Digital audiobook related news and information
The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw (read by Heather O’Neill) is a fantasy-mystery about a woman suffering from a strange milady: her feet are slowly turning to glass. Why is this happening? How can she stop it? What’s going to happen? You’ll have to purchase the audiobook yourself to find the answers to all of these questions, but you can read more about the book in an article by Lanea from Books for Ears.
Source: http://booksforears.com/2011/09/21/girl-glass-feet-ali-shaw/
Cynthia Harrod-Eagles’ Blood Never Dies. Peter Robinson’s Watching the Dark. Susan Hill’s A Question of Identity. These are three books from the pens of acclaimed British authors that you definitely don’t want to miss. Paula Wolf reviews the trio of novels and explains exactly why you need to read these delicious mysteries.
Source: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/844545_Trio-of-mystery-treats-from-British-writers.html
The Nancy Drew books are some of the most famous and renown girls’ mystery stories ever known. Who first invented the rather paradoxical character of Nancy Drew? Where did she come from? How has she managed to stay so popular, even as different authors write her books? It appears that Nancy Drew is a bit of a mystery herself. Meghan O’Rourke talks about the origin and story of the Nancy Drew mysteries.
Source: http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2004/11/08/041108crat_atlarge
This cycle, we talked all about books and moms. Are you searching for books to buy for your mother on Mother’s Day? Are you a mom trying to fit more time into your schedule for reading? Whether you’re looking for a good read for yourself or someone else, you’ll find these articles helpful and interesting:
Audiobooks bring light, color, and new life to those who are unable to experience the world through their own eyes. Whether you’re interested in purchasing an audiobook for a visually impaired friend or relative, you’re looking into audiobooks for yourself, or you’re just interested in how audiobooks affect the lives of others, you’ll find these articles about audiobooks and the blind helpful.
Audiobooks provide more than entertainment for many people. For the blind and visually impaired, audiobooks can also provide a colorful world for their imagination. In the same way those with sight are brought into another world where their own cares and disabilities no longer matter, blind individuals can experience a journey to a land where everyone and no one has sight; a place both full of color and completely invisible. In America, it’s often easy to access audiobooks to your taste. We even have special audiobook players for the visually impaired. However, in other countries, such as Taiwan and Turkey, there is less handicap awareness and the blind are often left stranded in their own worlds of darkness.
In Turkey, people with disabilities are often overlooked. Neither educational systems nor building construction are built with the handicapped in mind. People who can not see don’t have access to vital learning materials that are readily available in America. Audiobooks, however, are changing that. Not only are they helping the visually impaired to see in a whole new way, they’re giving them the tools they need to improve their education and livelihood. In Taiwan, the story is similar. The blind can find themselves lost in the dark – something no one wants to experience. But often, because of audiobooks and materials for the handicapped that are becoming more and more available, their stories end happily. No matter where you live – America, Turkey, or Taiwan – or what situation you’re in, audiobooks can bring you light.
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s time to seriously start considering what you want to give to your Mom on her special day. And what better gift can you give your mom than a good, quality book that she’ll love? To help you as you search for the perfect book for Mother’s Day, we’ve compiled a short list with three great books/audiobooks that all moms love:
Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons – A sweet and touching book by Rob D. Walker, this novel contains depictions of mothers’ love and wisdom from many different cultures.
Some Girls, Some Hats, and Hitler – A love story set in the dark times of World War II, Some Girls, Some Hats, and Hitler is a beautiful, true tale of one strong woman’s astonishing journey.
The Cursing Mommy’s Book of Days – For the woman who loves to laugh, Ian Frazier’s comedic story of a Cursing Mommy’s life as a mother of two. With less than 250 pages, this book is also perfect for the woman who’s always on the go.
Whether your mom loves romance or comedy, she will enjoy and cherish these books. Give your mother or wife a gift that she’ll truly love on Mother’s Day.
As a full-time mother, you may have problems finding any time to read during the day. How can you begin to read more often with the little free time you have available? Mandi from Family Your Way works full time and homeschools her girls, but still finds time to read – find out how she does it in her article.
Source: http://family.yourway.net/the-busy-moms-guide-to-finding-time-to-read/
Kim Kilpatrick is always ‘seeing’ the glass half full. Blind for years, Kim is, however, always ready to share the benefits of her own life. To do so, she created her own blog – a blog all about the wonderful things that she experiences as a blind person. Check out her insightful post about audio books – one of the many amazing things that blind people experience.
Source: http://kimgia3.blogspot.com/2011/01/great-things-about-being-blind-audeo.html
Want to give your mom a present for Mother’s Day? What makes a better gift than an interesting book? Give your mom the gift of a quality book that she’ll appreciate. Find some great suggestions for books for your Mom on Mother’s Day from the community members of Mundelein Review.
Source: http://mundelein.suntimes.com/entertainment/19692592-421/give-mom-the-gift-of-a-good-book.html
