Alice Cooper, Golf Monster A Rock 'n' Roller's Life and 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict By: Alice Cooper, Keith, Kent Zimmerman Narrated by: Alice Cooper
For Richer for Poorer A Love Affair with Poker By: Victoria Coren Mitchell Narrated by: Victoria Coren Mitchell Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 14-09-23
I can see the attraction of audio books although I have never listened to one, I did really like reading proper books but have real trouble concentrating since my last visit to A and E a few years ago so listening may be a good option. I recently started to listen to podcasts rather than the radio, which is full of annoying DJs and rubbish music (there are exceptions...but not many)
For Richer for Poorer A Love Affair with Poker By: Victoria Coren Mitchell Narrated by: Victoria Coren Mitchell Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 14-09-23
Read this and really enjoyed it, may be interesting listening to her narrate so long as I don't picture here naked......
I can see the attraction of audio books although I have never listened to one, I did really like reading proper books but have real trouble concentrating since my last visit to A and E a few years ago so listening may be a good option. I recently started to listen to podcasts rather than the radio, which is full of annoying DJs and rubbish music (there are exceptions...but not many)
I can see the attraction of audio books although I have never listened to one, I did really like reading proper books but have real trouble concentrating since my last visit to A and E a few years ago so listening may be a good option. I recently started to listen to podcasts rather than the radio, which is full of annoying DJs and rubbish music (there are exceptions...but not many)
I have been on them for a while. Audible do podcasts. You can have a 30 day free trial, to try a couple.
For Richer for Poorer A Love Affair with Poker By: Victoria Coren Mitchell Narrated by: Victoria Coren Mitchell Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 14-09-23
Read this and really enjoyed it, may be interesting listening to her narrate so long as I don't picture here naked......
I can see the attraction of audio books although I have never listened to one, I did really like reading proper books but have real trouble concentrating since my last visit to A and E a few years ago so listening may be a good option. I recently started to listen to podcasts rather than the radio, which is full of annoying DJs and rubbish music (there are exceptions...but not many)
Quite right dont knock it until you try it. Although I would not apply this rule to absolutely everything.
I can see the attraction of audio books although I have never listened to one, I did really like reading proper books but have real trouble concentrating since my last visit to A and E a few years ago so listening may be a good option. I recently started to listen to podcasts rather than the radio, which is full of annoying DJs and rubbish music (there are exceptions...but not many)
Have you listened to The Blindboy Podcasts?
No I haven't but it is now on my list, will report back. ty
I can see the attraction of audio books although I have never listened to one, I did really like reading proper books but have real trouble concentrating since my last visit to A and E a few years ago so listening may be a good option. I recently started to listen to podcasts rather than the radio, which is full of annoying DJs and rubbish music (there are exceptions...but not many)
Have you listened to The Blindboy Podcasts?
NO I havent. I have only listened to a couple of Michael Connelly podcasts on Audible.
Summary From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly comes a riveting detective story, nail-biting heist thriller and supernatural mystery performed by a full cast starring Jack Quaid and Titus Welliver.
When Brian Holloway (Jack Quaid, The Boys) was hired by famous horror author Paul Robinette (Titus Welliver, Bosch) to crack an antique safe in his home, he had no idea what he was about to encounter.
Opening that safe door unleashed something sinister — something that continues to haunt him. But what exactly? And can whatever slipped through that threshold be stopped?
Plagued by a series of disturbing supernatural encounters, chilling prophecies, and a criminal investigation into a missing girl, Brian begins to realize that he is inexplicably linked to the eternal, and that he must defy fate if he has any chance of saving the most important person in his life.
Set against the eerie tropics of Florida, The Safe Man reimagines Connelly’s 2012 short story as a pulse-pounding audio drama. This Connelly masterpiece delivers his signature flavor of suspense, and is produced with brilliant sound design for an unforgettable experience. Listen now.
Summary In this documentary podcast, best-selling crime novelist Michael Connelly returns to his roots in journalism and examines the Wonderland Murders, an iconic and brutal mass murder in a city known for its murders. Named for the street in Laurel Canyon where the murders took place inside the house of a small-time drug gang, it’s a gruesome crime that reflected its time, disrupted a mythology and tells a broader story of Los Angeles, the American dream machine, and when justice does - and doesn’t - work. And for the first time, the podcast accesses never revealed records and exclusive interviews with investigators, prosecutors and a notorious, “missing” witness who puts all the pieces together.
