The Open Book Audio Podcast
This podcast's sample is The All-American Boys, written and read by Walter Cunningham.
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The All-American Boys is a no-holds-barred candid memoir by a former Marine jet jockey and physicist who became NASA's second civilian astronaut. Walter Cunningham presents the astronauts in all their strengths and their weaknesses in this dramatically revised and totally updated edition of a book that was considered an instant classic in its first edition over two decades ago. From its insider's view of the pervasive "astropolitics" that guided the functioning of the astronaut corps to its thoughtful discussion of the Columbia tragedy, The All-American Boys resonates with Cunningham's passion for humanity's destiny in space which endures today. This is not just a "tell-all" book. It is also a story of the triumph of American heroes. Cunningham brings us into the NASA training program and reveals what it takes physically and mentally to be an astronaut. He poignantly relates the story of the devastating Apollo 1 fire that took the lives of astronauts Grissom, White, and Chaffee and his own later successful flight on Apollo 7. This new edition includes an update of the manned space program and his "tell it like it is" observation of NASA's successes and failures. It also includes commentary on the Shuttle disasters Of Challenger and Columbia and his views on what NASA should be doing to get back on track and to regain public support
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- Starting in a couple of weeks, there will be an additional "half-podcast" appearing in your podcast feed that will feature on of the new titles in our catalog.
- OBA titles are now starting to appear in Overdrive's Content Reserve system, making them available in dozens of additional retailers and, most excitedly, over 17K libraries worldwide.
- Amazon and Audible announce WhisperSync voice for audiobooks.
Audiobook Sample
Our audiobook sample for this podcast is Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw. (Apologies to Yahtzee for mis-pronouncing his last name on the podcast!)
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OBA has signed an agreement with Overdrive to include the Open Book Audio catalog as available for sale for all Overdrive partners and retail outlets, including Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, and over 15,000 libraries worldwide.
Audiobook
Sample
Campaigns of the Civil War, Volume 1: Outbreak of Rebellion
Written by John G. Nicolay and Narrated by Christopher Lee Philips
We are excited to invite Kevin Readdean as a regular contributor of audiobook reviews for the OBA Podcast. We are also accepting submissions for at least one additional reviewer who can provide us with a recorded audio review of an audiobook once every two months. As compensation, OBA will be providing a reviewer with a total of six free audiobooks from Audible.com.
What We've Been Reading
News
Publisher's Weekly is having a massive audiobook giveaway: http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/ListenUp/?p=2805
News
- Overdrive is expanding its digital audiobook rental services to include streaming.
- Audiobook sales are up by nearly 33% over the same period in 2011
- New UK Audiobook streaming service, Bardowl, has launched
- Audible has release a Windows Phone version of their smartphone app
- LearningAlly is looking for participants for an audiobook study for children with learning disabilities.
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What We've Been Reading
- Andrew likes to actually read printed books on vacation
- Books 6-7 of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan
Sample: Islands, Oceans, and Dreams by Michael Salvaneschi and read by Andrew Parker
News
- The 2012 Audies have been announced
- AudioGo is launching a new customer loyalty program
- Canongate and Faber & Faber are joining forces to form a new audiobook production/publishing venture
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Max Sound Corp will be releasing a new audiobook store that features high-quality audio
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Audiobook Club Selection
The audiobook club selection for May and June is Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go by Dale E. Basye, and read by Bronson Pinchot. Go here to find links to the book and a place to comment.
What We've Been Reading
- Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson
- The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier: Invincible by Jack Campbell
- Books 2-6 of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan
Sample: Titanic: The Most Complete Story Ever Told by Matthew Vollbrecht
News
- Baker & Taylor & Findaway World LLC have joined forces to create a new digital audiobook services for libraries and retailers.
- The APA has announced the nominees for the 2012 Audiobook of the Year and 2012 Distinguished Achievement in Production awards. http://audiopub.org/emails/2012ABOTYDAP_Announcement.pdf
- Audible has announced a $20 million Author’s Program. http://www.thebookseller.com/news/audible-pay-authors-1-audiobook-sale.html
- Booksfree.com’s AudiobooksNow app now has online account management, including streaming to PCs and Portable devices. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9418378.htm
Audiobook Club Review
A Pleasure to Burn by Ray Bradbury, Read by Scott Brick
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Audiobook Club Selection
The audiobook club selection for May and June is Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go by Dale E. Basye, and read by Bronson Pinchot. Go here to find links to the book and a place to comment.
