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This Is the Author Penguin Random House Audio
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A podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.
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S9 E13: Sean Patrick Cooper, Dominic Gordon, and Suzanne Scanlon
In this episode, meet journalist Sean Patrick Cooper, writer Dominic Gordon, and writer Suzanne Scanlon. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what most surprised them about recording their audiobooks. Enjoy!
The Shooter at Midnight by Sean Patrick Cooper: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/625173/the-shooter-at-midnight-by-sean-patrick-cooper/audio
Excitable Boy by Dominic Gordon: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768153/excitable-boy-by-dominic-gordon/audio
Committed by Suzanne Scanlon: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712686/committed-by-suzanne-scanlon/audio -
S9 E12: Chanel Miller, Amy Tan, and Nell Irvin Painter
In this episode, meet bestselling author Chanel Miller, bestselling author Amy Tan, and historian Nell Irvin Painter. Tune in to hear how each of these writers turned their everyday experiences into extraordinary audiobooks, and what they’re most excited for listeners to hear.
Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Chanel Miller
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735878/magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all-by-chanel-miller/9780593867372/
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717452/the-backyard-bird-chronicles-by-amy-tan/9780593824726/
I Just Keep Talking by Nell Irvin Painter
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708347/i-just-keep-talking-by-nell-irvin-painter/9780593821343/ -
S9 E11: George Takei, Leila Mottley, and Clayton Page Aldern
In this episode, meet actor George Takei, bestselling writer Leila Mottley, and neuroscientist-turned-environmental journalist Clayton Page Aldern. Listen in as these authors share powerful histories and coming-of-age stories, from George Takei's childhood experience in a US internment camp during World War II, to Leila Mottley's poems of becoming, to Clayton Page Aldern's exploration of the surprising intersection between physical health and climate change.
My Lost Freedom by George Takei
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708382/my-lost-freedom-by-george-takei-illustrated-by-michelle-lee/9780593865286/
woke up no light by Leila Mottley
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672149/woke-up-no-light-by-leila-mottley/9780593869444/
The Weight of Nature by Clayton Page Aldern
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717097/the-weight-of-nature-by-clayton-page-aldern/9780593827420/ -
S9 E10: Anne Lamott, Ashley Hetherington, and Elizabeth Orr
In this episode, meet novelist and non-fiction writer Anne Lamott, podcaster and founder of The Honey Scoop Ashley Hetherington, and chaplain and creator of the popular “Rude Ass Enneagram” Instagram account Elizabeth Orr. You’ll hear thoughts on love, thoughts on faith, and thoughts on adding humor to self-compassion. Plus, what it really takes to get through hard times.
Somehow by Anne Lamott
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734582/somehow-by-anne-lamott/9780593828892/
The Joy of the In-Between by Ashely Hetherington
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735372/the-joy-of-the-in-between-by-ashley-hetherington/9780593861196/
The Unfiltered Enneagram by Elizabeth Orr
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722658/the-unfiltered-enneagram-by-elizabeth-orr/9780593869147/ -
S9 E9: Jim Sciutto, Megan Kimble, and Dr. Alok Kanojia
In this episode, meet CNN anchor and Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto, journalist Megan Kimble, and psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, how they prepared to record their audiobooks, and what most surprised them about the recording process. Plus, find out who loves to listen to spy novels on audio. Enjoy!
The Return of Great Powers by Jim Sciutto: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734287/the-return-of-great-powers-by-jim-sciutto/audio
City Limits by Megan Kimble: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711708/city-limits-by-megan-kimble/audio
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer by Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734863/how-to-raise-a-healthy-gamer-by-alok-kanojia-md-mph/audio -
S9 E8: Najla Said, Cameron Russell, and Jason De León
In this episode, meet actress, playwright, and activist Najla Said, supermodel and co-founder of Model Mafia Cameron Russell, and Executive Director of the Undocumented Migration Project Jason De León. Tune in to hear these authors talk about their new work, and what it was like for them to record their audiobooks.
Looking for Palestine by Najla Said
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/308356/looking-for-palestine-by-najla-said/9780593947791/
How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone by Cameron Russell
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/718126/how-to-make-herself-agreeable-to-everyone-by-cameron-russell/9780593822036/
Soldiers and Kings by Jason De León
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672038/soldiers-and-kings-by-jason-de-leon/9780593827789/
Customer Reviews
OBSESSED
As an author that is about to record her audio book...this has made me feel way more confident aka it's ok to misprounce words and not be perfect. Binging on this today...so cool!
Insightful View Into The Creative Process
I’ve always wondered what exactly goes into the recording of an audiobook (especially when the author is given the opportunity to read their own work, how they intended it). This podcast provides an interesting glimpse into the types of creative decisions authors make when reading their work, as well as what goes through their minds when they set out to record. Lots of cool behind-the-scenes info!
Fun idea for a book podcast!
So interesting to think about author's telling their stories out loud and all that goes into recording an audiobook! Also a clever way of getting authors to talk about their personal stories and not just what the book is about. Lots of great "behind the scenes" moments!