It is the first book of the world famous harry potter series, having 7 wellknown audiobooks so far. Best audiobooks read by famous actors this is a list for those wonderful audiobooks read by famous actors the book does not have to be written by the said actor. While he has a background in classical theater and film, he is well suited to audiobook narration thanks to. Wikimedia commons has media related to audiobook narrators. James marsters lord of shadowsqueen of air and darkness. Apr 25, 2018 8 great audiobooks read by celebrities bookstr. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 337 total. Pages in category audiobook narrators the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 337 total. Probably his most famous title is ready player one by ernest cline, which was recently turned into a film. Famous narrator worlds coolest job business insider. Here are the best audiobooks of the decade, if not best audiobooks of all time.
If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. Listen to the talented and famous tell you their unique stories in their own voices. Many publishers have realized how important audiobooks are to todays readers and have recruited celebrities to. I tried to listen to pachinko recently, but the narrator i. As a kid, i was always that one stumbling along, trying to walk in a straight line with their nose in a. Now audible even has a special alist collection called starpowered listens featuring books read by your favorite celebrities from the big and sometimes small.
It was the first audiobook i listened to before i read the physical copy. Best known for his film roles and being the voice of scar in the lion king. Jazz up a long drive or dreary commute with a good, satisfying listen from one of these best audiobooks of all time. Many audiobooks feature celebrity narrators who skillfully bring a books characters to life, seamlessly adapting the story from page to audio. Considered one of the best audiobook narrators by far, jim dales audio credentials are staggering. One of the best ways to get started is by narrating audiobooks. Youve seen the movie, now listen as arnie hammer narrates the book it was based on. The famous narrators of your favourite shows revealed. Great samples of audiobook narrators patrick fraley. In this audiobook, the story begins with the eleventh birthday of harry, and it takes you to a mesmerizing world of hogwarts school. Known for his ability to breathe life into any book he lends his audio skills to, dale is the proud narrator of the harry potter audiobooks for american audiences. Im new to audiobooks, but my first couple of dips into it have left me a bit disappointed, but only because the narrators for the books ive listened to have been fairly droll. The first paragraph of the article makes it clear that this is a list of audiobooks narrated by actors. Where can i get audio books narrated in a british accent.
Sir ian mckellen is famous for so many of his roles gandalf and magneto in particular but he has also read the childrens book series chronicles of ancient darkness. Jul 12, 2016 the first time i looked up narrators was while listening to an ember in the ashes by sabaa tahir. The author, michelle paver, said she was over the moon when she found out who would be reading her books, which isnt surprising. Jim dale is beloved by millions of listeners for bringing the harry potter audiobooks to life. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
So this summer, whether youre driving cross country or cruising at 30,000 feet, give your eyes a restand your ears a treatwith audiobooks narrated by some of your favorite actors. So ive probably listened to as many audiobooks as ive read printed books and ive convinced myself that theres some kind of hypnopedia going on. Also most librivox audio books are up on youtube now, and weve gone through the comments of these videos to see which narrators listeners enjoy the most. Ive narrowed my best audiobook narrators on audible down to three main narration qualities. Weve put together a list of videos on our youtube channel of some of the best librivox audiobooks, which are narrated by many of the readers below. It also provided us an opportunity to start sharing with each other, from one column to the next, those narrators that do and dont work for us since we, as audiobook enthusiasts, know with great certainty that the narrator holds the power to make. The 5 best audiobook narrators in my humble opinion robin miles. Vikas adams warm voice moves effortlessly into countless geographical regions. F ollowing the announcement that sales have doubled in the past five years, carole mansur picks the 20 best audiobooks of all time 1 a delicate. Our list of the best audiobooks with famous narrators to soothe and entertain you no matter what else you may be doing. Narrators dont just read the storythey bring it to life, adding nuance to every word and personality to every character. Who wouldnt want johnny depp to read them to sleep.
The awardwinning and muchloved robin miles is a hugely prolific audiobook performer. Talented audiobook narrators coupled with great writing produce special experiences. Theres only one thing better than audiobooks and thats audiobooks with celebrity narrators. Theres just something so magical about having words brought to life by the familiar but. It is swifts most famous fulllength work and a classic example of english literature. It won a spot in the guinness world records for the most character voices in an audiobook. Jan 19, 2016 17 famous ya audiobook narrators that voice in your head is actually a celebrity. Its always exciting to discover a new narrator i adore.
Not every book adapts well into the audio format, but when you have voice actors like these audiobooks do, well, the odds are much more in our favor. Ill also second george flanagins recommendation of scott brick seriously good narrator with some exceptions of very old recordings. Hayley igarashis 10 of the best narrator and audiobook pairings of all time blog post lists some really well narrated audiobooks edit. When famous voices collide with famous stories, we all win. Jun 24, 2014 ive found every book produced by tantor media to be spectacular. The 35 best audiobooks for 2020 great audiobooks for a. I asked these questions of my fellow book riot contributors, and the list of answers includes tried and true audiobook narrators, british actors with diehard fandom followings, and a tony awardwinning.
