Even though I am not done my last 5 reviews of 2012 (SLACKER!) ’tis the season for “Best Ofs” so here it goes… my top 5 Audio Books listened to in 2012. Click on the image for the Literary Hoarders review and see below for a quick summary.
Shine Shine Shine – Joshilyn Jackson’s voice was PERFECT for all of the fantastically quirky characters of this WONDERFUL debut novel by Lydia Netzer. Maxon and Sunny are the Romeo and Juliette of our time!! GO ROBOTS!
In The Pleasure Groove – Life, Death and Duran Duran – I’m sorry! I’m sorry!! But John Taylor HIMSELF narrates it!! How can I not LOVE IT?? A “must listen” for Durannies everywhere!
The Orphan Master’s Son – A fascinating story that takes place in North Korea. 3 different narrators made the story absolutely come to life and it is one I will not soon forget! If you have a desire to read this one I highly recommend the audio– it will not disappoint!
Rules of Civility – One of the first I listened to in 2012 that is still so fresh in my mind because of its greatness! I was absolutely transported to the 1930’s by Rebecca Lowman’s narration! Katey Content is still one heck of a gal in my eyes!
A Land More Kind Than Home – A heartbreaking and well told story made even better because of the narration! I agree with Penny 100% on this one!
Honorary Mentions
Unbroken – The story is just so unbelievable! Louis Zamporini is a true-life hero like no other!
Gold – Amelia Fox’s narration MADE this book for me! I fell for all the clichés and cheesiness hook, line and sinker!
City of Women – Wanted to pound the s**t out of self-righteous Sigred but the narration was undeniably FANTASTIC! Click the image for Penny’s review.
A Big Fat YIKES
The Marriage Plot – GHASTLY narration and pathetic characters that 100% ruined this one for me. BLECK!
Seriously… I’m Kidding – Oh Ellen! I love you but this was a RIP OFF!
As Small As An Elephant – I am not done this review yet but the winey-ness of this narration would rival Luke Skywalker from the first Star Wars movie (which is actually the 4th Star Wars as my nephews often point out LOL).
A Game of Thrones – Finding out that the same narrator does all 5 books made me stop at this one. TOO MANY VOICES!
Looking forward to another great year of listening pleasure in 2013! Definitely more fun than talk radio and over played pop songs! Thanks to Audiobook Jukebox and the Windsor Public Library for some FANTASTIC audio books in 2012!
Ha ha! Re-reading my Marriage Plot review I was being very kind about the narration. Thinking back I only remember hating it!
Unbroken was nominated as one of the top book club reads of 2012. Sounds like it’s worth the read.
Hey Jackie! I’ll be joining the iPhone craze – I can now DL audiobooks instead of burning to CDs! Rules of Civility – up first!!