With a foreword written and narrated by Joss Whedon followed by a lively narration by the author herself, this audiobook proves to be the perfect production for anyone deeply versed in video game, Internet or geek culture. Felicia Day traces her development from homeschooled child of quasi-hippie parents to actress, director, producer, and all-around gamer-geek icon, detailing some of the more challenging and problematic issues in her life such as fighting depression and dealing with stalkers. As narrator, she brings her full quirky and geeky personality to the production. She does more than narrate; she fully performs with excitement, sadness, and goofiness, making this production an enjoyable listen for both fans and those new to her talents.
Pub Date: Aug. 11, 2015
Duration: 6 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781442386822
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
James Michener tells the real stories behind the man and his books. The recording is read with skill and consistency although the reader does little to enhance the robust, larger-than-life incidents related in the book. Due to the first-person narrative format, there is no opportunity for the narrator to change his voice. This makes some chapters monotonous as they go on and on in the typical Michener style. The listener may also become confused because the stories are not told chronologically. This is not a great choice for the audio format, but Michener fans may stick with it to the end.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 22 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
In a quest for a sense of inner contentment and self-worth, Gloria Steinem brings the reader on a journey of investigation and discovery. Steinem reads the text herself in a straightforward and friendly, but not intimate, presentation which is so easy to listen to it invites repetition--thus ensuring the painless relearning of the lessons of the book. It's difficult to tell from the reading that this audiobook is abridged; each section can stand alone. Nonetheless, the listener wished the book were unabridged. Steinem left me wanting to learn more.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Dove Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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