tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post330634589555768542..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Listen Up!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82201956249134596852011-04-19T11:33:53.805-04:002011-04-19T11:33:53.805-04:00I never listen to audio books...Don't have any...I never listen to audio books...Don't have anywhere to store them! I've always been a book book type of gal.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00812591089538511551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69825187690430504032011-04-12T02:03:15.405-04:002011-04-12T02:03:15.405-04:00Trish, I so agree--more books, more books! and I t...Trish, I so agree--more books, more books! and I think I'm going to start listening to books I wouldn't read otherwise. I tend to veer towards the same sorts of books all the time and I need to branch out.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72599358397775413282011-04-11T23:14:29.301-04:002011-04-11T23:14:29.301-04:00I love audiobooks. Since I take a fair amount of c...I love audiobooks. Since I take a fair amount of car trips solo, I like to take audiobooks along for the ride. While on a trip to Texas recently, I listened to James Dashner's The Maze Runner and Michelle Moran's Cleopatra's Daughter. It really increases the amount of books I can read and enjoy.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68533191946874378092011-04-11T22:33:26.928-04:002011-04-11T22:33:26.928-04:00Pissenlit, I tend to gravitate toward books I'...Pissenlit, I tend to gravitate toward books I've already read, too. Thanks for reminding me--I've wanted to read Novik's series for ages and enver got to it. I might try the audio book.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-38093022466732308372011-04-11T22:31:00.117-04:002011-04-11T22:31:00.117-04:00Oh, it's been such a frustrating day. I keep l...Oh, it's been such a frustrating day. I keep losing my posts and not only that, but the screen isn't showing what I type until many seconds after I type it!<br /><br />Jeanne I think your books would be perfect as movies. And you're right, Hollywood should get a clue!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1392694665655456872011-04-11T22:26:52.357-04:002011-04-11T22:26:52.357-04:00LilMissMolly--oh, I don't envy you that commut...LilMissMolly--oh, I don't envy you that commute. I wouldn't have survived that without audio books either. I will have to look up your suggestions--thanks for the recommendations!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91584477032631287902011-04-11T20:50:57.201-04:002011-04-11T20:50:57.201-04:00I only listen to audio books of books that I'v...I only listen to audio books of books that I've already read 'cause I'd rather follow along with a novel-length story than pay rapt attention to a new one though that might have to do with the fact that I only listen to them while shopping or walking. However, I'm really picky about narrators. If I don't feel that the narrator's voice matches the story, I can't listen to the audio book even if I love the book. My favourite audio book is Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon(the unabridged one narrated by Simon Vance, not the abridged one with David Thorn) which is my default audio book...another favourite is Louis A. Meyer's Bloody Jack(narrated by Katherine Kellgren).<br /><br />I'm not sure I'd really want any novel turned into a movie...the novel always turns out better. :)Pissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-92160420350191077302011-04-11T20:29:42.280-04:002011-04-11T20:29:42.280-04:00Hey Jane! You got da boide! good for you!
Chris...Hey Jane! You got da boide! good for you!<br /><br />Christine, I love this post. I was just talking to a friend today saying that those romances made into movies frequently aren't done very well. And considering we're 64% of the mass market paperback market, you'd THINK someone would get a clue. Sigh.<br /><br />Of course, I think that about most of the general populace too.<br /><br />Love audio books, and Jim Dale, doing the Harry Potter books is another "not to be missed" treat!<br /><br />I wish they'd make a beter version of Jane Eyre. Maybe this new one coming out will do the story justice.<br /><br />I'd love to see any Bandit book made into a movie, it would be so fab to have those familiar stories on the silver screen.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-24031273866610137642011-04-11T20:20:30.080-04:002011-04-11T20:20:30.080-04:00This is a post after my own heart. I listen to mor...This is a post after my own heart. I listen to more books than I actually have time to read. I average about 100 books a year. It all started when I lived in LA and had a 3 hour commute round trip per day. After moving to Ohio, I started listening while going for walks and during yard work. When the weather is terrible outside, I "miss" my listening time. <br /><br />I'll have to take you up on your "reader" recommendations. Jim Dale's reading of the Harry Potter series is probably the best vocals in an audio book out there. He has a different voice for all of the characters - really! I also enjoy listening to Susan Ericksen, Joyce Bean and Patrick Lawlor read some of my favorite authors. Rosalyn Landor reads a lot of historical fiction and I enjoy listening to her too.LilMissMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847160970054624743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85484909411140918082011-04-11T19:09:35.252-04:002011-04-11T19:09:35.252-04:00Suz, LOL I just wrote something similar in my last...Suz, LOL I just wrote something similar in my last comment about people reading to me unsolicited. I hate that too!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60039185809377325632011-04-11T19:07:57.467-04:002011-04-11T19:07:57.467-04:00Pat, you're certainly not alone in that. Funni...Pat, you're certainly not alone in that. Funnily enough, I hate it when someone starts reading an article out of a magazine or newspaper to me. I want to snatch it out of their hands! But when a good actor is reading a book it's a real pleasure.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-32628629668647069252011-04-11T19:05:44.883-04:002011-04-11T19:05:44.883-04:00Susan, Janet E doesn't narrate the Stephanie P...Susan, Janet E doesn't narrate the Stephanie Plums but they are still superb. She sounds exactly the way I'd thought she would.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59351650242252179312011-04-11T18:32:25.847-04:002011-04-11T18:32:25.847-04:00Hey Christine! Great post.
