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The Audiobook Reviews in Five Minutes podcast has already explored some of the best popular nonfiction in over 100 episodes. Hosted by Janna, we review writing style, narration, production, and the overall listening experience. We're passionate about audiobooks because they offer a unique and immersive way to experience stories and ideas. From the subtle nuances of a narrator's voice to the production values that bring ideas and concepts to life, there's so much to appreciate about a well-cr ...
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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love the classics (or wish you did) *** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book. *** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. *** The podcast has been ...
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Bimbo Book Club

Holly and Harley

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Hosted by Holly and Harley, two professional hot girls with a mutual love for a good story. Bimbo Book Club is, at face value, an excuse to get together and talk about what we’re reading. It's also a refusal to choose between boobs and brains, but most of all BBC is a celebration of our friendship at its silliest, smartest, stupidest, and its sexiest. And it's an invitation extended to you, to step outside your world and adventure with us as we take you on a wild ride across the pages of the ...
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“Hints for Lovers” is a thorough analysis of relationships between men and women, about everything that lovers should know, and delves deep into the psychology of men and women, and the philosophy of courtship, engagement, kissing, making love, marriage, etc, in a light-hearted tone, with refreshing humor.
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This is a audiobook of the novel called Irresistible beauty by Marufat Ajani. I voice is Jahnavi's who is me. Singer Fresho Ayobami is a man who never took relationships seriously until he met his Irresistibly beautiful lady that made him a lover boy. While that Irresistible beauty whose name is Omolara Azeez was not allowed to meet boys until she is ready for marriage. Will there love story work?
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Join hosts and "The Wheel of Time" fans Amber and Traci as they make a cross continental connection every week. They are history lovers, architecture admirers, avid readers, and "New Spring" super fans. New episodes every Wednesday, and for more, check out their YouTube channel! https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon?fbclid=PAAabwgzN-zbbdGu-PtpGRqByLfcqfcvgMBS1pFDBdRG6m2bCZOqQ1GC3UQ08 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/support
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Morning Short

Audiobook Radio

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Enjoy a new, curated short story every episode. We hand-pick 15-25 minute short stories from a pool of award-winning fiction writers. Then we turn them into to mini audiobooks that improve any commute, workout, or walk in the park. Read by professional narrators. Every day is a different story. One morning we might bring you a sci-fi thriller by the legendary Ray Bradbury, and the next morning might be a Sherlock Holmes detective story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Romance? We’ve got it. Narrative ...
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Fabled Collective

Vanessa K. Eccles

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Welcome to Fabled Collective, your haunting haven for all things paranormal, dark fantasy, horror, and southern gothic. Dive into a world where every story is steeped in mystery, every tale is tinged with the supernatural, and every legend is brought to life with spine-tingling detail. On this channel, Vanessa K. Eccles, author and creator, takes you on a journey through eerie folklore, ghostly encounters, and historical mysteries. Whether you’re captivated by haunted locations, bewitched by ...
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A collection of poetry selected and performed by Bob Gonzalez, rhapsode. Rhapsodes of Ancient Greece were “song-stitchers,” performing selections from the epics of Homer and Hesiod. The contemporary rhapsode performs the classical poetry of his or her language, culture, and tradition. Any particular collection and arrangement of poems for performance I term a “rhapsody.” In general terms, a rhapsody is an ecstatic expression of feeling and enthusiasm. In music, a rhapsody is an instrumental ...
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Stories from 1896 to 1901. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born at Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, Canada, on November 30, 1874. She achieved international fame in her lifetime, putting Prince Edward Island and Canada on the world literary map. Best known for her "Anne of Green Gables" books, she was also a prolific writer of short stories and poetry. She published some 500 short stories and poems and twenty novels before her death in 1942.
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The Symposium (Ancient Greek: Συμπόσιον) is a philosophical book written by Plato sometime after 385 BCE. On one level the book deals with the genealogy, nature and purpose of love, on another level the book deals with the topic of knowledge, specifically how does one know what one knows. The topic of love is taken up in the form of a group of speeches, given by a group of men at a symposium or a wine drinking party at the house of the tragedian Agathon at Athens. Plato constructed the Sympo ...
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Two stuffy English scientists, always looking to further their scientific knowledge, create a substance called Herakleophorbia, which in its fourth incarnation – known as Herakleophorbia IV – has the special ability of making things increase greatly in size. As the scientists begin experimentation on some chicks, the substance is misused by some “country folk” who don’t take it seriously and soon Herakleophorbia IV is running rampant throughout England and then across the globe, creating gia ...
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A sportsman who doesn't hunt; a poet who doesn't write; a lover with no one to love; all three are devoted to their cheerful and benevolent leader, Mr. Pickwick. Join him and his friends, Winkle, Snodgrass, and Tupman, as they tour the country in search of adventures, knowledge, and stories. Along the way, they have their share of mishaps, and meet plenty of interesting characters, both the good and the not so good. (Mr. Pickwick's dedicated manservant, Sam Weller, is a scene-stealer sure to ...
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Listen. HEAR.