Sample: Billy: Messenger of Powers by Michaelbrent Collings
News
- Library Journal has done a feature article about the growing popularity of audiobooks with some surprising statistics. http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2012/04/media/audio/multi-taskers-dream-as-new-formats-emerge-audiobooks-seem-poised-to-expand-their-reach-but-challenges-persist/
- Prenuer Marketing has released Audiobook Stitch. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/03/21/prweb9299578.DTL
- Overdrive and Softlink have partnered to provide audiobooks to Australia. http://prwire.com.au/pr/28099/softlink-extends-overdrive-ebook-distribution-to-corporate-and-academic-libraries
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Audiobook Club Selection for March & April
Audible Link: http://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B0071D0SOM
You can join us for our discussion of A Pleasure to Burn by Ray Bradbury here.
We've Been Reading
- Elantris by Brandon Sanderson, Narrated by Jack Garrett. (Audible Link)
- The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, Narrated by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading (Audible Link)
- The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, Narrated by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading (Audible Link)
- The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor, Narrated by Gerard Doyle (Audible Link)
- Seeing Redd by Frank Beddor, Narrated by Gerard Doyle (Audible Link)
News
- AudioGo "gets it" and will keep titles available to Overdrive: http://www.audiobookcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/audiogo-pledges-continued-loyalty-to-libraries?xg_source=activity
- Pottermore is going all library on us all well: http://overdrive.com/News/Harry-Potter-eBooks-to-be-distributed-to-Public-and-School-Libraries-through-OverDrive
- Audible has a new A-List Collection: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118051082?refCatId=1009
- Overdrive buys Booki.sh: http://www.ebookmagazine.co.uk/overdrive-buys-booki-sh-for-html5-technologies/20122360
- Google Play (Formerly Android Market) may be adding Audiobooks: http://www.pcworld.com/article/251443/google_play_may_add_audiobooks.html
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Audiobook Club Selection for March & April
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You can join us for our discussion of A Pleasure to Burn by Ray Bradbury here.
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News
- Penguin Audio is joining Brilliance Audio in including new titles in Overdrive's Library service. http://paidcontent.org/article/419-no-more-new-penguin-digital-audiobooks-for-libraries-either/
- AudioGo will be joining with the audio sharing site AudioBoo to include audio recordings as part of the service. http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-01/19/audioboo-audiogo
- Daniel Kraus' Rotters, read by Kirby Heyborne, is the winner of the 2012 Odyssey Award. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/home/893408-312/listening_library_nabs_2012_odyssey.html.csp
- Simply Audiobooks has released a new audiobook streaming service called audiobooks.com
- Digital sales of books are continuing to climb significantly: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/50457-children-s-university-press-audiobooks-rise-in-aap-monthly-sales-report.html
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Audiobook Sample
Our audiobook sample for this show is Care and Feeding of Dragons: Confession of a Diabetic by Ahnalira Koan.
“When I died,” Ahnalira Koan begins…a head-on automobile accident and a near-death experience that resulted in the onset of type 1 diabetes, her life took a turn she didn’t expect. Amid the struggles to assimilate her health changes, she found herself on a journey of awakening. Transforming her personal tragedy into opportunity, Ahnalira learned how to embrace her fear of the “dragon within” and make it into, not only a friend, but a teacher as well. All of us are evolving, and the more consciousness we can bring to the process, the more we can expand, explains Koan in her groundbreaking new book. Filled with techniques and tips to help readers navigate any challenges that come their way, Care and Feeding of Dragons shows that all the answers needed are within reach. Using her background in Jungian psychology, Law of Attraction, and personal experience, Koan guides readers on a playful and engaging journey to becoming the best version of themselves possible. Ask for what you want. Learn to align all the parts of yourself - including the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual - and you can live a fulfilling life.
Beautifully written and filled with wit and warmth, Care and Feeding of Dragons shows you the deeper meaning behind the Law of Attraction. Deal with personality patterns that are not serving you. Figure out the patterns that are calling to “be made right”—and learn to listen to and tend your dragons instead of fighting them.
Whether you’re diabetic or you’re dealing with relationship or financial problems… or you are on a spiritual quest to awaken Consciousness, Care and Feeding of Dragons can jumpstart a new way of thinking to awaken greater possibilities. Life will always guide us to be the best we can be if we are willing to embrace the journey. Beautifully written and playfully presented, Care and Feeding of Dragons offers a guide to empowering yourself and realizing your full potential.
The audio version of the book includes two sample meditations which utilize the author's techniques.
This book is currently available from Audible, iTunes, Amblingbooks.com, and LearnOutLoud.com. Find more links here: http://openbookaudio.com/audiobook/care-and-feeding-dragons
