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Behind the Mic With Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Audiobook Reviews
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A Study In Scarlet Women
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Kirkus Audiobook Reviews Find your next great audiobook on Behind the Mic with Kirkus Reviews. Every Thursday, host Jo Reed and her guests discuss what they’ve been listening to and recommend the very best audiobooks. It’s the perfect way to keep up with new releases and hear about the ones you may have missed. Launched by AudioFile magazine in 2018, Behind the Mic now has its home at Kirkus Revie... more

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Bahni Turpin
Narrator of Language as Liberation
Bahni Turpin (narrator)
Episode: Toni Morrison in Three Dimensions
Deanna Anthony
Narrator of Toni at Random
Deanna Anthony
Episode: Toni Morrison in Three Dimensions
Dana A. Williams
Author of Toni at Random, Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship
D. A. Williams (publisher/author)
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Namwali Serpell
Author of On Morrison
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Episode: Toni Morrison in Three Dimensions
Tayari Jones
Author of Kin
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Episode: Mothers, Memory, and the Search for Self
Angel Pean
Narrator for Kin (Nisi)
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Episode: Mothers, Memory, and the Search for Self
Ashley J. Hobbs
Narrator for Kin (Annie)
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Sam Sussman
Author and narrator of Boy From the North Country
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Episode: Mothers, Memory, and the Search for Self
Joy Osmanski
Narrator for My Other Heart
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Episode: Mothers, Memory, and the Search for Self

Hosts

Jo Reed
Host of Behind the Mic, discussing various audiobooks and contributing to the audiobook community through insightful conversations.
Michele Cobb
Co-host with experience in audiobook production and industry insights, focusing on literary discussions and recommendations.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Make it part of your morning routine!

    Great show. It’s a part of my daily morning podcast routine along with NPR’s Book of the Day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hachimitzu
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Ads???!

    Would have easily been a four star but for the AIPAC ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    duckpat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great content but ads are far too long for the length of the podcast

    If you have a 5-minute podcast, please don’t add 2-3 minutes of ads onto it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    janeycanuck
    Canadaa year ago
  • An excellent resource that’s fun to listen to

    I love listening to these reviews and the sheer joy that the host and guests share for this Format. I’ve been introduced to narrators I’ve never heard before and have discovered must listen audiobooks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MayWJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Honest reviews

    I like that Jo adds a personal comment, occasionally negative, on the selections.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PSDExpat
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise, informative content that helps them discover new audiobooks and narrators. Many find it to be an essential part of their daily routine and value the expertise of the hosts.
Overall, the positive reviews emphasize the hosts' enthusiasm and knowledgeable insights, appealing to both audiobook fans and industry professionals.
Some feedback mentions a balance between high-quality content and interruptions from advertisements, which can detract from the listening experience.

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Lauren Groff: In Her Own Voice
Q: Have you ever considered narrating any of your novels?
She says novels require a different voice and that her first-person stories in Brawler align with autofiction, while her novels demand voices closer to the narrative and character register.
Lauren Groff: In Her Own Voice
Q: Was there a story that was particularly challenging for you to read?
She cites Annunciation as challenging yet moving, noting how Word for Word's live adaptation helped her see the story in three dimensions and how actors' interpretations influenced her own reading.
Hockey, Heat, and Two Very Different Voices
Q: What do these books deliver that feels true to romance conventions, and where do they stretch it?
Laurie explains that the series adheres to core romance conventions like a happily-ever-after while exploring deeper issues such as homophobia in hockey and mental health, which adds emotional realism without sacrificing the romantic payoff.
Narration in Three Keys
Q: Tell us about Half His Age and who Jennette McCurdy is for listeners who might not know.
Jennette McCurdy is a former child actress who wrote the memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died; Half His Age is her first work of fiction, which she narrates herself, offering a restrained, observational narration that emphasizes the main character's naivety and longing.
Robin Whitten: Transitions and Continuity
Q: What do you find exciting when you're looking ahead at audiobooks and the work narrators are doing?
There will always be new voices to captivate listeners with new stories or revisit favorites.

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