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A WALK IN THE WOODS by Lee Blessing, performed by Alfred Molina, Steven Weber Oct 17, 2019

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Nuclear proliferation takes center stage as AudioFile Publisher Michele Cobb and host Jo Reed discuss what makes an audio play performance different from an audiobook. Notable actors Alfred Molina and Steven Weber perfectly portray the humor and the frustration of their jobs to negotiate between the United States and Russia while taking a series of walks. Published by L.A. Theatre Works.

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Join New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan for a seven-part original podcast – Behind the Scenes of Becoming Mrs. Lewis – and explore in depth the improbable and beautiful love story between C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. Learn more at www.becomingmrslewispodcast.com.

WITHIN THESE LINES by Stephanie Morrill, read by Morgan Fairbanks, Andrew Kanies Oct 16, 2019

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Love against the odds. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile Publisher Michele Cobb talk about the powerful emotions at play in this YA historical fiction audiobook about a romance during World War II. The dual narration allows listeners to hear perspectives from both of the characters, an interned Japanese American young man, and a young woman appalled by his treatment by the U.S. Government. Published by Blink.

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THE GIFTED SCHOOL by Bruce Holsinger, read by January LaVoy Oct 15, 2019

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January LaVoy makes this an A+ listen. AudioFile Publisher Michele Cobb and Jo Reed discuss the ways in which January's performance beautifully finds the sadness, desperation, and humor in the audiobook. These Colorado parents are willing to do anything to get their kids recognized as gifted, landing them a spot in the exclusive Crystal Academy. January creates distinct voices and personalities for both children and adults, particularly the four friends at the novel's center. The only question we're left with is which parent we identify with most, for good or ill. Published by Penguin Audio.

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RED AT THE BONE by Jacqueline Woodson, read by Jacqueline Woodson, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Peter Francis James, Shayna Small, Bahni Turpin Oct 14, 2019

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A highly anticipated adult fiction novel with a multivoice cast. Join Jo Reed and AudioFile publisher Michele Cobb discussing the emotionally connective reading by five narrators, including the author. Meet three generations of an African-American family. Bahni Turpin narrates as sixteen-year-old Melody, whose mother Iris is rarely around. She was a teen mother, and narrator Shayna Small fills in Iris's complexities. The rich voices of Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Peter Francis James evoke the age, devotion, and authority of Melody's grandparents. Author Jacqueline Woodson's third-person narrative connects the protagonists. Published by Penguin Audio.

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Talking with George Guidall Golden Voice Narrator Oct 11, 2019

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Join host Jo Reed as she talks with one of the greats in the world of audiobooks, George Guidall. Hear what drew him to the world of audiobooks, highlights from his impressive career, and what he's loved about narrating the series that listeners adore. He has won accolades including AudioFile Earphones Awards, Audie Awards, and the APA Special Achievement award. George has narrated more than 1,700 audiobooks over his long career. He has come to appreciate the depth of the narrator-listener connection through talks at local libraries, where he hears from listeners the impact his narration has had on them.

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WHILE WE WERE WATCHING DOWNTON ABBEY by Wendy Wax, read by Orlagh Cassidy Oct 11, 2019

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The new "Downton Abbey" film inspired our choice of this contemporary story about three very different women who form a lasting friendship as they watch weekly screenings of the TV series. We chat about how much narrator Orlagh Cassidy's marvelous accents add to the listening experience. Published by Penguin Audio.

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GOTHIC TALES by Arthur Conan Doyle, Darryl Jones [Ed.], read by Gary Furlong Oct 10, 2019

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Listen to our conversation about the author of classic gothic and supernatural tales, master storyteller Arthur Conan Doyle. Think of the creator of Sherlock Holmes as the great-great-grandfather of pulp fiction and binge-worthy television and it all makes sense. Irish narrator Gary Furlong adds the right fresh approach to the tales and handles myriad accents. Perfect for Halloween. Published by Tantor Media.

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THE LAGER QUEEN OF MINNESOTA by J. Ryan Stradal, read by Judith Ivey Oct 09, 2019

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Enjoy the conversation about this charming story of two sisters, Edith and Helen, as podcast host Jo Reed and editor Robin Whitten highlight what makes this a great listen. Narrator Judith Ivey delivers a tone of Midwestern pragmatism as the women bake pies, brew beer, nurture unlikely friendships, and find redemption. Published by Penguin Audio.

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THE MARYLEBONE DROP by Mick Herron, read by Gerard Doyle Oct 08, 2019

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Fans of spy stories—as podcast host Jo Reed and editor Robin Whitten are—like nothing better than talking about the details of the classic tradecraft of spies. We can't give the details away, but we share just enough to get you listening to the short and satisfying audiobook from British author Mick Herron and Golden Voice Gerard Doyle. A fortuitous pairing. Published by Recorded Books.

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AKIN by Emma Donoghue, read by Jason Culp Oct 07, 2019

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The newest literary drama from the author of ROOM takes listeners on a trip to the French Riviera. Host Jo Reed and editor Robin Whitten chat about the appeal of listening to unlikely traveling companions Noah—a 79-year-old retired professor—and Michael, his 11-year-old grand nephew he barely knows. How does narrator Jason Culp nail the dialogue, bickering, and self-discovery? Our podcast discussion sheds some light on his skilled performance. Published by Hachette Audio.

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