Ep. 1: The Way We Listen Now

De: The Audible Editors

We’re practicing social distancing, and working from home, but wanted to make sure to connect with you on how, why, and what we’ve been listening to in these strange times. We hope you’ll find something to relate to—and something to listen to at the same time.

Visit stories.audible.com to explore our free, streaming listens for the whole family.

Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

The Conspiracy Against the Human Race by Thomas Ligotti

How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz

Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson

A Woman Makes a Plan by Maye Musk

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Nothing General About It by Maurice Benard

Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins

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I appreciate all the Audible editors

This is a difficult time, and I appreciate hearing from each Audible editor who contributed to Audicted this month. I’m so glad you didn’t skip it this month! I’m at home alone and glad to hear any conversation. Audicted is free, and if it’s not to someone’s taste this month, maybe just don’t listen and try again next month? I saw some harsh reviews of this episode, and I wish we could be kinder and less specific. I enjoyed this episode, and as I said, I’m happy to have the company at home. I also saw a review that questioned why the editors didn’t talk about some books that were recommended and reviewed in past months. Again, that seems unfair to the editors to me. Maybe listeners will go back to prior episodes for specific reviews. Thank you, Audible editors for this half hour of distraction for me!

Too much valley girl

Your effort is very much appreciated, but I couldn't listen very long. The ending of every sentence spoken lifts to make it a question ... maybe very cool lingo among friends, but professionals avoid the camp trends such as this. Just sayin'

Puke-a-tronic

Holly shit!! I agree with most of the reviews here. This is disgusting. Phrases like “now that I’m cooking and cleaning more I feel like a pioneer woman”
“It’s not really me but with so much free time now”
“Now that we’re spending time with our SO’s and family”

What kind of individual is this? Audible needs to send these things out into the real world. If you’re reality is based off of tv news, Facebook feeds and Twitter, this is what you get.
Jesus Christ. Even audibles conscience is a shitty latte blond.
I don’t know if I wanna keep my subscription now. Truly horrific.

More diversity needed among reviewers

This Audible program consists of three female reviewers discussing books that would be interesting among their female listeners. I enjoy Audible & would like to hear reviews that I can relate to as a middle-aged male. My wife and I are both avid readers; however, our reading tastes are far different. Although Audible does a great job among their listening choices, I am very disappointed in their lack of diversity among their reviewers. After listening to this review, I felt as if I had sat in on a conversation with my daughter and two of her friends, while they discussed their favorite books.

Agree: Valley Giirl talk is very annoying

Like another reviewer, I coudln't listen to at least two of the speakers because I find Valley Girl talk very, very annoying. So I used the 30-second fast forwrd to move on to the next speaker. Also was not very interested in their views and reactions. But thank you, Audible, for trying. Surely you can find less annoyng speakers next time.