When the week gets going and the to-do list grows long, I don’t always find the time to sit still and enjoy a beloved read. Well, that makes me cranky.
AUDIOBOOKS to the rescue!
It was a few years back…fine, more than a few…more like two decades back…when I walked into a new, state-of-the-art library, and found myself lost in a maze of books on cd. Being an avid reader, and way to quick to jump to the wrong conclusion, I marched up to the librarian and told him how horrible it was that audio was replacing reading. I loved reading and books enriched my world and imagination. I wanted our youth to love reading. I wanted the upcoming generations to benefit from books the way I did.
He let me rant, then nodded and said he completely agreed on the importance of reading. He continued speaking in a very empathetic voice, but slowly raised a single finger and smiled. “However,” he explained, “we have many patrons who choose to listen to books on their long commutes to work.”
It hit me like a truck: I drove at least one hour each way to work every day!
Needless to say, I swallowed my pride, apologized for going off the way I had, and proceeded to collect an armful of books on cd. Visiting the library every two weeks, with a recyclable bag for my prized goods, I listened and read across the genres. Today, I admit to listening to more books than I read during non-vacation times. I download and listen while I clean, drive, and take my daily walks.
So it’s no surprise I adore the fact that some of my titles are now available on Audible.
This week, I’m giving away an Audible download for two audiobooks.
A traditional romance by Aleka Nakis, The Greek Rule, is read by the talented and multi-lingual Denise Khan. What a pleasure to work with a lady who pronounces those Greek words right and knows the locales and customs mentioned in the story intimately.
My steamy romance novella, Cuff Me Lacy, met it’s match with the fun narration from charismatic Clair Carter! So happy with the great job Clair to bring Chrissy and Patrick’s reunion to audio.
Please follow both Denise Khan and Clair Carter on their Audible.com channels for more wonderful narrations.
Now as for you, valued readers, which book would you like to hear? Comment below, and check back on Monday, February 27th at 10pm for the winners.