Katherine Kellgren 12. I want to help you find the best books to read so you wont ever have to worry about your next read! I just finished The Complete Sherlock Holmes narrated by Stephen Fry and it was brilliant. She's won two Audie Awards, the AudioFile Golden Voice and Earphones Awards, and she's been a Grammy Award finalist. Best reader if Prunella Scales, closely followed by Geraldine McEwan. In 2020, Fry has written a modern retelling of Greek mythology- The Mythos Trilogy. Thank you! Think of the hand-knit scarves and overcoats, the jumpers! Robin Miles The award-winning and much-loved Robin Miles is a hugely prolific audiobook performer. I love Rhys Bowens English cosy mystery series, Her Royal Spyness on audio. Ill check out some of the others you recommended! One of the most prolific audiobook narrators of the last 20 years, Simon Vance has narrated more than 700 audiobooks in all genres. (Its now on the tbrr (to be re-read list) A puppy chewed up its spine once! He's the winner of multiple Audie Awards and has won Earphones Awards for more than 60 performances in addition to receiving Booklist's Voice of Choice honor. Steven Crossley narrated In the woods by Tana french (He's also narrated Dracula) Tom Hollander narrated The Casual Vacancy by JK. My 90 year old grandfather and I read Hamish together and both look forward to every new release. Agree with the earlier comment, too, about David Tennant and the phone book. So yes, I will at some point have a cwtch on the sofa, in my jumper, with the fire roaring and a good book! I loved Quick Service so much, I made my family listed to it on a road trip last year. She has a broad range, and her titles include Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, Gail Carriger's Finishing School and Custard Protocol series, and books by Audrey Coulthurst and Elizabeth Hoyt. 42. Dont forget Gil McNeil, The only boy for me and Stand by your manHilarious! Seraphina Series (Rachel Hartman) (Loved it.) Grab some tea, a blanket, and immerse yourself whilst doing needlecraft on a rainy fall day. Having a female read the women's roles wouldn't be unwelcome I must say. It was so gruesome! Narrated by Simon Vance, the audiobook enhances Holmes and Watson's witticisms and quibbles as they gather clues. I listen to it once a year. Audio is one of the fastest growing segments of the book industry and audiobooks are easier than ever to download . I couldnt connect with Flavia in print for some reason, but was so glad I tried the audiobooks. There are a variety of components that make an audiobook "good," from writing, proofing, directing, editing, and post-production. I also loved listening to the Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas so much that I refuse to read it in print. You will also like: 34 awesome audiobooks narrated by Stephen Fry, Listen to Stephen Frys narration on Audible. Yes, I just finished audio version of Bookshop on the Corner and LOVED it! Click here to buy. YES. Best voice actors that you will want to listen to, over and over again. Id love to hear them, whether theyre great on audio or on the page. Although, this time at least, I find I have already read at least a few (maybe three) of the books listed above. audiobook. Blackstone Audios version with Peter Dennis is hands down the best way to listen he nails it. Martyn Jarvis is new to me but I adore Juliet Stevenson! Much to the village's surprise, these two ladies are exceedingly skilled at detective work. So I created this little corner of books online to share my love of reading with YOU! Her audiobook awards include the AudioFile Golden Voice, multiple Earphone Awards, sixteen Audie Award nominations, and four Audie wins. The Ladies of Grace Adieu (Susanna Clark) Soneela Nankani 13. Join the club for classes, community, and conversation with people who love reading as much as you do. I abandoned the audio version because it was so difficult to understand which characters were speaking or being referenced. I immensely enjoyed listening to this humorous and mystery short series. Have you read the Agatha Raisin series by MC Beaton? Do it! I think there is a DVD called Housewife 49 but it didnt interpret her writing the way I did, so I didnt watch very much. The Shellseekers read by Helen Johns, and Coming Home (40+ hours!) Martin Jarvis is well-known as a velvet voiced narrator of lots of series, including Wodehouse, Stig of the Dump, and Just William. She's narrated more than 100 audiobooks, most notably Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, and The Power by Naomi Alderman. Richard Armitage narrating Georgette Heyer was my romance gateway! Such a lovely voice for gentle stories. However, one of the most influential components is the narration voice over. I realized I really just wanted a list of narrators with British accents and here it is. Cynthia Farrell 9. 