by Emily Arnold McCully
When I was a child, radio was our medium. My father was a writer and producer at NBC in Rockefeller Center, where all the network programs originated. I longed to be an NBC page— a glamorous job with a cool uniform. Read more
by Julie Berry
I first discovered just how much audiobooks are greater than the sum of their parts when my own books found their way to audio. Read more
I try not to read customer reviews of my books—it was a suggestion a writer friend made to me years ago, and I mostly try to stick with it. But somehow, when I was searching for something else on Amazon, I ended up on the page of the audiobook of my first novel, The Light We Lost, which I also narrated. And before I could click away, my eye caught a review. It said: I loved the narration, which made me especially happy. I had been a little concerned about doing the reading, since I’m not a professional audiobook narrator or actress, and that reassurance that a listener enjoyed my audio interpretation meant a lot to me. Read more
We all love being told a story, whether it’s from our friends, our family, or someone we admire. We’re captivated by tales of the everyday, far-off places, or forgotten times. Being told a story sparks our imagination and allows us to experience a different life, if only for a moment. Read more
I listen to audiobooks quite a bit—on the commute to and from work, on long weekend walks, while shopping and training at the gym, etc. And for me, a narrator can make or break the experience and determine whether or not I’m willing to commit several hours to the production. On the other hand, a great narrator can illuminate, even elevate the text, holding my attention for hours with no problem. Read more
Growing up in India in a Hindu family, I celebrated many festivals throughout the year. The only festival that I dreaded as a child (although I also found it beautiful and profound) was Saraswathi Pooja, the day dedicated to the goddess of learning. Why? Because on that day, I wasn’t allowed to read or write. Read more
by Abby Fuess, Junior Designer
Settling into a new year has always been one of my favorite stretches of time. The weeks that follow the hectic holiday season provide the perfect moments to cozy up and reflect on all that has happened in the past twelve months. Read more
by Jessica Kaye, audiobook producer and director
Thanks to Penguin Random House audio producer Aaron Blank, I was hired to direct Rebecca Lowman’s masterful audiobook narration of Burned by Edward Humes. Read more
Back in 2016, when my first audiobook was being produced, I jumped at the chance to narrate it. After all, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to dust off my rusty theatre degree and show my dad that four years of studying Brecht and Vogel had been totally worth it. Read more
You Don’t Need a GPS to Fanta-SEE
By: Gilcy Aquino, Marketing & Publicity Intern Read more