A HarperCollins Podcast

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Listen. HEAR., a HarperCollins Podcast, is excited to showcase a variety of audiobooks such as inspirational memoirs, enlightening leadership and business books, thrillers, self-help, romance, charming children’s stories, and so much more, written by countless New York Times bestselling authors and many narrated by award-winning performers. This podcast features exclusive chapter listens of highly anticipated releases, insight into the narration process, author interviews, insider deals, and ...
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The Ink Sink

Kali and Annie

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Celebrating all readers, leaders, and word-nerds — this is the publishing podcast for the rest of us! We welcome all readers — classics students, novel mavens, fanfic fans, comic geeks, audio jammers, ebook devourers, and social media poets. Literature is for everyone. Join Annie and Kali for episodes about books, news, and our latest lit obsessions. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ink-sink/support
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Experience the divine power of transformation with Andrew Nkoyoyo. Bestselling author of "Catch & Release God’s Supernatural," "Working The Works of God," and the eagerly awaited "Beyond Ordinary." As the visionary founder of Kingdom Impact Ministry, Andrew delves deep into the profound mysteries of the Holy Spirit. His podcast is a treasure trove of divine secrets and strategies designed to empower you to manifest God's miracles, healing, and might in your life. Since 1987, Andrew has touch ...
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Lessons from the Geek Fu Master is a collections of essays by Mur Lafferty, producer and host of the podcast, Geek Fu Action Grip. Her essays cover the spectrum of topics from gaming, comics, writing, feminism, and parenting. This podiobook features the essays from her podcast, the essays she contributed to The Dragon Page Wingin' It podcast as well as some essays that have never been released.
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Summer nights, romance, music, comedy, pairs of lovers who have yet to confess their feelings to each other, comedy and more than a touch of magic are all woven into one of Shakespeare's most delightful and ethereal creations – A Midsummer Night's Dream. The plot is as light and enchanting as the settings themselves. The Duke of Athens is busy with preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Hippolyta the Amazonian Queen. In the midst of this, Egeus, an Athenian aristocrat marches in, flanke ...
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In a tiny French dukedom, a younger brother usurps his elder brother's throne. Duke Senior is banished to the Forest of Arden along with his faithful retainers, leaving his lovely daughter Rosalind behind to serve as a companion for the usurper's daughter, Celia. However, the outspoken Rosalind soon earns her uncle's wrath and is also condemned to exile. The two cousins decide to flee together and join Duke Senior in the forest. Meanwhile, a young nobleman, Orlando is thrown out of his home ...
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Considered to be one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, the tragedy King Lear portrays some of the darkest aspects of human nature that can be found in literature. The helplessness of the human condition, as we fall prey to our destinies, the injustice and random cruelties practiced by people, suffering and humiliation, the lust for power and the greed for wealth are all depicted in this magnificent play. And through it all, runs the golden thread of love and sacrifice, daughterly affection an ...
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In this podiobook: Larry Lazard, CEO of hackoff.com, takes his company public and watches its stock price soar and collapse. Following a hostile takeover attempt, Lazard is found dead in his office of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.Author Tom Evslin, a serial CEO, also took a company public in the Internet bubble and fought off hostile takeover attempts in the subsequent rubble. Unlike Larry, Evslin lived to tell what may be the definitive story of those strange times.The mystery ...
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Amidst the fireworks and celebrations of Guy Fawkes Night, a covered wagon winds its way along the dark country heath land. Hidden at the back is a young woman who is running away from a thwarted marriage ceremony with the local innkeeper. The driver of the wagon, a young herdsman, is secretly in love with her but is so devoted that he vows to help her reunite with her useless lover. The opening scenes of Thomas Hardy's sixth novel The Return of the Native, form the backdrop to this story of ...
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Ep. 663: Mildred and Lacey | Chapters 29-31 / Volume 2, Chapters 11-13 Book talk begins at 13:45. Frank’s charm starts to fade. Emma begins to see the consequences of her meddling. But old habits die hard, and Emma starts thinking, maybe Frank could be useful in mending Harriet’s broken heart… -------------------------------------------------------…
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***We are on summer hiatus but will be back with an all new episode next week! Happy Reading! This week we are talking all about journeys. Whether they be physical or mental, we whisk you away in a good book. Choose from 10 book recommendations from Carrie and Amy for when you're ready to be on the move. For show notes for any episode, go to our we…
