.

So I slowed down. Now I sit at 1.2x and I finish fewer many books, but I can actually remember them, and a few changed my habits.

I’m starting to think listening at 2x is mostly about ego and a having an good Goodreads count.

Maybe that’s unfair and some of you do well at 2.5.

What speed do you listen at, and have you noticed a difference in what you can remember?

Hey yall, I need some recommendations. I just finished the cinematic audiobook of the Red Rising series and Dungeon Crawler Carl. I loved these series so much, and I’m looking for something in the same vein.

I’ve tried Brandon Sandersons books, but the pacing and exposition is just a little too much for me. Does anyone have any humorous or dark sci fi/fantasy audiobooks they recommend? Preferably without a British narrator lol

This might sound stupid, but I've been listening to audiobooks for a little over a year. I mainly listen to non-fiction audiobooks (which are most of the time great), but I'm a fiction reader. For some reason I think it's weird to listen to smut, or maybe it's because I havent tried it yet.

What are some good fiction audiobooks to start with? I've listened to Harry Potter and Project Hail Mary. I like thrillers, romance, (historical) fiction. I want to get into fantasy/romantasy as well.

Looking for audio books for my beach trip next week. Don’t want anything that is too “fictional” meaning no fairy or monster stuff and no dark stuff like murderers who are also sexy. I’ve loved ice breakers and even liked some Colleen Hoover stuff (I know, I know)
Help a girl out!??

The Idiot book people say is the entry point for Dostoevsky. So I built this app for personal use, to actually read this book. I wanted to read along in text but reading in a book, playing audiobook side by side felt cumbersome and a little too old school-ish tbh. So I built this tiny but beautiful app.

Its basically:

1. Just "The Idiot" book by Dostoevsky.

2. High quality audiobook

3. Words are highlighted as narrator narrates. Think Spotify with lyrics.

4. An RSVP reader (for nerds).

5. Plus its beautiful designed.

I wish to add more audiobooks in future. Preferably by Dostoevsky first.

Hope you like it.

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https://0xdsaini.github.io/dostoevsky/

Hi im seeking for a while this audiobooks

The Blue Nile / The White Nile - Alan Moorehead, Narrator- Patrick Tull Its very rare If someone here knows where and how to get it Digitally I would like it very much

I'm planning to get into the ASOIAF audiobooks and want to pick the right version before spending on it.

From what I understand, Roy Dotrice narrated the original series, but I'm not sure if that's still the best option or if there's a newer or better version out there.

A few questions:
1. Which narrator/version do you recommend, and why?
2. Is Dotrice's performance worth it for the character voices, or do the accents get distracting?
3. Is there any difference in quality or editing between the Audible versions and other platforms?
4. Is it worth listening at 1x speed or do most people speed it up?

For context, I'm a big fan of the lore and world-building, so I want the version that does the books justice.

Thanks in advance!

genuine question. with some books i want every word, the narrator, the pacing, all of it. but a lot of nonfiction i get to the middle and it feels like the point was made three chapters ago. lately i just let myself stop there and honestly nothing bad has happened. how do you all handle it? push through on principle, crank the speed, or just move on? and is it different for fiction?

It’d be great if it had AI voices, and even better if you could record your own voice too.

Has no one else listened to this series? I don't feel that I ever see it mentioned here, and I am stunned by how much I love it! Or am I alone in how great I think it is?

I recently found and devoured ‘The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion’ series in audiobook form, narrated by Genevieve Gaunt. I’ve been listening to audiobooks for a few years now and have certainly come across some great narrators. But when I tell you Genevieve is phenomenal and in a league of her own, I truly mean it. She does distinct voices, tones and accents for the whole cast, clocking in at over 100 characters over the 8 books so far! 😱 There were so many times I had to remind myself I wasn’t listening to a full-cast Graphics Audio production and that it was indeed just one person voicing it. 🤯 I’ve picked up a few audiobooks since I finished the series and they all just feel so bland in comparison 😩 - including Stephen Fry whose narration I love.

So if any of you are looking for your next great listen, check this series out! And if you have an amazing audiobook recommendation to get me out of my current slump, do help a girl out!

(Disclaimer - I’ve heard similar great things about Jeff Hays’ narration, but I haven’t gotten to Dungeon Crawler Carl yet, so don’t come for me!)

Elevator pitch for the series - Victorian-era historical fiction with lovable characters, beautiful friendships, glorious banter and a touch of magical realism. It’s delightful, witty and so full of heart. Volume 1 is very short at 3 hours and doesn’t introduce all the main characters, so I’d give it until Volume 2 to see if you like it.

Author here, dishing out some codes for Pact of the Nightmare Queen

US codes

Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Pact of the Nightmare Queen: Book Two of the Summerhost Saga, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promo

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UK codes

Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Pact of the Nightmare Queen: Book Two of the Summerhost Saga, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo

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Hi all! Author Braden Phillip here.

