By Lynn McPherson
I have to talk--gush--about audiobooks because I've been obsessed with them since the beginning of the pandemic. Many of you may be familiar and well-versed on the many wondrous things about them, but for those of you who haven't yet indulged, I'm here to encourage you to give them a try.
The books in my Izzy Walsh series aren't available as audiobooks (at least not yet) but some of my Stiletto Gang sisters are, like Debra H. Goldstein. Her Sarah Blair Mystery series is a whole lot of fun and I highly recommend it!
Today, I'm going to share my top three reasons why audiobooks are fabulous.
2. It's a great way to travel around the world. I've devoured all the Carlene O'Connor mystery books I could get my paws on and have been delighted to listen to the lyrical Irish accent in her Irish Village Mystery Series. So much fun!
3. You can listen anywhere, anytime. I mentioned walking but that's just the beginning. I listen to audiobooks when I'm driving, cooking, and even in the pool!
Hot tip: libraries are an excellent place to discover new authors and/or new series to discover!
Have you been a longtime listener, are you a new fan, or have you yet to try?
I've been enjoying audiobooks via my local libraries for many years now. Unfortunately, I think some of the series I'm interested in reading via audio next aren't all available via my local libraries. Not sure what I will do to listen to all of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark. I've had the same issue. But I've found some new authors I hadn't heard of before while looking through the options and that's been so much fun!
DeleteThe second book in my series is available in audio, but the narrator is no longer available. I'm still debating whether or not to narrate the others myself or hire a different narrator. There are plenty of people who devour audiobooks. Whatever works!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gay--I'll have to keep my eyes out for it. That's tricky with your narrator. It might be fun to give it a go yourself--I'm not sure I could pull it off!
DeleteThank you for mentioning my Sarah Blair books. It really has been fun having an actor read version of my books out there for those who enjoy listening to books while driving or exercising. Audio books really have opened up a way for people to enjoy doing two things at once.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Debra. They're great books. It must be fun listening to your own books from that perspective!
DeleteGreat topic for discussion. I'm arriving late to the party for audiobooks, both in listening and publishing. I know there's a strong market for them, but I'm more visual than auditory, and the few times I've listened to a book on tape, I've felt I missed something. For me, reading means seeing, and relishing, the words.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Saralyn. I'm not much for listening over reading. Still, there is a market out there. The trick is to tap it profitably, which few authors are able to do.
DeleteNothing beats a good old paperback copy. I completely understand your perspective. But I love listening to books come alive with a great narrator too!
DeleteI listen to audible and have read so,e great books over the years while gardening, cooking, etc. I love my Bluetooth headset.
ReplyDeleteI agree--a good headset is key. I got wireless headphones for my birthday and I love them!
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