12. The narrator can make or break a book and I think that many people who say they dislike the format do so because they have experienced bad narrators. For All Time By Shanna Miles Legendborn By Tracy Deonn Revival Season By Monica West My next English read is Jamaica Inn, Daphne Du Maurier. . 16. So true. Convert and download as much as you like thousands of video/audio files for free. I dont see her on book lists without entering her name, perhaps just marketing? Ive listened to it several times. Throughout his more than 20-year career, Guidall has received numerous accolades and industry awards. David Monteath, the new reader for these has this great warm Scottish burr. Thus follows her investigation, a delightful coming-of-age mystery starring one of the most charming heroines ever written. She's a recipient of the Audie Award in Romance and an AudioFile Best Voices Award, and she has worked as a voice coach for years. We've compiled a list of 12 of the best female audiobook narrators and some of the best audiobooks they've narrated. I only recommend the products I love and trust. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang The Bride Test by Helen Hoang The Leavers by Lisa Ko Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach Jeremy Irons Wodehouse and Christie are always good choices. She's worked in theater, television, film, and has also done voice-over work in addition to narrating books. Epic, sweeping, nails human nature like no other book, and breaks your heart with yearning and hope in the beauty of an ordinary life. The added musical interludes were perfectly placed, the reader was excellent, the story was delightful! Both of them are beloved British actors best known for their narrator talents. The British-Australian actress has been working as a voice artist for over 50 years! However, I have to say that choosing the RIGHT narrator for the audiobookis one hell of a task. David Mamet described them as a masterpiece (New York Times). Kramer has recorded many fantasy audiobooks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Keep a reading journal is the best thing you can do for your reading life! Later that day, she comes across a dead man in the garden. I, Coriander (Sally Gardner) I will listen to anything he reads. I think, though, that my background knowledge of English history came in handy. But many narrators prefer to do things on a per-finished-hour (PFH) basis. My family and other animals by Gerald Durrell, stories from his childhood spent in corfu when his family were escaping the english autumn. So many great readers from England and Ireland. 21. This post may containaffiliate linkswhich means if you make a purchase through my links, I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you. I dont think a day goes by without listening to at least one chapter of an audiobook. The Lovely War by Julie Berry is absolutely brilliant. Thank you for suggestion. Jim Dale is an English actor, singer, and songwriter but he is best known for narrating the Harry Potter series. For Flavia, these mysterious events are both frightening and exciting. He later became involved with movie making. The range of genres includes political thrillers, domestic suspense, police procedurals, historical crime, and hard-boiled detective. (58 hours), WSIRN Ep 206: How to bypass the book hangover. Dorothy Dunnetts Lymond Chronicles have just been re-released with a new reader by Audible (I believe they are going to be a TV series in the nearish future). Ive been bingeing on Kobna Holdbrook-Smiths audio versions. Nathaniel Parker is an English actor known for his performances on the stage and screen. North and South is wonderful! (Why is jumper such a delightful alternative to sweater?). request an audition "Long before writing, people were telling each other stories and the audiobook goes all the way back to that tradition." - Philip Pullman Best audiobook with british narrators: The Complete List. Best book covers of 2021 "The Secret of Life: Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA's Double Helix" Much has been written about James Watson's and Francis. Another must-listen female audiobook narrator. Theyre great on audio! The Great . Although so many audiobooks are narrated by many talented actors with wide ranges, sometimes it's just nice to listen to an audiobook performed by someone in their native accent. No mention of English romance books is complete without mentioning Georgette Heyer, and many of her books benefit from brilliant narration, including Phyllida Nash and Richard Armitage. She lives in the DC area with her husband and two mischievous daughters. Nella Last continued to keep her diary into the fifties! Differing opinions keep book discussions interesting. I listened to Newtons Jane Eyre last year, and it was so good! Children's Titles Only. Shane wrote: "Most Star Wars books have multiple narrators and sound effects. Cathleen McCarron is a voice coach with the Royal Shakespeare Company, so you know she has what