Sep, 2017 voice over actors or artists are used in radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, video games, ebook and audio narration and other presentations. Its a pleasure to recommend her book audiobook narrator. Heres another star who narrated the audiobook and starred in a movie adaptation of the book. Here are the top ten audiobook narrators of all time so far. On the other hand, there have been times that a talented reader has raised the quality of a mediocre book. The 20 narrators and one distinctive voice featured here as well as future inductees and winners of awards well introduce next year were selected based on several criteria. Stephen fry and jim dale both read the harry potter series with excellent taste and give wonderful, different versio. Nov 16, 2019 the book was the first in the harry potter series, and dale went on to narrate all seven instalments, winning two spoken word grammys stephen fry narrates the books in the uk, also in multiple. One of the key ingredients in an entertaining book, however, is having the best audiobook narrators. I always thought jarvis cocker would be a great narrator of contemporary fiction, and lo, he is. Ill even not read a specific book if i know i can listen to the audio version instead. Hi guys, i am looking for audio book narrators that just speak britishvery well spoken, an example is john lee.
Dennis audiobook collection is constantly growing and evolving. There are a lot of great audiobook narrators out there. I had trepidation about the new for me male narrator, but his voice grew on me. This was the first book in this series that i read only because the plot intrigued me.
The audio books you choose should depend on these two things. Have tried several books but now will not listen to any book. In developing techniques for particular genres, a great reference book. Craig beck british acx approved audiobook narrator. My personal favorite is a total geek, and he got to drive a space ship when he was in high school. The british knight did not fail to live up to my high expectations and now wears the crown as audiobook ruling over my heart. They develop a special relationship with the listener, making every audiobook they perform a transporting experience. I asked these questions of my fellow book riot contributors, and the list of answers includes tried and true audiobook narrators, british actors. All book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists.
A list of bbc episodes and clips related to audiobook narrators. Male audiobook narrators and the bookseller who loves them john february 8, 2014 at 11. Looking for a british narrator wholl provide impeccable audiobook narration. Ive only started to listening to audio on my commute over the past year, and it passes the time so well. I read somewhere on the net that he had just british accent, almost impossible. His life and world, which is the best history audiobook ive ever heard. A female narrator that i would recommend is katherine kellgren. Be sure to ask us about the narrators who you think would be perfect for your project. For this post, we will primarily be examining ebook and audio book narration. Muriel sparks a far cry from kensington is a true literary delight hilarious, witty, and oozing with real class. Great narration can make or break the experience of listening to a great book, and producing a real hit is no simple task. If the narrators is boring or annoying to listen to, it can ruin an otherwise perfectly good book. I bought an ember in the ashes because steve west and fiona hardingham, who also conarrates the scorpio races were the narrators for it and i was sure id love the book. Our voices are experienced in audio books, esl and elearning projects.
However, roy dotrices narration really makes my skin. How i chose a narrator for my audiobook josh steimle. Greatestaudiobooks english literature fiction give the gift of audiobooks. We can be listening to some of our favourite stories, but. A good narrator can make the experience really wonderful. Spacek reading to kill a mockingbird is audio book heaven. Soon to be published in the fiction category, is a sherlock holmes trilogy, the cthulu casebooks to include sherlock holmes and the shadwell shadows, sherlock holmes and the miskatonic monstrosities and sherlock holmes and the sussex seadevils written by best selling author, james lovegrove. The book its self is fantastic, really brilliant and i should have started reading them years ago. He has recorded all seven books in the harry potter series as audiobooks, and as a narrator he has won two grammy awards in 2001 and 2008 and received seven grammy nominations and a record ten audie awards including audio book of the year 2004, best childrens narrator 2001200520072008, best childrens audio book. Things you will find in best of audiobook narration lists. Derek perkins, whose narrator rating on audible is consistently near perfect, hails from the uk. Instead, i went to acx, which is the division of amazon that handles the entire process of putting a book on audible, including rights management, choosing a narrator, paying the narrator, and. The per finished hour rate of each narrator varies.
Browse audiobooks read by imogen church sorted by best. Best fantasy audiobook narrators best fantasy audio. If you are attempting to improve your english or copy an accent, then there are plenty of audiobooks to choose from. The audiobook version i listened to narrated by pamela garelick is an example of the magic that can happen when a book is matched with the perfect narrator. As for books, barbara rosenblat is an industry superstar. I still prefer print, but i always have an audio book ready in the car as well. I have to say that this audio book experience was better than i originally thought. Mar 18, 2018 the audio books you choose should depend on these two things. The 5 best audiobook narrators in my humble opinion casey stepaniuk feb 9, 2018.
