October 2009

Audio Book Author Spotlight: Christopher Moore

by DorothyD on October 31, 2009

I have toyed with discussing Christopher Moore for several weeks now. I have read most of his books and absolutely love his work. My roadblock was finding a way to describe him. How do you present an author who writes about everything from Jesus to vampires with equal sarcasm? Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, [...]

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Audio Book New Releases | Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and More!

by DorothyD on October 29, 2009

I found myself reading more this week as I monitored my son’s illness (watching for H1N1} and really enjoyed Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins as well as The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood. I’m moving on to Evidence by Jonathan Kellerman now as I review what looks good from this week’s list of [...]

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Audio Book News | iPods in Schools and More!

by DorothyD on October 28, 2009

Why are schools so slow in incorporating technology? My children’s schools boast state-of-the-art computer labs, yet they still ban the use of iPods in most settings. Millions of students own mp3 players. Imagine what could be accomplished if teachers were willing to incorporate them into the classroom. Audiobooks, podcasts, and so much more might just [...]

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Audio Book News | Price Wars and Publishing Tactics: Where do Audiobooks Fit In?

by DorothyD on October 27, 2009

The interesting disparity between traditional book and digital book sales has some publishers seeking ways to manipulate consumers towards purchasing paper versions. Last week, I mentioned that Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Target are among those who are offering presales of bestselling authors’ new releases at under $10. Audiobooks have apparently not yet figured into the big picture. [...]

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Digital Media Devices | Bits and Bytes

by DorothyD on October 24, 2009

This is the day I usually spotlight an audiobook author, but there are so many interesting news stories, I can’t resist sharing… Nook News: Details of Barnes and Noble’s new eBook reader, the Nook, were released and WOW! It looks like developers took a poll of all the things Kindle users wished they had and [...]

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Audio Book BestSellers | Vince Flynn brings Pursuit of Honor (narrated by George Guidall) and More!

by DorothyD on October 22, 2009

By now, you may have had an opportunity to check out the Nook from Barnes and Noble. If not, check out their website. Of particular interest is the comparison between the Nook and the Kindle. I have submitted a question regarding the use of audiobooks with the new device and will hopefully have the answer [...]

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Audio Book New Releases | The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell, The Wild Things by Dave Eggers And More!

by DorothyD on October 21, 2009

Before we chat about the latest audiobook releases, I want to give you a quick update. Details of Barnes and Noble’s eBook reader, the Nook, will be unveiled today. It is reportedly available at a similar price as the Amazon Kindle, but will have the added advantage of access to the Google books library. I [...]

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