tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post3868223254923291462..comments2024-03-15T09:26:02.796-05:00Comments on PROJECT MAYHEM: Audio Book Cat is Happy....Project Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154342399869089664noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-83326394700039643662012-06-05T12:17:26.652-05:002012-06-05T12:17:26.652-05:00I agree with the commenter above who mentioned THE...I agree with the commenter above who mentioned THE GRAVEYARD BOOK. It was great to listen to and the Danse Macbre music helped tie in a subtle creepy feel.<br /><br />I listened to Alan Cummings read Scott Westerfeld's LEVIATHAN and immediately decided I don't want to read the next two--I want to listen to them!TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-84556203021568567092012-06-04T09:07:01.031-05:002012-06-04T09:07:01.031-05:00I've actually enjoyed the full-cast audiobooks...I've actually enjoyed the full-cast audiobooks I've listened to. I suppose a lot depends on the quality of the production. I've also noticed that often, even when a single reader chooses not to "do the voices" for different characters, he or she still gives slightly different intonations to each character in dialogue. For instance one character may speak faster, one in a sarcastic drawl. Even when the reader has done nothing to disguise his or her speaking voice, the characters can sound completely different.Connie B. Dowellhttp://www.bookechoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-64207462312182897312012-06-02T20:58:52.705-05:002012-06-02T20:58:52.705-05:00All I can say is: No, no, no! But, I will admit my...All I can say is: No, no, no! But, I will admit my highly biased opinion is based on a very small sample (I've only encountered two a-books that worked like that, and both were adult-high-fantasy). <br /><br />I'm sure there's a book out there for which it would work, I just haven't had the chance to experience it.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-10878214439828630622012-06-02T20:54:43.719-05:002012-06-02T20:54:43.719-05:00I will say this: I listened to the first two A Son...I will say this: I listened to the first two A Song of Ice and Fire Books (George Martin) on audiobook, and I loved the fact that it kept me going in what would have otherwise been a long and arduous read (not boring, never boring, just long and a lot of work). After I got through the first two, I had to read the rest.<br /><br />That being said, my commute isn't long enough to listen on either, so I found the circumstance in which I listened to have a big effect on my comprehension. At work, while running some mindless reports, was ideal. It helped me get the work done, but also let me retain the story without losing track. Listening in bed was not a good idea. I would fall asleep, and have to rewind the next day, to figure out what the heck the last thing I remembered was. LOL.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-74504266344760903092012-06-02T20:49:23.777-05:002012-06-02T20:49:23.777-05:00Yes! My drive does seem a lot faster now!Yes! My drive does seem a lot faster now!Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-63701139094798437882012-06-02T20:48:53.751-05:002012-06-02T20:48:53.751-05:00I've heard a lot about those lately, wherein t...I've heard a lot about those lately, wherein there's background music and a team of actors. I imagine it could be great if done really well. I think my kids would love it. For me, it would really have to depend on the book...and the acting! ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-46920961304689645782012-06-02T20:47:42.059-05:002012-06-02T20:47:42.059-05:00I will have to check out Artemis Fowl! Michael, we...I will have to check out Artemis Fowl! Michael, we are a lot alike with the silence in the car!<br /><br />Michael G, Chicago is horrible for traffic! yuck!Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-84261241275862386252012-06-02T20:45:41.966-05:002012-06-02T20:45:41.966-05:00That sounds great! Thanks, Caroline!That sounds great! Thanks, Caroline!Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-42382315835099930662012-06-02T20:45:17.008-05:002012-06-02T20:45:17.008-05:00We are listening to Percy Jackson now. It has all ...We are listening to Percy Jackson now. It has all the voices by one narrator. My daughter is digging it! ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-2535323956072957902012-06-02T14:09:30.079-05:002012-06-02T14:09:30.079-05:00Another family favorite is Jack Perlutsky's NE...Another family favorite is Jack Perlutsky's NEW KID ON THE BLOCK. He reads/sings his ridiculous poems. It's highly entertaining. I dare you to listen and NOT randomly recite "Goopy Gloppers."Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-87359802481166648882012-06-02T09:48:25.225-05:002012-06-02T09:48:25.225-05:00Andrew, that happens to me too! I absolutely have ...Andrew, that happens to me too! I absolutely have to concentrate! :)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-5574344786200151412012-06-02T00:38:49.703-05:002012-06-02T00:38:49.703-05:00Gee Willikins, Mike and Hilary, those commutes sou...Gee Willikins, Mike and Hilary, those commutes sound brutal. They would <i>drive</i> me round the bend.