Summary Sam Little, the FBI’s most prolific serial killer roamed free for five decades, murdering women at will. But in 2012 he came to the attention of Detective Mitzi Roberts and everything changed. This opportunistic killer had long stayed below law enforcement’s radar because of the victims he chose: Women from the fringe — drug users and sex workers paid little attention to by society. Murder Book Season 2: The Women Who Stopped Sam Little follows this Los Angeles Police Department cold case investigator's relentless hunt for Little across the country to capture and convict him with the help of a group of equally fierce women that included a prosecutor, a writer and several women who survived brutal attacks from Little.
Good man, Ryan, that tells me you are an intelligent grown-up & have no need for books to be read out to you.
Peter Kay
Peter Kay was born in Bolton in 1973. After leaving school with a GCSE in art, he held a series of jobs including working as a cinema usher, mobile disc jockey, in a factory packing toilet rolls, garage attendant and in a bingo hall. Since winning the prestigious North West Comedian of the Year in 1996 , Peter has firmly established himself as one of Britain's best loved comedians. Winning numerous awards for his work, including four British comedy awards and three awards from the Royal Television Society. Amongst other work, Peter wrote, directed and starred in That Peter Kay Thing, Max & Paddy's Road to Nowhere, the BAFTA-award winning Phoenix Nights and, most recently, Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Geraldine - The Winner's Story. His autobiography The Sound of Laughter is the UK's bestselling hardback autobiography of all time with over 1 million copies sold.
The Sound of Laughter By: Peter Kay Narrated by: Peter Kay Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 16-09-21
Summary The long-awaited audio edition of Peter Kay’s best-selling autobiography, The Sound of Laughter, including two completely new and exclusive bonus chapters.
Grab a brew and some good-for-dipping biscuits and listen to Peter take a trip down memory lane, including his first-ever driving lesson, his Bolton childhood, the numerous jobs he held, right up until he found fame in the world of comedy.
The Sound of Laughter observes the absurdities and eccentricities of family life: elderly relatives, garlic bread, cheesecake, weddings, funerals and your mum’s HRT...hear all about it from Peter, read live and direct from his own front room.
Peter Kay is one of Bolton’s funniest comedians. His first autobiography The Sound of Laughter still holds the record for biggest selling British hardback autobiography of all time. He’s won numerous BAFTA’s, National Television Awards for his TV work including Car Share and Phoenix Nights. As well as three number chart singles - and he holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest selling stand-up comedian of all time.
T.V. Big Adventures on the Small Screen By: Peter Kay Narrated by: Peter Kay Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 28-09-23
Summary *The brand-new audio book, READ BY PETER KAY, featuring classic moments and hilarious clips from some of his best-loved TV shows*
Peter Kay – coming in your ears! Grab a cup of tea and join one of Britain’s favourite comedians on an unforgettable jaunt through 50 years of television. Blockbusters, Baywatch … Phoenix Nights, Car Share … Peter Kay takes you on a journey into the wonders of TV – from his earliest telly memories to the making of some of his own legendary TV shows.
Brilliantly narrated by Peter, who is joined by some of his own classic TV creations from his illustrious career, you’ll go behind the scenes of the legendary Phoenix Nights, take The Road to Nowhere with Max & Paddy and discover how Peter created his BAFTA-winning performance in Car Share. Listen to Brian Potter confronting a drunken horse at The Phoenix Club, Max advising Paddy about his unique use for toothpaste, Mr Softy battling Signor Whippy, and Kayleigh baffling John with her fascination for doggin’. Not to mention hearing stories behind Geraldine McQueen’s chart-topping tracks.
All your favourite Peter Kay moments in one unforgettable audio book – what’s not to like? It’s great if you like laughing!
Explore the topic of fame and the road to becoming one of the UK's most cherished comedic icons in Peter Kay's latest contribution to books in 2023. Fans and critics alike will savour the rich anecdotes from a celebrity who has played a pivotal role in shaping modern British popular culture. For fans of Billy Connolly (Rambling Man: My Life on the Road), Miriam Margolyes (This Much is True), David Mitchell (Unruly) and Jeremy Clarkson (Diddly Squat: Pigs Might Fly) and Richard Osman (The Last Devil To Die: The Thursday Murder Club 4).
Loving the back & forth between 2 old geezers talking and not listening. Reminds me of my late Dad's Care Home
Everyone is different. For some, it is the joy of creating something in one's own mind. For others, it is getting closer to the original intent of the author. Neither is wrong-it is just personal choice.
Reminds me of the endless arguments about films made from books. IMO, most films of that sort are inferior. But some are clearly better-1 great example is The Godfather. A bang average book, written by an over-rated author. Turned into 1 of the truly great films.