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Ep. 662: Buckle Up For Bates | Chapter 27-28 / Volume 2, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 7:59. This delightful episode is a fun one! We talk recipes, music, and enjoy a lovely slice of life description of Highbury. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mildred's ! • • • • • • • • • • Last chance! Join our June raffle gi…
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We are on summer hiatus until July 10, 2024. Until then, please check out this episode about humor and books that made us laugh. It originally aired April 2023. Did you know it is National Humor Month? Neither did we but now we do and so do you. Which means this week we are talking about books that make us laugh. For show notes for any episode, go …
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Text Vanessa Your Thoughts! In a realm where magic intertwines with destiny, Of Love and Legend follows a young woman's journey of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery as she becomes entangled in a prophecy that binds her fate to a legendary king. Chivalry isn't dead. The enchanted wood lured Guinevere into its embrace all of her teen years. It held…
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Send us a Text Message. DONATE PARTNER WITH ANDREW Discover God's Boundless Love with Dr. Andrew and Joshua Kaighen! Join Dr. Andrew for an unforgettable episode as he sits down with Joshua Kaighen, author of Hello, My Name is Love. Together, they explore the profound love of God through scriptures like 1 John 4:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, and Romans…
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Ep. 661: Mildred | Chapters 26 / Volume 2, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 10:04. Emma's agenda for today: Chat with Frank. Play the piano. Shut down the idea of Knightley having the hots for Jane. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • • • • Pg 127 of the book • • • Mildred! • Time is running out! Join our June raf…
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Text Vanessa Your Thoughts! Hear the eerie past of one of Savannah's oldest and most haunted hotels, The Marshall House—a hotel filled with ghosts and history. Located on historic Broughton Street, this hotel boasts a rich history dating back to its construction in 1851 by Mary Marshall. Unlike other historic hotels in Savannah, The Marshall House …
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****We are still on hiatus but will be back with all new episodes in a few weeks. Until then, enjoy our Summer Reading episode from last year with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, from Carmichaels Books. Her suggestions may not be hot off the press but still make for great reads. Happy Reading! At the start of summer, we like to chat with Sam M…
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Text Vanessa Your Thoughts! The science of bad vibes is interesting. Have you ever visited a place that felt unusually peaceful or, conversely, oppressively heavy? Throughout my travels to various haunted locations, I’ve encountered places steeped in history and tragedy, where visitors often sense lingering negativity. Sensitive individuals are esp…
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Ep. 660: The Franky Doth Protest Too Much | Chapters 24-25 / Volume 2, Chapters 6-7 Book talk begins at 9:08. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTo…
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We are on hiatus for the month of June. This replay episode originally aired June 2023. This week we celebrate all the special days of June! Want a book rec for Pride month? We have one. What about Juneteenth or Father's Day? We have you covered. And did you know it's National Audiobook Month? It's new to us as well but we love audiobooks so we giv…
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Ep. 659: But Have You Tried Yoga? | Chapters 22-23 / Volume 2, Chapters 4-5 Book talk begins at 12:17. This is some of the snarkiest Jane Austen writing we've seen—and that says a lot. In this episode, we enjoy two chapters worth of just snark and sass about Mr. Elton and his new wife (who isn't Harriet!). ------------------------------------------…
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We are on hiatus for the month of June. This is a replay episode from 2023. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. This week are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month (Asian American Pacific Islander) and we give you a list…
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Ep. 658: Huswifs | Chapters 19-21 / Volume 2, Chapters 1-3 Book talk begins at 11:35. This week, we chat with a woman who talks in hilariously long, winding sentences, often interrupting herself and losing her train of thought. Oh, and her niece—with a heartwarming backstory—joins us too! ------------------------------------------------------------…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the contact button. We will be on a much needed hiatus for the entire month of June and a smidge into July. You will get replays of some of our book recommendation episodes fro…
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Ep. 657: Miasmic Book talk begins at 14:31. Emma attempts damage control while Mr. Knightley’s prejudice against a particular stranger surprises our heroine. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of and visit Aimee's shop . • IS for sale at Etsy. • Map showing the location of Weymouth • Jane Aust…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Nathan Gower at his website www.nathangower.com or on IG @nathan_gower_ Our guest this week is Nathan Gower, a writer with roots in Kentucky, h…
