Favorite LibriVox Readers

I recently realized that an old post listing my favorite LibriVox readers has mysteriously disappeared. Meaning, of course, that I must have inadvertently deleted it.

However, I can rebuild!

My Favorite Readers

With my particular favorites of the books they've read — though this may tell you more about the sorts of books I read than about their talent.

I do want to mention also that I've seen people complain about collaborative readings. It is true that you get varying quality throughout a book that way, but I don't mind generally. Hey, it is a free audiobook! And I've found some very good readers that way.

• David Barnes - The Canterville Ghost, The Club of Queer Trades, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.


• David Clarke - Count of Monte Cristo


• Rowdy Delany - The White Moll


• Lee Elliott - The Angel of Terror, Greener Than You Think


• Ruth Golding - Cleek of Scotland Yard series, A House to Let by Dickens et al.,  The Magic City, and The Magic World. 


• Tadhg Hynes - His David Copperfield and Oliver Twist readings helped me keep my sanity during a very difficult couple of weeks.


• Elizabeth Klett - Carmilla, The Machine Stops


• Dawn Larsen - Parnassus on Wheels


• Gregg Margarite - he read lots of stories that went into SF story collections so no one thing stands out to me over the others.


• Andy Minter - The Prisoner of Zenda, The Princess and the Goblin


• Mark Nelson - oh so many, especially The Green Odyssey, Lone Star Planet, Crime and Punishment, Talents Incorporated


• Mil Nicholson - she only does Dickens and they are all good.


• Maire Rhode - The Adventures of Jimmie Dale


• Karen Savage - The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Secret Garden, The Story of the Treasure Seekers


• J.M. Smallheer - The Green Jacket, The Fortieth Door, The House of a Thousand Candles


• Mark Smith - Ben Hur, Treasure Island


• Peter Yearsley - Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, Grim Tales

A couple of other resources for favorite readers may be found here:

• Other British Readers on LibriVox. Written by Ruth Golding, herself one of my favorite readers, it is chock-full of good recommendations.


• Recommended LibriVox Recordings Part I and Part II - from Worthwhile Books.

Episode 375: The House of a Thousand Candles, finale!

In which we have an amazing homecoming and discover a taste for a different sort of adventure.
Episode 375, The House of a Thousand Candles, finale!
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

• The Ghost Stories of E.F. Benson read by Richard Crowest

Episode 374: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 24-26

In which we find out what was in the Doorway of Bewilderment, 
are besieged, and uncover the ghost
Episode 374, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 24-26
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

• Rafael Sabatini swashbucklers - my post about specific books (coming Monday)

Episode 373: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 21-23

In which Pickering knows too much, Marian haunts us, 
and we discover The Door of Bewilderment.
Episode 373, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 21-23
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

• The Play's the Thing, The Daily Poem - at the Close Reads podcast network

Episode 372: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 18-20

In which we keep a date, have a reunion, and form a justice league.
Episode 372, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 18-20 (fixed)
(download or listen via this link)

Note: file problems have been fixed. The current, revised file has a "(fixed)" at the end of the name.

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

• Deathworld by Harry Harrison - read on The Classic Tales Podcast

Episode 371: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 15-17

In which we make a dangerous date for Christmas Eve, 
learn the truth about Olivia, and meet Sister Theresa.
Episode 371, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 15-17
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

• The Best Cook in the World by Rick Bragg

Episode 370: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 12-14

In which we learn more about Bates and more about Miss Armstrong
and much, much more about a secret passage!
Episode 370, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 12-14
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

• That Classical Podcast and their Spotify playlist

Episode 369: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 9-11

In which we get the scoop on the ladies next door, confront a housebreaker, 
and receive a caller.
Episode 369, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 9-11
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

• My Plain Jane

Episode 368: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 6-8

In which we try persimmons, chat with the red tam o'shanter, 
and meet a dangerous neighbor.
Episode 368, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 6-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

• Mythgard Academy - Le Morte d'Arthur
• ChopBard - Henry VI, part 1

Episode 367: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 3-5

In which there is a mysterious gunshot and a new acquaintance is made.
Episode 367, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 3-5
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

• Wooden Overcoats

Episode 366: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 1-2

In which Jack Glenarm must agree to very unusual requirements 
to inherit his grandfather's wealth.
Episode 366, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery and an unusual will
• This story is in the public domain.
• Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Episode 365, The Wind Boy, chapters 17-18, finale!

In which everyone's dreams come true. 
Except The Policeman's. Though there is hope for him too.
Episode 365, The Wind Boy, chapters 17-18, finale!
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

• Chop Bard

Episode 364: The Wind Boy, chapters 15-16

In which Rosemarie answers a little silver bell. And the school gets a surprise.
Episode 364, The Wind Boy, chapters 15-16
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Summer Reading

• Cool & Lam series by A.A. Faire
• P.G. Wodehouse audiobooks

Episode 363: The Wind Boy, chapters 13-14

In which Kay chases the Masker! And then it gets complicated.
Episode 363, The Wind Boy, chapters 13-14
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

• The Classic Tales

Episode 362: The Wind Boy, chapters 11-12

In which Gentian learns weaving and has an eerie encounter!
Episode 362, The Wind Boy, chapters 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

• Filmspotting

Episode 361: The Wind Boy, chapters 9-10

In which we put on our dunce caps and find a secret door!
Episode 361, The Wind Boy, chapters 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

• The Next Picture Show

Episode 360: The Wind Boy, chapters 7-8

In which we go for a walk, attend church, and are always mysteriously transported somewhere else! Episode 360, The Wind Boy, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

• The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Episode 359: The Wind Boy, chapters 5-6

In which we discover just what those fancy sandals can do, visit the Clear Land, and meet The Artist. Episode 359, The Wind Boy, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

• Rachel Watches Star Trek

Episode 358: The Wind Boy, chapters 3-4

In which shoe shopping was never so exciting and we meet the Wind Boy.

Episode 358, The Wind Boy, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

Episode 357: The Wind Boy, chapters 1-2

In which we meet Nan, The Policeman, and the family in the little brown house.

Episode 357, The Wind Boy, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
• This story is in the public domain.

We All Scream - my narration on EscapePod

I loved narrating this short piece about a happily married wife and mother whose ice cream truck business runs into an unexpected problem one day.

 It's as if the author knew me!

I was pleased and humbled that EscapePod asked me to read it. You can find it on iTunes (episode 585) or here at EscapePod.

Episode 356: The Green Jacket, chapters 22-24, finale!

In which we discover all and discover an interesting development for Millie.

Episode 356, The Green Jacket, chapters 22-24
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Podcast Highlight

• Bird Note

Episode 355: The Green Jacket, chapter 21

In which we draw conclusions about Elise and meet someone from Millie's detective work.

Episode 355, The Green Jacket, chapter 21
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Podcast Highlight

• Notes From a Cranky Editor

Episode 354: The Green Jacket, chapters 19-20

In which Steven gives us the story from his point of view.

Episode 354, The Green Jacket, chapters 19-20
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Podcast Highlight

• LeVar Burton Reads

Episode 353: The Green Jacket, chapters 16-18

In which we meet the son of the household.
Is he the innocent his mother thinks him or a shady character?

Episode 353, The Green Jacket, chapters 16-18
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
• This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.