The other side of that coin is Papillon. Might be in my All Time Top 10 Books, but the film was utter pants. In fairness, it was maybe a decent film but in comparison to the book, it was pants.
All subjective of course, we all see these things differently. Especially @HAYSIE
FWIW I love audiobooks simply because of the convenience they offer. It's a tad difficult to read a physical book whilst exercising, driving, doing housework etc.
I'm probably 50 /50 between the two genres.
Oh and a great film from a bang average book. The Shawshank Redemption, not one of Stephen Kings best works.
Loving the back & forth between 2 old geezers talking and not listening. Reminds me of my late Dad's Care Home
Everyone is different. For some, it is the joy of creating something in one's own mind. For others, it is getting closer to the original intent of the author. Neither is wrong-it is just personal choice.
Reminds me of the endless arguments about films made from books. IMO, most films of that sort are inferior. But some are clearly better-1 great example is The Godfather. A bang average book, written by an over-rated author. Turned into 1 of the truly great films.
The other side of that coin is Papillon. Might be in my All Time Top 10 Books, but the film was utter pants. In fairness, it was maybe a decent film but in comparison to the book, it was pants.
All subjective of course, we all see these things differently. Especially @HAYSIE
FWIW I love audiobooks simply because of the convenience they offer. It's a tad difficult to read a physical book whilst exercising, driving, doing housework etc.
I'm probably 50 /50 between the two genres.
Oh and a great film from a bang average book. The Shawshank Redemption, not one of Stephen Kings best works.
I'm only aware of the original book & the 1973 film which starred Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega & Steve McQueen as Papillon.
There's been more 'Cases Rested' in this thread than at Heathrow Customs desk by @Doubleme trying to smuggle in Mount Gay Rum...
Did you notice that he is ignoring the Peter Kay books? Is there anyone in the world that would really rather read a Peter Kay book to themselves, than listen to him telling the story? Well there wont be many. I am happy to admit that Peter Kay will be much funnier reading the story than me.
As @TheEdge949 points out, there are circumstances in which you can listen to an audio book, where you would be unable to read a book.
I just listen to audiobooks. My wife prefers a kindle, and is happy to read the books we can access free through our Prime membership. My sister listens to some audiobooks, has a kindle, and has just joined a library.
Audio books have evolved over the years. Something that anyone that has never listened to an audio book may not appreciate is that many of the latest audio books have been turned into a performance, with a number of narrators, and are not read out in a monotone by some fat g1t who is smoking a ****, and knocking back the Scotch.
Reminds me of "Listen With Mother" every afternoon on the BBC Home Service.
On the Edge The Autobiography By: Martin Keown Narrated by: Martin Keown Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 31-10-24
Summary Brought to you by Penguin
Over three revolutionary decades, Martin Keown played football at the highest level. He witnessed the birth of the Premier League, the arrival of the millionaire player and was a key player in one of the best sides of all time – Wenger’s Arsenal. So why has he always felt like a man battling on the edge?
In this autobiography, Keown recounts how a son of working-class Irish parents, raised in a hostile England during the unrest of the 1970s, rose to be an automatic and enduring pick for club and country; the outsider who stayed the distance while so many insiders fell away.
Over his career, Keown played alongside some of the world’s finest footballers – including Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, David Beckham – and under inspirational managers – Arsène Wenger, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Göram Eriksson, Howard Kendall. He was the backbone for many years of the invincible Arsenal team that went on to win the 2003/4 Premier League title without losing a match.
Known as “The Rash” by friend and foe alike for the intensity of his man-marking, Keown always played as if he had more to prove. But his teammates knew he was fast, skilful, tough and loyal, a leader on and off the pitch. Fearless too, as you’ll discover – he doesn’t pull any punches here.
On The Edge is the story of one of Arsenal’s all-time greats – a man whose commitment put him at the centre of the pitch, a place he dominated like almost no other footballer of his generation.
Reminds me of "Listen With Mother" every afternoon on the BBC Home Service.
On the Edge The Autobiography By: Martin Keown Narrated by: Martin Keown Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 31-10-24
Summary Brought to you by Penguin
Over three revolutionary decades, Martin Keown played football at the highest level. He witnessed the birth of the Premier League, the arrival of the millionaire player and was a key player in one of the best sides of all time – Wenger’s Arsenal. So why has he always felt like a man battling on the edge?
In this autobiography, Keown recounts how a son of working-class Irish parents, raised in a hostile England during the unrest of the 1970s, rose to be an automatic and enduring pick for club and country; the outsider who stayed the distance while so many insiders fell away.
