Kotaro Watanabe, who recently narrated a collection of Murakami short stories, returns with the famed author's essays about his life as a writer. Watanabe's unembellished delivery clearly conveys the essays' informational tidbits; for example, Murakami produces 10 pages at a sitting, he doesn't know other writers, and he always travels outside Japan to write his novels. Watanabe's straightforward approach is suited to Murakami's usual unadorned writing. However, the author changed his writing style in these essays, wanting them to sound like informal conversations. Sadly, the rhythm and tonal variation of an imaginary chat are missing from Watanabe's smooth, almost flat narration. The material is presented, but the author's voice is absent.
Pub Date: Nov. 8, 2022
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781524721831
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a deep dive into how unfathomable grief led to charitable purpose.
New York firefighter Stephen Siller lost his life on Sept. 11, 2001, while attempting to rescue people from the burning twin towers. The author, Siller’s brother, tenderly and lovingly tells his story. Justin Siller, the author’s son, provides a straightforward, workmanlike yet strong and heartfelt narration that largely avoids New York City inflections. The audiobook thoughtfully explores the community service-oriented Siller family, the impact of Stephen Siller’s death, and the author’s establishment of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides mortgage-free homes and other forms of assistance to the families of first responders.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a deep dive into how unfathomable grief led to charitable purpose.Pub Date: Sept. 1, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 14 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063572690
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 1, 2026
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