This audiobook list is by no means complete, and new ones are being released all the time. We love listening to audiobooks, but when a wellknown celebrity pops up as one of the narrators, we love them even more. Beginning with the book of the hour, james marsters is the latest star to read one of cassies audio books. Our first speaking of audiobooks column carried the subtitle, its all about the narrator and was a general discussion of romance audiobooks. Choose from a selection of childrens audiobooks read by meryl streep, john lithgow, kate winslet, david tennant, and more. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Every item on this page was chosen by an elle editor. Best fantasy audiobook narrators best fantasy audio. Listen to the talented and famous tell you their unique stories in. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Joan didions slouching towards bethlehem read by diane keaton. Ive listened to a lot of incredible audiobooks preformed by many talented voice actors.
What if a few of those voices were famous actors and actresses. Best audiobook narrators the narrator hall of fame. Below is an audiobook narrators list of some of my favourite narrators, and by general consensus, some of the top audiobook narrators and the most famous audiobook narrators. Once associated with dusty library cassette tapes, audiobooks are more popular than ever. Lovely audiobooks is my place dedicated to all things audiobooks. It should be no surprise that the best audiobook narrators, narrate the best fantasy audiobooks. Audiobooks have become super popular in recent years. A voice can really add to the story and sometimes its as though the reader is there in the room with you. One of my favorite things about audiobooks is the way a good narrator can create a voice for a character that i never would have. Famous narrator takes us inside one of the worlds coolest jobs. It is the first book of the worldfamous harry potter series, having 7 wellknown audiobooks so far.
Apr 15, 2020 the famous fairytale book from the world of harry potter is read by a cast of narrators, most notable mr. We can be listening to some of our favourite stories, but not be able to get through the audiobook because the narrator just isnt doing it for us. As people get busier and already carry their phones around with them all the time anyway, they are opting to listen to books on their devices instead of reading them. Not every book adapts well into an audiobook, but the odds are in our favor with voice actors like these. Sep 26, 2019 many audiobooks feature celebrity narrators who skillfully bring a books characters to life, seamlessly adapting the story from page to audio. I dont know how to explain how amazing they were other than to say that if they alternated reading me dessert menus id recreate the famous when harry met sally scene. It is set in a dystopian future, where wade watts escapes reality by living a virtual life in the utopian oasis. The 35 best audiobooks for 2020 great audiobooks for a road. Albeit more benign than an ambien addiction, its pretty terrible. I, on the other hand, cannot fall asleep without an audiobook. Shes one of the most famous audiobook narrators in the u. The best audiobook narrators of all time so far kobo news.
He was the narrator of the famous tv series the invaders, an american science fiction television program created by larry cohen that aired on abc for two seasons, from january 10, 1967 to march 26, 1968. Dominic frontiere, who had provided scores for twelve oclock high and the outer limits. They develop a special relationship with the listener, making every audiobook they perform a transporting experience. Jim helped us launch audiobooks but his greater claim to fame is being the voice. You probably dont know renee raudman by name but theres a good chance youve heard her voice. A deliciously hypnotic, utterly compelling narrator, muller. Discover narrators youll love listening to on audible. Well, at least they are the best audiobooks ever amongst those i have listened to anyway. We love listening to audiobooks, but when a wellknown celebrity pops up. Alan cumming has dazzled audiences for years, and with his boundless energy and lilting brogue, he was a natural fit as an audiobook narrator. One of the joys of a long commute is the uninterrupted time in the car to listen to books. Australia, england, america, and india, to name a few. With audiobooks, you are able to multitask while listening to a bestseller clean the house, fold laundry, exercise, drive to work, or even go on a road trip.
Who are some of the best narrators to listen to from audible. Vikas adam is a classically trained actor with numerous credits in stage, film, and television. When audiobooks were first being produced for a more mass. Wil wheaton, aka wesley crusher in star trek the next generation and many other roles. Theres something about a wellacted audiobook that makes the writing jump off the page and onto the screen in your minds eye. These celebrities not only wrote great books but they read them aloud to the world. We love listening to audiobooks, but when a wellknown.
Greatest voiceoversnarratorsstorytellers of all time imdb. The 20 narrators and one distinctive voice featured here as well as future inductees and. This audiobook is a complete fiction work and appreciated by many. Diane keatons voice is nice and punchy, an interesting contrast to joan didion. This list highlights my personal favorite audiobook narrators from all the books ive read. The recipient of multiple awards, including the audie, vikas has recorded over 200 audiobooks, appeared on various best of the year lists, and is an inaugural inductee into the narrator hall of fame. How to work from home parttime as an audiobook narrator.
Here are five audiobooks with famous narrators to put on your mustlisten list. Behind the scenes with audibles narrators duration. Being a familiar face is one thing but only a few stars can also make claim to being a famous voice. May 08, 2015 f ollowing the announcement that sales have doubled in the past five years, carole mansur picks the 20 best audiobooks of all time 1 a delicate truth written and read by john le carre 10 hrs. Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe. Jeremy irons narrating brideshead revisited and the team of narrators baymer, duerden, landor, lee, mills from the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. Please share your favorite actornarrated audiobooks. Let me help you find the perfect unlimited audiobook subscription for you and get the most out of it. If you are attempting to improve your english or copy an accent, then there are plenty of audiobooks to choose from.