Over his career, Keown played alongside some of the world’s finest footballers – including Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, David Beckham – and under inspirational managers – Arsène Wenger, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Göram Eriksson, Howard Kendall. He was the backbone for many years of the invincible Arsenal team that went on to win the 2003/4 Premier League title without losing a match.
Known as “The Rash” by friend and foe alike for the intensity of his man-marking, Keown always played as if he had more to prove. But his teammates knew he was fast, skilful, tough and loyal, a leader on and off the pitch. Fearless too, as you’ll discover – he doesn’t pull any punches here.
On The Edge is the story of one of Arsenal’s all-time greats – a man whose commitment put him at the centre of the pitch, a place he dominated like almost no other footballer of his generation.
Did you try wenger book
I am not an Arsenal supporter, and rarely read biographies, unlike @Tikay10 .
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Alice Cooper, Golf Monster
A Rock 'n' Roller's Life and 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict
By: Alice Cooper, Keith, Kent Zimmerman
Narrated by: Alice Cooper
Phil Gordon's Little Green Book
Lessons and Teachings in No Limit Texas Hold'em
By: Phil Gordon
Narrated by: Phil Gordon
Godfather of Poker
By: Doyle Brunson
Narrated by: Doyle Brunson
Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 16-06-23
For Richer for Poorer
A Love Affair with Poker
By: Victoria Coren Mitchell
Narrated by: Victoria Coren Mitchell
Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 14-09-23
I recently started to listen to podcasts rather than the radio, which is full of annoying DJs and rubbish music (there are exceptions...but not many)
Audible do podcasts.
You can have a 30 day free trial, to try a couple.
https://www.audible.co.uk/ep/podcasts?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=716f6a4c-d8b0-4240-aaf3-f3f4cc42bb19&pf_rd_r=Q44AAGNM82D1EQ68XZAK&plink=h80nBcPHo8wCKodj&pageLoadId=ctZXpsQuc5caYz5H&creativeId=5886127e-ff81-4b9c-a7a5-a58c7e16a0b4&ref=a_hp_c4_lego_7
Although I would not apply this rule to absolutely everything.
I have only listened to a couple of Michael Connelly podcasts on Audible.
Summary
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly comes a riveting detective story, nail-biting heist thriller and supernatural mystery performed by a full cast starring Jack Quaid and Titus Welliver.
When Brian Holloway (Jack Quaid, The Boys) was hired by famous horror author Paul Robinette (Titus Welliver, Bosch) to crack an antique safe in his home, he had no idea what he was about to encounter.
Opening that safe door unleashed something sinister — something that continues to haunt him. But what exactly? And can whatever slipped through that threshold be stopped?
Plagued by a series of disturbing supernatural encounters, chilling prophecies, and a criminal investigation into a missing girl, Brian begins to realize that he is inexplicably linked to the eternal, and that he must defy fate if he has any chance of saving the most important person in his life.
Set against the eerie tropics of Florida, The Safe Man reimagines Connelly’s 2012 short story as a pulse-pounding audio drama. This Connelly masterpiece delivers his signature flavor of suspense, and is produced with brilliant sound design for an unforgettable experience. Listen now.
Summary
In this documentary podcast, best-selling crime novelist Michael Connelly returns to his roots in journalism and examines the Wonderland Murders, an iconic and brutal mass murder in a city known for its murders. Named for the street in Laurel Canyon where the murders took place inside the house of a small-time drug gang, it’s a gruesome crime that reflected its time, disrupted a mythology and tells a broader story of Los Angeles, the American dream machine, and when justice does - and doesn’t - work. And for the first time, the podcast accesses never revealed records and exclusive interviews with investigators, prosecutors and a notorious, “missing” witness who puts all the pieces together.
Summary
Sam Little, the FBI’s most prolific serial killer roamed free for five decades, murdering women at will. But in 2012 he came to the attention of Detective Mitzi Roberts and everything changed. This opportunistic killer had long stayed below law enforcement’s radar because of the victims he chose: Women from the fringe — drug users and sex workers paid little attention to by society. Murder Book Season 2: The Women Who Stopped Sam Little follows this Los Angeles Police Department cold case investigator's relentless hunt for Little across the country to capture and convict him with the help of a group of equally fierce women that included a prosecutor, a writer and several women who survived brutal attacks from Little.
