tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post8840269097317416435..comments2024-03-25T07:25:47.059+00:00Comments on Babblings of a Bookworm : Joana Starnes Audio Books - Guest Post and GiveawayCerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-55369280177372724112017-06-20T22:16:21.669+01:002017-06-20T22:16:21.669+01:00Thanks for commenting, Priscilla. If you aren'...Thanks for commenting, Priscilla. If you aren't sure which Joana Starnes book to go for next then check out my reviews, which are linked in the post above.... although they may not help you choose as I haven't read a book of hers that I didn't enjoy :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-50247163100738777722017-06-20T22:15:01.226+01:002017-06-20T22:15:01.226+01:00I felt like an angst juggernaut hit me reading MBD...I felt like an angst juggernaut hit me reading MBDD! Good luck in the giveawayCerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-11047014029665919562017-06-20T22:13:20.527+01:002017-06-20T22:13:20.527+01:00Thanks Darcybennett. I really appreciate when comm...Thanks Darcybennett. I really appreciate when commenters add contact info, as some people can be hard to track down!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-46729529933705438332017-06-20T22:12:41.708+01:002017-06-20T22:12:41.708+01:00Those are good tips, Anji. If you're not an au...Those are good tips, Anji. If you're not an audible subscriber the savings from buying the kindle book (even if you've got it for free) are often considerable. <br /><br />And the magic of whisper sync is wonderful. To have to break away from your book to do chores and then to be able to pop on your headphones and carry on reading while you get other things done makes chores easier to face.<br /><br />I hope Brenda has seen your comment, I'm sure her readers would be thrilled to be able to enjoy her books in audio too.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-1507451799606053082017-06-20T22:09:43.306+01:002017-06-20T22:09:43.306+01:00It's true, alp, it's a different experienc...It's true, alp, it's a different experience in audio. Good luck with the giveaway!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-35124780132784562112017-06-20T22:09:12.577+01:002017-06-20T22:09:12.577+01:00Thank you for your comment, Brenda, I am sure Joan...Thank you for your comment, Brenda, I am sure Joana will be thrilled to receive such warm praise by from such a popular author. I wish you good luck in the giveaway!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-17799868656688647552017-06-20T22:08:02.285+01:002017-06-20T22:08:02.285+01:00Me too Debbie. As long as what I'm doing doesn...Me too Debbie. As long as what I'm doing doesn't involve a lot of concentration or looking at words I find the audio makes time pass more enjoyably, and I feel like I've achieved something while my hands were busy!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-16123501866919731072017-06-20T22:06:12.608+01:002017-06-20T22:06:12.608+01:00Hi Sophia. I haven't listened to Stevie's ...Hi Sophia. I haven't listened to Stevie's narration yet, but I have heard nothing but good things so I'm really looking forward to hearing her performance.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-56461251641335821862017-06-20T22:04:57.142+01:002017-06-20T22:04:57.142+01:00I was pleased to see Joana go into audio too, Beck...I was pleased to see Joana go into audio too, Becky. As you say, a good book helps time pass :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-56430661568462338062017-06-20T22:03:43.000+01:002017-06-20T22:03:43.000+01:00Oh Daniela, I loved 'Miss Darcy's Companio...Oh Daniela, I loved 'Miss Darcy's Companion'. You are in for a treat when you read that :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-12443780713032411532017-06-20T21:58:46.388+01:002017-06-20T21:58:46.388+01:00I agree with you Lynn. I have found listening to a...I agree with you Lynn. I have found listening to a book to bring a different experience than reading it as you find yourself noticing things due to the narration.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-31020993114570841932017-06-20T21:44:53.071+01:002017-06-20T21:44:53.071+01:00Thank you for commenting, Mary, I'm sure Joana...Thank you for commenting, Mary, I'm sure Joana loves to read comments full of such praise for the pain she inflicts on her readers! <br /><br />I am in the same happy situation as you, I have all of Joana's books in ebook and I just need one in paperback I think to complete my collection.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-4209914629754898552017-06-20T21:42:54.308+01:002017-06-20T21:42:54.308+01:00I know, Glynis, Joana can put our poor boy through...I know, Glynis, Joana can put our poor boy through it. Have you read 'Miss Darcy's Companion'? Elizabeth gets put through it in that one.