34 episodes
Riveting Reads: Season 1 - Insomnia by J.R. Johansson Midnight Media and J.R. Johansson
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Riveting Reads takes one audiobook every season from some of your favorite authors and highlights the story by delivering it in a serialized podcast format. Each season features bonus content never before available and an Author Insights section at the end of each episode where you hear about that chapter directly from the book's author.
Season 1 features Insomnia by J.R. Johansson -
"It's been four years since I slept, and I suspect it is killing me." Instead of sleeping, Parker Chipp spends each night trapped in the dream of the last person he's made eye contact with. Every night he is crushed by other people's fear and pain, by their disturbing secrets--and Parker can never have dreams of his own. The severe exhaustion from his brain never truly sleeping is crippling him. If nothing changes, Parker could soon be facing the real life nightmares of psychosis and even death.
Then he meets Mia. Her dreams, calm and beautifully uncomplicated, allow him blissful rest that is utterly addictive. There is no denying how badly Parker needs it. When he starts going to bizarre lengths to catch Mia's eye every day, everyone at school thinks he's gone over the edge, even his best friend. And when Mia is threatened by a true stalker, everyone thinks it's Parker.
Suffering blackouts, Parker begins to wonder if he is turning into someone dangerous. What if the monster stalking Mia is him after all?
Go to J.R. Johansson's website for links to purchase the paperback or full audiobook versions of Insomnia here: http://www.jrjohansson.com/insomnia/ . If you'd like to support this podcast, please consider joining our email list . Riveting Reads is created by Midnight Media and J.R. Johansson and produced by Parker Rose. Narration by Roy Samuelson with intros and outtros by Matt Paton. Podcast art by Melissa Williams Design.
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1: Nightmares
Get ready for your new favorite thrill-cast, Riveting Reads. This episode features the first chapter of Insomnia. Parker is trapped in a nightmare that's all too real and has to face questions about his health and future. This chapter is followed by our first Authorly Insights section with author J.R. Johansson. New episodes posting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
You and your group of at least 10 people (great for teachers/librarians/bookclubs) can set up your own free video Q&A visit with J.R. Johansson after you've finished the book by joining our Reader Appreciation Program! Find more specifics on our webpage listed in the podcast details.
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2: Confirmation
This episode features a quick recap of chapter 1 followed by the 2nd chapter of Insomnia. Parker asks the questions he's been afraid to ask then spends time with his best friend, Finn, to escape his new reality. This chapter is followed by our Authorly Insights section with author J.R. Johansson. New episodes posting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
You and your group of at least 10 people (great for teachers/librarians/bookclubs) can set up your own free video Q&A visit with J.R. Johansson after you've finished the book by joining our Reader Appreciation Program! Find more specifics on our webpage listed in the podcast details.
Riveting Reads is produced by Jenn Johansson and Parker Rose at Midnight Media. -
3: The Storm
This episode features a quick recap of chapter 2 followed by the 3rd chapter of Insomnia. Parker spends time with his best friend, Finn, and Finn's sister, Addie. On his way home, a dangerous encounter at a crossroads may change his life forever. This chapter is followed by our Authorly Insights section with author J.R. Johansson. New episodes posting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
You and your group of at least 10 people (great for teachers/librarians/bookclubs) can set up your own free video Q&A visit with J.R. Johansson after you've finished the book by joining our Reader Appreciation Program! Find more specifics on our webpage listed in the podcast details.
Riveting Reads is produced by Jenn Johansson and Parker Rose at Midnight Media. -
4: The Purple Mountain
This episode features a quick recap of chapter 3 followed by the 4th chapter of Insomnia. After his exhaustion causes a near accident at a crossroads, Parker is trapped once again in the dreams of a stranger...but this time things are far different than he expected. This chapter is followed by our Authorly Insights section with author J.R. Johansson. New episodes posting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
You and your group of at least 10 people (great for teachers/librarians/bookclubs) can set up your own free video Q&A visit with J.R. Johansson after you've finished the book by joining our Reader Appreciation Program! Find more specifics on our webpage listed in the podcast details.
Riveting Reads is produced by Jenn Johansson and Parker Rose at Midnight Media. -
5: We Assemble
This episode features a quick recap of chapter 4 followed by the 5th chapter of Insomnia. After waking up from a night in the strange dreams of Megan, Parker wonders if he will ever be able to find her again. This chapter is followed by our Authorly Insights section with author J.R. Johansson. New episodes posting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
You and your group of at least 10 people (great for teachers/librarians/bookclubs) can set up your own free video Q&A visit with J.R. Johansson after you've finished the book by joining our Reader Appreciation Program! Find more specifics on our webpage listed in the podcast details.
Riveting Reads is produced by Jenn Johansson and Parker Rose at Midnight Media. -
6: Meeting Mia
This episode features a quick recap of chapter 5 followed by the 6th chapter of Insomnia. Parker is thrilled to have found what he was looking for, but his solution may come with more difficulties than expected. This chapter is followed by our Authorly Insights section with author J.R. Johansson. New episodes posting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
You and your group of at least 10 people (great for teachers/librarians/bookclubs) can set up your own free video Q&A visit with J.R. Johansson after you've finished the book by joining our Reader Appreciation Program! Find more specifics on our webpage listed in the podcast details.
Riveting Reads is produced by Jenn Johansson and Parker Rose at Midnight Media.