Peter Kay
Peter Kay was born in Bolton in 1973. After leaving school with a GCSE in art, he held a series of jobs including working as a cinema usher, mobile disc jockey, in a factory packing toilet rolls, garage attendant and in a bingo hall. Since winning the prestigious North West Comedian of the Year in 1996 , Peter has firmly established himself as one of Britain's best loved comedians. Winning numerous awards for his work, including four British comedy awards and three awards from the Royal Television Society. Amongst other work, Peter wrote, directed and starred in That Peter Kay Thing, Max & Paddy's Road to Nowhere, the BAFTA-award winning Phoenix Nights and, most recently, Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Geraldine - The Winner's Story. His autobiography The Sound of Laughter is the UK's bestselling hardback autobiography of all time with over 1 million copies sold.
The Sound of Laughter
By: Peter Kay
Narrated by: Peter Kay
Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 16-09-21
Summary
The long-awaited audio edition of Peter Kay’s best-selling autobiography, The Sound of Laughter, including two completely new and exclusive bonus chapters.
Grab a brew and some good-for-dipping biscuits and listen to Peter take a trip down memory lane, including his first-ever driving lesson, his Bolton childhood, the numerous jobs he held, right up until he found fame in the world of comedy.
The Sound of Laughter observes the absurdities and eccentricities of family life: elderly relatives, garlic bread, cheesecake, weddings, funerals and your mum’s HRT...hear all about it from Peter, read live and direct from his own front room.
Peter Kay is one of Bolton’s funniest comedians. His first autobiography The Sound of Laughter still holds the record for biggest selling British hardback autobiography of all time. He’s won numerous BAFTA’s, National Television Awards for his TV work including Car Share and Phoenix Nights. As well as three number chart singles - and he holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest selling stand-up comedian of all time.
T.V.
Big Adventures on the Small Screen
By: Peter Kay
Narrated by: Peter Kay
Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 28-09-23
Summary
*The brand-new audio book, READ BY PETER KAY, featuring classic moments and hilarious clips from some of his best-loved TV shows*
Peter Kay – coming in your ears! Grab a cup of tea and join one of Britain’s favourite comedians on an unforgettable jaunt through 50 years of television. Blockbusters, Baywatch … Phoenix Nights, Car Share … Peter Kay takes you on a journey into the wonders of TV – from his earliest telly memories to the making of some of his own legendary TV shows.
Brilliantly narrated by Peter, who is joined by some of his own classic TV creations from his illustrious career, you’ll go behind the scenes of the legendary Phoenix Nights, take The Road to Nowhere with Max & Paddy and discover how Peter created his BAFTA-winning performance in Car Share. Listen to Brian Potter confronting a drunken horse at The Phoenix Club, Max advising Paddy about his unique use for toothpaste, Mr Softy battling Signor Whippy, and Kayleigh baffling John with her fascination for doggin’. Not to mention hearing stories behind Geraldine McQueen’s chart-topping tracks.
All your favourite Peter Kay moments in one unforgettable audio book – what’s not to like? It’s great if you like laughing!
Explore the topic of fame and the road to becoming one of the UK's most cherished comedic icons in Peter Kay's latest contribution to books in 2023. Fans and critics alike will savour the rich anecdotes from a celebrity who has played a pivotal role in shaping modern British popular culture. For fans of Billy Connolly (Rambling Man: My Life on the Road), Miriam Margolyes (This Much is True), David Mitchell (Unruly) and Jeremy Clarkson (Diddly Squat: Pigs Might Fly) and Richard Osman (The Last Devil To Die: The Thursday Murder Club 4).
Which version of Papillon are we debating here.
FWIW I love audiobooks simply because of the convenience they offer. It's a tad difficult to read a physical book whilst exercising, driving, doing housework etc.
I'm probably 50 /50 between the two genres.
Oh and a great film from a bang average book. The Shawshank Redemption, not one of Stephen Kings best works.
Just occurred to me that film was 1973, so over half a century ago. The book was published 4 years earlier, in 1969. Jeez, my life has flown past.
Is there anyone in the world that would really rather read a Peter Kay book to themselves, than listen to him telling the story?
Well there wont be many.
I am happy to admit that Peter Kay will be much funnier reading the story than me.
As @TheEdge949 points out, there are circumstances in which you can listen to an audio book, where you would be unable to read a book.
I just listen to audiobooks.
My wife prefers a kindle, and is happy to read the books we can access free through our Prime membership.
My sister listens to some audiobooks, has a kindle, and has just joined a library.
Audio books have evolved over the years.
Something that anyone that has never listened to an audio book may not appreciate is that many of the latest audio books have been turned into a performance, with a number of narrators, and are not read out in a monotone by some fat g1t who is smoking a ****, and knocking back the Scotch.