All Ears! podcast is a family channel of focused audio programs for listeners and librarians. Weekly postings will feature a variety of podcasts including 4-minute 'sound reviews,' highlighted excerpts from award-winning audiobooks, author and narrator commentary and various "extras."
Friday, January 18, 2013
All Ears! has moved.
Starting this month, AudioFile will use SoundCloud to host our Sound Reviews from Audiopolis and All Ears. The SoundCloud service makes it easy to share, follow, and listen to our Sound Reviews.
SON ties together the three previous books in The Giver series through the story of Claire, a teenager who defies her repressive community to have a relationship with her son. Narrator Bernadette Dunne is a steady presence during Claire’s journey.
Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 3:09
THE MIGHTY MISS MALONE by Christopher Paul Curtis, read by Bahni Turpin
The Malone family faces the tribulations of the Great Depression, but 12-year-old Deza never loses heart. Narrator Bahni Turpin captures Deza’s youthful exuberance and handles the despair of poverty with a hopeful undertone that matches Deza’s undaunted attitude.
Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 3:18
MY SISTER LIVES ON THE MANTELPIECE by Annabel Pitcher, Read by David Tennant
Jamie's family has fallen apart. As he navigates the choppy waters of adolescence his bewilderment, frustration, grief, and fears are authentically conveyed with Tennant's pleasing Scottish brogue.
Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 3:25
THE CASE OF THE DEADLY DESPERADOS by Caroline Lawrence, read by T. Sands
Twelve-year-old P.K. Pinkerton is on the run from ruthless desperados in this delightfully down-and-dirty Western, the first in a series. Voiced by T. Sands, P.K. is a plucky and relatable tween who runs through disguises in an 1862 silver-mining town.
Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 3:18
CITY OF LIES by Lian Tanner, read by Claudia Black
In this 2nd book of the Keepers trilogy, Goldie Roth knows she has to follow her destiny and become the Fifth Keeper. Black captures all the excitement and action of Goldie’s adventures. A perfect listen for ages 10 and up.
Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 3:01
CRUISERS: CHECKMATE by Walter Dean Myers, read by Kevin R. Free
Zander and The Cruisers’ newest challenge comes in the form of a classmate who’s been arrested for buying drugs. Free’s narration captures all humor of Myers’ clever characters. A great listen for ages 10 and up.
Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 3:18