In my opinion, there is no one better performing classic british audiobooks than juliet stevenson. Let play matchmaker by connecting your audiobook voice over project to the narrator or narrators. Comedians with a 90% chance of the comedian having appeared in an nbc comedy at one point in their life fantasy series. Soon to be published in the fiction category, is a sherlock holmes trilogy, the cthulu casebooks to include sherlock holmes and the. British actress, jo nelson, narrated my childrens book, run wild,run free again. Where can i get audio books narrated in a british accent. Frederick davidson had a lovely highclassscholarly british accent.
Book narrators who make or break your audible experience. It is often suggested that audio books are better for higher level learners. British and aussie narrators make my fillings ache cant get used to their voices. The characters are relatable and the narrators brought the book. If you like somewhat cheeky british fair from the streets to the poshest of partieskatherine is your woman. However i would suggest that the following should all be considered for the title. Baftawinning british stage actor murmuring softly from my macbook speakers, im a sleepless wreck. Jul 12, 2016 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 authorcomposerlyricist.
When the content of an audiobook is matched to the right narrator voice, the result is a completely captivated audience. Since most bookstores dont have listening stations, its really helpful to have heard an audiobook yourself so you know if the narrator is going to. I just listened to the last wish by andrzej sapkowski, narrated by peter kenny. Our first speaking of audiobooks column carried the subtitle, its all about the narrator and was a general discussion of romance audiobooks.
Jun 17, 2017 if you are attempting to improve your english or copy an accent, then there are plenty of audiobooks to choose from. And so, as any good book pusher, it has occurred to me that it is my duty to thrust these women upon you and insist that you go listen and go listen now. The best audiobook narrators of all time so far kobo news. Apr 12, 2020 best will always be subjective in this field. Please support me editing and uploading this kind of free british english audio books by donating via paypal. Voice over actors or artists are used in radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, video games, ebook and audio narration and other presentations. How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Whether youre interested in epic fantasy or grounded personal journies, we have the audio book for you.
Currently listening to zero world by jason m hough, narrated by gideon emery. I also love her british accent, and she brought my book. Listening to the clip on amazon does sound like a great voice i would love to listen to. Here then for your enjoyment is a short list of audio book narrators my ears have a crush on. Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe. Have tried several books but now will not listen to any book by them. British narrator audiobook narration derek perkins. Albeit more benign than an ambien addiction, its pretty terrible. The narrator can make or break a book and i think that many people who say they dislike the format do so because they have experienced bad narrators. And i 100% agree that sissy spacek reading to kill a mockingbird is audio book.
Our actors and narrators are carefully screened to ensure your book project will go smoothly and sound professional. I pretty much picked up this book for his voice, im a fan of his voice acting in video games. I dont think i could have made it through ulysses without the help of the audio i listened and read the book. I agree also with british accents, i love when i listen to a book that takes place somewhere where people have accents.
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. Audiobooks voices need to hire an audiobook voice actor. He has recorded all seven books in the harry potter series as audiobooks, and as a narrator he has won two grammy awards in 2001 and 2008 and received seven grammy nominations and a record ten audie awards including audio book of the year 2004, best childrens narrator 2001200520072008, best childrens audio book 2005. The audiobook version i listened to narrated by pamela garelick is an example of the magic that can happen when a book. But these casts are plucked from the british stage and screen, and voices like. I cant bear to listen to an american narrator reading dickens, just in the same way i couldnt listen to a british narrator read the great gatsby or huckleberry finn, it would just be wrong. Jan 23, 2018 please support me editing and uploading this kind of free british english audio books by donating via paypal. The prolific narrator has been the voice behind many of. It also provided us an opportunity to start sharing with each other. Jeremy irons has also lent his voice to an array of audio works. If its a business or selfhelp book, that narrator is still a character a person with a unique and specific perspective.
Jul 22, 2015 10 of the best narrator and audiobook pairings of all time. On the flip side, an amazing narrator cannot save a book if its not working. I ahve three audible credits just waiting to be used up. We can be listening to some of our favourite stories, but not be able to get through the audiobook. Nov 04, 20 i always thought jarvis cocker would be a great narrator of contemporary fiction, and lo, he is. I know im not the only one who loves an audiobook narrator with an accent. My personal favorite is a total geek, and he got to drive a space ship when he was in high. Im as knowledgeable of audiobook narrators as jean cocteau was of opium strains. Simon prebble this acclaimed british voice actors narrations are especially effective in british. Hello, my name is craig beck, i am a british, awardwinning acx audiobook narrator and professional voiceover. His voice is both intimate and intellectual, immediate and poetically lofty. I also love her british accent, and she brought my book to life as a beautiful childrens story. For this post, we will primarily be examining ebook and audio book. Professional story tellers with years of experience in audio book narration are available to record your next project.
Just look for the listen icon on the goodreads book page. Audition a voice for free right now with our automated system. Recommendations for books with britishscottish male narrators. Stephen fry and jim dale both read the harry potter series with. Audiobook narrator british south african storyteller.