it takes to be an incredible narrator. These female narrators elevate every story they touch. This list is just the beginning. Love, love, love Julia Whalen, Marin Ireland, and Richard Armitage. Cornish) Yes! The Lady Sherlock series read by Kate Reading is amazing. Romance Narrators is a cooperative collective of experienced narrators with a proven track record in the Romance Genre. Beatrice Chavender is visiting her sister just outside of London. Either way, Ive enjoyed a good majority of her books on audio, particularly her releases since The Bookshop on the Corner. The thing I love about Trollope is that he writes really recognizable women even though as a man of his time, he doesnt seem to understand the behavior of his creations. British-narrated audiobooks immerse me in the setting, and some of my absolute favorite narrators have delightful accents. Guidall began narrating books as a side gig while he was pursuing a career on stage and on the screen. I think Id need to be able to focus on the page. The Irish Country Books by Patrick Taylor. Does not collect and does not ask for any personal information. I loved Watership Down narrated by Peter Capaldi. Below are 20 of the best audiobook narrators of all time, plus some of their most notable works. All of Colgans books are so delightfully read and lovely, truly feel good books . Your email address will not be published. Totally agree. Beaton) Browse Audiobooks. Required fields are marked *. Not a book Id ever thought Id pick up but the local library had an audiobook of David Tennant reading Ian Flemings On Her Majestys Secret Service. ), and sticking with one person's voice for that time period can feel like a big commitment. The Charles Lennox mysteries series (Charles Finch) The accents are delightful! Apart from being one of popular audiobook narrators, Walker is also a well-known voice in BBC radio. If youre a Patreon supporter, you can listen to the bonus One Great Book episode featuring Lisa Jewell that published a few weeks ago. At breakfast, she takes a bite of "inferior ham." Readers, I know you have some favorite British books to share. Fantastic! Agreed. Grove) So sad! Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (Susanna Clarke) Treasure of Green Knowe series (L.M. Exclude Abridged Titles. 35. Emily Woo Zeller has narrated a variety of audiobooks, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to rom-coms and non-fiction of all kinds. Narration can either provide incredible enjoyment, allowing listeners to lose themselves in the story, or it can be the biggest . 11. The book is hilarious, and Simon Vance is a masterful narrator. Sam Dewhurst-Phillips is outstanding! I just finished listening to A Quiet Place in the Country. From classics to memoirs, she has pretty much every genre under her belt. I don't think I could have made it through Ulysses without the help of the audio (I listened and read the book, alternating back and forth). I got hooked years ago with the Diary of Nella Last. Think Wolf Hall with a more swashbuckling and romantic hero and a sweeping story that ranges across Europe and Central Asia. sort by: Format. Its Book One of a series featuring a newly- retired Sherlock Holmes. Its brilliant! I have Wolf Hall on my TBR list! I cant wait until my kids are a little older so we can listen to these together. 14. Professor Sprout of Harry Potter is a BAFTA award-winning actress and voice artist. Jim Dale reading Harry Potter is always worth a revisit, and he also reads the Peter and the Starcatchers series. It is a complex story! 4. Julia Whelans soothing voice captures the characters subtle emotions perfectly. Now that the temperature has dropped here in Louisville (cool enough for me to pull out my jumper), Im enjoying longer walks with Daisy, which means extra audiobook listening. So, Ive never been able to listen to audiobooks while driving because I always doze off, but is it weird that this list has me excited that my potential internship site for next semester might involve a commuter train ride so I could listen to these gems? Either way, this 2009 Man Booker Prize winner is widely praised for its inventiveness. Many of Catherine Airds mysteries with Inspector Sloan are available. Listen to some of the great audiobooks of 2022, for cheap! Audio books are like theater and the narrator truly makes all the difference! With over 300 audiobook performances and an incredible range for stories for kids and adults alike, it's no wonder she's honored in Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. Both Jim Dale and Stephen Fry narrated the Harry Potter series in its entirety and their audiobooks are available on both Amazon and Audible. You'll likely find that good narration comes at a price of around $250 to $350 per finished hour. 44. Harry Potter narrated by Jim Dale is a different feel than the books on this list, but if your kids are anxious for some British fun, hes an amazing