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Audiobook Café

Accessible Media Inc.
Audiobooks
Audiobook Narration
Audible
Harry Potter
Poetry
AI Narration
Literature
Character Development
Stephen King
Mental Health
Fictional Characters
Horror Movie
Suspense
Audiobook Production
Literary News
Tom Lake
Beautiful Writing
The Wager
Fiction
Psychological Thriller

Jacob Shymanski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts! Tune in for the latest audiobook releases, curated recommendations and literary news.

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Latest Episodes

“Fireflies in Winter” is the latest novel by Eleanor Shearer. The book explores themes of survival, love and freedom and follows a Jamaican Maroon orphan and an escaped slave hiding in the wilderness.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Eleanor about wh... more

Jessica Barrett’s new book “No Place Like Home” provides an honest glimpse into Canada’s housing crisis.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Jessica about the issues of housing affordability and the lessons Canada can take away from other countries.

Sh... more

There’s an interesting cultural difference between print books and audiobooks. Print books have been around for centuries and have been deeply engrained into society. Audiobooks have also been around for a while and have seen many evolutions. From ta... more

“To Leave a Warrior Behind” is a new biography about Charles R. Saunders, the “Father of Sword and Soul,” a sub-genre in fantasy writing based on African inspired myths and culture.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the book’s author Jon Tattrie about... more

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Recent Guests

Eleanor Shearer
Author of Fireflies in Winter
Author, Fireflies in Winter
Episode: Fireflies in Winter: In Conversation with Eleanor Shearer
Jessica Barrett
Award-winning journalist and author of No Place Like Home
Author, No Place Like Home
Episode: No Place Like Home: In Conversation with Jessica Barrett
Brett Michael McKay
Voiceover artist selected to narrate the audiobook
Freelance/Narration
Episode: The Practicalities of Audiobooks
Jon Tattrie
Author of To Leave a Warrior Behind, Biography of Charles R. Saunders
Author
Episode: To Leave a Warrior Behind: Remembering Charles R. Saunders
Michelle A. Williams
Author and epidemiologist, Dean of Harvard Chan School of Public Health (former); professor of epidemiology and population health at Stanford University
Authors of The Cure for Everything
Episode: The Cure for Everything: In Conversation with Michelle A. Williams & Linda Marsa
Linda Marsa
Journalist and author focusing on medicine, health, science, and environment
Co-author of The Cure for Everything
Episode: The Cure for Everything: In Conversation with Michelle A. Williams & Linda Marsa
Uzma Jalaluddin
Canadian author known for Detective Aunty series and Moonlight Murder
Episode: Moonlight Murder: In Conversation with Uzma Jalaluddin
Genevieve Luthy
Director of Collections at the Calgary Public Library
Calgary Public Library
Episode: Behind-the-scenes: A Glimpse in the Public Library System
James Duthie
Canadian sportscaster and author
Certified Beauties (Book)
Episode: Certified Beauties: In Conversation with James Duthie

Host

Jacob Shymanski
Host of in-depth conversations centered around literature, authors, narrators, and industry insights, focusing on the audiobook sector.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • A must listen for fans of books!

    I love this podcast, and admittedly I’m not too great at following along to audio books I prefer the old fashioned book in hand but this pod helps me with recommendations and inspiration and I’ve been able to lean into audio side of things with their help. Wondeful and unique perspective and series, thank you x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cinderelochka
    United Statesa year ago
  • SO excited!

    I’m so excited to find I can get this program in Podcasts! This arena is my whole world of fun! Thank you so much folks. I’m going to be diving into everyone of the no your narrator and highlighting audiobooks episodes here. Exactly the right flavour for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forest Friendly
    Canada3 years ago

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Many appreciate the curated recommendations and insights into the audiobook industry, enhancing their overall listening experience.
Listeners enjoy the thoughtful discussions and find them insightful regarding current trends in literature and audiobooks.
The personal stories shared by guests resonate with the audience, making it feel more connected to the discussions.

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#247
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Fireflies in Winter: In Conversation with Eleanor Shearer
Q: Fireflies in Winter, what is it about in your words?
It's about two young women from different Black communities who find each other in a harsh frontier—Nova Scotia in the 1790s—and it uses their relationship to explore questions of freedom, memory, and belonging within a larger imperial history.
No Place Like Home: In Conversation with Jessica Barrett
Q: What is your advice on how to improve the housing crisis if leaders gathered in a room and asked for your input?
Prioritize cooperative housing at scale, leveraging tenant groups to buy buildings and ensuring affordability stays with future generations, not just current residents.
Certified Beauties: In Conversation with James Duthie
Q: Can you give us an idea of the sorts of stories that people can hear if they pick up the book?
The book collects great hockey stories, ranging from game-day misadventures to road-trip tales, with an emphasis on stories players tell among themselves, not just formal interviews, and it aims to surprise readers page after page with variety.
AI Writing in Romance Novels
Q: What are the main concerns about AI writing romance novels, and can it coexist with traditional authorship?
The hosts express concerns about quality, emotional depth, and the risk of reinforcing stereotypes, but acknowledge potential for AI to enable faster production and access to niche markets, provided there is continued human oversight and editorial control.
The Casino Shift: In Conversation with Dr. Brian Goldman
Q: Tell us about the book.
The guest describes The Casino Shift as a focused, data-grounded update to The Night Shift, examining how technology, information overload, and system pressures have transformed emergency medicine over roughly 15 years, while highlighting hopeful improvements and the human stories that define the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Audiobook Café

What is Audiobook Café about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the vibrant world of literature and audiobooks, engaging conversations unfold between the host and a diverse range of guests, including authors, narrators, and industry professionals. The episodes highlight not only the latest audiobook trends but also offer curated recommendations, discuss cultural representations in literature, and address industry challenges such as audiobook royalty structures and the implications of technology on narration. This distinctive blend of literary insights, expert discussions, and personal stories appeals to those passionate about books, storytelling, and the audiobook format itself.

Listeners can expect to find a mix of thought-provoking discussions on the nuances of storytelling, the evolution... more

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Recent guests on Audiobook Café include:

1. Eleanor Shearer
2. Jessica Barrett
3. Brett Michael McKay
4. Jon Tattrie
5. Michelle A. Williams
6. Linda Marsa
7. Uzma Jalaluddin
8. Genevieve Luthy

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