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Booklist Magazine's 2011 Editors' Choice List

Just announced: the top audiobook titles selected by the American Library Association's Booklist magazine. Each year Booklist names the top print fiction & nonfiction books for adults & youth, reference titles, DVDs, and the best audiobooks of the year. Check out the 13 adult selections and the 13 youth titles in the complete …See More

A blog post by Mary Burkey was featured Dec 21, 2011

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Heading to ALA in New Orleans? Celebrate audiobooks!

Top narrators, a goody bag & reception, all for FREE on June 27th. A great finish to the American Library Association's Annual Conference in New Orleans, whether you are an audio aficionado or new to the genre.Celebrate the spoken word at the 2011…See More

Blog post by Mary Burkey Jun 21, 2011

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Lupdilup commented on Mary Burkey's blog post 'Favorite audiobook player apps?'

I've been using the Audible application on my Iphone for a few months now, and I love it, one click and I have my book, nice to have your audio library at your fingertips.

Jun 9, 2011

Robin Whitten commented on Mary Burkey's blog post 'Katherine Kellgren named Booklist magazine's 2011 Voice of Choice'

Exciting news & fabulous honor for Katy!

Jun 9, 2011

Katherine Kellgren named Booklist magazine's 2011 Voice of Choice

What a great way to celebrate June is Audiobook Month! Booklist magaizine has named the remarkable Katherine Kellgren this year's top narrator. Read more on my Audiobooker blog here:…See More

A blog post by Mary Burkey was featured Jun 9, 2011

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Katherine Kellgren named Booklist magazine's 2011 Voice of Choice

What a great way to celebrate June is Audiobook Month! Booklist magaizine has named the remarkable Katherine Kellgren this year's top narrator. Read more on my Audiobooker blog here:…See More

Blog post by Mary Burkey Jun 9, 2011

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Booklist's Best Audiobooks of the Year!

Stop by my Audiobooker blog to read Booklist Magazine's list of 2010's top audiobook titles for adults, children, and teens - plus a chance to win five FREE book app+audio titles from…See More

A blog post by Mary Burkey was featured Dec 29, 2010

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Booklist's Best Audiobooks of the Year!

Stop by my Audiobooker blog to read Booklist Magazine's list of 2010's top audiobook titles for adults, children, and teens - plus a chance to win five FREE book app+audio titles from…See More

Blog post by Mary Burkey Dec 23, 2010

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Author on audiobook: Arthur Slade

Ever wonder what an author thinks when he learns that his book will become an audiobook? Read my interview with author Arthur Slade on my Audiobooker blog here, and learn what happens after he says...And, I began to worry. What if the narrator mangles my prose? I’d bought a few audiobooks that I couldn’t listen to because I just didn’t jive with the narrator and I feared the same fate for my story.See More

A blog post by Mary Burkey was featured Oct 5, 2010

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Author on audiobook: Arthur Slade

Blog post by Mary Burkey Oct 5, 2010

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Voices in My Head: It's on the Tip of My Tongue

David Rapkin, Paul Topping & Katherine Kellgren - three top talents in the audiobook world. I had the good fortune to interview all three: Rapkin, producer & director extraordinaire, with scores of titles to his credit, including the Harry Potter series; Topping, the linguistic expert who serves as Recorded Book's Research Director; and Kellgren, familiar to Audiobook Community members for narrating so many…See More

A blog post by Mary Burkey was featured Sep 20, 2010

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Voices in My Head: It's on the Tip of My Tongue

Blog post by Mary Burkey Sep 18, 2010

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Audiobook from a Talking Head

Read about David Byrne's podcast-like chapter-by-chapter download release of his book The Bicycle Diaries on my Audiobooker blog here. Is it a totally new idea or a creative mix of successful audiobook production styles? Grab the free download of the first chapter & see what you think!See More

A blog post by Mary Burkey was featured Sep 9, 2010

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Audiobook from a Talking Head

Blog post by Mary Burkey Sep 9, 2010

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Ann Bryant replied to Mary Burkey's discussion 'Chat with Katherine Kellgren' in the group Sync: YA Listening

I'm so glad they had Bloody Jack for free here - I'm not sure I would have purchased it, and I would have missed a real gem, lol! I sure do love finding a new series to follow - so satisfying. :) And I loooove that accent! Actually,…

Sep 2, 2010

Katherine Kellgren replied to Mary Burkey's discussion 'Chat with Katherine Kellgren' in the group Sync: YA Listening

Thanks, Ann! Your kind words are much appreciated! It was a lot of fun participating in this Sync chat!

Sep 2, 2010

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About Me: I'm an audiobook aficionado and a National Board Certified teacher-librarian in the Olentangy School District in Columbus, Ohio. I've served as the chair of the American Library Association’s Notable Children’s Recordings, was part of the Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production Task Force, and served as the chair of ALA’s first Odyssey Award committee. I currently serve as a judge for the Audio Producers Association’s Audie Awards, review audiobooks for Booklist Magazine and The Horn Book Magazine, and write Booklist Magazine’s audiobook column “Voices in My Head.”

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The American Library Association picks the best in audio

You've already learned about this year's Odyssey Award winner & honor titles here at Audiobook Community, but there are more great titles that were recently recognized:

ALSC, the Association for Library Service to Children, evaluates titles for children from ages birth through fourteen, and includes music in the Notable Children’s Recording list. Check out…

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Posted on January 24, 2012 at 5:41pm

Big Bunch of Best Audiobook lists!

I gathered up thirteen "Best of 2011" audiobook lists on my Audiobooker blog today. Stop by to see if you agree. And if I've forgotten any "Best of" list, please drop a note in the comments. Here's the link: http://audiobooker.booklistonline.com/2012/01/16/best-audiobooks-of-2011/

Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:02pm

Booklist Magazine's 2011 Editors' Choice List

Just announced: the top audiobook titles selected by the American Library Association's Booklist magazine. Each year Booklist names the top print fiction & nonfiction books for adults & youth, reference titles, DVDs, and the best audiobooks of the year. Check out the 13 adult selections and the 13 youth titles in the complete …

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Posted on December 20, 2011 at 6:20pm

A+ Audio: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

Jack Gantos: amazing author and outstanding narrator. Read my interview below, first printed at BooklistOnline, to hear what Gantos thinks about the value of audiobooks, the power of a male voice, and the need for more humor in literature for kids & teens. And be sure to listen to the audiobook of Dead End in…

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Posted on October 25, 2011 at 8:41pm

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At 12:39pm on October 5, 2010, Mirron Willis said…: Great to 'hear' from you Mary. How are you? Thanks so much for the shout out.

At 8:30pm on September 6, 2010, Johanna Parker said…: Yay! I would love to see you there. Got quite a night planned. Come bearing questions.
All my best, Johanna

At 6:42pm on June 8, 2010, John Goodwin said…: Hi Mary, Just wanted to give you the specifics on the performance in Zanesville with the Boy Scouts of America event on July 3. It will be at the Muskingum Valley Councile, BSA; 734 Moorehead Ave; Zanesville, OH 43701.
Best, John

At 12:15pm on May 18, 2010, Katherine Kellgren said…: Hooray! Looking forward to seeing you next week, and in D.C. with the Boa Sisters!!!

At 12:46pm on April 18, 2010, Sharon Grover said…: Oh, it sounds splendid! I will put on order immediately. Thanks for the suggestion.

At 10:32pm on April 15, 2010, Sharon Grover said…: Have you listened to anything fabulous lately? I'm on an Odyssey downturn. In fact, my daughter asked me last week if I was ever going to read anything besides drivel again. Help!