This is the topic I’ve been waiting for. I have my places and my tricks, which aren’t really that clever, but I’m very interested in what other people do.
I have a group of audiobook loving Twitter accounts that I follow pretty religiously. These accounts include trusted book reviewers, audiobook publishers, and narrators. I really need to create a list within Twitter and share it because I’d hate to leave anyone out. To get started, though, I suggest the following: @devourerofbooks @bethfishreads @jennsbookshelf @guildedearlobe @poofbooks @dogearedcopy @audiobroad @audiobkjkbx @audiofilemag and @audiobook_comm. I’ll update this post once my list is finished and send out a tweet, too.
Another great thing about Twitter is that if a follower knows you love audiobooks, they often will suggest them to you. That is how I first came across The Invisible Ones.
Websites
I follow as many blogs for audiobook reviewers as I can.
Audiobook Jukebox is a huge conglomeration of audiobook reviews written by bloggers. LOVE IT!
Audiobook Community is now on Facebook. Since then, I’ve run across a number of recommendations left by listeners in comments. It’s a great resource.
I have a Platinum subscription to Audible, so I pick up at least two audiobooks a month there. I get some decent suggestions there as well.
Publisher websites. I really enjoy stopping by the publisher’s websites each month. It gives me a feel for what they’re excited about.
AudioFile Magazine, which is published bi-monthly, makes me happy each time it arrives in my mailbox. I love their articles and perusing the large section of reviews. They also have a great online resource. I think this subscription is well worth my money.
BookPage is offered by my local public library for free and you can guarantee I stop by at least once a month just for that. They have an audiobook column that I read every month.
Speaking of Libraries…
Just looking at my library’s new audiobook releases and spending time going through its audiobook stacks is a pleasure. That’s how I found The Peach Keeper. There’s something about seeing a physical copy that can make a title stick out.
I also like to attend the book sales held by my library system. There’s usually audiobooks in the mix. I’ve not had huge success there or at any other type of yard sale, but it never hurts to look.
There is one audiobook blog I’d like to highlight especially today. Our audiobook listening habits very rarely converge, but I find his reviews entertaining and informative. I look forward to his tweets about audiobook discoveries and thoughts each and every day. He keeps me at least somewhat in the know on sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal side of the audiobook universe and in the event of the zombie apocalypse, I would trust him to keep my children safe. If you haven’t discovered Bob Reiss from The Guilded Earlobe, you must. He most definitely has the Literate Housewife Seal of Approval!
LOL, I’ve got to get my hands on The Invisible Ones now! Both you and @devourerofbooks have recommended this so strongly, I can’t ignore it!
I love your Seal of Approval! I gave a shout-out to The Guilded Earlobe, too.
Oh, I didn’t even think to mention Twitter as a whole – which is actually where I hear the most talk of audiobooks and get the best recommendations!
And I second the nod to Bob at The Guilded Earlobe
Thanks.
I really am touched and honored. Now I have something to add to my Wall of Pride Blog sidebar.
Sometimes I wonder what i did before I began the whole twitterverse. Running around and posting messages on community bulletin boards just isn’t the same.
Twitter as a whole is definitely my go-to for audiobooks. My listening has increased exponentially thanks to all of the encouragement and chatter there. Love it.
so many things I need to check out after today–Audiobook Jukebox is one I have looked at the in the past but keep forgetting about it. And Apparently I HAVE to check out guildedearlobe. Most mentioned blogger today!
O I miss BookPage. I need to find a way to get my hands on it. My local store use to carry it but I moved.
I’m off to check out The Guilded Earlobe – thanks!
thanks for the tweets suggestions. I follow the audiobook community, but forgot to mention it, so I guess this is not where I get my titles in the 1st place. here are my answers: http://wordsandpeace.com/2012/06/29/listen-up-audiobook-week-discussion/
I don’t think my library had BookPage, but maybe the new one does – must check!
Guess I need to be better about Tweeting!
Wow, thank you so much for this list!!
You are the audiobook queen! Lol
I’ve never heard of Book Page – will have to look for it.
So glad you found The Peach Keeper – I feel like that’s when we first “met”!
I’m just terrible about Tweeting. I get on there when I’m sitting around and bored (and not reading) but that is about it. And i’ve heard so much about The Invisible Ones, I ordered it from the library a couple of days ago. I’ve got to see what all the fervor is about!
OOH thank you! You have given me some new people to follow for sure on twitter ans some other links to check out as well. I have become such an audio book junkie!
Thanks for the giveaway! Would love to win this one as it’s a selection for Booktopia Santa Cruz.
Great ideas and a few more blogs and twitter folks for me to check out!!! Thanks so much.