narrator! Ooo a new one! Otherwise, I like his narration lots. 20. A little steamy in parts and sometimes a good bit violent in places, its still a series worth listening to. My favorite description in the whole book: he was possessed of slightly less charm than a blocked drain. Just need to put in a plug for the audio version of The Remains of the Day. They have been described as addictively readable (Patrick T. Reardon, Chicago Tribune), and the best historical novels ever written (Richard Snow, New York Times Book Review), which should have been on those lists of the greatest novels of the 20th century (George Will). If you like cozy mysteries, where in book or audio form, I highly recommend the Her Royal Spyness series by Rhys Bowen. So beautiful it will make you want to cry. Top audiobook narrators who not only have great voices but also incredible narrating skills! The audiobook is read by Nick Moran, best known for his role as Eddie the card sharp in Guy Ritchie's British crime comedy Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbitt) (23 hours), This is the world's best-selling mysteryand when I found out the audio version was read by Dan Stevens, I couldn't resist. She's won two Audie Awards, and AudioFile's Lifetime Achievement Award for over twenty years of work in narrating audiobooks, and she can of course be found in Audible's Narrator Hall of Fame. The Dark is Rising Sequence (Susan Cooper) Most of the audiobooks are narrated by professional voice actors, but occasionally you come across voices that just dont fit the tone of the book. Pre war social niceties, deliciously malicious characterisation, linguistic felicities abounding, these just slip down like a box of the most exclusive chocolates. He's narrated classics such as 1984 by George Orwell, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, and The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, as well as contemporary works by Charles Todd, Dick Francis, and Peter Robinson. Here's a list of some of our favorite audiobooks from women. I am curious to know who is your all-time favouite narrator! Theyre set in a tiny Cotswold Village and with magic and chocolate are perfect for fall, I think. Josephine Tey, Dorothy Cannell, and Barbara Pym are great British listening experiences. Authenticity is something many listeners value in their audiobook experiences, and that often boils down to narration style and accents. Readers, I know you have some favorite British books to share. N.K. Is there a particular reader of Middlemarch you recommend? Thank you for your recommendations Sharon! 46. I loved Hamnet by Maggie OFarrell and narrated by Ell Potter! . Ive been catching up with my thrillers lately and just read two that would fit in this category perfectly. I thought it was well-paced and well-written and is perfect audiobook for fall listening. So, I really wished for some information like this when I was first starting out, and there isn't a whole lot out there to reference. I wanted to say Jenny Colgan, but I suppose it would be more accurate to say theyre quintessential UK! Beneath this heartwarming tale of community and the power of storytelling is a compelling mystery. I would add The End of the Affair by Graham Greene and narrated by Colin Firth. Yes, Her Royal Spyness series is one of my favorite fun listens. Amy Landon Amy is an experienced narrator with over 300 books under her belt -including bestsellers, Audie nominated books and books awarded Earphones awards. Max Tudor Mysteries (G.m. These comments make me feel better! And Patti Callahan Henry is one of my favorite authors so I will definitely check out the audio recommendation for her book listed here. Next. 24. Love your list!! She's an actor and producer in addition to audiobook narrator, with roles in films including Pokmon Detective Pikachu and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. agree with you Cady; loved Bennetts reading of The Uncommon Reader. 50. Who would have thought a story about rabbits could be so exciting! There are hundreds and hundreds of incredible audiobooks narrated by Black women. 18. I also loved Elinor Oliphant is completely fine by Gail Honeyman, None of these are mysteries but they Will make you feel good. Best Audiobook Narrators 1. That voice. A Conversational and Believable Audiobook Narration Voice Over Audiobooks 0:00 0:00 Jason McCoy 5.0 331 Reviews 2 Day Delivery From $150 A Professional Audiobook Recording from An Award-Winning Narrator Voice Over Audiobooks 0:00 0:00 Maxwell Glick 5.0 234 Reviews 3 Day Delivery From $500 Yes, yes, yes!!! (5 hours 23 minutes). Trusted by 25,000+ customers from 150+ countries around the globe Make Human-like voiceovers for your videos Save your time and money using Notevibes over hiring professional voiceover artists. Georgette Heyer was my romance gateway pursuing a career on stage and on the stage screen! 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