"Romeo and Juliet: A Novel" From Pen to Performance
Author David Hewson and narrator Richard Armitage returned to Audible Studios for an in-depth discussion about their extraordinary new take on Shakespeare's classic love story, created exclusively for audio. They shared perspectives on adapting the Bard's work, why Juliet should take top billing, and why narration is a performance.
A Heart-To-Heart With Richard Armitage
We sat down with the actor and narrator of "Romeo and Juliet: A Novel" to talk about this bold new take on Shakespeare's classic tale, the darker side of love, and why there's nothing like listening to a great story.
Wally and George: a chat with an author and his narrator
Wally Lamb’s sixth novel, "I’ll Take You There" is his third to be narrated by George Guidall. Here the two discuss their love of storytelling, and the special collaboration between two artists who deeply respect one another.
John Scalzi: Writing For Audio Made Me A Better Writer, Period
Cut dialogue tags and consider the narrator — tips from the Hugo Award-winning author of Audible Studios' "The Dispatcher."
Hear Richard Armitage On The Romeo And Juliet You Didn't Know
Shakespeare wasn't the first to tell the story of the star-cross'd lovers nor was he the last. David Hewson's new novel, written exclusively for audio, puts a different spin on the tale — with help from this honey-voiced actor.
The Prize For This Contest Is The Best: A Celebrity Reads Your Short Story
In the Portable Story Series contest, the winning work is narrated by acclaimed actors, and proceeds go to charities. It's a win-win-win.
Dispatches From Zachary Quinto
The actor shares his experience performing sci-fi master John Scalzi's gripping new audio novella "The Dispatcher" for Audible.
You Hear The Strangest Things: The Eerie Stories Of Robert Aickman
The midcentury English author's dark stories have been making a comeback — and are ideal for fireside listening on dark nights.
This List Of Nick Offerman's Favorite Audiobooks Is Not To Be Trifled With
From history to humor to human nature, these are the books that have kept the comic actor-authorator entertained on long car rides.
How A Popular Graphic Novel Shape-Shifted To Audio
Adapting the very visual "Nimona" into audio turned out to be a very natural thing. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how it was done.
Take Me There: Sounds Of Setting
These 13 books were chosen by Audible's editors to exemplify locale as a lead character — their rich writing and evocative narration make for totally transporting experiences.
Roald Dahl Would Be 100 Today, And We Would Be Different People Without Him
Celebrate with excerpts from your favorite books, voiced by Hugh Laurie, Kate Winslet, Stephen Fry, and others — including Roald Dahl himself.