Region of Waterloo Library discussion

Tell us about a book you are reading right now. Would it make a good audiobook? Why?

I am actually listening to an audio book Cold Storage currently. As an audiobook, it really works. The reader has done a good job of differentiating the characters and making the seem real.

I'm currently reading an old favourite, The Hobbit, and yes, I think it would make an excellent audiobook! Lots of adventure, peril, magic, and narrow escapes. I'm sure at least one audio version has been made, with a British narrator I would expect and hope. ;)

I've listened to a couple of Kate Morton books recently and they are fantastic. The narrator, Caroline Lee, is outstanding.

Heather wrote: "I am actually listening to an audio book Cold Storage currently. As an audiobook, it really works. The reader has done a good job of differentiating the characters and making the seem real."

Can you tell us a little more about the plot of the book itself?

Leanne wrote: "I'm currently reading an old favourite, The Hobbit, and yes, I think it would make an excellent audiobook! Lots of adventure, peril, magic, and narrow escapes. I'm sure at least one audio version h..."

Do you think this book would be a good audiobook for a road trip?

Christine wrote: "I've listened to a couple of Kate Morton books recently and they are fantastic. The narrator, Caroline Lee, is outstanding."

Which Kate Morton titles did you listen to? What about Caroline Lee do you like?

RWL wrote: "Do you think this book would be a good audiobook for a road trip?"

Sure, why not! I think The Hobbit would be great listening for a road trip. It might actually help put the stress of holiday travel in perspective; whatever difficulties you may face in your travels they are nothing compared to what Bilbo goes through on his journey! (Goblins, wolf attacks, starvation, giant spiders, etc.) haha

I listened to The Secret Keeper and Distant Hours. Caroline Lee voices the characters in a way that after listening to the book, I almost feel like I've watched a movie. I realize the quality of the book in it's written form is a huge part of that as well. I guess what I mean is that the characters are all very uniquely read, that it doesn't sound like one person voicing each of them.

RWL wrote: "Heather wrote: "I am actually listening to an audio book Cold Storage currently. As an audiobook, it really works. The reader has done a good job of differentiating the characters and making the ..."

The story is set in a remote small town in Alaska. The younger brother works as a medic in town and the older brother has just been released from prison and has returned home with plans to clean up his act and lead a better life. of course, there are others that have different plans for him. The book follows the brothers as they re-unite. This is more a humorous than dramatic story.

Leanne wrote: "RWL wrote: "Do you think this book would be a good audiobook for a road trip?"

Sure, why not! I think The Hobbit would be great listening for a road trip. It might actually help put the stress of ..."

There are probably a lot of people who would understand that argument!

I'm reading Blood Meridian as part of another Goodreads Group. I do not think it would make a good audio as it is filled with violence. I'm not even sure I am going to finish it. It just isn't for me. Lots of people rave over this book - but I do not enjoy the violence.

Yvonne wrote: "I'm reading Blood Meridian as part of another Goodreads Group. I do not think it would make a good audio as it is filled with violence. I'm not even sure I am going to finish it. It just isn't for ..."

That is an interesting thought. Are there other topics that wouldn't be good candidates as an audiobook because elements of the content would be difficult to listen to? What are everyone's thoughts?