Genuine Hibs Fan Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Big fan of audible, usually listen to spy or historical fiction, I try something heavier or non fiction every once in a while but I prefer to read that normally. A few favourites The Aubrey Maturin series The John Le Carré collection The war of the roses series by Conn Iggulden Lonesome dove 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I've always been wary of audiobooks, probably because I'm not the best reader and sometimes I like to re-read things to make sure I'm understanding what's happening, I just imagine that being a nightmare on a audiobook having to go back and listen again. Everyone seems to love them though, so I am tempted to get audible's free trial and see what it's like. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 56 minutes ago, Genuine Hibs Fan said: Big fan of audible, usually listen to spy or historical fiction, I try something heavier or non fiction every once in a while but I prefer to read that normally. A few favourites The Aubrey Maturin series The John Le Carré collection The war of the roses series by Conn Iggulden Lonesome dove Only got into le Carré recently. Been going through them in reverse. A Brief History of Seven Killings is my favourite audiobook. The performances are amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Hibs Fan Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, L'immortale Par said: Only got into le Carré recently. Been going through them in reverse. A Brief History of Seven Killings is my favourite audiobook. The performances are amazing. By coincidence just got my new credit there. Brief history bought, will let you know how I get on! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Genuine Hibs Fan said: By coincidence just got my new credit there. Brief history bought, will let you know how I get on! It’s very sweary and you may find yourself thinking and talking like a Yardie for a while. There’s heaps of violence but some of the stuff that works best is based on the author’s experience of growing up as a gay kid in an ultra-macho, homophobic environment. It’s so expansive - Narcos meets The Deuce, meets Top Boy, meets Gomorrah. The author is pretty open about being influenced by great films and tv as much as books and it could make such an amazing tv series. Amazon have picked it up so hopefully they can bring it to life and do it justice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger29 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I've always been wary of audiobooks, probably because I'm not the best reader and sometimes I like to re-read things to make sure I'm understanding what's happening, I just imagine that being a nightmare on a audiobook having to go back and listen again. Everyone seems to love them though, so I am tempted to get audible's free trial and see what it's like.Just had this issue with the audiobook of Fahrenheit 451. There's a lot of unique references and switches between reality/imagination quickly as well. Easy to get confused if you miss a few words.That's the first time it's happened though. Presumably less likely to happen for non-fiction if you partly understand the subject matter beforehand and have a rough idea of the context. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, charger29 said: Just had this issue with the audiobook of Fahrenheit 451. There's a lot of unique references and switches between reality/imagination quickly as well. Easy to get confused if you miss a few words. That's the first time it's happened though. Presumably less likely to happen for non-fiction if you partly understand the subject matter beforehand and have a rough idea of the context. Aye, that's my worry really. I like science books so I find myself re-reading a lot of parts until it sinks in. I also like espionage tales, I'm currently reading a book about Kim Philby and there's so many references to different important people, I find myself struggling to remember who is who and I imagine that being increased ten fold on an audiobook. Suppose I could use audiobooks for the less technical type books. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get_the_subbies_on Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I don’t find any huge difference between the audible offering and “proper” reading when it comes to zoning out and missing a page or finding it a bit complex and having to shuffle back a couple of minutes or so. I’m as likely to miss out on both platforms. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Only got into le Carré recently. Been going through them in reverse. A Brief History of Seven Killings is my favourite audiobook. The performances are amazing. I’ve just got this. I’m looking forward to it. I like the premise. The best Le Carré audiobooks (though not necessarily the best books) are the ones he narrates himself. He’s an excellent mimic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 The best Le Carré audiobooks (though not necessarily the best books) are the ones he narrates himself. He’s an excellent mimic. Would agree that LeCarre is a brilliant narrator but over the length of one of his tomes e.g. 8-10 hours, I find his tone a bit ‘heavy’.Actually prefer Michael Jayston, who played Peter Guillam in the BBC adaptation of TTSS. His diction and pronunciation are extremely easy on the ear over a prolonged period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Would agree that LeCarre is a brilliant narrator but over the length of one of his tomes e.g. 8-10 hours, I find his tone a bit ‘heavy’.Actually prefer Michael Jayston, who played Peter Guillam in the BBC adaptation of TTSP. His diction and pronunciation are extremely easy on the ear over a prolonged period.Yup he’s great too. His Smiley is a note-for-note mimic of Alec Guinness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Listening to "How to be a conservative" by Roger Scruton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I'm sure many of you have watched The Dirt on Netflix. It's a good movie, but the Audiobook is absolutely fantastic. The humour just isn't there in the film. I can't wait for my next fix in the morning. Great analogy there. Oh aye, Motley Crue book. Finished Duff's book last week as well. Fantastic stuff. I didn't know his story at all. I knew he was sober these days, but, what an amazing guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 For any P&B Dickens fans, the audio version of the 1991 BBC adaptation of David Copperfield is on YouTube.10 x 1 hour episodes. Marvellous, especially with Miriam Margolyes as Betsy Trotwood. [emoji7] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 21/02/2020 at 23:18, Savage Henry said: I’ve just got this. I’m looking forward to it. I like the premise. The best Le Carré audiobooks (though not necessarily the best books) are the ones he narrates himself. He’s an excellent mimic. On 07/03/2020 at 20:51, Florentine_Pogen said: Would agree that LeCarre is a brilliant narrator but over the length of one of his tomes e.g. 8-10 hours, I find his tone a bit ‘heavy’. Actually prefer Michael Jayston, who played Peter Guillam in the BBC adaptation of TTSS. His diction and pronunciation are extremely easy on the ear over a prolonged period. I listened to one recently read by David Oyelowo. The main characted (Salvo) is an interpreter and the whole thing is set around a conference where a Congo coup is being planned. Good range of voices, with various bampot African dicators and public school English secret service types. Needs to work on his Welsh accent though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaMay Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 When I train at gym I prefer rhytmic heavy music but when I jog audiobooks are the best helpers. I usually read 2-3 books a month, they also help to kill time in public transport or when I do housework. This month I have read Handmaid's Tale and now I'm finishing Cloud Atlas, they are both great! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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