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Audiobook Café

Accessible Media Inc.
Audiobooks
Audiobook Narration
Karin Slaughter
Will Trent Series
Fanfiction
Carley Fortune
Prince Edward Island
This Summer Will Be Different
Normal People
The Liveship Traders Series
Ann Patchett
Tom Lake
Thriller
Suspense
The Worst Of You
Center For Equitable Library Access
Homes: A Refugee Story
Romantic Relationships
Covid-19
Theater

Jacob Shymanski shares the latest audiobook and literary news, and features in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts.

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Latest Episodes

Netflix’s recent adaptation of “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware has inspired host Jacob Shymanski to review the original book with audiobook fanatic Sara Hillis. 

Is this New York Times bestseller worth reading? Listen in for their honest review... more

Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has host Jacob Shymanski thinking about book adaptations.

He chats with Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast about the characteristics that allow for a good adaptation of a bo... more

David Szalay’s novel “Flesh” is shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize!  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about the intricacies of the novel’s main character Istvan.  

They also explore the book’s writing style and discuss the interpretation f... more

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat debuted his very first book this month, a memoir entitled “We Survived the Night.”  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Julian to learn about his Indigenous cultural influences behind the book and hi... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Daniel
Friend of the show and conspiracy theory enthusiast
Episode: Conspiracy Theories: Paul Daniel’s Top 5 Recommendations
Ma-nee Chacaby
Ojibwa-Cree writer and activist, author of A Two-Spirit Journey
Episode: A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee Chacaby
Lisa Reimers
Co-author of Accessible Communications, Creating Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust
Episode: A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee Chacaby
Robin Stevenson
Author of 'Pride Puppy' and advocate against book bans.
Episode: Banned Books Week: Issues of Literary Censorship
Tim Boucher
Author, technologist, futurist, provocateur
Episode: AI in Storytelling: In Conversation with Tim Boucher
Paul Myers
Author of the biography 'John Candy, A Life in Comedy' and producer/host of the Record Store Day podcast.
Episode: Remembering John Candy: In Conversation with Author Paul Myers
Waubgeshig Rice
Author of the Moon series and journalist
Episode: Wayback Playback: In Conversation with Author Waubgeshig Rice
Molly Burke
YouTuber, social media personality, disability rights advocate, and author
Author of Unseen
Episode: Unseen: In Conversation with Author Molly Burke
Valerie D. Maidment
Author of 'From Daylight to Dark', advocating for accessibility for the visually impaired.
Episode: Review of “Bury Your Gays” & Valerie D. Maidment’s Memoir

Hosts

Jacob Shymanski
Host known for sharing insights on audiobooks and literary discussions, with a knack for engaging conversations and thorough analysis of literary themes and trends.
Ramya Amuthan
Co-host who collaborates on discussing audiobook trends and literature, bringing diverse perspectives to the conversations.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 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 States9 months 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

Listeners Say

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Many find the conversations engaging and beneficial, especially with insights from industry experts and authors.
Listeners appreciate the unique perspectives and recommendations provided in discussions about audiobooks and authors.

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Apple Podcasts
#177
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#156
Finland/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#236
Ireland/Arts/Books

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A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee Chacaby
Q: What are the most remarkable parts of your story?
Ma-nee reflects on her struggles with alcoholism and the importance of sobriety in enabling her to appreciate life, her family and her capacity to help others.
A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee Chacaby
Q: Can you tell us about that collaboration?
Ma-nee describes her early mornings talking to Mary, who recorded their conversations over the phone, resulting in over 200 hours of interviews.
A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee Chacaby
Q: How does it feel to have your story heard and valued so widely?
Ma-nee expresses gratitude for the recognition and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging her co-author, Mary Plummer, for her contribution.
Conspiracy Theories: Paul Daniel’s Top 5 Recommendations
Q: What is the focus of the book Cover-Up by Peter Lance?
Paul describes it as connecting the events leading to September 11 and criticizing the inaction of previous presidents regarding terrorism.
Conspiracy Theories: Paul Daniel’s Top 5 Recommendations
Q: How do you describe yourself? Do you believe in conspiracy theories?
Paul explains that he's not a conspiracy theorist, rather he's cautious and recognizes that while conspiracies do happen, they are not as frequent as many believe.

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Focusing on the latest trends in audiobooks and literature, the content features engaging dialogues with authors, narrators, and industry professionals. It provides listeners with insights into literary news while exploring diverse narrative styles and innovative storytelling techniques. Unique segments, such as rapid-fire reviews, highlight not only popular audiobooks but also thematic discussions regarding literary culture, accessibility, and the evolution of narration practices. The overall approach is likely to appeal to both audiobook enthusiasts and new listeners interested in literary discussions.

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Recent guests on Audiobook Café include:

1. Paul Daniel
2. Ma-nee Chacaby
3. Lisa Reimers
4. Robin Stevenson
5. Tim Boucher
6. Paul Myers
7. Waubgeshig Rice
8. Molly Burke

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