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-41209186700753363032012-06-02T00:35:26.970-05:002012-06-02T00:35:26.970-05:00I'm in the "not into audio books" se...I'm in the "not into audio books" section of the audience. I might be if I had a long commute. Or if my kids keep bugging me to tell stories to them...<br /><br />If I were into audio books, I think I'd like the full-blown crazy character voices type. Let me know which one you were listening to, Hilary, and I'll check it out!Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-24067564030771375292012-06-01T21:35:51.801-05:002012-06-01T21:35:51.801-05:00I am in the car for about 2 hours every day for my...I am in the car for about 2 hours every day for my commute, so I started listening to (reading) audio books a few years ago. And I love it. I typically have a book I'm reading on my Kindle, a paperback or hardcover, and an audio book at the same time. However, I find that when I'm in the middle of a WIP, for some reason, audio books distract me. I need that drive time to be silent so I can play the upcoming pages of the WIP out in my mind.<br /><br />As for audio books I like, GRAVEYARD BOOK read by Neil himself is great. The ARTEMIS FOWL books are narrated very well, too. I've read a ton of audio books, but drawing a blank as to other standouts at the moment.Mike Winchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771482167997501541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-26040409462330413742012-06-01T12:36:47.831-05:002012-06-01T12:36:47.831-05:00I can't do the whole audio book thing. I can&#...I can't do the whole audio book thing. I can't stay focused on it, especially while driving. My wanders and, suddenly, I have no idea what's happening.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-69918937210925496332012-06-01T12:12:38.826-05:002012-06-01T12:12:38.826-05:00I enjoy audiobooks, but I am NOT a fan of the read...I enjoy audiobooks, but I am NOT a fan of the reader <i>acting</i> out the characters. It's an audiobook, not a radio show.<br /><br />Ahem.<br /><br />I actually started listening to an audiobook once that had different readers for each character. I couldn't stand it.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-73387823144581458622012-06-01T11:21:48.733-05:002012-06-01T11:21:48.733-05:00My kids really love them when we travel in the sum...My kids really love them when we travel in the summer. It really does help the miles fly by faster when we can listen to a good book, plus it's something we can do as a family!! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-21436138942986876172012-06-01T11:13:12.890-05:002012-06-01T11:13:12.890-05:00Andrea, Caroline has some great ones!Andrea, Caroline has some great ones!Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-80371087575633237132012-06-01T11:12:49.011-05:002012-06-01T11:12:49.011-05:00Oh, these are all great recommendations! My daught...Oh, these are all great recommendations! My daughter is so hooked now. Just this morning, when I was taking her to school, she asked, "Mommy, can we listen to our story?" ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-65063493793601872942012-06-01T11:11:37.274-05:002012-06-01T11:11:37.274-05:00I like reading better too, but it sure makes rush ...I like reading better too, but it sure makes rush hour feel shorter! ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-52769330453254077682012-06-01T10:30:43.405-05:002012-06-01T10:30:43.405-05:00We have listened to one or two of the Harry Potter...We have listened to one or two of the Harry Potter books on long car trips, as well as some Beverly Cleary. <br /><br />I'm getting interested in audio books more now that I'm driving my kids more places. I'll be checking back to see if there are any good recommendations here!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-71539472714267638632012-06-01T09:52:06.748-05:002012-06-01T09:52:06.748-05:00We LOVE audio books around here. They're espec...We LOVE audio books around here. They're especially great for family vacations and the long drives that often accompany them. <br /><br />Any Beverly Cleary is always fun. My boys love Hank the Cowdog (it was a Hank audio book that turned them on to the series, which they've read through countless times). Anything by Daniel Pinkwater is a hoot. We're especially fond of LOOKING FOR BOBOWICZ and THE HOBOKEN CHICKEN EMERGENCY. Goof. ball.<br /><br />I occasionally listen to audio books while running errands. Two recent MG standouts were Cynthia Lord's TOUCH BLUE and Katherine Erskine's MOCKINGBIRD.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-38544059466199272862012-06-01T09:50:13.431-05:002012-06-01T09:50:13.431-05:00Love the cat pictures! I'm afraid I'm not ...Love the cat pictures! I'm afraid I'm not much into audio books. I'd much rather read than listen.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.com