Nytimes1 week agoWritingKara Walker's Favorite Literary Villain Is Scarlett O'HaraAudiobooks help artists engage in stories while working with their hands. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoBooksThe magic of audiobooks is that, deep down, we still long to be read to | Elizabeth QuinnAudiobook narrators can greatly impact the reading experience Early exposure to reading can influence a lifelong love of literature [ more ]
the Guardian1 month agoBooksThe experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant booksRediscover reading by not feeling guilty, try audiobooks, and utilize local libraries for assistance. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 month agoBooksThe experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant booksDon't beat yourself up for not reading; listen to audiobooks as an alternative; join a library for free book options. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com2 months agoArtificial intelligenceAI-narrated books are here. Are humans out of a job? This startup has a solutionAI technology is increasingly used for narrating audiobooks and news articles. Yembo's approach involves paying a human actor royalties for AI-cloned translations in audiobooks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoBooksThe magic of audiobooks is that, deep down, we still long to be read to | Elizabeth QuinnAudiobook narrators can enhance or diminish the reading experience Personal experiences and memories of being read to from childhood [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com4 months agoBooksLibro.fm Partners with Authors to Raise Funds for BincLibro.fm has partnered with Ann Patchett, Jason Reynolds, and Eriq La Salle. From January 23-25, 100% of proceeds from specific book purchases will go to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. [ more ]
Slate Magazine5 months agoBooksThe 10 Best Audiobooks of 2023Audiobooks are a form of escapism and can provide both fun and intellectual stimulation. Age of Vice is a novel that combines elements of a mob thriller and a Dickensian saga, set in Delhi. New recordings of Borges' work, narrated by Castulo Guerra, have been released by Penguin Random House Audio. [ more ]
Decider6 months agoBooksSave 60% On 4 Months of Audible With This Cyber Monday DealAudible is offering a Cyber Week deal with 60% off the first four months of Premium Plus membership and $20 in Audible credit. The deal includes one credit per month to purchase any audiobook from the Audible library. Books that inspired popular movies and TV shows are highlighted, along with pricing options for credits and hard copies. [ more ]
Inverse6 months agoBooksHow Felicia Day Turned a Gig Into Her Newest Geeky ObsessionFelicia Day has found a new obsession in narrating audiobooks for litRPGs, a niche subsect of fantasy media. She enjoys the immersive experience of reading a series of litRPG books and living in that world for weeks. [ more ]
Hubspot3 months agoArtificial intelligenceAudio AI: How AI Is Changing Podcasts, Audiobooks & MoreThe rise of AI-generated audio content is changing the landscape of podcasts, audiobooks, and music, creating interactive and engaging experiences for users and technology. [ more ]