The SF Site: New Science Fiction and Fantasy Audiobook Titles (August 2008)

New Science Fiction and Fantasy Audiobook Titles (August 2008) by Susan Dunman At times it's more convenient (and enjoyable) to hear the latest in science fiction and fantasy. Recent audiobook releases include works by Terry Brooks, L. Ron Hubbard, Peter F. Hamilton, Charles de Lint, Fritz Leiber and Kay Kenyon. [Editor's Note: Here you will find the other New Science Fiction and Fantasy Audiobook Titles* columns.*]
August 2008 *Bright of the Sky: The Entire and the Rose, Book 1, by Kay Kenyon Narrated by Christian Rummel Unabridged, 17 hours, 57 minutes Audible Frontiers, August 2008 A Darkness Forged in Fire: Book 1 of The Iron Elves, by Chris Evans Narrated by Michael Kramer Unabridged, 15 hours Tantor Media, August 2008 Here Be Monsters: Deathstalker Coda, by Simon Green Multicast performance Adaptation, 4 hours GraphicAudio, August 2008 Gargoyle, by Andrew Davidson Narrated by Lincoln Hoppe Unabridged, 15 hours Random House Audio, August 2008 The Great Secret, by L. Ron Hubbard Also includes the short stories "Space Can," "The Beast" and "The Slaver." Multicast performance featuring Bruce Boxleitner Unabridged, 2 hours Galaxy Press, August 2008 The Gypsy Morph: Genesis of Shannara, by Terry Brooks Narrated by Phil Gigante Unabridged, 15 hours Brilliance Audio, August 2008 If I Were You, by L. Ron Hubbard Also includes the fantasy story, "The Last Drop." Multicast performance featuring Nancy Cartwright Unabridged, 2 hours Galaxy Press, August 2008 Judas Unchained, by Peter F. Hamilton Narrated by John Lee Unabridged, 40 hours Tantor Media, August 2008 Lankhmar Series, Books 1–7, by Fritz Leiber Swords and Deviltry: Book 1* Swords Against Death: Book 2 Swords in the Mist: Book 3 Swords Against Wizardry: Book 4 The Swords of Lankhmar: Book 5 Swords and Ice: Book 6 The Knight and Knave of Swords: Book 7 Introductions by Neil Gaiman, books narrated by Jonathan Davis Unabridged, each title ranging from 7 to 12 hours Audible Frontiers, August 2008 Marsbound, by Joe Haldeman Narrated by Liza Kaplan Unabridged, 8.5 hours Audible Frontiers, August 2008 Moonheart, by Charles de Lint Narrated by Paul Michael Garcia Unabridged, 19.1 hours Blackstone Audio, August 2008 No Dominion, by Charlie Huston Narrated by Scott Brick Unabridged, 8 hours Blackstone Audio, August 2008 Stalking the Unicorn, by Mike Resnick Narrated by Peter Ganim Unabridged, 10 hours, 7 minutes Audible Frontiers, August 2008 Starman Jones, by Robert Heinlein Narrated by Paul Michael Barcia Unabridged, 8 hours Blackstone Audio, August 2008 Tigerheart, by Peter David Narrated by Simon Vance Unabridged, 9.3 hours Blackstone Audio, August 2008 *A World Too Near: The Entire and the Rose, Book 2*, by Kay Kenyon Narrated by Christian Rummell Unabridged, 15 hours, 28 minutes Audible Frontiers, August 2008
Copyright © 2008 Susan Dunman Susan became a librarian many light years ago and has been reviewing books ever since. Audiobooks and graphic novels have expanded her quest to find the best science fiction in Libraryland.