The best audiobook narrators of all time so far kobo news. Best audiobook narrators when it comes to listening to the audio version of a book, the choice of a narrator can indeed make or break your enjoyment of it. Best fantasy audiobook narrators best fantasy audio. Given the excitement surrounding its paper publication, it was never going to be long before the audiobook version of. Stephen fry and jim dale both read the harry potter series with excellent taste and give wonderful, different versio. So this summer, whether youre driving cross country or cruising at 30,000 feet, give your eyes a restand your ears a treatwith audiobooks narrated by some of your favorite actors. Jun 16, 2014 i have four girls, ages 3, 5, 7, and 9. The secret garden read by finola hughes, the narnia series the. I generally dont read books that are hyped everywhere and spotted in the hands of nearly every mom i know, but i caved when i was looking for an entertaining audiobook and a friend and mom recommended it to me. Greatest voiceoversnarratorsstorytellers of all time imdb. Lots of audiobooks are awardwinning, but this one is also recordbreaking. We love listening to audiobooks, but when a wellknown celebrity pops up as one of the narrators, we love them even more. Best known for his film roles and being the voice of scar in the lion king. I enjoyed it so much that ive relistened to that audiobook several times just for the sheer pleasure of it.
This includes the most prominent narrators, living and dead, both in america and abroad. To view the narrator, simply click on the personpeople voted link below the book to view the voters and the. Morgan was born on june 1, 1937 in memphis, tennessee, to mayme edna revere, a teacher, and morgan porterfield freeman, a barber. One of my favorite things about audiobooks is the way a good narrator can create a voice for a character that i never would have. This list of notable narrators is ordered by their level of prominence, and can b. I generally dont read books that are hyped everywhere and spotted in the hands of. The 35 best audiobooks for 2020 great audiobooks for a. So ive probably listened to as many audiobooks as ive read printed books and ive convinced myself that theres some kind of hypnopedia going on. I, on the other hand, cannot fall asleep without an audiobook. Mar 02, 2020 lots of audiobooks have won awards, but this one has also broken records. Who are some of the best narrators to listen to from audible. The harry potter septet, the night circus, a christmas carol, around the world in 80 days, peter pan.
We can be listening to some of our favourite stories, but not be able to get through the audiobook because the narrator just isnt doing it for us. Nov 16, 2019 some drama schools offer audiobook workshops, but most narrators had to develop their own techniques as they went along. Finding the appropriate person to read an audiobook is clearly a tricky art. While he has a background in classical theater and film, he is well suited to audiobook narration thanks to. Aug 24, 2010 today i want to add the following people to my list of mystery book narrators who help bring a book to life. This includes the most prominent narrators, living and dead, both in. Essentially, their job ends once the audiobook is finished. Jul 22, 2015 when famous voices collide with famous stories, we all win. Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe. See the popular audiobook narrators collection from sandoval county library consortium.
If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. The awardwinning and muchloved robin miles is a hugely prolific audiobook performer. Who are some of the best narrators to listen to from. Jim dale is beloved by millions of listeners for bringing the harry potter audiobooks to life. Ill also second george flanagins recommendation of scott brick seriously good narrator with some. Jul 12, 2016 i listened to most of the novel nominees that year in audio format because i could do that while workingbut his narration of the goblin emperor really stood out. F ollowing the announcement that sales have doubled in the past five years, carole mansur picks the 20 best audiobooks of all time 1 a delicate truth written and read by. Oct 25, 2018 the audio beastie boys book features an allstar cast. Here are the best audiobooks of the decade, if not best audiobooks of all time. Popular audiobook narrators salt lake county library.
In fact, ive grown to appreciate certain narrators so much that at this point i choose my audio books based mainly on the narrator. Best audio narration best performance by a narrator. Most narrators are concerned with perfecting their craft and know very little about marketing and book promotion. Popular audiobook narrators sandoval county library. Jim dale, the veteran stage actor and star of 10 carry on films, began his. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Alan cumming has dazzled audiences for years, and with his boundless energy and lilting brogue, he was a natural fit as an audiobook narrator. As you can see, the cons generally outweigh the pros when it comes to royalty share agreements, however, they are still the most popular type of contract that you.
Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Aug 05, 2019 to be sure, the situation has improved since the roughhewed days of the 1990s, and certain authors are now truly accomplished narrators, their delivery enhancing the words on the page. The key to picking the right audiobook for you is listening carefully to the audio samples provided. Famous narrators list of the top wellknown narrators. Best audiobook narrators the narrator hall of fame. There are times when different narrators read the same book. Without the voice of a baftawinning british stage actor murmuring softly from my macbook speakers, im a sleepless wreck. Davina porter davina porter narrates best selling books in a manner that allows the listener to enjoy every aspect of the mystery novel. Considered one of the best audiobook narrators by far, jim dales audio credentials are staggering. Apr 12, 2020 best will always be subjective in this field.
