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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
Audiobook Production
Suspense
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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Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore the complex modern cultural significance of books. They examine books as status objects, books as a refuge of long-form content and the way the publishing industry culturally punches above its weight. more

This summer, Jess Janz is coming out with a new essay collection “The Table Where We Meet.” The book reflects on ‘Dinner with Strangers,’ an initiative she created that encourages strangers to gather and learn more about each other without ever talki... more

Imani Thompson’s debut novel “Honey” is a wickedly funny and suspenseful thriller about a graduate student who murders bad men and justifies it in the name of feminism.

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Imani to learn how the book explores issues... more

Host Jacob Shymanski celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day which is recognized on May 21. He looks back on past interviews with:

• Matisse Hamel-Nelis, co-author of the educational book called “Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoi... more

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Recent Guests

Imani Thompson
Author of Honey
Self-published author
Episode: Honey: In Conversation with Imani Thompson
Matisse Hamel-Nelis
Co-author of Accessible Communications
Educational project with Lisa Riemers
Episode: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Lisa Riemers
Co-author of Accessible Communications
Educational project with Matisse Hamel-Nelis
Episode: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Red Sail
Guest and audiobook listener advocate
Show guest
Episode: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Judy Batalion
Author of The Last Woman of Warsaw; historian and writer
Author
Episode: The Last Woman of Warsaw: In Conversation with Judy Batalion
Jennifer Chevalier
Author of The Winter Witch
Author, The Winter Witch
Episode: The Winter Witch: In Conversation with Jennifer Chevalier
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
Red Széll
Host of My Life in Books on AMI-audio
AMI-audio
Episode: The Practicalities of Audiobooks

Hosts

Jacob Shymanski
Host of Audiobook Café; discusses books, narration, and publishing industry
Red Széll
Host of My Life in Books on AMI-audio; discusses discovery and audiobook culture

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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Audience appreciates the accessibility discussions and real-world industry context for publishing and discovery.
Listeners praise deep, thoughtful conversations and practical insights for book lovers and audiobook enthusiasts.
The show is seen as a trustworthy source for book recommendations and behind-the-scenes industry knowledge.

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#104
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Apple Podcasts
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The Last Woman of Warsaw: In Conversation with Judy Batalion
Q: You talk about blending art with politics; how did your background as an art historian influence how you depicted Fanny's photography and the role of visual culture in this story?
Judy explains that her art history background shaped the way she treats imagery, camera technology like the Leica, and the way photographs convey political and emotional subtexts, allowing readers to read the era through visual culture as a lens on historical realities.
The Last Woman of Warsaw: In Conversation with Judy Batalion
Q: What inspired the narrative of their search for a mentor? Is it based on actual historical figures or purely fictional?
Judy reveals that the search narrative is largely fictional, a deliberate craft to create a buddy dynamic between two women, and she nods to Mia Gola as a real figure who inspired elements of one character, blending historical inspiration with invented plot to explore themes.
The Last Woman of Warsaw: In Conversation with Judy Batalion
Q: I'm thinking, Judy, that for this book, the best way to present to the listeners what it's all about is by going through the characters. So obviously, we start with the two main characters here, Fanny and Zosia. Who are they, how are they different, and how are they similar?
Judy explains that Fanny and Zosia embody opposite ends of the social and cultural spectrum in Warsaw during the late 1930s, with Fanny as an assimilated, wealthy photography student and Zosia as a religious, activist from a shtetl background; together they navigate a shared mission driven by their mentor's disappearance, illustrating how art and politics intersect in their world.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Audiobook Café

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

A thoughtful, conversation-driven series that centers on the world of audiobooks, authors, narrators, and industry experts. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into historical fiction, publishing culture, accessibility, and the nuts-and-bolts of audiobook production—from narration choices and AI tensions to library lending models and discovery. Notable throughlines include practical guidance for readers and listeners, strong emphasis on representation and accessibility, and a willingness to tackle evolving tech and policy affecting the industry. The show often pairs literary analysis with behind-the-scenes storytelling, making it a solid pick for book lovers, librarians, aspiring authors, and professionals in publishing and media who... more

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1. Imani Thompson
2. Matisse Hamel-Nelis
3. Lisa Riemers
4. Red Sail
5. Judy Batalion
6. Jennifer Chevalier
7. Eleanor Shearer
8. Jessica Barrett

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