I am of the "no&q...Hey Christine! Great post.<br /><br />I am of the "no" to audio books. I'm one of those people who hates, truly hates to be read to. Want me to know what the article you're reading says? Just hand it to me. A great passage from a book? Just hand it to me.<br /><br />Maybe this stems from having learned to read at age 4 or just the voice in my head sounds better to me than anyone else's, I don't know. But should I go blind in my old age, I'm in big trouble!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33274173953562070122011-04-11T18:18:01.882-04:002011-04-11T18:18:01.882-04:00Hi, Christine,
Add me to the list of non-audio bo...Hi, Christine,<br /><br />Add me to the list of non-audio book<br />"users." In my 65+ years of reading<br />the printed page, I have found that <br />I find joy in holding a book in my<br />hot little hands! I enjoy reading to<br />others, but I don't especially care<br />being read to! Odd, yes or no?Pat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25773785722955325132011-04-11T17:15:32.223-04:002011-04-11T17:15:32.223-04:00I would love to hear Janet Evanovich read her Step...I would love to hear Janet Evanovich read her Stephanie Plum books. (I'm not wild about the upcoming movie versions--Katherine Heigl? REally?) but I'd love to hear the author read her own stuff. Anybody know if she does her own audio books, or is it hired out?Susan Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033511012283092945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73799378202770702402011-04-11T15:46:08.238-04:002011-04-11T15:46:08.238-04:00Janga, it's sad isn't it that most books t...Janga, it's sad isn't it that most books that are optioned don't get made. I haven't read CARNAL INNOCENCE--I must hunt it down. Agree THE CHINA BRIDE would make a wonderful movie with all the martial arts and intrigue.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-27355356429620332102011-04-11T15:44:18.204-04:002011-04-11T15:44:18.204-04:00BJ, don't talking books make the housework go ...BJ, don't talking books make the housework go faster?<br /><br />Wow, you are dedicated! So you're a talking book listener from waaay back by the sounds of it.<br /><br />Yes, I thought The Circle Trilogy was amazing. Thanks for the recommendation.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-34399705784599203612011-04-11T15:41:38.285-04:002011-04-11T15:41:38.285-04:00Jo, I've been listening to the In Death series...Jo, I've been listening to the In Death series and agree, Susan Erickson does a great job. I thought she might have laid on the Irish a bit too thickly with Roarke--I'd imagined him speaking more like Pierce Brosnan--in fact, I imagine Roarke looking like a longer haired PB. But I got used to it and I've listened to about 4 of them now and loved them all.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50998225673987684082011-04-11T15:37:36.981-04:002011-04-11T15:37:36.981-04:00Kaelee, I so agree. And the amazing scenery of San...Kaelee, I so agree. And the amazing scenery of San Francisco and the vineyards, not to mention the other more exotic locations!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70961278293038742012011-04-11T15:36:34.388-04:002011-04-11T15:36:34.388-04:00Dianna, you're so right! We have movie-worthy ...Dianna, you're so right! We have movie-worthy books right here in the lair.<br /><br />Wow, if I had to do your job, God help us all. I am hopeless at numbers! Can't imagine doing it while trying to concentrate on a story!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76905013481196077362011-04-11T15:34:44.014-04:002011-04-11T15:34:44.014-04:00PJ, perhaps you are simply a visual person--and I ...PJ, perhaps you are simply a visual person--and I agree there's nothing that replaces the experience of imagining the characters yourself. That's why I don't think movies will ever replace books.<br /><br />Yes, I think many romantic suspense novels would make wonderful movies. I imagine that arena is a real boys' club, though!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39933980709718284342011-04-11T15:31:49.355-04:002011-04-11T15:31:49.355-04:00Beth, you mentioned another thing I love--listenin...Beth, you mentioned another thing I love--listening to workshops. When I'm finding it hard to get into a story I listen to workshops and ideas start springing to mind.<br /><br />Sounds like you might enjoy audio books too.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-92121770256789838542011-04-11T15:27:24.491-04:002011-04-11T15:27:24.491-04:00Hi MJ--yes too many characters can be a problem, c...Hi MJ--yes too many characters can be a problem, can't it? Thanks for the Sookie Stackhouse recommendation. I will definitely try those as I (gasp!) haven't read them or seen the series.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-65187999781050183572011-04-11T15:26:04.964-04:002011-04-11T15:26:04.964-04:00Hi Anna, thanks for those recommendations--I haven...Hi Anna, thanks for those recommendations--I haven't read a Marian Keyes book for a while so I might seek out some more recent ones on audio.<br /><br />Yes, I wonder that too about the male female voices, althought having said that, there are many narrators who do the voices so well there's no need. Can recommend the lady who narrates SEP's Natural Born Charmer. She does a brilliant guy. It's quite uncanny.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74336306189323491912011-04-11T15:15:07.413-04:002011-04-11T15:15:07.413-04:00Tawny, I didn't know your backlist books were ...Tawny, I didn't know your backlist books were on audio. Must have a look! <br /><br />Interesting the way some of us just don't get anything out of audio books. When I have time to sit down and concentrate I'd prefer to read a paper book any time but I love listening when I'm too busy to read, which seems to be most of the time these days!<br /><br />I agree -- so often movies from books are a disappointment. I thought Anne of Green Gables was a wonderful adaptation and some of the Austen books have been done well, like Sense and Sensibility.Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.com