With an authoritative voice and calm demeanor, this ever popular american actor has grown into one of the most respected figures in modern us cinema. This is a novel definitely want to experience in audio. Below is an audiobook narrators list of some of my. It takes a high level of talent, an appealing voice with a wide dramatic range, serious acting chops and a deep understanding of the story and characters to narrate an audio book in a compelling way. It won a spot in the guinness world records for the most character voices in an audiobook. Since 2005, librivox volunteers have now narrated over 11,000 public domain titles with over 8,000 readers. Weve put together a list of videos on our youtube channel of some of the best librivox audiobooks, which are narrated by many of the readers below. Some voices will work for you, others will not it is a. Some drama schools offer audiobook workshops, but most narrators had to develop their own techniques as they went along. Australia, england, america, and india, to name a few. The 35 best audiobooks for 2020 great audiobooks for a road. Sep 12, 20 in fact, ive grown to appreciate certain narrators so much that at this point i choose my audio books based mainly on the narrator. Jim helped us launch audiobooks but his greater claim to fame is being the voice.
Lots of audiobooks have won awards, but this one has also broken records. Talented audiobook narrators coupled with great writing produce special experiences. Betty white, benedict cumberbatch, rachel mcadams, marion cotillard, rachel weisz, ralph fiennes, helen. It doesnt happen that often, but occasionally a tv or movie star will lend their voice to a ya audiobook, so weve rounded up 17 of our favorites. The beastie boys book, a sprawling and detailed 600page history of the group that comes out on oct. A total of 5 audiobooks in 25 categories, from classics to erotica, business to paranormal, and every genre for every age. I listened to most of the novel nominees that year in audio format because i could do that while workingbut his narration of the goblin emperor really stood out. To be sure, the situation has improved since the roughhewed days of the 1990s, and certain authors are now truly accomplished narrators, their delivery enhancing the words. The audiobook field is the fastestgrowing segment in publishing, and as a judge in this years deliberations, i was overwhelmed by the quantity and. The audio publishers association honors distinction in audiobook and spokenword entertainment with the audies, the only awards program in the united states devoted solely to the audio format.
Jun 24, 2014 ive found every book produced by tantor media to be spectacular. Jan 19, 2016 we love listening to audiobooks, but when a wellknown celebrity pops up as one of the narrators, we love them even more. Sep 27, 2014 if most of the books in a narrators portfolio have a finished time of 34 hours or less andor are book summaries, diet plans, or cookbooks, i suggest that you spend your money on a product from a more wellestablished person who has narrated popular genres. List of famous narrators, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Vikas adam s warm voice moves effortlessly into countless geographical regions.
Ill also second george flanagins recommendation of scott brick seriously good narrator with some exceptions of very old recordings. Ive found every book produced by tantor media to be spectacular. Given the excitement surrounding its paper publication, it was never going to be long before the. Albeit more benign than an ambien addiction, its pretty terrible. It was the first audiobook i listened to before i read the physical copy.
For a focused search, click on the name of your favorite fiction genree. Davina porter davina porter narrates best selling books in a. Dont let a bad reader ruin your audiobook experience. However i would suggest that the following should all be considered for the title.
Theres 224, to be e xact, and according to the record, actor roy doltrice gives each of them a distinct and distinguishable voice. It doesnt happen that often, but occasionally a tv or. Susan ericksen, kate reading and michael kramer, or renee raudman is lacking in my opinion. The 18 most popular audiobooks of the past two decades. With more of us turning to audiobooks, the selection of the narrator is beginning to play a huge part in the way many of us pick our next title. Jan 03, 2016 the girl on the train is a runaway bestseller and the most popular book of 2015 on most lists.
Youll get a list of the top 100 best sellers in that category. The top audiobook narrators can often portray things through tone, inflection, pitch and range that are very hard to create when reading alone. Known for his ability to breathe life into any book he lends his audio skills to, dale is the proud narrator of the harry potter audiobooks for american audiences. May 08, 2015 f ollowing the announcement that sales have doubled in the past five years, carole mansur picks the 20 best audiobooks of all time 1 a delicate truth written and read by john le carre 10 hrs. Popular audiobook narrators salt lake county library services. Below is an audiobook narrators list of some of my favourite narrators, and by general consensus, some of the top audiobook narrators and the most famous audiobook narrators. The audio publishers association honors distinction in audiobook. The girl on the train is a runaway bestseller and the most popular book of 2015 on most lists. Today i want to add the following people to my list of mystery book narrators who help bring a book to life. See the popular audiobook narrators collection from salt lake county library services.
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