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Ep. 656: Sampled Book talk begins at 14:31. John Knightley complains about the cold while Mr. Elton does something surprising. 😨 • Join our raffle giveaway of and visit Aimee's shop . • Clip from When you watch the know that the actors are: —Samuel West (SO good right now in the Slow Horses series), —Eleanor Tomlinson (who—after this—played a marve…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we have our annual summer reading episode with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, store manager at Carmichaels Bookstore in Louisville, KY. By t…
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Ep. 655: Brick Book talk begins at 15:02. Fainting fits, Mr. Woodhouse’s quirks and whims, and a cure-all remedy? All in this week’s episode! (And Belated Happy Birthday to Heather! 😁 — Valkyrie and Erik) --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of • Brick Pics • Map • Bags and fabric from Auntie Ch…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. May is Audiobook Appreciation Month so this week we suggest to you 10 plus books that give an added dimension when you listen to the audiobook version. And …
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Send us a Text Message. Donate Partner with Andrew In this powerful episode of "Kingdom Come Podcast," Dr. Andrew Nkoyoyo guides us through the essential practice of putting on the full armor of God. Drawing from Ephesians 6:14-19, he explains each element of the armor and offers practical applications to help believers stand firm against spiritual…
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Ep. 654: Speed Bumps Book talk begins at 8:41. We hit Emma's famous "I need not marry" speech that you see in every adaptation of Emma! And when it comes to making moves with Harriet, Elton moves at a snail's pace. But Emma persists and is determined to make this match a reality, despite having little interest in getting married herself. ----------…
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Send us a Text Message. Donate. Partner with Andrew Explore the depths of spiritual warfare in our latest podcast episode, "Unlocking Victory: Overcoming Abaddon/Apollyon." Delve into the biblical figure of Abaddon/Apollyon, the angel of the abyss, and learn how to wield the strategies God provides for victory over his destructive forces. This epis…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. We interact with book publicists pretty often, but a few months ago, one of them, Sami Lien, emailed and asked for recommendations about things to do in Ken…
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Ep. 653: I’ve Been Sandersoned Book talk begins at 4:34. Today is a standalone chapter! Covering commonplace books, enigmas, and riddles. This may be one of the only chapters in Emma where I actually feel sorry for Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Last chance to join our raffle giveaway of • • • • • • • Riddl…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we have a remix episode because we are attending the LA Festival of Books. We catch up with author Ellen Birkett Morris. We first spoke to her in …
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Ep. 652: Valid, But Not Sound Book talk begins at 9:54. Emma does a lot of Emma-ing. Her arguments are valid and shared with great conviction, but are they true? --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of • Join our Howl’s Moving Castle book party on April 25, 2024 by becoming a or joining us on Yo…
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It's National Poetry Month! In honor of Kali's favorite month, we are sharing one of her favorite episodes: Poems Make You Cry We have an annotated transcript for this one up on our Substack, here: https://open.substack.com/pub/theinksink/p/poetry-words-and-rhythms-to-make Scroll, shop, and chat with us wherever you'd like: https://linktr.ee/inksin…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we are playing the nostalgia card. All of the books we mention are backlist in a big way; the majority are at least 15 years old. Our episode is a…
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Ep. 651: Confirmation Bias Book talk begins at 8:16 Emma's matchmaking prowess is in full swing! Will her plans for Harriet end in a fairytale ending, or is disaster lurking just around the corner? And who is this guy named Frank? --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join the raffle giveaway of • • • T • • CraftLit’s so…
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Judith Lindbergh at judithlindbergh.com/ and on IG @judithlindbergh. This week’s episode is one that big history nerds may find fascinating. In…
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Ep. 650: In Memoriam Book talk begins @ 15:34 Time to meet our delightful and bubbly (did we also mention meddlesome?) protagonist! --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month’s giveaway: • • Plum Deluxe Loose Leaf Tea on | • • • • • • • • --------------------------------------------------------------- CraftLit’s so…
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Spotify’s audiobook service is here! But what does it meanfor independent authors? We dive into the publishing news. Plus, we celebrate two unsung women from history who finally get their due! Warning: We swear in this episode. Leigh Bardugo’s protagonist has to put up with some bulls***. You can support us and see our transcripts on our LinkTree: …
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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. Earth Day is upon us in a few weeks, April 22, and what better time to explore literature that comments on the health of Mother Earth. This week we are talk…
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