Audiobooks
- Free Audiobook Samples
- Charles Darwin's Beagle Diary
- Free Audiobook from Naxos
- Audiobook Submissions
- Audiobook Competition
- Nocturnal by Scott Sigler
- Audiobook Reviews
- Simon and Schuster Author Podcasts
- Free Books From Freedomain Radio
- BBC Book at Bedtime
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
The 2008 National Year of Reading website has audiobook samples for free download.
Some great audiobook samples are available for free download from the National 2008 Year of Reading website. This is a good way to find out more about audiobooks and to sample some great spoken word literature.
More information can be found on the 2008 National Year of Reading website. The free audiobook samples include:
More information can be found on the 2008 National Year of Reading website. The free audiobook samples include:
- A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond. Read by Stephen Fry
- Flashman on the March, by George MacDonald Fraser
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl
- The Life of Pi, by Yann Martel
- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, by Agatha Christie. Read by Nigel Anthony
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
In December 2006 the Beagle Diary, by Charles Darwin, was Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4. The episodes are now available for free download.
This recording of Charles Darwin's Beagle Diary is narrated by Jo Stone-Fewings. The audiobook can be found at the Darwin Online website and the mp3 files are available for free download.
There is also a lot of other information about the work of Charles Darwin on this website.
There is also a lot of other information about the work of Charles Darwin on this website.
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
An abridged recording of Hard Times, by Charles Dickens, is available for free download from Naxos Audiobooks.
This abridged version of Hard Times, by Charles Dickens, is narrated by Anton Lesser. Fans of Anton Lesser will know of his excellent narration skills and be familar with how he brings a book to life.
Hard Times, is a classic piece of literature, following the story of Thomas Gradgrind’s family and based in the fictional Lancashire town of Coketown. This audiobook plays for nearly 4 hours, and is free for download from the Naxos Audiobook website.
Do you know of any other great free audiobooks? Simply send me an email if you have any audiobook related information that you'd like to share!
Hard Times, is a classic piece of literature, following the story of Thomas Gradgrind’s family and based in the fictional Lancashire town of Coketown. This audiobook plays for nearly 4 hours, and is free for download from the Naxos Audiobook website.
Do you know of any other great free audiobooks? Simply send me an email if you have any audiobook related information that you'd like to share!
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
Specialist audiobook providers welcome submissions from authors.
If you are a science fiction or horror author and have always fancied having one of your books recorded, take a look at the submission guidelines pages at specialist websites such as Pseudopod, Escapepod and Clonepod. Each website clearly states what it looks for in submissions and what types of books they are particulary interested in.
These websites specialize in sci-fi and horror genres and offer a range of free audiobooks for delivery by both podcast and for play straight from the websites.
If you have any news or information about any aspect of audiobooks that you would like to share, then please do feel free to contact me!
These websites specialize in sci-fi and horror genres and offer a range of free audiobooks for delivery by both podcast and for play straight from the websites.
If you have any news or information about any aspect of audiobooks that you would like to share, then please do feel free to contact me!
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
Win free Hatchette Audiobooks in a new competition at Simply Audiobooks.
Simply Audiobooks have launched a new competition. The prize is a collection of audiobooks. The entry instructions are a bit sketchy and there is no deadline published however the website states that in order to enter people must "Share stories on the blog about your craziest commute, and we’ll select 3 winners..." More information can be found on the Simply Audiobooks website.
While you are there, don't forget to check out the monthly free download. The free audiobook for July is Children's Hour.
While you are there, don't forget to check out the monthly free download. The free audiobook for July is Children's Hour.
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
Scott Sigler publishes his novels in podcast episodes. The latest, Nocturnal, is now well into its stride - however previous episodes are available from the website.
Described by The Indepent newspaper as Dickens for a digital age, Scott Sigler has a dedicated and growing fan base. The books, such as Nocturnal, are available via the Scott Sigler website (scottsigler.com) via podcast or download and some are also available on Podiobooks.com.
If thrillers and scifi are your thing then why not check this out - this could be just the thing to enliven vacation listening!
If thrillers and scifi are your thing then why not check this out - this could be just the thing to enliven vacation listening!
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
Here is a list of the audiobooks that have recently been reviewed here at Audiobooks at Suite101.com.
There are many great audiobooks available. If you are wondering what to choose for your next listen, why not take a look through some of these reviews for inspiration!
- The Chopin Manuscript - a unique collaboration between some of the world's top thriller writers.
- Saturnalia - the 18th book in the Marcus Didius Falco series
- The Art of Detection - a Kate Martinelli story, by Laurie R King
- Sail - the latest book from James Patterson
- World Without End - by Ken Follett
Simon and Schuster Author Podcasts
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
In weekly podcast interviews from Simon and Schuster, different authors talk about their work and plans for the future.
I enjoy listening to authors talking about their work. This often gives an interesting insight into their motivation and their writing style. In the interview which was included with the On Chesil Beach audiobook, Ian McEwan talks about how he approached one of the significant parts of the plot. This gave me a valuable insight into the story and really added to my enjoyment of the audiobook.
Publishers, Simon and Schuster, offer a weekly podcast interview with a range of different authors and these make interesting listening. More information can be found on the Simon and Schuster website.
Publishers, Simon and Schuster, offer a weekly podcast interview with a range of different authors and these make interesting listening. More information can be found on the Simon and Schuster website.
Free Books From Freedomain Radio
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
Free non fiction books including audiobooks are available from Freedomain Radio.
Freedomain Radio - home of ' powerful ideas for all lovers of the logic of personal and political freedom' is offering audiobooks and e-books available free of charge. Listeners and readers are simply invited to donate what they feel the books are worth after they have finished listening or reading - an interesting concept! More information can be found at Freedomain Radio.
If you know of any free audiobooks that are currently being offered, do feel free to let me know so we can share this information with others.
If you know of any free audiobooks that are currently being offered, do feel free to let me know so we can share this information with others.
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Kate Pullen
Kate Pullen
The BBC features regular books including modern classics, new works by leading writers and literature from around the world.
The Book at Bedtime , on the BBC (British Broadcast Corporation), features an abridged version of a bestseller, fiction or non fiction book. This book is played over 5 nightly episodes, however can be listened to via the Listen Again function for 7 days after the program was recorded via the Internet. Anyone with Internet access can listen to the program regardless of where they are in the world.
This week's book is Breath by Tim Winton, abridged by Sally Marmion and read by Richard Roxburgh.
The BBC website describes the book as follows:
"On the western fringe of Australia, a tragedy sparks memories for middle-aged paramedic Bruce Pike. As he witnesses a mother facing her son’s unthinkable death, he recalls his own youth, when he too took risks that could have been fatal and went far beyond the bounds of any reasonable behaviour."
For more information on the latest book and the Listen Again feature, take a look at the Book at Bedtime page of the BBC website.
This week's book is Breath by Tim Winton, abridged by Sally Marmion and read by Richard Roxburgh.
The BBC website describes the book as follows:
"On the western fringe of Australia, a tragedy sparks memories for middle-aged paramedic Bruce Pike. As he witnesses a mother facing her son’s unthinkable death, he recalls his own youth, when he too took risks that could have been fatal and went far beyond the bounds of any reasonable behaviour."
For more information on the latest book and the Listen Again feature, take a look at the Book at Bedtime page of the BBC website.