My book, Starry-Eyed: Mechanized Book 1, is now available for listen.

If you like found family, modding mechs, wacky aliens, fluffy cats, or magical progression systems, check it out!

Narrated by the talented Freddie Heinz who has a wide vocal range, it is a mech-focused sci-fantasy progression novel that centers around a mech museum historian.

I have 5 US and 5 UK codes available. If interested, post your favorite mech (gundam, battletech, armored core, pacific rim, etc) OR your favorite progression series below, along with "UK" or "US."

First five (of each region) will get messaged with a code.

No obligation, you'll get a code regardless, but I'd also appreciate an honest review!

Happy listening!

Update: All US codes have been given. UK still available! If theres enough interest, I may consider giving out 1-2 more. Thanks all for consideration and time!

I’ve been reading through the old posts on here for recs (thank you for David Sedaris!) and have hit a sort of wall for urban fantasy in Libby. I mainly use Libby and it’s getting harder to find a new series. Any great books or series found in Libby similar the Dresden files? I’m also open for stuff in the fantasy/scifi. Honestly, anything that you really liked as long as it’s on Libby. I’ve already read

-The Blade Itself
-Murderbot Diaries
-Rivers of London
-Dresden Files
-Mercy Thompson series
-The Expanse
-Gunnie Rose
-Gideon the Ninth
-Red Rising

Thank you!!

Hi everyone!

I've just published the first audio episode of my science fiction novel, KATORGA, on Pocket FM.

The narration was generated by the platform's AI voice system, and I'd really appreciate an honest opinion from native English speakers.

English isn't my first language, so it's difficult for me to judge how natural the narration sounds.

I'm particularly interested in the pacing, pauses, intonation, pronunciation, and whether the voice sounds overly dramatic or artificial.

Most importantly, would you actually enjoy listening to an entire audiobook narrated this way?

You don't need to listen to the whole episode. Even a few minutes would be enough.

Here's the link:
https://pocketfm.com/show/b15a11fc84488166353ac2a0e8125e74b8051965

I'm not asking for reviews or ratings of the story itself. I'm simply trying to understand whether this AI narration is good enough for an English-speaking audience.

Thanks in advance for your honest feedback!

The volume difference hurts my head. Once voice is mixed very breathy and deep and the other is piercing with no low tones in the mix. Don’t even get me started on the cringey masc voice that sounds like a cartoon character more than a believable person. Just venting. Had to see if anyone else out there hating this after being really excited to get to this one.

Sweet Dreams (Dave Stewart, Eurythmics) I just got Dave Stewart's book, only half-way thru but wanted to post here. While he sounds like a nerdy George Harrison, his perspective on one of my favorite duos is just fantastic. (the time before and after Eurythmics isn't really as interesting to me, but still interesting to hear hiw collaboration with major artists).

The Lives Of Brian (Brian Jones, AC/DC) - this might replace my favorite (Hard to Handle by Steve Gorman). Brian is hilarious, his writing reflects it, and almost every story he tells, from elementary school to going deaf are all fascinating.

Red (Sammy Hagar) - I always liked his contributions to VH, as well as pre- and post- VH. But I think I listened to this one right after David Gorman's book about the Crowes, so it was underwhelming in comparison.

Hard To Handle (David Gorman, Black Crowes) A+ hilarious, sounds like he's talking to you in the car on the way to get pizzas and beer. He divides his attention to the Robinson Brothers between appreciation and ridicule, at all times, from day one to post Crowes.

Life (Keith Richards but also Johnny Depp pretending to be Keith). Johnny Depp covers the boring parts, (birth, blahblah) and then Keef jumps in on the insane shit; you can tell the difference when there's a laugh that bubbles up through old oil and gravel.

Cher pr 1 (Cher). Dammit it was fun and funny. Can't knock a lady who reinvented herself decade over decade. You can't dismiss the first woman to go bare-ass on MTV (I could be completely wrong on this).

i swear i'll be listening to something educational and my brain just decides it's naptime halfway through. feel like i'm not actually retaining anything when this happens. does this happen to other people or am i just built different (in a bad way)?

So I guess I'm an idiot. I picked the wrong date when getting the audiobook made through ACX and it auto released once completed. So I have some codes to give away post release.

The elevator pitch is: A fire mage with a fear of fire and his happy-go-lucky sister in law set on a quest to prove their innocence after an altercation goes awry.

The story is my take on a comedy based in an epic fantasy world. The narrator, Ernesto Munoz, did a great job and was super awesome to work with. Our motto was "don't be afraid to get silly."

It's an ongoing series that I'm working on daily. I'm so excited to share the next leg of the story.

So I have like 5 or 6 US codes and 10 UK ones to hand out, just shoot me a message with your preference and I'll send it to you as promptly as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks fellow listeners. Btw- I am the author of this book.