Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.
Hello, everyone! For today’s Top Ten, it’s an audio freebie. We’re going on a symphonic journey with my recommendations for podcasts and audiobooks–because why just pick one?
Narrators make or break an audiobook for me, and my choices here get my seal of approval. I have a broad taste in podcasts, so my picks here are more varied. Enjoy!
Audiobooks
Anything written and narrated by Neil Gaiman!
Honestly, hearing Neil perform his own work is magical. You can feel his joy for his stories, and this joy is a delight for the ears. He even does voices for characters!
The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, audiobooks narrated by Rebecca Soler
Rebecca Soler is a whiz at narration and giving each character in this series personality. I listened to the first three books on audio, but when I was reading the physical copy of Winter, I was imagining Rebecca’s voice in my head. XD
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz, narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hi (again!), Aristotle and Dante. Lin-Manuel was the perfect voice for this book. He’s light or serious when he needs to be, and all around a genuine, heartwarming performance.
Podcasts
Lore, hosted by Aaron Menkhe
No joke that the truth is more frightening. Hearing Aaron is like having a casual conversation with a friend…about strange moments, superstitions, and the shadowy truths which happened in history. I also recommend his other podcast, The Cabinet of Curiosities.
There is nothing better than hearing LeVar bring pieces of short fiction to life. Be it fantasy, science fiction, or historical fiction, LeVar’s got everyone covered.
This is a casual podcast with its host and authors, usually authors of YA and middle grade fiction. I really like this one because it features so many different perspectives and the reasons why the author writes. I mentioned this is casual, and it is: sometimes the audio is a little bad because Sarah and the author will meet in a public place with lots of background noise, but this is still very much worth checking out.
I could list all the shows from the Parcast Network that I listen to, but we would be here for a while. Whether you’re looking for a good true crime podcast or the truth about fairy tales or even wanna hear about extraterrestrials (I want to hear about all of this, so it works out!), the Parcast Network has a wide variety of things.
Love Letters, hosted by Meredith Goldstein
This relatively new podcast was inspired by Meredith’s advice column in the Boston Globe. She talks about some questions she’s received for her column, as well as the ins and outs of relationships. I like her warm, straightforward approach to her topics.
What are your audiobook or podcast recommendations?
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LOVE your picks. Super curious about the Lunar Chronicles audiobooks, now! Also, HOW DID I NOT KNOW LIN MANUEL MIRANDA DID THE AUDIOBOOK FOR Aristotle and Dante??? I’m so disappointed in myself because I love that book and I love Lin?? Shook. Also, I love LORE. It’s one of my go-to Podcasts! So. Good.
Yay, fellow Lore fan! It boggles my mind that the things that Aaron talks about actually happened.
You MUST listen to Aristotle and Dante! Lin is SO good!
I read Cinder last month and absolutely loved it, I’ll have to try out the audio book as well!
Enjoy!
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The Graveyard Book is one of my favorites read by Gaiman. It super worked for me.
I don’t know how I have survived not knowing LeVar Burton had a podcast. Um, yes please!
I LOVE The Graveyard Book. Hearing the audio is what made me a fan of Neil. And yes, LeVar Burton has a very cool podcast. 🙂 The new season starts next week!
I remember Levar Burton reading to me as a kid, when I watched Reading Rainbow. <3
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I had no idea that Neil Gaiman narrates his own books. I just added some of them to my audiobook TBR (on Hoopla) now that I know. 🙂
Alright! Enjoy!
Lunar Chronicles is such a good series! I still have one book left to read 🙂 Great list all in all!
Thanks!
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Lore sounds amazing. I’m not generally into podcasts, but I’m quite curious about that one.
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I’d bet that Neil Gaiman’s books would be amazing in audio form.
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They really are.
I didn’t realise Neil Gaiman narrated his own audio! I’ve been meaning to get into Neil Gaiman’s books, so I will definitely be trying them in audio now.
He does about 90% of his books’ audio version. 🙂 Enjoy!
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Great list! I’d quite like to re-read The Lunar Chronicles at some point, and when I do I might give the audiobooks a try. I bet they’re really fun!
The Lunar Chronicles are great on audio. Enjoy!
I haven’t read anything by Neil Gaiman yet, but someday I know I should. Maybe I should try one of his books on Audiobook! Especially if he’s narrating.
I highly recommend his audiobooks when he narrates. The ones listed are the books I know he for sure reads. The Graveyard Book is my favorite.
What’s better than a Neil Gaiman book? Listening to Neil Gaiman read his books.
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I’m intrigued by the narrator of the Lunar Chronicles! Fab list. 🙂
Thanks! Rebecca Soler’s an excellent narrator, she also reads Heartless and Caraval.
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Oh I’ve heard of Lore! And I’d love to listen to Norse Mythology on audio- that seems like it would be awesome!!
Norse Mythology is great on audio, especially when Neil speaks as the Fenris Wolf. 🙂
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Great list. I love the narrator that does the Lunar Chronicles audio – she did Heartless as well and I loved it.
Thanks! I still have to hear her read Heartless; she also reads Caraval.