<br /><br />I am a recent convert to audio. I didn't think I'd be able to manage them because it's so much slower than reading myself, and I can't concentrate on them so fixedly, but I find for a reread when I'm doing some brainless task like hanging out the washing or doing dishes, or on my daily commute they fill the time more enjoyably than listening to the radio, so I've been enjoying them. If you do decide to give them a go then a good tip is to look at books you already have on kindle, as often the audio will be discounted, for example Pride & Prejudice cost me less than £3 as I had the free ebook, but if I'd tried to buy it without the ebook it would have been over £20.<br /><br />As I can't tempt you by an audio book this time, instead I'll just wish you luck for the ebook giveaway :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-49029328135808220162017-06-20T21:36:17.478+01:002017-06-20T21:36:17.478+01:00I prefer to do a real read first too Audrey. Good ...I prefer to do a real read first too Audrey. Good luck winning one of Joana's books on audio!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-23542659282891047142017-06-20T21:35:11.967+01:002017-06-20T21:35:11.967+01:00It's good to know how much you're enjoying...It's good to know how much you're enjoying the audio version of 'The Falmouth Connection', KateB, as that is my next audio read. :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-58569379355763260562017-06-20T21:33:41.818+01:002017-06-20T21:33:41.818+01:00Hi Hazel. An audiobook definitely has the advantag...Hi Hazel. An audiobook definitely has the advantage of a dodgy kindle in the dark! Thank you for commenting and good luck in the giveaway!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-68323676792825019092017-06-20T21:31:47.501+01:002017-06-20T21:31:47.501+01:00Thank you so much for your good wishes Jeanne!Thank you so much for your good wishes Jeanne!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-80303905499599592652017-06-20T21:31:23.996+01:002017-06-20T21:31:23.996+01:00It's always lovely to have you here, Joana, th...It's always lovely to have you here, Joana, thank you so much for visiting. I am very much looking forward to hearing Stevie read your books. All the best with your move to audio! I hope more of your books get converted, maybe 'The Subsequent Proposal' for example, hint hint ;)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-70286664626091641912017-06-16T00:34:08.427+01:002017-06-16T00:34:08.427+01:00I've read a few of Joana's books and loved...I've read a few of Joana's books and loved them. Would love to be entered for an ebook. Thanks for the giveaway! (priscillateh@live.hk)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883302076404295159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-14583192802531877712017-06-15T17:22:58.644+01:002017-06-15T17:22:58.644+01:00What an awesome giveaway! I just finished reading...What an awesome giveaway! I just finished reading Mr. Bennet's Dutiful Daughter and I cried through about 3 of the chapters. Ms. Starnes' writing ripped my heart out. Can't wait to see what she comes up with next! I'm at heathery83 (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-78264388566818398632017-06-15T09:50:23.413+01:002017-06-15T09:50:23.413+01:00Many thanks for visiting, darcybennet, and best of...Many thanks for visiting, darcybennet, and best of luck in the giveaway!Joana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-72638905864217784492017-06-15T09:48:21.958+01:002017-06-15T09:48:21.958+01:00Thanks ever so much, Anji, for the wonderful comme...Thanks ever so much, Anji, for the wonderful comment and all those great tips about audio-books! I'm so happy that Stevie was willing to produce my books, her narration style is fabulous and the voices exquisite. Her Elizabeth and Mr Darcy are out of this world, but wait till you get to the Cornish skipper and the grumpy Scottish doctor - delish! Huge thanks again for all your support and I hope your dilemma is resolved to your satisfaction :D<br />Take care and have a good week,<br />JoanaJoana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-91849386054244564272017-06-15T09:41:56.139+01:002017-06-15T09:41:56.139+01:00So glad to hear you discovered the joy of JAFF aud...So glad to hear you discovered the joy of JAFF audiobooks, alp! Best of luck in the giveaway and thanks for taking part!Joana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-15943212952983948952017-06-15T09:40:03.737+01:002017-06-15T09:40:03.737+01:00Oh Brenda!!!! Thanks so much, that's exactly h...Oh Brenda!!!! Thanks so much, that's exactly how I feel about your books. The depth of emotion as they face their trials and tribulations - wow! I loved every situation you put them in and the beautiful ways in which you took them to their HEA. I totally agree with Anji, I'd love to listen to your books in audio. All the best and thanks for everything!Joana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-34568148494288017822017-06-15T09:35:38.695+01:002017-06-15T09:35:38.695+01:00So glad to hear that, Debbie, thanks!! I'm so ...So glad to hear that, Debbie, thanks!! I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying The Falmouth Connection and I hope you'll like the others too. You told me about the long commutes and I'm so happy that Stevie's wonderful narration of my books might keep you company sometime. Wishing you all the best and thanks for all your support!!Joana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.com